Chapter Two Hundred and Sixty-Three Chapters (Part 2)
Li Shimin got lucky, suppressed the anger in his chest, stared at Yang Fan closely, and asked: "What else is there? Is it justified for you to hit someone?"
Although Yang Fan's behavior made him unhappy, he actually wanted to protect this kid, but Yang Fan was too trouble-making.
However, that Cui Yongping is even more annoying.
After all, this old boy Cui Yongping dared to make irresponsible remarks on the emperor's decision because he was born in the Cui family of Qinghe. It is really hateful.
These officials from aristocratic families did not take him as the emperor seriously!
Seeing His Majesty Li Er's eyes cold and full of murderous intent, Yang Fan felt a little numb.
Obviously, His Majesty Li Er's tone can only mean that he is extremely angry in his heart, but he is only forced to explain himself due to regulations.
If I don't give His Majesty Li Er a sufficient reason, he will definitely settle the score in the future.
When Cui Yongping saw that His Majesty Li Er's anger seemed to be directed only at Yang Fan, he was immediately overjoyed.
However, all the ministers couldn't help but sweat for Yang Fan, and of course there were many who took pleasure in his misfortune like Cui Yongping.
Because everyone doesn't know that His Majesty Li Er's anger is directed more towards the aristocratic family.
Yang Fan swallowed his saliva. Even though he had always been bold, he was frightened by His Majesty Li Er's angry gaze, but regretting it was useless at this time.
Could it be that he said in public that he was actually asleep just now and his mind was a little dazed when he woke up, so that caused a misunderstanding?
If you answer this way, the situation may be worse!
In this situation now, we can only avoid the important and take the easy.
If you dare to say that you were sleeping when asked by the emperor, or if you dare to say that you beat someone in the Taiji Hall while sleeping, then it is a crime of great disrespect, and you may be directly sent to Lingnan for a vacation.
Yang Fan's heart was beating loudly, but he knew he couldn't survive it and had to say something, so he said slowly:
"I just lost my temper and did something outrageous. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. However, the culprits should be Cui Shilang and others. These people are the traitors of the country!"
"You are spitting blood..." Cui Yongping was so angry that he trembled and shouted quickly, then turned to Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty, you have to make the decision for me!"
Although he didn't want to pay attention to Cui Yongping's crying, His Majesty Li Er still frowned and said to Yang Fan: "Don't lie in vain!"
Yang Fan's face became solemn, and he said righteously: "The ministers are not lying. In our Tang Dynasty, those who molested a good woman would be punished with thirty sticks and three years of corvee service, or in more serious cases, they would be exiled to Lingnan for three thousand miles."
"The second son of Duke Bao not only molested a good family on Lishan Mountain, but even wanted to rob a daughter of the people. The humble minister cut off one of his arms and did not report it to the government. This was considered an act of mercy... But now Cui Shilang has distorted the facts and slandered...
What is he if he is not a sycophant?"
Before he finished speaking, Duan Zhixuan couldn't bear it any longer, and went straight out of work, pointing angrily at Yang Fan and saying angrily: "Then my lord, doesn't he want to thank Marquis Zhongyi for his kindness in raising his son?"
Although Duan Zhixuan looked aggressive, Yang Fan glanced at this guy sideways, curled his lips indifferently, and said: "You and I are officials in the same dynasty, and it is my job to correct my nephew's mistakes. I don't need to thank you for complimenting me!"
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Duan Zhixuan was immediately struck speechless, and his rough old face turned red with shame.
Du Feng saw that Duan Zhixuan and the others were frustrated, so he hurriedly said: "Marquis Zhongyi can only use clever words to persuade others. Even if the second son of Bao Guogong makes a mistake, he will be punished by the court. How can it be your turn to abuse lynching, show off violence and fight ruthlessly, and ignore the laws of the court?"
Where is the law?"
But other officials from the aristocratic families got angry one after another, and they wanted to drown Yang Fan with their saliva.
Yang Fan laughed, not afraid at all, and asked: "Since you know that the second son of Duke Bao has violated the laws of the Tang Dynasty, why don't you let the government arrest him and put him in the sky prison? Instead, you blame me here for your righteous actions. It is really ridiculous.
, I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen you so shameless..."
Originally, Yang Fan was not a competitive person, but today he was really made to laugh at the shamelessness of the family.
It is too double-standard to allow only the government to light the lamps but not the common people to set them on fire.
In the court, Yang Fan rarely spoke or refuted, and his ambition was just to be a carefree salted fish. Now his original intention has been somewhat subverted.
No wonder it is said that where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are rivers and lakes, there are disputes. In fact, officialdom is also a river and lake.
The court is just a small microcosm of the world, with intrigues and intrigues, and the plot is nothing more than profit.
Interest can be the driving force that drives people forward, and it can make people get lost. Even if they want to retreat, they cannot retreat as they wish.
The entanglement of interests has long become a fetter for people, and has long blinded their eyes, leaving only golden eyes.
Therefore, when people are in the arena, they often have no choice but to do what they want. Yang Fan's salty fish dream is obviously shattered.
Because once Yang Fan gets involved in a court battle, he will always retreat.
In the court hall, Yang Fan was at war with the officials of the aristocratic family, tit for tat.
His Majesty Li Er sat on the throne with a gloomy expression, looking down at the ugly appearance of the family with cold eyes.
It was just a court meeting, but because of a fight, some undercurrents hidden in the dark were brought out of the water.
Is this the power of aristocratic families?
Seeing about 70% of the ministers criticizing Yang Fan overwhelmingly, His Majesty Li Er was secretly worried.
At the same time, hatred suddenly arises in my heart. These rotten scholars who talk about benevolence, justice and morality, do not think about how to bring peace to the people and help the world, but openly talk nonsense in the court and openly slander him because of trivial matters. They really deserve to be killed!
Wei Zheng looked at each other angrily, pointed at Du Feng's nose and cursed angrily: "You keep saying that the law of heaven is justice, but now you accuse justice of being unethical. Is this what a minister did? How can you be worthy of the official title of censor?"
Du Feng's official position is not as high as that of Wei Zheng, so he wouldn't even dare to fart on a daily basis.
However, seeing the support of many officials from aristocratic families, he became emboldened. Faced with Wei Zheng's angry rebuke, he retorted: "Since ancient times, admonishment has been regarded as righteousness, and criticism has been regarded as uprightness. This is the duty of the censor. If an official fails to be moral and violates the law,
A minister should not care about his own life and be brave enough to remonstrate. The Prime Minister of Wei is also a remonstrating official, so why do you blindly protect him just because you are on good terms with Zhongyi Hou?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Zheng was almost furious to death, but was speechless. After all, he was indeed on good terms with Yang Fan, so it was no wonder that he was caught.
When Du Feng saw that Wei Zheng, an old troll, had been refuted by him, he looked sullen and raised his head high.
Fang Xuanling was not good at speaking, and he almost died of anger. When Da Qiu saw Fang Xuanling being refuted by him, he felt quite proud, with a smug look on his face, and his chin raised high.
His Majesty Li Er's face was gloomy and his heart was filled with anger. These aristocratic people dared to confuse right and wrong and tell lies, but he did not speak.
Looking down at Duan Zhixuan, he didn't expect that his former beloved general would actually collude with these aristocratic families.
However, Duan Zhixuan was indifferent and instead felt proud, believing that it was indeed a clever way to make friends with the aristocratic family.
His Majesty Li Er was suddenly shocked. This guy is in charge of the Right Guards and is responsible for the security of the imperial city!