Chapter 9 Cut according to the law
"Isn't this another Aragaki flatair?" A few days later, the Empress Dowager came to Liu Che and asked loudly.
Aragaki Ping was a monk of Emperor Wen Liu Hengshi, who claimed to be able to look forward to qi and privately made a jade cup engraved with the words "the lord prolongs life", deceived Liu Heng's trust and named him a doctor. The scam was eventually uncovered by the Imperial Governor's Office, and Aragaki was sentenced to death.
"Aragaki Ping is just a charlatan," Liu Che said lightly: "It's not the same kind of person as Zhao Juan at all." ”
"Oh?" The empress dowager's expression remained unchanged, and he asked coldly: "What does the emperor mean, Zhao Juan and they are all virtuous ministers?" ”
"People are not sages, who can do nothing, there are big and small, small and can change, of course, they can be called virtuous ministers." Liu Che said nonchalantly.
"Good! Good! Good! The Empress Dowager sneered again and again, and asked, "Tell me, what have these virtuous ministers done?" ”
"They consulted with their grandchildren on state affairs and cultivated politics and religion." Liu Chelang replied.
"Enough!" The Empress Dowager slapped the armrest of the couch heavily, and said angrily: "What do you say about cultivating politics and religion, isn't it just to throw away the set of Huang Lao's learning from the ancestors?" Is that something you can lose? How many times have I said it openly and secretly, and you just won't listen! I think you've been deceived by your so-called virtuous ministers! ”
"Imperial grandmother ......" Liu Che was shocked. From birth to the present, he has been coaxed by others, how has he ever been reprimanded like this, Rao is smart and changeable, and he can't react for a while.
"Look at this book!" The Empress Dowager stretched out her hand and fumbled, picked up a roll of bamboo slips on the case, and threw it in front of Liu Che. "Look at what good your virtuous ministers have done!"
"......" Liu Che silently picked up the bamboo slip, unfolded it and glanced at it, and was stunned.
On the bamboo slips, it is written that the relatives of Zhao Juan and Wang Zang used their power to illegally seek money, forcibly buy people's land and other illegal matters. One by one, it clearly lists when and where, how much money was received, whose land was bought, and how much it was for.
"You, Zhangba's lampstand - you can't see others, but you can't see your own family." The Empress Dowager sighed faintly and said, "The minister beside you, you don't know so much!" ”
Liu Che had already calmed down, and said stubbornly: "Imperial grandmother, grandson thinks that there are many problems with this book. First, this book should be submitted by the Imperial History Office, how could it be handed over to Changle Palace? There must be traitors among them. Second, the book only mentions the fault of Zhao Juan's Wang Zang's relatives, what does it have to do with the two of them? Third......"
"Shut up!" The Empress Dowager said angrily: "This pile of piles and pieces of evidence is ironclad, you don't believe a word, and you still come to mention any traitors." Zhao Juan is the Imperial Doctor, and he is in control of the Imperial History Mansion, how can his fault come into your hands?! Governing the family is not strict, indulging children and grandchildren to break the law for personal gain, and the crime is equal. The facts are clear, what else is there to say. ”
"Imperial grandmother," Liu Che delayed, "This matter still needs to be investigated carefully, and when the grandson goes back to read it, he will come to discuss it with the imperial grandmother." ”
"No need." The Empress Dowager said categorically: "Zhao Xuan and he all suggested that there is no need to know Changle Palace in case of trouble, and what else can enter my ears in the future." ”
Speaking of which, this is the thing that completely angered the old grandmother! Liu Che lamented in his heart, paused, and said with difficulty: "Zhao Juan and Wang Zang are both loyal ministers. ”
"Your Imperial History Mansion is nothing, and you dare to say that they are loyal ministers?" The Empress Dowager shook her head lightly, her tone full of disappointment. "Do you want to be faithful and traitorous? How to be an emperor in this way! ”
Liu Che gasped and asked in a deep voice, "What does the imperial grandmother think about it?" ”
"Zhao Juan and Wang Zang, clever words, confusing the emperor, analogous to Aragaki Ping, according to the law!" The Empress Dowager undoubtedly commanded: "Prime Minister Dou Ying and Taiwei Tian Wei do not distinguish between loyalty and treachery, do not distinguish between virtuous and foolish, and it is difficult for them to be qualified for the post of three dukes......"
Liu Che's hands and feet were cold, his mind was buzzing, and he only heard the voice of the imperial grandmother coming from far and near. He suddenly wanted to cry, the emperor couldn't cry, he raised his head to hold back his tears, and his hands clenched into fists in his sleeves.
The Empress Dowager stopped talking, and on her pale hair, the pearl of the golden phoenix step swaying gently with her tail swaying.
"Grandson, follow the teachings of the imperial grandmother." Liu Che lowered his head and saluted like a courtesy.
Leaving the Changxin Palace, Han Yan and the others, who were waiting outside, saw Liu Che's face turn pale and knew that something was wrong.
"Your Majesty......" Han Yan looked at Liu Che, very worried.
"Let's go back to the palace." Liu Che waved his hand and said in a dumb voice.
Back in the Xuanshu Palace, Liu Che drove away the people who served around him and locked himself in the dormitory. Even Han Yan wanted to accompany him on the side, but he scolded him loudly.