The home of Cui Chengxiu of the Censorate.
As a rising star in the Censorate, everyone felt that Cui Chengxiu was a rising star in the Censorate, and he might even be able to sit in the position of Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate soon.
Cui Chengxiu also thought so. He felt that he would have a bright future and would successfully obtain the position of Left Censor of the Inspectorate and become a new official of the court.
At that time, he could seek to be transferred to another post, and if nothing unexpected happened, he would be able to become the governor; even if he was not transferred to another post, it would be no problem for him to become a minister of one of the six ministries.
Thinking of this, Cui Chengxiu couldn't help but feel happy.
Two side dishes and a pot of liquor, this was Cui Chengxiu's evening celebration.
"Master, Governor Wei has sent someone over." The old servant came to Cui Chengxiu and said respectfully.
"Duke Wei sent someone?" After hearing this, Cui Chengxiu hesitated for a moment, then said, "It's so late, there must be something wrong. Bring him to the study."
"Yes, sir." The old servant agreed and turned to go to pick someone up.
Not long after, a fair-faced young eunuch walked in from outside.
When he saw Cui Chengxiu, he bowed and said, "Greetings, Mr. Cui."
"You're too polite, sir." Cui Chengxiu said quickly, and stretched out his hand to make a gesture of support.
After the young eunuch stood up, Cui Chengxiu continued, "Young eunuch, why did you come here today? What instructions does Governor Wei have?"
"In reply to Lord Cui, it's true that godfather has instructions," the young eunuch said. "Godfather said you can take out the things you prepared and bring your people to make a thorough report. If you can do it well this time, you can advance further. Zhu Tongmeng, the Left Inspector of the Censorate, has been playing dumb, and His Majesty is already dissatisfied with him. Now it's your turn to advance, so you must seize this opportunity."
"Please go back and thank Governor Wei for me. Also, please tell Governor Wei that I will do my best to complete this task and will not let him down."
"Don't worry, Lord Cui. I will definitely convey your words." The young eunuch said with a smile.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, eunuch." Cui Chengxiu also said with a smile, and at the same time reached out and took a gold bar from the side and stuffed it directly into the eunuch's hand, saying: "This is just a little gift, thank you, eunuch."
The young eunuch didn't hesitate. He put the gold bar into his sleeve and said, "If Master Cui has nothing else to do, then I'll take my leave."
"I'll see you off, father-in-law." Cui Chengxiu made a gesture of invitation and walked forward a few steps with a smile.
The young eunuch also knew what to do and knew he couldn't let Cui Chengxiu really send him out, so he said, "I've already sent you this far. Master Cui, please stay. I'll be leaving now."
Cui Chengxiu watched the eunuch leave, and the excitement in his eyes could no longer be concealed. The time had finally come for him to be useful!
Turning back into the house, Cui Chengxiu extended his hand to the old servant and said directly, "Grind the ink for me. I need to copy the previous question again."
In fact, Cui Chengxiu had already prepared the question book, but he never had the chance to hand it in.
Now the opportunity has finally come and the question book can be handed in. Cui Chengxiu naturally will not hand in the old question book, but will copy it again so that it looks like it was newly written.
Everything must be done with caution and absolutely no mistakes can be made.
The next morning, the petition was sent to the cabinet, and then passed through several hands before reaching Zhu Youxiao.
At the same time, the news that Cui Chengxiu had submitted the petition also spread.
After all, the question book is like a gust of wind passing through the colander wall, and it can't stop anything.
Zhu Youxiao looked at the question book in his hand, nodded with satisfaction, and said to Wei Zhongxian who was standing not far away with a smile: "This Cui Chengxiu is not bad, he is considered a talent."
Cui Chengxiu had obviously put a lot of effort into this memorial, as it impeached the nobles and relatives of the emperor.
The main impeachment was against the Marquis of Xining, or rather, the Marquisate of Xining, and the language was extremely harsh. It was said that these people, having received the emperor's grace but not repaying it, wantonly squandered the merits of their ancestors. However, oppressing the innocent, seizing land, and running casinos and brothels to amass wealth were truly damaging to the imperial court's reputation.
Cui Chengxiu petitioned the court, hoping that the court would severely punish the lawless nobles and their relatives. This severe punishment would begin with the Marquis of Xining.
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but sigh when he looked at this memorial.
I have to say that Cui Chengxiu really knows how to select people.
First of all, the title of Marquis of Xining is not low, and the Marquis is second only to the Duke. Secondly, this Marquis of Xining has been a stable noble for so many years. Although his family is still prosperous, he has no strength in the army and is not considered to have any power.
Even if the title of Marquis Xining was abolished, it wouldn't be a big deal. Touching a marquis could be used as a deterrent. If there was an unexpected situation and he needed to be spared, it would be easier to retreat.
It can be said that Cui Chengxiu put a lot of thought into choosing this person.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong beside him and said, "The cabinet's advice is to conduct a detailed investigation. Let's have the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice send people over, and the Dongchang and Jinyiwei should also follow. Let's all go and take a look."
After saying this, Zhu Youxiao handed the memorial to Chen Hong and said, "Have the Imperial Household Department approve it and then send it to the Cabinet."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed and left with the question book in his hands.
Wei Zhongxian, standing not far away, sighed inwardly, "Wouldn't the Marquis of Xining be frightened to death? The Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Censorate were all there, but now even the Jinyiwei and the Dongchang were going. This whole situation alone was enough to scare anyone to death."
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