Zhao Pu, who returned to Guangzheng Hall, was not as calm and at ease as when he was in Chui Gong Hall. He even had a scared expression on his old face. [.\nCOM Situ's updated chapters are the most complete and comprehensive, and the error-free content is repaired in the most timely manner. Browser access is recommended due to caching reasons. \nCOM official website] Zhao Pu felt shuddering when he thought of the old emperor's evil tiger-like look at the end. Zhao Pu didn't know whether the trick he played in front of Emperor Liu would work. He always had confidence. is insufficient.
It is impossible for the old emperor to fully trust anyone now, including Wang Yuchen, who triggered this turmoil. Can the old emperor really tolerate it? Accept everything he says?
I'm afraid that under that tolerant and affectionate surface, there is a heart that can bite people at any time. Wang Yuchen is also lucky. He has been on the edge of life and death so many times. He is afraid that he himself is not aware of the horror behind it.
This time, he was speaking nonsense in front of the emperor again. In Zhao Pu's opinion, he neither knew the importance nor the death.
"Mr. Zhao!" After returning to the government hall, before sitting down to take a sip of tea, he saw an official walking in. He had gray hair but was in good spirits. It was Xin Zhongfu, the right prime minister of Shangshu.
Xin Zhongfu once served as the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and later moved to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice. When Zhao Pu returned to the court and became Prime Minister, he took a further step and served as the Right Prime Minister. He became Zhao Pu's most capable subordinate and one of the few real powerful figures in the center of the imperial court.
"I wonder what the situation is?" Xin Zhongfu took his seat and asked directly without being polite.
Glancing at him, Zhao Pu sighed: "The power of heaven is shaken, and Long Yan is furious!"
"It's conceivable!" Xin Zhongfu nodded, with no surprise on his face: "Then what happened to Wang Yucheng?"
"The small turmoil in Chui Gong Hall has calmed down, but a big uproar is brewing in Helong!" Zhao Pu frowned and sighed.
Seeing Xin Zhongfu's concerned eyes, Zhao Pu succinctly recounted what Emperor Liu had told him. When Xin Zhongfu heard this, he was silent for a while and said: "That's good. Some officials in Helong have indeed gone above and beyond... "
"Okay!" Zhao Pu waved his hand, and then called outside: "Here comes someone!"
Soon, an officer on duty came in and bowed respectfully: "What are your orders, sir?"
"Go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate and invite the Zuodu Yushi!" Zhao Pu ordered.
"Yes!" The subordinate officer did not dare to neglect and set off immediately.
Withdrawing his gaze, Zhao Pu looked at Xin Zhongfu again and continued the topic: "His Majesty asked us to investigate and verify what Wang Yucheng reported about Longxi. However, we are both sure of the situation in Longxi, even if it is different from what Wang Yucheng said. The place is not big after all.
From the Yulin Rebellion to the expedition to Anxi, from the Lu Duoxun case to the official purges, the northwest has not calmed down in the past ten years. So many people have been replaced and many people have been killed. It is still stubborn and difficult to change.
Under the great government, it is understandable that the officials and the people are exhausted, but there are people who use this to stir up trouble and use their hands to blame the imperial court and pocket the profits. How can your majesty tolerate it?"
"These are all the disasters left by Lu Duoxun back then!" Xin Zhongfu said such an opinion for no reason.
Even Zhao Pu was startled. He frowned and couldn't help but look at him twice. After all, Lu Duoxun was Zhao Pu's mortal enemy. Even though he had passed away long ago, he is still fresh in his mind when he thinks about it. And the Lu case was still fresh in his mind. When it broke out, it was Xin Zhongfu who was presiding over the trial.
"Zhihan, let's not talk about the past anymore. What we should consider now is how to deal with the situation in Helong." Zhao Pu said.
"I wonder what the holy will is?" Xin Zhongfu asked.
Zhao Pu said: "Your Majesty obviously intends to severely punish and admonish, but what is strange is that this time he has not used the Imperial City and the Second Department of Wude, but let Yousi take care of it!"
Xin Zhongfu also thought about this for a while, and then said: "The Sacred Heart is unpredictable! However, it is a good thing for the court system to not use the second division. It can reduce a lot of injustice and better grasp the sense of proportion. But this matter
, I still have to put in some hard work to repay the holy bow. I wonder what Mr. Zhao has planned?"
After hearing the question, Zhao Pu looked directly at Xin Zhongfu and said: "I would like to ask Brother Zhihan to go to Helong with Duke Yang and Wang Yucheng. This shows that we attach great importance to it and can handle this job well! I just want Hard-working Zhihan to go there in person!"
Xin Zhongfu pondered in silence for a while, then he cupped his hands and said: "It is our duty to bear no one's responsibility, and I dare not express my sorrow! It's just that Duke Yang is a reasonable man, so is Wang Yucheng?"
Mentioning this Wang Yuchen, Zhao Pu couldn't help but show a headache. He thought for a while and said: "It doesn't matter, Tianjin has been pierced by him. When you get to the northwest, just follow the rules!"
Xin Zhongfu nodded slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Mr. Zhao should know where the root cause of the problems in the northwest is. If we don't find a way to cure the root cause, no matter how many officials are dealt with, I'm afraid it will only end the boiling water!"
Zhao Pu thought of something, thought for a moment, and said softly: "Your Majesty is relieved today!"
"Seriously?" Xin Zhongfu's eyes lit up.
Zhao Pu nodded solemnly.
Hearing this, even with Xin Zhongfu's accomplishments, he couldn't help rubbing his palms, suppressing his excitement, and said: "If this is the case, the trip to the northwest will double the confidence, the officials and people in the northwest will have hope, and the whole court will be at peace."
Obviously, for the Western Expedition, a force of opposition has already formed from top to bottom, both inside and outside the court, and even different factions have reached a consensus. However, due to the persistence of the old emperor, they did not dare to go too far.
However, once he lets go, the suppressed "public opinion" will quickly burst out.
Not to mention the northwest, even the central imperial court has been "conquering the west for a long time". So many military supplies to support Anxi are not all obtained from the northwest, and the drain on the national treasury is also huge.
"Yangjun Gong Zuodu Yushi" finished explaining, Zhao Pu suddenly realized something again, murmured something in his mouth, and the meaning in his old eyes changed from deep thought to sudden realization.
How could the old emperor let Wang Yucheng take charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate? With his temperament, putting him in such a high position would not be a hindrance to himself.
Taking a step back, Yang Ye's Zuodu censor was also appointed by Emperor Liu, and he only took office for one year. This was an important arrangement for the old emperor to layout the power of the court. How could it be replaced by Wang Yucheng?
In the Chui Gong Hall, thinking of the old emperor's words and expressions, Zhao Pu also showed a secretive expression on his face.
In the evening, in the Hongde Hall of the East Palace, the attendants on the left and right were screened back a certain distance, and Prince Liu Liu Yang was alone, listening to the report of the chamberlain Wang Yue. The oral content was of course inseparable from the news in the palace.
In recent times, Liu Yang has been as low-key as he told Murong Defeng, putting down all power and affairs, staying at home without leaving the door, and quietly working as an "apartment" in the East Palace. However, inside and outside the imperial court, he was able to escape
There are really not many things about his eyes and ears, not to mention the matter of hanging the Gongdong Hall today, which itself has not been deliberately kept secret from the outside world.
After Wang Yue finished his report, Liu Yang's majestic face could not help but show some complex expressions. After pondering for a long time, Fang sighed: "Wang Yucheng, Wang Yuanzhi, and their scholarly spirit have really not changed at all in these years!
No matter where you stay, Beijing is really not the place for someone like him to be an official."
In fact, Liu Yang felt that Wang Yucheng was only suitable to stay in prefectures and counties. The farther away from Emperor Liu, the better. In this way, with his sincerity and true temperament, he could protect peace and do something for the people.
Be realistic, otherwise, misfortunes and blessings will be unpredictable.
Given the current political atmosphere and structure of the imperial court, it is not really friendly to a direct minister like Wang Yucheng.
After sighing twice, Liu Yang raised his head and ordered Wang Yue: "Send the box of 'Thank You Cake' sent by your tenth brother to Xianggong Zhao's house."
"Do you want to bring anything?" Wang Yue asked.
"No need!" Liu Yang said lightly: "Just bring the cake to you."
Regarding Wang Yucheng's matter, Liu Yang and Zhao Pu knew each other well. At the beginning, it was Liu Yang who withheld Wang Yucheng's memorial, and it was Liu Yang who really made this decision. Zhao Pu was just a witness. As for why,
Of course it was to protect Wang Yucheng.
As for Zhao Pu's intention to take over the matter, Liu Yang also understood immediately after learning about the situation. No matter what the effect, Zhao Pu always had good intentions.
Although Liu Yang felt calm, he did not dare to be too optimistic at this time. He explained truthfully how the old emperor would react. Should he understand him as the prince like he "understood" Zhao Pu?
"Your Highness, word has spread in the inner and outer courts that your Majesty has decided to stop the Western Expedition!" Wang Yue mentioned another matter. As a personal servant, he had some idea of what his master cared about.
However, upon hearing the news, Liu Yang's face did not change significantly. After a brief thought, he softly responded: "I know!"
From his true heart, Liu Yang certainly did not support the continuation of the Western Expedition. His consideration was also very simple. It was a loss-making business, and it became more and more serious as the years passed.
If he must open up to the outside world, Liu Yang would rather face Nanyang. At least, he can still make money there.