Princess of the auxiliary country

Chapter 352; The Emperor’s decision

His answer naturally did not satisfy Cao Guogong.

"Is this the result of your one-day investigation? My father-in-law is very disappointed."

Cao Guogong turned around and left angrily, returned to the Duke's mansion and went directly to the study.

The next day was the meeting of the imperial court, and he was sure to take part in a copy of Jing Zhao Yin.

Similarly, Jing Zhaoyin also guessed Duke Cao Guo's plan. When he returned to his house that day, he told his wife these things and asked her to pack some belongings first.

When Mrs. Jing Zhaoyin heard this, she also felt that her husband's idea was very good. Official wives were indeed good, but life was more important.

At the court meeting the next day, before Cao Guogong launched an attack, Meng Xuancheng was the first to stand up and impeach Jing Zhaoyin for his poor management. In a short period of time, two major murder cases occurred in the capital, but he made no progress at all, and asked the emperor to remove Jing Zhaoyin from office. punishment.

Meng Xuancheng took the lead, and Cao Guogong naturally followed suit.

And Jing Zhaoyin also stood up very cooperatively, knelt down to Emperor Zhaowu, and said that his ministers were incompetent and could not ask for orders for the people, and could not share the emperor's worries for the court.

He was willing to accept the punishment of removal from his post, and even took off his official hat as he spoke.

His sudden move made the courtiers look stunned, especially the people in Meng Xuancheng were a little stupid.

As the No. 1 troll in the Yu Dynasty and the chief official of Yushitai, his job was to report rumors, so he often impeached this and that.

Under normal circumstances, his impeachment would not actually cause much actual harm, and Emperor Zhaowu would not allow it. After all, who in the civil and military dynasties has not done anything trivial?
If it were handled as per Meng Xuancheng's impeachment every time, would there be anyone available in this court?
Therefore, Emperor Zhaowu will also decide the punishment based on the content of Meng Xuancheng's impeachment. If the crime is really serious, he will naturally be punished directly. If it is only a few small details that are damaging, at most he will be reprimanded and finished.

Emperor Zhaowu knew very well what case Jing Zhaoyin was investigating. He intentionally or unintentionally guided and tried to suppress the first Qingshi Lane incident. It was not Jing Zhaoyin’s fault at all. He still would not shirk responsibility on this point.

As for the fire, he just listened briefly and didn't pay too much attention to it. After all, there were so many big and small cases in the world, and it was impossible for him, the emperor, to handle them all.

There are yamen on the ground, the court also has the Ministry of Punishment, and Dali Temple and other institutions, so as long as it is not particularly relevant, he, the emperor, will basically not pay much attention to it.

However, seeing Jing Zhaoyin acting like this at this moment, Emperor Zhaowu immediately had some thoughts in his mind.

The things here are probably not simple. Jing Zhaoyin obviously wants to take this opportunity to withdraw from the court and does not want to get involved in some things.

What kind of thing would make him so afraid? Can you even give up the official position that you have worked hard for for many years?
Something is wrong, this is very wrong.

He glanced at Gao Fu beside him. As an old man who had followed Emperor Zhaowu for many years, he naturally understood Emperor Zhaowu best. After receiving the look, Gao Fu quietly stepped back.

Emperor Zhaowu here came and saw Jing Zhaoyin like this, but he didn't agree immediately. How could he agree? So he followed the usual practice and scolded him a few words, and ordered him to seize the time to handle the case and strive to give the people justice.

After a court meeting, Emperor Zhaowu stood up and retired. Gao Fu had already returned. When passing by Gao Fu, he whispered and asked Gao Fu to take Jing Zhaoyin to the imperial study.

He must ask clearly about this matter now.

Soon Jing Zhaoyin was brought to the entrance of the imperial study. Gao Fu asked him to wait before he entered the imperial study to report.

"Tell me, what happened to the fire? Is it related to the incident in Qingshi Lane?"

In the morning, Emperor Zhaowu also had some speculations in his mind. The things that made Jing Zhaoyin want to quit the court immediately and did not want to get involved were definitely not trivial matters. And the things that happened recently that made him so afraid were his three eldest sons. What happened.

Therefore, he felt that the fire might have something to do with the three grown men.

"Your Majesty is wise, the house where the fire occurred is the property in the name of Duke Cao Guo."

"Cao Guogong's property?" Emperor Zhaowu seemed to have an idea and motioned to Gao Fu to continue.

"I heard that more than ten people were burned to death in that house, and before the incident, fierce fighting was heard nearby, but because it was already the curfew time, the people did not dare to go out to check."

"A bold person discovered through the crack in the door that a group of people seemed to be carrying something away when they left."

At this time, Emperor Zhaowu didn't understand yet, and his expression suddenly sank.

No wonder Jing Zhaoyin wanted to retreat in a hurry. This old guy must have investigated this and already got the answer in his heart.

The prince was involved, but he didn't dare to say it clearly because he didn't want to be targeted by the prince. The person behind the fire must be related to the King of Qi and the King of Chu. If the investigation continued, another one would definitely be involved.

He is just Jing Zhaoyin, how dare he get involved in such a thing?

And with the occurrence of these two incidents, I am afraid that these three bastards will cause trouble more frequently in the future. He, Jing Zhaoyin, is responsible for the work in the capital. If accidents happen frequently, he cannot say it clearly. In the end, he will inevitably be impeached. If this happens every time, he, the emperor, may have to give an explanation to the court. The consequences waiting for him may be even more serious.

Therefore, it is better to take this opportunity to resign directly.

"This old guy knows how to protect himself wisely."

I am a little happy to find Wudu.

Blame others for not doing anything? That's impossible. If someone really took care of this matter, he, the emperor, would not be satisfied. After all, it would be his own face that would be lost.

"Let him in."

Gao Fu retreated and soon came back with Jing Zhaoyin.

"minister"

"Okay, no need to be polite, come over here and sit down."

Emperor Zhaowu walked to the edge where he usually rested and waved to Jing Zhaoyin to sit down.

Although Jing Zhaoyin is a Beijing official, his rank is not very high and he rarely receives such treatment. At this time, he is also a little trembling.

"How many years has Aiqing been in the imperial court?"

Jing Zhaoyin heard such questions as soon as he sat down. He quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said, "More than twenty years."

This Jing Zhaoyin was one of the first batch of people to take the imperial examination and become an official when the Yu Dynasty was founded.

"I have heard about some of Aiqing's abilities over the years. You are a rare and good official."

"Your Majesty praised me so much that I was frightened."

Emperor Zhaowu waved his hand and asked him to sit down again, and then said: "I already know the matter and understand your thoughts. I don't blame you, but if a good official like you quits the court like this, it's my fault. North Korea’s loss.”

"However, since I let you stay in Jing Zhaoyin's position, I'm afraid that you won't be able to feel at ease."

"How about I let you go outside?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Zhaoyin was overjoyed and quickly stood up and knelt down to thank the emperor for his kindness.