At this moment, the emperor was furious in Hongde Hall.

Faced with the emperor's reprimand, Lin Yanchao, Luo Sigong immediately bowed and said, "I beg your Majesty to calm down and take care of the dragon's body."

Chen Ju also advised, "Your Majesty, Zhang Jing has committed a lot of blame. Never exert his anger to harm his body. The imperial physician also said that Your Majesty should not be angry, otherwise the liver fire will recur."

The emperor sat back on the imperial kang, calmed down his anger and said, "Tell me about Zhang Jing's remnants."

Luo Sigong said: "Report to Your Majesty, all the remaining parties have been arrested, and one or two ministers are involved. I dare not make decisions on how to deal with it. I also ask Your Majesty to tell you."

"Who is it?"

"Liu Shouyou and Zhang Jing, the former commander of the Jinyiwei, Liu Shouyou, who was under the jurisdiction of Zhang Jing, has removed his majesty from his majesty and imprisoned in Dali Temple. In addition, his son Liu Chengxi was the top scholar in the martial arts in the eighth year of Wanli, and is now the magistrate of the Jinyiwei. I have seized many letters from Liu Shouyou and his son Liu Chengxi and Zhang Jing from Zhang Jing's home."

Luo Sigong said as he said, Chen Ju whispered a few words in the emperor's ear.

Lin Yanchao knew that Liu Chengxi's wife was the granddaughter of Xu Jie, the former chief assistant of the cabinet. Liu Shouyou's father, Liu Cheng, was a Jinshi in the 11th year of Jiajing. He was appointed as the doctor of the Ministry of Justice in Nanjing. Liu Shouyou's grandfather was even more outstanding. He was Liu Tianhe, a famous minister in charge of the waters, and became the former governor of Shaanxi and Gansu.

Liu Shouyou and his son are not honest, and they usually like to collect calligraphy and paintings. For example, Wang Xizhi's Kuaixue Shiqing Tie is the collection of the father and son.

After considering Chen Ju's suggestion, the emperor said: "Liu Shou colluded with Zhang Jing, and he should not have confiscated his home, but he thought that the Liu family had been loyal to the court for generations. I could not bear to be severely punished and dismissed."

Luo Sigong said solemnly: "I received the order."

After saying that, Luo Sigong bowed a long time.

The emperor said: "The remaining Zhang Jing's remnants except Liu Shou has father and son, will be handed over to you. There will be no more remnants of Zhang Jing among the factory guards."

Luo Sigong is now called yes.

Lin Yanchao thought to himself that this would be followed by Luo Sigong's heart. But even if the emperor didn't say that, Luo Sigong would do this. It seems that the Jinyiwei East Factory is going to reshuffle it.

After a pause, the emperor said, "As for Zhang Jing, he served me for many years, and had no contributions and worked hard. I will spare him a life, let him go back to his hometown to support him, and give him 100 acres of land, which can be regarded as a friendship between the king and the minister for so many years."

Luo Sigong shouted: "The emperor is magnanimous and is truly a benevolent king, and he is worshipped by his ministers!"

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Don't say flattering words."

Having said that, the emperor suddenly pointed at Lin Yanchao with his finger and said to him: "Lin Qing, is there anyone in charge of the impeachment of Zhang Jing this time? Is there a backing station?"

The emperor and Luo Sigong were still having a calm conversation before, but in a blink of an eye, it seemed like a huge hammer was hitting Lin Yanchao.

Lin Yanchao speculated about the emperor's intentions. This time, all officials attacked Zhang Jing, and all the officials were in battle. Now that Zhang Jing has fallen, the emperor asked Lin Yanchao who was the backstage of Zhang Jing this time?

Why do you ask now? Why do you ask after you have copied Zhang Jing’s house?

There are all kinds of subtleties in the details.

This scene seems familiar. Lin Yanchao submitted a memorial to accuse King Lu for the first time. The emperor repeatedly asked if anyone had instructed him?

For the suspicious emperor, should all officials deal with Zhang Jing or himself?

But Lin Yanchao thought that the emperor would not have to worry about this. After Shen Shixing impeached Zhang Jing and stepped down, his second thing was to drive King Lu out of Beijing.

This is to avoid Zhang Jing, and the emperor's worries are eliminated. Doesn't the emperor understand Shen Shixing's intention?

Lin Yanchao said: "Report to Your Majesty, all officials have been dissatisfied with what Zhang Jing has done in recent years and have accumulated grievances. I heard that the officials are also worried that Zhang Jing will become the next Liu Jin and Wang Zhen, so..."

"So I'll clear my side?"

The emperor's words were murderous intent. Lin Yanchao felt that the prelude to you this time was probably the most unfavorable thing for him in history.

Because in the past, the emperor spoke to him with three points of respect, which was the king's courtesy of the wise. Officials were not the emperor's servants, but ruled the world with the emperor. No matter what secretly, at least on the surface it was this position.

Now the emperor faced Lin Yanchao as if he had owed him a lot of money, and then he had a gun and a stick in his words.

"Report to Your Majesty, all the ministers are only respectful to Your Majesty and never dare to have this idea." Lin Yanchao replied.

"Don't dare? I think they dare very much!" The emperor was very unhappy. "The censors in the court became more and more wanton, and they didn't know the superiors and inferiors. I heard that Zhang Jing and Concubine Zheng colluded with each other and wanted to support the third son of the emperor as the crown prince. There are also rumors."

Lin Yanchao said: "This matter is nonsense, and most officials do not believe it."

"Don't believe it? Aren't the scholars Zhang Jing arrested just talking about this? It seems that there are quite a few people who believe it. If they let it go, Zhang Jing will force the palace to be forced to do so."

The emperor was very angry. Although he did not directly accuse Lin Yanchao, he was as if he was in a storm at this moment.

"Lin Qing, He Chuguang was the first to instruct him, who was the one who impeached Zhang Jing?"

Lin Yanchao was silent. He knew that this matter was unrelated to Gu Xiancheng and Zhao Nanxing, but he betrayed his teammates after saying that. He offended not only one person, but the future Donglin Party.

So Lin Yanchao said: "Your Majesty, I really don't know about this matter. I was ill at that time and I didn't know anything about the matter in the court. I beg your Majesty to take a closer look at this matter!"

"I don't know anything," the emperor narrowed his eyes. "You don't know anything about the turbulence in the court. This is not Lin Qing I used to know."

Lin Yanchao said: "Your Majesty clearly understands that I have always been in good health recently. I am often dizzy and unable to manage the ministers and barely be in office. I am really incompetent."

The emperor nodded and said, "I know you have illness. Haven't you asked the imperial doctor to treat you?"

Lin Yanchao said: "Your Majesty's care is hard to repay. Since I served as an official, I have always thought that nothing is enough to praise. The superiors cannot understand the holy heart and the subordinates cannot perform their duties. I am really ashamed of the court and the people. Although I am willing to repay Your Majesty with a dog and horse for his gratitude for his understanding, I am not competent. Keeping the throne has blocked the path of virtuousness and ordered officials who are better than me to surrender to their subordinates."

"I think that those who are ministers should be loyal and retreat and be honest. Instead of forcing the sick and greedy for glory, it is better to abdicate and give way to the virtuous and set an example for the officials behind them, so that they know that those who are ministers must do their best to serve the king. Every word of my heart is my heartfelt words. The only regret is that Your Majesty’s grace for me, and I am afraid that I will be unable to repay this life."

"Lin Qing", as soon as the emperor said, he felt something was wrong, "Lin Qing, I asked you about Zhang Jing. What are you talking about resigning from my office? Don't confuse the two!"

Lin Yanchao said: "Report to Your Majesty, Zhang Jing's ministers have done their best. I have been studying for many years and have kept the words of "being close to the wise ministers and staying away from villains" in my heart. But if Your Majesty asks me what selfish intentions, I can only say that I am about to resign. I also want to share my worries for the king and do my best for the court when I leave. However, I undoubtedly plan for myself."

The emperor sneered: "What a good Lin Yanchao, I think you are not loyal to you and retreat to your integrity, but avoid risks and maintain wealth!"

The emperor read the word "wealth and honor" a little more seriously. Luo Sigong seemed to understand something, and cold sweat suddenly oozed out of his forehead.

Lin Yanchao smiled bitterly, and when he turned around, he saw Chen Ju winking at him frequently.

Chen Ju's eyes were full of warnings, asking Lin Yanchao to speak carefully.

Luo Sigong was trembling all over at this moment, kneeling in front of the emperor, and his head was almost buried on the ground.

Lin Yanchao said: "Your Majesty, the Analects of Confucius has something to say, but it is rich and noble without any discussion. It is like a cloud to me. Even if I become a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and a Secretary of the Six Ministry, I only have a few pages of yellow paper in the history books. I just say that, how many people can see through it. My family is from a poor family and I ask myself that I cannot see through the word "wealth and honor."

The emperor sneered when he heard this.

But when Lin Yanchao continued, he said, "I also know that wealth and honor are in heaven. Forced pursuit is forcing oneself. For fame and fortune, a real man should seek it directly."

"What a straightforward one, it's really awesome!" The emperor couldn't help but cheer, "Every time I talk to Lin Qing, I won't be bored, and I can hear a lot of insightful opinions."

The emperor stood up, and Chen Ju hurriedly stepped forward to support him. The emperor stroked his stomach and said, "Although the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and the Six Ministers are just a few pages of yellow paper in history books, Xuanma's appointment as prime minister is the lifelong aspiration of a scholar. Although you came from a poor family, there have been countless people entering the cabinet with common clothes since the founding of the country. In time, you may not have not had this day, but if you resign from your official position at this moment, I would really be a pity for you."

Didn’t the emperor tell Shen Shixing not to allow Lin Yanchao to enter the pavilion? But now how do you change your tone and reveal that the emperor wants to allow himself to enter the pavilion?

Lin Yanchao replied: "Report to Your Majesty, the monarch and ministers have met with the times. I am determined to serve Your Majesty, but I have already caught the root of the disease and have a deep disease. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to be a minister. I can only sigh and cannot serve the monarch."

As he said that, Lin Yanchao couldn't help coughing twice, his face also wanted to become pale.

The emperor looked at Lin Yanchao and wanted to see if he was really sick. The emperor looked at him for a while and was about to speak.

At this time, an internal supervisor outside reported: "Your Majesty, everyone knows that Sun Long has important matters to report."

The emperor scolded: "Let him wait first!"

Then the emperor looked at Lin Yanchao with expressionless expression and said lightly: "Okay, since you are suffering from a serious illness, I don't want to force you to stay in the court anymore. The court is full of talents, and if you are missing, you are just a leaf floating in the big tree, and I will no longer keep you."

Lin Yanchao said: "Your Majesty is humble and respects the virtuous and the inferior. Why worry about not having any wise ministers and generals? I am willing to abdicate and give up the virtuous. I will be able to replace the virtuous people ten times more than the ones I am."

The emperor smiled loudly: "It's up to you to say that I will ask you to retire as your original official and give you a full salary."

Lin Yanchao knew it in his heart that in addition to the full salary, his retirement level was also given to the full salary, and even other rewards. Although the salary was average, it was much better than a retirement such as half a salary, not paying a salary, and even living in a leisurely manner.

Lin Yanchao immediately said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Since you were ordered to be a three-yuan period by Your Majesty, you have not been able to do your best to share the worries of the king. You are truly a minister. This time you leave the capital and return to your hometown, I can only wish Your Majesty good health for thousands of years."

After saying that, Lin Yanchao performed the three bows.

The emperor smiled and said, "You, I, the king and the ministers, are right and wrong, and I am not willing to mention it again. However, since you are said to be sick and returned to your hometown, you may still be able to return to the court in a few days. Then you, the king and the ministers will have a day to meet."

Lin Yanchao immediately said, "It is my honor to serve Your Majesty. If the illness is cured, I will serve Your Majesty and serve your majesty."

The emperor was stunned. Lin Yanchao said this. Although he did not refuse on the surface, he obviously wanted to leave the cage.

Why do I have this idea? Of course, I can't wait to go back to my hometown to be a rich man.

The emperor said lightly: "Okay."

Then waved his hand.

After Lin Yanchao bowed again, he immediately left the Ganqing Palace.

Luo Sigong was left below and knelt on the ground and trembled. The emperor couldn't help but reveal a look of why you were still here.

But Chen Ju said, "Mr. Luo, you should also sue you."

Luo Sigong quickly stood up and said hurriedly: "I will leave, I will leave."

At this moment, only the emperor and Chen Ju were left in the hall.

"This Luo Sigong has more eyes than Lin Yanchao, and he will be a minister in the future." The emperor said lightly.

"Your Majesty's clarification."

The emperor suddenly smiled and said, "Chen Ju, do you know why I let Lin Yanchao go back to my hometown?"

Chen Ju said: "How dare I guess Your Majesty's wisdom? I just know one thing. Your Majesty's unique destiny must have his intentions in it."

The emperor said, "Lin Yanchao just now took 200,000 taels of silver from me, but he still insisted on resigning and going home. At that time, I almost couldn't help it and asked someone to take him down in court and make him spit out dirty silver."

"But I thought about it again. After all, the king and his ministers have been around for many years. Although he is a little stubborn, he has his loyalty to me and the court. Therefore, he spared this time and asked him to return to his hometown to recuperate. This was also considered the etiquette of the king and his ministers."

Chen Ju replied: "Your Majesty's generous heart is like the heaven, earth, sun and moon."
To be continued...