Guo Chong closed his eyes and took a long breath, and said in a deep voice: "Empress, I can spare my second brother, but he must repent. This time he must be punished. Empress, I must put the minister's heart at ease. If this happens
The ministers will be heartbroken that the matter is over like this. Shen Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru who implemented the new law will also be heartbroken. Regarding the new law, I am not unaware that there are many shortcomings, but at this time, the details can no longer be dealt with.
Pay attention. What I want is the overall uplift and revival of the Great Zhou Dynasty. I can't give up halfway for some trivial details. There are always people who agree with and disapprove of something. If it is because of this blood letter that I don't know whether it is true or not, I will go to the will.
This major event that took two years to carry out is absolutely impossible. A virtuous mother should understand the importance of this."
"Okay, okay, you can do this, the Ai family is very happy. How can the Ai family interfere in government affairs? I definitely won't." Seeing Guo Chong agree, the Queen Mother Wei laughed happily.
Guo Chong didn't say much. He called out the door: "Here, tell Zhao Yuankang to come."
Not long after, the short and fat chamberlain outside the door came quickly and bowed: "Your Majesty, General Zhao has left the palace."
"Leaving the palace? What did you do?" Guo Chong said.
The waiter hesitated, and Guo Chong shouted: "Why are you hesitating? Tell me."
The chamberlain hurriedly said: "Yes, I am reporting back to the emperor that something happened outside the Donghua Gate. General Zhao took people to deal with it."
"An accident? What accident?" Guo Chong asked.
"I dare not say it," the servant said in a low voice.
Guo Chong yelled and cursed: "You can just say what you say, why don't you dare? What happened?"
The chamberlain finally summoned up the courage to whisper: "I went to see General Zhao. I heard from his men that something happened at the Yushitai Yamen outside Donghua Gate. It was said that the Yushi Zhongcheng Fang Dunru detained the son-in-law of Prince Liang's family in Kaifeng Mansion.
Lord Lin Juelin of the Punishment Department, Lin Jue's wife...the princess of Prince Liang's Mansion took a group of guards and family members and ran to ask for someone. It was said that the two sides started fighting. The princess rushed to the Yushitai Yamen with her people.
Went. Someone learned the news and came in, and General Zhao took his people to get him."
"What?" Guo Chong's eyes almost fell down: "Is this serious? Is this even possible? It's totally outrageous."
The Queen Mother Wei also had a look of astonishment. It was unbelievable that such a thing could happen. Guo Caiwei actually broke into the Yushitai Yamen. This was too unbecoming.
"Mother, look at it, you are so bold and reckless. Leading people to attack Yushitai Yamen, is this okay? It is simply lawless. Look, this is the tutor of Prince Liang's house. What kind of father will he have?
What kind of daughter? She is going to make a big fool of herself. How can I explain to the ministers?" Guo Chong said, stamping his feet.
Queen Mother Wei calmed down and said in a deep voice: "Does Lin Jue have anything to do with this case?"
Guo Chong frowned and said, "Who knows if there is one? We haven't found out yet."
"Then there is no more. If there is a connection, how could you not know? Since he is not guilty, why did Fang Dunru detain him? Lin Jue is also a court official and the son-in-law of Prince Liang, and can be regarded as a member of the royal family. What about Fang Dunru?
How could Ru act so recklessly? How could he be detained at will?" Empress Dowager Wei frowned.
Guo Chong was stunned, but he thought the Queen Mother's words were right. Fang Dunru did have the power to investigate the case, but he could not detain Lin Jue. If there was evidence, he would arrest him directly. How could he do such an unmeasured thing?
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"That child Caiwei is eager to save her husband, so I'm afraid she's a little anxious. But after all, Fang Dunru's behavior was wrong first. Both sides are at fault in this matter. It seems that the matter is not serious now. The root cause is
Your brother’s case. The emperor quickly issued a decree to Fang Dunru and settled the case. As for the attack on Yushitai Yamen, it is indeed bad, but while not many people know about it yet, he quickly sent people to calm it down.
Don't make a big fuss about this matter. If Zhang Yuankang takes the person away, we won't be able to hide it. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Guo Chong was very angry, but at this moment, the Queen Mother's method was indeed the best. If this matter got serious, the ministers would have to make trouble again. He was already annoyed enough, and he really didn't want to cause any more trouble.
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"Qian Delu, hurry up and prepare an edict and go to the Yushitai to deliver the edict." Guo Chong ordered repeatedly.
The fat eunuch agreed repeatedly, and was very busy laying out paper and grinding ink. Guo Chong thought for a moment, and quickly drafted a decree and handed it to Qian Delu. The Queen Mother also told Qian Delu that after leaving, he should settle the matter and not leave it to others.
If the matter gets serious, no one should be killed, and both parties must be persuaded to reconcile. Qian Delu agreed repeatedly, received the imperial edict, received the imperial edict and left quickly.
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The cold light flashed, and the sword energy was strong. Bai Bing slashed it down with his blade, and Fang Dunru put his hands behind his back and closed his eyes, waiting to die.
At this critical moment, people neighed and screamed at the entrance to the Yushitai gate. Someone shouted loudly: "Stop it, you are so brave. Do you want to rebel?"
Bai Bing was stunned, and his hand stopped in mid-air. Everyone fighting in the yard also stopped in shock, and turned their heads to look. But at the entrance of the Yushitai compound, dozens of soldiers with bright armor and majestic weapons surrounded a tall figure.
A burly, majestic-looking, heavily armed man rushed in quickly.
Fang Dunru recognized who the big man was at a glance. This man was famous in the capital. He was Zhao Yuankang, the commander of the Imperial Palace in charge of the imperial army.
The imperial army of the Great Zhou Dynasty has three parts: the first is the Dianqian Division, the second is the Guards and Pro-Army Horse Army Division, and the third is the Guards and Pro-Army Infantry Division, which are also called the three yamen. Among them, the Dianqian Division is the head of the three yamen, because the Dianqian Division is the head of the three yamen.
The division is in charge of the imperial guards' squads of horse-mounted infantry and cavalry, which are the most direct force in guarding the palace. They are also the emperor's personal bodyguards. Inside are the palace guards, and outside are the accompanying guards. Only the troops and horses of the palace guard are available.
He is qualified to protect the emperor personally, and although the other soldiers and horses also shoulder the responsibility of protection, they can only defend the outside. The difference between the two is as high as the sky and the distance.
The commander-in-chief of the front office of the palace is also revered as the palace commander. Those who can assume this position are undoubtedly the most trusted people by the emperor. Zhao Yuankang's status is evident.
When Fang Dunru saw Zhao Yuankang arriving, he was overjoyed and shouted loudly: "Marshal Zhao, come and save me, someone is going to assassinate me."
After that, while Bai Bing was stunned, he quickly ran out of the central hall and came to the bottom of the steps.
Zhao Yuankang's face was gloomy. He saw a messy scene in the yard. Some people were lying on the ground, moaning and rolling, and some people were lying on the ground with their heads bleeding and bleeding. It was obvious that there had just been a fire fight here.
"Come here, capture everyone involved in the fight. Is this a rebellion? This is outside Xihua Gate, and such a vicious incident happened. It is intolerable." Zhao Yuankang shouted coldly.
The imperial guards in front of the palace swarmed forward to take the person away. Several palace guards were still waiting to resist, but the little princess hurriedly waved her hands to indicate that they must not move without permission. The imperial guards in front of the palace arrived, which meant that the matter had alarmed the palace.
If you dare to stir up trouble at this time, it is really tantamount to rebellion.
The imperial guards quickly disarmed all those involved in the firefight and divided them into two piles to guard. They also counted the people lying on the ground. Fortunately, although there were many injured, none of them were life-threatening. Although the scene was fierce
, but it seems that both parties still have some restraint.
"Princess, I'm so polite." Zhao Yuankang did things first and was polite later. In fact, he had already seen Guo Caiwei standing there with a big belly. Guo Caiwei often went in and out of the palace. As the commander-in-chief of the palace guards, he naturally
Known.
It stands to reason that even if he is the palace commander, he must come forward to greet the royal princess when he sees him. However, Zhao Yuankang has his own principles of doing things. He always finishes things first and then talks about other things. Control the situation in front of him and put it into perspective.
Only when the situation was under control would he think about other things. Before that, even if the Emperor Guo Chong was standing there, he would turn a blind eye.
It was precisely because of his attitude that Guo Chong had great trust and appreciation for him. Therefore, after Guo Chong ascended the throne, Zhao Yuankang went from being the commander of the Prince's Guards to Qingyun and sitting on the throne of the palace commander. And this,
However, it was also criticized and dissatisfied by many people. In particular, Yang Jun, the Privy Councilor, reported to Guo Chong several times, saying that Guo Chong's move violated the rules of official promotion in the Zhou Dynasty and was suspected of nepotism. However, Guo Chong remained unmoved.
, he knew very well that the commander of the troops and horses in front of the palace who protected his safety must be the person he trusted the most. What rules are not applicable at this point. Therefore, this Zhao Dianshuai does not belong to
He does not have much involvement with any faction or important officials. He purely belongs to the Emperor Guo Chong.
"Marshal Zhao is polite!" The little princess returned the courtesy slightly.
"Fang Zhongcheng is so polite." Zhao Yuankang then bowed his hands to Fang Dunru.
Fang Dunru said hurriedly: "Marshal Zhao is polite. Marshal Zhao came in time. If he had been a moment later, I would have been killed by these people who wanted to rebel in his own yamen."
Zhao Yuankang frowned and said: "Who can tell me what is going on? I received a report that there was a fight in the Yushitai Yamen outside Xihuamen. I didn't believe it at first, but who knew that it was really the case? What on earth is this?
What's going on? Princess, are these guards all yours? Why are your people fighting with Fang Zhongcheng's people?"
The little princess was about to speak, but Fang Dunru said first: "Marshal Zhao, the facts are not clear yet? This is my Yushitai Yamen. The princess led people to forcefully break into my Yushitai Yamen and threatened to crush my Yushitai.
Taiyamen, my yamen was set on fire. They were extremely arrogant and domineering. Even relatives of the emperor would not dare to say such arrogant words. My Yushitaiyamen is the imperial government's official yamen. They are lawless and regard the laws and regulations of the court as nothing.
.Today they attacked our Yushitai Yamen, killing people and setting fire. Tomorrow they will attack the palace. Please Marshal Zhao capture them immediately, and report to the emperor, asking the emperor to uphold justice."
Zhao Yuankang frowned and looked at Guo Caiwei and said, "Princess, are Fang Zhongcheng's words true?"
The little princess said coldly: "It is true that I broke into Yushitai Yamen, and I do not deny it. I do not admit murder and arson. Is there a house on fire here? Is there one person who was killed? Master Fang also said that we will be killed.
They are all to be killed without mercy, so can I say that Mr. Fang killed someone?"
Fang Dunru snorted coldly: "It is not the behavior of a man to use strong words to make excuses and to dare to do something but not to take it seriously."
The little princess said: "I am not a man, I am a woman."
Zhao Yuankang frowned to stop this boring bickering, and said in a deep voice: "Princess, since you admit that it is true that you led people to break into the Yamen, then it is your fault. The Princess has always been gentle and virtuous, and is well-known in the world. How could you do this?
What's going on? You've made a huge mistake by doing this. Attacking the imperial office is really not a small crime. I can't show favoritism, or I'm afraid I'll take you to see the emperor."
The little princess sneered: "Why didn't Marshal Zhao ask me why I did this? Would I bring people to cause trouble for no reason? Doesn't this princess know that doing this is prohibited by the court's laws?"
Zhao Yuankang said: "Princess, please tell me clearly. What happened?"
The little princess said coldly: "I'm here to find my husband. My husband Lin Jue was detained here by Fang Zhongcheng for no reason. I dare to ask Marshal Zhao, what is the crime for detaining a court official without authorization?"
Zhao Yuankang frowned and said, "What's going on?"
Fang Dunru shouted: "I have been appointed by the emperor to investigate the case of Wang Guo Bing of Liang who drowned the prefect of Hangzhou. All persons involved in the case have the right to summon for questioning. I summoned Lin Jue for questioning because he is a key figure in the case and has
Why not?"
The little princess scolded: "Don't you understand what's wrong? Although my husband was present at the time of the incident, he was not a criminal involved in the case, but a court official. You just asked him to come for questioning, but why couldn't you detain him?
Did he leave? Four or five hours have passed since the morning, and I should have finished asking everything. Why are you still not letting me go? We came to ask you, but you made excuses and refused to allow my husband to come out. We have reason to suspect that my husband is
I was detained by you for no reason and tortured to extract confessions. You didn't obey the law first, how can you blame me? Because of this, we had to break in and save people."
Zhao Yuankang understood. The case of King Liang's drowning of Kang Zizhen had recently become a public outcry. As the commander in chief of the palace, Zhao Yuankang stood in the court every day. How could he not know the whole story of this matter? It seems that today
It is still related to this matter. Fang Dunru detained County Ma Linjue, so the princess brought people to the Yamen to ask for someone.
"Fang Zhongcheng, is what she said true?" Zhao Yuankang asked.
Fang Dunru blurted out in desperation: "I did detain Lin Jue because Lin Jue refused to cooperate with my inquiry. What's more, I suspected that he was an accomplice in the case of King Liang deliberately killing Kang Zizhen and resisting the new law.
Therefore, coercive measures were taken against him."
"Master Fang, I would like to remind you that the case of my father's manslaughter of Kang Zizhen has not yet been concluded. Why do you insist that it was a deliberate murder? Why do you want to accuse me of resisting the new law? You are preconceived and intend to frame my father.
.In addition, you said that my husband Lin Jue may be an accomplice, so please provide evidence. If there is no evidence, then you are detaining court officials without permission and damaging my husband's reputation. Based on these two points, we know that you have bad motives in handling the case.
.Give evidence, and I am all ears." The young princess scolded in a cold voice.
Zhao Yuankang also frowned and said: "Master Fang, what the princess said is reasonable. Now the case of Prince Liang is indeed inconclusive. Could it be that Master Fang has made some progress and can prove that Prince Liang deliberately killed Kang Zizhen? This is evidence that Master Lin is an accomplice.
What is it again? Can you explain it clearly?"
Fang Dunru opened his mouth and was speechless. How could he have any evidence? If he had, there would be no need to detain Lin Jue and just take care of the matter.
"These are case secrets and cannot be leaked. I can't say anything." Fang Dunru held back a reason.
The little princess sneered repeatedly, with a look of disdain on her face. Zhao Yuankang also felt like a mirror. It was obvious that Fang Dunru had no evidence, otherwise how could he conceal it under such circumstances?
However, Zhao Yuankang never wanted to get involved in this matter. He never got involved in the disputes in the court and only took care of the things he should take care of. For example, right now, what he wants to do is to arrest the people who are fighting between the two parties and calm down the dispute.
It was a riot. The specific cause had nothing to do with him. As for who was right and who was wrong, someone would take care of it.
"Princess, Fang Zhongcheng, I will not judge the matters between you. However, you are fighting in the capital, and it is just outside the Xihua Gate of Da Nei. This has seriously endangered the safety of the palace. I will take it.
You guys, please report to the Holy One and he will take charge. You two, come with me, I will take everyone here with me." Zhao Yuankang said in a deep voice.
The little princess said solemnly: "I can go with you, but my husband is still being detained here and I have to rescue him. Otherwise, I will not leave unless you take me by force. Today I am here to save people."
Yes, as long as you save people, I will go with you."
Zhao Yuankang frowned and said, "I have no control over this matter."
The little princess said solemnly: "You have nothing to do with it, I will handle it myself. Marshal Zhao will wait and watch while we save people ourselves."
Zhao Yuankang rolled his eyes and thought: What are these words? Am I going to stand here and watch you fight again?
Zhao Yuankang looked at Fang Dunru and said, "Fang Zhongcheng, can you release Mr. Lin first to avoid making things difficult?"
Fang Dunru sneered and said: "Lin Jue, I won't let him go. Once the facts are found out, if he has nothing to do with him, I will release him. If he is an accessory, or deliberately conceals and commits perjury, then not only will he not be released,
, and he must be punished. I detained him for the purpose of investigating the case, and will never let him go just because someone comes to cause trouble. So what rules can I, Da Zhou, have in the future?"
The little princess sneered and said: "Master Fang, you are called a great scholar in vain. After today, you will be laughed at by everyone in the world. After what happened today, my husband should see your face clearly. If you don't let me go, what will happen today?"
It's not over. Marshal Zhao, I want to save people personally. If you want to take me, you will have people do it, but I won't leave. Since I dare to come here today, I have not considered my own safety. The worst is for me.
Just die here with the baby in your belly."
Zhao Yuankang frowned. He had never encountered such a difficult situation before. If someone dared to resist in normal times, Zhao Yuankang would not hesitate and directly order people to take him away by force. Even if he was the princess and prince, he would not
He frowned. But the little princess in front of him was pregnant with Liujia, and one mistake could cause serious consequences. This must not be done recklessly.
The situation suddenly reached a deadlock. The little princess stood there with her arms akimbo, motionless, and Fang Dunru looked gloomy and thoughtful. Zhao Yuankang paced back and forth, thinking about how to deal with it.
At this moment, the sound of clattering footsteps was heard again in front of the gate of Yushitai.
Everyone looked up and saw several guards, surrounded by three palace chamberlains, approaching quickly. The bloated chamberlain at the front held a brocade box in his hand. When he entered the door, he shouted loudly without saying a word:
"The imperial edict has arrived! Fang Dunru receives the edict!"
This person was Qian Delu, the emperor's personal chamberlain, and everyone knew him. Everyone hurriedly cheered and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, Fang Dunru, accepts the decree." Fang Dunru got dressed and fell to the ground in excitement and shouted. Apparently the emperor already knew about this, and this must be an imperial edict to support him. At the critical moment, he still got the emperor's support.
