Li Yansong and other veterans were silent.
They did not object to Emperor Jing's speedy promotion of Yang Fengfan. After all, his political achievements were here, and no one could find fault with such shining achievements.
Just being promoted to a fifth-rank official is nothing.
But with Tongzhi's position and his current approach, it feels a bit subtle.
His Majesty certainly intends to continue to expand the scope of business expansion.
What I saw along the way was that Kuan Shang did not seem to have the negative impacts expected, but instead had many positive impacts.
Although there are still some things in my heart that I can't figure out... But His Majesty is true to his words and can only acquiesce in this matter.
After Emperor Jing finished speaking, he looked at Sun Sheng and said calmly: "As for you, how do you think I should make a decision?"
All the blood drained from Sun Sheng's face, he bowed deeply and said mournfully: "I know that I am unworthy of the emperor's kindness. I have sinned so much that I only seek a quick death!"
Emperor Jing sneered and said: "Death quickly? You can't even die for your crime. Do you want to die so much because you want to leave me with the reputation of a murderer?"
"I dare not, everything will be decided by His Majesty." Sun Sheng argued in a panic.
Emperor Jing snorted, pointed at him and said to the crowd: "These ignorant officials who close their eyes and ears and keep themselves in seclusion are not the main culprits of the disasters of the people, but they are the main cause of the disasters. They are partly due to the destruction of their families and the death of their families. You say, I How to decide?”
Emperor Jing's eyes swept over everyone, and finally the first one was fixed on Yang Yingcai.
Yang Yingcai's face twitched a few times, and he was complaining in his heart.
He is the most reluctant to speak...but His Majesty is eyeing him!
Now the only option is to break it off, and break it off happily!
Yang Yingcai gritted his teeth and said: "I...I think that although Sun Sheng's crime is not worthy of death, he has caused countless harm to the people, and his crime cannot be forgiven lightly, so he should be demoted to a commoner and never be used by the court!"
boom!
Sun Sheng was struck by five thunders... and fell to the ground.
Relegated to the rank of common people and never used again?
He never expected that this would be the result. It was impossible for Emperor Jing to kill him. He knew in his heart that he would still suffer misfortune where it should be done.
According to his expectations, being directly demoted to the end is already the worst result, but now he even added a rule of never saying anything.
And this advice came from the mouth of the commander I admired most.
He studied hard for half his life and finally entered the court as an official. What is the difference between doing so and killing him? I can no longer behave as a human being even when I go home...
Although he had already suffered a betrayal, he received another insult.
Sun Sheng was really heartbroken...
"Where are the others?" Emperor Jing asked.
The ministers fell into silence, and everyone felt it was difficult to answer.
The punishment is indeed harsh, but what matters is His Majesty's attitude. It's not easy to confront His Majesty when he is angry.
Why can't a small county magistrate punish someone?
Sun Sheng looked at everyone in despair, heartbroken.
Suddenly a voice came: "Your Majesty, I feel that the punishment is a bit unfair. His intentions were good but there was something wrong with the execution."
"If Sun Sheng is so harshly criticized, I am afraid that no one in the future will dare to make improvements and no one will dare to take responsibility. On the contrary, it may encourage lazy administration!"
This voice seemed to cast an extremely dazzling beam of light in the darkness.
Sun Sheng's undead heart came to life again, and his eyes quickly followed the sound.
As he thought, he froze.
Fang Zhengyi? !
No matter how much he calculated, he never expected that Fang Zheng would speak for him. Didn't he know that the Imperial Academy had chosen him specifically to oppose him?
Impossible, absolutely impossible, he must know, but why do you want to speak for me again?
Sun Sheng's mind was in a mess.
Not only Sun Sheng, but Yang Yingcai was also confused. His teeth were itching with hatred, and his ferocious eyes were directed at Fang Zhengyi without concealment.
What do you mean by Fang Zhengyi! Sun Sheng is my man, so you jumped out to make a show of this, you did it on purpose, right?
Fang Zheng glanced back at him unceremoniously.
Fuck, it doesn’t matter if the subordinates who come out to fool around are stupid, but the most disgusting thing is that the boss doesn’t take responsibility!
You're a worthless old man, you're so timid, you don't even dare to fart.
The ministers also looked incomprehensible, exchanging information with each other with their eyes.
Fang Zheng's move really confused everyone.
In the imperial court, everyone is well-known, so it is strange to speak for the opponent.
Isn't Fang Zhengyi being petty? Why are you so generous this time?
But if you think about it carefully, it seems that he is not so petty and mean-mouthed. At least after becoming the commander of the Imperial Guard, he did not deliberately make anyone feel uncomfortable by taking advantage of his privileges.
Emperor Jing looked at everyone's reactions with a smile in his eyes and asked Fang Zheng: "That makes sense, so how do you think the punishment should be?"
"I think... let him keep his original position and make meritorious service. I think no one knows the situation in Xinzhang County better than Sun Sheng, and he is a person who has suffered losses. I believe he can quickly rectify his mistakes after he realizes them, and improve the lives of the people." Changes can be made in time.”
"From my point of view, punishing Sun Sheng is not the purpose. The purpose is to improve the lives of the people. Temporarily replacing Sun Sheng with a new official will probably waste a lot of time. This is my humble opinion. I hope your Majesty will think twice."
The ministers were secretly amazed.
Fang Zhengyi's image began to adjust in his mind.
Although this guy's brain is different from that of a normal person, he seems to be a good guy now, and he seems to do things for the sake of business.
On this point, don't say... Tsk! Don't tell me...
"What's your opinion? Don't you have anything to say?"
Emperor Jing asked directly, and Fang Zhengyi also made a choice. Naturally, everyone can no longer pretend to be quail.
Li Yansong finally had time to speak and said: "Back to Your Majesty, I think what Captain Fang said is reasonable. Sun Sheng has been in office for a long time. If he changes his tune, it will take more time to turn around the people's lives."
"The old minister also believes that Sun Sheng should also have a lot of experience after traveling to Pingwan County. This is unmatched by others."
"As for the punishment, it is not too late to leave it to the future for consideration."
As soon as Li Yansong finished speaking, the crowd of ministers echoed: "I second my opinion, Mr. Li's solemn words are reasonable."
Fang Zheng sneered.
Oh shit!
The idea I came up with was praised by him, a bunch of double-standard dogs.
Hearing the words of support, Sun Sheng's heart became more alive, and he looked at Fang Zhengyi with tears.
Good people...this is the real good person. He went astray before.
What a gentleman, what a great scholar...hypocrisy!
Emperor Jing thought about it again and again, and said to Sun Sheng: "Since all your dear friends are interceding on your behalf, I can be lenient and give you a chance to make meritorious deeds. I will give you one year. After one year, I will send someone to Xinzhang County to inspect. If If there is no change, you know the consequences, right?"
Sun Sheng burst into tears and knelt down and kowtowed: "The guilty minister will be tortured to pieces. This is your Majesty's grace!"
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