Chapter 144 Debate

Today is another monthly morning meeting.

Liu Xia came to Longdu. She should have participated in it four times, but she did not appear because Liu Xia was suppressing bandits in Wuzhou last month.

At this month's morning meeting, Liu Xia has to show up anyway.

In the early morning, after washing up, Liu Xia and Dabao took a carriage and set off for the palace.

The morning meeting is usually after the early morning, so there is no need to arrive too early.

The big treasure sitting on the carriage was still dizzy.

Last night, Zhang Zong and others drank after arriving, and Dabao drank a lot last night.

Liu Xia also has a slight headache at this moment. After all, there is no reason not to have a good meal when the old friends get together?

Situ Qingcang also brought a letter to Liu Xia to see Yunzong.

The letter said that everything was fine when he saw Yunzong, although after the last twists and turns, he saw that Yunzong's vitality was greatly damaged.

But during this period, it is recovering.

It's time to recruit disciples again, and they are already preparing nervously.

Liu Xia's reputation is now famous in the northwest. I believe that this year's students are going to break through the door.

Tianyuan said in the letter that he was fine and let Liu Xia be more careful in Longdu.

Looking at this familiar note, Liu Xia couldn't help sighing.

Tianyuan is like his relatives. Now that he knows the news of his relatives, it is inevitable that people can't help but feel homesick.

Outside the window, the heavy snow for seven or eight days in a row finally stopped.

At this time, many bodyguards were still dealing with the ice and snow of the previous days, so the road was busy.

The white snow has not yet melted, covering all the white walls and black tiles, and the dry and cold air poured into the car, which restored Liu Xia's spirit a lot.

Arrived at Zhengyang Gate, and many princes have arrived.

Liu Xia just got out of the car and was submerged.

This time, Liu Xia and Wuzhou's suppression of bandits has made a great reputation in Longdu. Naturally, it is inevitable to beat the horse.

Outside the crowd, Liu Xia saw the prince.

The prince still has a warm smile on his face like a spring breeze today.

Occasionally, I made eye contact with Liu Xia, and in my eyes, I couldn't help but add a bit of resentment.

However, the second prince seemed to have forgotten the original unhappiness and greeted Liu Xia enthusiastically.

The third prince is still the same virtue. He saw that Liu Xia's nose is not a nose, and his eyes are not eyes.

Seeing this, Liu Xia couldn't help sighing that none of these princes was reassuring.

In less than half an hour, the early morning was over.

Then in silence, he came out to announce the decree. Liu Xia and other princes lined up and entered the Zhengyang Gate.

After a moment, everyone entered the Golden Hall, pushed the golden mountain, poured the jade pillar, long live the mountain, and bowed.

"All Aiqing, get up."

At this time, after the dragon book case, the emperor's lazy voice came.

Liu Xia carefully looked up at the emperor. The emperor seemed to be slightly tired today.

It seems that a lot of things happened in the early morning today.

As the saying goes, accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger, and it is essential to observe words and colors.

What is surprising is that in today's hall, there are many cabinet elders in the cabinet.

As usual, the elders of the pavilion were only Xue and Zhang's elders. Most of the time, these elders rarely participated.

Hiddenly, Liu Xia feels that today's morning meeting will not be peaceful.

After Xie En, everyone got up and lined up on both sides.

"All lovers, our topic today is corruption. In the Daqing Dynasty, corruption became popular, and in the end, the people were not allowed to make a living. Finally, it goes to destruction. Our ancestors set an iron law and were not soft on corruption. Over the years, I have punished countless corrupt officials with my own hands. However, corruption has been repeatedly banned. I want to know, what do you think of it?

The emperor picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He leaned on the dragon chair and asked with a smile.

It seems that corruption is the theme of this issue.

At this moment, Liu Xia looked at his nose and heart. He lowered his head and was silent. He didn't plan to speak today.

"Father, I think that the corruption of officials is the nature of human nature and greed. That's why it can't be stopped. If you want to eradicate corruption, you must reform the court.

At this time, the prince came out and said.

"Oh? So how do you think it's safer to reform?

The emperor asked with great interest.

"Father, the officials are corrupt, and my ministers feel that there is still a lack of supervision. Or, the supervision is not strong enough. I thought that the number of officials could be increased. In this way, the officials are all over the world, and those corrupt officials have nowhere to hide.

The prince laughed.

"Well, it makes a little sense."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction.

"Second prince, what do you think?"

The emperor asked again.

"I think that corruption is serious, and fundamentally, it is the moral decline of officials. I feel that it is necessary to regularly assess officials, so that more corrupt officials can be dug out.

The second prince also clenched his fist and said.

"It's also a good idea."

The emperor praised.

"Where is the third prince?"

The emperor asked.

"I feel that corruption has been banned repeatedly, and the conviction is too loose. After 10,000 taels of corruption, he was exiled. The minister felt that if he was corrupt, he would have to confiscate the family and destroy the family. In this way, it can greatly deter those corrupt officials.

The third prince immediately hugged his fist and said.

The emperor frowned slightly and said with a cold smile, "I used Chongdian in troubled times. In this way, it seems that my Tianji Dynasty is incompetent."

When the third prince heard this, he was immediately shocked and hurriedly knelt down and said, "What I just said is really not considered."

At this time, there was a silence in the hall.

The emperor's eyes couldn't help falling on Liu Xia.

"Hao Xuan, what do you think?"

The emperor asked.

At present, everyone is looking sideways.

The emperor asked from the prince. They are all princes, so naturally they have to ask.

This question for Liu Xia obviously favors Liu Xia.

On the other side, the eunuch who was contacting Zhang Heng was suddenly asked by the emperor, and Liu Xia was immediately stunned.

At this time, the prince and the second prince were looking at Liu Xia. They were ready to see how Liu Xia made a fool of himself.

The problem of corruption has been repeatedly banned over the years, and this matter cannot be cured at all.

"Your Majesty, Weichen believes that the first thing to do to eradicate corruption is the stated budget system. When Weichen saw Yunzong, he saw that Yunzong's annual expenses were budgeted in advance. Every item, what to buy, is clearly marked. With a clear budget system, corruption can be curbed to a certain extent. The second is the openness of expenditure. At present, local officials have too much power in their hands. The money of the imperial court flowed to them. What did they do? I believe your majesty doesn't know, and they don't know either. If it is not made public, they will most likely put the money for the river in their pockets. The third is to broaden the way of speech. More officials can indeed curb corruption to a certain extent. However, no matter how many officials there are, there are not as many people in the world. Weichen believes that a complete petition system should be established in state governments. Let the voices of the people be transmitted directly to the imperial court. With such a three-pronged approach, corruption can be curbed to a certain extent. But if you want to stop it, Weichen really has no other way.

Liu Xia talked.

When the emperor heard this, he slowly got up and walked around Uncle Long's case with his hands on his back. He said thoughtfully, "What Haoxuan said is indeed reasonable. Well, not bad. Not bad! This time you were suppressing bandits in Wuzhou and heard that many corrupt officials were killed. And these officials are caused by my negligence. There really needs to be a way to collect public opinion. Let's get to the point."

The emperor praised.

The prince and the second prince frowned slightly.

Obviously, in this competition, they have fallen behind again.

"Well, dear ones, do you have anything else?"

The emperor looked up and asked.

This is the time for the morning meeting to end.

Under normal circumstances, everyone has to prepare to salute and leave.

However, at this time, Prince Tianyun behind the prince came out and said, "Your Majesty, I have a foundation."

"Oh? Let's talk about it."

The emperor smiled.

"The prince, as the crown prince, has been twenty-three this year. The marriage has not been decided for a long time. Weichen thought that this matter could not be delayed any longer.

Prince Tianyun said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the prince is the capital of the country. If I get married as soon as possible and have children, it will be very stable for my dynasty. It really shouldn't be delayed any longer.

At present, there are other princes who agree.

"Guys, regarding the marriage of the prince, I have been discussing with the empress dowager these days. What do you think is good?"

This time, they are all imperial relatives, so the emperor naturally also wants to hear their opinions.

"Your Majesty, I think that the daughter of Prince Rui, Princess Lingyun, is dignified and outstanding in appearance. It can be the crown princess."

Then, someone came out and said.

"I'm seconded!"

At present, a spot of the imperial relatives in the court suddenly stood up and talked about it.

Liu Xia suddenly realized that it was no wonder that the prince had been calm these days. It turned out that he was waiting for himself here.

This grandson really doesn't shed tears without the coffin.

"I will consider your suggestions carefully."

The emperor said with a faint smile.

The prince stood on one side and looked at Zhang Ge Lao coldly.

Liu Xia is in the middle of the court, and his strength is weak.

The only thing he can count on now is Xue Gelou and Zhang Gelou.

If Zhang Gelou dares to come out to oppose today, then he can participate in Liu Xia's book on the charge of party formation.

However, Zhang Ge Lao stood there today, looking at his nose and heart, and did not seem to have any movement.

"Your Majesty, I think there is no need to think about this matter. I am willing to marry His Royal Highness the Crown Prince today. Your Majesty, please give me your permission."

At present, in the hall, more than half of the emperors are kneeling on the ground.

The emperor frowned slightly when he saw this.

Obviously, the emperor knew that this was arranged by the prince.

"So, are you all trying to protect this marriage?"

The emperor asked faintly.

"Your Majesty, Wei Chen opposes."

At this time, Liu Xia suddenly came out and shouted.

Now, the prince and the second prince were slightly stunned.

Which one is this song?

didn't follow their script at all.

"Oh? Haoxuan, why are you against it?

The emperor asked.

"Your Majesty, the reason why Weichen opposes is that Weichen likes Princess Lingyun."

Liu Xia raised her head and said with a little anger.

"Presumptuous!"

The emperor immediately drank it.

After all, this fig leaf is still needed, the life of parents and the words of the matchmaker.

In the end, the royal face is still needed.

At this moment, Liu Xia knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I have the courage to marry Princess Lingyun as my wife, and I beg Your Majesty to marry you."

Liu Xia held her head high and said loudly with a serious face.