Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

A few days later.

Great meeting.

After Zhu Di discussed a number of matters such as cement straight roads, spring plowing, shipping department, commercial taxation, and Jiaozhi with the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of War.

A censor stood up.

"Your Majesty, I impeach Duke Guo An of Dingguo!"

"Ok?"

On the dragon chair, Zhu Di narrowed his eyes and looked at the censor intently.

In the hall, all the courtiers were suddenly surprised.

"Impeach Duke Dingguo?"

"It seems that Duke Dingguo was canonized not long ago, right?"

"I haven't heard of anything that Duke Dingguo caused during this period of time?"

"Have you not heard that Duke Ding once beat Duke Chen in front of His Majesty and all the ministers?"

"Youdu Yushi?..."

"No wonder, this old thief must be here for revenge!"

Of course, those who cursed Chen Ying in low voices were some noble generals or some of Chen Ying's enemies.

As for most civil servants, their eyes were shining and they were a little ready to make a move.

Duke Dingguo, a sycophantic minister, not only led his troops to kill indiscriminately, but also gave His Majesty gifts, and even opened so many workshops and shops, earning all the money in the world...

More importantly, the academy built in Peiping allowed the scholars in the north to confront the scholars in the south. They have always been very hostile to Guo An, the culprit.

just.

Duke Dingguo has always been too low-key. He would stay in the mansion for ten days and a half, or he would go to Jiangjun Mountain or the palace. They couldn't find any flaws at all.

Moreover, both His Majesty and the Crown Prince favored Duke Dingguo.

Few people dare to spoil His Majesty's mood.

Since there is someone who dares to stand up now, it is the censor of Youdu, and these civil servants will not let go of this only good opportunity.

Everyone immediately couldn't help but look at Chen Ying, the censor of the right capital, who was at the front, a little eager to try.

"As far as I know, Duke Dingguo has been staying at Duke Dingguo's residence in the past month. He has not gone out and made no moves. I wonder why Wang Qing's family wants to impeach Duke Dingguo?"

Zhu Di asked slowly, and his voice reached the ears of the civil and military officials in the palace, making all the ministers feel guilty.

Sure enough, His Majesty still has such great trust in Duke Dingguo.

Several censors couldn't help but look at Chen Ying, the censor of Right Capital, in front of them, and flinched a little.

A bunch of cowards will never get anything done!

As a public official, even His Majesty would not dare to punish someone easily unless he committed any serious crime.

Chen Ying, the censor of Youdu, cursed secretly in his heart, then stepped out of the queue, bowed his hands and saluted, his face full of solemnity.

"Your Majesty, I am reporting that a minor official has impeached Duke Ding. He has evil intentions and wants to buy the morale of the army. When he conquered Annan, he robbed the money of Annan's dignitaries and used it to reward the conquering barbarian army...

In addition, Ding Guogong took bribes and colluded with Shen Zhuang, the boss of the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce, to embezzle the money of the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce;

Also, the ministers found out about Shenji’s money and food business, and Duke Dingguo was suspected of corruption..."

"Your Majesty, I have also found out that Duke Dingguo, as the commander-in-chief of the Shenji Camp, deliberately instilled in the soldiers of the Shenji Camp the idea of ​​loyalty to him, Duke Ding, when training the soldiers of the Shenji Camp, and he had ulterior motives...

In fact, last month, the murder of Wei Chen who was set on fire outside Wei Chen's bedroom in the middle of the night was done by people sent by Guo An, the Duke of Dingguo! "

"hiss……"

Listening to the impeachment of Chen Ying, the censor of the right capital, all the distinguished military officers in the palace could not help but widen their eyes, with shock and anger on their faces.

Chen Ying, this thief, is so cunning and vicious.

He actually used military power to destroy the favor of Dingguo Gong Guo An in His Majesty's heart!

Above, Zhu Di looked gloomy.

This thief Chen actually dared to impeach Guo Qing with these fabricated things. Why didn't Li Jinglong burn this thief Chen to death in the first place?

"Chen Qing's family, you should also know that Duke Ding is the new Duke of our Ming Dynasty. You are impeaching him like this, but what evidence is there?"

Hearing this, Chen Ying felt secretly happy. Sure enough, the power of the Shenji Battalion not only frightened them as officials, but also made His Majesty feel a little afraid.

Since ancient times, any emperor would never allow his ministers to have the intention of supporting their own troops.

And Guo Thief is so arrogant and domineering, he often benefits the generals in the Shenji Camp, and the captains in the Shenji Camp also obey Guo Thief!

"Reporting to your majesty, when Duke Ding was in Annan, every time he captured a big city, he would not break it. He forced the Annan people and dignitaries in the city to hand over all their money, and then distributed the money to all his soldiers before entering the city. !

All you need to know about this matter is if your Majesty asks some soldiers who conquered the barbarians. "

"Ok!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly, "I know about this matter. After General Li Jinglong came back, he and Duke Ding explained it to me."

As he spoke, Zhu Di stared at Chen Ying closely, "Chen Qing's family, is there any other evidence?"

"We know that Duke Dingguo once kicked Chen Qing's family twice in front of me and all the courtiers in the Fengtian Palace because he was angry with Chen Qing's family for their unreasonable entanglement, but it was Chen Qing's family who deserved it.

As a public official and a censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he has been fabricating charges out of thin air and framed me, the Duke and the Marquis of the Ming Dynasty.

Duke Cao Guo and Duke Ding did not pursue this matter, and I did not continue to pursue it..."

"In fact, for so many days, the Chen Qing family, together with so many public officials, has spared no effort to impeach Duke Ding. Although I have lived in the palace for a long time, I am not blind or deaf. I know that the Chen Qing family and other public officials How false are the impeachment claims?

It is an exaggeration to say that it is fabricated out of thin air, and it is an exaggeration to arbitrarily frame the nobles of the Ming Dynasty... I thought that the officials waiting for me at Chen Qing's house were considered important officials of the Ming Dynasty, and I never issued an order to reprimand you, but I didn't expect that you are pressing forward every step of the way! "

"Chen Qing's family, as the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, does not supervise the officials all day long, but for his own selfish purposes, he unites with officials to avenge private revenge. I am very disappointed..."

"..."

Chen Ying's face gradually turned pale.

In the hall, all the civil and official officials opened their mouths and were stunned.

Your Majesty actually rebuked Chen Ying like this?

Moreover, Chen Ying has been impeaching Dingguo Gong Guo An like this, but she actually has such an inside story?

Chen Ying hurriedly explained with fear on her face, "Why did your Majesty treat me so unjustly? That Duke of Ding, Guo An, was arrogant and domineering and beat me, so I naturally harbored a grudge.

However, the crime of Guo An, the Duke of Dingguo, is real! "

"Real existence?"

Zhu Di smiled coldly, "Since when have I wronged you? You have always said that Guo An, the Duke of Ding, will beat you, so I want to ask you, how did Guo Qing beat you?"

Just kicking you means beating you?

Also, why do you, the censor of the capital, always fabricate crimes out of thin air to frame Duke Cao and Duke Ding?

Now, I have become the emperor. If I were still the King of Yan, I would beat you up for your shameless behavior, Chen Ying. The majestic Youdu Censor of the Ming Dynasty Metropolitan Procuratorate is actually a A shameless villain who can only frame heroes...

Obviously, I, Cao Guogong and Ding Guogong have already explained this matter clearly to the cabinet ministers, the six ministries, and the Erdu Procuratorate.

As a result, you, Chen Ying, are still clinging to it. Is it possible that everything in this Ming Dynasty must be done according to what you, Chen Ying, want? "

Chen Ying's face was filled with sadness, and she explained with fear, "Your Majesty clearly knows that Wei Chen has been wronged. As the censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, how could Wei Chen falsely accuse a distinguished noble?

Your Majesty must have been deceived by Duke Ding..."

"Deceived?"

Zhu Di laughed angrily. He didn't expect Chen Ying to be so shameless.

Suddenly he said in a cold voice: "Chen Ying, are you saying that I am confused?

Or can you influence my words just because you are the censor of Youdu? "

Chen Ying's expression remained unchanged.

However, I was even more angry in my heart. As expected, Your Majesty indulged your nobles wantonly.

Zhu Di shouted again: "Yang Jing, the censor of Zuodu!"

"Wei Chen is here!"

Yang Jing, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, came directly out of the queue and bowed his hands to Zhu Di.

Chen Ying suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Yang Qing's family, tell me, Chen Ying has repeatedly framed Duke Cao and Ding Guo. Should he be beaten by Duke Ding?

In addition, when Cao Guogong, Ding Guogong and others were conquering Annan, they distributed money to the generals. Some time ago in Fengtian Hall, could Cao Guogong and Ding Guogong explain it clearly to me and the important ministers? "

Yang Jing glanced at Chen Ying beside him with an inexplicable expression, sighed softly, and explained slowly: "Reporting to your majesty, it is true that the censor of Youdu framed Duke Ding and Duke Cao.

However, Duke Dingguo should not kick the censor of the right capital..."

"This……"

There was a sudden uproar in the main hall.

Many officials couldn't help but look at Chen Ying and Yang Jing with surprise.

Chen Ying's face changed drastically and she was about to say something.

Zhu Di asked again: "Can I explain? The arson case in Chen Ying's house was not done by people sent by Duke Dingguo!"

Yang Jing replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Your Majesty has already explained this matter!"

Zhu Di snorted coldly and stared at Chen Ying closely.

"Chen Ying, tell me, have you found any evidence to prove that Duke Dingguo sent someone to do it?

Or is this something you just surmised out of thin air? "

"Your Majesty has learned clearly, Wei Chen, Wei Chen has evidence..."

Chen Ying hesitated.

"Oh?"

Zhu Di's eyes flashed with curiosity, "Then tell me, what is the evidence?

Now, in front of all the civil and military officials of the dynasty, if Duke Ding is really guilty, then I will definitely uphold justice for you. Chen Ying was immediately filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty!" "

"Where's the evidence?"

Zhu Di asked.

Chen Ying hurriedly replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the evidence is an old man. On the night when the minister's bedroom was burned down, there happened to be an old man who saw a group of men in black coming out of Dingguo's mansion..."

"Oh?"

Zhu Di smiled faintly and asked very calmly: "When your bedroom was burned down, let's remember it was between Zi Shi and Chou Shi!"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Chen Ying flattered him again, "It was at the end of Zishi, when everyone in Weichen's mansion was sleeping soundly, a group of thieves from Duke Dingguo's mansion jumped into Weichen's mansion, opened Weichen's woodshed, and piled firewood all over Weichen's house. Outside the bedroom, the ministers will be burned to death..."

"What about the old man? Where is he?"

Zhu Di looked coldly and asked directly.

Chen Ying replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, in order to prevent the old man from being assassinated by people sent by Duke Ding, I have been protecting him."

Zhu Di said: "Go and bring the person up, I want to question him personally!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Chen Ying responded quickly and told the old man's address to the Han general outside the palace.

Subsequently.

There was silence in the court hall.

However, all the nobles and military officers were filled with anxiety.

Only Duke Cao, Li Jinglong, looked strange.

No one knew better than him about setting fire to Chen Ying's bedroom in the middle of the night.

As for any witnesses, well, those personal guards in his house were all people who had been with him on the battlefield for a long time, so how could there be any witnesses left behind?

Moreover, His Majesty also knows this!

Chen Ying, a thief official, would do whatever it takes to frame brother Guo!

The eyes of those civil servants were full of anger.

This time, Duke Ding will definitely be made to pay the price...

More than half an hour later.

Two eunuchs and two guards finally walked in slowly from outside the palace with an old man.

"Your Majesty, the witness is here!"

Seeing the old man, Chen Ying's face lit up and she hurriedly reported to Zhu Di.

"Ok!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly. He sat at the highest position and could naturally see things more clearly than Chen Ying.

However, the sneer in his eyes was even worse.

The old man walked slowly to the front of the main hall, knelt down directly on the ground with a bang, and saluted Zhu Di, "The common man, Wang Laoqi, meets your majesty!"

"Wang Laoqi?"

Zhu Di smiled softly, "Chen Ying said that on the night when Chen's mansion was burned down, you saw with your own eyes a group of people coming out of Duke Dingguo's mansion and heading towards Chen Ying's mansion?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, that's exactly what it is!"

Wang Laoqi nodded repeatedly.

Zhu Di asked: "How did you see it at that time? Can you remember the time? Do you know when they came back?"

Wang Laoqi replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, the common people are old and cannot sleep for two or three hours every night.

That day, I happened to get up at night, and when I heard the noise outside, I looked through the crack in the door and saw a group of people coming out of the back door of Duke Dingguo's mansion. It happened to be the second watch...

And when those people came back, it would be about the fourth watch..."

"Then can you see what state they were in when they came back?"

"Come back... everyone is a little tired, but also a little excited!"

"I see! Then how did you know that they were heading towards Chen Ying's residence?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the door of the grassroots' house is right at the intersection of the street. You can see the direction they are going!"

"..."

Zhu Di asked, and Wang Laoqi replied very quickly.

Gradually, some people in the hall realized something was wrong.

Li Jinglong sneered and saluted Zhu Di.

"Your Majesty, I have something to ask!"

Zhu Di glanced at Li Jinglong and nodded slightly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Jinglong thanked him and stared at Wang Laoqi closely.

"I am Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao State. Are you, this old man, really an ordinary citizen?"

Wang Laoqi was startled and subconsciously looked at Chen Ying aside.

Chen Ying said: "This is in the court, you can tell the truth!"

Wang Laoqi then replied: "Back to Duke Cao, the common people are really ordinary people!"

Li Jinglong sneered, "I remember that all the officials in the court were full of excitement when they saw His Majesty for the first time. Some of them were even clumsy and didn't know how to speak...

This is the first time in my life that I have seen an ordinary citizen. It is the first time that I have seen Your Majesty and so many court officials. He can be so comfortable... If Your Majesty asks a question, you can answer it immediately. You don’t have to think about it yet… Could it be that you have trained like this many times before? "

All the courtiers looked at Wang Laoqi with strange expressions on their faces.

They all also noticed that something was wrong with the old man's demeanor and movements!

On the side, Chen Ying was shocked and said hurriedly: "In order to impeach Duke Ding, I have taught Mr. Wang for more than seven days. Now he will not be nervous when meeting His Majesty!"

"I see!"

Li Jinglong nodded slowly, and then stared at Wang Laoqi again, "You should know the consequences of bullying the emperor.

Even if you can hide it for a while, you can't hide it forever. There is nothing in this world that can be hidden from His Majesty!

At that time, even if you have a huge grievance, but you have deceived the king, then..."

Wang Laoqi's expression changed slightly.

"What does Mr. Cao Guo mean?"

Chen Ying was immediately furious.

"Chen Yushi knows it well!"

Li Jinglong smiled slightly, not afraid at all, "You treacherous villain, how did you find this old man? Do you think we can't tell?

Or do you think that just an old man can frame a Duke of Ming Dynasty? "

"His Majesty……"

Chen Ying hurriedly looked at Zhu Di above.

Li Jinglong also followed suit and bowed, "Your Majesty, I am confessing that the person who sent people to burn Thief Chen's bedroom is the Wei minister!"

"what?"

Suddenly, there was an uproar in the court.

"It's actually Mr. Cao Guo?"

"How could it be Duke Cao?"

"Does Mr. Cao Guo want to publicly exonerate Dingguo?"

"This……"

The expressions of Chen Ying and Wang Laoqi at his feet changed drastically.

"Your Majesty, I am impeaching Duke Cao Guo for harboring Duke Ding and deceiving Your Majesty!"

Li Jinglong said angrily, "You are a thief official. You are allowed to find an old man at will to frame Duke Ding, but you are not allowed to surrender?"

Everything in the world is only allowed to be done by you, a thief official, but I am not allowed to do it? "

Chen Ying's face turned red. He was the most face-saving person, but he didn't expect that at the court meeting, he would be scolded by Zhu Di first and then insulted by Li Jinglong!

"Your Majesty clearly knows that Wei Chen is a witness with real evidence. How can he be such a messy and troublesome person as Cao Guogong?"

Li Jinglong was not to be outdone. Who wouldn't know how to play shamelessly? "Your Majesty, I am a humble minister..."

"Okay, okay!"

On the dragon chair, Zhu Di waved his hand impatiently.

"Chen Ying, don't show me such a show! If we didn't know what you did in the past, maybe we could continue watching, but now, I just feel sick..."

"His Majesty?"

Chen Ying's face was filled with shock and anger.

Zhu Di said coldly: "Since the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, when you were promoted to the censor, you have become cunning and cunning, and you are always harsh. If anyone offends you, you will write a letter of impeachment.

During the Hongwu period, you framed and impeached no less than a dozen distinguished officials...

And in the twenty-eighth year of Hongwu, after you were promoted to Shandong Inspector, you acted even more wantonly, impeaching and investigating dozens of officials who disobeyed you!

Even after I ascended the throne and recalled you to the Metropolitan Procuratorate...you, a thief official, relied on my favor and trust to do anything unscrupulous! "

"I was so blind that I mistakenly trusted you, a thief official..."

Chen Ying's face was full of horror and she felt something was wrong.

At the court meeting, all the ministers were stunned!

...(End of chapter)