Since the Qin Dynasty, this official has been set up to monitor the conduct of the court and report on the officials of the princes.
They only have the power of supervision and prosecution, but not the power of law enforcement.
However, since ancient times, the position of censor has been an extremely noble position, and countless officials have flocked to it, either as a position to embody their ambitions and clean up the court, or as a step up the career ladder to solidify their foundation and make connections.
Since there is no real power, why is it so important?
Because since ancient times, no matter whether they are honest gentlemen or treacherous villains, they have always paid attention to a just and honest reputation. Even if they were tortured during their lifetime, they still strive for a reputation after death.
Reputation is something that all officials regard as life.
No matter how treacherous or evil people are, they still have to protect their reputation.
Once he is impeached by the censor and his crime is proven, it means that the person's character is defective, like white jade stained with flaws, and his reputation is often ruined. Not only does his political future end, but he even loses his reputation and is not allowed to live in his hometown and cannot enter the tomb of his ancestors.
Reputation is more important than talent and learning...
And how does the censor reflect his own value?
Very simple, impeach!
The more you impeach a high-ranking member of the dynasty, the more you can demonstrate your upright character without fear of power, and the best targets for impeachment are those noble and noble descendants of the royal family, such as King Huo.
Because it is risky to impeach powerful officials in the dynasty. If you offend them too much, they will suffer backlash. And those children of the royal family seem to have noble and glittering status, but in fact they have no real power. Even if they are just
On the vassal side, there is still a long history of the royal family, and the local officials and assistants are restrained, so they can't do whatever they want. Impeachment is effective and has little trouble in the future. It is simply the most perfect target.
Liu Ji's experience in impeaching a royal family member like King Huo should not be too rich...
Not long after the low-handed censors gathered together, news came back from Jingzhao Mansion. It was indeed King Huo who was driving in the dark after leaving the city last night and killed a farmer driving an oxcart. But at present, Jingzhao Mansion
The ruling has not yet been confirmed, the site has not been surveyed, and responsibility has not been determined.
The censors don't care about this.
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the censor's supervision system underwent a major development and change, that is, the censor had the right to "hear the news and report things", also known as "the censor's affairs."
The officials were frightened, and there was nothing like the majesty of the official. The censor's platform was not subject to lawsuits, and those who had general speeches stood at the gate of the platform waiting for the censor, but the censor actually went to collect it outside the door. Those who could play it would omit their names.
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what for?
As long as you hear it, you can report it to the emperor and initiate impeachment. As for the truth, that is a matter for the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.
However, due to the fact that the imperial censors were so tortured by Fang Jun that the emperor issued an edict, there must be a limit to "reporting on rumors". After hearing about the rumors and interviewing the people, they must also understand the matter and confirm that it is indeed the case.
, then you can report to the emperor and initiate impeachment.
The old practice of “killing but not burying” has been put an end to it.
However, this matter is basically confirmed at the moment. No matter what the final investigation and identification results are, someone is definitely dead. It is difficult for King Huo to be involved, so there is no need to confirm it further.
"Do you have any information on previous reports and reports against King Huo?"
Liu Ji raised his eyes and asked the deputy.
"Of course there are, but most of them are information about King Huo who was rampant in lawlessness in Chang'an before he became a vassal. After he went to Xuzhou to become a vassal, King Huo mostly lived in the mansion, and made friends in a Confucian way. He talked all day long, paid attention to health, and intervened in a few steps.
Civil affairs are not extravagant and extravagant, and Xuzhou has a good reputation both among officials and among the people."
the deputy replied.
The Yushitai is the supervisory department of the imperial court. The amount of reports, revelations, and even complaints sent through various channels is countless. In order to prevent such a large amount of materials from being mixed and difficult to retrieve, the Yushitai has a dedicated
Officials classified them into general categories.
People can not escape from doing wrong?
Throughout the ages, which official has been able to be as clean and honest as water, and at the same time, he is also shrewd and capable, making no mistakes?
It can be said that as long as the Yushitai wants to mess with someone, they will immediately come up with rich black materials...
King Huo Li Yuangui is no exception.
In fact, before taking the vassalship of Xuzhou, this King Huo was the number one dandy in Chang'an. He should not do too many illegal things. If it weren't for the late emperor's pampering and his majesty's concern for brotherhood, I'm afraid the title would have been premature.
I don’t know how many times it has been cut off.
Liu Jie sneered and said: "As long as we have the materials, who cares about the time and distance? Besides, making friends with alchemists and winning over great scholars is not always a good thing...Immediately sort out King Huo's materials, and hold them at the court meeting later.
You all should come together to impeach me, so that these scoundrels who care about human life and tarnish the reputation of the royal family can still get away with it!"
"Here!"
All the censors were furious and acted separately.
Everyone is a colleague, and they have been working together to do these things for a long time, and the tacit understanding is very high. When Liu Ji said this, everyone understood what strategy to adopt.
Survey site?
Responsibility identification?
For Yushitai, there is no need at all.
Let’s ruin the other party’s reputation first, and then discuss whether the matter is right or wrong…
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Jingzhao Mansion Yamen.
As soon as Ma Zhou arrived at the check-in room, he was told that there was a case that needed him to adjudicate. The suspect was King Huo, who had been escorted to the Yamen by the soldiers of Youtun Guard and the soldiers of Chunming Gate...
Ma Zhou was confused.
It’s not that he didn’t understand why King Huo made the mistake. In fact, there were many unscrupulous members of the royal family. They showed off their power all day long and committed lawlessness, causing countless disasters. Chang’an is the capital of the capital, and at the feet of the emperor, the Jingzhao Mansion is usually involved in the most lawsuits.
They are the children of the royal family.
He just couldn't understand, even if King Huo broke the law, what was his relationship with Youtun Wei?
It also involves the soldiers guarding Chunming Gate... Could it be that King Huo wanted to attack Chunming Gate last night?
Shaking his head, Ma Zhou personally went to the signing room on one side and met King Huo Li Yuangui, Colonel Gao Kan of the Youtun Guards, and Zhao Xiaozu, the Colonel guarding the city at Chunming Gate.
The process of the case was not complicated, but when Ma Zhou heard Gao Kan mentioning that King Huo and his guards wanted to destroy the body and eliminate traces of it, he frowned.
Although human life is at stake, in the Tang Dynasty, if the dignified King Huo killed a farmer, it was really not a big deal. It was not a malicious killing, it was just an accident. Pay more money and pay an atonement fee.
, this matter is over.
But after causing someone to die, he still had to destroy the body and eliminate all traces. This was a matter of character, which he found very despicable...
He looked at Li Yuangui and said calmly: "Human life is at stake. Even though the prince is a prince, he must abide by the law. After I investigate the scene, I will assess the responsibility and then make a judgment. What does the prince think?"
Li Yuangui clearly sensed Ma Zhou's dissatisfaction and explained: "The farmer suddenly rushed into the middle of the road and my royal guards could not avoid him, so he hit him to death. But there is no need to go to such trouble to survey the scene, even if the murderer was my royal guards.
But I will never be partial. The compensation for the deceased will be decided by the Jingzhao Mansion. No matter how much the money is, I am willing to double it to seek the understanding of the family of the deceased. As for the atonement money, I will not say anything about it, even if the governor asks."
He doesn't want this matter to continue to be entangled. He is just a farmer. If he dies, he will die. We will also pay the compensation that should be paid. You should close the case as soon as possible.
He always felt that this matter was too coincidental and not that simple...
Unexpectedly, Gao Kan on the side said: "The one who ran his horse into someone was King Huo, and the one who ordered his soldiers to destroy the corpses and eliminate traces was also King Huo."
The implication is that it is not up to me how to deal with the Jingzhao Mansion, but the truth cannot be concealed, and King Huo must bear this crime.
Li Yuangui was furious and yelled with his halberd finger: "You bastard! With your eye, you saw that it was me who killed the farmer? With your ear, you heard that it was me who ordered his soldiers to destroy the corpse and eliminate traces of it? I am the prince of the Tang Dynasty.
Falsely accusing the noble Tianhuang is a serious crime that will destroy the three clans!"
"The end will see with both eyes and hear with both ears!"
Gao Kan was not afraid. He did not believe that King Huo could do anything to him. No matter how tyrannical King Huo was, he would only conquer Xuzhou. How could he match the influence of his own general Fang Jun in the court? Moreover, the people present at the time belonged to both sides.
, no one’s confession is credible, you can say whatever you want.
Li Yuangui was so angry that one Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven. He raised his foot and kicked Gao Kan to stagger. He said angrily: "I just whipped you a few times. You are like a pig or a dog. How dare you falsely accuse me of being a female?"
?I will kill you today!"
He really thought that Gao Kan was retaliating for his whipping, so he stretched out his hand to draw out his sword and kill this ruffian!
"boom!"
Ma Zhou slapped the table hard and said angrily: "This is the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion. In the eyes of the prince, there is still national law, and I am the Jingzhao Yin?"
How dare people who are so ruthless and inhumane to roar at the Jingzhao Mansion on the basis of their royal status?
Treat me like a clay body that cannot be molded!
Li Yuangui was about to defend himself when suddenly an official from the Jingzhao Mansion came quickly from the door and saluted Ma Zhou: "Yin, the chamberlain has come to the palace to summon His Majesty and order His Royal Highness King Huo to enter the palace immediately..."