Chapter 1300: Retired Emperor

At the Great Morning Assembly of the new year, all officials returned to their positions.

Standing among the military officials with high spirits, Zhang Cheng glanced at Wang Ziteng's position.

Because he felt today was a good day, it was time to request the execution of Wang Ziteng!

Seeming to sense Zhang Cheng's gaze, Wang Ziteng subtly moved two steps away.

Because he could see that although the Retired Emperor valued him, he would absolutely never move against Jia Jue!

As for Emperor Hongde, that went without saying; he could even say things like "Jia Jue is just a child," so what couldn't he do!

Daishan: What kind of thing is he? Say that again?

"If there is a matter to report, speak; if not, retire from the court!"

Following the usual procedure to give instructions, Xia Shouzhong couldn't help but shout.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the subject wishes to impeach the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor, Jia Jue, for fighting in the Teaching Music Department, using cruel methods, and breaking my son's legs..."

Just as Xia Shouzhong finished speaking, the Vice Minister of Rites who walked out from the side began to speak.

And hearing the other party's words, the military officials present were all stunned, because did he not know what he had just said?

"That, why don't you listen to what the hell you just said?"

Speaking to the Vice Minister of Rites, Zhang Cheng was also dumbfounded.

Teaching Music Department, fighting, breaking his son's legs.

The individual words were fine when taken apart, but when put together, it was a big deal.

Your son, a Vice Minister of Rites' son, went to the Teaching Music Department and had his legs broken by the Marquis, and you still have the nerve to say it out loud?

"Your Majesty, the subject requests punishment. I have failed to discipline my son, but the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor should also receive corresponding punishment!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the Vice Minister of Rites became serious immediately.

"Your Majesty, the subject requests the execution of Wang Ziteng—pfft, the Vice Minister of Rites!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde, who was teasingly watching him, Zhang Cheng immediately walked out and shouted.

However, halfway through, Zhang Cheng immediately realized he had called the wrong name and hurriedly corrected himself.

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Wang Ziteng was also dumbfounded, because are you sick in the head? I'm standing here, I haven't even said a word? You come up and request my execution?

"Sorry, Governor, I'm used to it!"

Looking at Wang Ziteng, Zhang Cheng was embarrassed for a moment and revealed a smile.

But looking at Zhang Cheng, the civil and military officials present were all ashamed, because was this a slip of the tongue? You clearly wanted to request the execution of Wang Ziteng!

"Alright, you explain, why did you break the legs of the Vice Minister of Rites' son!"

Speaking to Zhang Cheng, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but stare at him.

"Your Majesty, the subject is innocent. I was drinking, singing, playing music, and dancing that day, and then a bastard rushed in, saying I snatched his woman..."

Looking at Emperor Hongde, Zhang Cheng was very serious.

And hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but tease, looking at the Vice Minister of Rites one after another.

"Your Majesty, you also know that I have always been refined and elegant, with a dignified appearance. I never spend silver when I go to the Teaching Music Department; these women all come to find me voluntarily, so I told him to get out..."

Just as Zhang Cheng was explaining, the Vice Minister of Rites shouted, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor is lying! He clearly smashed my son with a teacup first, and finally broke his legs!"

Just as the Vice Minister of Rites was explaining, Emperor Hongde coughed and said, "Official Liu, I want to ask, how did your son go to the Teaching Music Department?"

"My son..."

Raising his head, the Vice Minister of Rites was immediately dumbfounded.

That's right, how did his son go to the Teaching Music Department? That was the imperial platform!

Your son has no official position and no status; did he rely on his father being the Vice Minister of Rites?

Looking at the Vice Minister of Rites with deep meaning, Emperor Hongde said, "Alright, Official, go down. From now on, you should strictly supervise your son!"

Waving his hand at the Vice Minister of Rites, Emperor Hongde turned his head and said, "You broke Official Liu's son's legs, so you will be fined two months' salary!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the subject accepts the punishment!"

Speaking to Emperor Hongde, Zhang Cheng also smiled.

"Don't go to the Teaching Music Department in the future, do you know? You're young and not learning anything good. I've seen you go twenty-five days in one month!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Emperor Hongde scolded him.

"Yes, the subject understands!"

Hearing Emperor Hongde's words, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Because it wasn't that he didn't want to go to other places, but the Teaching Music Department had a high cost-performance ratio. Zhang Mouren didn't need to spend money there! And do you think the people who can be sent to the Teaching Music Department are ugly?

"Your Majesty, urgent report from Jiangnan, eight-hundred-li emergency..."

Just as Zhang Cheng had returned to the military officials, a eunuch outside suddenly sent up an eight-hundred-li emergency report.

Unsealing the wax ball, Xia Shouzhong delivered it to Emperor Hongde's hand.

And after Emperor Hongde finished reading it, his whole person became gloomy and he said, "Retire from court, Jia Jue stay!"

Inside the Longshou Palace,

After the Retired Emperor finished reading the letter in his hand, he couldn't help but roar, "Foreign barbarians, showing no respect, they are simply courting death!"

Flipping the teacup on the table onto the ground, the Retired Emperor was full of killing intent.

Watching this scene, Zhang Cheng also stood honestly at the side.

"Father, now they occupy Yizhou, relying on their ships and cannons, not putting Great Qian in their eyes at all!"

Speaking to the Retired Emperor, Emperor Hongde also smoothly fanned the flames.

"Fight, we must fight! Yizhou cannot be lost, and Great Qian's dignity cannot be lost!"

Patting the table, the Retired Emperor pointed at Zhang Cheng and said, "Jia Jue, you immediately head south, pacify the foreign barbarians, and bring the leader of the thieves back to the capital. I want to ask him personally if he knows what the Heavenly Kingdom is!"

As an emperor who had kicked the Jurchen, beaten the Japanese slaves, and made the Ross people tremble with a sneeze in recent years, the Retired Emperor felt he was already invincible, but he hadn't expected that someone would dare to provoke him. This was not giving his Great Qian leader any face!

"Me?"

Pointing at himself, Zhang Cheng was like Benbobar at this moment, completely unaware of what had happened!

However, just as the Retired Emperor and Emperor Hongde stared at him, Zhang Cheng hurriedly said, "Yes, the subject accepts the decree and will head south immediately!"

"Remember, Jia Jue, I don't care about anything else, I just want the barbarians dead!"

Speaking seriously, the Retired Emperor was clearly enraged.

"Yes! The subject understands!"

Watching the Retired Emperor's annoyed face, Zhang Cheng didn't dare say much. After all, fight if you want to fight; who do they think he is? He is the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor!

Zhang Cheng: Bring the ship alongside, bring the ship alongside!

Inside the Ningguo Mansion,

Zhang Cheng looked at the news from the Jin Ling Jia family, and his whole person couldn't help but turn gloomy.

The Manila riots, less than one in ten of Great Qian's immigrants survived, and the barbarians even took the opportunity to capture Yizhou.

Naval Regional Commander Chen Lin fought fiercely with them at sea, but ultimately shed his blood on the territory...

Narrowing his eyes, Zhang Cheng looked at the intelligence and finally understood why the Retired Emperor was so angry, because any emperor would explode at this.

This wasn't just not giving Great Qian face; this was treating Great Qian like a small fry!

After burning the letter, Zhang Cheng tapped the table, cold light filling his eyes.

A few days later, after arranging everything at home,

Zhang Cheng stood in front of the mirror, letting Qin Keqing put on his armor from behind.

Looking at Zhang Cheng in armor, Qin Keqing said with some unease, "Husband, you must be careful on this trip!"

"Don't worry, Madam, they are just mere barbarians, I will definitely return safely!"

Speaking to Qin Keqing, Zhang Cheng smiled.

Tying his belt, Zhang Cheng hung his long sword and walked out of the room with a smile.

But after he came out, he saw Lin Daiyu looking at him and saying, "Brother, if you go to Jiangnan and can see my father..."

"Brother understands!"

Patting Lin Daiyu's head, Zhang Cheng looked at Jia Wei and said, "Let's go, Brother Wei!"

"Yes, Uncle!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Wei held his head high, because returning this time was returning in glory!

Three Provinces Governor, Jiangnan Naval Admiral, First Rank! Although it was temporary, who didn't know this was proving the Jia family's power?

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