Everyone looked at Lin Jue blankly and thought: This kid must be crazy. Is this to hold the emperor accountable? Is it possible that you want to impeach the emperor? This is interesting, you can impeach the ministers.
Well, if you dare to challenge the emperor, you may be close to death.
Guo Chong frowned and said: "I have had my faults, I have my faults. But what should I do? How about I sin against myself again?"
Guo Chong's words already contained strong anger, a sneer on his lips, and a hint of ridicule in his words. Anyone familiar with Guo Chong knew that the emperor's tone was a precursor to going crazy. If Lin Jue
If he makes another nonsense statement or says something out of line, Guo Chong will immediately fall out.
Lin Jue didn't seem to notice, and said in a deep voice: "I am really touched that the emperor can take responsibility. However, I believe that the blame for this matter is not on the emperor, but on Mr. Yang. As a privy councilor, Mr. Yang knew that this move was inappropriate.
It is appropriate, but there is no word to refute. It is a crime to allow the emperor to make wrong decisions. As a minister, it is a dereliction of duty to be unable to plan for the emperor, to give correct suggestions in time, and to stop the emperor's improper decisions.
Not only Master Yang, but also the civil and military forces of the entire dynasty are responsible, but as the chief military officer, Master Yang has to bear the main responsibility."
The ministers were stunned. This Lin Jue was very cunning. He was originally talking about the emperor's faults, but in a blink of an eye, these faults were all the faults of the ministers. However, these truths were irrefutable, and all the civil and military officials took the blame. But it could be heard,
His target was still directed at Yang Jun, and the others didn't want to argue because it was unnecessary.
Yang Jun suddenly burst into laughter and said: "Everyone in the civil and military dynasties has made mistakes. Even the emperor has been accused of making mistakes by you. You are really like your teacher. Fang Dunru is a person who disrespects heaven and earth and his ancestors.
, Well, what kind of teachers teach what kind of students. However, I can't refute your accusation today. Although the matter was decided by the emperor, I am indeed responsible. Then I will resign. Your Majesty
, the old minister took the blame and resigned, and begged the emperor to give his permission."
Guo Chong frowned, feeling very irritated. The Prime Minister and the Privy Council were all resigning, and the court was in chaos. But we couldn't let Lin Jue continue to make such a fuss. Although what Lin Jue said today was not completely nonsense, he still ignored it after making such a fuss.
The overall situation must be stopped.
"Lin Jue, I have said that this matter is my responsibility. At best, Privy Council Yang is the one who failed to persuade me. The main responsibility does not lie with him. If you insist on holding on to this matter, I will sin on myself.
I'm here to give you an explanation. I won't allow you to criticize too much for the occasional mistakes made by important officials in the court. I miss your loyalty, and you should also miss the court and me." Guo Chong shouted in a deep voice.
Lin Jue bowed and saluted and said: "Since the emperor said so, what else can I say? I just do my duty and impeach when I see my fault. Otherwise, it will be my dereliction of duty. Whether the emperor pursues it or not, then
It is the emperor's business. I dare not let the emperor issue an imperial edict. Any minister who does not protect the emperor's reputation is derelict in his duty. I don't want to derelict in my duty. I only say one thing: I have fulfilled my duty as a minister, and I will keep it.
Incompetent officials will ultimately harm the country's affairs. That's it, the emperor will make his own decision."
Guo Chong nodded and said: "I know your loyalty, but Privy Yang did not make a big mistake in this matter, and I am not allowed to resign. Yang Aiqing, there must be an explanation for this matter, so I will fine you half a year's salary as a sign of that."
Be alert. What Lin Jue said makes sense. As important ministers, you should be careful and cautious."
Yang Jun bowed and said: "I would like to express my gratitude to you. I must reflect on myself and be more cautious in the future."
Looking back, Yang Jun cast a fierce glance at Lin Jue. Although he knew that he would not be impeached and dismissed from office, what happened today has already embarrassed him. Unlike Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun's face cannot be shamed.
, today not only was Lin Jue impeached in public for his mistakes, but he also made fun of the scar of the Extermination Order, how could Yang Jun tolerate it.
Many people are worried about Lin Jue. Although he is very courageous, he has offended two chief ministers in the court one after another. Isn't this asking for death? From now on, Mr. Lin may have a difficult time in the court.
If you are not careful, you will be doomed.
Guo Chong's head ached. He wanted to announce his resignation, but there was another person on Lin Jue's impeachment list. This person was his very favorite son. He was also worried that Lin Jue would say something he didn't know about.
Guo Xu's major fault came to light, but at the same time he wanted to know what reasons Lin Jue used to impeach Guo Xu.
Just when he was feeling conflicted and entangled, Lin Jue had already spoken.
"Your Majesty, the next person I want to impeach is King Huai Guo Xu. Do you want your Majesty to announce that King Huai is going to the palace? In case King Huai is not present, there are some things that he cannot refute and the Emperor cannot ask clearly. I hope that what I say can make people convinced with reason and evidence.
oral."
Guo Chong frowned and thought for a moment, and decided not to announce that Guo Xu was going to the palace. He was worried that after Guo Xu went to the palace, if Lin Jue's impeachment was true, he would lose room for maneuver and would have to be punished. Guo Xu wouldn't come.
, I still have room for maneuver.
"Guo Xu has been feeling unwell recently, so he has not announced that he has gone to the palace. Lin Jue, just say so. What is Guo Xu's fault?"
"Your Majesty, what I want to impeach His Highness Prince Huai is the fault that His Highness Prince Huai made when he led the army to suppress the rebellion. However, His Highness Prince Huai has already taken responsibility for this matter and resigned from his official position to reflect on himself. Logically speaking, I should not mention it again.
"However, I believe that His Highness the King of Huai's confession was an attempt to evade the serious and trivial, and is suspected of muddling through. I was in the middle of a counter-insurgency campaign at the time, and I have my own intuitive feelings. I must point it out." Lin Jue said solemnly.
Everyone stared blankly at Lin Jue, this guy is really going crazy. Not counting the biting like a mad dog, he even wants to bring out the old accounts of His Highness Prince Huai. This is desperate. But there are also
People admire Lin Jue's courage. He would never dare to do such a thing if he didn't have the courage to do so. But he just did it. The prime minister and the privy councilors had to admit their mistakes in court and were unable to refute. Now they are going to start picking apart the most likely thing.
Becoming a prince may lead to the possibility of becoming the emperor in the future.
Guo Chong said helplessly: "You go ahead, I and all my dear friends are listening. But I still want to remind you that you'd better be justified, otherwise it will be a false accusation. I will not tolerate those who make false accusations."
Lin Jue nodded and said in a deep voice: "His Royal Highness the Huai King has three faults. The first is that he does not overestimate his own capabilities and talks about military affairs on paper. His Highness the Huai King prides himself on his ability to lead the army. He often boasts about leading the army in border towns and exaggerates his talents.
This move misled the imperial court in making decisions, and it misled the emperor and the imperial court in making decisions when discussing candidates for counterinsurgency."
Everyone was silent. This cannot be called a major fault, but what Lin Jue said is not unreasonable. Especially Guo Chong, when he agreed with Guo Xu to lead the army to put down the rebellion, he believed that Guo Xu could do the job. This
Based on Guo Xu's previous experience of leading the army in the border town, Guo Xu talked about this matter more than once at the family banquet, talked about the battles with the Liao people in the border town, and also showed the scars on his body. It is this subtle influence
, in Guo Chong's mind, his second son has the ability to lead an army in a war. Although this is not the main reason for Guo Xu to lead the army in the war, it is undoubtedly part of the reason. If Guo Xu did not give others this impression,
Then Guo Chong may have other considerations.
"The second fault of His Highness Prince Huai is to underestimate the enemy. I don't need to say more about this. During the battle of leading 50,000 forbidden troops to attack Yingtian Mansion, His Highness Prince Huai committed the mistake of underestimating the enemy. Knowing full well that Ying Tian Mansion is the lair of cult bandits,
There was no need for strategy in the siege of the city, only violent attacks and violent attacks, which cost the lives of tens of thousands of forbidden troops. As the commander-in-chief, he was unable to strategize, which was his primary responsibility. After paying a heavy price to capture Yingtian Mansion, Lu Fang went there with an imperial edict of commendation, and the imperial court
There is no intention of blaming or admonishing at all, which is even more puzzling. I can only understand that it was King Huai who concealed his fault and deceived the court. Otherwise, such a thing would never have happened." Lin Jue said again.
Guo Chong looked at Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun. Lu Zhongtian frowned and said nothing, while Yang Jun said nothing with a cold face. What Lin Jue said was true. It was Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun who persuaded Guo Chong to issue the imperial edict.
Guo Chong originally did not want to issue a commendation edict, but Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun ran to tell him what to say. Taking Yingtian Mansion was a major victory and a turning point in suppressing the rebellion, and he deserved to be commended. Yang Jun especially
From a professional perspective, Ying Tianfu's bandits are extremely powerful, no less powerful than regular soldiers. Even if he personally leads the army, he may not be as good as Guo Xu. Under such circumstances, Guo Chongcai issued an imperial edict of commendation. Of course,
Part of the reason is that Guo Chong loves Guo Xu and doesn't want to slap him in the face, nor does he want to embarrass Guo Xu.
The reason behind this cannot be made public, and Guo Chong cannot catch Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun talking. The three of them can only acquiesce in Lin Jue's words. Fortunately, this is not actually Guo Xu's big fault.
"Lin Jue, I can explain this. The imperial edict I issued to commend Guo Xu was not something that Guo Xu had concealed, but a decision based on the situation at that time. The capture of Yingtian Mansion was a turning point after all. It was at the critical moment of suppressing the rebellion.
, I don’t want the morale of the army to be low, so it’s not appropriate to punish. The imperial edict of commendation is to boost morale.” Guo Chong gave a comprehensive explanation for this matter.
Lin Jue nodded and said in a deep voice: "Actually, these are nothing. The key is that King Huai's subsequent actions are puzzling. Although I was not in Yingtian Mansion at the time, but according to my knowledge afterwards, when Yingtian Mansion City was destroyed,
The leader of the religious bandits gathered some of the religious bandits and fled from the north gate. His Royal Highness, King Huai, had thousands of cavalry, and he could chase and kill the bandit leader. However, His Highness, Prince Huai, did not do this, and only made a short symbolic pursuit.
Sit back and watch the bandit leader escape. This incident made the army officers very confused. After that, His Highness King Huai stayed still and rested in Yingtian Mansion for more than ten days. At this time, the bandit leader gathered the bandits in Shanzhou and tried to fight to the death. This
At that time, the religious bandits were at the end of their game. However, His Highness King Huai did not seize the opportunity to march. As far as I know, his officers and soldiers proposed to march to Shanzhou as soon as possible, but they were ignored by His Highness. His Highness ordered to recover the surrounding cities first and slowly advance.
With the order, it took nearly half a month to recover those insignificant state capitals that were already in the pocket. This allowed the religious bandits to complete their assembly in Shanzhou. This matter is even more puzzling."
