Fengtian Temple.
The courtiers were arguing endlessly, from Li Ziye's decision to become king to Mu Yuan's handling of the matter. As long as someone raised an opinion, someone would definitely speak out against it.
All the bustle in the world is for profit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. The word pursuit of profit is vividly reflected in the courtiers of the Great Shang Dynasty.
In order to protect the eldest prince, Li Ziye defended the eldest prince without conscience in front of the civil and military officials of the court.
Entering the palace yesterday, Emperor Shang's hint was obvious, asking him to protect the eldest prince.
The time when Emperor Shang mentioned the fall of Baidi City again was just after his triumphant return to the court. In fact, he just wanted him, a meritorious minister, to say a few good words for the eldest prince.
"His Majesty."
Li Ziye stood in the court and said seriously, "I believe that the fall of Baidi City cannot be entirely blamed on His Highness. The war in the north affects the whole body. Success is not the result of one person, and failure is not the fault of one person." One person’s fault.”
Having said this, Li Ziye paused, looked at the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, and said calmly, "When His Highness led troops to support King Donglin, the defense of Baidi City was impregnable. As long as it could not be defended, Baidi City would never be able to escape." There is any risk. Unfortunately, the Eight Tribes of Tantai only implemented a small plan. In our court, there were many ministers who were greedy for life and feared death. They insisted on letting the defenders in Baidi City return to support. In the end, more than 100,000 iron cavalry came to the city. , Baidi City fell, I would like to ask, do these ministers who wrote letters requesting the defenders of Baidi City to return for reinforcements also bear part of the responsibility?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the entire court could hear them.
The faces of more than a dozen ministers all turned gloomy.
Obviously, they were the courtiers who previously requested the Baidi City defenders to return for reinforcements.
"Buyihou, how can you blame this matter on us?"
A middle-aged civil servant came out and said anxiously, "The situation at that time, if the defenders of Baidi City did not return to help, the capital would be in danger. What's more, Baidi City's defenses are the best in the world. Who would have thought that a 70,000-strong army I couldn’t even hold on for a day.”
"Yes, the responsibility for the fall of Baidi City has nothing to do with us."
In the court, everyone shirks their responsibilities with each other.
Li Ziye looked at the anxious expressions of the ministers in front of him, feeling both ridiculous and sad.
These ministers were indeed not directly responsible for the fall of Baidi City, but it was precisely because of these wastes who were greedy for life and fearful of death that the martial kings of Dashang fought so hard in this war.
In his view, incompetent and incompetent ministers are even more hateful than corrupt officials.
"Your Majesty, is there any news about the Fourth Highness?"
Li Ziye ignored the officials who kept quibbling, looked at the Shang Emperor in the Fengtian Palace, and said seriously.
In front of the dragon chair, Emperor Shang's face suddenly became extremely gloomy when he heard the words of the Buyi Marquis.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say that I have been holding in my heart for a long time."
Li Ziye said in a deep voice, "Is it true that I, the Great Shang, have no one to lead an army? Why should I ask His Highness the Fourth Prince, who has never led an army, to go to the north to block the Mobei reinforcements from Baidi City?"
In the main hall, Emperor Shang clenched his hands tightly and looked at the ministers below with extremely cold eyes.
In the hall, the ministers felt the Shang Emperor's cold gaze, their expressions were shocked, and they felt a little panicked.
They knew very well that although His Majesty has several princes, the status of His Royal Highness is undoubtedly the most special.
In the royal family, bloodline is the most important thing. As the legitimate son, His Highness the Fourth Highness, his status and status are not comparable to others.
What happened to His Majesty the Fourth Highness this time, His Majesty must have a lot of anger in his heart, but it has not exploded yet.
In the middle of the hall, Li Ziye felt the anger of Emperor Shang and the fear of the ministers, and smiled coldly.
If you don’t want to take responsibility, it’s not up to you!
With the fall of Baidi City and the incident in Mubai, these wastes who are greedy for life and fear of death cannot escape their involvement. It is not easy for this old fox like Emperor Shang to endure until today.
"How does the Buyihou think this matter should be handled?" After a long time, Shang Huang suppressed the anger in his heart and asked.
"I feel that although the eldest prince is guilty, some people are also guilty. The same is true for the Fourth Highness. If something happens to the Fourth Highness, some people are also to blame."
Li Ziye said coldly, "The soldiers are fighting bloody battles outside, but some courtiers can make all the efforts of the soldiers in vain just by talking. Once something happens, they don't have to bear any responsibility. Where does this make sense? I suggest that since punishment is required, accountability should be held from the source!”
In the main hall, all the ministers looked at each other. Although they had thousands of words in their hearts, they did not dare to refute.
Now they can see that His Majesty wants to use the Buyi Hou's hand to protect the prince.
If anyone doesn't wink, the next thing he has to face is His Majesty's thunderous wrath.
This commoner's ability to divert trouble to the east is really powerful.
"Hai Qinggong."
In front of the dragon chair, Emperor Shang moved his eyes to an old man who was silent at first, and said lightly, "What do you think should be done about the fall of Baidi City?"
Before the ministers, Duke Hai Qing was shocked when he heard the Shang Emperor's question. He hurried out and saluted respectfully, "I believe that the fall of Baidi City is indeed not the fault of His Highness. How to deal with it is up to Your Majesty." Decide."
As a veteran of three dynasties, how could Duke Hai Qing fail to see what Emperor Shang meant? At this moment, he did not want to get into trouble.
After hearing what Hai Qinggong said, Emperor Shang looked at the other courtiers and said, "What about you, how do you think we should deal with it?"
Ministers, you look at me, I look at you, no one dares to say anything.
"My suggestion is to punish him with a cane!"
Seeing that everyone was silent, Li Ziye took a step forward and said respectfully, "The prince broke the law and was as guilty as the common people. The fall of Baidi City was not the fault of the eldest prince alone. However, the eldest prince is the commander of an army after all. He must be punished with a rod." He will be punished and fined another three years' salary to show the justice of Dashang's laws!"
Damn it, he is getting more and more shameless, and he can say such shameless things.
In front of the ministers, King Yunyi, who is in charge of the world's prisons, thought for a moment, then stepped out and said respectfully, "The words of the Buyi Marquis are reasonable, I second my opinion!"
"My lord, second the motion!"
The two expressed their stance, and in the court, some courtiers who had originally supported the eldest prince immediately came out and echoed their words.
On both sides, the ministers who had originally wanted to take the opportunity to attack saw this situation and all fell silent, not daring to say a word at this time.
"Since all the ministers have no objections, then we will follow the advice of the Buyi Marquis and deal with it according to the law!"
In front of the Dragon Throne, Emperor Shang looked calmly and said, "King Yunyi, this matter has been left to you. You must strictly implement it and don't bend the law for personal gain!"
"yes!"
King Yunyi bowed again and responded respectfully.
After the official business was discussed, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty brought up a few unimportant matters, and the morning court ended accordingly.
Li Ziye breathed a sigh of relief and immediately turned around and walked out of the hall.
"Buyi Hou, congratulations."
On the way out of the palace, Li Ziye, who had taken control of the Qingyu Army, clearly became the focus of everyone's attention. Even the ministers who had been slightly offended before came to congratulate him.
Things in the world are always so strange. After reaching the sky in one step, the whole world seems to be much kinder.
Li Ziye seemed to be used to this, and responded one by one with a very polite attitude.
An hour later.
Li Ziye returned to the Hou Mansion and walked straight to the backyard.
He seemed to have promised Nan'er that he would take him out to play. Taking care of the children was more important than all the nonsense in the court.
