Throughout the dynasties, no matter how wise the monarchs were, the existence of corrupt officials was unavoidable.
This major official ration case was too involved. Xiao Yuan's original intention was to investigate, partly to intimidate, to appease, and finally to settle down. It can be said to be perfect.
But Liu Changqing ignored it and pushed the matter into an uncontrollable situation.
Today, these crimes were brought up in public in the court, which aroused Xiao Yuan's thunderous anger. He could only punish them severely and not let anyone go!
After the next court session, the heavy snow outside had stopped, and the palace was completely white.
The ministers came out of the main hall, and when they were walking out, some people sneered and insinuated:
"There is no difference between someone making such a big deal and forcing the king to deal with it strictly. He is not afraid that he will end up badly..."
Someone else followed up and said: "This person should just give up when he sees fit. Don't think that you are the only one who is right..."
When there is a situation in the DPRK, local officials will have some backers. For example, Yang Taihe, the governor of Jinling County, also has some connections.
Among the officials under investigation, some of them are friends of the court ministers or their disciples. Liu Changqing's aggressive move will naturally arouse the dissatisfaction of many people.
Especially Zheng Shiwei, the Minister of Household Affairs, he can be said to hate Liu Changqing so much that his teeth are itching.
Facing the cynicism from everyone, Liu Changqing didn't care at all. Instead, he sneered: "Corrupt officials should all be beheaded! I have a clear conscience!"
Hearing what he said, all the ministers couldn't help but snorted and shook their sleeves.
Seeing this, Liu Changqing looked around and said unceremoniously: "You don't want to go with me, and I am ashamed to be with you."
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What he said simply offended all the ministers in the court.
Looking at his back leaving alone, Liu Yuzhi shook his head slightly and sighed softly: "Master Liu is too upright and is not suitable for officialdom. I'm afraid the end will not be too good..."
Shangguan Wenruo was right next to him. He smiled softly when he heard this and said, "He is very lucky. He has a wise king. At least, someone will protect him, right?"
The case was quickly finalized due to Liu Changqing's powerful investigation and flawless evidence chain. Under the order of King Xiao Yuan, the Qin army began to enter the city in full force, divided into countless groups, and carried out beheading operations according to the list.
This time, when the army rushed into the official's mansion, it was no longer as simple as taking people. Instead, they read the king's order in public, and then drew out their swords.
None of the profiteers who colluded with corrupt officials escaped. In the end, more than 3,000 people were implicated.
There was a bloody storm in Liangzhou.
About another month later, this mass killing finally came to an end. At this point, the official ration case was concluded. Xiao Yuan also took advantage of the situation to straighten up Enke's soldiers from the last time, fill the vacant official positions, and move the people up and down. There was a big fight. Blood transfusion.
But then, what followed was Liu Changqing's problem.
Even though the case was finally handled, at the beginning of handling the case, he relied on King Qin's Sword to arrest many officials for no reason. Among them, some were found innocent and later released.
As a dignified court official, you can arrest someone as soon as you say, but in the end you let him go. You can imagine how the other party would comply.
For a time, uninvolved officials in Liangdi wrote to the court to impeach Liu Changqing, one after another. Among them, Li Yong, the magistrate of Liangzhou, criticized Liu Changqing for his willful actions and disregarded the national plan.
Not only these local officials, but also many ministers in the court took this opportunity to discredit Liu Changqing.
This day's meeting.
Xiao Yuan took the lead in making a certain conclusion on the official grain case. He redefined the responsibilities of officials. All official documents after the edict cannot be implemented only with the official seal. They must be signed by the official at the end of the official document and then stamped with the official seal. On the name, not on the name, and not counted.
Naturally, the ministers had nothing to say about this matter.
After Xiao Yuan finished speaking, Yan Ming, the Minister of Rites, stood up, bowed his hands and saluted: "Your Majesty, although the official grain case has come to an end, my king must not ignore Liu Changqing's crime."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yi also stood up and echoed: "Yes, Your Majesty, although Liu Changqing handled this case, he deserves credit and blame. I heard that he mobilized the army many times."
Xiao Yuandao: "It is my king's will to grant Liu Changqing the King of Qin Sword. He has done nothing wrong by using the King's Sword to command the army."
It can be seen from this that he actually still wants to protect Liu Changqing.
But Jiang Yi added: "It was right to mobilize the army, but he sealed the city for no reason and created a certain amount of panic. At the beginning of handling the case, he repeatedly used force to arrest the imperial officials under house arrest."
Jiang Yi and Liu Changqing have long been at odds with each other. The latter often calls him a treacherous villain. Jiang Yi has long been holding back her anger. With such a good opportunity this time, there is no reason not to impeach him.
As soon as he finished speaking, another minister stood up and said, "Master Jiang is right. The house arrest of the imperial officials is the highest order of the king. Although he, Liu Changqing, was the inspector of Liangzhou at the time, he has gone beyond the limit on this matter. Dislike."
"Yes, Your Majesty. Not only that, Liu Changqing even had people disguised as assassins to assassinate a county magistrate. In this way, I, a dignified officer of the Qin State, turned into an assassin in his hands."
"That's for the purpose of investigating the case. There is no need to stick to these details." Prime Minister Liu Yuzhi said something for Liu Changqing.
But then, more ministers stood up.
People said everything, but without exception, their words were all detrimental to Liu Changqing.
So many ministers were impeached on the spot, and local officials jointly submitted petitions. Even if Xiao Yuan was the king, he would have to think carefully if he wanted to protect Liu Changqing at this time. At the very least, he could not do it openly.
Because there is some truth in what these ministers said.
Under pressure from all parties, Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, his thoughts changing, then he took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"Okay! Since the ministers believe that Liu Changqing is guilty, then the trial will be conducted as it should be."
As he said that, he glanced at Shangguan Wenruo covertly and said: "In view of the important issue of Liu Changqing's identity, the reasons cannot be generalized. The king's will is led by the Yushi Palace, and Shangguan Wenruo is the chief judge. Together with the Minister of Rites and the Shaofu Order, Liu Changqing was asked whether there was any fault in the official grain case."
"Wei Chen takes orders." The three of them said in unison.
After bowing and bowing, Shangguan Wenruo glanced at Xiao Yuan subconsciously, and his eyes moved him.
The king still wanted to protect Liu Changqing. Thinking of this, he also rolled his eyes.
Liu Changqing's fault was singled out. As far as Xiao Yuan is concerned, as a monarch, if this person is used well, he can kill corrupt officials when he enters and appease the court when he retreats.
