Datang Nongwang

Chapter 506 The Chaos in the Hall
When the words of Gao Yingfeng came out.

Immediately.

The whole court was in an uproar in an instant.

Even if a supervisory censor patrols the states and counties, he only has the power to supervise officials, but he has no power to arrest them.

But from Gao Yingfeng's mouth, he heard that Li Chongyuan went directly to Xixiang and arrested all the officials besides becoming a supervisory censor.

What a news.

Such earth-shattering news immediately detonated the court.

Even Li Chongji in the distance was a little speechless by Gao Yingfeng's words, and stared at Gao Yingfeng in the center with fear.

"Li Chongyuan is too bold. A small supervisory censor also arrests a state official. This is beyond the official system."

"Isn't it? If the supervisory censor can arrest the officials, then why do I have to wait? What do I need the Ministry of Punishment to do."

"Is Li Chongyuan trying to make my Dali Temple nothing? A small supervisory censor dares to arrest officials. Who gave him the power?"

"I think it must be that Li Chongyuan wants to establish his prestige in his fief Xixiang."

"He, Li Chongyuan, can also do such a thing. Tell me, everyone, in the future, will we all have to submit to Yushitai?"

"Wei Jungong's people, it depends on how Wei Jungong handles them."

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In the Tai Chi Hall, there were many discussions.

No one said that Li Chongyuan was good, even Li Chongyuan's uncle frowned and kept his mouth shut, thinking in his heart why Li Chongyuan had acted so recklessly after he went to Xixiang.

On the other hand, Wei Zheng at this time.

He was carried to the pinnacle of this matter by everyone.

However, Wei Zheng was as stable as Mount Tai, very quiet.

Sitting on the throne, although Li Shimin was a little surprised by Gao Yingfeng's words, there was no expression on his face.

Still sitting there as usual, watching the civil servants and generals filling the hall.

Li Shimin's heart is like a mirror.

Li Chongyuan dared to make such a big commotion in Xixiang, although he didn't expect it, but he seemed to know something.

otherwise.

If someone else had made such a big commotion in Xixiang, he, Li Shimin, would definitely have to ask questions, or even send someone to Xixiang to check on the situation.

But at this time, Li Shimin was uncharacteristically, as usual, as if he had heard something not so unusual.

Li Shimin's composure.

It did not affect the continued discussion in the hall.

Wang Li looked at Li Shimin on the throne, and seeing that he didn't have any expression on his face, he just stood there obediently without saying a word.

As usual.

If a situation like today happened, Wang Li would definitely make a noise to stop the noise.

But at this moment, Wang Li did not make a sound to stop the officials' uproar.

for a long time.

As the officials in the hall talked more and more, and there was an unstoppable momentum, Li Shimin felt a little annoyed.

For so long, no one seconded.

Except for that Gao Yingfeng, no one stood up to talk about this matter, and some were just talking about it.

Li Shimin frowned, and Wang Li immediately coughed heavily, "Stop!"

As soon as Wang Li spoke, the whole court immediately fell silent.

Under a quiet.

Wei Zheng was the first to stand up, "Your Majesty, I don't understand something."

"If you don't know anything about Mr. Wei, you can ask." Seeing that someone finally stood up, Li Shimin also wanted to hear what these ministers meant.

After Wei Zheng bowed his hands to Li Shimin, he looked at Gao Yingfeng and asked, "Master Gao, what you said just now said that Li Chongyuan arrested all officials in Xixiang and Yangzhou after he arrived in Xixiang. Do you have evidence for this?" ? Do you know that Li Chongyuan is a relative of the Li family, and even the county magistrate of Xixiang. If you have to sue Li Chongyuan without any evidence, do you know the consequences?"

"Mr. Wei, of course I have evidence. Li Chongyuan, in the name of the supervisory censor, has stirred up dissatisfaction in the entire Xixiang Yangzhou when he arrived in Xixiang. Duke Wei, my hometown is located in Xixiang, which is exactly where my father came from Xixiang. The letter from the township hastened to deliver." Seeing that Wei Zheng was questioning Gao Yingfeng, he quickly took out the prepared letter from his pocket.

Wei Zheng took the letter and read it word by word.

After Wei Zheng finished reading, there was a sudden look of displeasure in his eyes.

not far away.

Li Xiaogong has been watching the expression changes on Wei Zheng's face.

When Li Xiaogong saw Wei Zheng's expression changed, he felt a little bit in his heart, "No, it seems that Yuan'er and Zhen'er might really have trouble in Xixiang." '

My nephew and son went to Xixiang.

Of course Li Xiaogong knew about it.

Once, in order to follow Li Chongyuan to Xixiang, Li Chongzhen made a special trip back to the Hejian County Prince's Mansion to ask his father for instructions.

But Li Chongzhen got only one word 'Yun'.

Now, as soon as my nephew and son arrived in Xixiang, such a big incident happened.

All the officials were arrested, which already showed signs of rebellion.

but.

No one dared to say the word treason, not even the ministers in the hall dared to say this word.

Before Li Shimin asked questions, everyone would never be the first to jump out and say that Li Chongyuan conspired against him.

At this time, Wei Zheng, after reading the letter, his expression changed, he cupped his hands to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, it is stated in the letter that Li Xianbo has indeed arrested many officials in Xixiang, and even ordered the city to be closed. Your Majesty, this is a serious matter, and I suggest sending someone to Xixiang to inquire about the situation."

Li Shimin glanced at Wang Li after hearing this.

Wang Li approached Wei Zheng, took the letter from Wei Zheng, and handed it to Li Shimin.

After Li Shimin read the letter, although he was still a little surprised, he could guess what it was.

And this time.

Fang Xuanling stood up suddenly, "Your Majesty, as far as I know, Li Chongyuan is only the magistrate of Hu County. Even though he is the county magistrate of Xixiang, he doesn't have any authority to arrest officials, right? Ruyi If Li Chongyuan behaves like this, then our country of Tang will be in chaos. Your Majesty, I suggest that you immediately send someone to Xixiang to recall Li Chongyuan, remove him from the post of acting magistrate of Hu County, and seize his county earl."

Okay.

As soon as Fang Xuanling came out, he wanted Li Chongyuan to die.

People who don't know the truth inside.

He thought that Fang Xuanling was thinking of the imperial court.

People who knew the truth inside began to despise Fang Xuanling in their hearts.

No, Li Xiaogong immediately jumped out after hearing Fang Xuanling's words, pointed at Fang Xuanling and said angrily: "Fang Qiao, Li Chongyuan is the supervisory censor personally appointed by the Holy Majesty, who can monitor the words and deeds of officials from all over the world. Moreover, the Holy Majesty also specifically stated that when Li Chongyuan, the supervisory censor, is patrolling a certain place, if he encounters a felony who violates the laws of the Tang Dynasty, he can also send a hundred soldiers to punish him. Fang Qiao only heard the words For Li Chongyuan's arrest of the officials, but without asking why, Li Chongyuan will be removed from his title, why are you at ease?"

Huh.

As soon as Li Xiaogong said this.

Once again, the court was blown up.

Even Fang Xuanling looked at Li Shimin on the throne in confusion after hearing Li Xiaogong's words.

According to common sense.

Fang Xuanling is the order of Zhongshu.

Li Chongyuan was granted the position of supervisory censor, so naturally he had to go through his Zhongshu order.

but.

After Li Xiaogong's words came out, Fang Xuanling suddenly felt that this edict to appoint an official was somewhat unreasonable, and it made him think that Li Shimin was deliberately targeting him.

and.

From Li Xiaogong's words, Fang Xuanling felt that the imperial decree meant something.

There is no supervisory censor who has the power to deploy troops, and there has never been a precedent for a supervisory censor who can punish crimes locally.

Fang Xuanling was heartbroken.

When Fang Xuanling's heart was desolate, Changsun Wuji, who was about to speak, stopped his words when he saw the changes in the scene.

And this moment.

Wei Zheng arched his hands towards Fang Xuanling and said: "Fang Gong, Li Chongyuan's appointment to the official position is the order of the sage, and has not been approved by the Ministry of Education. It is a decree directly issued by the Ministry of Officials. Although this official There are opinions, but it is also in line with the official system."

"That's right, Li Chongyuan's job of supervising the censor happened to belong to our Ministry of Officials." After Wei Zheng finished speaking, Gao Shilian, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, also stood up and echoed.

Wei Zheng is the highest official of Yushitai.

And Gao Shilian is the highest official of this official department.

There are matters that the two of them have handled, whether the imperial decree needs to be passed by the Ministry of the Secretary of State, this can only be said to be a special case, and it is not uncommon.

As soon as the words of the two came out, Fang Xuanling could only accept it.

but.

Fang Xuanling admitted it, but she felt as heavy as if she was about to be abandoned by Li Shimin.

Don't drive Zheng Qiang in Yangzhou, he belongs to him.

But now that Li Chongyuan directly arrested him, Fang Xuanling didn't know whether it was Li Shimin's order or not.

How about Zheng Qiang, Fang Xuanling has been writing letters to Li Shimin recently, hoping to raise Zheng Qiang's position, even if he goes to Shangzhou as a private driver.

but.

In Fang Xuanling's book, it is hoped that Zheng Qiang, who is not driving Yangzhou, will be transferred back to Chang'an.

now.

As soon as Li Chongyuan arrived in Xixiang, he arrested all the officials in Yangzhou.

This made Fang Xuanling very worried, whether Zheng Qiang had been arrested by Li Chongyuan, or whether Zheng Qiang had committed something in Yangzhou.

At this time, the atmosphere in the court hall was a little strange.

The words of Li Xiaogong and others have disturbed everyone's thoughts, even the eldest grandson Wuji, who originally wanted to take this opportunity to join Li Chongyuan, was silent.

Even more.

Yin Hongzhi originally wanted to join Li Chongyuan's pace, but he also stopped.

Among the officials, there were quite a few people who wanted to join Li Chongyuan, but they didn't dare to speak out.

Li Chongyuan's position of supervisory censor is too weird and too unimaginable.

And in the hearts of many officials.

He also began to think about why Li Shimin did such a trick.

Some people were still thinking about whether Li Shimin was going to remove Fang Xuanling's power.

Li Chongji, who was in the distance, watched the current situation.

He was hanging in his throat, but his heart also fell to the ground.

Of course he knew about his fourth brother's official position, and it was clear and clear.

As for why Li Shimin did this, he asked his mother, but the response he got was to laugh it off.

Only now did he understand.

Li Shimin is going to move Yangzhou and Xixiang.

now.

Fang Xuanling knew that he was already in an embarrassing situation, but if his people, or even his disciples, didn't make some money and let others see the joke, then no one would really want to vote for him in the future up.

"My lord, although I don't know why my lord gave Li Chongyuan such great authority as the supervisory censor. According to the official system of our Tang Dynasty, the supervisory censor only has the duty of supervision, but he does not have the right to arrest and punish crimes. My lord, this matter Don't set a precedent, otherwise, the official system of Tang Dynasty will be in chaos." Fang Xuanling bowed and said with great courtesy.

Fang Xuanling's courtesy is big enough.

After Fang Xuanling bowed, dozens of civil officials stood up in a short while and bowed to Li Shimin one after another, "My lord, this matter must not be the first of its kind, otherwise, the official system of our Tang Dynasty will be chaotic." what."

"Your Majesty, this matter must not be the first of its kind, otherwise, the official system of Tang Dynasty will be in chaos."

"Your Majesty, this matter must not be the first of its kind, otherwise, the official system of Tang Dynasty will be in chaos."

Okay.

With so many people opposing, Li Shimin immediately raised his eyes and glanced.

Li Shimin didn't expect that Li Chongyuan's matter would come to such an extent.

Chao scattered.

There was no definite result, but Li Shimin left a message and sent someone to Xixiang.

Li Chong hurried back to his home after he made his court, and reported to his mother what happened in the court today.

Besides Li Chongxuan and Li Chongxu, Li Xiaogong came back together.

"Brother, what do you think of this matter?" The old lady looked at Li Xiaogong and asked worriedly.

Li Xiaogong replied indifferently with a smile: "What else can I explain? The Holy Father intends to let Yuan'er go to Xixiang. It seems that he has known about the situation there, otherwise, he would not have given Yuan'er a supervisory censor." If you are already an official position, you will not expand your powers to such an extent.”

Li Xiaogong is above the officialdom, he can be said to be an old fritter.

What Li Shimin thinks, Li Xiaogong can't say that he can guess it 100%, but only the matter of Xixiang, he thinks it is just as he thought.

The old lady nodded, thinking that what Li Xiaogong said should be fine.

However, the old lady was still very worried at this time, "Brother, Yuan'er and Zhen'er have been in Xixiang for a while, and we don't know much about the situation, and Yuan'er has done such things. If something goes wrong, we are really beyond our reach."

"Brothers and sisters, you don't have to worry too much. Xue Wu, the commanding army of Yangzhou, is Lao Lin's subordinate, so he can't ignore it. Besides, Yuan'er has the imperial decree, so he can call the government soldiers." Li Xiaogong is really not worried. .

There is a saying.

Those who come down from the battlefield, those who choose to believe, are definitely their own soldiers.

And this is beyond doubt.

After hearing this, the old lady felt more at ease, but she still couldn't stop thinking about it.

The day.

A dozen or so riders rushed out of Chang'an City, heading towards Xixiang.

In the evening, Li Yuan, who was far away in Lizhuang, sat in the small courtyard without saying a word after receiving the news of today's court.

After a long time, Li Yuan looked up at Jin's servant, "Xiao Jin, I remember you told me that you have a few proud disciples, and now that Yuan'er is making such a big commotion in Xixiang, you send two Disciple, go to Xixiang and take a look."

(End of this chapter)