At once, countless petitions flooded into the inner court.
Zhu Youxiao lay on the couch at his side. He was now somewhat in love with this feeling. This posture was very comfortable.
Glancing at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao asked, "What's the cabinet's reaction?"
In fact, Li Kezhuo had been beaten half to death, and Zhu Youxiao knew this news.
But Li Kezhuo did not confess, because he did not dare to confess. The crime of regicide was so serious that it could crush him to death.
In addition, even if Li Kezhuo spoke up, Zhu Youxiao would not give him this opportunity.
Because Li Kezhuo will be filled with resentment, he will not be able to save himself, and his entire family will be executed. Such a person will definitely attack people recklessly and implicate countless people. To put it bluntly, he will just make random accusations.
When the time comes, will I believe what Li Kezhuo says or not? Will I do what he says to the person he is talking about or not?
If they don't do it, then no one who Li Kezhuo has accused can do it; if they do it, then anyone who he has accused must do it.
Who knows who Li Kezhuo will reveal? It's estimated that by then, neither Concubine Zheng nor Prince Fu will be able to escape. Now is not the time to touch them.
So the accusation of forming a clique for personal gain was put on Li Kezhuo. It didn't matter whether he said it or not. He was destined not to walk out of the Jinyiwei prison, so this is what he said.
As expected, after the incident, countless people began to submit impeachment petitions. Including Cui Chengxiu and Zhou Yingqiu, these people were very active. In fact, this was an opportunity for them. After these people were removed, they would have a chance to emerge.
There were even some people in the back queue who hadn't reacted at all, and now they were officially out. To put it bluntly, they just wanted to get involved and make a profit. If they were all eliminated, then it would be time for them to take the top spot.
"Your Majesty, several of the implicated university scholars have submitted self-defense petitions, and some have submitted farewell petitions." Chen Hong said hurriedly and respectfully.
"Show it to me!" Zhu Youxiao said expressionlessly.
This is exactly the result I want. If these people remain indifferent, then I will really have to take ruthless action.
It seems that the people in the cabinet are quite sensible, but I don’t know whether Liu Yijing is also sensible.
In fact, I gave Liu Yijing the opportunity, but it was he who was useless. If Liu Yijing really did well, he would have the opportunity to become the next Yan Song.
It's a pity that Liu Yijing wanted to gain power but was too careful about his reputation. He was self-righteous and timid. Although he had ambitions in his heart, he did not have the ability to realize them.
I gave Liu Yijing a chance, but he couldn't use it, so I decisively gave up on him.
Chen Hong found several copies of the examination papers and respectfully presented them to Zhu Youxiao.
After opening the question book and taking a few glances at it, Zhu Youxiao nodded.
On top was a memorial from Zhu Guozuo, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. The content was very simple, just a letter of farewell, saying that he was old and frail and could not be reused.
After putting it down, Zhu Youxiao picked up another book, this one was written by Sun Ruyou.
These two people have actually always been relatively low-key. Even when Zhu Youxiao caused some trouble, they did not get involved. They always stood by and watched. They basically followed the crowd and had a low sense of presence.
However, Zhu Youxiao had no intention of keeping them both. In fact, in Zhu Youxiao's opinion, there were too many ministers in the cabinet.
With too many ministers in the cabinet, many things cannot be done more simply. Having too many orders is not a good thing, so Zhu Youxiao plans to take this opportunity to clean it up.
In addition to these two people, Shen Chan also submitted a farewell letter.
Putting down the petition in his hand, Zhu Youxiao said, "The Imperial Household Department has issued an order to retain him."
Chen Hong was slightly stunned. Why did he issue an order to retain him?
In fact, in such a situation, the emperor should not issue an order to comfort and retain the deceased, but to issue an order to comfort and enlighten the deceased.
To put it bluntly, I am telling you, don't think too much. I believe in you. This matter has definitely nothing to do with you, so you don't have to worry. Those people outside are all slandering you.
After the case is thoroughly investigated, I will definitely give you an explanation, so for now, just stay here quietly. This is called issuing an imperial decree to exorcise the emperor, which represents the emperor's trust in a minister and his unwillingness to let the minister leave.
Under such circumstances, the ministers will understand the emperor's intentions and will not do anything else. The emperor has said so, if you still don't appreciate it, then that's your problem.
But issuing an imperial decree to retain you is different. On the surface, it means they hope you stay, but in fact, it means you can leave.
The ministers would continue to write letters of farewell. After several times, the emperor would approve it and let you go home.
Now that the emperor has issued such an imperial decree, it means that these three cabinet ministers can no longer be saved. At the same time, it is also telling others that if you submit your memorials, I may not look down on you either.
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