Jingming

Chapter 60 I Don't Care!

The departure of Mao Cheng and others did not affect the following debates on each topic at all, and His Majesty has always quietly listened to the disputes of the courtiers, and no longer made any decisions on the spot, and all ordered Yousi to prepare a memorial.

This is a rhythm everyone is familiar with, and Jiuqing has no dissatisfaction: Judging from the emperor's performance today, will he listen to the cabinet's advice for everything?

The atmosphere inside and outside the Xijiao Gate became more and more harmonious. The emperor seemed to have forgotten what happened before, and sometimes he would say a few witty words, making the officials happy.

Liang Chu couldn't help but think of the joke about "borrowing 500 taels of silver" in the palace, and looked at the young emperor with disbelief on his old-fashioned face.

There will not be any important minister who really forgot what happened before.

But this 15-year-old emperor is like these old foxes under his throne, as if the previous things have long passed.

15 years old... Liang Chu remembered his youth.

At that time, if someone annoyed him, he couldn't talk about it for too long, at least half a day of hatred would itch his teeth, right?

But His Majesty is now like a simple young man thirsting for knowledge, watching the courtiers express their opinions.

Liang Chu was furious: He is studying!
Did he feel he wasn't sophisticated enough?
In today's battle, His Majesty first checked the accounts with great fanfare, but then endured the opposition and insults, and did not really ignite a big fire immediately.

Wei Bin and Gu Dayong didn't get into the pot completely, and Mao Cheng didn't get into the pot completely in the end. They all became cards played in the process.

But the oil of Wei Bin's people was boiled out, and His Majesty has mastered a "secret treasury" with an unknown number, and has financial power in his hands that cannot be underestimated.

Although Mao Cheng didn't enter the pot, his hair has already faded.

Yuan Zonggao was promoted twice in two days, and he became the Minister of Rites so smoothly.

Other ministers of the Dragon were assigned real positions, and His Majesty's Holy Order exercised a number of important personnel appointment and dismissal powers.

Zhang Yong is still there, and the changes brought about by resetting the three battalions also clearly point to military power.

Liang Chu suddenly felt that it was time for him to retire and return to his hometown, because the imperial court during the Jiajing period starting next year must not be easy to mess with!

And at this time, Mao Cheng and others who were escorted out should have arrived at the prison of the Ministry of Punishment soon, right?

……

Mao Cheng had already arrived in the dungeon, and he still endured the crazy Jiang Bin in the distance.

He is not in the mood to confront Jiang Bin, his contempt for Jiang Bin is deep-rooted in his heart, even though he is also a prisoner now.

But in Mao Cheng's heart, he was right.

They are all enthroned, and a fait accompli is a fait accompli, wouldn't he deny it?
But why do you embarrass me, the Minister of Rites?Why bother to cause trouble so quickly regardless of the instability of the country?
In his eyes, Zhu Houcong was too eager to secure power, and he was always making excuses!

Is the support of the courtiers so worthless?
Mao Cheng's teeth were almost gritted when he thought of hearing a chorus of shouts near the Zuoshun gate.

To make an example to others?Hit first and then pull?

He knew that he had become a victim, so he was especially unwilling.

Now, listening to Jiang Bin chattering in the distance, and listening to the faint sobbing of some people in the cell next to him, he roared angrily: "Why are you crying? The emperor doesn't know right from wrong, and there will be a judgment in history! Today is the day of death!"

"I just think of my old mother, and feel sad because I can't be filial..."

Excuses are easy to find. Who doesn't have old people and children at home?

As a result, more people began to cry with confidence and courage, crying extremely wronged.

Jiang Bin looked at them from a distance, and he laughed so happily that he was tightly bound by iron chains, but it was a pity that there was no wine.

As a result, not long after, a eunuch in the palace came to announce the decree.

Mao Cheng actually looked forward to it.

He was not expecting to be pardoned, but to be killed by imperial decree.

Having reached this point, death is the best ending for Mao Cheng.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: I have just ascended to the great treasure, and I did not want to go to war. Now Mao Cheng and other 21 people do not want to be loyal to the emperor first, and rebel and insult the emperor later. The crime of disloyalty and disrespect cannot be pardoned. .”

Hearing this, Mao Cheng's face suddenly turned pale.

"...I once rewarded Mao Cheng's imperial paperweight in Xing Wang's mansion, hoping that he would uphold the rules of the court with the dignity of the great uncle. Unexpectedly, Mao Cheng ignored the holy grace, forgot the status of the emperor and his ministers, and did not think of the imperial brother's posthumous posthumous matter. Incomplete Jun Shang is filial and earnest, and I am extremely disappointed."

"However, I am not incapable of listening to persuasion, nor am I the one who does not tolerate admonitions. The crime of infidelity can still be forgiven, so why care about disrespect? Although Mao Cheng and other 21 people are disloyal and disrespectful, I can still forgive them. I hope they will know the etiquette in the future." Obey the law and be a good citizen.”

"Whether I am a fool or a virtuous person cannot be judged by two or three foolish and pedantic people. In my heart, there are nine states and ten thousand squares, and there are billions of subjects in the Ming Dynasty! A hundred years later, my history will be brilliant, and my merits and demerits will be judged by future generations."

"You will also witness with your own eyes the rebirth of my Ming Dynasty, or lifelong resentment, or repentance. It doesn't matter whether you write a book or talk about it in private, praise or criticism are up to you, I don't care!"

"Kin this!"

The one who proclaimed the decree was Zhang Jin, who was in charge of the new chief inspector of ceremonies. He looked at the former minister of the Ministry of Rites who welcomed the new emperor together at that time, holding this kind of decree specially for edicts and bureaucrats in his hand, and said with a smile: "Mao Cheng, I understand. Is it? Accept the order and thank you."

Jiang Bin in the distance understood. He couldn't move his arms, but his bloody palms slapped his body up and down, and he couldn't breathe out of laughter: "Disloyal and disrespectful! Hahahaha... The traitor is actually Uncle Da Zong, even you Thieves are forgiven..."

He laughed and laughed but shed tears.

If you forgive Mao Cheng and others, it is impossible to forgive yourself.

What are the dignified ministers of the Ministry of Rites, the dignified admirals of the [-]th Regiment Battalion, and Ping Rubo in the strife between the emperor and important ministers due to power?
The emperor killed the chickens to make an example to the monkeys, and Yang Tinghe should have conceded defeat in order to plead to save these people's lives.

This is the benefit of being taught by "sages" together, having the same official background in the imperial examination, and being civil servants together.

And what about myself?Can someone plead for him?
Jiang Bin thought of Wei Bin, his in-law who told him nothing was wrong and entered the palace to guard the capital to welcome the new king; he thought of his "righteous brother" Qian Ning who was sent to prison and ransacked his home before him; Wang Qiong.

How can there be no sacrifices when the new monarch ascends to the throne?
With the appearance of Mao Cheng, Qian Ning and Jiang Bin, who were originally the prestige of Yang Tinghe, are the most worthy heads, so naturally they can only be dedicated to the prestige of the emperor.

Jiang Bin didn't expect the emperor to spare his life to restrain Yang Ting and them.

No need... Mao Cheng entered and exited the prison this day, and Jiang Bin had already felt the power of the emperor.

But the ignorant people in this world are still waiting for a good show where a treacherous minister bestows the head, clapping their hands in front of the bloody execution platform!
In the midst of Jiang Bin's tears, Mao Cheng roared in humiliation and despair: "Foolish King! How can I accept this decree of insulting me for being disloyal and disrespectful?"

Zhang Jin sighed, and just held up the imperial decree: "Those who receive the decree to thank you, you can go home now."

"... Caomin thank Your Majesty Long En."

After all, there are people who have many scruples like Mao Cheng, and they only wish to leave this place full of madness and darkness as soon as possible.

Zhang Jin bent down again and said to Mao Cheng: "Mao Cheng, why don't you appreciate the kindness Mr. Yang Ge asked for so hard? It's useless for you to stay here. It's just an imperial edict. You heard it. Please accept the edict to thank you and give me your favor." No change. Your majesty is merciful. If you don’t kill people, you don’t kill people. It’s better to save some face. It’s not easy to let the Ministry of punishment take you back to the mansion, right? The three-year salary rewarded by your majesty still needs you to go back to the mansion to receive it. Well, it should be almost delivered to the gate of the house."

(End of this chapter)