It took two hours for the fire in Suncheonfu to be contained.
Although Chen Qiyu's attention turned to investigating the case, Shuntianfu could not ignore it, and when the fire was a little weaker, he reported to Bi Ziyan and others: "My lord, the fire has been controlled, preliminary calculations, all of Shuntianfu have been burned down, more than 40 houses, dead and injured......
More than 100 people. ” Bi Ziyan and the others all stood and listened to Chen Qiyu's words, their faces gloomy and terrifying.
Even if there is chaos now, there will not be so many casualties, not to mention that at the foot of this Son of Heaven, it is the capital of the capital that is burned, Shuntianfu!
Shen Xun glanced at the direction of the palace where there was still no movement, raised his hand to Bi Ziyan, and Sun Chengzong said: "Two adults, the Criminal Department has caught several people, all of whom claim that they have nothing to do with this matter, and after verification, they are all ordinary people, and they are not capable of causing such a big fire, especially with a large amount of fire oil, which is definitely not something they can do!"
” Bi Ziyan was also worried about the palace meddling, and he wanted to make sure that tonight's events would not have much impact on tomorrow's court meeting, and that the scheduled plan could be successfully completed.
Listening to Shen Xun's words, his eyes froze, and he said in a deep voice, "You mean, there are other people involved?"
” Shen Xun glanced at Chen Qiyu and said solemnly, "I don't know if there are other people who are under the officials, but there must be internal responses." ” Chen Qiyu's face changed greatly, the corners of his mouth moved, and he didn't argue.
Everyone knows that this fire is not simple, if he says that there is no inner ghost, he himself does not believe it!
Sun Chengzong looked around, obviously such a reply to the emperor would definitely not accept, he looked at Chen Qiyu and Shen Xun, and said in a deep voice: "Continue to investigate, we must find out the ins and outs of this matter, before dawn, there must be a result!"
Otherwise, what the consequences are, you know better than this officer!
” Shen Xun and Chen Qiyu shook their bodies together, as if they heard Ruan Dacheng's screams in front of the noon gate again, both of them had just taken office, and they never wanted to end up like that.
"The subordinate officer receives the order!"
Both of them raised their hands in a trembling manner, and couldn't help but glance at each other again.
Both of them can be aware of each other's tension and panic.
Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were also looking at each other, as time passed, there was no movement in the palace, and his palms were full of cold sweat.
Every time the emperor makes a move, it is earth-shattering, this time he can endure it for so long, once he is given the opportunity to make a move, the earth will definitely shake, and the world will be terrified.
The cabinet and the six ministries all have a tacit understanding, hoping that the situation in the DPRK will be stable and that political reform will be steadily promoted, and it is not appropriate to make any more big moves.
Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong whispered a few words, then looked at the people beside them, and said, "Since the fire is under control, let's discuss countermeasures." ” The so-called countermeasure is how to deal with Zhu Xu's anger.
Several people were heavy-hearted, they all knew the emperor's methods, and without a reasonable explanation, they had to be turned upside down.
The three auxiliary ministers of the cabinet, the six Shangshu, plus the Shuntianfu Yin, a total of ten people, gathered together and discussed in a low voice.
Despite some controversy, a group of people still reached a consensus, that is, to enter the palace as soon as possible, characterize the case, and then put the disposal power to the cabinet, and the cabinet will deal with it quickly and severely, and the fastest time to conclude it, preferably before tomorrow's court meeting.
Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, Xu Dahua and others looked at each other, and the three of them looked a little special in this circle.
Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, and Lai Zongdao are cabinet assistants, and their opinions tend to be the same.
Shen Xun and Chen Qiyu are both new, basically obeying the old habits and obeying the cabinet.
Yuan Keli, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and Shen Yongmao, the secretary of the Ministry of War, are not blind followers, and they will not just obey orders without thinking, and generally agree with the cabinet's handling methods.
Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, and Xu Dahua are all the backbone of the imperial party, and they can't speak at will before the emperor makes it clear.
Their words often represent the emperor, and anyone should be cautious when they open their mouths.
At the same time, the three of them did not want to be isolated by these adults and become a 'minority' in the imperial court.
Bi Ziyan watched Fu Changzong and the three of them not speak, so he took them as acquiesce, explained a few words, tidied up his clothes, and walked towards the palace.
Donghua Gate.
Cao Huachun stood at the door, looked at the group of people approaching, and saluted slightly, "The miscellaneous family has seen all of you. ” Everyone didn't expect Cao Huachun to appear here, their expressions changed slightly, no one dared to underestimate this 'internal minister', Bi Ziyan raised his hand, and said with a deep color: "Father-in-law Cao, there is a fire in Shuntianfu, and the losses are heavy, so I specially came to see the emperor late at night." ” Cao Huachun's eyes calmly swept over the ten people not far away, and said with a slight smile: "You adults all know that the emperor has been sleeping lately, and he is really tired today, so go to bed early, if it is just a small matter such as walking in the water, it is better not to disturb the emperor." ” If it's a small thing, how can you, the big internal manager, appear here to block the way?
This is clearly because the emperor doesn't want to see them, and the emperor is determined to do something!
Bi Ziyan was uneasy in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Father-in-law Cao, this matter is very important, we must meet the emperor in person, and please pass it on." ” Cao Huachun's expression did not move, like a door god blocking the way, holding the dust, looking at Bi Ziyan, Orr shook his head and said: "Lord Bi, the emperor is asleep, and the miscellaneous family does not dare to disturb." ” Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong both frowned, and the emperor had made up his mind not to see them.
The most relevant thing about this matter is Shen Xun, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and Yin Chen Qiyu of the Shuntian Mansion, the two stepped forward almost at the same time, glanced at each other, and Shen Xun said: "Gonggong Cao, the lower officials must see the emperor today, if the emperor does not summon him, I will wait in Donghua Gate today!"
” The others didn't speak, which was tantamount to acquiescing in advancing and retreating with Shen Xun.
Cao Huachun was still calm, shook off the dust, and said: "Since you adults have to wait, the miscellaneous family will not stop it, but tomorrow's court meeting must not make any mistakes."
With that, he turned around and walked towards the palace.
The ten people all looked solemn, and Cao Huachun's attitude was so straightforward and decisive, indicating that the emperor could not be persuaded and could not be changed!
Chen Qiyu is the most worried, this fire seems to be burning in Shuntian Mansion, but it is actually burning in the imperial court, burning on the top of the emperor's head, the Son of Heaven is angry, he can't be guessed, he can't wait to fill it with his life now!
Shen Xun was bitter in his heart, he was going to prison in a few days after he had only been a scholar of the Criminal Department!
Yuan Keli, who had never spoken, thought more and was even more worried.
If the cabinet ministers and the officials of the six ministries are like Wanli and the apocalypse, does it mean that everything is going back?
The new policy that the emperor and his courtiers have worked so hard to plan for many years is actually a flash in the pan?
Drained?
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"Naturally, my political reform will not go back."
Under the eaves of the imperial study, Zhu Xu answered Liu Shimin's question.
Liu Shimin stood behind Zhu Xu, his face worried, and said in a low voice: "The slave just thinks that some things are familiar. ” Zhu Xu smiled and said, "You mean, the courtiers are once again united to fight against the inner court and me?"
” Liu Shimin didn't speak, he was in the palace, with a wide field of vision, looking at the world from afar, what the court situation was like, he was like watching the fire.
With the advancement of political reform, the structure of the central court was gradually improved, the functions and powers of the courtiers were clear, the upper and lower levels were clear, and the government affairs became clear, no longer relying on the emperor for everything, and had great autonomy.
"Your worries are unnecessary," Zhu Xu put his hands behind his back, looked at the gradually extinguishing fire, and said: "The corruption of the government during Wanli and the Apocalypse is not due to the grouping of the outer court, but to the penchant for empty talk, and people are superficial.
If there is a disagreement in government affairs, I am very happy, which means that they are doing things with their hearts, not Wanli, and during the Apocalypse, they are all inviting names and talking about it, and there is no real thing at all. ” Although Zhu Xu said this, he also sighed in his heart.
Sometimes things are such a dilemma, he hopes that the courtiers will be able to follow the route he has designed, but he cannot treat them as puppets, and he needs them to exert their enthusiasm and fill in the gaps.
But this kind of enthusiasm is uncontrollable, Zhu Xu has no way to control everyone, he can only do things in the circle he demarcated, and he can't!
Zhu Xu is not a saint and can make mistakes, and the courtiers need to have independent thinking to correct his mistakes!
On the one hand, he wants to follow his plan step by step arbitrarily, without deviation; On the one hand, it is necessary for the courtiers to have independent thinking, and to distinguish between right and wrong - it is a contradiction.
Although Zhu Xu didn't say it explicitly, Liu Shimin could still guess one or two, his expression was silent, and a sensitive question hung on his lips in his heart, hesitating and not knowing whether to ask or not.
Zhu Xu is still happy that the cabinet and the six ministries can carry the beams, there are plans and goals, although the courtiers have different thoughts, they are generally the same, not to mention, Zhu Xu's prestige, ability, and means are enough to subdue anyone!
Liu Shimin looked at Zhu Xu's back, and said, "Your Majesty......
Aren't you worried about the courtiers forming a party again?
” Forming a party is now a relatively sensitive topic in Daming, and no one can avoid it.
But the reality is that Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and others are the leaders of the 'Imperial Party' in the eyes of outsiders, and there are countless people gathered around them, and I don't know how many people flock to them.
Sun Chengzong, Bi Ziyan, Yuan Keli and others have similar political positions, and many people call them the 'Hanlin Party'.
Shen Yongmao, Shen Xun and the like are classified as 'centrists', and no one relies on them.
Of course, there is also the 'Xinwang Party', including Huang Liji, Qian Longxi and other provincial governors who went out of Qian Wenzhaoge, and the 'Jingwang Party', which is mainly a department of the Governor's Yuan.
In the eyes of many people, the clear situation is also complicated in the eyes of others, with many parties, intrigues, and turbulent dark waves.
Zhu Xu naturally knew this, put his hands behind his back, and said with a mysterious smile: "What do you think, will I be worried?"
” Liu Shimin was stunned, and then he woke up, the emperor in front of him is not an ordinary person, he has the courage to push the Ming Dynasty down and start over, how can he be afraid of small party disputes!
Zhu Xu suddenly turned around and said with a smile, "I can't sleep tonight, let's play a game of chess." ” Liu Shimin responded, and looked at the direction of the Qianqing Palace again, what will happen to tomorrow's court meeting?