What is "censor"?
Since the Qin Dynasty, this official has been set up to monitor the conduct of the court and report on officials of the princes.
They only have the power to supervise and report, but not to enforce the law.
However, since ancient times, the position of censor has been an extremely noble position. Countless officials have flocked to it, either as a position to embody their ideals and clean up the court, or as a step to advance in the ranks to solidify their foundation and make connections.
Since there is no real power, why is it so important?
Because since ancient times, no matter whether an upright gentleman or a treacherous villain, everyone has paid attention to a just and honest reputation. Even if he was tortured during his lifetime, he still strives for a reputation after his death.
Reputation is something that all officials regard as life.
No matter how treacherous or evil people are, they still have to protect their reputation.
Once impeached by the imperial censor and proven guilty, it means that the person's character is defective, like white jade stained with flaws, and his reputation is often ruined. Not only does his political future end, but his reputation is even disgraced, and he will not be allowed to live in his family or enter his ancestral tomb.
Reputation is more important than talent and learning...
And how does the censor reflect his own value?
Very simple, impeachment!
The more you impeach a high-ranking member of the dynasty, the more you can demonstrate your upright character without fear of power. The best targets for impeachment are those noble and noble members of the royal family, such as King Huo.
Because it is risky to impeach powerful officials of the day. If you offend them too much, they will suffer backlash. And those children of the royal family seem to have noble and glittering status, but in fact they have no real power. Even if they are just On the vassal side, there are still royal officials and local officials to restrain them, so they can't do whatever they want. Impeachment is effective and has minimal consequences. It is simply the most perfect goal.
Liu Ji's experience in impeaching a royal family member like King Huo should not be too rich...
Not long after the low-handed censors gathered together, news came back from Jingzhao Mansion. It was indeed King Huo who was driving in the dark after leaving the city last night and killed a farmer driving an oxcart. But at present, Jingzhao Mansion The verdict has not yet been confirmed, the site has not been surveyed, and responsibility has not been assessed.
The censors don't care about this.
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the censorship supervision system underwent a major development and change, that is, the censor had the right to "hear the news and report things", also known as "hearing the news and reporting things". "Therefore, the censor is responsible for the wind and frost. He corrects the lawlessness and frightens hundreds of officials. The majesty of the official is unparalleled. The censor's platform is not subject to lawsuits. Those who have general speeches stand at the gate of the platform to wait for the censor. The censor He actually went outside the door to collect them, and the names of those who could be played were abbreviated, and they all came to know after hearing about them."
what for?
As long as you hear it, you can report it to the emperor and initiate impeachment. As for the truth, that is a matter for the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.
However, due to the fact that the imperial censors were so tortured by Fang Jun that the emperor issued an edict, there must be a limit to the "rumor reports". After hearing the rumors and interviewing the informants, they must also understand the matter and confirm that it is indeed the case. , can you report to the emperor and initiate impeachment.
The old practice of "killing but not burying" has been put an end to it.
However, this matter is basically confirmed right now. No matter what the final investigation and identification results are, someone is definitely dead. King Huo is hard to escape from the involvement, so there is no need to confirm it further.
"Do you have any information on previous reports and reports against King Huo?"
Liu Ji raised his eyes and asked the deputy.
"Of course there are, but most of them are information about King Huo's illegal activities in Chang'an before he became a vassal. After he went to Xuzhou to become a vassal, King Huo mostly lived in the mansion, making friends with Confucian scholars, talking all day long, paying attention to health, and intervening in a few steps. Civil affairs are not extravagant and extravagant, and Xuzhou has a good reputation both in official circles and among the people."
the deputy replied.
The Yushitai is the supervisory department of the imperial court. The amount of reports, revelations, and even complaint materials sent through various channels is countless. In order to prevent such a large amount of materials from being mixed and difficult to retrieve, the Yushitai has specialized officials to summarize and classify them.
People can not escape from doing wrong?
Throughout the ages, which official has been able to be as clean and honest as water, and at the same time, he is also smart and capable and makes no mistakes?
It can be said that as long as the Yushitai wants to mess with someone, they will immediately come up with rich black materials...
King Huo Li Yuangui is no exception.
In fact, before taking the vassalship of Xuzhou, King Huo was the number one dandy in Chang'an. He did not do too many illegal things. If it were not for the late emperor's pampering and his majesty's concern for brotherhood, I am afraid that his title would have been premature. I don’t know how many times it has been cut off.
Liu Jie sneered and said: "As long as we have the materials, who cares about the time and distance? Besides, making friends with alchemists and winning over great scholars is not always a good thing...Immediately sort out King Huo's materials, and hold them at the court meeting later. You all should come together to impeach me, so that these scoundrels who care about human lives and tarnish the reputation of the royal family can still get away with it!"
"Here!"
All the censors were furious and acted separately.
Everyone is a colleague, and they have been working together to do these things for a long time, and the tacit understanding is very high. When Liu Ji said this, everyone understood what strategy to adopt.
Survey site?
Responsibility identification?
For Yushitai, there is no need at all.
Let’s ruin the other party’s reputation first, and then discuss whether the matter is right or wrong…
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Jingzhao Mansion Yamen.
As soon as Ma Zhou arrived at the duty room, he was told that there was a case that needed him to adjudicate. The suspect was King Huo, who had been escorted to the Yamen by the soldiers of Youtun Guard and the soldiers of Chunming Gate...
Ma Zhou was confused.
It’s not that he doesn’t understand why King Huo made the mistake. In fact, there are many unscrupulous members of the royal family. They show off their power and do lawless things all day long, causing countless disasters. As Chang’an is the capital of the capital and at the foot of the emperor, Jingzhao Mansion is usually involved in the most lawsuits. They are the children of the royal family.
He just couldn't understand, even if King Huo broke the law, what did he have to do with Youtun Wei?
It also involves the soldiers guarding Chunming Gate... Could it be that King Huo wanted to attack Chunming Gate last night?
Shaking his head, Ma Zhou personally went to the signing room on one side and met Huo Wang Li Yuangui, Youtun Guards Colonel Gao Kan, and Chunming Gate Guards School Lieutenant Zhao Xiaozu.
The process of the case was not complicated, but when Ma Zhou heard Gao Kan mentioning that King Huo and his guards wanted to destroy the body and eliminate traces, he frowned.
Although human life is at stake, in the Tang Dynasty, it was really not a big deal if the dignified King Huo killed a farmer. It was not a malicious killing, it was just an accident. You should pay more money and pay an atonement fee. , the matter is over.
But after causing someone to die, he still had to destroy the corpse and destroy all traces of it. This was a matter of character, which he found very despicable...
He looked at Li Yuangui and said calmly: "Human life is at stake. Even though the prince is a prince, he must abide by the law. I will investigate the scene and determine the responsibility before making a judgment. What does the prince think?"
Li Yuangui clearly sensed Ma Zhou's dissatisfaction and explained: "The farmer suddenly rushed into the middle of the road and my royal guards could not avoid him, so he hit him to death. But there is no need to go through so much trouble to survey the scene, even if the murderer was my royal guards. But I will never be partial. The compensation for the deceased will be decided by the Jingzhao Mansion. No matter how much the money is, I am willing to double it to seek the understanding of the family of the deceased. As for the atonement money, I will not say anything about it, even if the governor asks."
He doesn't want this matter to continue to be entangled. He is just a farmer. If he dies, he will die. We will also pay the compensation that should be paid. You should close the case as soon as possible.
He always felt that this matter was too coincidental and not that simple...
Unexpectedly, Gao Kan on the side said: "The one who ran his horse into someone was King Huo, and the one who ordered his soldiers to destroy the corpses and eliminate traces was also King Huo."
The implication is that it is not up to me to decide how the Jingzhao Mansion will be dealt with, but the truth cannot be concealed, and King Huo must bear the blame.
Li Yuangui was furious and yelled with his halberd finger: "You bastard! What eye did you see that it was me who killed the farmer? What ear heard that it was me who ordered his soldiers to destroy the body and eliminate traces? I am the prince of the Tang Dynasty. Falsely accusing the noble Tianhuang is a serious crime that will destroy three clans!"
"The end will see with both eyes and hear with both ears!"
Gao Kan was not afraid, he didn't believe what King Huo could do to him. No matter how tyrannical King Huo was, he would only rule Xuzhou. How could he match the influence of his own general Fang Jun in the court? Moreover, the people present at the time belonged to both sides, and no one's confession is credible. You can say whatever you want.
Li Yuangui was so angry that one Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven. He raised his foot and kicked Gao Kan to stagger. He said angrily: "I just whipped you a few times. You are like a pig or a dog. How dare you falsely accuse me of being a female?" ? This king will kill you today!"
He really thought that Gao Kan was retaliating for his whipping, so he reached out and was about to pull out his sword and kill this ruffian!
"boom!"
Ma Zhou slapped the table hard and said angrily: "This is the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion. In the eyes of the prince, there is still national law, and I am the Jingzhao Yin?"
How dare people who are ruthless and inhumane to roar at Jingzhao Mansion on the basis of their royal status?
Treat me like a clay body that cannot be molded!
Li Yuangui was about to defend himself when suddenly an official from the Jingzhao Mansion walked in quickly from the door, saluted Ma Zhou and said: "Yin, the chamberlain has come to the palace to summon His Majesty's decree and order His Royal Highness King Huo to enter the palace immediately..."
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