Landlord of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 383 Repaying Resentment with Virtue

However, Cui Jing knew that stealing official seals was much more serious than taking "people's fat and people's anointing" by force.Cui Jing also knew what his backstage was. At this moment, he was weighing the pros and cons.His background is the Qinghe Cui family, who will shake the whole world if he moves his feet.Not only that, the Qinghe Cui family also had backers in the court, so the little palace servant Zhong Yushi dared to fight head-on with those generals of the Duke level.

But Cui Jing can't represent the Cui family, otherwise he wouldn't be a little censor.And who is opposite, is Xu Qing, the brightest new star in the imperial court right now, is it worth it for me to die with him like this?It is not necessary to say it so harshly, Xu Qing's reputation will suffer the most, and he will be dismissed from office at the most.After weighing the pros and cons to the end, Cui Jing decided to follow the request of the person behind him, and kept going.

He asked: "Does Master Xu want to frame me?"

Xu Qing vomited and said, "What kind of official are you? I still want to frame you. You think highly of yourself, don't you?"

Cui Jing was taken aback, could it be that this is the person behind the scenes?Cui Jing couldn't make up his mind, so he tried to ask: "Master Xu, you lost your official seal, and this sentence must be added to the article that I am impeaching you."

Xu Qing replied: "When did I say it was an official seal? Could it be Master Cui, yo!"

Hey, this Xu Qing set me up again!Cui Jing couldn't help being dizzy for a while, he was thinking, I have been an official for more than ten years, since the former Sui Dynasty, I have cultivated so much, why did I lose all my virtues when I came in front of Xu Qing?

He shook his head and said, "Master Xu, don't bring up other topics. Let's talk about your occupation of charcoal. Now, you will never admit it?"

"A manly man stands upright, and I, Xu Qing, will be responsible to the end for everything I do, but the clearer will clean up by himself, what account do I take?" Xu Qing didn't wait for Cui Jing to say anything more, and said to Li Yuan: "Your Majesty, I am a humble minister. I am wronged. Everyone knows that now that the weather is getting warmer, charcoal fires are no longer needed. It snowed a few days ago, and I went to Chang’an Warehouse to ask for charcoal, but he didn’t bring over a catty and a half. Okay, I Xu Qing Well, anyway, the weather is fine, so it is passable to burn some firewood."

"This is one of them. I don't want to occupy coal and use it for heating. In fact, coal is useless to my ministers. Everyone knows that coal is poisonous. How can I use it for my soldiers? Ridiculous Extreme!" Xu Qing clasped his hands again and said, "These clumsy lies, please be aware of the emperor, and please learn from me, my lords!"

After finishing speaking, Cui Jing was speechless, Xu Qing is really eloquent!It made Cui Jing feel that he was betrayed now, and came to impeach Xu Qing, didn't he light a lantern in the hut, looking for death?No, no, no... Cui Jing wanted to die with Xu Qing, but he didn't expect that he would be completely defeated.

At this time, another official stood up, pointed at Cui Jing and cursed: "Cui Jing, everyone in the court knows that Mr. Xu is a loyal and capable minister. Why are you making such remarks to slander him now? What is your intention?"

Xu Qing looked over, but didn't recognize him, only saw him wearing a green robe, and didn't know why he wanted to speak for her.Cui Jing knelt down at this moment and said, "Your Majesty, I'm going to die..."

Li Yuan and the eunuch next to him muttered something, and the eunuch shouted: "Stop Cui Jing Yushi, take away all the previous rewards, and demote him to Baiding!"

There was an uproar, the court demoted an official, downgraded by three levels, even if the punishment was very severe, if the high official was punished, he would be promoted by one level, and then his real power would be seized and sent home.If the penalty is heavier, it will be cut in half.Thinking about what it is like now, it is really rare to take away all the rewards in the past and directly demote them to Baiding.

Xu Qing sneered, looked at Cui Jing who was like being struck by five thunders, and came out to persuade him: "Your Majesty, I think it is a matter of duty for Master Cui to play after hearing the news. Although it is not true, it is still loyal and good." Your Majesty, in order to spread the word, I implore you to forgive Lord Cui." As he spoke, Xu Qing knelt down and bowed down.

At this time, the real uproar came, Xu Qing, Xu Qing actually repaid his hatred with virtue!Someone framed him, but he interceded for that person instead, this person is really a gentleman, the ancient sages don't take it too seriously!Taking advantage of Xu Qing's act of pleading, several other people who were friendly with Cui Jing also came forward to second the proposal at the same time.

At this moment, Li Yuan said: "Since all the lovers have pleaded for him, then the first-level official will be removed, and the left and right will be left to make up for it."

Changing from Bai Ding to an alternate official, he finally left a trace of affection.Cui Jing shouted for gratitude, and after Re'an turned to Xu Qing, he said, "Master Xu has a high righteousness, and my subordinates will repay you with grass."

Who knows, Xu Qing raised his head at this time and said: "Your Majesty, although Cui Yushi is doing his own thing, there is nothing wrong with it. However, we must also guard against villains who instigate Yushi to frame other loyal people. What happened today, It's just a sign, but please the emperor find out the villain behind him, and severely punish such slander and frame!"

Bullshit repays grievances with virtue, Xu Qing is advancing by retreating, Cui Jing is just a small seventh-rank censor, he dares to impeach Xu Qing, there must be someone behind him.Killing Cui Jing didn't do anything to Xu Qing, it was just a temporary solution, not the root cause, and left people with the impression that flaws must be reported.But if the person behind it is found out, the effect will be doubled.Xu Qing is really a good plan!Some of the civil and military ministers present had a slightly cold face, but this group of old foxes didn't let others see it.

Li Yuan nodded slightly and said: "What Xu Qing said is true, then let the Shaofu Supervisor investigate this matter."

What is the Shaofu Supervisor? It is a secret agency that is made public by the state, but since it is made public, won't the essence of its secret service be damaged again?As he said, the Shaofu Supervisor is just an empty shelf now, neither the officials in the court nor the emperor himself is willing to use the Shaofu Supervisor.It's just that sometimes some inspection missions are assigned to the Shaofu supervisor, so Li Yuan said today that he would hand it over to the Shaofu supervisor, so let's leave this matter alone.

However, if other officials made this request, Li Yuan would directly refuse.In Xu Qing's place, there is still a trace of affection left, which is enough to show his favor to Xu Qing.But in Xu Qing's eyes, Li Yuan's words had other meanings.

This small disturbance has temporarily passed, and everyone began to discuss state affairs.River supervisors from various places along the Yellow River have sent letters saying that due to the good implementation of the loan method proposed by Xu Qing, the river workers from all over the place have already gone to the river to dig ice.Seeing that the early spring is about to pass, and the flood is coming.

To retreat.

There was a burst of shouting from inside the Xuanwu Gate:
"Bastard! How dare you provoke me, Xu Qing, like this!"

"Zhuge Yan! You have been in the army for so many years, you must also know the method of spying and investigation. Cha, dig three feet in Chang'an City for me, turn me upside down, and find out who is behind it! This time, we Xu Qing wants to kill the grass and root out the root, so that those who dare to plot against me will disappear from now on."

(End of this chapter)