In the main hall of Weiyang Palace, all the officials were shocked.
Is there anything to impeach Ni Kuan, the imperial censor?
He is a good old man, a rare conscientious official in Yushi Mansion and Tingwei Mansion. To describe it in an easy-to-understand way, using lines from a certain movie, this person is the conscience of the capital world!
Which official in the Censor's Office doesn't like to impeach court ministers?
Which Tingwei officer doesn't like to catch the pigtails of those who are his enemies?
Only Ni Kuan doesn't do anything serious!
At most he could write memorials for others. After all, he could write so well that even His Majesty admired his literary talent after reading it.
Now!
The good old Ni Kuan actually wants to be impeached for something?
This time.
Even Liu Che, the high-ranking Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, became somewhat interested and asked, "Oh? I heard that Censor Ni Shi has always disliked impeachment, but it is rare today. Tell me, what is there to impeach?"
Ni Kuan immediately held the wat tablet in both hands and said, "Return to your majesty."
"The person I want to impeach is Prime Minister Li Cai!"
"He took advantage of the power of the Prime Minister to privately encircle and occupy dozens of acres of land next to the late emperor's Yangling Mausoleum. He disturbed the late emperor's sleep underground and framed His Majesty as unfilial. This is extremely disrespectful."
As soon as the words left his mouth.
There was an instant explosion in the court.
Using the power of the prime minister to occupy the land of the late emperor Yangling is no small matter!
Even Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che frowned tightly after hearing this.
As for the Prime Minister Li Cai who was involved, his heart trembled even more after hearing this.
Now!
Li Cai immediately stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have been wronged. Ni Kuan served as the censor without any evidence. He only wanted to trap the old minister into injustice with his red mouth and white teeth. This is a complete frame-up!" "
However.
Ni Kuan said with firm eyes at this moment: "Construction? Huh, Prime Minister Li, I, Ni Kuan, have always disliked impeachment proceedings in court."
"today."
"It's just that you went too far."
"If you say that I was setting up a trap, then may I ask Prime Minister Li, what was the reason for the quarrel that happened in the general's residence that day?"
Prime Minister Li Cai didn't even think about it, and immediately shouted: "It's nonsense. Those gossips in Chang'an City are spreading rumors. How can we take it seriously? I have a close relationship with General Wei Qing. Where did the quarrel come from that day? It was nothing more than the sound of talking while chatting. It’s just a little bigger.”
now.
The Prime Minister did not want to bring up the matter of Yangling again.
After all, if that is really pursued.
The article in it has a lot of background. Although the prime minister is said to have a high and powerful position and is the head of hundreds of officials, he still has political enemies in the court.
Not to mention far away.
As for the closest ones, Zhang Tang, the imperial censor and one of the three princes, was Li Cai's mortal enemy.
No.
Zhang Tang saw that Prime Minister Li Cai wanted to evade the topic and changed the topic lightly, so he stood up, took the wat board and said to Han Wu Emperor Liu Che: "Your Majesty, I have heard about this. Moreover, I have some relationship with your Majesty!"
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, stared at Zhang Tang with burning eyes, somewhat puzzled.
Ni Kuan, the imperial censor who had never been impeached before, actually impeached his fellow officials in the court today? Even the person he impeached was Prime Minister Li Cai, the leader of the officials!
What’s even more outrageous is!
The censor doctor Zhang Tang said he was also related to Liu Che?
For a moment, Liu Che, the extremely clever Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, was a little confused at this moment and asked: "It's nonsense, what does this have to do with me?"
The words fell.
Zhang Tang, the censor doctor, quickly replied: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that you promised Huo Yilang that if he could complete the task of raising funds for disaster relief in the northwest, you would allow him to encircle the land outside Chang'an City!"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che thought for a while and then said: "There is such a thing, but I remember that the promise to Huo Yilang was to use it, not to give him possession!"
"Besides."
"What does Ni Kuan's impeachment have to do with Huo Guang? Could it be that this guy invaded Yangling?
land? "
The imperial censor hurriedly shook his head and said, "It's not that Huo Yilang occupied it, but that when Huo Yilang was encircling the land in the north outside Chang'an City, the land he wanted to encircle happened to be connected with the land that the prime minister occupied Yangling. There was a quarrel."
"then."
"Prime Minister Li took his people to the General's Mansion to hold him accountable."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che heard this.
A cold chill suddenly appeared in his eyes. He glanced sideways at Prime Minister Li Cai and asked, "Prime Minister Li, is this happening?"
However, Prime Minister Li Cai said firmly at this moment: "What Zhang Tang said is not true. That land is not in Yangling, and it is not my land, Li Cai."
"Only that day."
"I happen to be visiting the general's residence, so there is no need to talk about any conflict."
"If there is a conflict."
"I am the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty. If Huo Yilang refutes it to me, wouldn't it be the following offense and a violation of etiquette!"
"Huo Yilang is a man who understands etiquette. I think Your Majesty should understand that he will never have a conflict with an old minister, so there is no such quarrel as Zhang Tang mentioned."
Prime Minister Li Cai knew that if he admitted that he had occupied the land of the late emperor Yangling at this time.
Then he, the prime minister, must have done his best! .five
But he just insisted that he didn't, and he still had a glimmer of anger.
What's more.
There was something fishy about the land in Yangling. It's not necessarily his or not.
Li Cai is also an old fox.
His last words were not to praise Huo Guang, but to tie Huo Guang to a hemp rope.
If it is confirmed that Huo Guang had a quarrel with him, the current prime minister, then he is guilty of the following!
This was also a serious crime in the Han Dynasty.
After all, the ancients still attached great importance to etiquette.
Just sometimes?
The more Li Cai said this, the more Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty felt that there was something wrong with it.
Others don't know.
Huo Guang, this little guy, doesn’t Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty still know?
Understand etiquette...
hehe!
Thinking of this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty immediately said: "Since everything has said that it is related to Huo Yilang, let's announce that Huo Yilang comes to the palace for an interview!"
"promise."
After hearing what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said, the eunuch hurriedly went to look for Huo Guang.
By the time Huo Guang arrived, a long time had passed.
Fortunately, Chang'an City is not big.
Come and go without wasting much time.
Although Huo Guang still didn't know what happened that led him to be summoned to the palace, after entering, he honestly gave Emperor Wu of Han's luggage and said: "Your Majesty, Huo Guang, pays homage to your Majesty."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che, with a dark face at this time, asked Huo Guang: "Huo Yilang, Yushi Zhang and Yushi Ni Kuansi said that you and the Prime Minister had a quarrel a few days ago, right?"
Huh?
Was he impeached by Duke Zhang for this matter?
That’s not right!
Isn’t Zhang Tang and Prime Minister Li Cai political enemies? Why impeach yourself!
For a moment.
Huo Guang had a lot of thoughts in his mind. He felt that what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty meant was that Zhang Tang, the imperial censor, had impeached him.
But after thinking about it, I felt something was wrong!
Huo Guang asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, the Japanese minister did not quarrel with Li Xiang that day, he just stated the facts calmly."
No matter how stupid a person is, he would not dare to blatantly say that he has beaten the Prime Minister!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che heard Huo Guang say this.
I already have the answer in my heart.
But not only did Liu Che's face show no expression, his brows furrowed even more tightly, and he continued to ask: "Huo Guang, I don't have time to talk to you now. Just tell me directly, are you arguing with the Prime Minister because of Prime Minister Li Caiquan?" The land occupies Yangling, and you happen to be encircling that land too?"
It turns out that what Your Majesty wants to ask is the Prime Minister
The land occupation of Yangling?
Eh?
Why did things develop so quickly?
Huo Guang was horrified. According to his estimation, it would take at least a year and a half before this incident broke out.
certainly.
If it comes out of his mouth, it will speed up the process of this matter.
Can't say.
He can also kick Li Cai from the position of prime minister in one fell swoop.
But the problem is, he can't do that.
If he kicked Li Cai out, wouldn't it be equivalent to standing directly on the cusp of the storm?
By the time.
He has been labeled as a Zhang Tang crony, which is extremely detrimental to his career development in the future.
Think about this.
Huo Guang shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, what the Japanese minister and Prime Minister Li were arguing about that day was indeed related to land. But there is something fishy about it. That piece of land seems..."
The words were not finished.
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, interrupted directly and said, "You don't need to tell me if there is anything fishy. I will send someone to investigate."
"promise."
When Huo Guang heard this, he had no choice but to shut his mouth angrily.
For a while.
The main hall of Weiyang Palace, which was originally noisy, became quiet.
After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pondered for a moment, he broke the dullness again and said: "The matter of Prime Minister Li's invasion and occupation of Yangling will be handed over to the Tingwei Mansion for supervision. During this period, if there is no verification, no official in the Tingwei Mansion will be detained without permission. Prime Minister."
After finishing speaking.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked back and forth at Zhang Tang and Ni Kuan.
He seems to be thinking, how did this Zhang Tang drag down a good old man like Shi Yushi Ni Kuan?
Thinking of this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shook his head and asked, "Do you have anything else to report?"
However, the ministers looked at each other and shook their heads together: "We will discuss it later if there is nothing else to do."
See this.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and said, "Then let's disperse!"
"promise."
So the court meeting ended, and all the officials left the palace one after another.
Prime Minister Li Cai, who didn't want to get into trouble with Dr. Zhang Tang, returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion with a slightly more vicious look in his eyes.
He is already the prime minister!
He is the head of hundreds of officials, and his status and honor have reached its peak.
Because of the emperor's beating last time, I can usually tolerate Zhang Tang's little actions.
But now he can't bear it anymore!
There was no other reason, it was all what happened at the court meeting today, which almost caused him to fall into a place of eternal destruction.
Immediately!
Li Cai had his troops summoned.
That is, the three long histories of Zhu Maichen, Biantong, and Dynasty of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Li Cai said, "You saw with your own eyes what happened at the court meeting today. That sycophantic minister Zhang Tang wanted to trap me in an unjust situation."
"If I didn't fight back, it would seem that I was afraid of him."
"Three colleagues."
"As the long history of my prime minister's house, you should be as prosperous as the prime minister. So, please use your brains and think about how to deal with this sycophant?"
When the three chief historians heard this, they looked at each other, and they all saw joy in each other's eyes.
The prime minister finally made up his mind to deal with Zhang Tang.
Isn't this what the three of them want?
then.
The oldest prime minister, Shi Zhu Maichen, then said, "Why should Prime Minister Li worry? I have a plan to kill Zhang Tang!"
Prime Minister Li Cai heard this.
His eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Maichen, tell me quickly!"
Zhu Maichen immediately raised his hands and said, "Does the Prime Minister know that the Tingwei Mansion has reduced its publicity?"
"Reduce the publicity?" Prime Minister Li Cai nodded and said calmly: "I have heard of him, but the Tingwei Mansion is closer to the Yushi Mansion, so how could he help the prime minister!"
When Zhu Maichen heard this, he immediately laughed.
See him smiling happily.
Prime Minister Li Cai's eyebrows suddenly knitted together and asked, "Zhu Maichen, what's so funny about you? Did I say something wrong somewhere?"
Zhu Maichen then stretched out his hand and waved it, and explained: "The Prime Minister misunderstood. Although Zhang Tang also served in Tingwei's Mansion before, he had a good relationship with Tingwei's Mansion. However, there will always be problems when people deal with each other. So many people who don’t have a good relationship.”
"This reduction in publicity is for those who have a bad relationship!"
"They are enemies."
"I heard that His Majesty's previous investigation into Zhang Tang was also handed over to the publicity reduction department."
"such a pity."
"This person is so talented that he can't beat Zhang Tang."
After hearing what Chief Shi Zhu Maichen said, Li Cai nodded thoughtfully and said, "What do you mean, let Jiaxuan deal with Zhang Tang? But I am not familiar with Jiaxuan, how should we arrange it?"
actually.
At this time, Li Cai was still a little confused.
They say that his ability to reduce publicity is no longer good, why should he be asked to deal with Zhang Tang?
Doubts are doubts.
Prime Minister Li Cai still resisted asking this.
Upon hearing the Prime Minister's question, Chief Shi Zhu Maichen immediately replied with a smile: "Prime Minister, why should you worry? Although you are not familiar with it, there are people who are familiar with Jiaxuan. Otherwise, why would we have those retainers?"
"Oh? Do you know anyone who has reduced publicity?" Li Cai glanced at Zhu Maichen curiously.
Zhu Maichen nodded immediately and said, "Of course there is."
Hear the words.
Prime Minister Li Cai was in a much better mood, and even his old, dark face showed a smile.
"Hahaha, that's very good." Prime Minister Li Cailian laughed a few times and said, "Three colleagues, please stay tonight. I want you to stay in Chang'an and stay drunk until you return, so we can discuss this matter. "
"good!"
The three of them replied in unison.
The court meetings of the Han Dynasty were not held every day. They would only be held during certain periods or when there was some major event and His Majesty took the initiative to issue an order to the ministers to remonstrate.
so.
The prime minister hosted a banquet for three people, so there was no need to worry about missing the court meeting tomorrow.
At night, Chang'anle's life was so happy.
Zhu Maichen and other three prime ministers had a long history. After drinking several drinks with Prime Minister Li Cai, they couldn't hold it anymore and came out to relieve themselves.
After all, he is not like Prime Minister Li Cai, a figure with a military background.
In terms of drinking, the three of them combined can't compare to one Li Cai.
At this time.
The three of them put the water on the table, and one of them, Chang Shi Biantong, said with some fear: "Zhu Changshi, in that case, the Prime Minister won't find out that we harmed him, right?"
"Shut up!" Zhu Maichen scolded immediately and said, "Don't mention this matter again. As long as you keep your mouth shut, nothing will happen."
"Oh, I know."
"..."
...
...
Two days later, Huo Guang stretched himself and walked out of his restaurant.
Ever since Huo Guang was scolded by his uncle Wei Qing last time because of Prime Minister Li Cai's incident, he never returned to the General's Mansion.
After all, he is not a Wei couple, so he can't bear to be angry.
At this time.
Huo Guang yawned and asked Bu San, "Have you prepared the new carriage I asked you to prepare?"
Because I no longer live in the General’s Mansion.
Naturally, the carriage he usually rides on is no longer needed, so he can only spend money to build a new carriage. The carriage is easy to handle, but the horse is difficult to handle. You have to spend some effort to get it.
But none of this could stop Huo Guang.
Who makes him the champion brother?
When Fu San heard Huo Guang's question, he quickly replied: "Sir, the carriage is ready. But because it is a new carriage and I haven't ridden in it yet, I don't know if it will be comfortable in it."
Huo Guang waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter, as long as it can be used as a travel tool."
"Okay, hurry up and bring the carriage."
"I'm going to Da Nong Ling to do something, and I need a new carriage."
After Bu San heard the words, he immediately went to fetch the carriage.
Huo Guang wanted to turn around and go back to the restaurant to rest and wait. However, as soon as he walked back, someone patted his back behind him.
Look back.
He discovered that the person who tapped him on the shoulder was a gentle young man.
"Hey, you're not..."
