All the sounds in the hall seemed to have disappeared. Everyone's eyes were either looking at the censor in shock, who was so bold as to speak nonsense, or they were looking at Zhou Yu with a little amusement or surprise.

Everyone seemed to be waiting for Zhou Yu's answer.

Zhou Yu glanced at the censor who stood up to start the performance, and asked: "Heard? Where did you hear it?"

The censor raised his head to face Zhou Yu and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have many witnesses and witnesses to prove that this matter is absolutely true. As the emperor, your Majesty should care about the people and work diligently in government affairs, rather than being nostalgic for the fireworks and willow lanes. Throughout the ages,

There has never been a monarch who can make the country prosperous and the people return to their hearts like this. As a censor, I have no choice but to impeach your majesty. I hope that your majesty can reflect on himself, change his past mistakes, and regain the virtues of a holy king."

"You said I am a holy king?"

These words made Zhou Yu laugh. He glanced at the censor and said with a smile: "Go back, I won't care about your affairs. As a censor, you must learn to be smarter. Impeaching anyone is not a matter of course."

For words to be useful, there must be actual evidence. Since you want to impeach, write down the details of what you want to impeach and hand it over to me. Don’t forget to attach the exact evidence. I will send someone to check.”

"If you just want to impeach someone just because you hear it is useful without any actual evidence, then you don't have to hold the meeting later and change it to your mutual impeachment meeting, Yu Qian."

Yu Qian came out: "I'm here."

"I know, Sir, that you used to like to impeach this and that, and you are quite familiar with the affairs of the imperial censor. Please answer me, what is the crime of impeachment if it is false accusation, and what crime should it be if the person framed is the emperor."

Yu Qian glanced at the not-so-elder censor, raised his hands and replied: "Yes, any impeachment by the censor must first collect definite evidence instead of just listening to rumors. In the 20th year of Hongwu, He Zhe, the censor of Beiping Road, any

Hui, Qi Su, Wei Zhuo, the censor of Sichuan Province, Qiao Ding, the censor of Zhejiang Province, and others conspired to frame Zhan Hui, the censor of the capital. Emperor Taizu personally tried the case and finally exposed all the framers to the public."

"I understand." Zhou Yu waved his hand and stood up from the dragon throne, saying: "If there is nothing else to do, this is the end and we will retire from the court."

Zhou Yu immediately threw up his sleeves and left. The calm expression on his face made it difficult to tell what he was thinking. The ministers also followed Zhou Yu's departure and shouted, "Long live your Majesty, long live my emperor!"

It has no nutritional value.

The censor who just impeached Zhou Yu seemed to have a self-repulsive BUFF. The courtiers in the entire hall stayed far away from him and did not dare to approach him. Even other colleagues at the censor's desk stayed away from this person as if they did not know him.

Generally speaking, they are ashamed to associate with such brave warriors who have no vision.

Yu Qian frowned and stared at the censor: "Who asked you to impeach? Who told your Majesty to go to the land of brothels."

The censor bowed and replied: "My lord, I am naturally a trustworthy person. As the censor, it is our duty to supervise all officials. It is our responsibility to correct the emperor's mistakes."

Yu Qian shook his head: "It's good luck that you are persistent. His Majesty has no intention of pursuing you. You'd better do it because of your own responsibilities rather than for other reasons, otherwise no one can protect you."

"Thank you, sir, for reminding me."

Two royal guards in flying fish robes with embroidered spring knives hanging on their waists slowly came to the center of the hall. They first saluted Yu Qian and then looked at the censor who had just impeached Zhou Yu for visiting a brothel.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, your Majesty has ordered me and the Jin Yiwei brothers to assist you in collecting evidence. Please, Your Majesty."

Before the censor could say anything, Yu Qian was stunned for a moment, frowned and said, "Did His Majesty ask you to wait?"

The Jinyiwei clasped their hands and said: "Returning to your Majesty's words, Your Majesty's decree orders the Jinyiwei to assist the Censor to investigate the rumors to prevent the Censor from being deceived by others. Now that the court is stable and the country is not yet settled, there may be some sneaky villain.

People are planning to use this to alienate the trust of the monarch and ministers and cause trouble in the court. It is necessary to find out where he heard the news. The first is to investigate your majesty's whereabouts if someone has violated the taboo. The second is to falsely accuse your majesty of disrupting the court. These must be investigated clearly. "

Yu Qian closed his eyes and was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly: "Well, let's find out."

After saying that, Yu Qian turned around and left directly. If he found out, many people would die. The imperial censor in front of him, Jinkou Yuyan, would definitely not kill him if he didn't care, but his accomplices might not be killed.

No matter what the situation is now, is it enough to impeach other people to impeach the emperor? If there is real evidence to catch the scene, but just based on rumors, you will jump out to seek death. If you are not unlucky, who will be unlucky? Besides, the emperor is the kind of person who cares about his reputation.

people?

Jin Yiwei looked at the censor who had some sweat on his forehead, and sneered: "Master censor, your majesty reminds you not to forget to put the fold, please."

Leaving Fengtian Hall, Ma Shun hurriedly pushed past Xing'an and followed Zhou Yu: "Your Majesty."

"Well, go check it out. I also want to know who is so interested in my whereabouts. I won't feel at ease knowing that I did leave the palace and went to a brothel. I won't feel at ease unless these people are dealt with."

Zhou Yu smiled as if he didn't care at all, and continued: "Is the yard ready?"

Ma Shun quickly replied: "It's ready. We've got people to clean up and you can move in today. Are these the fish your Majesty is catching?"

Zhou Yu stopped and glanced at Ma Shun, narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "What do you think?"

A few drops of cold sweat broke out on Ma Shun's forehead. He lowered his head and said, "I don't dare to speak nonsense."

"Remember, people from the Baozong, people from the Sun family, those who still point to the Baozong coming back, those relatives, those who can't tell the situation clearly, those who think they have a chance if I can't sit still, this

People inside and outside the palace are still thinking about the people of the Baozong. I have now personally arranged a good bait. The more people you can catch, the greater your credit will be. I don’t worry about what you are going to do next, but I can’t

Do you understand, Miss Xi'er, that people are hurting you?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhou Yu patted Ma Shun's shoulder and continued towards Qianqing Palace. Ma Shun did not follow but led people out of the palace to complete the task given to him by Zhou Yu.

Ma Shun naturally knew how to investigate. First of all, there were only so many people who knew that Zhou Yu went to the brothel. Either there was something wrong with the people around him or there was something wrong with the people in the brothel. As for what Jin Yiwei wanted to investigate, at least there was nothing he could do to stop it now.

, except Zhou Yu.

Although he had confirmed what fish he wanted to catch from Zhou Yu, Ma Shun never believed that Zhou Yu's purpose was just that. Otherwise, there would be no need to do so many unnecessary things. Li Xi'er's bait must be more than just that. In this way, the fishy smell that spreads when the bait enters the water is to attract some restless people to jump out, and the bait itself is probably prepared for a more important big fish.

Arriving at Qianqing Palace, Cheng Jing had already prepared a formal breakfast for Zhou Yu and greeted Zhou Yu's return at the door.

Seeing Zhou Yu return, Cheng Jing followed Zhou Yu and said, "Your Majesty, there may be some talkative villain in the palace. I am going to clean up the inner palace."

"It's up to the great companion to decide this matter." Zhou Yu waved his hand, turned directly into the royal book and sat on the chair. Cheng Jing also said quickly: "Your Majesty, please have something to eat first and then get busy."

"I'm going to write something." Zhou Yu smiled, and Cheng Jing quickly stepped forward to polish his ink.

After waiting for a while, Zhou Yu picked up the pen and started writing on a blank folder. After a while, he finished writing, picked up the folder and blew on it twice.

"Big companion, you should do as mentioned in the brochure in advance. Select some craftsmen and stewards from the Ministry of Works, the Battalion and Maintenance Department, the Yuheng Department, the Miscellaneous Manufacturing Bureau, the Ordnance Bureau, and the Gunpowder Bureau. Choose some outstanding craftsmen as the main ones. The people set up a royal factory to serve me only."

Cheng Jing took the folder with both hands and said, "I will handle it right away."

"The place needs to be big and it needs to be convenient for me to come and go."

"Understood." Cheng Jing smiled and said, "I can just ask for a workshop directly from the Ministry of Industry."

"The speed must be fast. I want this workshop to be officially operational after the year."

"clear."

After eating something, Zhou Yu returned to the imperial study. Soon several cabinet ministers came together and began to report various tasks to Zhou Yu.

The issues that were not dealt with in the morning court just now have to be worked out in the royal study room with proper methods and specific plans. Originally, it was okay for the cabinet to do these things themselves and then submit them to the Supervisor of Ceremonies, but things If it's more urgent, Zhou Yu can directly intervene and deal with it without any problem.

After finishing his work and a whole morning had passed, Zhou Yu ate some food and took a nap instead of continuing to work.

It was already dusk when I opened my eyes, and it had been an afternoon since I closed my eyes. Xing'an, who had been waiting outside the door, seemed to have heard the movement inside and cautiously walked in to take a look.

"What time is it?"

"I just arrived at Youshi." Xing'an replied and hurriedly came forward to serve: "The imperial concubine has sent someone to ask the emperor if he wants to go there for dinner today."

"Yeah." Zhou Yu picked up the tea cup and rinsed his mouth: "It's the same today."

"Yes." Xing'an responded and said, "Ma Shun is also waiting at the door."

"Let him in."

Xing'an took the tea cup from Zhou Yu's hand and hurried to the door. Then not only Ma Shun came to Zhou Yu's bed and stood with his head bowed, but several palace maids also came in and started dressing Zhou Yu.

"What was found?"

Ma Shundao: "Back to the emperor, someone is indeed instigating the imperial censor to start the impeachment today. The Jinyiwei has taken several people into Jinyiwei's prison based on the censor's confession. It can be determined that these people are all under the instructions of the same person or force.

He also deliberately revealed it to Na Yu

Shi knows that these people who are caught often collect evidence for some censors in Yushitai, or provide some information for me, Jin Yiwei, and they usually use this money to live and have fun. In this capital, these people from all walks of life

People are also walkers of news."

Zhou Yu paused for a moment. Ma Shun's words are easy to understand. There is a group of people who are similar to reporters or paparazzi, who specialize in gathering all kinds of information and then use it as bragging rights or in exchange for money. This is easy to understand. In any era, people

There is no shortage of such people, and all kinds of gossip in the capital are spread by these people.

Ma Shun continued: "I have asked people to continue tracing these people's lines. I believe that we will be able to catch all those restless talkative people in the near future. In addition, I also found out something."

"explain."

Ma Shun looked at Zhou Yu cautiously: "The theater that Your Majesty asked me to check before also has a deep relationship with these people. There may be no problem with the brothel and the people who protect the emperor. Someone at the theater recognized Your Majesty.

I’m afraid I lost track of him on the first day.”

"Who's backstage at the theater?"

Ma Shundao: "There is no backstage, it is just a normal business. It has gradually expanded from a teahouse to a small theater now. I found that this theater seems to have always maintained the reputation of the Demon Queen of the Sun family. Is there definitely someone in it?"

Wherever I find it, I will continue to investigate."

Zhou Yu smiled: "Who cares about the reputation of the Demon Queen?"

Ma Shun lowered his head and said: "The crowd of Sun family and Bao Zong."

Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes: "You really don't know or you don't dare to check."

Ma Shun took a deep breath and then said: "I suspect it is Princess Changde."

It was related to the royal family. Ma Shun did not dare to tell this person without evidence, but Zhou Yu had to tell him so he could only tell.

Zhou Yu groaned: "This person appeared in my mind just now, the sister of the Baozong. Not to mention the impeachment, if the theater has been protecting the reputation of the Demon Queen and the Baozong, it might have something to do with her. During this period, I

I have ignored such a person, find out what she has done recently."
To be continued...