Suddenly, the atmosphere in the palace became tense.
The officials all trembled, and the fifth and sixth graders in the corner couldn't help but straighten their necks and look in front of the throne.
Even Liang Yuyin shuddered and raised his head in shock, but he was standing at the end and could not see the expressions of the people in front.
The emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, saw the imperial censor coming out and asked:
"Who is going to cause trouble?"
"Liu Xin, the imperial censor of the imperial capital, Qiandu, has a report."
Zheng followed the Wei system, and the Imperial Inspectorate was divided into the Censor Zhongqing (the third rank), the Censor Dafu (the fourth rank), the Censor of Qiandu (the fifth rank), and the Supervising Censor (the sixth rank), who were in charge of correcting and impeaching hundreds of officials, and served as the eyes and ears.
Minister of ethics.
"Liu Xin." The emperor said gently: "What do you want to report? Who do you want to impeach?"
Normally, the old emperor was the master of the world and would never be flustered by a small censor of Qiandu.
But now something big has happened.
The secret that had been involved for many years was spread out, and everyone knew about the trouble. The emperor's heart skipped a beat when he saw Liu Xin stepping out.
He wanted to be sure, but at this time, without any reason, even the emperor who said he was right could not stop the report in front of the ministers.
The old emperor had no expression on his face and just stared at him. It was unclear whether he was angry or happy. When this gaze fell on anyone, it was enough to make anyone's heart tremble.
Liu Xin was a fat official in his thirties. When he raised his eyes and met the old emperor's eyes, he naturally saw the old emperor's expression. His heart skipped a beat, but in full view of the crowd, there was absolutely no room for him to turn around.
Unexpectedly, he was not afraid at all. He held his neck and said loudly: "I am the censor of Qiandu, and I have the responsibility to impeach the customs of the capital."
"I heard rumors yesterday that the prince died strangely twenty years ago. The prince did not commit suicide, but someone wanted the prince's heart!"
"And now, this person is even more interested in the grandson's heart!"
"Such rumors are truly despicable. They have been slanderous and rebellious since ancient times. Nothing like this!"
"boom"
Although most of the officials had heard about it, Liu Xin actually said these words in public. Even if he was recounting rumors, it still made people tremble.
The expressions of all the ministers standing in the court, including the old man standing in front of him, changed drastically. The people behind him even ignored the rules of going to court and whispered among themselves.
"quiet!"
Zhao Xu said nothing, but glanced at the ministers with a cold gaze, and then looked at the emperor.
After hearing the scolding, although many people did not dare to raise their heads, and even the elders only raised their eyes once and then lowered them, most people still secretly booed the emperor's expression.
The courtiers are also eager to know the truth!
The monarch and his ministers, the court, and destiny are essentially what the human heart condenses.
If the emperor really did such an unethical thing, it would shake the foundation of Dazheng.
Why didn’t the old emperor understand this?
If this matter is revealed, I am afraid that even the most loyal people will hesitate and be shaken.
How can such an emperor still convince the public?
Even for such a powerful emperor, when he is old, it is already difficult to maintain his current rule. If there are more such handles, it will be like pulling the teeth of an old tiger!
The old emperor was shocked and angry, staring at Liu Xin.
Things have come to this, there is no going back.
Liu Xin met the emperor's gaze, gritted his teeth and continued: "These rumors are really worthy of death. I ask the Third Division to investigate and bring these rebellious officials and traitors to justice!"
These words struck the ground with a loud bang, and the emperor's head buzzed, and blood immediately rushed to his face. His face was livid, and he was furious: "How can such dirty news be discussed in the court?"
"This is not a trivial matter. It not only slanders the emperor, but also attacks the artifacts of this dynasty. It cannot be lenient or rude. I ask the emperor to issue an order and let the third department investigate and bring these rebellious officials and traitors to justice."
Liu Xin immediately spoke loudly, and suddenly, the whole hall was silent, and even a needle could be heard.
But the silence didn't last long, and a minister from the Ministry of Civil Affairs actually came out of the queue.
"I second the proposal."
Immediately afterwards, another third-grade official came out of the queue.
"I second the proposal."
The clan members who were able to go to court also stood up one by one after being silent.
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
One after another, many people came forward and expressed their support for Liu Xin's request, hoping that the matter could be strictly investigated.
Even Liang Yuyin, who was at the end of the queue, stood up when 30% of the officials stood up and kowtowed to them. Although he did not speak, the meaning of these officials who knelt and kowtowed was very clear.
"It seems that this is a united effort?" The emperor's face was ashen and expressionless. He suddenly laughed up to the sky, then suddenly stopped smiling, turned to the cabinet and asked: "What about you?"
Just when the old emperor asked this question, pain flashed across the faces of the cabinet ministers headed by Zhao Xu. The emperor was so abnormal.
Originally, in this situation, I would never have pressed him, but now I have been completely out of touch.
Why?
The minister didn't dare to think about it, but he had to think about it.
Zhao Xu stood up with difficulty, bowed, and actually supported Liu Xin's proposal.
"The old minister also seconded the proposal!"
"I also second the proposal!"
"..."
After Zhao Xu, Qian Wei, Cui Zhaoquan, Xie Zhi and others all stepped forward.
This is almost the entire cabinet. Members of the entire cabinet support Liu Xin's proposal.
Where have all the officials seen such a formation?
In many major events in the past, although the cabinet seemed to have a good relationship, in fact, due to different political ambitions, it was very rare that they could work together!
And now they have seen with their own eyes that all cabinet ministers have come forward to support the investigation of this matter.
No matter how dull you are, you should feel that something big is hidden here.
Among the officials who can come to attend the morning court, who is really slow?
For a moment, everyone fell silent.
"This is something serious."
"You...you guys..." The old emperor sat on it, his whole body seemed to be frozen, feeling cold from the outside to the inside.
The kind of coldness makes the body tremble slightly.
It was extremely cold, and more anger spewed out.
This is a big pussy palace!
Yeah!
Whether it is the clan or the cabinet ministers, all are favored by the emperor, and they are all twisted into a rope to force him into the palace!
The old emperor had never encountered such a formation before, even when he ordered the execution of the prince and the prince's full house, he had never encountered such a thing.
Is it because they are old that these people become so bold and reckless?
The old emperor only felt a sweetness in his throat and his eyesight went dark.
His two hands firmly grasped the handle of the dragon chair, his throat was sweet, and he pressed down hard.
For a moment, the emperor's eyes flashed with viciousness, and he even wanted to summon his own troops to kill all these rebellious officials and traitors.
But twenty years of political experience told me that if this happened, I would really become a "people's thief and a man alone". At that time, as long as someone rises up and supports the clan, the palace may change its owner immediately.
Thinking of this, the emperor gritted his teeth tightly, spit out the anger in his heart, and said slowly: "Such rumors are not the responsibility of the imperial court. Why are you making such a noise? It is unbecoming, but since you want to
Check, where is the Imperial City Department? Investigate this case immediately!"
"Your Majesty..." Hearing that the Emperor wanted to hand the matter over to the Imperial City Department for investigation, Liu Xin spoke again.
The old emperor stared coldly, and when he saw Zhao Xu, he wanted to speak again, and said directly: "I have made up my mind, and I will proceed as follows - withdraw from the court!"
After saying that, he walked out without thinking.