Naturally, Zhang Wenguan would not let go of such a good opportunity, so he left work quickly, turned to face Zheng Ze and said: "How can King Yong care about his brother so much, how can it be regarded as a secret treasure? In my opinion, this heart is more important than the treasure." , this is obviously the most sincere tribute. In comparison, what I gave you were just some gold and silver items, but it was inferior."
As soon as Zhang Wenguan said these words, the whole scene was taken back.
Liu Rengui stood up, cupped his hands to the saint and said: "Your Majesty, King Yong's behavior should not only not be punished, but should be rewarded."
"Wei Chen agrees and should be rewarded."
"Wei Chen also agrees."
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Anyone with a discerning eye can see that King Yong's actions are very popular with the saint. If you don't quickly send a favor at this time, what are you waiting for?
Faced with a one-sided situation, Zheng Ze and Huang Liang were stunned.
I thought it was a great opportunity to overthrow King Yong, but who knew...
Li Zhi, who was on the throne, did not expect that Li Xian would come up with such a reason. However, when I saw that he didn't have any happy expression, but instead sighed secretly, I suddenly felt something was wrong.
After just thinking about it for a moment, he understood what was going on.
This was a good strategy. He risked his life to survive, gave himself a bottom line for reversal, and then deliberately brought dirty water to himself, just to draw out some of the Zheng family's power in the court so that he could attack it.
The Zheng family indeed just threw away an abandoned son like Huang Liang, but when faced with a tempting situation, wouldn't another Zheng Ze pop up? It's a pity that from beginning to end, there was only one Zheng Ze. Others, such as Zheng Yuanshan and others, have no intention of participating.
From this point of view, the Zheng family still has a lot of talents. It is impossible for ordinary people to remain motionless under such temptation.
Thinking of this, Li Zhi smiled slightly. At this moment, he felt that his mood suddenly became better. King Yong's sincerity was not as important to him as seeing his own child devise a plan.
This kind of courage to risk death and survive is not something ordinary people can have. Besides, this kid said that he had been prepared as early as the dedication, which was commendable.
In a good mood, even his voice became cheerful, and Li Zhi said: "Xian'er's heartfelt wishes, Hong'er will be happy if he knows about it. Anyway, since you all think it is appropriate to reward me, I will give you an exceptional reward." Give me a jade pendant for Xian'er."
After saying that, Li Zhi took off the jade pendant hanging on his body and handed it to Jiang Hao.
Reward a jade pendant?
Everyone was surprised when they heard about this reward. The jade pendant is different from the imperial pen and other objects. The imperial pen is given to the recipient and can be used, although not many people can do such a bold thing. But jade pendants are different. There are particularities in who wears what size jade pendant and what style the jade pendant is.
Even if you are given a jade pendant, you cannot wear it, you can only show it off to others. Therefore, at least after the current saint ascended the throne, no one has been heard of being rewarded with a jade pendant.
This reward is truly extraordinary!
Unlike the envy of the officials, Li Xian only felt a little disappointed. It would be fine to reward him with some brocade. At least he can take it back to the East Palace. If he rewards his subordinates and gives him a jade pendant, he can only find a box and put it away. As for selling, who dares to sell the emperor’s personal jade pendant? You can't wear it, you can't sell it, you can't buy it. You can only put it away and look at it. Then this thing is really no different from a stone.
Although he was disappointed, he still tried to pretend to be proud, took the jade pendant sent by Jiang Hao with both hands, and put it in his arms under the envious gazes of the officials.
After the reward is given out, the next step is the punishment.
Looking at Huang Liang and Zheng Ze who were mourning for their heirs, Li Zhi said leisurely: "The respect King Yong has for his brother is not only visible to me but also to all the ministers in the court. Being so picky and trying to promote great good through small mistakes really has ulterior motives." "
"Huang Liang impeached him arbitrarily without verification, thinking that he was the censor and was only performing his duties, so he was punished and released. Zheng Ze took advantage of the situation and provoked disputes in the court. His crime was unforgivable and he was demoted to Kaifeng County Magistrate, set off immediately!"
After hearing the saint's ruling, many people took a breath of air, especially Zheng Ze, who felt that he might as well just crash to death in this palace. Where is Kaifeng? This is the hometown of the Zheng family. He was demoted as a high-ranking imperial official and returned to his hometown as a county magistrate. How could it be so simple to be demoted? It was clear that the emperor wanted to punch the Zheng family in the face!
Although I am a member of the main lineage of the Zheng family, because of this reason, I am afraid that the family law can break me to pieces!
Zhang Rui, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was born as a commoner. He had an upright style as an official. He was often bribed and threatened by aristocratic families, so he looked down upon the aristocratic families. Now that I felt the deep meaning of the saint, I was overjoyed and went out to say: "Wei ministers have received the edict, but judging from the official records of various states, there is no place for officials nearby. Only Lingnan still has vacancies. Why not, just How about letting Huang Liang take office in Lingnan?"
Zhang Rui's voice was full of joy, but the content made everyone gasp. The sage only said that Huang Liang was banished from the capital, but what is the difference between Zhang Rui's statement and that Huang Liang was sent to Lingnan?
Although the imperial court now has a government office in Lingnan, it is just a decoration. It is still a place controlled by local wealthy families, but because they have always sworn allegiance and have not caused trouble, they don't pay much attention to it.
Going to Lingnan to be a county magistrate? Why don’t you go to Lingnan to be the governor?
Huang Liang woke up from a dream when he heard that the Minister of Civil Affairs was going to send him to Lingnan. He did not wait for the support of the Zheng family's children to plead for mercy, especially when Zheng Ze was punished, and he realized that he seemed not to be protected by the Zheng family.
Going to Lingnan? Isn’t this the death of the reform?
When he thought of his wife and children, Huang Liang finally couldn't help but knelt on the ground and cried: "Saint, saint, I know my fault, I know my mistake, I beg the saint to have mercy! I ask the saint to have mercy!"
No one interceded for him, no one even looked at him. Anyone who knew his background knew how he became the censor. As for the wise man, he also knows his role in this matter. After all, Huang Liang is just a pole for honey gatherers. After poking the hornet's nest, it can be thrown away.
Seeing Huang Liang kneeling on the ground and begging, Zheng Ze did not follow. Even if he was to be expelled from the family and convicted, he was still a member of the Zheng family. He would rather die standing than live on his knees!
However, when he thought about the fate he would face in the future, even he who was not afraid of death couldn't help but tremble all over.
Seeing the misery of Huang Liang and Zheng Ze, the others couldn't help but feel sad.
