Like Niu Yuan, Liu Zhennian at this time also deeply understood that Su Zongshan's name could not be said. First, because the public is now angry, if the responsibility is suddenly attributed to an official who is elsewhere, there is a suspicion of passing the blame; If you want to come up with evidence to calm the court, it will take time, but judging from the situation, the ministers will never give Niu Yuan a little more time.

Second, all the officials believed that Wan Heshun's appearance was not an accident, but was angered by Niu Yuan's recent actions, so they decided to take risks. Coupled with the fanning of Gao Jizhi and his group, most people's views are firmer: if Niu Yuan is not eliminated as soon as possible, then Wan Heshun will go north and start a war, leaving them dead without a place to be buried.

No matter what aspect is considered, Niu Yuan's unfavorable situation can no longer be reversed. Liu Zhen was old enough to rely on power to suppress the discussion, but without the support of the bureaucracy, he could only move himself one step closer to destruction. He looked with sorrow at the down-and-out minister, the right-hand man who had followed him for half his life, and he was about to leave before him.

"The meeting can't be dispersed like this, Prime Minister!" Gao Jizhi looked back at everyone, and hugged his fist with righteousness.

Liu Zhennian turned around in pain and put his hand behind his back: "I know." Since you say that Niu Yuan is this friend, then express your opinions, I ...... Will consider it. ”

Niu Yuan listened, but he also lost his usual temper, and still sat upright, facing like a flat lake, quietly waiting for everyone's judgment.

Lu Zhixian looked at him like this, and his teeth itched with hatred, so he relied on Gao Jizhi's support and took the opportunity to speak: "Liu Gong, I have to say that this time, the strategy of 'ruling the party first' is really clever, and he caught a big fish in a few days and exposed the true face of this Niu Yuan!" We have already had a stomach full of resentment against him, but because of his strength, we are depressed in our hearts. Thanks to Liu Gong for giving us the opportunity today, we were able to speak openly and honestly. ”

"Saying so much, don't you still have to go through old accounts?" Niu Yuan's henchman was still unconvinced, and asked coldly.

"Alas, who said old accounts can't be turned over?" Gao Jizhi shook his two fingers and smiled lightly, "You are not afraid of shadows, and you should be punished if you do something wrong." ”

"That's right," Zeng Liang also participated, "I'll turn it over for you one by one." Speaking of this person's button, it was planned at the beginning of his 'seizure of power'. At that time, there were many people who opposed Yan Wen, and in order to seize the position of vice minister, he took the opportunity to win over a group of party henchmen to help him wave the flag and shout, and make the government and government stormy. Although Yan Wen deserved it and deserved to be dismissed, Niu Yuan only cared about forming a party for personal gain, and he didn't expect that the imperial constitution and national law would kill him in prison! After that, he was not satisfied, and implicated many innocent ministers, and even provincial ministers like Li Wenshou said that they would be exempted, which shows how arrogant the Niu Party is! As for the self-appointment and dismissal, chaos and blessings, and other great rebellious things, it is really difficult to describe them all. ”

"Don't forget, he also burned your song!" Someone else shouted indignantly. This sentence directly evoked everyone's memories, and these officials who were dissatisfied with Niu Suri finally had a place to vent, and they also echoed it, saying in unison: "Yes! Oh, yes! I remember this very well! ”

Seeing that everyone was in a hurry, Liu Zhennian hurriedly coughed a few times to maintain the order of the meeting: "What you said has some truth. However, this matter needs to be strictly investigated before it is known, and it should not be taken lightly. It's not very convenient here, how about dealing with it when you return to Beijing? ”

"Prime Minister can't!" Gao Jizhi immediately admonished, "Now that Wan Heshun's soldiers are pressing the realm, it is precisely because of Niu Yuan. If it is not dealt with in time, it will be undecided, and I am afraid that the misunderstanding between the two sides will be deeper, and it will lead to a confrontation between the north and the south! ”

Liu Zhennian was sullen, patted Xingmu gently, and said resolutely: "How many times have I said it, I will send someone to discuss, and it's not that I can't communicate, so why misunderstand?" If you exaggerate the facts, you should be guilty of the same crime as your friends! Let's disperse. ”

"This ......"

"I'm going to break up!" Liu Zhennian's eyes widened angrily.

"Prime Minister!"

Gao Jizhi didn't say a word, and knelt down in front of the desk when he boarded, with a line of tears in his eyes, and kept kowtowing bitterly. But Liu Zhennian didn't pay attention to him, stood up, walked straight down the steps, and walked past him.

"What Gao Shangshu said is reasonable, please advise!"

Immediately afterwards, Zeng Liang knelt at his feet again, gritted his teeth so hard that he almost burst into tears. And Liu Zhennian still had an indifferent face, "Get up." After speaking, he lifted Zeng Liang's shoulder, and when he saw that he couldn't lift it, he sighed, sneered, and walked around from the side.

"Prime Minister!"

When his soap boots stepped on the door of the central hall, he saw a group of ministers in front of him kneeling down in unison, and the full crowd blocked the way, intercepting Liu Zhennian's footsteps with a tsunami-like cry.

"Prime Minister, Niu Yuan can't be left behind...... several lowly secretaries crawled over, crying bitterly and hugging Liu Zhennian's legs.

He tried to break free but couldn't, and although he still had a cold sword hanging from his waist, he no longer had the confidence to let that cold light burst out of the scabbard. At this time, Liu Zhennian was like a beast with its teeth pulled out and its claws broken, and even such a gentle plea became a coercion on him, and he could no longer make them feel fear and majesty.

His stunned eyes widened, he didn't dare to face the scene in front of him, and suddenly felt his body lighter, and he took a few steps back, almost fainting to the ground. Fortunately, his spirit was still condensed, and he hurriedly stood firm and straightened up.

"Prime Minister?" Gao Jizhi saw a glimmer of hope and asked softly. I saw that Liu Zhennian's seemingly sturdy body was still standing.

"I'm at your disposal......" he slowly raised one arm, "someone!" Niu Yuan was taken down and thrown into a prison to wait for interrogation. ”

Gao Jizhi's eyes suddenly released a golden light, he turned his head in surprise, and made eye contact with Chen Tongpao and the others, that is, he suppressed his ecstasy, and unhurriedly called the forbidden army under the hall: "Did you hear that?" Prime Minister Liu Cheng had an order, and he escorted the criminal Niu Yuan down the hall and tied him up quickly! ”

Only then did the forbidden soldiers dare to stride up, and they hurriedly asked someone to get the rope, and a few strong men stood in front of Niu Yuan.

"Take your ropes," said Niu Yuan, dusting off his clothes, not looking at them, and standing up, "I know the way myself." ”

The forbidden soldiers really didn't dare to move, and watched him tidy up his clothes and go down the hall in a daze. Before leaving, Niu Yuan only made a long gesture to Liu Zhennian, and then disappeared from everyone's sight.