"Your Majesty, Han Xu, is here to see you." Han Xu said respectfully after saluting Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao smiled, waved his hand gently, and said directly: "This is not a court meeting. You don't need to be so polite if you love me."

After saying that, he turned to look at Chen Hong and said, "Please sit down."

After Han Xu sat down, Zhu Youxiao asked: "Ai Qing is here today, but you have something to do?"

Han Xu knew very well about Zhu Youxiao's pretending to be stupid.

He knew that His Majesty did not want to hear what he said. If he quit now, His Majesty could pretend that the incident had not happened.

But no! Han Xu can't let this matter get worse and worse. If it continues, not only one person but two people will be implicated.

Thinking of this, Han Xu became worried and said quickly: "Your Majesty, I am here for the case of Xiong Tingbi."

Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Xu and asked curiously: "Is it for this matter? I wonder what Aiqing wants to say?"

Although His Majesty's tone was very calm and there seemed to be nothing hidden inside, Han Xu knew that the matter was far from that simple.

If there was no support from His Majesty behind what Wei Zhongxian did, Han Xu would not believe it no matter what. However, there was no way to clarify this matter.

After pondering for a moment, Han Xu said: "Your Majesty, I think that Feng Sanyuan's words are not worthy of trust."

After listening to Han Xu's words, Zhu Youxiao smiled, sat up straight and looked at Han Xu, "What do you think Aiqing said?"

Han Xu was stunned, how could he say this?

It’s not just a matter of words, and I have no evidence.

However, Han Xu had another argument, "Your Majesty, Feng Sanyuan's words have no evidence and are actually false accusations. Although some important ministers in the court do not cultivate personal ethics and some do wrong, there is no such thing as forming a party for personal gain. Ministers should not serve the party.

You, your Majesty, should not mistrust your ministers because of your party, so that you and your ministers can work together. If your Majesty goes to war today because of Feng Sanyuan's words, it will definitely make your monarch and his ministers alienated."

The expression on Han Xu's face was very serious, serious and sincere. Obviously, his words came from the bottom of his heart.

Zhu Youxiao could see it, but he didn't take it seriously. Instead, he smiled. At the same time, he sighed in his heart. As expected, everyone in the Donglin Party would say it.

Glancing at Han Xu, Zhu Youxiao did not let him continue, but asked directly: "Ai Qing's words are very reasonable, and I deeply agree. A minister should not serve the emperor with his party, and a monarch should not doubt his party with his party."

Your Majesty, what you said is very good. I don’t use the party to question my ministers, so why don’t I serve the emperor with the party? Isn’t it obvious what happened with Xiong Tingbi?”

"What is the purpose of Taizu's establishment of the Metropolitan Procuratorate? Tell me!" When he said this, the smile on Zhu Youxiao's face had disappeared and his voice had become much louder.

Han Xu suddenly felt bitter in his heart.

Speaking of which, Han Xu didn't know about the bad things those people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate did.

The impeachment of Xiong Tingbi was led by Yang Lian and others, not Han Xu.

As a bachelor of the cabinet, Han Xu would naturally not participate in these matters. But Han Xu knew about forcing Xiong Tingbi away and putting Liaodong under the control of people like himself.

But all he knew was to force Xiong Tingbi away because he didn't like Xiong Tingbi either.

In Han Xu's view, Xiong Tingbi had great ambition but little talent, bad temper, and was an old friend of Fang Congzhe's, so he would naturally take him down.

But Han Xu never expected that there was collusion with Li Ruzhen.

You must know that the relationship between you and Li Ruzhen is not good. At the beginning, Li Rubai and Li Ruzhen brothers were guilty and should be arrested and punished, but the eunuch issued a decree to pardon them.

It was himself and Liu Yishui who arrested them in accordance with the law.

But this reminded Han Xu of something.

That is, after Li Ruzhen was arrested, many people said good things to him.

The reasons are the same. Li Ruzhen is a member of the Li family in Liaodong. The Li family has deep roots in Liaodong and it is not appropriate to start a big war. Nowadays, slave establishment is rampant in Liaodong. If Li Ruzhen is severely punished at this time, it will inevitably alienate the soldiers of Liaodong, which will not be conducive to the Ming Dynasty's eradication of the slave establishment.

Liaodong is stable.

At that time, I felt that what these people said was reasonable. They were dedicated to serving the country and that was what a gentleman would do.

Looking back now, how much selfishness is hidden in this? How many people came to me to plead for mercy after being bribed by the Li family?

Thinking of this, Han Xu felt bad.

However, this time the matter cannot be expanded, just deal with a few as appropriate. Otherwise, the court will be turbulent and the officials will be uneasy. This is not the blessing of the Ming Dynasty, but the beginning of turmoil.

Although today's Ming Dynasty is not in a precarious situation, it has really lost its vitality. It is really not appropriate to go to war at this time.

What's more, Han Xu still believed that those people were just black sheep, and they could just be eliminated. There was no need to involve them extensively and concoct a big case.

However, looking at His Majesty's attitude at this time, it might not be easy for him to persuade His Majesty. Thinking of this, Han Xu felt helpless.

Facing Zhu Youxiao's question, Han Xu could not help but answer.

He said directly: "The Metropolitan Procuratorate serves as His Majesty's eyes, ears, and officials, and the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate should set an example for all officials."

After saying this, Han Xu felt a little frustrated.

What these people did was so shameful!

How can such a person who received money to impeach a border minister be qualified to be an envoy to the Metropolitan Procuratorate?

Especially those villains who confessed to Li Ruzhen when they were in Dongchang, but then recanted their confession when they arrived at the Sanfa Division; now that Wei Zhongxian is trying the case, they recanted their confession again. They have no integrity or bottom line at all, and it is simply a shame for the world!

For these people, Han Xu wanted to kill them.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, looked at Han Xu and said: "Ai Qing said well, he is the emperor's eyes and ears. But what do these people do? Collect money from others, impeach others, and frame border ministers! This still belongs to the emperor.

Are the eyes and ears unfaithful? In my opinion, declaring one of them to have neglected their duties, accepted bribes, or falsely accused court officials is a minor offense. They should be directly classified as deceiving the emperor!"

Han Xu was horrified. He was not worried that Zhu Youxiao would really accuse these people of deceiving the emperor. What he was worried about was the anger shown by His Majesty.

This incident obviously made His Majesty no longer trust the Metropolitan Procuratorate, no longer trust officials like them, and instead trust Wei Zhongxian.

It seems that things are far more serious than I imagined.

"Your Majesty," Han Xu said quickly, "Although there have been a few bad apples in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, most of the censors in the Metropolitan Procuratorate are still conscientious and loyal and patriotic. I believe that it is a top priority to severely rectify the Metropolitan Procuratorate and get rid of the bad apples.

"

Zhu Youxiao smiled again, looked at Han Xu and asked casually: "Ai Qing, do you think this case should be investigated thoroughly?"

This is a heartbreaking question.

If you say you shouldn't, then what you said before is all nonsense, and you don't need to take the position of cabinet bachelor;

If you say it should be, then you must check it out.
Chapter completed!