I'm really not the carpenter emperor

Afterwards, Mao Wenlong, the general of Zhenjiang, sent back the grain accounts that Pidao had received from Denglai, which almost confirmed the impeachment of Cui Chengxiu and Wu Chunfu, which was beyond doubt.

Immediately, Dongchang Tiqi came to visit. Tao Yun was dismissed and sent to prison, and was tortured in the Dongchang Prison in the capital.

Although Tao Yunxian refused to admit it, Dongchang quickly found favorable evidence, namely the letter of distribution of spoils by Yushi Youren of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the accounts of shipbuilding and grain purchases that Denglai and Pidao did not match at all.

Tao Yunxian's incident happened, and You Shiren also fell into the cusp of public opinion because of that letter, but he was instructed by a certain "expert" and quickly sold out his cleverness.

Yuan Keli, the governor of Denglai, was Tao Yunxian's recommender. Once the matter is investigated, he will inevitably be imprisoned. This is what Zhu Youxiao does not want to see.

Whenever You Shiren was questioned, he insisted that this was the idea of ​​Yuan Keli, governor of Denglai. Coupled with the secret help of some people, Yuan Keli was forced to resign.

As a result, Tao Ling's first case fell into a stalemate.

On the issue of Xiong Tingbi and Yuan Keli, Zhu Youxiao wanted to appoint these two people unconditionally, and he only gave Wei Zhongxian one idea, that is, to keep Yuan Keli no matter what.

Wei Zhongxian understood the holy will, and knew that Liaodong and Denglai at that time, Xiong Tingbi and Yuan Keli were indispensable.

In the end, he decided to focus on the overall situation and stop interfering in this matter.

Not long after, Dongchang closed the case of Tao Yunxian hastily, only Tao Yunxian and some officials responsible for transporting grain to Phi Island were arrested, and did not continue to pursue You Shiren.

Since then, You Shiren thought that he had caught the trick of Dongchang, and became more and more rampant, and some Donglin party members also became more and more evasive, trying to get their hands on the court again.

Wei Zhongxian's threat made You Shiren shudder subconsciously.

However, he thought of Yuan Keli's tricks, so he glared at Wei Zhongxian again, hesitated for a while, and said loudly: "Is the empress conniving at this eunuch and slandering Zhongliang?!"

Zhang Yan didn't know how much helplessness and infighting were involved in this so-called "Tao Yun's first case". She saw Wei Zhongxian's face was green and white, and sighed softly:

"Everyone, step down first. At this time, let me report to Concubine Ming, and then make a decision."

The officials whispered, You Shiren lowered his head, regardless of the embarrassment on Zhang Yan's face, his face was rosy, excited, and he took a few steps forward to vent his displeasure:

"Why is your mother evading this important national event?"

"Please also meet the concubine immediately, tell the truth, and advise the emperor. Otherwise, my Ming Dynasty will fall into a situation of eternal doom!"

Chapter 299 Surprised Concubine Liu

The voice fell to the ground, and the palace was so silent.

In fact, even among the officials who came to "force the palace", there were some who felt that doing so was too much. This, after all, is the Empress of the Central Palace of the Ming Dynasty...

What's more, she is extremely favored by Emperor Tianqi.

Zhang Yan has retreated several times, and now she even said something like meeting the concubine on behalf of the officials, it can be said that there is no way to retreat.

They don't even give this little face, if the news reaches the emperor's ears, they don't even dare to think about it.

When You Shiren was speaking, Yu's civil servants were all on the ground, and some people trembled when they thought of the death of Yang Lian and Ye Xianggao, the "gentlemen" and "important officials".

You Shiren didn't see anyone agreeing, but he was very puzzled, with a smile and tears on his face, as if he was crazy:

"Why, colleagues, at this time of national calamity, we should advise the country, lest that foolish king's decision ruin the whole world!"

"You Shiren, be careful with your words, be careful with your words—!"

Underneath, the chief assistant of the cabinet, Han Yu, pulled the corner of his clothes, lowered his eyebrows and said to Zhang Yan, who was terrified, "Your Majesty, please calm down, Your Majesty, please calm down..."

"The imperial historian of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is appointed!"

"This is Qianqing Palace, I can't allow you to insult Zhonggong like this, please get out!"

Under the steps, there was a courtier who was also Dong Lin, who was afraid of Emperor Tianqi's punishment, or because of his conscience, he stood up and pointed at You Shiren and yelled at him.

This little censor really has a narrow road.

Wei Zhongxian looked at this dramatic scene in the palace, his face gradually turned normal, suddenly, his eyelashes flickered twice, and said with a sneer:

"You Yushi, the reform of Nanjing is His Majesty's will, and it is our national policy of the Ming Dynasty. It doesn't matter whether this national policy is correct or not, and you have your own words."

"It's you, over [-] years old, not even a hair on your forehead, not a second tartar, but I'm sorry for your appearance!"

When it comes to scolding people, it can be said that Wei Zhongxian doesn't show any kindness at all, and is bitter and mean, but that's all.

You Shiren touched his smooth forehead, his face turned red and blushed angrily, and retorted:

"Differences do not conspire with each other, you are afraid of power eunuchs, the Ming Dynasty will be destroyed in the hands of these villains!"

"Wei Zhongxian, if you have the ability, you can overturn the case and investigate Tao Yun's first case. Anyway, isn't overturning the case the strong point of you, the eunuch leader?"

It's really good to play hard to get!

Unfortunately, in front of Ben Du, you are still too young!

Indeed, with Dongchang in his hands, he was in charge of the world's criminal cases and intelligence, and Wei Zhongxian easily overturned the case and killed the noisy bug in front of him.

But the problem is that Tao Yunxian's case involves Yuan Keli, the current governor of Denglai.

The sailors of the Second Mansion of Denglai responded to Mao Wenlong and sent the Dongjiang Army with food and salaries. This cannot be separated from Yuan Keli's well-organized dispatch.

Wei Zhongxian and Dongchang were caught in the middle, so awkward.

"See Toffee—"

At this time, the palace people outside Qianqing Palace bowed their heads one after another, and a woman in her mid-mature but still charming stepped in.

Wei Zhongxian cupped his hands, his attitude fluctuated, and he said in a low voice:

"The servant has seen the concubine."

Concubine Liu seemed to be very dissatisfied with the eunuch, as if she hadn't heard, when she walked past him, she gave a cold snort.

Seeing the person coming, Zhang Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and said:

"Twife, I'm going to the Palace of Compassion and Peace."

"No need."

Concubine Liu waved her hand and came to stand in front of the officials.

She is very dignified and serious, unsmiling, and rarely takes the lead in such trivial matters in the palace, but in major matters, she can often make correct judgments and be firm and decisive.

This is why Zhu Youxiao respects her as a concubine.

In the 48th year of Wanli, Taichang Emperor Zhu Changluo ate red pills and died the next day. Zhu Youxiao, who had not had time to be canonized as the crown prince, hastily ascended the throne as the Tianqi Emperor.

After Zhu Youxiao ascended the throne, he respected Emperor Wanli's widow Liu as the concubine, held the seal of the queen mother, and lived in the Palace of Compassion.

After all, this Concubine Liu should be Zhu Youxiao's grandparents.

"In the Ming Dynasty, when is it your turn to be courtiers, making trouble in Qianqing Palace?" Concubine Liu said with a cold snort.

"Toffee calm down..."

Han Yu was sweating profusely, and his inner shirt behind him was already soaked. He really didn't want to wear it, but the news caused too much disturbance.

As the chief assistant of the cabinet, he is also the head of civil servants, so he always has to show something.

He regretted it very much now, he knew that Concubine Liu would be involved, it doesn't matter if he didn't take the lead, but with the emperor's disposition, if he heard about this, he would be in bad luck.

Just don't get involved too much...

"Quiet your anger?"

Han Yu was thinking about the possible direction of the matter, but Concubine Liu seemed to have heard a big joke. She looked around at the ministers and said in a strange way:

"Ge Lao, you are the chief assistant of the imperial court, your majesty's humerus minister! They don't know that the great grandfather established the ancestral system that the harem should not interfere in politics, don't you know?"

Han Yu lay on the ground, not daring to raise his head, only daring to admit his mistake.

"What the concubine taught me is that the minister is confused."

You Shiren was also stunned, and after a while, he glanced at Concubine Liu resentfully, his eyes gradually covered with anger.

Since discussing entering the palace and meeting the queen, You Shiren voluntarily acted as a vanguard, so that the news would spread and everyone would know his name of pleading for life for the people.

The name will be left in history, and it will be loud!

Naturally, he also saw Zhang Yan's weak character. The emperor was in fashion, but when the emperor was not around, he could bully him again and again to win his reputation.

Seeing that he gave up today, after returning home, his reputation as a scholar would surely resound throughout the government and the public, but at this moment, a Concubine Liu appeared!

A wave of unrest, a wave of up again.

Since Concubine Liu had already come out, she definitely wouldn't just sit idly by. She gave the officials a hard look, turned around and pulled Zhang Yan away, leaving a harsh word behind her.

"Whoever dares to come to Qianqing Palace again in the future will make up his mind to be an enemy of this palace. At that time, even the emperor will not be able to blame this palace for sending you off one by one!"

"Go back, after you go back, weigh yourself!"

None of the ministers expected that this matter would alarm Concubine Liu, seeing that the matter was out of control, they didn't dare to say any more, and retreated hastily.

On the contrary, Wei Zhongxian, after careful consideration, decided to reopen the case of Tao Lingxian.

Even if Yuan Keli would be involved, it would not hesitate!

Tao Yunxian's case was reported by Wu Chunfu, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, and soon it was brought up again. In the capital, there was a turmoil, and Dongchang fans took turns to take to the streets, wantonly arresting scholars.

……

That night, the harem received an order from Concubine Liu to hold a banquet at the Palace of Compassion.

Since Concubine Liu has been paying homage to the Buddha frequently since June this year, and monks often come and go in the palace, so apart from the prohibition on feasting and entertainment, the dishes are kept simple.

Concubine Liu is seated in the north, and Zhang Yan is in the middle palace, so she should be at the top of the list.

However, this time is slightly different from the previous emperor's family banquets. Concubine Yu Tong Jing'er, Concubine Chun Duan, and Concubine Liang Wang can all sit by the side, which is a rare honor for the three of them.

Especially the Wang family and Duan family who have never been favored by the emperor since they were canonized as concubines.

Although the second daughter was selected to enter the palace from among the three thousand beautiful girls, and she was favored by thousands of people, but since then, Zhu Youxiao has not even entered their palace gate.

Although Concubine Liu treated everyone equally and did not reduce the cost of Yonghe and Yanxi Palaces, this still led to their status in the palace, even lower than that of Tong Jinger, who was born as a palace maid.

Chapter 300 The coffin conclusion

The gate of the Palace of Compassion and Ning is solemn and solemn. Concubine Liu closed her eyes tightly. Empress Zhang Yangong of the Central Palace sat beside her.

From the bottom of the steps, all the concubines from the east and west palaces, Jieyu, Zhaoyi, nobles, and beauties, were kneeling.

Ever since Emperor Wanli drove the crane to the west, she felt that she was very lonely. Zhu Youxiao's respect and the empress dowager's seal in front of her could not fill the emptiness in a woman's heart.

She spent several years believing in and worshiping Buddha, escaping into Buddhism, and escaping from the world, to fight against the emptiness in her heart.

But now, with the edict issued by Emperor Tianqi, the Ming Dynasty is about to usher in the biggest change since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and Zhang Yan is not enough to face those court officials alone.

She knew it was time for her to come forward.

As the wind and dust blew past the faces of all the concubines, Concubine Liu was full of sadness and helplessness when she found out that the mountains and rivers of the Ming Dynasty were still the same, and these annoying courtiers were still the same.

Except for her fading face, and this decaying body, nothing had changed.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes. Perhaps, as the emperor said in the edict sent back to Beijing, it's time for this great Ming to change.

When the first emperor was there, he exhausted all his energy to fight against the officials, and even used ignorance of the government as a weapon of revenge, trying to restore the dignity and authority of the emperor that had been lost to the dynasty for hundreds of years.

At that time, I accompanied the late emperor, but I didn't play any role in this struggle. Perhaps now, this is my last chance.

"When the emperor was in Beijing, he was diligent in political affairs day and night, and never dared to speak out. After the emperor's southern tour, Ai's family burned incense and worshiped Buddha every day, and he dared not relax."

Concubine Liu opened her mouth leisurely, and said after deliberation:

"Unexpectedly, the officials repeatedly disobeyed the imperial decree, broke into the palace to have an audience, and shocked the Holy Mother's spirit, so that the government was corrupted, the discipline did not exist, and the people speculated wildly."

"There are even some people who spread rumors outside the court, with vicious words, and want to cause discord."

The concubines looked at each other in blank dismay. Recently, there were often rumors inside and outside the palace. In fact, among the people outside the palace, the whole matter had fermented to another extreme.

The officials were also divided into two factions, attacking each other, leading to the corruption of Gangji.

Since there is no emperor in charge, and the empress of Zhonggong is helpless, it can't play any role. At this time, the palace urgently needs an authoritative person to stand up and characterize this matter.

Zhang Yan didn't dare to be the master, so the burden fell on Concubine Liu's shoulders.

Concubine Liu summoned concubines and concubines for a big discussion today, to say something on behalf of the palace, to make a final conclusion on this matter, and just now she made a clear and clear conclusion on this matter.

It was an act of treason and injustice for the ministers to break into the palace. Those conservatives who did not obey the imperial decree of the Emperor Tianqi became rebellious ministers who resisted the decree.

As for the rumors among the people at this time, they are all caused by lawbreakers secretly, wanting to drive a wedge between right and wrong, lest the world will not be chaotic!

When the concubines were dumbfounded, Concubine Liu stretched out her hand to grab Zhang Yan's arm beside her, gave her a reassuring look, and said slowly:

"The queen doesn't have to worry about it anymore, she really explained the situation of the ministers breaking into the palace today, tracing back to the source, so as to reassure people's hearts."