When Zhao Dezhao returned to the study, Zhao Kuangyin was still sitting there, looking like he hadn't moved for a long time, but with a solemn expression and deep eyes. The drunkenness on his face had long since been shocked by his brother.
"Dad!" Zhao Dezhao took a cup of sobering tea from the servant, put it next to him personally, and called in a low voice: "I'm afraid it's a little embarrassing for Fourth Uncle!"
Zhao Kuangyin came back to his senses, looked at his beloved son, sighed again, motioned Zhao Dezhao to sit down, and then said: "No matter how difficult it is, he is also my brother and your uncle, can I still ignore him?
I'm just a little disappointed. Kuang Mei also grew up reading the books of sages and practicing the laws of the Han Dynasty. However, how could he be so corrupted by knowing the law, breaking it, and cultivating morality? "
After all, he is his uncle. Zhao Dezhao did not want to judge Zhao Kuangmei hastily. He just said: "The so-called people who are close to Mo are evil. My fourth uncle is still good in nature. He was just bewitched by Zhang Jin and violated the national law by mistake!"
When he said this, Zhao Dezhao felt that he lacked confidence, and quickly calmed down the strangeness in his heart: "In your opinion, can the fourth uncle's matter be solved? Will Zhang Jin really implicate him?"
Zhao Kuangyin shook his head, his attitude was unclear, and he didn't know whether he didn't know or had nothing to do. After thinking for a while, he said: "After all, it is a violation of national law. Even if it is not among the ten evils, it is still very serious, especially if it involves Zhang Jin.
Your Majesty's methods are strict, and even in normal times, I'm afraid it would be difficult to tolerate them. What's more, the Huazhou case is now such a big fuss and the city is full of uproar and uproar, making the situation even more unpredictable.
As for Zhang Jin, he is destined to die. There is no guarantee that he will not bite your fourth uncle out. He does not even need to bite you. Do you think the court will not be able to find out those two silver mines? "
"In this case, isn't Fourth Uncle really in danger?" Zhao Dezhao's face was solemn.
"Let me think about it, let me think about it!" Zhao Kuangyin's thick eyebrows knitted together, very annoyed.
In fact, Zhao Kuangyin had already expected it. Even if Zhao Kuangmei could survive this disaster, he might still lose a layer of skin. Of course, Zhao Kuangyin never had this idea of giving up.
Although Zhao Kuangmei is different from Zhao Kuangyi and is just his younger brother, Zhao Kuangyin still has great feelings for him, and he has the responsibility of an elder brother like a father.
Even if Zhao Kuangmei's behavior violated national law, as long as there was still room for salvation, there was no reason to give up. Even if there was no chance, he would still make his voice heard.
Running a family is not as good as running an army. Personal feelings often outweigh justice. There are many selfless people in the world, but they are in the minority after all, and even those few may not be entirely motivated by public motives. It’s not about fairness, it’s just about humanity.
Zhao Kuangyin was very smart, and he fulfilled his duties as a minister in front of Emperor Liu, and he also abided by moral etiquette and etiquette. However, even so, he still had selfish motives and thoughts. He has made so many great contributions to the Han Dynasty, and to protect his own brother, in his opinion, is absolutely reasonable, at least not a loss of personal morality.
The attitude was very resolute, but solving the trouble caused by Zhao Kuangmei in this way still gave Zhao Kuangyin a headache. It was difficult to come up with a comprehensive solution in the blink of an eye.
Seeing his father's distress, Zhao Dezhao couldn't help but remind him: "Dad, why don't you ask your third uncle for his opinion?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Kuangyin intuitively turned away the clouds and saw the sun, his face was slightly sad, and he immediately said: "Why did I forget Kuang Yi? Go to his house in person immediately and invite him!"
Zhao Kuangyin still has some clues in his heart. On issues like this, Zhao Kuangyi will obviously be more capable and more flexible than him. After all, he has been in charge of politics and law enforcement all year round.
The dusk is getting darker and darker, and the snow has begun to drift again. The flying snowflakes cover the night sky, making people feel no warmth. Zhao Dezhao went to Guangyang Bofu, but as expected, Zhao Kuangyi was not found. Then he went non-stop to Luoyang Mansion and finally found him.
By the time Zhao Kuangyi arrived at Duke Rong's mansion covered in snow and cold, the night was already dark, and he was still wearing the official robe that he had not changed yet. The three of them were in a secret room, and without much exchange of greetings, they directly asked Zhao Dezhao to tell him the situation.
After listening to the narration, unlike Zhao Kuangyin's angry expression, Zhao Kuangyi's reaction was much calmer, but the fragrant tea was no longer fragrant.
The tea cup fell on the table and made a crisp sound. Zhao Kuangyi frowned and said: "Why is he so confused! He simply doesn't know how to live or die! Knowing the law and breaking the law will get an extra level of crime. At this time, I'm afraid I will have to give him an extra level!" "
Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin shook his head, his emotions seemed to have calmed down, and he looked at Zhao Kuangyi: "Now that the matter has happened, Kuang Mei came to me, and I have also blamed him.
Because Zhang Jin's case involves so many things, it has become more and more intense. Kuang Mei is obviously deeply involved in it. Although it has not been exposed yet, she still needs to find a way to help him tide over the difficulties!
I have been thinking hard for a long time, but I really don't have a complete solution, so I asked you to give me some advice. "
Zhao Kuangyi didn't mean to refuse, but the more he thought about it, the colder his expression became, and the more he thought about it, the worse his mood became. She was angry at Zhao Kuangmei's illegal behavior, but also worried about gains and losses, fearing that this matter would affect her.
Today, Zhao Kuangyi is a rising political star. He is proud of his career and has risen through the ranks. As a Luoyang Yin, he has already reached the center of power of the Han Dynasty. In less than a year, he has made great achievements and outstanding political achievements. As the chief official of the capital, it has always been difficult to make achievements. But Zhao Kuangyi did it and his authority was established. , the reputation is sufficient, this is Zhao Kuangyi's ability.
Therefore, for Zhao Kuangyi, the next three or two years will be the most critical period for him to reach the peak of his official career. At such a critical moment, Zhao Kuangmei made such a mistake. He was really worried that this matter would affect him.
"Kuang Yi, you have always been smart, is there any way to save you?" Seeing Zhao Kuangyi pondering for a long time, Zhao Kuangyin spoke, and Zhao Dezhao also looked at him.
The person Zhao Dezhao respected the most was undoubtedly his father, Zhao Kuangyin. However, the person he admired and even feared was his third uncle who became more and more famous as his official career became bigger and bigger.
Zhao Kuangyi raised his eyes, looked at the father and son, thought about it again, and simply shook his head: "If you want to live a stable life, don't have such extravagant hopes. His interests with Zhang Jin are too deeply involved, even if, as he said, in the He was not involved in the Huazhou case, but the silver mine and the timber were enough to convict him.
The impact of the Huazhou case has become more widespread. Hundreds of officials, big and small, have already been taken down. There is still no sign of the end in sight.
The government and the public, including the Political Affairs Hall, the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and even Chui Gong Hall, may be waiting for another incident to happen! "
Hearing what he said, Zhao Kuangyin nodded: "It is precisely because of these considerations that I feel it is difficult to deal with it!"
After some analysis, Zhao Kuangyi's thinking seemed to have become clearer. He looked at Zhao Kuangyin and said in a positive tone: "We can only break the situation with extraordinary methods! Tomorrow, let Kuang Mei surrender to Luoyang Mansion, and I will send him there myself. The head of the Criminal Department came forward and asked him to explain all the things he had committed and ask for a reprieve! With my second brother and me here, even if he is sentenced, there will be some consideration! "
Hearing what he said, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but feel a little displeased, and said with rare hesitation: "If that's the case, wouldn't Kuang Mei's future career be ruined?"
Zhao Kuangyi's tone was a little cold, and he asked: "Second brother, do you think this matter can be hidden? Since it can't be hidden, if you take the initiative to ask for a report, you can still get some leniency!
He is not the only one involved. If he is preempted by others, or if the Three Laws Division investigates it, the situation will be completely irreversible! "
Zhao Kuangyin was silent, and Zhao Kuangyi continued: "This political situation has become more and more intense. Apart from his instructions on the Huazhou case, your Majesty has not said anything about other related cases!
And why are the Three Law Divisions, including the Wude Division, so clinging to it? This turmoil cannot be easily calmed down. Kuang Mei is in a whirlpool. If she wants to save herself, she has to find another way!
If you break the law, you will be punished accordingly. If you want to completely escape the sanctions of the country's laws, you may end up with the opposite of what you want, or even face a more severe situation! Even if there are some means to protect him, it will only cause endless troubles! "
Zhao Kuangyi said it clearly, but it was precisely because of this that Zhao Kuangyin felt embarrassed. Probably also understanding the contradictions in Zhao Kuangyin's heart, Zhao Kuangyi continued: "This political situation was triggered by Zhang Jin's case, and Zhang Jin is no longer a criminal. The people involved in his crimes, except for relevant officials, , who is more likely to be the descendants of distinguished nobles?
Now that Zhao Pu is the prime minister, I don’t need to say more about this person’s attitude towards the nobles. The Zhengshitang will definitely not be indifferent to this incident. I can guarantee that the people involved will not be able to escape easily.
What's especially taboo is that in recent years, His Majesty has received many admonitions about restrictions on nobles. What is His Majesty's attitude? Can the second brother guarantee this? "
Mentioning these, Zhao Kuangyin's expression immediately changed, and he obviously felt pressure.
In fact, there is another way. The cause of the matter seems to be Zhang Jin. If the source of this trouble is ended, there may be enough room to deal with it. Nowadays, there are probably many people who want Zhang Jin dead.
However, Zhao Kuangyi did not mention it, nor was he willing to mention it, because he knew clearly that it was also a method that would bring endless disasters. If people like them dare to break the rules, the unfathomable Emperor Liu may end up. If that is the case, it may not be just Zhao Kuangmei who will be implicated in the end.
Zhao Kuangyi, who knew the stakes well, would never do this.
"After this incident, Kuang Mei may be punished, but that is what he deserves and he should be taught a lesson. Otherwise, why should he be punished? With his character and these actions, he is not suitable to be an official in the court!" Zhao Kuangyi continued Said: "We can still protect our nephews and nephews from being wealthy here, but it is inconvenient to do more, and it is not suitable to do it anymore!"
"That's it!" Zhao Kuangyin was still persuaded and agreed with Zhao Kuangyi's opinion.
