prosperous age

"Today, Song Yu, the censor of Shanxi Province, reported that there was a man named Li Liangyu in Jingle County, Taiyuan Prefecture, who turned into a woman for some reason."

Chen Yiqin said happily, obviously he was surprised and curious when he saw this memorial.

Wei Guangde opened his mouth wide in surprise, not knowing what to say.

This was reported by the Jiangxi Patrolling Censor, and I think it must have been fabricated out of thin air, but it is really strange that such a thing happened.

"I used to read books and heard that there are 'masculine women' and 'feminine men', but that's all said in the book. Will the cabinet ask Shanxi to bring relevant certifications to the capital as soon as possible for strict interrogation to identify the truth?"

Yin Shizhen was also very surprised, but he quickly realized that this incident seemed not to be treated as a folktale.

In the past, the legends of "male turning into woman" and "female turning into man" have always been considered to be cataclysmic and monstrous, which is an ominous omen for the country and the family.

"Distinguish the truth from the false?"

Wei Guangde repeated in a low voice, and understood Yin Shizhen's consideration, and then said seriously: "It should be so."

Previously, there was still a curious attitude, but now I suddenly realize that this may become a very serious political issue.

Seeing that the expressions of both of them had changed, Chen Yiqin also put away his smile and said: "What you said makes sense, then Song Xun wrote in the memorandum that this phenomenon of the decline of yang and the prosperity of yin should be promoted by a gentleman and retreat from a villain, so as to save the poor." Luck."

Yin Shizhen nodded, "Sure enough."

Wei Guangde thought for a while before saying: "If there is really a conspiracy in this, you might as well ask Your Majesty to secretly send Jin Yiwei to Jingle, Shanxi to investigate the authenticity.

In my judgment, if there is something wrong with this matter, people will definitely not live in the capital. "

Hearing what Wei Guangde said, Chen Yiqin nodded in agreement, "Tomorrow I will ask His Majesty to send someone to investigate secretly, but speaking of it, in the cabinet today, when I talked about this matter with the two assistant ministers, everyone said it was strange and said Strange things like this among the people have existed since ancient times, and Song Xun made a fuss out of a molehill."

"Well, I remember that there are similar records in the Han Dynasty. First, during the Jianping period of Emperor Ai of the Han Dynasty, there was a man in Yuzhang who transformed into a woman. After getting married, he gave birth to a son. A man named Chen Feng from Chang'an commented on this matter. It is believed that yang changes to yin and gives birth to children, which is a symbol of changing the surname and self-reproduction. Not long after, Wang Mang usurped the throne.

The second is that in the seventh year of Jian'an, another man in Yuejun turned into a woman. Zhou Qun said that he had this weird appearance when Emperor Ai of the Han Dynasty, and it seems that the sky will change again. I didn't expect it to be 25 years in Jian'an , Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was abolished as Duke of Shanyang. "

Yin Shizhen recalled that when Chen Yiqin talked about this matter just now, he remembered that he had seen similar records before, and it seemed that it was not a good thing.

"Yes, I remember that there is also a record in the history of the Song Dynasty, 'In the sixth year of Xuanhe, there was a man who sold green fruits in the capital.

Wei Guangde also said, this is what he just remembered, "This incident actually happened in Shanxi, haha"

The general meaning is that during the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, there was a man who sold fruit for a living. This man was originally a man, but he became pregnant and gave birth to a child. When he gave birth, he had dystocia. He found a total of seven midwives to successfully give birth to the child.

Strangely, after giving birth to the child, this person disappeared.

Wei Guangde didn't talk about what happened afterwards like Yin Shizhen did, but every scholar knows the ending of Song Huizong, it is really difficult for a scholar not to talk about it.

At this time, Chen Yiqin also sat up straight suddenly. He had already realized that if this matter spread widely, it would have a great impact on the country.

If this matter is said to be too big, it will directly shake the foundation of the country.

"Shanxi, Shanxi"

Chen Yiqin murmured.

"Shandai means to say."

At first, Yin Shizhen only thought that someone framed the court ministers, but the meaning in Wei Guangde's words seemed to be bigger than this.

"Hmph, maybe it's the work of the White Lotus Cultists. It's in Shanxi. The White Lotus Cultists are very powerful. If they make up an unbelievable story, even the local government will be kept in the dark."

In the past, when he saw such records, he also read many miscellaneous books, but Wei Guangde just laughed off these records.

In later generations, male-to-female or female-to-male, surgery, and some hormone injections can indeed make it look like it, and it can be used, but you want to make a male-to-female child, what a heart.

This matter, no matter how you say it, is unreasonable. After all, we want to talk about science, and this is not the world of fairy tales.

Well, it seems that in the world of Xianxia, ​​male-to-female and female-to-male have never been heard of, and they can still have children.

The method of the immortal family is nothing more than reaching the level of later generations, deceiving people by changing their appearance.

Wei Guangde didn't believe that those people in the local government had the audacity to frame such a story. There are so many people in the local government, can they all settle it?

The only thing that can do it is the White Lotus Sect.

They already have a large mass base among the people, and for believers, they are not just what they say.

As for non-believers, as long as there is a slight threat, there are still Bailian believers around, and for the safety of themselves and their families, everyone can only agree.

Even if the emperor sent Jin Yiwei to investigate, it would be difficult to find results.

However, Wei Guangde still uttered this guess. At the very least, Jin Yiwei could check the situation of the local Bailian believers by the way when he was investigating the matter.

"Brother Yifu, what Shan Loan said makes sense. I think nine times out of ten it is the ghost of the Bailian Cultist. The purpose is to spread the matter through official documents and shake the foundation of the country."

Yin Shizhen said to Chen Yiqin.

"I understand. Please ask Your Majesty to investigate this matter carefully."

If people talk about Song Huizong's old story about making up Shanxi's male-to-female transformation, it doesn't mean that the Ming Dynasty is about to perish, and the person who made it is already a serious crime of rebellion and treason.

Indeed, the local government is afraid that it was played by the people of the White Lotus Sect, and they don't know it.

Speaking of this matter to them tonight, Chen Yiqin wanted to let them know that the current court is not stable, and there are still many dissatisfied officials. They are always looking for opportunities to attack courtiers and fight for promotion for themselves.

I just wanted to remind Yin Shizhen and Wei Guangde, but Wei Guangde did not expect to analyze it. It seems that this incident is not a trivial matter.

The White Lotus Sect was defined as a cult at the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, a religion that must be eradicated, and the Ming court used many means to this end.

After repeated combing by the previous dynasty, the last Bailian believers had to go back out of the Great Wall and go to the Mongol territory to live, but their power in the country is still rampant.

"By the way, you haven't said how this matter got to Song Yun's ears."

It was necessary to figure out the ins and outs before we knew if there was anything wrong with Song Xun, Wei Guangde asked.

"It's a long story. It is said that the Li family is two brothers, and the family is very poor. Only the eldest brother Li Liangyu has been married to the Zhang family for four years. Later, because of poverty, he lost his wife and worked for others.

After that, his younger brother looked for his elder brother, but he couldn't find it. Finally, a woman came out and said it was his elder brother. How could his brother believe it.

Suspecting that his elder brother had been murdered, he found a woman with a similar face to pretend to be, so he reported it directly to the police, only to find out about it. "

Chen Yiqin said that there was a copy of the case files that came with the memorial, and he naturally read it, so when Wei Guangde asked, he could explain it.

"Has Jingle County ever verified their authenticity?"

Yin Shizhen interrupted and asked.

"Male to female, how do you tell Jingle County that this person is Li Liangyu? It can only be confirmed that the person is a woman. His younger brother does not recognize him, and his ex-wife cannot be identified."

Chen Yiqin replied, "The county magistrate of Jingle didn't know what to do, so he had to report it to the state government, and this file finally reached Song Xun's hands."

Wei Guangde chuckled, and said: "If it's really what the White Lotus Sect did, then their goal will be achieved."

"Jin Yiwei should investigate quickly and send more people to protect the witnesses, otherwise, I'm afraid they will be murdered."

Yin Shizhen attached great importance to this matter, so he analyzed it.

The key to this matter lies in the parties concerned. If they really die, the matter can almost be settled, and it will be even more difficult to reverse the case.

In the Ming Dynasty, such cases with complaints could not be dismissed casually, and the records had to be kept intact, regardless of whether the case was closed or suspected.

If the archives are preserved, it means that this matter has been confirmed, and if it is not good, it will be included in the history books.

Only when the case is cleared can the innocence be repaid.

By the next day, the incident in Jingle County, Taiyuan Prefecture, Shanxi Province was already buzzing. From the official circles to the market, there were many discussions among the people.

Needless to say, what they feared last night happened.

Ordinary people do not understand, but scholars understand.

Hearing such a strange event in Shanxi, many people quickly thought of the strange records they had seen before. The stories in the natural history books were dug up, and everyone knew that such a thing must be a harbinger of disaster.

At this time, Emperor Longqing summoned the cabinet ministers to consult with the government in Qianqing Palace. This was also the main reason why the emperor of the Ming Dynasty set up a cabinet.

In addition to the proposals of the cabinet ministers, the emperor would call the cabinet ministers for consultation when encountering hesitant or incomprehensible proposals.

Emperor Longqing was no exception. Although he was a little obsessed with beauty and curiosities, like Emperor Jiajing, he had to deal with the daily urgent report. Ordinary memorials should be read, or directly handed over to the Supervisor of Rituals for processing.

At this time, Chen Yiqin explained in detail what was discussed last night, and analyzed that the matter might be caused by Shanxi White Lotus Sect, which immediately shocked Emperor Longqing.

He read Song Yun's memorabilia, but he only read it as an anecdote, and didn't think deeply about it.

However, after being reminded by Chen Yiqin, he finally realized that it seemed that the matter was serious.

As for Li Chunfang and Zhang Juzheng, as scholars, they pay attention not to use strange powers to distract their minds, so at first they only thought of investigating the truth without thinking too much.

But when Chen Yiqin spoke out Wei Guangde and Yin Shizhen's worries, he was naturally terrified.

If it's true at this time, it's not good to say, it's a slap in the face of several of their cabinet ministers.

Li Chunfang didn't know why, but Zhang Juzheng took it as his own responsibility to help the community and save the building. How could a person who wanted to leave his name in history allow such a thing to happen to him.

If it is passed down, this will be a political stain on the three cabinet ministers.

"This matter involves secretly sending Jin Yiwei to investigate. According to Yin Shizhen and Wei Guangde's intention, the fewer people in the court know about it, the better."

After explaining Wei Guangde's analysis in detail, Chen Yiqin continued.

At this moment, Emperor Longqing's face was solemn, and his hands were trembling slightly on his knees.

He was really angry.

Some people compare him to Song Huizong, who can bear it.

"It is said that Zhu Xixiao came to see me."

Emperor Longqing ordered to the eunuch beside him, "Tell the people around you, let me take care of your mouth."

"Yes, my lord."

A former imperial eunuch bowed his head and answered, then left the hall to deliver the decree.

But soon, the eunuch came back again, knelt in the hall and said, "Your Majesty Qizuo, Commander Zhu is already waiting for orders outside the hall." '

When Zhu Xixiao came into the palace, Emperor Longqing was shocked, knowing that something serious must have happened, and immediately ordered him to come in.

Not long after, Zhu Xixiao, wearing a flying fish suit, strode into the hall and knelt down to pay homage to Emperor Longqing.

Immediately after Ping's death, Emperor Longqing was informed of all the rumors circulating in the market today.

He also heard about Shanxi Zoubao yesterday, but it was just a rare thing, and he didn't know that there were so many twists and turns behind the story.

It wasn't until today that the news spread in various cities and towns in the capital, and Jin Yiwei's spies reported the news, and he realized something strange about it belatedly, and immediately sorted out the documents and went to the palace to report.

In fact, he had already arrived, but at the moment the three elders were consulting with the emperor, so he didn't rush to meet them.

"Check, let me track it down."

Emperor Longqing heard that it was spread in the market, and immediately said angrily: "Jin Yiwei sent his capable men to Shanxi immediately, and brought everyone's certificates back to the capital safely. I will interrogate myself."

"According to the order."

Zhu Xixiao felt a little pessimistic at this moment, if it was true as he said before, this matter was done by the White Lotus Sect, and the witness His Majesty wanted, would he still be alive right now?
But the emperor has decreed that he must obey unconditionally.

"The magistrate of Jingle County and Taiyuan Mansion have to investigate for me. Whether it is the government or the people, there are definitely many people involved in this matter."

Emperor Longqing ordered again.

Zhu Xixiao hurriedly withdrew from the hall, went to gather the elite of Jinyiwei to go west, and tracked down the White Lotus Sect in Shanxi to see it. Emperor Longqing looked at Li Chunfang, Chen Yiqin, and Zhang Juzheng in the hall, and he was actually angry.

For such an important matter, they only thought that some officials were dissatisfied with the court and fabricated slander.

You know, it happened yesterday, and they delayed it for a day.

If the cabinet had realized the wolf ambition hidden behind it yesterday, how could it be so passive.

After thinking about it, Emperor Longqing said: "It seems that after Mr. Xu Ge returned to his hometown, the government affairs are heavy, and the cabinet needs to be replaced."

Hearing the meaning of the emperor's words, Li Chunfang, Chen Yiqin and others naturally knew what it meant.

"The three elders go back and think about it. They will discuss it in these two days and submit a list."

After the three of them left Qianqing Palace, they breathed a long sigh of relief.

Emperor Longqing wanted to add ministers to his cabinet and asked them to recommend them. In fact, all three of them knew what the emperor meant.

"Master Chief Assistant, Lord Second Assistant, when do you think it is better to play His Majesty?"

Zhang Juzheng spoke to Li Chunfang and Chen Yiqin.

Li Chunfang just hesitated and said: "Then let's do it tomorrow. Uncle will make a report in the afternoon, let's take a look, and we will play it tomorrow."

Although Li Chunfang was a little smug about taking the position of chief assistant, he really didn't have too much ambition. He was not greedy for money, and his family already had money.

I just want to live these few years well, and then abdicate to the virtuous, and go home to take care of myself.

According to the words of later generations, it means that he has literary talent and can flatter horses, but he is a salty fish because he has no ambition.

Naturally, there was no objection to Emperor Longqing's cabinet ministers sharing their rights. (end of this chapter)