Ge Shouli asked in one sentence, and half of the important ministers on the auditorium changed their expressions. Lu Shusheng, the Minister of Rites, thought to himself: "This old man did not become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Is this a broken pot?" Then he thought again: "This old coffin boy may run away! But if you poke this hornet's nest, you can run away safely." Going out of court?"
Wang Lin never expected that Ge Shouli would ask this topic that everyone in the court tacitly understood, and was stunned. I'm thinking that you, a thief, have also worked as the governor of the household department and as the minister of the household department. Can you clean up those silly things in the household department? ! how dare you? !
Seeing his expression change, Ge Shouli knew that his defense had been broken, and he shouted loudly: "Before I came to the throne, were you still harboring treacherous intentions? Why don't you tell the truth!"
Wang Lin was knocked unconscious by Ge Shouli's stick, and his psychological defense was completely shattered. He actually said, "Your Majesty, all these salaries have been divided. Everyone from the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of War and the Beijing Camp has a share!" After saying this, He thought to himself, Ge Shouli, if you resist, we will see whether you die or everyone dies together!
There was a roar on the viewing platform, and the ministers all felt weak in the knees. I thought to myself, what kind of rhythm is this? A soldier on parade in Beijing dropped a knife. Will half of the civil and military officials of the dynasty be hacked to death today?
When Zhu Yijun saw Ge Shouli asking about a bunch of bezoar dog treasures, he praised Ge Shouli's integrity in his heart, knowing that Ge Shouli must be honest.
Xiong Dunpu, the head of the Ministry of War, came out and said: "Master General Xian, in the first year of Longqing, the former emperor rewarded the frontier troops. Some of the soldiers who reported to the Ministry of War were in vain. It is best to take advantage of the reward to eliminate them. At that time, the General Xian said: 'This imperial court is disrespectful. , is it Jia Yu? 'Why is it like this today?"
Xiong Dunpu, nicknamed Lu Hai, was a Jinshi of Xinwei in the 5th year of Longqing. He was selected as a good scholar and later moved to the Ministry of War. His father, Xiong Guo, was one of the eight talents of the Jiajing Dynasty. Because his master was Zhang Juzheng, he was somewhat bold.
What Ge Shouli meant when questioning him at this time was that in the past, the frontier troops were deprived of pay and reported to the court. At that time, you said not to pursue it, lest the court would resent the border generals and soldiers. Why do you want to expose this matter today? Isn't this a grudge against the soldiers and horses in his heart?
Tan Lun was listening and shouted angrily: "This is the same as that! Xiong Dunpu is talking nonsense!"
He bent down and began to read: "Your Majesty, our military equipment is in disrepair, and the issue of empty pay cannot be mixed with today's affairs. This is a serious problem and needs to be dealt with slowly."
Zhang Juzheng saw that the big disadvantages were revealed in a few words, and he also gave Ge Shouli a thumbs up in his heart. With a heavy face, he bent down and said: "Your Majesty, I cannot agree with what I say. Since the imperial court wants to eliminate the old and introduce the new, this is the right time!"
When Zhu Yijun heard this, there was no expression on his face. He nodded and said: "What the old gentleman said is, Wang Lin, please continue!"
Zhu Shitai stood behind the British Duke, his heart beating like a drum, and he looked directly at the faces of the British Duke and other nobles. The British public saw the great shortcomings of the dynasty and knew that the dynasty had begun to fight, so they did not dare to make noises at this time. Besides, what should I say when I leave work at this time? Could it be that what you have been doing all these years is the right thing to do?
Wang Lin was sweating profusely and said: "Your Majesty, when King Dingxiang was seriously ill, I selected soldiers and horses for this review. At that time, half of the soldiers in the Beijing camp were working in the minister's house in the middle of the capital - I beg you to tell me. Grandma, how can any family be released for training?" At this point, the grievance came to my heart, and I knelt on the ground and cried loudly.
Zhu Yijun's face seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and he glanced at the ministers below. All the ministers lowered their heads, not daring to raise their heads to look at him.
Luo Wanhua, who was sent by the Hanlin Academy to write a poem to praise the Grand Parade, came out from the last class and said to the ministers: "Everyone heard the words of the king's minister, but didn't say a word in reply?"
All the ministers secretly scolded Luo Wanhua for being meddlesome, but when questioned by the Hanlin official, they really couldn't open their mouths, and their faces were all red and ashamed.
Zhang Juzheng left his duties, knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I had dozens of soldiers from the Beijing camp at home before, and they will be released from the front during this review." Seeing him come out to speak, all the ministers were shy and ashamed, and they all knelt down. Kowtow to apologize.
Zhu Yijun said: "I have just said that I am not afraid of things getting worse, I am just afraid that the situation cannot be clarified. It is a good thing that the pustule has been squeezed out today. We will discuss it later. Wang Lin, do you have anything else to say?"
When Wang Lin heard this, he looked at the faces of Yang Bing and others nearby and saw that they were all as exhausted as if they had been beaten by frost. He sighed inwardly, wiped his nose and tears, and said in a choked voice: "Your Majesty, I have nothing to say. Today, the Emperor killed me and others, and I have no complaints."
Zhu Yijun nodded after hearing this and signaled Ge Shouli to continue asking. At this time, there were internal officials who were taking notes and brought Tingji's records to Wang Lin for his signature. Seeing that the surrounding ministers looked at him unkindly, Ge Shouli felt uncomfortable in his heart. He cleared his throat with a cough and said to Yang Bing and others, "What does Uncle Zhang Wu have to say?"
Yang Bing knew whether his head could be saved in this move, so he kowtowed in tears and said: "Reporting to the General Constitution, since I have been serving as prime minister in Beijing, I dare not say that I have been working hard and sleeping all day long. It is really heartbreaking! Just now, Wang Shilang said that he begged me to complain. , so true!”
"It's just that time is short. Although I have been training non-stop throughout the year, the capital camp has been decaying for a long time, and it is difficult to recover from the serious illness! Please give me another half year, even if I can't train soldiers like Ji Zhen, I will If you dare to issue a military order, the Beijing camp will be no worse than other border soldiers!"
Ge Shouli looked back at the emperor and saw that he had no expression and couldn't understand the point. He asked Yang Bing if he had anything else to say. Yang Bing rambled a few more words that he had only been here for a short time and could not say anything else.
Ge Shouli then looked at Wu Jijue and others who were kneeling behind Yang Bing, and asked: "Wu Jijue, Li Huan, Gu Huan, Zhao Zuzheng, Li Yingchen, Guo Yingqian, what do you have to say?"
Marquis of Fengcheng Li Huan opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but Wang Lin had shaken off his old man just now. It would be futile to argue at this time. He sighed and shut up.
Ge Shouli turned to face Zhu Yijun and said: "Your Majesty, these people all plead guilty and have no excuse." The internal official who wrote the transcript wrote, "Ashamed and speechless, unable to excuse". They were tied and could not sign, so they all took their fingerprints.
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun showed a sarcastic look on his face and sneered: "Okay, let's deal with it one by one. First the easy and then the difficult. Let's talk about the Beijing camp occupation first. Will you still use the Beijing camp soldiers in the future? If so? My family's income is meager, and I am afraid of losing my dignity, so I will write a memorial to you, and I will use my internal funds to hire a valet, a concierge, etc. for you."
Zhang Juzheng knelt down and said: "The emperor does not pursue the case, which is a great grace from heaven. How can I still use this in shame? I ask for a fine myself, as a warning to those who come after me."
All the ministers followed Zhang Juzheng and knelt down and said: "I ask for my own salary and thank the emperor for his kindness."
Zhu Yijun screamed after hearing this. He took a breath and said: "This time the collective fine is three months, a light punishment. As the saying goes, no heavy hammer is needed for beating the drum - this time the law does not punish everyone, so that's it. If there is another family that has such a thing, let's The crime of rebelling against the army is serious." All the ministers responded solemnly.
Zhu Yijun said again: "The second thing is about the rewards and punishments of this military parade, and the third thing is about the disadvantages of empty pay for the country and the government. The third thing affects the whole body, and the military and state matters are more important. We will discuss it later. , let’s discuss rewards and punishments first.”
My soldier Tan Lun heard what the emperor said, knelt down and said: "I thought that during the grand parade in Jizhen, the troops and horses were majestic, and they were able to carry out orders and prohibitions. They are sincerely the best soldiers in the world, and they should be commended. But kindness comes from above, and I dare not speak falsely. .”
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun asked Zhang Juzheng, "What do you think, Mr. Zhang?"
Zhang Juzheng reported back: "I think Tan Shangshu is right. I also ask the emperor to personally judge."
Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "Where is Qi Jiguang?" Qi Jiguang had already been told by the Zhongguan to be waiting under the stage. At this time, he went up to the viewing platform and bowed in a formal manner.
Zhu Yijun said: "Last time I made you the crown prince's Taibao, and this time I'll add you as the Young Protector. Well, I'll leave some room for your future progress and give you a bullfighting uniform." Qi Jiguang burst into tears with excitement and knelt down to express his gratitude. Yang Bing and others next to him saw it and gritted their teeth with hatred.
Zhu Yijun pondered for a while and then said: "This time you lead three thousand troops. If you give a heavy reward, those who stayed on the side wall may be resentful - why not give a reward of seventy thousand silver, and all the soldiers in Ji Town will receive the reward together. What do you think, old man?" ?”
When Zhang Juzheng asked, he replied: "Your Majesty's teachings are profound, and I have no objection."
Zhu Yijun nodded and said: "If there are still ten thousand left, give it to Qi Jiguang himself!" Qi Jiguang didn't hear clearly, so he kowtowed and shed tears to thank him.
None of the ministers around him understood what the emperor meant by "the remaining ten thousand", and they didn't dare to ask on this occasion. Yang Bing listened clearly beside him, half of his body was numb, his ears were pounding, and he didn't hear a word of what the emperor said.
Qi Jiguang thanked him for the reward and stepped aside. Zhu Yijun said: "Now that the reward has been given, let's discuss the punishment."
Cao Jin, the right minister of the Ministry of War, came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think that the defense of the country in the capital camp is very important, and no military in the world is more important than this. Today, Wang Lin and others are playing with the law and putting the safety of the world at risk!" There are those who eat the blood of soldiers and greedy free money. Their crimes are unspeakable, and they should be punished with military law and punished with great punishment."
As soon as Cao Jin said this, except for Yang Bing and others who looked ashen, half of the court officials secretly let out a sigh of relief. Although he didn't dare to agree openly, he secretly praised Cao Jin in his heart.
At this time, the anger on Zhu Yijun's face had already faded. Hearing this, an expression that seemed to be a smile but not a smile appeared on his face. He asked Ge Shouli and others: "What did Ting Jie say?"
Ge Shouli discussed in a low voice with Li Youzi and Wang Zhigao, and then replied: "Your Majesty, I believe that Wang Lin, Chen Yu, and Yang Bing are not guilty of death, and the rest of them are following the instructions of the Minister Cao and begging for the Holy Order."
Zhu Yijun heard this and asked the British Duke and others: "What does the Duke have to say?"
After hearing this, the British duke still knelt down and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, I remember that their ancestors fought for the country and made some small achievements, so please show mercy to your Majesty."
Zhu Shitai knew that if Wu Jijue and the others were not saved today, Tingjiu would make a decision later, and these few would definitely shout something. Reluctantly, he knelt down behind him and kowtowed: "My late father used to be in charge of the capital camp. Although my son did not complain about my father's faults, I could not hide my father's neglect of military affairs. I ask the emperor to take back the royal title as a warning to those who come after me." Wu Jijue and others, please be merciful and spare their lives."
As the nobles begged for mercy again, the ministers on the viewing platform were divided into two groups. One group still wanted to kill, and the other group was speaking to plead for mercy. There was chaos for a while.
Zhu Yijun looked worried and tapped the long table in front of the throne twice with his fingers. Zhang Hong shouted: "Everyone, shut up and listen to the emperor's decree!" All the ministers were silent.
Zhu Yijun pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked Wu Jijue and others: "Are you convinced?"
Wu Jijue saw that Tingjiu's results were out, but the intercessors did not persuade Zhu Yijun, whose head had already been cut off in half. He finally broke down and said: "Your Majesty, I have bribed the leaders of the Beijing camp to the ministers a few days ago. The general will wait for the situation through Dongchang. Chen Jumi told the emperor that he had the merit of being the leader, so please spare his life!" Although his body was tied up, he was still bending over and kowtowing like a beetle.
When Wu Jijue said these words, everyone on the auditorium was stunned and said in their hearts: "Now it's all over, everyone will die!"
