Chapter 168 The capital can't be chaotic! 【Ask for a monthly ticket】
Lu Wenyang holds the position of governor of water transportation, and every year he contributes hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to the cabinet. To say that Lu Wenyang is not greedy, no one will believe it. All the officials in the imperial court know the key to this matter.
, but the emperor shouldn’t know.
Now Yang Tinghe went to Bao Fang, and when he came back, he told them that the emperor wanted the cabinet to strictly investigate Lu Wenyang's corruption. It was impossible for them to report Lu Wenyang's corruption to the emperor, so naturally there would be others.
Pavilion elder Chen Yang sneered, stroking his beard and said: "Other than that General Manager Chu, who else would inform His Majesty of such a thing."
When it comes to Chu Yi, it can be said that most of the elders present have no favorable impressions, and even want to tear Chu Yi into pieces.
During the Ming Dynasty, the relationship between eunuchs and civil servants became increasingly intense. To this day, it is normal for the two to dislike each other.
Lu Wenyang's skills are not bad, at least he is quite good at weaving a network of relationships. Otherwise, he would not have been able to hold the position of governor of water transportation for such a long time.
Which of these pavilion elders has not received Lu Wenyang's filial piety? He often earns tens of thousands of taels of silver. It may be a bit absolute to say that he is an official for thousands of miles just for money, but at least 89% of officials are doing it for this.
Chu Yi reported Lu Wenyang's matter to the Emperor of Heaven. If it was just to capture Lu Wenyang, what would happen if Chu Yi wanted to take the opportunity to deal with them.
Yang Tinghe saw the reaction of everyone in his eyes, coughed slightly and said: "You don't have to worry, this time Lu Wenyang made a bad move, and that's why we suffered this disaster."
The elders looked at Yang Tinghe in confusion.
All that was heard was Yang Tinghe explaining: "I'm afraid you adults don't know that this time Lu Wenyang sent people to Beijing to offer Chu Yi millions of taels of silver and property, trying to hug Chu Yi's thigh, but Chu Yi ended up giving away these property
All were handed over to the Emperor, and even Lu Wenyang’s gift list fell in front of the Emperor’s case..."
"Madman, he is a madman..."
"That's millions of taels of gold and silver. He is a eunuch with no descendants. If he doesn't imitate Liu Jin and covet more gold and silver, how can he still want to be a virtuous minister?"
Several pavilion elders couldn't help but curse when they heard this, especially when they heard Yang Tinghe mention that Chu Yi handed over millions of taels of silver to the emperor without hesitation, which simply broke their usual understanding of eunuchs.
Those famous eunuchs, such as Wang Zhen and Liu Jin, were all greedy. Even the emperor would not be able to take out the money that came into their hands.
However, Chu Yi is an anomaly. He has millions of taels of grained silver, and he doesn’t want it at all. It is simply rare in ancient times, and I am afraid it is unlikely to appear in the future.
A pavilion elder said with an ugly face: "Lu Wenyang is simply confused. That's a million taels of silver. Now it's good. He didn't hug Chu Yi's thigh. Now I'm afraid he can't even sit in his own seat."
Fei Hong coughed lightly and said, "Everyone, this is what happened. Let's discuss how to give an explanation to His Majesty."
Yang Tinghe stroked his beard, glanced at Fei Hong with satisfaction, and glanced at several ministers: "Your Majesty asked us to investigate Lu Wenyang strictly instead of handing it over to Chu Yi. This proves that Your Majesty still believes in our cabinet, so this time
Let’s discuss this matter and make sure His Majesty is satisfied.”
The old man who was grieving for the millions of taels of silver just now said immediately: "Then we will investigate Lu Wenyang strictly. In the past, everyone just turned a blind eye. This time, the emperor is watching. If we say that we will not
If Lu Wenyang takes it, I'm afraid His Majesty won't be able to do business with him."
Several other pavilion elders had a somewhat hesitant look on their faces. After all, they took Lu Wenyang's filial piety every year and immediately investigated Lu Wenyang. Isn't it a bit unethical?
Jiang Mian sneered and said: "Don't forget, your Majesty will leave the investigation of Lu Wenyang to our cabinet. This is a test for us. Which one of Dongchang, Jinyiwei and Xichang can't handle Lu Wenyang?
Why did His Majesty just hand it over to the Cabinet?"
Hearing what Jiang Mian said, several pavilion elders were horrified. They had no need to offend the emperor for the sake of Lu Wenyang, especially if it had nothing to do with their own interests.
Soon several cabinet ministers unanimously agreed and decided to send people to investigate Lu Wenyang.
Yang Tinghe nodded slowly and said: "My lords, who is willing to go as an imperial envoy to investigate Lu Wenyang?"
As soon as Yang Tinghe said this, the expressions of the elders suddenly changed. What, he actually asked them to investigate Lu Wenyang. Doesn't that mean they are going to die?
Lu Wenyang was definitely like a local emperor on the Grand Canal. He went to other people's territory to investigate and deal with them. Did he really forget that a dozen officials were sunk in the ship?
They can guarantee that if any of them dares to investigate Lu Wenyang as an imperial envoy, Lu Wenyang's temperament will most likely kill them without any suspense.
Several pavilion elders who had been discussing how to take down Lu Wenyang suddenly looked at each other. One pavilion elder coughed lightly and stroked his gray beard and said: "I am old and my body is not as strong as before, but I can't withstand it."
It’s a bit of a hassle, so let’s leave this matter to a few adults.”
Another pavilion elder shook his head and said: "My mother's birthday is coming soon. I cannot ignore my mother's birthday at this time no matter what!"
Even Jiang Mian and Fei Hong each made their own excuses. Anyway, none of the elders present were willing to go and investigate Lu Wenyang.
Even if they knew that the investigation of Lu Wenyang was just a fat job, they might be able to harvest a large amount of property with a little manipulation. The key was that Lu Wenyang had a vicious reputation, and each of them was rich in bones and gold. How could they go head-to-head with such a vicious person as Lu Wenyang?
However, Yang Tinghe looked calm and showed no surprise at all, as if he had already known the choices of several pavilion elders.
Only Yang Tinghe said: "Since all the cabinet ministers have important matters and are unable to go to investigate Lu Wenyang in person, I will go there in person."
"What!"
Several pavilion elders suddenly heard Yang Tinghe's words and couldn't help but raise their heads in shock, looking at Yang Tinghe in astonishment.
Jiang Mian couldn't help but said to Yang Tinghe: "Master Chief Assistant, the court cannot live without you for a day. How could you risk your life to go there? Anyone can leave, but you can't."
Yang Tinghe said solemnly: "The emperor attaches great importance to this case. His Majesty the Cabinet must express his attitude. Since I am the chief minister of the cabinet, it is reasonable and reasonable for me to personally supervise the matter. As for the few days that I have left the capital, it will not affect the situation."
Major events in the DPRK."
Judging from Yang Tinghe's attitude, it seemed that he was not joking, but was really planning to go and investigate Lu Wenyang personally. This naturally made several pavilion elders look at each other.
They really don't know what Yang Tinghe is thinking. Even if you want to win the emperor's favor, you can't joke with your own life.
Fei Hong looked at Yang Tinghe and said: "Master Chief Assistant, you should sit in the center. There are many officials in the court. At most, we can select capable officials to go."
Yang Tinghe shook his head, looked at Fei Hong and others and said: "I have made up my mind. Tomorrow Yang will go and report it to Your Majesty. I want to see if Lu Wenyang has the guts to attack me."
Jiang Mian, Fei Hong and others wondered whether Lu Wenyang had the courage to attack Yang Tinghe. Perhaps the reputation of Yang Tinghe and the chief minister of the cabinet could intimidate some people.
But it may not be able to intimidate Lu Wenyang.
Lu Wenyang is completely like a desperado. There are not a few officials who have died directly or indirectly at the hands of Lu Wenyang in recent years.
Lu Wenyang's occupation of the Grand Canal is such a huge benefit. There are many people eyeing this piece of fat. Even Lu Wenyang cannot take care of everyone. Even if he eats Lu Wenyang's filial piety, some people are still not satisfied.
Regarding the position of Governor of Water Transport, almost every year someone tries to take it back from Lu Wenyang.
But Lu Wenyang was superior, but it can be said that almost all the officials who fought with him had a bad end, including several high-ranking officials at the rank of Minister of the Sixth Ministry. Even so, they died in an unknown manner.
What Lu Wenyang did almost broke the bottom line of being an official. As a result, few people were willing to quarrel with Lu Wenyang. In the past two years, no one was even willing to take such a big risk to fight with Lu Wenyang.
With such a past, Lu Wenyang could kill high-ranking officials of the imperial court, why couldn't he kill a chief minister of the imperial court.
Anyway, when there is no evidence, unless the imperial court directly dispatches an army, no one can guarantee that Lu Wenyang, a lunatic like him, will directly cut off the water transportation.
You must know that water transportation is a major artery that has been transfusing blood to the capital. Once Lu Wenyang cuts off the water transportation, within half a month, the absolute price of goods in the capital will soar, and it will even fall into chaos.
If not, how could Lu Wenyang have been able to hold the position of Governor of Water Transport for so long with his almost desperado-like methods.
Unless the emperor is ruthless, how many of the civil and military officials in the country can afford to fight against Lu Wenyang by forcing him to rebel against the governor and cause chaos in the capital.
It can be said that Lu Wenyang is proud to be able to force the civil and military forces of the DPRK and China as a high-ranking official. There is no effective way to deal with him.
Early the next morning, Yang Tinghe went to the Leopard Room to ask for an audience with the emperor.
In the main hall, Zhu Houzhao was having a meal accompanied by Gu Dayong. When he saw Yang Tinghe coming, he couldn't help but said to Yang Tinghe: "Yang Qing's family can have breakfast, why not have dinner with me!"
Yang Tinghe thanked Zhu Houzhao and said, "Your Majesty, I have come here to report something to Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly and looked at Yang Tinghe and said, "If anything happens to the Qing family, just say so."
As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao turned to Gu Dayong and said, "Gu Dayong, prepare a seat for Yang Qing's family!"
Yang Tinghe bowed, sat down, looked at Zhu Houzhao and said: "Yesterday, His Majesty told the ministers to send someone to investigate Lu Wenyang, the Governor of Water Transport."
Hearing Yang Tinghe mention this matter, Zhu Houzhao nodded and said: "Yes, Lu Wenyang must be dealt with strictly, otherwise where will the king's law be?"
Yang Tinghe said, "What your Majesty said is true. After I went back yesterday, I discussed it with several cabinet elders and finally decided that this time I will personally lead people to investigate Lu Wenyang!"
Zhu Houzhao nodded subconsciously, but immediately reacted and looked at Yang Tinghe in surprise: "Yang Qing's family, you won't say it's bad, right? You are the chief minister of the cabinet. It's not your turn to personally lead people to investigate Lu Wenyang.
Bar!"
No wonder Zhu Houzhao was so surprised. After all, Yang Tinghe is the chief minister of the cabinet, and he is definitely the number one person in the court. Even if something happens, it should be handled by officials from the court. There is no need for a dignified chief minister.
Do it yourself.
Yang Tinghe looked at Zhu Houzhao with a serious look and said: "Your Majesty does not know Lu Wenyang's character. He dares to kill even the imperial envoys. I am afraid that if I send others to go, I will not be able to scare Lu Wenyang, but will be poisoned by him."
Zhu Houzhao slammed the table and shouted: "He dares! If he dares to assassinate the imperial envoy, I will send an army to destroy him!"
Yang Tinghe sighed softly: "Your Majesty, please don't forget that Lu Wenyang has been in charge of water transportation for so many years. I am afraid that all the generals along the water transportation line have been bribed by him. By then, the imperial army may not have even set off, and the water transportation will have been cut off by the other side."
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Zhu Houzhao's expression changed and he couldn't help but sneer and said: "What a good governor of water transportation. According to what you said in Yang Qing's family, I will provide for him well and let him sit in the seat of governor of water transportation, otherwise he will kill me."
The water transport disrupted the capital, right?"
Yang Tinghe nodded slightly and said: "This is the fact. Lu Wenyang has become a big deal. In fact, there are many officials in the court who know about his corruption, but for the sake of the overall situation, everyone turns a blind eye...
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Zhu Houzhao, who was getting angry, couldn't help but shouted angrily: "Even if I fight against the turmoil in the capital and cut off the water transportation, I still want to capture Lu Wenyang this time. I want to see if this world is still under my great one!"
Gu Dayong on the side quickly took a towel and wiped Zhu Houzhao's hands and said: "Your Majesty, calm down, calm down!"
Yang Tinghe looked at Zhu Houzhao and said: "What your Majesty said is true, but if a turmoil can be avoided, it will be a good thing for both the court and the country. Therefore, I kindly ask your Majesty to allow me to go to investigate Lu Wenyang as an imperial minister.
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Zhu Houzhao, who was still angry, looked up at Yang Tinghe and said: "Lu Wenyang is very likely to jump over the wall in a hurry. Then you will be like a sheep in a tiger's den in Yang Qing's family. Then Lu Wenyang may not care about your identity as the chief minister of the cabinet!"
Yang Tinghe looked upright, looked at Zhu Houzhao and said: "Your Majesty, whenever there is a glimmer of possibility, I will fight for it. The water transportation cannot be interrupted, and the capital cannot be in chaos!"
Looking at Yang Tinghe, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but said with a hesitant look on his face: "The Yang Qing family, this matter is of great importance, let me think about it, and let me think about it for a while!"
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