Traitors of the Manchu dynasty, why do you make me an emperor through the ages Chapter 225: The family was confiscated and dismissed, and the five generations did not use it
Chapter 225: The family was confiscated and dismissed, and the five generations did not use it
The vermilion doors and windows were tightly closed, a few rays of light filtered in through the windows, and the floating dust was swimming.
With a hearty smile on his face, Lu Bu asked Cai You to sit down with a smile.
"Brother Cai, why don't you say hello to me when you come to the imperial city?"
He patted Cai You on the shoulder carelessly, causing the latter to almost stumble to the ground.
"Come, sit down."
With a smile on his face, Lu Bu led him to sit at a table nearby: "Brother Cai invited me to drink several times in the capital. When I came to the imperial city, I had to express my gratitude. I had already ordered the food and drinks just now.
Come, I want to treat you to a nice drink today."
Cai You felt extremely complicated, but at the same time he also realized that this was an opportunity.
"Brother Lu, I..."
Cai You smiled bitterly: "I'm not in the mood to continue drinking now..."
Lu Bu looked at him and sighed softly: "Is it for that?"
He pointed in the direction of the Yushitai.
After all, anyone who is not a fool can guess why Cai You came to the imperial city.
Cai You nodded and said with a wry smile: "Now that my uncle and father-in-law are in jail, I really have no intention of drinking anymore..."
After hesitating for a moment, he looked at Lu Bu: "I wonder... Brother Lu, is there anything you can do to help them?"
The two looked at each other, but Lu Bu let out a long sigh.
"Brother Cai, it's not that I don't want to help you. Mr. Tang Guogong and Mr. Wei are holding a trial inside. How can I, a Yulin Guard, be so capable and ask them to listen to me? If I want to help them, I can only ask.
Your Majesty."
Cai You looked at him expectantly: "Brother Lu, can you help me to ask His Majesty? For the sake of my help last time... you are so busy?"
Lu Bu frowned and frowned: "You gave him the questions, but it's useless for this exam..."
Cai You's expression darkened and he opened his mouth, but in the end he couldn't say anything.
When Lu Bu saw his appearance, he couldn't help laughing and patted him on the shoulder.
"Brother Cai, I'm just kidding you. Who do you think I am?"
He said cheerfully: "Whether it's useful or not, you are so willing and sincere to help me. I have already remembered that kindness. Now that you come to me with something, how can I refuse?"
Cai You's eyes lit up and he immediately stood up and thanked him: "Thank you so much, Brother Lu."
"It's all little things."
Lu Bu's voice suddenly changed: "But you also know that your Majesty, your uncle, and father-in-law were not very happy during the New Year period."
He frowned and said, "Even if His Majesty is very optimistic about you, he may not agree to this..."
Not only is it unpleasant, the two sides are enemies.
Cai You also knew how intense the conflict between the two sides was at that time, and it was almost at the point of tension.
Now that His Majesty the Emperor has reversed the situation and gained the upper hand, how is it possible for him to let his opponent go?
Cai You's dry lips moved slightly, but in the end he didn't say anything.
At this time, there was a creaking sound, and the door was opened. A man dressed as a servant came in carrying a food box, placed the food and wine on the table one by one, and then carefully exited the door. During this period, Cai You remained silent.
language.
Lu Bu looked at him like this and shook his head gently: "Brother Cai, it's going to rain, my mother is getting married, and we can't take care of other people's affairs."
He shook his head and sighed: "In this life, you still have to take care of yourself first before you can take care of others."
"The affairs of your uncle and your father-in-law are their business, and your affairs are your business. They have enjoyed glory and wealth all their lives. Whatever happens now is God's will."
"But you are different. You are still young now! Rather than wasting His Majesty's favor for you on them, it is better to do something good for yourself and ask Your Majesty to help you gain an official status..."
Cai You suddenly fell silent after hearing this.
Lu Bu shook his head and sighed, patted him on the shoulder and said, "That's all I have to say, but it's up to you to choose. I hope you can think clearly."
"I……"
Cai You's expression showed a bit of struggle.
At this moment, there was a noise coming from far outside the window. It seemed that a large group of officials were passing by, and they could still faintly hear their conversations while sitting in the room.
Cai You's expression changed as he heard this, because he vaguely heard the words "execute execution" and "property confiscation".
Cai You stood up abruptly and wanted to walk out.
"Brother Cai, please wait."
Lu Bu hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him: "Don't be anxious first, listen to what they say."
Cai You looked at him and took a deep breath to calm down.
Then the two of them came to the door of the small courtyard and listened to the chatter outside.
"Both beheaded, these are two ministers...how many years has it been since the court sentenced such a cruel punishment?"
"Hmph! This is a crime well deserved! Don't look at the fact that such a heartbreaking thing has not happened in the imperial court for many years! In my opinion, confiscation of homes and executions are minor..."
As he listened, Cai You's face became paler and paler, and he slumped against the wall weakly.
Lu Bu sighed softly, helped him up and returned to the house.
"Brother Lu, I..."
Cai You trembled his lips, as if he had made a lot of determination, and said intermittently: "Brother Lu, I don't dare to ask for anything, as long as I can save the lives of my uncle and father-in-law..."
Lu Bu's face darkened: "Brother Cai, you have to think clearly. His Majesty has been in a bad mood recently, and your request will probably be wasted."
Cai You was unmoved, with pleading in his eyes: "Brother, please help me with this."
Lu Bu was silent, but finally heaved a long sigh and stood up: "Since this is your own choice, there is not much I can do to persuade you."
"The situation is urgent. I won't eat this meal for now. I'll go to His Majesty's place for you first."
"Thank you, Brother Lu."
Cai You stood up excitedly and wanted to worship him, but Lu Bu grabbed his arm: "There's no need for this, I'll be there right away."
After saying that, he walked towards the back door without looking back and headed towards the palace.
In Ziwei Hall, Dongnuan Pavilion, Li Qianshu was holding a book and looking at it intently, when Lu Bu hurried in from outside.
"Father, it's done." The joy on his face could not be concealed.
"good."
Li Qian smiled and nodded: "If this can be done, Cai Jing's fall will be just around the corner!"
Lu Bu also laughed: "Father..."
But before he could say anything, the old eunuch hurried over from outside: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
Lu Bu's words were interrupted and he glanced at the old eunuch unhappily.
The old eunuch ignored his look: "Your Majesty, Wei Zheng and Duke Guo of Tang are here!"
Li Qian's eyes lit up: "Invite them in."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The old eunuch glanced at Lu Bu, and then hurriedly walked out.
Lu Bu gritted his teeth and said to Li Qian with a shy smile: "Father, Na Bu will leave first."
Li Qian nodded and sat upright.
Almost as soon as Lu Bu left, Li Yuan and Wei Zheng came in one after another.
"Your Majesty, Wei Zheng/Li Yuan, has met with you."
"You two gentlemen, please be healthy." Li Qian smiled and nodded, looking like he was in a good mood.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After standing up, Wei Zheng took out a document and handed it over with both hands: "Your Majesty, this is the handling of the imperial censor's desk and the Duke's response to the leaked examination questions. Your Majesty, please take a look."
The old eunuch hurriedly took it and handed it to Li Qian.
"Okay, it is indeed Song Qiaonian and Han Mulu!"
Li Qian looked at the contents of the document and kept nodding: "So that's it, both of them passed the test questions out, but did not participate in selling the questions..."
Wei Zheng added below: "Your Majesty, I think this case is not that simple, and these two people are not necessarily all the culprits. Please continue to pursue it, and the people behind the scenes must be captured and brought to justice."
Li Yuan raised his head in surprise, glanced at him without trace, but quickly lowered his head again.
Li Qianze nodded: "Yes, these two people may not be all behind the scenes. Even if the Wei Qing family doesn't say anything, I will let you continue to investigate."
"It's just that the subsequent investigation cannot be the same as the previous one."
Wei Zheng looked up at him in confusion.
Li Qian shook his head and said solemnly: "This incident is too big and has a great impact on the stability of the capital. No matter what, it must be brought to an end on the bright side."
"Tens of thousands of people are trapped in the Gongyuan, without enough food or clothing to keep them warm. Now some people are suffering from the cold. If this continues, the consequences will be disastrous."
Wei Zheng also fell into silence after hearing this.
Li Qian glanced at him and continued: "This time I will punish these two people first as a conclusion. You can collect evidence from the Wei Qing family afterwards to see if there are any remaining members of their party before punishing them."
Wei Zheng took a breath: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Qian nodded and continued to flip through the documents in his hand. He came to the last page and frowned.
The two masterminds were executed, their property was confiscated, and they were not used for three generations. All the remaining party officials were executed and their property was confiscated. Those who bought and sold examination questions were expelled from the imperial examination, imprisoned for three years, and the imperial examination was banned...
"Wei Qing's family, if it had been a few days ago, I would have definitely agreed with your punishment."
Li Qian sighed and shook his head: "But in the past few days, my anger has subsided, and I am no longer as motivated as before. Looking at this punishment now, I can't help but feel that it is a bit inappropriate."
Wei Zheng said nothing and looked at His Majesty the Emperor in confusion.
He personally said before that he would severely punish the people behind the scenes. Why did he suddenly change his mind now?
Li Qian looked at the document in his hand: "There are many cases of corruption this time. Many people did not take the initiative to violate the court's laws and buy and sell test questions, but were bewitched by other villains and were forced to do so."
"If everything is handled in this way, firstly, it will not reflect the court's sympathy for the scholars, and secondly, it may cause many innocent people to be wronged."
"I think it's better to severely punish those candidates who sell test questions, and ban other candidates who buy test questions from participating in the current examination."
Wei Zheng hesitated for a moment, then raised his hands and said, "It's all up to your Majesty to decide."
"Okay." Li Qian nodded.
In Li Qian's view, no matter how upright Wei Zheng's character was, he was still a civil servant, and it was unlikely that he would refuse to show sympathy to the less advanced scholars.
It's just that this latter punishment is quite difficult to implement.
Juren masters all have their own arrogance, and many matters involving money are left to their servants to take care of. During the actual investigation, it is difficult to find out who bought the exam questions.
So in the end it probably came to nothing.
Then Li Qian said: "It would be inappropriate to kill all the masterminds and remaining members."
He shook his head: "Although Minister Song and Minister Han made big mistakes this time, I am willing to spare their lives because they have served the imperial court for so many years."
"Why not confiscate his family property, seize his official status, demote him to a commoner, and repatriate him to his place of origin. The three generations of descendants will not be able to use it instead of the fifth generation!"
"this……"
Wei Zheng raised his head, glanced at His Majesty the Emperor with a complicated expression, and still cupped his hands and said, "It's all up to Your Majesty to decide."
Li Yuan also looked at Li Qian in surprise.
Instead of killing Song Qiaonian and Han Mulu, they changed it to Five Dynasties without describing their use. It is really difficult to compare which one is more important.
But in the eyes of many people, it is undoubtedly very profitable to exchange one's own death for the early relief of two generations of descendants.
But now His Majesty the Emperor has said so, so why not just let him go.
"good."
Li Qian smiled and nodded, made some modifications to the document with a red pen, and finally asked the old eunuch to return it to Wei Zheng.
"Wei Qing's family, please make a trip on my behalf and send this judgment document to Zhongshu Province."
"Uncle Emperor, please keep an eye on this matter for me. We must ask the six departments of Shangshu Province to cooperate with Yushitai to implement this edict meticulously!"
Li Yuan's face remained unchanged and he said: "I accept the decree."
After the two people left Ziwei Palace, they walked all the way towards Zhongshu Province.
At the same time, Li Qian also sent Lu Bu away and asked him to go find Cai You again.
"We must appease this person's emotions and let him continue to serve as our internal response!"
"Yes, foster father!"
Lu Bu immediately accepted the order happily and left.
Li Qian looked at his back and fell into deep thought.
He knew very well that it would be unrealistic to use this incident to bring down Cai Jing in one fell swoop.
Cai Jing was too cautious in his actions and did not leave any evidence in the Gongyuan.
Li Qian didn't think about using Song Qiaonian's visit to Cai's house after getting the test questions to forcibly implicate Cai Jing, but he later gave up the idea.
Without him, this reason is a bit far-fetched, and the Cai Party officials in both the government and the public are not vegetarians.
Many of them may not care much about Song Qiaonian, but they definitely don't care about Cai Jing.
If Li Qian really did it forcefully, he would probably steal the chicken but lose the rice. Not only would Cai Jing not be involved, but even Song Qiaonian might not be able to handle it.
After much thought, Li Qian chose to be cautious in order to win over the two assistant ministers.
However, after this incident, he also noticed the key weakness of Cai Dang.
They rely too much on Cai Jing.
In his previous life, Cai Jing was demoted five times and was able to make a comeback, but now Li Qian only made one move and cut off his right arm.
The difference and key lies in whether there is Cai Jing himself.
If Cai Jing is simply deposed, his appeal, connections, and charisma will still exist, and it will be easy to influence other officials in Cai's party to continue working for him.
But this time Li Qian directly locked him in the Gongyuan. Although Cai Jing's official position was still there, he could not communicate with people outside.
In this case, other members of Cai's Party cannot replace Cai Jing's role at all, nor can they organize Cai's Party officials throughout the government and the public and make them work in one place.
In this way, the Cai Party, which is in disarray, seems to be nothing to worry about... Your latest reading progress detected is "Chapter 148: Interview with Li Qingzhao's father, about to betray the gang"
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