Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 79 Strategizing, Pei Ji was forced to take a vacation

Ministry of officials.

All the officials welcomed Pei Ji's arrival.

"Your Majesty welcomes Prime Minister Pei!"

Changsun Wuji, as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, stood at the front to greet him.

"Free gift!"

"The Minister of the Ministry of Officials comes with the truth."

Pei Ji said calmly.

Go straight to the office of the official minister.

The Ministry of Officials is like his home, he knows this place like the back of his hand.

There are many disciples and grandchildren of him who were directly or indirectly supported by him.

"Yes."

Changsun Wuji was taken aback for a moment, and then responded quickly, following quickly.

Usually when Pei Ji came, he was not summoned, but to catch up with his disciples.

Therefore, in the Ministry of Officials, although Changsun Wuji is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, it is actually quite difficult and cannot fully take power.

This time Pei Ji came to look for him suddenly, which made him feel a little surprised and cautious.

Soon, the two arrived at the office of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and closed the door.

This is a separate room, dedicated to the Ministry of Officials.

"This is the crime of the governor of Liaozhou."

"I don't want to find out how the Ministry of Officials selects talents for the time being. Let him be dismissed."

Pei Ji threw out the incriminating evidence attached to Pei Yonghui, and said domineeringly.

Changsun Wuji's heart sank, and after taking a look at the evidence, he narrowed his eyes.

Good guy, you are abusing your power, occupying houses, and enslaving the people to return to farming.

For all kinds of crimes, dismissal is considered light, right?
Changsun Wuji was about to nod his head in agreement, but suddenly thought of something.

Fang Yuan, isn't this the person appointed by His Majesty not long ago, and Du Ruhui made a final decision?
The matter seemed to be a big one, and Pei Ji objected at that time, but later Du Ruhui came to the door in person, and finally decided that Liaozhou, which was in a dangerous situation, was the governor.

"Pei Xiang, this seems to be the person Du Xiang wanted to date, do you want to ask Du Xiang?"

Changsun Wuji asked tentatively.

He doesn't care if Fang Yuange is dismissed.

What he cared about was whether Du Ruhui knew or not.

Once the official documents are issued, it is a done deal.

When the time comes, it doesn't mean that the official will be reinstated.

After all, the face of the imperial court will not be corrected because of some small mistakes.

"The evidence of the crime is convincing, and Du Ruhui's consent is still required?"

"Changsun Wuji, your political awareness is that officials protect each other?"

Pei Ji frowned and said coldly.

His aura suddenly rose, and the room suddenly became oppressive.

Even though Changsun Wuji had a lot of experience and was still the official minister, he still felt a lot of pressure.

"No."

"The lower officials will ask people to review the criminal evidence, and if they are correct, they will be convicted!"

Changsun Wuji saluted respectfully.

With the letter ready to leave for review.

"Wuji, you still lack some experience after all."

"At this time, he should be suspended first, and then re-examined, understand?"

Pei Ji had a preaching face.

"What Pei Xiang said is true."

Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment, then said respectfully.

He wanted to spare some time so that Du Ruhui could be notified.

But Pei Ji seemed to see through, and directly asked himself to suspend Fang Yuan.

Pei Ji's suggestion was reasonable, and Changsun Wuji couldn't refuse it.

Not impossible, but bad.

If it is necessary to re-examine, it means that there is a problem with the criminal evidence, that is, there is a problem with the criminal evidence provided by Pei Ji, which may cause a situation of contradicting the boss, which is not what he wants to see.

After all, he doesn't know Fang Yuan, there is no need to offend Pei Ji because of Fang Yuan.

"Go."

"Let's go after seeing the document for the truth."

Pei Ji waved his hand and nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes."

Changsun Wuji sighed in his heart.

Sure enough, he didn't want to leave him any time.

He also wanted to wait a little longer to inform Du Ruhui because of his good friendship with Du Ruhui.

But now, Pei Ji didn't even give him this little time, so forget it, Du Ruhui will not notify.

It didn't take long.

It takes about a quarter of an hour.

Changsun Wuji took back the official documents.

Then under Pei Ji's sight, he stamped the official seal.

"Yes, let's issue it."

Pei Ji took it and nodded with satisfaction.

He got up and walked out the door with a smile.

But at this moment, a person suddenly appeared at the door.

"Du Xiang?!"

Changsun Wuji was startled, and stepped forward to salute Du Ruhui.

But Du Ruhui just took a deep look at him, and walked straight to Pei Ji.

Changsun Wuji sighed in his heart, knowing that Du Ruhui blamed him.

"Pei Xiang, I heard that you are going to stop Fang Yuan's job?"

Du Ruhui stared at Pei Ji and said in a deep voice.

His sick body seemed to be flushed with anger.

He also has people in the official department, and he learned about it when Changsun Wuji asked for documents.

"The evidence of the crime is conclusive. What's the problem with suspending him?"

Pei Ji was taken aback by Du Ruhui's sudden appearance.

But he quickly came back to his senses and smiled disapprovingly.

He knew that Fang Yuan was under the care of Du Ruhui, but so what?

I have evidence, even if the emperor comes, he has to follow the rules.

"The criminal evidence has not been reviewed yet, just relying on a few words in a letter?"

Du Ruhui said in a deep voice.

"Suspended and re-investigated, what's the problem?"

Pei Ji laughed.

Like a winner.

"Can Prime Minister Pei confirm the criminal evidence mentioned in the letter?"

Du Ruhui said with an ugly face.

"presumptuous!"

"You dare to question the truth?!"

Pei Ji suddenly turned his face and shouted.

He is the left servant and Du Ruhui is the right servant.

Du Ruhui's position is slightly lower than his.

"Don't dare!"

"I just want to review before making a decision!"

Du Ruhui said in a deep voice.

He already knew about the criminal evidence of reporting Fang Yuan in the letter, and he can guarantee that Fang Yuan is definitely not that kind of person.

"There is no need for Du Xiang to dictate the decision of the truth."

"Let the truth be enforced now, and see who dares to say anything."

Pei Ji sneered.

He was about to leave with the official documents.

Although the official documents already exist, they still need to be implemented to be effective.

"you!"

"cough cough"

Du Ru was so unlucky that he coughed repeatedly.

"Pei Xiang suspended Fang Yuan because of Fang Yuan's crimes of abusing his power, occupying people's houses, enslaving people and returning to farming, isn't it?"

Another person came outside the door.

It was Wang Gui who acted as the servant.

Du Ruhui and the others looked at it with different expressions.

Wang Gui suddenly acted as a waiter, and no one thought of the reason.

"Wang Xiang also knows about Fang Yuan?"

Pei Ji asked curiously.

Why did such an unknown person bother Du Ruhui and Wang Gui?

"Pei Xiang, according to what I know, the above criminal evidence is all slander."

"The real situation is that the county magistrates of the three counties of Liaozhou and the Xie family of Liaozhou joined forces to frame Fang Yuan."

Wang Gui didn't answer Pei Ji's question, but said calmly.

Instead, he also took out a letter, a letter written to him by Wang Shiyu with pen and paper.

Not only Fang Yuan's statement, but also the evidence of Cai Jianbai and others' confession, and the records of Wei Ting and other three censors trialing Fang Yuan in Liaozhou.

Fang Yuan asked Wang Yushi to write this.

He guessed that Xiwen Pei would ask Pei Ji to come out.

So he made some deals with the Liaoshan Wang family.

"You mean, the official is too confused to use false evidence to frame an official?"

Pei Ji's face darkened, and he said coldly.

He began to doubt the authenticity of Pei Yonghui's letter.

But in front of Du Ruhui and others, even if he was wrong, he would not admit it.

Because he didn't believe that Wang Gui would really have such criminal evidence, nor did he believe that Pei Yonghui was so stupid as to give him false criminal evidence.

Du Ruhui on the side walked towards Wang Gui, took the letter politely and read it, he was relieved when he saw that Wei Ting and other supervisory censors showed that Liaozhou had tried Fang Yuan.

"Right on my mind."

Wang Gui said with a smile.

"Wang Gui, how dare you insult me?!"

Pei Ji was taken aback for a moment, then his face darkened.

He laughed at himself, and being insulted as an old fool was two different things.

"Pei Xiang misunderstood."

"I'm just acknowledging what you said."

Naturally, Wang Gui would not admit it, but he smiled sincerely.

"I think Prime Minister Pei is not only stupid, but also deaf and blind!"

"Pei Xiang, the supervisory censor Lian inspected Liaozhou and confirmed Fang Yuan's innocence, what else do you have to say?"

Du Ruhui sneered.

The anger just now made him impolite at this moment.

"Hmph, I'll check it out and then argue with you!"

Pei Ji's face was gloomy, he shook his hands fiercely, and snorted coldly.

When he heard that the supervisory censor appeared in Liaozhou, he knew what Wang Gui said was true.

It was my nephew, Pei Yonghui, who caused me to make a mistake, so I had to leave quickly.

"Want to go?"

"Since such a big event has happened, please ask Pei Xiang to come with me to meet His Majesty."

Du Ruhui's face darkened, and he said coldly.

It's rare to seize the opportunity, how could I just let Pei Ji go like this?
"Du Ruhui, you still need to confront His Majesty?!"

Pei Ji walked a few steps, stopped immediately, and suddenly turned to look at Du Ruhui.

Those eyes seemed to want to eat people, giving people a terrifying and deep pressure.

Many years ago, Du Ruhui, who was still in the Prince Qin's mansion, was terrified by such things, but now he is no longer afraid.

"Also invite Pei to go!"

Du Ruhui snorted coldly.

Now that the face has been torn apart, there is no need to pretend.

Anyway, His Majesty wanted Pei Ji to step down a long time ago, this is a good opportunity.

"Hmph, then go!"

Pei Ji couldn't get off the tiger.

It is impossible to show weakness.

With a cold snort, he walked out of the official office first.

"Wang Xiang, do you want to go together?"

Du Ruhui asked Wang Gui with a slight salute.

"Please!"

Wang Gui smiled lightly.

Fang Yuan's deal moved his heart.

Therefore, he is willing to help Fang Yuan resist Pei Ji.

Now that I have the opportunity to step on Pei Ji, there is no reason to miss it.

The two left one after another, and went to Taiji Palace to find Li Shimin together with the letter.

There was only Zhangsun Wuji at the scene, watching the backs of several people leaving, he did not speak for a long time.

"Come on!"

"The information transferred to Liaozhou Inspector Fang Yuan, the more detailed the better!"

Changsun Wuji gave the order.

He was very curious, what was on Fang Yuan's body that caused the three ministers in the court to fight.

Tai Chi Palace, Imperial Study Room.

Du Ruhui has already reported the situation to Li Shimin.

Pei Ji kept a dark face the whole time and didn't interrupt, as if someone owed him tens of thousands of guan.

"Pei Xiang is old and has worked hard for the country for most of his life. It is inevitable to hear wrong for a while."

"Pei Xiang, the cold winter is coming, I am worried about your old body, take this opportunity to rest for three months, and come back after the Lantern Festival to share my worries."

Li Shimin said with a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, the old minister is strong and healthy, and he can still eat three bowls of rice!"

Pei Ji's expression became even uglier, and he said in a deep voice.

The emperor seemed to care about him in every word, but how did he not know the real purpose?
I just want him to take a mandatory vacation, and then use this time to disintegrate his influence and control in the court.

In three months, the court ministers were able to double it.

"Pei Xiang, please don't refuse my kindness."

Li Shimin said calmly.

But there is a lot to it.

"Old minister obeys!"

Pei Ji's face was even uglier.

But he knew it was his fault this time.

This leave has to be taken even if it is not endless, unless the face is torn on the spot.

But there is no need to make trouble to that point, otherwise everyone will be embarrassed.

Moreover, I have been in control of the court for many years, and the current situation is not impossible to fight back.

Tomorrow morning, there will be a group of ministers begging for his reinstatement, and even the emperor can't suppress it.

After speaking, Pei Ji saluted, turned around and left.

"Wang Xiang, have you adapted to the position of servant?"

Li Shimin ignored it, looked at Wang Gui and smiled lightly.

"Go back to Your Majesty, I'm almost used to it."

Wang Gui said with a slight smile.

"That's good."

Li Shimin nodded, slightly satisfied.

"Your Majesty, I should go back and get used to it first."

Wang Gui knew that it was Li Shimin's order to evict guests, so he was very sensible and wanted to leave.

"it is good."

Li Shimin nodded and smiled.

As soon as Wang Gui left, Du Ruhui couldn't help but speak.

"Your Majesty, why didn't you dismiss Pei Ji in one fell swoop?"

Du Ruhui said in a deep voice.

Pei Ji has been too arrogant in the past few years.

Claiming to be the favorite of the Supreme Emperor, he doesn't even give the emperor face.

In the past few years, he has controlled the government and intervened in many policies of the emperor.

"He hasn't made a big mistake in this matter. If I dismiss Pei Ji, what will the court officials think of me?"

"Let him rest for three months first. During these three months, you try to control six parts as much as possible. I will let Wuji and the others cooperate with you."

Li Shimin shook his head and said.

Why didn't he want to take the opportunity to get rid of Pei Ji?
But this is just a trivial matter, and the dismissal cannot be justified before causing a major mistake.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will live up to my trust!"

Du Ruhui sighed in his heart, and said in a deep voice.

It was indeed too late. If he didn't stop him and let the documents go on, he might be able to use this to trip Pei Ji.

But if you don't stop it, Fang Yuan, you good seed may be ruined, this is not what he wants to see.

"By the way, why is Wang Gui involved in this matter?"

Li Shimin asked curiously.

He remembered that Fang Yuan was born as a refugee and had no background.

Wang Guigui is a servant, an extremely personable minister, how could he have anything to do with Fang Yuan?
"do not know."

"Wang Gui took out the letter."

"Otherwise, I can't stop Pei Ji this time."

Du Ruhui shook his head, expressing that he didn't know either.

He was also curious about how Fang Yuan got involved with Wang Gui.

It is really shocking that the servants of Menxia Province were able to invite them to move.

"Anyway, Fang Yuan indirectly helped me."

Li Shimin smiled lightly.

Fang Yuan is indeed his virtuous minister Ying Meng.

Helping myself solve the problem of guilt, and now it has indirectly helped me a lot.

Pei Ji will win sooner or later, with Fang Yuan's help this time, the time will be greatly advanced.

"Yes."

"By the way, Your Majesty, tomorrow morning may not be very stable, should we discuss countermeasures?"

Du Ruhui nodded in agreement.

Immediately, I remembered that I had to go to court early tomorrow.

Many ministers will definitely point out that Pei Ji is on leave.

It is estimated that many ministers will write letters, requesting Pei Ji to be reinstated as soon as possible.

"Relax!"

"I already have a way to suppress them."

Li Shimin smiled confidently.

Seeing this, Du Ruhui also breathed a sigh of relief.

He wanted to ask, but he could see that Li Shimin didn't want to talk, so he didn't ask.

Morning the next day.

It was exactly as Du Ruhui said.

Half of the ministers in the court stood up to speak for Pei Ji.

It means that the imperial court needs Pei Ji, and all departments need Pei Ji's leadership.

It is said that the three-month vacation is too much, and three days is enough.

Li Shimin sat on the throne and did not speak.

It looks like a palace in a vegetable market.

Li Shimin didn't move until his voice became quieter.

Not long after, the eunuch brought over baskets of fine white salt without impurities.

"Everyone, I have been instructed by the heavens, and I have learned the method of refining fine salt."

"This kind of fine salt tastes better than coarse salt, and the price is generally the same. What do you think will happen after the implementation?"

Li Shimin swept towards the crowd and said loudly.

After waiting for many days from Fang Yuan to refine fine salt, it was finally refined on a large scale.

Today he wants to launch it, overwhelming everyone's attention on Pei Ji's matter, and push it to the entire Tang Dynasty in one fell swoop.

Money, in the future Datang will have a steady stream of money income, war relief and so on, no longer worry about it in a short time.

The voice fell, and the original market-like noise became silent.

It was difficult for the ministers to get used to it for a while looking at the white fine salt.

Salt is not just salt, it is a necessity for everyone, and it is an infinite amount of money.

It turned out to be rare fine salt, and the price is the same as that of coarse salt, which is too shocking.

At this time, Pei Ji's vacation was no longer a big deal, but he was thinking about how to divide up the benefits of fine salt.

After a while, the court was boiling, even more exaggerated than what he had just said for Pei Ji.

Li Shimin was relieved to see the ministers almost fighting.

At this moment, he suddenly thought of Fang Yuan.

If it wasn't for Fang Yuan, he wouldn't have been able to obtain the fine salt refining method, so he would definitely be hesitant to start a war against the Eastern Turks.

After thinking about it, it seems that he hasn't seen Fang Yuan for almost a month, and when the first batch of fine salt is sold, he will go to Liaozhou and bring the fine salt as a bonus.

(End of this chapter)