Jingming

Chapter 74

"Did you do it, or someone else?"

Zhang Yanling, who came back from the ghost gate, didn't care about other things, and when he arrived at his brother's mansion, he dragged Zhang Heling into the "study room", and asked the servants far away, asking in a low voice.

"You think I'm a lunatic?" Zhang Heling gritted his teeth and said with a sullen face, "It looks like His Majesty did it himself!"

"Do you think I'm stupid or Yang Ting and them?" Zhang Yanling was equally sullen, "Nonsense! I just ask if it's you!"

"Of course not! Do you think I'm a lunatic?" Zhang Heling looked angrily, "It's like Qian Ning and Jiangbin's remnants want to fish in troubled waters, or Wei Bin who has been deprived of power wants to set blame! This All of a sudden, the Queen Mother, us, the elders, and Wei Bin's killers are all suspected by the emperor!"

Zhang Yanling's IQ was not much different from Zhang Heling's, but after discussing with his confidants after returning home, he realized that things were still not good, and it was quite bad!
However, now we need to rule out the worst possibility: "It's a man-made disaster. The first batch of people to be cleaned up are the eunuchs and maids. Are Wei Bin and the others crazy?"

"That's the Qianning Jiangbin Remnant Party!" Zhang Heling's eyes lit up, "It must be them! The emperor and the courtiers became suspicious of each other, and when there was a storm, who would bother to try them and convict them? Even the emperor was so jealous for a while, It is possible to bring these death row prisoners back for use! No wonder His Majesty immediately discussed with the courtiers how to deal with Qian Ning and Jiang Bin's family and no family assets. "

He breathed a sigh of relief, death row is really easy to use.

Zhang Yanling was dubious, but in the end he felt more and more reasonable.

Then he said: "Emperor Daxing's mountain mausoleum incident must not go wrong! When something like this happened, His Majesty only suppressed his anger for the sake of the stability of the court and fearing that everyone in the court would be in danger. But this matter, Someone will definitely be taken out to sacrifice the flag! Now we are just relying on our sister being the empress dowager, and His Majesty is afraid of getting a mean reputation. In the past two years, no one will be able to find any excuses!"

"Of course I know! With Lao Fang helping to watch, what could go wrong?" Zhang Heling said confidently, but the weakness in his heart always existed.

Since Emperor Zhengde didn't like these two uncles, the nails were planted. If any clues were to be found, it would also point to Qian Ning and Jiang Bin. There should be no problem with Lao Fang's arrangement, right?
It's just that I didn't expect that the aggressive emperor in the palace and at the first court meeting didn't seem to care about this incident?

They were discussing in Shouninghou's mansion, and at Yuan Zonggao's mansion who had just moved into a new house, Xie Changjie and others came over non-stop.

"Uncle Da Zong, what exactly is the fire in the Qianqing Palace?"

Just as Yuan Zonggao expected, he participated in the court meeting with great fear in the heavy rain, and who can swallow the court food in Wenhua Palace afterwards?

After waiting there for a whole morning, when the cabinet ministers and the six ministries and nine ministers returned, everyone seemed to have died once.

The emperor's bedroom was on fire, and the sword on the top of his head seemed to be making the sound of dragons, which made people's liver and gallbladder split.

Yuan Zonggao frowned: "Didn't the Wenhua Palace say it? The servant accidentally dumped the fire caused by the oil lamp. Your Majesty gave the court food and banquet just to let you not think too much. Just do what you want. The Jingyan will be held as scheduled tomorrow." .”

In the Yang Mansion, Yang Tinghe was exhausted facing Yang Shen's pestering questions, and finally couldn't help shouting angrily: "An unintentional mistake is an unintentional mistake. Do you really want the answer from the astronomical warning or someone deliberately plotting against you?"

Everyone has curiosity, but Yang Tinghe doesn't know what his son is thinking.

Everyone who came out of Qianqing Palace agreed that it was an unintentional man-made disaster. Although this may be the truth, it is easier for some smart people to guess more.

What kind of situation would make so many ministers face the enemy and cover up the truth together?
After being reprimanded by Yang Tinghe, Yang Shen didn't dare to ask any more questions. He just let out a long sigh: "According to what my father said, Qian Ningjiang Binji has no family assets. This time, there is a shortfall of nearly 200 million taels. My son really can't do it." Don't think too much about it."

"It's not your turn to think too much about it! Prepare for tomorrow's sutra feast, and read the sermons again as a father!"

Today's danger is due to the emperor temporarily calming down in a moment.

Yang Tinghe himself is not afraid of his investigation, but the most terrifying thing is the suspicion of the emperor.As long as this suspicion continues to ferment, then don't think about reforming the disadvantages and trying to make new ones. The emperor's momentum of listening to politics, listening to lectures, and listening to persuasion in the past few days will also disappear.

Today, Yang Tinghe is really thankful that the emperor has such a mature mind - even though it will make him feel that many things in the future will be more difficult.

Yang Tinghe didn't know Mao Cheng's slander against him, he just tried his best to avoid leading things to the worst situation as usual.

The chief assistant of the Ming cabinet locked himself in the study, and the truth of the fire in the Qianqing Palace on a thunderstorm night seemed to be locked.

After Liu Long came home, he closed the door to thank the guests, and Yan Song also got into the study after returning home.

Luo An was sitting in the lobby of Jinyiwei, looking at a person standing under his command, there was a hint of sternness in his eyes, and suspicious eyes passed over a person.

"Keep an eye on me!" Luo An yelled in a deep voice, "There is no small matter in the Forbidden Palace! Although the servant's inadvertent mistake caused a catastrophe, the rumors will not stop! If someone wants to make trouble by this, Jin Yiwei must advance Know the clues! Scatter all the sons and daughters out. The nine gates are not closed, but don’t miss any of the fast horses leaving the city and the merchants on the post road, especially those who go to the fiefdoms of the vassals, do you understand?"

"Impressive order!"

The more it is said to be an unintentional mistake, the more unstable it is for everyone.

It is true that there are no trivial matters in the Forbidden Palace. If this matter is used, what will happen?
In addition, there are problems with the servants around His Majesty, what about the minions of the factory guards?

"Wang Zuo, come with me!" Luo An turned and walked towards the inner hall, and Wang Zuo, the head of Jinyiwei Nanzhen Fusi, immediately followed.

The other Jinyiwei executives suddenly felt tense again.

Beizhen Fusi is external, and Nanzhen Fusi is internal.

Although he was only in charge of small matters such as salary, military craftsman, replacement, etc. within Jinyiwei, it was not a good sign that Luo An called Wang Zuo alone at this time.

Wang Zuo walked anxiously to the inner room of Luo An's office, only to hear Luo An say one word: "Sit."

The buttocks are only slightly stained, and the feet have to be propped up on the ground to prevent the chair from tilting up.

"How did Lu Bing learn from you?"

"...you are good at practicing martial arts, and you don't understand knowledge...for a humble job." Wang Zuo's thoughts changed suddenly. Why did he ask Lu Bing in the first sentence?

The emperor is concerned about when his truly loyal people will be able to take over!The fire in the Qianqing Palace really has an inside story!
Luo An stared at him deeply: "Wang Zuo, you are recommended by Eunuch Zhang, Eunuch Wei, and Eunuch Gu. Your Majesty said that if you can teach Lu Bing, it will be a great achievement. In the future, at least you can fight A Jinyiwei hereditary command and acquaintance."

Wang Zuo's heart was agitated, and he left his seat and knelt down: "I thank Your Majesty for your kindness, and I will live up to Your Majesty's high expectations! My lord has an order, and I will go through fire and water for a lowly position!"

Luo An nodded: "You are a smart person. If you want to hear my next sentence, you must be prepared to be killed, and there will be a sea of ​​swords and flames in the future."

Wang Zuo thought that I was called in by you!If you don't listen, your head will fall in the next second!

What else can I do?
"Please tell me, my lord!"

The tone of voice was sonorous and forceful, without hesitation.

After a moment of silence, Luo An opened his mouth: "Cabinet Grand Scholars, Six Departments and Nine Ministers, Dukes and Disciples, surveyed the scene, the fire of the Qianqing Palace was not an accidental mistake, it was someone who intended to assassinate and plot rebellion!"

Wang Zuo's eyes went dark for a moment, and then he became confused again, but the next sentence immediately blurted out: "The humble officer first secretly investigates Jin Yiwei, and then listens to the command of the adults to go to Beizhen Fusi and dispatch loyal and deadly school captains to investigate this matter secretly, and he will definitely get iron proof !"

Luo An looked at him deeply.

If it wasn't for his status in Qiandi, would Luo An be better than this Wang Zuo?
There was no hesitation in the answer, he already knew this matter and could only investigate secretly.Since it was reported that it was an unintentional mistake, it means that the emperor is not in a hurry.First sort out the interior of the Jinyiwei, and then leave the Nanzhen Fusi, which is only for the inside, to go to the Beizhen Fusi. Only then can he, Wang Zuo, have a higher authority to continue to investigate.

Luo An stepped forward to support his arm and let him stand up: "Wang Zuo, you know the importance. If you do this well, if you make outstanding achievements in the future, the title of world certificate is not impossible. You are willing to die, and I It must be reported to His Majesty."

"Please rest assured, my lord! I will never let you down in a humble position!"

Wang Zuo saw the vitality of this matter from the no objection of the ministers: His Majesty's control over the court is further increasing.

The case of Qianqing Palace fire that has been concluded can no longer be convicted for assassination.

But the mastermind and the accomplice must have another crime, and it must be a crime worthy of the crime of treason!

As long as he, Wang Zuo, can find clues and find evidence, then the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty will definitely help Wang Zuo finish this matter, so that the grievances in the emperor's heart will be completely eliminated.

If not, in the end of the Jiajing Dynasty, the emperor and his ministers will be jealous of each other, and there will never be a peaceful day!

The emperor, who did not lose his temper and was tolerant and modest, suffered a fire in his bedroom on the eve of the Jingyan, which symbolized respect for the ritual system, and tomorrow's Jingyan will continue as usual.

But this night, many courtiers were very upset.

Some climbed onto the bed to help them fall asleep, and some hid at home and drank seven or eight bowls of wine without daring to go out.

Is the vassal king Jitong so exciting?
Never experienced it, really scared.

(End of this chapter)