"Mr. Kou, do you still remember Liu Demiao?"
"Liu Demiao?"
Kou Zhun whispered the name in a low voice, and after a moment, he suddenly remembered it.
"Is that the witch who claimed that Ding Wei was the tortoise and snake general in front of the Zhenwu throne?"
"Well, that's exactly who he is."
Wang Zeng nodded slightly: "I received a message the day before yesterday that Ding Wei's third son seemed to have made a big mistake. Ding Wei was so angry that he enforced the family law."
"Then, early yesterday morning, Liu Demiao was secretly sent away by Ding Wei's cronies."
Hearing this, Kou Zhun gave Wang Zeng a thoughtful look.
"Have you placed eyes and ears in Ding Wei's house?"
I have to admit that this move broke Kou Zhun's inherent knowledge. This was not what he taught Wang Zeng.
"They don't count as eyes and ears. They just sent special personnel to keep an eye on them."
Wang Zeng replied calmly, his face not red, his heart not beating.
"Oh, is it so?"
Kou Zhun looked at Wang Zeng with a smile. If it were him ten years ago, he would definitely educate Wang Zeng well.
He didn't even bother to install eyes and ears!
However, after experiencing the political struggle during the Tianxi period, he was defeated at this point. Afterwards, he suddenly realized that there was a spy sent by others in his family.
After that, although Kou Zhun still wouldn't do such a thing, he wouldn't stop others from doing it.
Despicableness is the passport of the despicable, and nobility is the epitaph of the noble. Cooperating with Zhu Neng to forge the Heavenly Book and return to the court is already Kou Zhun's bottom line.
Although the forgery of the Heavenly Book was disgraceful, Kou Zhun had a clear conscience. The reason why he returned to the court was not for personal honor and disgrace.
But to bring order to the chaos.
"Then what?"
Kou Zhun laughed it off and saw through it without saying anything.
The bet was right!
That's right, Wang Zeng just gambled again!
He bet that Mr. Kou would not blame him harshly for this matter.
After all, Mr. Kou has suffered a lot in this kind of thing.
"Then, Liu Demiao suddenly disappeared. I don't know who took her away."
One person is short-term and two are long-term. The reason why Wang Zeng revealed the matter was mainly because he wanted to hear Mr. Kou's opinion.
Kou Lao has experienced three dynasties, three ups and downs, and experienced many strange things during this period.
As the old saying goes, having an elder in a family is like having a treasure.
"Been kidnapped?"
"Um."
Wang Zeng didn't notice that Kou Zhun's eyes had changed, but he still said to himself.
"The other party was very professional and acted very quickly."
"Mr. Kou, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
Kou Zhundan said calmly: "I have no objection. You can handle it how you want. However, it's best not to take this matter too seriously."
"after all……"
As he said that, Kou Zhun raised his finger and pointed at the sky.
Wang Zeng was silent, he understood what Mr. Kou meant. The late emperor was newly mourned, and Liu Demiao had once entered the palace. No matter what, the matter could not make a big fuss.
In fact, this coincides with his idea.
At first, he thought about borrowing the words of Yan Guan and reading Ding Qi's book.
Since the Later Jin Dynasty, censors have had the privilege of "hearing and speaking". What does "hearing and speaking" mean?
Even if there is no solid evidence in hand, one can impeach someone or something based on hearsay alone.
From the perspective of future generations, this kind of privilege is undoubtedly very absurd, just like using gossip on Weibo to impeach someone or something.
And this is also the reason why it is important to be honest.
Even the emperor has no right to inquire about the source of rumors. If the emperor wants to investigate, the officials also have the right to refuse.
In addition, even if the rumors are false, that is, even if it is a false accusation, Yan Guan will not be convicted.
Such regulations will undoubtedly help improve the authority and status of the speaker, but it can also easily lead to excessive power and become a hotbed of party strife.
This is also true. In every party dispute, Yan Guan is the group of people who take the lead in the charge.
The reason why Wang Zeng denied this plan was that on the one hand he was worried about making things worse, and on the other hand he was worried about triggering a new round of party strife.
Now that the situation in the imperial court has finally eased, it is really not appropriate to start a new round of fighting at this time.
Besides, given the nature of the official family, I'm afraid they won't see such a thing.
"Xiao Xian understands."
By now, the topic of 'Liu Demiao' was completely over. Then, Wang Zeng asked about the news that was rumored by the outside world.
"Mr. Kou, there is a rumor going around that it was your elder's suggestion that the officials issue an imperial edict to conduct tribute examinations?"
Kou Zhun smiled slightly: "Yes, and no."
Wang Zeng couldn't help but look puzzled when he heard this. What does 'yes and no' mean?
"You really want to know?"
Kou Zhun looked at Wang Zeng meaningfully, his tone sounded casual, but it gave people a feeling of profound meaning.
'Is there any secret in this matter? '
Wang Zeng was very curious, but when he thought that Mr. Kou asked him specifically, he hid his curiosity temporarily.
"It's all up to Mr. Kou."
After thinking about it, Wang Zeng kicked the ball back directly.
"You little naughty boy."
Kou Zhun smiled and cursed, then waved his hand.
"Forget it, it's better that you don't know about this."
Wang Zeng was the son-in-law of his good friend Li Hang. Because of this relationship, Wang Zeng was regarded as half a junior in Kou Zhun's heart.
He didn't want Wang Zeng to be involved in the next whirlpool.
Infamy is not easy to bear.
He was just an old man who was half buried in the earth. He carried a load and was fine. Wang Zeng was different. Wang Zeng was one of the leaders of the northern scholars.
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Funing Hall.
After dinner, Liu E and Li Jie sat by the copper stove and chatted about government affairs. As they chatted, they talked about the abolition of redundant troops.
"Brother Six, have you read the note that the Third Division handed over yesterday?"
Li Jie nodded slightly and directly gave a low evaluation.
"Look, it's pure nonsense."
Yesterday, Zu Shiheng, the envoy of the Third Division of Quan, wrote a note, which said that there is a fixed amount of taxes in the world. It has been nearly twenty years since the war in the northwest region.
But after the armistice, military pay in the border areas did not decrease.
The fundamental reason for the continued cost reduction is the increase in other uses.
To put it simply, Zu Shiheng was implicitly expressing that the border generals were living on empty wages and engaging in official embezzlement.
In view of this, Zu Shiheng suggested reducing some unnecessary expenses.
He did not have the guts to directly propose 'disarmament'.
After all, it was a border area. Disarmament could be done anywhere in the world, but not in border areas.
If a mutiny is triggered and the rebels surrender to the enemy, the border areas will inevitably be in ruins.
"Really?"
"I do not believe."
Liu E glanced at Li Jie lovingly, and then said firmly.
"This is not what Brother Six said."
"Eh."
Li Jie smiled helplessly and complimented: "The great empress has a sharp eye, and what Sansi Zhazi said is indeed the truth."
"But the border passes are necessary and must not be touched without permission."
"It still needs to be figured out slowly."
Hearing these words, Liu E nodded with satisfaction.
"Yes, Sixth Brother is getting better and better in politics."
"With Sixth Brother's talent, in a year or two, the eldest lady will be able to retire in peace."
Li Jie was a little stunned when he heard that Liu E clearly gave a deadline for returning power. However, after thinking about it, he felt that it was reasonable.
