Come on, Your Highness

The author has something to say: Catch a bug and change a Ah Fu, haha.

In late autumn and October, the ancestral hall was gloomy and cold, even though he was wrapped tightly in the quilt, He Xichao was still shivering from the cold overnight.

He didn't feel very sad, he knew that such a day would come a long time ago, but when it really came, he was still a little disappointed.

The door opened, and Li Yuechan led someone in: "Xi Chao... let's go back."

A bowl of hot ginger soup was delivered to He Xichao.

"Drink it quickly, to get rid of the cold."

On the way back just now, He Xichao found that the ground was wet, it must have rained last night.

As for Li Yuechan's skirt at her knees, it was pitch black and dirty.

Who did she kneel to, He Xichao understood in his heart.

Seeing his gaze fixed on her skirt, Li Yuechan lowered her head and smiled sheepishly: "Mother was worried about you. I didn't sleep well last night. I couldn't think of a good solution, so I had to go to find the Duke."

She watched He Xichao drink the ginger soup in one gulp, her heart pounded, and she said, "Xi Chao, listen to your mother, the Duke is really annoyed with you, you..."

He Xichao swallowed the remaining mouthful of this bowl of ginger soup, and then shouted: "Xia He, change clothes."

"Yes." Xia He came in holding He Xichao's official uniform.

Li Yuechan persuaded: "Xi Chao, your face is still swollen, how can you meet people like this, why don't you take a leave of absence..."

He Xichao ignored her, took off his outer clothes, put on his official uniform, and went out.

Today in the imperial court, the cabinet presented a thick memorial, which was played by the imperial envoys far away in Jiangdong. They have impeached 48 court officials. Without exception, they have served as local officials in Jiangzhou and even Jiangnan. Home is closely related.

Due to the passage of time, many of these officials have been promoted to second-rank, third-rank, and even first-rank court officials, including cabinet bachelors, governors, governors, six ministers, and other important officials, large and small.

Impeachment alone is not enough, there is also a list book, which records the interest exchanges with Cheng Enhou, and the letters and other evidence have been presented to the imperial court.

These are all incriminating evidence, and there is no room for any denial.

For a moment, everyone in the court was shocked. The faces of the ministers on duty in the list suddenly turned pale, and they knelt on the ground trembling. In the late autumn weather, their foreheads were covered with cold sweat, and their hearts were filled with fear and despair.

What Wei Guogong was worried about finally happened, and Lin Cenyan's name was among them.

He didn't expect King Ying to move so fast, just like when he went to Jiangdong, he didn't give the court any reaction time.

Thinking about the handwriting of He Xichao among them, he was immediately angry and heartbroken.

And the emperor's determination is even more frightening.

On His Majesty Dan, the beaded curtain was not moved, but the majestic and cold gaze shrouded the courtiers through it. Emperor Tiangan issued a stern order: "Everyone on the list will be detained in prison and ordered to be sent to Dali Temple. The Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate will conduct a joint trial to verify the evidence of the crime. If the husband is an official, the officials will collude to harm the common people, deceive the superiors, know the law and break the law, the crime will not be forgiven, and will be severely punished!"

The Minister of Dali Temple, the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, and the Yushi of Youdu all looked terrified, and came out and said: "I obey the order."

Guards of the Imperial Army filed in and dragged down the minister who was limp on the ground.

At this time, no matter how anxious they were, no one dared to stand up and intercede.

Eunuch Huang sang: "Hundreds of officials kneel down and retreat—"

As soon as the emperor left, the courtiers who stayed in the hall suddenly relieved the breath they had held for a long time.

They look at me and I look at you, with gloating in their eyes, or irrelevant, or wry smiles and helplessness, and worry and melancholy.

Although they are not on the list, apart from being from a poor family, the officials are always complicated with relatives and old friends. It is normal for those with a common surname to have a one-two relationship. Even the four cabinet ministers also have protégés among them.

The courtiers walked out of the hall one after another, and found someone standing at the door, and they were not in a hurry to leave.

They stayed to wait and see, or discuss, to see if they could deal with it a little bit, and listen to some internal news.

The imperial envoy is still in Jiangdong. Although he wrote this note, it was obviously ordered by the King of England. No one except him could get this first-hand list and evidence from Cheng Enhou, and then brought him back to Beijing with him. return.

"After the reception banquet yesterday, His Royal Highness did not return to the palace immediately. It seems that he went to the Qingzheng Hall to have a secret discussion with the emperor." Several acquainted ministers gathered together and said.

"As soon as I came back, I handed over the incriminating evidence directly. There was no hesitation, but it was really decisive. This trip to Jiangzhou shows that His Highness is very angry, and he must investigate thoroughly."

"That's right, no one got the news beforehand. By the way, Mr. Xie Ge, the imperial envoy is your student. Have you ever heard of it?"

Mr. Xie Ge came out with several colleagues from the cabinet and was stopped.

Xie's family is a noble family, and there are not many people who have been officials in the court, so no one really messed with this matter.

He shook his head: "I only found out about it yesterday."

"This is difficult. Your Highness didn't go to court today, so there is nowhere to go if you want to ask for favors. I wonder if the door of the King's Palace can still be knocked?"

"Yes, after all, this happened several years ago. If all of this is dealt with, the government will be in turmoil and people will be in panic. His Royal Highness is too impulsive, so why not discuss it in advance."

This kind of seemingly fair words sounded harsh to the ears of some ministers. A censor passed by and just heard it, and said bluntly: "Master Zhao, you are really old-fashioned, careless about human life, embezzlement and bribery, which one will get you?" It's a felony if you come out, why not because you can be exonerated after a few years?"

"This is a nephew and son-in-law of a high-ranking official who was obtained by stepping on his life. It's normal for Mr. Zhao to be reluctant."

"I heard that Mr. Zhao has already prepared a lot of gifts and is going to visit King Ying's mansion today, but I didn't expect His Royal Highness to act so vigorously and never give a chance to intercede. This behavior really makes me admire!"

"Nonsense! I'm thinking about the stability of the imperial court, so don't judge a gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain!" Mr. Zhao said righteously.

"Ha ha."

"Okay, don't quarrel anymore. The emperor has already issued an order, and it is useless to quarrel." At this time, Prince Li and Prince Shun walked over, and Xiao Yi said, "Brother escaped death in Jiangzhou, and it is good for the Lu family. Regardless of the state officials, it can be said that he hates it to the bone, with this list, there is no reason for him to let it go, if it is the king, he will not let it go."

"Second brother, don't say that." Xiao Ming disagreed, "Of course there is nothing wrong with elder brother doing this. If you are guilty, you should be punished. It is only right and proper. It's just..."

He paused as he spoke, glanced at Wei Guogong, and then continued: "It's just that the Lu family is very powerful in Jiangzhou, and it's also the mother family of the emperor's grandmother. Most people are afraid that they can't help themselves, so they have to obey. I almost couldn't come back from Jiangzhou, which shows that ordinary officials can't compete with the Lu family, but unfortunately...now they can only be punished as crimes."

Although Xiao Ming had been in the court for less than a year, but during Xiao Hong's absence, the emperor had important responsibilities, and he did several errands, received awards, and already had his own power in the court.

He has a high status, and he is usually courteous and courteous, humble and courteous, which is completely different from Xiao Hong's inhumanity. Many people have a good impression of him, and they all nodded after hearing this.

"Prince Li is right."

Xiao Ming smiled modestly and said: "It's just my humble opinion. Although there are only more than 40 officials in the list, I'm afraid that during the review by the third department, they will bite each other and involve other people and other things. It's like a snowball, it's getting bigger and bigger, and in the end most of the officials are folded inside, this is what Mr. Zhao is worried about?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhao said excitedly, "What Prince Li said is true."

"Second brother, what do you think?"

Xiao Yi twitched the corners of his mouth, and said with a fake smile: "The third brother is always the most understanding."

Xiao Ming didn't care, but turned to the other side: "Several elders, what's your opinion?"

Old Xie Ge smiled slightly and nodded slightly.

Wang Ge said: "It's just that His Royal Highness has not come to report his illness today, otherwise we can persuade you to take a long-term plan. Alas, it is a good thing that His Royal Highness is decisive and righteous, but being too arbitrary is also nerve-wracking!"

These words have reached the hearts of the ministers.

Regardless of whether they supported Xiao Hong's move or not, this guy came so suddenly every time, hitting the court hall with a bang, making people stunned, and they couldn't stand it.

"It's useless for anyone to persuade the emperor now, I still have to meet His Royal Highness the King of England!"

"Brother is complaining about his illness. It's clear that he's gone." Xiao Yi said.

"This……"

Xiao Ming said with a smile: "No matter what, you have to try. You are all for the court, just want to discuss a constitution with elder brother, not to plead for these people. Besides, since the crown prince is ill, I should go to visit. "

"Prince Li is right."

This was echoed by the majority.

Xiao Ming then looked at Wei Guogong: "Grandfather, why don't you go together."

The others suddenly persuaded: "Duke Wei must go. He must count the celebrities in front of the King of England. He is also the number one scholar in the current department. Why don't we invite him to go together so that we can talk?"

When He Xichao was mentioned, Wei Guogong had a strange expression on his face: "Here are all important officials of the imperial court. It is not suitable for him to be a bachelor of the fifth rank and a disciple of His Highness the King of England."

There is some truth to this.

Elder Wang Ge asked Elder Xie, "Mr. Xie, do you want to go together?"

Mr. Xie Ge shook his head, raised his hand and said apologetically, "There are too many things in the pavilion today, I'm afraid it won't be free, so it's the same for a few of you to go."

"Mr. Xie really cares about himself."

Old Xie Ge smiled: "Thank you."

Wei Guogong looked at him and frowned slightly.

Several important representatives came out of the hundred officials, and they went to the British palace to visit with the two princes.

Officials came out of the palace one after another. After Mr. Xie Ge got into the carriage, he ordered: "You go to the Imperial Academy and let He Xichao come to see me at the mansion immediately."

"Yes, sir."

He Xichao walked into the Imperial Academy with a slap on his face, and under the strange gazes, he changed the identity badge from Shangfeng.

He is really too young, and because the King of England has risen every step of the way, he is very popular, and he stands out among a group of old scholars.

Everyone was curious about this slap print, but no one dared to ask more questions, even the academician of the Hanlin Academy didn't ask.

In the end, he was the second place in the editorial competition of the Imperial Academy at the same time as him, so he couldn't help asking carefully: "Are you okay?"

He Xichao glanced at him faintly and said, "What do you think?"

Seeing his reply, Tan Hua Lang also poked his head out: "Who did it?" This face is also capable of doing it, it's too violent!

He Xichao said flatly: "You will know soon."

The two knew each other, so they didn't ask any more questions. The second student took out a hard-boiled egg from his bosom and gave it to him: "Hey, I haven't had time to eat it yet. Here it is, don't be disgusted."

"Thank you." He Xichao took the egg, peeled off the shell, and stuffed it into his mouth.

Second place: "..." is for you to apply it.

Tan Hualang asked, "Didn't you eat the morning meal?"

"Well, I was just released from the ancestral hall."

As soon as this remark came out, the two of them looked at each other in dismay, even the other Hanlin who stretched their necks to eavesdrop here were stunned.

What did Wei Guogong teach you a lesson as soon as you got promoted?

After He Xichao finished eating the eggs, he wiped his hands: "Is there anything else you want to ask?"

Where dare?

Tanhualang picked up the half-warmed buns from the table and gave them to him: "Do you want more?"

"want."

He Xichao was really hungry, as soon as he left the ancestral hall in the morning, he was annoyed by his mother, so he didn't eat anything, and now he was very hungry.

He finished eating in two or three bites, took a sip of the tea handed over by the second place, and then dealt with some matters at hand.

Although the Imperial Academy didn't have much luxuries, it also had few miscellaneous tasks. He usually had such noble tasks as lecturing, drafting imperial edicts, invigilating examinations, compiling books, etc. Now that none of these were in his turn, he was just thinking about what to do next.

He Xichao is a legend among scholars, relying on his true skills to pass the examination all the way, without taking a breather, from ancient times to the present there is only one, and at this level, ordinary people will no longer have any jealousy, only envy With admiration.Especially in the capital city, even if he never appeared in any gathering of literati, mentioning him is all admiration and praise.

He didn't know that he had already gathered a group of followers behind him. If it wasn't for his young age and lack of prestige, many of them would submit articles to ask for income.

In fact, many scholars were very excited to be in the same Hanlin Academy with him, but it was a pity that He Xichao went to Jiangdong with the King of England before their buttocks were warmed up in the Imperial Academy.

Now that He Xichao is back, his seat is still in the original place, sitting relatively close to those who have passed the entrance examination.

At this time, some of them looked here frequently, so he raised his head and asked, "Everyone, do you have any advice?"

Several people glanced at each other, secretly a little excited, and then one of them plucked up the courage to stand up and said respectfully: "Master He, Xiaguan and Shao Yuan are classmates and friends. I received a letter from him a month ago. After reading about Jiangzhou I was very angry at the fact. I wanted to gather a few colleagues and several academies together to present to the emperor and punish the Lu family severely. I didn't expect that His Royal Highness was trapped, and the emperor had already sent imperial envoys, so he didn't take any further action. But at that time It's very dangerous, brother Shao's letter doesn't make it clear, I wonder if my lord can explain a little bit?"

He Xichao was a little surprised when he heard this.

"His Royal Highness is able to defy the power of the Lu family and fight to the death. I am really amazed. Originally, the officials didn't like His Royal Highness very much, but after this incident, it changed a lot. The emperor appointed King Ying as the prince. It was a wise move.”

"Extremely, in Brother Shao's letter, he highly praised His Highness for his fearlessness in the face of danger, his great righteousness, and Master He's resourcefulness, like two swords combined, overcoming thorns and thorns, people can't help but yearn for it."

He Xichao smiled and said: "Thank you for your praise, but I will convey your recognition to His Highness, he should be very proud."

"Haha, Your Highness is really temperamental."

"It's just my regret that I couldn't go to Jiangzhou with His Highness, Mr. He, and I also envy Shao Yuan and the others for having this experience. Although they escaped death, they should be so vigorous in life, so that this life is not in vain!"

"Exactly."

He Xichao: "..." If I let you do this once, I'm afraid I'll be scared to death.

The twelve scholars all lost weight, and Luo Li's belly was much smaller.

Compared with the other six departments, the Hanlin Academy has a relatively simple environment, and Jinshi who has just entered the officialdom always has that kind of enthusiasm, which is also particularly cute.

He Xichao didn't strike them down, instead, he picked up a cup of tea and started talking slowly.

He didn't use much emotion, and narrated it in the tone of a third party, but even so, it made people exclaim again and again.

Even those old Hanlins walked over involuntarily.

Until around noon, Ah Fu walked in, leaned close to He Xi and whispered something into He Xi's ear, and the latter got up and left.