Chapter two hundred and eighteen hang the seal to go to the lord
Yuan Zai stood in front of the window with his hands clasped, and listened expressionlessly to the report of Xie Nanshan, the Minister of War. Only when he heard the name Guo Song, a trace of deep hatred flashed in his eyes. Guo Song was actually on duty.
In front of hundreds of important guests and His Royal Highness the Governor, he directly accused himself of being an arrogant and deceiving the emperor, but he still said his words conclusively and well-founded.
I am afraid that my political opponents will be delighted by Guo Song's words.
Yuan Zai knew in his heart how much impact Guo Song's accusations had on his reputation. Everyone was not a fool. As long as he carefully tasted Guo Song's words, he would find that what Guo Song said was true.
Yuan Zai finally realized that he was facing the biggest political crisis in more than 30 years since he became an official. If he did not handle it well, he would be guilty of deceiving the emperor and neglecting his superiors, and even His Highness the Supervisor would not tolerate him.
If he does not punish Guo Song with the most ruthless means, but if he lets Guo Song go with a slight beating, it will be a hint that more people will rise up to criticize him, and Yuan Zai must kill him as a warning to others.
After a long while, Yuan Zai said coldly: "Isn't he willing to give me the list?"
"Yes! He was very shrewd and insisted on us giving an explanation first. In the end, he only gave us a copy of the Western Region Report and refused to give us the original. Even the copy was directed to His Highness the Supervisor."
"Do you have a complete list?" Yuan Zai asked again.
"It should be all of them, all of his men, but I don't know which ones were killed? Which ones survived?"
"Then don't worry about it so much. Disband this army on the spot according to the Shence Army's instructions and take back their armor and weapons. Do you understand?"
"I understand the humble position!"
Yuan Zai made a sidestep. Of the original 100,000 Shence troops, 30,000 were transferred to other armies, and the other 70,000 were all disbanded. However, Guo Song's men were not among the soldiers transferred to other armies, so they were disbanded.
List.
Didn't Guo Song complain about his subordinates? He helped him, so that his subordinates gained nothing at all, and his prestige in front of the soldiers was lost.
At this time, Wang Jin next to him said in a low voice: "Dismissing his men will make His Highness the Supervisor dissatisfied?"
Yuan Zai glared at Wang Jin coldly, "Do you really want me to admit Guo Song's history as the Anxi Protectorate? Let me tell you, this is a matter of one and two, two and three. As long as I admit one of the links
, then I will lose everything, and I will really be charged with deceiving the emperor. Is this your hope?"
Wang Jin was startled, and quickly waved his hands and said: "This is not what the humble position means. You can give them a little reward in other names. For example, if you have merit in guarding the emperor's special envoy, you can reward them with a few coins each according to the minimum amount. That's fine.
Fulfilling His Royal Highness the Supervisor’s instructions and being able to disgust Guo Song, wouldn’t this kill two birds with one stone?”
That's about right. Yuan Zai nodded, "Then each person will be rewarded with a piece of cloth, no more."
"As well as punishing Guo Song, do you have any good plans?" Yuan Zai asked again.
Several ministers looked at each other and didn't know how to answer. It wasn't that there was no way, but that the matter was too sensitive and no one wanted to cause trouble.
Seeing that everyone refused to answer, Yuan Zai snorted dissatisfiedly and said, "Are you not guilty of being disrespectful to your superiors?"
Xie Nanshan, the Minister of War, said cautiously: "Should we discuss this matter with His Highness Jianguo?"
"No need, I have asked His Highness Jian Guo for instructions. His Highness Jian Guo's attitude is very clear. He will handle the matter impartially and in accordance with the laws of the imperial court. That's why I ask you."
Now that His Royal Highness Jian Guo has made a statement, things will be easier to handle. Wang Jin said: "Since Guo Song's Anxi Governor Shi has not taken effect, there is no need to consider it. He now has two titles, one is Lingwu County Marquis, and the other is San.
General Ningyuan.
If the following crimes are serious, including murder, maiming, severe assault, etc., then they can be deprived of their titles, dismissed from all official positions, and sent to Lingnan. However, Guo Song's crimes do not seem to reach this level. It is recommended that he be deprived of his titles and dismissed as General Ningyuan.
title."
"What's Yang Xiangguo's opinion?"
Yuan Zai turned to Shangshu Zuopu and shot Yang Yan. Yang Yan remained silent and did not express his position, which made Yuan Zai a little dissatisfied.
Yang Yan took a sip of tea and said: "The problem of removing unofficial officials is not a big one. This is within the power of Yuan Xiangguo. The key is to deprive the title. This must at least be approved by His Royal Highness. I suggest that the Zhizheng Hall make a resolution.
, deprive him of his title, remove him from the title of General Ning Yuan, and then report it to His Highness the Supervisor of the State. If His Highness the Supervisor of the State approves, then it will be implemented as a matter of course. If His Highness the Supervisor of the State does not approve, then the second plan will be adopted, directly dismissing him as General Ning Yuan.
"
Yang Yan's caution was unanimously agreed upon by everyone.
At this time, Huang Yaozong, a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel, rushed over and reported loudly in the hall, "Prime Minister of the Yuan Dynasty, I have something important to report for my humble duty."
"What's the matter?" Yuan Zai frowned, he didn't want to be disturbed at this time.
"To report to the Prime Minister, just now Guo Song came to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and he resigned from his title and the title of General Ningyuan."
"Ah!" Everyone was stunned. Guo Song actually resigned.
Yuan Zai suddenly felt like he had missed the mark. Guo Song actually resigned without giving him a chance.
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In the official room of the Minister of Civil Affairs, General Guo Song placed his official seal, fish talisman, official uniform, and silver fish bag in front of Han Huang together with his formal resignation report.
Han Huang smiled bitterly for a while and said, "Why bother?"
Guo Song smiled lightly and said: "Instead of letting others dismiss from office, it is better to resign yourself. The initiative is in your own hands."
Han Huang also knew that Yuan Zai did have the right to remove Guo and Song from their posts, but it was a pity that Guo and Song resigned along with their titles.
"Consider your title again! Yuan Zai has no right to deprive you of your title. The court also has regulations. No title can be taken away except for serious crimes. Even if Yuan Zai is extremely powerful, at least His Highness the Supervisor must approve it!"
Guo Song shook his head and said with a smile: "If I give up my title, His Highness the Supervisor does not have to approve it. Isn't it the same thing?"
Han Huang said helplessly: "You are putting His Royal Highness on the fire!"
Guo Song was silent for a moment and said: "I believe that Yuan Zai will definitely apply to His Highness Jian Guo to deprive me of my title. His Highness Jian Guo will not offend Yuan Zai because of me. There is a high possibility that he will approve it. This title is actually not important to me."
It’s meaningless, I’d better give up on my own initiative! At least it will make it easier for His Highness Jianguo to behave.”
Han Huang nodded, "Since you have given up your mind, I will not stop you. If you resign as General Ningyuan, I can approve it now. As for your giving up the title, this needs the approval of His Highness the Supervisor, and I will submit it to you."
"What do you need me to do now?"
"Let's go! I'll take you through the resignation procedures."
Han Huang took Guo Song and walked out of the lobby.
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Coming out of the gate of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Guo Song suddenly felt a long-lost freedom, just like when he left Kongtong Mountain, the joy of letting birds fly as high as the sky grew in his heart again.
Giving up his merit and fame in exchange for his freedom, at this moment, he has no burdens or worries. So what if Yuan Zai has power in the government? What can he do to Guo Song?
It was almost noon, and the agreed time was approaching. Guo Song sped up and rushed towards Wubenfang. Li An had something important to come to him today. Of course Guo Song also knew that at this sensitive moment, Li An was definitely not looking for him.
Talking about romance must be because Li An knew something and was eager to tell him.
After entering Wubenfang, they soon arrived in front of Huang Shang's trading house, and saw Li An standing at the door looking around. Seeing Guo Song arriving on time, Li An was overjoyed and hurriedly came up to him and said, "I thought you couldn't come.
"
"Uncle An is looking for me, how could I not come?"
Guo Song dismounted, handed the horse to Li An's entourage, and asked with a smile: "Does Uncle An have any important news to tell me?"
"There is an important matter. This is not the place to talk. Please come with me!"
Li An hurried to the backyard with Guo Song. Guo Song came to the Huangshang backyard twice, both times to meet the emperor. Only then did Guo Song know that the Huangshang Trading House had always been the secret base for Emperor Li Yu's outings.
"What about today? Could it be the same..." Guo Song suddenly had a premonition in his heart.
Walking into a courtyard, there were eight guards standing in the courtyard. They were like eight statues, motionless, but Guo Song could feel the strong murderous intent in them. These eight people all had extremely superb martial arts.
At this time, Guo Song had already understood that the Emperor Li Yu was secretly meeting him today.
Li An walked into the room for a moment, then came out and said to Guo Song: "Come in!"
Guo Song secretly sighed. He finally got free, but was targeted again. Is this God's will?
Guo Song walked into the room and saw Emperor Li Yu wearing a gauze hat and a green robe, half-reclining on a soft couch. He looked not in good spirits and looked sick.
Guo Song hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "The humble minister Guo Song pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor!"
"Guo Changshi, thank you for your hard work!"
Li Yu said softly, and Guo Song felt a burst of sadness in his nose.