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Although Su Jin didn't take Xia Song's rhetoric seriously, based on his understanding of Xia Song and Du Yan, such people valued their own lives and interests above all else, and they would never take the risk to fight with him. However,
Having said that, everyone has a bad temper sometimes. If they are determined not to be coerced by you, then you have to consider whether to make the evidence public.
But the answer to the question soon came. It was just dark, and Du Yan, who loved you more than he loved himself, followed Su Jin's footsteps and came to the Su Mansion to ask for a meeting with Su Jin. He pretended to be a peacemaker and tried to persuade her, saying what did Weng's son-in-law say?
His feelings could not be broken, and he said that everything was for the sake of the overall interests of the court and did not cause chaos in the court. Finally, he patted his chest and promised that although he was involved in this matter, he could not bear to see Su Jin and Xia Song being implicated at the same time. He decided to go to court tomorrow morning.
He tried his best to protect Han Fan and others; however, he also made it clear that Han Fan and others would be demoted due to changes in the law, but he promised to try his best to plead for mercy and grant leniency. As for the final judgment, the emperor's final decision would still be made.
Su Jin knew that this was also the truth. In the end, it was up to Zhao Zhen to plead for mercy. If Zhao Zhen was determined to punish him severely, there was nothing these people could do. Su Jin also prepared for the worst. Once Zhao Zhen insisted on going his own way, it would mean that Zhao Zhen would be punished severely.
If he is exposed as a mean and unfeeling emperor, then he will immediately return to the northwest and tear up the war horse trading agreement, and will no longer advance military salary and various expenses, and will never work for him again. It is not that he wants to control Zhao Zhen, but he will definitely
Don't be fooled and loyal.
The next morning, everyone knew that today's morning court was to deal with Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others. All the officials, big and small, came to the Daqing Hall early. Those who usually were lazy and did not want to get up for the morning court also got up early today. I really hugged them.
Those who were ill also cheered up and dragged their sick bodies forward. Both supporters and opponents of the New Deal wanted to see with their own eyes and hear with their own ears the fate of these important officials who actively implemented the New Deal.[
Su Jin also came very early. Looking at the people outside the Daqing Hall, one could see everyone's attitude toward the matters discussed today from their faces. Some looked melancholy, while others couldn't hide it.
He was gloating about his misfortune, his mouth was as wide as the threads on his shoes, and his eyes were even more expressive, his joy and anger were invisible.
The morning bell rang, and all the officials filed in. Zhao Zhen ascended the throne with an expression on his face. After receiving the courtesy from the officials, he went straight to the topic without much politeness.
"Dear ministers, there is only one thing we are discussing today. I believe you have heard about it. It is about Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi, Fu Bi, Ouyang Xiu, Cai Xiang and others forming secret factions. Although Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others refused
admitted that they were cronies, but Ouyang Xiu wrote
Qian Mingyi's attitude largely represents the attitude of Du Yan and Xia Song after Du Yan's death. As soon as his words came out, there was a chorus of agreement. Some people even directly speculated that the traitor party had a conspiracy to treason. Should Qian Mingyi
Ti was immediately beheaded to show this to everyone.
Su Jin's face was livid, he gouged out Du Yan with his eyes, his hand reached into his arms and pulled out a few pieces of white paper. Those were the confessions of the thugs who showed Du Yan last night that Xia Song was the mastermind behind the scenes. Du Yan
Seeing this, he quickly stepped forward and said, "I'm going to tell you, Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Zhao Zhen thought to himself: "Another one who adds insult to injury, but that's fine. Today I want them to make decisions for me. I can't offend some people. If they want to hate, they can only hate each other. I just act according to public opinion and will never cause any trouble."
To resent."
"I should have listened to Du Aiqing's opinions, please tell me." Zhao Zhen said calmly.