The incident on Hedong Road was not kept secret for a long time. After Gao Jifu and Zhang Shigui successively arrested the people involved in the scandal, Li Zhiyun announced the matter at the small court in Liangyi Palace.
In addition to Gao Jifu and Zhang Shigui, the attendees also included the six prime ministers, the six ministers, the ministers of various ministries, the ministers of the nine temples, and some high-ranking officials of the third rank.
After Gao Jifu detailed what happened on Hedong Road, Li Zhiyun's face remained calm, as if he hadn't heard anything. He looked very cold and confused, but the courtiers who were close to the emperor knew that when the emperor was not angry, , that means you are hopeless.
If the emperor was angry, even furious, there would still be a chance to save the situation. But now the emperor acts like nothing happened, which is obviously a conclusion to the matter.
That is, it is impossible to turn over the eucalyptus.
But having said that, who the hell dares to tamper with this kind of thing and seek death?
"All those involved in the crime will be executed tomorrow, their family property will be confiscated, and their children, parents, and siblings will all be exiled. In addition, those involved in the crime of selling Tang people will be slaves forever." Li Zhiyun said in the calmest tone. Say the bloodiest words.
The ministers remained silent, not daring to say no.
Immediately afterwards, Gao Jifu said: "Your Majesty, I impeach Taiyuan to order Xue Deyin to indulge brother Wen Yanzhi's violation of law and discipline."
Xue Shou's eyes fell on Gao Jifu, and his lips moved, but he said nothing. Xue Deyin was to blame for what happened in Taiyuan. Even if Gao Jifu did not impeach Xue Deyin, other censors would also impeach him.
Chen Shuda said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Taiyuan ordered Xue Deyin to be a minister of the guilty king. Your Majesty recognized his talents and entrusted him with important tasks. Unexpectedly, he didn't know how to appreciate your Majesty's kindness. As a result, he cannot absolve himself of the blame for such evil things happening in Taiyuan. I invite your Majesty. Severe punishment!"
"I second the proposal." Zhang Xuansu, the imperial censor in the palace, came out.
"I second the proposal." Another imperial censor, Zhang Xingcheng, came out.
"I also second the proposal." Wei Ting, the minister of Huangmen, came out.
Immediately afterwards, Sun Wuji, the eldest minister of the matter, Yu Zhining, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, Wang Gui, the minister Zuocheng and others successively seconded the proposal.
Li Zhiyun knocked on the table and looked at Xue Shou, who was silent.
As if aware of the emperor's gaze, Xue Shou slowly stood up and bowed: "I think that the request of the ministers is reasonable. Xue Deyin has betrayed your majesty's trust and caused such a big disaster in Taiyuan. This is how it should be dealt with, your majesty." Severe punishment."
Although this was not what he was thinking, he had to express his position because he knew that Xue Deyin had neglected his duty and could not be punished.
The only consolation was that he hoped that His Majesty would still remember the contribution Xue Deyin had made.
Li Zhiyun said: "What you all said is very reasonable. Xue Deyin's dereliction of duty is a fact that cannot be doubted. However, he can wake up and help Gao Yushi thoroughly investigate this matter, which can be regarded as making up for his mistakes. From now on, he will be demoted to Anding. County magistrate."
This punishment is not light for Xue Deyin. Since Gao Jifu has not found direct evidence that Xue Deyin participated in the conspiracy of Wen Yanzhi brothers, it is quite serious in terms of the crime of dereliction of duty alone.
Because the Taiyuan Order is an important local position. If you do it well, you can use it as a springboard to enter the central government or be transferred to other rich states as governor. That is completely possible.
Now, Xue Deyin has been demoted to Anding County Magistrate, which is equivalent to announcing that his official career has come to a complete end.
You must know that Anding is a poor and small county, and it is not taken seriously by the court at all. If you want to make any political achievements in Anding, Jingzhou, it will be difficult to reach the sky.
Unless he has an adventure in the future, he can only live in peace and wait for death for the rest of his life.
Xue Shou breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the emperor spared Xue Deyin's life. Your Majesty, after all, you still remember the contributions that Xue Deyin had made.
The matter was not over yet, because Gao Jifu spoke again: "The reason why brothers Wen Yanzhi dared to be so arrogant in Taiyuan is all because of Wen Xiangguo. I believe that Wen Xiangguo is guilty of harboring and conniving, and please tell me clearly."
madman!
The ministers all felt that no one in the Yushitai was normal. You usually trouble the emperor and show off your presence, and no one will do anything to you. But now you are openly impeaching the prime minister. You are like an old man eating arsenic.
The emperor wants you censors to erect a memorial arch, but the prime minister does not need it.
This is not seeking death.
Li Zhiyun's eyes moved and he said: "What Gao Aiqing said is not unreasonable, but Wen Xiangfu and Zuo Zhen have always fulfilled their duties faithfully, and I have both merit and hard work."
Before Gao Jifu could speak, Wen Yanbo said first, "I am guilty. I failed to educate the children of my clan well, causing them to commit such a serious mistake. I cannot absolve myself of the blame. Please punish me."
Gao Jifu frowned. He felt something was wrong. Wen Yanbo confessed too quickly. Just as he was wondering, the emperor spoke.
"Xiang Wen, from now on, you must teach the children of the clan well."
"I understand."
Li Zhiyun said: "Get rid of Lord Wen Yanbo and retain the court to make up for the mistakes."
"I thank your Majesty for your grace." Wen Yanbo bowed deeply.
Gao Jifu looked strange. He felt that the emperor and Wen Yanbo seemed to be cooperating. Gao Jifu was not the only one who was strange, other ministers were more or less aware of it. They thought about it for a while and figured it out.
The Wen Yanzhi brothers and the Wen family members who were involved in the crime must die, but the Wen family members who were not involved in the crime will only be punished with a small punishment.
Before he could think clearly, the emperor then said: "Gao Jifu."
"I'm here."
"I am very happy that you have acted impartially. The DPRK needs an upright minister like you. I have decided to promote you to the position of Censor, and continue to clean up the traitors in the DPRK and the public."
The difference between the two words "Shi Yushi" and "Shi Yushi" in the palace, represents the different ranks. The Shi Yushi is from the sixth rank, and the Shi Yushi in the palace is from the seventh rank.
In other words, Gao Jifu was promoted.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." A smile appeared on Gao Jifu's face.
"Don't worry." Li Zhiyun said with a smile: "You and General Zhang worked hard in the investigation. Don't say I don't understand you. Each of you will be rewarded with a hundred taels of gold, fifty bolts of silk, and twenty kilograms of sugar."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Both of them thanked each other.
Li Zhiyun said: "I have never been unkind to you. If any of you encounter difficulties in the future, please let me know at any time. If I can help you, I will definitely help you. Don't do such illegal things, otherwise
Don't blame me for not thinking about the love between the king and his subjects."
The ministers hurriedly spoke, "I will obey your Majesty's will."
Who would be stupid enough to do such an idiotic thing and how much money can he make?
It's not worth tying your head to your belt just for that few dollars.
After the dispersion of the dynasty, the emperor left Xue Shou alone.
"Go tell Xue Deyin that he has disappointed me so much." Li Zhiyun's face turned livid, "I value him so much, but what's the result? He just gives me this kind of reward? I really misjudged the person!"
"Your Majesty..." Xue Huan's mouth was bitter and he didn't know how to answer.
He also didn't expect that Xue Deyin would be so stupid and turn a blind eye to such a thing.
Li Zhiyun knew that Xue Shou was not at fault, so he naturally would not scold Xue Shou, so he hummed: "It's just this once, if he does it again, I will definitely not spare him lightly."
"Yes, I will warn him." Xue Shou said with a bitter face.
He knew that Xue Deyin's contribution was gone and he would never be able to gain the emperor's attention again.
"Go ahead."
"yes."
After Xue took away, Li Zhiyun was silent for a while, then turned and returned to the harem.
This time the matter is not too small, and the changes in the court may not seem that big, but everyone on the Hedong Road is in danger. Many state governors are very active in order to avoid being found out about such crimes under their rule.
Self-examination.
Suddenly, the atmosphere on Hedong Road improved a lot.