: Issue an edict to sin against yourself

Author: Potato Sweet Potato Pie

: Issue an edict to sin against yourself

The hall seemed to have entered a state of silence. Being in the most powerful arena in the world, Xia Yuan shrank his neck and lowered his head as much as possible, looking at his feet, pretending to be a ball of air.

At this moment, he felt a heartfelt sympathy and admiration for Zhu Houzhao.

Sympathetically, this guy is destined to be the emperor in the future. By then, he will have to face this kind of confrontation all the time, with civil servants, with the intertwined and deep-rooted civil service group in the court, and even with the entire Ming Dynasty.

Officials clash.

What I admire is that that kid acted like a dick all day long. Faced with a confrontation of this level, he actually managed to stay in office for more than ten years and lived to be in his thirties before he died without any explanation. He really had a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

brush.

After a period of oppressive silence in the hall, Zhu Youtang looked at the corner of the hall, paused for a moment, then moved back and turned to look at Mou Bin, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, "Mou Qing's family, you are the commander of the Jinyi Guards and an important minister in the court.

"What you have said just now are all good words to help the king and the country. Please give me your good words."

Mou Bin's broad shoulders shook, then he knelt down and said in a sonorous voice: "Unlike other ministers in the court who are well-read in poetry and literature, I am a rough man who has never read any books and doesn't know anything about it."

What kind of culture is this? I only know how to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country. I will do whatever your majesty says."

After he finished speaking, he touched his head to the ground and remained silent.

He understood that His Majesty was not asking him to offer any kind words, but was asking him to express his position, draw a clear line, and make himself stand in line.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have pointed out that you are the commander of the Jinyi Guards.

The Jin Yiwei are the emperor's own soldiers.

This time it was a clear-cut confrontation with these civil servants, and it also helped His Majesty attract firepower. It was really enjoyable.

I hope that in the future, Your Majesty, for the sake of our charge into battle today, will be able to protect yourself when the civil servants impeach you in a few days.

Zhu Youtang seemed dissatisfied with his answer. He frowned and said with some regret: "Since I am a rough man, I can't force it. According to the words of Liu Qing's family, the court must send a governor to Guangdi.

I deeply agree with the investigation of evidence of crimes committed by officials, big and small.

Once the candidate has been agreed upon, I will go with you, a rough man who has not read much. Since you have not been able to offer any good advice to the court, I have no choice but to ask you to be more diligent, so that your strength will not be wasted."

Speaking of this, Emperor Hongzhi sneered at the corner of his mouth, "In my opinion, the officials in Guangdi have become frightened at this time, in order to prevent them from jumping over the wall and doing things like assassinating officials and treason.

When you leave, bring more Jin Yiwei men to secretly protect the imperial governor, and also inquire more about the movements of officials of all sizes in the Lingnan area. Don't let such scandals happen, remember?"

Mou Bin suppressed his excitement and knocked his head on the ground with a muffled sound, "I have written it down!"

"Have a good time and remember it."

Zhu Youtang glanced at him again, then walked up to Danbi wearing the bright red leather suit, sat down on the dragon chair in the middle, looked at the ministers who were still kneeling on the ground and said: "Everyone from your family, please come back."

What are you doing kneeling down? Just keep your body flat. Then I will show you where you are seated."

"I thank you, Your Majesty."

After all the court officials kowtowed their thanks, they got up from the ground one after another. Several eunuchs came over carrying brocade piers, and several people sat down on them with their bodies bent.

Xia Yuan stood silently in the corner, looking at Xiao Jindun, with a glint of envy in his eyes.

His legs hurt, but he didn't say anything.

Moreover, the dignified commander of the Jinyi Guards did not always stand. Based on his speculation, this stool should only be for the old man to sit on.

Old Man Happy Stool.

"As for the person who will be the governor, do you have any candidates?"

Liu Jian was silent for a moment, then stood up and said: "I recommend Wang Hao, the right minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, who is upright and upright. He has been an official in the court for many years. His reputation has always been very good, and he is also a person who is trusted by your Majesty."

"I remember that Wang Qing's family is already over 50 years old. The capital is far away from Guangdong, no less than five thousand miles away. Is it possible that Wang Qing's family can withstand such a bumpy ride?"

Emperor Hongzhi had no objection to this choice. Although the governor sent out was the imperial envoy, the person collecting evidence was Jin Yiwei. However, the journey was too far, and he was afraid that Wang Hao wouldn't be able to bear it.

More than five thousand miles, to put it harshly, it may not have been this far in exile.

Wang Shu stood up and said: "Your Majesty, although Wang Hao is fifty-two this year, his body has always been in good shape and he eats a lot. Moreover, there is no more suitable candidate than Wang Shilang. The others are either like the old minister.

Generally, if you are too old or your qualifications are too young, it will be difficult for you to take on such a big responsibility."

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Zhu Youtang pondered for a while, then looked at the others, "What do you mean, sir?"

"I also think that Wang Shilang is quite suitable."

"That's all right, let's appoint Wang Hao, the right servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, to be the governor of Guangdong this time."

After making these decisions, Emperor Hongzhi was silent for a while, lowered his eyelids and said solemnly: "What this report said is shocking, and reading it is like piercing the skin. The tragic situation in Guangzhou is all because I did not choose and appoint officials clearly, which is why Guangzhou is so miserable."

It is my fault that the people suffer in this hell."

"Everyone is guilty, but I am the one to blame."

As soon as these words came out, the breathing of everyone in the hall seemed to be stagnant. The previous words of admission were nothing, but the significance of these eight words was too great. These words came from Tang Gao. The meaning may not be clear at first, but

Slowly it took on another meaning.

Sin yourself.

Only when the emperor was determined to issue an edict against himself would he speak out these eight words.

Without giving everyone a chance to speak, Zhu Youtang's voice continued, "I am only a human king, inheriting the inheritance of my ancestors and carrying billions of trillions to thousands of directions. I have inherited the great rule for fifteen years now.

I deeply feel the importance of the entrustment from my ancestors and the power of the sacred artifacts of the country. I should wear clothes at night and eat at night, and work diligently at night to govern and make the common people in the world admire the holy virtue.

However, I did not improve my administration, which led to chaos and chaos. The people in this area are suffering, and it is all my fault.

It has brought shame to the ancestral community and made me feel guilty for Guizhou and Li. I am guilty of countless crimes. From now on, I will reflect on myself in the palace and in the ancestral temple, and take responsibility for my crimes to atone for my sins."

After saying that, Emperor Hongzhi closed his eyes and took a breath.

This edict of sin will be polished by the Imperial Academy and then sent to the ancestral temple as a memorial. He will recite it loudly to the wooden tablets to confess his crimes as an emperor to his ancestors.

Then he will announce it to the world, and the envoys will hear about it.

As the emperor's words fell, all the ministers who had just sat down for a while knelt down again. Mou Bin who was standing, including the eunuchs in the palace, all knelt down. Seeing everyone kneeling down, Xia Yuan also knelt down.

Quickly and belatedly, they knelt together.

Zhu Youtang had a gloomy expression and didn't know what he was thinking. He seemed to be in a trance. After a while, he glanced around at the ministers, then looked far away and looked at the most corner of the hall.

"Xia Qing, I have read your strategy test paper before, and I am quite surprised after receiving the report today. Why do you know the inside story of the Qiongzhou Rebellion?"

ps: I wish you all a happy New Year! Live and never die!

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