Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu's words were a bit long, Wei Zhongxian listened quietly, he understood from Zhu Xu's calm words that the emperor was going to kill him!

He couldn't bear the hostility that had long been rising in his heart, and he wished he could make a move now.

Zhu Xu talked for a long while, staring at the darkened door, and said calmly: "That's all for today, you can figure it out yourself."

Wei Zhongxian made up his mind, calmly raised his hand and said: "Your servant obeys the order, and my servant will leave."

Zhu Xu watched him leave, but kept looking outside the door.

It was pitch-black, accompanied by vague and strange screams, adding a sense of fear.

Liu Shimin waited for Wei Zhongxian to go far away, frowned, turned around and said: "Your Majesty, if this matter becomes serious, there may be many disadvantages."

Zhu Xu nodded indifferently and did not speak.

As soon as this kind of tyrannical method came out, the courtiers were the first to be hit. They were the "gentry" among the "gentry", and these policies of the imperial court were also to be applied to them.The second is the "squires". The "squires" are the emperors of the land. On their one-third of an acre of land, a word is more effective than an imperial decree. If you take action against them, it will cause chaos in the world.

The "gentry" is the most central force in Ming society, and attacking them is equivalent to attacking the entire Ming Dynasty. If it is smooth, slow, and orderly, the impact may be minimized.But if Zhu Xu pushes it now, the consequence is likely to make the entire Ming society depressed!Economy, culture, politics and many other aspects will enter a cold winter!

Serious illnesses require strong medicine, and Daming is already terminally ill, and even has to scrape his bones to cure the poison, which is an unacceptable method.

Zhu Xu didn't explain to Liu Shimin, and said in a deep voice, "I can't wait any longer. I will leave Beijing after the court meeting tomorrow. Cao Bianjiao and I will go first. You stay in the palace and cover up for two days before leaving."

Cao Huachun and Liu Shimin understood Zhu Xu's meaning as soon as they heard it. Cao Huachun hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, many people are now trying to harm the Emperor. If there is no army to protect them, there may be accidents. Let's go together..."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry, no matter how chaotic the world is, it's my world. I just want to see some things that I can't see in the memorial."

Cao Huachun frowned, the importance of the emperor is self-evident to the current Ming Dynasty, if there is a mistake, it will not fall apart, chaos is inevitable!

Unable to control his worries, he said: "Your Majesty, please think again, this matter is no small matter, and the adults in the outer court will not agree."

Zhu Xu stood up, stretched out his arms, and said: "Didn't you notice? Many things have gone back. If I don't go and see with my own eyes, I will be deceived by them too easily. This matter is settled like this. There are forbidden soldiers , Jin Yiwei is here, nothing can happen."

Chapter 577

After two full hours, the fire in Shuntian Mansion was finally contained.

Although Chen Qiyu turned his attention to investigating the case, Shuntian Mansion could not ignore it. When the fire weakened, he reported to Bi Ziyan and others: "My lord, the fire has been brought under control. According to preliminary calculations, all Shuntian Mansions have been burned down. More than forty rooms, casualties... more than a hundred people."

Bi Ziyan and the others stood and listened to Chen Qiyu's words, their expressions were gloomy and terrifying.

Now even if there is chaos, there will not be so many casualties, let alone at the feet of the emperor, the capital of the capital, Shuntian Mansion, is on fire!

Shen Xun looked in the direction of the palace where there was still no movement, raised his hand to Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong said: "My lords, the Ministry of Criminal Justice has arrested several people, all claiming that they have nothing to do with this matter. After verification, they are all ordinary people. The ability to create such a large fire, especially with a large amount of kerosene, is definitely not something they can do!"

Bi Ziyan was also worried about the interference of the palace. He wanted to ensure that what happened tonight would not have much impact on tomorrow's court meeting, and that the planned plan could be successfully completed.

Hearing Shen Xun's words, his eyes froze, and he said in a deep voice, "You mean, there are other people involved?"

Shen Xun glanced at Chen Qiyu, and said solemnly: "I don't know if anyone else has been dismissed, but there must be internal responses."

Chen Qiyu's face changed drastically, and the corners of his mouth moved, without arguing.

Everyone knows that this fire is not easy. If there is no ghost, he himself will not believe it!

Sun Chengzong looked around, obviously the emperor would not accept such a reply, he looked at Chen Qiyu and Shen Xun, and said in a deep voice: "Continue to investigate, we must find out the ins and outs of this matter, before dawn, there must be a result! Otherwise, you know better than me what the consequences will be!"

Both Shen Xun and Chen Qiyu's bodies shook, as if they heard Ruan Dacheng's screams in front of the Meridian Gate again. Both of them had just taken office, and they absolutely did not want to end up like that.

"The subordinate takes orders!"

The two raised their hands tremblingly, and couldn't help but look at each other again.Both of them could feel each other's tension and panic.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were also looking at each other, and as time passed, there was no movement in the palace, and his palms were covered with cold sweat.

Every time the emperor makes a move, it is earth-shattering. This time he can bear it for so long, once he is given the chance to make a move, the earth will definitely be shaken and the world will be terrified.

The cabinet and the six ministries have a tacit understanding, hoping that the government will be stable and the political reform will be pushed forward steadily, and it is not appropriate to make any big moves.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong whispered a few words, then looked at the people beside them, and said, "Since the fire is under control, let's discuss countermeasures."

The so-called countermeasure is how to deal with Zhu Xu's anger.

The hearts of several people are heavy, they all know the emperor's methods, without a reasonable explanation, the world must be turned upside down.

Three assistant ministers in the cabinet, six ministers, plus the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, a total of ten people gathered together to discuss in a low voice.

Despite some disputes, a group of people reached a consensus, that is, to enter the palace as soon as possible, to characterize the case, and then transfer the handling power to the cabinet. before the meeting.

Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, Xu Dahua and others looked at each other. The three of them looked a little particularly eye-catching in this circle.

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, and Lai Zongdao are cabinet ministers, and their opinions tend to be the same.Both Shen Xun and Chen Qiyu are new, basically obeying old habits and taking orders from the cabinet.Yuan Keli, Minister of Rites, and Shen Yongmao, Minister of Military Affairs, were not blind followers. They would not just obey orders without thinking, and generally agreed with the cabinet's handling methods.

Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, and Xu Dahua were considered the backbone of the imperial party, and they could not open their mouths without the emperor's explicit instructions.Their words often represent the emperor, and everyone should be cautious when they speak.At the same time, the three of them did not want to be isolated by these adults and become a "minority" of the court.

Bi Ziyan saw that the three of Fu Changzong did not speak, so he took it as their acquiescence, confessed a few words, straightened their clothes, and walked towards the palace.

Donghua Gate.

Cao Huachun stood at the door, looked at the approaching group of people, and slightly saluted: "Zajia has seen you adults."

Everyone didn't expect Cao Huachun to appear here, and their expressions changed slightly. No one dared to underestimate this "inner minister". Bi Ziyan raised his hand and said solemnly: "Eunuch Cao, the Shuntian Mansion caught fire and suffered heavy losses. I waited especially late at night to ask to see the emperor."

Cao Huachun calmly glanced at the ten people not far away, and said with a slight smile: "Your lords know that the emperor has been sleeping lately lately, and he is really tired today, so go to bed early. If it's just such a small thing as running into the water, then don't worry about it." It is better to disturb the emperor."

If it's a trivial matter, why did you, the chief executive, appear here to block the way?

This is clearly because the emperor doesn't want to see them, the emperor is determined to do something!

Bi Ziyan felt uneasy in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Eunuch Cao, this matter is of great importance. I must meet the emperor, so please pass it on."

Cao Huachun remained motionless, like a door god blocking the way, hugging Fuchen, looking at Bi Ziyan, Er shook his head and said: "Master Bi, the emperor has fallen asleep, and the miscellaneous people dare not disturb him."

Both Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong frowned, the emperor made up his mind not to see them.

The most relevant to this matter is Shen Xun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, and Chen Qiyu, Yin of Shuntian Prefecture. The two stepped forward almost at the same time and looked at each other. Wait at Donghua Gate today!"

The others didn't speak, which meant that they were advancing and retreating with Shen Xun by default.

Cao Huachun was still calm, with a flick of the whisk, he said: "Since your lords want to wait, the miscellaneous family will not stop you, but tomorrow's court meeting must not make any mistakes." After speaking, he turned around and walked towards the palace.

The ten people all looked dignified, and Cao Huachun's attitude was so straightforward and decisive, which meant that the emperor would not be persuaded and could not be changed!

Chen Qiyu was the most worried. The fire seemed to be burning in the Shuntian Mansion, but it was actually burning in the imperial court, on the emperor's head.

Shen Xun felt bitter in his heart, he, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, was about to go to prison after only a few days!

Yuan Keli, who had been silent all this time, thought of more and was even more worried.