The sun is blazing in the sky.

One after another, people from the Zhongshu Keshe, dripping with sweat, trotted all the way from Xiyuan to various ministries.

As if infected by the atmosphere in the Forbidden City today, several people's expressions were quite anxious.

Each held the imperial edict copied by the six subjects, and the wind blew under their feet.

The cabinet is now discussing matters with the emperor in Xiyuan, directly agreeing to vote, Zhongshu Sheren, and the six subjects to prepare the imperial edict on the spot.

The anger was so intense that countless people stared at him eagerly.

From the moment the imperial envoy's murder case entered the capital, the situation in the capital was destined to boil over and the debris would rise.

Information in the officialdom cannot be kept secret no matter what, as long as it goes through proper procedures.

What's more, it was passed down from the local area.

All the ministers and ministers were discussing this matter secretly this morning. Even under the constraints of the various ministers, they still gathered in private and discussed it quietly.

But since each of them knows a little bit about each other, it will inevitably lead to distortion when put together.

There is even more fabrication and exaggeration in the words.

It is said that thousands of elite troops rushed into the Chief Secretary's Yamen and beheaded the governor of a province.

Or maybe there are already thieves somewhere who have gathered together to proclaim themselves kings, raise flags and rebel, etc. It is said that they have noses and eyes.

Especially when the people in the study room and the imperial edict room of the cabinet were on duty, they were in a hurry, which exaggerated the tense atmosphere and seemed to corroborate the speculations of the onlookers.

The edicts are all sent to the Ministry of Personnel and the Metropolitan Inspectorate.

However, there will naturally be many copies of the six subjects sent to various ministries and departments.

Zhang Siwei, the Minister of Rites, was discussing matters in the cabinet.

The edict was naturally delivered to the hands of the Right Minister and the great ministers.

He looked at the edict in his hand in shock.

Each of these edicts is more intense than the last!

At first it was just investigating the case.

"I ordered the patrol censor Shu Ao to investigate Tang Bin and the events before and after Zhang Chucheng's murder. I will sort out the details and report them to you."

Then the questioning began.

"In view of the Linxiang County mine thieves incident and the Niujiaojian water thieves incident, the dismissed prisoners were sent to guard Qiu Qiao in Dongting, and Chen Xiao was patrolled in the river. The troops were prepared to arrest the three of you, waiting for interrogation!"

A humble official, not enough for the people in the center to take a second look at.

But what happened next was directed at the feudal officials!

The edicts from Governor Zhao Xian and Chief Envoy Chen Rui were delivered together, and are now in the hands of Zhu Dashou.

The content is even more intense.

"Thousands of miners from Huguang gathered together to kill officials and rebel without restraint. How can we tolerate this?" Zhao Xian, the censor of Youqian City and the governor of Huguang, was appointed as a soldier, but he did not take precautions in advance, which caused harm.

It’s too late to regret this place! Let him return to Beijing immediately to await investigation and treatment!”

"Thieves and bandits are rampant in Huguang. This will lead to neglect of political affairs and tolerance of traitors, which will lead to the decline of people's livelihood and the risk of rebellion! There is Chen Rui, the right chief minister of Huguang, who is lying on a plain diet and doing nothing. It is hard to absolve him of the blame. He should be punished immediately.

Return to Beijing for crime!"

A governor or a chief envoy, without giving any dignity, directly ordered him to return to Beijing and wait for punishment. This shows that the emperor and the cabinet were furious!

However, the consternation of the great ministers was not due to the accusations against the governor and the chief envoy.

Although both of them were exiled officials at the end of last year, it only lasted half a year, so the involvement was not very deep. It was more like a lack of ability and an inability to control the place - after all, the depth of the place was clearly evident.

However, at this time, anyone who is a little suspicious cannot be let go. It is normal for the cabinet and the emperor to have this attitude.

What frightened him was the crime - killing an official and rebelling!?

What on earth did the ministers of the cabinet discuss with the emperor in Chengguang Hall!

Do you really want to implicate me on such a crime!?

Zhu Dashou couldn't help but pick up the edict and quickly came to the room where Ma Ziqiang, the left servant, was on duty: "Ti Gan."

Ma Ziqiang was also reading the imperial edict that Liu Ke had just copied, and at a glance he understood why Zhu Dashou came.

He raised his hand and pressed it softly: "Duanfu, please be patient."

Zhu Dashou still couldn't suppress his uneasiness: "Ti Gan, for the crime of rebellion now, we have only caught the gangsters, but if we really find out anything, I'm afraid it will really be a bloody storm!"

The characterization of the crime is too important.

If it is a crime of gang robbery, then the case can be closed first, and the accounts can be settled slowly after the person is found out. At worst, individual charges can be charged later.

This can also prevent it from being a coincidence, or the person who found it is unwilling to investigate further.

But now it's all about rebellion, which leaves no room for anything!

No matter what, we must get to the bottom of it! No matter who is found, there will be no mercy!

What a drastic move!

Hearing this, Ma Ziqiang shook his head and said: "I'm afraid, what we want is to get to the bottom of it. This matter should also lead to a bloody storm."

Who hasn’t had time to get to the place yet?

The courtiers all grew up step by step, and most of them even had experience in governorship.

There are a large number of disciples and former officials under the cabinet ministers, including local governors and officials of the third department. All of them will be filled with righteous indignation over this incident - what if this happens to me?

The pressure on several cabinet ministers can be imagined.

Not to mention the consequences afterwards.

If this kind of thing is allowed to go unchecked, people will follow the same example in the future, and the government orders will not leave the capital!

In the future, will we have to use imperial envoys to sacrifice the land and improve taxes?

No matter how we consider it, things like assassin politics must be eradicated with all our efforts.

It was determined from the beginning that it was rebellion, but it was only reasonable.

Zhu Dashou said with concern: "It's not a question of whether it should be done or not. I'm afraid that the dog will jump over the wall and cause the place to rot."

If there is room for softening the attitude, it can have a somewhat paralyzing effect.

At that time, we can peel off the cocoon, and on the premise of stabilizing the situation, we can arrest the culprit. At that time, if we want to confiscate the house and exterminate the family, we can do whatever we want.

On the contrary, I am afraid that I will act violently at the beginning, which will really force people to rebel, and the consequences will be endless.

After listening to his colleague's words, Ma Ziqiang stopped moving his hands.

He raised his head and glanced at Zhu Dashou, and said meaningfully: "Maybe Duanfu doesn't know yet."

"Before His Majesty asked the ministers of the cabinet to go to the Chengguang Palace to discuss matters, he first met with Wu Jinghe, the Prince Consort and the Prince's Consort."

As the son and daughter of Zhang Siwei and a backbone of the Jin Party, he is naturally much better informed than other major officials.

Zhu Dashou was startled: "Wu Jinghe?"

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, he immediately realized it!

He is in charge of the affairs of the clan! The emperor summoned the clan to the Huguang matter, so it must not be without purpose!

Is there really a connection, or is it simply trying to get involved in this direction!?

Ma Ziqiang nodded: "So, for the crime of rebellion, if you pass this village, there may not be this shop anymore. Your Majesty, you have a dark heart!"

His heart is with the Jin Party and he is not involved in the situation, but he can see it more clearly.

The characterization of the crime is used to express one's stance.

There are not many people in Huguang who are worthy of such a statement from the emperor and the cabinet.

Gentlemen and warriors are not even in the position of being charged with crimes. It makes no difference whether they are bandits or rebels.

On the contrary, it is the feudal officials and some people registered in the clan's mansion who are worthy of expressing their stance immediately without leaving any room for maneuver.

All the big ribbons looked thoughtful.

At this moment, a clerk knocked on the door.

Seeing that the two ministers were there, he just saved a trip and said: "Two ministers, Your Majesty has summoned Yin Sun Yizheng of Shuntian Prefecture to enter the palace."

Both of them were startled and looked at each other.

…

Entering the palace from the Meridian Gate, there is a long distance from Xiyuan.

Sun Yizheng was following Li Jin and turned to look around.

Seeing that no one was around, he took out an ingot of gold from his sleeve, approached Li Jin, and stuffed the gold into Li Jin's sleeve.

"Eunuch, if Sun doesn't want you to be in trouble, please tell me why Your Majesty summoned me."

The minister led the royal guards to the door and led him into the palace directly and semi-forcedly. Who else would be able to avoid panic?
To be continued...