The ministers were thinking, but the emperor walked in directly. Yuan Shang followed him, with his head lowered. The emperor walked in and looked at the number of people in the prison. Even he had a trace of confusion on his face.
Angry, but he quickly hid it. He looked at these people, turned around, looked at Yuan Shang beside him, and said: "Release them soon!!"
"Your Majesty!! They have all violated the laws of the Han Dynasty, how can we let them go so easily??" Yuan Shang asked forcefully, and everyone's heart sank. Could it be that Your Majesty wanted to use this method to get rid of the people in the court?
Old ministers, but among those imprisoned are Sima Yi and Fa Zheng. They are all close to the emperor, so what does it matter? While everyone was thinking, the emperor suddenly said:
"There is no one in the world who does not make mistakes. Even if they make some mistakes, they can still make up for it. Because of their talents, I am not willing to hold them accountable. Just let them go. I guarantee them that if it happens next time
If there is such a situation, I will hand them over to you, and you can deal with them according to the law regardless of their status." The emperor said seriously, and Yuan Shang ordered the release of everyone.
When the ministers walked out of the prison, most of them had their heads lowered, especially Sima Yi, whose face was red. He really couldn't face the emperor, and that was it for the others. He was the emperor's closest confidant, and something like this happened.
, How should he face Liu Xi? The emperor looked at Cao Cao and Yuan Shao who came out, smiled, and said: "This boy is ignorant and has made all the gentlemen suffer."
Both of them said they didn't dare, especially Cao Cao, who was very embarrassed. When Situ was in court, he was taken back to prison by the embroidered messenger. He was definitely setting a precedent. However, looking at Yuan Shao on the side, he felt better.
Being brought back to prison by his son was an unprecedented precedent. I am afraid that this matter will be spread for a long time. Cao Cao thought in his heart, but Yuan Shao's expression did not change. He looked at the many Yuan clan members behind him.
But I already had some understanding in my heart.
The Emperor is aware of this action. This time it is as a warning and for the family to clean up the mess. But next time, I am afraid it will be serious. The Yuan family has the most people arrested, but the shortcomings that have been discovered
It is also the most. After tidying up, the chance of being discovered again in the future is low. Yuan Shao somewhat understands why Yuan Shang is keeping an eye on the Yuan family. He wants to help the Yuan family eliminate some shortcomings to avoid it next time.
Yuan Shao suddenly became happy, with a smile on his face, he raised his head and looked at Yuan Shang behind the emperor, feeling particularly proud.
This is my child!
After Yuan Shao and Cao Cao left, Sima Yi appeared in front of the emperor with his face covered. Liu Xi looked at him and sighed: "Zhongda, it doesn't have to be like this. You have followed me for nearly ten years. Don't do it again."
This is what we did." Sima Yi was really speechless. The ministers came out one by one, confessed to the emperor, and then left one after another. The last one was Hua Xiong, and Hua Xiong walked out of the prison.
He was probably the only minister who didn't show guilt or blame himself, and he actually smiled.
"Your Majesty, hahaha, you didn't expect me to be here too??"
Liu Xi looked at him, smiled, and said, "I never thought that Duke Hua had committed any crime?" Hua Xiong glanced at Yuan Shang and said, "He just hid a few barrels of wine and was brought here.
"Liu Xi didn't say much. He pulled Hua Xiong and walked out of the Xiuyi Mansion together. After leaving the mansion, Liu Xi came to Yuan Shang and said: "Find these things clearly and the punishment should not be too heavy. Come see me tomorrow."
After giving the order, he followed Hua Xiong and drove towards the palace.
Seeing that there was no one around, Hua Xiong hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I really don't want to be the Sili Colonel anymore. Please help me. Either let me go to the military, or let me be a junior of Situ Company."
I feel so aggrieved that they dare to arrest me!!" Hearing Hua Xiong's complaint, Liu Xi said with a smile: "Uncle Hua, you are not young anymore, how can you go to the military? As for Situ?"
Liu Xi thought seriously, raised his head and said, "There is a position that I wonder if my uncle would be willing to take?"
"What position??" Hua Xiong asked blankly.
"This position allows you to have fun riding horses all day long. You don't have to be restricted in the study. I think this position is very suitable for uncle." Liu Xi said, Hua Xiong was stunned, grinned, nodded and said: "Okay, okay
, that’s it, even if you let me raise horses, sitting all day long will kill me sooner or later!!”
The emperor smiled and nodded.
What Yuan Shangzhi did gradually spread and caused a huge shock. He arrested the three princes, the emperor's confidants, and even his own clan, without mercy. Such behavior was met with mixed reviews at this time. Han Dynasty
Ruling the country with filial piety, Yuan Shang's behavior was somewhat unfilial. He openly arrested his elders and even his biological father. This immediately made all the famous people in the world spurn and curse him, although they went to the embroidered clothes prison the next day.
However, there are still some people who support him, especially Man Chong, who are full of praise for Yuan Shang's behavior and think that he is a truly capable and filial son who can help his biological father correct his mistakes. Is there any greater filial son than this?
He thought so, and many people also recognized Yuan Shang's actions, thinking that he was a strong and upright minister who did not bend the law for personal gain and was a famous minister in the world.
Amid such debates, the second court meeting in the 23rd year of Xiping officially began.
Different from last time, the emperor was sitting in the upper position, and many ministers lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the emperor. Yuan Shang's actions in the past few days really frightened these people, and their old stories were revealed. Although the emperor did not
He took the opportunity to target them, but after all, his face was not good-looking. The court meeting had just begun and Cao Cao had not yet spoken. Xun Yu suddenly stood up and looked at all the officials in the court with a solemn expression.
"Your Majesty, I have a memorial!!"
"Please speak!"
Xun Yu coughed, looked at Liu Bei on the side, and suddenly said: "I have been feeling unwell for the past few days. Maybe I can ask Zhang Jun, the imperial censor, to read for me?"
"Can!"
Zhang Fei took the memorial table from Xun Yu's hand in a daze. Why does this look familiar? Why do all the officials in the court like to use me as a microphone? He thought to himself, looking at the memorial table in his hand.
, but his whole body was shaking. This was exactly the memorial that Yuan Shu submitted to the emperor in the past. The difference from before was that the evidence of guilt here included half of the courtiers in the temple. Zhang Fei was also a little frightened. He read aloud
Got up.
When Zhang Fei slowly read about Zhang Song's case, the faces of many ministers in the temple had turned extremely pale, their whole bodies were trembling, and they almost fell to the ground. They did not expect that Xun Yu would know these things.
Emperor Xiaoxian knew these things, they knew it, but Xunyu also knew what was going on. Thinking about the close relationship between Xunyu and Emperor Xiaoxian, they suddenly understood that this was the arrangement of Emperor Xiaoxian.
!!!
Emperor Xiaoxian didn't deal with us. Did he just leave it for the emperor to put his own people in?
They were thinking in their hearts, and they were all terrified.
But he had no idea that this had nothing to do with Emperor Xiaoxian at all. It was all the result of a few words of the emperor. When Xun Yu became serious, he was so frightened that when he came out of the Hall of Houde, he decided to clear up these things for the emperor. As a traitor, Xun Yu went berserk and started to attack everyone. He successively sought out Zhang He, Guo Jia, Hua Xiong and others. Within a few days, he had evidence that could kill everyone.
When Zhang Fei finished reciting, some of the ministers in the court defended, some cried, some confessed, and some were dumbfounded. The emperor looked at them and sighed helplessly. He looked at everyone and asked tremblingly: "Everyone... Sir, are these all true??" Facing the emperor's question, the ministers were speechless for a moment. The emperor looked at them blankly and stayed blank for a long time before saying: "Why are you doing this? ah"
"Is it because the salary in the temple is not enough? Or am I not treating the princes favorably?"
Liu Xi asked, with tears in his eyes. He sighed and said, "Gentlemen, how should we deal with them?"
"Your Majesty!!! Behead!!!" Zhang Fei said solemnly.
The three princes were speechless, especially Yuan Shao, whose face turned pale. Fortunately, his name was not on the list.
The rest of the ministers also asked for heavy punishments and no lenient mercy. The emperor looked at them, shook his head, and said with tears: "They have contributed to the country, I can't bear to execute them all, and I will not interfere with Lord Manchu." I want to appoint you as a court lieutenant. You should handle these matters yourself. Just discuss the outcome with Sangong. Don't come and tell me. I don't want to know their outcome and I can't bear it."
Man Chong stepped forward, bowed to the emperor, and said, "I am at your service!"
The ministers involved were dragged away by the guards. They were all in tears, hoping that the emperor would forgive them. Liu Xi closed his eyes, as if he didn't want to see their fate. When everyone left, suddenly something happened in the temple. It was a bit empty, and everyone's thoughts suddenly became active. Looking around, the emperor asked: "Gentlemen, Jiu Qing is almost defeated. If this doesn't work, what recommendations do you have?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Xun Yu standing up and saying seriously: "Your Majesty, I have a recommendation. I heard that Zhuge Jun, the young master of the East Palace, is handsome and extremely intelligent, so I recommended him to be appointed as the great minister of Hongxu." "Position", Dahonglu Zhao Wen, for some unknown reason, suddenly retired and returned home a few days ago. He was not implicated in this matter, which is also a blessing. Zhuge Liang became Dahonglu, and Dahonglu belonged to Situ's department. This can't help but make people daydream. , the next Situ
"Sima Jun comes from a rich family and is well-read, so he is recommended to serve as the Shaofu!" The Shaofu is in charge of the treasury and is under Sikong's command. Like Zhuge Liang, it also made the officials think.
"The Lord of Zhou is good at military affairs and has great military exploits, so he is recommended to be appointed as a guard."
"Recommend Dharma Lord to take up the post of Taichang."
"Recommend Pang Jun for the post of Guang Luxun."
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Xun Yu kept talking, and the ministers gradually came to their senses from astonishment. They cleared out the nine ministers and placed them in the East Palace... Is this Xun Yu's intention or the emperor's intention? The ministers looked at the emperor who was sitting on top. , the emperor listened carefully to Xun Yu's words, nodding from time to time, as if thinking, they couldn't tell whether it was true or not, did the emperor know about it, and was this his arrangement?
This emperor made them feel more and more unfathomable.