Ming politicians

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After taking down the Jiaxing Mansion, Su Tiancheng specially sent someone to send Fan Jingwen, Yan Zizhang and others to Shandong. It is very convenient to travel by water, and there will be no trouble. Fan Jingwen agreed to go to Shandong to have a look, but Yan Zizhang refused. , asked to go directly back to the capital.Yan Zizhang's actions made Fan Jingwen feel very embarrassed. It is said that Fan Jingwen was the one who came to Zhejiang this time, but now Yan Zizhang, who was imprisoned in the capital, asked to go back. Even Fan Jingwen felt ashamed.It was at this time that Yang Sichang, who came to Zhejiang on a special trip, had a long talk with Fan Jingwen, which made Fan Jingwen make up his mind to visit Shandong.

Su Tiancheng did not embarrass Yan Zizhang, on the contrary, he sent someone to send Yan Zizhang out of Zhejiang. Thinking of his previous relationship, Su Tiancheng planned to give Yan Zizhang 100 taels of gold, so that Yan Zizhang would not carry enough silver taels, but Yan Zizhang refused.

After leaving Zhejiang, Yan Zizhang took South Zhili, bypassed Huguang and Henan, and entered North Zhili.

After returning to the capital, Yan Zizhang sent the already written memorial to the imperial court. He waited hopefully for the emperor to summon him. Wu Weiye who stayed in Zhejiang and Fan Jingwen who went to Shandong further demonstrated his loyalty to the imperial court. You must know that Fan Jingwen is still a cabinet scholar.

Yan Zizhang never expected that his return caused a huge shock in the court.

After Zhu Youjian read Yan Zizhang's memorial, he almost went crazy.

Fan Jingwen is a cabinet scholar, and a minister of the DPRK and China that Zhu Youjian trusts. He unexpectedly went to Zhejiang.Seeing Su Tiancheng, he even thought about betraying the imperial court. Su Tiancheng must have given Fan Jingwen the greatest benefit. Su Tiancheng could buy even the dignified Erbu Shangshu. Who else in the imperial court is worthy of trust.

Only Fan Jingwen took refuge in Su Tiancheng.Zhu Youjian would not be that angry, but Yang Sichang, the former chief assistant of the cabinet, and Lu Shanji, the minister of the Ministry of war, also defected to Su Tiancheng, and the news detected by Jin Yiwei and Dongchang, it seems that Zhou Yanru, the current chief minister of the cabinet, also He used to have some contact with Su Tiancheng.

These things made Zhu Youjian feel chilling, and he almost lost his mind. In his eyes, the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty.They are all likely to betray, and at critical moments, they always have to rely on Su Tiancheng.

However, the memorial written by Yan Zizhang is irritating. In the memorial, Yan Zizhang talked about the many shortcomings of the court, the problems of Jinyiwei and Dongchang, and the importance of putting people first.In short, many of the court's current practices are incorrect.Great efforts must be made to rectify.

What's more, Yan Zizhang gave an example in the memorial, saying that Su Tiancheng, who intends to rebel, bought people's hearts everywhere, and clamored all day to put the interests of ordinary people first. Isn't this a disguised form of praise for Su Tiancheng.In a disguised form, does the Ming Dynasty have to perish?

For a long time, Zhu Youjian had been displeased with some of the court officials and censors. For the so-called justice, he desperately impeached, even the emperor.I always thought that doing this was loyalty, and this Yan Zizhang came back here just to make a name for himself.

Zhu Youjian didn't even discuss with the cabinet, and directly asked Jin Yiwei to throw Yan Zizhang into the prison again.

After the news of Yan Zizhang being thrown into prison spread, the imperial court was immediately ebullient. No one expected such a result. You must know that Fan Jingwen and Wu Weiye who went to Zhejiang stayed. Yan Zizhang insisted on returning to the capital. The emperor should have praised it For this kind of behavior, giving certain rewards can at least encourage more ministers of civil and military affairs to be loyal to the court, but this kind of behavior makes people feel chilling, not to mention that Yan Zizhang was originally imprisoned in a prison before he went to Zhejiang.

Soon began to give memorials to Shizhong and Yushi, thinking that Yan Zizhang should be praised and should not be imprisoned. Even if Yan Zizhang was guilty before going to Zhejiang, he should be cleared at this time.

Perhaps because he felt that something was wrong with his actions, Zhu Youjian did not refute the numerous memorials, but he never made a statement, so Yan Zizhang was still imprisoned in the prison.

The feeling of being locked up in prison is uncomfortable, and if you don't pay attention, you may die unexpectedly. Seeing that the emperor did not express his position, many civil and military ministers began to find the chief minister of the cabinet, Zhou Yanru, and the second minister of the cabinet, Chen Xinjia, and asked them to come forward , Advised the emperor, must release Yan Zizhang, but also canonize the official position.

The reason why many ministers found the cabinet was also because the atmosphere in the court was wrong. Jin Yiwei and Dongchang were too powerful. This is not the previous situation. If you get caught by Jin Yiwei and Dongchang, you might lose your life. There have been such examples before, and no one will continue to hit eggs with stones.

Zhou Yanru and Chen Xinjia also couldn't figure out why the emperor would do this, and the emperor did not discuss with the cabinet at all, and directly issued an order for such a big matter.

Yan Zizhang must have rejected Su Tiancheng's invitation, and must return to the capital. No one in the Manchu Dynasty knew that the relationship between Yan Zizhang and Su Tiancheng was very good, and good ones are not ordinary. Under such circumstances, Yan Zizhang insisted on coming back. If the emperor can reward Yan Zizhang, it will precisely reflect the greatest cohesion.

Since this period of time, it has been difficult for Zhou Yanru and Chen Xinjia to see the emperor. In the past, Zhou Yanru could often see the emperor, but recently it has not. The anxious Zhou Yanru learned about the situation through Qin Sande, and learned that Jinyiwei and Dongchang After inquiring about the slightest connection between him and Su Tiancheng, he broke out in a cold sweat from fright. After returning to the mansion, he repeatedly told Zhou Kang not to say anything, and never to continue contacting Su Tiancheng.

Just at this time, Yan Zizhang came back.

The atmosphere in the court is not right. There are more and more silent civil and military ministers. Zhou Yanru, Chen Xinjia and others feel that the situation is not good. If it continues like this, there must be something wrong. It has already been sent out, and no one would have thought that the commander of this attack was Zhu Yousong, Minister of the Ministry of War, and the eunuch Qin Sande was the supervisor of the army.From this decree, it can be seen that the real commander of the battle is Qin Sande, the palm print eunuch.

The emperor trusted the eunuchs and Jin Yiwei more and more. According to this momentum, more and more ministers of civil and military affairs would leave the court. After all, Shandong is also a good place to go.

After discussions between Zhou Yanru, Chen Xinjia and other academicians, they finally decided to give the emperor a letter in the name of the cabinet, imploring the emperor to pardon Yan Zizhang.

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhu Youjian looked at a group of cabinet ministers with a gloomy face.

Zhou Yanru has made clear the request on behalf of the cabinet, but Zhu Youjian has not expressed his position for a long time, nor has he opened his mouth to speak. Instead, he looked at everyone with cold eyes, as if all the cabinet scholars standing in the Hall of Mental Cultivation wanted to A traitor who took refuge in Su Tiancheng.

Regarding Zhou Yanru's matter, Zhu Youjian attached great importance to it, and asked Jinyiwei and Dongchang to investigate strictly. Although nothing was found in the end, and there was no evidence that there was a connection between Zhou Yanru and Su Tiancheng, Zhu Youjian thought of the previous What happened in the past, especially the adjustment of officials in Shandong, now it seems that this is obviously beneficial to Su Tiancheng. He originally wanted to stabilize Su Tiancheng, but Su Tiancheng rebelled.

After a full quarter of an hour, Zhu Youjian finally spoke.

"I know the cabinet's opinion. I want to ask if there is Fan Jingwen's meaning in it. Is the cabinet trying to find a way to go to Zhejiang and ask Fan Jingwen?"

Zhu Youjian's tone was not emotional at all.

"I gave great trust to the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, but what I got in exchange was betrayal. Yang Sichang betrayed, Lu Shanji betrayed, Xu Eryi betrayed, and the king of Jin, Zhu Shenxuan, is now in turn. It’s Fan Jingwen and Wu Weiye, all right, let’s go, all go to Shandong, I’m not afraid, at worst I’ll work hard with you.”

Everyone bowed their heads. They couldn't answer the emperor's words.

"I know how to deal with Yan Zizhang's matter. I don't want to see this Yan Zizhang. You have all seen Yan Zizhang's memorial. Under such a crisis situation, Yan Zizhang actually mentioned so many things in the memorial. Are you thinking about me? Make this memorial known to the world, say that I am incompetent, and say that Su Tiancheng has very good abilities. Anyone who wants to join Su Tiancheng can go now. The chance is very good. Su Tiancheng is so much stronger than me. What are you guys doing with me?"

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The faces of Zhou Yanru and others have become very ugly, and they finally understand the reason.

Yan Zizhang’s memorial, all the cabinet masters, have read it carefully, and also discussed this memorial. Generally speaking, Yan Zizhang’s memorial is not bad, and it also shows the meaning of wanting to be famous, but point it out The problems are very real, even if they are a little exaggerated, it is not a big deal. The key is that this memorial pointed out the dangers of Jinyiwei and Dongchang, which is in line with the wishes of the ministers of the DPRK and China.

It's a pity that Yan Zizhang is too ignorant. What time is it now? The atmosphere in the capital has always been bad. The emperor doubts all the civil and military ministers, and he believes in eunuchs and Jin Yiwei. Even if you, Yan Zizhang, have credit, you can't rely on this. Credit is the most taboo thing to impeach the emperor.

Zhou Yanru and the others understand that Yan Zizhang has no hope. Some things cannot be done. For example, in times of crisis, he cannot touch the dragon scale. Dongchang meant that Wang Chengen, the great eunuch next to the emperor, would not let Yan Zizhang go.

After leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhou Yanru looked up at the sky, and sighed softly. He didn't even dare to sigh loudly. He didn't know that if the situation continues like this, what hope does the court have. (To be continued..)