Dajin royal family

Chapter 541 An explanation (thanks to TeD for the reward)
Dali Temple Yamen.

Gu Ciming was looking at the case documents of the officials forcing the purchase of grain below, rubbing the center of his brows with a headache while reading.

This case is not as simple as it seems on the surface.If it is not handled well, there may be shocks in the hall.

"Master Gu, you are really free." A voice sounded, and Gu Ciming raised his head to look towards the door.

"Why is Wei Shangshu here?" Seeing that it was Wei Shijian, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments, he immediately stood up and welcomed him in.

The two sat down on their knees and roasted the brazier.

"Come here to hide for a while." Wei Shijian had a bitter face.

The charcoal fire in the brazier was burning hot, and the scorching heat waves hit his face. Not only did he not feel warm, but the coldness on his body became heavier.

"What's wrong?" Gu Ciming rubbed his hands to warm himself by the fire.

Wei Shijian let out a heavy 'ah', followed by saying: "Your Majesty, let us investigate carefully, Mr. Wang asked me to close the case as soon as possible, and he will fully cooperate with me. It's not easy."

"Master Wang is looking for you too?" Gu Ciming was taken aback.

"Are you too?" Wei Shijian looked at him in astonishment.

Immediately, both of them got the answer they wanted from each other's eyes.

"This case is of great importance. If you are not careful, you and I will be in a bad situation." Gu Ciming said.

Since the case of the loss of ordnance came out, the filth between the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple has become less dirty, and the cooperation has strengthened a lot.Even the personal relationship between Gu Ciming and Wei Shijian has become much deeper.

Otherwise, if there is another mistake, the king will punish the crime, and neither of them can escape the responsibility.

Wei Shijian looked at the charcoal fire and said: "This matter is easy to deal with at the bottom, but the key is that it is not easy to handle in Ziweitang. Mr. Wang asked us to close the case as soon as possible, and even promised to cooperate fully, I am afraid it is to prevent some people from put one's oar in."

"Stop, stop, stop talking, I still want to return to my hometown in the position of Minister of Dali Temple, so don't bring me water." Gu Ciming said angrily.

"Are you afraid?" Wei Shijian said quietly: "Then don't you know that after a while, Ziweitang Xiaochao, I will be on pins and needles."

"That's your business, it has nothing to do with me." Gu Ciming shook his head.

He doesn't want to get involved in Ziweitang's affairs, it's the grievances and hatred between Liu Xiang, isn't he looking for death when he goes in.

He hasn't forgotten about Zheng Ruyi, the former Shaoqing of Dali Temple.

"Then you're just going to die?" Wei Shijian's eyes widened and his beard trembled.

Gu Ciming twitched his lips and said helplessly, "It's not that serious."

"It's not serious. I have to wait until Mr. Wang and Mr. Pei force me to be serious?"

"Okay, in the final analysis, I came across this matter during the inspection by the king. It is obvious that there is something wrong with the officials. The king has always been frugal, but the people below are obsessed with others. You know what to do." He gave Wei Shijian a 'You know' eyes.

"You mean to check carefully?"

"That's not true." Gu Ciming said: "Do you want to hate the king, or do you want to offend Mr. Wang and Mr. Pei?"

Hearing this, Wei Shijian fell silent.

This choice is actually not difficult to make, he just wonders if there is a way to get the best of both worlds.

At this moment, an official from Dali Temple walked in.

"My lord, the grandson of Mr. Pei, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, please see me."

The charcoal fire in the brazier was burning hotter and hotter, Gu Ciming sighed helplessly.

Yes, another one.

"Lord Wei"

"Master Gu"

The two met and sighed at the same time.

Dali Temple official: ".???"

Zhao Palace.

Snowflakes were falling one after another, and ice cones were hanging upside down from the eaves.

Hanging Palace.

Jiang Chengxiao knelt on the cushion, with the window a few steps away from him, and the cold wind from outside came in through the gap.

There is a teacup on the table, and the tea has already cooled down.

He looked down at Wanminshu, and he looked a little gloomy.

At this moment, Nan Jiyun walked in.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Pei, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, asks to see you."

Hearing this, the corners of Jiang Chengxiao's mouth curled up.

"What's the matter?"

"It's about the servant in the palace."

After moving to King Zhao's Palace, the minister suggested that the servant should be in charge of his daily life.It's just that Jiang Chengxiao couldn't find a suitable person at the time, so the matter was shelved.

"Mai Congde, go and tell Mr. Pei that the matter of serving as a servant can be done according to the rules of etiquette, and there is no need to meet in person."

"Yes."

A servant in gray bowed and turned away.

Mai Congde is the disciple of Uncle Mai, an old servant of Prince Zhao's mansion. He grew up in the mansion and is loyal. This time he voluntarily entered the palace to become a servant.Because of his loyalty, Jiang Chengxiao let him follow him.

"Jiyun, what happened to the case?"

"Back to the king, Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Justice have joined forces to investigate the officials involved in the case in nine counties, and it is still going on."

Jiang Chengxiao stretched out his hand and gently stroked Wan Minshu, pursing his lips in silence for a long time.

"Jiyun, do you think we can check it out this time?"

It took only a few years for the rectification of officials in the Northern Jin Dynasty, but such a thing happened under his nose.He thought that there was nothing wrong with his treatment of the people, but the moths still found opportunities to oppress the people.

Perhaps, he should delay the pace of the battle a little bit and clean up the internal affairs.

Nan Jiyun said honestly, "This subordinate doesn't know."

"You are honest." Jiang Chengxiao smiled, and then asked: "How many people from the Pei family and the Wang family are involved in the case this time?"

"Dozens of people."

"No wonder our Lord Pei can't sit still." Jiang Chengxiao snorted, "I guess, Lord Wang should come soon."

After the words fell, Mai Congde came back in a hurry.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Pei said that besides the matter of the servants, there is also the recent case of forced buying of grain by officials and he wants to discuss with the king. In addition, Mr. Wang, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, has also come."

"Well, you go and tell them that the case is handled by the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple, so they don't have to worry."

"Yes."

In front of the palace gate.

Mai Congde walked over slightly bowed, and saluted Pei Ju and Wang Hong standing in front of the palace gate.

"My lords, your majesty has said that the case has been handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple for handling. Please rest assured, my lords."

Pei Ju knew in his heart that King Zhao was planning to investigate thoroughly, so he asked persistently, "Mai Gong, what else can you say, Your Majesty?"

Mai Congde shook his head, looked around, and reminded: "My lord, I advise you not to see the king at this time. This matter is not easy to handle. The book of Wanmin has been handed over to the king's desk. The king is angry now."

He was very smart, his master didn't want to see Pei Ju and Wang Hong at this moment, he could tell.

Wang Hong stepped forward, took out a heavy money bag from his sleeve, and naturally wanted to give it to Mai Congde.

Mai Congde shook his head with a smile, and returned the money bag.

"My lord, I don't have the guts to drink tea." After a pause, he continued: "Your servant is a servant, so I can't be honored as Duke Pei, so I'm leaving."

After saying that, he turned and left.

He is also an old man who has served in the palace for many years with his master Uncle Mai, and he knows that his king dislikes people around him taking bribes in private.

Seeing Mai Congde's leaving back, Wang Hong was surprised and said: "This is strange, there are dogs that don't eat shit."

Pei Ju gave him a disgusted look, "Brother Wang, be careful, although Mai Congde is a slave in this place, he is also a slave who has been with the king for a long time."

Wang Hong was noncommittal, took the money bag, and said: "Your Majesty won't see you and me, I'm afraid he doesn't want to let this matter pass easily."

"In the past?" Pei Ju sneered, "How could it be possible? Your Majesty has been trying to find a way to take back the land and distribute it to the people. After the establishment of the imperial court a few years ago, such a thing happened under Taiyuan's nose. How can your Majesty let it go?"

"Then what should we do?" Wang Hong frowned and said, "Brother Pei, I heard that the Censor has heard the news, and Lu Huaishen must be ready to go."

His complexion is not very good-looking, the case of force-buying food, the loss is really only the children of a few clans, but once it comes to Ziweitang or Dachao, it will not be so simple.

Pei Ju remained silent. The matter had developed to the point where it was no longer possible to settle the case quickly.

"Your Majesty wants an explanation from us."

After a while, Pei Ju turned around and walked away.

Wang Hong followed him and said, "Of course I know this. Isn't it enough for us to hand over the children involved in the case?"

Pei Ju glanced at Wang Hong, and because he thought of something in his heart, he couldn't help explaining: "Of course it's not enough. It's not enough to explain to the people after they are dealt with."

"Then what kind of explanation should we give him?" Wang Hong's face darkened, "We support him so much, isn't he going to save face for us in this matter?"

Hearing this, Pei Ju frowned and looked at him, and couldn't help but warn: "Brother Wang, what tone are you talking in? Do you think it's okay to leave you and me in court?"

Wang Hong came back to his senses suddenly, and a burst of cold sweat passed down his back.

"Brother Wang must have known about the things on the banks of the Wei River, so please take care of yourself!" Pei Ju lifted his feet and walked away quickly.

He found that Wang Hong's thinking was a little dangerous now.

At this moment, Wang Hong recalled the news that came back from Guanzhong not long ago, and for a moment he wanted to slap himself twice.

(End of this chapter)