In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Po looked at the two resignation letters.
It should be said that Gao Jian's resignation was expected, but how could such a cheap thing involve the abuse of the examination room and just want to walk away?
This further shows that he has a guilty conscience as a thief.
Li Po was very angry. Gao Jian was one of the examiners of the Beijing Examination, and he was also a censor in the imperial court. He was in the position of supervising the rules and regulations. It can be said that Gao Jian knew the law and broke the law, and his crime was increased by one degree.
If he wanted to re-employ Gao Jian based on his official qualifications before, then now Gao Jian's name has been marked with a big X in his heart, just like a prisoner who was sentenced to death.
The nature is so bad that after verification, it is impossible to demote the official, at least he will be exiled. If his involvement is too deep, it is normal that his head will be destroyed.
But what surprised Li Po was that Changsun Wuji also submitted his resignation.
Li Po looked at it briefly, and Changsun Wuji's thoughts were clearly on the paper. It was nonsense to avoid suspicion or to think about the kindness of raising him.
Changsun Wuji was young and ambitious, and it was a good time for him to make contributions. Why would he give up his official position for his uncle? Li Po would never believe it.
What he trusted more was his own eyes and ears. When he was outside, he received a report from Changsun Wuji. He didn't even think about his uncle's kindness in raising him. He wrote everything down exactly, lest he
See doubt.
Now he has changed his mind. Either he had discussed it with Gao Shilian, or he was afraid of ruining his reputation. Looking at what was written in the resignation letter, he looked like he still had something to say.
All I have to say is, as long as you say something, I won't care about uncle or uncle, I will just investigate the case impartially.
Li Po sighed inwardly, what did these people think of the important affairs of the court? They all had a lot of thoughts, but they were not used in the right place.
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After pondering for a moment, he decided to give Changsun Wuji a chance. Gao Shilian was nothing, but Changsun Wuji was a famous figure later on and needed to be treated differently.
At this time, Li Po was already thinking about who should take over the post of Minister of Dali Temple after Changsun Wuji resigned.
Changsun Wuji obviously failed the test. What he wanted was not Gao Shilian, but to find out the situation. Is it related to the leaked question in the examination room?
Gao Shilian, a censor, obviously did not have such conditions, and what was he doing to frame Fang Qiao? Without understanding this, Changsun Wuji submitted his resignation first. He had too many thoughts. It was very inappropriate for him to be in charge of Dali Temple again.
suitable.
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"Xuan Dali Temple Minister Sun Wuji came to see him."
A messy situation actually forced an imperial censor and a minister of Dali Temple to resign, which made Li Po very angry.
Changsun Wuji came very quickly and rushed into the Tai Chi Hall in time for lunch. He entered in panic. After entering the hall, he bowed deeply and looked as depressed as if his biological father had died.
Li Po was so angry that he kept showing off, and who was he trying to fool?
Without letting him sit down, he threw Changsun Wuji's resignation letter on his floor and said, "It seems that you are well prepared. Then tell me about an event in Dali Temple."
, how did you get rid of the post of Minister of Dali Temple?"
Changsun Wuji looked ashamed and bowed and replied: "Your Majesty uses ministers to manage discipline. I am so wise that I have no face to deal with Your Majesty."
However, I lost my father when I was young, and my elder brother was not kind. I was raised in my uncle's house since I was a child. It can be said that I have a great kindness. Now that the matter involves him and the public, I cannot be selfish. In private, I can't bear to harm my uncle.
I thought about it over and over and had sleepless nights, and finally I had to make this move..."
Li Po snorted heavily, shook his hand, and threw down Gao Shilian's resignation, "That's nice to say, have you and Gao Shilian already discussed it? You also resigned, and he also resigned. What, I want to
Retreat to the countryside together and enjoy the happiness of heaven and earth?
I asked you to investigate, and after repeated investigations, you became a complicit person. It is really a shame in the world. I have never heard of such a strange thing. Are you trying to make me gain knowledge?"
Changsun Wuji was also shocked. He leaned over and picked up Gao Shilian's resignation letter to look at it. After reading it, he couldn't help but burst into tears and said: "Uncle Hutu has come to this, and he didn't bring it upon himself. He will never die."
I have nothing to say. I only wish to die with my uncle, and I ask your Majesty to grant it."
Li Po was indeed a little shocked now. Last time, this guy dared to scold him in person. After all, he was broad-minded and didn't have the same knowledge as him, but he did it again today? This guy really didn't take his life seriously.
Li Po had seen many of his ministers' acting skills, and they were really full of tricks. If you were a little bit blind, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the real and the fake.
Just like now, Li Po originally thought that this guy was a master of officialdom and good at putting on airs, but he burst into tears at every turn, and if his true feelings were really fake, then all the movie stars in the future would be ashamed.
However, this guy told the truth. Gao Jian just kept silent. If he took the initiative to submit a letter to resign today, it would be tantamount to asking for help. As a descendant of Xiao Mian, he has no great achievements and is ruthless with the emperor.
points, the outcome is almost predictable.
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"I surrendered in front of the formation, thinking that I would only die. However, Your Majesty was generous and did not blame me for being mean. In a few years, I was promoted to the third rank. I am grateful beyond words.
It’s just that since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve both..."
At this point, Changsun Wuji burst into tears, "I would like to take the punishment on my uncle's behalf. I just ask that your majesty will remember that I have always been loyal and devoted, and spared my uncle's life..."
Li Po was not that easy to deal with. After examining him for a while, he didn't see anything pretentious. Then he waved his hand gently and said, "Get up and talk. You have some conscience."
Changsun Wuji choked up and couldn't speak. He touched his tears and snot on his sleeve. This sentence made him feel at ease. He said that after practicing at home for many days, it finally came in handy.
The court officials all know that the emperor is nostalgic for the past and likes people who are affectionate and righteous. When he tried it today, it turned out to be the case. It seemed that he had passed the most difficult level.
What I think is absolutely correct. The so-called dilemma lies entirely with Your Majesty. As long as Your Majesty can relax, there is no need to worry about anything else.
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"I have said everything that needs to be said. You can do it for yourself. I also know that humans are not grass and trees, how can we be ruthless? But this is also the bad thing about this situation. Someone has spotted the weakness of you, the Minister of Dali Temple, and your intentions are not bad.
vicious.
I will keep your resignation letter for you. After I return, I will recruit Gao Shilian, the imperial censor, to go to Dali Temple to investigate. I only want one result. You can decide how to deal with the people involved in the case, and then report it to me."
Changsun Wuji's face was full of gratitude, and he bowed to the ground again. His goal had been completely achieved, and he stopped talking nonsense and said he was complying with the imperial edict.
Li Po waved his hand and asked him to retreat.
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When it was time for dinner, Li Po was in a bad mood and had no appetite.
When he walked out of the Tai Chi Hall, he turned around and asked Sun Fujia who was accompanying him: "What do you think of Changsun Wuji?"
Sun Fujia pondered for a moment and replied: "Chief Sun Qing is well versed in the ways of being an official, and his loyalty is commendable."
Li Po glanced at Sun Fujia and laughed, "You do know how to speak, but what does it mean to be loyal?"
Sun Fujia has been serving as the admonishment doctor for three years, and the rhythm of his speech has changed. This is of course more in line with Li Po's wishes.
Li Po knew that Sun Fujia's words sounded like praise, but it was difficult for him to evaluate him positively as a person and Zhang Sun Wuji's posture in the palace.
This question arises, firstly, because Changsun Wuji is a talent he wants to reuse and needs to be carefully observed and tested; secondly, because Changsun Wuji has never served beside him and does not know much about his temperament.
For example, in the palace, was Changsun Wuji just showing off or showing his true feelings? He couldn't see clearly.
Sun Fujia bowed slightly and commented on the important ministers in the court. He was also very cautious, "The eldest son, Qing, is only following His Majesty's wishes. Naturally, this is a commendable act of loyalty."
Li Po thought for a while and finally nodded slightly. He understood what Sun Fujia said. Changsun Wuji was now helpless. He had neither the support of his family nor a brother-in-law who could be the emperor. Naturally, he only had "loyalty" left.
Two words.
Whatever you do, you have to figure out the emperor's will, so Sun Fujia is saying that Changsun Wuji is similar to Xingchen...
For a fortunate minister who is well versed in the ways of being an official, this evaluation does not have any positive connotations.
Li Po clicked his tongue, and then posed another problem for Lao Sun, "If you were Chang Sun Wuji, how would you deal with yourself at this time?"
Sun Fujia smiled and said without hesitation: "The Minister of Dali Temple is also an important minister in the court. He should not avoid reputation, reputation or suspicion in everything, and should not care about personal gains and losses. He should put national affairs first in everything.
Otherwise, if you follow the example and follow the example, you will inevitably neglect government affairs, form friends and factions, and fight for power and gain over time."
Li Po nodded in agreement, "Once the atmosphere is bad, it is difficult to correct it. It seems that Changsun Wuji is not suitable to be in charge of Dali Temple."
Sun Fujia stopped talking. The admonishing doctor only gave his own advice and did not participate in any decision-making. If he said a few more words, it would become a criticism of Changsun Wuji himself, which was not in line with him.
Position moves.
Sun Fujia grasped the opportunity.
The great thing about Menxia Province officials is that they stay by the emperor's side all year round, and with just a few words, they may be able to decide the career and destiny of a third-rank official.
This is very tempting for any current official. On the contrary, many talented officials are unwilling to serve under the sect, which is precisely because of this.
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In the days that followed, Li Po put this aside in advance.
On July 20th of the seventh year of Yuanzhen in the Tang Dynasty, the eighth batch of ships docked eastward. This was the last batch of ships to transport the Goguryeo people. Those who came back after that were all the soldiers who conquered the dynasty. Li Jing, the governor of the dynasty, must be
The last group of people to land.
It is expected to land in early August, and the imperial court has already begun preparations in May and June. It will be a very grand celebration to welcome Li Jing and his party back to Beijing.
It should be held around the end of August or beginning of September.