"Your Majesty, this is not allowed." Zhao Cheng quickly stopped him, and even Sima Yue followed suit.
Su Xuanyong's temporary suspension caught them all off guard. As the saying goes, strike while the iron is hot. Instead of pursuing them at this time, they gave them half an hour to breathe. Who knows whether Wenxuan and the others will be able to catch them in the next half hour? He would engage in the same messy mess with Su Qian just now.
If this has always been the case, how can this inquiry be carried out?
This is not only the voice of Zhao Cheng and Sima Yue, but also represents a group of officials from the six ministries.
Su Xuanyong frowned and said coldly, "I said, I'm tired. Don't you understand? Or do you have objections to what I said?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Cheng, Sima Yue and other officials were all shocked. Everyone could tell that their Majesty was a little angry.
Before anyone could explain, Zheng Yuan said quickly, "Don't you know His Majesty's intentions? Your Majesty feels sorry for you and gave you some time to rest. Why don't you express your gratitude? What nonsense are you talking about here? I think you really want to take care of you." rest."
Zheng Yuan's intervention made officials like Zhao Cheng react quickly and quickly knelt down and knelt before Su Xuanyong to apologize. Thank you Su Xuanyong for your love.
Zheng Yuan's words somewhat relieved some of the anger in Su Xuanyong's heart. He nodded without saying anything. With the support of the two princes, he slowly walked down the dragon platform and went to sleep on his right side.
Everyone in the hall bowed respectfully. When Su Xuanyong left, the somewhat tense atmosphere in the hall became more relaxed.
Zhao Cheng, Sima Yue and other officials stood up and did not argue with Su Qi'an and Wenxuan. They just looked at Su Qi'an coldly and then left the hall under the leadership of Zheng Yuan.
Before leaving, many officials looked at Su Qi'an with a cold look. It felt as if they were letting him go temporarily this time because His Majesty had given him half an hour of respite out of mercy.
After half an hour, Su Qian's death will come next.
Su Qi'an didn't care at all about this threat, and even looked amused.
These so-called important officials in the court seemed to be nothing more than that. If they were to rely on Su Xuanyong's support, Su Qi'an guaranteed that he would pull them down one by one.
As many officials left, only Su Qi'an, Wen Xuan and others remained in this hall.
Therefore, they can be more relaxed and no longer as tense as before.
Su Qi'an turned around, bowed to the four great scholars beside Wenxuan, and expressed his gratitude for their help.
Anyone who can stand up for him at this time, even if entrusted by the propaganda, is taking a big risk.
Several great scholars looked at Su Qi'an's gesture of bowing, waved their hands casually, and said as if they didn't care.
"Hey, Qi An, you don't have to be so polite." You are a student of my Hanlin Academy, and it is our responsibility to protect you. Besides, you are the direct successor of Wen Xuan. Just because of this, we can say anything. Come forward. "
"That's right, I believe in Wenxuan's vision, and what you did in Kyoto, I also heard about it back then. You are indeed a rare talent. How could such a talent be ignored by these rubbish things?"
"That's right. These officials and princes bully the weak and fear the strong. None of them are good. If old man Chu is still here, how can they still take their turn in the court? It's ridiculous. They are just a bunch of clowns."
The words of these great scholars were so shocking that Su Qi'an sighed. It was really shocking to hear such words from these people's mouths.
But then I thought about it. These people are all around seventy or eighty in age. What they said was to pursue a clear idea and freedom of nature.
Every word I say comes from my heart, and I don't hide it at all. I have read the books of sages for many years, and what I pay attention to is straightforwardness.
It is precisely because of this lack of desires and demands that, to be fair, Su Xuanyong is so tolerant towards these people. A senior scholar should be so. This free and easy attitude is also worth learning from Su Qi'an.
After several great scholars finished speaking, Wen Xuan said, "Qi'an, there are these few
Now, it will not be easy for Zhao Cheng and others to discuss your crime, but what I am worried about is not them, but Your Majesty. "
"You also know that no matter how the court discussion goes, His Majesty is the only one who makes the final decision. In the current situation, His Majesty has not shown any preference for us."
"Next, Zhao Cheng and the others will definitely make progress by retreating. Instead of insisting on using the three major crimes to convict you, they will definitely make a fuss about you killing two state pastors. No matter what you say, this is the fact after all. It is against the laws of the Great Liang. Once this crime is convicted, there will be steps to follow. By then, His Majesty will most likely agree with them, and this will be the real trouble."
What Wen Xuan said was almost to the point. Su Qi'an and several great scholars could see that this method was advanced and the safest way.
This is what Wenxuan and the others have been worried about. Even now, they have no way to break this situation.
Compared to Wenxuan's worries, Su Qian's expression was calm. He looked at Wenxuan and the five people calmly.
"Teacher, seniors, students understand your worries. Please rest assured that students are not people who just sit back and wait for death. If they really want to do this, it is exactly what I want."
Wen Xuan was a little surprised when Su Qi'an said this, but he quickly reacted and looked at the smile on Su Qi'an's lips, as if he had guessed something.
There was a bit of shock in the flashing eyes, but he was not sure and hesitated.
"Qi An, is this what you mean?"
Su Qian smiled and nodded, showing a meaningful smile and said, "Teacher, just wait for a good show."
At this time, many officials who had left the main hall were taking a rest in a special rest area, while others were going to the toilet or stretching their muscles.
Age is there, standing in the hall for a long time, and arguing with Wenxuan and other great scholars, which consumes energy and energy, but I need to take a rest.
But as time passed, no one found it in a room in the rest area.
Unknowingly, Zheng Yuan, Sima Yue, Zhao Cheng, and two or three ministers from the six departments gathered together.
Their expressions were not very good, and they all talked in low voices. During this period, several people left the room every once in a while, and then other officials entered one after another.
The purpose of doing this is naturally to prevent people who are interested in discovering and thinking that they are gathering together to collude. This is the imperial city after all, so it is better to be cautious.
Among the people in this circle, Zhao Cheng was the first to speak. He did not blame Zheng Yuan or express an opinion. On the contrary, he expressed his gratitude to Zheng Yuan for his help several times.
Especially before leaving the palace at the end, without Zheng Yuan, they might have been punished.
After a brief moment of polite gratitude, Zhao Chengdao said, "Master Zaifu, colleagues, we failed to deal with Su Qi'an this time because we were not prepared enough. But what I am most worried about now is not the propaganda and their support, but His Majesty's attitude. "
"Yes, what Duke Zhao Guo said is right. Originally, people could speak freely when discussing crimes in court. Although we were frustrated just now, we still had the upper hand. However, His Majesty's sudden suspension makes me very worried about His Majesty's attitude. If His Majesty If we side with Su Qi'an, wouldn't our preparation be in vain?"
It was Sima Yue who spoke this time, and his words were also full of deep worries.
The officials gathered together also expressed their concerns.
This is a knot they cannot get around. After all, everything is done to put Su Qi to death. But if His Majesty supports Su Qi'an's attitude, then aren't everything they do is on the opposite side of Su Xuanyong? , this is not a good thing for them.
Zheng Yuan saw everyone's worries. He was silent for a while and finally spoke.
"Don't be so nervous. Your Majesty must have cherished Su Qi'an's talents, but don't forget that the state pastors of Jiao and Xi Prefectures actually died at the hands of Su Qi'an. No matter how you excuse this, it is a fact that cannot be erased. , this alone is enough to convict Su Qi'an of a serious crime."
"If His Majesty insists on protecting you blindly, wouldn't you feel disappointed if you were the state pastor of other places? Even if you cherish your talent, it will completely chill your heart. Can Your Majesty sit safely in this position?
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"Don't forget, everyone, today's Great Liang is not as vibrant as it was when the country was founded. Just now, Su Qian wanted to drag me to death. But what is His Majesty's final decision? Didn't you see clearly?"
"As long as we stick to the truth of what Su Qi'an did, even if His Majesty wants to protect him, he will never dare to make enemies of all the officials in Da Liang like us. With this layer of protection, what are you still afraid of?"
Zheng Yuan's words instantly erased everyone's worries, like a ray of sunshine, directly dissipating the darkness in their hearts.
There are no longer dark clouds ahead, but clear skies and light.
"Yes, Zheng Zaifu is right, why didn't I think of it?"
"As expected of Zheng Zaifu, what a sentence to wake up the dreamer, I will understand later."
"Everything, please follow what Zaifu said."
Everyone suddenly regained their confidence and seemed to have found their goals. They bowed their hands to Zheng Yuan and left the room one by one.
He raised his head and held his chest high, and returned to the outside of the hall with great confidence. He moved his body and waited quietly for the court proceedings to begin.
Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. Under the reading of a father-in-law, a group of state officials strode towards the palace with confidence on their faces. It felt as if Su Qi'an had fallen into their hands. A piece of meat, no matter what, cannot escape the palm.
As the government officials entered the palace one after another, Zheng Yuan was the last one to walk towards the main hall calmly and calmly.
As he passed several chamberlains, Zheng Yuan suddenly had a paper ball in his hand.
Zheng Yuan remained calm, sneezing, and while covering his face with his large sleeve robe, he opened the ball of paper and quickly scanned it. His originally calm and composed expression suddenly changed.
Without any hesitation, he turned around and left. Seeing this scene, the father-in-law at the door quickly shouted, "Zheng Zaifu, Zheng Zaifu, you went to the wrong place. The court proceedings have begun."
Zheng Yuan held his stomach, with a look of pain on his face, and asked his father-in-law at the door.
"Father, please tell your Majesty that I have a bad stomach and feel unwell. I have to go to the toilet for a while, which only delayed me for about a quarter of an hour. I hope you will forgive me."
Saying that, Zheng Yuan hurriedly twisted his body and ran towards the toilet quickly. Looking at this scene, the father-in-law could only shake his head helplessly, and then prepared to tell Su Xuanyong what Zheng Yuan said.
