Liu Xiding's thin lips moved, and he learned what Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu said at the meeting of the backbone of the Regulations Department in the afternoon. When Liu Xiding said that Fang Dunru said that 'the sky is not enough to fear, the words of people are not enough to be compassionate, and the ancestors are not enough to law', Wu Chunlai almost knocked over the teacup, and his eyes shone with surprise.

"What? Did he really say that? Did he really say these things? ”

"Isn't that? Xia Guan was on the spot at the time and heard it with his own ears. The lower officials were stunned. There were also seven or eight officials from the Ordinance Department present, and they were all stupid. That Yan Zhengsu also wanted to cover up for Fang Dunru and threatened us not to spread the word. Hehe, this is called stepping on iron shoes and finding nowhere to go, and it takes no effort to get it. Xia Guan has been busy for so long, but Fang Dunru has exposed his feet. Your Excellency, you say, can the lower officials not come to report in person after hearing such words? The subordinate officials deliberately waited until the second watch to come, and no one was worried about this matter, so he had to report it to the deputy minister in person. Liu Xiding said in a low voice with a snickering smile on his face.

"Yes, you should come in person. Well, that's good! What a Fang Dunru dared to say such a rebellious remark, he was dizzy and killed himself. Liu Xiding, you did a good job, this time you have made a great contribution. I will immediately report this matter to Lu Xiang and discuss countermeasures. Liu Xiding, if you go with me to see Lu Xiang, Lu Xiang will definitely praise you a lot. The day of your prosperity is not far off. Wu Chunlai said with a smile.

Liu Xiding was flattered, bowed down and said: "Thank you for the support of the Vice Minister, the future future of the lower official will depend on Vice Minister Wu." ”

Wu Chunlai nodded and said, "You earned it yourself, but you don't have to thank me." By the way, you have to be a witness in this matter to prevent Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu from denying it. Do you dare? ”

Liu Xiding smacked his lips and said, "This ...... This one...... With so many people present, they won't deny it. Testify? Doesn't this make people say I'm a traitor, eating inside and out? Can you ......?"

Wu Chunlai shouted coldly: "Nonsense, what traitor, what eats inside and out?" You are exposing Fang Dunru's rebellious words and deeds, but it is an act of loyalty to the monarch and a righteous act, how can you say that you are betrayed? You don't want to be a bitch and build a torii at the same time. You have to have a clear attitude, but don't hit your little ninety-nine. Don't you dare to testify, how do you know that this is not a statement made up by you? ”

Liu Xiding was startled, frowned and thought about it, gritted his teeth and said, "That's it, just listen to the deputy minister's orders." Sidin was willing to testify. ”

Wu Chunlai turned his anger into joy at this time, patted Liu Xiding's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, look at me?" I did something similar to you back then, and it was my teacher who I exposed. I'm a lot calmer than you are. Because I know that what I am doing is being loyal to the court, and I am doing the right thing. The body is not afraid of the shadow, and the husband is bright and upright. So, if you look at me now, this is the reward for my loyalty to the court. ”

"Yes, yes, the subordinate understands that it is the honor of the subordinate to follow what the deputy has done for many years." Liu Xiding nodded again and again.

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The first rays of sunlight in the morning shone in the Ouchi Imperial Palace, and the officials of the previous dynasty walked towards the Chongzheng Hall in twos and threes. The expressions of the officials are very calm, this time is approaching the end of the year, the last dynasty is a routine, and many major events The emperor and the ministers deliberately avoided them, just because they didn't want to spoil the atmosphere of the New Year. Therefore, they think that today's morning court is also a formality, and they can go back to the yamen to drink tea and bask in the sun after discussing some trivial matters.

However, when the officials entered the main hall, they immediately noticed a difference in the atmosphere. Lu Zhongtian, Wu Chunlai, Yang Jun and others, who were originally late in the court because of their high status, had already come to the palace early. What's even more surprising is that they who don't particularly wear ceremonial court clothes in the court on weekdays, but today they are all wearing ceremonial court clothes, with jade belt copper buckles, and holding ivory plates, which looks extremely solemn and serious.

The crowd whispered, not knowing what was happening. But they had a hunch that something big was about to happen. It is no accident that the heads of the Council and the Privy Council have behaved in this way. After witnessing the behavior and expressions of several bigwigs, the atmosphere in the hall quickly changed from relaxed and casual to solemn and silent. So much so that the officials who entered the hall later didn't know what was going on, and they were still talking and laughing, but after entering the hall, their voices were very loud, and then they were signaled by everyone's eyes, embarrassed and confused.

After Lin Jue entered the hall, he was also a little puzzled by this atmosphere. Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun, Wu Chunlai and the others stood there in black solemn gifts like the families of the deceased, as if the family members were answering the salute, which really made Lin Jue startled. Recently, Lin Jue has just been comfortable for a while, and he also wants to have a good New Year. Seeing this, I couldn't help muttering in my heart: But don't do anything again.

Guo Chong went to the court, and after the ministers visited the court, Guo Chong also noticed the dress of Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun and others. But he didn't pay much attention to it. It is nothing for the courtiers to wear the courtiers to go to the court, although the etiquette of the Great Zhou Dynasty is complicated, but it is actually relatively relaxed in the early court. As long as you're not disheveled, and you're not naked and out of decency, it's fine. You wear more solemnly, you wear simpler, that's your freedom, as long as you don't wear the line.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the New Year is approaching. I'm afraid that the arrangement of annual leave for each yamen has already begun. You Aiqing have also worked hard for a year, and this New Year is to have a good time. I plan to issue an edict that this year's annual leave will start on the 23rd day of the lunar month and end on the 15th day of the first lunar month, extending the time for a few days so that all Aiqing can enjoy the festival. What do you think? Guo Chong said with a smile.

Some people wanted to applaud, but they didn't dare to say anything. Because they were photographed by the previous atmosphere and felt that something was going to happen, it was better not to talk too much. Therefore, there was only a slight commotion in the hall after Guo Chong's questioning, and there was no joy and gratitude as Guo Chong imagined.

"What's wrong? Isn't this a good idea? As long as the yamen arranges the rotation of duty, the yamen will continue to operate as usual. It won't delay anything. I am not for myself, but for you and for the people of the world. I want them to enjoy a little more joy in the New Year. I still thought that on the first day of the first month of this year, I personally went to the Great Xiangguo Temple to make incense and have fun with all the people. Guo Chong said with a smile.

"Your Majesty! The old minister has something to play! As soon as Guo Chong's voice fell, Lu Zhongtian came out with a calm face and said in a deep voice.

Guo Chong smiled and said, "What is the matter with Lu Aiqing?" Lu Aiqing is dressed so ceremoniously today, why is this? I was about to ask. ”

Lu Zhongtian didn't have a smile on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the old minister is wearing the dress when worshipping heaven and earth today. Didn't the emperor see it? ”

Guo Chong smiled: "I can see it." But worshipping the ancestors of heaven and earth is not today. Chinese New Year's Eve Qingming Dragon Boat Chongyang, the four major festivals to worship ancestors. On New Year's Eve, the day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the ancestor worship has not arrived. ”

Lu Zhongtian said in a deep voice: "The old minister is indeed a little anxious, but that's because the old minister has to be anxious. Because the old minister heard that some people are disrespectful to the sky, disrespectful to their ancestors, and disrespectful to saints. Therefore, the old minister wore the dress of worshiping the heavens and ancestors today, reminding the emperor and reminding all colleagues that my Great Zhou is based on the foundation of the world. Respecting the heavens and the ancestors is the foundation of my Great Zhou. The supreme way of heaven is entrusted to the king, who is the son of heaven, and is given the mandate of heaven to govern all the people. Dare to ask the emperor, if someone does not respect the way of heaven, the ancestors, or the words of the saints, what should he be guilty of? ”

The court was stunned, and all the civil and military officials thought: What is Lu Xiang crazy about? What do you mean by that? Who dares to disrespect the ancestors of heaven and earth and disobey the words of the saints? Crazy?

Guo Chong also frowned and asked, "Lu Aiqing, what are you talking about?" How can there be such a person? How come I don't know? ”

Lu Zhongtian said in a deep voice: "The emperor just doesn't know, but it doesn't mean that there are no such people." Lao Chen knew that there were such people, and he stood on top of this court with dignity, in a high position, but he forgot his ancestors against the sky and rebelled. ”

Guo Chong was even more stunned, frowning and said, "Lu Aiqing, who are you talking about?" ”

Lu Zhongtian sneered, stretched out his hand and pointed at Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru, who were standing under the pillars on the other side, and said in a deep voice: "It's Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru." It is the two rebels who are rebellious, disturb the court, and have bad intentions. ”

There was an uproar in the court. Everyone, including Lin Jue, was stunned. Lin Jue frowned and thought to himself, Lu Zhongtian finally refused to stop, could it be that this was another round of impeachment against Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru? What did the two adults Yan Fang do again?

Guo Chong also thought so in his heart, frowned and said: Here it is again, endlessly. Lu Zhongtian, they really didn't bring down Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru, and they were going to make trouble again.

"Lu Aiqing, don't be impatient, what's going on." Guo Chong frowned.

"The sky is not enough to be afraid, people are not enough to be compassionate, and the ancestors are not enough to law. Please explain what these words mean. Did Lord Fang ever say such a thing? Lu Zhongtian shouted in a deep voice.

"What?"

"Crazy!"

"Who would dare to say such a rebellious remark? This...... How is this possible? ”

All the officials in the court were stupid, and when they heard the three inadequate words from Lu Zhongtian's mouth, they all had goosebumps all over their bodies. How bold should a person who said such a thing be that he really disrespects heaven and earth, does not respect ancestors and saints. Did Fang Dunru really say this? He is a famous Confucian in the world, how is it possible?

Guo Chong was also shocked. For Guo Chong, the most basic legitimate reason why he can sit on the throne is that he is the son of heaven and rules all the people for heaven, in other words, it is the status and power given by God that he is qualified to sit on the throne, and the inheritance of his children and grandchildren. To be disrespectful to the heavens is to destroy the legitimacy of his rule. In all dynasties, respecting the heavens and the ancestors is something that no ruler will try to maintain. This is the most basic ethical and moral foundation on which a regime is founded. But these three sentences obviously completely negate all this.

Fang Aiqing...... You...... What is the ...... Did you really say that? Guo Chong looked at Fang Dunru in astonishment and asked.