Chapter 316: This is a big deal
Hao Fenglou is not without concerns about the future. He knows in his heart what he is involved in.
But to this day, he doesn't feel regretful. This unrepentant temperament may be Hao Fenglou's biggest weakness.
He is said to be a prisoner, but his treatment is good. He always goes by arrogant and respectful wherever he passes. Those who don’t know think that there is a noble man passing by here. The carriage is exquisite and there are personal guards who are surrounded by them. Their elegance is very grand.
When passing by Yongzhou Prefecture, the prefect was unknown. After hearing the reward of the servant, he thought it was really a private visit by a nobleman. He actually thought of a favor and went to greet him in person. Who knew that a friend of the curtain chased him out directly, holding the palace newspaper in his hand, and shouted: "Sir, this...no, sir, this... these people are committing crimes..."
After hearing this, the prefect immediately understood something when he saw it. He quickly stamped his feet, his face looked like earth, and immediately took the people back home quickly.
There are more than once such jokes, and the news is not smooth after all, and the postures of these people are very good at first glance. Many local officials are confused and almost fooled. Fortunately, they can always stop the horse and will not be confused.
Arriving in Nantong, the next time he sailed, several prisoners were talking and laughing along the way. Even Zhang Fu simply rolled around with the donkey and stopped engaging in the so-called sacred mission.
Drinking during the day on the boat, sleeping soundly at night, and being extremely comfortable.
But they didn't know that someone was faster than them.
The right censor Yang Xiong had already ordered someone to pass the memorial and go straight to the capital. Zhu Di was naturally very concerned about this matter. Although it was indifferent on the surface, it was meaningful behind the indifference.
After the morning court, Zhu Di sat on the rattan chair in the warm trunk. He leaned comfortably against his body, and the palace servants with round fans brought the breeze repeatedly, while on the other side was an internal official reading the latest memorial.
If Zhu Di didn't want to listen to these memorials, he would cough gently, and the inner official would leave them aside and pick up another one.
What I am reading now is Yang Xiong's memorial.
Yang Xiong mentioned various problems in his memorial, such as Hao Fenglou's killing of King Annan without any attempt, which led to unstable domestic situation in Annan. Although there was a Ming army stationed, various places were ready to move. With the people's hearts, there was no other candidate for the court for Annan. It is very likely that a riot would happen.
Yang Xiong even patted his chest and said that judging from his situation in Annan, within March, there will be wars everywhere in Annan, and the imperial court's troops will be short of force here. Unless the continuous increase in troops,...
After all, it was actually just a matter of expressing concerns. Annan’s current situation was too big. The initiator of this matter was Hao Fenglou. Hao Fenglou could not escape the blame.
Yang Xiong did not criticize Hao Fenglou for how he dispatched troops without authorization, nor did he criticize others. He just objectively explained what he saw and heard clearly. At the same time, he also said that the officials stationed in Annan were homesick and had no fighting spirit. If there was another accident, it was very likely to cause a disaster.
Zhu Di frowned repeatedly as he listened to the memorial.
In fact, he did not blame Hao Fenglou for killing Chen Tianping. He had already made this preparation from the day when Hao Fenglou appointed Chen Tianping to Annan. Zhu Di was definitely not a person who could be fooled by others. This is very important. Chen Tianping treated him as a pawn, which was obviously a traitor.
So for Zhu Di, the so-called unauthorized dispatch of troops and the so-called killing of vassal kings are actually not important. What is important is how to clean up Annan's stall.
Since he ascended the throne, he has spent countless efforts on the southern expedition. This is the most important thing since Zhu Di became emperor, but who knew that such a big thing would happen? Zhu Di has been worried about Annan in the past two years. If Annan completely collapsed at this time, it would be a fatal blow to him.
He was Zhu Di, the Emperor Yongle who was confident and could die in death, but a small Annan spent so much effort and eventually became corrupt and might even continue to consume the national strength of the Ming Dynasty, and finally made him and his empire a laughing stock in everyone's eyes. This is what Zhu Di would never accept.
So when he heard this memorial, Zhu Di sighed quietly, closed his eyes, and showed a little depressed look.
He knew that someone had to bear the consequences for this matter.
It was not that he wanted to deal with Hao Fenglou, because this incident had a far-reaching impact, and someone had to take the blame for Annan. At that time, the entire court would definitely be talking about it and would definitely criticize it wildly, and even Zhu Di would not be able to protect it.
"If it really doesn't work, just be demoted to the common people and let him be a rich man." Zhu Di had a plan in his mind, and even this would probably take some effort.
Judging from Yang Xiong's memorial, this matter has already involved the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty. No matter how huge the national strength is, it is not necessary to continuously transfusion blood to Annan, and it is impossible to increase troops endlessly to confiscate those continuous rebellions.
Once the majesty of the Ming Dynasty is drawn, even Annan is in a state of turmoil, then who will care about you?
Zhu Di took a deep breath and shook his head heavily.
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This memorial naturally had to pass through Wenyuan Pavilion. In Wenyuan Pavilion, Xie Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief. He found Hu Guang and showed the memorial to Hu Guang.
Hu Guang's face was flickering, and he finally raised his eyes and said, "What does this mean?"
Xie Jin's face was as deep as water and said lightly: "Hao Fenglou cannot escape the blame this time. Even if His Majesty wants to protect him, he will be unreasonable if Annan has a mess in the future. Therefore, the only way for His Majesty is not to evade him, because even if Annan gets rid of his crime, sooner or later, he will have to settle the new and old accounts together. In my opinion, His Majesty will protect him, but he can't escape the dismissal of officials and people."
"Just dismissal?" Hu Guang seemed a little dissatisfied and said, "Such protection can make people feel disappointed."
Xie Jin scolded, "Mr. Hu is careful, you are a minister, how can you say such things?"
Xie Jin looked carefully at the doors and windows, and saw that the doors and windows were closed, his face calmed down a little, and then continued: "There is no justice in this world. If there is justice, how could Brother Shi die in vain? This is all this. Your Majesty is stubborn and must not press on step by step. The tighter the force, the greater the rebound. If you want to take revenge, you should slowly take it. Now when Hao Fenglou is dismissed from office and the people, he will naturally be alienated from the palace. In three or two years, will the palace still remember him? The friendship in this world is still a year or two years, but it will become weak after two or three years. You are a Hanlin bachelor and serve as a Wenyuan Pavilion. You have a high position and a powerful position. At that time, if you instruct me, you will naturally be rushing to offer this letter of fame. Don't be anxious for a moment, and you can't eat hot tofu."
After the words came, Xie Jin said sadly: "I know your mood, but sometimes I can only follow the power in a hurry. I asked you to come, so that you must not be reckless, otherwise it might have helped Hao Fenglou's great help. It will not be too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years."
Hu Guang looked at Zhi Jin deeply and said, "What Mr. Jie said is very true."
Xie Jin held his hands behind his back and suddenly said, "I heard that their ship is about to arrive in Nantongzhou?"
Hu Guang was extremely concerned about the whereabouts of Hao Fenglou and others and said, "I mentioned that I came to Hangzhou a few days ago. I am sure I have boarded the ship. I may be almost going to enter the Qinhuai River."
"That's soon!" Xie Jin said: "It's only been a few days."
The two of them said a few casual words, and Xie Jin suddenly said, "Your Majesty intends to compile a book and want to create a treasure book so that you can keep it in the world. Do you know this?"
"I heard some wind."
Xie Jin nodded and said, "It's just a pity that there is no money."
"Also, Beiyuan is eyeing him, and now he is becoming more and more distorted. He repeatedly plunders the border towns, and the border towns suffer a lot. Have you heard of this? "
Hu Guang nodded again and said, "The border town has been in trouble again and again. There are memorials like this in the pavilion everywhere, how could I not know?"
"There is another thing. Your Majesty plans to build a ship to the West to demonstrate the prestige of our Ming Dynasty. You must have a lot of news about this."
"Encourage, today is not Jianwen. Jianwen is the master of the preservation. He is satisfied with his ancestors' land. But now he is a talented and wise man. Your Majesty is a person who wants to do great things. Your Majesty's character is actually similar to Taizu. Whatever you want to do is peace for all ages. So no matter what you do or say, you must understand the holy heart and know what the holy heart is thinking and worrying about? So in the past few days, you have to let your disciples calm down. Don't always criticize and impeach every few days, and there is no big intention. Instead of doing this, it is better to give a few more memorials, talk about border towns, talk about voyage to the West, talk about a few more words, talk about a few more words, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few voyages, talk about a few vo
Talking about the revision of treasure books. The court is now struggling, why? Isn’t it because of Annan? Without Annan, Your Majesty can do many major things, but it is precisely because of Annan’s affairs that are undecided and tend to deteriorate that His Majesty’s great ambitions cannot be fulfilled. The more you remind Your Majesty, your Majesty will be resentful of Hao Fenglou’s unrighteous actions in Annan. Only in this way can Hao Fenglou become less close to the palace as soon as he was just an official, and he will become increasingly alienated, even to the point of being stranger. That’s when you get avenge. You… just take care of yourself, as long as you have the will, there is nothing you can’t accomplish.”
Xie Jin seemed to be exhausted, and showed a look of fatigue on his face, and waved his hand and said, "There are still a few memorials here. Your Majesty sent me a few words for me to see. That's all today. After all, this is a public housing. If you have anything to say in private."
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Chapter completed!