Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

The three came to Chongzheng Hall together, Taizong was surprised to see the three, "Why do you three come together? Is there anything important?"

"Report to the emperor, the children and ministers have the book, please have a look at the emperor" Yuan Xi presented the booklet

Taizong read the scriptures, and his face was a little unhappy, "Why are there so many officials?"

"Report to my father, my son has collected relevant evidence," Yuan Xi said

"Your Majesty, now is the time to rectify the administration of officials," Defang said, "Your Majesty is kind and lenient to your ministers, but there are still people who don't appreciate the Emperor's favor and do illegal things outside under the pretense of His Majesty's favor, which will even damage His Majesty's majesty. should be severely punished."

"Your Majesty, the minister also agrees with the prince's words." Zhao Pu also said, "The laws and regulations of the court are unbreakable, and the importance of government officials is even greater than that of our Song Dynasty."

Taizong thought for a while, "Then where is the evidence?"

Yuan Xi presented the evidence, and Taizong was furious after seeing it, "Damn it! You actually form a party for personal gain, and discuss politics in private!"

"Your Majesty, the current plan is to break up the party and prevent its personnel from seeing each other again," Zhao Pu said.

"Father, my son believes that these people should be sentenced severely!" Yuan Xi said

Defang also said, "Your Majesty, I think it is necessary to check whether the person recommended by him is really talented and educated. Anyone who pretends to be a number should be dismissed and investigated."

Taizong frowned and thought for a long time and said, "Let's do it this way. Immediately issue an order to interrogate Zhao Changyan, Zhai Mazhou and others."

Dali Temple tried Zhao Changyan and Zhai Mazhou, and the case came to a conclusion quickly. Zhao Changyan, Zhai Mazhou and others all confessed to their crimes. Emperor Taizong decreed that Zhai Mazhou be exiled to the island, and Zhao Changyan was dismissed as Sima of the Chongxin Jiedu Marching Army. At that time, Chen Xiangyu was the deputy training envoy of Fuzhou regiment, Dong Yan was the deputy training envoy of Haizhou regiment, Hu Dan was the deputy training envoy of Fangzhou regiment, and Liang Ke joined the army as Sima of Guozhou.

In the same year, in order to reform the administration of officials, Emperor Taizong appointed Fan Zhigu, a senior admonisher from the right, as a transshipment envoy for the east and west roads of Hebei. Report the violations of officials and the suffering of the people to the court.

In the Nanqing Palace, Defang and Yuan Xi drink tea and talk

"Brother Wang, although these people have not been eradicated this time, being able to be demoted is a warning to other officials," Yuan Xi said

Defang nodded, "That's right, the administration of officials has always been the most important thing for the imperial court. Although there are continuous rectifications, there are still stubborn people who try their best." Defang looked at Yuan Xi, "But Yuan Xi, you are an upright person. , found out many fraudulent cases, and punished the villains, this king admires him so much."

"Thank you, Brother Wang." Yuan Xi cupped his hands and said, "This is my duty, but it is still far behind Brother Wang."

"It's just," Defang sighed, "if he could have found out earlier, Prime Minister Li would not have been dismissed."

"Hey!" Yuan Xi thumped the stone table, "Damn Hu Dan and Zhai Ying (that is, Zhai Mazhou)!"

"If you want to add a crime, there is nothing wrong with it." Defang shook his head, "However, now that Prime Minister Zhao is back, Prime Minister Lu is the Minister of Zhongshu and Minister of the Household Department, and they work together. Both of them have outstanding talents. A new look."

Yuan Xi nodded, "I hope that the officials will be clean from now on."

Defang smiled, "Hope is hope, but it's as difficult as climbing the sky. As long as there are no major incidents, it's already considered good."

At this time, Wei Ling ran over, saw Yuan Xi was present, and went forward to salute, "Ling'er sees Uncle Xu Wang."

Yuan Xi turned his head and looked, "Isn't this our little princess Ling'er? Come, let Uncle Wang hug her."

Weiling ran over, Yuan Xi hugged Weiling and said, "Brother Wang is so lucky to have such a lovely and polite daughter."

Defang smiled and said, "It's a lot of shopping, just like your sister-in-law, not only likes literature, but also loves martial arts."

"Really?" Yuan Xi patted Weiling's head, "Okay, maybe I'll be a heroine in the future."

"Thank you Uncle Wang" Wei Ling smiled

Defang laughed and said, "Brother Wang's son-in-law will have a hard time in the future."

"What Brother Wang said is right, haha" Yuan Xi also laughed loudly.

In June, General Chen Tingshan, the right leader of the Wei Army, was framed by Zhizhou Shi Xigu for conniving his subordinates to burn people's houses. The imperial court issued an edict to kill his subordinates. When this matter was reported, Chen Tingshan's subordinate committed suicide, and the imperial court bound him to Beijing. Chen Tingshan admitted to collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country. Taizong was furious, and ordered Chen Tingshan to be thrown into the city.