Chapter 315 Are you the only traitor?
"what?"

"Hai Rui actually impeached himself?"

In Shuntian Prefecture Yamen, Zhang Juzheng, who had just received the news, stood up suddenly.

After returning from the banquet in Changping last night, he has been curious about what Hai Rui said in his memorial.

So much so.

He was already very unhappy with Hai Rui's personality, and he actually fell asleep late at night.

Even Zhang Juzheng didn't react to this fact.

Even though he disliked Hai Rui in every way.

But in his heart, he always cares about the other person.

Human emotions are complex!
The follower who brought back the news stood in front of his master with his head lowered.

Zhang Juzheng walked down.

Pacing back and forth.

And he kept muttering to himself.

"He actually impeached himself..."

"If that's the case, then he will certainly urge His Majesty to issue an order to hold a court meeting..."

"But if this is the case, I can't be there to see it in person..."

"This stubborn guy!"

There was a hint of worry on Zhang Juzheng's face.

The followers looked bewildered.

Doesn’t my master hate Hai Rui?

Why now...

Instead, he looked worried?
Zhang Juzheng spat, "This fellow is really stupid! Isn't he afraid of angering His Majesty?"

The attendant whispered, "Master...why don't you go to the West Garden to get some information?"

"it is good!"

Zhang Juzheng, who was worried, immediately agreed.

But soon, he said, "No!"

The followers became more and more confused.

Zhang Juzheng said, "Let's go to Yanfu Lane! Prepare the carriage, I will go to Yanfu Lane now!"

The followers were at a loss as to why this happened.

He hesitated and said, "Going to the Yan Mansion at this time, isn't it a bit..."

After all, the master and the Yan family are now openly at odds with each other.

Zhang Juzheng snorted coldly: "The guard dog of his Yan Mansion is disturbing the people. As the governor of Shuntian, how can I ignore it and discipline it?"

The follower opened his mouth wide.

My master's reason...

very powerful!
Subsequently.

The Shuntian government office had a horse-drawn carriage that carried their president to Yanfu Lane.

And at the same time.

The emperor's oral order also spread everywhere.

Xu Jie's face was full of surprise.

"Hai Rui actually impeached himself and urged Your Majesty to convene a court meeting?"

The fact that Hai Rui was ordered to come to Beijing this time and the emperor did not intend to summon him directly to the palace was actually no secret among the six ministries of the cabinet.

So yesterday Hai Rui did not enter Beijing directly from the canal, but was stopped by Yan Shaoting and taken to Changping.

For Xu Jie, who was in the cabinet, it was not a matter worth discussing whether Yan Shaoting's behavior was in accordance with the rules.

This was something the emperor tacitly approved.

Let Yan Shaoting meet Hai Rui, and then the cabinet will follow the emperor's will and promote Hai Rui to a higher position in coordination with the ongoing rectification of officialdom this year. This will be a natural thing to do.

even.

The cabinet has already discussed it.

Naturally, the Prime Minister, Old Yan, now obeys everything.

Therefore, Xu Jie, Gao Gong and Yuan Wei agreed that this time Hai Rui could be promoted to the position of Left Vice-Censor-in-Chief of the Nanjing Censorate.

After all, it's no secret that the emperor attaches great importance to Hai Rui.

Although Hai Rui was now only the Censor of the Censorate and the Assistant Magistrate of the Southern Zhili Governor's Office.

His official position was just a minor one of the fifth or sixth rank.

The Left Vice-Censor-in-Chief of the Nanjing Censorate was a third-rank official.

But since the emperor likes Hai Rui.

That's no big deal.

But he could never have imagined that the first thing Hai Rui did after arriving in Beijing was to impeach himself.

Xu Jie's face was full of confusion, and he even felt a little uneasy.

Today, he really doesn't understand the political situation.

Perhaps because of Yan Shaoting, he now often feels a sense of crisis about these unexpected things.

Xu Jie asked in a low voice: "Have you found out what Hai Rui said in his memorial?"

The aide nodded, then shook his head: "Not much news came out of the palace, but Hai Rui seemed to have brought up the incident of him forcibly seizing the Xin'an Guard Seal in Huizhou Prefecture again..."

When saying this, the master was a little hesitant.

After all, it is a well-known fact that the reason why Hai Rui was not punished by the court in this matter was entirely because his own prime minister spoke up for him.

Now Hai Rui submitted a memorial to impeach himself.

Then he brought up this incident as evidence.

This is undoubtedly a slap in the face of the Prime Minister!
Xu Jie also felt a burning sensation on his face at this moment.

What a shame!
He had spoken for Hai Rui at the beginning, but now Hai Rui was bringing up the old matter again. How could this be considered impeachment of himself?

What is he going to do?
Is Hai Rui trying to say that he, the second-in-command of the cabinet, is blind?
"He came here for me!"

It took half a while.

Xu Jie finally uttered a word.

And his face was full of worry.

Hai Rui.

But he was the strong man who single-handedly provoked the issue of silk and satin among the people of Huizhou Prefecture!

He was also the real culprit who prompted the two prefectures of Suzhou and Songjiang to survey the land!
This kind of people.

How could his memorials be compared with those of ordinary people?
It was at this time.

The servant came in from outside.

"Prime Minister, word has been sent from the West Garden that His Majesty has summoned the court for a discussion."

When Xu Jie heard this, his eyes narrowed immediately.

The aide-de-camp hurriedly said, "Prime Minister, please be patient. The court cannot do without you right now. Even if Hai Rui wants to take advantage of this opportunity to cause trouble and implicate you, it does not matter."

When talking about the court's inability to do without Xu Jie.

The aide's tone was particularly serious.

Xu Jie hummed.

There was also a hint of pride on his face.

Just like the Minister of Revenue, who could only be held by northerners throughout history.

There must also be someone from the southeast in the cabinet.

And now, he is the most suitable person in the Southeast.

There is no way the emperor would kick himself out of the cabinet because of some trivial matters at this time.

In this court, there is more than just Huating Xu.

Still Southeast Xu!
After making up his mind, Xu Jie waved his sleeves and raised his brows.

"Prepare the sedan!"

"I am entering the palace!" at the same time.

After receiving the news, all parties got into their carriages and rushed to Xiyuan.

Yan Shaoting took a detour and went to the cabinet first, where he helped the sleepy old Yan to get on the sedan chair, and then leisurely headed to the West Garden.

After all, according to the rules.

His official position was not high enough to allow him to go directly to Xiyuan to participate in court discussions.

But if he was from the cabinet, he could participate in every court meeting with the title of attendant Lao Yantou.

This is an unspoken rule.

Although everyone knows this, no one will say anything about it.

After all, in the eyes of several other people in the cabinet and the six ministers who can participate in court discussions, perhaps one day they will be able to reach the level of the old prime minister and allow their children to serve in the cabinet.

This became their advantage in the future.

Naturally, I won't say anything nonsense at this time.

After all, over the years, many things in the court have happened because of such reasons, and gradually became a series of unspoken rules that must be followed.

Because of the unspoken rules.

It has always been about safeguarding everyone's interests and benefits.

On the way from Wenyuan Pavilion to Xiyuan Wanshou Palace.

Old Yan was sitting in a sedan chair.

However, Gao Gong and Yuan Wei did not receive such preferential treatment.

The two of them followed closely, following behind the sedan chair with Yan Shaoting.

After leaving the palace, we arrived at the bank of Taiye Lake.

Wanshou Palace has appeared on the opposite side.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said, "Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and Changping is discussing holding a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. I hope you two elders can go over there when you have time to taste what the Changping Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is like."

Holding Mid-Autumn Festival banquets is now a feature of Changping.

A lantern festival is held during the Lantern Festival.

There will be outings during the Qingming and Dragon Boat Festival.

There is also a Qiqiao Festival on the Qixi Festival.

Anyway, if it’s a certain day, Changping will hold a meeting now.

The slogan is of course upright, in order to continue the Central Plains tradition.

But in fact, it is just to make more money through various excuses.

But the effect is indeed obvious.

After all, Changping is now famous and has become one of the rare scenic spots in the capital area.

People traveling from north to south always have to go to Changping when they arrive in the capital.

At least you should try the delicious food in Changping.

And because of the existence of a certain prince headmaster.

Recently, even officials and gentry in Beijing often visit Changping when they have free time.

Yuan Wei agreed with a smile.

Gao Gong snorted, "You are the only one who knows how to do business. How much money did you in Changping earn from me this year?"

Without waiting for Yan Shaoting to respond.

Yuan Wei said with a smile: "Even if the money in Gao Ge Lao's hands was taken away, it went into the pockets of the people of Changping. It doesn't matter."

Gao Gong snorted twice, but there was a smile on his face.

"If I hadn't seen him and Xu Wei tinkering with these things all day long in order to make the people rich, why would I go to Changping every time I heard about it!"

This is just pure chit-chat.

Yuan Wei glanced at Gao Gong's belly and said with a smile, "Could it be that Lord Gao likes the delicious food in Changping?"

Gao Gong was not angry even though he was exposed by Old Yuan.

He said with a straight face: "I have already spent my money. Is there anything wrong with eating more?"

Yuan Wei said immediately: "That's right, of course. You, Lord Gao, must go to Changping often. When the people become prosperous, Lord Gao will also have a share of the credit!"

This means that Gao Gong is a big foodie.

Gao Gong was not annoyed at all. Instead, he laughed along with Yuan Wei.

Yan Shaoting took the opportunity to say, "Then Hai Rui submitted a petition to impeach me this time. I wonder if you two elders think he is wrong?"

As soon as these words came out.

Gao Gong and Yuan Wei immediately stopped laughing and looked sideways at Yan Shaoting.

Gao Gong's eyes turned but he said nothing.

It was Yuan Wei who spoke again: "I heard that Hai Rui was taken to Changping by Runwu yesterday, and that his memorial was also sent to the Emperor by Runwu..."

Gao Gong then said in a gloomy tone: "I think Yan Runwu cannot be separated from this matter!"

Yan Shaoting waved his hands and said, "This matter has nothing to do with me! I have no idea what Hai Rui wrote. Yesterday I was just following the emperor's advice to Hai Rui. Since he wanted to submit a memorial, I had no choice but to send someone to deliver it to Xiyuan."

Gao Gong narrowed his eyes: "You really don't know?"

Yuan Wei watched the show with a smile on his face.

Yan Shaoting shook his head repeatedly: "I really didn't know he was going to impeach me."

Gao Gong chuckled.

"Since it was Hai Rui who submitted the memorial, he was impeaching himself."

"Whether this is right or not, it's up to Hai Rui to decide. Your Majesty will make the final decision."

Yuan Wei glanced sideways at Lao Gao.

Yan Shaoting smiled and nodded.

Some things don’t need to be said clearly.

Not long after.

Everyone has rushed to the West Garden.

Enter the main hall.

I saw that the throne in the hall was empty.

All I could hear was the sound of chanting scriptures coming from the inner hall.

Not long after.

Hai Rui was also summoned by the eunuch and entered the hall.

He was still wearing the same tattered official uniform.

As soon as he entered the hall, he immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

Everyone is very interested in this Hai Rui, Hai Gangfeng and Hai Pen Holder.

Only Xu Jie.

There was a hint of gloom in his eyes.

After entering the hall, Hai Rui shook his robe in public and knelt down facing the empty throne above.

It was at this time.

There were also noises coming from the inner hall.

It was the emperor's footsteps.

Yan Shaoting immediately looked over curiously.

Along with the sound of footsteps, the voice of the old Taoist priest was heard.

"I have heard of it before."

"A pen holder official appeared in the southeast."

"I summoned you to the capital this time for the purpose of testing you."

"But you submitted a petition to impeach yourself."

"Did I misjudge someone..."

"You, Hai Rui, are the only traitorous minister?"

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