I am the king of the dead

"Wait a minute, don't tell me, I'll open Hu Shangshu's box to see if it's the person you found." Zhu Qiyu didn't let Lu Zhong finish speaking, but opened a box first, which was written by Hu Wei. two words.

Seeing that His Majesty opened the box, Lu Zhong began to report the case.

Zhu Qiyu looked at the two words in his hand, and said with emotion: "This old fox guessed very accurately."

Hu Wei left two surnames, which are exactly the same as the results of Lu Zhong's investigation. As for the secret that is worth taking risks, it is up to Lu Zhong to investigate.

Hu Yi obviously knew the secret.

Chapter 876 Cutting the mess quickly with a sharp knife, do it urgently

Why would Jiao Jiao appear as a scapegoat?Because Jiao Xian's surname is Jiao, which symbolizes the meaning of being burnt.

In the third year of Emperor Shenzong Yuanfeng of Song Dynasty, Li Ding, the servant of the household department, presided over the examination. Cai Bian, Cai Jing's younger brother and Wang Anshi's son-in-law, was the judge. The others were almost burned to death. If the rescuer hadn't smashed a big hole, the two examiners would have died too, but it still caused the examiners and deacons to burn to death, and 40 people were burned in the fire.

After being dealt with by the imperial court, the examination room had to be re-established, and the final champion was named Jiao Tao, as the saying goes: Don't get the champion Jiao because of the fire of Tianbao.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the person who locked up this time was Jiao Xian, the imperial censor of the capital, and it was not surprising that the tribute courtyard was on fire.

Yinghuo guarding Wenchang is an astronomical phenomenon. Yinghuo is Mars. Wenchang has six stars: general, second general, noble minister, commander, secretary, and Silu. The most important thing is the commanding star, because this star serves as the foundation of civil, military, juelu and imperial examinations, and guards Wenchang, that is, Mars is the closest to this commanding star. At this time, fires are most likely to occur.

However, Zheng Xu Dun, the supervisor of the Qin Tianjian, scoffed at this statement, and specifically stated that this statement was nonsense, and Qin Tianjian disagreed with this statement.

If the words of prophecy disrupt the court, His Majesty will beheaded twice. If anyone makes any words of prophecy, Qin Tianjian will immediately stand up and say that it has nothing to do with him.

I still remember that on the eve of His Majesty's personal conquest against the rebellion, there was a shooting star across the sky. At that time, there were many prophecies in the imperial court, and the Qin Tianjian still said that it was a normal astronomical phenomenon, and it was not a bad omen.

The results of Lu Zhong's investigation showed that Zou Gan, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, Yu Qin, the doctor, Zhang Xiang, and Tang Bin, the censor, were responsible for this tragedy.

The two surnames written down by Hu Wei happened to be Zou and Yu.

Lu Zhong relied on interlocking evidence, while Hu Ming obviously relied on his insight into human nature and knowing some secrets that others do not know.

"This is too ruthless, isn't it just corruption? Just to keep their official career, they came up with such a shocking case. For them, official career is more important than human life?" Zhu Qiyu looked at the case file in his hand, Said angrily.

The secret of Zou Gan, Yu Qin, Zhang Xiang, and Tang Bin is actually not a big secret, but corruption. These people have embezzled a total of more than 20 taels of silver.

In the case of corruption in the Ming Dynasty, most people would not die, and they would be exiled for three thousand miles, either in Yongning Temple or Jilong Island. If they were sent to Jilong Island, it would not be considered a place of bitter cold.

However, arson in the Gongyuan is a capital crime that cannot be forgiven. Naturally, Zhu Qiyu is a little confused. This is for the sake of his official career, and he has brought up such a shocking case. Is it for this reason?

"Your Majesty, most of the time official career is more important than human life." Lu Zhong replied with his head bowed. After following His Majesty for so many years, Lu Zhong has handled too many cases. For officials, promotion is more important than life. There are a lot of things, and the Ministry of Rites is busy. Ever since Hu Shangshu retired and Xiao Tun's head fell to the ground, the Ministry of Rites has been a little chaotic. At such a critical moment, in order to go further, it is natural to do everything.

"Take it." Zhu Qiyu Zhu approved the dossier. The choice of the principal of this department, especially the minister, is indeed very important. Xiao Xun has been in the position of minister of the Ministry of Rites for a few months, and there have been so many troubles. Son.

Lu Zhong had no intention of letting the case stay overnight, so he immediately took the Tiqis to the mansion, and took all the criminals back to Beizhen Fusi.

However, Jiao Xian, the censor of Qiandu, had just explained the matter clearly in Beizhen Fusi, and Jiao Xian, Zou Gan and other criminals had a face-to-face meeting.

"This is..." Jiao Xian looked at these people wearing shackles, and asked in amazement. He and Yu Shi Tang Bin were from the same hometown, and they had a good personal relationship. Lied to, almost became a scapegoat.

"Jiao Yushi is a smart person, do you need me to say more?" Lu Zhong talked to Jiao Xian quite politely.

Jiao Xian is not the perpetrator, so Lu Zhong is naturally polite. If Jiao Xian is also one of the arsonists, then Lu Zhong's attitude can be imagined.

"Alas." Jiao Xian looked at the disheveled people, and just sighed, watching them enter Beizhen Fusi's jail, before leaving Jinyiwei's yamen.

Jiao Xian didn't stop when he returned home, picked out a few calligraphy and paintings from home, and hurried to visit Hu Wei's mansion.

Today in the court, if Hu Min hadn't stood up and spoke, Jiao Xian would never have passed the test so easily. He was lying in front of His Majesty. If it really happened, His Majesty would punish him for the crime of deceiving the emperor with the right punishment. , There is nowhere in the world to cry for injustice.

Hu Wei let Jiao Xian in, but he didn't let Jiao Xian's calligraphy and painting in. Thank you Hu Wei for accepting it, but it's hard to tell when the calligraphy and painting entered the door. Hu Wei is a flatterer, not a sycophant. In addition, he has a lot of friends, private cliques, and corruption.

"I know you heard about the fire in the Gongyuan. It is rumored that the censor's surname is Jiao, which interferes with the culture of the Gongyuan. This fire is said to be caused by you, so you are panicking, but you are also audacious to lie in front of His Majesty!" Hu Looking at the submissive Jiao Xian, he still spoke in an admonishing tone.

"Thank you, Young Master Hu, for your righteous words. If it wasn't for Young Master Hu speaking for someone, at least he would have to go to Beizhen Fusi to undergo the punishment of five poisons." Jiao Xian said with lingering fear.

"You still don't know what's wrong, you still don't know what's wrong, Jiao Xian, you don't have a heart of obedience!" Hearing what Jiao Xian said, Hu Wei became even angrier, and his tone became a little more severe.

"Student, why did you make a mistake? Master Hu please explain it clearly." Jiao Xian was a little puzzled by Monk Zhang Er, and hurriedly asked himself what was wrong.

Hu Wei looked at Jiao Xian and said in a rather solemn tone: "You really are my words today, eliminating your guilt of going to the court? That's His Majesty's benevolence, and he didn't intend to haggle with you at all. If you really do You care about me, a courtier who has retired, what's the use of a few words? Don't say I retired, even if I didn't, His Majesty really wants to punish you, what I say is just adding fuel to the fire."

"The reason why His Majesty doesn't punish you is because His Majesty knows that you have been wronged. This is your first mistake."

"The second mistake is your sentence of the punishment of five poisons. In your heart, perhaps because of hearing rumors, you always feel that His Majesty is moody and violent. His mouth belongs to others, but his heart belongs to him. You listen to what others say, right and wrong. It is up to you to judge for yourself, His Majesty does love to kill people, but which one is not worthy of death?"

"So, I said that you don't have a heart of obedience. This is your biggest problem. If you have a heart of reverence, you wouldn't lie when His Majesty asked in Fengtian Hall."

Jiao Xian suddenly realized, bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Young Master Hu, for teaching, students must keep it in mind."

Hu Wei looked at Jiao Xian, and his heart was in the stomach. Whether Jiao Xian really wrote it down or not, Hu Ming didn't know, he said earnestly: "Whether you really wrote it down or not, that's your business." Son, don't expect someone to help you every time something happens, do you understand?"

"Okay, it's getting late, let's go back."

Hu Wei issued an order to expel the guest. It is not appropriate for him, a retired old man, to ask the court to order an official to be so courteous in front of him as a disciple.

"Student resigns." Jiao Xian saluted with discipleship again, and left the Hu Mansion. When he was leaving, he did not give away the calligraphy and paintings he took.

"Father, why do you have to be so heart-to-heart with him?" Hu Changxiang couldn't figure it out, what's so special about Jiao Xian that his father deserves such earnest words?

Hu Wei stood up, looked outside the door and said: "Jiao Xian and Tang Bin are good friends, but Tang Bin set fire to the court, went to prison, and committed murder. This saying goes well, those who are close to Zhu are those who are close to ink." Those who are black, Jiao Xian is close to the ink and not black, this is a person who upholds integrity, every one more person like this in the court is beneficial to my enlightenment, and naturally it is worth my old bone to chatter A few words."

"He Zhang was walking at a fork in the road back then. When he went to the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, he said that to Liu Ji. He knew how to fight against His Majesty is the most effective, but over the years, He Zhang has become His Majesty's humerus minister. At a fork in the road, persuading one person is one person."

"Does father regret it? It's about He Zhang." Hu Changxiang could clearly hear his father's sigh.

Hu Wei said with a little dejection: "I am also responsible for his right arm. Back then, I shouldn't have hit him so hard and forced him to be so ruthless. At that time, I only thought that He Zhang would go astray, so I gave it to Your Majesty. As an example, I always feel that one day He Zhang will become that traitor.”

However, Hu Changxiang said very disapprovingly: "The right arm of He Zhang has little to do with his father. I don’t agree with the theory of bitterness? I don’t agree, He Zhang visited his father several times as a disciple, and he never complained to his father.”

Hu Wei thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I didn't kill Boren, but Boren died because of me."

In all his life, Hu Wei has always paid attention to a person who has no regrets in his heart. The arm of He Zhang, a loyal and good minister, is probably the only thing Hu Wei can't bear. When he gets old, he will look back on his life. See, naturally I feel uneasy.

He Zhang himself never felt that his loss of an arm had anything to do with Mr. Hu. On the contrary, it was He Zhang who used Wude to impeach Hu Wei. Offended at death, but Hu Yan ignored the previous suspicions. In addition to the kindness of supporting him, he also had the kindness of preaching, receiving karma and resolving doubts. There are some truths in the officialdom, which seem simple and transparent, but to understand, you need to learn For example, Jiao Xian only realized some ways of being an official after going around the gate of hell this time.

It is a rare blessing to have someone guide the way.

Yang Shan's daughter, Yang Ying, was rescued by He Zhang from Jiaofang and sent to the Nanya Weaving Bureau, which completely exposed the matter of the severed arm.

At the next day's court meeting, the atmosphere was extremely depressing, and there were senior officials of the third grade in the court who were imprisoned, and everyone felt a little bit concerned.

"I don't understand that Zou Gan, Yu Qin, Zhang Xiang, and Tang Bin's greed for the 20 taels of gold and flower silver is a matter of the orthodox years. According to my opinion, it is the fault of the orthodox years. Even if the crime happened, what else can I do with them? As for their recklessness, the arson of the court, and the collapse of the sky, how could I not investigate to the end?" Zhu Qiyu distributed the dossier.

The corruption case of Zou Gan, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, is still an old case in the Zhengtong period. According to Zhu Qiyu's rules, it will not be pursued too much. In addition, during the Zhengtong period, some things are beyond his control. Even Hu Wei, who Zhu Qiyu relies heavily on, They all embezzled more than 2 taels of silver.

In those days, if you didn't take it, if you wanted to keep integrity, you were afraid that you would be imprisoned. Yu Qian was sent to prison because of his lack of skills.

"It will affect your official career." Xiang Wang Zhu Zhanqian replied in a low voice. Today, Zhu Zhanqin received the imperial edict and wanted to participate in the court meeting. He arrived early in the morning.

Lu Zhong sat in the last seat. He thought for a while and said, "According to Zou Gan's confession, Zou Gan was also annoyed by that move. Over the years, Zou Gan has been threatened many times because of the money, so he plans to give it to someone. Lesson, this day is dry, this water and fire are ruthless, so many people died."

Zou Gan didn't intend to kill more than 90 people. In fact, he just wanted to burn to death that Xiao Ju who threatened him, but when the fire started, who could control it?

Zhu Qiyu nodded and said: "It's a mistake, let's hurry up on this matter, find out, and transfer it to the San Judicial Department. I think it's best to make a decision."

"I also think it is appropriate to make a decision." He Zhang, as the chief constitution of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, one of the three judicial departments, naturally wanted to express his position.

Shang Ren has already gone to the Central Route Army, the counselor Changping Marquis Yang Jun for military affairs, and the Minister of Taichang Temple are vacant. Naturally, no one has to talk about it because of his position. The case of Zou Gan can only be expedited.

It's settled once and for all. If the case drags on, it may turn into a party dispute.

It has almost become the standard of Jingtai Dynasty to handle major cases of Beijing officials. It is His Majesty's benevolence to not involve the public.

The emperor really wanted to use this case as a basis for a cricket fight, but it would be beneficial to the imperial power. After all, it was a cricket fight. If the crickets fought, they would not have the energy to fight for power with the emperor. This is probably the widely rumored balancing emperor technique.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty walked the road, so naturally he didn't need this kind of emperor technique.

Zhu Qiyu took out a Tang newspaper and signaled Xing'an to distribute the printed Tang newspaper to all courtiers, and then said: "Changping Marquis Yang Jun sent a Tang newspaper. The Ming army repelled, what is the origin of Bo Lai and Ma'er Ke'er?"

A decision has been made on the disposition of Zou Gan, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, and Zhu Qiyu has also started today's court discussion.

The first thing, of course, is the military affairs of the Northern Expedition.

Changping Marquis Yang Jun led the Central Route Army to the north. He hadn't fought the Oirats before, but he first fought with the Tatars. The Ming army defeated the enemy, but the grassland people came and went like the wind, and Yang Jun was good at fighting. Formed a victory that can be called a good news.

On the contrary, the Tatars Bolai and Maerkeer who came out were indeed troublesome.

However, it's just a hassle.

Zhu Zhanqian obviously knew this guy, and he was also his old opponent in Daning Wei Wanghua Tatar.

Chapter 877 I'm happy here, I don't think about Li

Zhu Zhanqian sat up straight, thought carefully and began to introduce these two enemies of Ming Dynasty.

"In the process of Wanghua Tatar, there were naturally people who dissatisfied with the Ming Wanghua, and the leader among them was Bo Lai, Bo Lai was the Taiji of the Karaqin tribe, and his attitude also represented the attitude of some Tatars. Attitude." Zhu Zhanqian was quite solemn.

"During the Yongle period, the Northern Expedition of the Ming Dynasty mainly conquered Alutai. Alutai was the Taiji of the Asute tribe. The Asute tribe and the Karaqin tribe have the same origin. They all belonged to the Western Expedition of Mongolia. It was composed of Aso people and Qincha people from the Western Regions, together with the headquarter of the Qiyan Department, after the establishment of Hu Yuan, it was organized into the Qixue army and formed the Aso Guard and Qincha Guard."

"Hu Yuan defeated the grassland, and the Asu and Qincha guards followed Emperor Yuan Shun to the north, and finally became today's Asut and Karaqin tribes. These two tribes can be regarded side by side."

"During the Yongle period, Arutai was defeated by Emperor Mingwen, and his mother Nashan lingered on her last breath. Until the ninth year of Xuande, Alutai was attacked and killed by Yexian's father Tuohuan. After Alutai died, Asut and Kara After the Qin tribe fell into a brief period of chaos, Bolai and Ma'er Ke'er stood out and became Taiji, and it's not surprising that they are turning against Ming now."

"When Zongxian He welcomed Khan Tuotuo into the Ming Dynasty, the Asute and Karaqin tribes opposed it and organized an attack. Zongxian He's arm was made by them."

Zhu Zhanqian introduced the origin of this tribe. In fact, these two tribes have a long history, and they did not just appear on the grassland out of thin air. It is the group of people who oppose Daming Wanghua and are unwilling to surrender.

From Daming’s point of view, after Arutai was defeated, Boyan Timur, as the left-wing Etokes, became Taiji of the Asut and Karaqin tribes. This was because Daming knew little about the grassland. However, although the Asute and Karaqin tribes were nominally under the control of Boyan Timur, they had always had their own Taiji, and they obeyed Tutuobuhua's orders, rather than all of them belonging to the Wara people.

Therefore, Bolai and Maerkeer appeared as Tatars and became the enemies of Ming Dynasty, instead of appearing as Oara people.

In terms of bloodlines, the bloodlines of the Asut and Karaqin tribes are more noble than the slaves outside the Great Wall, such as the Oara people. They are Asuwei and Qinchawei, who are of serious Qixue origin and Banzhi guards.

However, this grassland relies on fists, not blood.The Northern Yuan Dynasty fell, and the Northern Yuan Han Court was gradually evacuated by the Wala people. The Han Court survived in name only, and the Northern Yuan Han Court gradually became a descendant of the Yuan Dynasty. Tuotuobuhua was a serious golden family bloodline, and it was also evacuated first , suffered humiliation?

"There is no possibility of fighting?" Zhu Qiyu asked after some consideration.

Zhu Qiyu was asking if these two were of any value in the united front. If they still had a certain value, it would be worthwhile for the Ming court to put in more effort to win Bolai and Ma'er Keer into the Ming camp. It is not in line with Zhu Qiyu's original intention to turn all the prairie people into enemies.

The Northern Expedition strategy of the Jingtai Dynasty basically continued the Northern Expedition strategy of the Yongle Dynasty, pulling a group, attacking a group, and destroying a group.

Zhu Zhanqian shook his head and said: "It is impossible to win over. Back then, Marquis Wuqing suppressed the bandits in Daningwei, and the minister also mediated with these two many times in Daningwei. I hope that through dialogue, we can turn hostility into friendship, but Bo Lai and Ma'er The foundation of Ke’er’s superiority was anti-Ming, they couldn’t cut off their hands and feet, and later Marquis Wu Qing suppressed the bandits many times, but the grassland is vast, tens of thousands of people are scattered on the grassland, how can it be so easy to suppress.”

If it is so easy to wipe out, why is there any need for the Northern Expedition that is now laborious and mobilizing?

Zhu Qiyu nodded and said: "I know, then there is no need to hold back, and we should suppress them all, so as not to leave any future troubles."

Yang Jun, the Marquis of Changping, sent the pond report, firstly to report the advance of the Central Route Army, and secondly to ask the Tatars how to deal with them, whether to fight or not, and how much strength was used to fight?All the previous mediation, after the emperor Jinkou Yuyan said that there is no need to hold back, there will be no more mediation.

The Asute and Harqin tribes led by Bolai and Ma'er Ke'er became the enemies of Ming Dynasty.

No matter how Wang Hua is in the future, no matter how you are in me and you are in me, we have to talk about it after fighting. Wang Hua is never a treat for dinner. He wants to destroy the enemy's opposition force before he can destroy the enemy's will to resist and force the other party to surrender. Under Daming's will.

Compared with the Central Route Army and the Eastern Route Army, the West Route Army of the Ming Dynasty was deployed to prevent the remnants of the Wala from fleeing westward, and did not have too clear an enemy. Once the remnants of the Wala had plans to advance westward, the role of the West Route Army would be brought into play. At this time, the Daming West Route Army mainly focused on consolidating Ming's influence in the Western Regions, stationed in Luntai City, consolidating the city defense, maintaining the smooth flow of trade routes, and increasing military restraint on the Western Regions.

"Ottoman's mission has arrived at the Xuanfu, saying that it is here to fulfill the promise of the year, to send the princess off, and to go to Beijing in the future. Your Majesty, what should we do?" Honglu Temple Minister Ma Huan said about Ottoman's mission, After walking for so long, I finally arrived at the capital.

Zhu Qiyu sneered and said: "What did you send the princess to? It's just a pretext for Daming to find out the truth. Since he wants to find out the truth, he should show it to him openly and let Osman's envoys go around. The Ottoman sultan thought about how to deal with Daming."

"Uncle Emperor." Zhu Qiyu looked at Zhu Zhanqian as he spoke, with a rather peaceful expression.

"Your Majesty is here." As soon as Zhu Zhanqian heard that he was sending the princess off, he knew that His Majesty was going to follow the usual practice and continue to send it to his house.

"I'm sorry, uncle." Zhu Qiyu said with a smile: "These princesses will be sent to Prince Xiang's mansion, but I sent these princesses to my uncle's mansion. Nothing wrong."

"I obey the order." Zhu Zhanqian bowed his head and took the order. He didn't thank you, but just accepted the order.

Zhu Zhanqian is the type who likes four or two fleshy chests, and doesn't like firewood people who have turned into fine sticks, so naturally he is not very happy. From now on, he will be famous in history, saying that he, the emperor's uncle, likes this mouth, so Zhu Zhan Even with his mouth covered all over, Zhan Qian couldn't speak clearly.

His Majesty refused to take it, so he, the emperor uncle, could only accept it.

Ran Siniang was presented by the Yang family of Bozhou who rebelled back then, and His Majesty's love for Ran Siniang was known even to the outer court.

But since Ran Siniang, no matter who it is, trying to find a way to put a woman beside His Majesty is as difficult as reaching heaven.

In His Majesty's mind, there are still differences even in the four directions. Jiaozhi is a four-way place, and His Majesty does not want a daughter of the Zheng family who is in Cochin. Bozhou is a four-way place in Ming Dynasty, so His Majesty is willing to want Ran Siniang.

"Da Ming's Wanghua in Jiaozhi far exceeded my expectations." Zhu Qiyu took out the memorabilia of Duke Jun Chen Mao, which Xing'an had already been transcribed by the Supervisor of Rites and distributed to all the courtiers.

Zhu Qiyu's face became even more strange and he said: "I thought it would take a long time of turmoil before we could achieve results, but today, it seems that I have some expectations that the enemy will be too lenient."

Zhu Qiyu was too lenient towards Jiaozhi's enemies, and Zhu Qiyu can't be blamed. In later generations, Jiaozhi was an independent country, and a lot of dirty things happened with China.

The jurisprudence of Jiaozhi in later generations is actually that after the Opium War, the Qing Dynasty signed the "New Treaty between China and France", gave up suzerainty over Vietnam, and transferred the suzerainty of Jiaozhi to France, and then Jiaozhi gained independence in the anti-colonial movement .

However, Jiaozhi during the Jingtai period was highly dependent on Daming from political, military, cultural, economic and other perspectives, and it was no surprise that Ming had a smooth transition to the King of Jiaozhi.

A very interesting thing was mentioned in Chen Mao’s memorabilia. The scholars in the Jiaozhi people already speak Chinese and learn Chinese, but most of the Jiaozhi people only need three months to learn Chinese and Chinese. communicated.

This means that Ming Dynasty has an extremely deep ruling foundation in Jiaozhi, and this is also the main reason why Yu Qian firmly opposed His Majesty the emperor's one-pawn style of play at the beginning. Jiaozhi has been a four-party land of the Central Plains Dynasty for a long time, and it is completely incompatible with the Wa Kingdom. Confuse.

Facts have proved that Yu Qian's remonstrance is correct. After the Ming army went south to eliminate Li Yimin's regime, it did not have three days of burning smoke and five days of attacking the army and the people as Zhu Qiyu expected. After it was defeated, a stable rule began. In particular, Chen Mao basically continued the strategy of Antu herdsmen in Fujian in Jiaozhi, with remarkable results.