Zhu Gaoxu sat on the chair in the Dongnuan Pavilion, saying nothing for a long time, and just sat there and was busy with time.The member of the mission who was killed in Zhenla Kingdom made him feel a little bad.
Officials and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty died every day, and most of the time, for Zhu Gaoxu, it was just a number on paper.
But some people died to implement Zhu Gaoxu's decision, which would make him somewhat difficult to let go.
At this time, he also remembered Qian Xili's family and the scene of them crying outside Hongwu Gate carrying the coffin.It seems that those officials were sent to them by Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu was still very angry and could not vent his anger in his heart!
He felt that his majesty was greatly despised.
Only by trying his best to restrain himself can he avoid being angry and affecting his decision-making.
I think he is a person who has high requirements for himself and always wants to do things perfectly.However, things are often the opposite of expectations.
Zhu Gaoxu was also worried about this morning's mistake.
He shouldn't have instructed Liu Ming to stand up. The best candidate is actually Hou Hai, who had just returned to Beijing.
As the confidant and direct descendant of the Han King's old mansion, Hou Hai ignored the old ministers such as Xia Yuanji, and it was even less likely to arouse the disgust of the ministers.
Now, Liu Ming is step by step towards being excluded by Shilin.
Zhu Gaoxu suddenly turned around and looked around, and saw the eunuch Wang Jinghong observing him silently.When Wang Jinghong saw Zhu Gaoxu's movements, a hint of panic flashed across his face and bent his waist lowered.
Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand gently.
Wang Jinghong hurried forward and leaned forward to Zhu Gaoxu.Zhu Gaoxu approached and quietly gave a few instructions.
yes.Don't worry, I will do it.Wang Jinghong kept nodding and bowing.
...The imperial discussions in the East Warehouse Pavilion of the Ganqing Palace have ended, and the ministers have successively left the slanting corridor.Walking at the end of the crowd were civil servant Liu Ming and naval general Tang Jing.
The two of them have not low official positions, one is a fourth-rank civil servant and the other is a third-rank military officer.However, the officials who entered the harem area to discuss matters were always ranked among the nine ministers, the princes and nobles, and they both seemed to have a low status.
At a party in the sect, someone would occasionally raise it inadvertently, who did he say to him on the slanting corridor; at that time, all scholars would be respectful.
Of course, the focus is not on the story itself, but on the slanting corridor, which is not visible to ordinary people.
Liu Ming couldn't help but turn around and glanced at the corridor he had just walked through again.
He was a little disappointed in his heart, it was just a simple and ordinary corridor.
There is neither the luxury of gold nor anything special, it even looks a bit old.
The lacquer paintings on the top of the drought have faded a little, and the bricks and stones on the ground have also been significantly worn out.
However, in the small courtyard outside the corridor, a cluster of roses bloomed brightly, with pink flowers like brocade, bringing a wave of pleasant fragrance from the breeze.
Everyone walked out of the Ganqing Sect.At this time, Tang Jing, who was not far away, took the initiative to walk up and bowed: Brother Chen, I am very sorry.
Tang Jing is a strong man with a low figure, with traces of sea breeze and sunlight on his face and dark skin.
The Chen brothers he mentioned were Liu Ming's cousin Chen Zhang.
Liu Ming entrusted his relationship and let Chen Zhangzhong join the mission members who went south, following Tang Jing's path.
When it comes to Chen Zhang who died in Zhenla Kingdom, Liu Ming was in a very complicated mood for a moment.
But Liu Ming reads books to understand the truth, and books are not in vain. He doesn’t have to think too much and understand the relationship.
Tang Jing sold his favor, but it had nothing to do with Chen Zhang's death; not to mention that Tang Jing was not in the fleet that was heading south, it was obvious that Tang Jing had arranged for Chen Zhang to go to Zhenla Kingdom.
Liu Ming immediately responded: Why is General Tang sorry?
After hearing this, Tang Jing changed his words and said, "Then I ask Liu Ti to express my grief."
Liu Ming pretended to be calm and said: He chose the road himself, no one forced him.The dangers of going to sea or on foreign vassals are very high. My cousin knew in advance, how could he blame others?
Tang Jing's black face relaxed a lot, and he said: I will make a statement to the emperor, and the tragic incidents of the La country and the royal family cannot be separated. He is indeed a fair and frank statement.
Liu Ming nodded.
Tang Jing said again: Among the brothers who returned to Beijing to report their letter, there is my old subordinate, and I have met him once.Among the bodies returned by Zhenla Kingdom, no imperial certificate was found. In addition, the coroner's autopsy found that the dead Han people and Annan people had been tortured before their death. Several people had water in their lungs, and all signs were not like those caused by thieves.
I also specifically asked about Chen Zhang's body condition.Brother Chen had marks on his body, probably because he was tied upside down and had been watered down; then he had been under confinement for a long time, and was almost skinny due to lack of food.He was beheaded only after his death, and his head was mistaken by the brother who had collected the corpse...
Liu Ming was still very calm on the surface just now, but when he heard Tang Jing’s description and expression, he could no longer maintain it.But this cannot be blamed on Tang Jing, after all, Chen Zhang is just Liu Ming's cousin.
Tang Jing finally noticed Liu Ming’s strangeness and asked: Are Liu Tiju and Brother Chen close?
Liu Ming said: I was close to me when I was a child because his (Chen Zhang) biological mother died early and was sent to my house to raise her. She lived in the same room for several years as a child.
Tang Jing said a little regretful: So that's it, I just talked too much.
Liu Ming and Tang Jing did not have a deep friendship, but because they had business contacts when they were in Annan.
But Liu Ming was just talking about private matters, so there was no need to be too careful; he happened to talk about his cousin, so he couldn't help but say more.
This matter has nothing to do with General Tang, and I should be sorry the most.Liu Ming frowned and said, "As soon as he felt ashamed of his uncle, it was difficult to explain, and he was afraid that he would be blamed by his relatives."Secondly, my own "conscience" is uneasy because my cousin of the Chen family was determined to make meritorious service, and I was indeed influenced by me.
Liu Ming paused for a moment and continued: My cousin admired me since he was a child and often regarded me as the list, but his talent for studying is indeed a little poor. After he passed the exam for the child, he never passed the exam for the student.He is warm and hospitable, but he can't sit still under the window. Maybe he shouldn't have wasted his time to go to the imperial examination.In recent years, I have been on missions to Annan and Japan, and he seems to have found a way to make a name for himself... Alas!
Tang Jing hurriedly persuaded him a few words.
Liu Ming couldn't help but sigh: I think my cousin has had a few days of good days, and it was the hardest childhood. Now my family has finally improved, and I have never done anything bad, but the ending is so miserable. Who says good will be rewarded with good and evil will be rewarded with evil?
Tang Jing also sighed and persuaded Liu Mingjie to be ashamed of changes. Then he patted his chest on the spot and said: If I was ordered to go south, I will be revenge for Liu Tiju's uncle!
Liu Ming glanced at his colleague in front of him, hurriedly calmed down and said: Everyone has their own destiny, and public and private matters are also divided into importance.We must not mislead the overall situation of the government because of personal grudges.
Tang Jing also came back to his senses and clasped his fists and said: Liu Tiju’s words are reasonable.
When talking about the past just now, Liu Ming also remembered his childhood experience.The stepfather and mother have bad tempers and are very strict in their control.The old things are like inner demons, which make him unable to help but want to please his elders or superiors.
So this morning the Lord instructed him to his opinion, and he agreed very happily and could not refuse the Lord.Perhaps deep in his heart, he just subconsciously wanted to satisfy the emperor.
Liu Ming fell into silence, and only then did he truly realize that if something happened to the strategy he advocated today, he would definitely be responsible and would probably take the blame.
He is taking the blame for the Lord, and if something happens, he should be able to get the Lord's protection.But he was still a little uneasy.
General Tang's voice woke Liu Ming up. Is Liu Tiju going to the Ministry of Justice?
Yes, yes.Liu Ming hurriedly responded.
Tang Jing glanced at the direction of Wenlou in the east.
Liu Ming said: Only the Ministry of Justice is on the Taiping Gate. I go to Dong'anmen and leave the imperial city closer. I have to say goodbye.
Tang Jing clasped his fists and said: I will return to the governor of the Five Army to pay the deposit, at Qianbulang in the south.Liu Tiju, there will be a period of time later.
After Liu Ming said goodbye, he quickly walked to Wenlou and met a eunuch guarding the gate.So they exchanged a few greetings to each other, and the eunuch sent Liu Ming out of the palace.
This eunuch was not familiar with Liu Ming and had nothing to say.
Liu Ming was silent, and pictures of his cousin's body began to appear in his mind, and he could not control himself at all.
The bones are as thin as wood, the lungs are accumulated, and the body and head are different. The image lingers in his heart like an undispelled ghost.
As soon as I left the Wenlou, a very sharp call came from behind: Liu Tiju, please stay.
Liu Ming turned his head and saw that it was Wang Jinghong, one of the young supervisors of Sili.The eunuchs in Silijian were all eunuchs and had held important positions outside the palace many times.Liu Ming immediately turned around and bowed.
Wang Jinghong held the whisk and said, "Our family will give you Liu Tiju."
The eunuch bent down to worship him and said, "Old Master, that little one is going to Wenlou first."
Wang Jinghong waved his hand and walked to Wenhua Gate with Liu Ming one after another.
After a while, Wang Jinghong turned around and said: By the way, what Liu Tiju said in the East Nuan Pavilion today should have been a whim?
Liu Ming was stunned for a moment, calming down and not commenting on it.
Wang Jinghong also said: The left envoy of the Guardian Department formally submitted a memorial strategy to the court in the style of a memorial.Liu Tiju didn't have to worry about this matter anymore.
Liu Ming thought for a while and asked: Hou Envoy?
Wang Jinghong nodded and said: Hou Zuo Envoy has left. Apart from a few palace maids in the East Warehouse, only our family is by the emperor.
Liu Ming suddenly bowed and said, "The official understands."
Wang Jinghong smiled with gratitude and nodded with praise.
Liu Ming was immediately moved and said: I never thought that a fourth-rank official would take care of him so carefully.
Wang Jinghong said: The emperor has always been very good to wise ministers.
Liu Ming stood still, looked at the direction of the Ganqing Palace in the northwest, and bowed.There were countless heavy eaves over there blocking the view, and the majestic palaces seemed to be silently staring at the mortals on the brick floor.
Officials and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty died every day, and most of the time, for Zhu Gaoxu, it was just a number on paper.
But some people died to implement Zhu Gaoxu's decision, which would make him somewhat difficult to let go.
At this time, he also remembered Qian Xili's family and the scene of them crying outside Hongwu Gate carrying the coffin.It seems that those officials were sent to them by Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu was still very angry and could not vent his anger in his heart!
He felt that his majesty was greatly despised.
Only by trying his best to restrain himself can he avoid being angry and affecting his decision-making.
I think he is a person who has high requirements for himself and always wants to do things perfectly.However, things are often the opposite of expectations.
Zhu Gaoxu was also worried about this morning's mistake.
He shouldn't have instructed Liu Ming to stand up. The best candidate is actually Hou Hai, who had just returned to Beijing.
As the confidant and direct descendant of the Han King's old mansion, Hou Hai ignored the old ministers such as Xia Yuanji, and it was even less likely to arouse the disgust of the ministers.
Now, Liu Ming is step by step towards being excluded by Shilin.
Zhu Gaoxu suddenly turned around and looked around, and saw the eunuch Wang Jinghong observing him silently.When Wang Jinghong saw Zhu Gaoxu's movements, a hint of panic flashed across his face and bent his waist lowered.
Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand gently.
Wang Jinghong hurried forward and leaned forward to Zhu Gaoxu.Zhu Gaoxu approached and quietly gave a few instructions.
yes.Don't worry, I will do it.Wang Jinghong kept nodding and bowing.
...The imperial discussions in the East Warehouse Pavilion of the Ganqing Palace have ended, and the ministers have successively left the slanting corridor.Walking at the end of the crowd were civil servant Liu Ming and naval general Tang Jing.
The two of them have not low official positions, one is a fourth-rank civil servant and the other is a third-rank military officer.However, the officials who entered the harem area to discuss matters were always ranked among the nine ministers, the princes and nobles, and they both seemed to have a low status.
At a party in the sect, someone would occasionally raise it inadvertently, who did he say to him on the slanting corridor; at that time, all scholars would be respectful.
Of course, the focus is not on the story itself, but on the slanting corridor, which is not visible to ordinary people.
Liu Ming couldn't help but turn around and glanced at the corridor he had just walked through again.
He was a little disappointed in his heart, it was just a simple and ordinary corridor.
There is neither the luxury of gold nor anything special, it even looks a bit old.
The lacquer paintings on the top of the drought have faded a little, and the bricks and stones on the ground have also been significantly worn out.
However, in the small courtyard outside the corridor, a cluster of roses bloomed brightly, with pink flowers like brocade, bringing a wave of pleasant fragrance from the breeze.
Everyone walked out of the Ganqing Sect.At this time, Tang Jing, who was not far away, took the initiative to walk up and bowed: Brother Chen, I am very sorry.
Tang Jing is a strong man with a low figure, with traces of sea breeze and sunlight on his face and dark skin.
The Chen brothers he mentioned were Liu Ming's cousin Chen Zhang.
Liu Ming entrusted his relationship and let Chen Zhangzhong join the mission members who went south, following Tang Jing's path.
When it comes to Chen Zhang who died in Zhenla Kingdom, Liu Ming was in a very complicated mood for a moment.
But Liu Ming reads books to understand the truth, and books are not in vain. He doesn’t have to think too much and understand the relationship.
Tang Jing sold his favor, but it had nothing to do with Chen Zhang's death; not to mention that Tang Jing was not in the fleet that was heading south, it was obvious that Tang Jing had arranged for Chen Zhang to go to Zhenla Kingdom.
Liu Ming immediately responded: Why is General Tang sorry?
After hearing this, Tang Jing changed his words and said, "Then I ask Liu Ti to express my grief."
Liu Ming pretended to be calm and said: He chose the road himself, no one forced him.The dangers of going to sea or on foreign vassals are very high. My cousin knew in advance, how could he blame others?
Tang Jing's black face relaxed a lot, and he said: I will make a statement to the emperor, and the tragic incidents of the La country and the royal family cannot be separated. He is indeed a fair and frank statement.
Liu Ming nodded.
Tang Jing said again: Among the brothers who returned to Beijing to report their letter, there is my old subordinate, and I have met him once.Among the bodies returned by Zhenla Kingdom, no imperial certificate was found. In addition, the coroner's autopsy found that the dead Han people and Annan people had been tortured before their death. Several people had water in their lungs, and all signs were not like those caused by thieves.
I also specifically asked about Chen Zhang's body condition.Brother Chen had marks on his body, probably because he was tied upside down and had been watered down; then he had been under confinement for a long time, and was almost skinny due to lack of food.He was beheaded only after his death, and his head was mistaken by the brother who had collected the corpse...
Liu Ming was still very calm on the surface just now, but when he heard Tang Jing’s description and expression, he could no longer maintain it.But this cannot be blamed on Tang Jing, after all, Chen Zhang is just Liu Ming's cousin.
Tang Jing finally noticed Liu Ming’s strangeness and asked: Are Liu Tiju and Brother Chen close?
Liu Ming said: I was close to me when I was a child because his (Chen Zhang) biological mother died early and was sent to my house to raise her. She lived in the same room for several years as a child.
Tang Jing said a little regretful: So that's it, I just talked too much.
Liu Ming and Tang Jing did not have a deep friendship, but because they had business contacts when they were in Annan.
But Liu Ming was just talking about private matters, so there was no need to be too careful; he happened to talk about his cousin, so he couldn't help but say more.
This matter has nothing to do with General Tang, and I should be sorry the most.Liu Ming frowned and said, "As soon as he felt ashamed of his uncle, it was difficult to explain, and he was afraid that he would be blamed by his relatives."Secondly, my own "conscience" is uneasy because my cousin of the Chen family was determined to make meritorious service, and I was indeed influenced by me.
Liu Ming paused for a moment and continued: My cousin admired me since he was a child and often regarded me as the list, but his talent for studying is indeed a little poor. After he passed the exam for the child, he never passed the exam for the student.He is warm and hospitable, but he can't sit still under the window. Maybe he shouldn't have wasted his time to go to the imperial examination.In recent years, I have been on missions to Annan and Japan, and he seems to have found a way to make a name for himself... Alas!
Tang Jing hurriedly persuaded him a few words.
Liu Ming couldn't help but sigh: I think my cousin has had a few days of good days, and it was the hardest childhood. Now my family has finally improved, and I have never done anything bad, but the ending is so miserable. Who says good will be rewarded with good and evil will be rewarded with evil?
Tang Jing also sighed and persuaded Liu Mingjie to be ashamed of changes. Then he patted his chest on the spot and said: If I was ordered to go south, I will be revenge for Liu Tiju's uncle!
Liu Ming glanced at his colleague in front of him, hurriedly calmed down and said: Everyone has their own destiny, and public and private matters are also divided into importance.We must not mislead the overall situation of the government because of personal grudges.
Tang Jing also came back to his senses and clasped his fists and said: Liu Tiju’s words are reasonable.
When talking about the past just now, Liu Ming also remembered his childhood experience.The stepfather and mother have bad tempers and are very strict in their control.The old things are like inner demons, which make him unable to help but want to please his elders or superiors.
So this morning the Lord instructed him to his opinion, and he agreed very happily and could not refuse the Lord.Perhaps deep in his heart, he just subconsciously wanted to satisfy the emperor.
Liu Ming fell into silence, and only then did he truly realize that if something happened to the strategy he advocated today, he would definitely be responsible and would probably take the blame.
He is taking the blame for the Lord, and if something happens, he should be able to get the Lord's protection.But he was still a little uneasy.
General Tang's voice woke Liu Ming up. Is Liu Tiju going to the Ministry of Justice?
Yes, yes.Liu Ming hurriedly responded.
Tang Jing glanced at the direction of Wenlou in the east.
Liu Ming said: Only the Ministry of Justice is on the Taiping Gate. I go to Dong'anmen and leave the imperial city closer. I have to say goodbye.
Tang Jing clasped his fists and said: I will return to the governor of the Five Army to pay the deposit, at Qianbulang in the south.Liu Tiju, there will be a period of time later.
After Liu Ming said goodbye, he quickly walked to Wenlou and met a eunuch guarding the gate.So they exchanged a few greetings to each other, and the eunuch sent Liu Ming out of the palace.
This eunuch was not familiar with Liu Ming and had nothing to say.
Liu Ming was silent, and pictures of his cousin's body began to appear in his mind, and he could not control himself at all.
The bones are as thin as wood, the lungs are accumulated, and the body and head are different. The image lingers in his heart like an undispelled ghost.
As soon as I left the Wenlou, a very sharp call came from behind: Liu Tiju, please stay.
Liu Ming turned his head and saw that it was Wang Jinghong, one of the young supervisors of Sili.The eunuchs in Silijian were all eunuchs and had held important positions outside the palace many times.Liu Ming immediately turned around and bowed.
Wang Jinghong held the whisk and said, "Our family will give you Liu Tiju."
The eunuch bent down to worship him and said, "Old Master, that little one is going to Wenlou first."
Wang Jinghong waved his hand and walked to Wenhua Gate with Liu Ming one after another.
After a while, Wang Jinghong turned around and said: By the way, what Liu Tiju said in the East Nuan Pavilion today should have been a whim?
Liu Ming was stunned for a moment, calming down and not commenting on it.
Wang Jinghong also said: The left envoy of the Guardian Department formally submitted a memorial strategy to the court in the style of a memorial.Liu Tiju didn't have to worry about this matter anymore.
Liu Ming thought for a while and asked: Hou Envoy?
Wang Jinghong nodded and said: Hou Zuo Envoy has left. Apart from a few palace maids in the East Warehouse, only our family is by the emperor.
Liu Ming suddenly bowed and said, "The official understands."
Wang Jinghong smiled with gratitude and nodded with praise.
Liu Ming was immediately moved and said: I never thought that a fourth-rank official would take care of him so carefully.
Wang Jinghong said: The emperor has always been very good to wise ministers.
Liu Ming stood still, looked at the direction of the Ganqing Palace in the northwest, and bowed.There were countless heavy eaves over there blocking the view, and the majestic palaces seemed to be silently staring at the mortals on the brick floor.
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