Zhong Mingli looked at Tangning and asked, "Do you think this is a trap?"
Tangning nodded and said: "This case seems reasonable, but in fact there are doubts everywhere. The case itself may not have any problems, but the process was deliberately done by some people in order to drag you into the water. If I
You guessed it right, this is just the beginning.”
A trace of regret appeared on Zhong Mingli's face, and then he added: "I was deceived by the fake files created by the local government. I did not investigate in depth. It was my dereliction of duty. However, suspension is already the most severe punishment. What else can they do?"
After the words fell, Peng Chen walked in from the outside with a gloomy face and said: "Sir, it's bad, people in the capital are spreading rumors that you colluded with local bullies, took bribes from them, disregarded human lives, and confused right and wrong. The people want to sign on
I am writing a letter to punish you!"
When Zhong Mingli heard this, his body swayed and he slowly sat on the chair, his face extremely pale.
Jing Zhaoyin misjudged a case, which was just a small dereliction of duty on his part. However, the civil uprising caused by this case could be serious or small, ranging from fines to fines to loss of office.
The specific decision will depend on His Majesty's mood. Now that His Majesty is seriously ill, it depends on the decision of the Minister of Public Affairs.
Obviously, if this matter is a trap by some people, their purpose will be self-evident.
After a long time, he sighed dejectedly and said, "That's all, I've been tired of being Jing Zhaoyin for a long time..."
He looked at Chen Yuxian, forced a smile on his face, and said: "I will take the blame and resign immediately, and I will spend more time with you in the future..."
Although Chen Yuxian hopes that her husband can always be by her side, she also knows that this is just a helpless move and is not what he wants.
He looked at Tang Ning and asked, "Ning'er, you..."
"No!" Zhong Mingli knew what she wanted to say, so he stood up suddenly and said: "Jing Zhaoyin is just a Jingzhaoyin, but he is not taken seriously by King Duan. He did this just to seize Ning'er's handle. He
If you intervene, wouldn't you be playing into King Duan's hands?"
Chen Yuxian's lips moved, but in the end he said nothing more.
Tang Ning smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, Prince Duan will not be the master of this capital now, and it won't be the same in the future."
When Zhong Mingli heard this, his expression was startled, and then he seemed to realize something. He looked at Tang Ning in shock and asked, "You, could it be..."
He didn't wait for Tang Ning's answer, but a servant came forward to report it. Fang Zhe, the Minister of Household Affairs, paid a visit.
Tang Ning looked at Zhong Mingli and said, "I'm going to see Mr. Fang."
Zhong Mingli nodded. After Tang Ning left, his expression gradually became complicated.
Chen Yuxian noticed the change in his expression and asked in surprise: "What's wrong with you?"
Zhong Mingli sighed and said: "This court is already dominated by young people like them. We are really old..."
…
In the front yard of Tang Mansion, Fang Xinyue pouted, looked at Tang Ning, and said dissatisfiedly: "Brother Tang Ning, why didn't you tell me when you came back..."
Fang Zhe gently touched her head and said, "Go and play. Daddy and Mr. Tang have something to say."
Fang Xinyue looked at him with a slightly complaining look and ran to the inner courtyard to find Xiaoxiao.
Fang Zhe looked at Tang Ning and said, "After King Duan came to power, he quickly replaced the Minister of Dali Temple. The new Minister of Dali Temple was his. Xu Shaoyin, the yamen of Jingzhao Mansion, also voted for King Duan. Not only that, Wan
The county magistrate Nian is also a member of King Duan..."
If these people were subordinates of King Duan, then it would be easy to connect them with each other regarding the matter against the father-in-law.
The case that Jingzhao Prefecture wrongly convicted occurred in Wannian County.
King Duan's people deliberately created this wrong case. Although a ten thousand year county magistrate was involved, they also dragged Jing Zhaoyin into the water. This transaction was not a bad deal.
The Minister of Dali Temple is his, which is why they chose Dali Temple instead of the Ministry of Punishment to appeal. Now that Emperor Chen is seriously ill and Dali Temple is in charge of King Duan, it is naturally up to them to decide what is right and wrong.
In addition, he incited the people to make this matter a big deal. If Tangning intervened, she would immediately be in trouble. If he didn't intervene, his father-in-law's official position would most likely not be preserved...
Interfering is troublesome. If you don't intervene, your father-in-law will lose his official position and the right minister's face will be lost. This is a dilemma for Tang Ning.
I have to say that King Duan played really well this time. Tangning has not had such an opponent for a long time.
Fang Zhe paused, looked at Tang Ning, and said again: "Not only that, there is news from the palace that His Majesty will appoint Prince Duan as the Crown Prince in the near future, and an edict will be issued within this month."
Jing Zhaoyin's matter is related to Tang Ning, and Emperor Chen's appointment of Prince Duan as the crown prince is something that the Fang family has to consider.
Tangning looked at him and asked, "What do you mean?"
Fang Zhe said calmly: "The Fang family can control the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Etiquette."
Although Fang Zhe is only the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he has obviously taken control of the entire household department. Needless to say the personnel department, there will be no problem with Fang Hong here. The Minister of Rites is the son of Zhang University Scholar and the father of Zhao Yuan and Zhang's sister. It seems that
The Fang family has completely caught up with this line.
The meaning of Fang Zhe's words is very obvious. The power that the Fang family now directly or indirectly controls has been able to influence or change Emperor Chen's decision. They could wait dormantly before, but Emperor Chen wanted to make Prince Duan the crown prince, but they did not.
We can't wait any longer.
Tang Ning nodded and said: "Master Song from the Ministry of Justice, I will go find him when the time comes. The Lu family from the Ministry of War don't have to worry. Mr. Zhang Hao is with Zhang Hao from the Ministry of Industry, and the Minister of Finance... Prime Minister Wang will not sit idly by. As for the
You don’t have to worry about the Xiao family, the Ling family, etc…”
Fang Zhe cupped his hands and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Tang."
Tangning waved her hand and said, "If I help you, I'll help me."
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Shangshu Province.
Li Qi, the minister Zuocheng, held a file in his hand, looked at the people around him, and said: "This case has a great impact and has even aroused public outrage among the people. It must be dealt with seriously. No one involved in the case can be tolerated."
"Master Li, this is inappropriate..." An embarrassed look appeared on an official's face, and he said: "Although Jingzhao Yin made some mistakes in this case, it is obviously not the main fault. Mr. Jingzhao Yinzhong will be dismissed from his post and investigated."
, seems a bit too much..."
"Mistake?" Li Qi snorted coldly and said, "Is it a small mistake to disregard human lives and arouse people's anger? Where is the capital? At the feet of the emperor, he, as the emperor of the capital, disregarded human lives, handled the case in a muddle-headed manner, and failed his majesty and the court.
With such trust, what qualifications do you have to sit in this position again?”
The official reminded: "Don't forget, sir, he is the father-in-law of Prime Minister Tang."
Li Qi felt guilty when he mentioned that person, but when he thought that he had the support of His Highness Prince Duan behind him, and this matter was originally a trap set by Prince Duan for Tangning, waiting for him to get into it, he felt again in his heart.
I have some confidence.
It's okay if Tang Ning doesn't interfere. Once he does, all the fingers will be pointed at Jing Zhaoyin. This is exactly what His Highness Prince Duan wants.
"When powerful people break the law, they are as guilty as the common people. This is what Tang Xiang first proposed..." He slapped the table and said angrily: "What happened to Tang Xiang's father-in-law? Let alone Tang Xiang's father-in-law, even if it was Tang Xiang who committed the crime
Sins must also be punished as they deserve!"
He spoke with awe-inspiring righteousness, spitting and appearing selfless, and the officials in the Shangshu Province did not dare to say anything more.
In these days when the two prime ministers are away, he is the only person in charge of the Shangshu Province. Even Shangshu Youcheng has been pushed into a corner by him. He can't even read a letter. Who else can disobey his orders?
At this moment, a voice came from behind.
"Dali Temple only handles cases assigned by His Majesty. It exceeds its authority and handles this case in violation of regulations. I immediately order the Minister of Dali Temple to hand over the case to the Ministry of Punishment for handling."
The voice was not loud, but it was full of command.
When Shangshu Zuo Cheng heard this, his face darkened, and he was about to question him. When he saw the person coming, his expression suddenly changed and he blurted out: "Prime Minister!"
