There are many people who firmly believe in this, and there are also many people who have sick people at home. They all want to bring their families to see the emperor's holy light.
This matter spread, and as a result, every time Emperor Yuan Ming left the palace, many people would come to kneel and pray for the illness to be cured. As for these, they are all stories for later.
A few days later, the capital city was in turmoil again~~
Morning morning~~
Minister Sun reported with a worried look on his face: "Your Majesty, the Southern Xinjiang army camp has advanced a hundred miles recently and seems to be planning to attack. Your Majesty should make plans early."
Duke Shang was suspicious: "Your Majesty, Nanjiang was defeated in the last war. It should be time for them to recuperate. Why would they suddenly march? This is quite strange. I suspect there must be a trick."
Minister Sun's expression changed very quickly at this moment, and his face showed a struggle as if he wanted to say something but didn't dare to.
Emperor Yuan Ming's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "Minister Sun, just tell me what you want to say."
Sun Shangshu's face turned pale, and he knelt down in front of the emperor in panic, and reported in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, I received urgent news this morning that people from the Southern Frontier Kingdom actually sneaked into Guanggu City in Qiyun Mountain.
The topography of Qiyun Mountain is extremely peculiar. If ordinary people enter rashly, they will definitely get lost and find it difficult to cross. However, the people of Nanjiang State were able to successfully cross Qiyun Mountain and reach Guanggu City, which shocked me deeply.
I dare to speculate whether someone secretly leaked the topography of Mount Qiyun, which allowed the people of Southern Xinjiang to cross it smoothly? This matter is of great importance, please Your Majesty look into it."
As Sun Shangshu's words deepened, Emperor Yuan Ming's expression became more serious. He stared at Sun Shangshu, as if judging the credibility of his words.
When Sun Shangshu mentioned that someone might have leaked the topography of Mount Qiyun, Emperor Yuanming's eyes suddenly shrank, revealing a look of shock and anger. He stood up suddenly, clenched his hands into fists, as if suppressing his inner anger.
Duke Shang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the topography of Mount Qiyun is a military secret. There are very few people in the country who know about it."
Emperor Yuan Ming nodded. Of course he knew. At that time, the topography of Mount Qiyun was explored bit by bit by Shang Yuanshan and Prime Minister Lin. Later, they found Master Wuyun to set up a formation in the mountain. How could the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom cross it so easily?
But since the people from Southern Xinjiang Kingdom have already entered Qiyun Mountain, it means that someone must have leaked the information.
Except for a few people who understand all the formations and terrains in Qiyun Mountain, the rest of the generals only know part of it.
"Send the order to Yan Lei to conduct a thorough investigation to find out which route has the problem and to strengthen the guard of Qiyun Mountain."
"yes."
Duke Shang always felt that something was wrong with what happened today, and he looked worriedly at Prime Minister Lin, who was headed by the civil officials.
Lin Cheng nodded at him but did not stand up and say anything.
This made Duke Shang even more confused. Under normal circumstances, Prime Minister Lin would definitely say something suspicious, but why did he stand so still today?
After retiring from court, Emperor Yuan Ming left Prince Kang, Prince Luo, Prime Minister Lin, Duke Shang, and Grand Tutor Li in the imperial study.
Several people stood below and looked at Emperor Yuan Ming with a frown on his face.
Prince Luo: "Your Majesty, the terrain of Qiyun Mountain is very peculiar. If no one leaks it, the Nanling Kingdom will not be able to pass through it."
Emperor Yuan Ming rubbed his brow. "Uncle, I know, but who leaked it?"
King Luo thought for a moment and then said nothing.
Grand Tutor Li was about to step forward and speak, but for some reason he stopped and did not speak.
No one present could answer these questions for Emperor Yuan Ming.
The conversation in the imperial study also ended with mutual suspicion among the people.
After leaving the palace, Duke Shang got directly into Prime Minister Lin's carriage. "Old Lin, what happened to you today?"
Prime Minister Lin smiled and said, "It's okay."
Duke Shang looked at Prime Minister Lin with scrutiny. "You looked strange today. You didn't say anything when Sun Zhuohua reported to Guanggu City."
"Why would I interrupt Sun Zhuohua when he reports military intelligence?"
"Why didn't you use your cunning brain to analyze it when we were in the imperial study?"
"Ahem~~" Prime Minister Lin was angry. "Old Shang, if you want to talk about cunning and slyness, we are equally matched, okay? Why didn't you analyze it today?"
"I didn't respond because I saw you didn't say anything."
After Shang Guogong finished speaking, he thought of something else. "Old Lin, are you hiding something from me? You have changed."
Duke Shang's face was full of grievance, as if he had been bullied by Prime Minister Lin.
Prime Minister Lin sighed. "Ah~ I knew I couldn't hide it from you, an old fellow."
The two old guys talked in a low voice in the carriage.
Duke Shang’s curiosity was satisfied, so he got off the carriage.
As for Shang Yuanshan, who had not attended court for half a year, he had dealt with several mansions that had not opened their doors to him, and today he went to the mansion of Minister Hou as promised.
"I'm telling you, sir. I'll find him no matter where he is. It would be better if he's in the mansion, and I can save his face. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless."
At this time, Minister Hou was seen jogging out of the mansion.
"Your humble servant greets General Hou, Lord Liu."
Shang Yuanshan raised the corner of his mouth. "It's quite difficult for this general to meet Minister Hou."
Minister Hou explained calmly, "General Shang has wrongly blamed me. It was actually the servants who were careless and failed to do their job. I went out to do some work this morning, and when I came back, they didn't notice me and mistakenly thought I was not at home. I will not let them off easily."
"So that's how it is. This general has wrongly blamed Minister Hou. Minister Hou really needs to discipline the people in your mansion."
"Yes, yes, I will punish them later."
"Well, let's talk business."
"General Shang, please come in." Minister Hou had no idea what had happened to Shang Yuanshan in those people's houses that made them offer their concubines to him with both hands.
But no matter how he thought about it, it couldn't be a good thing. It would indeed be better to go into the mansion, so he quickly invited Shang Yuanshan into the mansion.
Shang Yuanshan did not follow the routine this time. He smiled and looked at Minister Hou. "No need. I have just sent someone to present some things to the emperor. Let's wait and see what the emperor decides."
Minister Hou: "What is General Shang's matter? There is no need to disturb the emperor."
"No, no, no, it is necessary."
Eunuch Li did not let the two wait for long. He brought his men and the imperial edict to the gate of Minister Hou's mansion.
Eunuch Li did not say much, but opened the imperial edict with a heavy face. "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees.
I have heard that the Minister of Rites is responsible for ceremonies and is a role model for all officials. He should be honest and dedicated to his duties. However, recently there was a report that the Minister accepted bribes and bullied the people. His daughter dominated the capital and bullied the people. I was shocked to hear this.
The integrity of officials is the foundation of the country and the welfare of the people. The Minister of Rites, who holds a high position, does not think about serving the court, but instead uses his power for personal gain, which is really disrespectful. Laws and regulations cannot be violated, but national laws cannot tolerate it.
He was dismissed from his post as Minister of Rites, and his entire government was handed over to the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple for strict interrogation to find out the facts of his bribery and punish him according to law. His property was also confiscated to fill the national treasury.
I hope all officials will take this as a warning, abide by their duties, be honest and self-disciplined, and work together to govern the country. I decree this!"
Houzhuang Luo had already collapsed to the ground, and just when Eunuch Li ordered people to go forward to catch him, he felt like he had grabbed a life-saving straw.
"Eunuch Li, please help me pass a message to Concubine Hou, asking her to save me."
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