Chapter 203 The emperor's temptation, the first to clear the portal
King Zhao was scared.
I have to be cowardly.
In any case, as long as the emperor talks to you about the kingdom, the dragon throne and the prince, then the person who listens to this is like having half a foot in the gate of hell.
Today's Emperor is benevolent and modest, and he welcomes talented people from all over the world... But King Zhao grew up with the Emperor since he was a child. The scene of the emperor's brother killing people indiscriminately during the battle to seize the throne is still vivid in his mind!
If anyone really thinks that this is a monarch who only knows benevolence, he is not far from death.
This was also the main reason why King Zhao stayed away from the court in recent years. He did not want to stay in the capital and be involved in the turmoil, which would lead to a tragic death if he could not help himself.
"Brother Zhao Wang, you are a little dishonest."
Xiao Pingsi shook his head and said: "There are rumors among the people about my princes. How could you not know anything about them?"
Are you still testing me, are you paying attention to the court?
King Zhao hurriedly said: "Brother, you also know that I am the most lazy and playful person. Over the years, I have traveled around the mountains and rivers and visited all the scenic spots and historic sites in Daxia. I have no time to understand the sentiments of the people..."
I haven't even paid attention to the common people, how can I pay attention to your prince?
"That's right, then you are indeed too playful." Xiao Pingsi smiled.
Then he said: "The country of Daxia belongs to my Xiao family. As a member of the royal family, how can you ignore it at all? You are really too willful."
"Hey, I realize my mistake, please play less in the future..." King Zhao wiped his cold sweat. It was better to be scolded than to be suspected.
"Go out less in the future and help me share some of the burden. Now that the princes have nothing to do, the only people I can rely on are you old brothers." Xiao Pingsi said helplessly.
The tone was quite sincere.
However, King Zhao immediately declined: "My brother has not been good at learning since he was a child, and he has no pattern in his eyes. Let's let Brother Ning work harder. I still prefer rituals, music, and poetry."
I'm sorry, Brother Ning Wang!
Ritual and music poetry?
Hearing this, Xiao Pingsi sighed: "Speaking of this, I heard that you visited famous mountains and rivers and held many poetry gatherings?"
"Well, there is such a thing, but they are just some weak and mean people with no status, just joking." King Zhao quickly explained, for fear of being thought that he was deliberately trying to win people's hearts.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Pingsi said with great interest: "I also yearn for the gathering of literati and poets, but I am busy with state affairs and I really don't have time... You can go back and put together those interesting poems and send them to me for a look."
"Okay, okay, okay, then I'm resigning!" King Zhao finally found a chance to say goodbye.
This time, Xiao Pingsi didn't stop him either.
When King Zhao walked out of the palace, he breathed a sigh of relief and straightened his back. He felt a chill on his back and realized that his back was already soaked through.
"Your Majesty." King Zhao left, and Wang Feng came in with small steps.
Xiao Pingsi said: "Remove half of the Xuanjian Division that monitors King Zhao."
"Half?" Wang Feng didn't dare to say anything, nodded and went down to give instructions.
The hall was much empty.
"How's the matter you were asked to investigate?" Xiao Pingsi asked into the void.
There was a small door hidden behind the screen behind the dragon chair, and a figure walked out and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, His Highness the King of Wei is indeed involved with a master in the world."
"Who is it?" Xiao Pingsi asked calmly.
"Li De'en, who used to be tenth on the Emperor Zun Pavilion master list, has now fallen off the list because Dian Yi was on the list."
"Li Deen?"
Xiao Pingsi nodded: "Where are they? Catch them."
"Your Majesty, this person has left the capital and headed towards the northern border. The people along the way are not our opponents. We can only monitor him but cannot take action."
"The Northern Territory...are you going to the Young Master?"
Xiao Pingsi said quickly: "Hurry up and warn the young master, and cooperate with the local Xuanjian Division and Yulin Army to capture this Li Deen for me!"
"Your Majesty... If this happens, His Highness the King of Wei's crime will probably be even more serious."
Xiao Pingsi said coldly: "This traitor..."
"Then get rid of this Li Deen."
"yes."
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The sea ban has been lifted, and the Xuanjian Division's mission in East China Sea Port has been successfully concluded.
But for Xiao Chaoguo, it is definitely not satisfactory.
Because no matter what, if Xiao Lang dies, the royal family will definitely attack him.
Therefore, Xiao Chaoguo did not rush back to Beijing. Instead, he monitored various Xuanjian divisions along the way and began to clean up the family.
Bai Qing has already reported the incident in Ganzhou, and Xiao Chaoguo has learned the news a long time ago. There are already signs of corruption in the Xuanjian Division in various places. Xiao Chaoguo cannot let the Xuanjian Division decay. This is his biggest trump card.
The Hanging Sword Division is so important. Within the judiciary, it is independent of the other judicial institutions and is completely autonomous.
If such an organization is used by others, the emperor will never tolerate it and will definitely abolish it.
At that time, Xiao Chaoguo will be of little value without the Xuanjian Division, and I'm afraid your Majesty won't be able to protect it.
"Sir, spare my life..."
Ning Fei, the general manager of the Qidi Xuanjian Division, personally led his men to inspect his deputy positions.
Seeing the deputy secretary kneeling down and begging for mercy, kowtowing his head until his head was bleeding, Ning Fei not only had no sympathy at all, but became even more resentful.
I'm afraid a sin of oversight is unavoidable.
If you lose the trust of the leader and are dismissed, then those who have offended you in the past will be beaten up.
"A mere deputy chief minister actually embezzled millions of taels. How did you, Ning Fei, become your boss?" Xiao Chaoguo asked coldly.
"My lord, please forgive me. This man is always very upright. I never thought that he had already fallen. I did make an oversight." Ning Fei took the blame.
Xiao Chaoguo nodded: "One year's salary penalty."
"Yes..." Ning Fei looked helpless. He didn't dare to be a corrupt official. A one-year salary penalty would be really fatal.
Xiao Chaoguo looked at the deputy director and said, "What crime should this person deserve?"
Ning Fei stepped forward and said: "According to the iron law of the Hanging Sword Division, you should kill on the spot and never tolerate it!"
"No, take him to the capital and hand over the evidence of his crime to the Tingwei Mansion to see how your Majesty plans to deal with it." Xiao Chaoguo said calmly.
When Ning Fei heard this, he immediately advised: "My lord, the Xuanjian Division monitors the world, and now something like this happens internally. If it is made public, I'm afraid our reputation will be severely damaged..."
"Is there still a clear name now?" Xiao Chaoguo sneered.
Everyone was silent.
Naturally, this kind of thing cannot be the only one.
Xiao Chaoguodao: "Now His Majesty hopes that the law will be unified, the Xuanjian Division will be classified as the Three Law Divisions, and the Tingwei Mansion will be used as the highest supervisory authority. It is time for us to hand over our power."
"But in this way, Sir, you will lose weight in front of His Majesty." Ning Fei said worriedly.
In the past, the Xuanjian Division was able to handle cases with lightning speed, and could touch anyone who asked. Even the prince or the prince could investigate.
It's just that it has been weakened since this time. If it continues to weaken, it will really become the second Ministry of Punishment and Yushitai.
This is unacceptable to the proud and arrogant members of the Xuanjian Division. They have always had a sense of superiority.
"weight?"
Xiao Chaoguo said with a smile: "Chongdian is used in troubled times. Now that the world is at peace under His Majesty's rule, there is no need for the ruthless Xuanjian Division. We must follow His Majesty's interests and follow His Majesty's will, so as not to be eliminated."
"Do you understand?" Xiao Chaoguo glanced at Ning Fei.
During this trip to East China Sea, Ning Fei performed very well, otherwise Xiao Chaoguo would not have bothered to explain so much to him.
"Thank you, sir, for your advice!" Ning Fei understood and bowed.
"Then let's continue the investigation. According to the normal procedures, we will check everyone in your department... Now let's go to your home and see if you, the deputy to the general manager, are doing well."
Xiao Chaoguo waved his hand, and the soldiers of the Xuanjian Division took the deputy officer away.
"yes……"
Not long after, Xiao Chaoguo came to Ning Fei's house.
When he looked up, he saw a plaque that read: Ningzhai.
Not "Ning Mansion".
"Very good." Xiao Chaoguo nodded slowly. According to etiquette, ordinary officials cannot call the government at will.
Only officials with a title or a mansion personally granted by emperors of the past dynasties can put "fu" on the plaque.
However, this ritual system has been basically abandoned for a long time. Even the Ministry of Rites rarely mentions it. Everyone is willing to call their residence "fu".
And this Ning Fei actually remembered not to overstep in such a small matter, which made Xiao Chaoguo feel good about him.
"Let's go in and take a look."
"My subordinates will lead the way for you." Ning Fei naturally did his part. This is his home and he knows it best.
But when he entered the house, Xiao Chaoguo frowned: "Why is the whole courtyard so deserted, and even the flowers and plants are not taken care of?"
Ning Fei smiled and said: "Xiaguan's family only has one wife and few children, and they have to farm land around the house. Naturally, they don't have the energy to take care of these things."
"You only have one wife and one wife, and you still farm the land?"
Xiao Chaoguo looked at him deeply: "Are you too honest?"