Chapter 60 Comeback
For Emperor Jiajing, authority was his second life.
Since ascending the throne, he has fought fiercely with his ministers.
Many years later, the ministers seemed to have bowed their heads.
And he retreated to the Western Garden and became half a Taoist priest.
This is a lose-lose situation.
But Emperor Jiajing knew that once he revealed a flaw, those ministers would swarm up and suppress him.
So, he seems to care about nothing.
It's like a boxing match, with both sides fighting each other after being exhausted.
He was also accumulating strength, waiting for the opponent to reveal a flaw.
Emperor Jiajing originally wanted to save Zhang Da, but Zhang Da was not a civil servant. Under the general background of controlling the military with civil officials, coupled with the defeat of Datong and the struggles in the court, at least the country would not be destroyed. But once the nine frontiers were defeated, the barbarians from the grasslands would arrive at the capital in an instant.
Once Emperor Jiajing protects his shortcomings, his flaws will be exposed.
——Your Majesty, are you going to disregard the country and the people and protect Zhang Da, a defeated general, just for your own selfish reasons?
——Your Majesty is stupid!
Thinking of this, Emperor Jiajing tightened his grip on the whisk.
Qingzhi is a really thoughtful kid.
He wanted a second force to emerge in the court to check and balance Yan Song and others.
After many inspections and seemingly casual tests, Emperor Jiajing brought Jiang Qingzhi in.
The first time he entered the court, Jiang Qingzhi did not disappoint him. He did not consider his own gains and losses at all. Between advising Datong to be the general and accumulate political resources for himself and offending Yan Song and others, he chose to maintain the authority of Emperor Jiajing without hesitation.
Qingzhi is a really thoughtful kid.
Emperor Jiajing sat up straight.
The long-lost vitality surged up again.
It’s time for me to move.
"Tell me about it." Emperor Jiajing smiled.
This is the posture.
Lu Bing was very familiar with this brother. Seeing this, he sighed inwardly and felt that his strategy of keeping a low profile this time was the wisest.
I'll dig the hole and you guys bury the people.
Cui Yuan looked at Jiang Qingzhi and saw that the young man was smiling calmly. He wondered if this was inappropriate.
But on second thought, there was nothing wrong with the layout of this matter from beginning to end, and there were witnesses and evidence. Even if Jiang Qingzhi were a god in the world, he would not be able to turn the situation around.
Thinking of this, Cui Yuan couldn't help but smile.
After this battle, it is time for Yan Song to share some power.
Isn't this what we're fighting for?
"I was picked up by Zhang Da and others halfway and questioned them in public."
Jiang Qingzhi said the word "in public" very clearly.
There is no love affair.
Yan Song rubbed the big eye bags under his eyes, feeling more and more confused.
Hu Zongxian sent someone to report the matter, and it was a done deal, with no possibility of overturning the verdict.
Unless Hu Zongxian lied...but how dare he?
"Zhang Da was about to speak but stopped. I told him that this matter was personally handled by Your Majesty. Zhang Da burst into tears when he heard this..."
Qingzhi is good in every way except that he imitates Yan Song in flattering others.
Emperor Jiajing secretly complained, but as long as one is human, he will inevitably like to be affirmed and praised by others, and a feeling of elatedness arises spontaneously.
Jiang Qingzhi was able to make a name for himself in the chaotic South America, and his understanding of human nature can be said to be very deep.
Emperor Jiajing waved his hand, seemingly impatient, and said, "Let's talk business."
Although he seemed impatient, everyone present could feel the intimacy in his tone.
This treacherous minister!
Lu Bing lowered his head, a fierce look flashing in his eyes.
He almost couldn't help but speak up and join forces with Cui Yuan and others.
But, in the end, I held back.
Jiang Qingzhi said: "Zhang Da said that when he learned that Altan's men had looted the village, he led his troops there and stationed them in a village more than 30 miles outside Datong City. The enemy was showing off their power outside the village, but Zhang Da was worried that there were ambushes around, so he ignored them..."
After the disastrous defeat at Tumu Fortress, the Ming Dynasty suffered more defeats than victories against the ethnic minorities on the grasslands, so the court had only one requirement for the generals of the nine borders: to hold the border was a merit.
Therefore, Zeng Xin's proposal to attack Hetao was rejected by the emperor and his ministers in the court because of this conservative mentality of not seeking merit but avoiding mistakes.
Zhang Da, that’s right!
"Then why did he attack without permission?" Cui Yuan was like a poisonous snake, spitting out his tongue and winding towards Jiang Qingzhi.
"Just because someone forced me to do so!"
Jiang Qingzhi looked at him sideways.
"Who?" Cui Yuan learned from Yan Song that the attack on Langzhan was carried out by Zhang Da.
This was also the news Yan Song learned from Hu Zongxian.
So, the two of them looked at Jiang Qingzhi with a smile, as if they were two elders looking at a naughty and lying younger generation.
娃！
You are naughty again.
When Emperor Jiajing saw this look, he snorted coldly in his heart.
Jiang Qingzhi smiled and uttered one word at a time, "Hu Zongxian!"
Yan Song was stunned for a moment, then said, "Is there any evidence?"
Jiang Qingzhi said: "The accompanying civil servants are present this time."
"Where is he?" Emperor Jiajing's voice suddenly had more emotions, as if he was happy, but also as if...
High spirits.
Who would like to hide in Xiyuan and not go out?
The Taoist priest naturally didn't want to.
But the ministers in the outer court were watching his every move, so his strategy was to move less and go out less.
Everything is to maintain the imperial authority.
Now Jiang Qingzhi told him that there were other reasons for Datong's defeat, and that Zhang Da, whom he trusted, was forced to send troops.
"Call in."
The official entered the hall and knelt down trembling.
Zhu Xizhong said: "Your Majesty, I would like to interrogate this man myself."
Zhu Xizhong, who has remained silent all this time, is not a fence-sitter. He is watching Jiang Qingzhi fight alone and is waiting for an opportunity.
Lu Bing wanted to speak, but was a step too late.
Fight with Zhu Xizhong?
Zhu Xizhong glanced at him and grinned.
Come, I'm waiting for you!
This is the value of Zhu Xizhong's existence.
Zhu Xizhong looked at Jiang Qingzhi with pride. How good is his brother at seizing opportunities?
Jiang Qingzhi blinked.
I have to have it.
Above, the emperor said calmly: "If you tell me, you will be spared from death. If you don't tell me, your whole family will be exiled to Jiaozhi."
Jiaozhi no longer belonged to the Ming Dynasty. Exiling Jiaozhi...
Wouldn't that mean leaving his entire family to be ravaged by the barbarians from Jiaozhi?
There was no need for any torture, the officials knelt down.
"Your Majesty, it was Censor Hu. It was he who forced Zhang Da to send out the troops. It was him!"
Jiang Qingzhi turned around, looked at Yan Song, and then at Cui Yuan.
"Prince Consort Cui."
Cui Yuan was staring at Yan Song.
Old dog, what do you mean by foolproof?
Yan Song was also furious at this moment. Hu Zongxian was incompetent!
But deep down everyone knew that there was nothing wrong with Hu Zongxian's action.
If Jiang Qingzhi had not intervened, Zhang Da would not even have the chance to appeal for justice and would have been exiled to some remote place.
"Prince Consort Cui."
Jiang Qingzhi stepped forward again.
"What's the matter?" Cui Yuan asked calmly.
"Why are you blushing?"
"Hmm!" Cui Yuan touched his old face subconsciously.
"Why is it white again?"
Cui Yuan touched his face again.
"If you have nothing to hide, what are you afraid of?"
"Why should I be afraid of anything?" Cui Yuan really blushed this time.
Lao Cui, Lao Cui, you have lost your composure because of Jiang Qingzhi's playing with you.
Yan Song sighed.
After Jiang Qingzhi turned his gaze.
He walked out, smiling as if he had eaten chicken shit.
"I congratulate Your Majesty!"
Emperor Jiajing was immersed in an inexplicable emotion at this moment.
My judgment of people is still correct!
Emperors are narcissistic creatures, and Emperor Jiajing is no exception. At this moment, the look he gave Jiang Qingzhi fell into Huang Jin's eyes.
So kind.
Yan Song smiled and said, "Your Majesty trusts Chang Wei Bo. Many people outside the court said that Chang Wei Bo was too young, and Your Majesty might have made a mistake. Today, it seems that it was not Your Majesty who made a mistake, but those people who were blind to the truth."
He glanced at Cui Yuan with a stern look.
Hurry up!
Cui Yuan bit his yellow teeth and said, "Chang Wei Bo saw through the whole thing at a glance. It can be seen that young talents can become pillars of the country in the future. I congratulate Your Majesty!"
Singing praises for their opponents made Cui Yuan and others feel extremely uncomfortable and choked up.
"Hahahaha!"
Emperor Jiajing laughed heartily.
At this moment, he accidentally saw a memorial on the imperial desk in front of him.
He casually opened it and took a look.
Qiu Luan.
What did you write?
I was very kind to him back then...
If this flattery had happened before, Emperor Jiajing would have been greatly pleased.
After all, Zhang Da is not very capable, but there are still generals available.
But now that Zhang Da has overturned the verdict, Qiu Luan...
who is it?
After closing the memorial, Emperor Jiajing looked at Jiang Qingzhi.
"Celebrate it."
"His Majesty."
At this moment, Jiang Qingzhi only wanted to know how much the country's destiny could be increased.
He looked up and was startled to see the kind eyes of Emperor Jiajing.
What the hell!
Emperor Jiajing will not bring up the past again and propose marriage to me, right?
To be honest, Jiang Qingzhi was not at all confident about Emperor Jiajing's aesthetic views.
And if he makes the move, the woman must be from a wealthy family.
People in later generations who are accustomed to free love would never be willing to enter into a blind marriage.
"All right." All the words of Emperor Jiajing finally turned into one word: all right.
But it made Lu Bing bow his head again.
Emperor Jiajing would only use this tone and words when talking to the relatives he cared about.
Good.
It seemed like he was talking to his children and nephews, or like he was making a promise.
Jealousy and worry about his future made Lu Bing's eyes red.
Then it became calm.
Jiang Qingzhi knew that too much is as bad as too little, so he asked to leave.
Walk out of the hall.
Zhang Da had already stood up and even changed his clothes.
He looked at Jiang Qingzhi.
What is the highest realm of kindness? It is to do it as if it were a casual act, as if it were a business matter... Old Ghost Jiang Qingzhi did not look away.
He is indeed a rare talent, but he didn't even take the opportunity to win me over.
But I, Zhang Da, have a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment!
Zhang Da saluted solemnly.
Jiang Qingzhi glanced at him, frowned, and then quickened his pace.
Zhang Da slowly followed him and turned around.
Salute again.
You saved me, Lao Zhang. From now on, whenever you have any problems, I, Lao Zhang, will do my best to help you!
No one would question Zhang Da for this.
Why?
Just because Jiang Qingzhi overturned Zhang Da's case under impossible circumstances, everyone thought it was for the authority of Emperor Jiajing.
Moreover, repaying kindness is the moral standard of this era. If Zhang Da was indifferent to Jiang Qingzhi, Emperor Jiajing would think that he was heartless and ungrateful and should not be reused.
Later, the trio came out.
"This kid is gradually becoming a serious problem." Yan Song said with his old eyes narrowed.
Cui Yuan said in shame and anger: "Hu Zongxian was so incompetent that he allowed Jiang Qingzhi to overturn the verdict successfully."
"Who will tell Qiu Luan about this?" Yan Song asked.
Cui Yuan said angrily, "Go by yourself."
Qiu Luan is drinking.
He looked at the map with great confidence and said to the people around him: "Datong is one of the most important places in the nine borders. When we go to Datong, we must first capture the hearts of the troops. Kill a chicken to scare the monkeys, and take a few people as a warning..."
"Master, someone from Prime Minister Yan has a message."
Someone came to report.
"Speak." Qiu Luan was still looking at the map.
"Today, Jiang Qingzhi successfully overturned Zhang Da's case in Xiyuan. Prime Minister Yan mentioned the matter of the master's reinstatement..."
Qiu Luan raised his head suddenly, his eyes sharp.
"What did your Majesty say?"
"Your Majesty asks: Who is Qiu Luan?"
The hand pointing at Datong on the map froze...
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