Another young soldier said with some concern: "General Lan Yu is our boss. If he is severely punished, will we also be implicated?"
In the court, Ouyang Lun and Zhu Biao had finished discussing, and submitted a detailed reward and punishment charter to Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang took the memorial and read it carefully. After a moment, he nodded and said in a deep voice: "Okay, let's do it according to this. Pass on our will, and announce the reward and punishment results in public in the morning tomorrow."
As the will was heard, the entire capital was in full bloom. Whether it is officials, people or soldiers, they are looking forward to the final decision of the court. Rewards and punishments not only concern individual honor and disgrace, but also affect the morale of the military and people of the entire Ming Dynasty.
Many people are worried about how to deal with Lan Yu, and no one knows what the outcome of Lan Yu will be.
You should know that Lan Yu ruined nearly 40,000 cavalry this time. To be honest, these are already the core elite of the Ming Dynasty. It will take several years to form these 100,000 cavalry even in the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, it may not be able to have the combat power of these 40,000 cavalry after being newly formed.
Everyone knows that it was a big win because Lan Yu was greedy for merit and made a rash progress, which led to a big defeat!
Regarding this matter, from civil and military officials in the court to ordinary people, students, scholars and soldiers, they were extremely indignant of Lan Yu.
Some people even publicly demand that Lan Yu be severely punished.
The news that Lan Yu had made a rash progress due to his greed for merits and ruined the Ming Dynasty's 40,000 elite cavalry spread throughout the court and the whole country was shocked. In a furious state, Zhu Yuanzhang put Lan Yu in prison and interrogated him strictly. This incident not only put Lan Yu himself in a desperate situation, but also caused a devastating blow to the Huaixi Party. The once glorious Huaixi Party has now become a "plague god" that everyone avoids.
The Korean Duke Mansion, which was originally full of traffic every day, is now deserted. Those officials who once scrambled to curry favor with the Huaixi Party now cannot even see their shadows. Even the merchants and gentry who were in common with the Huaixi Party kept their friends and thanked the guests, fearing they were implicated. When officials of the Huaixi Party go out to do business, they are no longer regarded as guests of honor as before. Instead, they encounter obstacles everywhere and are even treated coldly.
Several Huaixi nobles gathered at the Korean Duke's Mansion, with a solemn expression and a depressing atmosphere. Li Shanchang sat in the main seat, frowned, and the teacup in his hand was already cold, but he did not move.
"Duke, what should we do in this situation now?" A nobleman couldn't help but speak, with a little anxiety in his voice. "I went to the Ministry of War to do business yesterday, and those people didn't even look at me, and they pushed me and said that "busy official business" was obviously making things difficult!"
Another man snorted coldly and continued, "It's not just the Ministry of War! I went to the Ministry of Revenue to adjust the account, and the head of the agency said directly, 'There is an order from the top, the Huaixi Party's case has not been settled, and all matters are suspended'. This is clearly to force us to death!"
Li Shanchang slowly put down his teacup, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "The Lan Yu incident really caught us off guard. But the most important thing at the moment is to stabilize our position and not to lose our position."
"Stay on the ground?" A young nobleman couldn't help but raise his voice. "Duke, now the court is watching our jokes. Even those small officials who nodded and bowed to us on weekdays dare to point fingers at us! If this continues, our Huaixi Party will be really over!"
Li Shanchang's eyes turned cold and he said sternly: "Why are you panic! Lan Yu is Lan Yu, and the Huaixi Party is Huaixi Party! No matter how angry the emperor is, he will not easily touch us old ministers. As long as we don't lose our own way, there is still room for maneuver."
"But the Duke," another nobleman whispered, "Now the stroke has changed drastically, and even the officials who originally depended on us have begun to turn to the Prince Consort Party and other forces. If they do not take action, they are afraid..."
Li Shanchang raised his hand to interrupt him, pondered for a moment, and slowly said, "The most important thing now is to clear the relationship with Lan Yu. After you go back, be sure to restrain your subordinates and never cause trouble again. As for those officials who turned against each other..." He sneered, "It's just a fence-bearer, and when the limelight comes over, you will naturally lean back."
Everyone looked at each other, although they still had doubts, they felt a little relieved when they saw Li Shanchang so calm.
At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps came from outside the door. A servant hurried in, his face pale and said in a trembling voice: "Duke, it's not good! Just now, news came that Lan Yu was in prison... confessed!"
"What?!" When everyone heard this, their faces changed drastically and they stood up one after another.
Li Shanchang's pupils also shrank, and the teacup in his hand fell to the ground with a "splash" and broke into several pieces. He took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "What did you confess?"
The servant lowered his head and his voice trembled: "It is said... it is said that Lan Yu confessed many secrets of the Huaixi Party, and also involved... Duke of the State..."
There was a dead silence inside the house, and everyone's eyes were focused on Li Shanchang. Li Shanchang was silent for a long time, and finally stood up slowly, his eyes were like a knife, and he said coldly: "Send the order, everyone will go back home immediately and leave the door to thank the guests. Without my order, no one is allowed to act rashly!"
Everyone responded and left in a hurry. Li Shanchang stood alone in the hall, looking at the gloomy sky outside the window, muttering to himself: "Lan Yu, Lan Yu, your move really forced us to a dead end..."
Outside the Korean Duke's Mansion, the autumn wind is bleak and the fallen leaves are flying. The once prominent Huaixi Party is now in turmoil and its future is uncertain.
The news that Lan Yu was imprisoned was like a huge rock thrown into the calm lake, causing layers of turmoil in the court. However, the punishment for Lan Yu has not yet been settled. When everyone in the court was still speculating how the emperor would deal with this general who had once made great achievements, another amazing news exploded like thunder - Lan Yu confessed in prison!
It is said that in order to survive, Lan Yu provided all the illegal things that the Huaixi Party had done over the years, from greed for military pay, embezzlement of land, to forming cliques for personal gain, oppressing the people, and even involving some secret power transactions in the court. As soon as the news came out, the whole court suddenly changed, as if a storm was about to sweep.
Everyone in the Huaixi Party officials were in danger, and the arrogant and domineering arrogance in the past disappeared. They either stayed in the door or searched for news, for fear that their name would appear in Lan Yu's confession. Those officials and forces who were once close to the Huaixi Party were now feeling worried and worried. They knew that if Lan Yu really shook off all the shameful things that the Huaixi Party had done over the years, not only would the Huaixi Party be doomed, but even those who were involved would not be able to escape the liquidation.
In the court, officials who had been in contact with the Huaixi Party in the past avoided them, and even became cautious in their eye contact. An official from Huaixi Party tried to talk to a colleague who had a good relationship with him at the court meeting, but the other party just glanced at him coldly, then walked away quickly, as if he was avoiding the plague. The official stood there, his face pale and his heart was cold.
At the same time, in the Korean Duke's Mansion, Lee Sun-chang sat in the study, holding a secret letter in his hand, frowned. The content in the letter is about the details of Lan Yu’s confession. His fingers trembled slightly, and his heart was filled with indescribable emotions—anger, disappointment, and a hint of unconcealed fear.
"Duke, what should we do now?" a confidant stood aside and asked in a low voice, with a little trembling in his voice. Li Shanchang was silent for a long time, and finally spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse: "Lan Yu... He is going to drag us all into the water."
The confidant said anxiously: "Duke, if Lan Yu really told all those things, our Huaixi Party will be really over! If the emperor pursues it, I'm afraid even you..."
Li Shanchang raised his hand and interrupted his words, his eyes darkened: "What a panic! Did Lan Yu confess? This is just a rumor! Even if he really did, he might not have conclusive evidence in his hands. As long as we bite to death, the emperor may not be able to do anything to us."
"But..." The confidant wanted to say something else, but was forced back by Li Shanchang's cold gaze.
"I asked you to send someone to the prison to inquire, but is there any news? Did Lan Yu move? How many did he do it!?" Li Shanchang asked in a deep voice.
Faced with this problem by Li Shanchang, his confidant sweated on his forehead and hurriedly said, "Duke, Lan Yu was locked up in the prison of the Jinyiwei, which was the prison where Ouyang Prince Concubine was imprisoned. The Jinyiwei defended very closely, let alone a person, and he couldn't even think of entering a fly. His subordinates had tried all their skills, but they all failed. Originally, we had someone in the Jinyiwei, but after the last incident of Lan Yu's adopted son, Ji Gang, commander of the Jinyiwei, thoroughly cleaned the Jinyiwei, and all of us were inside."
"But we have another eyeliner in the Jinyiwei, but the level of this eyeliner is very low and we can't directly participate in the Lan Yu case. I have ordered him to find out the problems you want in the Duke of China in any case, which means it will take more time."
Hearing his confidant's words, Li Shanchang's expression changed. After a while, he nodded and said in a deep voice: "Be sure to be as soon as possible, this matter cannot be delayed."
Li Shanchang knew very well that Lan Yu was imprisoned, which would have a huge blow to the Huaixi Party. If Lan Yu really caught her in the prison, it would be absolutely devastating for the Huaixi Party.
"Duke, have you ever thought that this might be fake news released by the Supreme Emperor?" the confidant thought for a while and spoke.
"Fake news?!" Li Shanchang was stunned for a moment, then said with some uncertainty: "It is not impossible. With my understanding of the Supreme Emperor, if Lan Yu really did it, the Supreme Emperor would know what we did. I guess the Jinyiwei who came to arrest our current situation is already on the way!"
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"But I haven't heard of the Jinyiwei arresting people. Maybe we are too worried about everything, or maybe someone is deliberately spreading public opinion! But whether it is true or false, Lan Yu must find out the situation in the prison!"
"Yes! The Duke of the State is wise!" The confidant hurriedly bowed.
At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps came from outside the door, and another confidant hurried in, his face pale as paper: "Duke, it's not good! Just now, the Supreme Emperor was angry and ordered a thorough investigation of the Lan Yu case, and... and specifically said that he would investigate the people related to Lan Yu!"
Upon hearing this, Li Shanchang fell to the ground with a "clang". He slowly stood up, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes: "If you send the order, everyone will immediately destroy all documents and accounts related to the Lan Yu case. In addition, send someone to prison... to find a way to join Lan Yu. No matter what, you can't let Lan Yu talk nonsense."
"If necessary, you can"
Li Shanchang made a neck wiping action.
The confidants looked at each other, then focused their attention and hurriedly left.
Li Shanchang stood alone in the study, looking at the gloomy sky outside the window, muttering to himself: "Lan Yu, Lan Yu, your move really forced us to a dead end... But the Huaixi Party will never fall down!"
In the court, storms are about to come. The fate of the Huaixi Party seems to be hanging on the line and may fall into the abyss at any time. And those officials and forces who once depended on the Huaixi Party can only pray silently in their hearts, hoping that this storm will not affect themselves.
at the same time.
In Fengtian Hall, candlelight swayed, reflecting the anxious and uneasy expression of Emperor Zhu Biao. He paced back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back, frowning, and his eyes glancing outside the hall from time to time, as if waiting for some news. The news that Lan Yu reported in prison was like a sharp sword hanging in his heart, and the rumors of the furious Supreme Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang made him feel uncomfortable.
"How could this happen...How could this happen..." Zhu Biao murmured in a low voice, with a little helplessness and anxiety in his voice. He stopped, looked up at the top of the hall, and sighed, "Lan Yu, Lan Yu, your move really caught me off guard!"
At this moment, a slight sound of footsteps came from outside the hall. Ouyang Lun slowly walked into the hall, with a calm expression, as if the wind and rain outside had nothing to do with him. He bowed slightly and bowed, "I am Ouyang Lun, please see Your Majesty."
When Zhu Biao saw Ouyang Lun, a hint of anxiety flashed in his eyes. He quickly stepped forward, grabbed his arm, and said anxiously: "Brother-in-law, you are here! Rumors like Lan Yu confessed in prison, his father was furious, and the court was in a panic. I... I am really helpless!"
"I was already having a headache about how to deal with Lan Yu's affairs. With your help, I finally decided on the solution. But I didn't know that Lan Yu actually started to bite him. Once this matter is a big deal, it will be out of control!"
"I don't sympathize with Lan Yu. What I am worried about is that many officials will definitely be implicated by Lan Yu!"
Ouyang Lun smiled slightly, patted Zhu Biao's back of his hand, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, why should you be so anxious? Things are not yet uncontrollable."
Zhu Biao let go of his hand and smiled bitterly, "Ouyang Qing, you don't know that Lan Yu's move has pushed the Huaixi Party to the forefront! If he really tells all those things, the court will be in chaos. I... how should I explain to my father? To the people of the world?" (End of this chapter)