For Lu Zhongtian and others, this is their last chance to regain their prestige and seize the right to speak in the court. They must overthrow Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru. This is no longer about Xin Fa and Yan Fang. In fact, it is no longer about Xin Fa and Yan Fang.
A major event related to the fight for the crown prince. Especially after the rebellion subsided, the reputation of King Huai was low, and after the King of Jin became more powerful, a court victory must be obtained to offset it. This time, he could not succeed again, and Lu Zhongtian and
King Huai will be completely defeated.
"The old minister cannot agree with the emperor. The root cause of this rebellion lies in the mistakes of the imperial government's policies. Even the religious bandits who joined the Qingjiao have admitted this. They themselves said that they took the risk because they had no food and no livelihood.
, rather than the plot of the Liao people. The point is that they have no livelihood, and this is exactly what the court should give them. They are the subjects of the court, and the court has the responsibility to keep them full. In the past, they could eat well, but the new law
After it was implemented, everything they had was taken away, so they were destitute. In order to survive, they were taken advantage of by the Qingjiao and were deceived by them to rebel. The new law is a way to seize the people and is the root of the rebellion. The new law must
The people who enacted such a new law must also be held accountable. Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru are the root cause of the chaos in the imperial court. They must be severely punished and must not be tolerated. The emperor has been deceived by their rhetoric and must set things right at this moment, otherwise the emperor
To bear the eternal infamy."
This was the first time that Lu Zhongtian opposed Guo Chong in the temple, and he showed no mercy. Not only did he directly refute Guo Chong's statement, but he also finally set the tone for Guo Chong's behavior. However, his words were also quite skillful.
To say that Guo Chong was deceived by the rhetoric of Yan Fang and Yan Fang is to separate Guo Chong and Yan Fang, and not to burn the fire on Guo Chong. This psychologically gives Guo Chong the opportunity to step down.
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Lu Zhongtian's words took the lead, and many officials spoke out one after another to present facts and reason, and establish the relationship between the religious bandit rebellion and the new law. Naturally, the reformists refused to give up and refuted such remarks. The two sides fought in the court.
There was such a quarrel that the whole sky was darkened, and the chaos turned into a pond of water ducks.
The debate started at Chen time and lasted until nearly noon. Che Lugluo kept talking, but no one could convince anyone. But his words became more and more rude. Because officials on both sides knew that this was an extremely important battle.
If they fail, the consequences will be disastrous. Many of the reformists are radicals and have very hot tempers. Facing criticism from others, how can we tolerate the two officials of the Ordinance Department when they talk about bringing trouble to the country and being traitors to the country?
He even almost got into a fight with several officials in the political hall. If the guards in front of the palace hadn't sternly stopped him, it would have been a farce of a street fight in the solemn court hall.
Guo Chong had been sitting on the throne in silence with a frown on his face. The whole hall was so noisy that he didn't know if he heard it. Guo Chong's face showed an unhealthy pale color. Since the rebellion began, Guo Chong's
He has been in a depressed mood, and he has been unable to sleep for many nights. This is certainly due to anxiety about countering the rebellion, but more importantly, he blames himself for something like this happened to Dazhou under his rule. These days
One night, he was tossing and turning, lying down several times. Forced by the autumn cold, the cough recurred. He only took loquat ointment in the morning to stop the cough. He didn't even eat breakfast, and his body could no longer hold up.
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Now, there was a quarrel in the court, and everything seemed to be out of his control. Looking at the red faces and moving mouths. Looking at those people talking, Guo Chong had the urge to get up and walk away.
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But he knew that he couldn't. Ever since he became the emperor, he had a great responsibility to handle everything in this huge country. His father once said that the most powerful position in the world is the position of emperor, but
The most aggrieved position in the world is also Yu Si. At first, he felt that his father was being hypocritical, but now, Guo Chong completely understood his father's emotion. Although this position is supreme and extremely honorable, it is not something that can be achieved.
He can do whatever he wants. If he gives up, the empire of Dazhou will be over. He must hand over the throne of Dazhou completely and smoothly. He doesn't know how long it will last, but he must not let it be ruined in his own hands.
So, he had to do something. His heart was actually a little shaken. But when he saw Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru standing there without saying a word, with lonely faces on their faces, he couldn't bear it.
They have paid too much, and he knows it. How can he obliterate all of this? But can he still defend them? Risking the division of the imperial court? Risking offending so many ministers?
Guo Chong's eyes wandered around, and suddenly, he saw the figure of Privy Councilor Yang Jun. Guo Chong's heart moved, and he cursed himself for not letting Yang Jun speak out until now. Yang Jun was the person he trusted the most in his heart.
He has never let himself down. Although he rarely expresses his opinions, every time he expresses his opinions, he supports himself. If he is willing to speak for himself, the situation will be reversed immediately. Afterwards, he will find Lu Zhongtian and Wu Chunlai to meet them alone.
A conciliatory explanation may resolve the current disagreement and restore normal order in the court on the premise of preserving Fang Dunru's solemnity and new laws.
"Yang Aiqing, Yang Aiqing." Guo Chong shouted.
Because of the noise of the scene, two groups of people below were making a noise, and the voice of Emperor Guo Chong was drowned in the crowd, and no one heard it.
Zhao Yuankang, who was standing next to him, could hear it clearly. He took a step forward and shouted in a loud voice like a bell: "Shut up, everyone. There is so much noise in the court. You don't even listen to what the emperor has to say. How can you behave like this?"
If anyone makes a noise again, I will forbid him to leave."
Everyone shut up. This Zhao Yuankang was not to be offended. He was the commander-in-chief of the Palace Division and was known as the Palace Commander. In name, he was under the jurisdiction of the Privy Council, but in fact the Palace Division only listened to the emperor. If he offended him, he would really
No matter what he does, no one can do anything to him. If he orders him to be taken out, it will be a shame.
"Please tell me, Your Majesty." Zhao Yuankang turned around and bowed to Guo Chong.
Guo Chong snorted and gave Zhao Yuankang an approving look. Zhao Yuankang was loyal and would always be by his side no matter what.
"Yang Aiqing!" Guo Chong looked at Yang Jun and said.
Yang Jun was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly stepped forward and said, "I'm here, my old minister."
Guo Chong said: "What do you think about today's matter? I want to hear your thoughts. It is not an option to continue arguing like this. I need your opinion."
Guo Chong was just about to say, ‘I want you to speak for me’.
Yang Jun bowed and said: "What the emperor said is true. There is no clue to such a dispute. The father says that the father is right and the mother-in-law is right. How can this be the end? Even if the emperor does not ask the minister, the minister is also ready to come out and say a few words about himself.
idea.”
Guo Chong nodded and said: "Very good, Yang Aiqing, you can speak freely."
Yang Jun bowed and said yes, but stood there in silence. Everyone looked at him, some looking forward to it, some nervously, some curiously, and some anxiously. Lu Zhongtian's mood was uneasy and worried. He looked at Yang Jun standing there
The figure there was quite worried that Yang Jun would say something unfavorable to him. The emperor refused to let go. If Yang Jun interfered again, the situation might be unfavorable to him.
"I am going to report to Your Majesty, since I have to express my position, I am very embarrassed. As a minister, I should stand on the side of the Emperor. However, this time, I cannot do that. I think that this time the bandits are causing trouble.
It has a great relationship with the imperial court's reform strategy. This is an irrefutable fact. The emperor is kind and charitable, and loves Master Yan and Master Fang very much. But this time, the veteran has to say that Yan Zhenghe and
It’s hard for Fang Dunru to take the blame.”
Guo Chong opened his mouth and looked at Yang Jun in astonishment. He didn't expect to hear Yang Jun's words. This was the first time that Yang Jun publicly opposed him, which made Guo Chong fully understand his role in this matter.
Persistence has been completely isolated.
There was a smile on Lu Zhongtian's lips, and all the previous worries were gone. Yang Jun was still the same Yang Jun. He would retaliate and he would do what he said. The biggest mistake that Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru should not have is that they should not be so arrogant that they want to fight against each other.
If the army starts to reform, is it equivalent to putting its hand in Yang Jun's pocket. Offending Yang Jun is their biggest mistake. Yang Jun said that he will never sit back and watch others make trouble on his head. At this moment
This is retribution. Yang Jun may not be helping himself, he is just acting from his own standpoint.
"There may be many reasons for the Qingjiao rebellion, but the shortcomings of the new law must be one of the reasons. Since Fang Dunru, Yan Zhengshu and others are the people who have high hopes for the emperor, they cannot improve the shortcomings of the new law, and the consequences will be
If you can't notice it, you must take responsibility. Otherwise, once this case is opened, everyone will be able to shirk responsibility for doing wrong things in the future. Wouldn't things in the court be in chaos in the future?" Yang Jun continued to reiterate his reasons.
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"Cough cough cough, cough cough cough!" Guo Chong's breath surged in his chest, and he burst out into a violent cough, and his whole body became rickety.
"Your Majesty, please take care of your dragon body." The ministers shouted one after another.
Guo Chong drank a few sips of hot tea, gasped and stopped coughing. He waved his hands and said, "I...I'm fine. Privy Yang, please continue."
Yang Jun bowed and said: "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. This... the old minister believes that this matter is naturally caused by the shortcomings of the new law. Yan Fang and the two are responsible, but they cannot be generalized and the responsibility should be entirely attributed to them and the head of the new law.
Above. The old minister does not agree with Vice Prime Minister Wu and his colleagues’ letter of impeachment against Yan Zhengshu and Fang Dunru. Yan Zhengshu and Fang Dunru were at fault, but they are not as unbearable as you said. Put those previous charges together.
It would be too much to impeach the two of them and add the charges of being national traitors. Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru still worked diligently for the court, but their original intentions were good, but their good intentions may not lead to good things.
That’s all.”
Yang Jun changed the topic and suddenly said these words. Hearing this, Guo Chong straightened up and nodded repeatedly: "That's true, and I mean the same. The two beloved ladies, Yan Fang, are still diligent. If there are some mistakes,
This is forgivable. After all, if you do something, you will make mistakes, and if you make mistakes, you will be beaten to death with a stick, so who dares to do things for the court? Isn't this like the popular saying outside that 'do more and make more mistakes, do less and make fewer mistakes, and don't do well'
Have you finished your official mischief? These are the people I hate the most. Therefore, the court cannot be too harsh on Yan Fang and Yan Fang. Yang Aiqing, how should you deal with this matter? Tell me about your
