Zhang Pu looked at Wu Weiye and spoke word by word.

"Mr. Jun, this impeachment of Wu Zongrui is by no means a trivial matter for you and me. You must not hesitate..."

Wu Weiye was indeed a little hesitant. It was unjustifiable to impeach Wu Zongrui for colluding with the Jin Tatars. Although the matter had been rumored in the court for more than half a year, no one believed it. Wu Weiye remembered clearly that not long ago

He and Zhang Pu mentioned this matter in front of the emperor, but the emperor didn't pay much attention.

"Brother Tianru, should we think about it carefully..."

Zhang Pu waved his hand at Wu Weiye, anger showing on his face.

"No need to think about it, I have already made a decision on this matter. If you feel it is inappropriate, please don't sign the impeachment memorial..."

Wu Weiye nodded helplessly. He knew that Zhang Pu hated Wu Zongrui. Zhang Pu knew that many things that happened in Nanjing that year had Wu Zongrui's shadow behind them, so he couldn't help it and scolded Wu Zongrui in front of him several times.

A few days ago, the matter of Liaodong was mentioned in front of the emperor. It was Zhang Pu's test. He wanted to see what the emperor's attitude was. At that time, the emperor did not express his position. Zhang Pu was excited for a while. Later, Zhang Sizhi, the chief assistant of the cabinet, said intentionally or unintentionally:

When it came to matters in Liaodong, Zhang Pu made up his mind to impeach Wu Zongrui for colluding with the Jin Tatars.

The impeachment memorial written by Zhang Pu has sharp words. It impeaches Wu Zongrui for treason. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, the market should be abandoned and Wu Zongrui's family should be severely punished.

Wu Weiye had never seen an impeachment memorial like this one, which implicated the Nine Tribes, and he never thought that he would have to sign his name on such an impeachment memorial.

"Brother Tianru, don't get excited. I just suggest you think about it carefully. For example, don't implicate Wu Zongrui's family..."

Zhang Pu shook his head decisively.

"No, the crime of rebellion, according to the requirements of the Ming Dynasty Law, is to implicate family members..."

...

After the morning court, Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye came to the side hall and waited outside the hall.

The day after the impeachment memorial was submitted, they were summoned by the emperor, which Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye did not expect.

Entering the side hall, Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye saw Zhang Sizhi, the first assistant of the cabinet, Fan Jingwen, the second assistant of the cabinet, Wang Chengen, the eunuch who wrote the pen, and others.

"The minister Zhan Shifu, the Young Master Zhan Shi, Zhang Pu, pays homage to the Emperor..."

"I, Wu Weiye, a scholar of Zhanshifu, pay homage to the emperor..."

Zhu Youjian, who was on the imperial chariot, looked at Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye below, and nodded slightly.

"Zhang Pu, Wu Weiye, I have read your memorial to impeach Ji Liao Governor Wu Zongrui, and I want to ask you."

Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye stood at attention, their ears pricked up.

"I remember you said a few days ago that Wu Zongrui colluded with the Jin Tatars. At that time, I didn't pay much attention to it. You must know that Wu Zongrui, as the governor of Jiliao, guards Liaodong and has a heavy responsibility. If your impeachment leads to the situation in Liaodong

It’s unstable, how should you respond?”

Zhang Pu looked at Wu Weiye, who was trembling slightly, and spoke calmly.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Wu Zongrui's collusion with the Jin Tatars is the most unstable problem in Liaodong. It is precisely because Liaodong is too important that I and Mr. Wu will stand up to impeach Wu Zongrui. I think that as long as Wu Zongrui is punished, Liaodong will be

It will definitely be able to stabilize..."

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly, Zhang Pu's decisive attitude made him feel a little relieved.

"I ask you again, do you have clear evidence that Wu Zongrui colluded with the Houjin Tatars?"

It was Zhang Pu who answered.

"Your Majesty, I believe that there have been rumors about Wu Zongrui's collusion with Hou Jin's Tatars for more than half a year. If these rumors are just rumors, they will disappear on their own in a short time. As the saying goes, there must be no fire without fire. Wu Zongrui must be colluding with Hou Jin's Tatars.

There is collusion among the Tatars, so the rumors will exist for a long time. I am worried about the country and the country, so I will work with Mr. Wu to impeach Wu Zongrui. I believe that severely punishing Wu Zongrui can eliminate the biggest threat to the Ming Dynasty..."

Zhu Youjian's heart moved, and he thought of Yuan Chonghuan, who was also the governor of Jiliao back then.

Hong Chengchou, the governor of the five provinces, has been imprisoned, waiting to be dealt with. If the imperial court dealt with the two frontier officials, Governor Ji Liao and the governor of the five provinces, at once, it would definitely cause shock. At that time, Zhang Pu's resolute attitude,

It can come in handy.

"Zhang Pu, Wu Weiye, I am very pleased that you are willing to impeach Wu Zongrui for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. Okay, you go down, I still have to think about it..."

After Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye left the side hall, Zhu Youjian looked at Zhang Sizhi, the chief assistant of the cabinet.

"Zhang Aiqing, Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye impeached Wu Zongrui. What do you think about this matter?"

Zhang Sizhi came out of the queue, clasped his fists in front of the emperor and bowed his head before speaking.

"Your Majesty, I think what Mr. Zhang Pu said is very true. The position of Liaodong is too important. It has been rumored in the court that Wu Zongrui and the Tatars of the Later Jin Dynasty have been colluding for more than half a year. This matter really needs to be strictly investigated. If Wu Zongrui and the Tatars of the Later Jin Dynasty are involved,

If there is really collusion between them, that is rebellion and must be severely punished..."

After Zhang Sizhi finished speaking, Fan Jingwen, the deputy minister of the cabinet, also came out.

"Your Majesty, I do not agree with Lord Zhang's suggestion. I believe that the so-called Lord Wu Zongrui, the governor of Jiliao, colluded with the Houjin Tatars. It has always been a rumor. More than half a year has passed, and no one has been able to provide evidence. The Emperor also said before

Yes, the status of Liaodong is too important, related to the safety of the capital and the capital. Since Lord Wu guarded Liaodong, he has repeatedly defeated the Hou Jin Tatars and ensured the safety of the capital and the capital. If he is punished because of some rumors,

”

Before Fan Jingwen could retreat, Wang Chengen spoke.

"Master Fan, our family doesn't understand. Master Zhang just wanted to check it out, but it is not confirmed that Wu Zongrui colluded with the Houjin Tatars. Our family feels that it is necessary for Master Wu to come to the capital to explain the situation.

If Wu Zongrui really colluded with the Tatars of Houjin, wouldn’t the country of Ming Dynasty be in danger..."

Fan Jingwen looked at Wang Chengen and spoke again.

"What Mr. Wang said makes sense. I think we can send officials to Liaodong to investigate. Why should Mr. Wu come to the capital? Is it possible that Mr. Wu will admit to colluding with the Houjin Tatars..."

Zhu Youjian finally spoke again.

"What Zhang Aiqing and Fan Aiqing said are reasonable. I see this and ask Wu Zongrui to come to the capital to explain whether there is collusion with the Hou Jin Tatars. The Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment and the Dali Temple will send personnel to Liaodong to investigate. If it is found out,

Well, there is no relationship between Wu Zongrui and the Hou Jin Tatars. I personally apologize to Wu Zongrui..."

The emperor made the final decision, and naturally the others had nothing to say.

When leaving the side hall, Fan Jingwen looked at Zhang Sizhi and Wang Chengen, and he vaguely understood something.

...

In the wing room of Ji Liao Governor's Mansion, Liao Wenru, Liu Ning and Qiao Mingjun looked at Wu Zongrui with a solemn expression and stood silently.

Finally, Wu Zongrui looked at the three of them and spoke in a calm tone.

"You all know the situation. The Emperor is finally ready to take action. It is estimated that in a few days, the Jin Yiwei will come to Jinzhou and detain me. Unexpectedly, the Emperor and the court will investigate me on trumped-up charges. What should I do, you think?

response."

Liu Ning looked at Liao Wenru and Qiao Mingjun and spoke first.

"Sir, as long as you give the order, I will never let the Jin Yiwei pass Shanhaiguan. If necessary, I will trap the Jin Yiwei who came from the capital..."

Wu Zongrui didn't speak. The situation he was most worried about appeared. If he was given one year, everything could be arranged. Unfortunately, he didn't have that much time.

Seeing that Wu Zongrui didn't speak, Liao Wenru also spoke.

"Sir, I think what Liu Ning said is very good. You can do this to prevent the Jin Yiwei from entering Liaodong..."

After Liao Wenru finished speaking, Qiao Mingjun also spoke.

"Sir, I think the suggestions from Master Liao and Master Liu are very good..."

Wu Zongrui looked at the three people and sighed.

"You all think that I don't need to be patient and can go against the court. After so many years, the Denglai New Army has become strong enough and we have capital. I think so too, but we are not just passively coping, we must also take the initiative.

Attack, we must severely punish those who covet us. This time, Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye impeached me, falsely accusing me of having any private agreement with Huang Taiji of Hou Jin Dynasty. This was obviously a divorce tactic used by Hou Jin Dynasty, and the government had ulterior motives.

Someone took advantage of it.”

"Of course, the mastermind behind this is the emperor. The emperor has always been watching my Denglai New Army. He has never been at ease. Now he can't help it. He wants to take action. Unfortunately, I am not Hong Chengchou. How can I be manipulated by others?

.”

"When the Jin Yiwei come to Jinzhou, there is no need to stop them. I have something for them to take back. This time, we will be more ruthless so that the emperor and the court have no way out."

"Liu Ning, you will return to Shanhaiguan today. From now on, you will be stationed at Shanhaiguan. No one from the imperial court will be allowed into Liaodong without my order."

"Liao Wenru, go to Dengzhou and take my handwritten letter with you. Go and tell Lu Faxuan not to obey any orders from the emperor or the court. Everything will be subject to my orders."

"Qiao Mingjun, the Intelligence Department is concentrating its efforts on collecting information on the capital and the imperial court. Any information on the capital must be sent to me within the same day..."

...

After Liao Wenru, Liu Ning and Qiao Mingjun left, Wu Zongrui took out the letter from his arms.

Wu Zongrui never expected that Fan Jingwen, the deputy minister of the cabinet, would actually write to him and inform him of the most critical news.

If Fan Jingwen hadn't written to inform him, Wu Zongrui would have been very passive.

Under the current situation, Wu Zongrui could no longer hold back. Once he arrived in the capital, he would not want to leave alive. He held back before because the conditions were not mature and Denglai's new army was not strong enough. There is no need to worry now.
Chapter completed!