Liu Zhengqing and others were naturally dissatisfied after the report from Qin Tian Jian was reported. Their purpose was to pin the responsibility for the earthquake on Qin Jiyan. How could they agree to Qin Jiyan casually finding a "child of the royal family, a fake emperor"
"Come out and take the blame.
As ministers who "struggle for power" with the emperor, they can get greater benefits if the emperor is in trouble, but Qin Jiyan will only fulfill their wishes.
Before Liu Zhengqing could speak, Qin Jiyan threw a pile of evidence in front of Liu Zhengqing, which was all evidence of the crimes committed by the Liu family's children.
These evidences were dumped on Liu Zhengqing's head by Qin Jiyan in front of the courtiers, and Liu Zhengqing couldn't cover it up even if he wanted to.
As for the authenticity of the evidence?
There is no need to worry about this at all. If Qin Jiyan throws it out in public, the evidence must be true.
Liu Zhengqing didn't say a word to defend himself. He knelt down and apologized, "I failed to teach my children well and did not discipline my people well. I am willing to ask the Holy Spirit to punish me."
Although Liu Zhengqing took the opposite path from Feng Shoufu and others, he was not stupid. At this time, he would decisively plead guilty, which was more important than making unnecessary excuses.
As soon as Mr. Liu asked for forgiveness, his accomplices came out to intercede on his behalf, "Your Majesty, Mr. Liu is dedicated to serving the people. He travels around every day and fails to discipline his people. It is really excusable."
Liu Zhengqing is the leader of their interest group. If something happens to Liu Zhengqing, their interest group will be finished. In both public and private matters, they will all come out to defend Liu Zhengqing and cleanse him.
Some people defended Liu Zhengqing, while some people speculated on the holy will and stood up to attack Liu Zhengqing.
Cultivate oneself, manage one's family, and govern the country and bring peace to the world. Liu Zhengqing cultivated one's character, but failed to manage one's family. It is the fault of the father if the son does not teach. Liu Zhengqing's interest groups shirk responsibility on the grounds that Liu Zhengqing is busy with official duties. In a certain respect,
It is also saying that Liu Zhengqing is incompetent.
Qin Jiyan's confidants immediately found a basket of words and criticized Liu Zhengqing as worthless and shameless.
The members of Liu Zhengqing's interest group were so angry that they gritted their teeth and wanted to defend themselves, but they heard Liu Zhengqing say: "I am incompetent. I failed to discipline my son and restrain my people. I know that I am guilty, so I asked the Holy Spirit to resign and go home to teach me."
clansmen.”
It is very beautiful to retreat in order to advance. Liu Zhengqing has a good image in the hearts of the people at this time. If Qin Jiyan wants to allow him to resign at this time, the people of the world will probably curse him to death as the emperor. Those Qingliu students will also think that Qin Jiyan
fatuous.
After Liu Zhengqing finished speaking, there was a moment of dead silence in the hall. Everyone present understood what Liu Zhengqing meant, but precisely because they understood it, they felt terrible and felt that Liu Zhengqing was really crazy.
Regarding the earthquake, the emperor took a step back, but he did not say that the emperor would retreat again and again. The emperor meant to help Liu Zhengqing up, but it did not mean that Liu Zhengqing could threaten the emperor.
Liu Zhengqing is looking for death!
Feng Shoufu glanced at Liu Zhengqing and sighed secretly. Sijin was right, Liu Zhengqing was very smart and could definitely become a powerful minister, but he was too ambitious and would end badly if he had no money in the future.
You know, since ancient times, powerful officials have been easy to be in charge of, but it is not that easy for powerful officials to escape unscathed.
As expected, Qin Jiyan spoke after a moment, "Master Liu was incompetent in his discipline and allowed his tribe to oppress the people. His sin is irredeemable. Since you risked your life to save the people during the earthquake, I will pardon your sin. But... you
The crime can be pardoned, but the Liu clan member who made the mistake cannot be pardoned. The matter will be handed over to the Ministry of Punishment, and a public trial can be held if necessary."
It is reasonable to pardon Liu Zhengqing, and it is also reasonable to deal with the Liu clan members. Qin Jiyan throws out evidence in public, so he will not let the Liu family members who made mistakes go, but...
A public trial was something that no one had ever thought of.
Although a public trial is not a public announcement to the world, considering Liu Zhengqing's status in the hearts of the people at this time, a public trial of the Liu family's children's case is tantamount to a public announcement.
Once the dirty deeds of the Liu family's children become known to the people, the good image Liu Zhengqing has just established will be gone.
Liu Zhengqing was sweating profusely and wanted to speak several times to ask the emperor not to hear the Liu family's case in public, but the words came to his lips but nothing came out.
He understood what the emperor meant. In exchange, the emperor wanted to use a public trial to force him to give in on the earthquake.
However, Liu Zhengqing did not want to give up or let go. This opportunity was extremely rare. Once he missed it, it would be impossible to find such an opportunity in the future.
Liu Zhengqing gritted his teeth and didn't say a word. Qin Jiyan didn't care either. He never mentioned the Liu family's case or the cause of the natural disaster. Instead, he discussed with the courtiers how to resettle the victims.
What Qin Jiyan wants to do most now is to resettle the victims and then go to sea to find Gu Qiancheng.
As soon as the matter of resettling the victims was mentioned, Qin Jiyan became more energetic. Regardless of whether the court officials could bear it or not, the discussion lasted from morning to afternoon. During this period, not even a cup of tea or a piece of cake was prepared for the ministers.
The minister was tired and thirsty, and his throat was almost smoking.
Of course, Qin Jiyan himself, like the other ministers, did not eat or drink. Therefore, no matter how miserable and tired the ministers were, they did not dare to speak. They could not be more valuable than the emperor?
The ministers held on tightly, no one dared to speak, and no one dared to faint. Just when they thought they had reached their limit and would faint in the next moment, they finally heard the emperor announcing his withdrawal from the court.
When everyone heard this, they almost cried with excitement.
They thought they would die of exhaustion here today!
In the evening, all the ministers dragged their tired and tired bodies out of the palace. As soon as they left the palace, they asked the servants to buy water and steamed buns. A group of high-ranking adults were like starving ghosts, carrying water.
Pour it into your mouth, grab the steamed bun and stuff it into your mouth.
After eating and drinking, the ministers' minds returned to normal. Those who were a little more alert immediately understood that they were implicated.
Implicated by Liu Zhengqing!
"Master Liu...you are so kind!" The ministers who wanted to understand, gritted their teeth and glared at Liu Zhengqing one by one. In this way, those who originally couldn't understand now also understood.
It was true that the emperor had left them to discuss affairs from morning to night like today, but he had never failed to prepare food for them like today.
When they thought that the crime they suffered today was related to Liu Zhengqing, all the ministers wanted to give Liu Zhengqing a good beating.
Public anger is hard to offend, but no matter how thick-skinned Liu Zhengqing was, he still ran away in despair when faced with the murderous looks of his colleagues.
Qin Jiyan knew everything that happened at the palace gate immediately, "Liu Zhengqing, I want to see how long you can last?"
Whether working for him or fighting for power with him, his ministers can only listen to him, and Liu Zhengqing is no exception...r562