The Jade Rabbit sets in the west and the Golden Crow rises in the east.
The next day, under the secret operation of King Zhongshun, after a morning of fermentation, the news of King Zhongshun's assassination in Daci'en Temple began to spread in Beijing.
"Sit back and watch the thieves holding troops at the emperor's feet and openly attacking and killing the clan. The five-city army and horse commanders cannot absolve themselves of the blame!"
Under the guidance of thoughtful people, the fierce rhetoric in the impeachment memorial did not pay attention to the injured part of King Zhongshun, but aimed the attack at the Five Cities Military and Horse Division under the command of Jia Heng.
In the morning, several imperial censors from the Metropolitan Procuratorate impeached Jia Heng for not doing enough in the military and horse departments of the five cities. Perhaps he was wearing multiple hats and was incapable of doing the job, so he neglected his responsibilities.
There is also a memorial in the meantime that impeaches "Jia Heng is responsible for important positions such as Jinyi, Beijing garrison, and public security. The safety of the emperor in Miyagi City depends on a single thought. If things go on like this, there is a danger of unexpected events."
Several memorials were submitted to the General Affairs Department and copied to various government offices as usual. Because Jia Heng was very famous in Beijing, the impeachment memorial was spread by word of mouth, and it almost became an uproar.
But the paradox is that the trend of one-sided public opinion has not yet completely formed, and the public officials have not followed the impeachment trend in large numbers.
Speaking of which, Jia Heng had just used the five-city army to suppress the rebellion in Liwei Camp in Beijing not long ago, and the aftermath was still unsolved.
This happened not long ago. Who dares to say that the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division is incompetent?
Therefore, more public opinions tend to believe that Jia Heng has limited energy and cannot take care of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division.
That is to say, issues that originally attracted little attention from the government and the opposition have come to the surface with the help of caring people.
Jia Heng actually controlled the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities, Jingying, and Jinyi Mansion, and held many key positions. No one believed that he was rebelling, but he already had the ability to rebel and cause rebellion.
Just because he had previously led troops to quell the rebellion, his loyalty had been verified, and the Holy Heart was unpredictable, for a while, some officials in Beijing focused their attention on the Daming Palace.
In the morning, Jia Heng had not been sitting for long when he was summoned by the supervisor of the Daming Palace to enter the Daming Palace to present his memorial.
Daming Palace, inner study room
Not only Emperor Chongping, but also the chief minister of the cabinet, Yang Guochang, the Minister of Civil Affairs, Han Huang, and others were all there, waiting respectfully. In addition, there was also an acquaintance of Jia Heng, Jing Zhao Yin Xu Lu.
Emperor Chongping sat behind the case, looked at the young man standing opposite, weighed the memorial in his hand, frowned and asked: "Tell me, what happened when King Zhongshun was assassinated? I heard someone say, Were you also at Daci'en Temple yesterday?"
Jia Heng's face was solemn, he cupped his hands and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, yesterday Wei Chen and his wife went to Ci'en Temple to offer incense. On the way, they met King Zhongshun and his wife and many other female relatives entering the temple to offer incense. Wei Chen left the palace after that. After that, I heard that the old man The prince was assassinated by a hidden assassin. The minister was extremely shocked. He immediately went to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division to take charge and personally deployed patrol soldiers to search for the prisoners. However, the prisoners were too cunning and could not escape the attack, so they hid in the dark. However, the minister has already Let the detectives of Jinyi Mansion secretly investigate the matter. I think with Jinyi's ability, there should be results in these two days. As for Prince Zhongshun, he once ordered Chang Shi to seal the city gate and arrest the criminals. I was concerned about the recent incident in Shenjing City. There has just been chaos, and if we continue to make a big fuss and disturb everyone, we fail to adopt it, but we do not expect to cause such a turmoil."
His words not only clarified the responsibilities, but also gave Emperor Chongping an option. I'm afraid someone will take advantage of this turmoil to cause trouble.
Emperor Chongping's expression showed no emotion or anger. He pondered for a long time, looked at Dai Quan aside, and asked: "What are the casualties in Prince Zhongshun's house?"
Dai Quan whispered: "I heard that the prince suffered some injuries, and a lady was seriously injured. Several princesses were frightened, but there were no casualties."
Emperor Chongping frowned, and there were layers of coldness in his eyes.
Secretly, he took a bunch of women to a pure place in Buddhism, only to be ambushed by gangsters. This sounds ridiculous.
After thinking for a while, he ordered: "Let the imperial doctor from Taiyuan Hospital come over for diagnosis and treatment."
After all, he is the head of the clan, so he cannot be indifferent.
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, it will take time to solve this case. I have been busy with the army reorganization in the capital recently, and I feel that my mind and body are haggard. I have been neglectful in responding to public security and general affairs in the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities, and I feel that I am not qualified to be a soldier in the Five Cities." For the post of Ma Si, please ask your Majesty to select another talented person to take on the important task of public security in the capital."
His move was to retreat in order to advance, and he resigned from the Five Cities Military and Horse Division to avoid impeachment.
After all, everyone suspected that he was in danger of something unexpected. If he did not resign from the post of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, it would not be in line with the moral code of this era of fear and avoidance of disaster.
As for whether Emperor Chongping would agree?
King Wei soon went to the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities to observe the government. He appointed him as a meritorious officer, and Emperor Chongping still counted on him to take care of his son.
Emperor Kuang has always had a firm mind, and it can be said that he has his own balancing act in arranging personnel for the court.
Take the cabinet as an example. The dispute between Han and Yang has not yet ended, and Xu has to be introduced, which makes people unpredictable.
He has proven his ability and loyalty to the security of Beijing. The emperor has no reason to replace him. Youth is not his shortcoming, but his advantage.
Sure enough, Emperor Chongping frowned, his eyes were fierce, and his imperial aura was even a little oppressive. He said in a deep voice: "You have not been in charge of the affairs of the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities for a long time. You first rectified the chaos of the Three Rivers in the East City, so that all industries can prosper and trade can be carried out. Huo Zhong is full of vitality. Not long ago, he tried to save the crisis and protected Shenjing from military disasters. Why can't he do the job? Don't listen to some criticisms and avoid disasters. I can trust you!"
The previous incident in the capital camp would have almost resulted in a catastrophe if the young man in front of him had not used the five-city army to put an end to the chaos in time.
As for what the memorial said, "Heng held many key positions and was in danger of unexpected events," it is pure nonsense.
Li Zan is now in charge of the Beijing camp. As for the governors of the twelve regiments and camps below, not long ago, he summoned several generals with acceptable talents to the palace to report their military situation, and he has won the hearts of some generals.
Speaking of which, generals in their thirties and forties, who have spent half their lives in the military, are willing to listen to the orders of such a young man who is not as good as a weakling.
If he hadn't personally given him the Emperor's Sword, who would have listened to a young man's orders?
No matter how talented this young man is, it won't work.
Such is the human heart.
Gan Luo Twelve worshiped as the Qin State's Shangqing, but he was only a Shangqing.
As for whether in the future, the generals of the Jingying School will come out of Jia Heng's sect, and he will become an unstoppable force. Not to mention that he was in his prime in the Spring and Autumn Period and had many defensive methods. Let's just say that Jia Heng has made immortal achievements and does not have the love of life and death. Who can Dare you trust me with your wealth and life?
This is Emperor Chongping!
Emperors are good at controlling people. If this emperor didn't even have the confidence to control people's hearts, he wouldn't be as powerful as a dark horse.
Yang Guochang, the chief minister of the cabinet, frowned secretly when he heard Emperor Chongping's earnest words of solicitation for the young man to stay. Such favor means that Jia Heng is young, otherwise he would be like a thorn in the back.
And Xu Lu also frowned tightly. He felt that the emperor had said this too much. It was a disaster rather than a blessing to treat a minister with such kindness.
When Jia Heng heard the words of Emperor Chongping, his figure was shaken, his face was moved, he paid homage and said in a trembling voice: "I thank you for your great faith, but even if you are broken into pieces, I can't repay your kindness."
Emperor Chongping seemed to be relieved and said: "If you want to do something, you will always attract criticism. Ever since Yang Zhenggong's asthma and cough relapsed in old age, and he can no longer handle affairs, chaos in the affairs of society has emerged one after another. Yesterday, Yang Zheng The Duke has returned home. I feel sorry for his old age and allow his request. Now that the Zuodu Censor is vacant, the cabinet will draft candidates and hold a court meeting to confirm the candidates. The Metropolitan Procuratorate must be strictly rectified and corrected. Impeach the trend of fantasy."
Emperor Chongping raised a new topic this time.
Regarding the personnel appointment of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Xu Lu was summoned here, and the intention was obvious.
Han Huang, the Minister of Civil Affairs, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, there are still many things to be done before the year. There is a vacancy in the general constitution. Can we discuss it again next year?"
Emperor Chongping said: "At the beginning of the new year, all major policies need to be carried out. Let's discuss it before the year and decide on the candidates as soon as possible so as not to delay the capital inspection plan!"
This was Emperor Chongping's intention of urgently transferring Xu Lu to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, taking advantage of the capital inspection next year to rectify the official administration and prepare for the reform of the official administration next year.
When the cabinet ministers in the palace heard the discussion from the capital inspector, they frowned and had different thoughts.
Yang Guochang's heart skipped a beat, and there was a hint of gloom in his old eyes.
The imperial inspection plan was carried out every six years, and next year happened to be the year of the imperial inspection. The emperor was very determined to refresh the official administration, so Xu Deqing was used this time, and he would not give up until the water in the officialdom of the Han Dynasty was completely muddied.
And remembering that the imperial inspection was usually jointly led by the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the imperial censor of Zuodu of the Duchayuan, and the censor of Henan Dao, Yang Guochang glanced at Han Huang beside him, and his heart became even more worried.
If the Zhejiang Party takes the opportunity to eliminate dissidents, it must take precautions in advance.
"Ziyu, please get up first." Emperor Chongping then looked at Jia Heng and said, "Yesterday, Li Shangshu came to the palace to report something. He advised me to imitate Taizu Taizong and hold a military parade and martial arts performance on the first day of next year. I thought it was fair and reasonable, so I accepted it, how have you prepared for this matter?"
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, all the ministries are still conducting exercises in an orderly manner, and the elimination of the old and the weak in the Beijing camp is also proceeding in an orderly manner."
I secretly sighed at the emperor's wisdom and imitated Taizu Taizong. Whoever wants to obstruct him would be at odds with the ancestors of Chen Han.
Emperor Chongping heard the words, nodded, and said in a deep voice: "This matter must be handled carefully, the top priority, especially above all other things. The rectification of the Beijing camp has gone through many twists and turns, and now the results are clear. We are about to let the government and the public The results have been seen, and we have strengthened our determination to organize the army and practice martial arts."
When Yang Guochang heard this, his brows furrowed even more tightly and his heart became irritated.
"Li Zan is a man who seeks to win over the military for his own personal fame and undermines the civil and military system. It's really abominable!"
Because Li Zan had previously risked his life and death to appease the Beijing camp, and now the Holy Emperor has become more and more obedient in military matters. How many years has it been since these military parades and military exercises were a waste of people and money?
At the beginning, the Supreme Emperor also paraded his troops and showed off his military strength. What was the result? He resorted to violence and used weapons rashly, leading to the fall of Liaodong.
"The Holy One now favors treacherous and cruel officials, and the situation in the court is getting more and more chaotic." Yang Guochang felt a deep worry in his heart. He was powerless to stop it from the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the military parade and military exercises had to be blocked.
Otherwise, once this system is activated, the warrior who has finally suppressed it will raise his head.
However, Jia Heng did not know that Yang Guochang, the chief minister of the cabinet, was "concerned about the country and the people." After the report was finished, Emperor Chongping did not stay long. Just as he was about to send Jia Heng back, he suddenly remembered something and said: "The Chinese New Year is almost here, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent a message. If you take the approved door gods and peach charms and replace them, it will be considered auspicious."
Hearing this, Jia Heng bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."
Generally speaking, the emperor would not give money to his ministers, but only food, clothing and other things.
And giving him the door god and peach charms at this juncture is undoubtedly a signal to the officials: "I don't believe it, you don't need to say anything else!"
As for who is the door god, is it him or the emperor's security guarantee?
Maybe a bit of both.
Prince Zhongshun's Mansion
In the wing room, King Zhongshun was lying on the bed, with several young maids waiting beside him, and asked: "Is it visible?"
Zhou Changshi smiled and said: "The Holy Emperor sent eunuchs to Ningguo Mansion to convey the decree. Your Majesty, the impeachment memorial is effective."
King Zhongshun sneered and said: "I know that he is now in charge of the three yamen and has all the key positions. Loyalty and betrayal can only occur in a thought. Just a reminder of this matter is enough to make people sit on pins and needles."
There are also the following words hidden in the bottom of my heart. The fourth brother is so jealous. This reminder will inevitably send the boy to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division.
When he thought of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, King Zhongshun felt nauseated.
Such a rebellious and domineering person should not be in charge of the key yamen in charge of public security in Shenjing.
Why he went to Da Ci'en Temple to offer incense before was because he didn't even think about commanding the soldiers of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. He just subconsciously felt that Jia Heng's son was arrogant and would not give him face.
It's good now, at least I can do his job.
Well, thinking about it this way, this assassination can be regarded as a blessing and a curse?
Just when King Zhongshun was thinking wildly, the servant outside reported: "Your Majesty, the young prince has returned from the Wucheng Army and Horses Division."
When Chen Rui was mentioned, King Zhongshun's face darkened and he said irritably: "Come back as soon as you come back."
Rui'er spent seven days squatting in the military prison of the Five Cities, bringing shame to the palace, and the culprit of all this was Jia Heng's son.
But in the courtyard, the young prince Chen Rui came in from the outside, sat in the flower hall, and was talking to Concubine Wu.
At this time, Concubine Wu took hold of the young prince Chen Rui's arm and asked with concern: "Rui'er, you have suffered a lot. Look, you have lost weight due to hunger. Did anyone beat you in the Wucheng Army and Horse Division?"
Chen Rui was obviously a little impatient with Concubine Wu's concern and said: "Concubine, everything is fine in the Wucheng Army and Horse Division. No one came to fight. I just helped with the seven days."
When Concubine Wu heard this, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and comforted her: "Rui'er, we have learned a lesson this time. What kind of horse do you think you and that Xianning are buying? Not to mention how tall you are like her." If you want her at Sui, just say that she is the daughter of the imperial concubine and the niece of the queen. It is not easy to offend her randomly, otherwise she will not be invited as a raft."
Mentioning the old things, Chen Rui's eyes were full of evil, and he said with hatred: "What the mother-in-law said is right, that Jia Heng was using his son to make a raft to please Xianning."
When Concubine Wu saw her son's sinister and ferocious appearance, which resembled that of King Zhongshun, she felt annoyed in her heart and complained: "Okay, don't hold grudges against me. It's not worth it to fight to the death for such a big thing." when."
She was afraid. She had heard some rumors recently. Jia Heng was a man who didn't care about his life. It was said that he even used King Qi as a raft. This kind of ignorant person could only run rampant for a while, but he would not be rampant for long.
Chen Rui said: "I can't swallow this breath!"
"Okay, do you know what happened to me today when I went to Ci'en Temple to offer incense for my mother?" Concubine Wu whispered, distracting her son's attention.
Chen Rui became angry and asked, "What?"
Concubine Wu looked frightened and whispered: "My mother almost lost her life in Ci'en Temple. An assassin attacked and killed your father. Thanks to your great fortune, your father escaped with his life."
"Something happened to my father. Who is so bold as to assassinate the clan?" Chen Rui's face changed drastically, he was shocked and angry.
Anyone else dare to assassinate the clan?
Eat the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard!
Concubine Wu sighed: "Now let the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division investigate, and they haven't found out the ugly Yinmao yet. But you have been able to live in peace in the house these days. Maybe the assassin will come back and attack you again."
In her opinion, if the assassin is not caught for a day, there is a possibility of assassination again at any time. If the assassin feels bad about assassinating me and wants to repay the hatred of father and son, she...
Chen Rui was also shocked by what he said, and asked anxiously: "Where is my father at the moment? I'll go take a look."
"It's okay. Your father is injured in the backyard. As a son, you should go and visit." Concubine Wu said softly.
Chen Rui said yes, and then walked quickly towards the backyard.
But when Chen Rui approached the courtyard where King Zhongshun was, he heard a roaring voice like thunder: "Jia Heng, son!"
King Zhongshun listened to the latest report from Zhou Shun, the chief historian, and his eyes almost burst into flames. He had been planning for a long time, but he found nothing and even rewarded Jia with comfort. What was even more chilling was that he gave Jia a gift made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Heng.
So, this is... a warning?
Warn him for hooking up with the censor?
As soon as I thought about this, I sat up suddenly, and my butt suddenly felt injured. I let out an "ouch" in pain, and I felt resentful in my heart and cursed:
"Jia Heng, you are hateful and can be killed!"
When Chen Rui heard the angry voice, his scalp felt numb, and he decided to come back at another time.
By coincidence, a servant called out: "Little prince, the prince calls you in." "
Come on, it’s impossible not to go in now.
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