Because no one has ever stood in this open space, but today there was a person standing there naturally with his hands behind his back. Seeing the robes on his body and the two guards carrying lanterns behind him, several pavilion elders immediately realized that Liu Haojia, whom they had not seen for many days, finally appeared!
Zhang Han was the last person to step into the open space. He originally wanted to go up and say hello to a few other people, but suddenly felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and then he discovered Liu Haojia's existence.
He glanced at Zhang Juzheng and saw that he had no expression on his face, so he stepped forward and said, "Commander Liu, this is not the place you should stay! That's where you nobles usually gather."
Zhang Han did not contribute much in the cabinet, but one good thing about him is that he is obedient! He can be said to be "obedient" to Zhang Juzheng, so although he is often ridiculed by his subordinates, no one dares not to take him seriously! But his status in the cabinet is very high, so he always takes the initiative to do things that are inconvenient for other cabinet ministers. This is why Liu Haojia was driven away today!
When Liu Haojia heard this, he immediately understood what he meant! But how could it not be as he wished! If you really leave this open space that everyone agreed to leave to Mr. Ge according to Zhang Han's statement, you will lose all face! So he simply sneered and said, "Why, Mr. Zhang Ge, can't I tolerate this place?"
Zhang Han was very unhappy when he heard what Liu Haojia said! Because Liu Haojia used the word "Official"! There are many hidden rules in Ming Dynasty officialdom, and even elsewhere! Just like the open space in front of the door is specially reserved for a few pavilion elders, this is an unspoken rule that everyone defaults to!
Although officials in other places may appear to be standing in a scattered manner, they actually have their own rules. Liu Haojia's sudden appearance in this open space had already broken everyone's unspoken rules. And his reply to Zhang Han broke another unspoken rule!
That is, facing a powerful cabinet minister, he should call himself a lower official! And by calling himself an official at this time, he clearly put him and Zhang Han on the same level, which naturally made Zhang Han very unhappy!
He originally thought that as his elder, Liu Haojia would always have some scruples when speaking, so no matter how Liu Haojia responded, he already had a way to deal with it, which could embarrass Liu Haojia! But what he didn't expect was that Liu Haojia actually came back!
So his originally smiling face immediately turned serious, and he said at the same time: "Mr. Liu, why don't you understand any rules? How can this place be a place where you, a warrior, can just come in casually? These are the rules!"
When Zhang Han said the word "rules", he especially emphasized his tone, emphasizing that this was the acquiescence of all officials, thereby putting pressure on Liu Haojia! But what he didn't expect was that Liu Haojia snorted and said, "Rules? Those written in the "Da Ming Law" are the rules. I don't care about other things that are just like dogs and cats!".z.
Zhang Han now had no shame at all, so he was immediately furious! He took a step forward and was about to speak, but Zhang Juzheng raised his hand to stop him.
The reason why Zhang Juzheng stopped Zhang Han was not because he was afraid of Liu Haojia, but because he knew a truth, that is, the so-called unspoken rules are things that cannot be brought to the table and cannot be said in public! Because it may not be in compliance with the rules if it is said in a public place! So as long as they talk about this issue, no matter how Zhang Han and Liu Haojia continue to talk, they will not get any good results, they will only bring humiliation to themselves!
Zhang Juzheng put down his hand and said: "Marquis Wu Ning, I want to ask you something. The cabinet has issued letters many times asking you to return to the capital as soon as possible to participate in the court meeting to defend yourself. Even His Majesty has issued orders many times. Why did you only show up today?" "
Liu Haojia was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then burst into admiration! They thought Zhang Juzheng would question him about arresting officials, but they didn't expect that he didn't even mention it. Instead, he followed his words and started to follow the rules! You must know that in this era, resisting an imperial decree is a very serious crime!
However, Liu Haojia said calmly: "Does the Chief Assistant want to question the guilty and the lowered officials?"
Zhang Juzheng was not fooled, but said lightly: "Isn't it possible that I can't ask?"
His word "ask" is very particular! Whether it was a question about the case or a casual question, Zhang Juzheng was determined.
between! As long as Liu Haojia makes an inappropriate reply, he will be caught and hurt!
However, Liu Haojia was already prepared and said with a smile: "Of course you can ask, Lord Chief Assistant! But your Majesty may not answer! Because as the commander of the Jinyi Guards, I am the emperor's personal soldier! The affairs of the Jinyi Guards have no one other than your Majesty." Anyone can get the answer!"
Zhang Juzheng laughed when he heard this and said, "That's right! But when it comes to state affairs, I can always ask, right?"
Liu Haojia said: "Of course the Chief Assistant is asking. But if I can answer, I need your Majesty's nod!"
At this moment, the palace door opened. Zhang Juzheng left Liu Haojia and said to several others: "Everyone, you have already gone to court. Come into the palace!"
Shen Shixing and others nodded to each other, followed Zhang Juzheng and went in directly. Other officials wanted to follow up, but Liu Haojia beat them to it.
When everyone came to the main hall and stood up according to their shifts, a moment later they heard the eunuch shout loudly: "Your Majesty has arrived! All the officials kneel to greet you!"
Everyone immediately fell to the ground, and then Emperor Wanli appeared in the hall surrounded by several eunuchs. When he sat firmly on the dragon chair and returned to the class after paying homage to all the officials, the eunuch shouted again: "If you have the right to start playing, you have no right to withdraw from the court!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Haojia immediately raised his head and looked into the crowd. He knew that things couldn't go any better today, because there were so many people attending the meeting today! Probably everyone on both sides knows that today is the day to decide the outcome, so many nobles who did not go to court in the past appeared here, waiting to see if the results they expected will appear!
As expected by Liu Haojia, before the eunuch finished speaking, a censor rushed out of the class and loudly said: "Your Majesty, I have this memorial!"
Moreover, this man seemed to be in a hurry to make meritorious deeds. He didn't even wait for Emperor Wanli to speak, and he was already thinking about himself! Just listen to what he said: "Recently, the Jin Yiwei will wantonly arrest officials from all over the world, and have... framed hundreds of officials in order to seek credit... Suddenly, the sky was filled with cries, and the people's roads were staring! If this continues, the country will not be a country...! "
After I uttered this eloquent article, I heard hundreds of officials nodding their heads in praise! But when the censor heard these compliments, he didn't look proud at all. Instead, he bowed down with a serious face. It seems that if he doesn't do this, he can't show his devotion to the country!
