This was Zhu Jianshen's first compromise with civil and military leaders.
However, he did not think that this compromise would have an impact on his supreme imperial power. On the contrary, he was moved by Chen Ying's attitude of breaking things.
Perhaps it can be said that compromise is the eternal rule of operation in the world. Even the emperor, even the Nine-Five Supreme, needs to compromise when necessary.
After receiving the emperor's reply, Chen Ying retreated and began to make arrangements.
After Chen Ying and Zhu Yong left, Zhu Jianshen also asked Zhao Huanong to leave the bamboo building. He stood at the northwest corner of the bamboo building with his hands behind his back, looking at the outline of the city in the distance.
After a while, Zhu Jianshen sighed softly: "Although I know that Chen Ying, Xu Youzhen and others are bent on pursuing the country, where did I get this inexplicable evil fire..."
After finishing speaking, Zhu Jianshen smiled bitterly again.
No one would be comfortable with this feeling of being stopped in the middle of the performance...
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In the other courtyard where Shandong officials were imprisoned, Xu Youzhen was sitting in the lobby. Half an hour later, officials who had just experienced a battle and had sorted out their clothes were arriving one after another.
After everyone came back, they immediately felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the lobby. Behind every chair prepared for officials were two guards in uniform. The most important thing was that Han Yong had left and Cao Jixiang was not there either.
"Everyone, hurry up and take your seats, take your seats..." Xu Youzhen stood up to greet her, with a smile on her face, giving people the illusion that there was a happy event at home.
Lu Yu and others sat down according to their seats.
As soon as he sat down, Lu Yu asked: "Censor of Xudu, where is Eunuch Cao?"
"Eunuch Cao was summoned by His Majesty and has gone to Wanzhu Garden." Xu Youzhen said with a smile.
"Then where is Han Shangshu?"
"Han Shangshu also went to Wanzhu Garden to see His Majesty. He has something important to report..."
Han Yong asked and Xu Youzhen answered. Neither of them were annoyed, but Chen Guang, who was sitting opposite Lu Yu, couldn't bear it anymore.
"Why are you talking so much nonsense? Could it be that you are trying to find out what is true and have something evil in your mind..."
"Walking and sitting upright, whoever has something evil in his heart knows it well..." Lu Yu also responded tit for tat.
The two of them choked again.
Xu Youzhen, who was always smiling and smiling, immediately put away the smile on her face after listening to the conversation between the two: "Two adults, why, do you still want to show off as a hero with fists and kicks? This is already a courtroom. It’s better to be more quiet.”
Lu Yu and Chen Guang knew how to advance and retreat. After Xu Youzhen finished speaking, they snorted at each other and stopped talking.
"Sir Governor, among all of you sitting here, are there any friends of Thief Yang?"
"Yes, the Chief Envoy is a good friend of Thief Yang. A few years ago, the Chief Envoy often went to Thief Yang's house, purporting to identify calligraphy and paintings, but what was he planning behind his back? I'll wait. It’s unknown.”
Hearing this, Chen Guang stood up immediately, looked at Xu Youzhen and said quickly: "Censor of Xudu, he is slandering, Censor of Xudu, please don't believe him..."
Xu Youzhen's expression changed, and then she slowly turned her head and glanced at Chen Guang: "Did I ask you this? Sit down."
Chen Guang could only sit down helplessly, but his eyes were fixed on Lu Yu. If eyes could kill, Lu Yu would have died countless times now.
"Then besides Chen Buzheng, who else is close to Thief Yang."
"Ever since he became the academic official of Shandong in the 15th year of Chenghua, Yang Cui often took scholars to Qufu. He participated in every ceremony held by the imperial court to commemorate Confucius. As time went by, he became acquainted with Yan Sheng of the Confucius Mansion. We have close public relations, and I think the reason why I wanted to assassinate His Majesty this time was probably because of the misfortune that had happened to Duke Yan Shenggong, and I felt knotted in my heart." After Lu Yu finished speaking, he sighed.
"Master Governor, what you said is wrong. Gentlemen do not compare themselves with each other, and villains do not compare themselves with each other. The sage taught us loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. He even assassinated His Majesty. Why, is this matter still related to Duke Yansheng's Mansion? , This is discrediting the saint." Xu Youzhen said coldly.
After Lu Yu listened to Xu Youzhen's words, he raised his head and glanced at Xu Youzhen.
The two looked at each other for a moment, and finally Lu Yu said softly: "I made a mistake, and I hope that the censor of Xudu will forgive me."
"After such a big change, it is human nature to feel uneasy. Sir Governor, do you think there is a possibility that someone is planning to rebel?"
Hearing these words, Lu Yu's face paused: "Rebellion, what is the difference between assassinating His Majesty and treason? Thief Yang is treason."
"That's right, that's right..."
After talking to Lu Yu, Xu Youzhen turned to look at Chen Guang.
"Master Chen, tell me, when you went to Yang Thief's house, you really just looked at some calligraphy and paintings, calligraphy by famous writers..."
"Yes, Xu Du Yushi, Xiaguan really only read these things. It's strange to say that Xiaguan and Yang Thief had no interaction before. They only worked together for a few days during the government examination. There is no other communication in this world. At the end of last year, Thief Yang invited Xiaguan to his mansion for the first time..."
"Xiaguan was a little skeptical at first, but since he was an official in the same dynasty, he couldn't refuse directly, so he thought that he would come back soon after leaving. Unexpectedly, Yang Thief actually had Wang Xianzhi's calligraphy in his hand, which shocked Xiaguan. Heavenly Man, then, he invited the lower official for the second time to view the authentic calligraphy of Cai Xiang, who together with Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, and Mi Fu were known as the "Four Masters of the Song Dynasty", and then there were various calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, all of which were unparalleled treasures. Xu Censor of the capital, have you ever found these things when searching your house..."
Xu Youzhen shook her head: "These things were not found in Thief Yang's house..."
"That's right, these things are not the property of Thief Yang, they are things they collected. Someone must have given them to Thief Yang and asked him to seduce his subordinates, the censor of Xudu, there is a conspiracy, there is a huge conspiracy... …This is not for me, this is for you, no, this is for Your Majesty.”
"His accomplices must be from prominent families, otherwise he wouldn't be able to collect these things. Xu Du Yushi, as long as we start with these calligraphy and paintings, we will definitely be able to uncover the person behind them." Chen Guang became more and more excited as he spoke. He tried to stand up several times, but was pushed down by the guards behind him.
Xu Youzhen looked at Chen Guang who was so excited and sighed softly: "You are talking about Wang Xianzhi's calligraphy, Cai Xiang's authentic calligraphy, and many famous calligraphy and paintings, a total of twelve volumes..."
Hearing what Xu Youzhen said, Chen Guang was a little surprised. Why did the censor of Xudu know so clearly? Could it be that Thief Yang informed him in prison.
"Yes, Xu Du Yushi, there are twelve items. I remember them clearly..."
"These things were not found in Thief Yang's house, but they were in another place where he shouldn't be..."
"Where?"
"In your house......"
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