Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 6 Only thunder, no rain!
  Miyagi.

Emperor Hongwu's diligence ranked among the top three emperors in the past dynasties.

All officials will set out at Yin hour, that is, from three to five o'clock in the morning. Before Mao hour, they must enter the palace, sign their names, and then stand according to the order of the class.

This is called Dian Mao.

The officials responsible for picketing will at this time pay attention to who is late or not at all, observe who is not well behaved or vomits casually, and will later be recorded in a small book and reported for processing.

It is rumored that Emperor Hongwu would sometimes wake up during the ugly hours, that is, from one to three in the morning, and besides having breakfast, he would deal with state affairs.

Or get dressed early and sit in the Fengtian Hall, waiting for the officials to meet.

It doesn't matter whether it's windy or rainy, frosty or hot, it's like this every day.

And at this moment...

While the officials were walking into the palace, the picket officials hadn't noticed yet.

Some officials had already gathered together, talking about the major and frightening cases these days.

"Your Excellency, the ones who should be given instructions have already been given. Everything should be fine next, right?"

The empty seal case mainly involves officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the chief seal officials in various places.

Emperor Hongwu stipulated that all officials in Beijing who were of sixth rank or above must serve in the morning dynasty.

So this morning.

The officials from the Ministry of Revenue gathered together early. While feeling uneasy, they also wanted to find a hint of wind direction from above.

As for the officials from other ministries, they were also trembling with fear. Most of them did not dare to participate and could only watch with cold eyes.

At this moment, as a voice of inquiry appeared, many officials stopped at the same time, looking forward to it.

"Nothing? Nothing is nothing. It depends on what the Holy One says. Can you and I easily judge it?"

Wang Lifu, the Minister of Household Affairs, replied coldly, seemingly not wanting to say anything more.

"This... Wang Shilang, this matter should not be done at all. The blame should be placed on us. As you know, it is really necessary to stamp empty seals in various places. This was the case in the previous dynasty, and it was also the case in the previous dynasty... …What’s more, we have already given instructions from above…”

Several people were immediately anxious. Their lives and fortunes were at stake, and they couldn't care less about the official manners at this time.

"okay!"

Wang Lifu saw that the more he talked, the nervous expressions of several people could not be controlled.

"It's no wonder that you are still a court official. How do you look like this now?"

"Master Wang, don't talk about this now. One minister and three ministers have already entered. Not a single one of the principals left behind has gone in." Some people looked like they were about to cry.

"In addition to those in the Ministry of Household Affairs, there are also the chief seal officials in various places, from the magistrate of a county to the magistrate of a state, the magistrate of a prefecture, as well as the chief envoys and inspectors of each province..."

"Nearly ten thousand people! It is said that some have been escorted to Beijing, and some are already on the way. The prisons of the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple are full."

"Although you are the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, you have nothing to do with the taxation. Of course you are not in a hurry, but even our Minister of the Ministry of Revenue..."

Seeing that these people were getting more and more anxious.

In the center of the crowd, the bearded old man who had been silent and steady but was just listening to the conversation of a few people suddenly froze.

"Ahem, don't say any more."

After he opened his mouth, several people immediately looked forward eagerly as if they had found their backbone.

After all, Master Shangshu is the only one among them who can talk to several adults in Zhongshu Province.

"Don't be impatient, everyone. Although the Holy One was furious and merciless before, but wasn't there a change in the astrology? Now all the officials involved have to report. This is the opportunity for the Holy One to change his mind."

Hearing this, the tension disappeared from the eyes of several people.

In fact, they had already heard the news before yesterday.

But the private rumors are definitely not as good as the personal confirmation of Lord Shangshu.

"Astrological changes?" Several people murmured.

Wang Lifu, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, said again: "This matter is not false. The officials of the Qintian Prison personally submitted the letter to the Holy One. Only then did you know that all the officials involved in the empty seal case had to write these memorials in person. Things I’ve seen and heard over the years.”

Hearing this, several people remained silent and just looked at each other a few times.

In the past few days, they have been secretly trying to make the people below smarter. They should know what should be written and what should not be written.

What's more, in fact, there is no need for them to remind them, and no fool would really dare to "confess" or "ask His Majesty to punish him severely", right?

Seeing that everyone's mood had calmed down a little, Li Wentai said again: "I'm telling you this to relax your mind. When you go to court later, don't get upset and say anything that will make your Majesty unhappy."

"With this change in the astrology, I guess that the Holy Lord must also be aware of the helplessness of the Kongyin case."

"This is not our crime. There is no law in the laws of the country that can punish sins just because of empty seals. We should not be too widely implicated."

"That's one of them."

"Secondly, the two prime ministers of Zhongshu Province have also made it clear: It is best to lift this matter up high and put it down gently. We can neither really let this case get out of hand, nor damage the Holy Spirit's reputation. Majesty, so today’s morning visit is particularly important.”

"You should know what to do by then, right?"

I heard Lord Shangshu's warnings.

In addition, there is also a "prime minister" attitude.

Several people suddenly felt that the big stone in their hearts had fallen to the ground, and even a trace of relaxation appeared on their faces.

After all, who knew at this time that Prime Minister Hu Weiyong would now be deeply trusted by the Holy Emperor. He was born in Huaixi, and he was promoted by former Prime Minister Li Shanchang. He had a close relationship with the Huaixi generals at the time of His Majesty's uprising.

Now he has been in charge of Zhongshu Province for many years, and many civil servants were promoted by him.

This prime minister has really done it: all officials, civil and military, are completely convinced!

Has his attitude.

The argument for this case is already 80% clear!

Think of this.

Suddenly!

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty...all the court officials who had been able to be in the capital in just a few years to handle major national affairs, who were steady, wise, talented and astute, and calm before major events, are back.

"Haha, Brother Li, your sleeves are a little wrinkled."

"Dark clouds have been over the city these days, and I can't go back for several days. Can my clothes not get wrinkled?"

"Hahaha, luckily it was only thundering and not raining. After it clears up, I can go back and change again!"

"Quiet!" At this moment, a loud shout sounded.

All officials immediately cheered up.

As the left and right axillary doors on both sides of Chengtian Gate slowly opened.

Taking advantage of the last opportunity, I easily arranged my sleeves and robes, and at the same time quickly stood up according to the line.

His eyes were focused on the Prime Minister, who stood tall and tall among the people in front of him and was already the head of the officials. He paused for a moment...

Just by looking at it, the conviction and stability in your heart can increase by three points.

With the Prime Minister’s endorsement, this matter is settled!

……

Fengtian Temple.

Spring had just begun and it was still dark.

But when the officials were walking on the steps to Fengtian Hall and looked up.

That's when I discovered it.

Emperor Hongwu had already sat on the throne of power that symbolized the supremacy of the Ming Dynasty.

The black organza crown sometimes flashes arcs of light under the candlelight,
  On the dragon robe, there is a golden dragon pattern with glaring eyes and sharp dragon claws that seem to be torn out of the clothes, shrouding every official present under the rising shadow.

The emperor has just turned fifty this year, which is the year when he knows his destiny.

He has a square face, and even though he is sitting upright, his tall figure can still be seen.

A pair of sharp eyes, but more intimidating than the angry eyes on the dragon robe.

He has a short beard, and now he is sitting meticulously, watching all the talents in the world enter his Fengtian Hall.

Regardless of the rank of family, the north or the south of the region, or the strength of the military force, one can go from being a prime minister of the first rank to being in charge of a sixth rank.

At this moment.

In the Ming Dynasty, officials in Beijing whose words and deeds can affect the lives and fortunes of 60 million people in the world...

But all at the moment of entering the palace.

He didn't dare to raise his eyes or look aside, and even his breathing was deliberately lowered.

I can only look at the heels of those in front of me and walk with my head down.

Then stood still.

After adjusting his sleeves and robe, he slowly knelt down and worshiped...

Five-body cast.

Immediately...

The sounds that resounded through the sky and shrouded the sky above the capital of the Ming Dynasty slowly came out...

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Long live Shanhu!

magnificent!

But when the sound settles, it is still, and you can hear the drop of a needle.

today.

Emperor Hongwu's silence seemed to last longer than before.

All the officials were kneeling, unaware of the passage of time.

a long time.

A voice with unknown emotions sounded again.

"Be flat!"

(End of this chapter)