Volume 1: Painting Hall Spring Chapter 34: Court Discussion
Yueying told Qingxi: Xin Zhao said he didn't know about this issue. Qingxi said clearly, "If he can't tell clearly, that means his prince knows that girl! Green shirt? Like green or not red?"
?" She murmured a few words and chuckled: "It seems that there is some basis for some things!"
"Girl, what do you mean?" Yueying looked at her doubtfully.
Qingxi stretched out his hand lazily: "Nothing. Yueying, you go to Zhengze Garden tomorrow morning to send a message, saying that if the prince is free, I would like to invite him to Wangchun Pavilion tomorrow night."
"Yes." Yueying nodded, and then asked: "Why don't the prince come to Chaolan Garden tonight?"
Qingxi waved his hand, went to bed, and said calmly: "He is very busy."
Early the next morning, Xiao Yizheng entered the palace early to attend the court meeting.
The atmosphere in the palace today can be described as a storm, because Liu Zijing, the imperial censor, justly impeached King Guang, and listed dozens of crimes against him when he was mediating to quell the rebellion in the Miao border area. Among them, this was the most arousing to the vast majority of the people.
What dissatisfied the ministers of the DPRK and China was that he tore down the Princess Monument in the southwest and allowed his subordinates to expropriate local people's property without compensation.
The Princess Monument was erected by the local people to commemorate Princess Chaoyun of the previous dynasty more than a hundred years ago. It mentioned her achievements in marrying into the Miao territory in the southwest and developing the local economy and people's livelihood. Although Princess Chaoyun has been dead for a hundred years, she still has a good reputation in the local area.
Gao, deeply loved. King Guang not only destroyed the princess's monument, but also made bold statements, saying that his contribution was even worse. He had no monument, so how could she have one?
"Princess Chaoyun left her hometown to marry the Han and Miao people in order to marry. After entering the Miao territory, she never returned to her homeland. She dedicated her life to the local people. She single-handedly united the Miao tribes and established a close relationship with the central court at that time.
The relationship between the Miao and Xinjiang regions has been peaceful and prosperous for decades, and it can be said that women are no better than men. How could Prince Guang do such wanton slander? It not only destroyed the relationship between the central government and the military and civilians of the Miao Xinjiang, but also set a very bad example." Liu Zijing
Filled with righteous indignation, he gushed: "Since he came to the throne, His Majesty has always emphasized the principle of sharing credit and blaming oneself alone. He is very modest and prudent, and he never sings praises for himself. Your Majesty does not even erect a monument for himself, nor does he allow people to erect monuments for themselves privately.
, what about Prince Guang? What is the deep meaning of Prince Guang’s remarks?”
There was a commotion among the courtiers, whispering to each other, talking one after another, with different expressions. However, Xiao Zhe, who was aloof, did not change his expression at all. He was still looking down at everyone so condescendingly, with kindness and dignity. Xiao Yihe frowned slightly.
, his eyes kept looking back and forth in the hall. Xiao Yizheng, who was standing aside, still had a leisurely look, fiddling with his sleeves and standing there quietly, as if he didn't care about the situation in the hall.
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Liu Zijing straightened his back and continued to be generous: "Prince Guang's officers robbed local people's property. The people informed the local government that not only did His Highness refuse to cooperate with severe punishment, but he instead defended and condoned it in every possible way. The emperor broke the law and was guilty of the same crime as the common people. The profound meaning of his actions was also
Why?"
Everyone was excited again.
"I, together with my colleagues at the Yushitai, jointly request your Majesty to severely punish Prince Guang in accordance with the laws and regulations of the country and the court." Liu Zijing bowed deeply.
All the officials at the Yushitai in the palace came out to second the proposal.
The Minister of War slowly walked out and said: "Your Majesty, the matters reported by the Yushitai need to be carefully verified. Prince Guang's riot in Southwest China this time has made great contributions to the imperial court. As far as this matter is concerned, I think you should wait.
He went back to Shangdu and inquired in detail one by one before making a conclusion?"
Liu Zijing said firmly again: "Your Majesty, I think this statement is wrong. Merits are merits, and faults are faults. If the merits and demerits cannot be distinguished, what is the law of the world? How to maintain the social order? Of course Prince Guang can defend himself, but
I am willing to use this meritorious service to serve as a guarantor to the court, and everything written on the censorship platform is true and absolutely not false."
Everyone at the Yushitai also echoed the sentiment.
Xiao Che coughed lightly, and everyone in the palace stopped talking and looked at the emperor.
Xiao Che sighed: "This ninth brother of mine has experienced and grown up in the military, and he acted recklessly. This time he went too far."
"Your Majesty, I believe that it is inappropriate to define Prince Guang's behavior as reckless." Liu Zijing added, speaking without hesitation.
Xiao Zhe looked embarrassed and was silent for a moment, then asked Zhongshu Ling Yang Zhi: "What do you think of Zhongshu Ling?"
Yang Zhi came out and said respectfully: "I believe that since the Yushitai has reported something, it is necessary to give appropriate opinions on how to deal with it. If the prince violates the national law, he should be punished accordingly. Prince Guang is on his way back to Shangdu.
They should also be given a chance to tell themselves."
Xiao Che nodded in agreement and was about to say something when Jing Zhaoyin stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I also have something involving Prince Guang."
"Oh? What's the matter with Jing Zhaoyin?" Xiao Zhe seemed surprised.
"On the night of His Royal Highness Prince Heng's wedding, there was a fire in the palace, and everyone in Shangdu knew about it. Later, the steward of the palace reported the case, and the matter fell within the scope of Jing Zhaoyin's authority to investigate. After several days of inquiry and evidence collection, it was found that Prince Guang was also involved behind the scenes. Minister
All the files have been divided and handed over to the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Personnel. Since the prince is involved, I no longer have the authority to close the case."
"Is there anything else?" Xiao Che immediately said to Xiao Yizheng, "Liu Lang, do you know about this?"
Xiao Yizheng saluted and said: "My son only handed over everyone involved in the matter to the Jingzhao Yin Mansion, and did not interfere with the subsequent matters. I thought that Uncle Jiu Wang had no reason to do this. There may be a hidden secret, and we still need to investigate clearly.
, Don’t blame the innocent people wrongly, and naturally you can’t let go of those who are guilty of conspiracy.”
"Yes." Xiao Zhe nodded and considered: "This matter, the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Personnel must carefully review the files. Jing Zhaoyin will fully cooperate and investigate in detail." He paused and said to Liu Zijing: "Censor
What was reported on the stage will definitely be found out."
Liu Zijing said sternly: "Your Majesty is aware of this. I believe that Prince Guang will soon know the news about what was discussed in the court today. In order to show justice, your Majesty, please immediately order someone to restrain the prince from returning to Shangdu."
The Minister of the Ministry of War was dissatisfied when he heard this and said angrily: "Liu Zhongcheng, what are you saying? Are you implying that everyone in the hall will inform the public or secretly collude with Prince Guang? There is no conclusion yet on whether Prince Guang is guilty.
How can we send someone to monitor us?"
"I have no such intention." Liu Zijing said righteously: "Officials in the court, princes and nobles, whoever is involved in illegal activities must be immediately asked back to cooperate with the investigation. The prince is no exception. The remarks just made by Shangshukou
I'm quite surprised. Why did the minister have such thoughts after leaking information and colluding with others?"
The minister of the Ministry of War had a red face and was speechless.
Seeing this, everyone at Yushitai naturally supported their superiors. They all said that they should send people to ask the prince to return to Shang as soon as possible to cooperate with the investigation.
Xiao Zhe seemed to be amidst the waves of people's advice. He nodded helplessly and said: "What the ministers have said is very reasonable. So, let's ask the Minister of the Ministry of War to work hard."
When the Minister of War heard that the emperor had called him by name, his heart trembled, and he quickly stepped forward to wait respectfully for instructions.
"Go and welcome the ninth brother back to Shangdu. Yang Aiqing, where is the ninth brother now?"
Yang Zhidao: "There should be three days left to reach Shangdu on the Yuanzhou border."
"Okay." Xiao Che then ordered to Shangdu of the Ministry of War: "In three days, I will watch you accompany your ninth brother back to Shangdu safely."
After the court was over, Xiao Yihe and Xiao Yizheng went to the Yangxin Hall together. After Xiao Zhe took a nap, he said to the two of them: "Your uncle Ninth is coming back. The play has already begun. How can we keep singing? It's just three points."
It’s a game.”
"At present, the ministers of the DPRK seem to be afraid to speak easily and offend Uncle Jiu. Everyone still doesn't know the true attitude of the father." Xiao Yihe said seriously.
"Haha", Xiao Che said with a smile: "I actually don't have my own attitude. My attitude is always to put the people of the world first. Whatever is beneficial to the overall situation, I will do it, and I will do whatever it takes to ensure the prosperity and development of the country."
Xiao Yihe said respectfully: "My son, I will teach you."
"Isn't there any movement at Dali Temple yet?" Xiao Zhe asked.
Xiao Yihe nodded.
Xiao Yizheng said: "Father, there is no need to worry about Dali Temple."
"Did you give Ling Qingsong any orders?" Xiao Che asked.
Xiao Yizheng did not deny it: "He is now serving in Dali Temple, and it is also his responsibility. I didn't say anything else."
Xiao Che nodded: "It's better not to let the Ling family get involved in this matter."
Xiao Yihe glanced at Xiao Yizheng and frowned. Just when he was about to ask something, he heard Xiao Che coughing lightly.
Both of them stepped forward and asked with concern: "Is your father okay?"
Xiao Che waved his hand and said intermittently: "Nothing, nothing, it's an old problem."
Guo Rui quickly helped him drink water and helped him feel better.
"Okay, you guys should go back home and do your own things!" Xiao Zhe waved his hand.
The two of them left the Yangxin Hall, and Xiao Yihe asked with a smile: "Sixth brother is newly married, why don't you rest for two more days?"
"Third brother, do you think I can live in the palace?"
"I couldn't stay in the past, but it's different now. The palace has a princess!"
Xiao Yizheng smiled and said: "Father, is his health really fine? Speaking of which, I am often away from Shangdu, and when I came back this time, I always felt that his complexion was not as good as before."
"In recent years, my father's health is indeed not as good as in his prime. Maybe he is too tired. I have also asked the hospital, and they all said that it is not serious. It is just a minor problem that needs to be taken care of slowly." Xiao Yihe patted him.
He retorted: "You have fallen too. It's time to help your father. Now that you have a family, you shouldn't be wandering around."
Xiao Yizheng sighed helplessly: "As long as my father and brother are here, I really don't want to pay attention to him."
"Some responsibilities come with you." Xiao Yihe said calmly.
After Xiao Yizheng returned to the mansion, Uncle Zhong told him that the princess had invited him to wait for Wangchun Pavilion later. Hearing this, he looked confused and asked, "What's special in the mansion today?"
Uncle Zhong shook his head.
"Can the princess leave the palace today?"
"No. But the princess's brother sent someone to deliver something."
Xiao Yizheng nodded, changed some clothes, and went to Chaolan Garden.
