Chapter 388 Reason
For the officials, they were not surprised that Zhao Xing attacked Hu Zhongyan.
Based on Zhao Xing's performance after taking the throne and Hu Zhongyan's behavior during this period, it was only a matter of time before Zhao Xing moved Hu Zhongyan.
What was most difficult for them to accept was the person Zhao Xing directly ordered the Imperial Army to arrest.
Moreover, the person has not yet entered the jails of the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple, but was taken directly to the jail of the Imperial City Division.
This probably means that Zhao Xing will restart the Imperial City Division.
This is what makes it difficult for them to accept.
There are no regulations and room for maneuver when entering the prison of the Ministry of Punishment or the Dali Temple.
But once you enter the prison of the Imperial City Division, the outside world can't interfere at all. Who knows what charges you will be charged with.
Therefore, the officials who went to see Han Zhang were not just Hu Zhongyan's group, but included most officials in the DPRK.
What Zhao Xing did this time can be said to have offended the public.
"Does the Grand Prime Minister know about the wizarding sect?" Zhao Xing asked without answering.
Han Zhang was stunned when he heard this and said: "Hasn't the Wizarding Cult been wiped out long ago?"
"No!"
Zhao Xing shook his head and said: "Faced with the imperial encirclement and suppression, the Wizarding Cult hid deeper. I have conclusive evidence that Hu Zhongyan is involved with the Wizarding Cult. The rebellion in Jiangzhou was secretly led by the Wizarding Cult.
I don’t know how many of the officials in the DPRK and the Central Government are related to the Wizard Cult, so the location of the interrogation was placed in the prison of the Imperial City Division. ”
Han Zhang was shocked when he heard this. If the Jiangzhou rebellion was related to the Wizarding Cult, then Hu Zhongyan was involved in the Wizarding Cult, which would be tantamount to participating in the rebellion, which would be a major crime against the Nine Tribes.
After a while, Han Zhang recovered from the shock and noticed something was wrong.
"Your Majesty, since the Jiangzhou rebellion was led by the Wizarding Cult, and Hu Shangshu is related to the Wizarding Cult, why does he always advocate adding troops to Jiangzhou?"
It's not that he doesn't believe what Zhao Xing said before, it's just that this point doesn't make sense.
He even wondered if Zhao Xing found such an excuse to take revenge on Hu Zhongyan.
If so, it would be a bit too much. After all, rebellion will lead to the death of the Nine Clans.
Zhao Xing is going to kill them all.
At this moment, a chamberlain came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Commander Yin wants to see you!"
"Let him in!"
Zhao Xing looked at Han Zhang and said: "I am also very confused about what the Grand Prime Minister said. But since Hu Zhongyan has been arrested, I can always ask him."
While speaking, Yin Hanzhang had already walked into the hall, bowed and said: "I pay homage to your Majesty!"
"No gift!" Zhao Xing waved his hand and said, "How did things go?"
"Your Majesty, Hu Zhongyan, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and the wizard in his family have been arrested, and the rest are still being arrested." Yin Hanzhang said.
"What else did you find when you came here?" Zhao Xing asked.
"Back to Your Majesty, I found out that the identity of the woman taught by the wizard who was hidden in Hu Shangshu's house seemed not simple. I specifically mentioned that woman in front of the shopkeeper of Moxiangzhai. At that time, the look of the shopkeeper of Moxiangzhai changed slightly." Yin Hanzhang. said.
"I heard that you are very good at interrogation. Since you found something wrong, you will interrogate him. Why are you talking to me about this?" Zhao Xing frowned.
"It's Hu Shangshu who has been clamoring to see His Majesty!" Yin Hanzhang said.
"It just so happens that I also have something to ask him. Let someone bring him over." Zhao Xing said.
"Yes!" Yin Hanzhang bowed and retreated after hearing the words.
"Come here, give the Grand Prime Minister a seat!"
Zhao Xing looked at Han Zhang and smiled and said: "Master, please come with me to see him. The officials in the provincial court and central government think that I am arbitrarily collecting charges for Hu Zhongyan."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Han Zhang bowed to express his gratitude and sat down.
"Who does the Grand Prime Minister think is suitable to be the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs?" Zhao Xing asked.
Now that Hu Zhongyan has been captured, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is now vacant. Zhao Xing wanted to hold the position of Minister of Civil Affairs, but there was no suitable candidate.
This is also a situation that emperors of all dynasties have faced.
It is said that every emperor has his own courtiers, but before the new emperor succeeds to the throne, it is not good for him to have too much contact with his courtiers.
Most of the confidants around him cannot directly support him to become a senior official because of his seniority and seniority.
Some veterans must also be appointed.
"I can't think of anyone suitable for the moment!" Han Zhang shook his head.
He can recommend candidates for Privy Council, after all, there are not many people who can take over this position.
Moreover, although the Privy Council has the power to mobilize troops, it does not have the right to directly mobilize troops.
To mobilize troops, you need military talismans or the emperor's edict, and military talismans are in the hands of the emperor.
In the final analysis, it still depends on what Zhao Xing means.
Therefore, it is nothing to recommend Zeng Gongliang as Privy Councilor.
But the Minister of Civil Affairs not only controls the appointment of officials, but also the minister who participates in the affairs of the government.
Zhao Xing definitely wants to keep the power of personnel appointment in his own hands.
"What do you think of Master Hai?" Zhao Xing asked.
After Zhao Xing thought about it, the only person he could trust who could serve as Minister of Civil Affairs was Hai Wenyou.
Before he succeeded to the throne, Hai Wenyou had been presiding over the land inventory in Jiangnan, and his official position had not changed.
Now that the inventory of the land has come to an end, the rest can be left to Sheng Changbai and Zhao Haiwenyou comes back to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
The only problem is that Hai Wenyou's current official position is Hanlin bachelor's degree, which is the fifth rank.
Of course, there is a big difference between him as a Hanlin bachelor and Wang Anshi as a Hanlin bachelor.
Not long after Wang Anshi became a Hanlin bachelor, Zhao Xingbu directly promoted him to deputy prime minister.
And Hai Wenyou has served as a Hanlin bachelor for many years. The official position of Hanlin bachelor is inherently special. Many of the Hanlin bachelors in the past were able to enter the center soon after being transferred from the Hanlin Academy.
However, for Hai Wenyou to serve as Minister of Civil Affairs, Han Zhang's support was required.
Han Zhang also understood what Zhao Xing meant when he heard this. He pondered for a while and said: "Your Majesty is wise, and I also think that Xueshi Hai is very suitable."
Zhao Xing smiled slightly when he heard this and did not continue the topic. Instead, he talked about some government affairs.
After about one stick of incense, the chamberlain came to report, and Hu Zhongyan brought it.
Zhao Xing ended the chat and asked someone to bring Hu Zhongyan in.
After a while, Hu Zhongyan walked in with his body bent.
"I pay my respects to your Majesty!" Hu Zhongyan glanced at Han Zhang sitting beside him and bowed.
Zhao Xing looked at Hu Zhongyan, who was much older and had no energy at all, and said lightly: "Hu Shangshu, I am a little curious. With your official position, it is not an exaggeration to say that you have a high position and power, why do you get involved with the wizarding sect? Go together?”
Hearing this, Hu Zhongyan smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, this is a misfortune for our family. When I was serving in Jinling, my younger brother was involved with the wizarding sect. I was not ruthless enough to kill my relatives out of justice."
Zhao Xing nodded suddenly when he heard this. He had always been surprised by this before.
Hu Zhongyan was so impeccable in his work that even Yin Hanzhang couldn't find anything against him.
Zhao Xing couldn't move him. Firstly, he didn't want to cause too much turmoil, and secondly, he didn't have a good excuse.
Ordinarily, even if Zhao Xing moved his interests and he caused trouble for Zhao Xing in everything, there was no need to get involved with the Wizard Cult.
After all, the Wizarding Cult can't help Hu Zhongyan much, and it will also bring great hidden dangers to Hu Zhongyan.
(End of chapter)