In Prince Yong's Mansion, in Jinshen Hall, Zhao Yanxun was sitting in the side hall, with a pile of documents piled on the table.
The various ministries under the jurisdiction of the Palace Chief Shi Si, as well as Cheng Wenguang's chief envoy Yamen, would send many reports every day.
A person's energy is always limited, and Yuanyang City is so big, involving all aspects.
Therefore, Zhao Yanxun had to read all these documents, because he needed to rely on these documents to comprehensively grasp the dynamics in the city.
But at this moment, Zhao Yanxun did not read these documents, because opposite him was standing the left chief of the palace, Shi Zhou Chengping.
"Your Highness, we are in a difficult time now, but I have heard that there is someone below... who is intercepting and misappropriating food and supplies without permission!"
"Although it is not used much, this trip should be severely punished. I ask your highness to send someone to investigate this matter!"
The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds, and there are many officials down there, so it is not surprising that there are people like this who are seeking profit.
It has to be said that only a straight person like Zhou Chengping would pay attention to these offending things.
It is precisely because of this that Zhao Yanxun can endure his direct remonstrances, because this is where his value lies.
"Since there is this matter... you are in charge of the trial office, so let me supervise this matter!" Zhao Yanxun said in a deep voice.
This was very much in line with Zhou Chengping's expectations. He bowed and replied: "I accept the order and will have my subordinates investigate this case strictly!"
"If there is nothing else, just go on errands!" Zhao Yanxun smiled lightly.
After Zhou Chengping saluted again, he turned and left the hall.
After he left, Huo An came in from outside the palace and told Zhao Yanxun in his ear: "Your Majesty, Hu Dabiao has been escorted here and is kneeling outside the palace!"
Zhao Yanxun picked up the pen and said calmly: "I know!"
Then he picked up a document, opened it, and looked through it carefully, which seemed like an emperor reading a memorial.
After reading it, I used ratios to draw on it.
If it is a report, write the word "read"; if it is a request for instructions, write "accurate" or "reject".
In fact, doing this is also a mental job, but Zhao Yanxun doesn't have much time to spare.
At this moment, he had to sigh, no wonder the imperial court had to establish a cabinet system. It was really not possible for the emperor alone to manage a huge country.
But it was precisely this cabinet that, after taking on part of the imperial power, amplified the power of the civil servants and even more amplified their ambitions.
This also indirectly led to Zhao Yanxun's failure to ascend to the position of crown prince despite the emperor's strong push.
While sighing with emotion, Zhao Yanxun thought of the capital, Concubine Duan and the emperor.
"I don't know what is going on in the capital now. Did the emperor make preparations in advance after listening to my warning?" Zhao Yanxun murmured.
After thinking about it for a while, Zhao Yanxun put down his pen and stood up.
I saw him walking out of the hall with his hands behind his back.
At this moment, at the foot of the steps outside Jinsheng Hall, a bearded man was kneeling with his forehead pressed to the ground.
After walking out of the hall and looking down at Hu Dabiao, Zhao Yanxun looked particularly serious.
"Hu Dabiao..."
"The guilty minister is here..."
"What are you guilty of?" Zhao Yanxun asked.
Being brought here by the guards at the palace, even though he didn't know what was going on, but being left kneeling here at this moment, Hu Dabiao acquiesced that he was guilty.
Because in his heart, Zhao Yanxun is definitely not wrong, so he must be the one who is wrong.
"I...I don't know what the crime is!"
In fact, Hu Dabiao and Lin Dagui are the same kind of people, and Zhao Yanxun knows this very well.
"I don't know? Then I ask you, do you have any objections to Chen Yuhe?" Zhao Yanxun asked bluntly.
After Hu Dabiao thought for a while, he said seriously: "Go back to the prince..."
Before Hu Dabiao started to speak, Zhao Yanxun scolded: "Raise your head and answer!"
Hu Dabiao's heart trembled, then he straightened up and replied: "Return to the prince, I don't dare!"
"Don't dare? That means you have it?"
Hu Dabiao did not answer, which was regarded as acquiescing to Zhao Yanxun's words. He indeed felt that it was unfair.
"Do you think this king is acting unfairly?" Zhao Yanxun's tone was cold.
"I don't dare to have such intentions. It's just that Chen Yuhe's control is too harsh, so I feel resentful!"
At this point, Hu Dabiao seemed to let go, and said bluntly: "The prince appointed him as a hundred households, and the ministers respected him as a superior official, but he had no sympathy for his subordinates. It was he who belonged to the ministers, and he did not dare to say anything to the prince.
There’s no disrespect at all!”
Only Hu Dabiao, who has such a straight heart, dares to "speak outright" even when Zhao Yanxun shows his anger.
But after all, he is not a fool, and he also knows that it is Chen Yuhe himself who emphasizes his dissatisfaction, rather than being disrespectful to Zhao Yanxun.
"So you just act on your own likes and dislikes and forget about military regulations? Just to slander the superior officer?"
Faced with Zhao Yanxun's questioning, Hu Dabiao was speechless for a moment, even at a loss.
"When you are in the military, military regulations are more important than the sky...but you treat military regulations like child's play!"
Good guy, these accusations made Hu Dabiao even more embarrassed.
I saw him kowtow and plead guilty: "Your Majesty, I am guilty, I am guilty!"
"According to military law, anyone who slanders a superior officer should be punished with fifty rods..."
For slandering a superior official, fifty lashes with a cane is considered a very severe punishment without causing much consequences.
But before Hu Dabiao could think about whether it was unfair, he heard Zhao Yanxun continue: "But for someone like you who acts based on personal preferences, there is no room for you in this army. You'd better take off your armor... and become an ordinary citizen!"
Compared to those fifty military sticks, asking Hu Dabiao to take off his armor and become a civilian would be more uncomfortable than killing him.
I saw him raising his head and saying: "Your Majesty... I am willing to lead the military stick. I am willing to lead the military stick. Please forgive me, please forgive me!"
After saying this, Hu Dabiao kept kowtowing to ask Zhao Yanxun to take back his life.
You little brat, I can’t deal with you yet? Zhao Yanxun thought to himself.
He didn't really want to get rid of Hu Dabiao. As long as such a person loses his arrogance, he will become a very useful "strong general".
Hu Dabiao and Wang Zonglin Dagui are the same type of people. Zhao Yanxun feels more at ease when using such people.
"Okay, don't break my floor!"
After hearing this, Hu Dabiao stopped kowtow and waited for Zhao Yanxun's verdict.
"Since you have the intention to repent, since you are a first-time offender and an old man from the capital, I will give you another chance!"
As long as he was not driven away, Hu Dabiao would obey everything. He kowtowed again and said: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will take the military stick when I go down!"
Zhao Yanxun had a gloomy face and said in a gloomy tone: "Go away!"
Hu Dabiao hurriedly kowtowed twice, then stood up in panic and carefully exited the gate of Jinshen Hall.
Looking at Hu Dabiao's leaving figure, Zhao Yanxun secretly said: "Chen Yuhe... I can only help you so far. If you cause trouble again, don't blame me for not cherishing our old friendship!"
After finishing this matter, Zhao Yanxun turned around and returned to the main hall. He had to continue reviewing documents.
