In the Imperial Court, the Imperial Censorates led by Zhang Xiuwen walked out of their ranks, strongly opposing Zhu Houjin's appointment.
Of course, they knew that such an action would anger the young emperor, but they knew that since ancient times, there had been a saying that "the punishment could not reach the censor".
No matter how ruthless the Emperor was, he couldn't possibly kill all thirteen Imperial Censorates, right?!
The Imperial Censorate was responsible for picketing, impeaching officials, and defending injustice. It was the department of the emperor's eyes and ears.
If the Emperor kills all of us Imperial Censorates, then who will supervise the officials for the Emperor?
Moreover, killing a speech officer was a taboo for the emperor.
As long as he dared to kill the censor, then no matter how many great achievements this emperor had, the future generations would still give him the name of a tyrant.
Emperors were very protective of their feathers. In order not to get into trouble, most emperors were unwilling to provoke the censors.
If the censor angered the emperor, the most ruthless thing he could do was to drag him out and spank his butt.
Even if it was a spanking, it would still give him a good reputation for not fearing power and risking his life to remonstrate. Why not?
As a result, it encouraged the censors to impeach the officials of the court at will. Even the emperor had a headache when he saw these censors who only knew how to fight with words.
However, they had neglected one thing.
That was Zhu Houjin, who was not afraid of being cursed by a tyrant.
The First Emperor had been called a tyrant for so many years, but who could erase his light?
"Sharp tongue, roar at the court!"
"Someone come! Slap my mouth!"
Zhu Houjian slapped the dragon table with an imposing manner!
"Yes!"
Shen Lian waved his hand and dozens of Jinyiwei ran to the court. They held down the thirteen censors and started to beat them with bamboo boards.
"Your Majesty, please take back your fame…Ah!!!”
"Your Majesty, the punishment is not for the censor. This is a violation of the group's discipline... Ah!!!”
"Your Majesty, you can't…Ah!!”
“……”
The imposing words of the Imperial Censorate turned into screams.
Screams echoed in the court, making people's teeth ache.
Zhang Xiuwen's face swelled up with a single palm strike!
After two palm strikes, blood trickled down from the corner of Zhang Xiuwen's mouth!
After three chapters, Zhang Xiuwen spat out minced meat from his mouth!
After four chapters, Zhang Xiuwen's molars flew out!
After five chapters, Zhang Xiuwen's face was already a bloody mess!
And there was no end to this punishment!
Before Zhu Houjin said to stop, none of the Embroidered Uniform Guards dared to stop the bamboo boards in their hands!
All the officials looked at the young emperor in shock, and at the same time, a deep chill spread in their hearts.
Tyrant!
This was definitely a tyrant!
He had gone to court twice. The first time was when Yang Tinghe's family was destroyed, and the second time was when Yan Song's entire family was implicated!
Thirteen Imperial Censorates were slapped in the face!
"Your Majesty, you can't do that. Since ancient times, you can't punish a censor…"
In the end, Yang Yiqing, the chief assistant of the cabinet, stood out and advised.
He didn't care about the Imperial Censorate being slapped. To be honest, Yang Yiqing was also impeached by these censors every day. He was already sick of these censors.
However, he was worried that once this matter was exposed, the young emperor would bear the name of a tyrant.
Facing Yang Yiqing's remonstrance, Zhu Houjin did not say anything. He only threw down a secret letter from the East Hall.
"Yang Yiqing, take a look. How should these people be punished?”
Yang Yiqing was puzzled, but his intuition told him that there must be something shocking recorded in this secret letter.
Yang Yiqing picked up the secret scroll. When he saw the records of Zhang Xiuwen's wanton words in the hook column and the real reason why the Imperial Censorate impeached Wang Shouren, he was shocked.
He was so furious that he was trembling!
Damn it!
These censors deserved to die!
"Reporting to Your Majesty, these officials have no cover! Disdain the imperial power!"
"As a censor, you openly formed a clique for personal gain and framed an official of the imperial court!”
"Your Majesty, please execute all these officials as a warning!”
Yang Yiqing's words had just left his mouth when all the officials in the court were shocked.
Was this Yang Yiqing that ruthless?
Everyone was an official of the same dynasty and had seen each other frequently. Why did they have to do things so ruthlessly?
Could it be that you, Yang Yiqing, want to be a loner in the Imperial Court?
Xia Yan, who was also a pavilion elder, was a little confused. He looked up at Yang Yiqing, but he realized that in Yang Yiqing's eyes, besides anger, there was also a deep fear.
In an instant, Xia Yan understood!
It was not Yang Yiqing who wanted to kill these people, but the Emperor!
If Yang Yiqing hadn't ordered the execution of these officials, then he wouldn't have been able to hold his position as the Chief of the Cabinet.
Moreover, the Emperor was forcing Yang Yiqing to make a stand.
Was he asking Yang Yiqing if he was the chief assistant of the Civil Officials Group or the chief assistant of the Emperor of Ming?
The Emperor hated those who formed cliques the most!
This was because the Emperor was the biggest commander in the court.
If Yang Yiqing had any intention of protecting these censors, then Yang Tinghe's fate was the best example for him.
There were only two choices in front of Yang Yiqing. One was to draw a clear line with the civil servants and forever be loyal to the Emperor.
Or die!
After thinking about this, cold sweat rolled down Xia Yan's forehead.
At the same time, Xia Yan swore in his heart.
From now on, he would be a loner in the court and would never participate in any factional disputes or befriend any court officials.
He, Xia Yan, would always be loyal to the Emperor!
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