Looking at Zhang Jia's movements at this time, there was also a problem, because he took the book and opened it directly, and immediately found the content that required him to recite. It can be seen that he has read it many times and is already proficient! However, the nervous courtiers had no intention of disturbing or pursuing him. They just waited attentively for him to read out the content!
As Takami recited, the heads of the courtiers were buzzing, and they all looked dumbfounded! They had forgotten everything else. They only remembered the last words they recited loudly, saying: "... The imperial guards are given the power to make arbitrary decisions when the opportunity arises. They can wear armor, use bows and arrows, crossbows, and are not allowed to use step crossbows or chariot crossbows. Firearms It’s also available!”
At this time, Zhang Juzheng and several pavilion elders had secretly smiled bitterly. They already understood that Liu Haojia must have escaped this disaster! And they also want to understand what happened!
The military code of the Jinyiwei that Zhang Jia recited just now is true, and it is also true that the Jinyiwei can use crossbows and other long-range equipment!
Because at that time, the Ming Dynasty was first established, and there were still many people who opposed the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, in order to eradicate various unstable factors at that time, Zhu Yuanzhang even killed people who had made great achievements, so he killed very heavily!
But these people are all people who have been baptized by years of melee fighting. They have a firm will to resist, and they also have various weapons in their hands! As the vanguard to capture these people, the Jin Yiwei were naturally allowed to use a variety of powerful weapons!
However, times have changed, and the military discipline of Jinyiwei has been revised several times, and it is no longer the same as it was then. In addition, over time, Jinyiwei has gradually degenerated into a secret service department, completely losing its characteristics as an army. Naturally, no one will remember this.
Moreover, the Jin Yiwei now have certain rules when it comes to their actions, not to mention that as soon as they reveal their identity when arresting someone, the arrested person will be frightened to pieces and dare not resist at all. Naturally, they do not need to wear armor and hold a crossbow, so they I have forgotten the glory of the past!
What's more, the warriors in Jinyiwei rarely study, and even if they study, they won't read the abandoned military regulations that have long been useless, so they don't know this rule exists. As for today's scholars and courtiers, they don't care about an outdated military code, so they have long forgotten the contents of the Military Code of the Imperial Guard during the Taizu Dynasty.
But the wonderful thing about this lies in the word "ancestral system"! You know, the most powerful way for civil servants to control the emperor is the "ancestral system"! If you don't follow what your ancestors told you, you are being unfilial and a foolish king! So we have to supervise you to abide by the ancestral rules! Once the emperor compromises, it will be the civil servants who have the final say!
But now they are sitting on wax! If the civil servants forcefully rely on the current military law to convict Liu Haojia, then all the advantages they gained by relying on the "ancestral system" in the past will be lost! If they want to maintain the existence of the "ancestral system", then Liu Haojia will be able to accuse Zhao Minghua and others of false accusations and disrespect!
And if Emperor Wanli relies on the word "ancestral system" to pursue the case, most of the courtiers in the court will be charged with violating the ancestral system and being disrespectful! Who made them write so enthusiastically? Now all the memorials are sitting there in the warehouse!
What frightened the courtiers the most was that these two crimes could be serious or minor, just at the whim of Emperor Wanli! If Emperor Wanli is cruel, most of the courtiers will be in trouble! Although the courtiers were sure that Emperor Wanli would quietly expose this matter, even if he wanted to pursue it, I am afraid Zhang Juzheng and other cabinet elders would not agree. But Zhao Minghua and dozens of others are dead! At least it is the result of dismissal from office and never using it again!
So the ministers who had figured it out were embarrassed by the situation in front of them and fell into silence for a while! But Liu Haojia refused to let them go. He said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am impeaching Zhao Minghua and others for falsely accusing Wei Chen and being disrespectful to Emperor Taizu! Wei Chen please ask your Majesty to hand over these people to the Jinyi Guards to arrest them and torture them carefully to see if they are What’s your intention!”
The courtiers made another noise when they heard this! I finally understood that Liu Haojia was unreasonable and unforgiving at this time! Just when they were thinking of a way, a courtier stepped out of the office. Everyone could see clearly that this person was Mr. Song Chengwei, the deputy judge of the Supervisory Council!
Just listen to him say: "Your Majesty, this military law was set by Taizu during the founding of the country. It has been nearly two hundred years now, and I am afraid not many people know it! So we cannot judge Mr. Zhao based on it. The charges of slander and disrespect! And..."
Before he could finish speaking, Liu Haojia said loudly: "Just because he doesn't know it doesn't mean that this military code doesn't exist!"
Song Chengwei said loudly: "But the military laws of the Ming Dynasty have been revised several times since the founding of the country, and they are no longer the same as before. Naturally, the current military laws must prevail!"
Liu Haojia chuckled and said: "Oh, it turns out that the word "ancestral system" does not have much weight in Mr. Song's opinion! Why, when it is beneficial to you, you will say "ancestral system" and "ancestral system" again, lest your majesty will not act in accordance with the "ancestral system" ! Now something goes wrong, the ancestral items are just old items that are no longer used, so they can be thrown aside, right?"
Then Liu Haojia turned to Emperor Wanli and said: "Your Majesty, I am impeaching Song Chengwei and others for deceiving the emperor! They usually use the ancestral system as a cover to control the emperors of the past dynasties and force your Majesty and the previous emperors to act according to their wishes! But once it goes against them, When the time came, he immediately put aside the ancestral system and relied on the advantage of large numbers to continue to control the emperor. Such people must not be allowed to stay!"
The courtiers were in an uproar when they heard this! They didn't expect Liu Haojia to be so cruel and flipped the table! If this veil is lifted, no one knows how many people will die!
Because these civil servants knew very well that they used the word "ancestral system" to suppress the emperors of the past dynasties for a long time, forcing them to act according to the wishes of the civil servant group! If things go against them, they will naturally turn the situation around like a lotus flower! Anyway, there are two official Chinese characters, no matter how you say it, it’s up to them!
Emperor Wanli came up with an assist at this time! He touched his chin and said: "It seems to be true! Zhang Jia, go and take out all the past memorials of the Song Court. I want to see what they say about the ancestral system?"
Before he finished speaking, Song Chengwei, Zhao Minghua and others were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they were sweating coldly! The first thought in their minds was that Emperor Wanli must not let Emperor Wanli check the previous memorials! You know, they mention ancestral system quite a lot!
At this time, I heard Liu Haojia say with a ferocious smile: "Master Song, if you now admit that the military regulations I submitted are applicable, then you will be charged with false accusations and disrespect! It would be better if you did not admit it, then the crime of deceiving the emperor will be confirmed. Yes! How about, choose one!"
