Chapter 228: All Movie Kings (Subscribe)

As Jiajing spoke.

Xu Jie's face changed.

The emperor still doesn’t know about the Miyun Massacre?
This is impossible!
But Lu Fang had already knelt down heavily.

"My Lord, it is I who deserve to die!"

"Clap clap clap!"

Lu Fang slapped him on the face several times.

Then he continued to explain.

"Something did happen in Miyun, but I think that Lord Xu has not returned since he went to Miyun. I have to wait for him to come back before reporting this to Your Majesty. It will also allow Lord Xu to explain it to the master in person."

"I am guilty of overstepping my authority. Please punish me severely, Master."

Inside the palace.

A strange atmosphere arose.

Especially the Minister of Rites Yan Ne, the Minister of War Yang Bo, and the Minister of Justice Pan En, the three of them almost frowned so hard that their brows were broken.

Lu Fang has been serving the emperor in the palace for many years.

How could such a big thing be concealed?

Something is wrong!

Yan Shaoting, however, held back his laughter.

Okay.

One by one.

Now the show begins.

In other words, he knew the inside story. Every one of them at the scene was a top movie star of the Ming Dynasty.

Jiajing's face was cold: "The people outside the palace just now shouting that the Xu and Yan families were forming a clique for personal gain, is it also because of this? Do you, a dog slave, also want to form a clique with the outer court in the inner court? Are you going to rebel?"

Lu Fang knelt on the ground, not daring to make any noise.

Forming parties for personal gain.

rebel.

These two words came out of the emperor's mouth.

Yan Song immediately supported his knees and pulled Yan Shaoting down to kneel.

"Yesterday, this old minister submitted a memorial to the cabinet. Today, Yan Shaoting and I followed the doctor's advice at home, recuperating and basking in the sun. I don't know what is going on in the court, but my colleagues in the court have said that I am in a clique with Lord Xu for personal gain. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

Yan Shaoting also kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, please understand."

This is where things come to this.

Xu Jie could only raise his head and bow his hands, saying: "Your Majesty, please understand. I was shocked to hear that Xu Fan had committed some illegal acts since he took office as the prefect of Shuntian, so I rushed to Miyun to bring him back.

"Lord Yan's family is full of loyal officials. Although he is in charge of the cabinet, he was not aware of this matter in advance and has nothing to do with it.

I feel that I have been in the court for many years and have served in the same court as you, and I hope that you can persuade Your Majesty not to get angry because of this and hurt Your Majesty's body."

Although it is said that the Yan family is full of loyal people.

But Xu Jie's words, from beginning to end, were actually speaking for himself and Xu Fan.

If the Yan family was not full of loyal people, then it would really be as those officials outside the palace said, that the Xu family and the Yan family formed a clique for personal gain.

Then, how should I clear Xu Fan's guilt?
As for saying that he had served in the same court with Yan Song for many years, it was actually saying that he had served in the court for many years, and even if he had no merits, he had worked hard.

Even if Xu Fan has caused some trouble and some people have died.

But as the emperor, you can't just chop off the head of my son Xu Fan out of consideration for our old friendship.

Jiajing had a gloomy face.

It seemed that he was angry about the inner court and the outer court hiding his affairs.

"Since Lord Yan doesn't know, then get up first."

Yan Song kowtowed to thank him, then let Yan Shaoting help him up and just stood there without sitting down.

As for Jiajing, he shut his mouth, looked gloomy and said no more.

Gao Gong stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I know about this matter. I wanted to make a report on this matter today after reviewing and approving the petition of the Supervisory Censor Hai Gangfeng."

Jiajing immediately turned and looked at Gao Gong.

"You said it!"

But at this moment.

The new Minister of Personnel, Guo Pu, stood up.

"Your Majesty, before discussing the Miyun Massacre, shouldn't we first discuss Hai Rui's memorial?"

"Now, because of Hai Rui's petition to the court, the court has come to a standstill and all officials are criticizing each other. We should first settle this matter to put an end to the officials' arguments."

Guo Pu interrupted the conversation.

He glanced at the emperor above who still hadn't spoken.

He lowered his head again and glanced at the father and son of the Xu family who were kneeling on the ground.

The scars all over Xu Fan's back came into view.

Guo Pu's eyes flickered.

Lord Xu is truly a ruthless man.

Think about it for a moment.

Guo Pu continued, "Hai Rui's petition on the governance of the country mentioned the officialdom and the administration of the Ming Dynasty in recent years. The issue of silk and satin for the people of Huizhou Prefecture was the most relevant topic, covering all the officials in the court.

"Hai Rui further said: The provincial government is well aware that the people's tricks are just like this, and the people are also accustomed to knowing that they cannot justify themselves if they appeal to the higher authorities, which is why they often end up in turmoil.

"Officials govern the nine provinces for the emperor, and should implement good policies and avoid harsh policies, educate and educate the people, but should not be as harsh as a tiger, so that the people have no place to turn to, and the officials shirk their responsibilities. The people cannot seek justice, and naturally they will accumulate resentment in their hearts. If this continues for a long time, it will lead to changes and give rise to civil unrest.

I have worked in the Ministry of Personnel for many years and have gained your Majesty's trust. When I first took charge of the Ministry of Personnel, I felt deeply that Hai Rui had said that the administration of officials in our country had been plagued by problems for many years, and now is the time to correct them no matter how difficult it is! "

Xu Jie, who was kneeling on the ground, frowned suddenly.

This damn Hai Rui!
Don't report it early, and don't report it late.

Why did they choose to submit the memorial at this time?

At present, Guo Pu, the new Minister of Personnel, held Hai Rui's memorial and talked at length about the country's administration.

The Miyun tragedy just happened.

This was to use the Miyun Massacre as a prelude to the Ming Dynasty's efforts to rectify its administration.

really.

next moment.

The Minister of Revenue Gao Yao stood up.

"Your Majesty, I think that today's memorial to Hai Rui on his petition to the court coincides with the Miyun Massacre.

“Recently, there has been much discussion in the court, with endless debates surrounding the administration of officials.

"However, at this moment, the Miyun tragedy suddenly occurred. Isn't it just as Hai Rui said, because of the harsh policies implemented by corrupt officials, the people were exploited and killed. Fortunately, the people of Miyun have not been radicalized by this incident.

But if the people were to revolt, where would the court's reputation be? Where would your majesty's reputation as a wise ruler and father be?"

After the high heat.

Minister of Personnel Guo Pu then continued, "Your Majesty, Hai Rui said that in recent years, the administration has been corrupt and people's lives have been difficult, but the court is still whitewashing the situation and refusing to face reality. If the Miyun tragedy today is not strictly investigated and all officials are held accountable, wouldn't it mean that the court of our Great Ming Dynasty is really just as Hai Rui said, full of mediocre officials who whitewash the situation?

As the Minister of Personnel, I am deeply blessed by the Emperor. I will never allow such a fact to happen. I request that Your Majesty issue an order to rectify the administration of the court and the officialdom of the two capitals and 13 provinces of the Ming Dynasty from now on. All officials who violate the law will be severely punished! "

Guo Pu and Gao Yao cooperated with each other.

It was almost directed straight at Xu Fan and the Miyun Massacre.

God knows Hai Rui would make a report at this time.

It just so happened that it coincided with the Miyun tragedy this time.

This is a huge opportunity.

Guo Pu disliked Li Chunfang and Xu Jie behind him because Li Chunfang wanted to compete with him for the position of Minister of Personnel.

As for Gao Yao, he was from Gao Gong.

Gao Gong always wanted to rectify the country's administration.

Now, whether it is Hai Rui's memorial or the Miyun Massacre, the timing is just right.

To go on, this time the Miyun incident will be the beginning of the court's rectification of the administration of officials, and it must be dealt with severely and set an example.

The Minister of Justice, Paine, hurriedly bowed and stood up.

"Your Majesty, I think that when discussing matters before the Holy Lord, we should discuss each matter one by one. I think Hai Rui's so-called petition to the court is just a means for him to deceive the world and steal fame.

"Is it true that in our Ming Dynasty, as Hai Rui said, all the government offices are corrupt officials, and all the civil and military officials appointed by Your Majesty are parasites?

“I don’t think so.

"And the Miyun incident this time has nothing to do with Hai Rui's memorial. When something happens in a local area, it always involves many aspects. It may be caused by the government, but it is not always the case. It may also be caused by the idleness and treacherous people in the local area.

When the court discusses matters, there must always be rules and regulations. Your Majesty is wise and will be able to make fair judgments."

After Paine finished speaking.

The Minister of Rites Yan Ne was about to step forward.

but.

Gao Gong snorted coldly and glared at the Minister of Justice Pan En.

"Who are you?"

"The cabinet hasn't spoken yet, and you're already talking about this and that. Do you want to teach His Majesty how to do things?"

Upon hearing this, Paine's face changed immediately and he glared at Gao Gong unwillingly.

Gao Gong was not afraid at all and snorted coldly at Paine again.

Then he bowed and looked at the emperor behind the pearl curtain.

"Your Majesty, I think it's time for the country to rectify its administration!"

"Your Majesty just allowed me to speak, but the Minister of Personnel Guo Pu snatched it away."

"I think that the Minister of Personnel, Guo Pu, has violated the rules today. I would like to ask Your Majesty to issue an oral order to warn the Ministry of Personnel first."

Xu Jie, who was kneeling on the ground, was completely confused at this moment.

Guo Pu just agreed with Hai Rui's memorial.

The purpose was to use the memorial to the emperor to conduct a thorough investigation into the Miyun incident.

However, Gao Gong, who also wanted to rectify the administration of officials, actually asked the emperor to warn the Ministry of Personnel.

Why are they fighting each other?
But Yan Shaoting was laughing in his heart.

Don't do that.

How can the emperor understand that these ministers in front of him are not forming cliques for personal gain?

But everything is for the country and people of the Ming Dynasty.

It's just going to be chaotic.

Anyone who sees the current situation will see that it is a mess.

Guo Pu also glared at Gao Gong.

But then, he still bowed and clasped his fists: "Your Majesty, I just lost my manners. Please forgive me."

Behind the beaded curtain.

Jiajing just hummed and waved his hand.

Gao Gong then continued, "Your Majesty, if the country is to maintain long-term peace and stability, and if the government is harmonious and the people are united, then it must be as the Censor Hai Rui said, and it must start with the administration of officials.

"If the administration is not clear, then things like the Miyun tragedy will inevitably happen.

"Due to the recent heavy snow, the news of the Miyun tragedy was blocked and only recently was known in Beijing.

"It turned out that he was the prefect of Shuntian. Since he took office, he has been pushing Miyun to follow the method of Changping. However, he and the people of Miyun County ignored the heavy snow. It was icy and snowy, and the wind was blowing and the snow was heavy, but they still forced the people to go out to work.

"Now, at the foot of Yanshan Mountain, there are also frozen bones everywhere, and countless corpses on both sides of the road. I have also heard that Shuntian Prefecture claims to follow the example of Changping, but in fact it is exploiting the people and occupying their land.

“Once the Miyun reservoir dam that caused countless people to freeze to death in the wilderness was built, all the land in Miyun County would be in the hands of the local gentry, and the people in the county would all become tenant farmers.

"I was even more surprised to hear that Miyun also wanted to emulate the factories in Changping. However, the factories in Changping were all owned by ordinary people, while the factories in Miyun were all owned by gentry and wealthy families. The government also asked ordinary people to work in the factories for free, in the name of corvée labor, with their own food.

"I am Gao Gong, a Jinshi in the 20th year of the Jiajing reign. I have been an official in the court for 20 years. I have never seen an official who is so indifferent to the people, I have never seen such a shameless person, and I have never seen such a cruel thing.

"I am a minister in the cabinet, receiving the emperor's salary and receiving the emperor's grace. I cannot allow a few corrupt officials and bureaucratic parasites to harm the people and destroy your majesty's wisdom to grow and spread.

"The Ministry of Justice is supposed to be in charge of the laws of the country, but they talk about this and that and don't talk about the current situation. Just like the things and people mentioned in Hai Rui's petition for the country's governance, they should be dismissed by imperial decree!
I would like to request Your Majesty that the Miyun incident must be severely punished! All those involved in the case must be executed according to their crimes!"

Even Yan Shaoting was surprised when he heard Gao Gong shout in front of everyone that all those involved in the case should be executed according to their crimes.

But Gao Gong was indeed really angry.

The more trust there was in the past, the more angry we are now.

He always thought that although the Xu family seemed to be a clean family, they would never do such a cruel and inhumane thing.

But the facts told him.

The Xu family's behavior is even worse than that of the Yan family in the past.

In Xu Jiazi's eyes, where do the people of the world and the common people exist?

Not only did he want to request the execution of Xu Fan, he also wanted to expel the Minister of Justice Pan En, who had just been talking nonsense, from the court.

At this moment, Gao Gong's face flushed red and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

With the opening of the high arch.

Yuan Wei, Guo Pu, Gao Yao and Lei Li also bowed their heads and clasped their fists, requesting the rectification of the court administration, a thorough investigation of the Miyun Massacre and severe punishment of all those involved.

Although it has never been stated explicitly.

But this knife was already heading straight towards Xu Jie and the Xu family.

Backwards slowly.

at this point.

Xu Jie and the Xu family behind him.

They had become the biggest treacherous and corrupt officials of the Ming Dynasty, and were the beginning of the rectification of officialdom during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty.

And outside the palace.

More and more officials gathered outside the Wanshou Palace.

Everyone was calling for a thorough investigation into the Miyun tragedy and severe punishment for the Xu and Yan families who formed cliques for personal gain.

Xu Jie looked pale.

I can't imagine it.

Things have developed step by step to where they are now.

Xu Jie immediately kowtowed heavily.

His forehead turned red in an instant, and blood was faintly seeping out from under the skin.

Xu Jie shouted.

"I am guilty of everything, and the fault lies with this old minister!"

"Xu Fan has just been appointed as the prefect of Shuntian. No matter what happened in Miyun, he cannot escape responsibility."

"I just hope that Your Majesty will allow me to report the truth to you, considering that I have served in the court for many years."

there.

Xu Fan, whose entire back was covered in blood, kept kneeling down.

Soon, he fainted on the ground.

Jiajing let out a long sigh.

However, he looked with some caution at Gao Gong and others who bowed and clasped their fists, asking him to severely punish and investigate them.

Finally, he looked down at Xu Jie who was kneeling on the ground.

"I am not someone who doesn't cherish old friendships."

"I am not a dictator who does not allow people to defend themselves."

"Just tell me."

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