Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 205 Sealing
The next day, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household issued a memorial, imploring that the Suzaku cultivator should be brought back to the Ministry of Household.

The emperor read the memorial, but did not make any representations.

He didn't agree with it in his heart, he didn't want to entangle these Suzaku cultivators and Yu Xianguo any longer.

He has also seen the famine, and he has heard of the starvation. He knows that there will be refugees, and some refugees will even become mobs.

But what about this?
Refugees let themselves perish, become mobs and kill them all.

As for whether the people will go hungry, this matter is really of no value to Emperor Zhaoxing.

What can I do if I starve for thousands of miles?So what about Yizi Xiangeclipse?He must not be the one starving anyway.

But he couldn't clearly object to this matter, otherwise the responsibility for the famine would be on his head.

He directly handed over the memorial to the cabinet without leaving any comments.

After receiving the memorial, Yan Anqing, the chief assistant of the cabinet, discussed with the second assistant Shu Jingchang and other cabinet ministers, and immediately drafted an imperial edict, agreeing that the Ministry of Households would recruit Suzaku cultivators, and the Ministry of Officials would formulate ranks and salaries for Suzaku cultivators.

The edict was drafted and handed over to the Supervisor of Rituals. Chen Shuncai handed it to the emperor. Emperor Zhaoxing approved four words: act with caution and reconsider.

These four characters indicate that the emperor is dissatisfied with the imperial edict, and asked the cabinet to act cautiously before discussing it.

Emperor Zhaoxing didn't say what he was dissatisfied with, and what exactly he wanted to discuss, and let the cabinet figure it out for himself.

Of course Yan Anqing understood what the emperor meant, but he didn't intend to follow the emperor's will and cause the crime of famine, and he didn't want to take the blame either.

He told the situation to Qin Junlin, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. After receiving the news, Qin Junlin immediately understood the intention of the cabinet, and this was to support him to continue to play!

Qin Junlin presented the memorial again, this time it was not a memorial, but together with the left and right servants, doctors, officials, principals, Zhaomo, and promotion... all the officials of the household department with a rank in the household department, a total of more than [-] people made the memorial together.

Emperor Zhaoxing was furious when he saw more than [-] memorials.

"Qin Junlin is so bold! He has forgotten all the court rules!"

It was really against the rules to do so. All the memorials said the same thing, and the officials who submitted the memorials were all from the Ministry of Household Affairs. One memorial was enough, and more than [-] memorials were published to put pressure on the emperor.

But the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs had no choice. They were not forced, and they all took the initiative to play the memorial. As long as they handed in this memorial, if something happened in the future, they would be able to remove themselves.

Emperor Zhaoxing ordered Chen Shuncai to send all these memorials to the cabinet, and the cabinet drafted an edict again, agreeing to take in Suzaku cultivators. Emperor Zhaoxing still wore four words in red: act with caution and reconsider.

The matter became serious, all the censors at Yushitai, the scholars of Longtu Pavilion, Tianzhang Pavilion, and Baowen Pavilion received the news, and they all went up to play, saying the same thing, asking the Ministry of Households to take in Suzaku cultivators.

There were hundreds of memorials piled up in front of him. Emperor Zhaoxing was furious, but he had nowhere to vent his anger. He asked the supervisor of ceremonies to put the memorials in a basket and carry them to the cabinet.

The cabinet drafted an edict again, and Emperor Zhaoxing rejected it again.

Two days later, the court meeting.

Minister of the Household Department Chen Zou face to face: "The autumn harvest is approaching, I implore Your Majesty to allow the Household Department to take in the Suzaku cultivators to ensure a good harvest."

Emperor Zhaoxing casually said: "I already know about this matter, and we will discuss it in the future."

Chen Zuo, the left servant of the household department; "Your Majesty, this year's harvest may be [-]% lower than in previous years due to unfavorable prayers. If it is not made up in time, this year's harvest may be halved."

Emperor Zhaoxing nodded and said, "I know."

The right servant of the household department once again Chen Zou: "I implore your majesty to allow the household department to take in the Suzaku cultivators and choose good harvest opportunities for farmers everywhere."

Emperor Zhaoxing stopped talking.

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials also came to Chen Zou, imploring Emperor Zhaoxing to allow the Suzaku cultivators to be accommodated. He also drew up official positions, ranks and salaries for the Suzaku cultivators.

Emperor Zhaoxing's cheeks began to twitch unconsciously.

Officials from various ministries made presentations one after another.

Minister of the Ministry of War said that the harvest was not good, and the soldiers had no food.

The minister of the Ministry of Industry said that the harvest was not good, and the people could not serve corvee if they did not have enough to eat.

The Minister of Rites stated that the monarch must pay attention to Jiarong, otherwise he would violate the ancestral system.

The reason given by Minister of the Ministry of Justice is the most amazing.

Originally, this matter had nothing to do with the Ministry of Criminal Justice, but at this time, whoever doesn't speak up will be a traitor to Daxuan in the future.

Yu Shan's father Yu Guangyuan came up with an excellent excuse.

If the common people can't eat enough to eat, there will be endless robbery and theft, and the Ministry of Punishment will be under great pressure!

In Emperor Zhaoxing's view, Yu Guangyuan's words were purely preposterous, but there was nothing wrong with what he said.

All the officials present handed in the report.

They knew that Emperor Zhaoxing had endured to the limit, but as long as they gave advice now, if something happened in the future, they would have a reason to be exempted from responsibility.

After the officials from the six ministries of the three provinces finished their performances, it was the turn of Yushitai.

Emperor Zhaoxing's veins were throbbing, but the real test had just begun.

Wang Yanyang was the first to step forward: "The autumn harvest is imminent, and we urgently need to pray for a good harvest. All the gentlemen are worried about the country. I wonder if your majesty has any concerns?"

Emperor Zhaoxing closed his eyes, suppressed his anger and said, "I still have to consider this matter."

Wang Yanyang said: "I wonder when Your Majesty will consider it?"

Presumptuous, this old thief is getting more and more presumptuous!

Emperor Zhaoxing couldn't hold back anymore: "Elder Shengci was murdered, and Suzaku Palace is inseparable. The matter has not been investigated yet, how can you use Suzaku cultivators?"

Wang Yanyang said: "The suspects in the matter of Elder Shengci are none other than Da Zong Bo Yanhuan and Yuanzhou Zhuque Palace and others. How can we judge all Suzaku cultivators as guilty because of this matter?"

"Guilty or not, let me make a careful distinction."

Wang Yanyang said: "Would you like to wait for Your Majesty, and would you like to wait for His Majesty at the right time? If the time is too late, the harvest will drop sharply, but who will the people find to cry!"

Emperor Zhaoxing had an urge to swallow Wang Yanyang in one gulp.

His cheeks twitched, Emperor Zhaoxing got up and said: "I'm a little sleepy, today's court meeting is over."

Just as Emperor Zhaoxing was about to leave, he suddenly heard Wang Yanyang shout: "The common people in the world, what is the price in His Majesty's heart?"

Emperor Zhaoxing turned his face and glared at Wang Yanyang: "Drive this person out of Daqing Palace!"

The guard stepped forward and crossed Wang Yanyang, and Wang Yanyang shouted loudly: "You senseless and stupid king! Don't you care about the life and death of the people, and don't you care about the Daxuan Sheji?"

Emperor Zhaoxing gritted his teeth: "Remove Wang Yanyang from the post of censor, and put him in prison pending trial!"

"Young Lord, if you kill me, kill me! This old man is not afraid of death! Just open your eyes and see, thousands of lives will be buried in your hands!"

"Push this traitor out and behead him!" Emperor Zhaoxing roared repeatedly, his veins throbbing.

All the guards could do was to fork Wang Yanyang out.

Dismissal?Imprisonment?beheading?

Feel sorry!

Even if you are the emperor, you have to follow the procedure.

First, the decree must be issued, submitted to the cabinet for drafting, and after the approval, it will be handed over to the Ministry of Officials for dismissal, and then to the Ministry of Punishment for questioning.

In the current situation, even if the decree is issued, the cabinet will reject the proposal and return the seal. No one wants to be a sinner, and the first step cannot be taken.

Emperor Zhaoxing calmed down for a while, then let out a long breath and said: "I am really tired and lost my composure, all my lords, please go back."

back?Where are you willing to go back?

With Wang Yanyang as an example, how could the other officials be willing to give up, the sound of remonstrance continued, and Emperor Zhaoxing was devastated and left the court.

Back at the Secret Pavilion, Emperor Zhaoxing's belly was thundering, it was to eat.

Chen Shuncai hurriedly ordered the meal to be served. The beef and mutton were eaten one after another, and Emperor Zhaoxing's abdomen continued to swell. Chen Shuncai panicked: "Your Majesty, take care of the dragon's body!"

Emperor Zhaoxing wiped the oil from his mouth, and said to Chen Shuncai in a low voice: "Go and call Gongsun Wen! Such a traitor and traitor should be punished!"

Gongsun Wen came here from time to time, and he had already heard Chen Shuncai explain the whole story on the way.

When he arrived at the Secret Pavilion, Gongsun Wen knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, give me ten days to silence these traitors."

Gongsun Wen is going to play tricks.

Emperor Zhaoxing looked at Gongsun Wen, and nodded slightly.

……

At the time of Zi, the Beiyuan Longnu Club broke up, and the fourth master Sun Jideng called his disciple Wei Chongxun.

"Chongxun, what did you think about what I said to you last night?"

Wei Chongxun lowered his head and said: "Master, this disciple has already asked Jiannei, she knows nothing about what her father did."

"Absurd! Wang Yanyang is extremely arrogant, broke the etiquette, insulted the emperor, and committed a crime of disrespect. His whole family should be punished. Now you are exonerated for your daughter. What is your intention?"

Wei Chongxun is Wang Yanyang's son-in-law.

He was born in a poor family, but he had perseverance. After winning the examination, he never became an official. He concentrated on his studies and went to Beijing to take the examination.

The general examination was in February, and Wei Chongxun went to the capital to prepare for the exam in the first month of the month. He was robbed and entangled. He had no money to stay in a hotel and slept under the bridge. The cold wind was blowing hard and he was almost frozen to death.

Wang Yanyang saw him shivering in the bridge hole, still studying hard by a candle, and was moved by his perseverance, and took him at home to prepare for the exam.

Wei Chongxun failed the exam for the first time, so he cried to Wang Yanyang and planned to return to his hometown to find an official, but he didn't want to be a Jinshi anymore.

Wang Yanyang felt sorry for him and took him as a student and stayed at home to continue his studies.

The test is held every three years, and Wei Chongxun lived in Wang Yanyang's house for three years.

In the past three years, Wei Chongxun did not improve his knowledge much, but his methods improved a lot, and he had a lot of sparks with the second miss of the Wang family. When Wang Yanyang found out, the second miss was already pregnant.

Fortunately, Wang Yanyang was also open-minded in this regard, he did not dislike Wei Chongxun's background, betrothed his second daughter Xuefen to Wei Chongxun, and bought a house for Wei Chongxun.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Wang Yanyang's kindness to Wei Chongxun is recreating his parents.

But Wei Chongxun didn't live up to it, and failed again in the test. After waiting for another three years, he still didn't pass. He was disheartened, but he didn't want to study anymore. society.

The classmate told him that Longnushe is all disciples of the emperor, even if he fails to pass the Jinshi examination, he can still enter the court as an official and has a bright future. (juren can also be an official, but the upper limit is much lower than Jinshi)

In addition, the classmate also told him another thing, the reason why he failed the exam repeatedly was because Wang Yanyang offended too many people, and he was also implicated.

Regardless of whether the matter was true or not, Wei Chongxun believed it to be true, and gradually alienated Wang Yanyang from now on, beating and scolding Wang Xuefen frequently.

The day before yesterday, Wang Yanyang scolded Emperor Zhaoxing as a faint emperor in the court hall, and Emperor Zhaoxing hated him deeply.

Gongsun Wen wants to seal the mouths of the officials, the first target is naturally Wang Yanyang.

Sun Jideng would definitely not let go of the opportunity to make meritorious service. He ordered Wei Chongxun to send Wang Xuefen's head within three days.

Wei Chongxun went home last night and beat Wang Xuefen, but he couldn't kill him after all.

Today I wanted to excuse Wang Xuefen, but I didn't expect to offend Sun Jideng.

"Chongxun, I know you are honest and honest, and you probably don't have the guts to kill that vicious woman, but do you want to send another disciple to help you?"

This is to send someone to supervise and kill.

Wei Chongxun panicked: "Teacher, I know I was wrong, I will make a break with that wicked woman tonight."

Sun Jideng shouted: "Zhang Degong!"

A Confucian scholar came to Sun Jideng, who had the eighth grade of Confucianism.

"You send Chongxun home, and wait outside the door for a while. If you can't see the head of that wicked woman when you arrive at Yinshi, you can do it for Chongxun."

Wei Chongxun tremblingly walked all the way to the house, Zhang Degong smiled and said: "Chongxun, if you are afraid, just wait at the door, and I will bring the head for you. I have done a lot of this, you just need to wait to go back and collect the corpse."

Wei Chongxun smiled and said: "Brother Zhang, don't worry, let me go back and see if that wicked woman is at home."

After entering the house, Wang Xuefen didn't sleep, and prepared some food and wine for Wei Chongxun to come back.

Seeing Wei Chongxun, Wang Xuefen stepped forward to greet him, but Wei Chongxun ignored him and just lowered his head to eat and drink.

The little girl next to her looked greedy and wanted to get a piece of meat to eat, but Wang Xuefen grabbed her and said, "You can't break the rules!"

Hearing this, Wei Chongxun threw down the jug and said, "Do you know what rules are? You still dare to say rules in front of me. Since you entered my house, when have you ever followed the rules! You rely on your father's prestige, you don't even Put me in your eyes, today I will teach you what the rules are!"

Wei Chongxun rushed forward and slapped Wang Xuefen twice.

Wang Xuefen lowered her head and stood next to each other silently.

Wei Chongxun grabbed Wang Xuefen's hair and pulled a dagger from his cuff.

"Let me teach you the rules today!"

Seeing her father take out the knife, the little girl cried out in fright.

Wei Chongxun was annoyed, and pointed at his little daughter with the tip of his knife: "If you dare to howl again, I will send you away with this wicked woman!"

Wei Chongxun gritted his teeth, raised the dagger, and pointed it at Wang Xuefen's throat.

He decided to do it himself, this kind of thing needs to be done by others, and he will never be able to hold his head up again in Longnu Society.

When Wang Xuefen closed her eyes, there was no fear on her face, only despair.

Wei Chongxun was about to cut Wang Xuefen's neck when Xu Zhiqiong grabbed his wrist suddenly.

"Who are you?" Wei Chongxun exclaimed, wanting to struggle, but Xu Zhiqiong exerted a little force and crushed his wrist bones.

Wei Chongxun rolled all over the floor, crying for his father and mother.

"Brother Zhang, save me, save me!" He remembered that Zhang Degong was still outside.

Xu Zhiqiong took out a human head from behind and put it in front of Wei Chongxun: "Is it him? You asked him if he would save you?"

Looking at Zhang Degong's head, Wei Chongxun opened his mouth, his face was full of tears, and he didn't dare to cry out.

Xu Zhiqiong looked back at Wang Xuefen and said, "He wanted to kill you, and even brought a helper to kill you together. Are you still protecting him?"

Wang Xuefen shook her head, wiped away her tears, bowed deeply to Xu Zhiqiong, picked up her daughter, and left the house.

"Miss, don't go, don't go, you can't go..." Wei Chongxun wanted to chase Wang Xuefen, but he still fantasized that his wife could save his life.

Xu Zhiqiong grabbed Wei Chongxun by the hair and dragged him back into the house.

"Stop chasing, there are Lantern Lanterns outside, they are all ruthless people," Xu Zhiqiong said with a smile, "I'm softer than them, you stay here and have a good chat with me."

(End of this chapter)