Han Shizu

Chapter 1641
It wasn't until Emperor Liu's relentless figure disappeared from sight that the princes and ministers in Chongyuan Hall fully reacted, looked at each other in blank dismay, and were speechless.

The prince Liu Yang also got up at this time, attracting the attention of all the officials, looking at Zhao Pu, his eyes were a little complicated, he hesitated to speak, and finally swept to the officials, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone should return to their duties, don't delay It's business!"

"Yes!" Everyone bowed again.

Liu Yang didn't want to stay any longer, and followed in the footsteps of Emperor Liu.Afterwards, Zhao Pu didn't say much, his face was silent, and he walked away slowly. Seeing this, the rest also dispersed.

Outside the Chongyuan Hall, the dignitaries who participated in the great dynasty walked together in twos and threes. Without the deterrence of Emperor Liu and the suppression of the main hall, the air outside was filled with freedom and relaxation, and finally dared to say many things that were not happy. up.

Lu Duoxun's impeachment was not a big deal. Among the ministers in the imperial court, which one had not been impeached, even Zhao Pu, the prime minister, could not avoid it, let alone Lu Duoxun, who was not very popular.For a prime minister like them, a little slander is nothing, and even impeachment is necessary.

The most important thing is the emperor's reaction, and this time, because of Wang Yucheng's impeachment and those seemingly true descriptions, Lu Duoxun was sent to prison without saying a word.

"It's really scary, and it's really sensational!" Zhou Fang, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, expressed emotion with a look of lingering fear.

"Is Zhou Shilang lamenting Lu Xiang's crime?" one person asked.

Glancing at him, Zhou Fang thought for a while and said, "You have both!"

"Lu Xiang, no, Lu Duosun is over like this?" Another official felt that this world was unreal, but there was a hint of excitement between his brows.

"That's right! The majestic chancellor holds great power, and if he says he will go to prison, he will go to prison! Think of Lu Duoxun, who has been in charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate for these years, how high-spirited and powerful he is in the court." Obviously, no matter how many people look at Lu Duo He is not happy, but he is full of longing for his status and power.

"Is it too easy for the second seat in the Political Affairs Hall to just fall down like this?" one person asked.

"Your Majesty professes the constitution of heaven. What is a Ludoson in front of the authority of the emperor?"

"When I mention this, I can't help but think of His Majesty's expression just now. It's really terrifying and creepy. I don't know how you feel. I can hardly breathe!"

"Since the founding of the country, has any prime minister been in such trouble? At the great court meeting, he was arrested and imprisoned in front of all civil and military officials. He really lost all dignity!"

These words express the psychology of the vast majority of courtiers. In the past, when a prime minister dismissed a prime minister, even if he was deposed, he still had a basic sense of dignity. It cannot even be described as dismissal, and it can be regarded as a normal job transfer. .

But Lu Duoxun went straight to prison, as if he wanted to question the crime. The emperor's eight words of "substantial evidence, strict investigation and strict punishment" almost qualified him. This is what shocked these ministers, and it was even difficult to accept. The place.

"It's not without precedent!" Zhou Fang revealed memories in his eyes, stroked his old beard, and said with emotion: "If I remember correctly, in the early years of Qianyou, Su Fengji and Yang Bin, the ministers of power, could have been imprisoned one after another. His Majesty issued an edict to strictly investigate and deal with them, and in the end both were exiled to the northwest, where they were blown by sandstorms in Jingyuan for 20 years before they were able to return to their original places."

These ministers in the court today are basically latecomers. They are really unfamiliar with the power struggles and political changes in the early years of the founding of the country. Some people even don't know who Su Fengji and Yang Bin are.

"Zhou Shilang is really knowledgeable!" One person said with emotion: "However, that was more than 30 years ago, and it is too long ago. What happened in the palace today really happened before our eyes! "

"Yes! Ladies and gentlemen, Lu Duosun was imprisoned and the court was shaken. Do you have any advice on how we should proceed next?"

"I thought that Ludoxun was just arrogant and arrogant, but I never thought that he would commit so many serious crimes behind his back. I intend to impeach him!"

These words were like a guiding light, and the eyes of several officials nearby were brightened, feeling suddenly enlightened.

"Then Wang Yucheng, everyone should be more careful in the future. This is a daring and unscrupulous person. If he is bitten by him, losing a piece of meat is a small matter, but it is a big deal to end up like Lu Duosun!"

"Hehe!" Hearing what he said, Zhou Fang couldn't help sneering twice: "Wang Yucheng? You think so highly of this person. From my point of view, this person is only a literati with a strong blood. Impeach Luderson , he may be daring, but he doesn't have the ability to bring him down! Regardless of other things, the details of the crimes listed in his impeachment chapter include the secret talks between Ludoxun and his confidants in Hexi more than ten years ago. You know, how did he know?"

These words awakened everyone: "This statement is reasonable! Looking at the situation in the Chongyuan Palace, the more you think about it, the more unusual it becomes. Behind this, there may be something else strange. However, what is so strange is like looking at flowers through fog. , is elusive, and ask Duke Zhou for advice!"

Wen Wen, meeting those gazes, Zhou Fang shook his head: "The old man has said enough today! As for the details, the old man thinks about it, if you think about it more, you will have an answer!"

As he spoke, with his hands behind his back, he strode his old legs, shaking his head with emotion, and left slowly.

"Could it be Zhao Xiang?" Some people couldn't help thinking of Zhao Pu.

On the other side, Zhao Pu returned to the Zhengshitang silently. Such important news could not be concealed at all. The bureaucrats have already discussed it.

As soon as Zhao Pu came, everything returned to calm, but under the calm, the undercurrent surged violently, and the atmosphere in the political affairs hall became particularly strange.

For these, Zhao Pu didn't care, or he didn't have the heart to take care of them. At this time, he was not in a relaxed mood, and his expression was always dignified.

He knew that there were probably many people who were guessing and linking this matter to himself, but in all fairness, he really didn't push it.Wang Yucheng, how could he be driven by Zhao Pu.

Of course, Zhou Shilang could see through some of the twists and turns, and with Zhao Pu's scheming, how could he not detect the strangeness in it.It was precisely because of this that Zhao Pu was very worried.

If under normal circumstances, Lu Duoxun could be defeated, then Zhao Pu should be delighted.However, at this moment, he was not happy at all. As an old opponent who had repeatedly confronted him in court and coveted his status, Zhao Pu really wished for his bad luck.

Or did all of this come too suddenly and too quickly, no matter what Lu Duosun said, he was still a dignified minister, a big boss with a lot of power in his hands, and the banner of the Hexi Party fell down like this?
Lu Duoxun is like this, what about Zhao Pu?Although he has been a prime minister for many years, with profound background, deep roots, and intertwined roots, when Emperor Liu swung his big axe, even if his towering tree was uprooted, it shouldn't be too strange.

You can tell from the reaction of the ministers in Chongyuan Palace just now, some are shocked, some are terrified, but no one stands up to say a word for Lu Duoxun, including his confidants.

The reason is that because Emperor Liu was watching from the throne, no one dared to say more, and no one dared to move.

"Master!" Hu Zan from Zhongshushe came in holding a cup of herbal tea, and saluted Zhao Pu respectfully.

This is Zhao Pu's confidant, he nodded to him, and continued to meditate without drinking tea.Seeing this, Hu Zan was more careful, and his tone was a little gloating: "My lord, what happened to Lu Duoxun is quite exciting! This traitor finally got what he deserved!"

Obviously, Hu Zan didn't notice Zhao Pu's worry.Hearing this, Zhao Pu frowned and stared at him: "What do you mean by that?"

Hu Zan was stunned, Nahan said: "Lu Duoxun has fallen, isn't it a joy?"

"Regardless of whether he is guilty or not, even if he is, is it worth being happy that the court has produced such a treacherous minister? The court has committed such a great crime, and I, the head of the political affairs hall, have no sense of it. I have not been able to distinguish between good and evil. His Majesty is responsible for this suspicion, how can I explain it?" Zhao Pu said coldly.

Since "this" is a confidant, how could he not understand the entanglement between Zhao and Lu? Hearing Zhao Pu's high-profile singing, Hu Zan didn't know how to deal with it.

After pondering for a while, he cupped his hands and said, "Msanggong has taught you the lesson, it's the lower official Meng Lang!"

"You guys are so excited that Lu Duosun was imprisoned?" Looking at Hu Zan, Zhao Pu asked softly.

If you still can't detect Zhao Pu's strangeness, then you are in vain as a confidant, Hu Zan lowered his eyebrows and changed his words: "It's just unavoidable to be shocked!"

Zhao Pu pondered.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Hu Zan carefully asked for instructions: "Master, Lu Duoxun's imprisonment will inevitably shake the court. What should we do next, please give instructions!"

Hearing this, Zhao Pu said indifferently: "What are you going to do?"

"The lower officials thought that they should take advantage of the situation to make an admonition, lest Ludoxun resurface!" Hu Zan suggested.

"Hmph!" Zhao Pu finally showed a look of anger on his face, and reprimanded him: "Didn't you just hear that one of the fifteen articles of impeachment by Wang Yucheng is called Party Conformity and Dissent? Why, do you want the old man to be like Lu Duoxun?" Following?"

Hu Zan's complexion changed drastically when he heard the words, and he said in a panic, "Where do you start with this statement? Do the officials have such intentions?"

Zhao Pu's patience has never been so lacking as it is at this moment, and he doesn't want to talk to him anymore. He put on a cold face, took a deep breath, and ordered: "Listen, the case of Luderson, whether it is right or wrong, integrity The good and the evil are investigated by the three justices and judged by His Majesty, it is not something you can talk about. Let me settle down in my post, do my job, and don't make trouble. Otherwise, when the power of God comes, I will not be able to keep you!"

"Yes! The minister's instruction, I will keep it in mind!" Hu Zan hurriedly agreed.

Obviously, Zhao Pu is still shrewd and has a particularly keen sense of smell.There are many people who gloat over Luderson's downfall, but if they do not have self-knowledge and stir up trouble in the court, the result will not be much better than Luderson's. In the past, so many lessons are vividly remembered.

Of course, forgetting the lesson seems to be the instinct of these powerful people.

(End of this chapter)