The Ming Dynasty started with caution

In the Fengtian Palace,

There were two memorials on the imperial desk of Emperor Hongzhi, a dispute between a civil official and a military official. The civil official was Yuan Cheng of Baoding Prefecture, and the military official was Zhang Zhong, the commander-in-chief of Baoding Prefecture.

The two impeached each other, the civil official impeached the military official for lawlessness, and the military official impeached the civil official for abusing his power for personal gain.

They were incompatible and fought fiercely.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned: "Let's not talk about this matter first. If I only send civil officials to fight between civil officials and military officials, it is inevitable that someone will say it is unfair."

"Why not send one civil official and one military official?" Cui Chenghao, the official of the Ministry of Rites, said.

"If the two people sent have different opinions and each is a faction, wouldn't it help the trend of the split between civil officials and military officials? I think it's not possible!" Liu Jian, the chief minister of the cabinet, objected.

It seems to solve the dispute between the two people, but in fact it is the long-standing fight between civil officials and military officials in the court.

The status of military officials is lower than that of civil officials.

If fairness and justice cannot be achieved, it is inevitable that one party will be dissatisfied.

At this time, the eunuch came in and whispered: "Your Majesty, the commander of the Jinyiwei, Mou Bin, wants to see you."

The Hongzhi Emperor's eyes moved slightly: "Let him in."

Mou Bin walked in slowly and knelt in the hall: "Your Majesty, the man who came to seek refuge said his surname was Ji, but in fact his surname was Li. In the language of the Guangxi Tu people, Ji and Li are homophones. Even Ji Zhong, who was canonized a while ago, is also a fake person. His surname Li is ironclad evidence."

The Hongzhi Emperor felt sad: "How audacious! They sent both of them to Ningxia Wei Suo and demoted them to military households!"

Mou Bin said yes and was about to leave the hall.

Li Dongyang stood up: "Your Majesty, it would be better to send Lord Mou to impeach Baoding Prefecture. Lord Mou is neither a civil servant nor a military hero, and he has always been fair and just in his work."

The Hongzhi Emperor thought about it and nodded: "Then leave it to the Jinyiwei."

Mou Bin looked confused.

After leaving the palace, Mou Bin said to Li Dongyang: "The matter of Baoding Prefecture is a hot potato."

Li Dongyang smiled: "The matter of the descendants of Empress Dowager Ji is also a hot potato, and Lord Mou has eaten this potato."

"Lord Li doesn't know the hardships involved. I dare not punish that man, fearing that he is a descendant of Empress Dowager Ji. The case was solved so quickly, thanks to the guidance of others." Mou Bin said.

His Majesty's oral order, Mou Bin couldn't say anything else, and couldn't help but think of the steady and helpful nephew.

After leaving the palace, Mou Bin drove a fast horse to Yan's house and knocked on the door, only to hear from the door: "Young people don't work hard."

Mou Bin quickly shouted the latest code: "Old man, please say good words."

The door creaked open.

The old courtyard of Yan's house has become a vegetable garden and livestock pen, which are neatly arranged.

I don’t know what the vegetables of the Yan family are grown on. Even the weeds planted in this yard grow better than those outside.

Mou Bin knew that the old yard was the residence of the servants. The father and son of the Yan family had moved the wing rooms to the new yard, which was at the back.

He strode through the old yard and came to the new yard to find Yan Chengjin: "My dear nephew, the truth has been revealed. Now that my uncle is going to Baoding Prefecture, it is also very difficult."

"Congratulations to Lord Mou for being appointed by His Majesty."

Mou Bin looked bitter as if he had eaten Coptis chinensis.

Yan Chengjin suddenly asked: "Master Mou, just go, why are you looking for me again?"

Mou Bin rubbed his hands, looking embarrassed: "My dear nephew, you don't know, this case is tricky, it's a struggle between civil and military, no matter what, it will offend people, my uncle has been watching you for many days, and I know you are steady in doing things, do you have a way to solve it?"

"Master Mou, can you send more Jinyiwei to Xicheng District? The security around my mansion is very poor."

Mou Bin rolled his eyes. Except for the palace, your place has the best security. Jinyiwei is watching day and night, and several nearby families have been scared away.

"Okay, okay. After all, it is His Majesty who wants to monitor the prince. Uncle Shi will send some more people to strengthen the defense around."

"Thank you, sir." Yan Chengjin said: "Master Mou, please listen to the question. If Master Mou has two sons, Xiao Ming and Xiao Xiao Ming, and they fight because of something, and Xiao Ming is at fault, how will Master Mou deal with it?"

Mou Bin said straightforwardly: "Of course, beat Xiao Ming up."

The straight man's father's approach...

Yan Chengjin shook his head.

Mou Bin was puzzled and asked in confusion: "Don't beat him, tell him not to make mistakes?"

This is what my aunt and father do...

Yan Chengjin shook his head again: "If it were me, I would beat Xiao Ming and Xiao Xiao Ming at the same time, but the force would be 99% lighter than Xiao Ming, and tell them that fighting is wrong, and finally teach them the principles of life."

Mou Bin's eyes showed clarity, and he suddenly realized: "Uncle understands, if this case goes smoothly, uncle will definitely say a few good words to your majesty."

Yan Chengjin: "I don't want to say good words, just send a hundred Jinyiwei to guard here."

Mou Bin: "…………"

Today, Yan Chengjin sorted out all the classics to be edited, and he was late for duty. He met Li Dongyang when he left the palace. The two waited for the sedan together in front of the palace gate.

Li Dongyang saw that his sedan was shabby and couldn't help but sighed secretly, young people always take appearance too seriously.

The Yan Mansion is also so shabby. Since there is no money, they should save money. Why do they have to pretend to be rich?

When they become officials, they have to put on airs. I really don’t understand the minds of these young people.

Yan Chengjin stepped forward and said with a smile: "Hello, Lord Li."

Li Dongyang said nothing.

Yan Chengjin carefully guessed Li Dongyang's demeanor and tasted it carefully. He had not offended him recently: "Lord Li, is it because my sedan chair is shabby and you are afraid of losing your status if you recognize me, so you don’t talk to me?"

Li Dongyang turned his head and glared at him, with a somewhat painful look on his face, and said angrily: "I... have an aphthous sore, and the pain in my mouth is unbearable, how can I speak!"

Yan Chengjin said hurriedly: "Oh, Master Li, please stop talking."

"If you don't ask, why should I say anything!" Li Dongyang snorted coldly, bared his teeth, and his eyelids trembled in pain.

Yan Chengjin laughed out loud: "That's great."

"???" Li Dongyang stared at him.

Yan Chengjin looked calm: "Xiaoguan has a secret medicine that is effective in curing aphthous ulcers. It won't hurt much after applying it. It can be relieved the next day. It may be useful for adults."

As an important minister in the cabinet, Li Dongyang had to talk every day. He was overjoyed to hear that the situation would be relieved the next day: "Then I'll help you. I can't talk much. How much money can you say?"

"My lord, I'm not seeing you outside. In fact, you can just call me my nephew in private." Yan Chengjin's face did not turn red, and his heart did not beat. Everything was so natural.

When Hanyuan was transferred to an official position, Li Dongyang could send him to the Metropolitan Procuratorate with just a word of advice.

Regardless of the Hongzhi Dynasty or the Zhengde Dynasty, Li Dongyang is an experienced driver who will never roll over. He has a good thigh, so hold on to it first.

However, Li Dongyang didn't seem to acquiesce to Yan Chengjin's shameless thigh-hugging behavior, and just responded softly.