Chapter 572: presumptuous
Ping Wang heard about Zao Shangshang, and he was very sad. How could he miss such an interesting event! If I had known him earlier, I wouldn't have been lazy. Xiaowen Shangshu, he is a good person, but he is too upright.
If it was him instead, the courtiers dared to frame him like this, let's see if he doesn't kill them! This group of people can't do anything, they are jealous of other people's first place. If you want him to say, the whole **** is idle.
I heard that Xiaowen Shangshu didn't say a word the whole morning, it would be great if he was here, and he can help a bunch of Xiaowen Shangshu, who is not an outsider, but a relative, his future in-laws.
Alas, why did he just not go to court?
However, the crown prince did not disappoint, unlike their father, who knows how to check and balance, check and balance, check and balance! Make the court messy, make those courtiers so used to participating in this and impeaching that at every turn, it’s better for them to yell for death and admonishment... A matter of arguing for a few months may not be able to be done, so he doesn’t like it at all. In court, he doesn't like to look at his father's hypocritical face.
Although he missed the morning court, he still needs to help those who should be helped. That Wu Hanlin, that Zhang Xueshi, and that Mr. Zhao from the Ministry of Rites, he must check carefully to see if they are really clean.
Although Cheng Engong hanged himself, the case of the gold mine is not over yet. The gold mine has been mined for ten years. Except for the gold that disappeared out of the warehouse this time, where did the previous gold go?
The ones copied from the Cheng'en government, and the ones that were later released from other courtyards, are not enough together.
Then the question is, where is the gold? No matter how much you squander, you can't finish squandering!
With the Criminal Department and the Dali Temple, Wen Jiuxiao didn't want to interfere with the follow-up matters. He was too busy during this time, and he didn't even have time to have a meal with Yu Xiaozhi. Yu Xiaozhi must be complaining, and he had to go home to coax coax. With this incident, he simply pushed everything away.
But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will not let him go. Although Wen Jiuxiao is the Minister of the Household Department, he used to be the Shaoqing of Dali Temple.
Is the name wrong? Gu gave you a warrant, holding Gu's warrant, whoever dares to slander, you can do what you want, if you don't understand it during the interrogation, don't wear this official robe, go home and pick up the child.
Just like that, Wen Jiuxiao, a household secretary, insisted on staying in the prison for five more days before returning home.
The prince watched Wen Jiuxiao submit the interrogation statement, his eyes were obscure, and he sat alone in the hall for an hour, then got up and went to the palace where Emperor Taikang cultivated.
Before winter came, Emperor Taikang’s bedroom, Dilong, was in use, and when he entered, he was greeted with a wave of heat.
It has been several months since Emperor Taikang fell. Although he was treated meticulously by the imperial physician, the situation is not good. Not only did his hair turn gray, but he also lost a lot of weight, with the flesh on his cheeks sunken. Even though the earth dragon was burning in the hall, Emperor Taikang's body was covered with a thick quilt.
"Father, my son has come to see you."
Closing his eyes and resting his mind, Emperor Taikang slowly opened his eyes, "The prince is here."
The prince sat down, skillfully picked up Emperor Taikang's right hand on the quilt, and gently pressed the acupuncture points. This is the method taught by the imperial physician, who said it can reduce pain. The prince, a filial son, humbly consulted the imperial physician, and the acupoints were found accurately.
"Father, a lot of things have happened in the previous court. My son was so overwhelmed that I couldn't visit you. I hope you will forgive me. Today, the matter is finally over, and my son is relieved. I am afraid that I will let you down." Your expectations. Erchen will tell you about the matter, and you can point it out to see if Erchen handles it correctly?"
The crown prince recounted what happened during this period of time, especially the impeachment of Wen Jiuxiao by the courtiers that morning, he said very clearly, "...these courtiers are not very capable, but they are very careful. I thought Squeeze out the able ones, and they will be able to take over? It's ridiculous, I don't treat right and wrong like that, I scolded them severely, and the atmosphere in the court is much better now."
Emperor Taikang nodded slowly, "You have done a good job. As a king, how can you be held hostage by your courtiers? They are seeing that you are young, and they are testing your bottom line." Then the topic changed, "But you must also remember Well, the art of the emperor pays attention to a way of balance. Wen San is capable, but you can't be too biased towards him. You openly protect him in the court, but you are actually roasting him on the fire and pushing him to the crowd It's not good to be in a position where ministers are opposed."
"My father is wise, and my son has been taught." The prince was sincerely convinced, and humbly asked for advice, "My son is in charge of the court for the first time, and it is inevitable that I have missed something. Please teach me more."
"You are my prince, so I will naturally teach you well." Emperor Taikang smiled slightly, "I am a knife in your hand, the sharper the knife, the better, but remember that you hold the knife, Don't let the knife hurt you."
The prince was thoughtful, "Father, I understand." Then he said happily: "Wen San is the sharpest knife in my hand! He can hit wherever I point, and it is very easy to use."
"Really? The sharpness is really sharp, so I'm afraid it's debatable. I've heard some things, Prince, you must be careful not to hurt the Lord!" Emperor Taikang's eyes were full of concern.
The prince laughed disapprovingly, "Thank you for your concern, my son, I have a sense of proportion." The next sentence suddenly said: "Father, you ordered so many ministers to impeach Wen San, right?"
Emperor Taikang raised his eyebrows, looking puzzled, "Why did the prince say that?"
The crown prince looked at his face, "Father, those ministers suddenly took offense at Wen San... It was so sudden, it seemed like an appointment. Since you fell ill, the ministers are still quite confident in controlling the court. They all knew that Wen San belonged to the minister, and Zha Chengengong meant the minister. The minister acted toughly, and they were a little afraid of the minister. Even if someone was dissatisfied with Wen San, they did not dare to offend the minister. "
"That morning, my son counted, and more than half of the ministers impeached Wen San. This is not normal."
He looked at Emperor Taikang's expressionless face, lowered his eyes, and then raised them again, "Even if the emperor doesn't admit it, I know that you meddled in this matter. Zhang Xueshi belongs to you. If you don't have you, he will protect himself wisely." His temperament will not make such a head."
Paused, "I don't understand, why did you do this? You don't want Wen San to investigate further? Or are you afraid of what Wen San will find out?"
Emperor Taikang's face darkened, "Prince, you have to make it clear that I am the emperor and you haven't ascended the throne yet. This world belongs to me, so I have nothing to be afraid of."
"So you ordered Cheng En to mine gold mines privately?" The expression on the prince's face also disappeared, and his eyes were heavy, "Father, my son is puzzled, you are rich in the world, why do you want so much gold?"
At this point, Emperor Taikang changed his face, "Prince, are you questioning me? Presumptuous!"