Zhao Junchen naturally understood that as he pointed the finger directly at the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Emperor Deqing would definitely be dissatisfied. 【Read full text】
But there are some things that Zhao Junchen must do.
In recent days, as the Metropolitan Procuratorate's Yamen has been controlled by Prince Zhu Heyu, the number of attempts to impeach Zhao Junchen and "Zhao Party" officials has increased by more than 70%. Although they were all suppressed by Emperor Deqing, But for Zhao Junchen, it is a trouble after all.
Now that the Metropolitan Procuratorate has a bad reputation, Zhao Junchen wants to take this opportunity to completely solve this problem, or at least make it no longer as annoying as before!
The most important thing is that in these days, it is well known to everyone that the Metropolitan Procuratorate has repeatedly impeached Zhao Junchen and "Zhao Party" officials. If at this time, Zhao Junchen not only did not take the opportunity to retaliate, but also If he continues to protect the Metropolitan Procuratorate in accordance with Emperor Deqing's wishes, how will the world view Zhao Junchen? I am afraid that not only will he be looked down upon by all the officials in the court, and Zhao Junchen will be regarded as a puppet in the hands of Emperor Deqing, and he will no longer have any prestige in the court from now on, even the officials of the "Zhao Party" will have their own thoughts.
Therefore, although Zhao Junchen knew that Emperor Deqing would be dissatisfied, he could only do this! Otherwise, the power and influence that Zhao Junchen has finally accumulated will be shaken to its foundation!
However, according to Zhao Junchen, as long as he did not directly target the prince, he would not have touched Emperor Deqing's bottom line. Moreover, Zhao Junchen was also ready to explain the reasons to Emperor Deqing.
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Let’s not talk about Zhao Junchen’s thoughts, let’s just talk about Emperor Deqing.
Seeing that Zhao Junchen unexpectedly went against his will and actually planned to uproot the prince's power and influence in the Metropolitan Procuratorate in one fell swoop, the look he looked at Zhao Junchen was wrong.
However, Emperor Deqing did not show the emotions in his heart on his face. He just asked slowly: "Oh? In recent days, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has indeed done a lot of wrong things. However, if the punishment is too severe, it will not even hesitate to clean up and rectify it." . A drastic change in personnel is too much, right?"
The words were ordinary, but the tone was deep and slightly threatening.
However, Zhao Junchen looked ordinary and just said: "Your Majesty, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has committed countless crimes in these days. First, it rejected the impeachment papers of the censors from various places. It is dereliction of duty to let the flaws in the preparations for the southern tour get worse! After that, the people They went to Beijing to complain, but they refused to accept the case. This was another dereliction of duty! After that, the Metropolitan Procuratorate not only beat the refugees in the street, but also intercepted and arrested people who came to Beijing to complain along the way. It can no longer be described as dereliction of duty. It completely shook the world. The people's confidence in the justice of the court's laws is really a serious crime! No matter how hard we clean up such a series of crimes, it is not an exaggeration. What's more, in order to let the people regain their confidence in the justice of the court's laws, no matter what, we should do it. Yes. After all, this is related to the stability of the people of the world, and I hope your Majesty will learn from it!"
With Zhao Junchen taking the lead, Huang Yourong and Shen Changmao retreated back. They just kept looking at Zhao Junchen without saying a word, as if they wanted to take the opportunity to drive a wedge between Zhao Junchen and Emperor Deqing.
As for Zhou Shangjing, his face showed admiration, but he did not say a word.
Because these three people did not express their opinions. Therefore, the officials under their respective sects were cautious and said nothing.
On the contrary, the prince's party, because of Zhao Junchen's impeachment and criticism of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the goodwill they had just established towards Zhao Junchen disappeared in an instant, and now they all showed sullen looks.
The people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate were involved and it was difficult to speak. Bao Wenjie, the Minister of Rites, could not bear his temper and went out again: "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate. As far as I know. In recent days, the actions of the Metropolitan Procuratorate Yamen have indeed caused some criticism, but most of them The situation and impact have been exaggerated by those who are interested. Many things are really strange if you think about it carefully. It requires detailed investigation to make a conclusion. Although the people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate have done some wrong things, they by no means need to be cleaned up. "
Cheng Yuandao, the new cabinet minister, had no scruples about Zhao Junchen's support for him to join the cabinet. After he came out of the queue, he first glared at Zhao Junchen and then reported to Emperor Deqing: "Your Majesty, in recent days, you have noticed that The court has repeatedly impeached Zhao Junchen on charges of corruption, accepting bribes, and forming cliques for personal gains. Zhao Junchen has long held a grudge. Zhao Junchen's current remarks may seem to be a way of avenging private vengeance. I hope your majesty will understand clearly."
Prince Zhu Heyu also came out and said: "Father, the Imperial Court Yamen has always been a gathering place for the elite in the court, and it is loyal to His Majesty. It has an excellent reputation in the government and the public. If it is rectified rashly, I am afraid it will chill the hearts of the people in the world. "
Although officials from the prince's party came out to oppose him one after another, due to the difficulty in speaking out at this time, the power of the "Zhao Party" officials was much weaker. When the officials of the "Zhao Party" saw Zhao Junchen speaking like this, they also expressed their opinions one after another. Follow along and talk.
Zhan Shanchang was Zhao Junchen's closest official. He was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, I support Zhao Shangshu's opinion. The Metropolitan Procuratorate has repeatedly failed in its duties and has committed countless crimes. No matter what reasons they find, the facts are facts and should be punished." !”
Zuo Lanshan didn't speak much, but his voice was loud and loud: "Your Majesty, I also support Zhao Shangshu's proposal. The Metropolitan Procuratorate should rectify it!"
Then, Liu Changan, the minister of the Ministry of official affairs, Li Lide, the minister of the Ministry of punishment, Chen Dongxiang, the minister of the Ministry of industry, and Si Tonghuan, the general affairs envoy, all came out to express their approval. Even the deputy inspector of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Censor Gu Quan, as an official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, They also came out to show their support.
For a time, it was not even necessary for the three cabinet ministers Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao to take action. With the power of the "Zhao Party" alone, the impeachment of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was already in danger.
Seeing Zhao Party officials come out to speak one after another, Emperor Deqing's eyes became more and more solemn. After the "Zhao Party" officials finished speaking, Emperor Deqing looked at Zhao Junchen deeply and said slowly. He said in a loud voice: "Zhao Aiqing, as an important minister of the DPRK, you should not act impulsively. As one of the three judicial departments of the DPRK, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has a very important relationship. If there is a major overhaul, the Metropolitan Procuratorate will inevitably be unable to operate for a long time. , a single move can affect the whole body, have you ever thought about the consequences?"
Zhao Junchen sighed and said: "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't know the consequences, but in this situation, if the actions of the Metropolitan Procuratorate in recent days are not rectified, the people's view of the court's legal justice will be at risk. I cannot be convinced. The people's support is related to the foundation of the country. If it is shaken, the consequences will be even more serious. I hope Your Majesty will learn from it."
Seeing that Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao were still silent and looked like they were watching a show, Zhao Junchen frowned and added again: "Your Majesty, I think it's not just the ministers, but the three pavilion bosses. I'm afraid it's the same. Such thoughts."
These words dragged Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao into the water.
Seeing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhou Shangjing and the others could no longer watch the show. They winked at each other and were about to lead their respective officials to follow Zhao Junchen to impeach the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
If these three factions also impeach the Metropolitan Procuratorate together. Under such a huge momentum, even Emperor Deqing could not go against the common opinions of all officials. The Metropolitan Procuratorate must also undergo a rectification, and the prince's power in the court must be completely destroyed in one fell swoop.
At this moment, Lu Chunxiao, the right inspector of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, suddenly took out a paper from his sleeve. Then he walked out with an expressionless face.
Lu Chunxiao knew that the things that the Metropolitan Procuratorate had encountered in recent days must have been calculated by others, but now that the yellow mud had been smeared on his pants, it was either shit or shit, and there was no way he could be excused.
Therefore, in desperation, in order to preserve most of the prince's power in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He had no choice but to use his last resort.
"Your Majesty." Lu Chunxiao raised the prepared fold above his head and said slowly: "I am impeaching Li Chengru, the left inspector of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Since he became the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he has repeatedly abused his power and ignored the opposition of his colleagues on the left and right. He rejected the impeachment papers of the censors from various places and refused to accept the cases of ordinary people who came to Beijing to complain. He even sent people to beat people in the streets, intercepted refugees entering Beijing along the way, etc. The impeachment papers are here, and the charges are clear. I hope your majesty will review it!"
As Lu Chunxiao came out to speak, the censors from the prince's party also came out one after another, either expressionless or with heavy faces, and followed Lu Chunxiao to impeach Li Chengru!
Obviously, the Metropolitan Procuratorate wanted to place all the blame on Li Chengru, and used Li Chengru's sacrifice to protect most people.
This was one of the strategies left by the Crown Prince and Grand Master Xiao Wenruan before his death.
When Shen Changmao saw this situation, he stepped out and sneered: "Oh? Is Li Chengru the only one responsible for the crime of the Metropolitan Procuratorate? Li Chengru just arrived at the Metropolitan Procuratorate not long ago. Although he is the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, how can he have such a big influence? Are you capable of arrogating power?"
Of course, Shen Changmao would never allow the Metropolitan Procuratorate to get rid of all the ties just by sacrificing one Li Chengru.
Like Zhao Junchen, Shen Changmao took this opportunity to attack the prince's party in the Metropolitan Procuratorate as much as possible. Even if he did not uproot the prince's influence in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he would still hurt the prince's party. Move your muscles and bones!
As Shen Changmao finally expressed his position, the officials of the three cabinet ministers followed suit and came out to impeach the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Suddenly, there was another quarrel in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
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After about an hour, the quarrel and debate finally ended.
Although the four major factions Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, Shen Changmao, and Zhao Junchen jointly impeached the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Metropolitan Procuratorate Yamen placed all the blame on Li Chengru. There was "conclusive evidence" and Li Chengru himself confessed. In addition, De Emperor Qing's full support failed to uproot the prince's influence in the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
However, the plan of the Prince's Party did not succeed. Due to the reluctance of the four major factions, not only Li Chengru was convicted and demoted to civilian status by Emperor Deqing, but also the seven censors in the Prince's Party who were close to Li Chengru were also He was implicated and reprimanded together with Li Chengru. The influence of the prince's party in the Metropolitan Procuratorate has also been damaged by this, and it can no longer be fully controlled.
Moreover, in order to appease Zhou Shangjing and others and prevent them from clinging to them, Emperor Deqing also gave the position of Zuodu Censor of the Ducha Yuan to Du Bai, a disciple of Zhou Shangjing. As for the vacancies for the seven censors, It was divided among the officials of Shen Changmao, Huang Yourong and Zhao Junchen.
When the dust settled, Emperor Deqing looked solemn and announced his intention to go down to court.
When all the officials were kneeling to see him off, Emperor Deqing stood up from the dragon throne. After taking a deep look at Zhao Junchen, he suddenly said: "Zhao Aiqing, please come to my Yangxin Hall next time. I have something to say." I want to talk to you.”
The tone may seem calm, but anyone can hear the suppressed anger in it!
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