Chapter 486 Peace of mind
The hall fell silent for an instant. No one expected that Sun Chengzong would actually say such words. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the letter in Sun Chengzong's hand. Xiong Tingbi and Lu Xiangsheng exchanged glances quickly, and looked at Chen Hong a little.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Chen Hong gently shook the whisk in his hand and said with a smile on his face: "You seem to have some prejudices against our family, but Mr. Sun should understand what this letter says, right?
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"Sir, what does it say here?" Xiong Tingbi looked at Sun Chengzong with worry in his eyes and said impatiently.
Glancing at Xiong Tingbi, a complicated look flashed across Sun Chengzong's eyes. He turned his gaze to Chen Hong, with a hint of questioning in his expression.
He smiled and made an invitation gesture to Sun Chengzong, and Chen Hong said softly: "Master Sun, this is a letter from the emperor to you. We are only responsible for delivering it. As for what is written in it, we are just slaves.
Naturally, the emperor, who is not qualified to intervene, has not told your lord to keep this matter secret. As for whether to tell your lords, Mr. Sun has to make his own decision on this matter."
Hearing what Chen Hong said, everyone's eyes were all focused on Sun Chengzong, their eyes full of expectation and a hint of worry in his expression.
"Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that some people in the court are trying to impeach me!" Although Sun Chengzong said it lightly, everyone's faces were full of surprise. Xiong Tingbi even looked ashen.
Sun Chengzong is the chief assistant scholar of the cabinet and the teacher of Emperor Tianqi. His status is unparalleled. He is under one person and above ten thousand people. With such a status, no one in Xuncheng will take the risk of impeaching him. What's more, Sun Chengzong has made great contributions to the imperial court.
Now that someone is participating in the impeachment, and the emperor has written a letter specifically, it means that the matter is already very serious.
Xiong Tingbi was definitely against Chu for these things. He almost lost his life because of this incident. Now that the Jiannu soldiers are pressing down on the border, Liaodong's armaments all rely on Sun Chengzong. Even if Sun Chengzong returns to Beijing within a few days, the situation will be unpredictable. Regardless of other things,
It is not an easy problem to solve if it is just a matter of morale.
"Master Chen Eunuch Gongsun has been in Liaodong for such a long time, and what Eunuch Chen has done is visible to Eunuch Chen, so that Eunuch Chen can speak to the emperor, Xiong Tingbi, please!" Xiong Tingbi came to Chen Hong with a serious face and bowed respectfully.
What civil servants pay attention to is integrity. If he didn't know Chen Hong's character and respect for Sun Chengzong, Xiong Tingbi would not bend down in any case, even for his own life.
Standing up quickly, Chen Hong helped Xiong Tingbi up and kept saying: "Master Xiong, this is really a disaster for our family. Our family can't bear it." Then he turned his eyes to Sun Chengzong and said with emotion.
: "Master Sun, Master Xiong is a righteous gentleman for you. You are so lucky."
Looking at Xiong Tingbi with an moved face, Sun Chengzong breathed a sigh of relief and said: "If Eunuch Chen has anything to say, it doesn't hurt. I have known Eunuch Chen for a long time, and there is no taboo in saying anything!"
Scanning everyone's faces with serious eyes, Chen Hong nodded and said: "Master Sun, our family has been in Liaodong for a long time. We see everything you do. We know that Master Sun
I serve my country wholeheartedly and do my best to live up to the emperor’s trust, but please allow us to say a few more words, sir!”
"If you have anything to say, father-in-law, just say it. I am all ears!" Sun Chengzong looked at Chen Hong and said with a serious face.
"Master Sun is the emperor's teacher. His position as the chief minister of the cabinet is naturally highly respected. The most important thing is that Master Sun leads a heavy army. The generals in Liaodong obeyed your words and unified the orders. The emperor did not interfere at all here. Censor
Although the eunuchs of the Hejian Army are in the army, they don’t know how to care about the military. I would like to advise Mr. Sun not to turn the soldiers of Liaodong into your private army!" Chen Hong looked at Sun Chengzong and said with a straight look.
Everyone looked at Chen Hong blankly. No one dared to interrupt. They were all waiting for Sun Chengzong's answer.
Looking at Chen Hong with a smile, Sun Chengzong's face did not change at all, but there was a bit of solemnity in his eyes. Chen Hong was from the palace. Even if these words were not meant by the emperor, they were probably not groundless.
Nodding and looking at Chen Hong, Sun Chengzong said in a deep voice: "Eunuch Chen, does the emperor have anything to say to you? Or do I need to go to Beijing now?"
"Master Sun, those words just now are from our hearts, but the emperor does have something to tell Master Sun!" Chen Hong looked at Sun Chengzong seriously and said loudly: "Sun Chengzong accepts the order!"
Under the leadership of Sun Chengzong, everyone knelt on the ground, and Sun Chengzong said loudly: "Your Majesty, Sun Chengzong, accepts the decree, long live my emperor!"
"The emperor was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the edict said: Since the three emperors ruled the world, and the five emperors have been co-ordinated, the emperor has been pastoring and nourishing the people as a soldier of the country. The important affairs of the country must be investigated. Liaodong is an important place of the country, so he must be cautious and self-defended.
Now there is Sun Chengzong, the chief minister of the cabinet, who has lived up to my expectations, reformed the military, and has made great contributions to the country. I should reward him heavily for his contribution. I specially decree that Sun Chengzong should be named the crown prince and grand master. My two sons, Yin, admire this!" Chen Hong!
He slowly finished reading the imperial edict, gently placed it in Sun Chengzong's hand, and congratulated: "Master Sun, our family congratulates you!"
Standing up with the imperial edict, Sun Chengzong did not expect that it was an imperial edict of rewards. The head of the three prince divisions also had a reward for his own son. Sun Chengzong still knew a little about Emperor Tianqi. This was not to comfort himself. It was a real reward, but this
Why? Sun Chengzong didn't understand it for a while.
"Master Sun, the emperor has something else for me to say to you!" Chen Hong shook the whisk in his hand and looked at Sun Chengzong and said
Everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief and walked out with smiles on their faces. Not everyone could hear what was said next.
When everyone in the room walked out, Chen Hong looked at Sun Chengzong and said: "Master Sun, the emperor asked us to tell you that the affairs in the capital are taken care of by people with intentions, and the emperor will handle them on his own. You don't have to worry about building a slave. Since you want to fight,
came over,
Your Excellency, Your Majesty, has handled this matter well. Your Majesty, the Emperor is reforming the military system. Although he has suppressed the opposition from the Central Government, this time, Your Excellency needs to give the Emperor a result. The last words the Emperor said to Lord Sun will make a difference in the fate of the emperor.
by!"
Sun Chengzong stood there with his body bowed. When Chen Hong finished speaking, Sun Chengzong's face was full of emotion. He gently lifted up his clothes and knelt down on the ground. He said to the direction of the capital: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I will die to repay the Emperor."
Yes!" To be continued
ps: I haven’t told everyone that chayexs..chayexs. updates can be restored this time. An elder in the family has passed away! I’m sorry for everyone’s interruption for the past few days! I have been accompanying you in the hospital, but this winter has not passed yet.
Chapter completed!