It took two hours to stop the fire in Shuntian Mansion.

Although Chen Qiyu's attention turned to investigating the case, Shuntian Mansion could not ignore it. When the fire was slightly weak, he reported to Bi Ziyan and others: "Sir, the fire has been controlled. Preliminary calculations have all Shuntian Mansions burned down, more than 40 houses, and more than a hundred people were killed or injured."

Bi Ziyan and others stood and listened to Chen Qiyu's words, their faces were gloomy and terrible.

Even if there are chaos now, there will be no more casualties, let alone the capital of the capital and Shuntian Mansion at the feet of the emperor!

Chen Xun looked at the direction of the palace, which was still not moving, raised his hand to Bi Ziyan, and Sun Chengzong said: "The two lords, the Ministry of Justice arrested several people, all said that they had nothing to do with this matter. After verification, they were all ordinary people and were not able to create such a big fire, especially with a large amount of tincture oil, which was definitely not something they could do!"

Bi Ziyan was also worried that the palace would intervene. He wanted to make sure that tonight's affairs would not have much impact on tomorrow's court discussions and could successfully complete the scheduled plan.

Listening to Chen Xun's words, his eyes froze and said in a deep voice, "Are you saying that there are other people involved?"

Chen Xun glanced at Chen Qiyu and said with a slut, "I don't know if there are any other officials, but there must be an insider."

Chen Qiyu's face changed drastically, and the corners of his mouth moved without arguing.

No one knows that this fire is simple. If there is no insider, he himself will not believe it!

Sun Chengzong looked around and obviously the emperor would definitely not accept such a reply. He looked at Chen Qiyu and Chen Xun and said in a deep voice: "Continue to check, you must find out the ins and outs of this matter. Before dawn, there must be a result! Otherwise, you know what the consequences are, you know more than the official!"

Chen Xun and Chen Qiyu both shook their bodies, as if they heard Ruan Dacheng's screams in front of the Meridian Gate again. Both of them had just taken office and would never hope to end up with that.

"The official is here to receive the order!"

Both of them raised their hands tremblingly and couldn't help but look at each other again. Both of them could feel nervous and panic.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were also looking at each other. As time passed, there was no movement in the palace, and his palms were covered with cold sweat.

Every time the emperor takes action, it is earth-shaking. This time he can endure it for so long. Once he is given a chance to take action, the earth will definitely shake and the world will be terrifying.

The cabinet and the six ministries have tacit understanding, hoping that the dynasty will be smooth and steadily promoted political reform, and no major moves should be taken.

Bi Ziyan whispered a few words with Sun Chengzong, then looked at the people beside him and said, "Since the fire is under control, let's discuss countermeasures."

The so-called countermeasure is how to deal with Zhu Xu's anger.

All the people were very sad. They knew the emperor's methods, but there was no reasonable explanation, and it was absolutely overturned.

Three auxiliary ministers in the cabinet, six ministers, and the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture, a total of ten people gathered together and discussed in a low voice.

Despite some controversy, a group of people reached a consensus, that is, to enter the palace as soon as possible, characterize the case, and then put the disposal rights into the cabinet, which will be dealt with quickly and severely, and the fastest time will be settled, preferably before the court will discuss tomorrow.

Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, Xu Dahua and others looked at each other, and the three of them seemed a bit eye-catching in this circle.

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, and Lai Zongdao were the auxiliary ministers of the cabinet, and their opinions were consistent. Chen Xun and Chen Qiyu were both new leaders, basically obeying old habits and obeying orders in the cabinet. Minister of Rites Yuan Keli and Minister of War Shen Yongmao were not blind followers. They would not just obey orders and would generally agree with the cabinet's handling methods.

Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, and Xu Dahua were all considered the backbone of the imperial party. They could not speak at will before the emperor made it clear. Their words often mean that the emperor should be treated with caution whenever he spoke. At the same time, the three of them did not want to be isolated by these adults and become the "minority" of the imperial court.

Bi Ziyan watched Fu Changzong and the other two not talking, and thought they had agreed, gave a few words, tidied up their clothes, and walked towards the palace.

Donghuamen.

Cao Huachun stood at the door, looked at the group of people approaching, and saluted slightly, "I have met you all the sirs in the Miscellaneous Family."

Everyone did not expect Cao Huachun to appear here, and his expression changed slightly. No one dared to underestimate this 'inner minister'. Bi Ziyan raised his hand and said in a serious look: "Eunuch Cao, Shuntian Mansion has caught fire and suffered heavy losses. We came to see the emperor late at night."

Cao Huachun's eyes calmly swept over the ten people not far away, and smiled slightly, "Everyone knows that the emperor has been sleeping at night recently. He is really tired today. Go to bed early. If it's just a small thing like walking, it's better not to bother the emperor."

If it is a small matter, how could you, the big inner manager, appear here to block the way?

This is clearly because the emperor doesn’t want to see them, and the emperor is determined to do something!

Bi Ziyan was worried and said in a deep voice: "Eunuch Cao, this matter is of great importance. We must meet the emperor. Please pass it on."

Cao Huachun's expression remained motionless, like a door god blocking the road. He held the whisk and looked at Bi Ziyan. Yuer shook his head and said, "Master Bi, the emperor has fallen asleep, and the family dare not disturb him."

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong both frowned, and the emperor made up his mind to see them.

The most relevant thing about this matter is Shen Xun, the Minister of Justice and Chen Qiyu, the Prime Minister of Shuntian Prefecture. The two of them stepped forward almost at the same time and looked at each other. Shen Xun said, "Eunuch Cao, the officials must meet the emperor today. If the emperor does not summon him, we will wait at Donghua Gate today!"

The others didn't speak, which meant that they had made a decision to advance and retreat with Shen Xun.

Cao Huachun was still calm and shook the dust, saying, "Since you guys are going to wait, the miscellaneous family will not stop you. But there is no mistake in the court discussion tomorrow." After that, he turned around and walked into the palace.

All ten people looked solemn. Cao Huachun's attitude was so straightforward and decisive, indicating that the emperor could not be persuaded and could not be changed!

Chen Qiyu was the most worried. The fire seemed to be burning in Shuntian Prefecture, but in fact it was burned in the court and on the emperor's head. The emperor was angry and could not be guessed. He wanted to fill it with his life now!

Shen Xun felt bitter inside. He was going to be imprisoned in just a few days after being the Minister of Justice!

Yuan Keli, who had never spoken, thought about more and was even more worried.

If the cabinet ministers and the six ministers are changing like Wanli and Tianqi, does it mean that everything is back? The new policy that the emperor and the court officials have worked hard for many years is actually a mirror and a moon? It has been put into the flow of water?

"Of course my political reform will not turn back."

Under the eaves of the imperial study, Zhu Xu answered Liu Shimin's questions.

Liu Shimin stood behind Zhu Xu, looked worried and whispered: "I just feel that something seems familiar."

Zhu Xu smiled and said, "You mean, the court officials are joining each other again to fight against the inner court and me?"

Liu Shimin didn't speak. He was in the palace, with a broad vision, looking at the world from afar. He looked at the court like a clear view of the fire.

With the advancement of political reform, the structure of the court central government has been gradually improved, the powers of the court officials are clear, the top and bottom are clear, and the government affairs have also become clear. They no longer rely on the emperor in everything, and have great autonomy. In some aspects, they even began to have differences with the emperor, and occasionally "confrontation" occurs.

"Your worries are unnecessary," Zhu Xu held his hands behind his back, looking at the gradually extinguished fire, and said: "The corruption of the government affairs during the Wanli and Tianqi periods is not due to the fact that the foreign court is united, but about the preference for empty talk and people are overstated. If there is a disagreement in government affairs, I am very happy, which means that they are doing things with their hearts, not Wanli. During the Tianqi period, they are invited to be famous and talk big, and there is no real thing."

Although Zhu Xu said this, he felt moved.

Sometimes things are such a dilemma. He hopes that the court officials can follow the route he designed, but he cannot treat them as a compliment. They need to exert their enthusiasm and fill in the gaps. But this enthusiasm is uncontrollable. Zhu Xu has no way to control everyone and can only do things in the circle he has designated, either! Zhu Xu is not a saint and can make mistakes. The court officials need to have independent thoughts to correct his mistakes!

On the one hand, we want to follow his plan step by step and not to deviate; on the other hand, we need the courtiers to have independent thinking, and it is contradictory to distinguish right from wrong.

Although Zhu Xu didn't say it clearly, Liu Shimin could still guess it, with a silent expression, and a sensitive question was on his lips, hesitating and wondering whether he should ask.

Zhu Xu was quite happy that the cabinet and the six ministries could handle the main responsibilities. He had plans and goals. Although the court officials had different thoughts, they were generally consistent. What's more, Zhu Xu's prestige, ability and means were enough to suppress anyone!

Liu Shimin looked at Zhu Xu's back and said, "Your Majesty... aren't you worried that the court officials will form a clique again?"

Forming cliques is now a relatively sensitive topic in the Ming Dynasty, and no one can avoid it. But the reality is that Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and others are the leaders of the "Imperial Party" in the eyes of outsiders. There are countless people around them, and there are still countless people flocking to them.

Sun Chengzong, Bi Ziyan, Yuan Keli and others have similar government positions, and many people call them the "Hanlin Party". Shen Yongmao and Shen Xun are classified as "centricists", and no one can rely on them.

Of course, there are also the "Kingwang Party", including Huang Liji, Qian Longxi and other provincial governors who went out of Qian Wenzhao Pavilion, and the "Kingwang Party", which are mainly the Governor General Department.

In the eyes of many people, the clear and bright court situation is also complicated in the eyes of others, with many parties, intrigue and turbulent waves.

Zhu Xu naturally knew these things well, with his hands behind his back, and said with a mysterious smile: "What do you think, will I worry?"

Liu Shimin was stunned and then realized that the emperor in front of him was not an ordinary person. He had the courage to push the Ming Dynasty back, how could he be afraid of the small party struggles!

Zhu Xu suddenly turned around and said with a smile, "I can't fall asleep tonight, come and play chess."

Liu Shimin responded and looked at the direction of the Qianqing Palace again. What will happen tomorrow’s court discussion?
Chapter completed!