Zhang Zhibai was far more decisive than Kou Ji. He was also betting on his official career, but Zhang Zhibai was decisive in begging for bones and was not sloppy at all.
Important ministers like Zhang Zhibai, who were about to have the opportunity to join the inner court, fought against Gao Chugong over their official career, and Gao Chugong had already been defeated.
Once Zhang Zhibai resigns as he wishes, Gao Chugong's career will also be over.
Many rules in the imperial court are constantly changing, but one rule still remains.
That is the remonstrance of an important minister. No matter whether it is right or wrong, the court must comply.
Zhang Zhibai's use of advice on official career is no different from giving advice to death.
Once Zhang Zhibai leaves the court, the Gao family will never be able to raise their heads again.
Only after Zhang Zhibai rises again or resigns, will the Gao family have a chance to look up.
Gao Chugong no longer had the intention to stare at Zhao Zhen. He turned back and glared at Zhang Zhibai, "Zhang Zhibai, my Gao family has never offended you, why do you target my Gao family like this?"
Facing Gao Chugong's question, Zhang Zhibai said coldly: "The Gao family is the general, and the general should kill for the country, not steal the country's important weapons. The great justice of the country comes first, but you only care about the private interests of the family.
If you dare to care about your family and not the country, I will pull your family down."
Under the angry eyes from above, Zhang Zhibai took off his official hat, placed it squarely on the ground, and bowed his hands to Zhao Zhen who was sitting on the chair.
"I, Zhang Zhibai, resign!"
Before Zhao Zhen could speak, Zhang Zhibai had already stood up, flicked his sleeves, snorted coldly at Gao Guanggong, put his hands behind his back, and left Zishi Hall.
That posture should be more free and easy, and more free and easy.
Wang Zeng watched Zhang Zhibai leave with mixed feelings in his heart.
He only found Zhang Zhibai a few days ago and told Zhang Zhibai that he and Lu Yijian had discussed it and intended to let Zhang Zhibai fill the vacancy in the inner court.
But before he and Lu Yijian could put the matter into effect, Zhang Zhibai chose to fight with Gao Gong, resigned from his post, and left the court.
Zhang Zhibai could be said to have already half-footed his way into the inner court, but he left so decisively.
Wang Zeng had to admire the righteousness he showed.
You know, what civil servants pursue all their lives is to become a prime minister and become famous in history.
Anyone who enters the prime minister, regardless of loyalty or traitor, is qualified to be a famous person in history.
Among the civil servants in the court and among the civil servants who resigned from office, Zhang Zhibai is the only one who can give up his position and the opportunity to become a famous person in history.
Even Kou Zhun, who has become a sage, cannot compare to Zhang Zhibai in this regard.
One of the appointed three prime ministers left the court. Wang Zeng and Lu Yijian were in a very bad mood, so they did not have any good feelings towards Gao Chugong.
"Gao Chugong persecuted officials, slandered the emperor, and was suspected of rebellion. He should be dismissed from office and demoted to the common people. Remember that his father is a minister of Dingding in the Song Dynasty. The children of the Gao family will not be implicated. All children of the Gao family can
You can become an official through the help of your ancestors, but the official rank cannot be higher than the fifth rank.
Two generations later, we will see the consequences before making a decision."
"Zhang Zhibai coerced the king and reduced his position to serve the people."
Lu Yijian spoke in a heavy voice.
Although Lu Yijian had Gao Chugong killed, he did not kill all the Gao family, which was a disguised way of upholding the promise made by Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin.
The reason why Lu Yijian didn't kill them all was not because he didn't dare, but because he couldn't.
The Gao family is also one of the best among the generals.
Many generals regard the Gao family as a benchmark.
Rushing to exterminate the Gao family will only cause panic among other generals.
Lu Yijian left some room to appease other generals.
He placed all the heavy responsibility on Gao Shanggong.
This is to tell other generals that the fault lies in being respectful at high places, so the court must focus on being respectful at high places. The court has no intention of eliminating generals.
Wang Zeng said from the side with a stern look on his face: "Second the proposal... The people who wrote the book will immediately issue an edict."
A one-on-one fight, that's it.
Kill one thousand enemies and suffer eight hundred losses.
So it is rare to see it in the court.
This is generally not the case until the body is dead and the state of mind disappears.
Even if he is about to die, it will not be like this.
Because if you do this, not only will you be punished, but future generations will also be punished.
Officials of all ages appreciate such loyalty, but appreciating you does not mean that you are innocent.
It is a sin to coerce the king.
If you don't pay attention to your own merits and everyone follows your example, then that's fine.
"Plop..."
Gao Chugong sat slumped on the ground, as if he had been beaten.
Cao Wei glanced at him pityingly, but said nothing.
Zhao Zhen did not open his mouth to deal with Gao Chugong, nor did he say anything that went against Zhao Kuangyin's promise to the martial artists. Naturally, Cao Wei could not speak for Gao Chugong, nor could he defend Gao Chugong.
Because Gao Chugong was defeated at the hands of Zhang Zhibai, and Zhang Zhibai was the one who stifled his official career.
This matter is within the rules of the imperial court.
Gao Chugong met Zhang Zhibai, a ruthless man, and could only admit that he was unlucky.
"Why……"
Cao Wei lamented, feeling that Gao Chuanggong was quite stupid.
Everyone in power in the court was striving for the rise of the Song Dynasty.
However, Gao Chugong jumped out at this time and went against the imperial court for his own selfish interests.
If you don't die, who will die?
"To die for money is the most stupid thing..."
Cao Wei muttered in his heart.
In the past, martial artists made money to save their lives.
Now they no longer need to make money to save their lives.
Then there is no need to fight for money anymore.
When their status and status reached their level, they no longer had to worry about food, drink, or money to spend.
If you really have no money, you can lick your face and ask Zhao Zhen for some rewards, and Zhao Zhen will give them generously.
Therefore, it would be extremely foolish to fight for money without having to make money to save your life.
What is it that martial artists are really fearful of?
It’s military power!
It's force!
If Gao Chugong was fighting for military power or pursuing force, Cao Wei might look down on Gao Chugong and even help behind his back.
However, Cao Wei really had no intention of interceding for Gao Shang Gong because of the fierce fight for money.
If the Gao family falls, Cao Wei will never feel the slightest bit of toothache.
Because now the Cao family no longer needs to rely on an alliance with the Wuxun Group to stand tall in the court.
The Cao family is now a tripartite ally.
The Cao family themselves have a considerable status in martial arts and can be regarded as one side.
The Cao family has a queen in the palace, who is on the same side as Zhao Zhen.
The Cao family and Kou Ji are considered allies, and the civil servants and generals on Kou Ji's side are considered to be on the same side.
The Cao family is not like the grass on the wall, swinging in three directions.
Rather, while working hard to make friends with the three parties, he upheld his own persistence.
Therefore, as long as the Cao family does not commit suicide, it will not fall at all.
Naturally, Wang Zeng, Lu Yijian and others didn't know what Cao Wei was thinking.
Wang Zeng was very dissatisfied with Kou Ji for provoking trouble and using such drastic means to solve the court's troubles. "Are you satisfied that you forced away a good prime minister of the court?"
Kou Ji didn't feel that he was wrong at all, and said decisively: "I'm not satisfied. The people of the Wei Palace are still arrogant in Bianjing City."
Wang Zeng stared and shouted: "What do you want?"
Kou Ji cupped his hands to Zhao Zhen and said, "My lord, Kou Ji, would like to beg for the bones..."
Kou Ji's voice echoed inside and outside Zishitang.
"The lineage of the Prince of Wei is amassing money through the stolen Yizhijiaozipu members, and is preparing to imitate the Eight Kings of the past. Please kill the lineage of the Prince of Wei."
Wang Zeng stared straight at Kou Ji and shouted angrily: "It is impossible to kill the royal family just based on your words."
Kou Ji said calmly: "The evidence shows that I am guilty."
Wang Zeng was stunned, and so was Lu Yijian.
Except for Gao Chugong, everyone else was stunned.
Do you have evidence of guilt?
"What incriminating evidence?"
Wang Zeng asked.
Kou Ji said decisively: "With the convenience of being a member of Yizijiaozipu, members of the Wei royal family secretly misappropriated money and hoarded weapons and armor. This has been verified by my subordinates."
When Wang Zeng, Lu Yijian and others heard what Kou Ji said, their first reaction was disbelief.
Let’s not talk about whether the people from the Wei royal family who returned to Bianjing can recruit enough people to help them forge weapons and armor.
Let’s talk about the embezzlement of Yizijiaozipu’s money by members of the Wei royal family.
Is it possible?
The money in Yizijiaozipu is watched by you, Kou Ji, by the people sent by the officials, and by Cao Yi from the Cao Mansion.
Without the nods of the three of you, the Wei Prince's family would not be able to take away a penny from Yizijiaozipu.
Wang Zeng asked with a dark face, "Where are the weapons and armor?"
Kou Ji said seriously: "Hiding in the courtyard outside the city of Prince Wei."
Wang Zeng raised his face coldly, "Is this really true?"
Kou Ji said calmly: "Of course it's such a big deal that I can't talk nonsense about it in court."
Wang Zeng told Chen Lin with a stern face: "You and Li Zhaoliang, take people to see it together."
After Wang Zeng said this, he stared at Kou Ji and said, "You stay here and don't move."
When Chen Lin saw that Zhao Zhen had been sitting there without speaking, she sighed and obeyed Wang Zeng's order.
Li Zhaoliang did not hesitate, and he and Chen Lin left Zishitang together, each led a team of imperial guards, and went straight to the annex of the Wei Palace outside the city.
After Li Zhaoliang and Chen Lin left, Zishi Hall was quiet, and there was no words for a long time.
Kou Ji felt a little uncomfortable being looked at by Zhao Zhen. He stared at Zhao Zhen and said dryly: "Why do the officials keep staring at me?"
Zhao Zhen stared at Kou Ji and finally said, "Are you going to leave me?"
Kou Jigan smiled and said: "I just resigned and went into seclusion, and I will not leave Bianjing."
Zhao Zhen stared at Kou Ji and continued: "If you have no official title, how can you enter the palace?"
Kou Ji was stunned for a moment and then said with a smile: "As long as the official allows it, I can enter the palace at any time."
Zhao Zhen said in a slightly deeper voice: "What if I don't allow it?"
Kou Ji looked stunned and didn't know how to respond.
Zhao Zhen stared and said angrily: "You don't care so much about the title I gave you?"
Kou Ji said blankly: "Chen..."
Zhao Zhen slapped the table and stood up, saying angrily: "Since you don't care, I will take it back together. From now on, you will stay with me in Bianjing City as a commoner.
Without an imperial edict, one cannot enter the palace, and without an imperial edict, one cannot leave the capital."
This was the first time that Kou Ji saw Zhao Zhen being so angry with him. He opened his mouth and suddenly didn't know what to say.
"about?!"
Zhao Zhen shouted angrily.
The royal guards, eunuchs, and concubines all appeared in the Zishi Hall.
Zhao Zhen shouted angrily: "Go outside the palace and bring my godson into the palace. I will raise him with the queen."
Kou Ji opened his mouth in shock.
Zhao Zhen stared at Kou Ji and said angrily: "You don't care about the brotherhood with me, but I care about the father-son relationship with my godson. You are ruthless, but I am affectionate."
"Guan Jia, that's my son."
Kou Ji hurriedly defended himself.
Zhao Zhen shouted unceremoniously: "He is also my son."
Kou Ji was about to speak, but Zhao Zhen took the lead and said: "Take off the crown and clothes and give them to me."
Everyone in the Zishi Hall stared.
Seeing this, Zhao Zhen snorted coldly: "Don't my words work?"
The imperial guard came forward with a bitter look on his face, apologized to Kou Ji, took off Kou Ji's official hat and uniform, and left Zishi Hall with Kou Ji on his back.
After Kou Ji was carried out, Wang Zeng looked at Zhao Zhen in shock and said: "The official family..."
As soon as Wang Zeng opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Zhao Zhen.
"After verifying the truth, the criminal leader will be killed, and the rest will be given the surname Zhao and sent to Salmon Island. If there are any implicated criminals, there is no need to report them, and they will all be killed."
Everyone in Zishi Hall was shocked.
Zhao Zhen has already pronounced the sentence before the investigation is clear.
It can be seen that Zhao Zhen was already dissatisfied with the royal family of Wei.
He hates his own clan members so much that it scares others.
"It's gone!"
"Official..."
"I said it's time to leave!"
"I wait...resign..."
Under Zhao Zhen's forceful expulsion, Wang Zeng and others left Zishi Hall.
After leaving Shishido, several people looked at each other with astonishment on their faces.
Everything in Zishi Hall is like a dream.
To this day they still feel like they are in a dream, not reality.
In less than an hour, two important ministers resigned from their official careers, and a top general and a royal family fell.
After this matter spread.
It was enough to shake the city of Bianjing both inside and outside.
It's enough to shock the world.
Gao Chugong was the first to leave in despair.
Wang Zeng, Lu Yijian, Cao Wei and others gathered together.
Lu Yijian frowned and said in a deep voice: "What if no evidence of crime can be found in another courtyard of the Wei Palace?"
Wang Zeng said nothing and glanced at Cao Wei.
Cao Wei hesitated again and again, and sighed, "We, the Song Dynasty, are very likely to start a war with the Liao Kingdom soon. If the Wei royal family causes trouble in the rear, it is very likely to be detrimental to the war ahead.
Since the official has already convicted the crime, we can just do it according to the official’s wishes.”
The implication is that even if there is no evidence of guilt, there must be evidence of guilt.
The official family needs the Wei Wangfu lineage to disappear, and the imperial court also needs the Wei Wangfu lineage to disappear.
According to Cao Wei's status, he shouldn't have opened his mouth to participate in this matter.
But after careful consideration, Cao Wei finally spoke.
The Gao family has fallen because of the members of Yizijiaozipu.
How can the Wei royal family lineage survive alone?
In order to move to the lineage of the Prince of Wei, Kou Ji has been dismissed from office. If the lineage of the Prince of Wei is still safe and sound after experiencing this, his prestige in Bianjing City will definitely increase.
If those pedantic civil servants in Bianjing City would treat the Prince of Wei's Palace as the Crown Prince's Palace.
Then who is the niece in his palace?
What does it matter if his niece gives birth to a grandnephew?
In addition, if the imperial court starts a war with the Liao Kingdom this time, it will be a huge war and it will last for two or three years, which is normal.
If it is the Wei Palace's lineage and the elements of Yizijiaozipu and the civil servants attached to the Wei Palace to cause trouble, it will be detrimental to the war ahead.
If the rear is unstable, how can the soldiers in the front fight with peace of mind?