prosperous age

Chapter 500 Chapter 499

In the case of Nanjing Huke, Lu Fengyi committed ten crimes of bullying, corruption, and adultery to Zhejiang Governor Hu Zongxian, but Wei Guangde curled his lips after reading his memorial, and handed the copy to Zhang Juzheng.

Look at what Lu Fengyi told Hu Zongxian. Hu Zongxian and the pirate leader Wang Zhi are fellow villagers, and Jiang Zhou, Chen Keyuan and others he reused are all pirate spies; Privately promised Wang Zhi to be a coastal defense officer, and swore to reconcile with him.If it wasn't for the emperor's wise and decisive decision to kill Wang Zhi, the shame would be undeniable.But Hu Zongxian thought that he had made great achievements and won the victory in the court.In recent years, I have been drinking all night, sitting and watching the bandits from Jiangxi and Fujian flooding.Invading military salaries, slashing people's wealth, the governor's government accumulates money like mountains, gathers traitors like friends, prostitutes excessively, accepts concubines, withholds money from cloth made for the year, abuses the best, sells official positions, and privately serves officers and soldiers.Please punish again.

It is said that Hu Zongxian appointed pirate spies, isn't it just to plant Hu Zongxian on the charge of colluding with pirates.

Indeed, Emperor Jiajing had no sympathy for Japanese pirates at all. If this was true, no other charges would need to be mentioned, and it would be enough to kill Hu Zongxian eight times ten times.

However, Wei Guangde did not believe that Hu Zongxian would work hand in hand with the pirates, or even if it was true, he would leave any evidence.

How many years have passed since Wang Zhi died, and there is no way to verify it. What's more, when he supervised and beheaded Wang Zhi, Wang Zhi didn't mention the collusion with Hu Zongxian, and he kept saying that Hu Zongxian lied to him.

As for the other charges, they are not uncommon. If you want to impeach any official, you can list all these charges.

Wei Guangde doesn't have the right to embezzle military salaries, cut people's wealth, and withhold tribute and silver.

The people his father sent to him were all serving sergeants with military registration in Jiujiangwei. In fact, most officials in this era would arrest a few sergeants to guard the home and do some physical work.

After a long time, when everyone was waiting impatiently and wanted to appeal again, Emperor Jiajing finally said: "I have decided to abolish the establishment of the Governor of Zhejiang Province, and re-establish the Governor of Zhejiang Province to patrol the area and appease the people. What do the ministers think?"

"Decree ordered Jin Yiwei to escort Hu Zongxian to Beijing for trial."

It's enough for the staff of Jinyiwei to be in a hurry for a while. This is a rare job to arrest a high-ranking official like the governor.

The reason why I am worried that Hu Zongxian will lead the army to rebel is that in the past few years, many people have impeached Hu Zongxian for embezzling military pay. Presumably there should be many private transactions between him and the leading generals under him. If Hu Zongxian has the handle, these people It may not be suppressed by Hu Zongxian and have to follow him.

"According to the order."

In fact, the most dangerous time was precisely the period when Yan Song became an official. At that time, everyone in the strict party was in panic, and it was the time when it was most unpredictable what would happen.

Now Emperor Jiajing directly revoked the post of governor and restored the permanent governor, which has a profound meaning.

Rebellion, except for those bandits who have committed many crimes and who will die if they fall into the hands of the government, who would think about that.

Hearing what Zhang Juzheng said, Wei Guangde said with a smile: "Of course we know this, we just want to hear the opinion of uncle, can this matter be done?"

"I just said that the purpose of the teacher's message may be this. They should have guessed that His Majesty will use Lu Fengyi's impeachment as an opportunity to take down Hu Zongxian in one fell swoop, but who will take over?"

Hu Zongxian was dismissed, who will take over, this is a question they have to consider.

Zhang Juzheng said a little aggrieved, he just made his own analysis, but he didn't expect to be vetoed by King Yu just after he finished speaking, and he didn't say anything.

Now after reading the transcript of the impeachment memorial, everyone is very interested in Zhang Juzheng's opinion, and I don't know what he will say.

Being watched by so many people, Zhang Juzheng showed a look of embarrassment on his face, and then he said with a sneer: "Why are you looking at me like this, in fact, this matter is not about you or me, nor in the cabinet, nor about the ministers, but to see His Majesty's will."

"Then send someone to send news to Elder Xu Ge and let him choose. We have no recommended candidates in Prince Yu's Mansion."

"but."

The two secretly looked at each other unconsciously, and quickly separated after their eyes met, waiting for the emperor on the throne to speak as if nothing had happened.

This is the sub-question. First ask about the situation of the troops around Zhejiang, and then ask whether the minister in charge of punishment should investigate. If such a simple expression of attitude is not possible, it is better to protect yourself wisely and go home as soon as possible.

Xu Jie was the first to react, and then he went out to play and said: "Your Majesty, the governor was originally set up to deal with the Japanese pirates near Zhejiang Zhizhi. Now most of the Japanese pirates here have been eliminated. Nearly extinct, it is time to restore the post of governor."

Zhang Juzheng shook his head and said: "Now in Fujian, Yu Dayou is temporarily leading the Jiangxi and Fujian armies, and Liu Xian and Chen Wangmo are commanding the Fujian army. Although there are also many soldiers and generals in Zhejiang, I don't believe they dare to oppose the imperial court. Criminals against the court."

The original governor was actually an inspector censor dispatched by the Metropolitan Procuratorate to supervise the local bureaucracy. He also had the responsibility of punishing evil and promoting good and arresting bandits.

It's just that Yang Bo has a better understanding of the distribution of troops in the south of the Yangtze River, unlike Prince Yu's Mansion.

Emperor Jiajing on the throne finally made a decision. With Yang Bo's guarantee, he was no longer worried about any troubles in Zhejiang.

Everyone nodded when they heard the words. At the beginning, the big bosses wanted to take it slowly and didn't want to persecute Hu Zongxian too much, so they didn't move Hu Zongxian.

After Zhang Juzheng finished reading the manuscript and handed it back to Yin Shizhen, all the eyes in the room fell on Zhang Juzheng.

"No wonder, I'm still wondering, Mr. Xu Ge and Mr. Gao both sent people to deliver news about such a matter."

But what surprised them was that Emperor Jiajing didn't play immediately this time, but stared at the entrance of the main hall, as if he could see the Jiangnan of Ming Dynasty.

"Uncle, continue to talk, what is the purpose of Xu Ge's message?"

Because both Yin Shizhen and Wei Guangde felt that this was already the case, there was no need to procrastinate, and they directly advanced some "slander" in front of Emperor Jiajing, betting that Hu Zongxian didn't have the guts to make trouble, so they could only be caught with their hands bound, so in fact their opinions had already reached an agreement .

Emperor Jiajing's words made all the officials in the palace a little pale. No one thought that after taking Hu Zongxian, Emperor Jiajing would directly remove the post of governor and reset the governor to appease the place.

Zhang Yongming, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments, and Pan En, the Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, all came out and bowed.

The appointment of a governor is not a trivial matter, and it is impossible to decide on it today. According to common sense, it will take two or three days for everyone to come up with nominees, and finally Emperor Jiajing will hand-pick them.

What's more, in Fujian, which is next door to Zhejiang, a brigade of officers and soldiers has just completed the task of suppressing bandits, and the main force is still repairing and has not yet returned to the station, so they are even less afraid of making troubles in Zhejiang.

After Zhang Juzheng finished speaking, King Yu was the first to speak out against it.

However, Xu Jie, as the first assistant, could not keep silent, so he could only play in class.

If there are really daring people, then they should be suppressed together.

"It should be to discuss this matter. It seems that His Majesty will make a decision today."

In fact, there was a governor in Zhejiang, but after Hu Zongxian took over the post of governor, I don’t know whether it was Yan Song’s deliberate intention or what, so he didn’t appoint a governor to take up the post. Instead, the governor Xingyuan directly communicated with the chief envoy of Zhejiang to issue orders .

After waiting for people to go out, Li Fang opened his mouth to report.

"Hu Zongxian doesn't have that ability. Now that Fujian's bandit suppressing army is at his side, if he dares to stab him, he may be wiped out by the imperial army."

"Your Highness, my lords, just now, Xiyuan has summoned the elders of the cabinet, Xu and Yuan, and six other officials to discuss matters."

However, due to the inconvenient transportation, the temporary dispatched inspectors became the official position of governor in the continuous evolution, and became a permanent Beijing official.

It has been half a year now, and some adjustments are still in progress. Naturally, I also want to seek stability. I hope that all parties will complete the arrangements before attacking him.

Emperor Jiajing ordered Hu Zongxian to be arrested. From the standpoint of his colleagues, several ministers in the palace did not sing praises of the emperor's wisdom in unison.

As for Zhang Juzheng's internal and external talk about Gao Gong, it was only an analysis of the person who could take over as the governor of Zhejiang Province because it was related to the palace.

Arresting corrupt officials is also a warning to ministers like them. It seems not good to rejoice at this time.

"Let Master Gao go to Zhejiang, no way."

Now Wei Guangde remembered what Zhang Juzheng hadn't finished speaking just now, so he asked.

Let Gao Gong go to Hangzhou, how can he do it, how can he ask Master Gao for advice when encountering problems.

The establishment of the governor is often inseparable from the war. In order to deal with the war, the ministers sent by the imperial court issued orders on behalf of the imperial court nearby. Therefore, the governor is higher than the governor in terms of hierarchy.

Because someone came in before, Zhang Juzheng immediately shut his mouth and didn't finish speaking.

Now, there are not many officials in Prince Yu's Mansion. Governor Zhezhi must be at least a third-rank official, and he can be promoted to a higher level by the way. Look carefully, among the people who go out of Prince Yu's Mansion, only high-ranking officials can meet the requirements. Arch one person.

"Let's talk about Lu Fengyi's impeachment of Zong Xian, Zhang Qing, Pan Qing, do you think the matter mentioned in the memorial should be investigated?"

Hu Zongxian was the governor of the Japanese suppression before, and he went down, but the suppression of the Japanese in the south of the Yangtze River has not stopped yet, and someone must be arranged to take over as soon as possible.

The Jinyiwei in the capital will send Tiqi to go south, and will also notify the Jinyiwei in Hangzhou to take the people through the internal channel of information transmission. When the Jinyiwei in the capital arrives, they will be handed over and escorted to the capital.

The governor and governor are not positions established after the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, but a system that was gradually formed after several generations.

Huang Jin on the side hurriedly stood up, bowed and answered, then turned around and walked out of the hall, and sent someone to notify Jin Yiwei to go.

The governor of Zhejiang Province, who holds the money and food for the anti-Japanese war in the south of the Yangtze River, is not a fat job.

King Yu also reacted at this time, his attitude was a bit extreme, and he said hastily.

"Your Majesty, the Japanese problem in the south of the Yangtze River is still there. Even if Hu Zongxian is locked up and sent to Beijing, please appoint a successor to ensure that the good situation of the Japanese suppression in the south of the Yangtze River will not be lost."

When Emperor Jiajing said this, all the officials in the hall understood in their hearts that the emperor had already moved to dismiss Hu Zongxian, which was similar to what they thought.

Wei Guangde nodded, Zhang Juzheng and his understanding were similar, at this time most people still had their hearts towards the imperial court, and most officials wanted to earn more money and take advantage of it.

"The teacher sent this news, it may be to know whether the prince's residence is good or not"

"Ha ha."

Now Lu Fengyi is the first to play impeachment. Although the plan has been disrupted, looking at the situation, he can make the best use of the situation and act according to the situation.

Now it is basically clear that most of Yan's party members are dismissed. Even Yan Shifan, who was designated as the chief culprit, was only exiled instead of beheaded. Naturally, the previous worries have disappeared.

"But what?"

Under the premise that the general trend is in hand, no one believes that Hu Zongxian can make any troubles.

Wei Guangde really didn't expect this section, but when Zhang Juzheng reminded him, he also realized that what people in love ask is whether they have candidates in their pockets for recommendation.

Yang Bo briefly introduced the situation of soldiers and horses in Fujian, which gave Emperor Jiajing an intuitive understanding of the soldiers and horses there.

Before that, both Yin Shizhen and Wei Guangde had expressed their opinions, only Zhang Juzheng did not speak.

However, Emperor Jiajing's attitude towards dismissing Hu Zongxian was clear, but for Xu Jie, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and Yuan Wei, the second assistant, the real war had just begun.

How far is the capital from Hangzhou? Thousands of miles away. Letters are delivered back and forth by messengers. I am afraid that the day lily will be cold.

Xu Jie's petition was naturally echoed by Yuan Wei, Yang Bo, Guo Pu and others, asking His Majesty to confirm the successor.

Yin Shizhen said.

The main difference between the two is that the governor is generally set up to lead the war, while the governor is more in charge of civil affairs.

From the current point of view, it seems that only Gao Gong meets the conditions.

At this moment, Zhang Juzheng suddenly uttered two words, and then he didn't know whether it was hesitation or intentional, but he just didn't continue to speak.

Xiyuan, Yongshou Palace.

"Your Majesty, apart from the actions of the local guards in Fujian, the Southern Jiangxi troops led by Yu Dayou have not yet withdrawn, and the wolf army led by General Chen Wangmo is still stationed in the Fujian-Guangdong border area. If necessary, the Cantonese army led by the governor Liu Xian will also You can quickly go north, but right now, the troops led by Liu Dudu are still encircling and suppressing Japanese pirates along the coast."

While talking in Prince Yu's mansion, in Yongshou Palace in Xiyuan, Emperor Jiajing was also asking about Yang Bo, Minister of the Ministry of War, and the recent situation of the Fujian and Guangdong armies.

King Yu nodded and said with a smile: "Listening to what you said, Emperor Father probably won't let Hu Zongxian get away this time."

Wei Guangde was waiting for Zhang Juzheng's high opinion, and Yin Shizhen couldn't help asking.

At this moment, a servant came in from outside, whispered a few times in Li Fang's ear, and then Li Fang waved him out.

Although a little disappointed, Xu Jie would not criticize Emperor Jiajing's decision.

Judging from the current coastal situation, the Japanese invasion in the south of the Yangtze River has indeed weakened significantly, unlike the momentum of the past, and the restoration of the governor of Zhejiang can indeed reassure the hearts of the local people.

"Before I remember, Yang Qing had predicted that the Japanese pirates would continue to fail under the encirclement and suppression by our Ming army, and their power would not be as good as before. Therefore, the target of the Japanese raids would move southward. Since the governor of Fujian and Guangdong has been established, Zhejiang naturally does not need a governor. Minister of Military Affairs."

Emperor Jiajing looked at Xu Jie and praised him.

(End of this chapter)