When the officials came to the palace gate, they found that the palace gate had been opened wide, and many colleagues had come together.
Then small groups gathered together, talking quietly as they entered.
"I heard that someone beat the Dengwen drum this time. Do any of you know who beat the drum?"
“We just arrived and we don’t know who it is.
However, this Dengwen drum has not been played for almost a hundred years. I didn't expect that there are still people who remember its function.
It rang this late at night, and I don’t know what it was about? "
"Yeah, yeah, I don't even know what's going on. If it's just some trivial matter, isn't it a joke that we are going to war?"
"Then who knows, you'll find out once you go in."
"Yes, yes! Fix it quickly and go back early.
I have to go to court early tomorrow, and I don’t know if I’ll be able to get up tomorrow after all this trouble. "
"Why……"
The officials were complaining and talking, and on the road from Funing Palace to Chuigong Palace in the palace, Zhao Duan was also asking about the specific situation.
Walking on the palace road, rows of lights were lit all around. Zhao Duan and a group of palace maids and eunuchs were walking quickly, while the members of the Imperial City Department who were responsible for guarding him were quickly reporting the news they had just received. news.
When he learned that the person who knocked on Dongwen Valley was actually his sixth son who had just returned to the court, Zhao Duan was surprised at first, but then frowned.
According to the information he has received over the years, this sixth son is a master who does not like trouble. If he is making such a big noise now, something must have happened!
The next report from the Imperial City Division member also revealed the reason. It turned out that it was him, the sixth servant, who was beaten in front of the palace and had his horse robbed.
In a moment of displeasure, he went to the Inspection Department to inquire about the crime, and found out that it was Taiwei Ding Nie who was behind the incident. Since the palace door was closed, he sounded the drum of Dengwen.
Hearing the news, Zhao Duan first felt a burst of anger in his heart. How dare Ding Nie be so bold. He dared to instruct people to beat his own son in front of the palace gate, and even snatched his horse!
Then next time, will he dare to break into the palace and pick off his own head?
But then he quickly calmed down, feeling that this was another opportunity, his eyes flashed, and he began to think.
The Ding family is quite powerful now, and it is obviously impossible to defeat him just based on this matter.
But if this incident is used as a guide to wrest back some of the military power from the Ding family, there is a lot to be done!
Zhao Duan thought, his progress suddenly slowed down, and he began to think carefully.
…
Chui Gong Hall.
Officials gradually gathered in the palace, but Zhao Jun, who was the first to arrive, stood directly on the road in the center of the palace. In front of him was He Yuancheng, who had his neck shortened.
As soon as Baiguan came in, he saw these two unique people, but he didn't pay much attention and began to look for the person who beat the Dengwen drum.
But after searching around, I couldn't find anyone there.
After asking around, they found out that the first person to come in only saw King Yun standing there, and they also found out the identity of the person with the initials on his neck in front of King Yun.
It turned out to be He Yuancheng, the commander of the Forbidden Army Squadron of the Inspection Department who was responsible for patrolling the palace city.
Logically speaking, he is not qualified to go to the temple. Why did he come up today and still stand there?
Everyone started talking.
But soon, everyone became quiet as the two heavyweights arrived.
Prime Minister Zhang He, and Taiwei Ding Nie!
Prime Minister Zhang He was fine. After the court today, he began to prepare to notify the gentry in the four southeastern counties to raise silver to make up for the tax. He had just fallen asleep when he suddenly received an order to come to court, so he came. .
At this moment, although he was curious about the strange thing about Yun Wang Zhao Jun in the middle of the court, he didn't say anything more. He returned to his seat and began to close his eyes and rest.
So sleepy.
Ding Nie walked in carelessly at first, but when he saw Zhao Jun's strange stance and He Yuancheng's shrinking figure, his naturally natural body froze!
A bad premonition came to my mind.
His face suddenly darkened.
He realized that what he did today might be exposed.
But he didn't have a brain as big as a walnut kernel, but he couldn't figure it out. How dare Zhao Jun, a vassal king with no hair at all, dare!
He has the guts to go against himself!
Didn't you just steal a horse from him?
It's okay to just admit it, but he actually got involved in the court!
And that damn He Yuancheng must have revealed his existence, otherwise he wouldn't have been caught in this palace.
This weakling must make him look good afterwards!
Ding Nie looked at the two people in front of him with a fierce light in his eyes.
The court was quiet for a while. Just when everyone was still wondering why His Majesty hadn't arrived yet, the ceremonial officer shouted: "Your Majesty has arrived!"
Everyone immediately started to salute.
After Zhao Duan took his seat, all the officials finished saluting, and Zhao Duan returned the salute.
I saw him taking the initiative to ask: "King Yun, I heard that you are the one who beats the Dengwen drum this time?"
Zhao Jun cupped his hands and replied: "Exactly!"
Zhao Duan nodded: "Do you know that the Dengwen drum cannot be beaten unless there is a real grievance, otherwise the person who beats the drum after finding out the truth has forty sticks!
Have you thought clearly about whether what you said is true? "
Zhao Jun nodded firmly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, everything I said is definitely true."
"Okay, then tell me your grievances, and I and the officials will judge together!"
After Zhao Duan finished speaking about the opening scene, he went straight to the main topic.
Only then did all the officials realize that it was actually King Yun who was beating the Dengwen drum.
Zhao Jun immediately stepped forward and told everything about what happened to Wang Huai'en outside the palace gate today, as well as the fact that his horse was robbed, and finally he learned in the forbidden army class that the person behind the scenes was actually the Taiwei Mansion.
Finally, Zhao Jun said loudly:
"Your Majesty! I am the prince of the day, and I am at the gate of the palace.
In broad daylight, the thief actually dared to commit murder blatantly, and even dared to steal a horse!
They even notified the Forbidden Army squad in advance for their cooperation.
It can be seen that this is not the first time he has done this. Maybe many innocent people have been murdered by thieves before!
This thief clearly did not care about the imperial court or its laws, nor did he take my royal family seriously!
If he is not severely punished, everyone will follow his example in the future, and our Song Dynasty will be in danger! "
At this time, all the officials also got the idea, and they all looked at Taiwei Ding Nie, who had always had a dark face.
Anyone with a brain has already understood that the so-called thief in Zhao Jun's mouth is the current captain.
The generals on Ding Nie's side did not dare to speak, but the civilian officials couldn't wait to say in unison:
"Your Majesty, please punish the murderer severely. If you let him go, the collapse of our laws in the Song Dynasty will begin from this!"
"Your Majesty, please punish me severely!"
Ding Nie's face was so dark that he was almost dripping with water. His eyes stared viciously at Zhao Jun, who was standing with his back to him, and he wanted to cut him into pieces with a thousand knives.
At the same time, his ferocious eyes glanced at the civil servants who were cheering in unison, and the murderous intent in their eyes was ready to show.
But he wasn't that stupid yet. He knew that he couldn't explode here, so he just remained silent and didn't speak.
He knew that he could not die in this matter, and the emperor did not dare to do anything to him.
At most, you will lose some benefits.
But he was unhappy! Very unhappy!
In his opinion, if he robbed Zhao Jun's things, he should accept it honestly, instead of making the matter bigger and embarrassing him like now!
He must! I will definitely let this ignorant prince know the consequences of offending him!
At this time, Zhao Duan, who was sitting on the throne, also looked at him and asked in a deep voice:
"Lieutenant, do you admit to King Yun's accusation?
Do you admit that you ordered someone to beat up King Yun's men, and also robbed King Yun's horse in front of the palace gate? "
Ding Nie glared at Zhao Jun's back fiercely again, then raised his hands and replied loudly:
"Reply to Your Majesty, I don't recognize it!"
Everyone was in an uproar. The facts were clear and there were witnesses. Could it be that the Taiwei wanted to fight him to death without admitting it?
Hearing this, Zhao Duan also frowned.
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(End of chapter)
