Wanli Xinming

Chapter 189 The Emperor's Heart
Wang Xijue's daughter, Wang Taozhen, was weak and crying after birth. She developed scabies and her complexion was yellow. Neither of Wang Xijue and his wife liked her very much.Later, with the rise of Wang Xijue's status, he betrothed her to a son of an official family named Xu Jingshao.

When Wang Taozhen was a little older, he gave up halfway through studying the Four Books and Five Classics, and had no interest in female workers, but became obsessed with religion and sat in meditation all day.When he was finally about to leave the cabinet, Xu Jingshao suddenly fell ill and died.

Wang Taozhen cried for a few days, claiming to observe the festival for Xu Lang.Although Wang and his wife disapproved, Wang Xijue, as a court official, could not stop the observance of festivals.She just became a female Taoist priest, claiming to be instructed by the immortals, calling herself "Tanyangzi" and asking to become a monk, and Wang Xijue followed her.So she started to do the trick of bigu and immortality.

Later, the news spread, attracting Wang Shizhen, who is also from Taicang.Wang Shizhen and Wang Xijue joined the family and kept in touch.At this time, Wang Taozhen was a foreigner, and Wang Shizhen asked to meet and discuss with her.The result of discussing Taoism was that Wang Shizhen was convinced by Tan Yangzi's theory that "Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are one" and felt that he had found a bosom friend, and immediately worshipped this little girl as his teacher.

Since then, things have gotten more and more outrageous.Maybe Wang Taozhen is really aura and insightful, maybe it's because of the weird atmosphere in the south of the Yangtze River, more and more literati and celebrities come to listen to her sermons. Her father Wang Xijue and her uncle Wang Dingjue also worshiped her as their masters.Now many famous literati officials have also written articles to support her.

As a northerner, Wang Chonggu has not discussed the Tao with Tanyangzi yet, so he has no feelings for this immortal master.Listening to Wang Xijue talking about it at this time, I still analyze Wang Xijue's motives from the perspectives of "benefit, power and hope".

Although Wang Chonggu does not understand the details, he can also think of Wang Xijue, Wang Shizhen and others who are using the phenomenon of "Tanyangzi" to control the right to speak in Jiangnan Shilin.Through the packaging of Wang Taozhen, the hope of Shilin is condensed under the names of Wang Shizhen and Wang Xijue, and he has the right to interpret the relationship between "Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism".

In this way, no matter how Wang Xijue stands in the court, his political fundamentals, "Shilin's Hope", are still firmly in his hands. The method is a bit weird.

The more Wang Chonggu thought about it, the more he felt that he had underestimated Wang Xijue before. In the face of his unassuming daughter, Wang Xijue could actually use her to make a big fuss. How could this be a pattern and idea that a club can have?

Thinking of this, the smile on Wang Chonggu's face became more and more kind, and the two politely said a few more words, Wang Xijue said goodbye and went to connect with others.

On the [-]th of October in the fifth year of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng, who was far away in Jiangling, submitted the inscription on the arrest of Jinyiwei in the whole country through the Minister of General Affairs and Political Affairs.

Zhu Yijun, who was walking on crutches in the harem, read the two memorials carefully.As expected by Wang Chonggu, Zhang Juzheng also raised objections in the face of the intensifying expansion of investigations.As for the murderer who assassinated Zhang Wenming, it is definitely Dong Jianxiong at this time. As for who is standing behind Dong Jianxiong, we will investigate slowly in the future.

When Zhang Juzheng clearly knew what the emperor wanted, he still wrote this question book. In fact, he told Zhu Yijun to take it as soon as he saw it, and it was impossible to physically destroy the opposition all at once.If it continues, it may really cause chaos in the world.

As for Wang Xijue's memorial, most of the officials in Beijing signed their names, so this memorial almost represented the opinions of all Beijing officials at this time.In the eyes of the court officials, Zhu Yijun's investigation of Zhang Wenming's assassination is very similar to the "Guo Huan case" in the Taizu period, but the Wanli Emperor aimed his knife at the squires who obstructed the reform rather than corrupt officials.All officials who knew about Guo Huan's case were not afraid that the emperor would turn the tip of his knife.

Therefore, in this memorial to persuade the emperor, "The emperor is sincere in affection, for the sake of uprightness and discipline, and the origin of the truth, and all subjects all over the world know it." This sentence reflects Wang Xijue's high level.

The ministers who signed Wang Xijue's memorial, all understood the hidden meaning behind this sentence, and they all expressed their "losing sincerity" to the emperor in the form of remonstrance.The emperor has used the "Assassination of Zhang Wenming" to show the world that in the implementation of the reform, it is better to kill people than to retreat and compromise. In the Ming Dynasty, such an operation was possible.

After Zhu Yijun read the performance, he signed Zhang Juzheng's inscription "I know", and then sent it out, but kept Wang Xijue's inscription.

On the day Zhang Juzheng's title was published, all the civil and military officials of the Manchu dynasty knew that the emperor had already sent a signal of compromise, and it was time for the ministers to bring the steps to the emperor's feet.

On the [-]nd day of the first month of November, Lv Tiaoyang, the second assistant of the cabinet, Wang Guoguang and Zhang Siwei, the cabinet ministers, met at the Dongnuan Pavilion of Yangxin Hall, and persuaded the emperor not to amplify the "Assassination of Zhang Wenming", release the corresponding irrelevant personnel, and return them. property.

Zhu Yijun listened to it and said, "According to the report of Jinyiwei, these arrested families are either in close contact with Dong Jianxiong, or are connected with each other. Although there is no evidence of rebellion, if they let it go, is it appropriate?"

Lv Diaoyang replayed: "The ministers think that it is better to investigate and cure based on evidence. There is no evidence of plotting assassination in some of the families who have been in contact with Dong Jianxiong. Although there are some bites, it is just what Miki asked for, and the confession is absurd and impossible. Contrasting evidence. Convicted by evidence, the sinner is guilty; convicted by punishment, it is inevitable to be unjustly imprisoned. How did the ancestors of all dynasties ever kill a person wrongly?

Hearing this, Zhu Yijun sneered and pointed at his leg: "The beasts who are insane, first murdered I Gong, and then assassinated the family members of the ministers in order to obstruct the reform policy. I can't kill them, can't I?"

When Lu Tiaoyang saw that the emperor's tone lacked the usual indifferent reconciliation, and more sinister resentment, he felt a sudden shock in his heart.

Wang Guoguangxin said that the emperor had changed a lot after being injured, but these few words were not reasonable at all.

Just as he was about to take over from Lu Tiaoyang, Zhang Siwei, who was behind him, echoed back: "Your Majesty, Zhang Hong and others are rebellious, and it is not enough to be swept up in the ashes. Since the Sacred Heart has been decided, it is better to issue the regulations. The ministers must do as they will."

Guo Guoguang was on the ground and saw Lu Tiaoyang shaking his shoulder in front of him.He himself resisted the urge to turn his head to look at Zhang Siwei, and swallowed all the words he wanted to say.

Zhu Yijun was silent after listening to Zhang Siwei's replay.When Wang Guoguang doubted whether the emperor had fallen asleep, he heard the emperor say on the kang: "Well, Wang Daokun has no reason to plot to assassinate Zhang Wenming, and I have already hired Jinyiwei. As for the rest, I have already let Jinyiwei do it. Screening and sorting out a list of suspects."

Wang Guoguang listened to the emperor's voice a little hoarse, not knowing that Zhu Yijun was suppressing his fear before saying these words.He only heard Zhang Siwei follow the emperor's words and ask: "As for the sentencing standards for these people, Dali Temple has also discussed with the ministers several times. Today, it is rare to meet the Holy Spirit. I also ask the emperor to give me a big message."

Although the prisoners detained by Jinyiwei were not transferred, sooner or later, these people would have to go through the process of the punishment department and be tried by Dali Temple.Therefore, Zhang Siwei took this opportunity to ask the emperor to give a sentencing standard.

Zhu Yijun on the dragon bed was silent again.There were repeated entanglements and struggles in his heart - these people on the list, it can be said with almost certainty that they have nothing to do with Zhang Wenming's assassination.

Then, he raised his eyes and looked at a poem he had copied on the kang screen: "1 years is too long, just seize the day." Although he still has at least 40 years to live, compared to the wild desire in his heart, Desire, I'm afraid I really have to seize the day and night.

So, he continued hoarsely: "Those who plot to assassinate Zhang Wenming, whether the master or his followers, their sins are unforgivable. The master's messenger is Dabi, the Jiayi tribe. Descendants are not allowed to serve as officials or join the army."

Guo Guangming saw that Lu Tiaoyang, who was kneeling in front of him, shook his shoulders again.Immediately, he settled down, and together with Lu Tiaoyang and Zhang Siwei, he played back with a well-trained aria: "Chen wait, obey the order!"

(End of this chapter)