In the first year of Qianxing, on the first day of July, Emperor Zhenzong Zhao Heng died in Mount Tai!
At this point, the Song Dynasty officially entered the Liu E era.
The treacherous Prime Minister Ding Wei was deposed, and the eunuch Lei Yungong of the inner court was executed with a stick...
As soon as Liu E appeared on the stage, she used her thunderous skills to intimidate the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, and took charge of the government with force!
"Your Majesty, it has been found out..."
Fan Zhongyan came out calmly, saluted and said: "The case of Mao Qi's kidnapping involves several ministers in the court. I am a minister of low rank, but I don't dare to be professional, so I came here to report to His Majesty how to deal with it!"
Note that he used two 'Your Majesty'!
It's a pity that Liu E didn't even blink, she just said lightly: "Send it up."
The little chamberlain took the file and came closer.
She took the file and read it as a matter of course, then returned the file to the chamberlain and presented it to Zhao Zhen for reading.
The little emperor smiled helplessly and did not dare to say anything.
"...!"
Lao Fan stood in the middle, his face a little deserted.
The Queen Mother is becoming more and more domineering!
She ignored Zhao Zhen's title of emperor in front of the prime minister and ministers...
This is undoubtedly a provocation to the emperor's majesty!
Liu E looked at his angry look and suddenly smiled: "Do Fan Qing's family have something to say?"
Fan Zhongyan clenched his fists and resisted his impulse: "I have nothing to say!"
After waiting for a while, Zhao Zhen and the ministers finished reading the files one after another.
There are many lists in this memorial.
As high as the fifth rank to carry out the decree, and as low as a small official in the yamen, everything is done in every detail!
But what's interesting is that from time to time, several high-ranking 'big figures' appear in this file. They have no detailed information, and even their official positions and names are replaced by 'someone'.
"absurd!"
Prime Minister Zhang Zhibai was the first to leave and said coldly: "A little rogue has involved so many courtiers! This is only visible, what about the people behind the scenes?"
Who are these so-called 'someones'?
Fan Zhongyan has always been upright, but he is not a fool. He cannot publish these names, even if the evidence is solid!
Now that it has been vaguely explained, it gives Liu E and the ministers room to choose.
"Privy Council, Third Division, Political Affairs Hall, Yushitai, Taichang Temple..."
Lu Yijian held the file, with a piercing cold light in his eyes: "These people have no shame! The officials and gangsters collude, preying on the common people... How can they deserve to be officials?!"
Exploiting people in the name of borrowing money.
This thing has happened in all dynasties, but once it is revealed, it will be a scandal!
"Queen Mother, take someone!"
Lu Yijian said angrily: "If we don't get rid of these scum, the imperial court will never have peace."
"..."
Prime Minister Zhang Zhibai and Second Prime Minister Wang Zeng both turned to look at him with displeased eyes.
Xiao Lu, you are very angry!
The prime ministers and assistant ministers of the Song Dynasty were divided into two levels: principal and deputy. Most of the time, there was one prime minister and two or three secondary ministers.
Lu Yijian was the last among the prime ministers and assistants, so logically he should speak last.
But this seemingly docile Xianggong Lu was not the kind to accept everything he did. Judging from some of the methods he used in his later period to eliminate dissidents, this man was a ruthless person at heart!
"Why are you looking at something?"
Sure enough, Lao Lu never gave up.
He directly said directly: "The two ministers are important ministers of the two dynasties. Don't you know the principle of 'a embankment of a thousand miles will collapse in an ant nest'?"
What the fuck?
Old Fan suddenly raised his head and looked over with admiration in his eyes.
Except for Lu Yijian, there is probably no one who dares to directly attack the two prime ministers in front of the emperor and empress!
Zhang Zhibai and Wang Zeng are both over 60 years old, but they were educated by Lu Yijian, a "backer" who was just 50 years old. This matter would make everyone call him "Niang Xipi"!
Lao Zhang's face was calm, and he was obviously angry: "Mr. Lu is too radical. Many things cannot be decided just by thinking."
Wang Zeng, who had always been gentle, couldn't help but frown and said: "This matter is very involved. Not to mention how guilty the people in this memorial are, let's talk about those 'someone' and 'a certain Duke'... Prime Minister Lu, if you Please check, I will make way for you!"
Xiao Lu, aren’t you a great person?
Come on, check it out!
As long as you dare to start a war, we old guys will give up our position and let you be arrogant!
"Then just let them harm the people?"
Lao Lu, what an idol!
Fan Zhongyan stood behind him and felt that Lu Yijian's body was particularly tall and straight, and she was still glowing faintly.
He had been holding these words in his heart for a long time.
But among those who really dare to speak out, looking at both inside and outside the court, Lu Yijian is probably the only one who has such courage!
Lu Yijian didn't care what you said, and said a little domineeringly: "As a prime minister, I should share the worries of my family and country! If you are just timid, then you might as well go home early and entertain your grandchildren!"
Lao Zhang was also angry.
He turned back to glare at Lu Yijian and said coldly: "In that case, Prime Minister Lu, go and investigate. I will cooperate with you fully!"
Who doesn't know how to talk?
If you have the guts, go ahead!
Seeing that the three of them were about to quarrel, Liu E spoke: "Don't be angry, sir. This matter must be investigated, but how and when? The Song Dynasty is not a one-person family, and you still need to think twice about many things. !”
"Yes, Queen Mother Shengming!"
Everyone couldn't say anything anymore, so they all handed over their hands.
There seemed to be a bit of a smile in Liu E's eyebrows, and she turned to look at Fan Zhongyan.
"Fan Qing's family, it is said that there were many casualties in this case, right?"
"yes……"
Everyone had pointed it out, but Lao Fan couldn't hold it back any longer, so he held his hands and said, "Cao An was eager to save people, but he was intercepted and killed by gangsters, so he overreacted."
What a joke!
If the Imperial City Secretary had not reported the incident long ago, Liu E would have been deceived by him.
"More than twenty scoundrels had their limbs severed, and two people died tragically! This is more than extreme! This guy has a violent personality. If he continues to indulge in this way for a long time, he may become a disaster..."
Liu E sighed slightly, as if regretting.
The three prime ministers and assistants also temporarily called a truce and looked at Fan Zhongyan.
Is Lao Cao's grandson so cruel?
Everyone knows that Cao An returned to Bianliang this time to avenge the Cao family.
But this cruel and cruel method makes people feel very uncomfortable.
We are all civilized people, why can't we sit down and talk about it?
You do it, and you do it so cruelly.
Is this what powerful people should do?
However, there are also those who agree with Cao An...
Lu Yijian heard the sound and sneered: "That's how it should be! It would be best if all these scum on the streets die!"
Damn it!
Lao Lu, do you hate Cao An's death?
I take back what I just said, you are no longer my idol!
Old Fan was so angry that he was itching his teeth: "Mr. Lu is serious. Cao An is not violent. It's just that at times like that, he always has to protect himself... Your Majesty, please give me a warning!"
Lu Yijian was startled: It seems that Fan Zhongyan is really interested in Cao An, and he will protect him at every turn!
Then he looked at the 'tool man' Zhao Zhen on the dragon chair.
Your Majesty, it's your turn to speak.
Lao Fan obviously wanted to protect Cao An. He was worried that Liu E would bring personal grudges, so he brought the topic to the little emperor. His intention was too obvious.
We are all your most loyal fans. Now that trouble has come, please give us an attitude.
"Cao An..."
Zhao Zhen lowered his head and glanced at Liu E's sleeves, then slowly said: "I heard that when the Cao family was exterminated, he witnessed the tragic death of his family with his own eyes. How tragic this is!"
