Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 388 Vacancy in the Phase Vacancy
The phase is lost!

This was Dou Kang's first thought. Although he knew that it would take a huge price to settle the matter, he didn't expect that he would not even be able to keep the position of prime minister in the end.

Think about it too, bankruptcy can only avoid disaster.

The nature of Dou Jing's private making of kerosene this time is the same as the last time he was planted to hide bows and crossbows, or even more serious.

He wanted to refuse, but he couldn't refuse.Because to a certain extent, it is the best choice to give up the aspect and keep Dou's family.

"The minister obeys the order."

Li Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

This time, he was very satisfied with using Dou Jing's privately made kerosene to suppress Dou's family.

Soon after, Li Yuan issued an order to announce the punishment for the fire in Yiyangfang.

All the Qingpis involved were put to death, and Dou Jing, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, was dismissed from his post and exiled to Songzhou, Bashu.The Ministry of Industry Shangshu warrior Xun's rule was not strict, and he was fined for three years.Wu Zhen, the servant of the Ministry of Industry, was executed, and his family members were not included in the Jiaofang Division.

Samurai Xun is purely unlucky. Originally, he supervised the construction of King Qin's tomb in Wannian County, but in the end he was called back by Lao Li to scold him for not being strict in his rule.

In addition, the prime minister, Dou Kang, served as the chief history of Shannan Daoxingtai.

Jing Zhaoyin, the king of Chu, Li Zhiyun, has no way to govern. In addition to the post of Jing Zhaoyin, Dou Gui took over.

All in all, the Dou family still suffered heavy losses.In addition to losing his phase and the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, there is still a lot of money and food.

After all, rebuilding Yiyangfang requires money, and the Dou family paid for it.

Filling the granary also requires Dou's grain.

As for Dou Gui's succession to Jing Zhaoyin, it can be seen as Li Yuan's comfort to Dou.Of course, the reconstruction of Yiyangfang also needs Dou Gui to be responsible, so that Dou can directly pay for it.

The mansion report was quickly distributed to the mansions of all important ministers.

Some people were surprised, some snickered, generally speaking, Dou Shi had a big fall this time.Uninformed officials thought that Dou Kang and Dou Jing had offended the emperor, otherwise how could they be punished by the saints at the same time.

Li Zhiyun, who was the instigator, was not very happy, but caught off guard.Because Dou Kang was dismissed, which was beyond his expectation.

When they conspired, their ultimate goal was to kill Dou Jing.But unexpectedly, something went wrong, and it was found out that Dou's privately made kerosene.

Although the goal has been achieved, the task is still overfulfilled, including killing Dou Kang.But for Li Zhiyun, who didn't expect the development of the matter, it was still a bit embarrassing.

"Phase, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, there are two vacancies at once, which is difficult to deal with." Li Zhiyun looked at the few confidants below.

Although Lao Li took away his position as Jing Zhaoyin, Li Zhiyun didn't care.But Dou Kang was dismissed, but Li Zhiyun didn't expect it, it's not that he didn't want to see Dou Kang dismissed, he just didn't plan to this level in advance.

When Li Zhiyun found out about the imitation kerosene, Li Zhiyun learned that Dou Jing was imitating it secretly. He only thought that he would be able to get rid of Dou Jing this time, but he didn't expect that Lao Li would play so big and kill Dou Kang and Dou Jing directly. personal.

Du Ruhui murmured: "Actually, Your Highness doesn't need to worry too much. It's a surprise to be able to get rid of Dou Kang this time. As long as Dou Kang doesn't rely on the crown prince, the Zhengshitang can maintain His Highness's advantage. Other than that In addition, the Dou family has suffered heavy losses this time, and it will definitely stop for a while, and this is exactly what we need.

No matter who is the new prime minister or who is the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, it will not have much influence.Of course, the premise is that people from the Eastern Palace cannot be allowed to go up. "

Li Zhiyun thought of something, and joked: "Do you think the prince will continue to recommend Li Gang as prime minister this time?"

"Probably not." Xue Shou said with a smile: "Since the sage forbids the prince to participate in court affairs for one year, naturally he will not allow the prince to dictate to the phase at this time."

Li Zhiyun nodded and continued: "I heard that the Dou family has donated a large amount of money and food to the court for the court to fill the empty warehouse and rebuild Yiyangfang. Looking at it now, the father should be planning to let it go."

"They are the murderers, so naturally they have to make up for it." Xue Yuanjing said confidently.

Hearing this, Li Zhiyun laughed.

"Okay, let's get back to the topic, who do you think the emperor wants to use as the new face this time?"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, and Wei Zheng immediately said, "It's not easy to guess. Right now, there are no outstanding people in the imperial court."

Li Zhiyun nodded, this is also something he feels is difficult to control.If it was in the past, he could slowly analyze who has the greater advantage, and who Lao Li is optimistic about.

But in the current court, it is really hard to see who has the advantage of becoming the new prime minister.

"Then what do you think, if the royal father asks about this matter, how should the king answer?"

Everyone thought for a moment, Du Ruhui said: "Only discuss the people's department, regardless of the phase."

"What does Keming mean, don't care about the new look?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

"Why?"

Du Ruhui explained: "We were not prepared for Dou Kang to leave the Political Affairs Hall unexpectedly this time, and His Highness has no candidates to recommend. In this case, it is better to give up. If you can win the position of Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, it will be a great help." .

Moreover, the position of Xiangguo is related to the fundamentals of the court, and His Highness has seldom stepped in in the past. It is better to continue to maintain it this time, lest the saint be vigilant and release the prince in advance. "

Li Zhiyun thought about it, and found that he really didn't have any candidates on hand.

"Alright, let's set the target as the Ministry of Civil Affairs."

Wei Zheng said in time: "Wen Daya is now the governor of Chu Wangfu, you might as well recommend him."

Du Ruhui said: "I think so too. Wen Daya was once a congregation of Jinyang, and was highly valued by the sage. If you recommend him, the sage may agree."

To be honest, for Li Zhiyun, whether it is Minister of Civil Affairs or Aspect, it is not the ultimate goal.

It's a bit crazy to say it's dispensable, but it can only be said to be lackluster.

As long as Xinxiang and Minbu Shangshu are not from the East Palace, Li Zhiyun can accept it.The reason why he solved Dou Jing was because he was worried that Dou Jing would become the money bag of the East Palace after Dou's family became close to the prince.

"Okay, that's it."

Although Wen Daya is not his confidant, but he is also someone given to him by Lao Li, plus Wen Daya's past, so it is unlikely that he will get mixed up with the East Palace.Recommending him as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is a little more reassuring than recommending others.

"Yes." Everyone agreed.

After a pause, Li Zhiyun sighed: "This time, the whole Yiyang Fang was affected, but this king did not expect it to be a crime."

Du Ruhui comforted: "Your Highness, I don't know that Dou Jin would actually make kerosene privately. Although the loss is heavy now, I have to say that if there was no such fire, Dou Jin would have made imitation kerosene and sold it to In the Western Regions, there will be endless troubles."

"Keming is right." Xue Shou said, "Fire oil has a lot to do with it, so we have to be cautious."

"I found out the case. Now, I have offended Mrs. Dou quite badly." Li Zhiyun said with a smile, not showing much regret.

Xue Shou said indifferently: "When Mrs. Dou decided to lean towards the East Palace, His Highness had already offended them."

"That's true." Li Zhiyun nodded, "Okay, you are tired of helping me investigate the case in private these days, go back to the mansion to rest as soon as possible, we still have a big battle to come."

Since the plan changed, the counselors of the Shence Mansion did not close their eyes for several days, following Li Zhiyun to investigate the case and formulate the plan, they were already exhausted.

"Yes."

After everyone retreated, Li Zhiyun got up, went to the window and stood with his hands behind his back, looking quietly at the scenery outside.

This was the first time he had an accident when executing the plan.

Fortunately, the direction of the accident was good. If it was not good, he would be at a loss if he didn't burn the imitation kerosene this time.

However, this time it can be regarded as completely offending Dou Shi.

"How are those people?" Li Zhiyun asked.

Li Zhen said: "Return to Your Highness, my subordinates have already sent those people to Hebei."

"Alright, Jingzhao and the others can't stay for the time being." Li Zhiyun rubbed his brows and said, "Now it seems that the green-skinned ranger is useless."

Li Zhen said ashamedly: "It's because the subordinates are ineffective in teaching and have caused trouble for His Highness."

"You are not causing trouble, you are making it more difficult for me." Li Zhiyun said lightly: "If there is no kerosene this time, this king will have to bear the blame."

"Subordinates are incompetent."

"If it happens again, you can follow those people back to Taiyuan."

Hearing this, Li Zhen gritted her teeth and promised: "If there is a next time, this subordinate will apologize with death."

Li Zhiyun said: "I don't want you to die, I want you to manage those people well."

"Yes."

At this moment, Li Qiang walked in.

"Your Highness, Prime Minister Pei sent the booklet."

"Oh, bring it here."

"Yes." Li Qiang sent "Pictures of the Western Regions".

If Dou Jing hadn't mentioned the Western Regions, Li Zhiyun would have almost forgotten that there is a Western Region and a Western Turkic region in the west.

Although it is difficult for Datang to handle the Western Regions at this time, it does not prevent Li Zhiyun from knowing them in advance.

Pei Ju wrote this "Pictures of the Western Regions" is a good publication.

Let him familiarize himself with the countries of the Western Regions as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)