Chapter 72: The Court Patrol

According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, when Cui Xi went to Chen Wanrong's mansion to cause trouble, Chen Wanrong should report to the official. Chen Wanrong did not do this, but humiliated Cui Xi enough, which made the court lose face and could not escape the punishment, so Chen Wanrong faced it calmly.

"You all talk about how Chen Wanrong should be punished." Ruizong only had a short sentence and did not talk as much about Cui Shi.

Chen Wanrong's punishment is inevitable, it is just a matter of severity. Xiao Zhizhong did not understand Princess Taiping's thoughts, and thought that Princess Taiping could not save Cui Xi, which was the general trend, and had to leave the car to protect the coach. Chen Wanrong asked Princess Taiping to lose one general, and Princess Taiping must hate him to the core. According to reason, Ruizong punished Chen Wanrong severely and also saved her face for Princess Taiping. The first one was to go out: "Your Majesty, I think Chen Wanrong's crimes are two: one is that as a minister, he did not abide by the minister's way and hurt his colleagues. The second was that he did not abide by the law and bullyed the prime minister of the current dynasty, and the court's majesty was absent. Both crimes are serious crimes, and should be exiled to the border."

Princess Taiping planned to make Chen Wanrong difficult, but she was very smart and would never say hello to her opponents before the negotiations. The reason is that maybe they would win a better situation after talking.

As soon as he finished speaking, Dou Huaizhen came out of class and agreed: "Your Majesty, I will discuss it!"

Dou Huaizhen and Xiao Zhizhong were all members of the Taiping Party, and were highly valued by Princess Taiping. They said so, how could other court officials who belonged to Princess Taiping fall behind? They said in unison: "I will discuss with you! Please punish Chen Wanrong, please punish the outside world."

Chen Wanrong is related to Ruizong's achievements. Only when Chen Wanrong is there can Ruizong's achievements be established. What Ruizong doesn't want to hear the last words of the ministers asking him to severely punish Chen Wanrong, and he couldn't help but frown and slowly swept his eyes over the ministers.

Wu Jing went out to refute: "Mr. Dou's words are wrong! Although Chen Wanrong is extremely serious, it is understandable. The matter was initiated by Cui Shi. Chen Wanrong should be punished. I think it is a crime to demote two degrees."

Xiao Zhizhong immediately responded: "Mr. Wu, you have been very close to Chen Wanrong, aren't you afraid of being suspicious?"

Dou Huaizhen immediately followed up: "Mr. Wu, when Chen Wanrong was still making soap in the countryside, you came to visit. You have been intimidated when you have been together for a long time."

Both of them are scheming people. They seized the friendship between Wu Jing and Chen Wanrong to talk about it, which really put Wu Jing in a suspicion, and Wu Jing couldn't argue for a while.

A hint of anger flashed across Chen Wanrong's face and he left the choir and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, I dare to ask the emperor for permission."

The ministers were quite surprised and looked at Chen Wanrong in surprise. Ruizong finally had a smile on his face: "Wanrong, tell me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Chen Wanrong thanked Ruizong and then said to Xiao Zhizhong: "Mr. Xiao, Chen Wanrong is not talented, I want to ask you a few questions, but I wonder if I can?"

In front of so many people, Xiao Zhizhong would not agree, and nodded, "Mr. Chen, please speak. Xiao Zhizhong knew everything and said everything."

"Mr. Xiao, last time, thanking the princess, I invited me to the banquet. As far as I saw, during the banquet, you and Mr. Dou sat very close, were very close, and whispered and laughed from time to time, and were extremely acquainted. You two have a good relationship, right?" Chen Wanrong began to ask questions.

Xiao Zhizhong wanted to admit that his friendship with Dou Huaizhen was the best saying at present, saying: "Mr. Chen doesn't know that Xiao and Mr. Dou have been friends for many years, but they are still able to live up to their own way."

Chen Wanrong said calmly: "According to Master Xiao's words just now, Master Xiao should not agree, because this is a suspicion of the A-Pang."

Xiao Zhizhong never expected Chen Wanrong to use this as a trap, and he was stunned: "Mr. Chen, what are you saying? Do you not avoid relatives if you do not hear about internal responsibilities, and do not avoid revenge if you do not avoid revenge if you do not? I am right, Lord. Dou will discuss it, what's wrong?"

Chen Wanrong sneered and asked back, "Mr. Xiao, I have heard a saying that "A gentleman's friendship is as light as water." Lord Wu and I have known each other for a long time, and I admire Lord Wu's talent and character very much. Lord Xiao, why can't Lord Wu say the same thing, but you say it? Could it be that what you say is fair, but what others say is unfair? Let me ask Lord Xiao, do you dare to say in front of the ministers that your character is better than Lord Wu? Do you dare to say that you are more honest than Lord Wu before the Emperor's Holy Lord?"

Wu Jing's character and talent are known to the court, and even Xiao Zhizhong is convinced. As for the honesty, there is no problem. Wu Jing is definitely more than ten times more honest than Xiao Zhizhong. Even if Xiao Zhizhong dares to say it, the ministers will not believe it, and Ruizong will not believe it, and he will be in trouble all of a sudden.

Chen Wanrong rang the railway while it was hot: "Mr. Wu, have you ever received bribes?"

Wu Jing secretly praised Chen Wanrong for being smart, and said without thinking: "Mr. Chen doesn't know anything. Wu Jing dares not say anything else, but he dares to say it is still honest."

Chen Wanrong then said to Xiao Zhizhong: "Mr. Xiao, you have heard it. Lord Wu has already said it, it's your turn now."

Xiao Zhizhong was very resentful and bit his lip tightly, thinking about it but unable to say it. How many people in Princess Taiping’s party have no shit on their butts? Who would believe it when he said it? Princess Taiping would not believe it.

Chen Wanrong then said: "Mr. Xiao, why do you think Mr. Wu is suspected of speaking, but you didn't? Are you right? Lord. Xiao, this is my first question."

This is just the first question, which makes Xiao Zhizhong so embarrassed. So I don’t know what the subsequent question is like. Xiao Zhizhong feels like eating a fly, which is extremely uncomfortable.

Princess Taiping didn't want her subordinates to be too embarrassed, and said with a heavy face: "Xiao Zhizhong, you have lost your words! The court discusses matters only, not to punish the heart. No matter who said it, as long as it is reasonable, you have to listen."

This is to rescue Xiao Zhizhong. Xiao Zhizhong is also a smart person and hurriedly said, "Princess Xie is instructed. Lord Wu, Lord Chen, Xiao Zhizhong is wrong, please forgive me."

Dou Huaizhen hurriedly echoed: "Whether Dou Huaizhen is wrong, please forgive me, Lord Wu, Lord Chen!"

Wu Jing and Chen Wanrong could only be more generous: "The two are so serious."

A situation that embarrassed Wu Jing made Chen Wanrong easily resolve it. Wu Jing thought that Chen Wanrong must be Zhizhu in his hands, but he wanted to see how Chen Wanrong talked about the ministers.

"My second problem is that what Lord Xiao said is that I am not obedient to the minister's words, and I hurt my colleagues and said something very wrong!" Chen Wanrong took advantage of the situation to follow up.

Xiao Zhizhong did not dare to speak rashly this time, and put down his figure and said, "I dare to ask Lord Chen for advice."

Chen Wanrong smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Xiao, please give you a question. If a robber enters your house to commit an offense, would you tell him the king's law and ask him to put down his weapons, or should you control him first and then hand him over to the government?"

To talk about the king's law to the robber, it is to play the piano against the cow. Of course, it is to control it first. Xiao Zhizhong thought for a while and said, "Mr. Chen, Xiao Zhizhong thought it was better to control it first."

Chen Wanrong gently striking each other with his hands: "Shoot! Lord Xiao, you are wise but ignorant. Cui Shi came to my house and brought so many people, and kept asking me to settle the score. I have seen Cui Zhengyuan's evil deeds on the street. It is abominable enough for a man who dares to rob a woman in broad daylight. Cui Shi actually supports such a hateful Cui Zhengyuan, which is even more abominable. What's the difference between his behavior and a robber? I'll control him first and then plan a countermeasure. Lord Xiao, I'm right?"

Xiao Zhizhong thought about it without thinking and blurted out: "Mr. Chen, Cui Xi is the prime minister, not a robber. Your statement is wrong."

Chen Wanrong laughed loudly, and then said, "Mr. Xiao, how wrong is this statement? May I ask, "Mr. Xiao, is there any saying that 'a prince breaks the law and the common people'?"

If you don’t admit it, you will be treated as an idiot. Xiao Zhizhong had no choice but to nod and admit it, "Yes!"

Chen Wanrong retorted: "Mr. Xiao, you are also a person who knows the truth, and you understand the truth. It is true that Cui Shi is the prime minister of the court. Since he is the prime minister, he should be more self-disciplined and his words and actions must comply with the laws of the court. And what he does is still a little bit of the laws of the court? He is a robber! If Cui Shi abides by the laws of the court, I recognize him as the prime minister of the court. If he does not follow the laws of the court, and acts violently and acts like a robber, then I can only treat him as a robber. May I ask, Lord Xiao, is there any mistake in doing this?"

Wu Jing followed up: "Mr. Xiao should know that the saints choose the words "A man of a sage" is a saying. Even a sage has good words and deeds, so a person with noble character has faults. If a person only uses a person's noble character and does not investigate his faults, how can a fair statement come about? Can Cui Shi break the law as a prime minister?

Chen Wanrong summarized another sentence: "If you speculate according to Lord Xiao's statement, then all officials can act wildly and not let others resist. What's the reason?"

Xiao Zhizhong was completely mute and stood there stupidly, unable to answer.

"Your Majesty, I think Lord Chen is very true!" Wu Jing led the way, and the ministers who gave Ge Shuhan anger agreed in unison.

It was still Princess Taiping who came out to resolve the embarrassing atmosphere: "Brother, my sister thought what Chen Wanrong said makes sense. Those who are ministers should strictly abide by the law and cannot do anything that violates the law. Even if the prime minister does evil, he is allowed to resist. This is the words of Jinshi, and you should be alert."

She was finding a way for her own people to avoid being too embarrassed. However, this was beneficial to Ruizong. Ruizong seized the opportunity and scolded the ministers: "You all listen, listen, what did you say? As the prime minister, Xiao Zhizhong knew to use power to suppress others and use power to seize others, but he did not distinguish between things and the truth. If you don't know the reason, you are not shy, I am shy for you!"

Xiao Zhizhong blushed and hurriedly said, "The emperor has given me a warning, I know the crime, and I know the crime!"

Ruizong ignored him and then admonished his ministers: "Xiao Zhizhong is just talking quickly and telling him. Many of you are so depressed in your heart, don't think I don't know. Many of you are doing something even worse than Cui Shi. You have to think about it carefully."

"Abide by the order!" The ministers led the training.

Chen Wanrong seized the favorable opportunity created by Ruizong to clear the charge: "Mr. Xiao, I will tell you one last sentence: Cui Zhengyuan, I handed it to the East Palace. Cui Shi was the princess who sent someone to ask for it, and I also handed it over. Mr. Xiao, do you think I have violated the law?"

Xiao Zhizhong dared not talk nonsense now, so he had to say, "No!"

Princess Taiping took the conversation and said, "I heard that Cui Xi went to Chen Wanrong's mansion to cause trouble, so I sent Xun'er to stop him. However, it was too late for me to get the news. When Xun'er arrived, Cui Xi had been captured. Chen Wanrong not only handed Cui Xi to Xun'er, but also went to our mansion to explain the cause and effect of the matter to me."

She originally wanted to control Chen Wanrong and prevent him from building artillery. However, the development of things far exceeded his expectations. Chen Wanrong was eloquent. After he said something, the originally unfavorable situation actually became beneficial to him, which was very beneficial!

Holding on to such things will be detrimental to her. Besides, Chen Wanrong is just a good worker, not a minister like Yao Chong, and will not pose a huge threat to her, and there is no need to stubbornly sticking her to the end. She wanted to finish the matter early, so she did not mention Chen Wanrong bullying Cui Shi at all.

Xiao Zhizhong and the others already understood Princess Taiping’s intention and dared not speak anymore, so they retreated into the court.

Princess Taiping continued: "The emperor brother, my sister, think that Chen Wanrong is not afraid of power, does things appropriately and has laws, so he should be praised."

Ruizong loved to hear this. What he was most worried about was that Princess Taiping was tormenting Cui Xi to the end and forced him to punish Chen Wanrong severely. That was a historical reputation that was related to his good reputation. He was ready to offend Princess Taiping. Unexpectedly, Princess Taiping not only did not force him, but also helped him. Ruizong was very happy and was even more intimate with this sister. He thought that it was only reliable for her brother and sister. He smiled and said, "Little sister, it is rare that you can understand the overall situation so much. Brother Wu is happy."

In front of the ministers, he was called brother and sister, which showed his happiness. Princess Taiping was also happy: "Thank you, Brother Wu, appreciate it!"

This "Fifth Brother" is particularly friendly. Ruizong's life experience is much more complicated than others. He doesn't enjoy much family affection, so he cherishes it so much that he can't even close his mouth.

The biological mother Wu Zetian killed his brother Li Xian and strangled a daughter to death. In order to become the emperor, Wu Zetian treated his son as an enemy and as an obstacle to the road to power. If this kind of thing is placed in the homes of ordinary people, it is unimaginable and deformed, but it will happen to Ruizong. He experienced hardships and deaths many times in his life, and all this comes from his relatives and his mother. How torture is that?

Princess Taiping knew Ruizong's nature well and cherished family affection very much. She called "Fifth Brother" in front of the ministers. It would not be possible to make Ruizong unhappy.

When Ruizong was happy, he restored the old rules of the second prince and asked, "What do Sanlang think?"

Li Longji was still so calm: "Father, my son-in-law thought that Chen Wanrong had captured Cui Shi, but he was insulted by Cui Shi. This was a deliberate and extremely bad thing. However, if there is a reason for the matter, he can be dealt with at the discretion and fined him for half a year's salary."

The reason why Chen Wanrong became so angry was that Cui Zhengyuan wanted to attack Zheng Qing. Of course, in order to preserve Zheng Qing's reputation, Li Longji would not say it, but just said "There is a reason for the matter."

"Okay! I'll punish Chen Wanrong for half a year's salary! Do you have any objections?" Ruizong adopted Li Longji's statement. No matter how much he wanted to protect Chen Wanrong, he had to give his ministers an explanation, and he couldn't show his traces too much. Just punish him without any pain.

Chen Wanrong is the founder of Chen's Chemical Industry. His family is getting richer and richer. Who in the court doesn't know? Even if he doesn't pay any salary, Chen Wanrong can live a life of a rich man for the rest of his life. This punishment is the same as not being punished.

However, all the ministers knew the consequences and said, "I have no objection!"

This is much lighter than the punishment that Chen Wanrong expected. Chen Wanrong thought that a reduction of three or two levels was inevitable, but he did not expect that such a slight punishment would be. He really didn't expect: "I will receive the punishment!"

Ruizong was very satisfied with Chen Wanrong's cooperative attitude and nodded slightly: "Cui Shi has gone, Zhongshu Ling is indispensable. Who do you think is suitable for Zhongshu Ling?"

After Cui Shi, it doesn’t matter if you punish Chen Wanrong, it’s just an overture. The real highlight is who takes over Cui Shi.

This matter is too important, and no one dares to speak. Xiao Zhizhong and Dou Huaizhen did not dare to recommend anyone rashly before Princess Taiping was informed. If it did not match Princess Taiping's wishes, it would be a big mistake.

Other ministers thought that Cui Xi was from Princess Taiping. Once Cui Xi left, Princess Taiping must have his own hands. People can go, but not lost their seats. This must be Princess Taiping's idea and she dare not speak.

"Why? Don't you speak?" Ruizong frowned slightly.

Wu Jing pondered for a while and went out to listen to the squad, "Your Majesty, I think Shen Que is suitable."

"Shen Que?" As soon as Wu Jing finished speaking, the palace was in an uproar. In terms of talent, character, and reputation, Shen Que was far inferior to Yao Chong, Song Jing and Zhang Shuo, but he was better than the ministers in the palace, so it would be appropriate for him to replace Cui Shiyuan.

The problem is that he is a thorn in Princess Taiping's side. A year ago, he strongly advised Emperor Ruizong, demanding that Princess Taiping not be stationed in Chang'an and offended Princess Taiping, and was dismissed from a third-rank official to a sixth-rank county magistrate. Although he has returned to the court and is running around the Eastern Palace, will Princess Taiping spare him?

Chen Wanrong was also worried about Wu Jing. Once Princess Taiping got angry, Wu Jing would be unhappy.

However, beyond everyone's expectations, Princess Taiping agreed: "The emperor's brother, my sister, also thinks that Shen Que is suitable, and the Secretary of the Central Committee must be Shen Que!"

If you don’t speak shockingly, you will never stop until you die!

The hall suddenly became quiet and no one spoke. Everyone looked at Princess Taiping, with confusion and surprise in their eyes.

Ruizong did not expect that he could not speak for a long time when he stared at Princess Taiping.

Li Longji was very surprised and looked at Princess Taiping in surprise, thinking that he had heard it wrong.

Everyone knows the hostile relationship between Princess Taiping and Shen Que. She not only agrees with Shen Que as the Zhongshu Ling, but also supports her very much. Who dares to believe it? Who can not doubt it?

Princess Taiping smiled and said, "The emperor brother, my sister thinks Shen Que has qualifications. Some people hope that he has talent and knowledge, which is more because he has good character and his ministers are very convinced. If he does not serve as the Zhongshu Ling, who is more suitable?"

The most suitable candidate for being the Zhongshuling was not Shen Que, it should be Yao Chong, Song Jing, and Zhang Shuo. However, the three of them were all a great generation, and they were great talents. They did not attach to Princess Taiping and were exiled. Princess Taiping could tolerate Shen Que, who was not the best talent, but could not tolerate Yao Chong and others to be the Zhongshuling because that would pose too great threat to her.

Excluding Yao Chong and the other two, Chen Que is the best candidate for Zhongshuling. Zhongshuling is really his. Ruizong said happily: "Okay, okay!"

Princess Taiping immediately said: "Brother Emperor, it is not impossible for Chen Que to be the Secretary of the Central Committee, but he has to do one thing."
Chapter completed!