The ministers didn't know what they meant, but they quickly organized their queues and leaned over to take orders.
Jin Yingdao: "Today, regarding Zuo Shunmen, the ministers' words and deeds exceeded the rules and forced the imperial court. However, His Highness remembered that the ministers had the heart to protect the country and also acted for the country. Therefore, after the court, he went to Cining Palace to meet with the Holy Mother Queen. The Queen Mother will inform you and others after deliberation."
As soon as he spoke, the important ministers present were moved in their hearts, and other courtiers also pricked up their ears. Jin Ying's words were vague, but the courtiers heard the elegant meaning of the string song and immediately heard the hidden meaning.
The civil engineering matter was caused by the emperor's insistence on personal expedition. If we want to deal with it, we must take into account the attitude of the emperor once he comes back. Perhaps, this is the reason why His Highness King Xi has been hesitant to make a decision.
After all, everyone knows the emperor's love for Wang Zhen. If King Xin disposes of Wang Zhen's party now, when the emperor comes back, won't King Xin be hated by the emperor?
After thinking through this section, many courtiers suddenly became less angry.
In this case, their advice was still useful. No, although King Tan was angry, he still hurried into the palace to find the Queen Mother.
No matter how much the emperor favors Wang Zhen, he must also take into account the attitude of the queen mother. With the queen mother as a guarantee, I am afraid that King Xi will dare to really deal with Wang Zhen and his party.
Of course, this is what most low-ranking officials think. The top-level Jiuqing bosses all know very well the temperament of His Highness King Xin. It would be strange if he would be worried about this...
Jin Ying ignored the ministers below who had different thoughts, cleared his throat and continued.
"The civil engineering work that the ministers admonished was actually caused by Wang Zhen's party's manipulation of power and humiliation of the country. He ordered the Jin Yiwei to join the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple to immediately imprison Wang Zhen's party. Wang Zhen, Ma Shun, Mao Gui, and Wang Changsui, Wang Shan and others will be confiscated and their property will be confiscated. The Dali Temple will preside over the case, and together with the Ministry of Punishment and the three divisions of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, a memorial will be issued after the punishment."
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers felt relieved and completely let go.
At the same time, he also confirmed his previous thoughts. The joint trial of the three departments is the most authoritative procedure for the court to hear important cases, but it is also in the hands of civil servants.
With the current situation in the court and the raging public opinion against Wang Zhen and his party, what good can they do if they go to the lobby of the Third Division? In the end, they will not follow the advice of the courtiers, confiscate their homes and behead them, and even implicate the nine clans?
His Highness, King Xin, made such a fuss, went to the Cining Palace to discuss with the Queen Mother, and had to be tried by the three ministers before he dared to convict. Isn't it just because he was worried about settling the accounts with the Queen after the return of the Emperor?
Well, after thinking about it, the anger in the hearts of the ministers immediately dissipated, and they began to worry smartly. His Royal Highness, King Xi, is in charge of the country. Such a status requires such caution.
What if the emperor returns and they try their best to remonstrate and even kill the courtiers of Wang Zhen's party in public? Will they be held accountable?
According to Jinshang’s unreasonable character who values love and justice, it is not impossible...
But no matter what, the matter was finally settled, and the officials were temporarily relieved.
But what they didn't expect was that Jin Ying didn't stop talking and continued.
"As for the surviving ministers who returned after the Civil War, although they were guilty of submitting to power and not being courageous or remonstrating, they were not dealt with for the time being because the court was still employing people. They were ordered to sit back and think about their mistakes for three days and stay in various yamen. Listen and use it.”
this……
The ministers did not expect that King Tan would choose this time to mention this matter.
The officials below were naturally overjoyed, but the expressions of the court officials were uncertain.
Although Xun Qi has surrendered to the capital camp, even if we put aside the suppression of Xun Qi, the disposal of these ministers who fled with them is also an important symbol for the characterization of the civil engineering matter.
After all, if the people accompanying him don't deal with such a big event, how can they warn future generations? What if there are people with evil intentions in the future who try to seduce the emperor to go to war?
What's more, from a selfish point of view, in addition to the nobles and nobles, many of the returned ministers are civil servants. If they are not dealt with, there will be a number of positions in the court that will be vacated. This is not a good thing for a minister.
The ministers were worried, but they were frightened by King Xi's power and did not speak for the time being. Jin Ying's next words directly silenced them.
"There are also seven officials who participated in the killing of Ma Shun and others and are now being held in prison. Although they have committed serious crimes, His Highness is merciful and, thinking of their loyalty to the country, allows them to serve their crimes and perform meritorious services. They will be punished accordingly. After one year of salary, the salary was reduced to one level, and he was still dispatched by the original officer to patrol the passes along the border and coordinate the defense. If after this battle, he has served the country well, his sins can be pardoned."
Come on, no one can blame anyone now!
On the side of the noble relatives, His Highness King Tao handled it gently, and on the side of the civil servants, he also slapped Tianzao.
For civil servants, these seven imperial censors must be protected!
This is not just a matter of face, but more importantly, these seven officials actually suffered on behalf of all civil servants who take action today.
If they hadn't come forward, I'm afraid this storm wouldn't have subsided so easily.
If they were really accused of killing court officials, if word spread, all the ministers present would be cast aside by the scholars.
His Highness, King Xi, has now given them a step forward.
These punishments may seem serious, but what is imposed on them is nothing more than a small salary penalty. The official downgrade to one level is also based on salary. The original official position is still there, and it is not even a real demotion.
After this incident, these seven people will definitely become famous in the government and the public. No one will really look down on them because of their downgraded official status.
As for being sent to patrol the border passes and coordinate the defense, it seems to be a punishment, but in fact it is a sign of reliance. You must know that in the current situation, the importance of the border passes is self-evident, so sending Yushi Ke Taoist officials to inspect It is as it should be.
Anyone who is sent abroad is on behalf of the imperial court and cannot be appointed unless he is a confidant. The danger is a bit dangerous, but once he performs meritorious service, his reputation and status will surely rise to a higher level, and his future prospects are limitless.
This is not a punishment, it is clearly a promotion in the dark!
For a moment, many ministers secretly regretted, why were they so cowardly just now?
If I had known this, I would have stood up for myself.
But they forgot that in the scene at that time, Zhu Qiyu's aura was fully activated, and his roaring voice filled the entire Meridian Gate. Coupled with the hundreds of Jinyi guards around him holding embroidered spring knives, the posture was clearly to push the main criminal out of the Meridian Gate and behead him. General.
Of the few Yushi Kedao who left work, none of them left with the determination to face death. Since they did not have the courage and integrity, they naturally did not deserve such trust.
But no matter what, as long as the people are protected!
The ministers secretly rejoiced. It seemed that His Highness, King Xin, still had the overall situation in mind and was not so arbitrarily arrogant and did not listen to advice. Perhaps it would be a real good thing for the Ming Dynasty that such people come to take charge of the affairs of the Ming Dynasty. .
Unknowingly, most of the courtiers present had an impression of Zhu Qiyu, His Royal Highness, from a cowardly royal prince to a respected and feared master of the court.
However, many people still feel that it is a pity. Although His Highness has forgiven these officials, the price is to let go of the accompanying relatives, which is really an advantage to them!
The civil servants had a thousand thoughts on their side, but the relatives on the other side didn't care about this. They were just a few seventh-grade censors, which were comparable to their three or four real senior nobles.
At that moment, Li Xian, Guo Sheng and others immediately left work and said.
"I accept this instruction and thank Your Highness for your grace."
Immediately afterwards, the nine ministers on the civil servants' side also sighed. The matter had come to this, and this might be the best result that could be achieved, so they no longer hesitated and stepped forward as well.
"I will take your orders."
Everything was settled, and the atmosphere outside the Meridian Gate was finally a little more relaxed, not as solemn as before.
This great court meeting had gone too long, with twists and turns. Recalling everything that happened today, the ministers present could not help but feel a sense of emotion.
I'm afraid that this thrilling court meeting will really be recorded in the annals of history. Being able to participate in such a major event will be considered as a worthy cause of my worries...
On the other side, Jin Ying also breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the ministers were gradually relaxing.
He was sent away by Zhu Qiyu early and did not see the scene of the courtiers beating Ma Shun to death, but looking at the chaotic situation left outside the Meridian Gate now, as well as Ma Shun and others who were still lying there with their noses and faces swollen and bruised, and without any breath. , he could imagine what the scene was like at that time.
How can anyone risk their lives!
God knows if these courtiers will go crazy again...
Seeing that the situation was stable, Jin Yingcai spoke again.
"Today's court meeting is over. Your lords must have been frightened today. Go back to the Yamen to rest early. Your Highness has been ordered to summon the six ministers, cabinet ministers, Zuo Du Yushi, Fengcheng Hou and several governors. We are discussing matters in Jiyi Hall, if you have nothing else to do, please go with our family."
it is finally over……
After hearing this, the courtiers' hearts were completely relaxed, they cupped their hands, and left the square in twos and threes.
I've been frightened too much today, so I have to go back and have a good rest.
Not long after, the ministers had almost left, and Jin Ying also led the few important officials he had just named to the Jiyi Hall.
Like most of the courtiers, after this incident, these important ministers also gradually relaxed their minds. After all, although the matter had many twists and turns, it was finally resolved satisfactorily!
But among them, except Chen Yi and Yu Qian.
The two of them looked at each other and saw the awe-inspiring look in each other's eyes.
As soon as Jin Ying opened his mouth to call them into the palace, Yu Qian thought of something, and his face suddenly darkened, because the relaxation brought about by the successful resolution of the court meeting disappeared at all.
As for Chen Yi, although he didn't know what they were going to discuss, he remembered King Xi's gloomy face that day and his intuition told him that the storm they would have to deal with next would be no less than the one just now. Court meeting...
