Zhejiang's corruption case went through a lengthy trial, but in the end it failed to achieve the goal of "reversing strictness", which disappointed the public. In this case, Zheng Bichang and He Maocai, who were key witnesses, were quickly executed, and their confessions and testimony were destroyed by Emperor Jiajing, leaving the matter confusing and unable to be completely resolved.
Jiajing's ingenious layout is amazing, and the depth of his power is worthy of our careful**. Today, let's review this process together, especially the Zhongyuan Festival in the 40th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, which was a day when Xu Jie's was cleverly designed by Emperor Jiajing.
Xu Jie was ordered to come to the audience, and Lu Fang led him into the Xiyuan cloister of Emperor Jiajing.
Xu Jie already knew that Yang Jinshui was lightly punished, and in the face of this failed "anti-strict" action, he was prepared in his heart. However, when Emperor Jiajing appeared in the corridor to greet him and Yan Song for the first time, his heart was still full of worry, because he knew that the emperor's move might be in the form of a sugar-coated cannonball to challenge him.
After Xu Jie entered the inner hall, he received a huge reward, and he could set up a seat in front of the emperor, which was comparable to the treatment that Yan Song enjoyed. Emperor Jiajing explained that after so many years of ups and downs, only these few people can accompany him, so he should be good to you.
Emperor Jiajing's speech was particularly impressive, he talked about clothes, telling the truth that "clothes are not as good as newcomers", emphasizing that clothes will be more intimate when they are worn out, and people will be more intimate when they are old.
These words that hit the hearts of the people are undoubtedly an affirmation for Xu Jie and Yan Song, who have gone through vicissitudes. The two old men bowed their heads shyly, a manifestation of their deep gratitude to Emperor Jiajing.
The time is ripe for real strength. Jiajing finally expressed his thoughts: when people are old, they will be steady and will not cause trouble; Although the young people below us see us as obstacles, "if you are not stupid, you are not deaf, you are not a master", and some things are just pretending to be deaf and dumb.
They make a fuss about their departure, and we do what we have to do (temporarily stop "falling strict" and maintain the stability of the imperial court).
No comparison, no harm! Friends with a heart must remember that when Chen Hong first took office, he also had a "carrot and stick" scene in the celebrant supervisor. Compared with Chen Hong's direct expression of his thoughts, Jiajing's approach is particularly shrewd.
After all, he is the king of a country, and blatantly protecting the "strict party" is not only not in accordance with the law, but also contemptible.
Jiajing has been silently providing support and hints to Xu Jie, making him understand the importance of the overall situation and resolve the corruption case in Zhejiang. Xu Jie must have felt Jiajing's intentions, but Jiajing remained silent.
That's the level, and in many cases, tacit understanding is better than straightforwardness. Jiajing took advantage of the fact that Xu Jie's was still confused, and began the ritual of sacrificing to the sky. Emperor Jiajing was a young man with ideals and enthusiasm, and his greatest wish was to live forever.
In order to better communicate with the Heavens, he invented something called "Qingzi". The frustrated champion article turned into a wisp of green smoke in the bonfire, maybe this is how Emperor Jiajing expressed his wish for immortality to heaven.
The article attainments of these eight-strand masters are indeed breathtaking, Xu Jie's "Leaving the Nine Heavens and Winning the Mandate of Heaven, how can it be embarrassing?" The four seas mourn the people, and the heart is sad! ”
This brilliant article is admirable. However, Xu Jie, as the leader of Qingliu, did not dare to accept this high hat easily. After all, if he blindly submits to Jiajing, then his reputation will be the same as Yan Song's.
Therefore, Xu Jie decided to ask Jiajing for a decree to severely punish the corruption case in Zhejiang (Yan Dang) in order to make his position clear.
Jiajing was forced to express his position, but as a master of scheming, he was ready. Although today is a day to worship the heavens, it is not a day to discuss the issue of killing.
During the 276-year reign of the Ming Dynasty, only three emperors were able to fully control the civil bureaucracy: Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, Chengzu Zhu Di, and Emperor Sejong Zhu Houxi, also known as Emperor Jiajing.
This is clearly documented in the official history and in the TV series.
During the solemn ceremony of worshipping the heavens, no one dared to disturb the communication between the emperor and the gods. This is why Xu Jie could only remain silent when he saw Jiajing burning the evidence to bring down the Yan Party.
From beginning to end, every move of Jiajing was carefully planned, from the choice of time (the mid-year festival sacrifice to the sky) to the emotional cards that touched people's hearts, everything was under the control of Emperor Jiajing.