Chapter 600 599 Arrest of Hai Rui

Author: Visitor from Parallel Space

Chapter 600 599 Arrest of Hai Rui

Wei Guangde always believed that he was the soul of their generation. As long as he did not communicate through him, others would not be able to achieve anything.

But the result clearly made him understand that he still thought too much.

Even though he found excuses for not going to the party that night, it still didn't change the overall situation.

I don’t know what they said, but within two days, Wei Shiliang impeached Zhang Yongming for his abuse of power as a censor in the past two years, accusing him of dereliction of duty in his appointment as censor of Zuodu in the Metropolitan Procuratorate and neglect of the dispatched officials.

Each patrol is managed by the censor.

A few months ago, because of the impeachment of Nanjing Cen Yongbin, Emperor Jiajing asked the Metropolitan Procuratorate to strictly manage the censors in various places, especially after they returned to Beijing, to verify whether there was any issue of bending the law for personal gain during the inspection.

Wei Shiliang's impeachment memorial was not very powerful, but it caused Zhang Yongming to lose face.

Zhang Yongming has always been strict with himself since he took office as the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. In fact, he also knew the details of Zhang Ke and others who were impeached by the Yamen.

Emperor Jiajing's share of the approval was a loss for him.

There is no way, who let the party involved be Xu Jie and Xu Chief Assistant.

And for a small matter, an official from the seventh rank dared to tear off the scar, which made Zhang Yongming feel extremely offended.

According to usual practice, after learning about Wei Shiliang's impeachment, Zhang Yongming packed up his things and went directly back to his hometown to wait for the court's results.

However, they were already in their sixties, and Zhang Yongming was angry. He didn't expect that he would fall ill immediately after returning home.

In the afternoon, Wei Guangde received a note from Prince Yu's Mansion in the check-in room, inviting him to come back. Prince Yu wanted to ask him something.

At this time, Wei Guangde had no idea why he was bedridden after returning home. He only thought that the affairs of Wei Shiliang, Hu Rugui, Hu Yingjia and others had been known to Prince Yu's Palace and asked him to go back and explain.

In fact, those who attended the party that night were not only Jinshis from the 35th year of Jiajing's reign, but also Wei Shiliang, who had been Jinshi from the 38th year of Jiajing's reign, but their positions were all in the Sixth Section.

It is no wonder that Ouyang Yijing was able to get the news in advance and came to stop Wei Guangde from going.

Regarding the Sixth Section, before arranging for Ouyang Yijing to enter, Wei Guangde did not know this yamen at all. He thought it was a place arranged by the emperor for his supporters to earn seniority.

The power to supervise the court mainly rests with the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

However, after that, Wei Guangde was finally made aware of the power of this yamen by being impeached by those involved.

No wonder it is said that the officials in the Department of Science and Technology are all mad dogs and can bite anyone at will.

The Ke Dao refers to their Duchayuan, while the Liguan refers to the Six Sections.

After Wei Guangde finished his school work today, he left the school recording hall a little early and went directly to Prince Yu's Mansion. After meeting Prince Yu, he realized that Zhang Yongming, who had packed his things and went home in the morning, had actually fallen ill.

"You didn't know anything about what Hu Yingjia and the others did?"

King Yu frowned at Wei Guangde and asked this question again.

There was some conflict between Gao Gong and Xu Jie, but it was in private. King Yu knew a little about it, but he didn't fully understand it. Therefore, in King Yu's mind, Xu Jie's people were all forces that supported him, let alone the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Such an important yamen.

But this time when Li Fang reported to Shi Zhong that Wei Shiliang was impeaching Zhang Yongming for dereliction of duty, he was only slightly surprised. But when Li Fang told Wei Shiliang that Wei Shiliang was from the military department, Prince Yu immediately thought of Wei Guangde.

Yes, he was not thinking of Ouyang Yijing, but Wei Guangde.

"Is there any rift between Shandai and Mr. Zhang?"

At that time, King Yu asked this question and was very surprised.

In fact, what Prince Yu did not say was that there was a conflict between Master Gao and Xu Jie, and now Wei Guangde also had a rift with Zhang Yongming. It seemed that he and Prince Yu's palace had some disagreements with Xu Jie.

However, after arranging for Li Fang to conduct an in-depth investigation, they discovered that Wei Guangde did not appear to be behind him, but that they noticed Hu Yingjia and others. Therefore, King Yu sent someone to post a message to Wei Guangde, asking him to come to the palace. He wanted to learn more about this matter.

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"Your Highness, I heard a little bit about this matter beforehand, but I can't say I know the details."

Therefore, Wei Guangde told Prince Yu about what happened two days ago when Hu Yingjia and Hu Rugui invited him, and when he went to the appointment, he was stopped by Ouyang Yijing.

"So Ouyang told you at that time that Erhu invited people to impeach Mr. Zhang."

After listening to Wei Guangde's words, King Yu asked.

"Yes, but based on Mr. Zhang's political achievements over the years, they cannot succeed in impeachment just out of thin air. Your Majesty will never fail to see the achievements Mr. Zhang has made since he took charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

Wei Guangde replied hurriedly.

"But it's hard to say now."

"Why?"

Hearing King Yu suddenly say this, Wei Guangde was surprised and said.

"He fell ill. He was in his sixties. When I asked the imperial doctors, they all said that it was a disease of old age. If it doesn't happen, he would be fine as an ordinary person. But once it does, his bones will continue to weaken and it will be difficult to recover."

King Yu said in a low voice.

"So, no matter how your Majesty criticizes him, Mr. Zhang will definitely return to his hometown to retire."

Only then did Wei Guangde understand the purpose of King Yu calling him back. Understanding his position was a very important factor. In fact, there was also the issue of the leadership of the Metropolitan Procuratorate after Zhang Yongming left the capital.

Today's King Yu increasingly wants to arrange for friendly people to control some important offices in the court, just like when Emperor Jiajing appointed Yan Song, as long as Yan Song proposed a candidate, Emperor Jiajing would usually approve it.

Emperor Jiajing trusted Yan Song and he asked for everything. As a support, the emperor naturally also asked for Yan Song.

"Then your Highness means that you plan to compete for this position?"

Although Wei Guangde had no ill intentions towards Zhang Yongming, he didn't have much goodwill towards him. However, he still felt that he was a good person in his heart, and he wanted to see him off when he left Beijing.

Speaking of which, Zhang Yongming is also one of his immediate bosses.

"Who's going? There's no one I can push out to fight for this position."

King Yu looked at Wei Guangde funny and said to himself, "How can you not know about the people around you?"

Chen Yiqin is qualified, but he is doing well in the Ministry of Etiquette. In the future, he can use this place as a springboard to get a chance to become a cabinet scholar.

In fact, it cannot be said to be spying. As long as he takes that position, people like Chen Yiqin, Yin Shizhen, Zhang Juzheng, and Wei Guangde must be brought into the cabinet.

It's interesting to think about it. When I encountered something unclear in Prince Yu's Mansion, I summoned them in the main room to discuss it and find a way to solve it.

When I sat in that position, during the cabinet meeting, I was sitting on top, and they were still there below, but they were no longer discussing things in the past, but real national events.

Since they were to be admitted to the cabinet, they would definitely have to go to the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel, and lastly to positions such as Minister of Taichang Temple. There was really no need to let them go to the Imperial Court.

"Your Highness, of course Brother Yifu and Brother Zhengfu don't need to go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but there is no guarantee that they won't have suitable friends in the same year."

Wei Guangde looked at King Yu and said, "They have been in the official position for a long time. Most of their friends are in high positions at this time in the same year. But unlike those of the same year as mine, most of them are still in charge of various ministries and hold positions such as doctor."

"Yes, you are right, I almost forgot."

King Yu understood when Wei Guangde reminded him that whether it was Wei Guangde, Chen Yiqin, or Yin Shizhen, they all had such a group of people gathered around them.

Regardless of whether they are trying to get close to him or not, they are valued by Chen, Yin and others, otherwise they would not become friends.

Appropriately, giving them a chance will also expand the influence of Chen Yiqin, Yin Shizhen and others, allowing more people to surround them, just like Wei Guangde's status among the Jinshi scholars in the 35th year of Jiajing.

"Li Fang, please send a note to Yiqin and Shizhen to ask if there is a suitable candidate. We can compete for the position of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Li Fang agreed, but inadvertently glanced at Wei Guangde when leaving.

"A few days ago, your fellow countryman Ouyang Yijing petitioned Guangdong and Guangdong to appoint a governor each. Later, the governor was abolished because of the admiral's inquiry into the government. Now that there are many things going on in the place, please reinstate the governor in Guangdong.

It is also said that the chief military officer of Guangxi was originally a governor who was a floating official, but later he was replaced by an honorary minister who was stationed with the governor in Wuzhou to cause local troubles. Moreover, the current obedient marquis Wu Jijue was too weak to be responsible for his duties. It was appropriate to call him back to Beijing, so he was still selected.

Is it your intention to move the governor-general to Guangxi Province?"

Of course, Wei Guangde had read the memorial beforehand and revised some of the text. The main accusation was that Wu Jijue was corrupt and inadequate, which was of course the reason Wei Guangde casually framed it.

But when King Yu asked about it, Wei Guangde naturally had to answer.

"Zhao Bingran appointed Yu Dayou to suppress Li Yayuan. Although the battle report has not been returned, it is just a small effort, and the credit will be paid soon. It's just that he has just been dismissed and has no other post. It is difficult to find a place to place him."

Wei Guangde did not talk about the affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi, but only talked about Yu Dayou's achievements and official position. King Yu naturally understood the meaning of Ouyang Yijing's memorial.

Wei Guangde dared to say this matter in Prince Yu's Mansion, in fact, it was because Yu Dayou had a good impression on Prince Yu, otherwise he would not have dared to say it directly because of his courage.

"Um."

King Yu nodded, understood the meaning and smiled and said: "As far as I know, the Ministry of Civil Affairs is true to its words, and plans to file a report to change the temporary governor of Guangdong to the admiral of the military gate to the governor of Guangdong and Guangdong military affairs, as well as in charge of food and wages, and the governor of Guangxi. The governor of Guangdong is also the governor of Guangxi.

He should be changed back to the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi.

However, the post of Chief Military Officer may have to be recommended by Zhao Bingran after the war in Guangdong is over."

While Wei Guangde was chatting with Prince Yu in Prince Yu's Mansion, Emperor Jiajing was summoning four cabinet ministers in Yongshou Palace in Xiyuan.

"I don't care how many difficulties Cheng Shoujie encounters, the money confiscated from the Yan family must be transported back to the capital."

At this time, Emperor Jiajing had already realized that something was wrong.

Previously, Cheng Shoujie Newspaper checked the Yan family's account books and found out that there were more than two million taels of silver, but only now has the amount of silver been handed over.

"The renovation of the new palace cannot be delayed. Don't tell me that the court has no money. The Yan family's money will be shipped back to the capital."
To be continued...