Chapter 600 599 Arrest of Hai Rui

Chapter 600 599 Arrest of Hai Rui

Wei Guangde always thought that he was the soul of their generation. As long as he did not communicate through him, others would not be able to achieve anything.

But the result clearly made him understand that he still thought too much.

Even though he found excuses for not going to the party that night, it still didn't change the overall situation.

I don’t know what they said. Within two days, Wei Shiliang impeached Zhang Yongming for his abuse of power as a censor in the past two years, accusing him of dereliction of duty in his appointment as censor of Zuodu in the Metropolitan Procuratorate and neglect of the dispatched officials. Each patrol is managed by the censor.

A few months ago, because of the impeachment of Nanjing Cen Yongbin, Emperor Jiajing asked the Metropolitan Procuratorate to strictly manage the censors in various places, especially after they returned to Beijing, to verify whether there was any issue of bending the law for personal gain during the inspection.

Wei Shiliang's impeachment memorial was not very powerful, but it caused Zhang Yongming to lose face.

Zhang Yongming has always been strict with himself since he took office as the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. In fact, he also knew the details of Zhang Ke and others who were impeached by the Yamen.

Emperor Jiajing's share of praise, he could only suffer the loss of being dumb.

There is no way, who let the party involved be Xu Jiexu's chief assistant.

In a small incident, an official from the seventh rank dared to tear off the scar, which made Zhang Yongming feel extremely offended.

As usual, after learning about Wei Shiliang's impeachment, Zhang Yongming packed up his things and went directly back to his hometown to wait for the court's results.

But they were all in their sixties, and Zhang Yongming was angry. He didn't expect that he would fall ill immediately after returning home.

In the afternoon, Wei Guangde received a note from Prince Yu's Mansion at the check-in room, inviting him to come back. Prince Yu wanted to ask him something.

At this time, Wei Guangde had no idea why he was bedridden after returning home. He only thought that the affairs of Wei Shiliang, Hu Rugui, Hu Yingjia and others had been known by Prince Yu's Palace and asked him to go back and explain.

In fact, those who attended the party that night were not only Jinshis from the 35th year of Jiajing's reign, but also Wei Shiliang, who had been Jinshi from the 38th year of Jiajing's reign, but their positions were all in the Sixth Subject.

It is no wonder that Ouyang Yijing was able to get the news in advance and came to stop Wei Guangde from going.

In the Sixth Section, before arranging for Ouyang Yijing to enter, Wei Guangde didn't know anything about this yamen. He thought it was a place arranged by the emperor for his supporters to earn seniority.

The power to supervise the court mainly rests with the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

However, after that, Wei Guangde was finally made aware of the power of this yamen by being impeached at every turn.

No wonder it is said that Ke Dao Yan Guan is a mad dog and can bite anyone at will.

Kedao refers to their Duchayuan, while Liguan refers to the six subjects.

After Wei Guangde finished his school work today, he left the school recording hall a little early and went directly to Prince Yu's Mansion. After meeting Prince Yu, he realized that Zhang Yongming, who had packed his things and went home in the morning, had actually fallen ill.

"You didn't know anything about what Hu Yingjia and the others did?"

King Yu frowned at Wei Guangde and asked this question again.

There was some conflict between Gao Gong and Xu Jie, but it was in private. King Yu knew a little about it, but he didn't fully understand it. Therefore, in King Yu's mind, Xu Jie's people were all forces that supported him, let alone the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Such an important yamen.

But this time when Li Fang reported that Wei Shiliang was impeaching Zhang Yongming for dereliction of duty, he was only slightly surprised. But when Li Fang told Wei Shiliang that Wei Shiliang was from the military department, King Yu immediately thought of Wei Guangde.

Yes, he was not thinking of Ouyang Yijing, but Wei Guangde.

"Is there any rift between Shandai and Mr. Zhang?"

At that time, King Yu asked this and was very surprised.

In fact, what Prince Yu did not say was that Master Gao had a conflict with Xu Jie, and now Wei Guangde also had a rift with Zhang Yongming. It seemed that he, Prince Yu's Mansion, and Xu Jie had some disagreements.

However, after arranging an in-depth investigation for Li Fang, they discovered that Wei Guangde did not seem to be seen behind him, but they noticed Hu Yingjia and others, so King Yu sent someone to post a message to Wei Guangde, asking him to come to the palace. He wanted to learn more about this. thing.

"Your Highness, I heard a little bit about this matter beforehand, but I can't say I know the details."

Therefore, Wei Guangde told King Yu about the incident that Hu Yingjia and Hu Rugui had invited two days ago, but Ouyang Yijing stopped him when he went to the appointment.

"So Ouyang told you at that time that Erhu invited people to impeach Mr. Zhang."

After listening to Wei Guangde's words, King Yu asked.

"Yes, but based on Mr. Zhang's political achievements over the years, they cannot succeed in impeachment out of thin air. Your Majesty will never fail to see the achievements Mr. Zhang has made since he took charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

Wei Guangde replied hurriedly.

"But it's hard to say now."

"Why?"

Wei Guangde was surprised when he heard King Yu suddenly say this.

"He fell ill. He is in his sixties. When I asked the doctors, they all said it was a disease of old age. If it doesn't happen, he will be fine as an ordinary person. But once it does, his bones will continue to weaken, and it will be difficult to recover."

King Yu said in a low voice.

"So, no matter how your Majesty criticizes him, Mr. Zhang will definitely return to his hometown to retire."

Only then did Wei Guangde understand the purpose of King Yu calling him back. Understanding his position was a very important factor. In fact, there was also the issue of the leadership of the Metropolitan Procuratorate after Zhang Yongming left the capital.

Now King Yu increasingly wants to arrange for friendly people to control some important offices in the court. Just like when Emperor Jiajing appointed Yan Song, Emperor Jiajing would usually approve the candidate as long as Yan Song proposed the candidate.

Emperor Jiajing trusted Yan Song and he asked for everything. As a support, the emperor naturally asked for Yan Song.

"Then your Highness means that you plan to compete for this position?"

Although Wei Guangde had no ill intentions toward Zhang Yongming, he didn't have much goodwill towards him. However, he still felt that he was a good person in his heart, and he wanted to see him off when he left Beijing.

Speaking of which, Zhang Yongming is also one of his immediate bosses.

"Who's going? There's no one I can push out to compete for this position."

King Yu looked at Wei Guangde funny and said to himself, "How can you not know about the people around you?"

Chen Yiqin is qualified, but he is doing well in the Ministry of Etiquette. In the future, he can use this place as a springboard to get a glimpse of the cabinet bachelor's position.

In fact, it cannot be said to be spying. As long as he takes that position, people like Chen Yiqin, Yin Shizhen, Zhang Juzheng, and Wei Guangde must be brought into the cabinet.

It's interesting to think about it. When I encountered something unclear in Prince Yu's Mansion, I summoned them in the main room to discuss it and find a way to solve it.

When he sat in that position, during the cabinet meeting, he was sitting on top, and they were still there below, but they were no longer discussing things in the past, but real national events.

Since they were to be admitted to the cabinet, they would definitely have to go to the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel, and lastly to positions such as Minister of Taichang Temple. There was really no need to let them go to the Imperial Court.

"Your Highness, of course Brother Yifu and Brother Zhengfu don't need to go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but there is no guarantee that they don't have suitable friends in the same year."

Wei Guangde looked at King Yu and said, "They have been in the official position for a long time. Most of their friends in the same year are in high positions at this time, but unlike those of the same year as mine, most of them are still in charge of various ministries and doctors."

"Yes, you are right, I almost forgot."

King Yu understood when Wei Guangde reminded him that whether it was Wei Guangde, Chen Yiqin, or Yin Shizhen, they all had such a group of people gathered around them.

Regardless of whether they are trying to get close to him or not, they are valued by Chen, Yin and others, otherwise they would not become friends.

Appropriately, giving them a chance will also expand the influence of Chen Yiqin, Yin Shizhen and others, allowing more people to surround them, just like Wei Guangde's status among the Jinshi scholars in the 35th year of Jiajing.

"Li Fang, please send a note to Yiqin and Shizhen to ask if there are any suitable candidates. We can compete for the position of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Li Fang agreed, but inadvertently glanced at Wei Guangde when leaving.

"A few days ago, your fellow countryman Ouyang Yijing petitioned Guangdong and Guangxi to appoint a governor each. Later, the governor was abolished because of the admiral's inquiry into the government. Now that there are many things happening in the place, please reinstate the governor in Guangdong.

It is also said that the chief military officer of Guangxi was originally a governor who was a floating official, but later he was replaced by an honorary minister who was stationed with the governor in Wuzhou to cause local troubles. Moreover, the current obedient marquis Wu Jijue was too weak to serve, so it was appropriate to call him back to Beijing, so he was still selected. Is this what you meant by the transfer of the governor-general to Guangxi Province? "

Of course, Wei Guangde had read the memorial beforehand and revised some of the text. The main purpose was to accuse Wu Jijue of being corrupt and inadequate. Of course, these were the reasons Wei Guangde casually framed.

But when King Yu asked about it, Wei Guangde naturally had to answer.

"Zhao Bingran used Yu Dayou to suppress Li Yayuan. Although the battle report has not been returned, I think it was just a small effort. The credit will be paid soon. It's just that he has just been dismissed and has no other job. It is difficult to find a place to place him."

Wei Guangde did not talk about the affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi, but only talked about Yu Dayou's contribution and official position. King Yu naturally understood the meaning of Ouyang Yijing's memorial.

Wei Guangde dared to speak about this matter in Prince Yu's Mansion, in fact, it was because Yu Dayou had a good impression on Prince Yu, otherwise he would not have dared to speak out about it because of his courage.

"Um."

King Yu nodded, understood the meaning and smiled and said: "As far as I know, the officials are true to their word and plan to report that the temporary governor of Guangdong will be changed to the admiral of the military gate to the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi military affairs and in charge of food and wages. The governor of Guangdong will also be the governor of Guangxi. He should be changed back to the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi.

However, the post of Chief Military Officer may have to be recommended by Zhao Bingran after the war in Guangdong is over."

While Wei Guangde was chatting with Prince Yu in Prince Yu's Mansion, Emperor Jiajing was summoning four cabinet ministers in Yongshou Palace in Xiyuan.

"I don't care how many difficulties Cheng Shoujie encounters, the money confiscated from the Yan family must be transported back to the capital."

At this time, Emperor Jiajing had already realized that something was wrong.

Previously, Cheng Shoujie reported that he had checked the Yan family's account books and learned that there were more than two million taels of silver, but only now had he handed over how much silver.

"The renovation of the new palace cannot be delayed. Don't tell me that the court has no money. The Yan family's money will be shipped back to the capital."

Emperor Jiajing was still angry, and with a flushed face he stared at the four cabinet ministers below who were bowing their heads to accept his admonishment.

"Your Majesty, over in Jiangxi, the cabinet has urged it several times. Cheng Shojie's reply to officials from various places was extremely delayed in transferring the dirty silver. He gathered a group and immediately sent people to escort them to the capital without any delay."

"I don't listen to this, I just ask when the money will arrive.

It has been five days since we rebuilt the new palace and prayed for blessings in Ziji Hall. There is no way to delay it. When you go down, you can send a note to the Ministry of Works and let them start the work.

As for the consumption department, the user department will bear the responsibility first, and when the Jiangxi fine money arrives, the money that should be put into the inner treasury will be returned to the household department to replenish it.

I don’t want to hear or see people saying that I wasted gold and silver and built palaces and temples. "

Emperor Jiajing threatened, "Go down."

Looking coldly at the cabinet ministers exiting Yongshou Palace, Emperor Jiajing was furious for no reason at this time but did not vent it out.

"Huang Jin."

"My slave is here."

"Send a note to Zhu Xixiao. Immediately arrest Hai Rui, the head of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and send him to prison. He will be severely interrogated as to who instigated the memorial."

"His Majesty."

"Huh? Do you want to resist the decree?"

"According to the order."

Soon, Jin Yiwei Zhu Xixiao received the news, and while sending people to locate Hai Rui, he asked the Sixth Section for a driving sticker.

Jin Yiwei doesn't arrest people under orders. If there is a driving post, it means arresting people under orders. Even if Hai Rui is hiding in the household department, he still dares to lead the captain and the strongman to break in and arrest people.

Not long after, Huang Jin returned to the palace and reported that the driving post from Section 6 had been handed over to Jin Yiwei, and that Hai Rui would soon be sent to Beizhen Fusi Prison.

"What does the Taiyuan Hospital say about Zhang Yongming's illness?"

At this time, Emperor Jiajing asked about the major events that happened today.

Just kidding, the Imperial Censor Zuo Du of the Metropolitan Procuratorate got sick from anger. This is no small matter.

What's more, Emperor Jiajing actually trusted Zhang Yongming. Although he was recommended by Xu Jie and Pan En, he still focused on the court most of the time and did not find any favoritism that would help Xu Jie and others.

"It's very serious. I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover."

Huang Jin replied in a low voice.

"well."

Emperor Jiajing just sighed and said no more. He just kept moving his hands and soon criticized the impeachment memorial.

When Huang Jin took it into his hand, he saw that it was true.

"Yongming always claimed that Qingjin had accepted bribes, but it was not true that the imperial edict and the imperial edict remained the same."

Emperor Jiajing directly rejected Wei Shiliang's memorial and denounced his impeachment as false.

Despite this, Emperor Jiajing still could not deal with Wei Shiliang in this way.

It is common practice for officials to speak up and report matters. If they are punished for this, I am afraid that the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Sixth Section will cause a big fuss.

At this time, the Jinyi Guards from the brigade had appeared outside the Hubu Yamen. Their anomalies quickly attracted the attention of Hubu and several surrounding Yamen people.

Not long after, when a member of the Jinyi Guard Qianhu appeared and walked directly into the Hubu Yamen, followed by the captains of the brigade behind him, everyone knew that something had happened at the Hubu Yamen.

"Your Highness, Your Highness."

Wei Guangde and Prince Yu had no longer talked about the important affairs of the court at this time, but were talking about the world and studying why there was so much wealth in the world, but there was no money in the court.

"Why panic?"

Seeing that Li Fang was coming in a hurry, King Yu said angrily.

"The Jin Yiwei men broke into the household department and captured Hai Rui."

Li Fang hurriedly reported the news he had just received to King Yu, which King Yu had asked him to pay attention to.

Prince Yu actually didn't care about Hai Rui's life or death, but what Wei Guangde said had a great influence on him.

Hai Rui, that was left to him by Emperor Jiajing to build up his reputation. Now that he is arrested, doesn't it mean...