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Chapter 203 The Great Court Meeting in a Thunderstorm! Zhu Houzhao acted vigorously and resolutely! Tell the world! The cabinet is treasonous and treasonous!

Shenshi, Fengtian Hall.

Dark clouds were threatening to overwhelm the city, heavy rain was still falling, and there was lightning and thunder.

Although it was only about three o'clock in the afternoon, the whole sky seemed to be dark, and the thunder and lightning seemed to be intensifying instead of letting go of God's anger.

Under such pouring rain.

All the civil and military officials who arrived were drowned.

Their raincoats and umbrellas couldn't cover the rain at all.

To their relief, Guanglu Temple or the Secretary of General Affairs thought carefully and lit the charcoal fire directly to dispel their coldness.

When Lin Han and Wang Hua arrived, they only found that half of the officials who came were like their clothes, half wet.

"By the way, Your Majesty, in this situation, why did you ask us to hold a court meeting?"

There was lightning and thunder outside and the sound of rain on the roof was so loud that some officials had to speak loudly so that people could hear them clearly.

The officials looked at each other and just shook their heads. Their eyes were full of doubts. It was obvious that no one knew anything.

Xu Kuishan had arrived a long time ago and stood a little behind, looking at everything. He didn't know why he was called here.

"president!"

"Vice President Huang..."

Finally, Zhu Youqian, Huang Bao and others walked out from the back of the palace. When they saw them, Lin Han, Liu Zhong, Zheng Ji and others couldn't help but look over.

Both of them had serious expressions. They just shook their heads and did not explain. Instead, they found their positions and stood still.

"Your Majesty has arrived."

None of the civil and military officials came, but Zhu Houzhao walked out quickly after being informed by Liu Jin. He was also a little wet. When he arrived, he sat down on the dragon chair. The maid next to him wanted to wipe his face, but he dismissed her.

"See Your Majesty!"

Everyone quickly prepared to salute.

"No need!"

Zhu Houzhao directly waved his hand to stop them, and then stared at the outside of Fengtian Temple with a serious expression. He did not say anything else or make a sound, just watching and waiting quietly.

Blah blah blah...

Soon some late officials also came in one after another, but they met Zhu Houzhao's eyes.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty. It is raining too much..."

They are like students caught late trying to explain.

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand impatiently, and the man hurriedly entered the team and stood up as if he had been granted amnesty.

Zhu Houzhao didn't say anything, just stared outside, waiting for the officials to take their seats one after another.

At this time, everyone directly felt the silent and invisible pressure. Zhu Houzhao's appearance made them feel scary and unpredictable.

"Everyone, listen carefully to what's going on outside!"

Zhu Houzhao finally spoke again, and this sentence was not obscured by the thunder, which made everyone feel refreshed.

In fact, needless to say, they felt that the thunder and lightning and heavy rain outside not only did not stop, but became more intense.

So, just come to listen to the rain and thunder?
Listening to the increasingly severe thunderstorms, some officials had already noticed something. Could it be that there was a flood somewhere?
But when there was a flood, Zhu Houzhao would not be so anxious to call them over.

Everyone couldn't help but think about it, but they didn't dare to ask. They could only continue to wait with Zhu Houzhao.

Under such waiting, all the civil and military officials who were supposed to come came, but those who shouldn't... obviously couldn't come.

"Where are the officials from Qin Tian Jian?"

Finally, while the thunder and rain were quiet, Zhu Houzhao spoke.

"Your Majesty, I am here!" An official from Qintian Prison stood up.

"Can you explain what this celestial phenomenon means?" Zhu Houzhao asked directly.

This time, everyone hesitated even more.

"Your Majesty, there is a vision in the sky, which proves that... God has warned us that something bad may happen to our Ming Dynasty." The official of the Qintian Prison answered bravely.

This is correct bullshit!
Everyone was even more confused about Zhu Houzhao's purpose.

"Well said! This is God's warning! No! It's not God's warning, but! Taizong is warning! Taizong is angry! Listen to how angry Taizong is outside!"

Zhu Houzhao stopped being secretive and directly stated the reason.

"Taizong is angry?"

Everyone looked at each other even more confused, never expecting that Zhu Houzhao could connect the current situation with Taizong's anger, but since Taizong was in heaven, this explanation made sense.

But why was Taizong angry?
The officials were still hesitant and confused, waiting for Zhu Houzhao to make a move.

"Last night, the capital and Emperor Taizong's Mausoleum were bombed!"

Zhu Houzhao finally roared out: "So, look how angry Taizong is! Who gave them the courage in the cabinet in the capital to blow up Taizong's imperial mausoleum in order to force me to return to Beijing!"

Wow!

After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, with a flash of lightning, people saw that his little face was terrifyingly hideous.

Then a thunder came, making everyone look at Zhu Houzhao in shock, frightened by the news that Zhu Houzhao said.

Yesterday, the imperial mausoleum was bombed.

Officials were stunned and shocked.

No... This place is so far away from the capital. How could Zhu Houzhao know about something so close?

"Your Majesty, is this news true?"

Zhu Youqi was the first to react. He couldn't help but turn his head to look at the situation outside again. He seemed to have some understanding and explanation, but he couldn't believe it. This incident was caught off guard.

"President, it's true! I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Taizong's imperial mausoleum was bombed last night. Their purpose was to force me to return to Beijing to take charge of the overall situation!"

"I received a warning from Emperor Taizong last night. Now...the weather outside is a manifestation of Emperor Taizong's anger!"

Zhu Houzhao nodded solemnly and repeated solemnly, his eyes sweeping over the vassal kings present.

"This...this, how is this possible?"

"Taizong's imperial mausoleum was bombed..."

"This, this, this..."

The official of the Qintian Prison was dumbfounded. This was a real earthquake in the Ming Dynasty. He just said it casually, but unexpectedly he got it right.

"Your Majesty, this is a dream...you, you..."

Lin Han still didn't believe such a mysterious thing. It was incredible that Zhu Houzhao, who was thousands of miles away, knew that Taizong's imperial mausoleum was bombed.

It's not that they don't believe it, it's that...this matter has no reason or logic.

Zheng Ji, Gao Quan, Zhu Fu and others were shocked and surprised, and it was difficult for everyone to digest this information.

"I am not lying at all! I dare to swear on the great Ming Dynasty. If I am lying at all, I will not die well!"

Facing the questioning eyes of everyone, Zhu Houzhao knew that these people had not seen it with their own eyes and could not believe it. He could only say harsh words and the most vicious words to prove it.

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

"Your Majesty, this, this is not something to be said casually."

Zhu Youqiu quickly comforted him.

"President, of course I won't talk nonsense, but Taizong's mausoleum was blown up by them. If I can't handle this matter well, I will be a son of man in vain! I will be a descendant of the Zhu family in vain!"

"Just wait! The urgent news from Eight Hundred Miles may arrive soon, and you will know by then!"

"I am here to find you now because I want to ask you what should be done to those who deliberately destroy Taizong's imperial mausoleum!"

Zhu Houzhao gave everyone the right to speak and gave everyone time to digest.

The rain continued to fall, and the thunder did not stop.

The coldness and wetness on their bodies, coupled with Zhu Houzhao's angry and cold expression at this moment, and such a solemn oath, slowly brought them back to their senses.

It seems that, except for this kind of thing, Zhu Houzhao really has no need to call them here in such weather.

"Your Majesty, those who destroy the imperial mausoleum are a heinous crime in all dynasties! If this is really the case, it would not be an exaggeration to confiscate the family, exterminate the clan, and exterminate the nine clans!"

Shi Sheng of the Inspectorate gave a direct conclusion.

They believed half of it. Such a huge thing could be verified in only two or three days. They did not believe that Zhu Houzhao would talk nonsense.

Then it’s time to discuss the matter.

"Destroying Taizong's mausoleum and disturbing Taizong are tantamount to conspiracy! The nine tribes should be exterminated!"

Zhu Youzhao was even more decisive. This time, he also experienced Zhu Houzhao's anger.

The ancestral graves of his ancestors have been destroyed. If the Zhu family doesn't jump up, he will really be in vain.

"Yes, what Mr. Shi and the President said is true. Deliberately destroying the imperial mausoleum is tantamount to treason! This is a matter of annihilating the nine tribes! Who is so bold as to destroy the imperial mausoleum?"

"Your Majesty, are you clear?"

Wu Hong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, also quickly expressed indignation.

Others looked over, and the vassal kings such as King Anhua and King Ning also expressed their anger clearly and immediately.

Zhu Fu, Lin Han and others were still watching, while Wang Hua and Han Ding were immediately confused.

As soon as Wu Hong said this, everyone's eyes focused on Zhu Houzhao again.

"It has been confirmed that it was the work of the cabinet!"

Zhu Houzhao directly characterized the matter.

As soon as these words came out, the court became strangely quiet.

If it is really the northern cabinet that is responsible, then a bloody storm and a real confrontation between the north and the south will occur.

"Impossible! Your Majesty, do you have any evidence? How dare Mr. Chief Assistant and Mr. Xie Ge dare to do such a thing?"

Wang Hua, who represents the cabinet, can't sit still. How can he watch Zhu Houzhao pour this dirty water on the cabinet.

They finally woke up and subconsciously wanted to speak up and defend the cabinet.

Zhu Houzhao's move... directly started a civil war. "Yes! Your Majesty, think again, this, this is completely unfounded..."

Han Ding also stood up bravely, and he really wanted to speak for the cabinet at the moment.

He also felt that it was quite outrageous. How could Zhu Houzhao know about what happened in the capital last night.

When the two people jumped out, people were shocked to find out, how could they be released?
"No, not necessarily! The cabinet is obviously unable to sit back and watch our southern cabinet being established... Their motives for doing this are completely established! If something happens to Taizong's imperial mausoleum, His Majesty will definitely return to Beijing!"

Huang Bao also reacted. When he thought about it, he knew that the northern cabinet could do this and they had enough motives.

As soon as these words came out...all the civil and military officials in Jinling were even more shocked.

"That's not true... This is a serious crime that will destroy the nine tribes..."

"Do they dare?"

"Why don't you dare? If our southern cabinet is really established..."

"This is a power struggle..."

Some people subconsciously doubt that the cabinet is not that stupid, but some people have realized that for the sake of power, northern officials can really do anything.

They know their colleagues.

Zhu Houzhao watched all this with a cold eye, seeing that the officials were aware of the danger of such a thing and did not dare to do it.

Even if he confirmed it, they couldn't believe it.

But the northern cabinet was completely prepared.

He didn't know what they were thinking. Do they really think everyone in the world is on their side?
"Are my words still false?"

"Wang Hua, Han Ding, of course I have evidence!"

Zhu Houzhao responded categorically: "The evidence is that in two or three days, news will come that their cabinet is rushing eight hundred miles away, and they will urgently summon me back to Beijing because of something unusual happening in Taizong's imperial mausoleum!"

Looking at these two people, especially Wang Hua... Zhu Houzhao was so angry that he even wanted to kill someone in the cabinet first to add to the fun!

But for the sake of the saint Wang Shouren...

"Come here! Wang Hua and Han Ding dare to roar in the hall! Put them in jail!"

Zhu Houzhao still punished him. He had no choice but to vent his anger. Wang Hua and Han Ding were so unsightly, so don't blame him for being rude!

"Yes!"

Immediately the Imperial Guard came to the door and arrested the two men again.

At this time, both of them were shocked. They didn't expect that they would enter the palace for the second time just a few days after they came out.

Lin Han was a little surprised and wanted to speak to plead for mercy, but when he saw Zhu Houzhao's livid face, he finally said nothing.

It's a small matter to plead for them now, but it's a big deal if the imperial mausoleum is bombed.

"Now, tell me! Facing such an arrogant cabinet, how will I deal with them!? They have no king, no father, no bottom line!"

Zhu Houzhao brought this matter up.

Deal with the cabinet!

This is simply a huge problem.

For a time, all civil and military officials were silent.

"Your Majesty, if this matter is confirmed to be done by the cabinet, then no matter where he is or how powerful he is! It is even more of a rebellion! They obviously know and break the law! They must be severely punished! This is simply a provocation to your Majesty and to our great Ming Dynasty The provocation of our ancestors! Those who deserve to have their families confiscated, and those who deserve to be exterminated!”

Huang Bao made a clear statement directly. At this time, he represented the southern cabinet and dealt with the northern cabinet. This was obviously to further strengthen his power, both in terms of the matter and his current position.

He must take a stand.

"My opinion is the same! If the matter is found to be true, they are treason!"

Zhu Youqi once again stood up with a clear-cut stand.

"Yes! This is simply a provocation to our ancestors! As a descendant of Taizong! Kill! Destroy the nine tribes, kill those who deserve to be killed! Conquer those who deserve to have their homes confiscated!"

The vassal kings expressed their murderous stance directly.

Lin Han, Zhu Fu and others... looked at all this and wanted to speak, but... the situation was too confusing. Was this Zhu Houzhao's clarion call to charge the northern cabinet, or was it a real sign of action?
Although they are mentally prepared for the confrontation between the North and the South.

But this confrontation was too sudden and too fierce.

Zhu Houzhao was about to drag the struggle to the end and force them to take sides.

To be honest, this is a bit difficult, but Zhu Houzhao is also forcing them to express their stance.

If they refuse to take a stand today and join the cabinet...even after the real struggle comes, they will obviously be completely squeezed out of the center of power.

But the cabinet was dealt with by taking the blame so hastily.

"Your Majesty, I second the motion! If it is really what the Northern Cabinet did, they have no moral bottom line at all for the sake of power! This is treason! It should be punished with the crime of treason!"

Zheng Ji also spoke brazenly at this moment.

"I second the motion! Your Majesty, if this matter is found to be true, then it will be punished as treason!"

Liu Zhong, the Minister of Rites, also jumped out.

"I also second the proposal! If it is really found out that this matter was done by the cabinet, they are indeed unworthy of being ministers of the Ming Dynasty and should be punished for treason."

There was obviously another possibility. Lin Han figured this out and spoke quickly.

Put aside your stance and talk about the situation.

If Zhu Houzhao wanted to declare that the cabinet was treason, he would also have to provide evidence.

"I second the proposal!"

Soon, other civil and military officials also reacted and expressed their attitudes clearly.

"Okay! That's it!"

Zhu Houzhao watched all this with satisfaction, and wanted to capture a few people to sacrifice the flag. Obviously these people were all interested.

"Huang Bao, draft the decree, the cabinet is plotting rebellion and treason! Inform the whole country and declare it to the world!"

Now that a consensus has been reached, Zhu Houzhao immediately ordered.

"Ah? Your Majesty, are you waiting for news?"

Huang Bao was stunned. He didn't expect Zhu Houzhao to come.

"Your Majesty, the matter hasn't happened yet... and the news hasn't reached us in Jinling yet, why are you rashly announcing that they are treason?"

Zhu Youzhao was also caught off guard. He never expected that Zhu Houzhao was so determined.

Lin Han and others also looked at Zhu Houzhao in disbelief.

"The evidence is conclusive!"

"They are just treason!"

Zhu Houzhao didn't bother to explain anymore, and looked directly behind him with sharp eyes.

"Where are Zhu Fu and Xu Kuishan?"

Zhu Fu was stunned, Xu Kuishan was stunned, and hurriedly came out.

"Chen is here!"

"Zhu Fu, I order you to summon 10,000 forbidden troops within three days. After three days, when the news from the northern cabinet arrives, you can dispatch directly to the capital!"

"Xu Kuishan, I order you to recruit 30,000 troops within ten days! Then participate in quelling the rebellion!"

Zhu Houzhao directly ordered the gathering of troops.

With this murderous order, everyone was even more shocked. Zhu Fu and Xu Kuishan were stunned on the spot, not daring to take action.

"Did you hear that clearly?"

Zhu Houzhao repeated it again.

"The minister obeys the order!"

The two men immediately took orders.

"Who is willing to go to the capital to announce the serious crime of treason by the cabinet?"

The military problem was solved, and Zhu Houzhao immediately looked at the civil officials.

"I am willing to go!"

Lin Han was still hesitating, but Zheng Ji had already taken the initiative!
"Okay! Zheng Ji, I approve your entry into the unified government and become the second vice president of our Ming Dynasty Presidential Palace. You will set off with the imperial guards tomorrow with the imperial edict!"

Zhu Houzhao was also clean and tidy and directly announced Zheng Ji as vice president again.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Zheng Ji couldn't hide his joy. Although he was suspected of stepping on his colleagues to get the upper hand, he finally joined the cabinet after all!

After this appointment, Liu Zhong and others were anxious and wanted to see what other orders Zhu Houzhao had.

"The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Rites, select the entourage list, the Ministry of War... prepare the recruitment and food and grass!"

"Meanwhile, where is the Criminal Department?"

"Chen is here!"

"I order you to cooperate with Xichang to crack down on illegal activities of speculating on treasure money in various places! Confiscate their illegal gains!"

"Lin Han, call me Li Dongyang, and... gather all their cabinet officials!"

"..."

However, Zhu Houzhao did not continue to arrange the rebellion, but took this opportunity to quickly arrange other things.

After these things happened, the civil and military officials saw Zhu Houzhao's determination and resolute attitude.

Coupled with the lightning and thunder outside at this moment, they said that the sky had changed.

"Retreat!"

"President, Huang Bao, Zheng Ji, come on!"

This rainy court meeting finally came to an end.

However... everyone seemed to be in a dream, looking at the lightning and thunder weather again, it really felt like being directly in the storm.

This kind of struggle that completely overturned the table came too suddenly, as if they were caught off guard and caught in the rain, and there was no way to hide or escape.

　Totally flipped the table!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)