"However, Lord Wang's memorial had already arrived in the capital five days ago, but it was intercepted by the Minister of Public Administration Zhao Wenhua and not sent out. It was secretly reported to Yan Song, and was not sent to the West Garden until this morning. This gave the old villain Yan Song enough time to respond." Wang Shizhen was very angry when he said this, and was extremely dissatisfied with the behavior of Yan Song's followers.
Zhu Ping'an gently patted Wang Shizhen on the shoulder, asking him to calm down a little and be careful as there might be eavesdroppers on the other side of the wall.
Zhao Wenhua, the Tongzhengshi, was Yan Song's adopted son, a key figure in Yan's party, and a capable general under Yan Song. Although the Tongzhengshi was only a third-rank official, he was extremely important, and all memorials submitted to Emperor Jiajing from various places had to go through him.
The reason why Zhu Ping'an's memorial passed through the Ministry of Public Security and reached the Western Garden so quickly last time was somewhat coincidental. It was right after the Jiajing fasting and offering sacrifices, and officials from all over were singing praises. Zhu Ping'an's memorial was mixed in with the memorials singing praises, causing the left and right councilors of the Ministry of Public Security to be careless. Moreover, Zhao Wenhua, who was the highest official of the Ministry of Public Security at that time, received instructions from Yan Song and was working overtime to write the Qingci. The left and right councilors were his trusted subordinates, and when they saw that they had passed it, Zhao Wenhua, who was working overtime to write the Qingci, said "pass", and Zhu Ping'an's memorial was able to pass.
It was precisely because of Zhu Ping'an's memorial that everyone in the Ministry of Public Administration learned a lesson. From then on, every memorial, no matter how big or small, had to be reviewed by two people before it could be approved.
Therefore, Wang Zongmao's memorial was discovered by the clerk of the Ministry of Public Security at the first opportunity and reported to Zhao Wenhua at the first opportunity. Zhao Wenhua also reported it to Yan Song at the first opportunity.
"Lord Wang wrote the letter with the determination to die. After he wrote the letter, he went to the coffin shop and made a thin coffin." Zhang Siwei sighed and said slowly, sighing at Wang Zongmao's character.
Knowing that there is a tiger in the mountain, I still go there.
Wang Zongmao had been an official for many years and must have been well aware of the process of submitting memorials; it was no secret that Tongzhengshi Zhao Wenhua was Yan Song's godson, and Wang Zongmao could not have been unaware of this, but he still resolutely submitted the memorial.
Wang Zongmao certainly did not submit the memorial for the sake of being recorded in history, but out of a sense of responsibility, as he said in his memorial: "I also have my own family, so why would I not cherish it, and dare to offend the wrath of the emperor and challenge the powerful prime minister? I sincerely remember that I have received the grace of the country, and I cannot bear to see the world of my ancestors destroyed by the hands of the traitor Song."
In this regard, Zhu Ping'an felt inferior.
At least I dare not impeach Yan Song at this time. I don't have the courage to fly into the fire. Now Yan Song is like a towering tree, with a thick trunk and a well-developed root system, while I am just a seedling. How can an ant shake a tree
In modern times, I am just an ordinary grassroots who cannot be more ordinary. No matter how hard I try, I cannot leave much trace in the era.
It is a wonderful and unique coincidence that I can come to this Ming Dynasty and have the opportunity to participate in the curtain of the times. I have always been grateful and ambitious to come to this Ming Dynasty at this crossroads. I not only want to be self-sufficient, not only want to live in fine clothes and food, and be admired by thousands of people, but I also want to make my own contribution to this era, for all living beings in this era, for the Ming Dynasty, for the people, and for the Chinese nation.
"Zihou, the second thing is the petition to the Ministry of Justice." Wang Shizhen looked at Zhu Ping'an worriedly, with a serious and worried face, "I heard from Li Panlong, the head of the Ministry of Justice, that the petition to the Ministry of Justice will be brought forward."
"Okay, Vincent, this is good news. Finally you didn't let me down." Zhu Ping'an grinned heartlessly.
Good news?!
Hearing this, Wang Shizhen almost vomited blood, his face twitched a little, and he looked at Zhu Ping'an in tears and laughter, unable to speak, "Zihou, Zihou, you are really..."
Zhang Siwei rubbed the back of his head with his hand, also looking at himself in both amusements and tears.
"Zihou, aren't you worried? I heard that Zhao Daying went to Yan's house in the rain last night and prepared two carts of rich gifts. The fact that the Ministry of Justice filed the petition in advance clearly shows that the Yan party is harboring evil intentions. All those who dared to impeach the Yan party were dealt with swiftly and vigorously. This is to make an example of them and frighten the others, so that no one would dare to impeach again." Wang Shizhen said with a regret.
"Don't worry. I am impeaching Zhao Daying for killing an innocent person and taking credit for it. There is both human and material evidence. It is not groundless. Justice is in the hearts of the people." Zhu Ping'an comforted the two of them softly, not worried at all about the upcoming petition to the Ministry of Justice.
"Zihou..."
Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen both looked helpless, as if they were the ones petitioning the Ministry of Justice, while Zhu Pingan seemed to be fine.
The three of them stood there for not long before the steward of Linhuai Marquis' Mansion and Liu Dadao came over and handed Zhu Ping'an an official document from the Ministry of Justice, saying that it was just delivered to the mansion by an official from the Ministry of Justice. The old lady ordered them to pass it to Zhu Ping'an as quickly as possible.
The official document from the Ministry of Justice clearly states that Zhu Ping'an must go to the Ministry of Justice to petition today, and there must be no mistakes.
"Ah, how could it be so soon?" Wang Shizhen was surprised. Although he knew it would be advanced, he didn't expect it to be so early.
"It seems that the Yan Party really wants to shock everyone with the power of thunder..." Zhang Siwei was very worried.
"Then I'll go to the Ministry of Justice first, and we'll meet again another day." Zhu Ping'an folded the official documents from the Ministry of Justice and put them in his arms, smiled slightly, bowed to Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen and said goodbye. His tone sounded like he was going to the Ministry of Justice to have breakfast, relaxed and casual.
"Zihou..." Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen were very worried.
"Don't worry, it's okay." Zhu Pingan comforted the two.
"How can I be at ease? Well, I'll go find Li Panlong. Also, my father has some connections in the Ministry of War, so I'll try too." Wang Shizhen was very worried about Zhu Ping'an. After seeing the official document from the Ministry of Justice, he was even more anxious than Zhu Ping'an. Before Zhu Ping'an left for the Ministry of Justice, Wang Shizhen hurried away first.
"My uncle used to be the head of the Ministry of Justice in his early years. He still has some connections. I will go visit him now." Zhang Siwei also followed Wang Shizhen.
Well
Zhu Ping'an looked at the two people's hurried backs and touched his forehead. Why are they more anxious than me... Forget it, I'll treat them to a good meal another day.
"Young Master, we are sorry to have caused you trouble." Liu Mu and Liu Dadao came to Zhu Ping'an, feeling guilty and thinking that they had caused trouble for Zhu Ping'an.
"What are you talking about? It's Zhao Daying who is wrong, not you. You are the victims." Zhu Ping'an patted their shoulders vigorously, and then told them, "I'm going to the Ministry of Justice first, you go back to the Marquis' Mansion, call Dachui and the others, and bring the things I told you to bring with you. Wait for my news at the Ministry of Justice."
"Sir, let me go with you and let Dadao go to your house." Liu Mu asked.
Zhu Pingan shook his head slightly. "This place is very close to the Ministry of Justice. Don't worry about me. It's not appropriate for you to come out now. Just wait for my news outside."