Chapter 242: Beating the Ministers with a Stick! A Great Etiquette Dispute?



After hearing what his master said, Wei Zhongxian's face suddenly showed an ecstatic look. He stood up, bowed and said, "I will go right away."

Chen Hong, who was standing behind Zhu Youxiao, suddenly looked ugly.

He glared at Luo Sigong fiercely.

Obviously, Chen Hong was very dissatisfied with Luo Sigong's performance in this matter. This was simply putting the handle into Wei Zhongxian's hands, and at the same time making the emperor dissatisfied with Luo Shadan.

Chen Hong didn't expect that his partner was so stupid.

How can we hesitate about such a thing at this time?

This time of hesitation caused trouble. Not only were all the previous things in vain, but there may be no future.

Chen Hong looked at his own emperor cautiously, trying to see something from his face.

However, Chen Hong was disappointed, because Zhu Youxiao did not show any unusual behavior. He just waved his hand and said, "Alright, you can leave. Take the Jinyiwei and keep a close watch on the city to prevent any trouble."

Hearing His Majesty's words, Luo Sigong's heart skipped a beat.

He also knew that he had just made a big mistake. Although he still wanted to make amends, there was no way to make up for it now.

I don’t know if there will be another chance in the future. Luo Sigong can only hold on to a glimmer of hope.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey your order." Luo Sigong agreed quickly and walked out.

The moment Luo Sigong walked out, Zhu Youxiao saw four cabinet ministers headed by Han Yu walking towards him in an orderly manner.

After seeing this scene, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction, thinking that what he had done had some effect after all.

Soon, Han Yu and his four companions came over.

Zhu Youxiao didn't even let Chen Hong go over. He just stretched out his hand and beckoned the four people, "Come here."

Han Yu and the other three looked at each other and walked straight over.

After the four people came over, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "My dear ministers, is there anything you need?"

This is clearly just pretending to be stupid.

The incident outside Xiyuan has become such a big deal. The four of them came in at this time naturally because of that incident. How could there be nothing wrong?

But none of the four people showed any surprise on their faces.

Han Yu took a step forward and said loudly, "We do have something to ask."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Then tell me about it."

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao's expression became serious. He really wanted to see what they could say.

Do you agree with yourself? Or do you persuade yourself? Or do you neither agree nor persuade?

Seeing His Majesty's attitude, Han Yu and the other three didn't feel anything and their expressions didn't change.

Han Yu continued, "We are here to redress Zhang Juzheng's wrongdoing."

As he spoke, he glanced at His Majesty. Seeing His Majesty's surprised look, Han Yu felt a little proud in his heart.

For such a long time, His Majesty has always been plotting against us, and it seems that we have also plotted against His Majesty this time.

However, Han Yu quickly dismissed this thought. It was too dangerous. If he did anything because of it, His Majesty would probably punish him.

This is the duty of a minister!

Zhu Youxiao soon came to his senses and understood the plans of these four people.

This is because the incident of kneeling in the Western Garden did not exist at all and they did not take it seriously at all. It is estimated that when they saw Wei Zhongxian and Luo Sigong, they knew that the matter had been arranged, so they simply did not participate.

In this way, they don't have to offend the emperor, and since the situation outside has calmed down, they can also find an excuse to shirk responsibility.

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but think of a sentence:

The civil servants of the Ming Dynasty all have dirty hearts.

Now it seems that this is indeed the case. The four of them turned a blind eye to what was happening outside, and instead used it to promote their own affairs.

They are all thousand-layer cakes, layer upon layer.

"What about Zhang Juzheng's rehabilitation?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yu and asked, "What happened to Zhang Juzheng's rehabilitation? I agreed to it! Are you here to oppose it?"

This made Zhu Youxiao hesitate. If he wanted to object, it was a bit late now, right?

You have done so many things, and now you come to oppose Zhang Juzheng's rehabilitation?

Besides, there is no need for the four of you to come together. Are you planning to use Zhang Juzheng's rehabilitation as an excuse?

"Your Majesty, we feel that since we have rehabilitated Zhang Juzheng, we should restore all his official positions, build a temple in his honor, publicly announce his merits, and grant his descendants a posthumous title."

Han Yu spoke slowly, his face looking very serious.

After hearing Han Yu's words, Zhu Youxiao reacted and swept his eyes across the faces of several people.

He finally understood what the four of them were going to do. They were preparing to improve their own reputations, and there would probably be follow-up.

Zhu Youxiao looked at them and asked calmly, "Anything else?"

The person who spoke at this time was not Han Yu, but Xu Guangqi.

He took a step forward and said, "I believe that all officials, big and small, who were implicated by Zhang Juzheng should be rehabilitated. Their descendants should be properly comforted. This will prevent people from becoming divided."

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Xu Guangqi and felt like laughing.

Xu Guangqi, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, has also become a bad person. It seems that the cabinet is really a big melting pot.

But I have begun to feel a little bit of the taste of this matter.

It is obvious that these four people did not come just to rehabilitate Zhang Juzheng. There must be a follow-up. You can tell what they are going to do with just a little thought.

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