Like Niu Yuan, Liu Zhennian at this time also deeply understood that Su Zongshan's name could not be uttered. First, because the public was so angry now, if the responsibility was suddenly attributed to an official who was elsewhere, it would be unreasonable.
If you want to produce evidence to quell the court discussion, it will take time, but judging from the situation, the ministers will never give Niu Yuan any more time.
Secondly, all officials believed that Wan Heshun's appearance was not an accident, but that they were angered by Niu Yuan's recent actions and decided to take risks. Coupled with the incitement of Gao Jizhi and his group, most people's views became more firm.
: If Niu Yuan is not eliminated as soon as possible, then Wan Heshun will march north and start a war, leaving them without a place to die.
No matter which aspect you consider, Niu Yuan's unfavorable situation can no longer be reversed. Liu Zhennian can rely on his power to suppress the discussion, but losing the support of the bureaucracy can only bring himself one step closer to destruction. He watched with sadness
The down-and-out Prime Minister, the right-hand man who had been by his side for half his life, unexpectedly had to leave before him.
"The meeting can't be dismissed like this, Prime Minister!" Gao Jizhi looked back at everyone, hugging his fist with dignity.
Liu Zhennian reluctantly turned around and held his hands behind his back: "I know. Since you said Niu Yuan is this crony, let's express our opinions. I... will consider it."
After Niu Yuan heard this, he lost his usual temper and still sat upright, his face as flat as a lake, quietly waiting for everyone's judgment.
Seeing his appearance, Lu Zhixian felt his teeth itching with hatred, so he took advantage of Gao Jizhi's support and took the opportunity to speak: "Mr. Liu, I have to say that this time the strategy of 'treating the cronies first' is indeed brilliant.
I'll catch a big one in the sky
Yu, exposed the true face of this Niu Yuan! We have already had a lot of resentment against him, but because of his great power, we kept it in our hearts. Thanks to Mr. Liu for giving us the opportunity today, we can speak out openly and honestly."
"After saying so much, aren't we still going to settle old scores?" Niu Yuan's confidant was still unconvinced and asked coldly.
"Hey, who said old scores can't be settled?" Gao Jizhi shook two fingers and smiled softly, "You're not afraid of the shadow when you are upright. If you do something wrong, you should receive the punishment you deserve."
"That's right," Zeng Liang also joined in, "I will translate it one by one for you. Speaking of this person's party, it was planned at the beginning of his 'seizure of power'. At that time, he opposed Yan Wen
There were many people in the government. In order to seize the position of deputy prime minister, he took the opportunity to recruit a group of party members to help him wave the banner and make the government a mess. Although Yan Wen deserved it.
, should be dismissed, but Niu Yuan only focused on forming cliques for personal gain, and had no idea that the imperial constitution and national laws actually killed him in prison! After that, he was not satisfied, and implicated many innocent ministers, even provincial ministers like Li Wenshou.
If you say you are exempt, you will be exempted. This shows how arrogant the power of the Niu Party is! As for appointing and dismissing people on their own initiative, causing harm to Fu Guang, and other treasonous and unethical things, it is really difficult to describe them all."
"Don't forget, he also burned Xiangzhi's memorial!" Someone else shouted angrily. This sentence directly brought back everyone's memories. These officials who were dissatisfied with Niu Suri finally had something to say.
Where they were venting their anger, they all agreed, saying in unison: "Yes! Yes! I remember this incident very well!"
Seeing that everyone was shouting, Liu Zhennian coughed a few times and maintained the order of the meeting: "What you said makes some sense. However, this matter needs to be investigated carefully and should not be taken lightly. It is not convenient here.
, how about we deal with it after we return to the capital?"
"Prime Minister, no!" Gao Jizhi immediately remonstrated, "Now Wan Heshun's troops are pressing down on the border, it's precisely because of Niu Yuan. If it's not dealt with in time, it will remain unresolved. I'm afraid the misunderstanding between the two sides will deepen and it will lead to a confrontation between the north and the south.
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Liu Zhennian was unhappy, patted Xingmu lightly, and said resolutely: "How many times have I told you that I will send someone to discuss it? It's not that I can't communicate, so how can you say there is a misunderstanding? If you continue to exaggerate the facts, you should talk to
All cronies are guilty of the same crime! Let’s break up.”
"this……"
"I said let's break up!" Liu Zhennian's eyes widened angrily.
"Prime Minister!"
Without saying a word, Gao Jizhi immediately knelt down in front of the desk, with tears in his eyes, and kowtowed repeatedly. But Liu Zhennian didn't pay him any attention, stood up, walked straight down the steps, and walked over from him.
Walking by with sleeves fluttering.
"What Gao Shang Shu said is reasonable, please accept your advice!"
Immediately afterwards, Zeng Liang knelt at his feet again, gritting his teeth so hard that they almost burst. But Liu Zhennian still had an indifferent face, "Get up." After saying that, he mentioned
Seeing that Zeng Liang's shoulders couldn't be lifted, he sighed, sneered, and walked around.
"Prime Minister!"
When he stepped on the door of the central hall with his soap boots, he saw a group of ministers in front of him kneeling down in unison. The crowd blocked the passage and stopped Liu Zhennian's footsteps with a tsunami-like roar.
"Prime Minister, you must not keep Niu Yuan..." Several lowly clerks crawled over and hugged Liu Zhennian's legs while crying bitterly.
He wanted to break free but couldn't. Although there was still a cold sword hanging on his waist, he no longer had the confidence to let the cold light burst out from the scabbard. At this time, Liu Zhennian felt as if his teeth had been pulled out.
The beast with broken claws, even such soft pleas became a threat to him, and he could no longer make them feel fearful and majestic.
His eyes widened in astonishment, and he did not dare to face the scene in front of him. He suddenly felt his body became lighter, took a few steps back, and almost fainted to the ground. Fortunately, he still gathered his energy and hurriedly stood firm.
, straightened his body.
"Prime Minister?" Gao Jizhi saw a glimmer of hope and asked gently. Liu Zhennian's seemingly strong body was still standing.
"I follow your opinion..." He slowly raised one arm, "Here comes someone! Take Niu Yuan down and throw him into the prison to await interrogation."
Gao Jizhi's eyes suddenly glowed with golden light. He turned around in surprise, exchanged glances with Chen Tongpao and others, restrained his ecstasy, and unhurriedly summoned the imperial guards down the hall: "Did you hear that?
Prime Minister Liu has orders to escort the guilty minister Niu Yuan down to the hall and tie him up quickly!"
Only then did the Imperial Guards dare to strode forward and hurriedly asked someone to get the ropes. Several strong men stood in front of Niu Yuan.
"Take your rope," Niu Yuan dusted off his clothes, stood up and said without even looking at them, "I know the way myself."
The Imperial Guards really didn't dare to move. They watched him in a daze as he straightened his clothes and walked down the hall. Before leaving, Niu Yuan only bowed to Liu Zhennian and disappeared from everyone's sight.