The emperor is embarrassed

Ming Zhan personally interrogated Li Cheng, but he still didn't understand that he had a lot of trust in Li Cheng, promoted him exceptionally, and handed over such an important position as the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to Li Cheng, how could Li Cheng betray him?

When a person is about to die, his words are also good.

During these days in prison, Li Cheng certainly had no good fruit to eat.However, before facing the king, the Ministry of Punishment still tidied him up a little, so as not to desecrate the king.A man in his thirties, with a haggard appearance and dull eyes, has long since lost the air of a handsome and high-ranking man.Hearing Ming Zhan's question, Li Cheng opened his dry lips and said softly, "I sent people to the comprador, and found that the comprador took a commission. Items of one tael of silver are quoted as two taels of silver, and things of two taels of silver are quoted as a fee." Forty-two. Your Majesty, one person cannot fight against a group of people. Even if the minister is the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is the same. This time, the purchase of rice was made by Mr. Fu, the official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Behind the family's rice shop is Huguang Fu's family, and Huguang Fu's family and Huguang Zhongyi Hou rely on each other. Their in-laws are all over the court, and the minister can run a Lang official and a rice shop. However, the minister dare not fight with the people behind them Power is right."

"Why didn't you tell me directly?" What kind of bullshit reason is this, Ming Zhan asked, "As long as I protect you, who would dare to do anything to you? When the father wanted to kill you, I could keep you safe. Now it's here Now that the court has become an official, can I not protect you?"

With Li Cheng's intelligence, of course he understood that if he had spoken out about his difficulties earlier, Ming Zhan would not have blamed him.Ming Zhan has always been kind to the people around him.Even when Ming Zhan couldn't speak, he had no power or influence, he still treated the people around him with care and sincerity.

However, that kind of scenery, that kind of pride that everyone compliments, that kind of pride of a beautiful wife and concubine, that kind of man's ambition...Compared with today's desolation and regret, tears flashed in Li Cheng's eyes. Said loudly, "I thought, other people are doing the same thing. There should be nothing wrong with me drawing gourds and ladles. It's my greed."

Ming Zhan sighed, and the next day, Li Cheng was executed.

Shen Zhuoyan notified the disaster relief case of the imperial capital in the royal newspapers, and at the same time Ming Zhan requested that all the disaster relief funds of the imperial court be announced to the public, as well as the pension levels and the amount of pensions of all the generals who died in battle, all of which should be printed in the most conspicuous places of the royal newspapers.

As soon as this method came out, there was no need for Ming Zhan to investigate, and there were many cases of embezzlement and compensation in the local censor's book and silver.Ming Zhan was furious, and recently set up a yamen directly under the emperor's responsibility besides the six ministries - the Ministry of Integrity and Government.

As the name suggests, this is a special anti-corruption department.

However, some courtiers were afraid that the Ministry of Integrity would become the emperor's secret service. Ming Zhan then declared that there were three requirements for entering the Ministry of Integrity. First, property should be publicized; Three, loyalty to the country and monarch.

Ming Zhan said, "The imperial court is the place that governs the world. It's for the people to live a better life. It's not for you to get promoted and get rich. If you think you can't control your own hands, you can resign early and go home. I won't blame you."

"From now on, whoever dares to stretch out his hand indiscriminately will ignore our relationship between monarch and minister."

The establishment of the Ministry of Integrity played a very important role in the entire history of the Dafeng Dynasty, and even in the history of the entire dynasty.Countless historians have praised the Ministry of Integrity, but few people know that the establishment of the Ministry of Integrity has gone through an extremely difficult process.Even the first official who voluntarily joined the Ministry of Integrity was a widely controversial figure.

Ming Zhan was worrying about manpower.

At this time, people wish they could dig a pit and bury their own money so that no one would know about it. Who would like to publicize their property?Even if everyone knows that this department is directly under the emperor's command, no one is willing to go.

Very cold.

Even Ming Zhan didn't expect Wei An to be the first person to ask to join the Ministry of Integrity.

Wei An was just asking for peace of mind. He said clearly, "Your Majesty, I don't need anything, and I just hope to live a safe life. I'm just following your advice, and the exchange of favors doesn't exceed a tael of silver. Although Eldest brother is not in the imperial capital, alas, there are too many people walking around, and it is very annoying to just walk around. I joined the Ministry of Integrity and Government, and neither gave nor received gifts, which saved a lot of trouble."

At this time, Ming Zhan really needed someone to come out and be a role model. Seeing that Wei An was telling the truth, he still hesitated to ask, "If you come in here, you can't accept the things that uncle gives you in the future."

Wei An's eyebrows were raised high, and he pouted his lips and said, "Do I need him to give me something? He has always come to my house to eat and drink. If it's not for your majesty's sake, I really don't bother to talk to him."

"What does this have to do with me?" Ming Zhan couldn't understand what pivotal role he played in the lives of Wei Wei and his wife.

Wei An took it for granted, and said generously, "Naturally it is related. Wei Yingjia has good looks, good stature, and even better skills in bed. Although she is a little narrow-minded, she is a royal family anyway. With Your Majesty's face, I also Can I follow Zhanguang? If he is not Yongdinghou, but a beggar on the road, would I be with him?"

"You're so real. It's so sad to let uncle know." Ming Zhan listened to the gossip and was very satisfied.But the two hooked up 800 years ago, and now Wei An said that it was Tu Wei Yingjia's status, Ming Zhan couldn't believe it.

"Who told him to like me." Wei An laughed twice, and was about to leave, Ming Zhan called him, "Go and see the imperial grandmother, she often talks about your marriage."

The Empress Dowager always took great care of their brothers, so Wei An naturally took orders.

The empress dowager is not very old, less than 70 years old.

He was very happy to see Wei An, and ordered someone to bring some fresh fruit for Wei An to eat.

"Auntie, are you feeling better?" Wei An naturally wanted to ask when they met each other.A few days ago, the Empress Dowager was unwell, and Wei An came to see her twice.The old lady is already the most senior person in the palace. Although the two sons are far away in Yunnan and Guizhou, Ming Zhan is his grandson, so naturally the old lady cannot be wronged.

The Empress Dowager nodded with a smile, "It's okay. I told you earlier that I asked the emperor to look at Shuyuan, a famous family in the imperial capital, and find you a suitable girl."

"Auntie, don't worry about me." Wei An peeled an orange and gave it to the Empress Dowager, "You don't know what I am. I am not worthy of a good girl."

"What's that called?" The Empress Dowager always defended her shortcomings, and in her opinion, there was nothing wrong with Wei An except for his liking for men.But he likes men, and he doesn't delay having children, so he said stubbornly, "Your appearance and status are no worse than anyone else. Marry a virtuous and pleasant man, have a few children, and look like a family. Otherwise, your eldest brother is overseas now. , you are the only one in such a big mansion, and I don't feel relieved that there is no one who can take care of you properly."

Wei An responded in vain, "Let's talk about it later, I've never seen a particularly sweet one."

"In a daze, I heard that the daughter of Xu Xiang's family is good." The Empress Dowager heard the gossip from somewhere, and said to Wei An, "Although we have been away once, I don't blame this girl, she is virtuous and Capable, I went south to manage Shanrentang for the Queen Mother. If you like it, I will be a great matchmaker for you."

"Auntie, I really don't intend to get married." Wei An didn't know much about Xu Yingyu, but he knew a thing or two about Xu's sturdy brothers-in-law.Even the second son-in-law and Wu Bangyan went to intercede for Xu's ex-son-in-law, but they were beaten out one by one.If I marry that woman, I'm afraid I will lose my head.

The Empress Dowager saw that Wei An was unwilling to die, and she was unwilling to force him. After all, the marriage with Du Rumei was the matchmaker made by the Empress Dowager.Later, the two really did not agree with each other, they had a small quarrel in two days, and a big quarrel in three days, becoming a well-known bitter couple in the imperial capital, and finally ended up reconciling and leaving.Now that Wei An is married for the second time, he must be more cautious.Regardless of origin, the key is to have a good temper.

If you have a good temper, you can't be too soft, otherwise you won't be able to manage the house and take care of people, so it's useless.The Empress Dowager favored Xu Yingyu, not because she knew Xu Yingyu well, the key was that Xu Yingyu was highly valued by the Empress Dowager Wei.Although the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager Wei were not out of temper, she still trusted the Empress Dowager Wei's vision.

However, Wei An was not happy, so he had to think about it.

Putting this worry aside for now, the Empress Dowager thought of something else and asked Wei An, "Zi Yao, it's almost Chinese New Year, you said to call your eldest cousin back, okay?"

Wei An's heart trembled, and he asked in surprise, "Auntie, where did you say that?"

"I was thinking, it's the end of the year, Jing Qian was born in the imperial capital and grew up in the imperial capital, and he has never left the imperial capital. He went to a place as far away as Yunnan, even though Jingnan is also there, alas, I still feel a little bit dissatisfied Don't worry. Now that Ming Zhan is the emperor, the world is no more peaceful than when Jing Qian was the emperor." The empress dowager brought up the old story again, "I wonder if I should call Jing Gan back. I am old and can live again How many years? I thought, I can be with my sons when I am alive. Besides, Ming Zhan is still too young, and Jing Gan has to teach him how to govern the world."

Wei An stared at the Empress Dowager and asked, "Who told my aunt these things?"

"No one told me." The Empress Dowager's mouth was still quite stiff, "I figured it out myself. A few days ago, the Tatars were besieging the city outside, and I was so scared that I couldn't sleep for half a month. Alas, what can I do as an old woman?" It's important. This world is the foundation of our ancestors, so I'm very worried."

Wei An shook his head, disapproving in his heart, but he didn't dare to speak too harshly, lest he hurt the Empress Dowager's heart. "Auntie, although the Tatars have come, the imperial capital cannot be more secure. The emperor has sent them back to the northwest. It is the Tatar Khan. Do you know what the Khan is?"

The Empress Dowager thought about it, "Be the emperor among the Tatars."

"Yes, the emperor of the Tatars was beaten to death by the emperor." Wei An tried to explain it to the empress dowager in a peaceful and simple language, and said, "The emperor can kill the emperor of the Tatars as soon as he ascended the throne, which is very wise. Aunt, do you know why the Supreme Emperor is going to Yunnan?"

"Jing Gan said he was going to take care of his body?"

"Yes, this is one aspect." Wei An said gently, "There is another reason. If the Supreme Emperor is always in the imperial capital, the emperor will never be able to take charge of himself. In order for the emperor to grow into a real emperor, the Supreme Emperor went to Yungui. Aunt , You have to understand the greatness of the emperor for the emperor's good intentions."

The Empress Dowager asked puzzledly, "Isn't it the same to ask Jing Qian to come back and teach the emperor hand in hand?"

"If it's the same, why did the Supreme Emperor go to Yunnan?" Wei An asked back.

The empress dowager had a simple mind and was not good at reasoning. She sighed, "Jing Qian's care for the emperor is no more than his own son." Saying so, the empress dowager felt a little sad in her heart, thinking that Ruo Mingzhan was Feng Jinggan's parent and son, I am afraid that his son will not have to go far to Yunnan and Guizhou.

Wei An gently reminded, "The emperor is the son of the second cousin, and also your grandson."

Thinking of her youngest son, the empress dowager's sense of loss disappeared again, and she nodded with a smile, "Yes, the emperor treats me very well."

Wei An persuaded the empress dowager for a while, wondering if the emperor specially asked him to come here, is this the intention?

Anyway, when these things come across, he will persuade them.Wei An is very clear about the temperament of the Empress Dowager, she is simple-minded and can listen to advice.Although the Wei family was promoted because of the Empress Dowager, this old lady really has no skills.

Fortunately, the brothers of the Wei family are clear-headed enough, even Wei An, who has no skills, is not annoying.

After receiving the secret report from the Palace of Compassion and Peace, the Empress Dowager Wei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Yingyu returned to the imperial capital, and after a brief freshening up at home, she went to the palace and reported the work of the Huaiyang Shanrentang to the Empress Dowager Wei.

When Ming Zhan heard that Xu Yingyu had entered the palace, he hurried to see Xi Han'er.

Xu Yingyu got up to greet Ming Zhan, Ming Zhan waved his hands, glanced at the girl's pretty face a few more times, and said with a smile, "Miss Xu, you don't need to be too polite, I haven't seen you for half a year, Miss Xu has become more elegant. "Sure enough, he was haggard for the people of Yixiao.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yongshang had such an ability, Ming Zhan sighed again.

Xu Yingyu is a very well-behaved person, especially when facing the emperor, she dare not take this as a compliment.The emperor is a man, and it is not a good thing for a man to praise a woman.Xu Yingyu said humbly, "Your Majesty is overrated."

Ming Zhan laughed for a while, and praised again, "It's my truth. I know from Yongshang's memorial that Mrs. Xu has helped him a lot. Oh, did Lin Yongshang give you an extra salary?"

No matter what Xu Yingyu heard, she felt that the emperor's words were somewhat indecent, so she just shook her head and dared not answer again.

"This Lin Yongshang is really stingy. It's okay. I'll make it up for you." Ming Zhan babbled a lot of nonsense, until the Empress Dowager Wei ordered someone to give Ming Zhan almond catechu and blocked it. Ming Zhan's mouth, Ming Zhan survived.

Xu Yingyu went on to talk about Yangzhou Shanrentang building a few more houses, which were rebuilt for seriously ill patients who came from afar, so that it would be convenient for both patients and doctors.Ming Zhan hurriedly interjected, "This method is good. It is best to arrange separate wards for all kinds of patients, and teach some nurses who have a little knowledge of pharmacology."

Ming Zhan told Xu Yingyu about the nurse, Xu Yingyu nodded secretly, thinking, although the emperor's words are not very serious, he is much more considerate than they think when he talks about serious things, and he is secretly convinced.

Until the evening, Xu Yingyu returned home.

Xu San also went to the office early, and the family had a reunion dinner before going to his daughter's yard. He had a lot to ask.

Xu Yingyu poured a cup of tea for her father, and said softly, "Seeing that my father's face is fine, my daughter is relieved."

"I have nothing here." Xu San took the tea and looked up at Xu Yingyu, "What's the matter with you and Lin?" During the time Xu Yingyu entered the palace, Xu San had already asked Zhao Yingyu Ling Zhi and Xu Yingyu's caring maid, He Hua'er, know all about it.Sure enough, it was Lin who was dishonest and hooked up with his precious daughter.

"Father already asked He Hua'er, that's all." Xu Yingyu didn't want to say more, but she was afraid that Xu San would be worried, so she hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Master Lin will solve the Huaiyang matter. If he solves it No, I won't marry either."

Xu San shook his head and said, "No, no."

"Father--"

"Listen to me." Xu San raised his hand to suppress what his daughter wanted to say, and said, "I don't care about my family, good or bad. But it's a shame for Lin to do this. Let's They are all surnamed Xu, and the family was defeated by him. I have thought about it for a long time, and it is extremely inappropriate for you to marry."

"Furthermore, Lin Yongshang's methods are too powerful. If you marry him, if you suffer any grievances, you don't have to be afraid of him now. But I won't be around in the future, and your brothers can't do him any favors." This is Xu San again. Another worry.

Xu Yingyu excused Lin Yongshang in a low voice, "At that time, there was nothing we could do. The Tatars were coming, and one of the three granaries was burned down. What can Master Lin do? If the three of them were burned together, the Tatars would not have to fight them." , Yangzhou City will be destroyed by itself. Besides, I am useless like that, and I won’t always have my brothers in the future? Father, Master Lin is not ungrateful. "

Xu San sipped his tea. He had thought a lot these days, so Xu and his daughter parted ways, "It stands to reason that Lin Yongshang comes from a good background, and you have taken a fancy to him again. I can't pick anything out. But have you ever thought about it? Why has he never been married? According to his ability and status, if he wanted to marry, he would have married a long time ago, why would he delay until today?" The daughter has already had a failed marriage, although Xu San expressed appreciation for Lin Yongshang's ability However, Xu San's attitude towards Lin Yongshang did change slightly after the Huaiyang family incident.He didn't want to have an enmity with Lin Yongshang because of his family, but Lin Yongshang's temperament was not suitable for him to be a son-in-law.

"He has a brand on him." Who dare to marry?Afraid of leaking identity secrets.

Xu San turned pale with shock, blurted out, and asked, "You, you already..." Having skin-to-skin kisses, he was so angry that he just wanted to fly to Huaiyang and stab Lin Yongshang to death with a sword.The bastard!

Xu Yingyu's cheeks were flushed, and she waved her hands again and again, "It's nothing, father, don't think about it."

"Then how do you know he has scars?" Xu San asked.

"Didn't the emperor send someone to examine Mrs. Lin? I heard about it." It was impossible for Xu Yingyu to admit in front of her own father that she had beaten Lin Yongshang unconscious and stripped off her frivolous clothes.

Seeing Xu Yingyu's expression, Xu San couldn't believe it, but he would rather not believe this kind of thing.Xu San didn't ask any more questions, but instead said, "You're thinking too simply, it's not just about branding. You also know his identity, right? He doesn't want to get married, he must be thinking about overturning the case for the family one day, Therefore, I dare not marry and have children. He was a slave of an official, so he dare not marry and have children. He was a slave of an official, if he wants to reverse the case, he will definitely reveal the mystery of his life experience."

"Shen Zhuo said that his father's surname is Li, which is irrelevant. Lin Yongshang is different. His surname is Fan. This time Zhao Qingyi told him that he failed to sue him. Sin, the crime of deceiving the king today, no matter how much he has won the king's heart and what achievements he has made, if he is punished with half punishment for these two crimes, he will be finished!" Seeing his daughter's face full of worry, Xu San said in a deep voice, " Have you ever thought about it, he can't protect himself at all."

Xu Yingyu insisted, "As long as his surname is Lin, nothing will happen."

Xu San shook his head schemingly, "You still don't understand men. Lin Yongshang's experience over the years has been so complicated and difficult. It goes without saying that he was able to climb to his current position with extraordinary means. If he wanted to get married and have children normally The life of life has already existed, so why wait until today."

"Perhaps that kid is also interested in you, but you have to understand. At the beginning, when the Tatar soldiers came to Yangzhou City, he destroyed Xu's family for Yangzhou City. You have been in the Governor's Mansion for half a year, and Lin Yongshang is not a blind fool. You are interested, but for the sake of safety, you still sacrificed the Xu family." Xu San said seriously, "I know people like Lin Yongshang too well. To sacrifice the Xu family earlier was to put your affection in a non-essential way." This is an embarrassing place. Think about it, is it important to reverse the case for the Fan family, or your friendship? If he had to choose between the two, you would be the one who was given up."

Xu Yingyu's heart sank suddenly!