If this was the case, it would be easy to say. After all, the Fang family and the Guanlong nobles had always been at odds with each other, and they were on the same level as the Changsun family. If the two sides fought, as long as no one was killed, they would be punished. No one could say anything else.
However, today happened to be the birthday of King Peng Li Yuanze. During a banquet in Prince Peng's Mansion, a group of clan members received permission from King Li Tai of Wei, and they were able to meet up after the banquet to play in Furong Garden all night. These clan members rarely have the opportunity to gather together.
As soon as they arrived, they sent all their entourage home, taking only a few guards with them, and everyone drove to Furong Garden together.
On the way, we happened to encounter this fight.
Jiang Wang Li Yun has always been in love with Fang Xiuzhu. He once begged his mother and concubine to go to Fang's family to propose marriage, but he could not get what he wanted. Today, when he saw Fang Yi on horseback, he was beaten by a group of people. Fang Xiuzhu was so frightened that she cried and cried.
He shouted, but he rushed forward desperately to block his brother, and was pushed aside by a few reckless men and almost fell down. Seeing Keren's heart like this, how could he hold back?
He immediately jumped off the horse and stood in front of Fang Xiuzhu.
Unexpectedly, the other party relied on the strength of the crowd and pushed him aside without giving him a chance to speak.
Although Li Yun is a playboy, he is by no means a fool. At this time, he wants to convince others with reason. After all, the opponent has many people and is powerful, and he will inevitably suffer losses in a fight. Besides, as a prince, as long as his name is known, there are still many people in the world.
Someone who doesn’t give face?
However, King Li Zhen of Yue did not think so.
His Royal Highness the King of Yue is young, but has a strong personality. In the past, he was always able to cause trouble in the palace, and he was arbitrary and tough when the opportunity arose. Now when he saw his brother, the Prince of Tang Dynasty, being beaten, even though he was furious, he did not dismount.
He rode forward and rushed forward. The disciples of Guanlong were so frightened that they hurriedly fled to both sides.
The descendants of the clan behind him have always looked up to these two princes, and besides, they are both young and vigorous, how can they retreat at this time?
Immediately, Li Zhen rushed forward and started fighting.
At this time, someone had already recognized these two highnesses. They were afraid of hurting them in the chaos, so they shouted to stop. However, the Guanlong disciples have always been accustomed to acting wildly. In the past two years, they have been warned by their families to keep a low profile.
You always keep your neck down, and you have always been angry in your heart. Now you see the clan members being so arrogant and domineering that they beat you whenever they meet. How can you hold back?
I don’t care what princes and princes you are, it’s just a fight, can it still kill me?
Fight first and then talk...
No matter how Changsun Huan and others shouted to stop, not only did no one listen to them, but the fighting group grew larger and larger. Not only did all the clan members join the battle, but the accompanying guards, although few in number, were all powerful and rushed into the battle.
The group instantly gained the upper hand and beat the Guanlong disciples to screams.
A scuffle broke out in the street, causing onlookers to crowd the street.
Fortunately, the Jingzhao Mansion got the news and quickly sent people to the scene of the incident to forcefully separate the two groups. As a result, they were brought back to the Yamen for first interrogation. These officials were as big as a fight. The identities of both parties were too strong.
, they couldn't handle it at all, so they had to quickly send someone to invite Ma Zhou back to take charge of the overall situation.
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Ma Zhou wished he could scold his mother!
How could this be presiding over the overall situation? It was clearly just tying him up and pushing him into a pit...
Changsun Huan knew that today's incident was a serious matter. Not only was it very likely to make His Majesty angry, but even his father would have to punish him. Only by suppressing the matter as much as possible could he reduce the punishment.
Seeing that both Ma Zhou and Fang Junjin had serious expressions on their faces, he coughed dryly and said, "It's our fault. I'm willing to be punished and don't dare to say anything. It's just that everyone was drunk and misunderstood."
This kind of thing happened just now, and there is absolutely no malicious intention. I hope Ma Fuyin will consider it carefully, be open-minded and deal with it lightly. As for the several highnesses who were accidentally injured, I will let them apologize and pay heavy compensation."
He thought simply, thinking that this was a fight, and the consequences were serious because the people being beaten were all members of the clan.
But his status determines that he cannot see the possible consequences through this matter...
Ma Zhou and Fang Jun knew clearly in their hearts.
Is this a problem that can be solved with compensation?
Now His Majesty Li Er is trying his best to suppress the Guanlong nobles, and the Guanlong nobles are not willing to spit out the benefits they have eaten, and are trying their best to counterattack. The two sides are quite in a tit-for-tat situation.
The reason why we can maintain restraint is because everyone understands that once the contradiction is made public, it will inevitably destabilize the political situation, which no one wants to see.
The Guanlong aristocracy had always started by committing rebellion, but to this day, no one hopes that the Tang Dynasty will collapse like the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Northern Wei Dynasty, and Sui Dynasty again, and all life will be ruined.
His Majesty Li Er was only thinking about the success or failure of the Eastern Expedition, so he naturally tried his best to endure it.
But today's seemingly ordinary fight is very likely to completely intensify the conflict between the two parties. The royal family believes that the Guanlong nobles have no imperial power and are unscrupulous, which has affected the foundation of the rule of the Li and Tang royal families. The Guanlong nobles may also think that the royal family
I want to trample them under my feet and take back all the power and benefits they once had...
Once this contradiction intensifies, the consequences will be unimaginable.
But if we don't deal with it, it's easy to say that King Jiang and King Yue were beaten, but the worst is to endure the humiliation and settle the matter. What will Li Xiang do?
The prince Li Chengqian is the crown prince of the country, and Li Xiang, as the prince's eldest son, is the crown prince's crown prince and the future heir to the empire. His nose was broken by a descendant of Guanlong on the street, but the perpetrator was unscathed and was not punished...
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This will inevitably lead to people mistakenly thinking that the prince's status has been challenged. Once the prince's status is unstable, it will inevitably cause turmoil in the court and affect the foundation of the empire's rule.
You know, two years ago, His Majesty Li Er was obsessed with Yi Chu. Now that something like this happened, the prince's eldest son was beaten and was able to tolerate it. Who can guarantee that those who are coveting will not take advantage of this opportunity?
Stirring up trouble and causing trouble?
Ma Zhou frowned tightly, weighing the pros and cons, weighing the gains and losses in his mind. After repeated deliberation, he still couldn't come up with a perfect solution.
He had to look at Fang Jun, looking for help.
My temperament has changed, I rarely get around things, and I am not flexible enough in dealing with things. Maybe Fang Jun can find a solution...
Fang Jun caught Ma Zhou's gaze and understood, but he couldn't help but sigh secretly.
How can this matter be solved so easily?
He can only devote himself to himself and draw the anger of the Guanlong nobles onto himself...
With a serious face, Fang Jun said slowly: "In my opinion, I am afraid that Jing Zhaoyin has no right to handle this matter, and it should be handed over to Zongzheng Temple, which is more appropriate."
Ma Zhou was stunned.
Although many clan members and even princes are involved, not all cases involving the royal family need to be transferred to Zongzheng Temple for processing.
The function of Zongzheng Temple is to manage the affairs of the royal family. It is said that "the six relatives of the nine clans of the emperor are in charge of the family members, and the relatives are listed in the order of Zhao and Mu." For any royal family with the surname Li, regardless of their status, regardless of their blood relationship with the current emperor,
All are within their management authority.
Any child born to the royal family surnamed Li must be reported to Zongzheng Temple in a timely manner so that they can be included in the genealogy; any family members of the royal family who should be ennobled or descendants who should be ennobled must be compiled into a book by Zongzheng Temple and reported to officials in a timely manner.
The ministers and ministers of the ministry confer titles on them; whenever major sacrifices, appointments, or court ceremonies are held, the royal family members should accompany them and participate in them. They should also create a list of relatives and friends and submit them to the relevant yamen.
Therefore, the main purpose of Zongzheng Temple is to handle the internal affairs of the royal family. Generally speaking, if there is a case involving the royal family, it can be interrogated by the local yamen, and then the details will be reported to Zongzheng Temple, and Zongzheng Temple will punish the royal children involved in the case.
Of course, this does not mean that Zongzhengji has no right to judge the current "fight". This is an overlapping loophole in the law.
It’s just that Zongzheng Temple, as the internal management office of the royal family, itself represents the interests of the royal family. If Zongzheng Temple tries the case, I am afraid that no matter what the outcome is, it will definitely affect the views of the Guanlong nobles. It is probably the wrong thing to do...
Ma Zhou hesitated in his heart, but he understood that although Fang Jun seemed to have a "bad temper", in fact, he was very thoughtful and strict. There must be some things that he had not yet seen through, so he nodded in agreement and said: "That's the only way it can be."
After saying that, he turned to King Jiang, King Yue, Changsun Huan and others, and said: "Since this matter involves several highnesses and many clan members, the Jingzhao Mansion has no right to interrogate and can only transfer the case to Zongzheng Temple. Later.
The officials of Jingzhao Mansion will transfer you all to Zongzheng Temple. If you have anything to say, please go there and talk about it."