Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

Beijing finally has a sunny day.

The news that Dongchang had arrested Du Ming, the Minister of Punishment, spread quickly, causing ripples in the official circles like a pebble dropped in a calm lake.

Everyone knows that His Majesty's arrest at this time is actually an act of revenge.

Because Du Ming held Wang Yue's crime unpunished, this move offended the young emperor, who was so angry that he ordered Dongchang to arrest him.

It's just that how can civil officials who represent justice sit idly by and do nothing like this? This is clearly a provocation of imperial power to official power.

How can the emperor take revenge for personal gain like this?

We must put justice first and go to rescue together!

That's right, we can't let our direct ministers suffer. We should go to the rescue together!

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After learning that Zhu Youtang had captured Du Ming, the Minister of Punishment through Dongchang, the officials from the Yamen in the capital sided with Du Ming, the Shangshu of the Punishment Department, and expressed their intention to go to Shu for rescue.

This approach can be said to be a common practice. As long as they are officials who stand up for justice, they will all go to court together to put pressure on the aloof emperor.

After all, the governance of the world cannot be separated from this group of officials, and if His Majesty does something extraordinary, then they will unite to fight against the imperial power.

The turmoil was not a small one, and the matter quickly reached the cabinet.

Although Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang abolished the prime minister system, since Yang Shiqi took office as chief minister for 21 years, the cabinet has become the head of the civil servant group.

Yuan Fu, Ci Fu, the three of us went to Qianqing Palace to meet the Holy Spirit together. We cannot allow His Majesty to act in such a reckless way this time! Xu Pu approached Wan An and Liu Ji and immediately explained his intention.

When Liu Ji saw the impulsive Xu Pu, he looked very calm and said: It's useless for the three of us to go. His Majesty closed the door because of mourning for his father, so he won't see the three of us because of this!

Yes, your majesty, like the late emperor, rarely summons ministers, and he also said that this is what the late emperor taught him! Wan An said in a hoarse voice as he was in poor health recently.

Xu Pu did not expect that his good student would become like this. He suddenly had an idea and said: In this case, let's go to the court together and ask His Majesty to release Du Ming!

Okay, let's do it this way! Wan An glanced at Liu Ji and made a decision.

Although the civil service group is often divided into several groups, when it comes to justice, especially when it comes to the overall interests of the civil service group, they will unite to defend it.

Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youtang looked at the dozens of memorials placed in front of him and found that the recent party struggle seemed to have reached a climax, and this time it was directed at Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs.

Li Yu was already retiring in the Nanjing Metropolitan Procuratorate, but with the help of his hometown Li Zi Province, he successfully stayed in Beijing and became the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Later, he embraced Wan An's lap, and he was an old friend of Xu Pu and Liu Ji, so he successfully served as the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Shangshu.

There was only one emperor and one courtier, but now Kedao Yanguan is obsessed with Li Yu's disgraceful past, but he wants to use it to kick Li Yu from the throne of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

What's interesting is that the memorial for the impeachment of the Kedao Yanguan was just delivered to him in the morning, but Li Yu had already sent the Defense of False Accusations in the afternoon.

Zhu Youtang has always been sitting on the mountain watching the fight between tigers and tigers, and he has a good grasp of the power of this court. There are really few civil servants in the court who do not take sides.

Your Majesty, this is what I did for my mother. I definitely have no intention of connecting with the Northern Yuan Dynasty! Du Ming was brought here, and he immediately threw himself on the ground and explained.

Zhu Youtang looked at the tearful Minister of the Ministry of Justice and said calmly and calmly: Pass or impasse will be determined by the court's laws. I will hand your case over to Dali Temple for adjudication! If Dali Temple thinks that you He is not guilty, and there is nothing wrong with the poem you wrote as my guarantee, so I will not pursue it!

Dali Temple? As a guarantee? Du Ming murmured in surprise when he realized that the young emperor seemed to know about their official grudges.

Zhu Youtang saw Du Ming's reaction in his eyes, but said with a bit of ridicule: Wang Yue's poems can be classified as poems of resentment. It seems reasonable to convict you of a crime of rebellion, right?

Your Majesty, I am going to exonerate Wang Yue from his sins. I will exonerate Wang Yue from his sins when I get back. Please be merciful to Your Majesty! Du Ming felt a chill all over his body and kowtowed immediately.

Wang Yue wrote poems and complained that he could be dismissed from office, but if he was accused of rebellion, his life would be at stake, his wife and daughter would be sent to the Jiaofang Bureau, and his son would be sent to the army.

Although persisting in Wang Yue's crimes can gain fame and increase his influence in the civil service group, the risks here are really too great.

When Liu Jin saw that Du Ming had relented, he couldn't help but look at Zhu Youtang with admiration. The threshold for Wang Yue's revival was finally passed.

Facing Du Ming's statement, Zhu Youtang remained unmoved and said: Now we are no longer talking about Wang Yue, but now we are talking about you and your anti-poetry! Du Shangshu, please read it carefully again. Can this poem make me forgive you?

Your Majesty, I am definitely not thinking about the poems of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, let alone alluding to the decline of the Ming Dynasty! Du Ming thought about another interpretation of his poem, and even said with tears on his face.

Zhu Youtang naturally did not sympathize with this person, and looked very cold and authentic: Wang Yue's poems can be interpreted as resentment against the late emperor. Why do you have to listen to your interpretation of this poem, and it is just a work of mourning for his mother?

Your Majesty, I... I know that I am wrong. Wang Yue's crime was indeed committed by a villain back then. If I prevent Wang Yue from getting rid of his crime this time, I am really being coerced by a traitor! Du Ming finally realized Wang Yue's guilt. Such injustice, even if decided to reveal all the truth.

Zhu Youtang's heart moved slightly, and he asked calmly: Who is it?

I thought it was Xu Pu! Du Ming saw that Zhu Youtang's interest had been aroused, and he immediately said seriously.

Zhu Youtang's brows furrowed slightly, and he looked disappointed and said: No proof or certificate?

The officials of the imperial court are all old foxes who have been cultivating for hundreds of years. How can they be easily taken advantage of? The minister of the Ministry of Industry and Industry has done something inappropriate, so he used this matter to threaten him and force him to bite Wang Yue. Please ask your majesty Mingcha! Du Ming had a bitter look on his face and seemed to be speaking sincerely.

Naturally, Zhu Youtang either insisted on putting Du Ming to death, or made his position clear: Which of you is loyal and who is traitorous, in fact, in my eyes, there is not much difference, it's just about fame or profit, or a big appetite for an appetite. It’s nothing! Now that I have ascended the throne for the first time, I need ministers who can share my worries, not rebellious ministers like you!

Your Majesty, please give me another chance and I will do my best to repay the Holy Grace! Du Ming kowtowed once again when he saw the hope of survival in a desperate situation.

Zhu Youtang looked at Du Ming who was kowtowing and did not see Zhong Zhong. He only saw his obsession with power and said calmly: I can give you another chance, but there is only one chance! If you are from the Ministry of Industry The past events have been revealed. Except for major life cases, I will allow you to return the stolen money to redeem your life, but how much you can redeem depends on your next performance!

Loyal ministers and traitorous ministers are all hypocrites. Even if I change all the candidates for the cabinet and the six ministers, they will still have the same virtues. It is better to keep these people who know everything.

I just need to balance the forces of all parties, rather than letting any one party dominate. As for loyalty, as long as the benefits of betrayal are the most tempting, even a son can sell himself.

I am willing to die for Your Majesty! Du Ming wiped away the tears on his face and kowtowed to the British Lord in front of him again.

Zhu Youtang glanced at Liu Ying, and then made arrangements: You will be imprisoned by me for one day, but after you go out tomorrow, you should know what to say and what not to say, what to do and what not to say. Do!

I know, I will definitely live up to the divine grace! Du Ming was a very smart man, and he expressed his stance honestly.

One day later, after a series of attempts by civil servants to rescue him, Zhu Youtang could not withstand the pressure and ordered Guo Yong, the new factory director of the East Factory, to release Du Ming.

Just seeing that the young emperor was so cowardly, many old fools couldn't help but get excited, and even some knowledgeable officials tried to teach the emperor how to be a wise king while the iron was hot.

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