Soon, everyone had browsed through the list of officials who were involved in Shangshu's impeachment of Hai Rui, as well as the contents of the several impeachment memorials submitted by Zhao Zhenji.
After that, Gao Gong turned his gaze to Zhao Zhenji, and then spoke.
"Mr. Zhao, you can rest assured that the evidence you submitted will soon be sent to His Majesty through the Supervisor of Ceremonies!"
After Gao Gong finished speaking, he immediately called a subordinate official and gave instructions.
"Send these things, along with the completed memorials over there, to the Supervisor of Ceremonies!"
"Yes, Mr. Gao Ge!"
Facing Gao Gong's instructions, the subordinate official did not dare to show any signs of neglect and immediately responded respectfully.
After the subordinate official left, Zhao Zhenji glanced at the piles of memorials waiting to be processed on the desk not far away, and then saw him facing everyone and bowing respectfully.
"Since the cabinet affairs are so busy, it is inconvenient for me to continue to bother you here, so I will resign first!"
"Um."
After that, Zhao Zhenji didn't stop at all, and immediately turned around and left the cabinet.
…
Forbidden City, Supervisor of Ceremonies.
Since Chen Hong died after being tortured by people in Dongchang for informing, Feng Bao, as Lu Fang's godson, has gradually replaced his position in the Li Jian.
Feng Bao's current status in the Li Prison is second only to his godfather Lu Fang and Huang Jin, who has always been conscientious in his work.
Moreover, as Feng Bao became more familiar with the affairs of the Supervisor of Ceremonies and had a keen insight into the court situation, Feng Bao never made any mistakes again.
At this moment, in the room of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, Feng Bao was criticizing the memorandum sent from the cabinet according to past practice.
Feng Bao did not dare to neglect the matter of criticizing the red people. Every time the subordinate officer responsible for delivering memorials sent a memorial, he would carefully read the contents of the memorial from beginning to end, and after confirming that there were no errors or omissions, , just picked up the ink pen to criticize the red.
After General Feng Bao finished reviewing the last memorial in his hand, he stood up from his seat and moved his body a little.
At this moment, a subordinate official responsible for delivering memorials came in and reported respectfully.
"Eunuch Feng, here is the latest memorial from the cabinet!"
When Feng Bao heard this, he nodded. Without looking at the subordinate official, he just pointed at the desk beside him and gave instructions.
"Well, I know, just put it there!"
"Yes, Eunuch Feng!"
After hearing this, the subordinate official placed the memorial in his hand at the location designated by Feng Bao, and then left.
"Oh, what happened? Why are you getting busier and busier lately!"
Feng Bao complained like this, sat back on the chair, and began to deal with the latest memorandum sent by the cabinet unhurriedly.
But soon, Feng Bao discovered that there was something different about the memorial sent from the cabinet this time.
"This... this is an impeachment memorial, and the target of impeachment is Shi Hairui, the left deputy censor!"
After Feng Bao finished browsing the contents of the impeachment memorial in his hand, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised on his face.
Not only that, Feng Bao also discovered the compiled list of officials who had been impeached by Shangshu.
Although Feng Bao had no direct contact with Hai Rui, he often heard Lu Fang mention this person.
"Before, my godfather often said that Hai Rui's holy wife is in great prosperity and his future future is immeasurable. He asked me to try my best to build a good relationship with him. But now, hasn't the opportunity come?"
As the chief eunuch of the Bureau of Ceremonies, Feng Bao has a variety of sources of information. Even if there is a slight disturbance in the court, Feng Bao can know about it in advance and be prepared to deal with it in advance.
Feng Bao knew very well that although on the surface, Hai Rui's trip was to Shandong to investigate the case, in fact, the mission of Hai Rui's trip was to detect and eliminate the White Lotus Sect that was raging in the area.
But at this juncture, a large number of officials suddenly appeared in the DPRK to impeach Hai Rui. It is difficult not to doubt the motives behind this.
After much thought, Feng Bao finally decided to go to Qianqing Palace in person and inform Yu Jiajing of the matter face to face!
After that, after making the corresponding arrangements, Feng Bao immediately set out for the Qianqing Palace with the few memorials to impeach Hai Rui and the compiled list of officials who had impeached Hai Rui.
…
At this moment, in the Qianqing Palace, Jiajing was playing Go with Lu Fang for the first time in a long time.
I saw Jiajing pick up a black chess piece from the chess basket on the side. Immediately, there was a "click" sound, and the black chess piece landed on the chessboard.
After observing the situation for a long time, Lu Fang picked up a white chess piece from the chess basket on the side and dropped it to the corresponding position.
After taking this step, Lu Fang wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and complimented her.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Your chess skills are unique in the entire Ming Dynasty. I am no longer your Majesty's opponent!"
When Jiajing heard Lu Fang's words, there was no trace of complacency on his face, and he said slowly.
"Lu Fang, you can't say that. This game of chess has not been played yet. How can you admit defeat so easily?"
When Lu Fang heard this, she laughed twice and did not continue speaking.
At this moment, Jiajing's voice sounded in Lu Fang's ears: "By the way, Lu Fang, how are the preparations at the Ministry of Rites?"
After Lu Fang heard what Jiajing said, she immediately turned her eyes to Jiajing and carefully confirmed to him.
"Your Majesty, are you referring to holding separate examinations for the clan and nobles in addition to the imperial examinations?"
Hearing this, Jiajing nodded, immediately put down the chess piece in his hand, and responded.
"Well, yes, that's what I'm referring to!"
"Didn't Yan Shifan say before that, as usual, the Ministry of Rites should come up with the questions and organize the exam? It's been several days, but there has been no movement from the Ministry of Rites. Another day, you can go and urge Li Chunfang for me. !”
When Lu Fang heard this, she immediately looked stern and responded respectfully.
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, he immediately picked up a white chess piece from the chess basket on the side. After thinking about it for a long time, he dropped the chess piece.
At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps from outside Qianqing Palace, and not long after, the guiding eunuch was seen walking in.
After seeing Jiajing's figure, he immediately looked happy. Immediately, he came to Jiajing's side, leaned down, and reported respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the Chief of Ceremonies reports that eunuch Feng Bao is outside asking for an audience. He said he has something important to report!"
"Oh, Feng Bao?"
When Jiajing heard this, a look of confusion suddenly appeared on his face. After glancing at Lu Fang who was not far away, he dropped the black chess piece in his hand onto the chessboard and gave the order.
"Well, I understand, let him come in!"
Lu Fang, who was sitting directly opposite Jiajing, was a little confused about Feng Bao's arrival. He absentmindedly picked up a white chess piece from the chess basket and dropped it on the chess board casually.
After that, Jiajing's slightly surprised voice sounded in Lu Fang's ears: "Lv Fang, look, what did I say before? This game of chess has not been played yet, how can I admit defeat so easily?"
"Look, didn't you win?"
After Jiajing finished speaking, he immediately put the black chess piece in his hand into the chess basket.
Seeing this situation, Lu Fang immediately focused her attention on the chess game in front of her again.
Only then did he realize that the move he had made at random not only cut off Jiajing's dragon that was about to take shape, but his remaining chess pieces also regained their vitality because of this move.
Lu Fang looked panicked when she saw this situation, and she even wanted to explain.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, this... this, this, slave..."
Seeing this, Jiajing just waved his hand and gave instructions with a relaxed expression.
"Okay, it's just a game of chess!"
At this moment, Feng Bao was seen entering the Qianqing Palace with silent steps. As soon as he entered the Qianqing Palace, he knelt on the ground respectfully and immediately spoke.
"My slave, I bow to your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
After hearing this, Jiajing immediately turned his eyes to Feng Bao and asked.
"Well, Feng Bao, tell me, is there anything you want to report to me?"
After hearing what Jiajing said, Feng Bao, who was kneeling on the ground, immediately took out the several impeachment memorials he had prepared early in the morning, as well as the list of officials who had been impeached, from his sleeves, raised them high above his head, and said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, here is the impeachment memorial sent by the Chief of Ceremonies from the Cabinet not long ago. I feel that it is of great importance, so I just wanted to inform your Majesty about it in person!"
After Feng Bao finished speaking, he buried his head deeply and waited quietly for Jiajing's further instructions.
Jiajing heard the words, pondered for a moment, then looked at Lu Fang aside and gave instructions.
"Lu Fang, bring it to me!"
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
After Lu Fang responded, she immediately came to Feng Bao's side and delivered the several impeachment memorials and the completed list of officials impeached by Shangshu to Jiajing's hands.
Jiajing took it from Lu Fang's hand, opened the impeachment memorial, and began to read it meticulously.
Time passed by slowly. I don't know how long it had passed. Jiajing put the things in his hands on the desk casually, with a look of ridicule on his face, and said to himself.
"Oh, you lost your temper so quickly?"
Seeing this situation, Lu Fang couldn't restrain her curiosity. After considering her words, she asked Jiajing.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, what does it say?"
When Jiajing heard this, he glanced over Lu Fang's body and responded unhurriedly.
"Hai Rui has just found out something, and some people in the government and the Central Committee are immediately unable to sit still. These things are the memorial to impeach Hai Rui!"
Lu Fang couldn't help being shocked when she heard this, and then she mustered up the courage to propose to Jiajing.
"Your Majesty, do you need me to send someone to check their details, or..."
Jiajing heard what Lu Fang said. After thinking about it for a moment, he pointed and responded immediately: "Well, Lu Fang, you send someone to find out the details of these people and see if they are related to those few." There’s a family connection.”
"If you find any problems in the middle, just take it down!"
When Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang immediately responded in a deep voice without thinking.
"As ordered, Your Majesty, I will do it now!"
"Um."
Jiajing took in the expression on Lu Fang's face, responded inaudibly, and then came to Feng Bao and spoke words of encouragement.
"Feng Bao, get up, you did a great job on this matter!"
When Feng Bao heard this, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face. After being stunned for a moment, he came back to his senses, his face full of determination, and said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty is serious, these are just the duties that a slave should perform!"
"If Your Majesty needs it, I am willing to do anything for Your Majesty, even to the death, in order to repay Your Majesty's kindness!"
Jiajing seemed to be quite impressed by Feng Bao's words, a look of relief appeared on his face, and he immediately gave instructions.
"It's great that you have this kind of heart. In this way, you don't have to rush back to the Li Jian later. Go call Zhao Zhenji over to me and tell him that I have something important to discuss with him!"
When Feng Bao heard this, his face was full of respect, and he immediately responded in a deep voice.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Lu Fang, who was on the side, had a panoramic view of this scene. After looking at Feng Bao without any trace, he immediately lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.
After Lu Fang and Feng Bao took their orders and left, Jiajing was the only one left in the huge Qianqing Palace.
Immediately, Jiajing summoned the eunuch, put away the chessboard, chess baskets, etc., then sat back on the dragon chair alone, gently rubbed the dragon head carved on the dragon chair with his hand, and said silently to himself.
"Oh, you guys bumped into this by yourselves, you can't blame me!"
"I don't know how much wealth you have accumulated. I'm really curious..."
…
On the other side, Feng Bao did not dare to neglect at all after receiving Jiajing's order. After leaving Qianqing Palace, he rushed to the Inspectorate without stopping.
In the duty room of the Inspectorate, at this moment, Zhao Zhenji was pacing the room anxiously with his hands behind his back, muttering something in his mouth.
"I have clearly submitted the impeachment memorial and the list of officials to be impeached. Why hasn't there been a response from His Majesty?"
"Is it possible that something happened in the meantime?"
Zhao Zhenji thought so, and immediately sat back on the chair and poured himself a cup of hot tea.
"That's right. After all, Hai Rui is currently investigating a case in Shandong. Failure to protect all the cases will involve the interests of those families. The rest is fine, even Yan Shenggong's case is a bit difficult. No matter what, Your Majesty must take care of it. The impact is not, if the time comes..."
While Zhao Zhenji was still racking his brains and thinking about the possible development of this matter, there was a knock on the door.
Seeing that his thoughts were interrupted, Zhao Zhenji's face suddenly showed an angry look, and he spoke impatiently.
"Come in!"
After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, there was only a "squeak" sound. The door of the room was pushed open, and a nervous subordinate came in and reported respectfully to Zhao Zhenji.
"Sir, Eunuch Feng, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, is outside asking for an audience. He said that he was following His Majesty's order!"
(End of chapter)
