"Feng Zidu, the prison slave of Huo Mansion." Liu Xun recognized this person. Huo Guang once took Feng Zidu to the court, which left a deep impression on him. It is said that Huo Guang was very fond of Feng Zidu, the housekeeper slave, and often discussed things with him, and the hundred officials of the imperial court also tended to be attached to the situation and competed to make friends with Feng Zidu.

He glanced at Xu Sang in confusion. Xu Sang bowed down and said softly: "The great Sima Huo Yu told him to take a break from illness and sent Feng Zidu to the court." ”

Liu Xun was angry in his heart, but he kept quiet. He knows very well that the current Huo family's forces are intertwined in the DPRK.

Since the period of Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty, Huo Guang has been the general, his son Huo Yu and Huo Yun, who succeeded Huo Quai's grandson, have been the generals of Zhonglang and commanded the Yulin Army. Huo Guang's two sons-in-law served as the guards of the east and west palaces respectively, and the sons-in-law and grandson of the brothers served as doctors, cavalry captains, and mid-level officials in various departments respectively, and they all enjoyed the qualifications to participate in the court meeting. The relatives of the Huo clan are united in the court, and this does not include Huo Guang's disciples and former officials in the court.

"The trees are withering, and it's time for the branches and vines in the shade of these trees to converge." Liu Xun sneered secretly.

He looked around at the ministers, but the ministers' eyes brushed to the place where Huo Guang used to sit. Feng Zidu felt everyone's gaze, he lowered his eyebrows, and sat upright as if nothing had happened. The hall was silent and the atmosphere was weird.

"Without the general's court, we don't know what to do." The ministers muttered in their hearts, and then turned their eyes to Prime Minister Wei Xian.

Wei Xian received the order for today's court meeting, and his mind was also in chaos. In the past, it was all run by the general, but now it is suddenly presided over by him, and I am worried in my heart, and I don't know what to say.

He had no choice but to tremble and stand up, holding the wat and saying loudly: "The minister is dead." After a pause, he said, "Ministers, ministers, ministers, etc., please give the late general Huo Guangzhen the title of Marquis of Xuancheng." "Actually, this matter has already been written, but the emperor has not yet approved the decree, so he just used it to talk about it.

"Quasi-play." Liu Xun frowned slightly.

Wei Xiang was about to get up at this time, Shi Gao was a little puzzled, and his eyes couldn't help but stop at his side. Wei Xiang said in a low voice, "I really have something to say." Holding Wat out of the ranks: "The ministers are dead talking." ”

Wei Xianzheng didn't know how to continue, Wei Xiang's appearance seemed to be out of the siege with him, a hanging heart fell, he breathed a sigh of relief, made a gesture of "you please", and retreated.

Wei Xiang stepped forward and said loudly: "Today, the son is shengming, the courtiers are dedicated, the sea is peaceful, and the people live in peace." But—"

He raised his head to look at the emperor and continued: "The minister has heard that Qin died from the ten major maladministrations, but one of them still exists to this day, that is, there are many laws and regulations, and the prison officials are harsh. ”

Wei Xian showed a shocked expression when he heard this, and the ministers exchanged heads and talked about each other, and a noise sounded in the hall.

Wei Xiang didn't care about this, and continued with a serious expression: "As far as the minister knows, the Great Han Law has three hundred and fifty-nine chapters, more than one million words, and more than a thousand punishments. These documents were piled up in the attic, and even if the officials in charge of punishment could not read them all, how could they tell the people? Therefore, it also leads to the excessive use of prison officials, the same crimes are different, and the common people are at a loss. When the people are restless, the world is restless. "Shangshu" says, "The crime is only light, and the merit is serious; It's better to lose than to kill innocent.'" Therefore, the minister asked Shangde to suspend his sentence and practice the way of benevolence and holiness. ”

Liu Xun listened carefully, nodded from time to time, and when Wei Xiang finished speaking, he immediately said: "It is improper, and it is my immorality." ”

Hearing this, Wei Xian hurriedly knelt down and said in fear: "The sin lies with the ministers, Your Majesty is Shengming." The ministers also knelt down one after another.

Liu Xun frowned and said, "You all get up, the affairs of the court are about governance, not on who is to blame." ”

He pondered for a while and said slowly: "'Shangde's probation' is reasonable. The tyrannical Qin law is secret and the government is harsh, poisoning the innocent. In order to maintain the lives of all the people, the prison officials must prohibit violence and stop evil, judge cases fairly, and make the living not resentful and the dead not hate. I have lived among the people since I was a child, and I know the hardships of the people, or the crimes I have been guilty of unintentional actions. I believe that it is necessary to save the legal system and lenient the punishment. ”

He thought about it again and said: "I plan to set up four more Tingwei Ping members under the court captain, who will be responsible for trying doubtful cases and unjust prisons, with an official rank of 600 stones. As soon as the words fell, the ministers in the hall had already bowed their hands in unison: "Your Majesty Shengming." ”

Liu Xun opened his mouth to say something, but when he saw the puppet-like ministers on both sides of the hall and Wei Xian, who had white hair, he suddenly became excited and worried, if he wanted to change this lifeless situation, he had to follow the rules of the officials.

Liu Xun glanced at the ministers, thought about it, and then had an idea, and said with a serious expression: "From today onwards, every five days, from the prime minister down to the post, it is not my will, and it cannot be changed. ”

The ministers were surprised, but no one objected. After the Five Days, it became the custom of the court meeting.

Liu Xun glanced at the position on the right side of the seat sitting alone, Feng Zidu was bowing his head and playing with a jade pendant.

He frowned, turned his face to signal Xu Sang, and Xu Sang shouted "Retreat from the dynasty".

The ministers sent the emperor back, then stepped out of the front hall and walked down the steps in twos and threes.

Wei Xian resigned from the post of prime minister, but relaxed, smiled and said goodbye to everyone, and when he saw Feng Zidu coming out, he stepped forward and said, "Feng Jun is fine." ”

Feng Zidu arched his hand casually and said, "The prime minister is fine." ”

Wei Xian smiled: "The old man dares to ask if the big Sima Ke is okay." ”

Feng Zidu said perfunctorily: "The lord is slightly ill, and Prime Minister Lao is worried." And he paid no more attention to him, and gave alms.

Wei Xian was also embarrassed when he saw this, and laughed a few times.

Wei Xiang saw this scene from afar, shook his head and sighed: "A house slave in Huo Mansion is also so arrogant. Now it seems that there are few people who can become great people in the Huo family, but there are many arrogant and domineering people. If Huo's brilliance is just Huo Qubing and Huo Guang's brothers, wouldn't it be like a meteor. When I thought about it, I suddenly felt sad.

"Don't be big and wanton, don't be rich and arrogant, don't be arrogant." Wei Xiang muttered and slowly walked down the steps, and suddenly heard someone calling, and when he looked back, it was Shi Gao.

Shi Gao saw Wei Xiang's gloomy expression and hurriedly asked what was going on. Wei Xiang did not hide it, saying that the Huo family sent Feng Zidu to the court, which was too frivolous, and he was really worried about the fate of the Huo family.

Shi Gao was also dissatisfied, and said: "Feng Zidu, Huo's family slaves, it seems that the Huo family really treats state affairs as family affairs." ”

Wei Xiang was quite worried: "Although the general has the merit of supporting and governing the world, if the Huo family does not know how to advance or retreat under this shade, how can he be tolerated by the Son of Heaven." ”

Shi Gao looked at Wei Xiang, hesitated for a moment, and said, "The general assists the Han family, and his loyalty is commendable." But power is a tool of the Son of Heaven, how can a courtier take it for a long time and not return it. Now the monarch is pro-government, and it is justified. You also choose an opportunity to persuade the Huo family, it's time to restrain yourself and do your duty as a courtier. ”

The two chatted out of the palace gate while walking, waiting for their own car to come over. At this time, there was a noise from Canglongque in the east, and the two were stunned, and there were people in front of Weiyang Palace who dared to make noise.