Zhu Yijun announced his opinion on how to deal with this matter.
He knew that this time, his decree would be carried out very well.
Shen Yicheng, who was behind the screen, did not dare to not do so.
Zhao Zhigao looked at Shen Yicheng, but found that Shen Yicheng's expression was not as proud as he had imagined, but rather serious.
Yes, Shen Yicheng should have heard it.
The Emperor did not kill them, but …
He held back.
It was not difficult to understand that no one lost their life because of this. It was not that no Emperor would kill for this kind of thing, but that Zhu Yijun would not do it. The punishment for Shen Li and Yu Jideng was reasonable. They were dismissed from their posts, fined their salaries, and reflected on their actions.
But for Wen Chun and Xu Zuo, the punishment for these two and the Imperial Censors who were caught in the Imperial Bodyguard prison did not seem to be as straightforward as Shen Yicheng thought. Shen Yicheng wanted to directly strangle the Imperial Censorate to lay the foundation for his rule, but the Emperor …
Suspended for a month to reflect on their actions. Did that mean that they could be reinstated after a month?
As Shen Yicheng showed a serious expression, Wen Chun and Xu Zuo also showed a look of disbelief.
Not dead? Not losing their positions? Just 20 lashes and a month of suspension? This …
This was unexpected …
The two looked at Zhu Yijun and found that Zhu Yijun was looking at them with a meaningful gaze.
They suddenly understood something.
But no matter what, Shen Li and Yu Jideng's political life ended here. As the main culprits, the two were dismissed from their posts and had to reflect on their actions at home. This was the first step. The Emperor probably had not thought about how to deal with them in the future.
In any case, it would not end well. They were very sure of this.
After Shen Yicheng and Zhao Zhigao returned to the Cabinet, they looked at each other without saying a word. Then, they each went to their respective duty rooms and returned to their usual mode of interaction. Shen Yicheng quickly saw the Emperor's decree and gave his instructions, indicating that the Cabinet supported the Emperor's wishes.
At the same time, another earthquake occurred in the Cabinet. Shen Li, one of the three ministers, officially fell from power, and Yu Jideng, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, also fell from power. The fall of the two was so sudden that no one had time to react.
Doesn't Kyuncha Storm only target the Jin Family?
Why did Shen Li and Yu Jideng also collapse?
Why?
Subsequently, the Cabinet and the Royal Palace were attacked, and the Imperial Censorate was punished. Everyone in the court knew about the farce led by Shen Li and Yu Jideng. For a moment, all the officials in the court were talking about it, and the situation was quite chaotic.
In such chaos, the Cabinet officially announced the ceremony of offering prisoners of war in the battle of Datong in Shanxi. At the same time, it announced that Xiao Ruxun, the Marquis Zhennan, was recalled and prepared to hold a grand ceremony of offering prisoners of war.
At the same time, the news that Xiao Ruxun, the Marquis Zhennan, would be promoted to the title of Duke Qin also spread throughout the palace, and even the entire capital. For a moment, this news received even more attention.
In contrast, the impact of Shen Li and Yu Jideng's dismissal seemed to be much less significant. Soon, no one brought it up.
In the past, Xiao Ruxun's title of nobility was different from those who relied on their in-laws or the contributions of their ancestors to obtain the title of Duke. Xiao Ruxun's title of nobility was fought out one blade at a time. From a small hereditary general in the northwest border to the highest position in the Great Ming Dynasty, his journey could be said to be legendary.
As the most capable and best general in Daming, Xiao Ruxun's undefeated record clearly reversed the general discrimination against warriors in the entire Daming society.
You could discriminate against generals and warriors and call them traitors, but you could not belittle Xiao Zhennan. This had become a conventional rule in many places, especially in the southeast coastal area. The local officials had to be careful when they spoke or did things. If they spoke irresponsibly, they would arouse public anger.
Do not underestimate public anger. No matter what era or what regime, public anger would not be easily challenged. Even the most autocratic regime would be more or less affected by public opinion, let alone a typical small government like the Ming government. Political power did not go to the countryside, and the influence of the government at the grassroots level was very limited.
Xiao Ruxun killed hundreds of thousands of Japanese pirates in the battle of Korea. Although there was a fundamental difference between the Japanese regular army and the Japanese pirates, in the eyes of the common people, they were Japanese pirates. There was nothing to say.
Xiao Ruxun killed hundreds of thousands of Japanese pirates, crippled the Japanese nation, and avenged their parents or ancestors. That was something to be grateful for. Although he was a warrior and not a literati, he made it so that people no longer had to worry about being harassed by Japanese pirates. They could go fishing or do business with peace of mind.
In the second half of the 19th year of Wanli, the entire eastern coastal area of Daming was tense. The long-abandoned navy was fully reorganized, and the shipyards were working at full speed to rebuild the navy. They thought that the Japanese pirates would attack again, and they were preparing for a war that could topple the country.
At that time, the people in the coastal area were in a panic!
In the end, they didn't even see a single Wokou, because they had all died in Korea. Then, Xiao Ruxun led her troops to attack the Wokou Nation and subjugated them. From then on, the Wokou Nation became a vassal of the Great Ming Dynasty, ceding territory and paying reparations.
They would always remember this kindness.
The capital was no exception. It was not far from the port of Tianjin, and it had also been harassed by Japanese pirates. The people around the capital also had painful memories. Compared to the southeast, the capital was even more threatened by the Northern Barbarians.
And Xiao Ruxun not only cleaned up the Japanese pirates, but also the Northern Barbarians. He also gave everyone a stable and peaceful environment, so that they did not have to worry about being killed or captured by the Northern Barbarians. This kind of life-saving grace was enough for the people of this era to be deeply grateful.
Thus, it was understandable that he was so popular.
The majority of the public opinion in the capital supported this decision of the imperial court. Even among the scholars, there were many who supported Xiao Ruxun receiving this role. They believed that Xiao Ruxun had greatly increased the prestige of the nation and deserved this reward.
Of course, there were also many who opposed and doubted it. Both sides would often engage in fierce debates in teahouses and restaurants, arguing about whether or not titles were overstepping their authority. The arguments were very exciting, and there were often young scholars who would directly start a fight in the midst of arguing.
It was understandable that young people were hot-tempered.
In any case, this matter was destined to become a hot topic and headline in the capital for the next few months. Every day, there would be a lot of gossip revolving around this topic, greatly enriching the spiritual life of the ordinary people.
But this matter was not something that just anyone could feel excited about and calmly face.
The scholars quarreled and fought, but they all understood that they could not dictate the policies of the imperial court. This matter did not affect them much, so it did not matter.
On one hand, saying this was to display the superiority of the scholars in front of the common people. On the other hand, it was to vent the pressure that they had accumulated over the years. They treated it as fun and did not take it seriously.
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