"The three kings all refused to plead for mercy, and ordered the governor of their country to closely monitor the three kings and report their situation every three days. The cabinet and the ceremonial supervisor are responsible for this matter."
"The Privy Council immediately mobilized newly recruited Beijing battalions to strengthen vigilance in the surrounding Jizhou, Juyong Pass, and Zijing Pass to prevent anyone from taking desperate risks, creating a roar in the camp or even attracting the invaders into the pass."
"Jinyiwei will continue to severely torture those suspected of having contact with Liu Yao and Wang Zhen. Anyone caught will be punished and copied by Zhen Guaman!"
"The emperor's personal army and bodyguards have finished their vacation. All those who have been deployed will be transferred back to strengthen the defense of the capital and cooperate with the purge of the powerful people in the court. They will be led by Tielinghou Li Rusong!"
"Remember, if there are powerful people in the capital who stir up private soldiers to cause trouble, they should be suppressed first and then reported to me."
"As for the palace, Dongchang should keep a closer eye on it. Everyone in the palace is temporarily not allowed to go out and can only stay in the palace they are responsible for. The emperor's relatives are not allowed to enter the palace!"
"Especially for the Empress Dowager Cisheng, if any internal official comes out of her palace, whether it is discovered by Jin Yiwei or Dongchang Neijian, he must be executed first and asked later!"
"In addition, except for those who have official duties, if they suddenly want to enter the palace, the Jin Yiwei will arrest them first and then ask questions!"
After Zhu Yijun said this, he ordered: "Everyone, please step back!"
The five people raised their hands and said yes.
After Zhu Yijun said this, he suddenly ordered Zhang Hong: "If there is any movement in Ciqing Palace from Sun Xin, please send over the glass of Wuxiang wine that I asked you to prepare to make the Holy Mother happy."
Zhang Hong couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, do you really want to do this?"
"I know she can't succeed, but after all, I am afraid that she will do something stupid and make the Tian family lose face."
Zhu Yijun replied.
Zhang Hong said nothing more.
But not long after, Zhang Hong came and said: "The Holy Mother's handwriting has been delivered to the Supervisor of Ceremonies."
"What handwriting?"
Zhu Yijun asked.
Zhang Hong informed Zhu Yijun of the contents of the manuscript.
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun said: "Then don't send that wine. I am her son after all. It is best to talk about human relations and family ties. After all, blood is thicker than water."
Zhang Hong breathed a sigh of relief and then said yes.
Dongshun Gate of the Forbidden City.
"Why can't I go in?"
Commander-in-Chief Xu Congcheng asked the commander-in-chief Major Major of the Jin Yiwei who was guarding here.
Major replied: "There is a new decree, you can't enter now."
"Bullshit!"
"I am your Majesty's old uncle. According to the decree of the late emperor, relatives of the emperor can enter the palace to discuss friendship. You are violating the rules."
Xu Congcheng started talking.
Major brought the imperial edict over and said, "There is indeed an imperial edict."
"Now that the constitution has been established, I will leave. I will work hard to defend the city."
Xu Congcheng said something with a smile, then turned around and walked away with a frown.
At this time, the Jin Yiwei from the off-duty room came towards him: "Prince-in-law, please stay."
Xu Congcheng asked: "What else can I do?"
At this time, Wang Yi, the commander-in-chief of the off-duty guard of Jinyiwei, said: "Capture the prince-in-law, send him to prison, and report to Tishuai!"
"yes!"
Immediately, two Jinyi captains pushed Xu Congcheng to the ground.
Xu Congcheng screamed: "It hurts! It hurts!"
"You guys, be gentle! My shoulders are about to be broken. What are your rules? Why do you suddenly want to take me to prison? I didn't forcefully break into the palace. Didn't I turn around and prepare to go back?"
"Your Majesty has decreed that all the relatives and relatives of the Emperor who have recently entered the palace should be arrested first and then questioned!"
Wang Yi replied.
Xu Congcheng was stunned after hearing this and became even more uneasy.
He originally wanted to enter the palace to inquire about King Chong, but unexpectedly, he was directly arrested by the Jin Yiwei.
"beat!"
When Xu Congcheng was taken to the Jinyiwei prison, the Jinyiwei in the prison were severely interrogating Gao Chao, a disciple of King Chong.
Snapped!
Gao Chao was whipped on the spot by Bai Yiqing's order. His skin was torn and his flesh was torn, and blood-red wounds bulged on his white belly. The pain made him cry.
"Who have you bribed?"
Bai Yiqing asked Gao Chao.
Gao Chao could only cry and replied: "Zhao Bulang, Department of Ceremony, Ministry of Etiquette, and Qian Yushi..."
After the Gao Dynasty confessed these officials, the Jin Yiwei immediately went out to arrest these officials.
However, Zhao Shiqing, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, and Qian Gengsheng, the censor, were already hiding in the home of the commander Wang Peiyao.
Wang Peiyao was originally a slave of Qian Gengsheng's family in his early years. With the help of Qian Gengsheng, he was released from the government and became a military attache. He privately raised many capable soldiers who were recruited from the border army and the Beijing camp. This was originally to ensure the safety of Qian's family and at the same time serve Qian. Geng Sheng prepares for his future service as governor.
But Qian Gengsheng was helpless because Haili had a deep collusion with King Chong. He mainly helped King Chong sell grain, silk and other materials to the sea. Therefore, when everyone in the Gao Dynasty was arrested, he would undoubtedly be found out by the Jinyi Guards. He immediately hid here with Zhao Shiqing and others.
"Don't worry, gentlemen, even if the Jinyi Guards come, they won't be able to break in. There are ten thousand people in this room against a thousand, plus thousands of servants. It won't be a problem to carry the tribes and border troops who are friendly with us to the capital!"
Wang Peiyao told Qian Gengsheng and Zhao Shiqing about the relevant situation after they arrived.
Qian Gengsheng nodded: "That's good! The falling into the water incident was unsuccessful, but now we have to take risks."
"Yes, it makes it easier to convince people that God's will is the Holy Will, which is why many people who are not directly involved are sitting on the sidelines. Zhang Jingxiu, who has enmity with our scholars, is even more aggravating!"
Zhao Shiqing replied.
Bang bang!
Suddenly, a fierce battle started outside, and the slaves of Wang Peiyao's family had to come over and say: "The Jinyi Guards are here!"
boom!
Suddenly, there was a loud noise.
The entire Wang residence trembled on the spot.
Wang Peiyao didn't care to talk to this slave. She just got up and walked out and asked, "What's going on?"
Bang bang!
Suddenly, Wang Peiyao saw many officers and soldiers who were pro-military guards coming in, killing everyone they saw.
That's right, because Zhu Yijun ordered the emperor's personal guards to cooperate with the Jin Yiwei in handling the case, it would be useless for Wang Peiyao, a powerful and armed person, to resist stubbornly.
Wang Peiyao himself was hit several times on the spot and fell to the ground dead.
Zhao Shiqing and Qian Gengsheng were captured alive next.
at the same time.
It is true that private soldiers of the old party began to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble in the imperial city, instigating gangsters to cause trouble, but they were quickly suppressed by the pro-military guards.
The officers and soldiers from the Beijing Camp also rushed to Juyong Pass, Zijin Pass and other places, and cooperated with the Jinyi Guards to control the officer schools where problems were also detected, and repelled the Mongolian rangers who came here.
Under such circumstances.
Zhu Yijun's series of major purges after exposing the conspiracy did not cause any major chaos.
Therefore, the death of King Chong did not directly cause much turmoil in the future.
Shen Shixing even laughed after receiving the Empress Dowager's comment on the death of King Chong. Liu Yingjie, Wang Xijue and other ministers said:
"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother! Fortunately, I didn't do anything unwise."
Wang Xijue nodded.
He knew what Shen Shixing said about the Queen Mother being lucky not to do anything unwise, so he also laughed and said:
"Yes, since it is said that His Majesty was killed because he respected the king and disrespected the Queen Mother, it means that it does not violate etiquette or damage the saintliness. After all, etiquette starts with respect and ends with benevolence. If there is no respect, there is no need for benevolence, no It’s against the new etiquette, after all, the Holy One is angry because of my mother!”
(End of chapter)
