"Lord Li, isn't this a little inappropriate?" Wang Yongji looked at Li Biao and said with some hesitation.
Li Biao was quite disapproving. He said with a faint smile, "Why not?
The notice has been issued for half a month, right?
Wu Qingbo's mansion still has no response. Why don't we seize his garden? "
"Didn't we say that if the notice is issued for less than half a month, it will all be seized?"
Wang Yongji looked at Li Biao helplessly. Yes, we were talking about seizing, but is this really seizing?
This is no different from confiscating the house. You're just moving the things back.
Wang Yongji finally realized that Li Biao was not much easier to deal with than Xing Shangzhi.
"Lord Wang, it's better to give an ultimatum!"
Li Biao looked at Wang Yongji. "In the last three days, if Wu Qingbo's mansion doesn't pay the land price and fine, will this garden be confiscated?"
At this point, they could only do this. Wang Yongji waved his hand and said to the person behind him, "Give the ultimatum to the steward. Let him go back to Wu Qingbo's mansion to report."
"Yes, Lord!" The scribe answered and hurried into Tsinghua Garden to find the steward.
Wu Qingbo's Tsinghua Garden being sealed was not a small matter, and it caused quite a ruckus.
It caused a lot of noise, especially among the families with gardens in the western suburbs. It could be said that it caused a great uproar.
However, the attention of the imperial court was not in this aspect at all. No one paid attention to this matter.
They couldn't even make a fuss if they wanted to. Everyone was fighting for the orthodoxy. Who would have the time to care about the broken garden in the western suburbs?
This matter wanted to make a fuss, but no one paid attention at all.
On the imperial court's side, when the memorials from the cabinet came out, it instantly caused a great uproar.
Originally, Neo-Confucianism was the target of the Neo-Confucianism. Apart from a small number of apologists, most of them were opportunists, and their sense of existence soared.
However, no one expected that at this critical time, the cabinet would actually make such a memorial.
For a time, the public opinion in the imperial court was completely chaotic. Countless people began to submit memorials. Some criticized the cabinet, while others flattered the cabinet.
It was the same among the people.
Forbidden City, Wenhua Palace.
Zhu Yijun listened to Zhang Jing's report and nodded. "I understand!"
Zhang Jing reported the recent situation in Beijing, as well as the seizure of Tsinghua Garden by the Imperial Bodyguard.
Zhu Yijun had already expected this. Li Biao's ruthlessness was also within Zhu Yijun's expectations.
In fact, the nurturing of the inner factory had been leaning towards the school of Legalism from the very beginning.
In the eyes of these people, other than the emperor and the law, there was no one else, and they didn't care about anything else.
His Majesty had done them a great kindness by adopting them and giving them a bright future. This is the monarch treating me as a scholar of the country, I will definitely repay him as a scholar of the country.
Playing with the two jade balls in his hand, Zhu Yijun asked, "Is Xu De coming back?"
"In reply to Your Majesty, Eunuch Xu sent a letter yesterday, so it should be in a few days," Zhang Jing hurriedly replied.
Zhu Yijun nodded. This time, they were going to do something big. Naturally, Zhu Yijun had to grasp all the power he had.
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yijun said, "Have Zhang Cheng keep an eye on the army for me."
"Send an order to the Commander-in-Chief's Office of the Five Armies. Regardless of whether it's the capital barracks or the imperial guards, they are not to move without an order."
"Send an order to Qi Jiguang and Zhang Weixian. Have them speed up and try to reach the capital within seven days.
In addition, send an order to the government offices inside and outside the capital. Guard the government offices and prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation to cause trouble. "
"Dongchang and the Imperial Bodyguard monitor the inside and outside of the capital. Do not let thieves and rascals take advantage of the situation."
Zhang Jing hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will go send the order now."
Zhu Yijun waved his hand and said, "Wait a moment. Also, send an order to the cabinet and all the officials. On the first day of next month, all officials of the fourth rank and above are to wait in the Palace of the Emperor. We are going to call for a court conference."
Hearing Zhu Yijun's words, Zhang Jing was startled. She hurriedly said, "This servant will go send the order now."
To call for a court conference in the Palace of the Emperor and for all officials of the fourth rank and above to attend, this was something that had never happened since the Emperor ascended to the throne.
The Emperor held a grand ceremony in the Palace of the Emperor. This was something that Zhang Jing and all the officials knew.
For example, the Emperor ascending to the throne, the Emperor's wedding, the Empress being appointed, the generals being sent out to war, and the Emperor receiving congratulations from all the officials and giving a banquet to the nobles and ministers.
However, that kind of court conference was more ceremonial. It wasn't really a discussion in the Palace of the Emperor.
Not only did the Emperor want to call for a court conference, he also wanted to use the Palace of the Emperor. This was an incredible matter!
As Zhang Jing walked out, her heart was pounding. Daming, the world was about to change.
Right now, the entire court was in an uproar. Any bit of news would cause a huge uproar.
In reality, the entire court was waiting for the Emperor's news. After all, the various factions were in a mess. However, everyone knew that at this time, if the Emperor didn't say anything, they wouldn't be able to do anything.
But what would the Emperor do?
At this time, it was very important to choose a side.
Compared to the fight for the throne, choosing a side in politics was more important. If one chose the wrong side, the consequences would be obvious.
If one chose a side, they would definitely be successful. So what was the Emperor thinking?
Different from the commoners, the officials in the court had their own balance.
This time, four scholars from the cabinet submitted a petition together. The Emperor was calling for a court conference in the Palace of the Emperor. What did this mean?
This didn't even require a keen sense of smell. If you couldn't guess it, you didn't need to be an official anymore.
In addition, with the four scholars pushing from behind, the reputation of the Venerable Ancient School was greatly boosted.
That night, Xu De finally returned to the palace. The first thing he did was to go to the Imperial Palace.
Seeing Xu De kneeling on the ground, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "That's enough!
Get up! "
When Xu De stood up, Zhu Yijun continued, "You did a good job this time. We are very pleased."
"This is all thanks to the Imperial Majesty." Xu De hurriedly bowed.
Zhu Yijun smiled and nodded. Recently, Zhu Yijun had become somewhat immune to flattery. Compared to a civil official, Xu De's flattery didn't count for much.
After getting used to eating delicacies, simple food finally didn't taste good enough.
"We originally planned to let you rest for a few days, but that won't be possible now."
Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "There are many things to do in the capital. You have to busy yourself. This time, the inner factory needs to be fully mobilized."
"Monitor all the officials in the capital and find those who are spreading untimely opinions. Find them all."
"Mobilize all the forces of the inner factory in the capital region to promote the Venerable Ancient School and spread the teachings of the four Grand Scholars.
Spread the names of the four Grand Scholars and let everyone know that the Daming Era is coming. "
If things got out of hand, Zhu Yijun wouldn't be stingy with setting up a literary inquisition.
Although this would be a bad start, they had to use extraordinary methods at extraordinary times.
If he wanted to do something big, he had to show boldness. In Zhang Juzheng's words, "If the Lanzhi blocks the road, I will get rid of it!"
Xu De hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes, Imperial Majesty. I will immediately make the arrangements after I return."
When the news that Zhu Yijun was going to call a court conference spread, it instantly shocked the entire capital.
Obviously, everyone knew that it was time to see the result.
For a moment, countless people were running around, trying to gain an advantage in this confrontation.
The school of mind and the school of Confucianism, which had been fighting, were now united against a common enemy.
Both sides were running around looking for like-minded people and began to unite, trying to gain an advantage in the court conference.
Some officials of the school of mind and the school of Confucianism also began to submit memorials to impeach Shen Shixing and the other Grand Scholars.
In the Hall of Wenhua in the Forbidden City.
Looking at the memorials piled up in front of him, Zhu Yijun sighed helplessly and said to Zhang Jing, who was serving him, "Tell these memorials to be separated and burn the ones that impeach the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet."
"Leave all the memorials in favor of the Grand Scholars."
In the past, the Emperor's attitude was basically represented when he left the memorials in the palace.
But now, in contrast, one was leaving the memorials in the palace and the other was burning them. Zhu Yijun's attitude was even more obvious.
In fact, Zhu Yijun couldn't not be obvious. Things had gotten to this point, so he had to ensure success.
Not only did he have to do it in person, but he could also throw away the bottom line when necessary.
If things failed, he would be in big trouble.
However, Zhu Yijun was not too worried about things failing, because he had united the majority this time.
Although Shen Shixing and the others might not be the majority in number, they were the majority in quality.
"The Imperial Majesty, Wu Qingbo has entered the palace!"
After tidying up the memorials, Zhang Jing ran in with small steps and said with an anxious look, "He has been summoned to the Palace of Benevolence and Peace by the Empress Dowager."
Zhu Yijun nodded and raised his eyebrows. He really didn't learn from his mistakes!
After the death of Wu Qingbo Li Wei, his son Li Gao inherited the title. He had a lot of bad habits and colluded with Xu Congcheng's son-in-law, thinking about how to take advantage of the country all day long.
Xu Congcheng might not be famous, but he had a grandson who was very famous, and that was the famous Xu Xianchun.
Wei Zhongxian's trusted subordinate was also a famous ruthless official.
Zhu Yijun originally thought that if Wu Qingbo's Mansion behaved themselves this time, he would not be too cruel to them, but he did not expect that they still behaved like this.
Why did these people always think that they had privileges? They thought that they were different from others. Where did they get this self-confidence?
"I see." Zhu Yijun nodded and then sat on the dragon throne and waited.
After waiting for a long time, no one from the Palace of Benevolence and Peace came, but there was news. The one who came to deliver the news was Zhang Hong.
This eunuch in charge of the Department of Rites was the trusted eunuch of Queen Dowager Li.
"The Imperial Majesty, this is the Empress Dowager's order." After saying that, Zhang Hong bowed and left.
Zhu Yijun sighed and shook his head helplessly.
This time, Queen Dowager Li had no intention of intervening. She even scolded Li Gao, making him disgraced.
Her words were very clear. This was the imperial court's law. Why did Wu Qingbo's Mansion think that they could be different?
After scolding him, she directly drove Li Gao out of the imperial palace.
After driving Li Gao away, Queen Dowager Li sent someone to deliver a message, telling Zhu Yijun to do as he pleased and not to worry about Wu Qingbo's Mansion.
Do what you should do, and don't delay the imperial court's important affairs for Wu Qingbo's Mansion.
Zhu Yijun sighed. Originally, he wanted to use this opportunity to learn from Li Gao, but now it seemed that there was no chance.
"Send a decree to Li Biao and let him handle it according to the normal procedures!"
Zhu Yijun ordered faintly and began to lower his head to continue reading the memorials. The imperial court meeting was imminent, and it was better not to be distracted by these small things.
"Yes, the Imperial Majesty!" Zhang Jing replied respectfully.
Tax Department Yamen.
Wang Yongji sat in the duty room and drank tea. Not far from him was Li Biao.
Glancing at Li Biao, Wang Yongji found that he was not anxious at all. He sighed in his heart. This person was really open-minded.
Wu Qingbo entered the imperial palace angrily, and he really could sit still.
In fact, Li Biao was not worried at all. He came from the inner court and knew that he was loyal to the Emperor. At the same time, he also knew that the Emperor would not let them down.
These people could risk their lives for the Emperor, and the Emperor would never punish them for such a small matter.
Even if they went to Wu Qingbo's mansion and went to the imperial palace to complain, Li Biao only had ridicule in his heart. Two words for Wu Qingbo: useless!
Just as the two of them were drinking tea and waiting for news, footsteps suddenly came from outside. Then, a scribe came in with a young eunuch. Obviously, the news had come.
"Greetings to Lord Wang, greetings to Lord Li!"
The young eunuch smiled and cupped his hands at the two of them, then said, "I am here on the orders of the Imperial Majesty to pass an oral decree to Lord Li."
Wang Yongji and Li Biao hurriedly lifted their clothes and knelt on the ground.
"Your subject Li Biao, your subject Wang Yongji, respectfully greet the Emperor!"
The young eunuch cupped his hands in the direction of the imperial palace, then said, "Your Majesty greets the Emperor!" After saying this, the young eunuch continued, "The Emperor has spoken. Rules are rules."
"Rules are to be obeyed. Otherwise, what's the point of setting rules?"
"Li Biao, do everything according to the rules. Don't delay. No matter who it is, if there are people who break the rules, they should be arrested and punished. If I find out that you are bending the law for personal gain, I will punish you."
"Imperial decree!"
"I, Chen Libiao, accept the decree and express my gratitude!"
After kowtowing three times and nine times respectfully, Li Biao and Wang Yongji stood up from the ground.
After thanking the little eunuch, the two of them sent the little eunuch away.
Looking at Li Biao, Wang Yongji couldn't help but sigh. As expected of His Majesty's confidant.
Not to mention anything else, just the confidence of knowing that His Majesty would not disappoint him was not something an ordinary official would have.
In fact, His Majesty really did not disappoint Li Biao. This imperial decree was clearly to encourage Li Biao.
Thinking of this, Wang Yongji also smiled. Didn't His Majesty not disappoint him?
The current His Majesty was really a wise ruler. With the help of a wise ruler, his life would not be in vain.
Thinking of this, Wang Yongji felt very motivated.
Looking at Li Biao, Wang Yongji smiled and said, "Official Li, then let's do it!"
"How many in the first batch?" Li Biao nodded and asked.
The first batch that Li Biao was talking about was actually the first batch of gardens to be sent out. After all, there were so many gardens and they couldn't all be sent out at once. It was also for this time to be done in batches.
"21!" Wang Yongji said directly.
"Alright, then let's do it!" Li Biao nodded.