In Dongnuan Pavilion, Chongzhen continued to improve the sustainable development plan of the Ming Dynasty.
In a mansion outside the palace, several people gathered together.
If people from the imperial court were here, they would definitely recognize these people: Qian Qianyi, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, Cao Yubian, the censor of the right capital, Zhang Fengxiang, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and others.
Without exception, these people are all members of the Donglin Party.
"According to Qian Qianyi's words, Chen Derun's matter has been found out."
Everyone was shocked and looked at Zhang Fengxiang who was speaking.
"Chen Derun broke into Queen Yi'an's palace with the intention of invading him, but was caught by the internal guards. His Majesty Long Yan was furious.
Last night, Tian Ergeng, the commander of the Jinyiwei, was demoted to the commander's colleague, and Xu Xianchun, the commander on duty, was demoted to the town governor. He was fined one year's salary and twenty imperial staffs. Fang Zhenghua personally took action.
Our people found out from Tai Hospital that two people had injured their muscles and bones and were unable to get out of bed for at least a month;
Chen Derun was trained by Wei Zhongxian and Wang Tiqian, and he was responsible for the oversight, so the scene in the morning happened. "
Everyone's eyes were full of shock. They knew a little about Chen Derun, but they didn't expect that he would be so bold as to reach into the harem.
"Zhiyu (Zhang Fengxiang's name), is the news reliable? How could Your Majesty do such a thing that damages the royal family's face..."
"What's the point? Are there not enough people installed by the major forces in the palace? If Your Majesty doesn't do this, don't we know?
Your Majesty knows this, so he took this opportunity to act as a warning to us, to declare to us and establish the authority of the emperor! "
"Yes, I think so too. He is not only beating us, but also Wei Zhongxian."
"So, Your Majesty is afraid of Wei Zhongxian?"
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The group of people were discussing with smiles on their faces. Although they were beating them, Wei Zhongxian suffered greater losses. At least Jin Yiwei's apparent command authority was eliminated.
The power of the Eunuch Party has been suppressed, and their Donglin Party has more opportunities.
Zhang Fengxiang, who had just finished explaining the whole story, suddenly said: "Accept, since His Majesty intends to suppress Wei Zhongxian, should we take this opportunity to impeach Wei Zhongxian?"
"don't want!"
Looking at the confused people, Qian Qianyi put down his tea cup and said slowly: "His Majesty has just ascended the throne, and we don't know what his temper is. We don't know whether he is testing us with Wei Zhongxian.
If you want to impeach Wei Zhongxian, at least we can't do it first and leave it to the Inspectorate. As long as they come forward, we will follow.
Moreover, it is unrealistic to overthrow Wei Zhongxian based on what happened last night. Otherwise, if His Majesty had taken action directly, the scene in the morning would not have happened. "
"It makes sense!"
"Sure enough, Mr. Qian is very thoughtful, I admire him!"
"Yes, if we impeach, His Majesty will be in a difficult situation and it will be difficult to punish him. If he doesn't punish, it will hurt the enthusiasm of the ministers and make it difficult for His Majesty. He will put some shoes on us later."
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"We cannot impeach Wei Zhongxian, but we can disgust him."
Qian Qianyi suddenly said something again, which stunned everyone. What is the difference between being a member of Wei Zhongxian's gang and being a member of Wei Zhongxian's group?
Cao Yubian, the censor of Youdu, said thoughtfully: "You are talking about Lady Fengsheng, right?"
Everyone suddenly realized.
Mrs. Fengsheng is the nurse of Xizong, so she is the elder of Xizong, but this has nothing to do with the new emperor.
No one can bear to let an irrelevant elder, a person who is lustful, vicious and a rival to Wei Zhongxian live in the harem.
"Yes, I estimate that His Majesty also wants to take action, but can't find a reason. We will impeach the eunuchs, which will not only weaken the strength of the eunuchs, but also win His Majesty's favor. Once the matter is completed, we will spread the word and gain the approval of the people. , kill three birds with one stone!"
"Moreover, it is against etiquette and law for people who are not from the harem to live in the harem. It falls under the jurisdiction of our Ministry of Rites. It is appropriate for me to impeach you. No one can find anything wrong with it."
"Yu Bian, at the court meeting tomorrow, I will impeach you first. If His Majesty does not allow it, you will agree with me, and the others will follow. In short, the Hakka family must be convicted."
Everyone nodded, and Qian Qianyi continued: "This matter has been settled. Now we will sort out the crimes of the Hakka family again, and examine the corresponding evidence."
"First, to confuse the late emperor, first invite promiscuous pets."
"Second, persecute the concubines and cut off the emperor's heirs."
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It wasn't until very late that everyone finished sorting out the evidence. Looking at the thick pile of evidence, everyone looked at each other and smiled. Every one of them here is true. Each of them can kill Ke Shi ten times. It's not enough. .
"Mr. Qian, what should I do if His Majesty doesn't... promise?"
The faces of everyone who were in high spirits suddenly froze, and Qian Qianyi whispered: "Then I'll give you my advice!"
Without waiting for everyone's expressions to suddenly change, he explained: "The new emperor has ascended the throne and there is no one available. We are,
Secondly, these criminal evidences are all real and no one can refute them. It is impossible for His Majesty to kill us just to protect us. The impact of this is too bad. Who will dare to tell the truth in the future? "
After hearing this, everyone suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and dispersed after exhorting again.
At Maozheng time the next day (around six o'clock in the morning), Chongzhen was still in a daze when he was woken up by Queen Zhou. After dressing and washing, Chongzhen yawned and went to Huangji Gate to listen to politics.
As the name suggests, the emperor listens to ministers' work reports in front of his home, rather than in the palace. However, Huangji Gate is a palace-style palace door. When the front and rear doors are closed, it is a palace.
Along the way, Chongzhen complained about the system of the Ming Dynasty and the former Chongzhen, as if he was sick.
The emperor had to get up before five o'clock, and the ministers were even worse. Those who lived close to the palace had to get up at three or four in the morning to change clothes. Those who lived farther away had to get up at one or two in the morning, and they had to be there at five o'clock. There was a queue outside the palace gate.
I get up at two or three in the morning and get off work at Youzheng (6 p.m.). The working hours are as long as fifteen or six hours. It is strange to have the energy to handle it well.
The same goes for former Chongzhen. In order to save the Ming Dynasty, he went to court every day. At this time and in this weather, wouldn't it be uncomfortable to lie on the bed and hold Queen Zhou?
When they arrived at Huangji Gate, all the six ministers, nine ministers and other ministers were present. Chongzhen sat on the dragon chair. After all the ministers saluted, Wang Chengen stepped forward.
"If you have the foundation to start a memorial, if you don't have the foundation to retreat!"
After the ministers stood up and looked at the emperor on the platform, they immediately noticed something different.
In addition to the emperor, there was usually only the emperor's personal eunuch Wang Chengen on the platform, but today there was an eunuch standing behind Wang Chengen, it was Fang Zhenghua.
What shocked everyone even more was that Fang Zhenghua still had a knife hanging on his head.
You know, within the Huangji Gate, military officers are not allowed to bring weapons inside, but what is the situation now?
"My dear friends, don't you have anything to report?"
