Zhu Youjian hurried back to the palace, while the internal officials went to the residences of all the important officials overnight and summoned the main officials of the cabinet and six ministries to enter the palace to meet.

At this time, Yang Wencong, Zhang Tongchang and other cabinet scholars, as well as more than a dozen ministers, rushed to the palace.

At this time, it was still early before the court time, and the ministers were guessing something big had happened and whispering in the side hall.

"Is it a matter of discussing the destruction of the crown prince!" Zhang Tongchang couldn't help asking.

Yang Wencong shook his head, feeling very worried about the current situation and was very pessimistic.

Zhu Yihai was thrown into prison and Wu Zhaosheng and others were thrown into the imperial prison. Without thinking too much, you can know that before the Third Division tried, the commander of the Jinyiwei, Ma Jixiang, would definitely have produced a piece of evidence to correct Zhu Yihai's rebellion.

At that time, the three departments will be held for trial, including the handwritten letter written by Zhu Yihai to Fang Guoan, and the evidence provided by the Jinyiwei. The court affairs are finalized by He Tengjiao's party. Zhu Yihai was convicted of a serious crime of treason, which has become a foregone conclusion.

The royal family has never had family affection. For the throne and power, there have been many precedents in which the emperor became cruel and even killed his son.

Zhu Youjian has no feelings for his nephew Zhu Yihai. Once he is determined to be a rebellious and abolish the position of crown prince, it can be said that it is a foregone conclusion, and even his life will be difficult to preserve.

Once Zhu Yihai was designated as a rebellion, the Zhejiang-based towns would have only two outcomes. One was to cut off the throne with Zhu Yihai, surrender to the court, and accept the court's policy of reducing the vassals. From then on, the Zhejiang-based group disappeared, and the other was to be forced to raise an army and launch a rebellion. However, the current strength of the Zhejiang army would inevitably be defeated by the court and would also collapse.

Once the Zhejiang clique collapses and the strength of the court increases greatly, it will inevitably attack Donghai Town. At that time, Donghai Town will probably be difficult to compete with the court.

Thinking of this, Yang Wencong couldn't help but feel a little anxious. He ignored Zhang Tongchang and asked He Tengjiao: "He Pavilion, the three departments have not yet reached the trial. Will we decide to depose the crown prince tonight?"

Zhang Tongchang also said: "It is not too late to do the decree after the three departments are held. If you settle down tonight, it may be difficult to convince the public and the eating habits are too ugly~"

Zhang Tongchang's political propositions were actually supporting the reduction of power and strengthening centralization by Zhu Youjian.

Before, he opposed the court's action because he was worried that it would trigger a civil war and the court was not sure of winning.

Now, the situation has changed. After Zhu Yihai was controlled by the court, the court has taken the initiative, so he is not opposed to abolishing Zhu Yihai and reducing the vassals.

The difference between him and He Tengjiao is that it is possible to reduce the vassal states, but it cannot cause internal strife and allow foreign enemies to benefit. It is considered a stable faction in the cabinet.

He Tengjiao is with Zhu Youjian today. If something happens, he must know that many ministers in the hall have surrounded him and chattered and expressed his opinions.

As a senior official of the central government, most of his political stances supported the reduction of power and strengthening centralization. However, before the three departments could review it, they directly abolished Zhu Yihai. The appearance of eating is indeed ugly, and it can be said that they don’t even want to have a face.

The central government still needs to have some face. Everyone says something, and he says He Tengjiao is so annoying.

"Do you think this cabinet will be so stupid?" He Tengjiao was already angry and vented these people. "The three departments will review it, that is, the matter will take several days. Whether Zhu Yihai will rebel will be determined by the results of the trial. How can this cabinet defiance of the Ming Dynasty's laws?"

Zhang Tongchang sighed relieved when he heard the words, "It's good that this is good, there is no need to rush for a moment now." After that, he asked again: "He Ge, what's going on?"

He Tengjiao was so annoyed by them that the Grand Secretary Ding Kuichu, who was on duty, said: "It was an emergency military newspaper sent by Fang Guo. This cabinet sent it directly to the Silijian and submitted it to His Majesty."

He Tengjiao said: "Zhao Ming in Donghai Town rebelled and seized Hangzhou, and all Zhejiang Provinces were returned to Zhao Ming!"

There was an uproar in the hall. Yang Wencong's eyes widened and he couldn't help but ask excitedly: "This matter is serious!"

He Tengjiao frowned, "Yanggemen, what expression do you have? Why are you so excited?"

Yang Wencong hurriedly said seriously: "Old Ge, I'm just shocked!" He said sorrowly: "In this way, the situation will worsen!"

When He Tengjiao was skeptical, a guard sang loudly: "Your Majesty is here!"

When the ministers heard the words, they immediately stopped the sound and stood on both sides according to the official stairs, "Welcome to Your Majesty!"

Zhu Youjian, wearing a regular suit and a winged crown, walked into the hall surrounded by guards wearing chain mail, and sat on the throne with a gloomy expression. He waved his hands, "Don't give me a gift!"

Seeing that the emperor's face was heavy, everyone did not dare to speak first.

Zhu Youjian sighed and said slowly: "I have attracted you all my dear friends. It's a big thing. Just now, I received a beating report. Zhao Ming from Donghai Town attacked Hangzhou. Fang Guoan fled to Ningguo in a panic, and Zhejiang had fallen into the hands of the rebels!"

Everyone in the hall knew it, but they were still shocked.

Zhejiang is close to Nanjing, and the entire Zhejiang Province is controlled by rebels, which will pose a great threat to the court.

The sudden joining of Donghai Town made everyone panic. The rebels now connect Jiangbei, Jiangdong, and Zhejiang, with 200,000 to 300,000 troops. Will they take the banner of clearing the monarchy, attack the court and fight to Nanjing?

Zhu Youjian looked at the ministers who were talking and asked in a deep voice: "My dear friends, what should I do now?"

Yang Wencong was confused. At this time, he wanted to stand up and persuade the emperor to negotiate with the Zhejiang faction to avoid a civil war. However, he knew in his heart that Zhu Youjian's will to abolish Zhu Yihai was very determined and might not listen to his persuasion. It would also make Zhu Youjian and He Tengjiao doubt his position.

Just when Yang Wencong was struggling, Zhang Tongchang stood up and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, you must not be impulsive in this matter. You should make plans for the long term. Zhao Bo'an is a famous general in the world and has a high prestige in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. People regard it as the state and the Korean and Yue. Now he stands up to support the Zhejiang army. The court should act cautiously. Once a war breaks out, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Yang Wencong couldn't help but look at Zhang Tongchang, and couldn't help but admire him. Zhang Ge's army is really a fierce man and a straight minister.

Zhu Youjian didn't feel that, and couldn't help but regret it. Why did he lit up such a young man and become a Grand Secretary? He immediately sank his face when he heard the words.

He Tengjiao was furious, "What does Zhang Ge's troops mean? Did the court let the rebel Zhu Yihai release the rebel Zhu Yihai and pretend that nothing had happened? Where is the court's pressure?"

Zhang Tongchang supported the reduction of the vassals, but the reduction of the vassals could not lead to chaos. After all, the north and the south are now in a row, and the Ming Dynasty is in conflict. If the dispute between the same surname is not divided, the Qing army will reap profits and come in again.

If so, from the emperor to the ministers, they will be sinners in the world.

As a descendant of Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Tongchang was not only loyal to the emperor, but also had a innocent heart that considered the world.

He heard that Zhao Ming supported the Zhejiang Army and took over Zhejiang Province with one move. He believed that the strength comparison had changed and the court no longer had an overwhelming advantage, so his position was shaken again.

Although his behavior was out of public opinion, in the eyes of Zhu Youjian and He Tengjiao, this guy was a two-faced guy with more than one face.

Zhu Youjian said in anger: "Zhao Ming attacked Hangzhou and openly provoked the majesty of the court. How could I swallow my anger? I summon you all to come today to ask if the court has the ability to quell the rebellion once the war begins!"

No one in the hall dared to answer this question, and he said he was responsible.

If it is said that it cannot be contrary to the emperor's will, and even if the emperor chooses to follow the advice and feels that he cannot suppress the rebellion and reconciles with the Zhejiang Army, if the Zhejiang Army rebels again after the reconciliation, it will be the death of the speaker.

If you say that you can, if you really fight and the war on the front line is not going well, you will die faster.

Everyone was worried, but He Tengjiao said firmly: "Your Majesty, the court has gathered more than 300,000 heavy troops in Jiangnan. If the Xichuan troops are transferred and the Fujian troops are in charge, I think the rebellion will be able to be suppressed!"

When Ding Kuichu saw Lao He speak, he also said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Yihai has been captured and will be tried by the Three Divisions soon. How could the court give up the trial and punishment of the rebels just because Zhao Ming occupied Zhejiang?"

Seeing that his party was supporting him, He Tengjiao immediately continued: "Your Majesty, Master Ding's words are reasonable. I think that the most urgent task now is to immediately review the three departments and convict Zhu Yihai of rebellion, so that the court can occupy morality. Let the court take the reaction. If Zhao Ming dares to attack the court, he will rebel and will be despised. As long as the court mobilizes, Xichuan soldiers, Fujian soldiers, and the imperial guards of the court, they will definitely be able to resolve the rebels!"

The situation is urgent, He Tengjiao does not want any Ming laws or judicial justice. He directly specifies it, which means he wants to convict Zhu Yihai.

When Zhu Youjian heard this, he nodded, "Let's follow the wishes of Ge Lao, the Three Laws will try the case of Zhu Yihai's rebellion as soon as possible!"

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In Nanjing, not far from the imperial city, there is a house.

At this time, a man walked to the gate of the yard and looked around. Seeing that there was no one on the street, he quickly flashed into the yard.

In the yard, there were a few strong men wearing cloth clothes and headscarves sitting. Each of them exuded a savage atmosphere that was completely different from that of the Han people in Jiangnan.

"Young Master Hou is back!" The thin scholar in the lead immediately said when he saw someone coming in.

Hou Fangyu nodded, "Mr. Chen, you have already found out clearly. Zhao Ming raised an army to seize Hangzhou. He Tengjiao and others from the Southern Dynasty were preparing to mobilize troops to quell the rebellion, and internal strife was about to break out!"

The scholar named Chen immediately clapped and praised: "Okay! After waiting for a few months, my chance to Qing Dynasty finally came again!"

Hou Fangyu smiled and said, "Sir, the most urgent task is to tell Prince Ying immediately so that the military table can be prepared. Once the Southern Dynasties are in conflict, they will fight against each other, and our Qing Dynasty will benefit!"
Chapter completed!