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Chapter 358: The wall fell and everyone pushed it
Chapter 358 The wall fell and everyone pushed it
Today the imperial court is closed for public bathing, and the emperor and officials do not need to go to court.
Before dawn, the main gate of the Ministry of Punishment was crowded with courtiers who braved the cold wind and snow to welcome the prime minister when he was released from prison.
However, what everyone did not expect was that instead of waiting for the good news of the acquittal of the Prime Minister, there came the bad news of beheadings and ransacking homes.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Eunuch Fu carried the imperial edict and entered the heavily guarded prison.
He waved the Buddha dust: "Xun Xiuyuan, take the order."
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Eunuch Fu came out of the prison and was surrounded by ministers.
Yang Gelao asked in disbelief: "Mr. Fu, did you make a mistake somewhere? Did your Majesty really order the execution of the Prime Minister? How is it possible?"
Eunuch Fu raised his fly whisk and calmly moved away Yang Ge Lao's hand on his arm: "The Za family is just a messenger. If you have any doubts, please go to the palace and ask the Supreme Emperor for clarification."
After he finished speaking, he walked away without giving anyone a chance to pester him again.
Everyone still couldn't believe that the Supreme Emperor would deal with Xun Xiangguo so hastily, and the group hurriedly rushed to Zhaoming Palace to see the Supreme Emperor.
The Supreme Emperor specially called Zong Zhengxi over.
Although he is young, sooner or later he will have to carry this country on his shoulders.
Zong Zhengxi had just read the evidence of Xun Xiangguo's crimes and was so shocked that he could not speak.
His taste is really bad.
Why did he ignore loyalties and traitors at the beginning? He was close to Prime Minister Xun and far away from Lu Yuan, which almost led to a big mistake.
Zong Zhengxi was so guilty that he could not speak.
He wanted to ask his father if he was a failed emperor?
But he didn't have the courage to ask.
The Supreme Emperor glanced at his silent son, and said earnestly: "Cheer up, you are the emperor, and you must not lose the majesty of the emperor in front of the ministers."
"My son knows."
Zong Zhengxi suppressed all his emotions and tried hard to restore himself to the dignity of the emperor.
The Supreme Emperor said to Mr. Fu fairly: "Let them come in."
"Yes." Mr. Fu looked at the door and said, "Your Excellencies are here to see you-"
Everyone entered Zhaoyang Hall in a hurry.
There were too many officials to meet the emperor today, and the Nuan Pavilion was not big enough. The Supreme Emperor and Zong Zhengxi summoned the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty in the East Side Hall.
He glanced at him and smiled immediately: "Early in the morning, you were all thinking about greeting me. You really mean it. Why didn't Lu Yuan come? Is he not gregarious, or does he not think of me as the Supreme Emperor in his heart?"
All civil and military officials were embarrassed.
They did not come to the palace to ask for peace, but to intercede on behalf of Prime Minister Xun. At least more than half of the officials were, and some came to the palace after hearing the news halfway, fearing that they would not be able to make it in time to join in the fun.
Lu Yuan's absence doesn't just mean that he and Xiang Guo are not on the same page?
Said Cao Cao Cao Cao has arrived.
Lu Yuan is "coming".
He had entered the palace a long time ago, and it was he who presented the evidence of Xiang Guo's crime to the Supreme Emperor. He deliberately wandered around and pretended to have just arrived.
"My lord, please see the Emperor, please see His Majesty."
Lu Yuan bowed politely.
I'm used to his arrogant and domineering look, but he has restrained himself so much recently that it's actually unaccustomed to him.
"Flat body."
The Supreme Emperor raised his hand.
Lu Yuan straightened up and looked at the civil and military officials with some surprise: "You sirs are also here for the affairs of Prime Minister Xun?"
Yang Gelao was surprised: "Are you too?"
"yes."
Lu Yuan admitted generously, "He was sentenced to confiscation of his home and beheading. I am here to praise the Supreme Emperor and His Majesty for knowing everything and eliminating the trouble for the Great Zhou Dynasty!"
Yang Ge Lao choked hard.
It’s okay for a dignified elder to be able to defeat the imperial censor with his talk, but even a treacherous sycophant like Lu Yuan can’t win, which is so embarrassing!
Mr. Yang Ge angrily threw away his sleeves and stopped talking to Lu Yuan. He turned to the Supreme Emperor and Zong Zhengxi and said, "Your Majesty, I wonder what crime the Prime Minister has committed that warrants having his house confiscated and beheaded?"
The Emperor's smile faded: "Fu Quan, show them the evidence of Prime Minister Guo's crimes!"
Duke Fu carried a large pile of incriminating evidence on a public tray and walked towards the civil and military officials.
People began to circulate it.
Lu Yuan reminded Mr. Yang Ge beside him: "Be gentle, you will be punished for destroying evidence. If you want to help the Prime Minister escape guilt, you won't use such stupid methods. Do you need me to teach you some tricks?"
Yang Gelao fell back in anger.
The treacherous ministers and traitors are as scoundrel and shameless as King Miao!
"Huo Shangshu, look quickly, we are waiting behind you."
"Master Li, take it down."
The Minister of Rites, who just wanted to make up his mind and act according to the prevailing situation, expressed his injustice.
Huo Shangshu's expression was solemn.
Lu Yuan raised her lips and smiled: "Looking so carefully, are you looking for whether you have been written on it?"
Huo Shangshu glared at Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan smiled and said: "It's just a joke, don't take it to heart, otherwise it will appear that Mr. Huo is guilty."
Huo Shangshu passed the booklet in his hand to the Minister of Rites with an expression of ashen expression.
Minister of Rites: Thank you, no need.
"These are just some of the evidence. There are many more... that have not been found. Maybe they can be found by searching the house."
Lu Yuan said this deliberately to test everyone's reaction.
As expected, the officials who had not found themselves on the incriminating evidence were relieved at first, but then their hearts went up in their throats after hearing Lu Yuan's words.
Lu Yuan saw it, and so did the Supreme Emperor.
Although Zong Zhengxi was not as sharp as the two of them, he could still sense that the atmosphere was gradually becoming tense.
Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Mr. Yang Ge, it's hot. Do you want to wipe off the sweat?"
Old Yang Ge said sarcastically: "No, no need."
Huo Shangshu said seriously: "I wonder where these criminal evidences came from? Is there anyone who obstructed them and deliberately framed the Prime Minister? The Prime Minister is loyal to the court. I don't believe that he would collude with the ten princes, support war with war, support private armies, It’s about fake military merit.”
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Yang Ge said: "Yes, the governors of the mainland can win the war, so why not the prime minister? From what I can see, I am afraid that some people are dissatisfied with being returned to the dynasty by the prime minister, and want to use despicable means to eradicate dissidents!"
The Supreme Emperor guessed that some people would question the authenticity of the evidence.
The Supreme Emperor said sternly: "I have my own method. Come, offer wine to the emperor and the Taifu to enter the palace to identify the handwriting."
The two of them were the most knowledgeable people in the Zhou Dynasty, and they also had profound attainments in calligraphy.
The Supreme Emperor ordered people to fetch the handwritten letters of surrender from the ten princes and compare them with the handwriting in the secret letter.
It was finally determined that the secret letters to and from the Prime Minister were indeed written by the ten princes.
Immediately afterwards, the Supreme Emperor came up with another trump card - the Prime Minister asked Xun Qi to send two secret letters to the border fortress. One was to invite the ten major princes to send troops, and the other was to ask the border troops to launch a mutiny.
"It's Xiangguo's handwriting."
Lin Jijiu said.
The Taifu also nodded.
If the secret letters from the previous ten princes can be attributed to the ten princes, saying that they deliberately framed the Prime Minister, then the autographed letter by Prime Minister Xun that launched the mutiny is irrefutable evidence.
He had done so much before and pushed the Prime Minister into a desperate situation step by step, all because of this handwritten letter that sent him to hell.
The risk of doing this is actually extremely high.
But Fan Xunqi didn't trust Xiang Guo that much, but Fan Xunliu didn't save him, but Fan Xunqi didn't waver...
If you make any mistake, you will not get this secret letter.
For a moment, there was silence in the east hall.
Apparently, Xun Xiangguo's minions were killed by surprise.
Lu Yuan struck while the iron was hot: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, my grandpa's 100,000 mysterious troops have left the Miao border. Grandpa is on his way to meet them. He will reach the southwest border in less than five days. In addition, I have also sent a message to you by flying pigeons. Zhang Feihu asked him to lead an army of 200,000 troops to the west city. The governor did not believe that he could not defeat the rebels at the frontier!"
Zhang Feihu had just made great achievements in battle, and the morale of the soldiers at Yumen Pass was high.
If you add the 100,000 mysterious masters from Miao territory, you don't need to think about it to know that there is at least a 70-80% chance of winning this battle.
The Minister of Rites stroked his beard and said: "The Miao army is good at voodoo. I heard that a bottle of voodoo was poured down into pieces. I don't know whether it is true or not."
Lu Yuan's expression remained unchanged: "It's absolutely true."
Huo Shangshu said: "I have never heard of the so-called mysterious master in Miaojiang."
Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows and said: "You have heard it now, and you will see it soon. I hope that by then you will be the one protected by my grandfather's mysterious teacher, instead of being a rebel who is being punished!"
The first step is to show the evidence of the crime and make a name for yourself.
The second step is to brag about your strength and shake your intentions.
Next comes the final and most crucial step.
"Xun Xiangguo's defeat has been determined, but I don't know how many followers he still has in the court. I like to kill a hundred people by mistake, and would rather kill a hundred by mistake than let one go. However, the Supreme Emperor and His Majesty are benevolent monarchs and do not want to kill innocent people indiscriminately. . If you all can work together to eradicate evil for the court and the people, you will surely make more achievements and leave a name in history!"
As soon as Lu Yuan said these words, there was silence in the east hall once again.
What he said was not to atone for his sins, but to add to his achievements. He meant to tell everyone that as long as they abandon the darkness and turn to the light, they can not only save their wealth and life, but also gain promotion to a noble position.
Lu Yuan smiled: "When it comes to rewards based on merit, the first one always deserves the most credit."
"Xun Xiangguo has committed numerous crimes, which are too numerous to write down. I sincerely request the Emperor and Your Majesty to give him a severe punishment!"
Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows and smiled even more: "Mr. Yang Ge."
Even Lu Yuan did not expect that the first person to criticize Xiangguo Xun would be Mr. Yang Ge.
This was a hearty conspiracy. Lu Yuan only gave everyone two choices: either the Prime Minister died and they lived; or the Prime Minister died and they died together with the Prime Minister.
Since the Prime Minister is going to die eventually, why not use the death of the Prime Minister to fulfill their lives?
If there hadn't been the reputation of cruelty and cruelty over the years, if there hadn't been the victory at the border a year ago, if there hadn't been the Miao King's trouble, if there hadn't been the Prime Minister's big fall, and this month of imprisonment.
Lu Yuan might not be able to scare them today.
Lu Yuan started playing this move very early.
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Prison Department of Punishment.
Xing Shangshu and Master Hu were sorting out evidence in the duty room.
Suddenly, a figure flashed past, entered the depths of the prison, opened the heavy iron door, and entered the innermost cell.
"My lord, something bad has happened. The news about the frontier fortress has been leaked. The ministers are petitioning and asking the Supreme Emperor to impose the death penalty on you! The execution at Caishikou was originally scheduled to take place three days later, but it has been changed to today!"
The secret guard said anxiously, "Lord, run away quickly!"
It’s a big chapter. I wrote it all night. I was so hungry. I ate something and then wrote the second update.