Chapter 561: Let Wuyoudong experience what despair feels like!
Funing Palace.
Queen Mother Xiang finally stopped crying on the couch and had a rare smile on her face.
She listened to Guo Kai's report, looked at the records sent from the Kaifeng government office, and even read through them herself.
Her old eyes were obviously unable to see more details, but she still felt a sense of participation and said with great satisfaction: "Judge Gongsun did a good job!"
Guo Kai immediately said in a sharp voice: "It is the sage's discerning eye, and Judge Gongsun can live up to his trust and eliminate the demonic atmosphere in the capital. However, the officials in Taoyaofang may still be in some trouble..."
The Empress Dowager snorted coldly: "Don't worry about it. They can't clear Wuyou Cave. How dare they hinder Judge Gongsun? If they have the evidence of crime, even if they have the truth, these people should follow the teachings of Confucius and be sensitive to it."
Be careful what you say!"
The world is vast and the truth is the greatest. I am full of confidence in the Queen Mother this time.
Why are scholar-bureaucrats so difficult to deal with? It's because they can figure things out.
It is obviously the same thing, but when these scholar-officials describe it, they can always hide their praise and criticism, guide others' perceptions, and let the truth naturally side with them.
Of course, this kind of micro-statement and Spring and Autumn style of writing is still a high-end method. More directly, it is the literati's notes, true and false, and all kinds of slander.
After all, the public has a simple understanding. When a person has a bad reputation, he often does everything wrong. On the contrary, if a person has good personal ethics, the wrong things he does can become righteous.
Among the scholar-bureaucrats, there are many people with good personal ethics, such as the official group, and even more like Sima Guang. This man was upright and honest, filial to his parents, friendly to his brothers, not a womanizer, regarded money as dirt, and died without any wealth.
He is impeccable, because he is a moral gentleman, and he is very justified in criticizing others. But as for his ability to govern, I can only say that he understands everything...
Precisely because the scholar-bureaucrats could occupy the commanding heights, control the right to speak, and maintain a high-spirited attitude, the imperial power sometimes had to give in.
After all, being scolded by people all over the world and leaving a mark in the history books is unacceptable to the emperor. Renzong's self-restraint made the Yanguan Group continue to expand, and finally developed into the current situation.
Fortunately this time is different.
Empress Dowager Xiang identified the key: "Wouyou Cave has been grudged for hundreds of years and has committed countless crimes. Now it has harmed the prince and the dignity of the court. There are actually people among the scholar-bureaucrats who help the tyrants to do evil. I would like to see who among them dares to say that Judge Gongsun is not good.
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Guo Kai thought that what Empress Dowager Xiang said was correct, but he was used to seeing weird things in the palace, but he didn't think that the literati could not come up with ideas.
However, he did not care about Gongsun Zhao's life or death, but he was concerned about the power of the Queen Mother: "Liu Langzhong of the Ministry of Punishment and Lu Shaoqing of Dali Temple are both in prison. If they are convicted by Judge Gongsun, the positions of Langzhong and Shaoqing must not be vacant. I hope the saint
Check it out as soon as possible."
The word care was used quite skillfully, and the Empress Dowager Xiang was very satisfied: "Young Master Guo said it well, I need to be well cared for!"
Although her level of political fighting is average, after all, it has been so many years since the Empress Dowager came here, and she finally managed to gain control. Naturally, she wanted to use this trend to suppress the opposition, promote her cronies, and control the power of the court.
in hand.
Thinking like this, I was even more happy. The discerning palace maid immediately came over to support me, got up and walked towards the Queen Mother. I felt that my waist was no longer sore, my legs were no longer hurting, and even the grief over the death of my brother was gone.
A little more.
It can be seen that power is really the best medicine, and any miracle doctor will be willing to be defeated.
However, at this moment, slightly hasty footsteps sounded, and a chamberlain quickly entered the palace and reported: "Sage, according to the news from the Imperial City Division, Ren Zhengyan died of illness. His son threatened to die because he was afraid that the treacherous minister would be in power.
Yes, there are many letters exchanged between servants in various houses."
Guo Kai's face changed, and he frowned at the Empress Dowager. His joy dissipated and anger surged: "A traitor is in power? This old thief ruined the country and harmed my dear ones with empty talk. I was so generous to him, but he still harbored resentment and died in anger."
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Guo Kai's eyes moved and he knelt down quickly: "Sage, calm down! Saint, calm down!"
When Queen Mother Xiang saw him kneeling down, her anger slowly dissipated, and she sighed and said: "Get up, you have always been loyal, and I understand your painstaking efforts. Ren Boyu's death is not the right time!"
She sat back on the couch again, hunched slightly at the waist, showing a sad look.
Empress Dowager Xiang was extremely unhappy with Zuo Zhengyan, who had caused the death of her brother, but she just demoted him. After all, Yanguan was really not easy to mess with. She didn't expect that the old man would not let him go and he really died of illness.
As soon as Ren Boyu died, she immediately realized how the officials would fight back.
When it comes to Wuyou Cave, it is true that no matter how you clean it up, you can't clean it up, but you can avoid this matter, attack Gongsun Zhao directly, and attack Gongsun Zhao directly.
The upright official was driven to death. If we put aside the cause and effect, anyone would call him a treacherous minister. But now I just want to say to the Queen Mother: "This group of ministers who are not able to manage the world, but obstruct the execution of the government."
, They are the traitors and they are hateful! They are really hateful!"
The Palace of Funing was silent. These words were very serious and would cause an uproar if spread out. Guo Kai was helpless when he saw that the Queen Mother would say angry words every time she couldn't think of a way. Although he could only play some petty tricks, he also wanted to
I don't know how to break this situation, but Queen Mother Xiang's reaction still makes these servants a little disappointed.
Seeing this man sitting back on the couch, his complexion became gloomy again, Guo Kai thought for a while and said: "How about I go to the Kaifeng government office and explain the matter to Judge Gongsun? Let's see if he has any countermeasures?"
The Empress Dowager nodded and said: "Okay, go and tell Judge Gongsun this bad news. Forget about the countermeasures. Please tell him not to be too decisive against the scholar-bureaucrats involved in the scandal, especially those with Jinshi background."
Guo Kaixin's head sank. He had made a special show of goodwill before, knowing that Gongsun Zhao would most likely not listen and said some words of benefit without any expense. But now what the Empress Dowager said meant that he really had to make concessions.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Although the scholar-bureaucrats are indeed difficult to deal with, the Queen Mother retreated too quickly, which is in line with the edict: "No matter what honor or position, anyone with Wuyoudong has nothing to do with it."
Collusion shall be severely punished in accordance with the law, no favoritism shall be allowed, and no leniency shall be tolerated.” This conflicting statement may chill the hearts of my subordinates!
Guo Kai left worriedly, looked at the sky to the Queen Mother, and suddenly thought of his good son Zhao Ji: "I'll take a nap first, and then call me when Brother Eleven comes!"
The maidservant hurriedly served the Empress Dowager to sleep, but the Empress Dowager tossed and turned on the couch, thinking about her brothers' blood feud for a while, and then thinking about how she finally became the ruling Queen Mother, but encountered obstacles at every turn, and could not sleep.
In the midst of Mi Mi Lake, I heard the sound of footsteps that were deliberately lightened. I thought it was Zhao Ji, so I couldn't help but call out: "Is it Brother Eleven?"
But a familiar high-pitched voice came from Guo Kai who had returned: "I'm reporting to the Queen Mother, it's an old slave. Judge Gongsun has already interrogated the four key criminals, and they confessed to the evidence..."
The Queen Mother sighed softly, and slowly stood up with the help of the palace maid: "Is it so fast? It's only been less than three hours..."
Guo Kai was also full of joy: "Judge Gongsun has not only completed the interrogation, but various testimonies have also shown that the Houjiang Guild has a major collusion with Wuyou Cave. He has already led the fast archers from Kaifeng Prefecture to the guild headquarters..."
Queen Mother Xiang’s eyes lit up: “Go and explore again quickly!”
"yes!"
Guo Kai took the order, directly ordered a few servants, and followed him out in a hurry.
Not long after, someone reported back: "Report! Judge Gongsun has sealed the Hou General's guild from the front and back. There is resistance in the guild and they are forcibly breaking through!"
He waved his old hand at the Queen Mother: "Let's explore again!"
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"Report! Judge Gongsun led his men to formally attack the Houjiang Guild. They arrested all the thieves and found eleven officials from various departments..."
"Explore again!"
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"Judge Gongsun has arrested the prisoner and brought him back to the prison of Kaifeng Mansion for interrogation. The prison is almost full..."
"Explore again!"
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"Report! Judge Gongsun has obtained the evidence and continues to send troops to order Tiexue Tower to close down!"
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Over there, Ren Boyu's body had just cooled down, and Gongsun Zhao had already arrested the second one, and then sealed off the third restaurant.
The reason why Tiexue Restaurant is placed last is because this restaurant, which ranks among the top with 72 restaurants, has far more influence among the people than Taoyao Fang and the guild behind it.
And once this kind of restaurant is directly closed down, public opinion will explode instantly. With the speed at which the people of Bianjing can spread the news, it is guaranteed that this important event will be talked about in the streets and alleys.
By then, who else will care about the death of Yan Guan Ren Boyu?
Even though in this process, dozens of famous scholars and officials were arrested, there were also high-ranking officials who were Jinshi and others.
Even if this is still not the end.
The situation has turned!
In other words, the enemy was defeated in a speed contest!
The whole Funing Palace became joyful again, and stood up to the Queen Mother. Her waist was no longer sore, and her legs were no longer hurting. Her confidence in avenging her brothers was stronger than ever: "Judge Gongsun is indeed a capable minister. This time I must be eliminated."
Wuyou Cave, whether it is the thieves in the cave or those who dare to make false claims to seek peace, they will be severely punished according to the law, and no favoritism or leniency will be tolerated!"
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"One of the six major guilds was raided, and the top-ranked main store closed down. Such drastic changes will be a shock to the entire Bianjing. Wuyoudong should also be aware of it. It's time for us to take action!"
Just when all parties were stunned by the influx of news, Li Yan also took action.
Before, everything was ready, all that was needed was the east wind.
Now the east wind is blown by Gongsun Zhao.
So he held a gun, Lu Junyi held a stick, Suo Chao held a big ax, and the three of them entered Wuyou Cave with dry food and water bags.
Compared with the previous two who were very familiar with it, Suo Chao went deep into this area for the first time and was so excited that it was hard to be attached.
But he soon discovered that although there were traces of thieves' activities in many places, the thieves were nowhere to be seen, which made him feel a little strange.
Lu Junyi explained this doubt: "My brother often came to the cave to kill thieves. Those thieves were afraid of my brother's power, so they all retreated deep into the cave."
Suo Chao suddenly understood and said with great admiration: "No wonder the number of people in Bianjing who have been kidnapped by Wuyou Cave has been much less recently. At first, when I heard people talking about it, I thought it was just an illusion. I didn't expect that it was Brother Lin who was silently killing the thieves!"
"The imperial court loudly advertised the clearing of Wuyou Cave, but did not do any work at all. Brother Lin entered the cave alone and killed the thieves, but never said anything about it. He is a true righteous man and a true hero!"
Li Yan said: "It's all I can do. I sleep every day, with this filthy place underneath, so I can't sleep well."
Lu Junyi sneered and said: "I think the officials in Beijing are sleeping very soundly. In their eyes, party struggle is more important than anything else. How can they care about the life and death of the people?"
Li Yan said: "It's not possible to kill everyone with one stick. This Wuyou Cave is really difficult to destroy. If the thieves can be killed easily, the officials in the capital will still take action. Judge Gongsun will not wait until now. Now that we have gone through such
If you work harder, you will finally see hope, so don’t take it lightly.”
Lu Junyi and Suo Chao said in unison: "Yes!"
They not only agreed verbally, but when they found several thieves rushing inside along the path, Suo Chao wanted to yell, "Thieves stealing food, your grandpa Suo is here," but he still suppressed his impatience.
First, he looked at Li Yan and asked for his opinion.
Li Yan patted him on the shoulder and made a gesture of standing still. A low and clear voice came into his ears: "Don't kill these informants. Let them pass the news in and let Wuyou Cave know that the outside world is colluding with them."
What will happen to our forces, and we can still hold on to the food road..."
The two of them understood and said calmly: "It's time for Wuyoudong to have a good experience of what despair feels like!"