As the officials of Heibingtai went all over the country one after another, a huge storm arose throughout the Sui Dynasty. The officials of Heibingtai investigated and executed countless officials throughout the Sui Dynasty.
For a time, countless people were discussing it.
This incident caused a huge commotion in the Sui Dynasty.
There was a lot of discussion throughout the Sui Dynasty.
Such a turbulent situation was reflected in the court, and even the officials in the court were greatly shocked. After all, officials in the world, especially local officials, are intricately connected, and such a beheading would cause a great shock.
In fact, the people's sentiments are still fluctuating.
Fang Xuanling and Kong Yingda were under tremendous pressure.
After all, public opinion is too strong.
On this day, Fang Xuanling and Kong Yingda were handling government affairs in the office. They looked at the piles of documents on the desk and smiled bitterly with expressions on their faces.
The reason is very simple. There are too many public opinions submitted.
There was a lot of discussion everywhere.
In fact, countless Taoists jumped out and accused the imperial court of not practicing moral governance, saying that the imperial court ignored the laws and disciplines, killed wantonly, and greatly harmed the peace of the world. Such a situation, from bottom to top, the officials in the court were under extreme pressure.
Big. When the matter came to Fang Xuanling and Kong Yingda, many officials said that the killing was too much. Many local officials did not dare to do anything anymore and even wanted to resign.
Fang Xuanling said: "Brother Kong, although this situation is expected, the reaction is too great. The entire Sui Dynasty has been agitated. What do you think we should do about this matter?
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Kong Yingda said: "There have been many comments even locally, saying that the reason why the imperial court is like this is because the imperial advisor has misled the country. Countless people already hate the imperial advisor to the bone. Even the common people are extremely resentful towards the imperial advisor.
.The situation is very bad! Xuanling, on this occasion, I think the imperial court must take decisive action."
Fang Xuanling said: "How to take action?"
Kong Yingda said: "Suppress the situation directly. Anyone who talks about the imperial court without authorization, especially those who criticize the national adviser. These people are arrested in batches and directly imprisoned."
"No!"
Fang Xuanling said: "Brother Kong, you are fighting violence with violence. Once this happens, the situation will spread even more. By then, you will not even be able to control it."
Fang Xuanling completely disagreed with Kong Yingda's proposal.
Fighting violence with violence will lead to chaos.
What's more, doing so may be exploited by someone with ulterior motives, because killing can only suppress at best, but it cannot solve the problem.
Fang Xuanling continued: "Brother Kong, in the current situation, the only way to deal with the current situation is guidance. What I mean is to guide the current public opinion and make all the killings of officials public."
"inappropriate!"
Kong Yingda shook his head and said: "Xuanling, you should know how many people were killed this time. And how many crimes these officials committed. Once all their crimes are made public, then in the eyes of the people, this
It is tantamount to being slapped in the face by the imperial court. Such a situation is never allowed. Especially in these years, the national advisor has been in charge and the two of us are responsible. If everything is announced, how will the world see us?
Two, how do you view the Imperial Preceptor?"
Fang Xuanling was a little hesitant when he heard this.
Reputation is also what he cares about.
After all, they replaced Wang Can in presiding over the government, and the world was generally peaceful, and there was no chaos in the world. However, the investigation and punishment of so many officials this time was tantamount to a disguised slap in their own faces.
Kong Yingda continued: "Xuanling, what I mean is that it is still suppression. The public opinion in this place is very likely that thousands of people have been deceived, and there must be people with ulterior motives inciting it. That's why it is
Like this."
After a pause, Kong Yingda said again: "Xuan Ling, this matter cannot be delayed. The longer it is delayed, the easier it is to cause trouble. At this point, it is most appropriate to deal with it as soon as possible. If you don't deal with it for a long time, it will definitely end in trouble.
The entire Sui Dynasty will be in turmoil."
Fang Xuanling took a deep breath, and finally said: "Brother Kong, I don't dare to make a decision on this matter. I think it is necessary to ask the national master to make a decision on this matter."
Kong Yingda said: "Xuanling, don't bother the imperial master."
Fang Xuanling said: "This is a serious matter. Once things are really out of control, tell the Imperial Master. At that time, although the Imperial Master has the power to calm down the situation with his own strength. But for you and me,
, but it is extremely unfavorable. I will not allow such a situation to happen, so we must ask the national master to make a decision."
"well……"
Kong Yingda sighed after hearing this.
Now, the two of them are in power. Once one of them raises objections, the decree cannot be implemented. Therefore, after Fang Xuanling made a decision, he could only ask Wang Can to make a decision on this matter.
Kong Yingda was still a little unwilling. He believed that the current situation must be suppressed, and the imperial court brought order to the chaos and punished the traitors for the sake of the Sui Dynasty, so there was nothing wrong with suppressing it. He said: "Xuanling, if you really want to go to the imperial preceptor to make a decision,
This step?"
Fang Xuanling said: "Brother Kong can't convince me, and I can't convince Brother Kong. You and I each hold our own opinions. You think we should respond to violence with violence and directly suppress the local situation. But I think,
It should be guidance. Since neither you nor I can come up with a suitable plan or reach a consensus, then under the current situation, this is the only thing we can do."
Kong Yingda waved his sleeves and said: "That's it, let's do it like this."
Fang Xuanling said: "Please!"
Kong Yingda got up, and together with Fang Xuanling, went straight to Wang Can's study. However, when they arrived, there was no one in the study, and Kong Yingda sent someone to the backyard to inform, and the news they got was that Wang Can was out with his wife and children.
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The two of them could only wait for the time being.
Back in the office, the two of them continued to deal with government affairs.
After Wang Can returned with his people and the chamberlain went to report, the two of them went to the study again. As soon as they entered the study, when they saw Wang Can, they both bowed and saluted, and then stood aside respectfully.
Wang Can waved his hand and said: "Sit down!"
"Thank you, Imperial Master!"
After they thanked each other, they took their seats below, one on the left and the other on the right.
Wang Can glanced at the two of them and said in a deep voice: "As soon as I returned to the house, a servant came to ask, you two came together to see me before, but what happened?"
Kong Yingda said: "National Master, there is one thing."
Wang Can said: "Say it!"
Kong Yingda said sternly: "National Preceptor, the thing is like this. Nowadays, Heibingtai is constantly dealing with officials in the local area, so much so that there are a lot of discussions and fierce public opinion all over the country. Countless people have begun to accuse the National Preceptor, saying that the country is
The division is disrupting the government. Some people even shouted slogans to eradicate the imperial division. Regarding this situation, Xuanling and I believe that it must be some unwilling officials and some people with ulterior motives who are secretly instigating it."
Wang Can nodded and said: "This situation was expected. You came together, so when it comes to this matter, there were differences, so you came to see me."
"The national teacher is wise!"
Kong Yingda continued: "Xuanling and I do have differences regarding the handling of this matter."
Wang Can said: "So Kong Yingda, what do you mean?"
Kong Yingda replied: "Reporting to the National Preceptor, given that the current local situation is so chaotic, there are even people who are trying to incite chaos. My humble suggestion is to suppress it with force, directly dispatch officers and soldiers to suppress it, and then find out who is behind the scenes.
People. In short, this time, we need to suppress the situation strongly to prevent the people behind the scenes from stirring up trouble again."
After hearing this, Wang Can nodded, looked at Fang Xuanling and said, "Xuanling, what did you think about it?"
Fang Xuanling replied: "Reporting to the Imperial Master, I think strong suppression of this matter will only make the situation more complicated, and even benefit the people in the dark, allowing them to continue to incite the people. So what I mean is to guide
The current situation allows the people to understand the situation clearly and not be deceived."
Wang Can nodded after listening.
At this point, he understood everything and understood the differences between Kong Yingda and Fang Xuanling.
Wang Can thought for a while and chuckled: "What is there to argue about? If we simply use violence to fight violence, then the situation will indeed be out of control, and it will even evolve into more terrifying consequences.
Similarly, if it is just guidance, then the people behind the scenes will become more serious."
"Both of you have been in power for many years."
"One should not be confused by the situation."
"You shouldn't be afraid."
"What happened this time is not only to suppress, but also to guide the situation. Let the people of the world know that the court is not doing anything bad by doing this, but is really punishing traitors."
Wang Can spoke forcefully and continued: "You two, immediately arrange to mobilize the power of Heibingtai. On the one hand, continue to thoroughly investigate the officials who committed the crime. On the other hand, investigate the people behind the scenes. Those who deserve to be killed, continue to kill, don't
There is no pause. In addition, when killing a corrupt official and bending the law, the evidence of the crime cannot be announced vaguely. The evidence must be explained clearly one by one and explained one by one. In this way, the people can know clearly.
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Kong Yingda frowned and said: "National Master, once you announce the news like this, it will be a slap in the face. At that time, where will the dignity of the court be, and how will the people view the National Master? Such an arrangement, the humble official will not agree with it."
Wang Can smiled and said: "Kong Yingda, that's why I say you are confused by the situation. I don't care about reputation. What's more, covering the lid is of no use at all. What the people need is the attitude of the court that dares to deal with corrupt judges.
It is an attitude that dares to stand up and solve mistakes. If the court dares to do this, in fact, for the people, they will believe in us. It is not that after the news is announced, the people will lose confidence in the court."
After a pause, Wang Can said: "With me here, nothing is a problem. So, just make arrangements. Just follow this plan, there is no need to discuss it anymore."
"yes!"
Fang Xuanling and Kong Yingda both responded.
Wang Can made a decision, and the two of them no longer argued.