Liu Xiding's thin lips moved, and he recounted what Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu said at the backbone meeting of the Ordinance Department in the afternoon. When Liu Xiding said that Fang Dunru said, "There is no need to fear changes in nature, and people
Wu Chunlai almost knocked over the tea cup when he said these three shortcomings: "The words are not enough to show compassion, and the ancestors are not enough to teach the law." His eyes shone with surprise.
"What? Did he really say that? Did he really say those words?"
"Isn't that true? The official was on the spot and heard it with his own ears. The official was shocked. There were seven or eight officials from the Ordinance Department present, and they were all dumbfounded. That Yan Zhengsheng still wanted to fight for Fang Dunru
Cover it up and threaten us not to spread the news. Hehe, this is like trying to find no place through iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it. The lower official has been busy for so long, but Fang Dunru himself showed his weakness. Mr. Deputy Prime Minister, you say,
After hearing such words, how can I not come and report it myself? I deliberately waited until the second watch before I came here. No one of my subordinates would worry about this matter, so I had to report it to the Deputy Prime Minister in person."
Liu Xiding said in a low voice with a secret smile on his face.
"Yes, you should come in person. Okay, very good! How dare Fang Dunru say such treacherous words. He has lost his mind and is looking for death. Liu Xiding, you did a great job this time.
It can be said that you have made a great contribution. I will report this matter to Prime Minister Lu immediately and discuss countermeasures. Liu Xiding, you come with me to see Prime Minister Lu. Prime Minister Lu will definitely appreciate you greatly. The day when you will become famous is not far away.
"Wu Chunlai chuckled.
Liu Xiding was flattered and bowed and said: "Thank you so much, Vice Prime Minister, for your support. I will rely on Vice Prime Minister Wu for my future career."
Wu Chunlai nodded and said: "You earned it yourself, so you don't need to thank me. By the way, you have to be a witness in this matter to prevent Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsheng from denying it. Do you dare?"
Liu Xiding smacked his lips and said: "This...this...there are so many people present, they won't deny it, right? Testify? Doesn't this make people say that I am a traitor, cheating on others? Can you..."
Wu Chunlai shouted coldly: "Nonsense, what are you talking about a traitor and cheating on others? You are exposing Fang Dunru's treacherous words and deeds. It is an act of loyalty to the emperor and serving the country, an act of justice. How can you say betrayal? Don't want to be a traitor."
Bitch, you want to build an archway again. You must have a clear attitude, but don’t hit your little ninety-nine. If you don’t dare to testify, how do you know this is not something you made up?”
Liu Xiding was startled, frowned and thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "That's all, just follow the Vice Minister's orders. Xiding is willing to testify."
Wu Chunlai then turned from anger to joy, patted Liu Xiding on the shoulder and said: "Don't worry, look at me? I did similar things to you back then, and it was my teacher who I exposed. I am better than you.
I am much calmer. Because I know that what I do is to be loyal to the court, and what I do is the right thing. I am upright and not afraid of the shadow, and a man is upright. So, look at me now, this is the reward for being loyal to the court.
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"Yes, yes, I understand that it is my honor to follow the deputy prime minister's actions over the years." Liu Xiding nodded repeatedly.
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The first ray of sunshine in the morning shone in the Ouchi Palace, and the officials who went to court walked towards Chongzheng Hall in twos and threes. The expressions of the officials were all calm. This time is approaching the end of the year, and going to court is a routine matter, and there are many important events.
The emperor and the ministers deliberately avoided it, because they did not want to spoil the atmosphere of the New Year. Therefore, they thought that today's morning court meeting was just a formality, and they could discuss some trivial matters before going back to the Yamen to drink tea and bask in the sun.
However, when the officials entered the hall, they immediately noticed a difference in the atmosphere. Lu Zhongtian, Wu Chunlai, Yang Jun and others who originally came to court later because of their high status had already arrived at the hall early. What is even more surprising is that
Yes, they usually don't wear special ceremonial court clothes when they go to court, but today they all wear ceremonial court clothes, with jade belts and copper buckles, and hold ivory fluorene tablets, looking extremely solemn and solemn.
Everyone was whispering and didn't know what was going on. But they had a premonition that something big was about to happen. The behavior of the heads of the Political Hall and the Privy Council was definitely not accidental. After witnessing the behavior and expressions of several big shots, the atmosphere in the hall changed.
It also quickly changed from relaxed and casual to solemn and silent. So that the officials who entered the palace later did not know what happened. They were chatting and laughing at first, but after entering the palace, their voices were very loud, and then they were stared at by everyone, and they were embarrassed to death and confused.
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Lin Jue was a little confused by the atmosphere after entering the palace. Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun, Wu Chunlai and others were standing there like the family members of the deceased, wearing black solemn gifts, as if family members were responding to gifts, which really shocked Lin Jue.
Lin Jue has been at ease for a while recently, and he also wants to have a good New Year. Seeing this behavior, he can't help but murmur in his heart: Don't let anything happen again.
After Guo Chong went to court and the ministers paid homage, Guo Chong also noticed the attire of Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun and others. However, he did not pay too much attention to it. It was nothing for the ministers to wear ceremonial court clothes to go to court. Although the etiquette of the Zhou Dynasty was complicated,
In the morning, it is actually relatively loose. As long as you are not disheveled or unseemly, it doesn't matter. You can wear something more formal or something simple, that's your freedom, as long as it doesn't go overboard.
"My dear friends, the New Year is approaching. I am afraid that the arrangements for the annual leave of each government office have already begun. My dear friends, you have also worked hard for a year, and you must have a good New Year. I am planning to issue an edict that this year's annual leave will start from the twelfth lunar month.
It starts on the 23rd and ends on the 15th day of the first lunar month, extending the time for a few days so that all the dear friends can enjoy the festival. What do you think?" Guo Chong said with a smile.
Some people wanted to applaud, but did not dare to speak out. Because they were attracted by the previous atmosphere and felt that something was about to happen, so it was better not to say anything. Therefore, there was only some slight commotion in the hall after Guo Chong asked, and there was no Guo Chong.
Shout out thanksgiving to the imaginary joy.
"What's the matter? Isn't my suggestion good? As long as each government office arranges the rotation of duties, the government offices can operate as usual. Nothing will be delayed. I am not doing it for myself, but for you, and for the people of the world. I am doing it for you.
I want them to enjoy a more happy atmosphere in the New Year. I am also thinking that on the first day of the first lunar month this year, I will personally go to the Daxiangguo Temple to offer incense and have fun with all the people." Guo Chong said with a smile.
"Your Majesty! I have something to report!" As soon as Guo Chong finished speaking, Lu Zhongtian came out of the queue with a sullen face and said in a deep voice.
Guo Chong smiled and said: "What does Lu Aiqing have to say? Lu Aiqing is dressed so grandly today. Why is that? I was just going to ask."
There was no smile on Lu Zhongtian's face, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, today I am wearing the ceremonial dress for worshiping heaven and earth. Didn't your Majesty see it?"
Guo Chong said with a smile: "I can see it. But worshiping the ancestors of heaven and earth is not today. We only worship ancestors on New Year's Eve, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Chongyang Festival. We only worship ancestors on the four major festivals. New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve have not come yet."
Lu Zhongtian said in a deep voice: "I am indeed a little anxious, but that's because I have to be anxious. Because I heard that some people are disrespectful to heaven, ancestors, and saints. That's why I wore the clothes to worship heaven and ancestors today.
Dress, remind the emperor, remind all colleagues that our Great Zhou is based on the world. Respecting Heaven and Dharma Patriarch is the foundation of our Great Zhou. The Supreme Way of Heaven is entrusted to you. You are the son of Heaven, and you are appointed by Heaven to govern all people. Dare to
Ask your Majesty, if someone disrespects the way of heaven, his ancestors, or the words of the saints, what crime should he be punished for?"
Everyone in the court was stunned, and all the civil and military officials thought: Why is Prime Minister Lu so crazy? What does he mean by saying this? Who dares to disrespect the ancestors of heaven and earth and not obey the words of the saints? Are you crazy?
Guo Chong also frowned and asked: "Lu Aiqing, what are you talking about? How can there be such a person? Why don't I know?"
Lu Zhongtian said in a deep voice: "The emperor just doesn't know, but it doesn't mean that there are no such people. I know that there are such people, and they stand sanctimoniously in this court, occupying a high position, but they go against the will and forget the world."
Ancestor, you are treasonous and immoral."
Guo Chong was even more stunned and frowned: "Lu Aiqing, who are you talking about?"
Lu Zhongtian sneered, stretched out his hand and pointed at Yan Zhengsun and Fang Dunru who were standing under the pillars on the other side, and said in a deep voice: "They are Yan Zhengsun and Fang Dunru. Those two are the treacherous ones.
A rebellious minister who disrupts the imperial court and has evil intentions."
There was an uproar in the court. Everyone, including Lin Jue, was shocked. Lin Jue frowned and thought, Lu Zhongtian still refused to stop. Could it be that this is another round of impeachment against Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru?
What did the two adults, Yan Fang, do again?
Guo Chong thought the same in his heart, and frowned and said: Here we go again, there will be no end. Lu Zhongtian and the others really won't stop until they bring down Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru, and this is going to cause trouble again.
"Lu Aiqing, please be patient, what's going on?" Guo Chong said with a frown.
"There is no fear of changes in the sky, no sympathy for people's words, and no respect for ancestors. Please explain to Mr. Fang what these words mean. Has Mr. Fang ever said such a thing?" Lu Zhongtian shouted in a deep voice.
"What?"
"crazy!"
"Who dares to say such treacherous words? How... how is this possible?"
All the officials in the court were dumbfounded. When they heard these three shortcomings from Lu Zhongtian's mouth, they all had goosebumps all over their bodies. How bold should people say such things? They really disrespect heaven and earth, ancestors, and saints.
.Did Fang Dunru really say this? He was a famous Confucian at that time. How could it be possible?
Guo Chong was also shocked. These three sentences said by Lu Zhongtian were really terrible. For Guo Chong, the most basic and legal reason why he can sit on the throne is that he is the son of heaven and can stand for heaven.
To rule all peoples, in other words, is the status and power given by God. Only then can he be qualified to sit on the throne and inherit the country and the country through his descendants. If he disrespects God, it will destroy the legitimacy of his rule. Throughout the dynasties,
Respecting Heaven and the Patriarch is something that every ruler will try their best to uphold. This is the most basic ethical and moral foundation for the establishment of a political power. But these three sentences obviously completely negate all of this.
"Fang Aiqing...you...really said this...?" Guo Chong looked at Fang Dunru in shock and asked.
