The Remonstrance Yuan, as the name suggests, is a department that specializes in impeaching officials and making suggestions to the emperor. It has always been a group of people who are smelly, tough, poor and stupid. And this time the two presidents of the Remonstration Yuan, Tang Jie and Fan Zhen, are even more so.
The hardness is amazing.
As soon as the two of them came in, they didn't drink tea or talk nonsense. The white-haired Fan Zhen said straight to the point: "Old Bao, don't you want to make it clear? I'll explain it to you right now!"
Bao Zheng took a look and thought, hey, doesn't this just tell me directly that they and Wang Su are in the same group?
This is putting pressure!
He twirled his beard, looked at the orange candlelight on the candlestick, and said leisurely: "The spring silkworms will not be exhausted until they die, and the tears will not dry until the candles turn to ashes. Brother Jingren, I have always admired you as a person. What do you mean?
Say I know it too."
"Brother Xiren, why don't you, my foolish brother, take you as a role model?" Seeing that Bao Zheng's attitude was completely opposite to what Wang Su described, Fan Zhen's expression softened and he said with some emotion: "A few days ago, I went to nineteen times in a row
I wrote a memorial, and my hair turned gray due to worry, but there was no response at all. I know that it is because I am a person who speaks lightly. Fortunately, you, brother Zifang, and brother Yongshu spoke up and carried this big banner, and we have achieved today's situation."
"Now that the situation has become a success, the matter of adopting the prince is like an arrow on the string and has to be launched." Fan Zhen continued: "Finally, the officials have nodded and said that they will discuss the matter of establishing a heir in the near future. To tell you the truth, our admonishment court has already
We have discussed it with the Yushitai, and we will go to the morning meeting tomorrow to urge the officials to decide on this matter, and we must not delay it any longer!"
There is one more thing he can't say: 'The key is not to make excuses for the officials. If the officials find excuses, I don't know what will happen.' - Chen Ke can see this, and these ministers naturally understand it better.
"..." Bao Zheng nodded, sitting upright on the chair like a god. His eyes were slightly closed. After listening to Fan Zhen's words, he was still deep in thought. In fact, his mood was very contradictory... The old man was young.
He might have been a little hesitant and stunned at that time. But now, what else can't he understand?
It was precisely because of his understanding that he felt conflicted. On the one hand, he knew that adopting the prince was a national plan, but on the other hand, he insisted that this matter should not be mixed up with the case of the Beggar Gang. But it was really possible.
Can you tell the difference between one and two? Bao Zheng doesn’t believe it either.
So what should we do? Open the net and let Zhao Zonghan go free? I am afraid that from now on, no Kaifeng governor will be able to cure Wuyou Cave. In that case, I am afraid that many innocent people will be brutally murdered by the beggar gang.
.Is this really a necessary price for the continuation of the imperial line?
If only there was another candidate... Bao Zheng couldn't help but sigh to himself. But he also knew that this was unrealistic. Zhao Zongshi was so popular that everyone had a profound background, but now he only showed the tip of the iceberg. Already, the city was full of troubles, forcing the officials to nod.
It is conceivable that as long as he does not become the prince for a day, or the candidate for the prince is not him, the court will never have peace!
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Seeing his expression, Fan Zhen knew that he was having an ideological struggle, so he sat there patiently and waited quietly.
Tang Jie was the one who was uneasy. He understood that what Fan Zhen said was indeed of great importance, but he was worried that Bao Zheng might not accept it... The two had been comrades for many years. He naturally understood Bao Zheng's character and knew that once this old gentleman made up his mind,
It's hard to change your mind.
So after waiting for a while, when he saw Lao Bao sitting upright without saying a word, he couldn't help it anymore and said in a deep voice: "Brother Xiren, don't think about it. You are an upright person. You worry about the country and the common people! But I, the Song Dynasty, also
You are not the only one who worries about the country and the people! In the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty, although there are villains who follow the trend and want to take advantage of opportunities, most of them still have a public heart and are simply worried about the country!"
"Just now you also said, 'When the wax torch turns to ashes, the tears dry up.' Fan Xiandi tried his best to remonstrate, and his hair turned gray with worry. How many of us ran around and shouted, risking our descendants to be implicated, to make suggestions to the officials, and then we
In exchange for today's opportunity, which is a step away from eternal achievements. To complete all the achievements in one battle and establish the foundation of the Song Dynasty, this is the final decisive battle! Listen to Brother Fan Xian, let's work together!"
Bao Zheng finally opened his eyes, but his old eyes were filled with clear gaze. He said slowly: "It is my duty to fight for the foundation of the Song Dynasty."
"So, you agree?" Fan Zhen said in surprise.
"I haven't finished speaking yet..." Bao Zheng shook his head and said: "But I believe that there is national law on top of the national foundation. If the national law is ignored in order to establish the national foundation, I would like to ask you two brothers, the national foundation established in this way,
Can it be regarded as the foundation of a country?”
"I know you, brother, take the law of the country as big as the sky, but why don't I?" Fan Zhen sighed: "But this has nothing to do with that person, and we can't let him be innocently implicated. You must not get involved when you investigate this case.
Go to that person! You have to know that the officials are reluctant to begin with. Once that person is involved, they will just use the topic to make use of it. In that case, all the previous efforts will be wasted, and the country's foundation will still be in vain!"
"No one can say whether the innocent is innocent or not until the investigation is clear." Bao Zheng said solemnly: "If you really have no ghosts in your heart, and the pure will become clear and the dirty will become dirty, there is nothing to worry about." This is
It was irrefutable. Fan Zhen had been so impassioned just now, but he felt awkward all of a sudden.
Tang Jie had to speak: "Brother Fan Xian is talking about the overall situation, and Brother Xiren is talking about how to act in the right way. Brother Xiren, you can follow the scriptures or authority. Since they are all for the Song Dynasty and the court, why not
How about finding a way to have both?"
"How to have both?" Bao Zheng stared at him and said in a sad tone: "Whenever you encounter a problem, don't always think of sacrificing the interests of the common people. The common people are easy to abuse, but gods and ghosts are hard to bully. The Song Dynasty will suffer retribution!"
"Brother Xiren is right." Tang Jie said passionately: "Isn't it the duty of us admonishers to ask for orders for the sake of the people? We will never do such immoral things." He looked at Bao Zheng and said: "
Do you think this is going to happen? We dare to act as guarantees. You put this case down first... Brother Xiren is also an old official, so he naturally knows how to do things reasonably and legally. After that person takes over, he will have nothing to do with the original family.
We will fully support you in getting to the bottom of it. As long as you have solid evidence, no matter if he is the King of Heaven, we will risk our lives to impeach him!"
"Including that person?" Bao Zheng said in a deep voice.
"Including that person!" Tang Jie nodded.
"Including that person!" Fan Zhen also nodded heavily.
"I can't say yes now, nor can I say no." Bao Zheng fell into thinking again, and after a long time he raised his head and said slowly: "Let's talk about it tonight after the trial..." After that, he stood up and said: "As long as
For the sake of the country and the people, I know what to do."
"Brother Xiren..." Fan Zhen still wanted to speak, but was stopped by Tang Jie, looking at Bao Zheng and saying: "In this case, I won't say more. Just say one sentence, the same sentence, you and I are comrades-in-arms, if
You have enough reasons to do it, and we will still fight side by side!"
Bao Zheng nodded heavily.
"Brother Xiren, don't worry." At this time, Tang Jie stopped trying to persuade him and changed his words: "I'm not that person's lackey. If you have evidence, I'm willing to be the vanguard!"
Bao Zheng nodded again, patted the two of them on the shoulders and said, "I understand your feelings!"
After sending the two people away, Bao Zheng completely lost his interest in chess. He stood in the courtyard of the government office, slowly raised his head, and looked over the courtyard outside the door. There was no moon tonight, only the bright stars in the sky...
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"A philosopher once said that there are two things in the world that shock the soul. The more frequently you think about it, the more closely you think about it, the more you will feel more amazed and more awe-struck with each passing day. The first is the brilliant starry sky above your head, and the second is the lofty morality in your heart.
Laws and Orders.”
"Who said that?" When Bao Zheng heard this sentence here and there, he was particularly touched. He repeated it several times softly and asked, "It sounds like Zhuang Zhou's words."
"They are not Chinese, they are foreigners."
"It seems that there are wise men among the barbarians and the Di." Bao Zheng said with deep feeling: "You have heard the conversation just now. A wise observer knows the truth. Zhong Fang, what do you think I should do?"
"My words are not objective," Chen Ke said with a smile: "You know, the relationship between me and their family is getting bigger and bigger."
"It doesn't matter what you say, I'm not trying to pick my ears." Bao Zheng laughed and said in a Sichuan accent: "I only listen to your principles, not your opinions."
"Let's talk about it. Yes, among all the clans in the capital, it is obvious that this person is the best. How safe is it to give him the crown prince position?" Chen Ke nodded and said seriously: "Ke Li is also called the Crown Prince.
It is not wrong to say that the foundation of a country is the most important political matter of a country. Therefore, this candidate must be carefully selected, and cannot be made as if time waits for no one and only seizes the day. Just now Tang Zhijian said that the merits of all generations can be achieved in one step.
, but I would like to say that it was too hasty!”
"Haha." Bao Zheng shook his head and said: "Sanlang only knows one thing but not the other. Although the idea of establishing a crown prince only came up in the past two years, the ministers of the DPRK can say that they have watched him grow up and have no respect for him.
His temperament, character, talents and abilities are all well understood."
"What has he done to make you dare to say such things?"
"This..." Bao Zheng twisted his beard and said, "I really haven't done anything, but listening to his words and watching his actions, it should be good."
"I won't say such hurtful words as 'Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp the throne'. I will just say that Zhao Kuo, who was talking about military affairs on paper, was favored by the whole country except his father before he went to the battlefield!" Chen Ke said in a deep voice: "Okay.
Well, even if he is the same on the outside, let's count the advantages he has shown." He pointed out: "Humility and studious, self-restraint and etiquette, indifferent to fame and fortune, silence and gentleness...anything else?"
"You summarized it very comprehensively." Bao Zheng nodded.
"Do you think there was anyone else in the Song Dynasty who did better than him?"
"Official family." Bao Zheng said honestly.
"Yes, because you are basically using the official family as a model to find the next official family!" Chen Ke said sharply.
"Yeah." Bao Zheng nodded and said, "Is there something wrong?"
I actually went on a far trip today and didn’t have time to write all morning. But that’s not a reason. I came back and started writing until now, and I’ve coded out the first chapter. There will be at least two more chapters in the evening!
When I came back, I found that we had reached the eighth place. I was so excited that tears filled my eyes. After writing a chapter, I realized that, damn, we had reached the tenth place again. Please support me with guaranteed monthly tickets, comrades, go for it!!! (To be continued)