Chapter 1574 Declaration of the Decree
Of course there can be no problem with the identity of Chen Hong and others. Soon the officials of the Ministry of Rites verified their identities and confirmed that Chen Hong and others were correct. They respectfully handed over the order symbols of Chen Hong and others. And the official documents were returned to Chen Hong and other eunuchs who announced the decree.
"Haha, thank you very much, so we are justified." Chen Hong smiled and cupped his hands to thank the officials of the Ministry of Rites.
"My father-in-law, you are so polite." The official from the Ministry of Rites who returned the talisman bowed quickly, his tone respectful and flattering.
"We have made arrangements in Chaotian Palace, and I would also like to ask all the angels to move to Chaotian Palace." Zhang Jing led a group of officials to extend their hands to greet Chen Hong and others.
"Excuse me, Sir Zhang, please, sirs." Chen Hong led a group of eunuchs and factory guards to follow Shan Ruliu.
The official officials opened the way in front and drove away the onlookers. A group of officials led Chen Hong and other angels to Chaotian Palace.
On the way to Chaotian Palace, Zhu Pingan found a familiar figure among the factory guards escorting Chen Hong and other eunuchs. It was Zhang Guyi, the bloody sword. The scarlet scabbard on his waist was extremely eye-catching. It's hard not to be noticed.
Zhu Pingan smiled and nodded to the Blood-Drying Sword Zhang Guyi. Zhang Guyi, the Blood-Drying Sword, also saw Zhu Pingan, or he had noticed Zhu Pingan for a long time. When he saw Zhu Pingan, he led the signal. , and nodded slightly in return.
Whether it was intentional or not, Zhu Ping'an noticed that Chen Hong looked at him twice without any trace on the way.
If Zhu Pingan hadn't felt that he was different from ordinary people and sounded the alarm for him, he might not have been discovered. I have never met Chen Hong before, this is the first time we meet. If Chen Hong hadn't reported his name, he wouldn't have known that he was Chen Hong; however, he hadn't reported his name yet, and Chen Hong could actually recognize him. It seemed that he had studied him secretly
Suddenly , Zhu Pingan became more vigilant.
When we arrived at Chaotian Palace, it was another complete set of etiquette procedures for receiving orders, setting the table, burning incense, kowtow, kowtow, and kowtow again. After this set of procedures, Zhu Pingan’s knees would feel a slight pain, if not for Hua'er specially made a knee brace for herself. Her knees were going to suffer a lot today, and she might even be naked after kneeling on them.
Finally the process is complete, and it’s time for the announcement of the announcement, which is the most nervous, disturbing and exciting for everyone.
"My lords, please forgive the Zajia family for being presumptuous. This decree involves many people. Before announcing the decree, the Zajia family has to recognize the people so that they can be identified later when the decree is announced." Chen Hong smiled before announcing the decree. He said to everyone.
Chen Hong's request is very legitimate and reasonable. There are too many officials involved in this announcement. Identify the people in advance. When the rewards and punishments are announced later, avoid rewarding and punishing the wrong people, especially some rewards and punishments that need to be cashed on the spot.
"What the angel said makes sense. We will use the yamen as a unit to make a brief introduction one by one so that the angels can get to know each other."
Zhang Jing nodded and arranged for everyone.
"Don't you dare disobey me." Everyone responded.
So, the officials took the yamen as a unit and gave a brief introduction starting from the Ministry of War.
Zhu Pingan is no exception.
When everyone was being introduced, Chen Hong and other eunuchs who announced the decree, as well as the guards in the guard factory, carefully confirmed one by one.
After everyone was introduced, Chen Hong smiled and thanked everyone, and then said with a serious face, "My lords, you must already know the purpose of the Zajia family and others coming here. However, , Zajia still has to say a few words. The Japanese pirates from Shangyu, less than a hundred people, actually roamed for thousands of miles in the Ming Dynasty, captured many cities, and killed a censor, a county magistrate, a county magistrate, two commanders, and two Bundle In total, more than 3,000 officers and soldiers and more than 2,000 innocent people were killed, and more than 5,000 Ming soldiers and civilians were killed. As for the injured, there were countless people, and the number of houses and fields that were damaged and burned was incalculable! It took you all eighty-five days for the Japanese pirates to land and be annihilated!"
After hearing this, all the officials couldn't help but lower their heads, except of course Zhu Pingan, Wei Guogong, Linhuai Marquis and other officials.
Chen Hong glanced at everyone and continued: "After the battle report of fifty-seven Japanese pirate soldiers surrounding Yingtian was passed to the palace, the Holy One was very angry. To be honest with you, the Holy One was in the palace when he received the battle report. After breakfast, after just one look, His Majesty overturned the table, smashed the bowl, and could no longer eat breakfast. Your Excellencies, you have betrayed His Majesty’s trust in you and His good intentions.”
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"I'm so ashamed." All the officials bowed their heads even more.
"Fortunately, the Japanese pirates surrounded Yingtian for less than a day before they were annihilated by Zhu Ping'an, the envoy of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provincial Procuratorate. Otherwise, we don't know when the thunderous wrath of the Holy Emperor will be dissipated." Chen Hong sighed.
All the officials felt resentful.
"In general, your performance has disappointed your Majesty. The Majesty ordered the cabinet to take the lead. The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War and other government offices evaluated your merits and demerits in dealing with the Japanese pirates, and determined rewards and punishments. After the Holy One approved it, the imperial edict was formed. There are two parts, one for thunder and one for rain.
Thunder punishes those who have made mistakes, and rain and dew reward those who have made merits." Chen Hong raised his orchid finger and said slowly. .
The main event is here!
Everyone became very nervous.
"According to the celestial phenomena, thunder comes first, followed by rain and dew. The Zajia will read out the imperial edict for punishment by thunder first, and then read out the edict for reward by rain and dew."
Chen Hong said slowly.
Officials naturally had no objections. Even if Chen Hong read the edict of rewards first and then the edict of punishment, no one would have any objections. There is no difference to the officials about which one comes first and which one comes last, and they have no right to speak.
The eunuch behind carefully took out a heavy imperial edict from the edict box and handed it to Chen Hong.
"My lords, please accept the edict." Chen Hong opened the edict with a serious face.
"I accept the order, long live my emperor." All the officials knelt down again and said in unison.
"According to Heaven's destiny, the emperor issued an edict: The Japanese pirates from Shangyu suddenly invaded Kuaiji County, robbed Hangzhou, invaded Shexian County in Huizhou, and reached Jixi and Jingde. They slaughtered and plundered Jingxian County, headed towards Nanling, arrived at Wuhu, and burned On the south bank, approach Taiping Prefecture, invade Jiangning Town, and go straight to Yingtian. Officials along the way There are so many cowardly and incompetent people, and I am very angry and furious. Anyone who has committed any offense, regardless of civil or military rank, will be severely punished. The punishment approved by the cabinet and the relevant departments is as follows: "Chen Hong said. The imperial edict was read out slowly, and there was a slight pause after reading this.
Everyone’s hearts were in their throats and they were nervous.
After Chen Hong paused for a few seconds, he continued to read out in a stern voice: "Liu Xi, the prefect of Shaoxing, failed to prevent Japanese pirates, which resulted in Japanese pirates landing in the territory and killing all the people in the town. He also failed to encircle and suppress Japanese pirates with Qianhu Xu Ziyi, resulting in heavy casualties on our side. , and numb Being careless, the Japanese pirates fled across the river, resulting in the death of Qian Jing, the censor who returned home. He failed the emperor's favor and reduced his position to serve the people."
"The guilty minister received the decree, and the guilty minister was ashamed of the emperor and the common people. Liu Xi, the prefect of Shaoxing, knelt on the ground with tears streaming down his face.
The factory guard stepped forward immediately, took off Liu Xi's black gauze hat, took off his official uniform, dragged his arm, and pulled him out of the hall. (End of this chapter)