Chapter 199 Turtle and Hedgehog

The great victory in the court that day did not make the court officials forget themselves. For everyone, it was just a very inconspicuous victory. If it weren't for the time being that happened to be the indignant court discussion, everyone wouldn't even take this matter to heart.

Therefore, at the court meeting the next day, everyone was full of energy and prepared a lot of classic words, thinking of being a wake-up call at the court meeting so that Zhengde, the emperor who went astray, would wake up and become a new emperor.

Of course, things will not go so smoothly, there will be twists and turns, and it will require struggle, and everyone will even repay the determination to achieve their destiny if they fail, and finally achieve their goal.

Because, as we all know, the one sitting on the dragon throne is not a man of the rules, and there are also the number one jester in the Ming Dynasty, Xie Hong, and a treacherous slander like Bahu, who came up with bad ideas. Therefore, the emperor will not give up, and everyone must be fully prepared.

What they had never expected was that this time the matter was beyond their control. At the court meeting, Zhengde just listened to the court officials' work, and ordinary political affairs were allowed, but once he involved himself, he would give a light command: "Let me go, I will think twice."

Otherwise, you will just throw out two words: "Stay!"

The court officials looked at each other, all of which were inexplicably surprised. This young man, who was not very cunning and had a shallow mind, suddenly played Tai Chi pusher, and their full enthusiasm hit the empty space and was fluttered very lightly.

Those who could attend the court meeting held in Zhonghe Hall were all the first and second ranks of officials, and their thoughts were very profound. They had not considered the current situation in advance, but although this method could extinguish the aura of everyone, it could not improve Zhengde's situation. After all, the person who needed money was Zhengde, and dragging things over would not be of any benefit to Zhengde.

But things happened just like that, and it was in vain to investigate the reasons. All the adults were shocked and were eager to make countermeasures. However, although they were all scheming, they were at a loss in the face of such situations.

If Zhengde doesn't ask for money, everyone can't go to the emperor to report to him, saying: Your Majesty, I don't plan to give you money, even if you don't give it to me, unless you do this... That's not the truth of being a minister, it's too unconventional.

Unexpectedly, everyone could only put it aside for the time being. After the court was dispersed, everyone would discuss it together, and then they might have come up with a proper solution.

But this matter is unsolvable. If the emperor is determined to drag things over, you will not be able to use it even if you have a thousand means. Not to mention the Zhengde Dynasty, even the most powerful civil officials in the later generations, even during the Wanli or Longqing period, if the emperor had the sign of exemption from war, the ministers would have to sigh. Otherwise, how could Xie Hong give Zhengde this trick?

In the end, the court officials could only agree on the four-word mantra of "watching and waiting for change". Thinking that with their own cunning, it would be impossible to waste a young man, well, or two. In any case, patience has never been the qualities of teenagers, and it is almost the same to describe them as impetuous.

But for many days, no matter how big or small, the daily courts brought them to them were still disappointed. Whether it was Zhengde, who was originally flying or impulsive, Xie Hong, who was like a madman, both seemed to have become hibernating bears, without any movement.

The court officials gradually couldn't hold back their anger. They didn't actually lose anything, but the matter was too weird and the psychological pressure brought to everyone was very great.

If things are abnormal, they will become monsters. No one will believe that the king and his minister will honestly admit defeat. Even those who are the least good at strategy will determine that they must be planning some conspiracy.

But, what kind of conspiracy is it? No one knows it because they can't find any clues.

Zhengde is now like Emperor Hongzhi, and he is still better than that. Except for not opening the one that made him hate the sutra, his other behaviors are followed and he doesn't even ride a horse.

The same is true in the court. Except for the impeachment against Xie Hong and Huangzhuang, all other memorials were permitted, as if time had changed, and it was the eighteenth year of Hongzhi.

Xie Hong simply disappeared. There were many people in the court who were interested. After the battle between the Jinyiwei, these people also sent spies to secretly stare at Xie Hong and catch him in pain. Mou Bin, the commander of the Jinyiwei, was the most active one.

Mou Bin and others all felt that if you could fight against the subordinates of your immediate superior without thinking, your arrogance and domineeringness could be imagined. Such a person would not be too meticulous in his actions. After a great victory, his spirit would be higher and his flaws would be revealed.

But they were all disappointed in the end. Xie Hong's flaws were harder to find than Zhengde. Zhengde had to go back and forth between the Qianqing Palace, Zhonghe Hall or Taihe Hall. Xie Hong actually completely shrank in the Nanzhen Fushi, and even took his family. Not to mention looking for his flaws, even his figure would never be seen.

In this way, things will be tricky.

Since that battle, the surrounding area of ​​Nanzhen Fushi has been marked as a penalty area. After experiencing or watching that battle, no, the people who were slaughtered were all afraid of getting close to them at all.

Those who have never seen it are not too afraid, and they feel that rumors are always distorted. Under the heavy rewards of all aspects, some brave men take risks and try to sneak in.

And their fate, without exception, was beaten and threw it out, and then they sneaked in from wherever they were. After more than a dozen martyrs, no one dared to go there again. No matter how high the reward is, they must have a life-saving flower!

Nanzhen Fushi did not kill people directly, but after a beat, he would be hung up for one day and one night. In addition to his vitality, he would have to have some luck. Otherwise, if it rained, even a cockroach would have to die.

As a result, the Nanzhen Fushi and the surrounding thirty steps completely became a forbidden area, as if there was an invisible boundary, and no one dared to take half a step.

In fact, no matter how powerful the Nanzhen Fushi is, it is impossible to shock everyone. There are many people in the capital with high positions and powerful positions. However, no matter how high the power is, they are very afraid of this restricted area. Such people are not concerned about the force of the border troops, but the imperial edict!

Needless to say, what the imperial edict is, if an ordinary farming and reading family can be regarded as a heirloom treasure; even if one has fame and fortune, he will still be regarded as a treasure, and set up a quiet room and then worship it. It is not strange.

Even those officials or officials or officials in the court have received imperial edicts many times, no one dares to neglect the imperial edicts. You should know that there is a crime of disrespect in the Ming Dynasty.

The Nanzhen Fushi is so powerful here. On the day of the fight, Xie Hong asked for an imperial edict. After the fight, he papered it and hung it on the main entrance. This was originally a crime of disrespect, but what is strange is that the censors were all calm.

When someone who was not sure asked about this, the insider had a complicated expression on his face and replied: "The reason is very simple. You will know when you go to the vicinity of Nanzhen Fushi. After that, they shook their heads and sighed, but then raised their heads and looked at the direction of Nanzhen Fushi with longing.

When the uninformed person goes, he finds it really at first sight. He is surprised and vomits blood and speechless. It is very strange that those who ruin the imperial edict are ruined. Not to mention seeing, they have never even heard of it. And those who ruin the imperial edict like the Nanzhen Fushi, not to mention listening, they have never even thought about it. It may be very disrespectful to think about it!

I saw a bright yellow silk hanging high above the gate, with four big words "Military Machinery Important Land". When I looked carefully, there were two small numbers next to me, which were also bright yellow, with a jade seal, which was obviously all imperial edicts.

The one on the left makes people speechless and swallow, and there are four words on the top of it, "The edict is hanging"; the one on the right has a lot more words, but the content is even more amazing. After reading it, people even burst into tears and don't even need to swallow.

‘If you are unknown, please enter the palace to consult me’

No matter who he is, no one dares to approach the Nanzhen Fushi, even if he has seen these three imperial edicts, even if he is a little mature straight minister, he can only look at it from afar and cry.

No matter how old or straightforward you are, you dare not touch that bad head. You must know that the soldiers inside have three imperial edicts to support them. They are like wolves and tigers, and they are cruel and cruel. No matter what their identity is, they look miserable when they meet again. They will make the hearing sad and the seeing cry!

It is not that no one questioned this violent behavior, but the three imperial edicts clearly state that this is a military parade, so you can kill it if you get close to it. As for why the imperial edict is hung at the door, it is because it is hung according to the order; if you still don’t understand, then go to the palace to find the emperor to reason with it.

There were many kind people from all over the court and the country, and many people came to the palace to invite them to see each other. Most of them were not of high status. They were thinking about taking the opportunity to meet the emperor and then making some passionate words. Even if they could not get the emperor's eyes, they could at least gain a reputation.

Those with high status are completely no one to see you because they know that this is another pitfall. What people who go there will only encounter them as they will encounter in court, that is one word: drag.

Everyone who meets will not encounter any rude treatment. The eunuchs who meet them are either fat or thin, tall or short, and different. However, they have one similar characteristic, that is, they are kind-hearted and do nothing.

They would say: The Emperor is very busy;

If they want to see the driver insist, they will say again: The emperor is meeting the people in front of him, so they have to line up;

If they were crying and making a generous speech at this time, they would also say: Because there are many people in front, they have to wait for a long time;

If you hand over the money and buy it in an attempt to make a fortune, the eunuchs will tell the truth mysteriously: In fact, the emperor is just teasing you.

In the end, not only the court officials, but also the government and the country, many famous scholars were furious and frightened by the monarch and ministers. Before this conspiracy was taken, everyone was dizzy. When the truth was revealed, it was so great?

Everyone realized the seriousness of the matter, but when it comes to finding a solution, everyone is at a loss.

Xie Hong is like a hedgehog, with a ball of body, and the ones exposed outside are thorns. If you want to reach out, you will probably be stabbed. If you want to solve this hedgehog, you must at least remove the imperial edict at the door if you start from Zhengde.

But Zhengde is not easy to deal with, and his reaction is not fierce, but the court officials found that they were like a mouse pulling a turtle, and they had nowhere to do it. Not to mention persuasion, except for the court meeting, it was difficult for them to meet Zhengde.

These days, Zhengde fought quickly at the court meeting. After the court dispersed, he hid back to the Ganqing Palace. He was ill and could not see anyone. No matter whether you are a Grand Secretary or a Shangshu, he would block it.

No one knows how Zhengde, who has always been idle, can withstand his temperament this time, but the worries in the courtiers' hearts are even stronger. Despite the worries, they can only sigh when faced with two magical turtles and hedgehogs.
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