Chapter 827: Meeting in the Narrow Alley
Liu Xun couldn't be reckless anymore, and after putting down the letter from his second son, he analyzed the situation in Xizhou alone and the balance of forces between the two sides. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
It's a narrow alley encounter, where one side is strong and the other must pass.
If you know in advance that you will meet in the alley, there will always be someone who waits, waits for the other person to pass, and then walks on their own. The problem is that both sides go to the middle of the alley, and no one can pass sideways, someone has to retreat.
For Liu Xun, there is not much difference between going back and being overturned in the alley. Isn't it possible for the weaker side to overthrow the stronger side? Especially when the other party has a weakness that is mastered by himself.
Liu Dunxing reported to him from time to time some of the other party's problems in his previous letters, for example, he mentioned in his first letter that Guo Xiaoke's Chinese beauty utensils in the old palace of Yanqi, even the drinking cups were not gold or jade, and the official residence was magnificent.
There is also the new situation of Gao Jun letting his eighth wife deal with the official affairs of Xizhou this time, Liu Xun couldn't help but sneer, Gao Jun is too bullish, let the officials who should be promoted not need it, and let his wife do the official business, what kind of mentality is this!
He knew very well that His Majesty hated these two practices, especially for the feudal officials, and their behavior would not be favored by His Majesty.
And since he assisted the crown prince, His Majesty seems to be quite satisfied with himself. Last time, His Majesty personally conquered the country and the prince was in charge of the country, and he was the only one around the prince to go to the state.
He did not hesitate to write the chapter of tomorrow's court meeting, and as he wrote, he was filled with anger and a sense of justice, which made him almost unable to control himself:
"The villain is in the column, and the beetle is deep. The giant cunning guards the border, and the evil will be great. The capital of Anxi protects Guo Xiaoke, and the governor of Xizhou, Gao Jun, who has small merits and acts perversely. Destroying rules and throwing away rules, abandoning the program is often ......"
In the recital, Liu Xun counted the known faults of Guo Xiaoke and Gao Jun:
Guo Xiaoke occupied the Yanqi Palace, and used the equipment to be unscrupulous, and connived at the new governor of Xizhou, Gao Jun, to act arbitrarily - arriving his wife Su to interfere in politics, insulting the officials, and letting them go to the stables to shovel dung, and the officials up and down all depended on Gao Jun's likes and dislikes.
He will also insinuate the law, although the words are not explicit, but it is enough to hint to His Majesty: if you do not take measures to stifle it as soon as possible, then Xizhou will not lose its tail and gradually become an independent kingdom.
Liu Xun firmly believed that this piece would definitely arouse His Majesty's anger after it went up, because what he said was too harsh, and he expected that Gao Jian would definitely retreat. And those important ministers in the DPRK and China, who have some weight, probably because of the importance of the matter, will not stand up and express a clear opinion for a while.
And the opinions of His Majesty and the Crown Prince can also be speculated. His Majesty may not make a decision immediately, and he will not dispose of someone - and it is unlikely that Guo Xiaoke and Gao Jun will be either.
But he would have ordered someone to be sent to Yanqi to investigate the matter thoroughly. And Liu Xun firmly believes that his son will not deceive himself. Then, of course, the person who went to inspect would report the conclusion that each item was true to the emperor.
And no matter who His Majesty sends to Xizhou, even if the people who go are Guo and Gao's comrades, and they do everything possible to cover them up, this matter will also give them a head start, and make them wake up - someone is always watching them, don't do whatever you want!
As for the crown prince, Liu Xun also believed that he was unlikely to express a clear opinion, and when the incident happened suddenly, as a prince, it was impossible for him to show excessive bias in front of His Majesty, which would be unjust. Second, Liu Xun believes that through this period of getting along, the prince has become more and more dependent on himself.
Then, it is almost a sure thing for His Majesty to ask someone to inspect the government affairs of Xizhou.
Moreover, Liu Xun knew that the plan drawn up by Guo Xiaoke and Gao Jun to promote officials in Xizhou would soon arrive at the center. Look at it, I don't know what kind of expression Your Majesty, the crown prince and the ministers of the court and the central government will have when they learn that after Gao Jun was promoted to the governor, he only mentioned a long history Gao Minhou! This is undoubtedly a strong proof of what he has played!
It was on the basis of such a comprehensive analysis that he felt that nothing was wrong, and Liu Xun brought up the matter in a solemn manner at the court the next day.
The timing he chose was the moment when he was about to disperse, which gave him time to calmly put the piece in his sleeve and ponder the contents over and over again.
He knew what would happen at the mention of the proposal, and although it was unlikely that there would be an uproar, the undercurrent would be enough to wash everyone away.
That would be equivalent to going into battle shirtless and facing two heavyweight opponents in Xizhou alone. And those people in the court and the high mansion will definitely not jump out. Although they hated it, it was inconvenient to express it.
At the beginning, the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Criminal Affairs played the news from Qianzhou: the High Trial Bank overturned the murder case of Liu Duanrui, the county commander of Duwei, which had been reviewed and reported by the Qianzhou government. The new county magistrate, who was responsible for the wrongful conviction, was dismissed, and the real murderer was exiled to Western State...... It's Xizhou again, which makes Liu Xun feel a little fresh.
His Majesty affirmed the matter and agreed to withdraw the commendation given to Liu County Decree and the bereavement of his widow. As for the self-request for a fine for half a year in the high trial, His Majesty just said, "In remote places, the history of high thorns is also a little difficult...... It's only two months. ”
When all the major matters were almost discussed, Liu Xun finally came out of class, "Your Majesty, the minister has a start!" ”
His Majesty didn't have a single expression on his face as he listened to this, but his brow furrowed deeper and deeper. Liu Xun couldn't guess what was going on in his heart, maybe he was also shocked by this incident.
The prince didn't look at him, and although his eyes never flickered, Liu Xun could see that his eyes were in a state of wandering—he didn't focus on a certain point, maybe his thoughts ran to Xizhou.
When Liu Xun finished reciting the recital, there was silence above the hall, and his breathing could be heard.
Lord Liu is really good, not to mention that these two figures in Xizhou are in full swing, even if everyone knows it and borrowed Xizhou to take the throne, the Qianzhou Assassin Shi Gao Xing has a significant political reputation recently.
Everyone just heard that the high trial had asked for a punishment, and it seemed that this murder case was a stain, but after a few words from His Majesty, it immediately became the meaning of Gao Tingshi's courage to change his ways, regardless of personal gains and losses.
But Liu Xun hit Guo Xiaoke and Gao Jun in Xizhou with one shot.
The emperor looked around, Chu Suiliang was not here today, and there was another permanent attendant on duty, but he was not on duty. His eyes were blank at this time, probably thinking about whether to remember, or not, and how to remember.
The Emperor pondered for a while, then finally looked underneath.
Somehow, Gao Jian, who doesn't have to go to court on weekdays, is also below, and when his eyes saw Gao Jian, Gao Jian stepped out of the class and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen avoids." ”
Sure enough, it was all expected by Liu Xun. Subsequently, two officials of high rank in the Gao Mansion stood up.
Whenever there is a major matter, the ministers who stand on duty all move their minds sharply and analyze how they should present their positions in case His Majesty inquires. At such a moment, no one is talking, and they are all thinking of countermeasures.
Who knew that His Majesty said, "It's not too early, the prince, the eldest grandson, and the Taoist sect, you stay." Let's listen to Mr. Liu. Everyone was relieved and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, at least they could go back and think about it for the night.
Liu Xun knows very well that the eldest grandson Wuji and Li Daozong belong to the Guanlong line and the other is the Shandong line, and it is unlikely that the two will stand together on such a major issue of right and wrong.
At best, one person should remain silent, because they must know the reason for meeting in the narrow alley, and will try to avoid it. And His Majesty deliberately left these two people, which also has the intention of balancing the two major factions.
His Majesty was still expressionless, and this was a sign of his displeasure.
The prince did not speak.