Chapter 44 Prime Minister Hu Weiyong’s unusual behavior
Wait until Zhu Biao finishes reading the memorial.
There was silence in Fengtian Hall.
The ministers in the court could already imagine the emperor's anger.
The prince he appointed as his successor openly denied his own national policies in court and challenged his authority.
Waited for a while.
Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon throne reacted.
"Not bad!"
"The two strategies the prince suggested are very popular with me and I can try them out."
"Leave this matter to the prince to handle, and all departments of Zhongshu Province will cooperate with the prince to implement it!"
As soon as this remark came out, the officials were in an uproar.
what? The emperor actually agreed to the prince's petition. Isn't this trying to undermine himself? !
"Your Majesty, what the Crown Prince said about opening up trade routes is contrary to our government's policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce. Once the new policy is implemented, it will inevitably cause panic among the people and turmoil in the country!"
"Your Majesty, think twice! The national policy of maritime ban is the cornerstone of maintaining our coastal defense security. Once the maritime ban is lifted, I am afraid that the people along the coast will be harassed by Japanese pirates, and the coastal defense will not be peaceful!"
"Your Majesty, the scholar-peasant, industrial and commercial system has been passed down from generation to generation. We must not break this rule in our dynasty!"
"His Majesty…"
For a time, officials from various ministries stood up one after another.
The officials who were originally lined up on both sides were now almost all crowded into the center of the royal road.
There was a huge cloud, and all kinds of sounds were mixed together.
At this moment, both the nobles of Huaixi and the civil servants of eastern Zhejiang are all standing on the united front.
Speak up to stop.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon throne, looked at the noisy ministers below with extremely cold eyes.
He glanced at Prince Zhu Biao, and then motioned to Liu He, the personal eunuch.
After receiving the inspiration, Liu He quickly started singing.
"quiet!"
Then the Han generals standing on the left and right of the imperial steps shouted in unison: "quiet!"
"quiet!"
"quiet!"
Three shouts resounded throughout the entire Fengtian Hall.
Fengtian Hall, which originally looked like a vegetable market, suddenly became quiet.
Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the dragon chair, his hands resting on the imperial desk, and he glanced at the ministers with a solemn gaze.
"I've made up my mind!"
"What the prince has announced will be implemented in our court from now on. All departments in Zhongshu Province will fully cooperate with the prince."
With a big wave of his hand, Zhu Yuanzhang said in an unquestionable tone.
"His Majesty…"
Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was resolute, there were still ministers who wanted to dissuade him.
however.
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, they were choked back by Zhu Yuanzhang's solemn eyes.
Followed by.
Zhu Yuanzhang’s voice sounded again: "I have one more thing to tell you here."
Anything else? The ministers in the court were shocked and overwhelmed by Zhu Yuanzhang's unusual behavior today.
What other big news will this emperor announce? "After careful consideration, I have decided to reopen the investigation into the empty seal case and the Yangzhou official fraud case."
"The prince is responsible for the investigation, and the Ministry of Punishment, the Yushitai, and the Inspectorate will fully cooperate."
Looking at Prince Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly.
"My son obeys the order!"
Zhu Biao took a step forward and bowed to receive the order.
Officials from the Ministry of Justice, the Yushitai, and the Supervisory Office under the imperial rank came out and knelt to receive the order.
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang said this, the officials at the imperial level once again caused a stir.
"Your Majesty Shengming!"
"Long live the emperor, long live!"
"... "
The empty seal case and the Yangzhou official fraud case involved tens of thousands of officials, and they were more or less related to the ministers of the DPRK and China.
Or a disciple, an old official, or a relative or friend.
Today the emperor took the initiative to retry the two cases that were classified as ironclad cases.
There is no doubt that the verdict will be overturned.
The emperor handed over this case to the prince, who was of pure character, which gave the ministers hope.
These ministers couldn't help but clapped their hands and applauded.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the excited ministers, and his eyes reminded the eunuch Liu He.
Liu He sang with a sharp voice: "The ministers have something to play, and nothing to leave the court!"
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and prepared to go down to the palace.
At this moment, Hu Weiyong, who was standing in the front row of civil servants, stepped out from the crowd and began to play: "Hu Weiyong, a humble minister, has something to report!"
"Oh!"
"Hu Aiqing, what's the matter?"
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Hu Weiyong and sat back on the dragon chair again.
Hu Weiyong bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, the Zhongshu Province has received reports from Yunnan, Guizhou and Lingnan provinces that there are vacancies for officials in many prefectures and counties in these places. Please send officials to fill the vacancies as soon as possible."
"Has the Zhongshu Ministry of Education made any arrangements?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked lightly.
"Back to Your Majesty, the Zhongshu Province has drafted a preliminary list of officials, please take a look at it!"
As Hu Weiyong spoke, he took out a memorial from his sleeve and raised his hands above his head.
"Bring it up!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, the eunuch Liu He quickly walked down the imperial steps, took Hu Weiyong's memorial, and walked back quickly.
He knelt down and handed his hands to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang unfolded the memorial and browsed it roughly.
Suddenly seeing a familiar name, I was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Hu Aiqing, was this list of officials carefully drawn up by the Ministry of Public Affairs?"
"Your Majesty, each of the above lists of vacant officials has been carefully considered and drawn up by the Ministry of Public Affairs and the Ministry of Personnel. Please make your decision."
Hu Weiyong replied loudly.
"Then what happened to Zhaoqing County to fill the vacancy for the county magistrate Jiangpu Gongsheng Lin Che? Please explain it to me clearly!"
Zhu Yuanzhang held the memorial, looked at Hu Weiyong with cold eyes and said.
Jiangpu Gongsheng Lin Che?
There was another commotion in Fengtian Temple.
"Is this tribute student the same Lin Che who attacked the imperial examination and got an official position in the imperial examination half a month ago?"
"Why did he become a replacement official? Wasn't he sent to prison?"
"Prime Minister Hu, must he be old and confused? Why would he include a prisoner awaiting execution on the list of replacement officials?"
"Crazy, just crazy!"
"... "
Faced with the doubts of the officials, Hu Weiyong raised his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang behind the case, and said calmly: "Since His Majesty asked me to read Gongsheng Lin Che's policy on public land subsidies and salary, I went back to think about it carefully and felt that this son is a rare talent."
"Now that the imperial court is employing people, I have the courage to include this tribute student in the list of replacement officials."
"Your Majesty, Lin Che is a rare talent. I sincerely ask the Emperor to show mercy and pardon Lin Che, a prisoner on death row."
Speaking of this, Hu Weiyong knelt down and asked sincerely:
"Your Majesty, talents are rare. I hope your Majesty will grant you!"
As soon as the words fell to the ground, there was silence.
Not only the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty could not believe it, but even Zhu Yuanzhang and his son on the imperial steps were greatly surprised.
The 'second in command' of the Huaixi Group actually interceded for a member of the East Zhejiang Party who was a 'public enemy of Huaixi'.
He also arranged for this death row prisoner to serve as an official in the imperial court.
It’s really fresh!
"Ha ha!"
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help shaking his head and laughing, and suddenly felt interesting and said: "You are so interesting. You asked me to kill this mad man before, fearing that he would confuse the public with his evil words in the imperial prison. But just two days later, you begged for mercy and recommended him to serve in the imperial court."
"Hu Qing, what kind of medicine are you selling in this gourd? Why don't we understand it?"
"Please tell me carefully!"
Hear this.
Hu Weiyong did not dare to exaggerate in the slightest, so he organized his words and said: "Your Majesty, I just think that this child may not deserve to die!"
"Before, Wei Chen was biased against Lin Che because he had offended His Majesty with his words."
"After I returned home, I carefully studied Lin Che's policy. I have to admit... this Lin Che is not an ordinary tribute student."
"It can be seen from these policies alone that he is capable enough to help His Majesty solve problems and contribute to the Ming Dynasty."
"Wei Chen, as Zhongshu Zuocheng, is supposed to select talents for His Majesty in an eclectic way, so... I have the courage to ask His Majesty for orders."
"I wish His Majesty the best!"
After listening to Hu Weiyong's eloquent explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes showed a hint of amusement, and then returned to normal.
He looked at Hu Weiyong calmly, raised his chin and said: "So, Hu Qing is taking the overall situation into consideration!"
"Very good, I appreciate your capacity. You, Hu Weiyong, are the prime minister and you can support a boat!"
"Not bad!"
Hu Weiyong knelt down with a sly smile on his face, but before he could say anything polite, he saw Zhu Yuanzhang put away the memorial.
"Hu Qing is interested. Let me consider this matter before making a decision."
"If you, gentlemen, have nothing else to report, please come here this morning!"
When the eunuch Liu He heard this, he spread out his fly whisk and sang in a sharp voice:
"Retreat!"
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(End of this chapter)