The Tianqi Emperor was shocked by him. He thought that this old man had gone crazy and was seeking death early in the morning.
"I already know about this matter. I wonder what your views are!”The Tianqi Emperor waved his hand and asked.
"I object!"
"I agree!"
"I support it!"
……
The first to jump out to oppose were the Donglin Party members. The only voice of support came from the Chu Party's Huang Yanshi, who was then the Guizhou Provincial Censor.
To him and the entire Chu Party, the Donglin Party controlled the government, attacked the same party, and excluded colleagues of different backgrounds. This seriously violated the interests of the Chu Party.
Zhao Nanxing, in particular, had used his title as the Minister of the Ministry of Official Personnel to plant Donglin Party members in the six ministries and the three judicial departments. He said that he wanted to get rid of villains and welcome gentlemen. He had caused great indignation among the civil and military officials in the court.
You said that the Eastwoods Empire is full of people. Are we all villains?
Therefore, to the Chu Party, as long as the Donglin Party agreed, they would be the first to jump out and oppose!
Last night, Prince Xin had already sent his subordinates to distribute the Regulations on the Collection of Commercial Taxes in the Provinces of Jiangnan to the homes of all the ministers. The Chu Party had naturally seen it as well. They believed that Prince Xin was currently in the midst of the Emperor's favor and had military merits, so they could not easily offend him. Moreover, the tax collection area listed in the regulations was in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, far from his hometown Huguang. Eunuch Wei had also instructed his subordinates to cooperate with Prince Xin to push this matter forward, so it was better to do him a favor.
After the Chu Party expressed their stance, the Qi and Zhejiang Party also jumped out and accused the Donglin Party of colluding with wealthy businessmen, evading taxes, taking bribes and bending the law. They were out-and-out vermin!
Eunuch Wei coughed lightly, and the eunuchs and ministers who had been eager to try also submitted their statements, saying that the Donglin Party had violated the laws of the country for their own selfish interests. The entire court was in an uproar and quarreled.
"Silence!" The Tianqi Emperor could not stand it anymore. What was with all the noise and pushing and shoving?
Taihe Palace fell silent. The officials were still panting and glaring at each other.
"Royal brother, what do you think?" The Tianqi Emperor turned around and asked Prince Xin, Zhu Youjian, who was standing beside him.
"I object. This rule was written by His Highness Prince Xin. As a vassal king, His Highness did not think of solving the country's problems. Instead, he deliberately sow discord and caused discord in the court. Now, he wants to levy taxes in Jiangnan and harm the people. What are your intentions?”
Miao Changqi pushed aside Huang Yanshi, the backbone of the Chu Party, and reprimanded Xin Wang Zhu Youjian. His words were righteous and strict, and he had a voice when he landed!
"Good, good, good!" Faced with Miao Changqi's accusation, Zhu Youjian slapped him three times." Well said, Lord Miao. I would like to congratulate Lord Miao on marrying your eighth concubine last night!”
"Your Highness Prince Xin, don't try to confuse the public. Let me ask you, what is your intention in setting up the Military Armament Academy in the Gray Cloud Ridge ten miles south of the city to teach military tactics and firearms?”
"Are you trying to accuse me of treason? This king can't afford it!" Zhu Youjian sneered." As the old saying goes, the law does not punish those who are innocent. I wonder which law I have broken by opening the Academy. Please point it out!”
"This…"
"Lord Miao, you can't say it, right? Since the head of Donglin, Gu Xiancheng, can run an academy, why can't I run an academy and teach students? Could it be that the heavens favor one over the other, and only you are allowed to open the Academy?”
Zhu Youjian's voice was like thunder, causing everyone's ears to go numb. Miao Changqi's face turned red, but he still refused to admit defeat and continued to argue irrationally.
Miao Changqi was speechless, but he knew the mission on his shoulders. Even if blood splattered three feet today, he must not let this treacherous king's evil scheme succeed!
"You, as a vassal king, you didn't think of leaving the capital as soon as possible, but instead set up an academy to recruit disciples.”
"Then you, the Donglin Party, set up the academy, recruited disciples, planted your henchmen everywhere, and controlled the fishing boats.”
Zhu Youjian immediately retorted!
When everyone in the imperial court heard the two of them scolding each other, they all shivered!
Miao Changqi, how bold are you to actually insinuate that His Highness Prince Xin is plotting a rebellion!
Your Highness Prince Xin, what evidence do you have to accuse my Donglin Party of having evil intentions?
Yang Lian hurriedly glanced at Zhao Nanxing. The two of them stepped forward together, raised the board in their hands, and said loudly," Please forgive me, Your Majesty. Please forgive me, Prince Xin. Miao Changqi spoke without thinking. He did not mean to offend Prince Xin. Please forgive him on account of his old age!”
"This king is magnanimous and won't argue with you! I'm just giving you a piece of advice. I'm an old man in my seventies, and my ambition has not diminished. Be careful when you play with a pear tree and crush a begonia. Don't be so agitated that you die!”
"You, you…you insulted your subjects, you shameless bastard!”Miao Changqi stomped his feet in anger. Zhu Youjian shook his head proudly." At least I'm not like some righteous gentlemen who talk about benevolence, righteousness, and morality and strip a girl's clothes when they turn around!”
The entire court burst into laughter. The Emperor of Tianqi laughed so hard that he slapped his dragon throne." Royal Brother, Royal Brother, you…Haha, you're really funny…"
"This old man's heroic reputation was actually destroyed in the hands of a child! It's fine if you don't want to be an official!" Miao Changqi was so angry that his face turned ashen. He flung his sleeves and walked to the entrance of Taihe Palace. Just as he was about to hang up his crown and return home, he thought about it and turned back. He stood behind the civil and military officials, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and glared at Zhu Youjian.
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