Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 140 Zhu Youtang's Manipulation
Zhu Houzhao's eyes swept across the ministers present, with no expression on his face, but he was quite playful in his heart. Obviously, Min Gui and Li Dongyang, the minister of the Ministry of punishment, were not on the same side, and the minister of the Ministry of punishment did not give Li Dongyang any face.Thinking of this, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help turning his head to look at his father. Obviously, he had underestimated his father's control over the court.

"Your Majesty, do you want to show some dignity?" At this time, the Secretary of the Household Department, Zhong Zhong, stood up and said with a little hesitation.

At this time, everyone was stunned. No one expected that Zhong Zhong would stand up at this time. Anyone can stand up at this time, but Zhong Zhong can't, because his identity and status are too sensitive.If he stood up to severely punish the Ye family, that's okay, but he is pleading for the Ye family, this matter is not easy to handle!
Zhong Zhong is the Minister of the Household Department, and Ye Qi is also the Minister of the Household Department. It is inevitable that what Zhong Zhong did would be suspected of Li Xia. Are you worried about yourself?

What's more, Ye Qi is the deputy imperial envoy who is going to Yangzhou this time. It's not impossible for you to intercede, but you have to speak the truth. It's not impossible to say something decent, but you can't say it.

Zhu Houzhao also looked at him with some surprises. From the beginning to the end, he hadn't figured out what he was thinking. When he first came into contact with him, he thought he was an old official who didn't care about anything. He is not involved, but he can achieve a high position. He is a remarkable figure.After a trip to Yangzhou, Ge Dan found that Zhong Zhong was talented.

When Jin Yiwei was arresting people, it was Zhong Zhong who was in charge of complicated matters such as custody management and registration.

From the beginning to the end, Yi Zhong didn't make any mistakes, and everything was done in an orderly manner. At that time, Zhu Houzhao knew why his father made him the secretary of the household department. Of course, it is possible to be the secretary of the household department with such ability.

Unless you want to reform and be proactive, a Hubu Shangshu like Qi Zhong is enough to survive, and it is still an outstanding one.Originally, Zhu Houzhao thought he had seen through everything, but he did not expect him to give himself another surprise here. What is he going to do?Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but look at Li Dongyang. Could it be that Li Dongyang arranged the bell?

Today, the court meeting has just started, but it is full of weirdness everywhere. Although there are not many people, more than a dozen people, it is considered a small meeting, but this small meeting is not simple.

It seemed very peaceful, and it seemed that everyone had reached a state of severely punishing the Ye family, but when he stepped forward, things naturally took a turn.

After Zhong Zhong said this, he didn't speak again, and the hall fell into silence, even Li Dongyang on the side didn't speak again. After a long time, there was a soft sigh, and Zhu Houzhao knew it was his father's voice.When the matter came to this point, it was time for Zhu Youtang to make a final decision. Zhu Houzhao also wanted to know what his father wanted to do, so he stood there and waited quietly.

"He Aiqing, why do you think you should show some dignity?" Zhu Youtang couldn't hear any emotion in his voice, he just asked lightly.

"Returning to Your Majesty, many people say that the salt administration case was started because of Ye Gong, but before Ye Gong, was the Ming Dynasty's salt administration clean and clear? Salt road officials were not greedy for money? Did they not float and have no salt? The salt merchants had no generals Salt sold as private salt?" Zhong Zhong said directly, and only loudly said: "No, they have been doing this all the time, not because Ye Gong changed Naliangkaizhong to Nayinkaizhong."

"After Ye Gong changed to Nayin Kaizhong, the court's salt class increased. This is also a fact. Who can deny it? Ye Gong's only fault is that the housekeeper is not strict."

"Your Majesty, I beg your Majesty to show you some respect for Ye Gong's contribution to the imperial court and his contribution to the imperial court."

There was complete silence in the hall, and no one expected that Zhong Zhong would stand up at this time and say such decisive words, but his words also made people silent, was he right?Right and wrong.Before the Nayin Kaizhong, there were things with him, but it was far less serious. Ye Qi changed the Nayin Kaizhong, and the Yanzheng was out of control.

The problem at that time was the problem of Yanyin. The royal rewards were embezzled, and officials from all over the country stretched out their hands, occupying the nest seriously.

It is meaningless to argue about whether Ye Qi changed the Naliang Kaizhong to the Nayin Kaizhong for the sake of the country or for selfishness, because Ye Qi is dead.What needs to be seen now is how the imperial court will define this matter. Of course, the ministers want to give Ye Qi a face, that is to say, Ye Qi is making a policy for the country, but the imperial family is not strict.

The reason for this is that civil servants don't want to turn on the switch of policy-making for personal gain. Once this is the case, there will be a lot of criticism from the whole court.

Standing on the steps, Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhong Zhong and the ministers. He could feel that although no one stood up to help Zhong Zhong, everyone was obviously more inclined to what Zhong Zhong said.

After a long time, Zhu Youtang slowly opened his mouth and said: "The minister is loyal to the emperor, and the emperor does not doubt the minister. This is the way for the emperor and the minister to get along with each other. Ye Qi is the one who promoted him to the household department. No matter whether Ye Qi is in public or selfish, I will respect you." I thought he was acting out of a public mind, I am a king, I don’t doubt about employing people, and I don’t use doubting people, I hope you lovers know it, don’t worry about it, and you can speak out for the country.”

"Although Ye Qi proposed the policy of Nayin's opening, it was approved by me. As a king, you should not shirk your faults. You can't blame Ye Qi for this matter."

Standing on the steps and listening to his father's words, Zhu Houzhao could probably hear several layers of meaning. The first time he was a Mingjun, he didn't need to be suspicious, and the employer didn't need to be suspicious. Since he didn't know Ye Qi's intentions, then he could just treat him as him It is the public heart, which shows the emperor's mind.The second meaning is that I speak out widely and accept advice with an open mind. I don't blame Ye Qi for doing this, so you don't have to be afraid, how to write a letter, how to write a letter, how to advise and how to advise.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao felt that he had learned it. This is the way of the emperor. You can’t chase after Ye Qi’s crimes. That would make many people afraid. Fear of being questioned is out of selfishness. In the long run, this is not good. .

The third meaning is that I am not the one to blame my courtiers for my crimes, I approved the payment of silver, I can't blame Ye Qi, I will admit my mistakes, and I will not use my courtiers as scapegoats.To put it bluntly, it is still to appease people's hearts and express their attitude, but it is very clever. Zhu Houzhao believes that no one will dare to speak out about his father's sins, but will help him cover up his mistakes.

The fourth meaning is to elevate oneself. Zhu Houzhao clearly felt that his father was establishing a majestic and upright image for himself. What is a Mingjun?This is!What is Ren Jun, this is it!

At this time, Zhu Youtang, who was sitting on the dragon chair, spoke again: "Ye Qi was buried according to the ceremonies of the ministers, and all the courteous treatment will continue as usual. As for the Ye family, let's punish them according to the law!"

(End of this chapter)