There was a brief silence in the carriage, both of them having different thoughts.
Han You didn't have a good impression of Wu Dingbi, and he didn't have any bad feelings either.
A long time ago, Han You was extremely dissatisfied with the Ministry of Punishment. Even his father, the governor of Jingzhao Mansion, dared to arrest people, but the Ministry of Punishment did not.
At that time, Han You looked down on the Ministry of Punishment.
As he had more contact, learned more, and understood more, Han You felt that it had nothing to do with the Ministry of Punishment, but everything to do with the world.
However, he also knew that the Ministry of Punishment was still giving face, and supported Yi Daowei to varying degrees in many things, both covertly and covertly.
"I have brought down a lot of people before. Your Criminal Department is a special force, and they actively requested that those people be taken to Jingzhao Mansion Prison. They dare not stay in the Criminal Department because they are afraid that someone will contact them, or even find a way to get them out. .”
"Yes." Wu Dingbi smiled miserably: "I, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, are in name only. This one wants to save face, and that one wants to express his sympathy. The dignified Minister of the Ministry of Punishments also needs you, a young man, to catch those corrupt officials. I expect you, a young man, to do this. I didn’t do what I was supposed to do, and when I heard who was being eliminated, I could only hide in the house and secretly drink blessings, I’m ashamed, I’m ashamed.”
Han You remained silent. In fact, there were many such things in the court. They were neither good nor bad. They just didn't want to be bad, but they couldn't get better.
Well, I can’t survive.
It’s bad, I’m ashamed of my conscience.
Wu Dingbi is the kind of official who thinks good things but dare not, thinks bad things and cannot sleep well.
"I know what you think, and you look down on me, but do you know why I have to hold back my nausea to please Zhu Long and the second prince?"
"I know, but I want to hear Master Wu personally."
"Save your life."
Wu Dingbi's face turned a little red. He looked out the window and murmured: "Once the emperor and his ministers, in the first year of this dynasty alone, there have been countless civil and military changes. The ministers all know that those who stay in official positions may not be able to keep their official positions. , only those who have been promoted and transferred to other government offices can be regarded as trusted by His Majesty. I... cannot resign, absolutely must not resign. When Your Majesty ascended the throne, I offended many people, but these people did not have any injuries. None of the skin was injured. Now that I am the Minister of Punishment, they will naturally meet each other with smiles, but once I go down, if I go down, it will be difficult to save the bones."
When he said the second half of the sentence, Wu Dingbi's eyes were full of hatred. He hated the emperor Zhou Ke.
In all dynasties and generations, there are still those who can be ministers, and there are also those who are full of ambition and stick to their conscience. Not to mention a few, there are not many anyway.
Wu Dingbi considered himself to be a moderately conscientious official.
But who would have thought that after the new king ascended the throne, he who had tolerated it for so long in the previous dynasty could not even defeat a real sycophant or traitor. If he had known this, why would he have offended so many people for no reason.
"When His Majesty dismissed the court a few days ago, he called Chen Yongzhi, your left minister of the Ministry of Justice, to the Jingzhi Hall. It is said that Chen Yongzhi is likely to be promoted. Do you know this?"
"I know, how could I not know." Wu Dingbi laughed dumbly: "But so what, he took care of my lack of children. How did you know that it was me who wanted to be transferred to the Ministry of Rites, rather than that I was persuaded by His Majesty to retire and return to his hometown? ?”
"this…"
Han You was speechless. It was really possible. If Lao Ba wanted to take action against the aristocratic family and ministers, the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment would be very important, and it would definitely be filled by a selfless and decisive person.
In fact, it is also a matter of awareness. Laoba must have nothing to hide from Han You, but Laoba is another matter with the courtiers. It can be seen from the three-province system and Zhao Tai's affairs that the emperor's heart is unpredictable.
Lao Ba is so good at debunking old stories that no one dares to be sure until the dust settles.
"Okay, let's not waste Mr. Wu's time. Let's forget about today's matter..."
Han You was still a little angry: "I'm not talking about you, then what kind of bastards are the Zhu family? How could you allow Zhu Long to live in your mansion?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Dingbi was also full of complaints: "Zhu Long was brought back by His Royal Highness the King of Chu, and the King of Chu is a prince. I thought that His Majesty wanted to let the Zhu family forget the past, but who knew..."
Wu Dingbi really couldn't say anything. Who knew that Zhou Tong was an idiot who obviously came back on his own initiative, and then he was beaten like a bear and made to be used as a flag by the Yidao Guards. This is... this He's just a stupid dog, he's so fucking harmful!
"Wait a minute." Wu Dingbi hesitated: "I want to ask General Han for something."
"Say, but I just listen. I won't refuse, take the initiative, or promise."
Wu Dingbi had a stern look on his face: "If your Majesty ever needs me to retire and return to my hometown, I hope..."
"Take it." Han You shook his head repeatedly: "Your Majesty has never told me what he thinks. Even if he did, I would not be able to inform you in advance."
"No, that's not what I mean. What I mean is that at that time, General Han will randomly find a few supervisors or officials who can enter the court to impeach those corrupt officials. I will die before I leave the court. Pull them on their backs, the more the better, I will withstand the tremendous pressure and die with them before I lose my position as Minister of Punishment..."
Speaking of this, Wu Dingbi suddenly showed his pride: "Even if there are no bones left in the end, it will not be in vain for me, Wu Dingbi, to hold the post of Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment of the Zhou Dynasty!"
Han You asked strangely: "What if His Majesty originally intended to transfer you to the Ministry of Rites as Minister?"
"That would be better." Wu Dingbi laughed loudly: "This means that Your Majesty trusts me. Since Your Majesty trusts me, why should I go to the Ministry of Rites? I want to stay in the Ministry of Punishment. With your Majesty's support, Yizhan joined the Ministry of Punishment that year. Ambition!"
"Master Wu." Han You kindly reminded: "I am the Emperor's personal soldier. I will most likely tell His Majesty what you said. You know, if I say it, you will deliberately act for me. Your Majesty, look at it, if you fail in the end, even if you really want to be transferred to the Ministry of Etiquette, you won't be able to make it."
"True or false, right or wrong, who can tell clearly."
Wu Dingbi smiled slightly: "How did General Han know that what I, Wu Dingbi, said just now came from the bottom of my heart, and I did not say it to you on purpose, so as to show my loyalty to His Majesty and pretend to be a loyal and patriotic minister."
Han You also smiled: "Tell the truth, do you want to be the Minister of Punishment, or the powerful Minister of Rites?"
"I want to be the real Minister of Punishment, not the Minister of Punishment."
"Sincerely?"
"If you think it's true, then it is."
"What if it's fake?"
"With your temperament, you will cause trouble for me if you are deceived. With your ability, it will not be difficult to knock me into the dust. So, does it matter whether it is true or false?"
Han You cupped his hands, stood up, opened the curtain, and saw Wu Dingbi out of the carriage.
Yes, truth or falsehood is no longer important. What is important is that Wu Dingbi expressed his stance.
He may not be the Minister of Rites but the Minister of Punishments, but he must be a true Minister of Punishments.
If he had not been an impartial and impartial Minister of the Ministry of Justice, it would have been equivalent to deceiving Han You and the Emperor, and the end could be imagined.
Therefore, it is not important whether it is true or false. Many times, many things, and many people do not care whether what they say is true or false, because the truth is not important. What is important is the behavior, not the deeds but the heart.
Whether he wanted to protect his official position and protect his family members in fear of death, or he really wanted to be an impartial and selfless Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, it didn't matter for any purpose. What mattered was that he was willing to be a Minister of the Ministry of Punishments that the emperor liked.
