Because of the emperor's condition, the ministers who were at a loss were very excited when they heard that the emperor was going to hold a court meeting. It seemed that the emperor was getting better. God bless the man. The strict control of water wells in various places stopped.
Yang Qiu also withdrew the garrisons he sent out. However, he still told the people of Xinzhou that if they see Huang Long in the future, they must not kneel down and kill him if they can. I, Yang Qiu, will definitely get a big reward!
All the officials gathered outside the palace, and Wen Renxi also arrived. Without Wang Fu, all the officials were led by Wen Renxi, and he led them into the palace. Their nervous expressions
Their hearts gradually calmed down, and they asked each other about the latest news. As for the fact that the prince personally arrived at Tingwei, many people knew about it. Wen Renxi also discussed with the surrounding ministers, mainly
They were talking about the emperor's condition.
There was only one person, Jia Xu, sitting quietly at the end without saying a word.
Song Dian supported the emperor and walked slowly into the temple. The emperor pushed Song Dian away and walked to the upper position calmly. He sat down and looked at Baiguan. The emperor's face was still a little pale and it seemed that he had not recovered yet. Baiguan
The officials immediately stood up and paid their respects together. The emperor nodded towards them, and they sat back in their seats. They all looked at the emperor with some worry. Hearing the attack, he was the first to stand up and asked: "Your Majesty, I wonder if you are feeling better now?"
some?"
Seeing his worried look, the emperor nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine, it's just a minor illness..."
The officials breathed a sigh of relief.
The emperor looked at Cai Yong among the officials. The emperor did not speak, but Cai Yong also understood what he meant. He stood up and said: "I have something to say!"
"allow!"
Cai Yong told the officials about this southern tour. Because Cai Yong hurried back and did not receive the guests, the officials only knew that Wang Fu had made a mistake and was taken into Tingwei. But as for his crime
The officials still didn't know what was wrong. At this moment, they all pricked up their ears to listen. Starting from Jingzhou, Cai Yong successively told the reasons why civil uprisings occurred frequently in the south. In addition, he also said
The commonalities and motivations of these officials were revealed.
All the officials were a little stunned. They thought that Wang Fu had committed a big mistake, but they didn't expect that it would be such a big mistake and cost thousands of people's lives. No wonder the emperor would be so angry that he loves the people so much.
Hearing such news, he must have been furious, and so was Wang Fu, who actually caused such a big mistake, and thousands of people died under the new policy he had been advocating on weekdays.
Now, it’s hard for Wang Fu to survive!
The ministers were extremely happy. Yuan Feng did not hesitate and immediately stood up to invite King Jiexin to cook. However, he did not expect that before he opened his mouth, the emperor had already stood up. He looked at the ministers coldly and said: "My
Negligence has caused such a disaster...cough cough cough..." The emperor coughed violently again, and the expressions of the ministers changed. Yuan Feng also immediately changed his words and said: "Your Majesty, this is all due to Wang Fu's bewitchment.
It’s not your Majesty’s fault! Your Majesty, please don’t speak like that!”
"That's right, Your Majesty is a benevolent monarch through the ages. You must not be like this!"
"I am guilty!"
The officials shouted one after another, and then they targeted Wang Fu. Yuan Feng said again: "Your Majesty, this is all due to the traitor Wang Fu. This thief deceived the emperor, oppressed the officials, and implemented the new policy."
, killed more than a thousand people. Such a serious crime must not be let go. He should be beheaded and his house confiscated. Your Majesty, please cook the King's letter!! If you don't cook it, it won't be enough to comfort the hearts of the people in the world!!"
Yuan Feng said loudly, and the ministers responded one after another and began to curse Wang Fu. This time, the emperor unexpectedly did not block Wang Fu, but nodded and said: "How can I tolerate Wang Fu harming the people?
I ordered the imperial officers to behead Wang Fu and ransack his house, and to kill all the officials!! We also need to find out the people who colluded with them, and we must not let go of an evil thief who harms the people!!"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty!" cried the officials.
This day has finally arrived. Wang Fu, all the officials have dreamed of killing him. In the past ten years, they don’t know how they survived. Finally, we loyal and talented people have defeated Wang Fu.
This evil thief, his death has come, and the excitement in the hearts of all the officials can no longer be described in words. If the emperor was not still ill, I am afraid they would be hugging each other to celebrate now.
Seeing the officials weeping, the prince looked at the emperor and was about to speak.
"His Majesty..."
A man walked up, and the ministers saw that it was Sikong Wenrenxi. Wenrenxi walked to the center with some difficulty on crutches, and bowed to the emperor. With tears in his eyes, he said tremblingly: "Your Majesty,
Although Wang Fu is evil...but his contribution is not small. Over the years, he has worked day and night for the Han Dynasty. He went to Yangzhou, the great governance in the south, went to Youbin, provided relief to the victims, water transportation, Chidao, food and grass, education, etc.
Couldn't these merits save his life?"
"He established the scientific merits, but how many people in the world have benefited from this. When disasters occur everywhere, it is these officials with scientific merits who immediately go to provide disaster relief. How can we punish Wang Fu for the crimes of a traitor?
?Your Majesty, he is in his sixties and has worked hard for the Han Dynasty all his life. Your Majesty...can't kill him..."
Wen Renxi cried and complained.
For a moment, the ministers were silent. They never thought that among the ministers, there would be someone who spoke out for Wang Fu. The person who spoke out turned out to be Wen who had the worst relationship with Wang Fu and even got into a fight with him on the spot.
"Ren Gong," they wanted to yell, but when they saw Wen Ren Gong's trembling body, they were speechless. The atmosphere was unusually silent. Only Wen Ren Gong looked at the emperor and the ministers.
, talking about Wang Fu’s achievements bit by bit.
He looked at the ministers one by one, trying to gain their support.
But no one was willing to help. They all turned away and stopped looking at him.
Seeing his appearance, Lieutenant Zhang Wen couldn't bear it any longer. He stood up and said, "I agree with Sikong's proposal!"
"I second the proposal!" Cai Yong then said.
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
In total, only Zhang Wen, Cai Yong, Cui Shi, and Cao Song were willing to listen to Wen Renggong's words. The other ministers looked at them angrily. The emperor frowned and said: "Even if he has more merits, but
He committed such a heinous crime this time?! I will never spare him! Sir, don’t say any more!"
The emperor was extremely determined on this matter, and he wanted to execute Wang Fu. Seeing the emperor's attitude, all the officials were happy and agreed.
"Father...uh, Your Majesty!"
The prince, who was sitting on the side, listening to the ministers' discussion, stood up slowly and spoke nervously.
The emperor turned his head and looked at him, and the ministers also quickly looked at the prince. The prince had never spoken in a court meeting since he went to court. This was the first time. What was the prince's purpose? The ministers were
Guessing in his mind, the prince looked particularly nervous, his eyes constantly looking in the direction of Jia Xu. Jia Xu was a little puzzled by his look, and was confused in his heart, but he did not get up or say anything.
The prince glanced at Jia Xu, then looked at the emperor, and said: "Since your majesty wants to execute Wang Fu, then the assessment system he set up cannot be retained, but is that so?"
"Yes!" the emperor said coldly.
The prince glanced at Jia Xu again, and then said, "In that case, what about the officials who came from scientific backgrounds and passed the examination?"
"What about Wang Fu's previous policies?"
"Many of Wang Fu's previous policies were beneficial to the temple. I will not abolish them. However, this scientific merit assessment must be abolished!"
That's exactly what it should be, Bai Guan thought to himself, and couldn't help but nod.
The prince said: "Your Majesty, in this case, those officials who have passed the scientific examination cannot be retained. They are all disciples and former officials of Wang Fu. Since they want to copy Wang Fu's whole family, how can they let go of these former disciples?
They should all be captured and killed!"
The emperor thought for a moment, nodded, and said: "That's right! Kill them all!"
The ministers smiled and nodded. Suddenly, they were stunned. After thinking for a moment, their faces changed drastically. Yuan Feng was the first to rush out and shouted: "No! Your Majesty, no!"