The name Dongchang.
Zhang Zhengming had never heard of it.
But we also roughly understand that it is an institution independent of the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice.
He had enormous power to interrogate and arrest people from the highest court officials to the common people.
Although, Your Majesty has established such an inner court institution.
It is also a very normal thing.
After all, which emperor doesn't want to hold all the power and make his court officials fear him?
In fact, such institutions that only obey the emperor would appear every once in a while in many dynasties.
But what worries Zhang Zhengming is that such a powerful East Factory is dominated by eunuchs in the inner palace.
It’s not that he has any strange views on eunuchs.
For myself.
There is no difference between eunuchs and ordinary people.
However, Zhang Zhengming, who is well-versed in history books, knows it very well.
If eunuchs have too much power, there will definitely be problems.
A big part of the reason why the previous dynasty collapsed was that the emperor favored eunuchs too much, and loyal officials were framed and died unclearly, which eventually led to chaos in the court.
Zhang Zhengming didn't know whether the same problem would occur in the East Factory, but he didn't want to miss any possibility.
In particular, with such power, the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice were directly independent.
Doesn’t that mean that the East Factory can arrest and interrogate whomever it wants?
Even if a false case is caused, is there anyone who can verify it?
And this.
That's what he was worried about.
However, Song Gongwen, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but smile after hearing this, and immediately said, "I think the teacher has nothing to worry about."
"Oh? Why?" Zhang Zhengming turned his head and wanted to hear what the other party said.
"I've actually heard about your majesty establishing the East Factory."
Song Gongwen continued, "At first, I was a little worried, just like you. But after learning that the Eastern Depot was under the control of Eunuch Wang Jin, the governor of the Imperial Household Department, I felt relieved."
"Although I have only met Eunuch Wang once, I was deeply impressed. He is a very upright person."
"With him in charge of the East Factory, I feel that nothing will go wrong."
He was summoned to see me that day.
Both of them have some mutual admiration.
Now, knowing his teacher's concerns, Song Gongwen expressed his thoughts and what he saw and heard that day.
"Oh? You are an upright person and not greedy for money?" Zhang Zhengming raised his eyebrows after hearing this.
The eunuchs in the inner palace have no power and will not have offspring.
So the biggest idea.
It means that when you are old and frail, you will have some money to prepare for your funeral.
But Wang Jin didn't care about money, which surprised him a little.
But soon, Zhang Zhengming shook his head and continued, "I'm sure you've heard the rumors. A few days ago, the East Factory brought people to Longyang Prefecture to arrest Li Fang. The charges listed were that he allowed his relatives to run rampant in the village, plundered and occupied the people's land."
Li Fang had been in the cabinet for many years, and he knew very well what kind of person the other party was.
Although his abilities and character have some flaws, if it is said that this person accepted some bribes.
Zhang Zhengming would be very surprised, but he would be able to accept it after thinking about it.
But what if it is a serious crime like occupying people's land.
He didn't believe it at all.
You know, Li Fang was previously the Minister of Revenue, so he should know how serious this matter is.
And Zhang Zhengming was also very worried about one thing.
That is, if Li Fang is really convicted at that time, will it cause panic among the people in the court?
After all, this does not need to be reviewed by the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice.
In fact, the East Factory established by Wang Jin acted in a very secretive manner because it did not want others to know about it.
But there's nothing I can do. It's just the beginning and I don't have many people under my command.
In addition, he himself was the chief eunuch of the Imperial Household Department.
The identity is different from before.
Every move is naturally watched closely.
Of course, even so, only a very few people knew about Li Fang's arrest.
Unfortunately, Zhang Zhengming and Song Gongwen were among them. After all, they both served in the cabinet and often went in and out of the palace.
"I have heard of this matter before. Seizing people's land is a serious crime. Lord Li should not be so confused." Song Gongwen nodded, but also felt a little unbelievable, wondering if the eunuch Wang had made a mistake.
But soon, he thought of something, and then said in a deep voice: "Teacher, what if Master Li really committed this crime?"
Did you really commit it?
Zhang Zhengming was slightly stunned. He had not thought about this question because he thought it was unlikely.
But if it is true that relatives were allowed to occupy people’s land, then it would be a different matter.
"That's what he deserves," he said softly, then his eyes changed and he continued, "Perhaps you're right, otherwise Your Majesty wouldn't have suddenly agreed to Li Fang's resignation."
At first, Zhang Zhengming felt that it was not a wise decision for His Majesty to let Li Fang retire.
But if the other party really committed a crime, it can be completely explained.
Because he is guilty, he cannot continue to serve in the cabinet.
As for Song Gongwen.
It was because of this thought that I asked that question.
But at this time.
Zhang Zhengming frowned again and asked, "But if this crime is true, why didn't Your Majesty arrest Li Fang directly in the capital, but waited until he retired and returned home before sending people to arrest him? Isn't that unnecessary?"
"Yeah...why?" Song Gongwen was stunned, his face full of confusion, unable to figure out why.
But he always felt in his heart that His Majesty would definitely not do anything meaningless.
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