If there was no other way, Lu Duan really didn't want to have an audience at night. The Chui Gong Hall under the night was shrouded in endless ink. The outside of the hall was dark and unclear, and the buildings inside the hall were also scary, as if this was not an imperial palace but a palace. It is the Hall of Hell, especially a creature like Emperor Liu lives in it.
After all, there were only three figures conspicuous in the main hall, one sitting and two standing. One standing had his head lowered and the other was bent. Lu Duan and Yan Tuo both waited silently, waiting for Emperor Liu who was reading the investigation report to speak.
What Lu Duan came to report was naturally the Kang Baozhen case. After all, Emperor Liu personally explained it and provided key clues. The case is not complicated. The people involved are clear. They are the people who manipulated the promotion for Kang Baozhen. No matter how flawless it is, if you follow a line of investigation, no one in the entire line can escape.
Therefore, it only took a few days for Lu Duan to get to the bottom of the matter, and all the people involved were under control.
Since it is an internal investigation and the officials handling it are all highly capable experts, many problems cannot be hidden at all, but with strong intervention, there is no way to hide them. In addition, Lu Duan, a "nice gentleman", was really not something that ordinary people could withstand when he threatened him.
After a few days, the Kang Baozhen case was finally revealed in the official system, and it was barely possible to give an explanation to Emperor Liu. In the report to Emperor Liu, it was clearly stated that the Kang Baozhen case involved lying about age, fabricating resumes and political achievements, defrauding official positions, offering and accepting bribes, dereliction of duty and bending the law.
A result was found, but Lu Duan was not happy at all, not only because the problem lay with the staff department he was in charge of, but also because he knew in his heart that the matter had only really begun now, and there was still a big terror to come. .
The only thing Lu Duan hoped in his heart was that Emperor Liu would not let the Imperial City and Wude Division get involved again. Otherwise, an expanded and implicated political wave would come again. The tax reform policy was in full swing. The imperial court was in a state of barely balanced state, and neither the officials nor the people could stand any more troubles.
Lu Duan's thinking can be described as being mature and seeking the country. Of course, it also reflects his instinct and orientation as a seasoned bureaucrat.
However, most of the matters in the Han Dynasty were determined by the will of the old emperor. Although Lu Duan was a big boss in the political affairs hall, he could not be stubborn at all in front of Emperor Liu. While waiting for the imperial edict, he carefully raised his eyes to look at Emperor Liu. His old face was gloomy in the bright light. Seeing this, Lu Duan's mood continued to sink.
After a long time, Emperor Liu put down the results of the self-examination of the staff given by Lu Duan, raised his hand and rubbed his eyes, and said calmly: "It was the Yang Xunkang family who gave him any benefits. He dared to take such a risk, to hide the truth and deceive others." An adultery?"
After hearing the question, Lu Duan immediately answered: "Your Majesty, although Yang Xun has always denied it, according to the confession of Zhang Gong, the doctor who contacted him, Kang Ning gave Yang Xun one hundred thousand yuan in order to seek official positions."
"One hundred thousand guan, buying a county magistrate, is generous enough!" Emperor Liu commented, and then said sternly: "I am the head of a county of a great Han Dynasty, and the food, clothing, clothing, parents, and food for tens of thousands of people are only worth ten thousand guan." Wan Guan?"
Yan Tuo on the side listened and wanted to tell Emperor Liu that one hundred thousand guan was really a lot. At least in the eyes of people like them, the weight was definitely much heavier than that of a mere county magistrate. If the price was clearly marked, 100,000 guan might be enough to buy it. The vast majority of magistrates and magistrates in the world. Of course, Yan Tuo could only think about such thoughts and would never dare to say them out loud.
"Among the noble disciples, Yang Xun can be regarded as a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but he is actually confused by a mere hundred thousand coins!" Emperor Liu said coldly: "Regardless of family status, official position, and even his head? "
After some sullen whispers, Emperor Liu turned his head to look at Lu Duan and asked, "How did you deal with these dozen people involved in the case?"
Lu Duan said respectfully: "All the officials involved in the case from Yang Xun on down have been suspended from duty and taken into custody. As for the local area, I have sent officials to Mizhou. Suonakang Baozhen and related officials have been brought to justice and are in Beijing awaiting trial. Others The main criminal, Kang Ning, has been detained by His Majesty in Dali Temple Prison. The specific sentence will require subsequent trials and His Majesty's instructions."
Lu Duan's answer seemed to say something, but it seemed as if he didn't say anything at all. Emperor Liu frowned obviously and took a deep look at Lu Duan, but seeing his respectful and calm look, he couldn't help but be filled with excitement. He said aggressively: "Such official clichés can't fool me! Now that the investigation has been clear, the subsequent interrogation is just a formality. Given the circumstances involved in the case, what punishment should be given? You, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, don't you have any consideration in your heart? No?"
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions!" Emperor Liu was furious, but Lu Duan remained unmoved and solemnly asked for instructions.
Sometimes Emperor Liu admired Lu Duan's calmness and orderliness, but sometimes he was very annoyed by his conservativeness and rigidity. At this time, Emperor Liu became a little annoyed: "I just want to hear your opinion! What happened in this case?" How should we deal with these people? To kill or not to kill?"
Emperor Liu's murderous questioning of Lu Duan really made Lu Duan very depressed. He was so angry that he was still expressing his opinions on whether to kill or not.
However, facing Emperor Liu's aggressive gaze, Lu Duan thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, Yang Xun, Kang Ning, Kang Baozhen and his son deceived the emperor and stole officials. They are guilty of unpardonable crimes and should be punished with death." , the other persons involved in the case shall be punished according to the circumstances of the case!"
After forcing Lu Duan to speak, Emperor Liu quickly returned to normal. He stopped showing his teeth and claws, as if nothing happened. He leisurely picked up the ink pen and wrote something on the memorial, and then said to Lu Duan: "I Got it! Thank you for your hard work, go back and rest!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I retire!" The old emperor had already driven out the people, and Lu Duan did not dare to stay. He just resigned silently with a depressed mood.
When leaving, Lu Duan was in an unusually heavy mood, without any joy at finding out the case and successfully explaining it to Emperor Liu. In the final analysis, it was Emperor Liu's attitude that was really frightening.
Lu Duan can now be regarded as an old man serving and assisting Emperor Liu. Although he is not familiar with Emperor Liu's temperament, he is still familiar with it.
Now, that familiar smell is coming out again. Emperor Liu obviously showed some restraint in the Kang Baozhen case. As the main criminal, Kang Ning was imprisoned. Even before the Kang Baozhen case, coupled with the recent turmoil in Beijing, Emperor Liu Lu Duan could guess the intention just by smelling it.
The more restrained you are now, the more terrifying and shocking it will be when it breaks out.
