"Today is not the day for the imperial court, but I still asked people to call for the imperial court today. Everyone must know the reason." In the Qianqing Palace, Lu Zhaoci's low voice rang in the main hall. It was just the main hall. Inside, more than a hundred ministers did not dare to speak. Cen Wenwen and other auxiliary ministers also sat on their chairs, lowered their heads and did not speak.

There are no secrets in Chang'an City. Especially after the incident in Luoyang, the eastern capital, the atmosphere in Chang'an City became even more bizarre. Many people have already joined forces to prepare a letter to the emperor and participate in the two-parter Xu Jingzong and Di Renjie. People. Some of them may really be because of what happened in Luoyang, while some of them may be because of the positions and fortunes of Xu Jingzong and Di Renjie.

One is a rogue scholar in Chang'an City. He goes to others and asks for a large dowry even if he marries a daughter. He is quite despised. The other is young. He did not come from the imperial examination in the right way, just because he is familiar with the prince. , can achieve such a high official position, whether it is a bachelor of Xuande Palace or a minister of the Ministry of Punishment, these official positions are positions that some people cannot achieve in their lifetime. For officials in the entire Chang'an City, it is simply unbelievable. .So this caused anger and dissatisfaction in the hearts of everyone. In the past, Lu Zhaoci was guarding the powerful imperial power. Even if some people were dissatisfied, there was no way to do it. But now it is different. These two people committed the crime. It was a mistake, and it was a big mistake. In this way, even the imperial power could not protect these two people. Whether they were connected in advance or there was no plan, anyway, what was now in front of Lu Zhaoci It is a memorial written by two hundred officials in Chang'an City to impeach Xu Jingzong and Qiu Renjie. There are two main charges, one is dereliction of duty, and the other is unfit for purpose. As for other minor charges, they are minor. These two major items were enough to cause Xu Jingzong and Di Renjie to be dismissed from office.

"I have been in charge of the world for more than ten years, but I have never seen such a formation today. There are only so many officials in Chang'an City. Officials of all sizes, more than half of them have accepted the memorial. The only purpose is, that is "Joined by Xu Jingzong and Di Renjie." There was no emotion in Lu Zhaoci's voice, but it resounded throughout the hall, making everyone feel suspicious and the ministers lowered their heads even more.

"Are these two people really guilty of such heinous crimes? There are actually so many ministers who object to my use of them." Lu Zhaoci's voice suddenly turned cold and everyone couldn't help but shudder. This is the majesty of the founding monarch. It is not comparable to any emperor. Even without the murderous aura, it is enough to make people tremble and not dare to show any slightness. At this time, some people inside are already secretly regretting it. If they had known this earlier, they would not have taken advantage of this opportunity. Go get involved in this matter.

"Why is no one talking?" Lu Zhaoci sneered: "I am also very strange. Thinking about what I want to do on weekdays, the people below are either pushing back or neglecting the time. I have never seen each other argue. I am also surprised that you are so united like today! If all the ministers were so united on weekdays, my world would have been peaceful long ago, and there would not be so many foreign troubles to worry me all the time. The construction of a small eastern capital in Luoyang , now so many things have happened, more than a hundred officials committed collective corruption, and then committed collective suicide. Even the imperial ministers I sent out were killed. What is this? I thought of Yang Guang in Luoyang during the Sui Dynasty. When convening the ministers for a banquet, they suddenly found that the number of officials from all over the country was much less. Yang Guang was very surprised and asked why? Yu Wenshu and others were talking nonsense. Only my father-in-law Li Yuan dared to speak out, saying that the officialdom had been blocked. Now, thieves from all walks of life have occupied various passes, so those officials dare not come to Dongdu. I see the situation in front of me is also like this. My imperial envoy was killed just after he left Tongguan, and There are more than a dozen guards in the Ministry of Punishment. Isn't this the same situation as in those days? You usually say that during the Zhenguan Dynasty, the world was peaceful, and people did not close their homes at night and did not pick up lost things on the road. It seems to be wrong now, as are the ministers and Yu Wenshu and others of that time. It's almost the same. It's just that I'm not Yang Guang. I've disappointed all the ministers." There was a sudden silence in the Qianqing Palace. Even Cen Wenwen and others' faces were not good-looking. Wei Zheng's face turned red and his lips were trembling with anger. , among the two hundred officials, there is his memorial, and many of his disciples are among them. There are also all the officials from Yushitai. Although I don’t know if Lu Zhaoci’s words are directed at He said it, but it also made him very embarrassed...

"Your Majesty." Cen Wenwen finally couldn't stand it anymore and was about to stand up.

"Mr. Cen, I know that there are also students of yours here." Lu Zhaoci waved his hand calmly and said: "But I am not talking about you, but what I am talking about. You don't have to worry about it.

But how many people here are out of selfishness, can you guarantee it? There is also Wei Zheng. Back then, I once said that the imperial censor can discuss things based on rumors, but let’s look at what happened. Xu Jingzong and Di Renjie were really incompetent.

Is that so? I don’t think so!”, “Your Majesty, please forgive me for the death penalty.” At this time, Wei Zheng’s bad temper broke out again. He couldn’t help but stand up, cupped his hands and said, “Your Majesty, the reason for this memorial is not because of the age of these two people or anything else.

The reason is that the matter in Luoyang is of great importance. Xu Gelao and Di Renjie knew clearly that there were major problems in the Luoyang officialdom and that there were people listed on the list who were living outside, so they should take coercive measures against the Luoyang officialdom and let those officials go their own way.

Without paying attention, the black hands behind the case took advantage of it and silenced more than a hundred officials. The case suddenly fell into the current situation, with no clues at all, and the investigation could not be continued at all.; Veteran Minister

I think this is caused by the incompetence of these two people. The veteran believes that these two people should be severely punished. Failure to punish them severely will not make the people angry. Failure to punish them severely will not show the majesty of the national law." Wei Zheng stood in the main hall with his beard flying.

There was no hesitation or fear on his face. He was not worried at all because of Lu Zhaoci's ugly face. Standing there, he looked like an old pine tree. Although he was thin, he felt tall.

The feeling of being unattainable.

This is Wei Zheng, the Wei Zheng who dominated the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty for more than ten years and was once in the court, forcing Lu Zhaoci to embarrass Wei Zheng. Although he was very angry in his heart, Lu Zhaoci could not do anything to him.

As soon as Wei Zheng said this, the atmosphere in the court suddenly became lively again.

Lu Zhaoci glanced at Wei Zheng fiercely. He finally knew why in history, Li Shimin knocked down his tombstone after his death, and found an excuse that had nothing to do with Wei Zheng. That was because he was

Wei Zheng was angry. Li Shimin wanted to be famous during his lifetime and did not dare to do this. But after his death, he used the matter of Hou Junji to attack Wei Zheng. Not to mention Li Shimin, it was the soul of Lu Zhaoci who came from later generations and was famous for Wei Zheng for a long time.

This character couldn't stand Wei Zheng's attitude at this moment.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Wei has also shown his selfishness and please forgive me." At this time, Chen Guangrui also noticed Lu Zhaoci's angry mood at this moment and quickly left work to explain: "Your Majesty, you have great mercy and compassion.

Mr. Wei has been like this since ancient times. He upholds fairness and treats everything. His Majesty also has a great tolerance. This is how the emperor and his ministers know each other through the ages. This is enough to be famous throughout the ages."

"Well, Chen Guangrui, you don't have to be like this." Lu Zhaoci took a deep breath and sneered: "If I were so narrow-minded, I'm afraid Wei Zheng wouldn't be alive now. He was killed when he was in front of Li

If I kill him, where will there be Wei Zheng, the great scholar of Xuande Palace?"

"Since Your Majesty has appointed me to advise the officials and preside over the Censor's Office, you hope that I will speak the truth and not be influenced by any other opinions or personal feelings. What I said today is the truth.

", Wei Zheng said loudly: "Xu Jingzong is insidious and greedy. He has no skills. His reputation is secondary. I have never thought about his reputation. As long as he has talent and ability, how can your majesty use him?

They are all sincerely convinced, but he is indeed guilty of dereliction of duty and dereliction of duty in this matter. I also heard that this person spends all his time in Luoyang between lingering in wine bars and brothels, and is not the person investigating the case at all. If this person is punished

, where do we put the laws of the Tang Dynasty? And that Qiu Renjie is just a lucky minister, relying on a little cleverness, but His Majesty moved three times a year, and now he is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. Think about how important the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment is, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty

Among them, how many people can achieve such an official position? Some people are even subordinate to them, but your Majesty appointed this person as a minister. I heard that this person was not in Dongdu to investigate the case, but went to Hongnong.

People who spend all day traveling around the mountains and rivers, walking among traffickers and lackeys, not only do not have the airs of an official, but also do not look like they are investigating the case. If such a person is not punished, even if he has great abilities but lacks experience, he will still...

In order to live up to His Majesty's high expectations, I think Di Renjie should be trained better. After he has gained some political experience, and then appointed, he will surely be able to prosper the country and live up to His Majesty's wishes. As for Luoyang.

, Your Majesty should send someone to investigate again." Wei Zheng's eloquent and loud voice spread throughout the hall. At this time, there was silence in the hall, and Wei Zheng's voice was like morning bells and drums, ringing endlessly in the hall.

Stop. It's just that, it makes those officials who admire Wei Zheng tremble with fear. This Wei Zheng is so courageous. Didn't you see that the emperor's face above was darkened? Chen Guangrui had already interceded for him just now. Wei Zheng should take advantage of the situation. This Wei Zheng is better,

He actually faced the difficulties and continued to explain his point of view. Is there something he could say? As for how Xu Jingzong and Qiu Renjie should be dealt with, that is also the emperor's final decision. No minister can make the decision.

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"Wei Zheng, it seems that I am too tolerant of you." Lu Zhaoci took a deep breath and said: "However, I want to ask you, since you said, Xu Jingzong and Qiu Renjie

No one is suitable, so find someone for me and let him get to the bottom of this case."

"I think Wei Ting, the former Minister of Justice, can take on this important task." Wei Zheng said without thinking.

"Father, I have something to say.

"At this moment, a clear voice came over, and everyone looked over and saw who it was if it wasn't Wei Wang Lu Chengtai.

"Chengtai, what do you want to say?" Lu Zhaoci frowned and asked softly. Lu Zhaoci still liked this prince very much. Not only because of his talent and learning, but more importantly because of his

Having the demeanor of a courteous and virtuous corporal is a good thing for the reputation of the royal family. Since ancient times, there have been countless dandy children, especially many of the children in the royal family. It is rare to be able to calm down and study knowledge like Lu Chengtai.

There are few such people who are the makings of a wise king. Lu Zhaoci does not want his sons to become talented like Lu Chenglie and become emperors, but at the very least, he still needs to become a prince who is beneficial to the people.

Having done this, there is no doubt that Lu Chengtai is now acceptable in the eyes of Lu Zhaoci. Therefore, Lu Zhaoci is still relatively lenient towards Lu Chengtai's words.

"Father, I think what Mr. Wei said is true." Lu Chengtai said loudly: "Who is Xu Jingzong! Although my father is in the palace, he must also know who this person is, even his own daughter

A character who has to ask for a large sum of money from the other party to get married is a despised object among the scholars in Chang'an City. His father used this person, but there is no such thing as this person. Although his character is not good, but

It is still of some use, but it is just placed in Luoyang, the eastern capital, to supervise the investigation, but it is not suitable. Erchen also thought that it would be better to replace him with someone else. As for Di Renjie, Erchen heard that he was recommended by the prince's brother. Di Renjie is talented, and so is Erchen.

I agree with the prince's brother's opinion, but although Di Renjie is talented, he is still young in the end. He is not experienced enough, otherwise he would not have been taken advantage of by the murderer. More than a hundred criminals have been silenced. Erchen believes that Di Renjie should be trained.

After more than ten years, I can assist His Highness the Crown Prince. There was a sudden silence in the small hall, and everyone stared at Lu Chengtai with their hearts raised. What does this Lu Chengtai want to do? Does he also want to imitate the eldest prince? He also wants to enter the East Palace.

Do you want to be crown prince? Everyone can hear it. Although Lu Chengtai meant to excuse Lu Chenglie in his words, in fact, there was another meaning between the lines of Lu Chengtai’s words. Lu Chenglie didn’t know people well, no matter how many

Everyone knew that Jingzong or Di Renjie was related to the prince, especially Di Renjie. He was almost the best friend of the prince. In his words, Lu Chengtai clearly put all the responsibilities on Xu Jingzong,

In fact, all the blame was placed on Di Renjie. The target seemed to be Di Renjie, but the actual target was the Prince of the East Palace.

For a moment, everyone in the hall started talking. Even Cen Wenwen opened his eyes wide and looked at Lu Chengtai in surprise. Apparently, Lu Chengtai's words made everyone in the hall have other thoughts. Could it be that he wanted to seize the rightful son?

Is the fight about to start again? There is a huge wave in everyone's heart.

Lu Zhaoci frowned inadvertently and looked at Lu Chengtai with inexplicable eyes, as if he could see Lu Chengtai's heart clearly. However, Lu Chengtai didn't seem to notice Lu Zhaoci's gaze, and still stood there.

Promote one's own point of view.

"Father, now that the main clues in the case have been broken, I believe that if you want to find out the truth behind this case, you must be experienced." Lu Chengtai talked eloquently, with a hint of confidence on his face, soft and soft.

The voice rang in the hall and said: "Although Xu Jingzong is rich in experience, Shu Erchen bluntly said that Xu Jingzong and Xu Ge Lao are rich in experience, maybe in the officialdom or in other aspects, but they are not solving cases.

Although Di Renjie is very smart, he is not experienced enough. I knew it when I saw that he focused his main attention on Hongnong. Everyone knows that the Dongdu Luoyang case happened in Dongdu Luoyang, so the focus should be on Dongdu.

Yes, as for the imperial envoy who was killed, he was also killed because of the black veil behind the case. What does it have to do with Hongnong? Hongnong officials had checked there at that time, and there was no trace at all. Erchen believed that Di Renjie was

They just caught people and magnified them, focusing on one thing and not the other. They didn't know how to investigate the case. If he and Xu Jingzong could focus on the officials in Luoyang City, they might have solved the case to the bottom. The facts of the case

It was originally very simple. But at this moment, Xu Jingzong and Qiu Renjie have brought it to today's situation, which really shouldn't be done. Therefore, I think it should be replaced by an experienced person, and Xu Jingzong should be dismissed from his official position.

Only in this way can we show our father's determination on this case." "So Chengtai, who do you think can take on this important task?" Lu Zhao said without comment, but asked calmly.

"Wei Ting, former bachelor of Xuande Hall and Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment." Lu Chengtai said loudly: "Master Wei Ting comes from a famous family in Guanzhong. He has a clean family background and is very prestigious among officials. During his tenure in the Ministry of Punishment, he solved countless cases.

, no matter what kind of treacherous villain he is, he can't stand in front of him, he has a sharp eye, and I believe that if this person goes there, he will definitely be able to solve the case and bring peace to the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty."

"What His Royal Highness the King of Wei said is true." At this time, Xie Jin, the Minister of Rites, came out, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Wei has rich experience and will definitely be able to take on this important task."

"I second the proposal." After thanking Jin, more than a dozen officials came out and said loudly. Although most of these officials were noble officials or had relatively small official positions, their momentum was not small. Everyone also followed suit.

Sideways glance.

"Well! Mr. Cen, what do you think?" Lu Zhaoci asked Cen Wenwen who was standing above him again.!~!

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