What Zhu Yijun said was a little too surprising, so much so that Zhang Weixian felt that there was not enough space in his brain, and his whole person was sluggish.
"You are getting more and more outrageous! Don't you think I've given you enough rewards and treatment? Do you think your own family business is not enough? Not only that, but you also want to be corrupt, and your hands and feet are so dirty. If you are caught by the cabinet assistant, if I can't stop Shen Li, do you think you can escape unscathed? "
Zhu Yijun's reprimand was like the sound of heaven in Zhang Weixian's ears.
So that's how it is. His Majesty cares about us so much, and he is willing to fight with the civil officials to protect us! What a great Majesty!
Zhang Weixian's eyes immediately turned red, and tears welled up.
"Your Majesty, thank you so much! I will never forget it! I will never forget it! I, I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty! "
Then he knelt down and banged his head on the ground.
"All right, all right, get up! Don't keep kowtowing, I am not your ancestor, what are you talking about?! "
Zhu Yijun frowned.
Zhang Weixian stood up, trembling.
"By the way, there is one more thing I want to tell you."
Zhang Weixian said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, please tell me."
"Well, although Shen Li has been arrested, and you are no longer a threat, there are still people who know about it, and I can't do anything about it. It doesn't matter now, but if someone uses it to attack you in the future, you will not be able to deal with it, and it will not look good for me.
I think I might as well punish you a little. You will be suspended from your post and reflect on yourself at home. Don't leave home, don't make friends with outsiders, and close the door, so that those people can't say anything. When the matter is over, you will be restored to your post. What do you think? "
Zhang Weixian immediately said, "Your Majesty is wise, I will … will …"
Zhang Weixian's expression quickly became dull.
"What's wrong?"
Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Weixian unkindly, "You still don't like it? What else are you not happy about? It is not enough to save your life, and you want nothing to happen to you? When those mad dogs go berserk, even I have to retreat, let alone you. "
"No … No, Your Majesty means … Your Majesty's position … is …"
Zhang Weixian stammered.
"Stop it for now. Go home and reflect on your actions. Close your doors and don't socialize with the outside world. Pretend to reflect on your actions. I will symbolically punish you with some salary to shut the mouths of the civil officials. When the limelight dies down, I will find an opportunity to restore you to your post. Your position will still be yours."
Zhu Yijun frowned and said, "Do you know how difficult it is for us to protect you? According to the Law of Daming, what you have done is enough for you to be beheaded! On account of the contributions of your ancestors, we have tried our best to protect you, yet you still don't know what's good for you? If this matter is exposed by the civil officials, what do you expect me to do? "
"I … I am not … I …"
"All right, all right, don't call me 'I'. Go back. In a few days, submit a memorial to me and take the initiative to ask for forgiveness. Ask to be suspended from your post and reflect on your actions. I will punish you with some salary, and this matter will be over. Also, when you go back, spit out the silver. Be more proactive, do you hear me?!"
Zhu Yijun glared at him. Zhang Weixian shivered and lowered his head, saying, "As you wish … as you wish …"
"Go back!"
Zhu Yijun waved his hand and let Zhang Weixian leave.
Zhang Weixian himself did not know how he left the palace, nor did he know how he returned home. He only remembered that when he returned home in a daze, his whole family, old and young, were waiting for him in the hall.
His sons, nephews, uncles, brothers, and other relatives all came. Even Xu Wenbi was there. They all anxiously surrounded him and asked him about this and that. They asked him what he had said to the Emperor in the Imperial Palace today and what the situation was like.
Zhang Weixian said nothing and went straight to his study. Only Xu Wenbi caught up with him.
After closing the door of the study, Xu Wenbi saw Zhang Weixian sitting behind the desk with a dull look. He had a bad feeling in his heart.
"Ying Gong, say something. Don't be so silent! Tell me what His Majesty wanted you to do? Don't be so silent! Say something! Oh, I am so anxious! "
Xu Wenbi remembered that he was running around like an ant on a hot pan.
"… Gone."
Zhang Weixian opened his mouth and muttered.
"Ah?"
Xu Wenbi did not hear clearly.
"… Really gone."
"Say it clearly!"
Xu Wenbi still did not hear clearly and ran to Zhang Weixian's side.
Zhang Weixian looked at Xu Wenbi's face and opened his mouth mechanically.
"Governor Rong Zheng of the capital camp, gone."
Xu Wenbi suddenly opened his eyes wide.
"Really?!"
"Really."
"How could this be?"
"Shen Li accused me of embezzling 32,000 taels of silver. She even mobilized the Imperial Censorate and attacked the Cabinet and the Imperial Palace. Therefore, she was dismissed by His Majesty. His Majesty protected me, but asked me to submit a report in a few days to resign and reflect on my actions. I will be reinstated after the storm has passed."
Zhang Weixian was at a loss. "What should I do? Should I submit a report? After the storm has passed, will His Majesty still give me back my position? Is what His Majesty said true? Will I lose my position after I hand it over? Will we still have a good life after that? "
Xu Wenbi was dumbfounded.
"You ask me. How should I know? Didn't Shen Li and Yu Jideng get arrested because they opposed His Majesty because of the title? Was it because Shen Li found out that you embezzled military funds and got arrested? How could it be possible? Our matters are all agreed upon by common practice! "
"But Shen Li doesn't accept money!"
Zhang Weixian hurriedly said, "Shen Li has always disliked us and has always been mean to us. It's not impossible if this old guy is really crazy and wants to deal with us! What do you think, Duke Ding? "
Xu Wenbi didn't know what to do after hearing this.
"By the way, Shen Yicheng! Duke Ding, go and find Shen Yicheng. You should be able to see Shen Yicheng. Only he can help us now. I'm grounded. His Majesty doesn't allow me to go out to meet guests. I have to close the door. You can come in from the back door and find me directly. I will arrange it! "
Zhang Weixian hurriedly said.
Xu Wenbi thought so. They had no other choice but to do this.
"Well, I'll go and find Shen Yicheng. You stay calm and wait for me to contact Shen Yicheng before making a decision. Don't act recklessly!"
Zhang Weixian nodded repeatedly. "Okay, I know. Go quickly."
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