Although the emperor's voice was not loud, to the ears of the people in Dingshan, it was like a thunderbolt in the clear sky, shaking the hearts of several people. They knew that the emperor was really angry now. His lips moved, trying to say something.
I begged for mercy, but for some reason I had no courage in my heart and couldn't even say a word!
Seeing that they were speechless, the emperor sneered twice and said: "Okay! Do you still have me as the emperor in your eyes? I am arrogant. I have insulted the prince and dared to go to the court. His words are so precise.
Wanting to punish Lin Yang for protecting the prince, confusing right and wrong, and framing Zhongliang, it is really abominable!"
"Come here, take off these people who have no regard for the emperor and are trying to frame Zhongliang, strip them of their court uniforms, and put them in jail to await their punishment!"
All the officials did not expect that the emperor was going to dismiss them all and put them in jail. They were all shocked!
These people are all on the side of King De, not to mention they are all figures with real power in the court. If they are really dismissed from office and imprisoned, it will be a great loss to King De.
But when King De took a step forward and walked out of the court, he loudly said: "Your Majesty, you can't do this. This is absolutely impossible!"
"Oh, King De said no. I would like to hear what King De said. Could it be that King De wants to excuse these people who have no regard for the emperor?" the emperor said solemnly.
"I don't dare!" King De bowed and said: "I believe that these people are important ministers in the court. If your Majesty dismissed them all at once and put them in prison, I am afraid it will be detrimental to the country. What's more, although the right minister and others have
The crime of offending the holy face was all due to the earnest love for the son. I think that An Youquan, Ding Hao and others did not tell the actual situation to a few adults, and this was the reason why this misunderstanding occurred. Dingshan and others are guilty.
, but it is just a crime of incompetent teaching and failure to distinguish between sight and hearing! If Your Majesty dismisses them from office and puts them in prison, I am afraid that all the officials will not accept it! Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"
The officials from King De's camp also hurried forward and knelt in the hall, asking the emperor to show mercy!
The emperor frowned. Of course he knew that people like Dingshan were important figures in King De's party. Originally, he was angry that these people were not above the emperor. Second, he also wanted to take this opportunity to weaken King De's power. But now
What King De said was reasonable. If he really insisted on punishing Dingshan and others, the officials would really not accept it.
Just when the emperor couldn't make up his mind and was unwilling to let these people go, he heard Lin Yang suddenly say: "Your Majesty, the common people also feel that if they really put Dingshan and others in prison like this,
, the punishment is a bit too harsh!”
"Why is this kid begging for mercy on their behalf?" The emperor looked at Lin Yang suspiciously, wondering why he suddenly said this!
Huo Huanzhen kept winking at Lin Yang and told him to stop talking. He said to his heart, what nonsense are you talking about there, don't you know what a good opportunity this is? Isn't this a deliberate attempt to undermine the emperor?
King De and Dingshan's group all looked at Lin Yang suspiciously, not knowing what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd. But they knew that Lin Yang would never suddenly change gender and stand in the same camp as himself and others!
"Oh, Lin Yang, tell me how they should be punished?" The emperor asked lightly, not knowing what Lin Yang had in mind.
Lin Yang said: "The common people feel that although Dingshan and others are at fault, they are not strictly disciplined and cannot distinguish right from wrong. If His Majesty really puts them in jail for this, the punishment will be too severe..." At this point,
Then he turned to Prince De and the officials and said, "I wonder if Prince De and all your lords also agree with what the common people say?"
Although people in King De's camp didn't know what Lin Yang's intention was, after all, he was interceding for Dingshan and others, so he could only agree with what Lin Yang said.
Lin Yang glanced at them with satisfaction, and then said: "Since all the adults think that what the common people said is right, then the common people will continue. Although Dingshan and others are not guilty enough to be dismissed from office and sent to prison, their discipline is not strict and
The fault of not distinguishing right from wrong should still be punished. I wonder if what the common people said is right, Prince De?"
King De nodded and said: "Lin Yang is right, lax discipline and failure to distinguish right from wrong are also faults!" After finishing speaking, he looked at Lin Yang suspiciously and thought: "As long as we get rid of this arrogant person,
How big of a crime can the crime of lax discipline and failure to distinguish right from wrong be considered? I didn’t expect you, Lin Yang, to help me in the end!"
Just when he was happy, Lin Yang suddenly changed his tone and said: "But running a country is like running a family. Dingshan and others can't even manage a small family, so how can they discipline the people and plan national affairs!"
Therefore, the grassroots suggested that Your Majesty punish Dingshan and others to think at home for a year, and that Your Majesty would find someone else to temporarily take over the affairs they were in charge of!"
Now the officials are aware of it, and they are thinking that after a year, shouldn't they just ignore these people! Even if they resume their original posts after a year, and all their close associates have been replaced, who will still be there?
Listen to them and marvel that Lin Yang is really ruthless, what is the difference between this and dismissal from office!
The emperor and Huo Huanzhen were overjoyed. Even if Dingshan and others were not dismissed from their posts, they could also greatly weaken King De's power. Moreover, they could also silence all the officials. It was really killing two birds with one stone.
Qi De praised Lin Yang in his heart.
The emperor immediately said: "Well, Lin Yang's words are exactly what I want. I think I will let Ding Shan and others go home and think about the past!"
King De said urgently: "Your Majesty, please don't listen to Lin Yang's nonsense..."
Lin Yang immediately interrupted King De's words and said: "Hey, Lord De, you said I'm full of nonsense, that means Dingshan and others are not lax in discipline and do not distinguish right from wrong, but deliberately want to deceive the king.
Is this a disobedience thing?"
"No... no... I didn't mean that..." King De said anxiously.
"Oh, since King De didn't mean that, does that mean the common people are right?" Lin Yang said with a smile.
"No...I didn't mean that...I..." King De was also stunned by Lin Yang now, and he was so confused that he didn't know what to say.
Lin Yang laughed again and said: "What does King De mean? The common people are almost confused by you. Do you think Dingshan and others deceived the emperor and acted disobediently? Or do you think Dingshan and others
Is it true that people do not discipline their own children strictly and do not distinguish right from wrong?"
King De now wanted to bite Lin Yang to death, but he could still tell which of the two crimes was more serious. He thought that as long as Ding Shan and others were not really dismissed from office, there would still be a chance to reverse the case, so he could only be angry at the moment.
Chong Chong acquiesced!
Ding Shan, Ding Meng, An Daorong, and Master Liu were all dumbfounded now. They all kowtowed together and begged the emperor for mercy!
The emperor was so happy now that he directly regarded Lin Yang as his lucky star. Without him, how could it be possible to greatly weaken King De's power at once? Huoran stood up from the dragon throne and said loudly: "This is
The matter has been settled and there is no need to discuss it further. Ding Shan and others are not strict in discipline and cannot distinguish right from wrong, which is really a big mistake. I order you to go home and reflect for a year! I will find someone to take over the military and political affairs of you. An
You Quan, Ding Hao and others beat the prince for no reason. This is a serious crime. I decree that all four of them will be sent to the border areas and will never be employed!"
Upon hearing the emperor's decree, Dingshan and others all collapsed on the ground, knowing that the overall situation was decided and there was nothing they could do to save the situation!
After the emperor punished these people, he then said to Lin Yang with a smile: "In view of Lin Yang's loyal defense of the dignity of the royal family, he is really a loyal and good person on my part. I am very pleased, and I specially confer Lin Yang with the title of Zhongyongbo, and also The second prince’s guard commander!”
Then he said to Huo Huanzhen: "General Huo, it is up to you to choose the candidates for the second prince's bodyguard in the army."
The emperor's words shocked everyone. You must know that Daqian is divided into five types of titles: Duke, Marquis, Uncle, Son, and Male! Even those who have made great achievements can only be rewarded with some things at most. It's just a promotion. It's extremely difficult to obtain the title of baron! But Lin Yang was lucky. He was awarded a title from a commoner without any official position, and he was also a count. This was a unique thing in Daqian. .
From this, it can be seen that the emperor was very fond of Lin Yang. Those officials who took advantage of the situation immediately cast a scorching gaze on Lin Yang, thinking about how to fawn over this famous man in the future!
Huo Huanzhen was also shocked, thinking that this reward was too heavy! Although he was a general now, his title was only that of an earl! But at the same time, he was extremely excited. The Huo family would be like this in the future. This is a super aristocratic family with one duke and two earls. This has never happened since the founding of Daqian. He hurriedly said: "I obey the decree!"
Huo Huan was really happy, but Lin Yang was not in a happy mood, and he was extremely depressed. He was the eldest brother of the second prince. If the emperor gave him an official position, wouldn't I become the second prince's subordinate? Damn it, what else would I have in the future? prestige!
But I also knew that at this time, it was impossible for the emperor to take back his life, so I could only accept the position of count and guard commander with an unhappy look!
Seeing that Lin Yang still looked reluctant, the emperor also smiled bitterly and shook his head secretly. This is an earl. I don't know how many people have earned the title and still don't want it! But you are good, you are not happy, how can you do it? Wouldn’t you be happy if I gave you this throne?!
Seeing that nothing happened, he ordered to retreat! Just when the officials were about to retreat, they heard Lin Yang shouting: "Wait a minute..."
"Lin Yang, do you have anything else to do?" the emperor asked puzzledly.
Lin Yang chuckled and said: "Your Majesty, since the state affairs have been dealt with, let your Majesty be a witness to the common people... Oh, by the way, I am an official now, so I can't say that I am a common people! Then please give me a witness Be a notary and handle the minister’s private affairs!”
The emperor didn't know what private matter Lin Yang had to ask him to be a witness to, so he asked with great interest: "Oh, that's it! Okay, Uncle Zhongyong can tell you what private matter you want me to be a witness for?"
Lin Yang chuckled and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that someone owes money and refuses to pay it back. I would like to ask your majesty to comment on it."
"Haha, tell me, who owes money and refuses to pay it back?" the emperor asked with a smile.
Lin Yang turned to Ding Hao and said: "Your Majesty, it is this Ding Hao who owes me some money. Although it is not much, it is my hard-earned hard-earned money!"
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