"Your Majesty, I've already made arrangements for you. We'll just wait for tomorrow, hehe." Liu Jin leaned over and said with a smile.
Zhu Houzhao nodded. It is good to have talents under his command. Although if this talent is not used well, it may cause trouble for him. If it were the same Zhu Houzhao before! It's also possible that as for the current one, Liu Jin will have to be a jester by his side until he dies. As for whether he can die a good death, it depends on the fate of this bitch and Zhu Houzhao's mood.
Everything is ready, all we need is Dongfeng. We have the dog-headed military advisor Liu Jin and we have Zhang Zhong. That is enough for the time being, but in the future? talk later!
The craftsmen in the Royal Manufacturing Bureau, according to the drawings given by Zhu Houzhao, are playing clay, carpentry, blacksmithing, and even some palace maids are sewing and mending. In the eyes of outsiders, this is just His Majesty's nonsense and completely ridiculous. What proof, since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors till now, who has ever heard of such an emperor?
The next day during the court meeting, the courtiers were waiting outside the palace gate early. Only the three ministers were qualified to do so without standing at the palace gate. All the six ministers had to stand and could not sit in the carriage waiting to enter. Although it is just a matter of standing in the palace, there is something special about this stop. When the drum on the Meridian Gate tower beats, the ministers will line up; when the clock strikes Mao, the palace gate will open, which is one hour. , I am tired from the morning and am here.
It's not over yet. Don't think it's just this. There is also a picket censor watching you. You can't whisper to each other, cough, or walk impetuously. These will be recorded by the censor and reported to the emperor for impeachment. All officials will enter in turn. , crossed the Jinshui Bridge and formed a team in the square.
"Open the palace gate." A eunuch stood in the city and said sharply.
Liu, Li and Xie got off the carriage one by one, with Liu Jian standing at the front, followed by Li Dongyang and Xie Qian on the left and right, and then on the left and right were the six ministers and nine ministers, civil and military generals, and distinguished military officers.
Honorable generals generally do not have to go to court, but the Great Court Meeting is different and must be attended. In addition to Ma Wensheng, all military officers also have the military leader, the British Duke Zhang Mao. This honorable officer who has never had to go to court unexpectedly also came .
This veteran minister was walking on the left side of Ma Wensheng, followed by a group of warriors in general robes.
Although this made Marvin Shengzhi very uncomfortable, there was nothing he could do about it. This was the late emperor's thug with a double red stick. He couldn't afford to offend him, so he had better be honest.
When the ministers walked outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, they all stopped and waited for the eunuchs to sing.
"All officials are here to see you." A eunuch announced loudly.
Zhu Houzhao was dressed very formally today, with a robe and a crown, and a mighty dragon. He sat calmly and upright on the dragon chair, looking down.
After all the ministers came in, Liu Jian thanked him and Li Dongyang, the three cabinet ministers, paid their respects and shouted: "I will see your majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live."
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live."
"Pingshen." Zhu Houzhao raised his hand and said.
"My lord, thank you for your kindness."
Zhu Houzhao nodded lightly towards Liu Jin and signaled him to start.
Liu Jin received the instruction and bowed down to receive the order; "Your Majesty speaks, and all the ministers kneel to listen."
With a roar, the ministers knelt down to listen to the order again.
"I am attentively listening."
Liu Jin had a proud smile on his lips. He stood beside His Majesty. The ministers knelt down to worship His Majesty. Aren't they also worshiping him? hey-hey.
"Since I came to the throne, I have succeeded to the great position, inherited the destiny from above, and governed all the people below. However, what is the reason for the master to be bright? Why is it to be dark? I know very well that listening both ways will make you bright, and believing only makes you dark. Yao Qing asked The people below me have heard of Miao's evil deeds. Therefore, today I will have a grand sutra banquet to open up the world to all the ministers and their families, saying that I am not guilty of any crime. I appreciate this."
"Flat body."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
His Majesty said that he was not guilty of the crime. Wang Qiong and the censors Qingliu, who were still a little worried at first, suddenly felt relieved and secretly rejoiced. Your Majesty is kind, and it seems that it will happen today.
Wang Yushi, who lived up to everyone's expectations, strode out of the office with his head held high and his voice shook the hall; "I, Yushi Wang Qiong, the Supervisor of the Imperial Palace, have a memorial to Your Majesty." He held up a memorial.
Liu Jin glanced at His Majesty and thought to himself, here we come.
Zhu Houzhao nodded: "Yes, bring it up."
Liu Jin bowed and walked down from the imperial court, took Wang Qiong's memorial, and when passing by Liu Daxia, she glanced at him quietly, and Liu Daxia returned a look of understanding.
The two completed a communication tacitly.
Liu Daxia looked towards the Ministry of Personnel opposite. Jiao Fang understood and nodded quietly. He also took out a memorial from his sleeves, walked out of work with his head held high, and said in the same voice that shocked the hall: "Jiao Fang, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, There is a book for your Majesty."
The ministers all looked at the two of them with strange expressions. Wang Qiong was okay, he had always had a bad temper, and the censor was so virtuous. But what happened to Jiao Fang? This person who has always been cautious and cautious, did not expect that he would like to take a chance today. Can't?
Zhu Houzhao was also very surprised. His preference was originally Liu Daxia, but Liu Daxia didn't come forward. Instead, the little-known old man Jiao Fang came out and jumped around. He looked at Liu Jin inadvertently and asked why.
Liu Jin whispered, "Your Majesty, just watch. Today, Your Majesty only needs to watch the show." He believed that Liu Daxia did not dare to go against His Majesty's wishes, so this must be the chess piece he arranged. This Jiao Fang is a bit interesting.
He went down again to take the memorial from Jiao Fang. However, before he had taken a few steps, Wang Ao stood up again, holding up a memorial as well.
"Wang Ao, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, has a copy to report to Your Majesty."
"Correct." Zhu Houzhao just said lightly.
He was watching a play today. He was originally the protagonist. Now with the participation of Jiao Fang and Wang Ao, he has suddenly changed from the protagonist to a supporting role. All the officials are paying attention to them. The show is about to begin. It is really one wave after another. Ah, then, I saw ministers in the main hall going out to report.
"The minister of the Ministry of Rites, I have a memorial."
"The imperial censor of the Imperial Inspectorate has a written memorial."
"minister·······."
The whole hall suddenly became noisy. The censor in front of the hall came out and shouted: "There is no such noise in the hall."
The three pavilion elders Liu, Li and Xie looked at each other and guessed that this might be done by His Majesty again. However, I don't know what His Majesty is going to do. Judging from the situation, Wang Qiong and others are in some trouble.
They really know Zhu Houzhao. Who else but Zhu Houzhao can come up with such gags and tricks to fish in troubled waters.
Zhu Houzhao had a calm expression on his face, and his heart was filled with joy. Liu Daxia's move was so clever, it not only distracted the attention of the ministers, but also relieved Wang Qiong's aggressiveness. Looking at the old guy's stunned expression , Hehe, have fun, perform well, I can't wait to watch the show.
He pretended to pick up their memorials, read them one by one, and calmly told Liu Jin, "Read them for your benefit."
"My slave obeys the order."
"I read ancient books and heard that the king rules the world with benevolence, filial piety and etiquette. He cannot be good at regulating the source of disasters. If I dare to give advice, it is the responsibility of the minister. However, the responsibility of the king is to rule the world justly. If the emperor behaves absurdly, there will be no justice. Is it okay for the king to act according to his desires? The ministers work diligently to govern the country, and govern the world with loyalty, filial piety, and propriety in order to repay the king. The emperor seeks political subjects and issues major orders to the court. Government orders do not come from the cabinet? Your Majesty What you do is a matter of Mingjun..."
Someone was criticizing His Majesty for setting up a royal manufacturing bureau in the palace. The ministers looked at Wang Qiong who was leaving work and cast encouraging glances, but they did not agree.
Liu Jinnian's first memorial was Wang Qiong's letter of remonstrance. This was no longer an admonishment, but another criticism of Long Lin. He was so bold. Although some people were prepared, they still let Wang Qiong's share. Zuoshu was frightened.
Someone quietly raised his head and looked at His Majesty on the Dragon Throne, looking down calmly, even smiling slightly. What does that mean? It was absolutely terrifying.
"I have said that there is no guilt in speaking, and you can speak freely." Zhu Houzhao encouraged them again.
Some people are eager to try it. Where is the promised sutra feast? This is wrong!
The reason was unclear, and the debate had not yet begun. The criticism meeting was held first, but the person who criticized it was His Majesty, and some of the imperial censors Qingliu who followed Wang Qiong were excited and gave such sharp advice. Wang The adults are risking their lives. How can they not support it? They are the ones who are eager to try.
After Liu Jin finished reading, he glanced at His Majesty and saw that he had no other instructions, so he took out the second memorial, which was Jiao Fang's.
"In and outside the court, people are busy with things, ministers are distracted, and the various state and county offices are also unorganized. Wang Qiong, the censor of the capital, was supervising the government in Hejian Mansion in the middle of June this year. He thought he was aloof and arrogant. Li Botai, the general magistrate of Hejian, once reported to Hejian The prefect is lazy in his administration. It has not rained in Hejian for two months. Now there is a severe drought in Hejian. The ground is cracked and the fields are harvestless. I am afraid that the memorial for help is about to come to Beijing. Jiao Fang, the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, impeaches Wang Qiong. The crime of dereliction of duty shall be punished by His Majesty."
Wang Qiong's memorial to His Majesty has not stopped yet. Jiao Fang then impeached Wang Qiong for dereliction of duty. What is going on?
Then, the ministers were still surprised. Then came the memorials from the Ministry of Rites and even the Supervisory Council, which were all about impeaching Wang Qiong. Wang Qiong had offended so many people. In addition to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry and Husbandry, all three ministries There was even an impeachment memorial from the Supervisory Council, just when everyone thought there was no movement in the other three departments.
It's strange that someone from the Hanlin side is also related to Wang Qiong. Isn't Wang Qiong a clear figure in their group?
"The humble minister Hanlin is waiting for an edict from Yang Jie. I have something to report to your majesty. Your majesty, there is a severe drought in Hejian Prefecture. The prefect Zhang Jie concealed it and refused to report it. It has triggered a civil uprising and Hejian is in danger." Yang Jie knelt down in the main hall with an eager look on his face. , the officials were horrified after hearing this.
Hejian Mansion is not at the border, but in the Central Plains. What should we do?
Every memorial is similar, either to impeach Wang Qiong for being arrogant, or to impeach Wang Qiong for some personal corruption. Only the memorials of Jiao Fang and Yang Jie are really fatal.
Wang Qiong has taken off his hat and knelt on the ground. He still hasn't understood why it happened like this. Anyway, if someone impeaches him, his attitude of pleading guilty cannot be used anymore. , As for the incident in Hejian Mansion, he remembered that Li Botai entered his official post at night. This behavior made him shameless, and he came to make a report, so he ignored it and scolded the man. I rushed out, but I didn't expect such a thing to happen.
His Majesty's fingers tapped on the dragon chair, and the hearts of the ministers fluctuated with the frequency of the tapping, making them feel uneasy.
After thinking for a while, Zhu Houzhao said calmly: "Wang Qing's family, as you said, my behavior is suspected of being out of order. So, I ask you, are you loyal to your duties?"
