Chapter 570 The ruling and opposition parties were shocked
Officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance had already informed the Ministry of War that Li Zhi, the Minister of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of War, was expected to take office today. Therefore, officials from the Ministry of War, big and small, came to the Yamen early in the morning, tidied up everything inside and outside, and then all waited at the door.
Waiting in front to be greeted.
Li Zhi's carriage came from a distance, and the officials of the Ministry of War had been arranged on both sides of the gate according to their rank and position, and they all bowed to greet him.
Li Zhi, who was dressed in a python robe, got out of the car with a warm smile on his still young face. When he saw the officials from the Ministry of War greeting him in unison, he waved his hands with a smile and said warmly: "From now on, we are all colleagues, and we should look out for each other and help each other."
Please support me, this king is very polite."
The Ministry of War official said hurriedly: "I don't dare!"
Cui Dunli, as the left minister of the Ministry of War, had been acting as the minister of the Ministry of War. He was the undisputed first person among the officials present. He took a step forward and bowed: "Please come to the Yamen, Your Highness. We have already packed up the duty room for His Highness."
, please see if there is anything wrong, and I will order someone to correct it immediately."
Li Zhi smiled and said: "No rush, no rush."
As he spoke, he turned slightly to one side, and Changsun Wuji, who was wearing a wide robe and full of energy, stepped out of the carriage...
All the officials of the Ministry of War were shocked.
The name of a person is the shadow of a tree. As a powerful man who has been in power for more than ten years, Changsun Wuji was worthy of being ranked lower than tens of thousands of people in the past. Changsun Wuji's reputation can be said to be resounding throughout the government and the public, and is known to the whole world. Even now
He doesn't have the power of the past, but in the eyes of court officials, he is still a first-rate court boss.
Cui Dunli and the officials from the Ministry of War quickly saluted and said in unison: "I'm here to see Duke Zhao!"
Changsun Wuji stroked his beard, smiled kindly, and said warmly: "I have nothing to do today. It is the time when His Highness the King of Jin takes office, so I want to accompany him. After all, I have been in various yamen, big and small, and I don't have the ability to return the favor.
I have some knowledge and some weight to calm down the situation for Your Highness, lest those blind people bully the King of Jin because he is young and does not understand the duties of a minister."
All the officials of the Ministry of War were speechless.
Everyone knows that His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin entered the Ministry of War in order to seize the power of the Ministry of War. Otherwise, why would the prince rush to the Ministry of War to take up his new post before he took up the post at the Ministry of Civil Affairs? However, it is obvious that he talks about it so openly.
It's just a warning and beating without restraint.
Cui Dunli looked calm and bowed: "What Mr. Zhao Guo said is true... Your Highness, it's getting late, please come in."
Li Zhi nodded and said to Changsun Wuji: "Thank you uncle for caring about me and accompanying me specially to take up my new job. However, everyone in the Ministry of War is an official of the Tang Dynasty and they will abide by the rules and regulations. Uncle, there is no need to worry. You are not in good health. Please come back."
It’s best to rest at home.”
Changsun Wuji said: "In this case, I will take my leave for the time being. If Your Highness has anything you don't understand about matters, you might as well ask me later. I am not talented, but I also served as the Minister of the Ministry of War for a period of time. I must be able to
To clear up your doubts for Your Highness."
Li Zhi saluted and said, "Thank you very much, uncle, please."
"Um."
Changsun Wuji stroked his beard, nodded slightly to the military officials, turned around and was about to board the carriage.
At this moment, a fast horse galloped rapidly from the end of the long street in the distance. The sound of the horse's hooves in the empty long street made people panic.
Changsun Wuji stopped and looked up.
The fast horse arrived at a lightning speed and had already alarmed the central government offices on both sides of the street. Many people stood at the door and watched. This is the imperial city. Although access is not strict, people galloping like this are
Also rare.
Generally speaking, this happens only when there is war on the border and the scouts deliver urgent information...
In the blink of an eye, the fast horse arrived at the entrance of the military department, and saw Changsun Wuji still there. The knight on the horse jerked the reins, and the fast horse "Herod" made a long neigh, and the man stood up in front of him, unable to stop.
The knight immediately dismounted and quickly came to Changsun Wuji. It was Changsun Wen.
Changsun Wuji looked gloomy and scolded in a low voice: "This is in the imperial city. How can we be so flustered?"
Sun Wen, the eldest son, did not care about the people around him and said quickly: "Father, Jingzhao Mansion and the Ministry of Punishment just received a report. A stick of incense ago, Gao Jifu was brutally assassinated outside Mingde Gate in the south of the city. Along with several family soldiers, all
Death!"
Changsun Wuji shook his hand and almost pulled his beard off, and said in a voiceless voice: "What did you say?"
Changsun Wen had no choice but to repeat: "Gao Jifu was assassinated outside Mingde Gate!"
"boom!"
The nearby Ministry of War officials immediately exploded.
You must know that although Gao Jifu failed in his attempt to obtain the title of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and was accused of betraying his elder brother Gao Shilian, in the final analysis he was still the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and a proper official of the imperial court. He was actually assassinated in broad daylight, right in front of him.
Outside Mingde Gate in the south of Chang'an City?
This is simply a blatant challenge to the entire judicial system of the Tang Dynasty, peeling off the face of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and stomping on him severely!
It’s simply too outrageous!
Jin Wang Li Zhi's face turned pale. He looked at Changsun Wuji, his lips moved a few times, and he wanted to speak but did not say anything.
Changsun Wuji also looked at Li Zhi, and his nephew and uncle's eyes met. Although they didn't speak, they were thinking about the same thing - just when Li Zhi was planning to re-appoint Gao Jifu and use Gao Jifu to control the power of the Ministry of War, Gao Jifu
But he was assassinated and died. What kind of conspiracy was hidden behind this? Could it be that he was clearly targeting Jin Wang Li Zhi?
The name "Prince" appeared in their hearts almost at the same time, but they immediately thought it was impossible.
The prince has always been known to be kind and kind, but to put it bluntly, he is cowardly and indecisive. His heart is not hard-hearted and his methods are not ruthless enough. Otherwise, the team built by the prince over many years would have been more cruel. King Li Tai of Wei who wanted to compete for the throne would have died many times.
return.
If Fang Jun and others were by the prince's side, they might be able to persuade the prince to do such a cruel thing. But now that Fang Jun is far away in Jiangnan, who can persuade the prince to abandon his character and do such cruel things?
?
There is another person who is under suspicion, and that is Shen Guogong Gao Shilian.
First there was Qiu Xinggong, and then there was Gao Jifu. The departure of these two people not only caused Gao Shilian to lose his face and prestige, but also must have simmered a fire in his heart, and it was impossible not to think of killing these two rebellious people.
But if it was really Gao Shilian who did it, why didn't he kill him sooner or later, but just when the King of Jin planned to reuse Gao Jifu?
After thinking about it, it seems that it is not what Gao Shilian did...
So why did Gao Jifu die?
Changsun Wuji experienced countless twists and turns in his life, and was used to seeing violent storms. His expression only changed slightly before returning to normal. When he saw Li Zhi, he was a little distracted, lest he might have a shadow in his heart because of Gao Jifu's death, and he might have the desire to fight for the throne.
He flinched and quickly said: "Your Highness, don't worry. I will go to the Ministry of Justice and Jingzhao Mansion to have a look. The details will be reported to Your Highness later. Your Highness, please take up your new post as soon as possible. After all, it is your responsibility to preside over the Ministry of War."
Only then did Li Zhi come back to his senses. There was still lingering fear in his heart. He could only suppress his fear and nodded, "Then I'll bother you, uncle, to go and check. You can tell me later."
Changsun Wuji said: "The old minister will retire for the time being..."
He looked around, then turned around, got in the car, and drove away.
The officials of the Ministry of War quickly bowed and saluted: "Congratulations to Duke Zhao!"
It wasn't until Changsun Wuji's carriage had gone away that everyone stood up. Cui Dunli stepped forward and said to Li Zhi: "Your Highness, please come in and report on your duties."
Li Zhi nodded and said with a forced smile: "You don't have to be so polite. From now on, we are all colleagues. That is the friendship between the two. Being more casual will show our closeness."
He wanted to use the Ministry of War as his springboard, to dig out the foundation of the crown prince, and at the same time cultivate his own wings and increase the bargaining chips for the reserve. However, he did not expect that he would be hit hard before he took office. Gao Jifu, who had high hopes, was actually killed in broad daylight.
Death by assassination was a severe blow to his mind.
After all, he is just a prince who is not as good as a weakling. He has grown up in the palace since he was a child. He has never seen the bloody battles in the court, where the whole family is often killed, and the whole family is wiped out. This kind of bloody cruelty is now
Placed in front of him, his heart immediately swayed, and he was trembling with fear.
Today it is Gao Jifu, who will it be tomorrow?
Will he become the prince brother one day, or himself...
All ambitions are shaken at this moment. If this journey is accompanied by countless killings and blood, even if the goal is finally achieved, is this what he really pursues?
In a confused state, surrounded by officials from the Ministry of War, he entered the gate and entered the main hall.
As everyone knows, the entire city of Chang'an was shaken at this moment. Faced with the tragic death of Gao Jifu, all the forces were dumbfounded and began to shrink their wings to avoid harming Chi Yu. Because everyone knows that His Majesty Li Er allowed all the forces to fight, but absolutely
He would not allow anyone to be so cruel to his opponent in Chang'an City.
When the government is accompanied by endless blood, and every courtier has to be in fear and panic all day long, how can there be half the atmosphere of a prosperous age?
That is simply the chaos and killing that only occurs at the end of a dynasty!
There is no room for speculation. Everyone knows that His Majesty Li Er's thunderous wrath will follow, and an unknown number of people will be dismissed from their posts and their heads will be lost. A vigorous campaign to purge the court is about to begin.