Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

At the end of the morning dynasty, all civil and military officials retired.

Although the incident occurred when Liu Zhong killed Qiu Jing, the magistrate of Anlu, everyone kept their mouths shut after realizing the obstacles the imperial court had suffered in clearing Anlu's father-in-law's land.

Not to mention that it was very strange for Qiu Jing to be promoted like this as a Gongsheng official. Based on Qiu Jing's actions when he was the governor of Anlu, it was really not a pity to be killed by Liu Zhong this time.

The imperial government's decrees have never been child's play. Instead of doing everything possible to cooperate with the imperial government's policies, he, a small governor, actually wanted to obstruct them. He was really asking for death.

Li Ao, the Minister of Guanglu Temple, and other officials involved had just been taken away by people from Dongchang and Jinyiwei. Jinyiwei had an additional decree, but together with Du Ming, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, they went to the homes of Sunjiao, a member of the Literary Selection Department of the Ministry of Personnel, and other officials to investigate .

Wan An and Liu Ji witnessed the entire process of this morning court, but they did not express their opinions from beginning to end. Now they are silently heading to the Yangxin Hall, just like two diligent old people.

Li Si, the Minister of Hubu, and other six ministers saw the crisis in the Ministry of Personnel. The troubles caused by the officials below might implicate themselves, so they decided to go back and beat the officials.

Although the Ming Dynasty court has always tabooed the close relationship between the six ministers and officials to prevent them from having too much power, but now it is okay as long as it does not go too far.

After getting along with each other these days, everyone gradually understood the temperament of the emperor Zhu Youtang. Hongzhi was an emperor who attached great importance to the practical ability of officials and was also a very generous emperor.

For example, Xu Qiong, the Minister of Rites, who went to Datong to negotiate with Manduhai, the emperor showed great favor to Xu Qiong just because Xu Qiong took the initiative to ask Ying to be an envoy.

The four six ministers walked in the front, looking a little in a hurry, but they were ready to focus on their own yamen affairs.

Liu Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, actually took charge of the Ministry of Rites instead of Xu Qiong, the Minister of Rites. However, he just saw Li Ao, the minister of Guanglu Temple, being taken away, but he felt a strong uneasiness in his heart.

The development of the situation this morning was completely unexpected. The scene they expected did not appear at all. They almost made Sun Jiao lose control as soon as he attacked.

Once Li Ao, the minister of Guanglu Temple, confesses himself, he may not be able to escape. Now he can only hope that Li Ao can bear it alone, or that Li Ao dies in prison.

"Brother Xixian, what should we do now?" Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, followed quickly and asked worriedly when he saw no one around.

In terms of age, Qiu Jun is ten years older than Liu Jian and entered officialdom earlier. It's just that Liu Jian is the real imperial master, and now he is half a step ahead of Qiu Jun, so Liu Jian is the new leader of Qingliu.

In their private interactions, Qiu Jun did not dare to rely on his old age and show off. He not only maintained respect for Liu Jian, but even obeyed Liu Jian's decisions.

Liu Jian looked at the blue sky in front of him, but he knew that the storm would come at any time, so he responded calmly: "Abandon the car to save the commander, and break it when it's time to break it!"

Qiu Jun originally wanted to discuss how to make up for the shortcomings of Sun Jiao, especially Sun Jiao's house had secrets that even he didn't know about, but he didn't want Liu Jian to focus on survival now.

Liu Jian knew that this was an extraordinary period, and Cheng Zong, the left minister of the Ministry of Punishment, was destined to be looking this way, so he quickly shook off Qiu Jun and left alone.

Although it is important to work together and help each other in the officialdom, how can we fill such a big hole now? The most urgent task now is to protect ourselves.

The golden morning sun fell on the palace road, and the royal driver also returned along the palace road towards Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youtang was sitting on a comfortable dragon chariot, but his face was not happy because of the victory he had just achieved, and his whole face was even slightly frowning.

There is never a winner in China's internal strife. Now that the Civil Service Examination Department and the Literary Selection Department suddenly exploded, he realized that the situation of local officials was much more serious than he wanted.

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, Qiu Jing's eviction must be because Qiu Jun wants to support his nephew, so he instructs the Department of Civil Affairs and the Department of Literature and Art to do such a ridiculous thing!" Liu Jin accompanied the driver, but He couldn't help but express his opinion.

Zhu Youtang looked at the palace road in front of him bathed in the morning sun, but said bitterly: "If this is the truth, I can feel more at ease!"

"Your Majesty, isn't it like this?" Liu Jin couldn't help but be stunned, and immediately asked.

Zhu Youtang had already seen the Qianqing Sect in front of him and said very wisely: "This matter is more complicated than it appears. There is even someone else who really promoted Qiu Jing's promotion!"

"Your Majesty, Qiu Jing has no interaction with other important ministers. How come... there is someone helping him behind the scenes?" Liu Jin was very puzzled when she heard Zhu Youtang's judgment.

Zhu Youtang passed through the Qianqing Gate and saw the beautiful lady leading the palace maids in front of him, so he asked Liu Jin to understand it carefully. I believe that Liu Jin's intelligence will see through this little trick.

"I respectfully return to your majesty!"

Pan Jinling is only seventeen years old, with exquisite facial features, skin as good as snow, thin red lips, a playful smile, and beautiful eyes that seem to be able to enchant people.

Since I stayed at the Qianqing Palace last night, I am waiting here to welcome you. I am wearing a sexy purple dress, a woman's headdress, a net bag and a hairpin, and there is an aura that does not match my age. of charming.

After all, she was born as a palace maid and learned etiquette very well. She bowed Yingying to the returning Zhu Youtang, but it showed off her slim figure.

Zhu Youtang naturally knew that this girl's body was soft and fragrant. It was said that men like the new and hate the old, but he felt that this woman was becoming more and more attractive.

"Your Majesty, I have just sent someone to invite Yue Meiren to come and relax with your Majesty in the Xiyuan. Is it okay?" Fan Jinling was never one to be arrogant about favors, so he asked seriously.

Zhu Youtang actually encouraged them to walk more in Xiyuan, then walked towards Qianqing Palace and said: "There are not many government affairs today. If you are still there at noon, you can accompany me to Tingchao Pavilion to escape the heat! "

"Does Your Majesty want us to be together?" Fan Jinling asked seriously with a meaningful smile on her pretty face.

Zhu Youtang liked to listen to the sound of the golden bell ringing on Fan Jinling's ankle, but he was slightly stunned and said: "Isn't your relationship with Yue Meiren very good? What's wrong with the two of them being together!"

"Okay, Your Majesty, please stay and eat more. Today's breakfast includes your favorite chicken stew!" Fan Jinling paused, raised his pretty face slightly and warned seriously.

Zhu Youtang found that this woman was suddenly acting strange, but if he knew that the other party really cared about him, he nodded slightly, and then went to the dining room to eat.

Due to the rules of the palace, except for large-scale celebrations, he could only eat on the same occasion as the concubines in the palace, and usually they ate alone.

Just as Fan Jinling said, there was indeed his favorite chicken stew on the table.

In fact, Ming Ting's diet is very old-fashioned, and there are almost no seasonings in each dish. The pursuit of the so-called authentic taste is also to prevent people from poisoning through seasonings.

However, they met the emperor who loved fishing, but some of the fish had a strong earthy smell. Naturally, they had to use all their strength to compete for jobs.

Although Liu Yidao was stabbed in the lower body, due to his domineering name and his really good cooking skills, he has now become a popular imperial chef, or also called a chef.

The chicken stew cooked by Liu Yidao became Zhu Youtang's favorite soup, and Liu Yidao's status was rising, causing the Ming court's traditional eating style to change subtly.

"This sour plum soup is indeed a good soup to relieve the heat, but..." Zhu Youtang drank a glass of iced sour plum soup at the end, but frowned slightly.

Liu Yidao's heart tightened, and he asked seriously: "Your Majesty, I wonder why you don't agree with me?"

"The flavors of black plum, hawthorn, tangerine peel, osmanthus, and licorice have all been integrated, but this sugar is still not as good as rock sugar!" Zhu Youtang said provocatively like the best gourmet at this time.

As soon as these words came out, several imperial chefs cheered up, but they were at a loss about this rock candy.

"The sugar we make now is in the shape of sand, but the rock sugar is in the shape of lumps. Please slowly understand this!" Zhu Youtang didn't remember the process of making rock sugar clearly, and finally said with a big wave of his hand.

Liu Yidao and the other imperial chefs silently took notes, but it seemed that there was still a long way to go before they could get the delicacies instructed by His Majesty.

Fan Jinling and Qingyue were already waiting in front of the Qianqing Palace. When they saw Zhu Youtang appear, they immediately bowed politely.

Qingyue wore Qingyue today. Although she was not as exposed as Fan Jinling, she still showed her sexy collarbone, making her look more like a lady.

He is similar in age to Fan Jinling, but his movements show a more mature charm. His long black hair is easily combed and hung down, but it reveals a natural and uncarved beauty.

After sneaking over to the Qianqing Palace to sleep with her for a few days, it finally became difficult to hide the matter any longer. Zhu Youtang personally asked the Queen Mother to bring Qingyue to the Qianqing Palace, and she was officially canonized as the Moon Beauty not long ago.

At this point, in addition to Concubine Shu, there are also Lotus Beauty and Moon Beauty in the palace. The Lotus Beauty is as charming as a water lily, and the Moon Beauty is as pleasing to the eye as the full moon.

Zhu Youtang was very satisfied with the two beauties he personally screened. After saying hello, he took the dragon chariot to Yangxin Hall to prepare for handling government affairs.

Fan Jinling and Qingyue also got on the chariot and followed Zhu Youtang to Xiyuan.

Although the distance between Xiyuan Gate and Xihua Gate is only a dozen meters, strictly speaking, they are leaving the palace, so Zhu Youtang's consent is required every time they go there.

"Sister Qingyue, can I sleep with you tonight?" Fan Jinling suddenly begged when Buchai had just walked out of Qianqing Gate.

Qingyue has always been polite and generous, but now she suddenly made a big blush.

"If you don't say anything, I will assume that you agree!" Fan Jinling said with his little fangs showing, as if his plan was successful.

Qingyue was thin-skinned after all, but she suddenly responded: "Your Majesty will not allow you to act like this!"

When Zhu Youtang heard Qingyue mentioning him behind him, he seemed confused at first, but soon he came to his senses.

If Fan Jinling came over again, it would be a bit crowded for three people to sleep together, but Qingyue obviously considered this, and it turned out that Qingyue was more thoughtful in doing things.

The group entered through Xiyuan Gate, and Zhu Youtang came directly to the Yangxin Hall.

Zhu Youtang had just arrived here and had just revealed himself to the two beauties when he learned that Du Ming, the Minister of Punishment, and Wang Xiang had already asked for an audience in front of the palace gate.

Liu Jin, who was accompanying him, was equally confused and immediately accepted the order and went to bring the people in.

Zhu Youtang sat down in front of the imperial court, but he didn't understand what happened. He ran back to him so quickly. Could it be that the search of the house was blocked?

This incident can be said to have been a wake-up call for him.

I originally thought that I had complete control over the entire court, but judging from the promotion of Qiu Jing, the governor of Anlu, I realized that I had been too optimistic.

Although Qiu Jing's promotion was related to Qiu Jun, the reason why he was able to get the full cooperation of the Civil Affairs Department and the Literary Selection Department was probably related to Qiu Jing's obstruction of Liu Zhongqing's land acquisition.

That's why, behind Qiu Jing's promotion, although there are factors that Qiu Jun was promoted through Sun Jiao, I'm afraid it's inseparable from the people hiding in the dark.

It's just that they had calculated everything, but they probably didn't realize that Liu Zhong, who had always been an honest man, suddenly turned dark and actually used the Shang Fang sword he gave him to kill people like Wang Yue did.

Liu Zhong suddenly cut off the official rules and cut out the pest Qiu Jing, as well as Sun Jiao, Fan Yi and Li Feng, a bunch of yes-men.

However, this time I was a blessing in disguise. Not only did I realize that the Literary Selection Department and the Examination Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs were rotten, I finally found the best way to cure the local officials.

Next, he only needs to get rid of all the maggots in the Ministry of Personnel, so that he can have more comprehensive control over his own court, and then select officials who are loyal to him and fair to enter the Ministry of Personnel, and then screen out the local officials to select those who can truly serve. Good official.

Du Ming, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, and Wang Xiang came in together. First they exchanged silent glances, and then presented a thick stack of letters with a solemn expression.

Liu Jin took the pile of letters from their hands, and then respectfully presented the letters to Zhu Youtang.

Zhu Youtang randomly selected the letters and opened them. After seeing the contents, he couldn't help but take a breath. He finally knew why Sun Jiao wanted to stop him from searching his home.

Fusi, North Town, is in prison.

Since there are no windows here, it is dark all year round, so candlelight is needed for lighting.

Wai Lang Sunjiao, a member of the Literary Selection Department of the Ministry of Personnel, received special treatment. He was not imprisoned in Dongchang Prison like the others, but fell into the hands of Jin Yiwei.

But at this time, he was squatting in the corner and shivering, looking very frightened at the cell door that was slowly opening.

"What kind of hidden things are you hiding in your home?" A man wearing a black hat appeared and asked in an old voice.

Sun Jiao used the candlelight to see the other party's profile clearly, and finally chose to confess frankly: "Letters, the letters you gave me, I...I didn't burn them!"

"You...do you know how many people will be killed if you do this?" The man in black robe looked furious after learning that this was the case.

It's just that there are no what-ifs in the world, and the letter that frightened them has now been sent to the Yangxin Hall by Du Ming, the Minister of Punishment, and Wang Xiang.