Zhao Jun ignored the government for more than a month, and suddenly gathered everyone. Everyone was puzzled and looked uneasy, especially about the unloading of the sword, and the ministers talked about it in the palace. I don't know what new tricks this young monarch has. Suddenly, a eunuch shouted, "Your Majesty, here." ”

The crowd stood up and saluted.

Zhao Yong, sitting on the main seat, raised his hand to the ministers, and said, "Sit." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone thanked them and returned to their places.

Wait for the ministers, sit down. Zhao Yong's sharp eyes swept over everyone and asked directly: "Ladies and gentlemen, you are dissatisfied with the behavior of the widow. ”

Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and hurriedly said: "Wait, don't dare." ”

"I don't dare." Zhao Yong's face sank, and he said angrily: "You are really a good official of the widow, the parent official of Handan." It is extremely hateful that you dare to carry a widow behind his back and commit a heinous evil in private, and yet let the widow bear the infamy. You know how the people cursed the widows. ”

"I don't know." Everyone got up, knelt down and said, "It is the minister's fault that the ministers failed to share the worries of the king. Please, your lord's punishment. The ministers will make corrections to repay the king's kindness. ”

"Whoever takes the initiative to confess, the widow may forgive you for your sins." Zhao Yong, as soon as his voice changed, his tone was cold, and he said: "If you refuse to admit your mistake, the widow will know, and the widow will blame the widow for not giving you a chance." ”

Everyone thought that the king suddenly summoned all the ministers into the palace and held a court meeting, which turned out to be this matter. But if they are to confess their sins, what are they guilty of? If they are really guilty, the king has in his hand the evidence of their crimes. Your Majesty, you have already questioned them for their crimes, so why bother to talk more in court. Everyone speculated in their hearts that Zhao Jun was in the palace, and he might have heard something. However, there is a lack of evidence in hand. Therefore, intimidate the ministers. If you want them to confess, that's impossible. Besides, admitting one's own guilt and inviting me to commit a crime is not self-defeating. Everyone laughed in their hearts, O king, after all, he is young. Dealing with things, he is too anxious and not thoughtful enough.

The officials are cunning, and the city is very deep. Zhao Yong has heard of it and learned it. It is unusual for these people to be fearless in the face of threatening words. However, these people underestimated Zhao Yong. Since he decided to sort out the rule of officials and eliminate corrupt officials, without a little preparation, Zhao Yong would not make a move.

Seeing that there was no one, Zhao Yong took the initiative to bear his own responsibility, snorted coldly, and said to Mu Jian, the central official: "Present it to the widow." ”

Mu Jian bowed down and handed over the bamboo slips.

Suddenly, everyone's eyes focused on the bamboo slip held high by Mu Jian.

Zhao Yong took the bamboo slip, pointed to everyone, and said, "The widow gave you a chance, but you yourself failed to cherish it." Everyone's hearts were cold, and they were speechless. Could it be that Zhao Jun really has evidence in his hands. It is rumored outside the palace that Zhao Jun is going to start rectifying the rule of officials, and the words of a beautiful government are true. But, Zhao Jun, do you have this ability?

Zhao Yong said: "Handan Ling Li Rui, where is it." ”

I saw a man with a fat head and big ears and a big belly, walking out slowly, and said with his hands on the ground: "The minister is here." ”

Zhao Yong stared at his face and asked, "Recently, what happened in Handan." ”

Li Rui was horrified. But this subtle expression was fleeting. At the moment, I was thinking about the hidden meaning behind the words of the king. Could it be that the king found some evidence against him. Li Rui is worthy of being an official for many years, and he is not shocked, and he quickly calmed down, and said with a straight face: "Back to the king, Handan is very well governed." Although it is not the same society, every family does not close its doors at night. ”

"Okay, don't close the door at night?" Zhao Yong threw the bamboo slip in his hand towards him. Zhao Yong looked at him, Li Rui Zongzi committed murder during the day, invaded fertile land, and committed heinous evils. This guy actually said this with peace of mind to fool himself. Suddenly, the anger in his heart burned, and Zhao Yong said angrily: "Look at it, what is written on it." Do you really think that the widow is deaf and blind and does not know the mistakes you have committed? ”

Li Rui, picked up the bamboo slips, read one carefully, and shouted: "Your Excellency, the minister is wronged, wronged." ”

Zhao Yong, seeing his kung fu performance, is quite first-class. If you don't do your homework, I'm afraid you will be easily fooled by his words. To this day, Li Rui's words are still quibbling. Zhao Yong calmed down, but wanted to see what else there was to say about such a sinister person.

Li Rui, facing the king, hurriedly pleaded: "Recently, Handan, Diao Min is in the city. I, send soldiers to suppress it. There was no fierce resistance from the people, and the situation got out of control. In order to stabilize the law and order in Handan, I had no choice but to set an example for the chickens and monkeys. Send dogs to lead the soldiers to deter the people. However, the people of Diao showed more and stood up to resist. The dog was also unfortunate and was killed by Diao Min. Your Majesty, the old minister has only one son, who died tragically at the hands of the evil slaves of the Diao people, you have to be the master for me! ”

After Li Rui finished speaking, he bowed three times.

When everyone saw Handanling's loss of his son, their hearts were full of sympathy. Some people said: "I am bound to arrest the murderer and avenge Handan Ling's son." ”

"These people are too blind to Zhao Law, and they dare to commit murder in Handan. Murder of the son of the minister. ”

Fei Yi sneered, Handan Ling's son, what kind of goods he was, how could he not know. Li Yu is not a kind person. He relied on power. There is nothing to be desired except for the crimes of oppressing the good, encroaching on fertile land, and robbing women. Li Yu was killed by a sword, and the common people, including him, all applauded. They all praise the virtues of chivalry. Li Xuan, who was killed, deserved his crimes, and he was innocent of death.

Zhao Bao, seeing that such a thing happened in Handan under his governance, but he didn't know it, and asked anxiously: "Diao people gathered people to make trouble, why didn't you report it." ”

"Minister, there are few things to lose a child. It's broken, and the new policy is a big deal. Li Rui, bowed, and wept bitterly: "The minister doesn't dare to report." ”

"Lord Handan Ling, you are afraid that this matter will be reported later. When the king learned about it, he would definitely send someone to investigate. Tian Buli snorted coldly and said, "Your son, I am afraid that you will not be able to hide the heinous crimes you have committed!" If it is a king, to get to the bottom of it, it may lead to a lot of people who are fighting for the tiger. ”

"You..." Handan Ling pointed at Tian Buli and scolded: "You can humiliate me." But, my son is dead. Do you want to dishonor even the dead? ”

"Hahaha." Tian Buli smiled loudly and said, "You know why your son died!" ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, the death of these people is abominable." Li Rui, who changed his weak attitude, scolded loudly: "This is the Zhao Kingdom, not your Qi Kingdom." I am a native of Zhao, how can I let you humiliate me. It's better to..."Li Rui, speaking to the depths, was angry, and slammed towards the pillars on the main hall. Fortunately, someone reacted quickly and stopped him. Otherwise, Li Rui would definitely have blood splashed in the hall.

Li Rui has won the sympathy of many people with his will to die. Among the courtiers, a few people stood up and began to attack Tian Buli. Li Rui glanced at it and saw so many people helping her, and the corners of her mouth moved slightly. He finally confused the public, not only disrupted the king's questioning, but also pushed Tian Buli into the fire pit. In this way, the king will be distracted, and he will not go all out to investigate his guilt.

"Killing chickens and making an example of monkeys? Li Rui, Diao Min who came when you opened your mouth, are you referring to the widow? Zhao Yong punched heavily, slapped it on the desk, got up and shouted angrily: "If it weren't for the widow who saw it with his own eyes, how would you know that you, as the official of Handan's parents, would have such a method." Li Rui, you are so bold. ”

"What? Your Majesty? You—" Handan's pupils widened, his face panicked, and his whole body softened. Yesterday, Li Rui got someone to report it, only to learn that his son died tragically in the Song Dynasty. Li Rui was furious and dispatched people to arrest the murderer, wanting to avenge his son. But the merchants of the Song Kingdom are like demon laws, and they can't be found in Handan City. He didn't even know that the group of Song merchants was the king and others dressed in disguise. Today, Zhao Jun made a difficulty, he wanted to win the sympathy of hundreds of officials with the pain of losing his son, and then cover up the truth, and at the same time shirk the truth of the matter, and hide it from the world. However, people are not as good as heaven. Li Rui never thought that the Diao Min he was talking about was Zhao Jun. Seeing that the matter is revealed, no matter how much you quibble, there is no point anymore.

Li Rui looked around with a frightened gaze, and everyone looked sideways to avoid him, not looking directly at him, and no one interceded for him. Those who had sympathized with him just now also stood by the king and turned against him to rebuke him. Li Rui took a breath of cool air, looked at these people who usually call brothers and sisters, wine and meat, and said in his heart: "Although I am sorry for the lowly. But I have a clear conscience with you. Now it has ended up like this. Alas, it is forgivable to do sins in heaven, but you cannot live for your own sins. ”

Handan Ling gave up the struggle, bowed his head and confessed, and said: "Minister, know your mistakes." Please, your lord's punishment. ”