Of course, the biggest movement this time is still in the capital.

After all, there are too many officials involved in this series of incidents.

It is no exaggeration to say that counting factors such as joint sitting, factions, protégés, etc., more than half of the officials in Beijing and Central China are involved.

In this regard, Emperor Yongping had a headache.

I want to investigate thoroughly, but it involves so many important members of the imperial court, this investigation will undoubtedly make a bottom by itself, and even fall into an embarrassing situation where no one is available.

It's impossible not to check it, just like a person with rotten sores on his body, if he doesn't clean it up in time, he may cause death.

The queen saw that the emperor was getting more and more haggard day by day, so she went to the queen mother to discuss, wanting to share the emperor's worries together.

Hearing the queen's words, the queen mother couldn't help sighing: "So many things have happened suddenly recently, and the emperor will inevitably be exhausted."

It's just that all dynasties have always taboo harem politics, and you'd better not talk about such court events......

By the way, what about Mr. Gu? The emperor didn't go to him for an idea? Wasn't he always very good at the idea?

The mourning family heard that this time the emperor decreed the addition of Enke, and the abolition of the ban on martial arts was the idea of the Gu Qing family.

Now the emperor is in a dilemma, and it is the time when he is needed......"

"This ......"

"What's wrong, Qi'er? What do you have to say in front of the mourning family? ”

"It's not hard to say, it's just ...... The concubines guessed that the emperor might be embarrassed......"

"Face?"

"Yes, the emperor said it in front of his concubines before, saying that a few days ago, Master Gu reminded him that the abbot was a demon.

At that time, the emperor didn't believe it, and the result was ......

Therefore, there is always a knot in the emperor's heart......"

As soon as she heard this, the Queen Mother nodded thoughtfully: "Otherwise, the mourning family will send someone to summon Gu Qing's family into the palace, and there are some things that the emperor is not easy to say, so the mourning family will speak." ”

"Great, thank you, Queen Mother."

Soon after, the Queen Mother summoned someone to summon Gu Ming into the palace.

Speaking of which, Gu Ming was also very busy during this time, in addition to his own personal affairs, the compilation of "Yongping Canon" has officially begun, and the workload in the early stage is quite huge.

Of course, the Queen Mother was summoned, and no matter how busy she was, she had to put down the work in her hand first.

Under the leadership of Xiao Dezi, Gu Ming came to Cining Palace.

"Weichen see the Queen Mother."

"Gu Qing's family doesn't have to be polite, come on, sit down and talk."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager."

As soon as Gu Ming sat down, a palace maid handed over tea.

"Gu Qing's family must have been busy lately, right?"

"Back to the Queen Mother, the ministers are not alone in the recent past, but the colleagues of the entire Hanlin Academy are busy compiling the Yongping Ceremony."

"Thank you for your hard work......"

After a few polite words, the Queen Mother waved her hand at the eunuchs and palace maids: "You all step down, the mourning family has some important things to tell Gu Qing's family." ”

"Yes!"

After the group retreated, the Queen Mother smiled and said, "Gu Qing's family, in fact, the mourning family came to you today, mainly to talk about the emperor's affairs." ”

"Oh? What happened to the emperor? ”

"Alas, the queen came to the mourning family in the morning, saying that the emperor has been under a lot of pressure recently...... I believe that Gu Qing's family should be able to guess the reason, right? ”

Gu Ming nodded: "Well, this incident involves too many officials, and the emperor must be in a dilemma." ”

"That's right. There is another thing, the queen said that Gu Qing's family had mentioned to the emperor before that the law was a demon, but the emperor didn't believe it at the time......"

Gu Ming smiled: "This minister can understand, after all, the emperor was blinded by the old demon at that time, and the law was canonized by the emperor, so it is reasonable that it is psychologically difficult to accept." ”

"Here's why...... In front of other courtiers, the mourning family will never say it, but the Gu Qing family is different from other courtiers, so the mourning family does not treat you as an outsider.

As for the emperor, he may be a little concerned about face, and Gu Qing's family has been busy recently, so the emperor may be a little embarrassed to ask you for ideas.

However, this matter is not trivial, and the mourning family still hopes that you can take the initiative to go to the emperor and discuss it with him.

You also know that there are too many ministers involved in this matter, and the mourning family is really a little afraid of making a mess......"

"So that's the case, don't worry, the queen mother can rest assured, and the minister will go to talk to the emperor in a while."

In fact, Gu Ming could guess what was going on in his heart.

To say that the emperor is embarrassed to look for him because he is concerned about face, this is unlikely.

After all, the two monarchs and ministers have already discussed this matter, and the emperor does care about face, but what he cares about is the opinion of the people of the world.

That's why he happily adopted the opinion, added Enke, and abolished the ban on martial arts, so as to divert people's attention and minimize the impact of his canonization of the old demon as the protector of the country.

It's just that Gu Ming can't explain too much in front of the Queen Mother.

"Great, then thank you Gu Qing's family. Or, Gu Qing's family will go now? This is not the mourning family to drive you, when you are free one day, the mourning family invites you to watch the play. ”

"Haha, okay, thank you Queen Mother, the minister will go to the emperor now."

Gu Ming got up and retreated, and then went outside the imperial study under the leadership of Xiao Dezi.

In the room, the emperor was criticizing the folds with a sad face.

Xiao Dezi walked in and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, Master Gu asks to see you." ”

"Huh? Xiao Dezi, why are you here to report? ”

The emperor looked up and looked a little surprised.

"Back to the emperor, because Master Gu just came from the Queen Mother's side, the slave maid will report on his behalf."

"Oh? Did the Queen Mother summon Master Gu? ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"So, it was the Queen Mother who asked Master Gu to come to see me?"

"Yes."

"I see...... Quick, please come in. ”

"Yes!"

Xiao Dezi answered, and retreated in small steps.

Since Gu Ming came from the Queen Mother's side, Emperor Yongping naturally guessed the reason.

In fact, the real reason why he didn't look for Gu Ming in the past few days was that he hadn't figured out how to reward Gu Ming yet.

After all, Gu Ming's contribution this time is too great......

First: the movement of Ni Chenggui and Qing Wangye's collusion and rebellion was discovered in time, and finally a major turmoil that was very likely to endanger the foundation of the Yan Dynasty was finally avoided.

Second: expose the true face of the protector and kill him, otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable.

These two things, either of which is a great credit, and the two are superimposed, and it is no exaggeration to say that it can be said that it can be said that the dynasty has avoided decline or even extinction.

It is precisely because he understands this that Yongpingle will be entangled......

Of course, he didn't have any mentality of being a master, after all, Gu Ming was not an ordinary person, and he knew this very well in his heart.

It is precisely because Gu Ming is not an ordinary person that this will make Emperor Yongping in a dilemma.

Ordinary ministers, it's a big deal to add officials to knighthood, and reward gold and silver beauties.

However, through this incident, Emperor Yongping realized that Gu Ming was not simple, and he couldn't treat him with the eyes of ordinary people.

So, what to do with it?

"Weichen see the emperor."

"Aiqing, you came just in time......"

Emperor Yongping greeted him with a warm smile.

This is a hundred civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and there are only a few old ministers who can take the initiative to greet him, and Gu Ming can be regarded as a special case.

"I heard that the queen mother said that the emperor has been very worried recently, but is it for how to deal with the affairs of the officials involved?"

"Those who know me, Gu Aiqing is also. Don't hide it from Aiqing, even the auxiliary minister is avoiding this matter now, because two of the people who were arrested are his protégés......"

"Your Majesty, with all due respect, if you look into it carefully, not to mention the officials in the capital, I'm afraid that at least half of the officials in the world are involved.

Including Weichen, although it has not been a long time to enter the official career, it is inevitable that he will intersect with a number of important ministers.

Don't say anything else, let's just say that Qing Wangye, Weichen has also watched a play in Qing Wangye's mansion......"

"Haha, Aiqing laughed...... I understand what Aiqing means, but sometimes I think about it, and I really have a chilling feeling.

This full of civil and military affairs can be described as intertwined, and the whole body is affected by one move, how can this make me feel at ease? ”

"Your Majesty, there is no way to do this, it is impossible to put an end to it, it is impossible now, and it will not be possible in the future.

Because this in itself is the law of survival, not only for people, but also for all things.

Therefore, we can only find a balance between them, no matter how complex the relationship is, just like a mess of ropes, if you comb it carefully, it will always have a head and tail ......"

"Well, that's right."

"Your Majesty, if this time it was only about rebellion, things would not be so complicated, kill those who should be killed, and catch those who should be arrested.

The problem is that the old demon has been working hard in the court for more than three years, and he doesn't know how many ministers of the court and the central government have been wooed overtly and secretly......"

"Yes, I am worried about this, even if I don't engage in joint sitting, the number of people involved is just as shocking, I am really in a dilemma now, I am not killed, and it is not ...... to stay."

The minister understands the emperor's feelings. Let's put it this way, in fact, in Yichen's opinion, a large part of the officials involved were confused by the old demon or coerced.

If all of them are in serious crimes, it will greatly affect the normal operation of the imperial court, and secondly, I am afraid that it will also chill many courtiers.

Therefore, the minister suggested that except for the officials involved in the rebellion, as well as a few traitorous ministers who were determined to submit to the old demon, there was no need to engage in retribution, and then slowly train new people to gradually replace them, and make a smooth transition......"

In fact, Emperor Yongping also had similar thoughts, but the matter was too important, and he couldn't make up his mind.

Since Gu Ming's statement was similar to his thoughts, he was naturally a little more relaxed.

After discussing for a while, Emperor Yongping finally mentioned the matter about Gu Ming.

"Aiqing, you have made such a miraculous achievement this time, I must reward you heavily...... Aiqing, can you tell us what you think and what kind of reward you want? ”

Gu Ming couldn't help but smile and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that the minister doesn't want a reward, it's just that the time hasn't come yet." ”

"Oh? What is Aiqing's so-called timing? ”

"The emperor has just promoted Weichen not long ago, which has also caused dissatisfaction and criticism from many ministers.

Of course, what the minister cares about is not these, this time, the minister's establishment has made a great contribution, even if the emperor is promoted again, no one dares to say anything, especially now that it is on the cusp, I believe no one dares to come forward.

However, the emperor's intention in promoting the ministers was to let the ministers stand in a higher position so that they could do more important things for the court.

If the ministers can't convince the ministers, then I'm afraid it will be half the effort.

Speaking of which, the qualifications of the ministers are too shallow, although there is a saying that there is an eclectic reduction of talents since ancient times, but how many people can understand?

People are more or less jealous.

Therefore, the minister thought that the reward could be postponed for a while, and it was not too late for the minister to accumulate a little seniority. ”

"Aiqing!" Emperor Yongping couldn't help but pat Gu Ming's shoulder, and said sincerely: "I'm really glad to have an auxiliary minister like you by my side.

Although you don't fight for fame and fortune, after all, you have made such a great achievement, if I don't give you a reward, how will others think of me?

Otherwise, there is a vacancy in Dali Temple, and Aiqing might as well fill the vacancy first, and then enter the cabinet when the time is right......"

Dali Temple, Yushitai, and the Criminal Department are also known as the Three Law Divisions, which are similar to the three major institutions of the public, procuratorate, and law in Gu Ming's previous life.

According to the current official system of the Dayan Dynasty, Dali Temple is one of the nine Qings, and the official residence is the third grade.

That is to say, once Gu Ming was promoted to the secretary of Dali Temple, he officially became one of the nine secretaries, and since then he has entered the ranks of important ministers of the imperial court......