The Most Powerful Man in the World

Just what kind of big net Lu Wenyang weaved in the court, you can tell just by looking at the discoloration of almost all of the elders present.

With a light cough, Fei Hong looked at everyone seriously and said with a solemn expression: "Why did Your Majesty suddenly think of strictly investigating Lu Wenyang, and how did he know about Lu Wenyang's corruption?"

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Chapter 160 The eighth chapter: The capital is in chaos! 【Ask monthly ticket】

Lu Wenyang holds the post of Governor of Water Transport, and the amount of money he donates to the cabinet alone is as high as 10 taels a year. If it is said that Lu Wenyang is not greedy, no one will believe it. The key is that all officials in the court know it well , but the emperor should not know.

Now Yang Tinghe went to the leopard's house, but when he came back, he told them that the emperor wanted the cabinet to strictly investigate Lu Wenyang's corruption.

The old man Chen Yang snorted coldly while stroking his beard: "Apart from that Director Chu, who else will tell His Majesty about this kind of thing."

When it comes to Chu Yi, it can be said that most of the pavilion elders present did not have a good impression, and even wished to cut Chu Yi into eight pieces.

In the Ming Dynasty, the relationship between eunuchs and civil servants became more and more intense, and now it is normal for them to hate each other.

Lu Wenyang's skills are not bad, at least he is quite good at weaving the relationship network, otherwise he would not have been able to hold the position of the Governor of Caoyun for such a long time.

Which of these patriarchs has not received Lu Wenyang's filial piety, tens of thousands of taels of silver at every turn, it may be a bit absolute to say that an official is only for wealth, but at least [-] to [-]% of the officials are for this.

Chu Yi reported the matter of Lu Wenyang to the son of tomorrow. If he just took Lu Wenyang, that's all. What if Chu Yi wanted to take the opportunity to deal with them.

Yang Tinghe saw the expressions of the crowd in his eyes, and coughed lightly: "You don't have to worry, but Lu Wenyang made a bad move this time, and this is the only way to get this disaster."

The elders looked at Yang Tinghe puzzled.

I only heard Yang Tinghe explain: "I'm afraid you don't know, this time, Lv Wenyang sent people to Beijing to offer Chu Yi millions of taels of silver and property, trying to hug Chu Yi's thigh, but Chu Yi actually took these property. All were handed over to the Son of Heaven, and even Lu Wenyang's gift list fell before the Son of Heaven's case..."

"Mad, he's a madman..."

"That's a million taels of silver. He is a eunuch and has no descendants. If he doesn't learn from Liu Jin's greed for some gold and silver property, does he still want to be a generation of worthy ministers?"

Several pavilion elders couldn't help but scolded, especially after hearing Yang Tinghe's statement that the millions of two-patterned silver Chu Yi didn't hesitate to hand it over to the emperor, which simply broke their usual cognition of eunuchs.

Those well-known eunuchs, such as Wang Zhen and Liu Jin, whoever is not greedy, even the emperor will never want to take out the money that goes into their hands.

But Chu Yi is an outlier, with millions of taels of silver, if you don't want it, you don't want it. It's rare in ancient times, and I'm afraid it's unlikely to appear in the future.

A pavilion elder said with an ugly face: "Lu Wenyang is just confused, that's a million taels of silver. It's good, he didn't hold Chu Yi's thigh, and now I'm afraid that even his own seat can't be settled."

Fei Hong coughed lightly: "Everyone, that's how things are, let's discuss how to give your Majesty an explanation."

Yang Tinghe stroked his beard, glanced at Fei Hong with satisfaction, then glanced at several elders and said, "Your Majesty asked us to strictly investigate Lu Wenyang instead of handing it over to Chu Yi, which proves that Your Majesty still believes in our cabinet, so this time Let's discuss the matter, and we must satisfy His Majesty."

Just now, the old man who was in pain with the millions of taels of silver immediately said, "Then investigate Lu Wenyang strictly. In the past, everyone would just turn one eye and close one eye. If Lu Wenyang takes it, I am afraid that His Majesty will not be able to communicate with him."

The other elders had some hesitant expressions on their faces. After all, they held Lu Wenyang's filial piety every year, and they investigated Lu Wenyang in a blink of an eye. Isn't it a bit inappropriate?

Jiang Mian sneered: "Don't forget, your Majesty handed over the investigation of Lu Wenyang to our cabinet, which is not a test for us. Dongchang, Jinyiwei and Xichang, which one cannot handle Lu Wenyang? Why did His Majesty hand it over to the cabinet?"

Hearing what Jiang Mian said, the elders were horrified. They didn't need to offend the emperor for a Lu Wenyang, especially when their own interests were irrelevant.

Soon several patriarchs unified their opinions and decided to send someone to investigate Lu Wenyang strictly.

Yang Tinghe nodded slowly and said, "My lords, who would like to investigate Lu Wenyang as an imperial envoy?"

As soon as Yang Tinghe said this, the elders of the pavilion suddenly changed their expressions. What, they asked them to investigate and deal with Lu Wenyang, wouldn't they be sent to death?

Lu Wenyang was definitely like an emperor on the Grand Canal. He went to other people's sites to investigate and deal with them. Could it be that he really forgot the incident when a dozen officials were sunk?

They dared to guarantee that if any of them dared to investigate Lu Wenyang as an imperial envoy, with Lu Wenyang's temperament, in all likelihood, there would be no suspense that they would die.

The elders who were discussing how to take Lu Wenyang down suddenly looked at each other, and one elder coughed and stroked his gray beard and said, "This old man is old and his body is not as strong as before, but he can't stand it. It's a little tossing, so let's leave this matter to a few adults."

Another patriarch shook his head and said, "My mother's birthday is coming soon, this old man can't ignore my mother's birthday at this time!"

Even Jiang Mian and Fei Hong both made their own excuses. Anyway, none of the elders present were willing to investigate Lu Wenyang.

Even if they knew that investigating and handling Lu Wenyang was a fat man, they might be able to reap a large amount of wealth with a little movement.

Yang Tinghe's expression was calm, and he was not surprised at all, as if he knew the choices of the elders for a long time.

I only heard Yang Tinghe say: "Since all the patriarchs have important matters and are inconvenient to go to investigate Lu Wenyang in person, then this official will go there in person."

"what!"

Several pavilion elders suddenly heard Yang Tinghe's words and couldn't help raising their heads in stunned eyes, looking at Yang Tinghe in astonishment.

Jiang Mian couldn't help but said to Yang Tinghe: "Master Shoufu, I can't live without you for a day, how could you risk it lightly, anyone can leave, but you can't."

Yang Tinghe said solemnly: "The emperor attaches great importance to this case, and His Majesty the cabinet must express his attitude. Since this official is the chief assistant of the cabinet, it is reasonable to supervise this matter in person. As for the official leaving the capital for a few days, it will not affect the North Korea and China."

Looking at Yang Tinghe's attitude, it seems that he is not joking, but is really planning to go to investigate Lu Wenyang in person, which naturally makes several patriarchs look at each other in dismay.

They really don't know what Yang Tinghe is thinking. Even if you want to win the favor of the emperor, you can't make fun of your own life.

Fei Hong looked at Yang Tinghe and said, "Lord Shoufu, you are still in the center. There are many officials in the DPRK.

Yang Tinghe shook his head, looked at Fei Hong and the others and said, "This official has made up his mind. Tomorrow Yang will go to report to His Majesty, but I want to see if he, Lu Wenyang, has the courage to attack this official."

Jiang Mian, Fei Hong and the others were silent in their hearts. Did Lu Wenyang have the courage to attack Yang Tinghe? Perhaps the name of Yang Ting and the chief assistant of the cabinet could shock some people.

But it may not be able to deter Lu Wenyang.

Lu Wenyang is completely like a desperado, and there are not a few officials who have died directly or indirectly at the hands of Lu Wenyang over the years.

Lu Wenyang is entrenched in the Grand Canal. This is a huge benefit. There are many people who are eyeing this piece of fat. Even Lu Wenyang can't manage everyone. Even if they eat Lu Wenyang's filial piety, there are still people who are not satisfied.

Regarding the position of Governor of Water Transport, almost every year, someone tries to take it back from Lu Wenyang.

However, Lu Wenyang is superior at chess, but any officials who compete with him can be said to have almost no good results. Among them, there are several high-ranking officials at the level of six ministers. Even so, they are still dead and unclear.

What Lu Wenyang did almost broke the bottom line of being an official. As a result, few people were willing to tear up their face with Lu Wenyang. In the past two years, not even anyone was willing to take such a big risk to fight against Lu Wenyang.

With such a past, Lu Wenyang could kill a high-ranking official of the court, but why couldn't he kill a chief assistant of the court?

Anyway, when there is no evidence of death, unless the court directly dispatches the army, but even if the army is dispatched directly, no one can guarantee that a lunatic like Lu Wenyang will directly cut off the water transport.

You must know that Caoyun is a large artery that has been transfusion for the capital. Once Lu Wenyang's card is cut off, the price of the capital will soar in half a month, and it will even fall into chaos.

If it wasn't for this, how could Lu Wenyang be able to hold the position of the Governor of Caoyun for so long with such an almost desperado-like means.

Unless the Son of Heaven is ruthless, otherwise, there are a few people in the military who can afford to fight against Lu Wenyang on the charge of rebelling against the Governor of Cao Yun and causing chaos in the capital.

It can be said that there is no effective way to deal with Chao Zhongwu as a member of the party, and Lu Wenyang is proud of him.

Early the next morning, Yang Tinghe Guozhen went to the leopard room to ask to see the emperor.

In the main hall, Zhu Houzhao was eating with Gu Dayong. Seeing Yang Tinghe coming, he couldn't help but said to Yang Tinghe: "Yang Qing's family, you can have breakfast, why don't you accompany me to dinner!"

Yang Tinghe thanked Zhu Houzhao and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to tell Your Majesty."

Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly and looked at Yang Tinghe and said, "What's the matter with the Qing family, just say it bluntly."

After speaking, Zhu Houzhao turned to Gu Dayong and said, "Gu Dayong, prepare a seat for Yang Qing's family!"

Yang Tinghe Yili, after sitting down, looked at Zhu Houzhao and said, "Yesterday, His Majesty told Weichen that he would send someone to investigate the Caoyun Governor Lu Wenyang."

Hearing Yang Tinghe mentioning this, Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "Yes, Lu Wenyang must be handled strictly, otherwise what is the king's law."

Yang Tinghe said, "Your Majesty's words are very true. After I went back yesterday, I discussed with several elders, and finally decided that this time I will personally lead people to investigate Lu Wenyang!"

Zhu Houzhao nodded subconsciously, but immediately reacted and looked at Yang Tinghe in surprise and said, "Yang Qing's family, you won't say bad, you are the chief assistant of the cabinet, and it's not your turn to bring someone to investigate Lu Wenyang in person. Bar!"

No wonder Zhu Houzhao was so surprised. After all, Yang Tinghegui is the chief assistant of the cabinet. He is definitely No. 1 in the court. Do it yourself.

Yang Tinghe looked straight at Zhu Houzhao and said, "Your Majesty doesn't know Lu Wenyang's temperament. He even dared to kill the imperial envoy. The minister is afraid that if he sends other people, he will not be able to deter Lu Wenyang, but he will be murdered by him."

Zhu Houzhao slammed the table and shouted, "He dares! If he dares to assassinate the imperial envoy, I will send an army to destroy him!"

Yang Tinghe sighed lightly: "Your Majesty, don't forget, Lu Wenyang has been in charge of Caoyun for so many years, I am afraid that all the generals along the line of Caoyun have been bought by him, and the army of the imperial court will be cut off by the other party before they start. !"

Zhu Houzhao's expression changed and he couldn't help sneering and said: "What a good governor of water transport, according to what you said in Yang Qing's family, I have to serve him well and let him sit in the seat of governor of water transport, otherwise he will break me. The fate of the water has disrupted the capital, hasn't it?"

Yang Tinghe nodded slightly and said, "That's the truth. Lu Wenyang has already become a big deal. In fact, there are many officials in the court who know about his corruption, but for the sake of the overall situation, everyone turns a blind eye... …”

The angry Zhu Houzhao couldn't help shouting angrily: "Even if I fight against the turmoil in the capital and the water transport is cut off, I have to take down him Lu Wenyang this time, but I want to see if this world is still my big tomorrow!"

Gu Dayong, who was on the side, quickly took a towel and wiped Zhu Houzhao's hands: "Your Majesty, calm down, calm down!"

Yang Tinghe looked at Zhu Houzhao and said, "Your Majesty's words are very true, but if a turmoil can be avoided, it will be good for both the imperial court and the country, so I implore Your Majesty to allow the minister to go to investigate Lu Wenyang as a minister sent by the imperial court. "

Zhu Houzhao, who was still angry, looked up at Yang Tinghe and said, "Lu Wenyang may jump over the wall. At that time, Yang Qing's family, you are not a sheep in a tiger's den, then Lu Wenyang may not be concerned about your status as the chief assistant of the cabinet!"

Yang Tinghe looked righteous, looked at Zhu Houzhao and said, "Your Majesty, as long as there is a chance, the minister must fight for it. The water transport cannot be interrupted, and the capital cannot be in chaos!"

Looking at Yang Tinghe, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but hesitantly said: "Yang Qing's family, this matter is very important, let me think about it, and let me think about it!"

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Chapter 160 Nine: Red Bravery and Loyalty to Yang Shoufu! 【Ask monthly ticket】

168 Yang Tinghe got up and bowed to Zhu Houzhao: "Your Majesty, compared with the stability of the Sheji, what is the safety of the minister? Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance of going here, the minister is willing to take a gamble! The minister will go to investigate and deal with Lu Wenyang."

Zhu Houzhao was a little confused in his heart. Looking at Yang Tinghe, who looked begging, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help rubbing his forehead and said, "Yang Qing's family will go back and listen to the will. After I think about it, I will give Yang Qing's family an answer."

Watching Yang Tinghe leave, Gu Dayong on the side couldn't help but praise: "Your Majesty, Yang Ge Laoguo really thinks for His Majesty, and can really be said to be loyal."

Glancing at Gu Dayong indifferently, Zhu Houzhao said, "Call me the companion of Chu, and say that I have something to discuss with him."

At this time, Chu Yi was talking to Jiao Fang and Bi Heng in a small courtyard.

They were rescued from the Heavenly Prison by Chu Yi before, and Jiao Fang and Bi Heng were placed here by Chu Yi to recuperate. But it can also be said to hurt the vitality.

After these few days of conditioning, both Jiao Fang and Bi Heng both looked much better.

At this time, Chu Yi looked at Jiao Fang and said: "Elder Jiao, regarding your matter, the Governor has already informed His Majesty, and His Majesty has already agreed. After a few days, there will be an decree, and the old official of Jie Shige will be restored to the cabinet. Second Assistant!"

Jiao Fang's face was full of joy when he heard the words. He fell into the dust from the high-ranking cabinet and was even thrown into the sky prison. Even if Jiao Fang had something in his heart, he still didn't want to go through that process again.

Now that Chu Yi said that he could be reinstated as an official, Jiao Fang was naturally overjoyed, and bowed to Chu Yi and said: "Jiao Fang, many thanks to the Governor, this time the official can be reinstated, it is all due to the blessing of the Governor, and the Governor will be The Lord's order is the first and foremost."

Chu Yi smiled slightly and said, "Elder Ge will have to worry more in the future."

Bi Heng sat there steadily, his expression was calm, and there was no strangeness at all. From this alone, we could see that Bi Heng's mind was very calm.

Such an upright and upright person, if it wasn't for Liu Jin's love by chance, how could he possibly be used by Liu Jin.

There are so many grass-roots officials under Liu Jin, but not many can attract Chu Yi's attention, and Bi Heng is precisely one of them.

Looking at Bi Heng, Chu Yi said: "Master Bi has a wealth of experience, but the Governor wants to hear what Master Bi has expectations for the future."

Bi Heng has been a censor of the capital, a governor and even a high-ranking official, and he has a rich experience. As for Bi Heng's arrangement, Chu Yi wanted to hear Bi Heng's own opinion.

Bi Heng was stunned for a moment and glanced at Chu Yi in surprise. His temperament was upright and upright, and he was able to escape this time thanks to Chu Yi. It can be said that he owed Chu Yi a life. In terms of Heng, it is a great favor.

As long as Chu Yi doesn't let him rebel, then Bi Heng is willing to serve Chu Yi, anyway, he has already been branded with the eunuch party, this time is nothing more than making it worthy of the name.