If there was no other way, Lu Duan really didn't want to have an audience at night. The Chui Gong Hall under the night was shrouded in endless ink. The outside of the hall was dark and unclear, and the buildings inside the hall were also terrifying, as if this was not an imperial palace but a palace. It is the Hall of Yama, especially a creature like Emperor Liu lives in it.
After all, there were only three figures conspicuous in the main hall. One was sitting and two were standing. The standing ones had their heads lowered and the other were bent over. Lu Duan and Yantuo were both waiting silently, waiting to read and investigate. Emperor Liu reported the speech.
The one Lu Duan came to present was naturally Kang Baozhen. After all, Emperor Liu personally confessed it and also provided key clues. The story was not complicated, and the people involved were clear that those who manipulated Kang Baozhen's promotion, no matter how well he did it, There is no leakage, and if you follow a line down, no one on the entire line can escape.
Therefore, it only took a few days for Lu Duan to get to the bottom of the matter, and all the people involved were under control.
Since it is an internal investigation, the officials handling it are all highly capable experts. Many problems cannot be hidden at all, but with strong intervention, there is no way to hide them. In addition, Lu Duan, a "good man", launched a threat , it’s really not something that ordinary people can bear.
After a few days, Kang Baozhen's case was finally revealed in the official system, and he could barely give an explanation to Emperor Liu. In the report to Emperor Liu, it was clearly stated that Kang Baozhen's case involved lying about his age and fabricating resumes and political achievements. There is no doubt that there is no doubt that he defrauded his official position, offered and accepted bribes, derelict his duties and violated the law.
A result was found, but Lu Duan was not happy at all, not only because the problem lay with the staff department he was in charge of, but also because he knew in his heart that the matter had only really begun now, and there was still a big terror to come. .
The only thing Lu Duan hopes in his heart is that Emperor Liu will not let the Imperial City and the Second Department of Wude get involved. Otherwise, a political wave of expansion and implication will come again. The tax reform policy is in full swing. The imperial court is in a barely balanced state, and neither the officials nor the people can stand any more trouble...
Lu Duan's thinking can be described as being old and mature in seeking the country. Of course, it also reflects his instinct and orientation as a seasoned bureaucrat.
However, most of the matters in the Han Dynasty were transferred to the will of the old emperor. Although Lu Duan was a senior official in the political affairs hall, he could not be stubborn at all in front of Emperor Liu. While waiting for the imperial edict, he carefully raised his Looking at Emperor Liu, his old face was gloomy in the bright light. Seeing this, Lu Duan's mood continued to sink.
After a long time, Emperor Liu put down the self-examination results for the staff given by Lu Duan, raised his hand and rubbed his eyes, and said nonchalantly: "It's actually Yang Xun... What benefits did the Kang family give him? How dare he take such a risk?" , to carry out this treacherous act of hiding everything from the heavens and the sea, deceiving the superiors and concealing the truth from the inferiors?"
After hearing the question, Lu Duan immediately answered: "Your Majesty, although Yang Xun always denied it, according to the confession of Lang Zhongzhang, who was the liaison in the middle, Kang Ning gave Yang Xun one hundred thousand dollars in order to seek official positions."
"One hundred thousand guan, buying a county magistrate is generous enough!" Emperor Liu commented, and then said sternly: "I am the head of a county of a great Han Dynasty, and the food, clothing, parents, and clothing of tens of thousands of people are only worth 100,000 guan." Wan Guan?"
Yan Tuo on the side listened and wanted to tell Emperor Liu that one hundred thousand guan was really a lot. At least in the eyes of people like them, the weight was definitely much heavier than that of a mere county magistrate. If the price was clearly marked, 100,000 guan would be enough to buy it. The vast majority of magistrates and magistrates in the world. Of course, Yan Tuo only thought about such thoughts and would never dare to say them out.
"Among the noble disciples, Yang Xun can be regarded as a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and he is considered a talent, but he was deceived by a mere hundred thousand coins!" Emperor Liu said coldly: "Regardless of family status, official position, and even head? "
After some sullen whispers, Emperor Liu turned his head to look at Lu Duan and asked, "How did you deal with these dozen people involved in the case?"
Lu Duan said respectfully: "All officials involved in the Ministry of Personnel, from Yang Xun on down, have been suspended from duty and taken into custody. As for the local area, I have sent officials to Mizhou. Suonakang Baozhen and related officials have returned to Beijing to await trial. The other principal criminal, Kang Ning, has been detained by His Majesty in Dali Temple Prison. The specific sentence will require subsequent trials and His Majesty’s instructions..."
Lu Duan's answer seemed to say something, but it seemed as if he didn't say anything. Emperor Liu frowned obviously and took a deep look at Lu Duan, but seeing his respectful and calm look, he couldn't help but be filled with excitement. He said aggressively: "Such official clichés can't control me! Now that the investigation is clear, the subsequent interrogation is just a formality. Given the circumstances of the case, what punishment should be given? As a minister of the Ministry of official affairs, don't you have any idea in your mind? Not even measured?"
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions!" No matter how furious Emperor Liu was, Lu Duan remained unmoved and solemnly asked for instructions.
Sometimes Emperor Liu admired Lu Duan's calmness and orderliness, but at other times he was very annoyed with his conservativeness and rigidity. At this time, Emperor Liu became a little annoyed: "I just want to hear your opinion! This matter involves corruption. How should we deal with this group of people? To kill or not to kill?"
Emperor Liu's murderous interrogation of Lu Duan really made Lu Duan very depressed. He was so angry that he could express his opinions on whether to kill or not.
However, facing Emperor Liu's aggressive gaze, Lu Duan thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, Yang Xun, Kang Ning, Kang Baozhen and his son deceived the emperor and stole officials. They are guilty of unpardonable crimes and should be punished with death." , the other complicit personnel shall be punished according to their circumstances!”
After forcing Lu Duan to speak, Emperor Liu quickly returned to normal. He stopped showing his teeth and claws, as if nothing happened. He leisurely picked up the ink pen and wrote something on the memorial, and then said to Lu Duan: "I Got it! Thank you for your hard work, please go back and rest!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will retire!" The old emperor had already driven away the people, and Lu Duan did not dare to stay. He just resigned silently with a depressed mood.
When leaving, Lu Duan was in an unusually heavy mood, not feeling any joy at finding out the truth and successfully explaining it to Emperor Liu. In the final analysis, it was the attitude shown by Emperor Liu that was really frightening.
Lu Duan can now be regarded as an old man who serves Emperor Liu on his left. Although he is not familiar with Emperor Liu's temperament, he is still familiar with it.
Now, that familiar smell is coming out again. Emperor Liu obviously showed some restraint when it came to Kang Baozhen. As the main criminal, Kang Ning was imprisoned even before Kang Baozhen. In addition, the recent turmoil in Beijing, Emperor Liu Lu Duan could guess the intention just by smelling it.
The more restrained you are now, the more terrifying and shocking it will be when it breaks out.
