Chapter 645: New and Old Pillars (for General Nine)
When the emperor saw Liu Mingzhi coming out of the queue, he wanted to reprimand him, but he didn't know what came to mind: "Liu Aiqing also wants to stop me from reinstating torture?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I have no intention of hindering Your Majesty. I am just a minister."
Liu Mingzhi glanced at the civil and military officials and couldn't say anything out of their mouths!
Upon seeing this, Li Zheng pondered for a while: "We have decreed that the Yushitai, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Three Legal Departments of Dali Temple will form an imperial guard to investigate the case of border trade and customs privately raising prices in spite of the Three Kingdoms Agreement to enrich themselves. The restoration of torture will be discussed later!"
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
The emperor took a deep look at Liu Mingzhi: "Retreat!"
"Long live my congratulations!"
After the emperor left, the civil and military officials walked out of the Jinluan Palace talking in succession. The things they talked about were without exception the emperor's restoration of torture!
"Uncle Tongyuan, thank you for coming out with me today to prevent His Majesty from reinstating torture!"
Liu Mingzhi looked at Xia Gongming, who had always been alone, with a respectful expression: "Sir, you are His Majesty's minister. You are the only one in the civil and military dynasties who dares to speak out and give advice!"
Xia Gongming's old face showed a hint of melancholy: "I don't want to violate His Majesty's holy will every day, but as a royal censor, I only eat a bowl of food if I hear the news and tell things directly, so I can only do my best and obey the destiny.
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"My dear sir, you are so upright and upright, but your subordinates have something to say and you don't know whether to say it or not?"
"Uncle Tongyuan, it's okay to say it. I'm all ears!"
"It's okay to give advice. I hope the boss can change his approach. I think as long as the approach is right and His Majesty won't be unable to step down, Your Majesty will still listen to the advice. After all, Your Majesty is one of the rare wise kings who can listen to his opinions.
Just like Mr. Lao just now, as long as you explain the pros and cons, His Majesty will not be furious!"
Xia Gongming sighed: "I know. When the water is clear, there will be no fish. Maybe it's time for me to change my approach. I will give a memorial to Your Majesty after I return home!"
"I wish you sir could figure it out!"
"Uncle Tongyuan, I'll be satisfied if you can tell me these things. I'm upright but not a fool. I can tell the difference between good and bad. You, the pillar of Dalong, should give your Majesty a good advice. Your Majesty is very good now.
Value your opinion!”
"Sir, you are joking. A junior official with the rank of Lun Guan is also a low-ranking official of the fifth rank. How can he be the pillar of support!"
Xia Gongming looked around and leaned close to Liu Mingzhi and whispered: "Old Zhuzi has gone to the Imperial College to plant vegetables. It's time to change Zhuzi. You have to seize the opportunity!"
Liu Mingzhi looked at Xia Gongming's back blankly and didn't understand what he meant for a while!
Old Zhuzi has gone to the Imperial College to grow vegetables?
"Senior brother, you are so powerful. Except for Xia Yushi, all civil and military officials in the court were holding back and did not dare to move. His majesty, who was furious after hearing your words, was stunned and suppressed his anger. You, the famous person in front of his majesty, are indeed not fake!"
Liu Mingzhi was stunned and Huyan Yunyao looked at Liu Mingzhi excitedly, with an expression of indescribable admiration!
"Hu Hanlin, do you understand that titles or official positions are required in the palace?"
"Yes, I know I was wrong!"
"Let me ask you, what did Yushi Xia mean when he said that Old Zhuzi went to the Imperial Academy to grow vegetables? What happened to me when I didn't go to court for more than a month?"
Huyan Yunyao looked at the hurried officials around and whispered, "Didn't you notice that both the left and right ministers are gone?"
Liu Mingzhi looked around and found no trace of the left and right ministers: "Why did they go to the Imperial College to grow vegetables? How unbecoming is it for a dignified prime minister to go to the Imperial College to grow vegetables!"
"I heard that Your Majesty asked the right minister to reflect on himself for a month. As for why the left minister also went to lower office, I don't know. I heard that the left minister went there voluntarily, but I don't know whether it is true or not!"
"In this way, is there hope for overthrowing the left prime minister and avenging my second uncle?"
Liu Mingzhi murmured a few words with a low expression!
"Master Liu, what did you say?"
"It's nothing, go on!"
"I heard some old people from the Hanlin Academy discussing privately that the Prime Minister Zuo's visit to the Imperial Academy to grow vegetables is related to an old case. I don't know what the specific case is!"
"The disciples from the left and right ministers didn't say anything? For example, to persuade your majesty to take back his life?"
"Prince Duan remonstrated, but he was reprimanded by His Majesty. He also went to the Imperial Academy to plant vegetables. Many doctors and servants were also sent to the Imperial Academy to water!"
"What? Have you heard what the reason is?"
Huyan Yunyao looked around and whispered into Liu Mingzhi's ear: "I heard that His Majesty's dragon body is ill. This is starting to pave the way for His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Liu Mingzhi's eyes suddenly widened and he said sternly: "How presumptuous!"
Huyan Yunyao looked at Liu Mingzhi dissatisfied: "It's not what the official said, it's the rumors heard by the official. Why are you so mean!"
"Okay, I understand. You should go back first. Remember not to talk nonsense. You must know the truth that disaster comes from your mouth. Listen more, watch more and talk less!"
"I understand! My lord, have you read the letter I sent you?"
"Uh, I lost it! Why don't you just tell me what you want to say!"
Huyan Yunyao nodded and pondered: "Sir, do you know the difference between the Dalong people and the Turks?"
"There's a lot of difference. Which side are you talking about?"
Liu Mingzhi suddenly covered his face and his eyes were as big as bells, and the warmth on his cheeks was still clear to the touch!
Huyan Yunyao looked at Liu Mingzhi who was in a daze and smiled lightly: "You know this time, don't stick to one pattern!"
Liu Mingzhi looked helpless as Hu Yanjunyao walked away with his hands behind his back, looking triumphant: "I have never provoked you, how did my love begin!"
"Zhi'er, did that Hanlin kiss you just now?"
"Master Song, it's polite to lower your rank!"
"Okay, it's almost time to leave. Don't call me an official anymore!"
"Okay, uncle, you just saw it wrong. That Hanlin was telling me something! It's easy to misread it if you stick it too close!"
"I see, let me tell you, your child is almost one year old and you can't possibly be a rabbit!"
"Uh, I'm just kidding, how could my nephew like a man? Uncle, I wonder if you have heard any rumors recently?"
Song Yu looked around and looked at Liu Mingzhi with narrowed eyes: "What convenient rumor are you talking about?"
"Well, regarding the rumors about the old pillar and the new pillar, my nephew has not been in court for many days, so many things are not clear!"
Song Yu let out a heavy breath: "Don't ask too much about this matter, and don't get involved in any of the prince's affairs. The old pillars haven't decayed yet. How do you know which new pillars you want to bend in if you don't give it a try?"
"You mean Lao Zhuzhu is acting?"
"It's time to shuffle the cards in the court, but it's hard to say which one to shuffle!"
"My nephew is feeling a little panicked!"
"Don't panic. Your Majesty has his own account. We just need to wait and see what happens. Don't worry, Dalong's sky won't fall for the time being. Anyone who wants to jump ahead will be killed sooner or later. Just wait and see what happens.
Bar!"
"My nephew knows, by the way, should we do something about the left prime minister's matter?"
Song Yu shook his head helplessly: "Don't be a hindrance. Do you still remember what Chief Wen Shan said?"
"Remember, what happened?"
"Think about it slowly. When you think about it, you will understand why the left prime minister went to the Imperial College to grow vegetables!"
Watching Song Yu's retreating back, Liu Mingzhi hesitated for a few moments and then walked out of the palace. After not going to court for a month, many things were beyond the scope of his knowledge.
"Master Liu, walk slowly!"
Liu Mingzhi turned around and looked at the eunuch holding the fly whisk, confused: "What's the matter, father-in-law?"
"Master Liu, the Queen invites you to play mahjong!"
"The Queen?"
"Exactly!"
"Okay, father-in-law, please lead the way!"
"His Majesty Mr. Liu has summoned you!"
Liu Mingzhi, who had not yet moved, saw Manager Zhou and came over again and looked at the eunuch next to the queen in embarrassment!
"It turns out to be the chief steward. The younger one has met the chief steward!"
"Manager Qian, why are you here if you don't want to serve me?"
"I have received your salary and summoned Lord Liu to play mahjong according to your Majesty's decree. Since Your Majesty also wants to summon me, please go and report to your Majesty!"
"The manager will send Mr. Liu to you later. You should go back first!"
"General Manager, please go slowly. Master Liu, please go slowly. Let's take our leave first!"