After nearly a year, Wang Zhongling appeared in the main hall again, but this may be the last morning court appearance in his life."
And he had only one purpose for going to court today, which was to submit a petition to serve because he was feeling unwell.
Not to mention, Wang Zhongling was imprisoned for nearly a year, and his body and spirit suffered a huge blow. He looked really ill when he went to court this time, which made many uninformed people believe it.
Zhao Kai first praised Wang Zhongling's contribution to the Song Dynasty and pretended to persuade him to stay. Then after Wang Zhongling's repeated "pleasures", he finally approved Wang Zhongling's appointment.
Wang Zhongling's resignation also marked the end of his generation.
It is also a law of nature that the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead.
After leaving the court.
"Uncle Wang."
Zheng Yi took the lead to walk to Wang Zhongling and asked with concern: "Is Uncle Wang in good health?"
Wang Zhongling sighed and said: "As I get older, I am unable to do many things." He then patted Zheng Yi on the shoulder and said: "The best is better than the old. From now on, it depends on you."
The voice is very lonely.
Does he really want to become an official? Of course not, but there is nothing he can do. It is already very difficult to save his life.
Zheng Yi felt mixed emotions in his heart when he heard this. This is the court. You can never predict what will happen tomorrow.
At this time, Li Gang quietly walked over, bowed his hands and said, "Right Prime Minister, I have offended Li Gang a lot these days. Please forgive me."
Wang Zhongling smiled and said: "This is your responsibility, I understand it. Oh, I heard that you were recently promoted to the president of the Judicial Yuan. It is really gratifying. Congratulations, congratulations."
"Uncle Wang, if I were Dean Li, you would really fall out if you said congratulations to me."
Hearing a joking laugh, Li Qi walked over.
Wang Zhongling chuckled and said, "What do you say, Privy Councilor?"
Li Qi looked at Li Gang and said, "Look at Dean Li. His face is haggard and his eyes are bloodshot. It looks like he was overworked." Then he said to Li Gang: "Dean Li, remember
I already apologized to you in advance."
Li Gang smiled and nodded and said: "The Privy Councilor is really good at knowing things. I admire him, but what the Privy Councilor said is right. I have been so busy these days that I don't even have time to sleep, but I can contribute to the Song Dynasty.
It has always been my dream, Li Gang, and now it is finally fulfilled. No matter how tired or hard it is, it is worth it."
"Haha, having Dean Li here is really a blessing to me."
At some point, Qin Hui also came over.
When Wang Zhongling saw Qin Hui, a flash of hatred flashed across his eyes unconsciously.
Li Gang said: "Qin Shaozai's words are serious. Compared with what Qin Shaozai did, Li Gang is really ashamed."
Qin Hui hurriedly raised his hand and said: "We all serve the court and share the emperor's worries, so why should we share each other's worries?" As he said that, he said to Wang Zhongling: "It's just that the right prime minister is missing, which is a big loss for our Song Dynasty."
Wang Zhongling said with a half-smile but not a smile: "As long as you are here, Mr. Qin, it doesn't matter if I, Wang Zhongling, are missing, let alone the loss."
"Words are strong. Words are strong."
Qin Hui chuckled, but glanced at Li Qi, his eyes containing many things.
Several people said a few words with their own thoughts and then dispersed.
After Qin Hui, Zheng Yi and others left, Li Qi and Wang Zhongling walked towards the outside of the palace.
Wang Zhongling smiled and said: "Li Qi, Uncle Wang is really grateful to you. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid Uncle Wang would have to spend this New Year alone."
Li Qi shook his head and said: "Uncle Wang has made an appearance. In fact, I didn't do anything. It's because the Ministry of Punishment doesn't have enough evidence."
Wang Zhongling chuckled and said, "Don't think that I don't know. If your benefit of doubt had not been given to the defendant, how could I have come out so quickly? But you are really smart. You have figured out this trick. It is really wonderful."
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Li Qi shook his head modestly and changed the subject: "Uncle Wang came home yesterday. Aunt Wang and the others must have been very happy."
Wang Zhongling laughed evilly and said, "You want to ask my daughter?"
Sweating! You are too direct. Li Qi laughed twice, which was regarded as acquiescence.
Wang Zhongling said: "If you want to know about Sanniang, just go and see her. Why do you need to ask me?"
You said I don't want to! Li Qidao: "Uncle Wang, what can I say if I go to see her before you come out? You should know that your lady hates talking about politics. If I go, I will have to talk about it. I
I don’t want her to feel that she owes me anything.”
Wang Zhongling nodded in understanding and said, "Then you can go now."
Li Qidao: "I know that. I will come to visit you another day. By the way, what are Uncle Wang's plans?"
Wang Zhongling looked at Li Qi and said, "Do you have any good suggestions?"
Li Qidao: "If Uncle Wang is willing, you can go to Taishi Academy."
Wang Zhongling thought for a moment, and if he didn't have Cai Jing's relationship, he would probably agree, but since Cai Jing was here, he had to think about it, so he said: "Now I just want to take a good rest and wait until after the New Year.
"
Li Qi did not force it and said: "That's fine."
Wang Zhongling said again: "I don't think Qin Hui will give up here."
Li Qidao: "I know this, but I don't think he will do anything now. If anyone adds trouble to the emperor at this time, it will be really difficult for himself. I think it will have to be done after the New Year at least."
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Qin Hui left the palace and got on the carriage with the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. As soon as he got on the carriage, Hu Yi said with a frown on his face: "You are indeed right, Shao Zai. The Privy Council really used the Legislative Yuan to rescue Wang Zhongling."
, although Wang Zhongling is still unavoidable from being dismissed, but in comparison, we still suffered heavy losses."
This is very obvious. He is just trying to unseat Wang Zhongling, while Li Qi directly changed his three provinces and six ministries into three provinces and five ministries. Without the Ministry of Punishment in hand, the prime minister seems to have lost an arm, and the bleeding has not been stopped yet.
Qin Hui sneered and said, "This has just begun, why are you in a hurry?"
Hu Yi said happily: "Does Shaozai already have a countermeasure?"
Qin Hui said: "It's still early. The emperor is very busy with the affairs of the Legislative Yuan. As a minister, what I have to do now is to try my best to relieve the emperor's worries instead of causing trouble to the emperor. If I take action now.
No matter good or bad, the emperor will definitely be unhappy. If the emperor is unhappy, then we may lose everything. Let’s talk about it after the New Year.”
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Zuixianju.
Today, there is only one topic that people gather together to talk about, and that is the Legislative Yuan.
There are different opinions on whether the establishment of the Legislative Yuan is good or bad for the people. Some people say that the establishment of the Legislative Yuan gives the benefit of the doubt to the defendant. This is a technique to exonerate the rich. Some people say that it is to prevent the people from suffering.
The disaster of injustice.
Just like every big news, there is endless controversy.
Zuixianju's one of the best restaurants is naturally a place where disputes are spread. It's very lively inside. Everyone gathers around to talk about the Legislative Yuan. Everyone has their own opinions, and everyone seems to make sense.
While everyone was arguing, Li Qi suddenly walked in quickly from outside.
"Master Li is here."
"Master Li, I heard that you were the first to raise the issue of the benefit of doubt being attributed to the defendant. Can you explain it to us in detail?"
"Master Li, what exactly are the Legislative Yuan and the Judicial Yuan?"
.......
As soon as everyone saw Li Qi coming, they swarmed over and started asking questions.
Li Qi raised his hands and said: "Everyone, everyone, I understand very well how you are feeling now. I only want to say one thing, the world is progressing, and so is the law. I personally agree very much, but what is the best for you?
Whether it’s bad or not, I’ll let the facts speak for themselves. It won’t take long for everyone to understand. Well, I have something else to do, so I’ll excuse you for now.”
As he spoke, he pushed aside the crowd and hurriedly walked upstairs.
No matter how much Li Qi was now a first-class official, these people did not dare to step forward to stop him.
Arriving on the third floor, Li Qi went straight to the heaven and earth box, stood in front of the door and knocked several times.
"come in."
Li Qi opened the door and went in, only to see Zhao Kai standing in front of the window. It turned out that he had just left the palace and received a message from Zhao Kai, asking him to go to Zuixianju.
Li Qi was about to salute, but Zhao Kai stopped him and said, "No, just call me Young Master Zhao outside."
"yes."
Li Qi asked curiously: "Master Zhao, why did you suddenly come out of the palace?"
Zhao Kai raised his head and said, "For them."
Li Qi lowered his head and said, "Please forgive me for being stupid, but I don't know what Mr. Zhao means by this."
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "Do you still remember the reason why you proposed the Legislative Yuan in the first place?"
Li Qi thought for a while and said: "I proposed the Legislative Yuan because I feel that the laws of the Song Dynasty are not perfect enough."
Zhao Kai shook his head and said: "This is just one of them, but this is not enough for me to decide to establish the Legislative Yuan. The most important point is that the legislation you mentioned is a very serious and strict matter. It cannot be imagined out of thin air. Those must be
Only those who have experienced it personally have the most say. The emperor lives in the palace all year round, so it must be difficult for him to understand everything that the law brings. Therefore, it is a very inappropriate system for the emperor to legislate."
Li Qi said sarcastically: "The last sentence is not what I said."
"But that's what you mean." Zhao Kai smiled and said: "But you are right. It was precisely because of your words that I was really moved. Since I know I was wrong, I must improve it. The emperor has been living in the palace for a long time.
, I don’t know the sufferings of the people, and I only know everything from other people’s mouths. This is untrue, so I decided to go out from time to time to see how my people are living, listen to what they say, and know myself and my enemies.
, Victory in every battle, this is better than holding a hundred court meetings. I came out today just to see what the people's opinions are about the Legislative Yuan and the Judicial Yuan. Just now I stood here for less than half an hour, and I heard more than ten very important speeches.
The reference value opinion, based on this alone, my trip is worthwhile."
"Really?" Li Qi said hoarsely, "Then I wonder what Mr. Zhao has in mind?"
Zhao Kai said sternly: "I found that the people still don't understand the law well enough, and in our original law of the Song Dynasty, there are many ambiguities, and the wording is extremely inappropriate. The law is a very serious thing, and every day
A word must have an accurate meaning. This is a problem that the Legislative Yuan must solve immediately. I have already thought about it. Give the Legislative Yuan one year to determine those basic laws. I will ask the Hanlin Academy to write a book.
The "Basic Law of the Song Dynasty" must be deeply understood by the people and let them know how to use the weapon of law. Only in this way can the purpose of ruling the country by law be achieved."
Li Qi smiled and said: "Mr. Zhao, it seems that you really have to come out from time to time in the future."
Zhao Kai laughed and said: "But this is only one of my goals. In addition, I also want to meet Yan Fu." (To be continued...)