(2-in-1.) Xie: Magical Golden Beetle, I don't play support anymore, 100 possible waiting for brothers' tickets. ）

Guo Chong sat next to the bookcase in the wide and warm imperial study and looked at the folds, and the folds on the bookcase in front of him had been piled up into two hills. The left slip is a neatly stacked fold that has not yet been flipped, and the right slip is a mess of folds that have already been seen.

Guo Chong frowned and threw a piece of the fold in his hand on the hill on the right, and the fold made a rattling sound and fell to the ground with a clatter. Qian Delu, who was serving on the side, hurriedly bent down to pick up the fold and gently put it on the table.

"Your Majesty, rest for a while. It's not good for your body to work like this. So many twists and turns to see when to go? Let's take a break and see. Chandlu whispered.

Guo Chong sneered and said: "In fact, I only need to read one of them, this is the excerpt sent after the morning court, so many people are all to be severely punished by Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru." I've been looking over for a long time, and none of them have spoken for them. Hehe, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru are really failures, and no one excuses them. ”

Qian Delu smiled and said softly: "What should the slave maid do to make the emperor unhappy, it turns out that it is because of this." The slave and maid don't understand, didn't Lord Yan and Lord Fang commit the crime of great rebellion? The ministers should also ask for severe punishment, and the emperor is also very disappointed and angry with them, how can he still want to see the excerpt who intercedes for him? The slave and maid are very stupid and don't understand very well. ”

Guo Chong snorted coldly: "You naturally don't understand. It's called a wall falling down and people pushing it, and I don't like it. You haven't read these excerpts, they only talk about their sins, and they all grit their teeth with hatred and want to punish them quickly. But Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru really have no merit? I reward and punish my courtiers clearly, merit is merit, fault is fault, if you want to talk about it, you have to look at merit. Are Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru really as unbearable as they say? They have also worked hard to change the law. What I mean is that this kind of atmosphere in the court is not right. When people are in power, they all say good things when they are welcome, and once they have sin, they can't wait to step on their bodies. When did my Great Zhou courtier become so snobbish? I don't like what these people do. ”

Qian Delu sighed, nodded and said, "I see, the slave understands." The emperor is right, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru are guilty, but they have no merit and hard work, how can they just say that their crimes do not consider their merits? What the emperor said is the right thing, these people are indeed excessive. ”

Guo Chong said coldly: "It's not excessive, this is obviously a unified caliber." That's what I'm worried about. Some people are spoiled, so they like to form a party. The twists and turns in front of us are proof of this. Fang Dunru was also damned, he dared to say that kind of rebellious words, it was simply hateful. I still don't believe it, and none of them dare to say a word for them. I'll see. ”

Guo Chong reached out and picked up a letter from the hill on the left, opened it and looked through it. At this time, a small chamberlain came in through the door. Qian Delu walked over, the little chamberlain muttered a few words in a low voice, and Qian Delu hurriedly turned his head back and forth.

"Your Majesty, Lin Jue asks to see you."

"Lin Jue?" Guo Chong frowned and said, "What is he doing?" I've got two days left in my medicine. ”

Qian Delu said with a smile: "I wonder if he is the kind of person the emperor is looking for to intercede for Yan Fang and the others, he used to be Fang Dunru's disciple." ”

Guo Chong frowned and thought about it, nodded and said, "Very likely." I didn't see his folds, he didn't seem to write them. Although Fang Dunru drove him out of the wall, I heard that Lin Jue was still quite affectionate to Fang Dunru. He dared to intercede for Fang Dunru? I'm looking forward to it. ”

"Does the emperor see him?" Chandeloke said.

"See, of course see, announce his audience." Guo Chong waved his hand.

Soon after, Lin Jue followed Qian Delu into the imperial study. After the salute was finished, Guo Chong asked Qian Delu to give him a seat, but Lin Jue did not get up.

"Your Majesty, Weichen has something to say." Lin Jue lowered his head and said.

"What's wrong? What is the matter? Guo Chong said with a smile.

"Weichen wants to ask for a favor for Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu, and hopes that the emperor will open up and forgive their sins." Lin Jue was straight to the point, but he was not verbose.

"Forgive them? Don't you know what they said? That's a big rebellion. They're in the devil's way, you know? How dare you intercede for him? You don't want to think about what kind of guilt they have committed, did you deliberately provoke me? Guo Chong shouted angrily.

Lin Jue hurriedly said: "The emperor is angry, how dare the minister deliberately provoke the emperor." The minister also thought that Lord Fang and Lord Yan's remarks this time were too much and should be punished. The minister didn't want to argue for them, Weichen just wanted to ask the emperor to forgive them. It's true that they're guilty, but they're just a mistake of speech. Whether a person is loyal or treacherous is not based on what he says, but by what he does. The remarks of the two adults Yan Fang are of course extremely wrong, but when the emperor thinks about what they have done before, is there a big rebellious move? It is a fact that they worked diligently for the court. If he was beaten to death with a stick because he said the wrong thing, the minister thought it would be unfair. Therefore, the minister implored the emperor to see that the two adults of Yan Fang had done some practical things for the Great Zhou, and they had no merit and hard work, and could forgive the two adults. Teach the world to know that the emperor is benevolent and virtuous, and the emperor's grace is mighty. ”

Guo Chong frowned and looked at Lin Jue, who was kneeling in front of him, and said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, you are the first person to come to intercede for them so far. Do you see these twists and turns in front of me? These are all the demands submitted by the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, and the severe punishment of Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru's twists and turns. Although you have a relationship with Fang Dunru, he has broken off his kindness to you, why do you still come to intercede for him? Aren't you afraid that I will punish you for your sins? ”

Lin Jue said softly: "Your Majesty, the ministers did not come to intercede for personal reasons. Even if he is the enemy, the minister will not give up his principles because of personal grievances. The minister wants to intercede for the two old ministers who want to do something for Da Zhou, not the grievances and emotional relationship between teachers and students. They did make mistakes, but no one can do anything wrong unless they are saints and sages, and it is a shameful thing to be denounced for their private remarks. If the minister wants to tell the truth, the minister thinks that the denouncer is even more shameful. This is the act of a villain, and this kind of person should be severely punished. It is necessary not only to severely punish them, but also to investigate and hold accountable the instigators behind the scenes. Some people in the court have planted eyeliner in other yamen to buy off officials to achieve their personal goals, which will ruin the atmosphere of the imperial court. ”

Guo Chong laughed angrily, pointed at Lin Jue and said, "Shout, according to what you say, the person who exposed his rebellious remarks is guilty?" Yan Fang, who said a great rebellion, are not guilty? Should I be kept in the dark? Lin Jue, Lin Jue, aren't you dizzy? ”

Lin Jue shook his head and said, "The minister has never said that the two adults are innocent, and Fang Dunru really shouldn't have made a big fuss." Those three inadequate remarks are shocking to the world, and people must not accept them. The minister just begged the emperor to consider it comprehensively and not to be beaten to death with a stick because of this. ”

Guo Chong reprimanded: "Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu are obsessed, even if I want to spare them, I am afraid that they will not appreciate it." If you spare them this time, you may not know what kind of remarks you will say next time. I don't have such a big heart, how can I allow someone to make a big deal about respecting the heavens and ancestors? Break the heavenly morality of the entire Great Zhou and disturb the thoughts of people in the world? Nafang Dunru is known as the great Confucian of the world, and there are many admirers of him inside and outside the government and the opposition, but he is a person of high morality but does not cultivate words, and his influence is unacceptable. In the future, I don't know how many people will follow his example, won't the world be in chaos? Have you thought about any of this? Won't I defend them? Even you said that the rebellion of the Qingjiao had nothing to do with the new law, and I did not hesitate to issue an edict to protect them. But what did I get in exchange? Is it these great perverse words they say? ”

Lin Jue nodded and said, "It has indeed caused a very bad impact, and Weichen is also very sad. The minister is willing to talk to the two adults, if they are willing to bow their heads and admit their mistakes and eliminate the impact, the impact on this matter will be much lower. If they are willing to admit their mistakes, can the emperor be lenient? ”

Guo Chong glared at Lin Jue and said, "What if I don't want to spare them? ”

Lin Jue kowtowed and said: "Weichen dared to guess that the emperor actually wanted to forgive them in his heart, because the emperor is a benevolent and righteous king, and the emperor will not beat him to death with a stick." The emperor gave them a chance this morning, but they failed the emperor. The emperor is giving them a chance, so it can be regarded as benevolent and righteous. Even if the emperor and their monarchs and ministers are a game, the world has nothing to say. ”

Guo Chong said coldly: "You don't have to put a high hat on me, I don't eat this set." This time, Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu committed the crime of great rebellion, and lived up to my expectations, how could I spare them? But...... As you said, I don't want to be beaten to death with a stick, and the rewards and punishments are clear, and the merits and demerits are clear, and they have done something. I can open the net, but only if they apologize to the world and retract their inappropriate remarks. Moreover, they must also admit some of the previous mistakes about the new law. I don't want to bear this black cauldron for them, I made the edict for them, and this time they must also correct my name. Lin Jue, do you know what I mean? ”

Lin Jue felt a trace of sadness in his heart. Guo Chong not only asked Yan Fang and the others to apologize for this remark, but also to trace the root cause and take the blame for the Qingjiao Rebellion. Guo Chong already regretted giving the edict, and he didn't want to take responsibility for the whole thing. This shows that Guo Chong's whole mentality has changed. A few months ago, he knew that he was seriously ill and his days were numbered, so he made an edict to make a prince because he wanted to create a stable atmosphere for the transition of power, and of course there were many complicated other considerations. But now, his illness is getting better, and he has already regretted it. Taking this opportunity, he is going to overturn the case for himself.

"Go and tell them that I have done my best for them, and that I have been tolerant enough for them. For more than two years, I have been under pressure to support them, but they have disappointed me. I want them to understand that my patience is limited, and my endurance is limited. Guo Chong said again in a deep voice.

Lin Jue nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice: "The minister thanked the emperor for the grace of the two adults, and Weichen also thanked the emperor for giving Weichen this opportunity to persuade them." Wechen Tomorrow...... No...... Tonight, Weichen went to see the two adults and conveyed the emperor's meaning to them. Wechen really hopes that this matter can be resolved for the better. ”

Guo Chong nodded and said, "I understand your thoughts. Lin Jue, you are a person with affection and righteousness, although you refuse to admit that this move is because of affection, but I know that you are an unforgettable teacher-student friendship with Fang Dunru in the old days. Actually, I'm glad you came. I don't want the civil and military capital of the Manchu Dynasty to start falling into the ground, and I don't like this kind of atmosphere. Although Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu are guilty, they don't have to be pushed by everyone. Lin Jue, if you can come, it means that I didn't misunderstand you. I didn't want Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu's lives, although I had to punish them severely for most of the twists and turns here. If you can persuade them to turn back, I will naturally reduce the punishment. But at the same time, I hope you don't get caught up in it. After all, this matter has nothing to do with you, and I have expectations for you, and I don't want you to get caught up in this matter. Do you understand what I am saying? ”

Lin Jue promised in a deep voice, but there was a little chill in his heart. Guo Chong's words revealed a secret, it turned out that the purpose of so many people going to the imperial court was actually to kill Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu. How crazy these people are. But fortunately, Guo Chong probably didn't want to kill Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru, everything depends on whether the two adults can compromise and whether they can admit their mistakes and apologize. It is a matter of life and death, and I must persuade them to turn back. Otherwise, things will really go bad. Even if Guo Chong didn't want to kill people, but everyone was going to be severely punished, and if the two adults insisted on refusing to compromise, I am afraid that they would have to be ruthless.

Sometimes it's not a question of whether you should kill or not, but whether you have a step down and whether the emperor's prestige has been maintained. In order to maintain majesty, even people who should not be killed sometimes have to be killed. I don't know how many of these things have happened in the history of overlooking.

With Guo Chong's permission, Lin Jue immediately left the palace and returned to Yulin Lane to pick up Fang Huanqiu's mother and daughter. Mrs. Fang was overjoyed to hear that she could go to see her husband. I was busy cooking and cooking a few of Fang Dunru's favorite side dishes into the food box, and brought a jar of wine. Fang Huanqiu packed up a few cotton clothes and brought them with them. When it was dark, Lin Jue, Sun Dayong and more than a dozen other nurses went out in the car in which the Fang family's mother and daughter were riding.

I don't know if it was intentional or because of the procedure, Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu, as well as seven or eight key officials of the Ordinance Department, were imprisoned in the Yushitai Prison. This was originally the territory under the jurisdiction of Fang Dunru, and there were dozens of officials who were personally sent to this prison by Fang Dunru, but today, Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu were also imprisoned here. This has to be said to be quite ironic.

When Lin Jue entered the Imperial History Terrace, he found that all the manpower here had been replaced. There were only a few officials left in the past, but the officials and garrisons were all replaced, and they were already controlled by the forbidden army inside and out. Obviously, Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun's movements were very fast, and they had already controlled all the Yushitai in their hands, and Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu were also in their hands. At the door, Lin Jue met Yan Zhengsu's family members, who also came to visit the prison, but they were forbidden to enter and were not allowed to visit at all. If it weren't for Lin Jue holding Guo Chong's hand, I am afraid that he would not have been able to enter at all. Even so, when entering the door, an unfamiliar official still said a lot of nos, saying that Yan Fang and the others were repeat offenders in the imperial court and could not have any improper contact. The wine and food carefully prepared by Mrs. Fang were also blocked outside, saying that she was not allowed to eat the food brought in from outside, so as not to cause accidents. Only a few pieces of cotton clothing were allowed inside. It is also stipulated that there is only half an hour, and when the time comes, it must come out, otherwise it will be forcibly blasted out.

Although Lin Jue was angry, he didn't want to reason with them at this time, these people were obviously ordered by Lu Zhongtian and the others, and they didn't want anyone to visit Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu. I went to see the emperor in the afternoon and asked to visit Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu, and they must have known about it. After all, the emperor has their eyes and ears by his side. They just can't stop themselves from meeting people, so they can only make things difficult for various reasons.

It was dark and windy, and the air was cold as if it was about to freeze. Lin Jue, Fang Huanqiu, and Fang's wife entered the dark prison under the 'protection' of a group of forbidden soldiers. When the cell door closed behind him, it was as if he had been cut off from the world.

The cell head has long been replaced, and it is not the Zheng Xi that Lin Jue knows. Replaced by a chubby middle-aged man with an expressionless face. He didn't have much nonsense, and led seven or eight jailers with lanterns to Lin Jue and the others to a row of cells.

"The prisoners were held in the No. 3 and No. 4 prisons of the Son of Heaven, and they were not allowed to enter, but could only be visited by the fence. Leave as soon as the time comes, do not make loud noises, do not laugh or cry, otherwise leave immediately. Does Lord Lin understand? ”

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "It's hard work, but the official also told you that the official is on order to visit, and you are not allowed to watch and eavesdrop on the sidelines." If such a situation occurs, the official will play the holy and severely punish him. ”

The cell boss arched his hand and said, "Don't worry, we're not interested in these things. Let's go. ”

The cell boss waved his hand, and a crowd followed him in a heap of footsteps.

Lin Jue walked forward with the lantern, Fang Huanqiu helped Mrs. Fang to follow behind, and the three of them searched one by one along the corridor, and not far from the end, they found the adjacent No. 3 and No. 4 prisons of the Son of Heaven. Looking through the fence, it was so dark that I couldn't see anything clearly.

"Lord Yan! Mr. Fang! Student Lin Jue came to see you. Lin Jue called in a low voice.

"Daddy! Yan Shibo! What happened to you? Fang Huanqiu shouted with a crying voice.

Mrs. Fang stood there, staring at the dark corner of the No. 4 prison of the Son of Heaven, and said softly, "Qiu'er, your father is here. ”

Lin Jue and the others hurriedly stared inside, but they couldn't see clearly in the dark. But soon, a slow figure walked from the dim darkness to the place where the lantern light could reach, and it was Fang Dunru. I don't know how Mrs. Fang recognized it.

"Sir!" Lin Jue shouted.

"Daddy!" Fang Huanqiu cried.

Fang Dunru was wearing a middle coat, his official uniform had long been removed, his hair was in a messy bun, and there were some grass clippings on his hair. The whole person looks old and decadent. When he saw Lin Jue and the others, the surprise in Fang Dunru's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice: "Madam, Qiu'er, what are you doing here?" Is this the place where you can come? Lin Jue, why did you bring your senior mother and junior sister to such a place? It's just confusing. They all know it? ”

Mrs. Fang stepped forward slowly, handed the cotton clothes she was holding into the fence, and said softly: "Husband, it's time for you, don't lose your temper." Have you lost your temper less in your life? Lin Jue has good intentions, but you want to scold him again? Shouldn't our mother and daughter come? Husband, don't you think about our mother and daughter at all? ”

Fang Dunru's face showed a look of guilt, but he quickly returned to normal, and said in a deep voice: "Madam, Huanqiu, don't worry about these things. Lin Jue, the old man asks you one thing, don't bring them to see me again. If you think of the friendship of the old days, please send your wife and sister away from the capital immediately, away from this place of right and wrong. Leave me alone. You don't have to come again, lest it delay your future. ”

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "Sir, let's not talk about that kind of thing for the time being, can you allow the student to say a few words to you?" We only have half an hour, can you listen to me, sir? ”