Section 198 Courtship

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The hidden murderous intent was so obvious that several civil officials who were originally eager to stand up and argue with Yang Tianhong closed their mouths when they heard this, and honestly sat on their chairs and didn't dare to move at all.

Yang Tianhong knows how to confuse concepts. This ability is not innate, but the result of a lot of information from another world pouring into the brain. In fact, as long as we firmly grasp the two key points in the court debate, we can be invincible. First, the authority of the emperor is always the most important and absolutely unshakable. Second, it is necessary to create a situation in which opponents can pose a threat to the imperial power at any time and anywhere, and may even endanger the safety of the emperor himself. It doesn't matter if it's true or not. The point is for the emperor to believe every word that comes out of your mouth and to believe that what comes out of nothing is true.

Yang Tianhong did it very successfully. Although he did not hesitate to tell a lie about the serious injury of the Xuanhuo sergeant, he used the incomparably subtle means of "Immortal Family Spell" to cover it up. On the basis of the premise of the "Tao Law", even if this lie is blown bigger, others can't help but believe it.

If you want to tell a lie, you must tell some truth. The more false things are, the more truth is needed as a foil. The most successful liar does not depend on how much profit he has gained through deception, but whether he has failed and whether he has been seen through? The best way to achieve this goal is to mix in the most important and indispensable little bit of falsehood in the truth of ninety percent.

The whole thing was true from start to finish. Whether the children of the Xuan family go to Hantan Temple to enjoy the plum blossoms together, or meet the Xuanhuo soldiers on the official road to go out for training, everything seems logical and impeccable. Even Xuan Guangjing himself has no way to find the flaws. Speaking of which, the matter of appreciating plums was promoted by himself. The reason is simple. During the Chinese New Year, hundreds of people from the top and bottom of the Xuan family gathered in the mansion, and the originally spacious place seemed narrow. The fun of the New Year is nothing more than a lively family sitting together to talk and listen to the play. However, these projects are not loved by young people, in order to prevent these nephews from drinking at home. Xuan Guangjing proposed to let his son Xuan Junde take his sons and nephews to Hantan Temple to enjoy the plums. In this way, if Yang Tianhong has bad intentions and deliberately sets up conspiracy traps, it is really unreasonable.

If Li Shengjie stubbornly grasped the injury of the Xuanhuo officers and soldiers to make a fuss, Yang Tianhong would have to spend a lot of effort to cover up the lie. The current situation is much better than expected, and everyone's attention is focused on the sentence "Xuan Junde has the strength of three grades of qi refining". Even Emperor Shunming, who was subconsciously standing on Yang Tianhong's side, glanced at Xuan Guangjing, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, who was paralyzed on the ground. Emperor Shunming's city is very deep, and joy, anger, sorrow and joy are never shown on his face. But you can see it. He had developed a deep fear of the Xuan family.

As a waiter of the Great Chu Rite Department, he dared to ignore the laws of the Great Chu and lead people to trespass into the capital barracks, and his son also wantonly whipped the Xuanhuo soldiers on the official road. If you have some reason, that's fine. The problem is that it was Xuan Junde who whipped people in front of him, which caused the Xuanhuo soldiers to attack on the spot. Not only did you Xuan Guangjing teach your son a good lesson, but you also relied on your power to lead people to storm the barracks...... Come to think of it. Emperor Shunming narrowed his eyes slightly, and the gaze released from the depths of his pupils became extremely cold.

Yang Tianhong stopped talking. Stand quietly to the side.

The next time is the home of Emperor Shunming. This is the world, and he is actually an auxiliary person, and the person who can really play the right to decide is still the emperor on the dragon chair.

"Xuan Guangjing, resolutely waiting for what he said. But is it true?"

The hall resounded with the cold voice of Emperor Shunming. He didn't call Xuan Guangjing "Aiqing" as usual, but called her by his first name. It can be imagined that at this moment, how strong the anger and suspicion in Emperor Shunming's heart were.

Xuan Guangjing trembled and got up from the ground. He opened his mouth, but he couldn't make a sound. He really wanted to deny it. scolded Yang Tianhong on the spot. However, every word said by the other party has a reason. Even if there are elements that are inconsistent with the facts, Yang Tianhong also uses clever methods to cover them up. For a while, Xuan Guangjing didn't know what to say. Debating in public was not his forte, and the daily work of the Ministry of Rites had nothing to do with this kind of thing. When it comes to poetry and painting, Xuan Guangjing must be the best. But now, it is clear that the emperor will not believe himself at all, and no matter what he says, it will be useless.

Emperor Shunming's flat chest rose and fell slightly, he no longer looked at Xuan Guangjing, who was full of panic and dead dogs, and his cold gaze quickly swept over everyone around the main hall, and finally settled on the old and unbearable Shangshu Wu Weiye, and asked: "According to the law of Great Chu, those who do not have the rules to trespass into the military camp, how should they be punished?"

Wu Weiye, who was full of white hair, shuddered, and the chopsticks in his hand couldn't help falling to the ground. Although Emperor Shunming did not name him directly, everyone knew that in the entire court, only Wu Weiye could answer this sentence.

If it is said that which woman is the most coquettish and beautiful in Wanhualou, Wu Weiye must be able to describe all the details of that woman clearly. Even which time is the most suitable time for a night of Spring Festival, Wu Weiye also has a deep study on this. It is said that people are not old-hearted, and he has been immersed in this way for many years, and he can be regarded as one of the best masters. For women, Wu Weiye's kung fu is so advanced that he can pluck out a hair in a specific position on a woman's body, which can make a woman feel pleasant.

I'm afraid many people won't believe this kind of thing. But it's true. The old bustard of Wanhualou is the best guarantor. The old bustard admired Wu Weiye's kung fu and spent a lot of effort to learn. However, personal talent is there, although Wu Weiye has to choose a few new chicks every time he goes to Wanhualou, and he will use exquisite techniques to fiddle with those young women, the old bustard has not even learned the fur.

The girls in Wanhualou like Wu Weiye very much and are willing to accompany Wu Weiye to bed. The reason is very simple, Master Wu's kung fu is the favorite of the girls. You don't have to contaminate your body to produce pleasure, and no man can do that except for Wu Weiye.

Emperor Shunming is not a girl in Wanhualou.

Although Wu Weiye was not an honest official, the laws of Da Chu were also memorized by heart, and he memorized them like a stream. Storming the barracks is a capital offense of beheading. But Wu Weiye could never say this kind of thing. He knew very well that if he really said it. He will forever become a mortal enemy in the eyes of Da Chu Xungui and officials.

This is no joke. Hundreds of officials and nobles are united in the same spirit, and they all stand on the same position on the issue of interests. Yang Tianhong is an outlier, he is not afraid of any official suppression, and he doesn't need to look at other people's faces. Speaking of which, Wu Weiye was also a little envious, but he was not a monk of the Guiyuan Sect after all. Even if the struggle for power and profit in the court fails, there is still a way back. If you become a thorn in the eye of hundreds of officials, a thorn in the flesh, the end will be that there are countless dark arrows shot from behind. If it is good, you can resign and return to your hometown. If it's bad, maybe even this old bone will be left in the capital, and it will be crushed and scattered.

A long period of silence will inevitably make the person questioning angry and angry. Wu Weiye didn't dare to raise his head at all, nor did he dare to look at Emperor Shunming's eyes that almost breathed fire. This is the reason why the fire at the city gate caused the fish pond. The current situation. It's just a multiple-choice question that can't be good. Whether you choose a hundred officials or an emperor, it is difficult for you to fall well.

Yang Tianhong didn't think about it so much. He was a little impatient, and the things he needed to deal with were not only the Xuan family, but he also had more important things that needed to be approved by Emperor Shunming. At that moment, he stood up, full of anger, and said loudly: "Your Majesty." According to the law of Da Chu, this trip should be beheaded. ”

Xuan Guangjing's face was as frightened as earth. His body trembled up and down uncontrollably, and he had no strength at all, and he was paralyzed again.

Wu Weiye only felt that a heavy boulder was removed from his head, and the whole person suddenly became extremely relaxed. He gasped heavily, but he didn't feel the slightest gratitude to Yang Tianhong. On the contrary, I feel that although this person has helped him to get out of the siege. In the future, it will also be the cause of self-destruction. It's best not to have anything to do with the Yang family. Otherwise, I don't know how I died in the future.

Li Shengjie, the secretary of the household department, and Yuan Songtao, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, spoke at the same time to stop: "No!"

Li Shengjie first said: "The Great Chu Law is the law that governs the people of the world. Xuan Shilang was born in a scholar family, and he was a member of the three grades of the imperial court and a pillar of the imperial court. How can you be treated like ordinary people?"

Yuan Songtao said beside him: "If you want to talk about punishment, hundreds of people in the Xuan family were killed by the Xuanhuo Army, and they don't owe each other. According to this official's view, both the children of the Xuan family and the Xuanhuo Army are at fault in this matter. At this point, it's best to treat it as a trivial matter, and then turn it into a trivial matter. Your Majesty, the Spring Festival should not have swords and blood. If it is spread out, all the countries in the world will regard my Da Chu as a laughing stock. Trespassing into the barracks is indeed the wrong thing for Lord Xuan, and he is ruthless in the official way, and the Xuanhuo Army is too arrogant. The two-phase discount, this matter is over!"

Emperor Shunming fell silent.

In all fairness, he didn't want to kill Xuan Guangjing. Although Yuan Songtao and Li Shengjie are safeguarding the interests of hundreds of officials, there is some truth in what they say. For the Chinese New Year, it is indeed not a good thing to fight and kill. However, the law of Dachu was formulated so that everyone had to obey it in order to produce results. If even the officials cannot be restrained, how can we expect the law to have an effect on the people?

Yang Tianhong sneered in his heart and opened his mouth again: "The responsibility of the law is as heavy as Mount Tai. If it is really as Lord Li and Lord Yuan said, then there will be no need for any laws in the world, and everyone can do whatever they want, wouldn't it be a mess?"

Li Shengjie's old face turned purple, and he pointed at Yang Tianhong angrily: "Hundred officials and nobles are not ordinary people in the first place. Could it be that after studying hard for ten years, once he got a middle jinshi and went to the court, it was just to be no different from the people?"

Yang Tianhong sneered: "According to what Master Li said, Ben Hou can also spend 10,000 taels of gold and silver to smash a few promising Jinshi in the Xuanhuo Army." As long as you are willing to spend money, there must still be a few readers in the world who are willing to do things for this candidate. As long as you enter the imperial court as an official, you will turn around and rush into your house, Lord Li, and do whatever you want. Molesting with female dependents and snatching property. Anyway, you, Lord Li, said that officials cannot be held accountable for their crimes, even if they cut off the head of your beloved, Lord Li, you can still be fine at that time, and you will still go to court the next day, and you will still be polite and gentlemanly. ”

Li Shengjie was so angry that his beard fluttered: "You, you, you...... Nonsense, it's just nonsense. ”

Yang Tianhong obviously wanted to make Li Shengjie angry to death. He sneered, "It's you who is talking nonsense, not me." If there are more disasters in your Mansion in the future, it will definitely be the evil seed you sowed today. ”

"Enough!"

Emperor Shunming couldn't listen to it, he raised his hand and stopped the dispute. Rather helplessly, his gaze swept over Yang Tianhong. Then it was transferred to Xuan Guangjing, who was pale. After pondering for a moment, Emperor Shunming said seriously: "The Xuan family gathered people to storm the military camp, which was originally a capital crime. However, there is a reason for it. For the sake of Xuanguangjing's conscientious work on weekdays and his hard work in court affairs, the death penalty can be avoided. It is unforgivable to live a sin. How many Xuanhuo soldiers were injured by the children of the Xuan family, according to the meaning of Yi Yonghou, they paid the injured soldiers how much money for injuries and illnesses. In addition, Xuan Guangjing violated the law and no longer served as a waiter in the Ministry of Rites, and was demoted to the head of the sixth grade and fined for three years. ”

This is clearly in the mud. But Emperor Shunming also felt a headache. On the one hand, Yang Tianhong's attitude is aggressive and refuses to give an inch. On the other hand. The clique of officials headed by Li Shengjie and Yuan Songtao also took a tough stance. If he really ordered Xuan Guangjing to be killed according to the law, I am afraid that the Great Chu Dynasty would immediately trigger an earthquake-like chain reaction. If Xuan Guangjing is allowed to live, it will definitely make Yang Tianhong and the rest of the military attachΓ©s feel cold.

In addition to beheading, demotion is already the biggest punishment for officials. But no matter what, the anger on Li Shengjie and Yuan Songtao's faces subsided slightly and became much calmer. As long as people live, there is no problem. The imperial court evaluates officials once every five years, and it won't take long to bring Xuan Guangjing up again. In this regard, it is no different from what the other world has done. Guilty officials always resign from their posts. But it will appear in the same level in other departments. It's really funny to say, because the pollution control is not effective. If you remove the director of the Environmental Protection Bureau, the next day you will swagger through the market as the vice chairman of the local CPPCC, and I really don't know if the people above are fools or idiots? Or will they treat the people as blind people with their eyes open?

Yang Tianhong did not pursue Xuan Guangjing's punishment to the death. He knew very well that this was already the biggest concession that Emperor Shunming could make. In fact, this is also the most critical part of Yang Tianhong's entire plan. If he really wants to kill the Xuan family. When Xuan Guangjing led his clansmen to rush into the Xuanhuo Army, it was impossible for him to leave alive, let alone be dragged into the imperial city by himself, and Emperor Shunming would adjudicate it. said that it sounded good, it was to give the emperor a face. Even at that time, he cut off Xuan Guangjing's head with a knife. Whether it is Li Shengjie or Yuan Songtao, or the entire group of Dachu officials, there is no way to take him Yang Tianhong.

Yang Tianhong looked angry. His face tensed, his hands clenched into fists so tightly that his joints bulged high from under his skin. You can even see the muscles on your cheeks twitching constantly, and your eyes are staring at Xuan Guangjing, eager to swallow him alive in one bite.

Seeing this, Li Shengjie, Yuan Songtao and others all felt a little more comfortable in their hearts. has been suppressed by Yang Tianhong before, and he can't breathe at all. Now seeing that Yang Tianhong is full of anger and can't release it, he feels that he has finally let out a bad breath.

Emperor Shunming also felt that such a treatment was unfair to Xuanhuo Jun and Yang Tianhong. With the psychology of indebtedness and the idea of punishing the Xuan family severely, he added: "The specific amount of money to be paid to the wounded and disabled soldiers of the Xuanhuo Army is up to Yi Yonghou." This is the end of the matter, and there is no further discussion. ”

Xuan Guangjing's heart, which had just fallen, was hoisted high by Emperor Shunming's words. Li Shengjie and Yuan Songtao also felt that something was wrong, but the fight had already been fought, and Emperor Shunming was also very face-saving and let Xuan Guangjing survive. As for the question of silver...... Yang Tianhong will definitely open his mouth, but the Xuan family is also wealthy, even if there is some blood and some wealth, it can be regarded as eliminating the disaster!

Just when everyone felt that the matter was over, Yang Tianhong knelt down towards Emperor Shunming.

"Your Majesty, Weichen has a reluctant request, and I hope Your Majesty will agree. ”

Emperor Shunming frowned, and deep and dense wrinkles appeared on his head. If he was on Yang Tianhong's side before, then now he is indeed a little annoyed by Yang Tianhong's repeated and repeated tough attitude.

I have repeatedly backed down on the issue of Xuan Guangjing, and I must also consider the feelings of the hundred officials. Could it be that you, Yang Tianhong, still feel dissatisfied and must work hard?

With such a thought, Emperor Shunming's face suddenly became gloomy. He glanced at Yang Tianhong deeply, and his words were no longer as gentle as before, and they sounded very cold and extremely bland: "Say!

Yang Tianhong raised his head, his eyes turned to Xiao He, who was sitting on the chair next to Emperor Shunming, and his tone was sonorous, full of firmness and determination: "Weichen wants to marry Princess Wenyuan as his wife, and I hope Your Majesty will agree." ”

Li Shengjie and the others, who had already turned around and wanted to return to their seats, also stopped and turned around together.

This answer was completely unexpected, Emperor Shunming was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help blurting out: "What did you say?"

Yang Tianhong seriously repeated what he had said before: "Weichen wants to marry Princess Wenyuan as his wife." ”

Everyone's eyes were cast on Yang Tianhong.

Above the entire hall, there was silence.

Ridicule, ridicule, doubt, thoughtfulness...... Various expressions appeared, and each person's gaze was different. The hall suddenly became dead silent, so eerily quiet that even breathing stopped. (To be continued.) )