In the eighth year of Yuanfeng, May Yiwei (the third day of the lunar month).
Yanhe Hall and the Bian Hall listen to government affairs.
The case of Wu Juhou on Jingdong Road, which Yushitai and Dali Temple had been trying for a month, was finally concluded today.
Because Wu Juhou had already been punished, in accordance with the principle of no double punishment for one crime, he only ordered a senior official to reprimand and warn him because he knew Luzhou.
However, he was still allowed to resign as usual before taking office in Luzhou.
There is no doubt that the Empress Dowager raised his hand.
After all, Wu Juhou has been on trial for almost a month. After repeated searches, the censors even dug up the cellar of the Wu family, but they could not find any evidence of corruption on his part!
He is not as honest as a scholar-official!
He had not touched much of the minister's money in Jingdong Dulu's account book.
Last year, only 500 guan of minister's money was spent to entertain passing officials.
To control an important minister, spend 500 guan of envoy money a year?!
Therefore, after this incident spread, some people even began to feel sorry for it.
Back then, a certain Grand Master named Wen hosted a banquet in the snow in Chengdu Mansion and ate more than that much in one meal, right?
"Old Wu Dun was just loyal to the king's orders. What was wrong with him?" This was the defense of the New Party ministers.
"If Mr. Wu Dun can change his situation, he will be a capable official." This is what a certain Xiangong named Han said in private.
And with the interrogation at Yushitai.
In the Jingdong Road Transportation Department, the other two Beike officials did not find any major problems.
The family property situation of Lu Gongya and Huo Xiang is that of an ordinary scholar-bureaucrat.
Neither luxurious nor shabby.
At least that's what the censors who went to investigate said.
Therefore, the imperial court officials assigned him to the Jingdong Road to protect the horses, and also to protect Huo Xiang, who knew Mizhou, and to take charge of the Goujing West Road to protect the horses, and to protect Lu Gongya, who knew Haozhou.
He was not even demoted to the rank of official, and he was demoted to death!
It was even less severe than the punishment of Teng Zijing being demoted to Baling County!
Another high-ranking official involved in the case, Shen Xiyan, the deputy transport envoy of Jingdong Road, even just admonished him on the spot and ordered him to perform meritorious service, but still remained in his original position!
Shen Xiyan is Wu Juhou’s deputy!
But he didn't even give him a bronze penalty, just a few mild admonitions - are you sure it's not praise?
All this declares that both the government and the public also like money.
Just be careful how you make money!
Don't make it so big, don't make it end badly for the two palaces!
The conclusion of Wu Juhou's case also means that Li's case will also be concluded.
At present, although Li Ding's problems have been found out a lot.
But the big problem has not been found yet.
Therefore, it is really troublesome to deal with it.
After all, we can't use the accusation of "the traitor and minister are arrogant and rebellious, making irresponsible remarks about the father and son of the Tian family, and being treasonous and unethical".
That’s very impressive of him!
Therefore, Yushitai has to continue to investigate, starting from the literary and moral aspects.
No matter what, we have to find out Li Ding's crime of "making irresponsible comments on government affairs and slandering national policies."
If this is not possible, there are several charges of corruption, bribery, and abuse of power for personal gain.
In short, Li Ding has determined that he will either sing 'Yingzhou welcomes you' or 'Fangzhou welcomes you'.
There is only one or a few suitable charges missing.
After dealing with the Jingdong matter, the courtiers asked for resolution of the Gongyuan fire case in February this year.
Upon hearing this, both the Empress Dowager Xiang and the Empress Dowager fell silent.
After a long time, he said to the Queen Mother: "The Gongyuan was burned down, and unfortunately Zishan Hall was burned to death..."
"This matter concerns the government, so let's ask the officials to make a decision!"
The Empress Dowager also said: "As a posthumous gift to the court official Chen Zhifang, to the court official Ma Ximeng, they are both disciples of the officials. We should let the officials make the decision!"
As a result, all the officials were shocked.
The previous young master ascended the throne, but before taking office, he didn't even have room to speak in the court meeting!
And now, this young master has only been on the throne for two months, and both palaces are asking him to stop the military and state affairs in public.
Although this matter is indeed closely related to the young master!
But this is too exaggerated, right?
Zhao Xu looked at the ministers and said softly: "Whatever the story is, deal with it how you want it to be dealt with!"
This made everyone involved breathe a sigh of relief.
In particular, brothers Cai Jing and Cai Bian immediately came out to express gratitude.
Other relevant ministers also came out to express their thanks.
Cai Jing had the power to know the Kaifeng Mansion - he was unable to put out the fire and was the first to bear the brunt.
And Cai Bian is the responsible person after Li Ding, Quanzhi Gongju.
Zhao Xu was also able to see the brothers who would later become enemies for the first time after returning to his youth.
His eyes swept over Cai Jing and Cai Bian.
Cai Jing is only thirty-eight years old this year. He is handsome and tall, and looks very comfortable. He does not look like a grand master who will wield power in the future.
As for Cai Bian, he is only thirty-seven years old. He is slightly shorter and thinner than Cai Jing, with a lighter beard. He looks gentle and elegant.
Zhao Xu withdrew his gaze from the brother and added: "The guilty minister Li Ding, the crime must not be taken lightly!"
The ministers bowed collectively.
Many people were shocked.
"I remember it now..." Some people's livers and gallbladders were trembling.
Aren’t children supposed to completely forget what happened yesterday?
However, the young master remembered Li Ding until now, and he was still in the court, and he remembered that Li Ding was also the one responsible for the fire in Gongyuan!
More specifically: Don’t be lenient!
this is too scary!
So, when the ministers stood up, those who had once been a little more in awe of the young master who rarely spoke and was always quiet on the throne.
No one dared to treat the quiet young master as a child anymore.
Because he holds a grudge!
Because he has a good memory!
…
After the court meeting, the two palaces took Zhao Xu back to Baoci Palace.
The maids brought the prepared drinks, and Zhao Xu still drank the licorice soup.
At this time, the Empress Dowager suddenly took out two memorials, showed them to Zhao Xu, and asked: "Sixth Brother, Yang Wanghao and Cao Wangfan all said that they would like to thank Sixth Brother and allow them to go to court to pay homage without being named.
What grace!”
When Zhao Xu heard this, he was shocked and said: "Why do the two uncles want to say goodbye?"
"King Yang said that there is no name for praise and worship, and the country's important ministers and elders cannot be..." The Queen Mother asked tentatively: "That's why he refused to accept Sixth Brother's grace!"
Zhao Xu immediately replied: "The two uncles are brothers of my father and the emperor. They are my uncles, the son of my mother-in-law. Why can't I enjoy this grace?!"
"Please also ask your mother-in-law to invite the two uncles to the palace tomorrow. I want to talk to the two uncles about this matter in person!"
"In addition..." Zhao Xu looked into the eyes of the Empress Dowager and asked: "Mother, my grandson heard that the princes of the two uncles have not yet been crowned?"
The Empress Dowager nodded and said: "Both uncles declined the favor from the court. They both said that they would wait until the sixth brother grows up to take charge of the government, and then give favors to a few princes!"
"How is this possible?" Zhao Xu shook his head and said, "My grandson will order you to show favor to all the kings!"
"And on the basis of the ancestral system, I will give you one more level of promotion for all the kings!"
The Empress Dowager then laughed and said to the Empress Dowager: "The officials are benevolent and filial, and it is really a blessing for the country to be close to the clan!"
The last bit of worry in my heart was let go.
Now it seems that Sixth Brother is indeed a pure, kind and benevolent sage!
That Li Ding just didn't know how to live or die and got into trouble!
Note: Wu Juhou, Shen Xiyan, Huo Xiang, and Lu Gongya did handle this in historical facts!
Especially Shen Xiyan, not even a hair fell out!
Therefore, never use the current three views to fit the ancient three views!
This chapter has been completed!