The Ming Dynasty started with caution

The emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people.

This is why the Ming Dynasty law is deterrent. If Liu Jian and others can be exempted from punishment because of their high official positions, the law is just a piece of paper.

But the cabinet and the six ministries are important institutions of the court.

Yan Chengjin played too big this time. There is no crime that can be turned a blind eye.

All officials are anxious. After the charges are read out, how will Your Majesty convict?

Emperor Hongzhi looked embarrassed. For example, Wei Shen occupied 120,000 taels of silver.

And Ma Wensheng's son, do I have to tolerate it for the second time?

There was a dead silence in the hall.

No one dared to stand up and speak for Liu Gong and others. There was no reason to say anything!

Ma Wensheng took off his official hat and bowed, saying: "I have not taught my son well, and I have committed a serious crime. It is inconvenient for me to stay in the Ministry of Personnel. Moreover, I am old, and I sincerely ask to retire."

It is the greatest sorrow of civil servants to have a good reputation in their lifetime, but lose their integrity in their later years.

Ma Wensheng's infamy cannot be escaped.

It was the only way. Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said in a deep voice: "I approve. Ma Jie will be fined 20,000 taels of silver, expelled from the capital, and forbidden to do business again."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Ma Wensheng burst into tears.

His Majesty has shown him special favor for his many years of service and allowed him to return to Henan to live out his life.

Yan Chengjin did not pursue the victory. Although Ma Jie was a scumbag, Ma Wensheng had truly made contributions to the nine frontiers.

Retired!

Ma Gong retired! All officials stared with wide eyes. This boy's impeachment made him retire again.

When Ma Wensheng staggered out of the hall, Wei Shen and others broke out in cold sweat.

Emperor Hongzhi cast his eyes on Wei Shen: "Mr. Wei, I ordered that only five thousand taels could be purchased, but you purchased thirty thousand taels!"

"I...I know my crime!"

Yan Chengjin bowed and said: "Annan Provincial Administration Office has been under the jurisdiction of the court for a short time. Why not send Mr. Wei as the governor to make meritorious contributions while serving his sentence?"

Dare to impeach Wei Shen, naturally arranged his way out.

Wei Shen's face was pale. Annan was a ghost place with poor mountains and bad waters, miasma and poisonous fog, which could poison people to death.

It was a long way, and it was unknown whether he could go to Annan alive.

"I beg you to transfer to the Nanjing Ministry of Justice!" Wei Shen said.

Emperor Hongzhi was in a state of anxiety, and after a moment of silence, he said: "Approved!"

Wei Shen broke out in a cold sweat and nodded in thanks.

All officials became nervous and looked at Liu Jian. His Majesty's eyes were on Mr. Liu.

Emperor Hongzhi said meaningfully: "In the future, you need to think twice before recommending someone. Although it was not Liu Gong's fault, it was related to Liu Gong, and he will be fined one year's salary."

No one can compare to Liu Gong's ability to judge.

Although there was a mistake in recommending someone, he will not use the person recommended by Liu Gong in the future.

Liu Jian bowed and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Han Wen and Zhang Sheng were guilty of negligence, but their crimes were not as serious as Wei Shen and Ma Wensheng. Emperor Hongzhi ordered them to write a self-examination memorial.

East Warm Pavilion,

After the court was dismissed, Emperor Hongzhi returned to the desk: "I should have nominated a new Grand Secretary, but it has become such a situation."

Xiao Jing whispered: "It must be that Yan Chengjin saw that Liu Gong did not nominate him, and he was resentful. I don't believe that he can find so many crimes in one day.

Obviously, he has been preparing for it for a long time."

Emperor Hongzhi narrowed his eyes slightly. How could he not understand: "Send Yan Chengjin and the cabinet, and the six ministries together."

Soon, Yan Chengjin walked into the hall and bowed slightly to Emperor Hongzhi.

Liu Jian and others walked into the hall one after another.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned and said: "If Liu Gong does not recommend today, how long do you plan to hide it from me? Liu Gong does not nominate you, so you retaliate like this?"

Han Wen and others were so angry that they stared at Yan Chengjin. What does it have to do with us if Liu Gong does not recommend you?

He even impeached us together!

Liu Jian had a complicated expression. He hoped that the world would be peaceful, but impeaching him this time was also hateful!

The opportunity to join the cabinet is just around the corner. Yan Chengjin said, "It is my duty to supervise all officials."

"You want to join the cabinet?"

The hall fell silent.

Yan Chengjin thought carefully and said, "I want to join the cabinet, but this impeachment has nothing to do with joining the cabinet.

If I impeach the cabinet and the six ministries, it will bring disaster to me. I don't know whether I should impeach them in the future?

If Your Majesty does not allow me to join the cabinet, please send 50 Jinyiwei to monitor me in the mansion."

This boy has always been timid and cautious.

This time, he offended the cabinet and the six ministries.

Emperor Hongzhi's face eased, and a warm feeling rose in his heart. Yan Qingjia can be my minister of life!

"Yan Qingjia has made great contributions to the revelation this time, which has opened up the court to speak out. I want to let Yan Qingjia join the cabinet and be the Grand Secretary of the East Pavilion. What do you think?"

Hiss~

How old is Yan Chengjin? At their age, there are still people taking the autumn examination.

This boy is like a fairy from the ancestral tomb.

He is rising straight to the top!

Xie Qian hesitated: "Your Majesty? Although Yan Chengjin has made great contributions in exposing the emperor, he is not experienced enough. He is only twenty years old!"

Yan Chengjin complained in his heart, and in his previous life, he was not much younger than you.

Chai Sheng felt as if his heart was grabbed by someone's hand. This guy is only twenty?

It was as if an invisible lightning struck his head in the sky above the hall.

Li Dongyang and Zeng Jian sighed in their hearts, but did not say anything to stop him.

Emperor Hongzhi said: "You all know that I prefer to use old ministers, but sometimes I can't guess the thoughts of old ministers.

Although Yan Qingjia is young, he is outspoken and will be the last assistant in the cabinet. You don't need to discuss it anymore."

Even if he doesn't let Yan Chengjin enter the cabinet, the rebellious son will let Yan Chengjin enter the cabinet after he ascends the throne.

He will enter the cabinet sooner or later.

Yan Chengjin bowed slightly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

"The position of the Chief Censor of the Censorate should not be vacant." Emperor Hongzhi looked at Li Dongyang and said, "Does Mr. Li have any candidates?"

Li Dongyang said, "Wang Shouren is the Minister of the Dali Temple and has made great contributions in Annan. I think he is qualified!"

Yan Chengjin wanted to serve in the cabinet and concurrently as the Chief Censor.

But this would be too much power.

I'm afraid Your Majesty would not agree.

"I also recommend Wang Shouren!"

The next day, the imperial edict came out, Yan Chengjin was appointed to the cabinet and appointed as the Grand Secretary of the Dongge, and the court was shocked.

All officials did not dare to believe it, but when they went to the morning court, Yan Chengjin stood behind Xie Qian.

Yan Chengjin lowered his head slightly. The power of the last assistant in the cabinet was very small, and the Grand Secretary of the Dongge was also the lowest status.

Since the Ming Dynasty, we have heard of the first assistant, but rarely heard of the last assistant.

He still has a long way to go before he wants to reform.

It is not easy to change the Ming Dynasty, so let's just stay awake first.

After the court was dismissed, we returned to the duty room.

The cabinet duty room was already very small, and now it has become even smaller.

Liu Jian sat by the window, silent, and obviously still wanted to impeach him.

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian didn't care about this guy either.

At this moment, the clerk came in with a pile of memorials, and I don't know who to send them to.

Yan Chengjin waved his hand and said, "Send them to me."

The clerk glanced at Liu Jian, and seeing that Liu Jian acquiesced, he put the memorials on Yan Chengjin's desk.

Yan Chengjin's eyes fixed: "Mr. Li?"

Li Dongyang turned his head unhappily, "Do you want me to help you read the memorials?"

"No, Zhao Fan has returned to Beijing."