The thirteenth year of Jianwu gradually came to an end, and the last Chang Dynasty was ushered in in the imperial city.

According to the regulations of the Great Qi, the Chang Dynasty has always allowed only officials above the fifth rank in Beijing to participate, with the only exception being the imperial historians of the Imperial History Observatory who made hundreds of officials stay away.

Today's court meeting seems to be very harmonious from the beginning, because the New Year is approaching, and the ministers are reluctant to introduce those problems that are difficult to solve in a short time, and they will generally leave them for the next year, and the rest is to sing praises and praise the Son of Heaven.

Different from the empty and vain a few years ago, this time the ministers' congratulations were justified and well-founded, and the emperor on the dragon chair was touted as a saint who could leave a name in history.

Because the Northern Expedition was initially effective, the Huaizhou Army made rapid progress, all of which stemmed from the unsparing support of the Son of Heaven. Even though some important ministers from the Jiangnan clan had mixed perceptions of the results of the Northern Expedition, at least they would not spoil the scenery with nonsense on the surface.

Li Duan listened to the praise of the ministers of the palace, and his heart was still sober, he knew that these people said so on their lips, but they may not think so in their hearts.

He has been fighting with these representatives of the Jiangnan clan for more than ten years, and he knows very well what kind of thoughts are hidden under the appearance of their tongues and lotus flowers.

"The most important thing at the moment is to continue to provide assistance to the border army, and we must also select a group of capable officials to go north to appease the people and establish an official government, and we must not waste the territory that the border army soldiers have taken back with their blood and lives......"

Li Duan thought silently in his heart, and became more and more ambitious.

The court gradually quieted down, and suddenly a slightly harsh voice interrupted Li Duan's reverie.

"Your Majesty, the courtiers of the imperial history Kong Jian, impeach Shen Qingzhong, the scholar of the Hanlin Academy, for the crime of harming the Feng Sect!"

An official in his thirties came out of the class to perform a performance, and his face was thin and his wheels were flying in reverse, and he felt that he could not get along with each other when he looked at him.

Li Duan's face was not wavering, but there was a feeling of disgust in his heart, but it was not good to reprimand this imperial historian directly, after all, the imperial history platform is a divine sword to maintain the clarity of the government, and he must be tolerant as the son of heaven.

However, when he remembered what this person had just said, he couldn't help but say in a slightly cold tone: "What did you say?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister impeached Shen Qingzhong, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, for not cultivating his curtain and being guilty of harming the Feng Sect!"

Kong Jian stretched his neck and had a rather tough attitude.

The ministers were in an uproar.

Shen Qingzhong, a lecturer at the Hanlin Academy, was from the fourth grade, Chinese New Year's Eve was thirty or six years old, and was known for his articles. He had been promoted to Bachelor of Honour three months earlier, and many thought he had the appearance of a prince.

His face was white and his beard was elegant, but at this moment, he seemed to be greatly humiliated, and his face was already red, just because the Son of Heaven had not yet spoken, so he could not speak to defend himself.

Almost everyone in the court has been impeached, but Kong Jian's impeachment of Shen Qingzhong is too vicious.

What does it mean to be thin and unrepaired?

This refers to the mixing of men and women in the family and the subsequent filthy relationship, which is an accusation for an official that can ruin his future and reputation.

This is the reason why Shen Qingzhong, a humble gentleman, can't control himself.

Li Duan glanced at Shen Qingzhong, whose face was flushed, and said to Kong Jian in a deep voice: "Kong Yushi, do you know what you're talking about?" ”

Kong Jian said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, the minister knows that the minister is not talking nonsense, and he dares to confront Master Shen face to face!" ”

Shen Qingzhong finally couldn't bear it at this moment, and said angrily: "Kong Yu Shixiu wants to spew blood and insult my name!" ”

"Clear the name?"

Kong Jian smiled coldly, and then said, "Master Shen, where does your widowed sister-in-law live?" ”

Although Shen Qingzhong was angry, he had not lost his mind, and quickly replied: "The Shen family has not divided the family and property, and the whole family lives together. Although the official's widowed sister-in-law and young nephew lived in the Shen family, they had an independent courtyard to live in, and except for the greetings and exchanges in etiquette, the official never acted inappropriately. Could it be that in Kong Yushi's opinion, the official should drive them out? ”

The ministers next to him bowed their heads one after another, which was not uncommon among the big families.

Kong Jian snorted lightly: "What a glorious wind and moon! Dare to ask where was Master Shen three days ago? ”

Shen Qingzhong thought about it for a while, a flash of panic flashed in his eyes, and he replied forcefully: "This official is at home." ”

"Since Master Shen is in a hurry, then let the lower officials come to help you recall."

Kong Jian took a step forward and said awe-inspiringly: "That day is the birthday of my sister-in-law, after the Shen family's family banquet, Master Shen sent the widowed sister-in-law back to the hospital, entered at noon, and came out at sunset, and Master Shen will also retire from the servant maid, can there be such a thing?!" ”

Several important ministers frowned almost at the same time.

Shen Qingzhong raised his hand and pointed at Kong Jian, his body trembling uncontrollably: "You are slandering and slandering!" This official was depressed because of his widowed sister-in-law that day, and he spoke out to explain her, and there was no misconduct! ”

"If you don't want people to know, you can't do it unless you do."

Kong Jian dusted off his sleeves and said coldly: "Doesn't Master Shen know what the melon field and Li Xia said?" Your Excellency's behavior is enough to disgrace Your Majesty and the court, you still dare to be so righteous and awe-inspiring in the court, I really don't know how to write the word shame! ”

Shen Qingzhong's eyes were red, and he said with great grievance: "Your Majesty, the minister has never done such a shameless and ridiculous thing, I implore Your Majesty to send someone to investigate thoroughly!" Give justice to the ministers and their families! ”

Kong Jian did not argue with it.

Li Duan looked at Shen Qingzhong, who was already out of shape, and the manic depression in his heart gradually rose, how to investigate this kind of thing? Even if the people of the warp weaving department make a move, they can only determine what arrangements you have made that day through your maids and servants, but you are alone with your widowed sister-in-law, what have you done, how can others know?

If you really investigate this matter, you will fall into the crotch of your pants with yellow mud, and you will not be able to wash it off.

If you want to blame it, it's just that you did not act properly and that someone has caught you.

Thinking of this, Li Duan said in a deep voice: "I believe that Shen Qingzhong will not be so ridiculous, but after all, this matter is your own failure to check. That's it, you go back to your home and introspect behind closed doors, and take the initiative to resign in a few days. ”

Shen Qingzhong stood distractedly, how could he not know how much affection the Son of Heaven gave, otherwise this matter would be big or small, but how could he be willing?

After studying hard for more than ten years, it was not easy to have today's status, but now he has lost all because of an imprudent time.

Several court guards walked into the hall and helped Shen Qingzhong, who was lost and his face pale, out.

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely solemn, and at this moment, another person stood out of class, Li Duan looked at it coldly, and saw that it was Ning Zhongyu, the left attendant of the ministry.

"Your Majesty, Shen Qingzhong was only an editor of the Hanlin Academy three months ago, and he was not qualified to be promoted to a bachelor from the fourth rank, but it was only because of the strong support of the right minister that he was able to rise to the top suddenly. Now it can be seen that Shen Qingzhong's misconduct is not enough to take on the big responsibility, so the minister impeached the right prime minister, Lord Xue, for the crime of not knowing people and privately conferring official positions! ”

Ning Zhongyu's tone was sonorous, and his expression was cold.

In fact, when Kong Jian impeached Shen Qingzhong, Li Duan vaguely sensed that something was wrong, because although Shen Qingzhong was a civil official, he strongly supported his Northern Expedition policy, so he was appreciated by him and the right minister Xue Nanting, and he was promoted after two years of observation.

If there is no accident, Shen Qingzhong's promotion route will be a bachelor's degree, a bachelor's degree, and a bachelor's degree in Hanlin, and he can transfer to the Ministry of Rites and re-enter the center in the future.

In other words, Shen Qingzhong was the young courtier that Li Duan had reserved for the future Northern Expedition.

If Kong Jian is impeached for other crimes, Li Duan can naturally let Yousi go to investigate, and be sure to return Shen Qingzhong's innocence, but it is the kind of private matter that cannot be explained clearly and will arouse great interest from the government and the opposition, so he can only let Shen Qingzhong temporarily withdraw from the court and find an opportunity to promote him in the future.

Li Duan wanted to calm things down, but some people didn't plan to do so, and the timing of the shot was accurate enough.

He looked at Ning Zhongyu's righteous and awe-inspiring posture, secretly suppressed the anger in his heart, and swept his gaze to the side, staying on Xue Nanting's face.

Xue Nanting raised his head and glanced at the Son of Heaven, his gaze was peaceful, without the slightest hint of anxiety, which made Li Duan feel a lot more relieved.

"Ning Shilang, in the matter of Shen Qingzhong's promotion, although the official recommended it, but the evaluation given by the Ministry of Officials at that time was middle and upper, and this proposal passed the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Hanlin Academy. Although this official does not approve of Kong Yushi's impeachment of Shen Qingzhong, even if he commits the exact crime, should he be investigated for three years from the past? ”

Xue Nanting turned to look at Ning Zhongyu, his tone was calm and indifferent, and continued: "If Ning Shilang thinks that this official is guilty in this matter, how can Your Excellency stay out of the matter?" How could the officials and the lords of the Hanlin Academy stay out of the matter? Furthermore, since His Majesty ascended the throne and succeeded to the throne, there have been hundreds of offenders, and according to Ning Shilang, all the officials involved in the recommendation and support are guilty. From this, the official wanted to see how many people could stand on top of the court afterwards. ”

Ning Zhong Yu's words stopped.

Xue Nanting did not chase after him, and his tone turned solemn: "Of course, Ning Shilang's impeachment can be a wake-up call for this official and the princes of the court, and he should be more cautious when promoting officials in the future." The Ministry of Officials is in charge of the assessment of officials, and it is reasonable to be more attentive in this matter. ”

Ning Zhongyu could only bow his head and say, "The right minister is a lesson." ”

Li Duan was quite pleased, but before he could say anything, a storm rolled up in the court.

"Your Majesty, the minister impeached the right minister for not governing the family strictly, and the second son of the right minister bullied the good outside, and repeatedly acted arrogantly."

"Your Majesty, the minister impeached the Qingyuan Xue clan in the name of the right prime minister, wantonly embezzled the fields in the territory of Qingyuan Mansion, and forced the people to become the slaves of their Xue family!"

"Your Majesty, the minister's impeachment of the right minister's mansion is against the system!"

……

The crowd is raging and the momentum is amazing.

More than a dozen officials stepped forward one after another, impeaching Xue Nanting from all angles, and attacking him from himself, his family, clan, mansion, and so on.

This kind of scene is unique in the history of the Southern Qi Dynasty for more than ten years.

Somewhat strangely, no one was impeached for Xue Nanting's efforts to support the Northern Expedition.

This time, Li Duan didn't look at Xue Nanting with any more worry, his cold eyes swept to Xue Nanting's side.

It fell on the old man.

(End of chapter)