The Ming Dynasty's Spokesperson

Under normal circumstances, by this time, the monarch and his ministers would have met long ago.

But Emperor Wanli didn't want to come out of the inner palace, so everyone could only rely on guesswork, as if they were slowly groping in the fog.

Only Mr. Zhao Ge thought that he was an exception. Others were in the fog, but he had already opened the entire map. How could he lose?

But Huang Zhengbin, who has been in the limelight recently and is known as a righteous man, never dreamed that he would actually enter Fusi, Jinyiwei North Town.

It was just a criticism of the chief minister, and the emperor was not involved. Why did he bother to bother the Jin Yiwei?

I heard that Yang Jisheng, a famous minister of the Jiajing Dynasty, was imprisoned for impeaching Yan Song. Do you want to be Yang Jisheng's second?

But after all, Yang Jisheng is a serious two-ranked Jinshi, and he is nothing. Can he earn this reputation?

In the Criminal Justice Department, the commanding officer in charge of the trial slapped the case hard, awakening Huang Zhengbin who was still confused.

"Who instigated you to impeach the chief minister? Come from the truth!" Luo Sigong shouted.

Huang Zhengbin habitually gave the standard answer: "I exposed the crimes of the chief minister all because of my passion and no one instigated me."

The meticulous Luo Sigong immediately scolded: "How dare you speak nonsense! Many of the contents in your bullets are confidential matters between the elders!

You are a small member of the Central Academy of Sciences. Although you are in the cabinet, you are not a close confidant of the cabinet elder. You just do miscellaneous things on a daily basis. How can you know so many inside stories? "

Huang Zhengbin couldn't explain it at the moment and could only be speechless.

Luo Sigong pressed forward and said, "There must be someone supporting you. If you fool me again, I will make you taste the torture tools of Beizhen Fusi!"

Huang Zhengbin used up the last of his arrogance and said: "Everyone in the world discusses the affairs of the world and does not need instructions from others!"

Luo Sigong did not continue to talk nonsense, and waved his hand to ask the left and right flag masters to carry the torture instruments.

After being hit with the stick a few times, Huang Zhengbin was so painful that he no longer wanted to imitate Yang Jisheng, and kept shouting: "I've done it! I've done it all!"

Seeing that Jin Yiwei is going to take action, whoever likes to learn from Yang Jisheng should learn it!

Besides, I don’t even have a serious reputation, so it would be difficult to cash in my reputation!

It's already worth it if I can get the first assistant to step down! There is really no need to continue to show off in Jinyiwei!

Luo Sigong took the confession and immediately went to the inner court.

He felt very happy in his heart. He was able to get the result so quickly. His efforts were simply unearned. The bosses above him would definitely praise him for his ability to do things well.

Because the factory owner Sun Siam avoided suspicion, this project was fully responsible for the project by the eunuch Chen Ju, the eunuch Bingbi, the supervisor of etiquette, so Luo Sigong went directly to the Huiji porch room.

Eunuch Chen, who was sitting by the brazier, took Huang Zhengbin's confession, rolled his eyes a few times, and said in confusion: "Fourth Assistant Zhao Zhigao?"

Luo Sigong replied: "Huang Zhengbin did confess. It was Mr. Zhao Ge who instructed him to expose and impeach Shen Shoufu."

Eunuch Chen asked again: "Is it because you were beaten to death?"

Luo Sigong answered truthfully: "He didn't admit it at first, so he got the stick, and then he confessed."

Eunuch Chen put down his confession casually, "If the torture continues and Huang Zhengbin cannot stand it any longer, he might have to confess again that he was ordered by his third assistant Wang Jiaping.

So which one is true and which one is false? "

Luo Sigong: "."

Suddenly I felt that my job was meaningless.

Eunuch Chen got up and went to Yude Palace. When he arrived, he found that Zhang Cheng, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, was also there.

"The first assistant Shen Shixing and the second assistant Wang Xijue have already submitted their resignations. How should I respond?" Zhang Cheng asked Emperor Wanli for instructions.

Whether to condone or approve the stay can only be decided by the emperor.

Emperor Wanli asked with a gloomy fat face, "Didn't they say anything else? Did they make a public statement about Mi Shu?"

Zhang Cheng replied: "No."

Emperor Wanli, who was sitting on the soft couch, suddenly sat up straight and said angrily: "I asked Shen Shixing to join the cabinet before he was even fifty, and he became the chief minister in his early fifties!

Such deep kindness and kindness are rare in ancient times! But is this how Shen Shixing treats me? After all, are you still unwilling to stand by me wholeheartedly?

The density on the left and right has been leaked, why can't we break the jar and smash it! "

Eunuch Chen secretly sighed that the emperor was really wishful thinking.

Perhaps because the promise of establishing a crown prince during this winter solstice brought too much pressure, the emperor was also seriously ill and sought medical treatment.

After losing his temper, Emperor Wanli also felt tired, waved his hand and said: "Since they asked to go, let them all be granted!"

The two eunuchs Zhang Cheng and Chen Ju looked at each other and sighed together, the third era of the Wanli Dynasty was coming.

The ten years or so of Zhang Juzheng were the first era of the Wanli Dynasty, the eight years when Shen Shixing was the chief minister were the second era, and the following years will be the third era.

Now that the boots are on the floor, it’s time to start cleaning up the mess.

Zhang Cheng asked for instructions again: "How will the cabinet arrange it in the future?"

Emperor Wanli cheered up and asked Chen Ju first: "How is your investigation going? What's the progress?"

Chen Ju said: "After interrogation by the Jinyi Guards, Huang Zhengbin, a former member of the Central Academy of Sciences, revealed that the crime of impeaching the first assistant Shen Shixing was under the instruction of the fourth assistant Zhao Zhigao."

"Zhao Si?" Emperor Wanli was very surprised. How could that honest man who usually had no sense of existence be able to do this?

Zhang Cheng, the chief seal officer of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, couldn't help but laugh and commented: "I didn't expect that a loyal and honest elder would also learn bad things. Does it count as someone who is close to Mo in the cabinet?"

It's just that the technique was really clumsy and unfamiliar, leaving such a big flaw, yet it was easily detected. "

Then he asked Eunuch Chen: "What is Zhao Zhigao's motive? He has been following Shen Shixing most of the time. What is the benefit of instructing others to expose and impeach Shen Shixing at this time?"

Eunuch Chen replied: "After much thought, the only explanation is that Zhao Zhigao tried his best to convince the third assistant Wang Jiaping to frame the first assistant, and tried his best to create public opinion in this regard to relieve the pressure on Shen Shixing.

It's just that Zhao Zhigao's ability was limited, and perhaps he was not good at fighting, so he ended up doing nothing but scolding Wang Jiaping in the cabinet every day. "

Eunuch Chen's summary is quite consistent with Zhao Zhigao's usual personality.

Emperor Wanli suddenly looked at Zhang Cheng and asked, "Tell me! Who could have posted the post to slander me?"

Mainly, I want to hear the views of Zhang Cheng, an "outsider", maybe it's clear to outsiders.

Zhang Cheng said: "If we only talk about possibilities, there are too many people with motives inside and outside the palace.

For example, if the announcement had not been made, Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue might still have the slightest chance of returning to the cabinet.

But once the announcement came out, Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue would never return to the cabinet, and then the third assistant Wang Jiaping would be completely stable. "

This statement is not difficult to understand. If only secrets are leaked, as long as the skin is thick enough, the first and second assistants may still be able to hang on.

But if you still refuse to leave even though you know you are being tricked by the emperor, how big of a heart must you have?

Then Zhang Cheng added: "Even in the palace, there are many people who benefited. If the revelation is approved, then wouldn't Sun Yong, the young prisoner in the clerk's room, be innocent? His godfather Dongchang Sun Xian will definitely be very happy."

Eunuch Chen next to him was very speechless. As expected of a senior eunuch, he really dared to say anything.

Emperor Wanli couldn't help but pointed at Zhang Cheng and cursed: "You are really a bunch of bastards! No wonder even Zhao Zhigao had to learn to frame others after he entered the imperial court!"

Zhang Cheng laughed a few times and said, "Your Majesty, please don't be upset. I just don't dare to hide anything from Your Majesty, so I just say everything I think.

Even when it comes to Zhao Zhigao, he is not without suspicion and is still likely to post an expose. "

Originally, the leak of secrets could be blurred, and it would be okay if the truth could not be found out.

But after the revelation was sent out, the emperor had to find out a result in order to prove his innocence. This situation was very beneficial to Old Man Zhao.

The guilty Emperor Wanli interrupted Zhang Cheng impatiently, "Stop talking! There are really no good people in Hongdong County!"

Then he put pressure on Eunuch Chen and said: "Rumors are increasing day by day, we can't delay it any longer! You should settle the matter as soon as possible!"

I just want results! If you can't do it well, you, the eunuch with a pen, don't do it anymore! "

Eunuch Chen was helpless and could only say: "The secret leak may be related to the third assistant Wang Jiaping, but he needs some dignity."

Letting others take the blame is the only way so far.

Now there are only two people left in the cabinet. If Mr. Zhao is allowed to take the blame, others will not believe it!

Could it be that Old Man Zhao framed the first and second assistant just to make Wang Jiaping the first assistant?

Emperor Wanli said without hesitation: "Then give him dignity!"

Eunuch Chen added: "Wang Jiaping has a very good reputation. There will probably be a large number of memorials and treatises on how to save him."

Emperor Wanli said wittily: "If all the ministers come to rescue him, then there will be no time to quarrel with the country. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone. At that time, I will see the opportunity to do something."

Eunuch Chen: "."

Important matters in the temple are like child's play, there is really nothing you can do about it!

People 500 years from now will definitely lament that Emperor Wanli treated the imperial court as a stand-alone management simulation game!

After coming out of the inner palace, Eunuch Chen returned to the Huiji Porch Room, where Luo Sigong, the royal guard, was still on standby.

Throwing Huang Zhengbin's confession back, Eunuch Chen ordered: "The confession is untrue! Go to prison and have a retrial!

We must dig out the person who really instigated him! Then keep an eye on him and don't let him commit suicide! "

Luo Sigong: "."

Compared with palace politics, their royal guards are really like white lotuses.

The next day, Eunuch Chen walked heavily to Wenyuan Pavilion inside Huiji Gate. The results must be released today.

Just as Zhang Cheng, the chief seal of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, said, after the announcement is sent out, things must come to an end.

Generally, when eunuchs come to the cabinet, they come with the emperor's will.

Facing Wang Jiaping and Zhao Zhigao, Eunuch Chen said: "Huang Zhengbin has already been recruited. Emperor Long Yan was furious and issued an order to reprimand the cabinet."

The two pavilion elders could only listen to the instructions.

Eunuch Chen relayed: "Holy edict: You are very powerful, high-ranking officials and nobles, but you don't think about serving the country with your heart, and you are at odds with each other all day long. What's the point?"

Zhao Zhigao apologized and said, "I'm confused! I shouldn't have instigated Huang Zhengbin to act recklessly!"

Eunuch Chen looked at Zhao Zhigao in surprise. He had seen many bachelors, but he had never seen such an honest bachelor.

Fortunately, there are no outsiders here, otherwise I wouldn't be able to make it up.

Immediately, Eunuch Chen pretended not to hear what Zhao Zhigao said, coughed and then said: "Huang Zhengbin confessed that he was under the instruction of Mr. Wang Sange."

Wang Jiaping: "."

Unknowingly, it seemed as if a big net was getting tighter and tighter, trapping me tightly.

What's even more frightening is that he can't feel when this big net started to open towards him.

Ah? Old man Zhao didn't expect this result. This was really an unexpected situation for him.

Some people are actually less ethical than they think. Didn't you pretend to be honest just now?

Since being questioned by Zhao Zhigao yesterday, Wang Jiaping has been somewhat mentally prepared.

If the emperor really intends to find someone to take the blame, the most suitable person is himself, the "biggest beneficiary"!

But looking at Eunuch Chen who had malicious intentions, he was still unwilling to give in.

Eunuch Chen took the initiative and said: "There are no outsiders here. Mr. Wangge can speak freely."

The Wang family held their breath and said, "It seems that Da Ju is going to judge me according to the decree?"

Eunuch Chen smiled and said: "The elder has a distinguished body. As the saying goes, he cannot be punished like a doctor, so how can he be tried?

The emperor said that the elder must not lose his dignity. Therefore, Mr. Wang Ge might as well make a proactive gesture of resigning first.

Otherwise, the emperor could have directly removed you from your official position, but that would be too ugly. "

Under the background that the first and second assistants were inexplicably exposed for inappropriate remarks and were forced to resign, it is meaningful that the third assistant, Wang Jiaping, was a political enemy and did not take over as the first assistant. Instead, he resigned as well.

With a little manipulation, it is easy to direct the public opinion of the secret leak incident towards Wang Jiaping, the political enemy of the first and second ministers.

Moreover, compared with the leaking of secrets by political opponents by a minister, it is not a scandal of the same magnitude as the emperor's voluntary leaking of secrets, and the impact will definitely be smaller.

Wang Jiaping, who usually cherishes feathers, is in a state of torment. Should the jade be broken into pieces or be destroyed completely?

You have to leave anyway, but if it doesn't work out, just be ruthless and hold on for the sake of reputation, and then be promoted to the position according to the rules and serve as the chief assistant for a few days to forget about it!

At this moment, Zhao Zhigao suddenly interrupted and said to Eunuch Chen: "In case it is inconvenient for Wang Shanyin to stay in the cabinet, can he recommend a candidate to join the cabinet, in order to ensure the integrity of the monarch and his ministers?"

Eunuch Chen was quite surprised. Now, Mr. Zhao Ge, you are actually helping Wang Jiaping speak and plan his interests? Can an honest person really be this honest?

However, Eunuch Chen thought for a moment and said, "I will submit a request to the emperor. It shouldn't be a big problem."

Wang Jiaping could no longer shake his mind. For this reason, he had no other choice.

If you actively cooperate now, you can still elect one of your own to join the cabinet, but if you don't cooperate, I'm afraid even this will be lost.

Let's not talk about the big principles of "the emperor and his subjects are father and son" and "sharing the worries for the emperor". I will say that if I insist on not cooperating, I will definitely anger the emperor who is in urgent need of clearing his name.

So even if he becomes the first assistant, how many days can he sit firmly? I'm just afraid that he will be kicked out soon, and then he will really gain nothing.

"I will go to Shu today to apologize to the emperor!" Wang Jiaping finally said through gritted teeth.

Then Wang Jiaping wrote a letter of apology and resignation, handed it directly to Eunuch Chen, and then left Wenyuan Pavilion sadly.

Eunuch Chen turned to Zhao Zhigao and said, "Congratulations, Zhao Fu!"

Zhao Zhigao sighed and said: "I am the only one left in the cabinet who is old and weak, and I can hardly bear the heavy burden. How can this be a good thing?"

Eunuch Chen couldn't help but think, there have been five people in the cabinet in the past two years.

As a result, the accomplished Shen Shixing, the strong Xu Guo, the clever Wang Xijue, and the clear-minded Wang Jiaping all left, leaving only the waning old man Zhao. Is he really an honest man?

Although it is said that Old Man Zhao is a puppet supported by Lin Tailai, being coerced by a wild person like Lin Tailai who acts recklessly and makes enemies everywhere, and then makes rapid progress all the way, and can keep the ship from capsizing for many years, is a skill in itself. Bar?