An angry emperor is extremely dangerous. Zhang Dejun knew this very well and saw the opportunity to resign. After leaving the palace, Sun Yanxi stood quietly in the corridor, obviously waiting for him, and gave Zhang Dejun a toothy smile: "Secretary Zhang.
You are worthy of being a role model for our generation. This time you have uncovered a great evil and eliminated a scourge for the imperial court, which must be a great achievement. The officials will definitely reward you generously. Congratulations in advance!"
As he said that, Sun Yanxi also raised his hand. Seeing this, Zhang Dejun looked very reserved, tilted his head slightly, looked at Sun Yanxi sideways, and responded: "As a servant of the official family, I will do my best for the official family and serve the court.
You have to fulfill your duties, why do you ask for rewards?"
"Senior Zhang's loyalty to the official family is a little admirable. It's worth learning from us!" Sun Yanxi said with a smile on his face.
"It's not easy for you to be able to serve the officials well." Zhang Dejun narrowed his eyes slightly: "This is not the place to talk. If the officials have orders, they should be handled as soon as possible. If there is any delay, you will lose your head.
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Hearing this, Sun Yanxi's pretty eyebrows subconsciously shrugged, bowed her hands, and said, "I would also like to thank the envoy for reminding me! I will leave now!"
Looking at Sun Yanxi's back from behind, Zhang Dejun had a gloomy look on his eyebrows. The so-called peers were jealous of each other, and his attitude made him very unhappy and even worried.
However, he soon regained his sense of relief. The Imperial City Division mainly focused on the inside and paid special attention to the Imperial City. If there was any change in Sun Yanxi, he had many ways to deal with it. However, after all, he was a member of the Guan family. Fortunately, the Liu Guan family was not easy to fool.
people.
His mentality returned to calmness again. Thinking of the report he had just given to the emperor, Zhang Dejun couldn't help but smile. Now that the emperor is wise, he certainly does not dare to deceive or hold back. Zhao Li is indeed guilty.
And what he feels proud of is that this incident can be regarded as "justifying the name" of the Imperial City Division. Zhao Li is considered to be the minister with the highest administrative status since the establishment of the Imperial City Division, among all the officials of the court, and ministers, he will not dare to do it again in the future.
underestimated.
Over the years, Wu Desi's arrogance has slowly diminished. Under the leadership of Li Chongju, he is very low-key and does things in a orderly manner. Although it has reduced the hostility and vigilance of the ministers, it has also made the spy office more capable.
The influence has been weakened.
The establishment of the Imperial City Division was not only for checks and balances, but also to make up for the areas that the Wude Division could not cover. Zhang Dejun understood this, so under such circumstances, he needed to take the initiative to assume that part of the influence and role.
For Zhang Dejun, the Zhao Li case is just a new beginning, a beginning to catch up with Wude Si.
In the Long Live Hall, Liu Chengyou was angry to himself, as if he couldn't let go. It's not that Liu Chengyou didn't understand the principle that when the water is clear, there would be no fish. It's not that he couldn't tolerate corrupt officials, as long as they were talented and useful to him.
Just like Zhao Pu, Liu Chengyou knew that he would eat and drink on weekdays, but this did not prevent Liu Chengyou from valuing him and staying by his side to serve as military counselor. Meng Chang surrendered and was appointed as Chengdu's candidate, and he was the first to be selected.
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However, tolerance does not mean indulgence, and it also depends on the target. Who is Zhao Li? This person has not left any reputation in official history. It can be said that Liu Chengyou personally dug it out with his eyes and entrusted him with important tasks.
For many years, Zhao Li has been regarded as a model of honest official by Liu Chengyou. He has been entrusted with important tasks, held in high positions, and received constant praises. Liu Chengyou also has great expectations for him, but for such a "role model" talent promoted by him personally, Also fell.
It's simply a slap in the face! As the chief of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he also holds a high position in the court and has great influence. Liu Chengyou even intended to recruit him to the Political Affairs Hall to become the prime minister. And the top official in charge of the supervision system relied on his performance in supervision to ascend to the position. Now there is a big problem in itself, which is also a great irony.
In the end, he was disappointed.
Of course, the main reason that makes Liu Chengyou angry is the feeling of being deceived. Also, does this also prove that there is something wrong with his vision? If so for Zhao Li, what about the others?
"Go to the Wude Department and call me Li Chongju!" Liu Chengyou ordered after calling a guard.
He summoned Li Chongju, of course, to see if there was anything going on at Wude Division. He didn't think that Wude Division would have no clue about the things that the Imperial City Division could investigate clearly now.
Soon, Li Chongju came in. When faced with the emperor's question, Li Chongju seemed very cautious and gave an answer that Liu Chengyou was not very satisfied with: "The censor of Zhaodu is an important minister in the court. Before he can prove it, I dare not rush forward to avoid it." Cause bad influence in the DPRK!"
"Adverse effects! Is that something you should consider?" Liu Chengyou couldn't help scolding.
Seeing this, Li Chongju tensed up and immediately responded: "I am guilty!"
Of course, Liu Chengyou just spoke out of anger. Seeing his always respectful appearance, he sighed softly and ordered: "That's it! Zhao Li has ordered him to be imprisoned for interrogation. Any investigation and evidence collection by Wude Division will be handed over to You Division to cooperate with this." Investigation of the case!”
"yes!"
When Li Chongju stepped back, a hint of gloom flashed through his eyes, and he began to think. Li Chongju had obviously discovered something, so why didn't he report it directly? What should he have to worry about? In addition to Zhao Li, were there other ministers whose surveillance results had not been found? Report it? If so, then what’s his purpose in keeping it?
As a bodyguard of Liu Chengyou, Li Chongju has always been trusted for his character. Even if he stays in the position of Wude Secretary, he has a good reputation in the court. Logically speaking, Liu Chengyou has no reason to doubt him, but sometimes, this I still can't help but murmur in my heart...
"Have I relaxed my attitude toward officials in the past two years?" His thoughts drifted back, and Liu Chengyou murmured to himself with a cold light flashing in his eyes.
When Sun Yanxi rushed to the Yamen of the Metropolitan Procuratorate with the imperial guards, Zhao Li was sitting in the hall, accepting reports from his subordinate censors. When Sun Yanxi read out the emperor's edict, he collapsed, and finally in front of everyone who looked at each other. In front of the censor, he was taken away by the guards and sent directly to the imperial edict.
As the censor of Zuodu, Zhao Li is considered to have a high position and is trusted by the emperor, which is even more enviable. This sudden imprisonment naturally inevitably caused a huge political turmoil. There were a lot of discussions between the government and the public. , and everyone is in danger.
After all, Zhao Li is also considered a big shot in the court. If he falls, the consequences will be huge. Many of his disciples and former officials are afraid of being implicated, especially those with evil intentions. As a member of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Zhao Li Li can't tell who has dirty information in his hands. If he breaks the rules and exposes and accuses others, the problem will be even more serious.
Therefore, after the incident, almost everyone's attention was focused on the interrogation of Zhao Li in Dali Temple.
As the presiding judge, Cui Zhoudu originally treated the matter with an extremely serious attitude. However, after the trial actually started, he found that the case investigation was progressing extremely quickly.
Basically without him using his brain, the Imperial City Division and the Wude Division handed over all the people involved in the case and the evidence to him with extremely high efficiency.
What Cui Zhoudu needed was just to verify and sort out these witnesses and evidence. Zhao Li also confessed to the crimes he committed.
Just as many officials feared, if Zhao Li fell, countless officials would be implicated. A large number of officials would be exposed, including 28 officials in Beijing alone. The Metropolitan Procuratorate was naturally the hardest hit area.
Regarding these people, Liu Chengyou, who was in a state of anger, had no intention of showing mercy at all, and issued an edict to take down all of them, no matter who they were or what their positions were.
The other persons involved in the case are still waiting to be arrested, interrogated and convicted. However, as the principal culprit, Zhao Li's crime was concluded in just two days. His charges and case description were also submitted as quickly as possible. The Imperial Case of Liu Chengyou.
After the imperial visit, the anger was no longer so serious, but what replaced it was deep disappointment. If it was just a lack of morality and being convenient to others, that would be fine, but it would be a matter of dealing with power and money, dereliction of duty and bending the law, harboring filth and evil. , it also involves disregarding human life, which is the most unacceptable thing for Liu Chengyou to accept.
It is deeply abhorrent no matter what era it is to guard and steal, and to bend the law when enforcing the law.