Now that things have gotten to the point of mutiny, that's good! According to the procedure, the first thing is to interrogate the main culprit to "get the land" and take into account the identity of the land, and the emperor invited hundreds of civil and military officials to be tried in the court.

Generals, handcuffs, and shackles are surprising for such a felon. At this time, the chains on his feet made a tinkling sound, which was particularly clear in the empty court.

The former colleague, the invincible general, appeared in the court with such an embarrassed appearance at this time, some people gloated, and some sighed. His reappearance brought a huge shock to the ministers of the entire Houhai Kingdom.

The ministers were silent, and no one dared to raise their heads and look at the ground, because everyone was afraid of wading into this muddy water. But everyone present was in it, and no one could escape. The emperor looked directly at the general, but without the slightest fear, he also looked directly at the emperor.

In accordance with the usual practice, the arraignment was initiated by the head of the Sentencing Department. This is an old man, who has experienced countless cases, and has experienced every bizarre case, at this time, he doesn't know how to speak for this backbone general of the Houhai country, but he is in his position, and he doesn't know how to speak, and he must be the first to ask.

"General Dedi, are you guilty?"

This sentence was determined after he had considered it for a long time. Although this sentence seems to be a routine matter, in this very special period, when he, the highest official of the judicial department, speaks it, the meaning of which represents the emperor's heart, that is, to figure out the emperor's thoughts, but also to leave a way back for himself, I am asking questions on behalf of the emperor.

At this time, Dedi glared at his former colleagues around him. No one could show a trace of sympathy, and no one dared to look at them, but they seemed to have been expecting to see their own downfall.

So he became more determined, and said, "Minister, what is the crime?" ”

This sentence echoed loudly in the court, shocking everyone present, and even the head of the punishment department was shocked by the high-pitched voice of the general, and he bowed his head and did not dare to speak.

The emperor knew that no one in the entire Houhai Kingdom dared to offend the general, so the emperor said, "Summoning the crown prince in the great cause!" ”

At this time, the thunderstorm was repeated, and the sound of fighting outside was still endless. Daye Zhong slowly came to the court, and what stunned the ministers at this time was that Daye Zhong tied himself up and drove a sharp steel knife around his neck.

The ministers who saw this scene immediately fell to their knees, wept bitterly, and said, "Minister, capital crime!" ”

The emperor saw the reaction of his ministers and said, "What is the crime of Aiqing? ”

A Confucian official said, "Since ancient times, if the prince is at fault, it is difficult for a hundred officials to take the blame." Today, the crown prince is guilty of the crime, we can't escape the blame, please ask Your Majesty to issue a decree to condemn the crime! ”

Seeing the attitude of the hundred officials, a trace of confidence appeared on the corner of the emperor's mouth. But after all, it is the emperor, how can the emperor's mind be seen at will.

So the emperor said to the great cause, "What is my son's crime? ”

In the great cause, he said, "The son of the minister presides over the state affairs, but the son of the minister is still too young to control the overall situation, which leads to a mutiny, which is a capital crime." ”

Zhongzhong was very satisfied when he heard it. Just these few sentences make it logical to shirk the mutiny. It's not that I deliberately made trouble right, but because I was young and didn't have enough experience in dealing with the country, I pushed the matter on the emperor, and it was reasonable.

Although Zhongzhong thought so, he showed a very angry posture, and said, "Cangzhong Confucian, you are the prince's enlightenment teacher, the prince made a mistake, you can't escape the blame, what do you say I should do with the prince?" ”

Cangzhong Confucianism is the first among scholars, and he is also the military adviser of the princelings. At this time, Zhongzhong brought the problem to his side, although he could call out a hundred grievances in his heart, but he clearly knew that this matter had spread to himself, and he couldn't hide it, not to mention that he didn't think about hiding at all.

So Cangzhong Confucian, said, "The prince made a mistake, and I, the teacher, cannot escape the blame, I suggest that my nine clans be destroyed, the prince will be brought to justice, and the rebellion will be quelled!" ”

As soon as these words came out, it was as if the court had exploded. Most of the civil officials of the imperial court were protégés of Confucianism. They could never have imagined that a teacher would say such a thing.

There are countless people who intercede for Confucianism and the prince. But the emperor Zhongzhong did not have the slightest mercy, and said, "Cangzhong Confucianism is the first think tank in our country, and his suggestion has been decided to be adopted, and I will make a decree ......!" ”

"Never!"

Before Zhongzhong's words were finished, an opposing voice blurted out. This person's words surprised the people present again, it was none other than the general of the land.

Zhong Zhong said, "General, you have been wronged, and I want to rehabilitate Zhaoxue for you, why did you speak out against it?" ”

The righteousness of the land was awe-inspiring, and he was very emotional, and said, "Minister, risking death to speak, please don't say it again, Your Majesty." ”

The Emperor said, "Why is that?" ”

Dedi burst into tears of excitement, and said, "The crown prince is the foundation of the country, and the execution of the prince is to shake the roots of the country, even if His Royal Highness the prince kills the ministers, he must not let His Royal Highness the crown prince suffer the slightest infamy, and I beg the emperor not to say it again!" ”

After speaking, he knelt on the ground and cried bitterly, showing great sincerity.

When Zhongzhong saw this scene, he was first surprised. He just had the mentality of giving it a try, and he couldn't help but laugh even when he said that he was going to be executed, but Dedi's reaction made him unable to laugh.

Originally, they were left in the capital to contain each other, but now the two of them joined forces to mutiny. Why is that? This emperor understands that if this matter is not understood, he, the emperor, will be able to do it.

So the emperor did not consult with everyone, and directly issued an order to end the matter: "In the great cause, there is still a lack of thinking about holding the country, and the palace must be confined to the palace on a certain day, and the government must not be discussed." ”

"Although General Dedi did not participate in the mutiny, but because of him, he was demoted to a deputy general, and the original deputy general was promoted to the main general!"

"The rest of those who participated in the mutiny must have been deceived, but I knew that it was a patriotic act. Loyalty and righteousness are the heart of the country, and the heaven and earth can be illuminated, and the promotion system in the army is gradually followed, but those who exceed the number of years in the original position will be promoted to one level! ”

"And these civil and military officials in the court, because they can't judge the situation, let the country fall into war, and all the officials will be demoted by one level to set an example!"

The whole country was shocked. Those who staged a mutiny were actually promoted, and those honest ministers were demoted. No one can understand the emperor's actions, but no one dares to be unconvinced, because the emperor took the initiative to show favor to the army, and those ministers who were demoted are not fools, if they dare to shout grievances now, they are not getting along with the army, and then they don't have to wait for the emperor to clean up, those generals are enough to tear these people to pieces.

The matter seemed to have been hastily concluded by the emperor, and the country temporarily returned to its former stability. But the Emperor knew that this stability was only an illusion, because the Emperor had not yet figured out the reason for the mutiny, and knew that a greater challenge was coming.

Sure enough, not long after the mutiny. General Bashan impeached the Minister of the Treasury for deducting food and salary, and the evidence was conclusive to let the emperor uphold justice.

When the emperor saw the fold, his eyes were dark and he fainted to the ground. The matter of impeachment can only be put on hold.

Then Cangzhong Confucianism impeached the generals of the army for molesting women from good families many times, breaking their military rules, and asked the emperor to order the killing of those generals who molested women from good families.

This time, the emperor also fainted on the dragon chair under the attention of everyone, and the impeachment could only be stranded.

Every time he went to court, as long as there was an impeachment, the emperor either fainted to the ground, that is, he was unwell. So that the ministers no longer dare to play the impeachment recital.

But once the power loses its regulation, it will develop as it pleases. Since the emperor does not accept the form of impeachment, the lowly people do whatever they want and unscrupulously challenge the bottom line.

Although Zhongzhong is not a generation of masters, he is not so confused that he ignores the country and allows his ministers to do whatever they want.

He did this because of his own plans, since you are fighting against your own emperor, but it is not difficult to see that their grouping is only temporary, as long as he, the emperor, returns to the capital, they will still be the same as before.

So the emperor just waited for the impeachment to be played, but the emperor did not make any response and pretended to be sick to avoid it. When the two sides are in trouble, the emperor's illness can be recovered and the mess can be cleaned up, and then there will be no worries about why someone should join forces to cause a mutiny in the great cause.

Finally, on a thunderstormy night, the army general led the army to rob the treasury, and the Minister of the National Treasury, Fengnian, was forced to face the battle and died outside the gate of the treasury.

This incident shocked the government and the opposition, and General Bashan personally tied up several generals led by him outside the palace gate and asked the emperor to order the killing of the generals who robbed the treasury.

This kind of earth-shattering case, these people can directly order it to be cut. But the emperor still went through the procedure, saying, "Call those generals, and I will interrogate them myself." ”

Then the emperor asked, "Why did you rob the treasury, don't you know that it is a capital crime?" ”

The rebel generals almost unanimously said, "The Minister of the Treasury has withheld food and salaries in the harvest year, and most of our army can't eat enough because of this, Your Majesty the Emperor, why do you say that we robbed the treasury!" ”

The Emperor was asked rhetorically. So the emperor pretended to be angry and said, "Where is the minister of the state, Cangzhong Confucian?" ”

Cangzhong Ru hurriedly walked out of the crowd and said, "The minister is here!" ”

The Emperor asked, "What they say is true?" ”

Cangzhong Confucian, said, "Your Majesty, in the past, according to the regulations, the ration of each soldier was 5 city catties, since the mutiny, His Majesty has greatly disarmed, and this food and salary will naturally be reduced, becoming the current 4 city catties, although the food and salary are reduced, but it is enough for every soldier to have surplus food. ”

Cangzhongru's words suddenly angered these bound generals, and they scolded loudly, "Cangzhong Confucian, you are a son of a bitch, Lao Tzu is loyal to the country, but you live in your own pockets, we will not let ......you go even if we are ghosts!" ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately attacked towards Cangzhong Confucian, and when General Bashan saw this, he immediately pulled out his waist knife, and a cold light struck, and this person suddenly fell in a pool of blood.

There was chaos in the court, and the eunuchs shouted "Escort, escort ......"

The emperor showed great calmness and said, "Give me all calm, and someone will drag them all down for me!" ”

After everyone settled down, the emperor asked angrily, "Why didn't you report the reduction of military salaries in advance?" ”

Cangzhong Confucian, however, looked calm, and said, "Your Majesty, this is the usual practice in the past, and such trivial matters naturally dare not hurt Your Majesty!" ”

After speaking, the emperor pondered for a moment and said, "Aiqing can share my worries, and his loyalty is commendable." But this cannot be punished without you, otherwise everyone will say that I am biased against you! ”

"Confucianism listens to the holy decree. Because of the robbery of the treasury, it was the change of salaries that could not be delivered to the Holy Grace in time to the soldiers. The reason for chasing it is the crime of dereliction of duty, and now the crime of Cangzhong Confucianism is demoted to the deputy head of the country, and until a suitable candidate is found, Aiqing is still in charge of the state affairs! ”

The Emperor's decree. General Bashan was very unconvinced, it was obviously the fault of these civil officials, and he killed his subordinates with his own hands, but the emperor only punished Cangzhong Confucianism by demotion.

But once the decree is issued, it will not change. Bashan was also helpless, and returned to the army to report the matter to the current adjutant general.