Two days later, go up in the morning.
After taking care of some casual matters, the sun was gradually rising, but a group of elders had no intention of leaving the court.
In just two days, news about Ren Hong's act of atonement for his grandfather's death had spread throughout the capital. Especially after the news of Ren Hong walking wounded and the conversation between him and Asu on the execution platform, Both the government and the public spoke highly of this young man who was sensible, loyal and filial.
Of course, when the general situation is good, there are still a few harsh voices, mocking Ren Hong is just a show, trying to incite public opinion and ask for mercy, but most of the people who can say such things are The mansion and ministers who have old grudges with the Ren family.
Anyone who actually saw Ren Hong covered in mud, water and blood on the execution ground that day, and who carried Ren Li's body back to Ren's house step by step with great difficulty, all praised him for his pure filial piety and his love and righteousness that could be touched by heaven and earth.
This incident spread from the people to the government, causing shock in both the government and the public.
In the past few days, there have been many censors praising Ren Hong's actions, interceding for the Ren family, and begging for mercy.
And it is said that several noble families headed by Duke Cheng are preparing the Book of Ten Thousand People these days. If nothing else happens, it should be...
"Your Majesty, I have my own report!"
As expected, just when the court was about to disperse, Duke Cheng Zhu Yi, dressed in a crimson unicorn robe, strode out of the procession and instantly attracted everyone's attention.
He took out the memorial that had been prepared from his sleeve and handed it to the chamberlain who came down the imperial steps. Zhu Yi bowed slightly and said.
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Punishment ordered Ren to be beheaded in Caishi Street the day before yesterday. After the execution, his grandson Ren Hong, regardless of his serious injuries, went to the execution ground alone to collect the body of his grandfather as a filial piety. This can be called an example of filial piety."
"Ren Li once committed a serious crime, and the crime cannot be forgiven. Your Majesty is merciful and does not punish the clan. This is a great grace from heaven. However, my great ancestor founded the country with filial piety. Ren Hong ignored the wind and rain and dragged down his body to atone for the sin of his grandfather. , the feeling of filial piety can be felt by heaven and earth.”
"As soon as this incident came out, the soldiers and civilians in the capital spontaneously spread the praise and took it as an example. The elders even made a book of ten thousand people in order to honor your majesty. Thirteen nobles, including ministers, risked their lives to submit the book of ten thousand people and jointly signed it, asking your majesty to read it when you are in office. Promote a heart of filial piety, and its virtues can be shown to the people, and be lenient to the Ren family, so as to fulfill the wishes of all people and show the way to be virtuous."
After the words fell, all the ministers present looked sideways...
This Duke Cheng is an interesting person!
What happened in Caishikou attracted the attention of many people. Therefore, the Ren family who was implicated in it naturally returned to the eyes of important officials.
As a result, many ministers heard about the conflict between Duke Cheng and Jin Yiwei in front of the Ren Mansion in order to protect the Ren family.
Looking at this incident, the reason why what happened at Caishikou had such a big impact was largely because Cheng Guogong and his people were following behind.
If he hadn't been there to take charge, no matter how miserable Ren Hong was, it would just be that way.
Even if there are so few people who feel sympathy for him and feel that his filial piety is pitiable, they will not be able to form a large scale. In fact, such a huge team may even be dispersed by the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division.
If the situation is better, it is possible that the censor who patrols the city will see it, and then find a few government officials to help send the bones back.
However, it will definitely not reach the current situation that attracts the attention of both the government and the opposition.
It was with Zhu Yi's presence that everything became different.
Although he didn't do anything, he and Zhang Xi, plus the servants they brought, were quite large in number.
With the status of these two people, there is no one who dares to stop Ren Hong. Other officials such as the censor who saw the city wanted to intervene. Seeing them following behind, they had to ask first. Ask him what you two mean.
Not to mention, there was also a minister of the Ministry of Justice with them.
In fact, although yesterday's scene was touching, Zhou Xuan had also stayed in the Ministry of Punishment for many years and had read many various types of criminal files, so in his opinion, what Ren Hong did was acceptable. Praise for being filial and pure.
However, it would be too embarrassing for a third-grade official like Zhou Xuan to walk three or four miles in the mud with Ren Hong holding an umbrella, just to watch him fall to the ground again and again.
The reason why Zhou Xuan didn't leave was because of Zhu Yi!
After all, he was the one presiding over the execution. Although the execution was over, since the Duke had intervened, the matter was no longer a big deal.
If he didn't follow behind and keep an eye on him, if something happened, he wouldn't be able to get away with it.
Therefore, three important officials of the imperial court and a group of official and military servants, such a huge team, wandered around the capital in a swaggering manner, and it was difficult not to attract attention.
With a few of them in charge, the people who were just watching the excitement naturally became more courageous. People like to follow the crowd, whether they really pity Ren Hong, a filial child, or simply want to Join in the fun, anyway, as more and more people follow, it becomes the public sentiment.
By the time we arrived at the door of the Ren Mansion, the atmosphere was already heightened. The old lady of the Ren family came out and said "Thank you for escorting me", which made the nature of the matter clear.
On the one hand, Ren Hong's miserable appearance at that time really made everyone who saw it feel pity. The common people were simple, and they could not imagine such a complicated inner story. What they saw was a good boy with a filial piety that can be seen in the world.
On the other hand, these ordinary people would never have the chance to be treated so politely by a prince's mansion. Even just a few words of gratitude would be enough to make them excited for a long time.
Although the Ren family is no longer what it used to be, for the people living in the capital, no one has ever seen the splendor and prosperity of a marquis mansion.
Now, people like them, who are so miserable, actually have the opportunity to help such a big shot, and these ordinary people are naturally happy.
To put it bluntly, for them, killing tribute envoys, plotting to assassinate ministers, and occupying military camps had nothing to do with them. What they saw was a young man who was sincere and filial to his grandfather, even if he risked his life to save his grandfather's bones.
What they heard was the sincere thanks and sincere request from the superior Madam Gaoming, and what they had to do was to put their fingerprints on the book of people and ask for a favor from the emperor. There was no way they would refuse.
Even if it is true, the able-bodied noble servants come to your door one after another. Although they tell you with a smile, the neighbors are all talking about it, so you can't be so different.
Therefore, such a book of all peoples was freshly released and placed on the emperor's royal eucalyptus.
It can be said that this matter was indispensable from the beginning to the end without the great help of Duke Cheng Guo. In fact, Ren Hong's actions may have been inspired by his guidance.
No anti-theft
Duke Cheng Guo worked so hard, but he just wanted to save a family like the Ren family that was about to be destroyed. He didn't know what he wanted. Could it be that he really felt compassion and thought of himself back then?
However, no matter what the purpose was, after all, the book of ten thousand people was handed over. Ren Hong's pure act of filial piety was witnessed by many people, and his reputation spread far and wide.
It no longer matters whether there is someone behind this matter. What matters is that the facts have become reality. How should the Ren family deal with it...
"Your Majesty, Ren Hong is indeed commendable for his filial piety, but the national law is supreme. Ren Li committed several major crimes, all of which were the crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan. Your Majesty did not involve any involvement, and only changed the sentence to exile, and allowed the elderly people in Ren's family who are over sixty to stay in the capital. Providence is already a great gift, how can we extend it further?"
"If that's the case, where are the laws and regulations of the country?"
It is basically impossible to reach a consensus on government affairs in the court. As soon as Zhu Yi's memorial was handed over, ministers immediately stood up to oppose it.
However, the strange thing is that Zhu Yi did not open his mouth to refute, but paused for a moment, as if waiting for something. Sure enough, not long after, another censor came forward and said.
"Your Majesty, it is true that the crime of Ren Li is unforgivable, but since ancient times, filial piety, righteousness and respect for relatives have been the foundation of governing the country. Ren Hong's filial piety has moved the world and made the people of the capital praise him. It can be seen that his virtue can shine in the world. Such If a most filial person is not lenient, he may lose the hope of all people, so please think twice, Your Majesty."
These words were ordinary, but as some ministers agreed to be lenient to the Ren family, the atmosphere in the court became lively.
"Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate. It is a serious crime to intercept and kill tribute envoys. What's more, Ren Li is also guilty of killing good people and taking merit. If we are not severely punished, the discipline of the army will not be serious. I am afraid that the soldiers on the border will be chilled. Please, Your Majesty Mingjian.”
To everyone's surprise, what followed closely behind him was the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army Governor's Mansion, Zhang Mian!
As some of the nobles expressed different views, the ministers in the DPRK immediately began to express their own opinions, and they were clearly divided into two groups. One group advocated that extra mercy should be given to show filial piety, while the other group believed that the national laws and regulations should not be ignored and should not be ignored. Forgiveness should be added.
The two groups were quarreling and talking in the court.
However, the elders standing at the front looked at each other silently, narrowed their eyes, and focused their eyes on Zhu Yi at the same time.
This Duke of Chengguo made a move in the court for the first time after his restoration, which was extraordinary!
Not to mention the impact that Ren Hong's actions in collecting corpses for Ren Li had on the capital city, just speaking of the memorial in the court, this young Duke of the country has higher means than other nobles. More than one thing came out.
In the scene just now, if Zhang Shi, Jiao Jing, Chen Mao and others in the past, as the presenters, heard objections, they would definitely be unable to help but directly refute them.
Of course, this is correct, but it can easily turn government affairs issues into stance issues.
When the voices of one camp are exactly the same, then the other camp must hold the opposite opinion. This is the most common situation in the court.
In the past, once a large number of nobles advocated a certain direction, civil servants would inevitably suppress them. As for the winner, it would depend on who was right in the end, who could win the Sacred Heart, or who had greater power. Rather.
However, this situation often becomes uncontrollable. There are many examples of this. It is obviously a simple government matter, but due to the identity of the person who submits the report and the power used, it will eventually turn into a civil and military dispute, which makes Many ministers who had no interests involved were dismissed one after another, causing trouble in the court.
But this time, Zhu Yi was obviously much smarter. He knew very well that since the matter was so big, there must be ministers who sympathized with the Ren family in the court.
If he had spoken first, then the matter would have escalated to the point where the ministers were fighting for the interests of the Ren family. Due to their positions, these ministers would not speak again no matter what they thought in their hearts. Moreover, once a dispute over positions occurred, it would be much more complicated. , it is difficult to achieve the goal.
Therefore, he was not in a hurry to refute, but pretended not to care, and waited until some of the civil and military ministers raised objections before intervening.
In this way, there are people with various opinions in both the civil and military camps. Then, this is a purely government matter without other issues of stance.
Of course, for this group of elders, they see more clearly. Many of them, when they saw the censor who initially came out to oppose, they all remembered that this censor had been punished by the former Chengguo Gong in his early years. Zhu Yong's favor also interceded for the Duke of Chengguo after the Battle of Tumu.
As for Zhang Shi... Needless to say, the Duke of Chengguo and the Duke of England are in-laws, so it is very simple to communicate with each other.
However, although this method is simple, it successfully eliminates the traces of Zhu Yi's manipulation, which is not unskilled.
As a result, the eyes of all the important ministers were a little complicated, and they didn't know what they were thinking.
It seems that although Duke Cheng Guo is young, he is not an easy person to deal with!
There was a quarrel below, and the emperor finally raised his head and coughed slightly, and the palace suddenly became quiet.
"I have read Wanmin's book. This son is indeed very filial. Do the gentlemen of the cabinet and the six ministries think that the Ren family can be lenient?"
As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, he singled out these important ministers, so naturally they couldn't keep silent any longer.
After looking at each other, Cabinet Yu Shiyue took the lead.
"Your Majesty, I think the Ren family should not be lenient. Although Ren Hong's filial piety is commendable, the country has national laws and the family has family rules. The crime committed by Ren Li is not a small crime, but a major crime that shakes the dignity of the imperial court. He must be killed to serve as an example to others and dealt with strictly. , otherwise the majesty of the national laws and regulations will not be there, and it will be more difficult to deter lawless people. As for Ren Hong, he is indeed filial and pure. I think I can pardon one of them and let him stay in the capital to support the elders in the mansion."
Now that there has been a quarrel in the court over this matter, even these people have to leave some room for speech.
Yu Shiyue's plan is relatively compromise and conservative, and the advantage is that it is thoughtful.
However, there were also those who objected, and Chen Yi from the Metropolitan Procuratorate followed closely behind.
"Your Majesty, filial piety is filial piety, and the law is the law. Since the imperial court has decided on the treatment of the Ren family, since the relationship has not been repeated, it should not be changed at will. Otherwise, it will not only be suspected of changing the order overnight, but also make many young people , I feel that this method can be used to escape punishment from the court, which is harmful to the country, so I believe that Your Majesty can issue a decree to commend Ren Hong for his filial piety, but the treatment of the Ren family should still remain unchanged..."
