Domineering Daming

Sun Chengzong and Bi Ziyan looked at each other, raised their hands and said, "I have seen the prince."

To these two imperial masters, Zhu Youjian had to be more courteous, stood still, and nodded reluctantly.

Qian Longxi, Jiang Dejing, and Zhou Yanru all stood behind Zhu Youjian with worried expressions on their faces.

Although the Donglin Party compromised, the emperor must be angry. The next step is to "retaliate" wildly. The first ones should be King Xin and Wen Zhaoge, right?

Sun Chengzong glanced at the people behind Zhu Youjian, and said to Zhu Youjian, "My lord, about the merger of the Metropolitan Procuratorate into the Governor's Council..."

Zhu Youjian's anger flared up again, his eyes flashed sullenly, the corners of his face twitched, and he remained silent with a sullen face.

He also has a stubborn side. If Jingyang Palace hadn't directly used the butcher's knife to force this matter, he would not have compromised easily. Now that Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong came to show off his might, he would never bow his head again.

At this moment, murderous thoughts filled the sky in his heart!

Sun Chengzong saw that Zhu Youjian didn't answer, and knew that he was not fair, so he glanced at Bi Ziyan next to him without changing his expression.

Bi Ziyan understood, smiled and said: "My lord, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has been merged into the Governor's Council, and the emperor has entrusted it to you to deal with it. In addition, there is a special decree. From now on, all officials below the fifth rank, including local officials at all levels, will only need to obtain Half of the Governor's Council agrees, and you can appoint yourself without reporting to the emperor. In addition, if the fifth rank is above and the second rank is below, two-thirds of the consent is obtained, and there is no need to report to the emperor."

The most important power of an official is the right to appoint officials.

After Bi Ziyan's words fell, Qian Longxi, Jiang Dejing and others all looked happy.Not only did they gain power, but it also showed that Jingyang Palace had no intention of liquidating Wenzhao Pavilion. This was what made them most at ease!

Even Zhu Youjian, who had always been sullen, looked slightly relaxed.

Both Sun Chengzong and Bi Ziyan looked at each other, and Sun Chengzong said: "Your Majesty, we will not announce the decree. You should post a thank you note, and then proceed to deal with the affairs of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

Zhu Youjian's anger was neither up nor down, so he could only accept it with a stiff face.

"The subordinate retire."

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong raised their hands.

Zhu Youjian didn't mean to send it off, but just nodded reluctantly, and he was silently relieved.In any case, this matter has been passed smoothly, and it is not useless after the Metropolitan Procuratorate is merged into the Governor's Yuan.The Governor's Council will inevitably take over all the powers of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, including the Jingcha, which inspects the Shuntian Mansion, not to mention the right to appoint officials.

He didn't spread out the imperial decree in his hand, turned his head to look at Qian Longxi and the others, and said calmly: "After half an hour, the cabinet will discuss and send someone to invite King Ping."

Qian Longxi's eyes flashed with joy, and he said, "Yes."

The clouds in Wenzhao Pavilion gradually dissipated, and joy gradually came.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong left Wenzhao Pavilion and walked slowly on the way out of the palace.In addition to appeasing Zhu Youjian and Wen Zhaoge, they also wanted to appease the big bosses of the Donglin Party who were in opposition.

The two chatted while walking.

Bi Ziyan returned to Beijing for a long time, and gradually sorted out the new situation in the capital, especially after experiencing such a thrilling "dismissal of government", he shook his head and sighed softly: "Master Sun, this trustworthy king is still bad after all. Fortunately, the first emperor passed on the throne to the emperor, otherwise you and I would not have a place to stand in the capital."

Sun Chengzong knew Zhu Youjian better. He looked at the front, didn't say much, and changed the subject: "The Metropolitan Procuratorate is dismissed. Even if the Donglin Party completely loses power, the party struggle will disappear, but I'm still a little worried... ..."

Bi Ziyan smiled and said, "Master Sun is worried about Wen Zhao Pavilion?"

Sun Chengzong glanced at Bi Ziyan, and knew that this man was thoughtful, and said without concealment: "Master Bi sees it thoroughly, I always feel that the emperor is kind, not murderous, this is a benevolent monarch, at this time, there should be some kindness." Enough killing intent..."

Bi Ziyan laughed loudly, and then he couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear.

Sun Chengzong frowned and said, "Master Bi, do you have some different opinions?"

Bi Ziyan restrained his breath, paced and looked at Sun Chengzong and said: "Master Sun, our emperor seems to be kind, but his methods are not soft. Look, after he ascended the throne, which of the opposing forces Didn't they get swept into the corner step by step, how many of them will end well? The most important thing is that the eunuch's power is still expanding, our emperor, I don't know what he is planning..."

Sun Chengzong thought about it too, this is more powerful than simple killing.

The Donglin people in the capital are all in mourning.

Although Jingyang Palace and Wenzhao Pavilion were appeased, after all, they really lost the big yamen of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. After procrastinating and procrastinating, after three days, they still opened the prelude to abolition.

It is no easier than political reform to cut down the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which has been in existence for hundreds of years. This is a systematic project.

In the imperial study room, Wei Zhongxian stood in front of the imperial table, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the officials who have been 'dismissed' this time have basically found out that all the evidence of crimes has been gathered. As long as the emperor makes an order, Dongchang can arrest them at any time. catch."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "You keep all the evidence well, and hand over a copy of the list to the official department."

Wei Zhongxian said: "Yes."

Zhu Xu was about to look down at the memorial, when he suddenly asked, "Do you have other things?"

Wei Zhongxian looked up at Zhu Xu, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, regarding Jingcha, I want to ask how to arrange it, so Dongchang can make preparations."

The Jingcha has always been the focus of the most intense party struggles. It involves the promotion, appointment and removal of officials all over the world, and no one can but care about it.

The eunuch party is now in full swing. Although the Metropolitan Procuratorate of the Donglin Party has collapsed, the Governor’s Council has great power and has gathered many princes. energy is stronger.

In the past, the Jingcha was jointly implemented by the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Ministry of Officials, and the Ministry of Officials was in the hands of Zhou Yingqiu, that is, the hands of the emperor.

Wei Zhongxian didn't dare to expect the Eunuch Party to get involved in Jingcha, but he absolutely didn't want the Donglin Party to intervene, otherwise it would be a catastrophe for him!

Zhu Xu inspected Wei Zhongxian with his eyes, and slowly put down the notebook in his hand.

The Jingcha system is also one of the reasons for the birth of party disputes. Every time at this time, the whole Ming Dynasty feels uneasy.Especially now, it is completely inconsistent with his established rectification plan.

After pondering for a while, Zhu Xu suddenly turned his head to look at Cao Huachun, and said, "Proceed with the decree, this year's Beijing inspection will be cancelled!"

Cao Huachun turned sideways and said, "Observe the order."

Wei Zhongxian was taken aback, and looked deeply at Zhu Xu, the emperor in front of him, he was becoming more and more unable to figure out his thoughts.In his opinion, didn't Jingcha just clean up those disobedient Donglin party members in Liubu?

After Cao Huachun finished speaking, just as he was about to leave, an inner eunuch rushed in and handed a pigeon to Cao Huachun.

When Cao Huachun saw it, he hurriedly took down the letter bucket, walked to the side, took out a small book, and corrected it on the small table for a while, took a brush to write down a line, glanced at it, and suddenly handed it to Zhu Xu in a hurry. .

Zhu Xu took it over and took a look, and there was only a simple sentence: "Jiannu Spring Hunting, Bandit Chief, Amin, Dorgon Going".

Zhu Xu looked at these words, squinted his eyes, and his heart was churning.

This spring hunt will be a fork in the road for Houjin. If Amin gets rid of Huang Taiji, Houjin will fly on an uncontrollable and unpredictable road.The other is that Huang Taiji took the opportunity to cut off A Min, and then Jin became more united. Under the leadership of people like Huang Taiji, it can be speculated that he will become stronger and stronger, and he is destined to become Daming's confidant!

"Pass the decree to Liaodong." Zhu Xu put down the note and said in a deep voice; "With all my connections, I want to know all the details and results of this spring hunt!"

Chapter 399 The Assassination of Huang Taiji

Liaodong, west of Shenyang.

A large piece of land is circled here, which is the "hunting" garden of the late Jin dignitaries.

Thousands of cavalry rolled and rolled, the pennants were unfurled, and the prancing horses roared, fighting in the bitter cold wind.

Huang Taiji beat the horse and walked in the front, dressed in golden armor, while beating the horse, he yelled: "The one who hunts the most today will be given a white jade, a manor with a hundred acres, and a thousand servants!"

"Oh oh oh!"