Chapter 183 Shaking at the Court
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Stable, Forbidden City, Hall of Care for Heart.
In front of Zhu Youjian, there were two secret folds. The things reported in the two secret folds would cause an uproar in the court.
There have been a lot of things recently, and Zhu Youjian's mood has become a little depressed again. The bandits harassed everywhere in Shaanxi and Shanxi, which is quite large. The court's encirclement and suppression effect is not very important. The Shandong problem has not been completely resolved. Although Laizhou has been relieved, Dengzhou is still in the hands of the rebel general Kong Youde, and the court must send troops to wipe it out.
Using the army means using silver. Fortunately, there are silver shipped from Jiangning County, so you don’t have to worry about the money for the time being. However, during the war, the silver will go out like flowing water. If you can’t think of a good idea, what will you do next year?
There were too many things in the court, and the party struggles became more and more intense. Fighting over and over was all for power, which made him have some vague opinions on the cabinet chief Zhou Yanru, including Bi Ziyan, the Minister of Revenue, who always couldn't think of a good idea.
What made him most dissatisfied was that Su Tiancheng had achieved great results in disaster relief in Henan. This time, the Shaanxi bandits invaded Shanxi. According to previous practice, Henan would also cause some trouble, but the situation in Henan was very stable. The ministers recommended by Zhou Yanru also went to Shaanxi, Shanxi and other areas for disaster relief. Now it seems that the effect is very bad. I don’t know how much money these ministers have greedy for money from the middle.
Zhou Yanru received an impeachment memorial from Henan officials, and actually discussed it in the cabinet to deal with Su Tiancheng. If he hadn't insisted on his opinion, Su Tiancheng might have been removed from his post and returned home.
The situation of Xu Er's report moved Zhu Youjian for a long time, and the people knelt down and saw him off. This shows that Su Tiancheng did a good job in Henan. What's ridiculous is that Zhou Yanru actually thought that this was the attitude made by Su Tiancheng.
Now, the secret letter from Nanzhili has come. It directly involves Zhou Yanru.
Zhu Youjian wanted to wait and see if the cabinet would propose to discuss at the court meeting. If it could not be raised, it would be suppressed directly. He would be even more dissatisfied with Zhou Yanru.
Wang Chengen was still standing beside him. Zhu Youjian raised his head and spoke.
"Dad father-in-law, have you been talking about anything in the court recently?"
"Your Majesty, I heard that many ministers are talking about the matter of renting official fields in Jiangning County, and they think that this is not in accordance with the etiquette system and will never work. Some people say that Su Tiancheng just arrived in Jiangning County and was not familiar with local affairs. But he was thinking about renting official fields, and was thinking about seeking any benefits from the middle."
Zhu Youjian's face became very ugly.
"Is there no movement in the Censorate and the staff?"
"I think that since the minister is talking, the Censorate and the staff may also be impeached."
"Have you heard anything else?"
"Your Majesty, I know this, but I haven't heard of the rest."
Zhu Youjian's face was covered with dark clouds. He knew very well that the court ministers had committed intrigues and deceitful behaviors. Both the two things about renting official fields and suing Zhou Shunqing in Jiangning County were reported to the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Justice and the Censorate. But now the only thing that was reported was the matter of renting official fields in Jiangning County. What does this mean? Moreover, the discussions in the court must have impeached Su Tiancheng, and they would even mention it and remove Su Tiancheng from his official position.
"These ministers of mine are really loyal."
Wang Chengen, who was standing aside, didn't say anything, but he was still happy in his heart. The emperor had such an idea and would definitely trust the eunuch more and his life would be easier in the future.
The next day, morning court.
The Ministry of Works’ worker’s report was the first to report to the clerk Fu Youliang. The content of his report was to impeach Su Tiancheng, the magistrate of Jiangning County.
Zhu Youjian never expected that Fu Youliang was Su Tiancheng's mentor and the deputy chief examiner of the Shanxi provincial examination. He would definitely not impeach his students.
But Fu Youliang's move can indeed cause a great response. As a teacher, it is indeed rare to impeach his students, which also shows that Su Tiancheng did something wrong.
However, Fu Youliang's impeachment still left room for anything, believing that Su Tiancheng did something in Jiangning County, but should not destroy the ancestral system, and should not think of renting the official fields of the Nanjing Jingying Camp. Official fields are the foundation of the military camp and must not be shaken. Even if Jiangning County pays the remuneration, it is not possible. Fu Youliang's impeachment memorial also mentioned that Wang Daozhi, the prefect of Yingtian Prefecture, believed that Wang Daozhi was in this matter and lacked supervision.
Fu Youliang believed that Su Tiancheng should be removed from the magistrate of Jiangning County and returned to the capital to reflect.
Zhu Youjian's face looked very ugly.
"I do not agree with Lord Fu's impeachment memorial."
Xu Eryi was the first to attack.
"The achievements made by Su Tiancheng, the magistrate of Jiangning County, are obvious to all. Even if you rent the official land in Nanjing Jingying, you will also pay for it. I have carefully read the memorials of Jiangning County. It is said clearly that renting the official land can reduce the burden on the Nanjing Jingying and concentrate on the training of soldiers. Moreover, the Minister of War of Nanjing, the Governor of Zhizhe, General Zhang, the garrison minister of the garrison, and the Eunuch Qin, discussed specifically for this, thinking that this move is feasible, and there are also memorials. I listened carefully to Lord Fu's opposition, which is one thing that violates the ancestral system. I think there has never been an unchanging system. If it is a system that is beneficial to the court, it can be tested and implemented."
Xu Eryi had just finished speaking, and Bi Ziyan, the Minister of Revenue, spoke.
"I think that Lord Xu's words are inappropriate. How can the ancestors' legislation be easily destroyed? If all prefectures and counties do as they do, what rules can they be said? Although I do not fully agree with Lord Fu's impeachment, I also believe that it is not very appropriate for Jiangning County to rent Nanjing Jingying official fields."
At this moment, the ministers in the court couldn't help but whisper.
Fu Youliang was Su Tiancheng's mentor and was the first to impeach his students. Another mentor, Xu Er, came out to defend himself. Who knew that the one who opposed Xu Eryi's opinion was Bi Ziyan. You must know that Xu Eryi's comeback, but Bi Ziyan recommended this. This is what happened. For a magistrate, this situation actually happened.
The following opinions are a little clear, most of them oppose the renting of official fields in Jiangning County, and there are not many opinions in favor.
All the cabinet ministers did not make any statement.
Zhu Youjian looked at Zhou Yanru who was standing in front.
"Zhou Aiqing, what are your opinions?"
"I think that Lord Fu's impeachment still makes sense. The legislation of our ancestors must not be changed easily. Moreover, the official land is the foundation for maintaining the operation of the garrison. If all regions do this, the rental fee will be unable to be provided on time. It will endanger the morale of our Ming Dynasty and shake the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, I think this matter is absolutely impossible. As for the disposal of Su Tiancheng, the magistrate of Jiangning County, I have no other opinion. Su Tiancheng can still go to the Hanlin Academy."
Wen Tiren's face had no expression, as if an old monk had entered into meditation.
Zhou Yanru is worthy of being the chief minister. He hit the nail on the head and pointed it to the key point. This crime is so serious. Renting official fields has shaken the foundation of the country. What is Su Tiancheng's intention? Such a crime is nothing great even if it beheads. But people have the cultivation of Su Tiancheng, which allows Su Tiancheng to return to the stable and enter the Imperial College.
Zhu Youjian felt cold inside, and the development of things was still as expected.
"I have different opinions."
An old voice came and the court suddenly became quiet.
The one who spoke was Xu Guangqi.
Xu Guangqi is the Prince Taibao, the Grand Secretary of Taiyuan Pavilion, and the auxiliary minister of the cabinet.
Xu Guangqi is already seventy years old and has extraordinary qualifications. He rarely speaks at the court meeting, and his health has never been very good. However, when he speaks, most of them have reached a conclusion. Even Zhou Yanru is not easy to refute.
"What do Xu Aiqing's opinion? Say it slowly, don't worry."
Zhu Youjian couldn't help but speak. Xu Guangqi proposed to retire many times, but he just disagreed.
"I think the suggestion of Su Tiancheng, the magistrate of Jiangning County, is feasible. There are three reasons: First, Jiangning County pays 25 million taels of silver in the court. The situation has been stable so far. This has proved the ability of the magistrate Su Tiancheng, which shows that Su Tiancheng knows what he does. It has been carefully considered and is definitely not an impulse."
"Secondly, the memorial of Jiangning County also mentioned that the lease of the official land in Nanjing Jingying is just a pilot project, and it is not mentioned. It is promoted in the territory of our Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the matter of leasing the official land still needs to be discussed by the court. Those who believe that leasing the official land is a fundamental shaker of the country are not feasible and ridiculous. If you have such concerns, wouldn't it mean that the prefectures, prefectures and counties in our Ming Dynasty have to do their own things, and the imperial edicts are invalid."
"Third, Nanzhili and Yingtianfu both agreed to this suggestion, which shows that they have been seriously discussed. Our ministers in the court cannot fully understand the situation in Nanzhili, nor can they fully understand the situation in Nanjing Jingying. Since the emperor has sent many ministers to be responsible for the affairs of Nanzhili and the affairs of Nanjing Jingying, he should fully believe them. If anything is necessary, the court meeting will discuss it. What else do the officials below need to do? Isn't it enough to wait for the imperial edicts or the emperor's imperial edict every day?"
There was a silence above the court.
Soon, Wen Tiren made a statement.
"I think what Lord Xu said is very much that it is feasible to rent official land in Jiangning County. Su Tiancheng, the magistrate of Jiangning County, has taken office for less than half a year, and the achievements made by all are obvious to all."
Zhu Youjian looked at the many ministers and spoke quickly.
Chapter completed!