Chapter 1574 Proclamation

Chen Hong and the others' identities were naturally impossible to question. Soon the officials of the Ministry of Rites verified their identity and confirmed that the identities of Chen Hong and the others were correct.

"Hehe, thank you very much, so we are justified." Chen Hong smiled and cupped his hands to thank the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

"Eunuch, you are polite." The official from the Ministry of Rites who returned the order talisman bowed quickly, with a respectful and flattering tone.

"I'll wait for the arrangement in Chaotian Palace, and I invite all the angels to move to Chaotian Palace." Zhang Jing led a group of officials to greet Chen Hong and others.

"My lord Zhang, my lords, please." Chen Hong led a group of eunuchs and factory guards to do good deeds.

Official messengers opened the way ahead to drive away the onlookers, and 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 blood-dripping sword. are difficult.

Zhu Pingan smiled and nodded to Zhang Guyi of the blood-dropping sword. Zhang Guyi of the blood-dropping sword had also seen Zhu Pingan, or he had noticed Zhu Pingan a long time ago.

I don't know whether it was intentional or not, but on the way, Zhu Pingan noticed that Chen Hong looked at him twice indiscriminately.

If Zhu Pingan didn't feel that he disagreed with ordinary people, and sounded the alarm on him, he might not have been able to find out. I have never met Chen Hong before, this is the first time I have met. If Chen Hong hadn't reported his name, he would not have known that he was Chen Hong; however, he hadn't reported his name yet, yet Chen Hong could recognize him. It seems that he has secretly studied himself.

Suddenly, Zhu Pingan became more vigilant.

When we arrived at Chaotian Palace, there was another set of complete and complete etiquette procedures for receiving the decree, setting tables, burning incense, prostrating, prostrating, and prostrating again. After a set of procedures, Zhu Ping'an's knees were aching, if Hua'er hadn't specially made it for himself Wearing a knee sleeve, today my knees are designated as old crimes, and I may even be bald on my knees.

Finally, the process was completed, and it was time for the most nervous, disturbing, and exciting part of the declaration.

"My lords, forgive the miscellaneous family for being presumptuous. There are many people involved in this decree. Before the decree is announced, the miscellaneous family still needs to identify the person, so it will be easier for them to match up when the decree is announced." Chen Hong said to everyone with a smile before the decree was announced.

Chen Hong's request is very legitimate and reasonable. There are too many officials involved in this announcement. Identify good people in advance. When rewards and punishments are announced later, avoid rewarding and punishing the wrong people, especially some rewards and punishments that must be honored on the spot.

"The angel's words are reasonable, so we will give a brief introduction one by one based on the yamen, so that the angel can understand."

Zhang Jing nodded and arranged for everyone.

"Dare not to obey orders." Everyone responded.

Therefore, the officials gave a brief introduction in order from the Ministry of War, taking the yamen as the unit.

Zhu Ping'an is no exception.

When everyone was introducing, Chen Hong and other Xuanzhi eunuchs, as well as the attendant factory guards carefully confirmed them one by one.

After everyone's introduction, Chen Hong thanked everyone with a smile, and then said with a serious face, "My lords, the purpose of Zajia and others' coming here, you must be clear in your heart. However, Zajia still needs to say a few more words. The Japanese pirates, less than a hundred people, actually ran for thousands of miles in my Ming Dynasty, captured many cities, and killed a censor, a county magistrate, a county magistrate, two commanders, two generals, a total of more than 3,000 officers and soldiers, and innocent people More than 2,000 people killed more than 5,000 soldiers and civilians of our Ming Dynasty. As for the wounded, there are countless houses and farms that were destroyed and burned. From the time the Japanese pirates landed in Shangyu until they were wiped out, my lords It took a total of eighty-five days!"

All the officials could not help lowering their heads when they heard the words, except of course Zhu Pingan, Wei Guogong, Linhuaihou and a few other officials.

Chen Hong glanced at everyone, and continued: "After the report of the fifty-seven Japanese soldiers encircling Yingtian reached the palace, the Holy Majesty was very angry. To tell you the truth, the Holy Majesty was having breakfast when he received the report. With just one glance, His Majesty overturned the table, smashed the bowl, and couldn't eat breakfast anymore, my lords have failed His Majesty's trust in you and His good intentions."

"I'm ashamed." All the officials lowered their heads even more.

"Fortunately, within a day of the siege of the Japanese pirates, they were exterminated by Zhu Pingan, the procurator of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Otherwise, I don't know when the Holy One's thunderous anger will disappear." Chen Hong said with emotion.

All the officials felt resentful.

"Generally speaking, your performance disappointed the Holy Majesty. The Holy Majesty ordered the cabinet to take the lead. The Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of War and other departments assessed the merits and demerits of you adults in dealing with the Japanese pirates, and determined rewards and punishments. After the approval of the Holy Majesty, a The imperial decree. There are two copies of the imperial decree, one for thunder and one for rain and dew.

Thunder punishes those who have done something wrong, and rain and dew rewards those who have done something. "Chen Hong raised his orchid finger and said slowly.

The main event is coming!

Everyone became highly nervous.

"According to the celestial phenomena, there is thunder first, followed by rain and dew. The miscellaneous family should first read the imperial decree of thunder punishment, and then read the imperial decree of rain and dew reward."

Chen Hong said slowly.

All the officials naturally had no objections. Even if Chen Hong read the imperial decree of rewards first, and then read out the imperial edict of punishment, no one would have any objection. Which one comes first and which comes after, for the officials, there is no difference, and they have no right to speak.

The **** behind carefully took out a heavy imperial decree from the imperial decree box and handed it to Chen Hong.

"My lords, accept the decree." Chen Hong opened the decree with a serious face.

"The ministers accept the order, long live my emperor, long live, long live." All the officials knelt down again and said in unison.

"Following Heaven's orders, the emperor's decree said: The Japanese pirates from Shangyu invaded Kuaiji County, robbed Hangzhou, entered Shexian County, Huizhou, reached Jixi and Jingde, slaughtered Jing County, went to Nanling, arrived at Wuhu, burned the south bank, and went to Taiping Mansion. Offending Jiangning Town, going straight to Yingtian, there are many cowardly and incompetent officials along the way. The cabinet and the Ministry of Finance approved the punishment as follows: "Chen Hong read out the edict slowly, and paused for a while after reading this.

Everyone's hearts were raised to their throats, and they were extremely nervous.

After Chen Hong paused for a few seconds, he continued to read in a stern voice: "Liu Xi, the prefect of Shaoxing, did not do enough to prevent the Japanese pirates, which caused the Japanese pirates to land in the territory, and the people of a town were slaughtered. He and Xu Ziyi, a thousand households, did not do enough to encircle and suppress the Japanese pirates, causing heavy casualties on our side. , and be careless, causing the Japanese pirates to cross the river and flee, causing the death of Qian Jing, the censor who returned to his hometown.

"The guilty minister took the decree, the guilty minister was ashamed of the sage and the people." Liu Xi, the magistrate of Shaoxing, knelt down and burst into tears.

The factory guard stepped forward immediately, took off Liu Xi's black gauze cap, took off his official uniform, dragged him by the arm, and pulled him out of the hall.

(end of this chapter)