The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 12
"Impeachment?" Zhu Yujian's eyelids twitched.

Zhu Linmi, Zhu Jizuo and the others couldn't help frowning and looked at Hong Xu.

"According to my investigation, Prince Chen's Mansion violated the regulations and built multi-masted sailing ships for shipping, and they carried prohibited goods."

There was an uproar in the hall.

Although the sea ban was opened at the end of Ming Dynasty, there were many restrictions, such as the prohibition of sailing ships with three masts or above, the prohibition of trade with Japan, and the prohibition of carrying military items, etc.But in fact, the Longwu Dynasty has been very loose about these things, especially Zheng Zhilong, a big smuggler, took the lead in violating the rules, so the so-called rules have long existed in name only.

However, the rules are the rules, and when it comes to the court to speak, no one dares to turn a blind eye and close one's eyes.

The family property of Prince Chen's Mansion is in Nanyang, and the Longwu Dynasty was too poor to pay much salary, so after arriving in Fujian, the Prince's Mansion bought a boat, relying on water to draw water, and ran away from sea trade subsidies.It's just that the ship is a little bigger, and no one cares about it when it is at rest.

He Kai, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, immediately said: "Hong Xu, have you taken care of even violations of the regulations?"

Zhu Jizuo also continued: "Uncle Zhong Zhen, it's about clan relatives, so we must not speak in vain."

Long Wuwen only felt his head grow bigger, staring at Hong Xu, "Do you have evidence?"

"The ship is at Yuegang." Hong Xu said confidently, "The evidence is solid."

In fact, he was not sure whether the ship of the Wangfu had landed, but the Zheng family had a huge fleet in their hands, and it was easy to intercept a merchant ship.As for the prohibited items, the ship has been detained, so he is afraid that what he wants will not be found?

"The prince breaks the law and the common people are the same crime. Please cut down the Viscount Chen Wang and imprison him!"

"Your servant, please search Prince Chen's mansion and count the illegal income."

"My minister agrees."

"minister……"

Immediately a group of people jumped out and said righteously one after another.

Zhu Linmi's heart was mixed with sorrow and anger. The reason why the late Ming Dynasty declined rapidly was that the whole country was in a state of internal friction.Don't ask about right or wrong in everything, just ask whether you are a party, and how many things are broken by it.However, I didn't expect it to fall on my head today.

Soon, a large group of people knelt down in front of the Fengtian Gate, asking for the impeachment of Prince Chen's son, the reduction of the rank, and the confinement.

Zhu Jizuo, He Kai and others fought hard to argue, but because of Hong Xu's solid evidence, they were devastated for a while.

It didn't know how long the stalemate lasted, Zheng's party members insisted on killing him, but Zhu Yujian refused to give orders, seeing a group of civil and military officials planning to wait for lunch outside Fengtian Gate.

At this moment, Huang Daozhou stepped out of work, cupped his hands and coughed lightly.

All of a sudden, the hall became quiet, and countless eyes fell on the most powerful official of the Longwu Dynasty in name.

Huang Daozhou squinted at Hong Xu, and said slowly: "I think that if it is true that the Chen Palace violated the sea rule, it should be considered a crime."

All the civil and military officials were so shocked that their eyeballs almost fell out. Huang Daozhou can be regarded as Longwu's direct confidant, why did he wear a pair of pants with Zheng Shi today? !
Although Wang Zhongxiao was also puzzled, the words were obviously beneficial to him, so he immediately continued: "The minister seconded the proposal."

"It's just..." Huang Daozhou put on a troubled expression, "If we cut the title and ban him, Zhejiang might make us laugh at us."

Everyone nodded, King Lu was currently poaching the wall with Long Wuchao, and he must be happy to see Long Wu's jokes.

"Then it must not be left alone." Hong Xu said coldly.

Huang Daozhou nodded, "I think that in order to warn the officials of the current dynasty to correct the situation, the son of Prince Chen can be demoted as the county king and sent out of Fujing."

Emperor Longwu was about to be pissed off, thinking that Huang Daozhou, are you confused?Instead, he remembered Zhu Linmi's words against Zodiac Zhou in the imperial study a few days ago, and immediately shouted "Oops, how did I not realize that this old man is so narrow-minded before!"

"In order to stop the gossip from King Lu," Huang Daozhou continued, "you can order Chen Wang's son to work in various places in the south of the Yangtze River."

Hong Xu nodded secretly, thinking to himself that Huang Daozhou probably saw that today's events could not be easily revealed, so as to save the emperor some face.If you go to various places in the south of the Yangtze River to work in the army, you can't finish running in a few years, which is equivalent to driving Chen Wangshizi away from Fujing.This is not bad, and the emperor will no longer be frozen.

Thinking of this, he cupped his hands against Zodiac Zhou, "It's very appropriate." Then he asked, "Then how does Ge Lao plan to arrange for the first battalion that is going to reinforce Jiangxi?"

"Since it is to reinforce Jiangxi, it is better to set off immediately and set off to southern Jiangxi."

Hong Xu was overjoyed, he didn't expect Huang Daozhou to cooperate so much today, kicking out the soldiers Long Wu wanted to train and Prince Chen out of Fujing. Could it be that the old man wanted to change his family?

He immediately raised his hand and said: "Huang Ge is old and prudent, and this uncle seconded."

Zhu Lin was depressed, she wanted to save Huang Daozhou's life, but she did not expect to incur such revenge. He, the chief minister of the cabinet, set the tone, and I am afraid that the court will never be able to turn over again.

"It's just," Huang Daozhou looked at Hong Xu and said hesitantly, "This laborer needs to bring some money."

Hong Xu smiled and said: "I ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate 5000 taels to the son of Prince Chen's army."

He Kai looked at him coldly, and his tone was full of sarcasm, "Why didn't I know that there were 5000 taels of silver in the account of the household department?"

Hong Xu waved his hand generously, "There will be one soon."

Huang Daozhou coughed dryly, "How can 5000 taels of silver be enough for laborers from various places in the south of the Yangtze River? The old minister thought it would cost at least 4 to [-] taels."

Hong Xu was taken aback for a moment, and wondered where on earth did you old guy belong to?Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "8000 taels, tomorrow's 8000 taels will be transferred to the household department, and there will be no more."

Water rate is a kind of customs tax, which has always been controlled by Zheng Zhilong.

Huang Daozhou no longer entangled, turned around and bowed to Zhu Yujian and said, "Please ask your majesty to make a decision."

People in the Zheng party didn't know if Huang Daozhou was in a daze, but it was obvious that the form was in his favor, Hong Xu also nodded, so a large group of people hurried out and knelt on the ground.

"Please ask the Holy One to make a decision!"

Zhu Yujian leaned listlessly on the dragon chair, even Huang Daozhou said so, what else could he do?Let Zheng Zhilong's party pinch the circle and smash it flat.

"Please, Your Majesty, make a decision!" There was another cry.

After a while, Zhu Yujian sighed helplessly, "Forget it, let's do as Huang Daozhou suggested." Immediately, he got up with a flick of his sleeves, snorted heavily, and walked towards the apse angrily.

A large group of civil and military officials who were kneeling underneath stood up contentedly.This time, with a trivial matter, a prince's son was brought down. This court is already the Zheng family's world!
After the court was over, Zheng's party happily left the Meridian Gate.

Standing under the scorching sun, Zhu Linmei had mixed feelings in her heart. She originally wanted to save Daming from danger, but now it has become a dream.

In the imperial study room, Zhu Yujian was losing his temper when Pang Tianshou carefully reported, "Your Majesty, cabinet scholar Huang Daozhou is asking to see you."

Zhu Yujian was about to say "let him go", but Huang Daozhou had already entered by himself.

He knelt down to salute, and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yujian forced himself to suppress the four words "Congratulations" that rushed to his chest, and then he heard Huang Daozhou continue: "The sky is high enough for birds to fly, and the sea is wide enough for fishes to leap."

Long Wu looked at him wonderingly, "What did you say?"

"Your Majesty, you want to get out of Fujing, but you still can't get out. Now that Prince Chen is out, isn't it the same?"

Zhu Yujian was taken aback for a moment, then pointed at Huang Daozhou and smiled.

(End of this chapter)