Chapter three hundred and fortieth court
Zheng Yunying, the Minister of Rites, committed personal fraud and transferred troops privately. The trial of the Ministry of Justice was not over yet. Zheng Yun wrote a thousand-word letter to repent, and a dense article was presented to the emperor.
Zheng Yun was originally a Jinshi during the Xingguo period. He was listed as a disciple of the emperor with a stroke of his pen. Zheng Yun first entered the court and went from a small county magistrate to a magistrate of the prefecture, and then to a prefectural affairs. He was steadily rising step by step.
Zheng Yun listed his loyal duties as an official in his early years, as he was in charge of his affairs, and did not dare to take a step wrong, etc.
The words are mixed with Fengshuang, and I feel deeply in my heart when I look at the true feelings.
In the morning court, the Minister of Justice Ding Yun also submitted a memorial to hear Zheng Yun's case. Zheng Yun did not admit the crime of privately mobilizing troops and horses, but only admitted the crime of personal business. Ding Yun also expressed insufficient evidence, and Jinling did not leave any strong evidence. The fact that privately mobilizing troops and horses cannot be convicted.
The emperor had read Zheng Yun's letter of guilt and called Zheng Yun a great talent. It was a pity that he lost it. He ordered someone to release Zheng Yun, who was still imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice, to be surrendered to the Ministry of Rites.
"Do you have other things to report?"
"When I return to the emperor's uncle, my son thinks that Zheng Yun is deeply responsible for his crimes."
"What does Xian'er think?"
"I respect the emperor's uncle, but Zheng Yun was promoted to the position of chief examiner, and was actually a favor. Although Zheng Yun voluntarily confessed his guilt, he was guilty and was greedy for writing and writing. If he did not punish him severely, he would serve as a warning to others. In the future, if any court officials commit crimes, they would hurt the pillars of the country."
"Xian'er thought what should be done?"
"Break one finger and think it's self-discipline."
As soon as this statement came out, the people in front and back were stunned.
You should know that His Highness, the King of Qin, is famous for being gentle in nature, and the name of the Eight Virtue Kings is not for no reason. Because the wise princes have done good deeds, this is long been circulated among the people. One is a prince, the second is good, the third is virtue, the fourth is benevolence, filial piety, loyalty and righteousness, and gentle beauty is the king of the Eight Virtue.
Now, he said something about cutting off his subordinates' fingers in the court. As a court official, of course no one dared to respond to a word.
Self-discipline is self-reflection. If you want to say that a punishment like cutting the finger can really serve as a warning, the emperor was stunned for a moment.
"What do you think of all my dear friends?"
No one agreed, and everyone lowered their eyes halfway, and Yu Guang waited and stopped.
"What do Lv Qing think?"
"Zheng Yun has the intention of remorse..." Paused, "The sin will not end here."
"Lu Aiqing?"
"I think this matter can establish authority."
The emperor looked at the ministers with his fingers slowly knocked on the dragon throne, thinking for a moment, "In this way, that's what the wise man wants."
"The emperor is wise." For a moment, the ministers knelt down and bowed.
The crime has been reduced and the blame has been put down, so the matter has no meaning to continue to be discussed, and the ministers are extremely quiet.
Of course, those who are interested can still see that the emperor follows this matter and controls the sergeants and officials of the court, and of course he also has the intention of fighting against the court officials for the King of Qin. When the King of Qin acts this time, the sergeants and officials will retreat when they meet in the future.
Prime Minister Lu thought so, but his words had another meaning, establishing authority and establishing the power of the King of Qin. If the court officials turn against each other in the future, it would be that all the court officials all turned against each other. This situation...
Prime Minister Lu didn't dare to think about it carefully.
"Do you have other things to report?"
An official stood up slowly, "Report to the Emperor, Your Highness, the King of Qin has already left the house and has not yet married yet. I also asked the Emperor to choose a concubine for Your Highness."
The emperor interrupted, "Hey, this is family matter, let's discuss it again in court."
"When I go back to the emperor, it is said that it is a selfless matter for the emperor's family. His highness is a prince and his status is valuable. The whole country is looking forward to the marriage. The former emperor passed away and the emperor ascended the throne to the emperor. His highness is the son of the emperor. His highness of Qin is older than the King of Chu. Now the marriage date is approaching, but His highness of Qin has not even agreed to a marriage. This is unfair to the King of Qin."
The emperor's family had no selfless affairs and all the ministers nodded and said yes.
"I don't know that Xian'er has been weak since childhood. Empress Xiaozhang is generous and merciful, and has long promised that Xian'er will be independent in marriage. Xian'er has gone out of the cabinet and joined the officialdom, but Ming'er is in the mourning period, so this matter has been delayed. Although Xian'er is a prince, I will naturally not forget to select a good man for Xian'er. I have been interested in Xian'er's daughter. Fan's Aiqing takes the overall situation into consideration and convinces Wu Yue officials to submit to merit, have good knowledge of the good, are easy to give money, and are honest. His young daughter has now passed the mourning period and is about the same age as Xian'er. I have been thinking about it for a long time, but..." The emperor paused and continued, "I promised Empress Xiaozhang that Xian'er's marriage will be the mastermind. I have a word and can't I easily agree to marry?"
Another court official stood up and followed the emperor's thoughts, "The emperor personally works, and it is natural to choose a concubine for His Highness the King of Qin. The late Taishi Fan worked hard and died of serious illness. He chose his young daughter as his concubine, and it is appropriate to be safe."
Another court official agreed, "I think it is exactly what Lu Zhangshi said."
"I'm going to discuss it."
Several officials stood up to agree, and the main leader standing in front of the court was calm, as if listening quietly...
"I wonder what Lu Aiqing thought?"
Lu Xiang was a little hesitant and held a scepter in both hands. "Return to the emperor, no one has inherited the Fan family now. If the daughter of Fan is a concubine, she can only be a concubine. The official concubine should choose a military general's family to be more fair."
The late King Zhao Ming of Wei was the daughter of the King of Kings. The emperor chose the concubine for the King of Chu. The concubine was the granddaughter of General Cao. The son of the royal family married the general to appease the general, showing his importance to the general. Secondly, because the former emperor had a long history of his life, he was not allowed to kill the literati and the officials or wrote to him to speak about the affairs. The literati did not marry the royal family because he could not give the literati a chance to be rich and proud.
The emperor looked as usual and nodded, "Lu Aiqing's words are reasonable."
Another person stood up, "I heard that the youngest son of the Taifu family was discussing marriage with the young daughter of Fan's family. I am afraid that it would be unsuitable to marry His Highness the King of Qin again."
"Oh? Is there anything wrong with Yan Qing?"
Taifu Yan stood up and said, "Go back to the emperor, the son is concerned about his youngest son's marriage, but he has not yet decided."
"If this happens, it is indeed not appropriate for Fan's young daughter to say that she will give it to His Highness the King of Qin." Lu Xiang said.
The emperor nodded, "That's exactly what he said."
He asked again, "I wonder which daughter Zhongqing's family thinks is suitable?"
All the ministers looked around and looked around, and their hearts were bent, and they were filled with thoughts and thoughts.
Everyone knows the position of the King of Qin in the court. The former emperor only has children. If it comes to the prince, he can be called the eldest son of the emperor. However, His Highness of Qin has been weak since childhood, and the emperor has taken care of him. Now that he enters the court, he will inevitably have open and secret struggles. Xu Fan's young daughter is given to His Highness of Qin, and anyone can see that it is suppressed.
The emperor favored the King of Chu, and the concubine whom he chose for the King of Chu was also the granddaughter of General Cao. The King of Chu had also moved into the Eastern Palace. If it weren't for the resolute order for the Qingrong County Lord last year, the King of Chu might have made him the crown prince.
If any general's daughter made a marriage with His Highness the King of Qin, it would undoubtedly give Qin a help. Most of the ministers in the court understood the emperor's thoughts.
Who dares to stand up and make suggestions for the words that displeased the emperor?
Chapter completed!