After the celebration banquet, the atmosphere in the court immediately became strange.
It was clear that the New Year was about to come, and it was a time to be happy. As a result, the emperor first issued an edict and demoted Gong Hanlin and Ban Shilang, and then ordered the Yushitai to strictly investigate the local government affairs and official style of the places where Zhongliangcao passed through during the Eastern Campaign.
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At the same time, the local officials they brought back when they returned to the court were examined one by one. Except for two who were trapped by local wealthy families and demoted, the rest were either exiled or beheaded.
Three officials were directly imprisoned. It was said that not only would they be convicted, but their families would also be implicated.
The Tai Hospital has not been very busy recently, and Man Bao spends more time in the Tai Medical Office leading students to make summaries. Everyone has gained a lot in their medical skills during this expedition to the East.
Being immersed in academics, she would neglect some things. When she realized that something was wrong in the atmosphere, it was because of the imperial meeting.
Man Bao greeted everyone with a smile as usual, then sat in his seat and waited for the emperor's arrival.
Mr. Tang glanced at her and sat on her left side by the door.
Man Bao felt that his colleagues were unusually quiet today. Although they were not noisy usually, they were not as solemn as today. When they met early in the morning, they always said hello and talked, ranging from court affairs to coming here this morning.
Have you ever used breakfast food? What kind of breakfast food did you use? How does it taste...
But today, everyone was very silent. They just nodded when they met and then sat quietly in their seats without even saying a word.
Upon seeing this, Man Bao turned to look for Mr. Tang, lowered his voice and asked, "What's going on?"
Mr. Tang: "You don't know? The decrees for demoting officials, confiscating homes and seizing people these days were all written by your family Bai Shan himself."
Man Bao: "...I don't know."
Mr. Tang thought for a moment and then said: "That's right. Let's say this matter has something to do with your Imperial Medical Office. It's not a big relationship. Let's say it doesn't matter. It has a little to do with it. If you don't talk about it, your Imperial Medical Office can't change it.
What."
Man Bao was very curious, "What on earth is going on?"
"Your Majesty brought all the local officials who caused the delay in food and medicinal materials during the Eastern Campaign to trial."
Man Bao said flatly "Oh" and said: "I know about this. The master was arrested when he returned to the court. We all know that this matter cannot be resolved. Many wounded soldiers died on the front line because they delayed the medicine.
Woolen cloth."
Mr. Tang glanced at her and said: "But your Majesty's punishment for three of them was particularly severe. Not only did they beheaded, but their homes were also confiscated. Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment are currently reviewing the case. Your Majesty means to exile their families."
To Liaodong."
The reason why Tang He knew so clearly was because he was seconded by the Ministry of Punishments to investigate the case together. He knew more secret things, and these things could not be spoken out, at least not in such a public place.
Man Bao looked at Mr. Tang and waited at the palace gate to pick up Bai Shan after leaving the office in the afternoon.
Bai Shan was very flattered to be picked up for the first time, "You are at the Imperial Hospital today, not at the Imperial Medical Office?"
"I came here specially to pick you up from the Imperial Medical Office."
Bai Shan held her hand and smiled: "Shall we go out to eat today?"
Man Bao wanted to go home and eat more. When he was full, he hid and whispered.
But when she met Bai Shan's surprised look, she felt a little embarrassed and could only nod, "Okay, what do you want to eat?"
You can eat whatever you want, as long as it's just the two of you.
Bai Shan took Man Bao's hand to get into the car and asked Daji to drive to the market first. They were not very hungry yet, so they could look for it slowly.
Man Bao was originally anxious to know more about the inside story, but when he walked hand in hand with Bai Shan among the crowd, his anxiety disappeared and he happily started shopping with him.
The two of them walked around the street in official uniforms for a long time, and didn't go home until the sun was setting.
Both families had eaten, and food was left for them, but they didn't eat it, and instead strolled back to their rooms.
After washing up and both of them lying on the bed, Man Bao asked him quietly, "Senior Brother Tang said that His Majesty punished a few people particularly harshly. Why is that?"
Bai Shan also lowered his voice and said: "When the food, grass and medicinal materials were delayed, Zhao Guogong got angry and killed the logistics officer. His Majesty also issued an order to reprimand the local officials along the way. Some people were panicked and guilty, so they brought a large amount of money to Beijing to find a backer."
This is understandable, but Man Bao is puzzled, "So His Majesty thinks they are corrupt and accepting bribes, so he is very angry?"
"No, if you just accept bribes, Your Majesty will not bring harm to the other party's family." Even the criminal emperor who embezzled food and medicinal materials only punished themselves, so how could he deliberately bring harm to the other party?
"It's just that some people are particularly bold. After realizing that they couldn't persuade His Majesty, they thought of other ways." Bai Shan's eyes were deep, "Of course, there is some selfishness in them."
"any solution?"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince led the imperial army and ministers to Taiyuan to greet His Majesty. Someone wrote a secret note to His Majesty in advance, telling the Crown Prince to privately mobilize troops to Taiyuan, probably to ambush His Majesty at the gate of Taiyuan City."
Man Bao was startled when he heard this and climbed up from the bed to look at him, "You mean we almost got into a fight when we entered Taiyuan?"
Bai Shandao: "If your Majesty has any more doubts about the prince, there may be a scene of father and son killing each other."
It's not like this has never happened before in history.
He said: "Isn't that what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and the violent prince were like in the past?"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty really wronged Crown Prince Brutal, but why did the ministers give Prince Brutal the posthumous title "Rules" after his grandson ascended the throne?
Isn't it because he didn't want to defend himself and reflect on himself after being unfairly wronged, but instead started an army and started a rebellion, confirming the fact that he was framed.
And based on the prince's previous character, if he was wronged and the emperor still believed him, there is no guarantee that he would not follow the trend like the violent prince and directly go against it.
Even if it is later found out that the prince was unjustly accused, the father and son have already killed each other, and it is difficult to reunite. If the prince turns around, he will most likely end up with the same fate as the violent prince.
Man Bao thought about it carefully, "His Majesty didn't have any reaction at that time."
Bai Shan raised his hand and knocked her on the forehead and said, "It would be bad if there was a reaction. At that time, we were all following His Majesty's left side. Once a conflict breaks out, we, the close ministers, will be the first to suffer."
Man Bao was indignant, "These people have terrible intentions. Not only do they want to protect corrupt officials, they also want to disrupt the government!"
Bai Shan nodded in agreement, "Not many people know about this matter. Gong Hanlin and Mr. Ban are currently being tried jointly by Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment. Apart from the chief officials of the two departments, only Mr. Yin, Senior Brother Tang, and Mr. Wei know a little bit.
, not even Zhao Guogong and the others were exposed."
Man Bao immediately understood: "I will definitely not tell others."
Bai Shan smiled at her, and the two of them whispered under the covers, "This time is not a big deal, and the court may be in turmoil for a while, so I plan to keep the ceremony as simple as possible without inviting many people to watch it."
Man Bao: "What should I do if I ask for leave?"
"I'll go and invite you. I'll invite you after I've been busy for a while." He took Man Bao's hand and put it on his abdomen, laughing softly: "Don't look at His Majesty being angry now. I think he will be happy after a while.