Volume 1, Little Yuanba Chapter 236: A slight uproar in the court

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The emperor was angry because the talents he cultivated were impeached.

But Zhao Tuo didn't say anything yet, because some of the officers and soldiers who were scattered and rescued after being captured were left in the Qingshirt Team to strengthen the training of the Qingshirt Team and improve its combat effectiveness. Li Dan also took in Zhao Chongbi reported all these rebels and lake bandit leaders who surrendered, surrendered, and accepted recruitment to safety in the secret mail, and Li Dan never concealed it from Zhao Chongbi.

But you can't talk about this on the table. If you talk about it, it will cause an uproar!

After the initial anger and annoyance passed, the emperor suddenly calmed down. He took a new cup of tea from the palace maid as if nothing had happened, and asked in a calm tone: "Yang Qing, when did I have to take over the Jiangxi Prosecution Commission?"

"Uh, this..." Yang Shi'an thought that Li Dan's name has been popping up a lot recently. Your Majesty also granted this sixteen-year-old boy a title and a sixth-grade official position. He wouldn't be so forgetful, right?

In an instant, he understood that Jiangxi's memorial was not simple, and the emperor's questions were not simple either. Then... what should I say? "Your Majesty, maybe it's because Li Dan has a title, so Wu Zhi in Jiangxi doesn't dare to make the decision without authorization."

After all, he is Yang Shizhen's younger brother, and he has a pretty quick mind. According to the laws of this dynasty, honorable officials who break the law or the local government requests an edict will be punished in accordance with the law, or they may be handed over to Dali Temple for trial.

"Oh!" The emperor nodded, this reason barely made sense. "In that case, what does Shi Hao think?"

"Shi Hao has just arrived, and the situation is unclear, so he does not dare to specialize. Moreover, Li Dan's direct boss is now Mr. Zhao, a right-hand political advisor and Tongzhi. Shi Hao is worried that the investigation at this time will cause unnecessary trouble, so he requested an order."

"In this case, let's get it done!" The emperor agreed with Shi Hao's opinion: "Tell Shi Hao that this matter will be put aside for the time being and discussed later. Li Dan is talented, but if he makes a mistake, I will not turn a blind eye!"

"I obey the decree!"

"Yang Qing, Gu Lin went to Liaodong to mediate the land dispute between the Huira, Luyan and Nvzhi tribes. However, the Ministry of War happened to catch up with Jiangxi to suppress bandits, so I have to ask you to take care of it," the emperor said. Finally look at him:

"In addition, since Shi Hao is already the Zuobu political envoy of Jiangnan West Road, he also serves as the Xuanfu envoy.

Although this matter is about the impeachment of the Xuanfu Division, the impeachment was submitted to the Chief Envoy instead of the Xuanfu Envoy. In the future, it should be submitted directly to the cabinet, which should inquire the Yushitai instead of directly submitting it to the Ministry of War. .

You should point this out to Shi Hao when you reply to him. "

"I obey the decree!"

Zhao Tuo lost interest in playing and sat for a while after Yang Shi'an left the palace before returning. As soon as he walked to the corridor of Qiande Hall, he saw Liu Wei, the servant of Huangmen, waiting for him with a box in his hand. "Mi Zhe? Where did it come from?" he asked quickly.

"Your Majesty, please visit Raozhou, Jiangxi."

Zhao Tuo winked at Eunuch Liu and went in first. When he came in and opened the box, he took out the secret fold and looked at it. On the cover, it read: "Liu Xi, minister, long live the emperor."

Opening it up, it was Liu Xi who reported that Li Dan had received the Crown Prince of Fengning County and had escorted him to Anren. He also attached an apology letter from His Highness the Prince and a report on Li Dan's previous and subsequent experiences.

Zhao Tuo first read the prince's statement and couldn't help but smile bitterly when he saw that he said that he and Duke Xuancheng and Duke Yicheng would besiege Shangrao together and vowed to live and die with the army and the people. Fortunately, the prince came out safe and sound. Zhao Tuo sighed and opened it again to read Li Dan's book.

This was the first time he saw Li Dan's handwriting. It was actually a smooth running calligraphy. Zhao Tuo's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but cheer: "Good calligraphy!"

Li Dan wrote at the beginning of the letter: "Chen Dan, I wish to pay my respects to His Majesty the Emperor from afar.

" The emperor couldn't help but laugh. It turns out that eunuchs who are on business trips generally write like this. Officials should write "Li Dan, who has experience in the Xuanfu Division of Jiangnan West Road and is also the envoy of Raozhou regiment training, is here to report."

When he wrote like that, the emperor knew at a glance that he was copying Liu Xi's homework, but he didn't care and continued reading.

Strangely enough, Li Dan's memorial does not quote scriptures like those written by other courtiers, but it is only half a hundred and a half articles long.

In it, he reported in detail how he and Zhao Chongbi discussed the dispatch of troops, the formation and composition of the troops, and then how they defeated three cities in three days, how they attacked Guangxin and rushed to transport food, supplies, and soldiers into Shangrao overnight;

How did he use the conflicts between the Lou brothers to persuade Lou Shiming to wait and see, and later planned to capture Hua Jibsui, so the suspicious soldiers delayed the King of Heaven for two days, and after handing over the hostages in Qigongtan, the troops were divided in Sheshan;

The battle in Huang Nixuan, the two groups reuniting after getting rid of the pursuit, Guo Xing'an, Ge Yang's false shot, etc., filled with thousands of words.

The emperor was so excited to see it that he even acted as if he hadn't seen the lunch being served. The emperor was silent when it was finally said that 30% of the soldiers in the team were injured and nearly 20% were killed.

When Eunuch Liu came to remind the emperor to eat again, Zhao Tuo handed him Li Dan's book to read. When Cao Cao returned to the study after eating, the emperor asked: "Has your senior companion read it? How about it?"

"Oh! You are so brave, resourceful, and loyal!" Eunuch Liu gave a thumbs up: "I dare to say that if a thousand people can enter the enemy group of a hundred thousand and still escape unscathed, Li Sanlang is really worthy of being the son of the emperor! This way! Talents are truly rare!”

"It's rare in the world!" the emperor said: "He not only went to pick up the prince, but he also instigated the relationship between the Lou family's father and son, severely attacked Yin Tuo, and eliminated the most elite cavalry in Lou Zishi's hands. .

And the most exciting thing is the thing he apologized for: he took it upon himself to collect soldiers from Siguo, and transferred the grain and grass supplies accumulated by Guangxin to Shangrao. Although he abandoned Guangxin, Shangrao was really like an iron barrel. !

He did a great thing for me. Shangrao received tens of thousands of dans of grain and thousands of officers and soldiers as reinforcements. It is conceivable that Shangrao will be safer. However, the county king did not withdraw, which only strengthened the will of the whole city to defend.

As Li Dan said in the excerpt, the officers and soldiers could be surrounded on all sides, and it was only a matter of time before Lou was defeated!

Moreover, he induced Lou Shiming to occupy Guangxin, which would probably cause a conflict between him and Yin Tuo. This Li Sanlang, the design is so exquisite, it is really amazing for such a young age! "

Eunuch Liu smiled and observed the emperor. Seeing that his expression did not show much joy when he spoke, he tried to say: "However, the trees are as beautiful as the trees."

"No," Zhao Tuo sat behind the desk: "I am also worried about this. Before he was allowed to enter the court, there was already an impeachment, so we can't help but make people worry."

"Fortunately, I am sincere." Eunuch Liu said softly.

"Fortunately, I can pull him out if necessary, otherwise the gods won't be able to save him!"

"fair enough."

"Yeah!" The emperor nodded: "It's too smooth but not appropriate. It's necessary to make him suffer some hardships." He thought for a while: "How could a person who is doing things for inspection suddenly think of having trouble with a regiment? There is something weird here. .”

"Your Majesty, isn't there someone from the Winged Dragon Guard over there?"

"Yes! We sent two people, and one of them, Li Dan, left him in Shangrao. Send a message to the other person. There is no need to return to the capital to return to the capital. Just stay with Li Dan for protection, and never leave!

At the same time, a message was sent to the Wing Dragon Guard in Nanchang, asking him to check the situation of this incident. To be honest, I am a little worried now. Did Li Sanlang offend someone, causing the other party to plot against him? "

"Yes. So, the prince of the county...?"

The emperor crossed his arms and thought about it, and said: "Since he is here to celebrate the birthday of the Empress Dowager, it is better to let Liu Xi escort him to Beijing, prepare a residence in the Ten Kings Pavilion, and then select two masters and two companions for him. read."

"I obey the decree."

Normally the emperor would go back to his palace to prepare for a nap at this time, but not today. Zhao Tuo stood in front of the window thinking rather old-fashionedly with his hands behind his back. The hall was completely silent, and even Eunuch Liu did not dare to disturb him with more words.

Although the impeachment of Li Dan seems to be only for a sixth-grade official, he has just been promoted. Normally, even if someone wrongly impeaches the prosecutor, he will not immediately enter the impeachment process, but will communicate with the other party first. , warning, unless the other party turns a blind eye, they will have to impeach.

How come it was Li Dan's turn to do this, and all the procedures were passed in one step? The emperor felt something unusual. Hum, if someone wants to jump out, then I will let the mud jump and see who is playing hide and seek with me! Zhao Tuo gritted his teeth gently.

"Father, please have some tea." Yang Di gently placed a cup of tea on Yang Zhen's desk.

"Well." Yang Zhen put down his pen, took off his hands and rubbed his wet eyes and said, "Sanlang, the emperor suddenly gave Yang Xiuzhen a special gift today, which is really enviable."

"Father, this doesn't mean anything."

"Huh? How do you say it?"

"The little emperor is happy for the moment and that's all."

"Really?" Yang Can stroked his gray beard: "As a father, I really hope that the emperor will think more about the good future of his late master."

"Even if he misses his old friend, he may not treat you the same... What's more, there are people in the court who are openly and covertly fueling the flames. They wish they could take your place tomorrow?" After Yang Di finished speaking, he stretched out his hand to help his father get up from his seat.

Yang Zhen walked around the room twice with his support and said with a sneer: "People think I'm in love, but they don't know that I really want to quit, but I can't quit now!

Look, Gu Lin and Zhu Zhanzhen have just entered the cabinet. There will be no further changes in the cabinet this year. That is, after the big competition next year, it is most likely that Hou Xie will go down, and then I will.

So, at least I have to stay in this position for half a year or a year. "

"Although it's hard to disobey the emperor's orders, but... it's too hard for my father!" Yang Di said with a frown.

"Take your time, I hope you can take these last few steps well." After Yang Min finished speaking, he stopped and said, "Do you have any friends in the Metropolitan Procuratorate?"

The topic jumped too quickly. Yang Di was stunned for a moment and replied: "My child does recognize two or three censors. What are your father's orders?"

"Today, the Ministry of War forwarded a memorial from Shi Hao from Jiangxi, saying that Li Dan, an ex-employee of the Xuanfu Department, was impeached by the Chasi Department."

Yang Di was confused when he heard this. Why did his father suddenly become interested in this trivial matter of impeaching a sixth-grade official? "Father, what do you think is wrong with this matter?" he asked softly.

"It's not inappropriate, it's ridiculous!" Yang Zhen sneered: "This Li Dan was just promoted from the ninth rank inspection by His Majesty a month ago, and now someone jumps out to impeach him, don't you think it's strange?"

"Isn't this a slap in His Majesty's face?" Yang Di was surprised: "Who is so bold?"

"The key is, who is so bold behind him?" Yang Zhen said: "This is to tell the whole world that Your Majesty is too young and does not know how to recognize people!"

"Your Majesty must be very angry?"

"There is news from the palace that your Majesty's lunch was very careless." Yang Can walked to the window and held his breath. After making sure that no one was there, he returned to the desk and said, "Ask someone to check the background of that person and take a look at him. Is there something weird behind it?

In short, this matter needs to be investigated, and we can't let His Majesty misunderstand that I am causing trouble before I am about to leave the court. I, Yang Zhen, control the government, but I have never wanted to be a powerful minister, let alone challenge His Majesty! "

Just when Yang Zhen was sulking because someone suddenly attacked Li Dan, Xie Minhong was also surprised by this. "Lao Gao, who do you think is behind this matter?" he asked Gao Moling.

Now he was the only two in the room. Xie Minhong didn't look for anyone else because the matter involved the emperor's face and reputation.

"Isn't it Jun?" Gao Moling asked jokingly.

"Me? How could it be? I just feel that Er Yang has controlled the government for too long, so I am willing to stand up and lead everyone to change this lifeless appearance.

Qingsong, how could you have thought that I would go against His Majesty? This is absolutely impossible! "Xie Minhong was shocked and hurriedly waved his hands in defense.

"Of course I know Cong'an that you wouldn't do such a thing. It was just a joke. It offended, offended." Gao Moling handed over his hand and said:

"Yang Taige is a cautious person, and he would not do such a thing. To make a fifth-grade official take great risks to do such a thing, it must be a powerful force." He looked at Xie Minhong doubtfully: "Is it possible? Is there another force hidden under the undercurrent that we don’t know about?”

As soon as he said this, Xie Minhong's face turned pale. Yes, whoever dares to weaken the emperor's influence and attack his image is definitely a big force, and this force will be much deeper than himself and Yang Zhen!

What's even more frightening is that this force has not been noticed so far, or has never surfaced. He couldn't help but shuddered: "Who is it?"

"Back then, I was the magistrate of the Lu family." Gao Moling said slowly: "I remember there was an old official in the execution room who always solved the case extremely accurately. I once asked him for advice, and the man said: There are only three things to do in deciding a case. Who is present? Who is relevant and to whom it is beneficial!”

His words did not give a correct answer, but they caused Xie Minhong to think deeply.

"Tomorrow you will try hard to find out what the Metropolitan Procuratorate knows, and how much does he know about this incident?" Xie Minhong said. Gao Moling accepted the matter.

At this time, someone spoke outside the door: "Steward Lin, is my eldest brother here?"

"Master, there are guests here. Why don't Jiulang come back later?" This was the voice of the housekeeper Lin He.

"Oh, Zi Zhong is here. I'll leave my humble post first." Gao Moling stood up. Xie Minhong saw him off and went out to see his younger brother Xie Minzhong in the yard. He saw them busy saluting.

"It turns out it's Mr. Gao, sorry to bother you." Xie Minzhong bowed to the ground. He is the ninth in the family and is Xie Minzhong's half-brother. There is a 23-year age difference between them.

She has thick eyebrows and big eyes, her black hair is tied back with a brown ribbon, and she wears a large aqua silk cloak. Standing under the lamp, she looks like a beautiful tree facing the wind.

Gao Moling had met him several times and knew that he was coming to Beijing to prepare for the exam next spring. He nodded and smiled and said to Xie Minhong: "Every time I see Jiulang, I regret that Gao has no sister or daughter. It's really enviable!"

Xie Minhong laughed: "When he finishes high school, I will ask Brother Gao to be a good matchmaker!"

Gao Moling was overjoyed: "One word will seal the deal!" He said goodbye to the Xie brothers while joking, and went out with his entourage.

"Master Gao is an interesting person." Xie Minzhong felt proud of the praise and said to his brother: "He is kind to others and doesn't look like an official."

Xie Minhong smiled after hearing this and did not comment, but asked him: "You came to see me for something?"

"It's nothing important, it's just that... I made an appointment with my friends today to go to Kaiyuan Temple to enjoy the snow, and then come back to Wenmiao Street to have wine and talk poetry.

There was a student from Jiangxi at the table. He talked about Li Sanlang, a man with all-round talents in both civil and military affairs in his hometown of Raozhou. He wrote: "A sudden attack of sword scares the birds, and a move of grass reveals murderous intent." There is also "Long Bridge" "Thousands of sails are quiet under the setting sun, and the egrets and egrets are even more graceful when reflected on the water."

He also talked about his various anecdotes and his achievements in defeating enemies. It is said that even the emperor admired him. He was knighted at the age of sixteen. He was an amazing person! Xie Minzhong said, his eyes full of yearning:

"His writing amazes the world, and his martial arts relieves the emperor's worries. Unexpectedly, our dynasty has such a talented person! Does my eldest brother know about him?"

"Of course I know, so what?" Xie Minhong asked with a smile.

"I don't understand why the court can't be more tolerant of such a talented person instead of impeaching him immediately."

"You are not an official, why should you care about such things? There must be a reason for the censor's impeachment." The smile on Xie Minhong's face disappeared.

"It's not nonsense to say that he hid deserters and tolerated bandit leaders. If he did such things, how could he fight against thieves and win repeatedly? I really don't know what the censor's purpose was! Could it be that our court also Come up with Zhang Jun, Wan Qiman...?" Xie Minzhong became more and more excited as he spoke.

"Shut up, don't talk nonsense!" Xie Minhong shouted angrily. Suddenly he was stunned, looked back at his brother and asked: "Who told you these things, where and when did they say it?"

Xie Minzhong had just been yelled at, and he felt aggrieved when he heard his elder brother's question and answered unhappily: "At noon today, two drunk guys came over while we were drinking and chatting. They also said..."

"say what?"

"Your Majesty is young and not very experienced in judging people. He made a mistake this time..."

"Shut up!" Xie Minhong interrupted, gritting his teeth angrily: "Who are those two people?"

"I don't know, we have never met. Brother Zidan was about to argue with them, but Han Huizhi stopped him and said that he recognized one of them as a member of some palace and told him that he could not afford to offend him."

"Which palace?"

"This...?" Xie Minzhong grinned: "I can't remember clearly. Is it important?"

"It's related to court secrets, you'd better think about it seriously!" Xie Minzhong was a little fussy when he saw his brother speaking solemnly. He tried to remember: "It's the palace in the west, which one is it from?" He counted them one by one with his fingers, and his eyes finally brightened. He said: "Yes, it's King Xiang!"

Xie Minhong was stunned, and many questions in his heart were immediately solved. "That's it!" He said to himself, then pulled his brother's sleeve and told him in a low voice:

"Kiuro, listen carefully, this matter is strange. Jiangxi's report to the imperial court arrived this morning and was notified to His Majesty before noon. Then the report was forwarded to the cabinet by the Ministry of War. The cabinet immediately notified the Zhongshu, which worried the Imperial Procuratorate and officials. Ministry for consultation.”

Xie Minzhong trembled all over, and he immediately understood what his brother meant. The emperor also saw this memorial before noon. At that time, even the cabinet did not know about it, but he had already heard about it in the restaurant. Isn't this strange?

"Don't be afraid. My brother will not harm you, but will give you a chance to show your face. However, you have to go to Han Huizhi and ask him in a roundabout way to make sure that the person is from Prince Xiang's Mansion.

Then we will go quietly to Prince Xiang's Mansion to see if there is this person. The key to this matter probably lies with this person! "A cold smile appeared on Xie Minhong's face.

Fighting for power is one thing, but it does not prevent him from consciously safeguarding the rule of the empire as a member of the civil service group. If he found someone trying to disrupt order, he would not mind standing up to defend the dynasty.

Some people died, but not completely...