Ming Zuo

Chapter 227 Saliva lawsuit 【Seeking monthly ticket】

When Zuo Menggeng said to withdraw the troops, he really withdrew the troops, not false threats.

And his decision scared Huang Zongxi a little.

"Zhongheng, you are reckless this time. We haven't reached the right time yet, so we might be in trouble this time."

Zuo Menggeng didn't take it seriously.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Huang Zongxi couldn't hide his worry, so he turned around and hurriedly sent a letter to Qu Shixu, Zhang Jimeng, Li Banghua and others in Linqing.

When Zuo Menggeng returned to Linqing, he was immediately invited by these people.

"We have carefully considered the conflict between you and Heng Fan, and we feel that we cannot ignore it. Otherwise, our strength will not be able to withstand the thunder of the imperial court for the time being."

Li Banghua expressed his opinion on behalf of everyone.

Zuo Menggeng looked at their incomparably serious expressions, and felt secretly happy in his heart.

"Then how should we deal with it?"

Qu Shixu took it for granted: "There are many conflicts between officials and the suzerain. Most of the time, the suzerain is the one who suffers. But we are a little bit wrong in this matter. In my opinion, it is better to write a letter immediately to defend ourselves. "

The vassal kings in the Ming Dynasty had no rights, and they were tightly manipulated by local officials.But this doesn't mean that the vassal king is just shit, and he really can't be an official.

Especially Zuo Menggeng's status as a general made it easier for the court to be vigilant.

But Zuo Menggeng didn't agree with their ideas.

"Since I did nothing wrong, why defend myself?"

Zhang Jimeng stomped his feet, afraid that Zuo Menggeng would not know how powerful it was.

"Zhongheng, don't be self-willed. Our current situation is hard-won. If we are a little careless, many people's wealth and lives will be lost."

Seeing what he said, Zuo Menggeng also became serious.

"Everyone, your thinking is too passive. If I really write a letter to defend myself, it will be in the hands of life and death."

Liu Yiyuan didn't know much about officialdom and state affairs, so he said anxiously, "This can somewhat remedy it."

"Why should it be remedied?"

Seeing that Zuo Menggeng didn't seem to know how to repent, Li Banghua became angry.

"If Prince Heng impeached you, how would you deal with yourself? You know that it is a serious crime to despise your clan and commit crimes below."

There was a strange light in Zuo Menggeng's eyes.

"Then I can also impeach Heng Fan on the Shu."

Qu Shixu thought that Zuo Menggeng would lose face, and asked, "What can you impeach Heng Fan for?"

Zuo Menggeng's tone was faint, with a smell of blood.

"Collude with Bailian, intending to rebel."

In an instant, everyone felt a chill.

Li Banghua was terrified, thinking that Zuo Menggeng was going to take risks.

"It's absolutely impossible. The court will find out about this matter once it is investigated. At that time, your guilt will be even greater."

Zuo Menggeng remained unmoved.

"So, the word 'doubt' should be added in front of this crime. We have reasonable doubts, so it's not the way to be a minister? As for whether the person in the Forbidden City believes it or not, it's not up to us."

Zhang Jimeng shook his head and sighed.

"How can Your Majesty believe such clumsy words?"

Zuo Menggeng's face was dark and joking.

"Then who knows? Anyway, the feudal lord of their old Zhu family has a tradition of rebellion."

The atmosphere immediately changed.

Everyone was irritated by these words, calmed down, thought carefully, and suddenly realized that Zuo Menggeng was not messing around.

King Yan, King Han, King Ning...

In the history of Ming Dynasty, there are really many examples of vassal kings rebelling.

Furthermore, the Chongzhen branch was also ruled by the vassal king.Since they can, isn't it normal for other princes to have some ideas?

For some reason, Qu Shixu was a little afraid of Zuo Menggeng.

"What's the reason?"

Zuo Menggeng remained calm.

"Heng Fan didn't collude with the White Lotus Sect and intend to rebel. Why did he stop our army from suppressing the bandits?"

As the party involved, Huang Zongxi knew everything about it.

"Isn't Heng Fan afraid that we will trample on his fields?"

Zuo Menggeng sneered.

"You are the emperor, do you believe it or not?"

Everyone was completely speechless, and suddenly realized that Zuo Menggeng had calculated everything into it.

How did they know that although Zuo Menggeng had never seen Chongzhen, the analysis of creatures like emperors by later generations was as accurate as guided missiles.

This is definitely the most suspicious creature in the world, and the throne under its butt is more important than anything else.Anyone who tries to take a peek will be torn to pieces by this creature.

There is no need for real evidence, as long as the emperor becomes suspicious, then the person involved will have to lose his skin even if he does not die.

Heng Fan did this out of greed, but in the eyes of the emperor, he might not see it that way.

In a feudal society, once one is suspected by the emperor, one can imagine the fate.

No one thought that Zuo Menggeng could play so skillfully.

"It's a good thing you didn't enter the officialdom, otherwise, many opponents would die without a place to bury them."

What Li Banghua said was actually a compliment.

Because Zuo Menggeng's political maturity is what all of them are happy to see.

Before Zuo Menggeng was too young, everyone was very suspicious, fearing that he would make a mistake in his errands.But today's Flying Immortal from Beyond the Sky made everyone have more confidence in him.

How did they know that this was not Zuo Menggeng's political maturity at all, but Zuo Menggeng's reference to the various public opinion wars in later generations.

He knows very well that in such a conflict, soldiers must not be used to block it, and water should be used to cover it up.

It's about you hitting yours and I hitting mine.

Only in this way can the situation be messed up, and then let yourself get out and let the enemy fall into the quagmire.

It's like the fact that the leader of a certain country pissed his pants in later generations. It doesn't matter whether it is true or not.

If it is definitely easier to spread rumors than to refute them, the cost is not at the same level.

Back to this matter, it doesn't matter whether Heng Fan rebels or not, as long as he accurately uses the emperor's psychology, then the unlucky one must not be Zuo Menggeng.

Zhu Youfen's impeachment memorial was quickly sent to the capital.

The matter involved the vassal king, and the supervisor of ceremonies did not dare to neglect, so he hurriedly submitted it to Chongzhen.

Zhu Youfen impeached Zuo Menggeng for the crime of despising his clan relatives, committing crimes against his superiors, allowing the enemy to flee far away, and supporting the bandits to be self-respecting.

It has to be said that Zhu Youfen's thoughts are quite vicious, and it might really make Zuo Menggeng peel off his skin.

After reading the memorial, Chongzhen was really furious.

"Zuo Menggeng is daring and bold. I have been kind to you, but he is arrogant and domineering. He must be severely punished."

Wang Chengen didn't speak, just bent his back, waiting for Chongzhen to make a decree, and he would draft the seal.

But before Chongzhen could speak, Zhang Yixian rolled in, his face pale and trembling like chaff.

"Your Majesty, Dongchang Association... Dongchang Association Counselor Zuo Menggeng went to Shu, impeach... impeach Heng Fan... suspected of colluding with Bailian and plotting rebellion!"

If possible, he didn't want to come and report this matter.

But all the other bigwigs in the inner court saw the opportunity and ran away, and he had no choice but to face Chongzhen.

Chongzhen was originally thinking about what kind of crimes he would incriminate against Zuo Menggeng, but when he heard his words, he was immediately stunned, and even suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.

Zhang Yixian did not dare to raise his head, and hurriedly said the matter again.I just hope that Chongzhen can't see him and don't trouble him.

Chongzhen was speechless for a long time, his expression changed several times.

No one knew what he was thinking.

After about a cup of tea, he quietly asked: "Big Companion, tell me... Which of what Heng Fan and Zuo Menggeng said is true?"

If someone else heard him asking this question, he would definitely feel embarrassed and didn't know how to answer it.

But as Wang Chengen, who served Chongzhen since he was a child, he immediately felt the mystery.

One is clearly a relative, but he is called a vassal; the other is a courtier, but he is called by his first name.

"The old slave can't understand it for a while. But if you want to come to Heng Fan to be domineering, there are some."

Chongzhen breathed a sigh of relief, and ordered: "Let Jin Yiwei Han Chuan check it out."

As for what to check, I understand everything.

Han Chuan was very helpful, and he came to see Chongzhen with the results three days later.

This speed made Chongzhen quite admire, and he became more and more satisfied with his ability.

Can you hurry up?

The whole story was given by Zuo Menggeng.

When Han Chuan told the truth about the matter, Chongzhen was annoyed and smiled wryly.

He originally thought that there was some unspeakable event hidden behind this, but he didn't expect it to be a war of words between Zuo Menggeng and Heng Fan.

Heng Fan didn't understand the general situation, and for the sake of his own land, he actually prevented Zuo Menggeng from fighting.

Zuo Menggeng was young and energetic, so he withdrew his army in a rage.

As for Zuo Menggeng's accusation of Heng Fan's intention to rebel, Chongzhen thought about it, and if he was in Zuo Menggeng's position, he might think the same way.

"Declaration, Zuo Menggeng is domineering, demoted to two ranks and retained. Hengfan does not know his loyalty to the country, causing chaos in the government, so he will be banned for five years from now on. The eunuch in charge, Zhouquan...killed."

With this decree, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Chongzhen is leaning towards Zuo Menggeng.

What's the difference between being downgraded by two levels and being retained without punishment?
In fact, Chongzhen had no choice but to do so.

"Order Zuo Menggeng to put all his heart into suppressing the thieves. The chaos in Shandong is not peaceful, and I will not spare him."

Isn't there no one available, no soldiers available?
The Shandong Bailian Rebellion, without Zuo Menggeng's intervention, would have turned into a prairie fire.

(End of this chapter)