Everyone in the venue was stunned. The literal meaning of the word seemed to be rebellious, but when Lin Jue said it, it seemed so natural. Perhaps because they had been mentally prepared, the officials were not particularly shocked.
"Can Prime Minister Lin please explain in detail what 'co-governance by virtual kings' means?" Gao Yi said in a deep voice.
Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "The empty one has two meanings. One is that the king is the master of the people and should be held high above. He should cultivate virtue to set an example for the world and serve as an example for the people in the world. What a king should cultivate for the world is spirituality.
Compared with doing practical things, the moral model is "empty". The second meaning is that the king delegates power to the wise ministers to govern the country, and does not interfere in opinions or government affairs, so that the ministers can act without constraints. In short
, A virtual king is not a deposed king. It is the king's responsibility to cultivate rituals, music and morality to set an example for the world. It is the king's responsibility to seek virtuous ministers to rule the world. It is the meaning of a virtual king to have a detached position and govern without doing anything."
There was silence in the venue. In fact, Lin Jue's rhetoric meant to seize the monarch's power to govern the country. Ruling by doing nothing sounds nice, but it actually means asking the emperor to act as a hands-off boss. However, the emperor's status has not changed, and he is still the king of the world.
Lord, this fact makes many people feel relieved. That is indeed not an abolition of the emperor. The emperor is still the emperor, he is just an emperor who doesn't care about things.
"But what is co-governance? In whose hands does the power of governing the country go? I dare to ask, is it true that after the emperor ignores government affairs, all the power of government affairs is handed over to the hands of Prime Minister Lin? But the so-called co-governance is that the emperor will
The power of governing the country is handed over to Prime Minister Lin, so that Prime Minister Lin can govern the country on behalf of the emperor?" Gao Yi said with a sneer.
Gao Yi's words were very straightforward and very sinister. Everyone could hear that his meaning was very clear. He was mocking Lin Jue for dominating the court in the name of co-governance.
"Gao Yi, are you fucking causing trouble on purpose? Before Mr. Lin has finished speaking, you are making unreasonable assumptions and implying criticism. Are you deliberately looking for trouble?" Ma Bin couldn't bear it anymore.
Stop, jump up, point at Gao Yi and yell.
Gao Yi shouted: "I don't know what co-governance is, so I'm not allowed to ask?"
Yang Xiu also stood up and shouted: "Master Gao, are you asking this? You are deliberately criticizing. Do you think everyone is deaf and blind? Master Gao, today is a serious occasion. There are so many people from all over the Zhou Dynasty."
We are here to discuss big things, and this is not the place for you to talk nonsense. You have to know what you are thinking, and don’t pretend to be too much. When you ask, ask questions carefully, and don’t be arrogant."
Gao Yi's face turned red and he was about to speak when he heard someone shouting loudly at the entrance of the venue: "The Emperor is here!"
The ministers hurriedly left their seats and turned around, looking towards the entrance, only to see Shen Tan and a dozen or so palace guards escorting Guo Kun into the venue. Guo Kun's face was a little pale and haggard, but he was in good spirits.
"I will bow before the Emperor!" All the officials kowtowed and saluted in unison.
Guo Kun walked up to the stage, looked at the kneeling ministers with complicated expressions, and said in a hoarse voice for a long time: "My dear friends, please forgive me."
Everyone thanked and stood up. Guo Kun turned to look at Lin Jue and said, "Lin Aiqing, what's going on? Why did you call me here? I'm not feeling well and I can't even rest well."
Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "It's not that I don't want the emperor to rest in peace. It's because some people question the fact that I am trying to pass the imperial edict. I cannot bear this responsibility, so I have to ask the emperor to explain to you all."
Guo Kun groaned, turned to look at the ministers in the audience and said: "You don't have to doubt that I personally drafted the imperial edict. Lin Aiqing is loyal to the emperor and patriotic, how can he pretend to be an edict? How dare you question it like this? Maybe you are crazy.
You all have come from afar to discuss state affairs. From today on, I will no longer be involved in the affairs of the court. As for the affairs of the court,
Just listen to Lin Aiqing on how to deal with everything. Just do whatever he says, and his words are my words. Do you understand? You don’t need to think too much, just do it. I feel unwell, so go back and rest.
Already."
Lin Jue frowned at the side. Guo Kun's careless attitude was very unpleasant. Although he had reached an agreement with him, he was still unwilling to accept it. Saying such words on this occasion will definitely cause misunderstanding among the officials.
Sure enough, Gao Yi immediately shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty. Don't worry. If someone coerces the Emperor to do something, the Emperor can make it clear. Officials from all over the country are gathered here today, and so many ministers are here. Are you afraid, Your Majesty?"
What? Someone wants to usurp the throne and commit rebellion, and we will not agree to it. Your Majesty, you are concerned with Zuo of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and you cannot allow traitors to do evil and destroy the country of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
When Gao Yi shouted like this, hundreds of officials became emboldened and shouted: "Yes, yes, yes, don't be afraid, Your Majesty. We have our backing. What are you afraid of? We must not let the traitor's plan succeed. Someone
If we want to usurp the country and the country, we will fight to the death to protect the emperor."
When these people shouted, the scene suddenly became chaotic. Guo Kun waved his hands and said: "What are you talking about? No one usurped the throne, no one conspired to rebel. You are all loyal ministers. It is my own incompetence and it is no one's business."
Don't talk nonsense. I understand your loyalty to the king. But...hey, hey!"
Lin Jue's face was ashen. He originally hoped that the whole thing could proceed smoothly and did not want to use violent means to force it forward. That's why he could tolerate Gao Yi until now. But now, it is obvious that he has thought too much.
There will definitely be voices of opposition to such a major change, but Lin Jue did not expect that so many people would dare to jump out in front of him in the venue. Obviously, what happened today seemed to be organized and premeditated. Otherwise, it would have been
How could a person like Gao Yi dare to jump so high? These people deliberately waited for the emperor to arrive and then jumped out and shouted loudly to create momentum and cause confusion in the minds of other officials. In fact, half of the officials on the table were confused.
What Lin Jue wants to do is not very clear. If they all lead them into making a fuss and make too much noise, things will be difficult to deal with.
Great changes are accompanied by the advancement of powerful means. If you want a smooth transition, I am afraid that it is wishful thinking on your part. I don’t want bloodshed, but I am afraid it is inevitable. How could Lin Jue allow them to make such a noise? If you are shameless, then
No need to give face.
"This is a political meeting, a solemn place. How can I allow you to make noises? Please be quiet!" Lin Jue stepped forward and shouted loudly.
The hundreds of people who were clamoring all stopped, but stood there staring at Lin Jue, as if they were looking at him with eagerness.
"I've said the truth a thousand times, but you still refuse to listen, so there's no need to reason with you." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
Guo Kun changed his color and shouted: "Lin Jue, what do you want to do?"
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, you can go back to the palace to rest. Your health is important. Take care of your dragon body."
Guo Kun waved his hand and said: "No, no, no, I won't leave, I want to stay here. Lin Jue, don't embarrass them, they just have a different idea."
Lin Jue said: "The Emperor can stay if he wants, but I'm afraid that the Emperor will be frightened. Come, please take the Emperor's seat."
The guards came forward to invite him, and Guo Kun sat on a chair with a pale face and felt uneasy. This was indeed his last struggle. Although he did not come forward, someone would send a message for him, and hundreds of officials agreed to obstruct the political meeting.
As the matter progresses, we must make the matter bigger. No matter whether it succeeds or not, we must create a momentum and let everyone know that Lin Jue forced him to do something, and let the world know that his situation is forced. Guo Kun believes that Lin Jue dare not
to these officials
Well, there were many officials, and the law did not punish them. He wanted to win over people's hearts, so he did not dare to attack these officials. But now, Guo Kun felt uncertain because he saw murderous intent in Lin Jue's eyes.
In front of the stage, Lin Jue glanced at the venue coldly, with murderous aura all over his body.
"Master Ma, bring me the roster." Lin Jue stretched out his hand.
Ma Bin strode forward, took out a roll of roster from his arms and handed it over. Lin Jue took it in his hand, quickly turned to one of the pages, glanced at it a few times, and sneered at the corner of his mouth.
"Gao Yi!" Lin Jue shouted.
"What are you doing? I'm just saying what's in my heart. Is it wrong? Didn't you just say that we are allowed to speak freely? Do you want to break your promise?" Gao Yi said loudly.
Lin Jue laughed and said: "The truth has allowed you to say what you want to say. The truth has allowed you to say what you should and shouldn't say. The truth has never broken your promise."
Gao Yi said: "That's good. I still have a lot to say. I haven't finished speaking yet."
Lin Jue shouted sternly: "Come here, take down the dog thief Gao Yi and take off his crown and belt."
Several Luoyan Army guards rushed forward like wolves and tigers. Gao Yi changed his face and said in shock: "What are you doing? In front of the emperor, Lin Jue, what do you want to do? You obviously said that you can speak freely, so why not?"
Retaliation."
Lin Jue laughed and said: "I am not taking you because of what you said just now, but because of what you have done. Gao Yi, what you just kept saying about benevolence, justice, morality, loyalty, filial piety and justice, don't you know what you have done? I
The Prime Minister has your background, and everything you have done is recorded here. Gao Yi, in February this year, did you send someone to deliver a letter to Lu Zhongtian? Do you still remember the content of the letter? "
When Gao Yi heard this, he was stunned on the spot as if he was shocked by electricity.
"Don't you remember? I also sent five hundred taels of gold with the letter to honor Lu Zhongtian. Have you forgotten?" Lin Juexiao asked.
Gao Yi shouted: "You... how can you do this? You are spitting blood."
Lin Jue scolded sternly: "What a bastard, you still deny it. After the thief Lu committed suicide, we found your letter in his house. You were as flattering as possible in your letter. What did you ask an expert to tell?
What are the four prophecies that say, 'The world is about to change, the Lu family will be established, the age will be Yimao, and the ruler of the country will be in the sky.' Can you explain what these four sentences mean?"
Gao Yi blushed and said, "No, no."
Lin Jue shouted: "Your letter advised Lu Zhongtian to cut off the situation, kill Guo Xu, and take advantage of the chaos to change the dynasty. You offered 500 gold as a fund for Lu's thieves to act. You also said that you would actively raise food and grass supplies and give your full support. You
This thief eats the food and wages of Dazhou, carries the rice bowl of Dazhou, talks about loyalty, filial piety, justice, benevolence and morality, but secretly he joins the thieves who steal the country and helps the tyrants to do evil. You want to deny it? Is this letter here enough to falsely accuse you?
The truth can forgive you for falsely accusing and slandering the truth, but the truth cannot tolerate a thief like you who cheats on you. Sun Dayong, let him be punished on the spot."
Sun Dayong promised loudly and strode forward. Gao Yi exclaimed: "Spare your life, spare your life, Your Majesty... Spare your life, he wants to kill me."
Sun Dayong stepped forward and kicked him to the ground. The sword flashed, blood splattered, and the whole hall was filled with screams of surprise.
Lin Jue was also a little stunned. He wanted Sun Dayong to drag this guy out for justice, but Sun Dayong killed Gao Yi on the spot in front of everyone. This was really a bit reckless. But that was the end of the matter, so that was it. Maybe it was like this
Better results.
Before the exclamations in the hall subsided, Lin Jue had already called out the name of another official.
"Danyang County Magistrate Zhao Fuchun!"
A middle-aged official had a pale face and was incontinent of urine and excrement.
