Yongzheng was really furious at this moment. This Nian Gengyao, in addition to not supporting his troops with self-respect, had committed almost all the same old habits he had committed in his previous life!
Corruption and bribery, forming cliques for personal gains, selling official positions, being domineering and arrogant... Of course, Yongzheng also heard about these when Nian was alive. When he demoted him to the governor of Shanxi, he wanted to give him a chance to change his ways, but it was unexpected...
Even though Nian is dead, he is becoming more and more arrogant!
This is really unreasonable!
If he had known this, he really shouldn't have made Nian a noble concubine! At that time, he really didn't expect that a posthumous concubine could make Nian Gengyao so arrogant and arrogant!!
Hongshi was trembling with fear, his head was covered with sweat, but he couldn't say even a single sentence. If it was proven to be true, Nian Gengyao would most likely lose his head for these crimes! If he said this, would Khan Ama be angry? But if
Leniency, but Khan Ama's punishment has always been harsh...
Seeing his son hemming and hawing, Yong Zheng couldn't help but feel even more disgusted. Forget it, this bastard can't be held up by mud. Just kick him out after a while. It's really an eyesore if he stays in front of his eyes!
"Hongli, tell me!" Yongzheng cast his gaze on his fourth elder brother, Hongli, who seemed to be quite calm and composed.
Hongli bowed and said: "Hui Khan Ama, if this matter is found to be true, Nian Gengyao will be executed according to the law!"
Yongzheng's expression was cold and solemn, still unchanged at all, but he was quite satisfied in his heart. Although Hongli was dim in his later years, he was still pretty good in the first half of his life.
Hongli secretly looked at Khan Amma's expression, and felt a little unsure about the Holy Heart, so he cautiously said: "It's just that the Nian family has been loyal for generations. If he is spared from death, it will make the old ministers appreciate Khan Amma's magnanimity and saintliness.
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As soon as these words came out, Yongzheng's heart sank. There was no big problem with Hongli being the emperor in the first half of his life - but it was not completely without problems. That is, he treated courtiers, especially some veterans, too leniently! This is nothing more than an invitation to buy.
People's hearts! When he first came to the throne, he had no choice but to stay like this for the time being for the sake of stability. But he didn't expect that Hongli would have such thoughts now!!
No wonder many of my government decrees gradually disappeared under his hands!
This son cannot inherit my legacy!
Yong Zheng closed his eyes and said, "You are very kind!"
Hongli forced a smile and said, "The long-term solution is to combine kindness and power."
Yongzheng's expression did not change, and he sneered in his heart. You are very kind to corrupt officials! How long will it last? It is because of you that the Qing Dynasty will not last long!
Yong Zheng looked at Hong Zhou coldly again, "Hong Zhou, what do you think?!"
Hong Zhou only felt his scalp tighten. What do I think? Of course I think what the fourth brother said is bullshit!!
Yong Zheng frowned with a dark face: "Speak! Don't pretend to be dumb again!"
Hong Zhou felt his scalp was numb and could only grit his teeth and said: "Hui Khan Ama, my son feels that Nian Gengyao must not condone it!!"
Yong Zheng was slightly startled, suppressed his smile, but looked at his son coldly, "Keep talking!"
Hong Zhou had no choice but to rush to the shelves, gritted his teeth and said proudly: "If what this memorial says is true, Gengyao embezzled huge amounts of money that year, and he wiped out countless layers of Shanxi's land! Last year, there was another drought in Shanxi.
How many people died! Nian Gengyao betrayed the emperor's favor and betrayed the people. If he did not impose the death penalty, it would not be enough to comfort the people and deter corrupt officials. If things go on like this, he is afraid that he will destroy the government that Khan Ama has worked hard for many years!
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As soon as these words came out, it was unclear whether the corrupt officials were shocked or not, but they were shocked by several gentlemen in the palace.
Hongshi broke out in cold sweat even more, this fifth brother really dared to speak!!!
Fourth elder brother Hongli's eyes widened even more. He did not expect that Hong Zhou's position would be completely opposite to his, nor did he expect that Hong Zhou's words would be so alarmist!
The fourth elder brother swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said, "Fifth brother, what you said is too serious."
Hong Zhoudu suddenly emphasized that he had said so many words, and he was not afraid to say a few more words. He retorted without hesitation: "How can I be exaggerated? In Shanxi, the soil and water are originally barren. In the season of good weather, the people may not have enough to eat.
Food! If we encounter a drought and then meet a border official who is heartless, we will definitely starve to death everywhere! Such a corrupt official will be punished too late!"
The spittle almost hit the fourth elder brother Hongli's face.
Brother Si's face turned a little darker. Why didn't he know that Hong Zhou was so cool?!
The fourth elder brother couldn't help but said: "Khan Ama, the fifth brother has never been to Shanxi! But he said so conclusively..."
"Okay!" Yong Zheng's face was much gentler at this moment, "You two have their own reasons. Write an article later for me to see."
The fourth elder brother Hongli quickly raised his hand and said "yes".
Hong Zhou's face became pale, he still had to write an article... If he had known better, he wouldn't have said so much...
As for the third elder brother Hongshi, he was completely ignored.
Walking out of the Qingyan Palace in Jiuzhou, Hongli glanced at his younger brother's bitter face and couldn't help but said: "The imperial concubine has always been merciful, why is the fifth brother so harsh?"
Hong Zhou said with a dark face: "Can the harem be the same as the previous dynasty? Besides, strictly dealing with corrupt officials is the only way to be lenient to the people!"
Hongli frowned and was speechless for a moment.
Hongshi on the side nodded thoughtfully, "It sounds quite reasonable..."
Hong Zhou nodded: "That's natural!"
Now it was Hongli's turn to be embarrassed.
Although Hong Zhou looked confident, half of it was just an act, so after school, he went straight to his mother's Dan Ning Hall and repeated what happened today.
Shu Jin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and patted his big son on the shoulder, "Son, your father is going to choose the crown prince!"
"Ah?!" Hong Zhou was so surprised that he didn't even think about calling him "your dad"!
Shu Jin squinted her eyes and smiled. She originally thought that Yong Zheng was not in a hurry about this matter. After all, he knew his lifespan, so he only had to finalize this matter before he died. Unexpectedly -
"Then, then, then... I've been grinning so much in one breath, will Khan Ama be angry?" Hong Zhou couldn't help but panic when he thought about the reserve.
Shu Jin looked at him with a smile: "Do you think what you said is wrong?"
Hong Zhou thought about it carefully, then shook his head sternly: "My son is right, Nian Gengyao should be sentenced to death!!"
Shu Jin nodded with satisfaction. Over the years, she had subtly instilled many ideas into Hongzhou. Although Yongzheng was not a good person, he was really a first-rate expert in internal affairs. Hongzhou naturally recognized the concept of serious government in his heart.
The posthumous title of Yongzheng in history is "Xian"!
Being knowledgeable and capable is called constitution, rewarding good and punishing evil is called constitution, creating laws and enforcing laws is called constitution, and punishing and administering all directions is called constitution. This word can be said to be very appropriate.
Shu Jin was very pleased to see that her son, after so many years of training, finally did not disappoint her.
"But Nian Gengyao is the biological brother of Concubine Dunsu." Hong Zhou only belatedly remembered this.
Shu Jin smiled, Nian Gengyao, that would be no problem! In the previous life, the little rice cake was so favored, Yongzheng still did not let Nian Gengyao go!
"Er, don't worry. Unless you, Prince Yi, are guilty of something, you can just recommend the death penalty." Shu Jin said with a smile.
Hong Zhou drew a line, "How could Uncle Thirteen commit a crime? There must have been a mistake somewhere!"
That’s right, it’s better to stick to this statement!