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What happened today was all decided by Zhu Jinghong privately.
So after sending He Jiayan away, he immediately went to the palace to explain these matters to Zhu Jingyuan.
Whether it is mobilizing Qiu Hong to join the war or supporting the prosecutor's case, it is a major event. Zhu Jingyuan must be informed and mentally prepared to deal with it.
While Zhu Jinghong was explaining in detail in the palace, at the other end of the Jinyi Guard Qianhu Residence, Qianhu Li Wenzhao was sorting out the news.
As a professional in intelligence, Li Wenzhao was very good at sorting out clues. At this moment, he discovered something unusual from a large number of reports.
Starting from the past two days, a large number of local officials from various places in Jinling have left the Yamen for various reasons.
This is very abnormal. Local officials generally will not leave the government office unless they have written instructions from their superiors.
"Most of the reasons given by these people are to visit friends or inspect places!" analyzed a hundred households on the side.
"I'm afraid things are not that simple. Find out what happened to them!" Li Wenzhao said solemnly.
Everyone in the room had no choice but to continue busy, and while they were busy, they continued to receive new feedback.
After about half an hour, things finally became clearer, but Li Wenzhao felt increasingly heavy.
Just because almost all of the dozens of officials involved came towards Yingtian.
The prince did not summon them, but these people came to Yingtian at the same time. There must be someone behind the scenes who was instigating a conspiracy with evil intentions.
"This matter must be reported to the Crown Prince!"
Thinking of this, Li Wenzhao didn't waste any time, put on his official uniform and rushed to the palace.
As the leader of the imperial army, Jin Yiwei has an unusually high right of passage and can enter the palace unimpeded.
When he came to see Zhu Jingyuan outside his palace, the two brothers Zhu Jinghong were discussing matters.
"See you, Crown Prince, Thirteenth Master!"
Sitting at the top, Zhu Jingyuan asked calmly: "Why are you here?"
"Replying to the Crown Prince, I have been sorting out the reports from all parties today. I have discovered a strange thing. I dare not hide it and come here to report it!"
With a curious expression on his face, Zhu Jingyuan said, "What's the strange thing?"
"Since two days ago, more than 40 local officials from various prefectures and counties in Jinling have left their offices. Now... maybe they are on their way to Yingtian!"
"Maybe in Lai Yingtian?"
"Some of these are said to be to visit friends, and some are said to be to inspect places, but in the end the direction they go... is towards Yingtian!"
Before Zhu Jingyuan could continue to ask nonsense, Zhu Jinghong immediately said: "Fourth brother, you still don't understand... these people are here to rebel!"
"We have set a deadline, but there are still many officials who have not reported it. I am afraid that these people will not be able to complete their tasks and are here to force the palace!"
Both forcing the palace and rebelling, Li Wenzhao lamented that Zhu Jinghong's eyes were as bright as fire, but also felt that he was exaggerating.
But then he thought about it. With the prince's gentle temperament, he probably wouldn't care at all unless it was serious.
Sure enough, Zhu Jingyuan looked at Zhu Jinghong and asked, "Thirteenth brother, what should we do?"
This unintentional question not only made Zhu Jinghong feel funny, but also deeply disappointed Li Wenzhao on the side.
"Fourth brother, what else can we do? The soldiers are coming to cover up the water and the earth. That's why I said before that you should prepare early!"
Hearing this, Zhu Jingyuan nodded helplessly and sighed: "My father ordered me to come to quell the chaos, but now the Japanese pirates have not yet been pacified, but they are causing these troubles again!"
Zhu Jinghong comforted him: "Fourth brother, what is supposed to come will come sooner or later. If the matter was simple, the old man would not let you come. After all, you are the Crown Prince!"
Hearing these words, Li Wenzhao felt that he was too redundant, so he said: "I would like to inform the prince, there are other important matters in the yamen. If the prince has no other instructions, I will resign!"
"Go ahead!"
"yes!"
When Li Wenzhao turned around to leave, he heard Zhu Jinghong's voice coming from behind him: "Li Qianhu, the report you sent to the capital was not nonsense, right?"
Turning around, Li Wenzhao said solemnly: "I understand the rules!"
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The two brothers Zhu Jinghong continued to discuss here, and the He family on the other side also welcomed distinguished guests.
As the chief envoy, Zheng Xianlin was particularly low-key when he arrived at the mansion this time. He only took a gray cloth sedan and entered the He mansion through the side door.
Welcoming Zheng Xianlin into the house, He Gujin said with dissatisfaction: "Old Zheng, what do you mean by this? You want to draw a clear line with me, right?"
"Don't accuse people unjustly, I'm calling you to act cautiously!"
"How many people are staring at us on the ground in Jinling now? Those who can't complete their errands are eager to find fault with us and want to throw a shit basin at our heads!"
After hearing this, He Gujin did not appreciate it, but said coldly: "Now that the Xue family has sued the Ancha Division, you can escape!"
"If I really wanted to hide, I wouldn't have come to your house!"
Not wanting to argue with He Gujin outside, Zheng Xianlin said: "This is not the place to talk, let's go in first!"
So the two of them remained silent and walked into the study room of the inner house.
After the maid served tea and left, He Gujin said: "This case, after all, is trialing a sixth-grade official. Old Zheng, you should also sit in to show fairness!"
"You're afraid you won't be able to get involved with me!" Zheng Xianlin said angrily.
"We are in the same boat. We are both safer if we are with you!"
After drinking the fragrant tea, He Gujin sighed: "Someone must be making trouble this time, I'm afraid neither of us can control it!"
"Did you hear the news too?"
As two local feudal officials, they have their pasts in various places in Jinling, so it is normal for them to know some troubles.
Looking at the teacup on the side, Zheng Xian fiddled with the lid and said, "You are just too worried. If the sky falls, there will be tall people to hold it up!"
"But we are rushing ahead after all. I'm afraid we will be swept away by the wind and waves sooner than the sky falls!" He Gujin still looked worried.
Zheng Xianlin still didn't panic, but said slowly: "Don't worry, Master Thirteen will not let us fall, at least not until the account is cleared!"
Turning to look at He Gujin, Zheng Xianlin said with deep eyes: "If our swords are so useful, who will use them if they are broken?"
After thinking about it carefully, He Gujin became a little quieter for the same reason.
"By the way, have you accepted all the things you gave to Master Thirteen?"
"Accepted?"
"Then there's no need to worry!" After saying this, Zheng Xianlin also picked up the tea cup.
There was silence in the study for a while, and finally He Gujin couldn't help but said: "Then I will send an official document?"
"Send it!"
"You must come tomorrow!"
Glancing at He Gujin, Zheng Xianlin said coldly: "I know!"
"Besides me, there is someone else you need to call!"
"You mean Zhao Xuyan?"
"He is the censor of the governor's capital. If he is present, it will be more fair, and it can be regarded as a 'three-division trial'!" Zheng Xianlin said slowly.
After thinking for a while, He Gujin said seriously: "But what if Hu Jinan doesn't come?"
Strictly speaking, Hu Jinan does not have to be present during the trial unless he is willing to come. After all, he is still an official of the court, unless Zhao Xuyan orders him to suspend his duties.
These are all subject to procedures, but Zhu Jinghong asked for the trial tomorrow, so Hu Jinan doesn't need to come at all.
At this time, Zheng Xianlin took out a memorial and handed it slowly to He Gujin.
"This is?"
"With special approval from the Crown Prince, Hu Jinan has been removed from office!"
Removal is more serious than suspension. It is a power that even the censors of the patrol capital do not have. It must be made by the Ministry of Personnel or the Supervisory Yuan.
But Zhu Jingyuan has this power, because he came with an imperial edict, and he can remove him from office if he is below the fourth rank.
"Old Zheng, you have been of great help!"
When he was happy, He Gujin slapped Zheng Xianlin in the face, which shocked Zheng Xianlin and even spilled the tea.
