As soon as Qin Qiong said these words, the whole court was in an uproar.
Some people knew about the assassination incident yesterday, but most of the court officials did not. After all, Li Zexuan and his party did not return to the city until evening.
Assassination is indeed a taboo in official circles. There are not many officials who are not afraid of death. You can use normal political methods to squeeze out political opponents, but assassination is not an option. This will cause public outrage!
"Your Majesty, what Duke Yi Guo said is true. The assassination of a man from Jianguo County in broad daylight is really shocking. Such villains must be severely punished, and they must also be interrogated to see if there is anyone behind him! If so, they must be punished severely!"
Fang Xuanling came out of the crowd, raised her hands and said seriously.
"Old minister seconded the motion! Punish the culprits severely and find out the mastermind behind the scenes!"
Changsun Wuji also took a step forward and cupped his hands.
This is a matter of principle. As the head of the civil service group, he must stand up and express his attitude.
Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji have said this, so why should the other ministers hesitate? One by one, they began to accuse the assassin and the person behind the scenes. What was originally a calm morning meeting suddenly turned into a denunciation meeting of civil and military officials.
"Where is Washington Yin?"
After all the ministers had finished condemning him, Li Er looked down and asked in a deep voice.
"I'm here, I'm guilty!"
Yin Huawenjie of Jingzhao Mansion, who had met Li Zexuan once before, was sweating profusely and came out to apologize.
County officials in Chang'an County and Wannian County within Chang'an City, as well as more than ten counties such as Lantian and Xinfeng outside the city, are all under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Prefecture. When such a major security incident occurs, of course he, the Jingzhao Prefecture Governor, is Have important responsibilities.
It can be said that Li Zexuan defeated him. The previous time Li Zexuan took Li Chengqian out to play, because Cao Rui was blind and wanted to attack the prince, the East Palace guards "lifted" him over, and Li Chengqian personally "criticized" him The administrative problems in Fanwannian County scared him to death at that time.
He didn't expect that in just a few months, Li Zexuan would have a knighthood (he, a third-grade governor, didn't even have a knighthood, it was so irritating that people were more popular than others) would cause a bigger accident instead, Hua Wenjie secretly thought "It's bitter." Although Li Zexuan can't be blamed for this, he still feels bitter in his heart!
"There are such villains in the capital. Of course you are guilty, but I will give you a chance to make a difference. You must catch the assassin within ten days. Even if you can't catch it, you must at least investigate it for me. Find out where this assassin came from~!"
Li Er's sharp gaze, like an eagle's, pierced Hua Wenjie's sweat-stained face, and ordered in a deep voice.
"Old minister, thank you for your gratitude!"
Hua Wenjie had a bitter look on his face. Li Er's task was not an arduous one. He had heard a little bit about yesterday's assassination. Even a martial arts master who could not do anything to Ling Xin asked him to investigate and arrest people. It was an impossible task. ah!
"I will let Dugu Xin lead a team of forbidden troops to fully assist you in investigating the case! No matter how skilled the assassin is, we cannot let him go unpunished!"
Li Er understood Hua Wenjie's dilemma and then added.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Hua Wenjie handed over his hand to thank him and then retreated.
Li Er thought for a while and said:
"There is another thing today. Li Zexuan resigned from the post of Imperial College Secretary. However, since I came to the throne, I have always been a meritocracy. Those who are talented and virtuous must be put to good use. Li Zexuan's paper machine, interesting culture and "Datang Tang Dynasty" "Dictionary", all of you must be aware of it. These things are extremely beneficial to the education of people's livelihood in our country in the Tang Dynasty. It is very likely that in a few decades, scholars in our country in the Tang Dynasty will bloom everywhere because of this. The great cause of educating the whole people cannot be achieved even in the era of Emperor Qin and Han Dynasty. , is likely to be realized with the joint efforts of all ministers! Therefore, today I appoint Li Zexuan as the Crown Prince Zhan Shi, and also grant the titles of Doctor Jin Ziguanglu and Colonel Zhaowu! What do you think~?"
quiet!
As soon as Li Er finished speaking, the hall suddenly fell into an eerie silence. The ministers were stunned for a moment and looked at each other in confusion. They didn't know what kind of medicine Li Er was selling in his gourd. Li Zexuan was also confused. What did Old Li mean? Something is going to happen! What the hell is Captain Zhaowu?
"Your Majesty, I have objections!"
How could veteran troll Wei Zheng miss such a good opportunity to troll? He shook his sleeves, stepped forward and held his hands in anger.
"What objection does Wei Aiqing have?"
Li Er raised his eyebrows and asked displeasedly.
Wei Zheng was not afraid of Li Er. He cupped his hands as if nothing had happened and said:
"The man from Li County has indeed taught us about the Tang Dynasty, especially the "Dictionary of the Tang Dynasty". This book is really of far-reaching significance. Your Majesty named him Prince Zhan Shi. Although it is a bit out of line, it is understandable. If Li County It is also a blessing for me, Datang, that a man can guide the prince to be diligent and studious."
"But Doctor Jin Ziguanglu seems to be too much. Doctor Jin Ziguanglu who is less than fifteen years old is not only absent in our dynasty, but has never appeared in all dynasties! The man from Li County is indeed talented, but the veteran thinks , it is not advisable to pull the seedlings and encourage them to grow!”
"In addition, the Li County man has not made any military achievements, so why would His Majesty appoint him as Zhaowu Colonel? Although he is only a sixth-grade military official, he cannot be granted the title to an unrelated person. This is unreasonable~ ! Please, Your Majesty, think twice~!”
Although Wei Zheng's words were not fierce, they were well-founded. Even Li Zexuan himself felt that what the old guy said was reasonable, let alone other ministers.
"What Wei Zuocheng said is reasonable, and I would like to ask your Majesty to think again!"
Fang Xuanling took a step forward, raised his hands and agreed.
“I second the proposal, I hope your Majesty will think twice~!”
Changsun Wuji also came out and said, cupping his hands.
"Shit~! Wei Zheng, what kind of nonsense are you talking about!"
When the other ministers also wanted to come out and second the proposal, they saw Cheng Yaojin standing up carelessly, pointing at Wei Zheng and scolding: "Just because Xiaoxuan is young, you say he is not worthy of this kind of doctor Jin Ziguanglu~? Really? Ridiculous~! When did the imperial court start to rely on age to select officials~? Why didn’t I, Old Cheng, know this? His Majesty also said just now that meritocracy is the rule. You have read more books than I, Old Cheng, and you understand that meritocracy is the rule. No? Do you know what meritocracy means?"
Cheng Yaojin was so aggressive that he spat spit on Wei Zheng's face. The most terrible thing was that this old guy ate garlic in the morning, which made Wei Zheng almost faint!
"Cheng Zhijie, don't go too far to deceive others. What I said is reasonable and reasonable, and it is not right for the person! Don't use your strong words in this hall!"
Wei Zheng wiped his face, took a few steps back and said angrily.
When Li Zexuan saw this scene from behind, he suddenly felt a little inexplicable joy, "Do you understand meritocracy? Do you know what meritocracy means?" Why did he feel that Cheng Yaojin's accent was a bit like that of a northeastern man?
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