Su Chi sounded the Dengwen drum, it was the moment when the hundred officials were ready to go to court!

The news quickly spread to officials large and small, and I don't know how many people were frightened and their legs were frightened.

Dare to assassinate the three envoys, and there may be interests, there are only a handful of Manchu Dynasty, and the point is very obvious!

Too many people have a frightened premonition that a big event may happen at today's court meeting!

When Lu Dafang heard the news, he was serving the maidservant and had some difficulty getting dressed.

Lu Hongyou stood in front of him with a solemn expression.

Lu Dafang didn't speak, got dressed, and walked straight outside, after stepping out of the door, he paused, was silent for a while, and said, "Do your thing." ”

Seeing this, Lu Hongyou hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Dad, this matter ......."

Before he finished speaking, Lu Dafang had already taken a step.

Lu Hongyou opened his mouth, and could only silently send his father out of the mansion and go to the court.

At the same time, Su Song, Fan Bailu and others left the mansion one after another, their expressions were solemn, and they all knew that today, something big would really happen!

The sound of the drums had disappeared, and according to their estimates, Su Chi should have been in the Funing Hall at this moment.

And it was exactly as they expected.

In Zhao Xu's study, Su Chi knelt on the ground, his face full of grief and indignation.

Zhao Xu took a sip of the teacup and said, "It's been a few days since Su Zhe's incident, why did he come at this time?" ”

This sentence made Su Chi's face change slightly, he was in his twenties, and he didn't have much city government, so he tried his best to stay calm, and it was still difficult to hide his panic.

Seeing Zhao Xu asking, he simply said directly: "It was someone who submitted a letter to the Su family, which let Wei Chen know about the death of his father, and there is something strange." ”

"Who?" Zhao Xu said.

Chen Pi looked at Su Chi, also curious. This matter, it is clear that someone is pushing behind it, and the time is too short, and he can't find out who it is.

Su Chi hesitated and said, "Bachelor Cai Jingcai." ”

Chen Pi was slightly stunned, looked at Su Chi with some disbelief, and turned to Zhao Xu again.

Zhao Xu just thought about it for a moment, then shook his head with a smile, and said, "This Bachelor Cai is really well-intentioned, and he also let you know that this is a deliberate invitation to me." ”

Su Chi is a smart person, and Deng Shi understands that he was used by Cai Jing. But he secretly gritted his teeth, even if he was used, he wanted to get justice for his father!

Zhao Xu thought for a moment, looked at Chen Pi and said, "Come here." ”

Chen Pi understood, walked in front of Zhao Xu, and stretched out his head.

Zhao Xu whispered a few words in his ear and said, "Go ahead." ”

Chen Pi's eyes were wide open, and his face was full of surprise.

Zhao Xu picked up the teacup with a calm expression, looked at Su Chi, and said, "Later, I will give you the opportunity to enter the Zichen Palace, in front of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, you say it again, remember what you just said!" ”

Su Chi kowtowed violently and said, "Your Majesty, Thank You, Weichen!" ”

Chen Pi's neck was cold, and he couldn't help shrinking, but his eyes were looking in the direction of Cining Palace.

Zhao Xu also looked up, holding the teacup, and kept turning thoughts in his heart.

Cleaning up Lu Dafang, for him now, it is actually very simple, the most important thing is to find a suitable and sufficient reason to ask the Empress Dowager Gao to withdraw the curtain, if she does not remove the curtain for a day, Zhao Xu will not be able to really pro-government.

At this juncture, Zhao Xu must ask her to remove the curtain!

'I don't know, if this method is enough......

Zhao Xu whispered in his heart, saying what he had just told Chen Pi.

People inside and outside the palace don't know what mood they are in at the moment, the sky is still dark, and Kaifeng City doesn't know how many places are lit up, and the sound is gradually boiling.

As time passed, hundreds of officials gathered and began to enter the palace, and some voices couldn't be suppressed after all, whispering in twos and threes, and I don't know how many eyes wandered on Lu Dafang and others.

Lu Dafang was indifferent, but his brows kept frowning.

Su Song and Fan Bailu looked indifferent, and their hearts were full of worries.

Lu Dafang and others were eyeing each other, trying to force the official family to give up changing the law, and the official family hit him backhanded, and he wanted to put Lu Dafang to death!

The two sides are irreconcilable, and this court meeting not only determines the future governance line of the Great Song Dynasty, but also the power structure!

What should they be and what position should they stand later?

'The official, will you take the opportunity to force the Empress Dowager to remove the curtain? ’

This is the biggest uneasiness in the hearts of hundreds of officials.

From the perspective of law, reason, and etiquette, as long as the Empress Dowager Gao is unwilling and does not nod, no one can do anything to her! As long as she doesn't let go, she has always been the empress dowager who was entrusted by the first emperor on his deathbed and listened to the government! Without her seal, the emperor's decree is unlawful!

The dull bells in the palace rang one after another, and the hundred officials continued to march towards the Zichen Palace.

As we get closer, the atmosphere is getting more and more oppressive. For Zichen Palace, who has walked the road I don't know how many times and how many times I have entered, it has become very strange at this time, like a silent monster.

Zhao Xu in the Funing Palace, the Empress Dowager Gao of the Cining Palace, and Concubine Zhu, and Meng Meiren all walked out of the courtyard according to the bell, and began to walk towards the Zichen Palace.

At this time, Cai Jing failed to stay in the mansion, but went to the Fan Tower, which was closest to the palace.

His son Cai You was wearing black boots, a purple hat, and a saber in his hand, leading dozens of people to stand outside the gate of the Zichen Palace.

After a while, Zhao Xu and others came to the apse, and the Empress Dowager Gao also rested in the side hall and waited for time.

"Little lady, don't be nervous, you just sit and watch, don't say anything." Zhao Xu took Concubine Zhu's hand and smiled to comfort her.

Concubine Zhu smiled reluctantly, she rarely appeared in major events, and occasionally appeared, and she also faced the reprimand of the Empress Dowager Gao, so she was very afraid.

However, Meng Meiren was quite calm, holding Concubine Zhu with one hand, and whispering a few words from time to time.

Not far away, Chen Pi, Liu Heng and Su Chi were standing.

Zhao Xu looked around, looked ahead, and was still thinking in his heart.

Later, he needs to control the direction and rhythm of the discussion, and he can't lose control, otherwise he will not only fail to achieve his goal, but may also be counterattacked!

I don't know how long it took, the bell rang again, and at the halfway point of the hour, the bell officially opened.

"It's fine."

Zhao Xu smiled and patted Concubine Zhu's hand and pulled her away.

Concubine Zhu was still very uneasy, but she seemed to be afraid of embarrassing Zhao Xu, so she forced a smile, and hurriedly tidied up her clothes again, and then followed Zhao Xu.

When Zhao Xu walked to the side door, he saw that the Empress Dowager Gao happened to appear at the opposite side door.

After a sweep, hundreds of officials stood up, holding the board wat without moving, waiting for them to enter the hall.

Zhao Xu took a deep breath, calmed down, and walked in after Chen Pi lifted the curtain.

Empress Dowager Gao sat down behind the curtain, and Zhao Xu stepped forward to salute and said, "I've seen grandmother." ”

Concubine Zhu, Meng Meiren followed to greet her: "The concubine has seen the Empress Dowager." ”

Without waiting for Empress Dowager Gao's reaction, someone in the hall suddenly came out of the hall and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the harem concubine, the beauty is in disagreement with the etiquette and law, please withdraw your Majesty, and promise to abide by the etiquette and respect the law, and will not commit it again in the future." ”

Many courtiers were frightened, and couldn't help but look back, and saw that it was Tan Li, who was right-handedly speaking in Zhongshu Province, and turned to Lu Dafang one after another.

More people are quietly bowing their heads, their expressions tense and their hearts worried.

They didn't expect that Lu Dafang's people would be so impatient!

Lu Dafang took the lead in attacking, is this to control the direction of the situation and lead the officials away?

The small Zichen Palace, no one spoke, and the silence was terrifying.

This opening exceeded everyone's expectations and caught us off guard!

Empress Dowager Gao sat behind the curtain, unable to see her expression and speechless.

Concubine Zhu's nervous palms were sweaty, and she didn't dare to move, so she quietly looked at Zhao Xu in front of her.

Zhao Xu had just bowed down, and when he saw Lu Dafang's people suddenly attacking, his eyes narrowed slightly, turned around, and said with a smile: "Why does the Tan Qing family think that I invited the concubine and Meng Meiren came to the court?" Are you prejudiced against me? ”

Tan Li was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "The Empress Dowager abides by the ancestral law and will not do such a thing that violates the etiquette law." ”

Zhao Xu sighed, and the afterglow swept over Lu Dafang, Su Song, Fan Chunren and others in front of him, looked at him again, and said with a smile: "Tan Qing's family didn't ask a single question, so they made such an inference?" I heard that there are rumors outside that the Empress Dowager is going to do 'abolish the establishment', Tan Qingjia, you can deduce it......"

Tan Li's face changed slightly, and he hurriedly said without waiting for Zhao Xu to finish speaking: "This matter is a rumor, please be cautious!" ”

Zhao Xu looked at Tan Li and said lightly: "What I want to ask is, the Qing family deduces, who is the person behind this rumor, why should I be cautious?" Tan Qingjia, you are, you are really prejudiced against me. ”

Tan Li seemed to remember something, a trace of cold sweat oozed from his head, he quietly glanced at Lu Dafang in front of him, raised his hand, his tone was obviously weak, and said, "The minister doesn't dare." ”

Zhao Xu snorted coldly and said, "Do you dare to say everything and do everything, hang me in a position that does not abide by the law, and let the courtiers and the world see my jokes, this is your duty as a courtier?" Is this the power of your officials to do things? Who gave you the guts! Come! ”

Cai You outside the door was always preparing, and as soon as Zhao Xu's words fell, he immediately rushed in with someone.

The faces of the courtiers changed drastically, and many people's bodies couldn't help but tremble, and then it seemed that a voice echoed in the sky above the Zichen Palace, it was Liu Shi'an's death scream!

The people in the hall didn't dare to speak, Tan Li's legs trembled, holding Ban Wat, there was more cold sweat on his head, and his eyes looked anxiously at Lu Dafang in front of him.

Su Song, Fan Bailu and the others kept their faces calm, did not speak, raised their eyelids, and looked at the Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain.

In the current official family, only the Empress Dowager can restrain one or two.

Cai You had already rushed in and surrounded Tan Li, waiting for Zhao Xu to order how to deal with it. The big stick outside the Zichen Palace, the torture tools, he prepared properly.

Empress Dowager Gao looked at the cowering ministers below, her face was dissatisfied, but she couldn't really let Zhao Xu beat Tan Li to death in front of her like Liu Shi'an, otherwise she wouldn't have to do anything today, what Zhao Xu said!

"Official, Tan Qing's family is indeed inappropriate, let it be handled by the political affairs hall, don't lose your grace." Empress Dowager Gao had to speak.

Zhao Xu caught a glimpse of Empress Dowager Gao's end so easily, his eyes flashed with a smile, he looked at Tan Li, and said: "For the sake of grandmother's intercession for you, go, go to the side hall to reflect, write a letter of invitation to me, and read it to me in public." ”

Tan Li's face turned pale suddenly, if he read the confession in the court, what face would he have to continue to gain a foothold in the court?

The other courtiers bowed their heads and did not dare to intercede, for fear of being taken away by a wave.

Lu Dafang was still indifferent, this time the silence was not as good as the previous wisdom bead in his hand, but as if he was brewing something.

Empress Dowager Gao frowned, because Zhao Xu used the word 'intercession'!

Zhao Xu saw that Tan Li was not moving, and immediately snorted coldly, and said: "Grandmother is still unmoved by your plea, she is really a kingless and fatherless, and she is stubborn!" Come to someone, pull it out, scold sixty times, and send Dali Temple to punish crimes! ”

Tan Li woke up violently, knelt on the ground with a puff, and said, "The minister is guilty!" ”

Cai You didn't care if he knew it or not, if Zhao Xu didn't speak, Cai You was going to drag Tan Li straight down.

Empress Dowager Gao naturally couldn't allow it, otherwise she would really become a foil, and said majestically: "The rod will be exempted." Officials, today is a matter of discussion, don't be angry about this little thing. Lu Qing's family, let's start. ”

Before Empress Dowager Gao's words fell, someone came out, raised her hand and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the minister impeached the Yuanfeng party members Cai Bian, Zeng Bu, Zhang Dian and other 18 people, 28 counts, please Your Majesty severely punished!" ”

Here it comes!

This is the common voice of the courtiers, while being uneasy, they quietly raised their eyes to Zhao Xu, who was standing on His Majesty Dan, and then turned to the Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain, and then to Lu Dafang, who was at the front of the hall, many people trembled and wanted to be invisible.

Zhao Xu glanced at the Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain, pressed her hand on Concubine Zhu and Meng Meiren, and motioned for them to sit down, and after the two sat down, Zhao Xu slowly sat down and said with a smile: "Yuanfeng party? It's been seven years, and the Qing family just found out? ”

This person carried the banwat with a resolute face, and said: "Your Majesty, these people are good at disguise, the Empress Dowager is kind, forgiving, and has repeatedly given opportunities, I never thought that these people are ignorant and reckless, and they have reached the point where they have to be punished. ”

"Your Majesty, please!"

After two or three in a row, there were seven or eight people who came out, and in the small Zichen Palace, it was very eye-catching!

Su Song looked back, his old face not moving.

Erfan hugged the wat and didn't get off immediately.

Liang Tao, Cao Zheng, Shen Qi and others looked at each other, Shen Qi was about to be out of the ranks, but was stopped by Liang Tao shaking his head.

Ma Yan, Huang Shan, Han Zongdao and the others didn't dare to speak indiscriminately, they looked around, quietly wiping the cold sweat on their heads, and their nervous breathing was almost forgotten.

Concubine Zhu is coming to the court for the first time, she watched with wide eyes, listened, and her expression gradually became uneasy, even if she didn't understand the court situation anymore, she could see that these people were bullying the officials!

Meng Meiren quietly held her hand and pursed the corners of her mouth.

Zhao Xu sat still, facing the courtiers, looking at the life in the palace, and said quietly: "The Qing family said what the charges are." ”

The first person to speak immediately raised the wat again and said aloud: "First, form a party for personal gain, and deceive the Holy Hearing. Second, block the way of speech, and discuss things with your body. Third, cultivate private individuals and appoint traitors. Third, acting in the secret cabinet and ignoring the regulations of the imperial court. Fourth, relying on the party's evil and disrupting national affairs. Fifth, they are greedy for power and do not resign from government. Sixth, disrespect for the Empress Dowager...... The upper part violates the trust of the monarch and father, and the lower part harms the people. Rebel against all kinds of evils, and commit great crimes. His henchmen should be dismissed and beheaded, and their entire clan should be distributed, and one should be enshrined......"

Zhao Xu had been listening quietly, but his expression couldn't help but become strange.

Almost all of the 'new party' were sent to Lingnan, and these charges do not sound like the 'new party', but rather like the 'old party' in front of them.

Seeing that this righteous and awe-inspiring man finished speaking without realizing it, Zhao Xu felt embarrassed for him, coughed, and said, "Qing family, what you said was done by the so-called 'Yuanfeng Party' in your mouth?" Do you think that in the current palace, are there any 'Yuanfeng Party members', or, 'Yuanyou Party members'? ”

Perhaps it was Zhao Xu's cough that evoked a trace of shame from the one who was still holding the panwat and bowing, making him unable to answer.

The hall was silent for a moment, and another one came out and said: "Your Majesty, the evil deeds of these people are basically in the Yuanfeng period, and the calamity has been left to this day, please Your Majesty will severely punish them, put things in order, and correct the world's hearing and hearing, and appease the anger of thousands of Li people!" ”

"The minister seconded the proposal."

"The minister seconded the proposal."

"The minister seconded the proposal."

There were more than a dozen people, who seconded the proposal one after another, and the voice was extremely high.

At this time, Fan Chun came out of the ranks, held a recital, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, this is a joint recital of more than 200 officials and princes and nobles, please read it for Your Majesty." ”

Now no one in the government and the opposition doesn't know about this thing, Zhao Xu didn't move, and nodded slightly.

Chen Pi immediately stepped forward, took it, and handed it to Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu glanced at Fan Chun again and opened it to look.

Fan Chunren below twisted his eyebrows, Fan Chun was his fourth brother, Lu Dafang pulled Fan Chun and tied him up!

Fan Bailu looked at Tan Li, who was still being pressed by the Imperial City Division, this was his protégé!

Su Song was silent, now the situation is one-sided, even if the official family finds an excuse to put Lu Dafang and others in prison, how can they appease the people of the government and the opposition? Under the general trend that everyone in the world opposes the change of the law, even the official family cannot force it.

That's a mantis arm as a car!

Zhao Xu didn't look at the content of this script, and directly looked at the signature in front of it.

He saw a lot of familiar names, including his uncle, and even the prince of his grandfather's generation, the descendants of the founding principality of the pillar state, many people with the title of 'uncle', and the military generals of the dynasty, almost all of whom were above the fifth grade, as well as many feudal officials, as well as border commanders with heavy troops!

Even if some of the signatures may not be true, but Lu Dafang dared to add it to it, which is enough to explain what these people think!

Zhao Xu's expression tried his best to remain unchanged, but his heart was unusually solemn.

Even if he had expected it, the forces of these conservatives were still beyond his imagination, and these were only prepared by Lu Dafang in a hurry, and the real number was ten times and a hundred times!

'Sure enough, reform is a minority after all......

Zhao Xu whispered in his heart, but his eyes were very firm and never wavered!

When the Song Dynasty reached such a time, there were problems everywhere from top to bottom, and they had to be changed, and they had to be greatly changed!

Zhao Xu took a deep breath, glanced at Lu Dafang, and quickly calculated in his heart.

At this time, he threw out Cai Jing and Yang Wei's recitals, or directly pulled out Su Chi, which seemed to be 'deliberately targeting the courtiers', which was not decent as an emperor, and he had to find another way.

The Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain saw that Zhao Xu was silent, her expression was slightly cold, and there was a hint of a smile in her eyes.

Lu Dafang lowered his eyes, as if he hadn't woken up yet.

Su Song, Fan Bailu and others pondered, as if they were waiting for something.

Liang Tao thought about Chen Pi's message before, and he was a little anxious, Lu Dafang and the others acted too quickly, so that he could not find a suitable opportunity to support the official's family.

Ma Yan, Huang Yan and other people were dry and uneasy to stand. They hadn't been so nervous for a long time, and there had never been such a serious confrontation even during the Divine Sect years!

There are also some people praying anxiously, praying that Zhao Xu can retreat a little, learn from Emperor Shenzong, and when it is time to retreat, he must retreat!

Concubine Zhu looked at Zhao Xu, anxious and had no master, she wanted to speak, but she didn't know what to say, so she could only look at Meng Meiren beside her for help.

Meng Meiren pursed her lips and held her hands hard again, comforting her.

Zhao Xu looked at the joint notebook in his hand, and sighed lightly in his heart: It's heavier than a thousand catties.

But immediately, his eyes were sharp, and he directly threw this recital at his feet, sat upright, looked majestic, and said in a deep voice: "Today, in the Zichen Palace, in front of everyone, I will not shy away from saying a few things today. First: I want to change the law, my Da Song is facing many problems, these problems are sick to the bone marrow, and they must not be changed, the only way is to change! I am steadfast in this! Immutable, unchangeable, never flinching! Second, I'm tired of party fighting! I employ people, regardless of background, as long as I am willing to do things, can do things, and get things done! Third, this world is my Zhao family, but also the people of the world, I want you to take responsibility, abandon the view of the door, personal grievances and those unsightly calculations in the bottom of your heart, and with me, the monarchs and ministers are of one heart, together for my Great Song Dynasty to sweep away the maladministration, rejuvenate the Great Song Dynasty, for my Great Song Dynasty for thousands of years, and the well-being of hundreds of millions of Li people has the courage to move forward! ”

When the courtiers heard Zhao Xu's unabashed announcement, they were shocked and speechless!

Lu Dafang slowly opened his eyes and looked at Zhao Xu, his white eyebrows seemed to be wrinkled together.

Su Song was shocked, Zhao Xu was so simple and straightforward, did he not flinch in the face of such an offensive by Lu Dafang and others? If it spreads out, the government and the opposition will inevitably shake unprecedentedly, and there will be a big mess!

Er Fan hugged the wat and stared straight at Zhao Xu, the corners of his face straightened.

Ma Yan, Huang Yan and others are considered neutrals, and they are even more panicked at this time, with their heads down, nervous, frightened, and their hearts beating like drums.

Liang Tao, Cao Zheng, Shen Qi and others were excited and apprehensive at the moment, excited because Zhao Xu resolutely expounded his position, and worried because the situation in front of them seemed to be out of control.

Almost everyone's eyes slowly turned to Lu Dafang.

From Sima Guang, Lu Gongshu to Lu Dafang, they are all staunch conservatives, they hate the law change, and they have almost worked hard to oppose the law change all their lives, what will Lu Dafang do at this moment?

Lu Dafang was silent for a while, he was also shocked by Zhao Xu's display of carriages and horses, but he didn't expect that at this point, Zhao Xu still refused to back down at all!

Lu Dafang slowly raised the plate wat and was about to speak in front of everyone.

"Your Majesty, the current law is determined by the Empress Dowager in accordance with the ancestral law, and the whole world respects it. Changing ancestors with grandchildren is a great disfilial piety and a violation of etiquette. Lu Dafang's voice was hoarse, calm, but full of lethality.

The world worships filial piety, and the word 'unfilial piety' is enough to erase everything!

As long as this article can't be passed, the so-called 'change of law' will not work, and with the hat of 'unfilial piety', even if Zhao Xu forcibly comes, the courtiers, even those new parties, cannot ignore it in vain!

Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain looked at Zhao Xu quietly, holding a cane in her hand, as long as Zhao Xu didn't explain well, she would come out of the curtain, make a decisive move, and force Zhao Xu to promise in public to give up the idea of changing the law!

As soon as Zhao Xu speaks, she will be able to listen to the government again and beat Zhao Xu back to his original form!

As for the 'other' things, it depends on Zhao Xu's performance in the future.

The courtiers' eyes widened even more, staring at Zhao Xu for a moment. That alone was enough to stump him!

Chen Pi stood aside, his heart in his throat, his face full of fear and fear.

He knew very well that if he couldn't answer this, all the efforts of the officials would be in vain!

Zhao Xu felt all the gazes, looked up at everyone, glanced left and right again, and then groaned.

He must answer this question, reform is not only a practical need, but also a general righteousness. On the surface, it is a slogan that is compatible with legal principles and reasonableness.

Only when you have a smooth mind can you do things, and with the hat of 'unfilial piety', no one will follow you!

After a while, Zhao Xu slowly raised his head, looked at Lu Dafang, and said in a calm tone: "I am inheriting the will of the previous emperor and stepping my father with my son, why am I not filial?" ”

Su Song's expression was slightly different, this explanation is really good!

Er Fan and his face were shocked, as if it was the first time he had seen that this young official had such an agile thinking.

Liang Tao and others were amazed from the bottom of their hearts, this answer is really wonderful! With this reasonable and legitimate reason, there is no obstacle for the official family to implement the law.

Ma Yan, Han Zongdao and the others quietly wiped the cold sweat on their heads, they were really afraid that Zhao Xu would not be able to answer. As for what would happen if Zhao Xu couldn't answer, they didn't dare to think about it!

Lu Dafang didn't seem to expect Zhao Xu to answer, and was about to continue, but Zhao Xu secretly snorted coldly, and preemptively spoke: "Lu Qingjia, now it's your turn to answer my question." Just now, the Qing family impeached the so-called 'Yuanfeng Party' for eighteen major crimes, do you have these? ”

Here it comes!

Here it comes!

Before everyone had time to calm down Lu Dafang's attack, it was the turn of the official family to make a move in an instant.

Lu Dafang was silent, he knew that Su Chi had entered the palace, no matter whether Su Chi had any evidence in his hands, the officials in front of him could climb on him, as a courtier, he couldn't refute it, so silence was the biggest resistance and contempt!

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhao Xu's eyes swept over the people who had been impeached just now, and said lightly: "Tell me, do you have anything to do with the 'Yuanfeng Party'?" Have you deceived your superiors and subordinates, blocked your way, and have you cultivated private individuals and formed parties for personal gain? Have you appointed evil people and excluded dissenters? ”

How dare these people speak, and they bow their heads one after another.

The official family has regained the momentum and taken the initiative, and they can only look at Lu Dafang in front of them.

At this time, Empress Dowager Gao said lightly: "The official family is cautious, the court and the central government are all loyal ministers of my Great Song Dynasty, and there is no evidence, so you can't be suspicious." ”

Zhao Xu opened his mouth to speak, and suddenly, a janissary outside hurriedly came in and said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Xianggong is asking to see you outside the palace." ”

The ministers of the court were stunned, but in an instant, they remembered who 'Zhang Xianggong' was - the former privy governor, Zhang Dian!

The people in the temple looked at each other with uneasy expressions.

Zhangdun, it's time to come to Beijing!

Zhao Xu's eyes narrowed slightly, he didn't expect that this chapter would come sooner than he expected.

He looked at Lu Dafang, suddenly thought of something, a smile flashed on the corner of his mouth, and directly threw Cai Jing, Yang Wei and Su Chi aside, and said in a deep voice: "Pass." ”

The Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain frowned slightly, this chapter was sent away by her. The reason is: in the early years of Yuan You, there was a debate between the 'old and new' parties on the new law, Zhang Dan's words were sharp, and his sentences were to the point, and the 'old party' was speechless, Sima Guang and others were angry, and the government and the opposition continued to impeach Zhang Dan and insisted on sending him to Lingnan.

Such a person, returning to Beijing at this time, is in trouble!

Even Lu Dafang frowned, and his swollen eyes opened.

Su Song, Fan Chunren and the others glanced at each other, and then looked at Lu Dafang in front of them.

They have already seen that today's things are destined to be difficult to do!

The ministers of the court had their own thoughts, holding the banwat and waiting with great anxiety in their hearts.

Not long after, under the guidance of the guards, a tall, thin face, eyebrows like a sword, stern eyes, wearing a cloth robe, came to the hall with steady steps and big steps.

Everyone couldn't help but look sideways, this 'fire' was very great, and he dared to confront Sima Guang at the beginning of Yuan Youchu, and single-handedly refuted a group of 'old party' bigwigs who were speechless!

You must know that Sima Guang, Lu Gongshu and others are all great Confucians in the world, how can ordinary people talk about them?

Even the Empress Dowager Gao couldn't help but sit up straight.

At the beginning, Zhang Dian scolded Sima Guang, scolded him as a 'village master', and scolded the ministers in the court all over again, he was a powerful person who dared to speak and act without scruples.

Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Dan with a little surprise in his eyes.

This chapter is not like a person who once almost worshipped the prime minister, but more like a stern teacher in the school.

Zhang Xuan hadn't seen Zhao Xu for seven years, he came closer, examined it for a while, and then glanced at the Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain, raised his hand and saluted, his tone was calm and calm, and said: "Sinner minister Zhang Dan, see the official family, see the Empress Dowager." ”

Empress Dowager Gao looked indifferent and did not speak, but she was actually extremely vigilant.

The atmosphere in the court suddenly became a little weird, and Zhang Dan's voice fell, and there was no movement!

Zhao Xu tilted his head slightly, looked at Zhang Xuan for a while, thought in his heart, and said, "Zhang Qing's family, why do you call yourself a criminal minister?" ”

Zhang Dian raised his hand and suddenly said loudly: "Back to Your Majesty, first, the ministers oppose the cession of land and seek peace, and they are not in harmony with the princes rolling in the court. Second, the ministers strictly suppressed corruption, which made the ministers of the court dissatisfied. Third, there are many failures on Huanqing Road, and the minister is the culprit. Please order the beheading of the ministers to appease the hearts of the officials in the court. ”

As soon as Zhang Dan's voice came out, I don't know how many people in the court were frightened, and their scalps were numb.

How dare you say this!

At the same time, many people thought, did Zhang Dian say this, did he grasp something?

I don't know how many people are quietly looking at each other, everyone is an official in the same dynasty, who doesn't know who, if they really shake out, according to the law, half of the people in this Zichen Hall will have to be decided!

Without waiting for Zhao Xu to speak, Zhang Dian turned directly to Lu Dafang and said coldly: "Lu Xianggong, the three divisions of the yamen have a deficit of three million, and the military salary of Huanqing Road has disappeared with three million, what should you be guilty of?" ”

Lu Dafang's eyelids raised, glanced at him, and ignored him.

Seeing that he was still this virtuous, Zhang Dian turned to Zhao Xu again and said, "Your Majesty, there is such a dirty incident in the court, and it is still unfazed, it can be seen that he is terminally ill and incorrigible!" Please ask Your Majesty to cut off the heads of the guilty ministers and Lu Dafang together to show the public, so as to set an example! ”

Someone in the hall didn't listen to the words, and just about to step out of the ranks, he was quietly stopped, the man shook his head secretly, and at the same time his lips squirmed, and said silently: Don't speak, be careful to be piggybacked.

The people who were about to leave the queue immediately retreated, bowed their heads, and did not dare to move again.

Chen Pi saw Zhang Dian for the first time, and he was stunned, this Zhang Xianggong is still really ...... Hot-tempered!

Zhao Xu also had a different face, this one really dared to say anything.

He glanced at Empress Dowager Gao's curtain, and even Empress Dowager Gao stopped talking?

It is rare to have such a powerful courtier, Zhao Xu will not watch from the wall, and said with a smile: "Zhang Xianggong should not be excited, the deficit and military salary are all the affairs of the three divisions and yamen, how can it be blamed on Zai Fu's head?" ”

Zhang Dunjian raised his eyebrows, immediately turned to Lu Dafang, and shouted: "Dare to ask Lu Xianggong, do you know about the deficit of the three divisions of the yamen?" ”

When Zhang Xuan's voice fell, Zhao Xu said lightly: "Lu Xianggong, if you don't know, you have to make it clear." ”

Su Song glanced at Zhao Xu, and then looked at Zhang Dan, where could he see that the two of them had already sung and harmonized, and joined forces to attack Lu Dafang.

Erfan glanced at each other and twisted his eyebrows in unison.

The matter of the Sansi Yamen is a big case in the end, and it is impossible to shirk it in a few words. If Lu Dafang doesn't explain it clearly, according to today's situation, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get out easily.

The ministers in the hall were even clearer, and their eyes were all looking at Lu Dafang.

Empress Dowager Gao sat up silently and stared at Lu Dafang. In the face of Zhao Xu, she already had to be cautious, and there was another cannonball-like Zhang Xuan, which made her even more vigilant and uneasy.

Lu Dafang was silent for a while and said, "I don't know." ”

Zhang Dian sneered and said, "You shirked it cleanly." Let me ask you again, do you know about the disappearance of the military salary on Huanqing Road? ”

Lu Dafang was not silent this time, and said directly: "I don't know." ”

Zhang Dian was waiting for his words, turned to Zhao Xu suddenly, raised his hand, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I don't know if the three divisions of the Yamen have a deficit of three million, and I don't know if the military salary on Huanqing Road has disappeared!" Is this a jae-chou? The corpse is vegetarian to this point, is there no one in my big song? Please depose Lu Dafang and hand him over to the department for interrogation! ”

Zhao Xu didn't want to mention how comfortable he was, with such a courtier to share his worries, how could he still use his hard work and calculations.

He kept his expression still, glanced at Cai You, and was just about to speak, when the Empress Dowager Gao suddenly took the lead and scolded: "Presumptuous! Lu Qing's family has worked hard and has no evidence, how can they be easily deposed, let alone interrogated! If you dare to talk nonsense again, don't blame the old body for not being merciful! ”

Seeing that Empress Dowager Gao couldn't help it, Zhao Xu naturally wanted to protect Zhangdun, such a lovely courtier, how could he keep it.

Zhao Xu coughed, and was just about to speak, when someone suddenly appeared in the hall.

Yang Wei has been watching, seeing that Lu Dafang is about to be unable to hold on, and there will be no chance to wait any longer, so he is very decisive to come out of the ranks, carrying the banwat and saying loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister has the evidence that Lu Dafang colluded with the Sansi Yamen, Huanqing Road, etc., to withhold and resell military salaries. ”

Because of Zhang Dan's sudden arrival, Zhao Xu almost forgot that Yang Wei was still in the palace, and when he saw him out of the ranks, the smile in his eyes became stronger.

The relationship between this Yang Wei and Lv Dafang is extremely special, before Lv Dafang suffered, Yang Wei stepped forward, and afterwards Lv Dafang reported his kindness and vigorously promoted Yang Wei, not only a confidant, but even a political ally.

Many people in the DPRK and China were shocked and unbelievable when they saw Yang Wei coming out of the ranks and openly accusing Lu Dafang!

If Yang Wei testifies against Lu Dafang, even if there is no empirical evidence, no one will suspect that their relationship is too close!

Lu Dafang's brows furrowed, and he slowly turned his head to look at Yang Wei, his eyes beating fiercely.

Empress Dowager Gao never thought that there would be a villain rebellion, and immediately said: "Hmph, if there is no evidence, it is to frame the important ministers of the court, and the crime is not small, Yang Qing's family has thought clearly!" ”

Yang Wei had already understood the situation, and he still cared about the warning of the Empress Dowager Gao, and said directly: "The minister has a handwritten letter from the Lu family and the two deputy envoys of the Sansi Yamen, as well as some account discrepancies. Also, as far as the minister knows, the Lu family not only has a courtyard in Kaifeng City, dozens of large and small shops, but also nearly 100 in the country, and the family property is converted, there are millions! ”

Conclusive!

The courtiers forgot to breathe and their eyes widened. He looked at Lu Dafang in front of him with shock.

They all have a voice in their hearts: Lu Dafang, it's over!

Without waiting for everyone's reaction, Zhang Dian shouted and said, "Such a big event, how can it be finished with one Lu Dafang!" ”

The meaning of Zhang's words is very simple, in his heart, none of these 'old parties' are clean!

Liang Tao listened on the side, first stunned, and then suddenly came out of the ranks, knelt on the ground, and said loudly: "The official family is an adult, the empress dowager lives up to the trust of the first emperor, please ask the empress dowager to withdraw the curtain and return to power!" ”

Zhang Dan's face changed slightly, and he looked at Liang Tao behind him fiercely, he wanted to say very much: That's not what I said!

Liang Tao came like this, just like what Zhang Dian said just now, he wanted to hold the Empress Dowager Gao responsible!

No one cares what Zhang Dan thinks at this moment, Cao Zheng, Shen Qi and others suddenly understood, followed up one after another, knelt on the ground, and said loudly: "Please ask the Empress Dowager to withdraw the curtain and return to power!" ”

During this time, they attracted some people, and many people knew about current affairs, and they followed out of the ambush: "Please ask the Empress Dowager to withdraw the curtain and return to power!" ”

One after another, there were more than a dozen people.

About a third of the temple knelt down.

Seeing this, Zhang Dan's eyes swept over some people, knelt down, and said in a deep voice: "Please ask the Empress Dowager to withdraw the curtain and return to power!" ”

I don't know if it was Zhang Dan's eye warning, or the wind made the rudder, many people hesitated, and followed: "Please ask the Queen Mother to withdraw the curtain and return to power!" ”

Huang Zhan didn't care about Ma Yan and Han Zongdao at this time, he was the secretary of the Criminal Department and the Yamen of the Third Division. The case of Su Zhe's death was in his hands, and he quickly knelt down: "Please ask the Empress Dowager to withdraw the curtain and return to power!" ”

Ma Yan and Han Zongdao glanced at each other, quietly glanced at the curtain and Lu Dafang, and knelt down and said, "Please remove the curtain and return to power!" ”

Ma Yan is the head of the imperial history outside the imperial court; Han Zongdao is the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture and the prime minister. The two have special identities, as soon as they come out, they are a weather vane, and more people follow.

There are so many that half of the people on the ground are already kneeling!

Now, almost everyone's eyes are on Su Song, Fan Chunren, and Fan Bailu in front.

Except for Lu Dafang's family, these three people are the last big guys who did not express their position.

Zhao Xu leaned over slightly, his eyes were indifferent, and he looked at Su Song calmly.

Seeing this, Su Song sighed lightly in his heart, whether it is to change the law or not change the law, Lu Dafang and the others have been defeated, and the Empress Dowager Gao will withdraw the curtain, which is a matter of time or time.

He slowly walked out of the ranks, knelt down and said: "The official family is an adult, the empress dowager does not live up to the trust of the first emperor, please withdraw the curtain and return to power!" ”

As soon as Su Song, the privy envoy, came out, he brought out six or seven more people.

Even, Lu Dafang's people, because of Yang Wei's relationship, quietly fell to the ground four or five!

There are not many people still standing in the temple.

Fan Bailu, Fan Chunren's face sank like water, and his eyes were still struggling.

They are against the change, but most of the temple is already on their knees, what else can they do?

'It's hard to stand alone. ’

Fan Chunren and Fan Bailu glanced at each other, their hearts were heavy, and they could only kneel on the ground: "Please ask the Empress Dowager to withdraw the curtain and return to power!" ”

As soon as these two knelt down, there were less than seven or eight people still standing in the temple!

These people glanced at each other, frightened, looked up at Zhao Xu's gaze, and hurriedly lowered their heads, but they stubbornly did not move.

Zhao Xu saw that they were stubborn, so he didn't bother to pay attention to them, got up, raised his hand to the curtain of the Empress Dowager Gao, and said, "Please grandmother consider it." ”

Empress Dowager Gao was behind the curtain, her face was already blue with anger, and she was furious.

Zhou He was on the side, his frightened face was colorless, and he didn't dare to breathe.

"Good, good! You're all good! Very good! ”

It took a long time for Empress Dowager Gao to grit her teeth.

The ministers were still kneeling, and Zhao Xu also raised his hand.

In the Zichen Palace, the quiet needle drop can be heard.

Seeing this, Empress Dowager Gao had nowhere to vent her anger, stood up violently, and said angrily: "Okay, good, really my good courtier of the Great Song Dynasty, and my good grandson......

So far, it is useless for her to say more, so she will leave the next sentence and turn around to leave.

Zhang Dian listened, looked up, and immediately said loudly: "Empress Dowager Xie withdrew the curtain and returned to power, and sent off the Empress Dowager!" ”

The people in the palace quickly followed up and shouted: "Empress Dowager Xie withdraws the curtain and returns to power, send off the Empress Dowager!" ”

Empress Dowager Gao stumbled, paused for a moment, snorted angrily, shook off Zhou He's hand, and strode away.

Seeing this, Zhao Xu let out a long sigh in his heart.

He turned around and nodded slightly at many people, and finally, his eyes fell indifferently on Lu Dafang, who was standing indifferently, and said in a deep voice: "Huangcheng Division, put Lu Dafang and a cadre of party members in prison and severely investigate and punish them!" ”

"Obey the order!" Cai You replied loudly.

The people from the Imperial City Division outside the door quickly rushed in and took away Lu Dafang and the few people who were still standing!