Chapter 123 Corruption

Above the court, the emperor of the country sat in the middle, not angry and arrogant. Looking at the civil and military officials below, the officials did not dare to squeak. It seemed that something unpleasant had happened.

"I have been troubled by many things recently, and I expected you to help me solve my problems, but some people's actions really make me too disappointed. I form a party for selfishness and deceive the top and the bottom, thinking that I'm old-eyed and no longer in charge of affairs?!!" The thunder was furious, and the emperor was so angry that he beat the armrests on the dragon chair. The little eunuchs who served the holy driver next to him were almost scared. The emperor was usually very gentle, but it was still very difficult to deal with.

"The emperor is angry, and the dragon body is still the most important." It was the Diange University scholar who stood up and said that the most senior official, and the veteran of the officialdom who can usually figure out the holy intention, will naturally stand up when something happens.

The emperor's hand was wrapped around, put it on his mouth and coughed a few times, slowly regained his calm.

"A few days ago, General Wang has led his troops to the north to fight against the Xiongnu. I hope it will get good news. This matter also makes me not able to eat. Now the Xiongnu has become strong, which is very unfavorable to us."

Mu Jie saw this opportunity and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry about this. General Wang is not the first expedition. His talent is obvious to all, and he has made proper arrangements before going. Coupled with General Wang's military skills, he will definitely return triumphantly."

"Although this statement is reasonable, it can't be taken lightly. After all, our country has not fought for a long time. I don't know whether our strength is still the same as before. In a word, I hope that the protection of our ancestors can have a good result and avoid the suffering of the war of the people of the people of Lebanon. This is the last thing I want to see." The emperor said slowly.

Others saw that the emperor's anger gradually subsided, so they relaxed a little. Some officials had just straightened their legs and stood up, and now they are a little more relaxed. Try changing their feet.

"However, it is because of this matter that some officials' practices have disappointed me too much. Min Wen, tell everyone about your recent investigation." The emperor was unwilling to mention this matter himself, so he asked Min Wen to do it for him.

"Yes." Minwen came forward and said, "Take a fold and read it: Lord Weng, the servant of the Ministry of Household, during the onlookers, in the name of taxation, embezzled a huge sum of 30,000 taels of gold, 78901 taels of silver, 5,000 stones of grain, 50 real estate everywhere..." Min Wen announced a series of crimes of Lord Weng, and heard one of them. The adult's legs trembled and were about to pee in his trousers. After Minwen's words, the man knelt down directly, climbed into the middle of the hall, and shouted, "Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

Min Wen looked blankly at this old man who looked very poor now, but what he did was really hard to write. This man was admitted as a scholar in his sixties. He finally climbed to this height, but he did something wrong. He was old and bullied men and women, which made people not talk about it. Born, he suffered from him, and his family also raised a lot of teething. As soon as anyone doesn't listen to him, he will be abused inhumane. The people who always die under him can't be counted, but such a heinous person now actually cried so sadly. If he doesn't understand his crimes, he will probably see This scene will be moved. It seems that people really can't look at the appearance.

"What else do you have to say? Now that the war is tight, it's really unreasonable for you to do such things. Don't you know the national laws and rules of the day? Do you still want me to teach you? It's not easy for you to be admitted to the imperial examination, but you don't cherish it yourself and have to carry this eternal scold name. I can't spare you and spare your life. If everyone wants you like this and makes a mistake, they will ask for mercy. What will it be like!" The emperor said sadly and indignantly that what he hated most in his life was such a corrupt official. He didn't take the life and death of the people seriously. When something happened, he thought of it to change it, but it was too late, and the lives killed indirectly or directly by him could not come back.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. The sinner deserves to die. It's just a moment of confusion. The sinner is willing to reform. Please forgive the sinner's life for the sake of his old age." Lord Weng was already in tears, but the people present were not moved. It seemed that such an ending had been set. Whoever courted for him also poured dirty water on himself.

"Your Majesty, there is something else I want to make clear." Minwen said that no one knows what Minwen wants to say at this time.

"King Jing, please speak."

"In my opinion, Lord Weng has a reason to do this, and there are also people instigating such a large amount of property behind his back. Moreover, according to the search of Lord Weng's mansion, those stolen goods are still far from enough. There must be other people to help him hide their crimes, otherwise this matter would have been the east window. It happened. There are still many strange things in the accounts of Weng Mansion that need to be further thoroughly investigated. Min Wen said that these words were still very shocking in Mu Jie's heart. Mu Jie knew that Lord Weng's matter was inseparable from himself.

"King Jing's words are bad. Lord Weng's adultery is completely to blame himself. In my opinion, those unclear accounts are caused by his profligence. There is no behind-the-scenes envoy. If so, the adults in the court are in danger, isn't it a hindrance to the feelings between the ministers?" The third prince said when he heard the words.

Lord Lin of the Ministry of Ceremonies will always be opposed to the Third Prince and will put forward the opposite opinion every time. This time, there is no exception. "Third Prince, please forgive Mr. Lin and your different views. It is because he was too indulgent before that some people think that there is time to drill. We just want to take this opportunity to catch the black sheep. Come on, in order to rectify the court, I think King Jing's proposal is very appropriate. Moreover, the third prince, if you want to say that something has happened to Lord Weng, you still have something to do with His Royal Highness Mu Jie. Are you so anxious, is it..."

"You don't talk nonsense!" Xu Feng said, "This matter has not been clarified yet. Didn't Lord Lin's reputation damage His Royal Highness Mu Jie?"

Lord Lin smiled and said, "Lord Xu, don't be so angry. I'm just talking about the matter, and I don't mean anything against His Royal Highness Mu Jie. If King Jing is related to this matter, I will still be outspoken. As we all know, it was the third prince and His Royal Highness Mu Jie who recommended Lord Weng, saying that although this person He is not a prime man, but there are wizards. Now, we can really see it. Lord Lin's words were very ironic, which made Mu Jie's face change, but it was useless to say more, which made him fall into silence.

"Cough," Yun Fan, who had never been silent, pushed away the crowd and stepped forward and said, "After listening for so long, it's just that you quarreled and didn't hear anything. Lord Lin's words were really unpleasant to hear. Before it was clear, he first put on a guilty label, Mu Jie Hall I guess it's uncomfortable. It's really something. It's not in front of him, but when he has nothing to do, some useless people say the most. This made Lord Lin very angry. That's what Yun Fan said. He said that he was a scholar and useless. He was just a sharp mouth, but Yun Fan had always been good to Min Wen, but how could he help Mu Jie today?

The emperor has never spoken, but calmly looked at the fierce quarrel between the two factions below. There is no need to say anything, they will accuse each other, but he still knows which is right or wrong, but there are some things that are difficult to say and have to take care of the interests of most people. This emperor is really not good.

Yun Fan's sudden disturbance also made the emperor speak, "Your family, don't argue anymore. I have my own determination. This matter will be handed over to Min Wen's investigation. When the matter comes out, everyone will not guess each other.

Since the emperor has said something, there will be no more disputes and no more words. Today's court meeting also ended in silence, as if they were tired.

Coming out of it, Min Wen came to say a few words with Yun Fan, but Yun Fan's expressionless coldness made Min Wen a little deterred. In some aspects, Min Wen also felt that he was sorry for Yun Fan, but in order for all three people not to dwell on such emotions, Min Wen still made the wisest choice. , will not turn Zhou Xiaoqing around like a piece of goods, but also follow her wishes.

"Yunfan." Min Wen finally summoned up the courage to go up, and he would not ignore brotherhood because of any so-called face.

I didn't expect Yunfan to walk directly from Min Wen's side and ignored it. This was obviously intentional, but Min Wen didn't say anything. These are all manifestations of anger. Min Wen and Yun Fan have known each other for so many years, and they still understand Yun Fan's temper. He is very stubborn. If he likes someone, he will be very strong. But if you hate a person, you won't look good at ordinary times, but Min Wen didn't expect that he and his best brother in the past are now in a state of hostility.

Yun Fan walked to Mu Jie's side and patted Mu Jie on the shoulder. "Don't worry, I will support you to the end." When he said it, he still looked at Min Wen intentionally or unintentionally.

Lord Lin walked to Min Wen's side, "What's the matter? Yun Fan is now with His Royal Highness Mu Jie?"

Min Wen just smiled bitterly and didn't say much, so he walked away. This change in the relationship made many people dumbfounded.

Min Wen walked this long and endless road alone and got love. Does he have to lose brotherhood? Without Yunfan's company, this road will be a difficult road, but when will such a relationship end?