"Brother Xiao, it's good if you come, it's good if you come." Seeing that Xiao Chen remained silent, Zhu Xiaochuan had no choice but to speak first and said something that was neither salty nor bland as his opening remarks.
"Master Zhu Hou, have I been so misunderstood by the big guys?" Xiao Chen sighed, feeling helpless.
"Brother Xiao, you are a high-ranking official in the border area, and you are already famous for attracting attention. It is normal for some rumors and misunderstandings to occur." Zhu Xiaochuan could only say.
"Is it normal for Mr. Lin Dongyang to end up in such a situation?" Xiao Chen asked.
"Alas...it's been a long time since we last met. Brother Xiao, why don't you ask me these heartbreaking words when you meet me!" Zhu Xiaochuan smiled bitterly, "This can only mean that Dongyang usually acts carelessly, betrays the emperor's favor, takes bribes, perverts the law, and behaves recklessly. It will lead to disaster."
"I still want to accuse him, so why bother?" Xiao Chen sneered.
"Brother Xiao, we are all sensible people, why do we have to say such things?" Zhu Xiaochuan sighed, "You probably don't know something yet. Two days ago, the governor of Minzhou County, Wang Ruhai, was also transferred to the capital. He is currently in the capital. Jin Yiwei has ordered him to be imprisoned in prison awaiting trial."
"Oh? Wang Ruhai has only been in office for less than two years and he has taken bribes and perverted the law?" Xiao Chen said in his heart that Mr. Dugu is really good at predicting things, and he really guessed it!
When the emperor punished Lin Dongyang, he really didn't target Li Shi, but gave each of his two sons a big slap in the face! As we all know, Minzhou County Governor Wang Ruhai was recommended by Li Feng...
Jiangdong County is prosperous and prosperous, and is known as the second county in the world, ranking only after Jiangnan County. Although Minzhou County is relatively backward, it has a vast territory and a very important strategic location. It is known as the land of military strategists. Therefore, the weight of the governors of these two counties is, It is also relatively more important than other counties.
Now Li Wanjiang has taken down all the governors of these two major counties at almost the same time, but it is also a very rare thing.
It seems a bit exaggerated to say that the country's foundation will be shaken, but it will definitely lead to a considerable degree of unrest in both the government and the public.
As for what caused this great turmoil... everyone knew it and kept it secret.
It's impossible to say anything without a smile when we meet.
"After Lin Dongyang was involved, the Emperor was furious. Everyone was trembling. No one dared to speak for him. Only Brother Xiao, you openly petitioned to protect him. If it hadn't been for the memorial from Brother Xiao, I'm afraid Lin Dongyang wouldn't have survived. To this day, do you know what crime the Ministry of Punishment has proposed to him? Cut him in half!" Zhu Xiaochuan said.
"The emperor is indeed a wise man, but what he did..." Xiao Chen said and shook his head repeatedly.
"Haha, you, Brother Xiao, are the only ones who dare to say this." Zhu Xiaochuan said, "But when you came back this time, it was really not the right time. It was clearly a big whirlpool, and others were afraid of avoiding it, but you jumped in yourself. ."
These are words spoken from the heart, probably to pave the way for what follows.
"Master Zhu Hou, since you have reached this point, I would like to take the liberty to ask you, which one does the emperor like?" Xiao Chen took advantage of the situation and asked who the emperor liked. In fact, he wanted to ask Zhu Xiaochuan who he liked. Which?
"Oh, brother Xiao, your words are poking my lungs again!" Zhu Xiaochuan shook his head repeatedly, "How dare we, as ministers, speculate on the holy will? It's a sin for you to ask this, but how can I respond to you, brother? However, I was chatting with Chen Wenqi the day before yesterday, and when we talked about Jiangdong King Li Shi, Chen Wenqi said that he was physically disabled but mentally strong..."
"Master Chen is right. Although Prince Li Shi is physically handicapped, he is still very energetic. Last time when I followed the prince to fight against the Russians, I encountered many crises. At that time, the prince showed great courage and perseverance, which made me extremely I admire you." Xiao Chen said.
"Sigh...it's just that the weather has been getting colder recently, and Prince Li Shi's health is not very good. He hasn't been out for half a month, which is worrying. By the way, Prince Fengyang is also in poor health. It's said to be an old injury. He relapsed and was resting at home... Everyone said that the death of the 30,000 White Dragon Guards was a big blow to him, after all, it was years of hard work."
"This sounds very strange." Xiao Chen said, "I am so worried about encountering a big storm that has not happened in a century... After hearing about it, I felt quite miserable."
"Have you heard?" Zhu Xiaochuan suddenly asked, asking in a confused and incomprehensible manner.
"I heard that the emperor wanted me to go." Xiao Chen knew what he was asking. Isn't it about the English people's declaration of war with the Great Zhou?
"At this time, only you, brother, can take on this important task. Since the emperor has told you, I will not hide it from you, brother. I recommended you to the emperor at that time, but the emperor loves you for the battle just now. Yizhou, I'm tired, so I didn't send an order to summon you immediately. I didn't expect you to come by yourself, brother. This is very good, very good."
Zhu Xiaochuan's words were probably half true and half false. He said that only Xiao Chen could take on this important task. It was definitely true, but whether he recommended Xiao Chen to the emperor or not was probably a lie.
However, his attitude towards the two princes was clear. Didn't he mean that both he and Chen Wenqi supported Li Shi?
I also hope Xiao Chen will support Li Shi.
"Actually, I think Prince Li Shi is fully capable of taking on this important responsibility. Facts have proved that he can lead troops, and is especially good at naval battles. As long as Prince Li takes command again and goes out in person, I expect that the rapists will be wiped out in a matter of words and laughter..." Xiao Chen also expressed his attitude.
"Yes, yes, everyone said so..." Zhu Xiaochuan was very happy, knowing that my brother Xiao is a sensible person!
"Master Zhu Hou, it's okay if you don't want to give me advice on other matters, but there is one thing you have to give me a clear explanation. In your heart, does the emperor really want to take Lin Dongyang's life?" Xiao Chen said. .
"Look, your brother said that again! Isn't this still speculation about the holy will?" Zhu Xiaochuan said angrily, "But again, Lin Dongyang's crime was determined by the three halls, but it cannot be said that our emperor What do you mean, wasn’t the Ministry of Punishment’s original decision to be cut in half? It was because the Emperor was thinking of Dongyang’s past merits that he changed it to beheaded in prison.”
"It seems that the emperor still misses his old relationship." Xiao Chen knew it in his heart.
"Actually, Dongyang and I have a good relationship. It's just that I can't speak for him at this time..." Zhu Xiaochuan showed a trace of shame on his face, and it seemed that he really felt embarrassed.
After all, they were brothers and got along very harmoniously at the beginning, but now that they are in trouble, I don't even dare to let out a fart, which is really too callous.
But he really didn't dare to act rashly, for fear of getting into trouble and causing unnecessary trouble.
When serving as an official in the court, especially for an official in his position, the only way to survive is to protect yourself wisely.
"My little brother wants to protect him for a while. Brother, what do you think?" Xiao Chen said.
"I think it's okay!" Zhu Xiaochuan said, "Only you can protect him now, haha, only you dare to protect him! If I'm sorry..."
"Aren't dead pigs afraid of boiling water?" Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Hahaha, I want to say that Brother Xiao, you have a straightforward personality and like to be emotional, but you are not so disrespectful, but your words are rough and rational, and that's probably what I mean." Zhu Xiaochuan also smiled.
