Reincarnation of the powerful minister

Su Yan walked out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and met an unfamiliar acquaintance outside the palace gate.

"My lord." He cupped his hands towards the other party, "Your lord, did you come here from the court meeting?"

Living Zhulang Linghu replied: "That's not true. The emperor summoned the cabinet ministers to see him for a moment, and the cabinet elders haven't come yet. Mr. Su came first.

"Speaking of which, almost every time Mr. Su meets with the emperor, he has to talk behind closed doors with the emperor. Can you tell me what the talk is about, otherwise it's not easy to write the daily notes of the next official."

Su Yan felt guilty for a while, but his expression was calm, and he said with a smile: "It's not all business. Today we discuss the investigation of the Baizhifang bombing case, but since it involves a government order that has not yet been announced, I am sorry for not being able to elaborate."

Linghu nodded and said: "This lower official knows. The elders in the cabinet will come to discuss the matter later, and it must be related to this case. Sigh, what a stone stirs up thousands of waves."

Su Yan felt that there was something inside, and asked: "What do you say? Because of my injury, I haven't attended the court for the past few days. Please let me know."

Anyway, waiting is waiting, Su Qinghe's description is pleasant and his words are interesting, why not chat with him.Linghu looked around to see if there was no one there, and lowered his voice: "The gunpowder depot exploded strangely. According to the investigation of the patrolling censor appointed by the Holy One, the depot was heavily guarded that night, and no outsiders entered or left the depot, let alone open fire. How it happened, no one can tell. There is a lot of discussion in the ruling and opposition parties, and people are panicking!"

Su Yan nodded: "I have also heard some rumors from the people, such as 'the red lotus appears and chaos opens', has your lord heard of it?"

"Of course, there are more absurd things than these." Linghu didn't dare to mention the word "scourge".

Courtiers have heard all kinds of rumors in the capital.

Some officials were terrified, pretending they hadn't heard the rumors, and didn't spread them.

Another group of officials took the explosion as an opportunity for the same party to fight against different interests, and began to attack each other's political opponents: Civil officials (especially those related to the Xiye Party) wrote letters accusing eunuchs and foreign relatives of perverse behavior and incurring divine punishment.The relatives who were close to the eunuch wrote a letter to criticize some civil officials for taking bribes, so the heavens punished them.Military officers have always had a low status, no one dares to provoke them, and they don't want to go into troubled waters.In the eyes of the officials who claim to be clean, except for these censors and officials, everyone else may be traitors.

So everyone took the opportunity to make trouble, and there was a bloody blow in the court.

Su Yan was speechless when he heard that, and asked again: "At the court meeting, how did the emperor react?"

Linghu smiled wryly: "My lord? My lord also couldn't escape the spittle flying all over the room."

"What? Could it be that even the emperor scolded him?"

"A group of officials led by Jia Gongji, the right censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, wrote a letter saying that the explosion in Baizhifang was 'the son of God's warning to the sky', and asked the monarch and the prince to rebel against the province. Not only should the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry be investigated The official's responsibility is to issue an edict to reassure the people."

"Sinful Edict?" Su Yan was taken aback, "Do you want to go online like this!"

"What's the meaning of going online?" Linghu asked puzzled.

"It's, uh... making a fuss over a molehill."

Linghu sighed: "This kind of thing has happened since ancient times. Since Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, more than 70 emperors have issued imperial edicts against themselves, mostly because of floods, droughts, diseases and epidemics that have affected the world, and the general situation forced it."

In fact, Su Yan also knew that natural disasters like earthquakes and severe droughts were extremely harmful and had no way to deal with them.Just because the emperor was ordered by the sky, any disasters that cannot be resisted by manpower are naturally the fault of the emperor.That's why so many emperors in history were keen to create "auspiciousness" to prove that they were wise emperors with good governance and harmony; and some unlucky emperors, who suffered from constant natural disasters throughout their reign, would be slandered as "the son of heaven lost his morals, and the gods punished them".

It can be seen that luck is also very important to be an emperor.

Too bad luck, no matter how smart and capable.

Therefore, a tradition has been formed for a long time. Once there is a catastrophe or the regime is unstable, either the courtiers force the emperor to issue a sinful edict, or the emperor himself uses the sinful edict as a trump card, and throws it out at a time of crisis to calm the hearts of the people and calm public opinion. Use as much as you can.

However, Su Yan believed that Emperor Jing Long would never do so, even if it was an edict of guilt.

Emperor Jinglong, who had just ascended the throne for the first time, wanted to carry the temple name of the late emperor, which aroused heated discussions in the court.It coincided with the Great Earthquake in Guanzhong, and the civil servants and officials forced him to issue an edict on the grounds of "scourge", and even the specific text was drawn up for him, and only a seal was needed.

In such a situation where the court was forcing remonstrance, the young emperor did not give in, but resisted the pressure, and joined hands with the queen mother to force a group of courtiers who relied on the old to sell the old and manipulated the state policy to resign. Hold firmly in your own hands.

Now that more than ten years have passed, the emperor's prestige is increasing day by day, and some people still want to repeat the old tricks. Isn't it just asking for trouble?

Su Yan said firmly, "Lord Jia is going to be in trouble."

Linghu hehe said: "Whoever plays with fire must be a murderer. Mr. Jia is used to sarcasm and straight talk, and he only wants to leave a name in history. Now, not only will he not be famous, but he will not even be able to keep his black hat."

Su Yan and him had similar political views, looked at each other and smiled, and felt that the other party seemed to be much closer.

Linghu said with emotion: "Your official sees a lot, remembers a lot, and thinks a lot. In the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, some are talented but not virtuous, some are virtuous but not talented, and some are neither talented nor virtuous. The truly talented There are not many people who are virtuous and have a heart for the common people. Mr. Su is a leader among the younger generation, with a promising future, but also a rough one!"

Su Yan knew that he was reminding himself with good intentions, so he nodded with emotion: "Thank you, Sir, I will never forget my original intention and forge ahead."

Linghu bowed his hands to him, and said sincerely: "I wait for the historian to write, only 'straight'. If Mr. Su wants to go higher and farther, you can't just have the word 'straight'. The reason for this must be in Mr. Su's heart." It is clear, no need for others to repeat. I would like to wish Mr. Su a life like spring and autumn."

"The spring breeze is elegant and can accommodate things, and the autumn water is not stained with dust." Su Yan also cupped his hands and said, "I feel your sincerity, and I will study and be taught at night, and I will definitely live up to my expectations."

After being placed high hopes by the official historian, Su Yan felt that he was washed clean from head to toe by the clear stream, and he had a Zen flavor of clearing his mind. As a result, he was forced out of the forbidden gate by the king of Yu before he knew the direction. He got on the carriage and broke his work immediately.

He was a little annoyed: "Didn't the lord agree that he would not accompany him or enter the palace?"

King Yu smiled and said, "I haven't entered the palace, so I can't wait here for you to come out?" Then he handed over a small teapot.

Now when he talks to Su Yan, he is relaxed and presumptuous.Su Yan seemed to be infected, and unknowingly became presumptuous. He took the teapot and poured it into his mouth, panting and said: "The emperor knows that you climbed the wall and left the city late at night, you have to restrain yourself. , don’t keep tempting on the edge of bullying.”

King Yu raised his eyebrows: "Does he know that I also abducted his Aiqing? Do you know that we drank together and stayed in the same room overnight?"

"I'm not a tool you use to get angry with your brother!" Su Yan said angrily, "The prince insists on handling the case with the lower officials, that's fine, but business is public and private is private. From now on, we will only talk about business, don't be blind Get rid of those who don’t, so as not to be misunderstood.”

King Yu didn't mean to ask: "Lord Su is afraid of being misunderstood by someone, is it my imperial brother, or the seriously injured Jin Yiwei Shen Qi, or your missing bodyguard?"

Su Yan heard that he deliberately poked his sore spot, and was so angry that he hit him with a teapot.

King Yu copied it in his hand without even spilling a drop of tea. He stared at the bright red lips on his snow-white skin and said with a sneer: "It's not easy to face a saint when you enter the palace. Look at Master Su talking about it." Swollen."

Su Yan was caught suddenly, his face flushed red at first, and then he became angry with embarrassment, grabbed the objects that he could afford around him, and threw them all at King Yu.

King Yu easily grasped the pieces and returned them to their original positions without even scratching the oily skin.

Su Yan was so tired that he was out of breath, and went to open the door angrily.

King Yu hurriedly grabbed his wrist: "Where are you going?"

Su Yan waved his hands: "Where I go, it's always good if I don't see it!"

Seeing that Su Yan was really angry, King Yu knew that his jealousy was not at the right time.He regarded Su Yan as his sweetheart, but the other party didn't mean that, at most he only regarded him as a colleague who had to work together.The old grievances have not been completely resolved, and we can't even talk about friends. Isn't it deliberately embarrassing and embarrassing to say such jealous words?

... The matter of love and love, once the bed is left behind, why is it so troublesome and difficult?King Yu sighed depressedly, feeling like a fledgling kid.

With his other hand against the car door, he said to Su Yan: "Just as you said, public is public, private is private, I just crossed the line."

These words meant a bit of apology, Su Yan sullenly said: "The prince must first find out what is the relationship with the lower officials."

What relationship... physical relationship?King Yu tentatively asked, "Friend?"

Su Yan rolled his eyes: "'Friend? This king lacks a friend for you?' This is what the prince himself said."

King Yu took a deep breath and replied very firmly: "Comrade! Comrades! I have never denied this."

After thinking about it, Su Yan felt that this answer was acceptable, so he eased his expression and said, "Please remember what you said, since you are just a fellow robe, it is very inappropriate to interfere in other people's private affairs."

Seeing that Prince Yu seemed to be resentful, Su Yan asked again: "From the time I got to know the lord, out of friendship, I have only advised the lord once not to indulge in love and waste time, but have you ever inquired about your private affairs? How many bed partners do you have?"

King Yu seemed to be choked, he had nothing to say for a while, and felt a little sad - he was not jealous because he didn't care, Su Yan really had no selfishness towards him - maybe he would never have it in this generation.

"The king knows." He looked down at Su Yan, lowered his arms, and took two steps back, "If you want to go, go."

Su Yan opened the door and got out of the car, and walked a hundred feet in the direction of the Meridian Gate. He felt that the palace was too big, and he was a bit stupid to walk on his legs without a car.

Besides, King Yu's appearance of being beaten just now is really rare. Did he say something too much and hurt his self-esteem?

Su Yan reflected quickly, and felt that compared to what King Yu had done to him, the few words he said just now were nothing at all.

But if you don't have a car, it's really stupid.

The sound of wheels chasing up from behind and stopped beside him.The door of the car opened, and Yu Dynasty stretched out a hand, and said as if nothing happened: "Are you stupid if you have to walk if you don't have a car?"

"You're so stupid! Your whole family..." Surprised that if you continue to swear, you will really commit a crime, Su Yan chuckled, took his hand and stepped into the carriage, the incident just now was a turning point.

On the surface, the king of Yu agreed with Su Yan's statement that "same robes do not interfere with each other's private affairs", and he had his own plans in his heart. He was going to treat Su Yan, a scholar who had no strength to restrain a chicken, as the most elite cavalry, the most stalwart to conquer the city.

36 tricks, "false insanity is not insane" is also used, and "bitter meat tricks" are also used.When necessary, "distance and close attack" with other rivals in love is not a bad idea.Except for "walking first", he never tires of cheating.

With an imperial decree, the special joint investigation team can be listed in Dali Temple, but the preliminary preparations such as personnel and capital allocation will take a few days.

Moreover, the key clues that Beizhen Fusi went to investigate have not yet been answered. Su Yan was fine and appeared at Fengtianmen the next day, wanting to see what was going on at the court meeting.

He didn't wear the fourth-rank official uniform of You Shaoqing of Dali Temple, but a new imperial official uniform.Cyan, the patch on her chest was changed from a gay purple mandarin duck to a beast Xiezhi, and she felt much better.

On the fourth watch day, he was queuing up outside the Meridian Gate to register his registration. He was also standing in the Yushi's team. He listened to the colleagues of the Metropolitan Procuratorate discussing the new official uniforms in private. The Holy Majesty attaches great importance to the speaker.

Su Yan secretly smiled in his heart: It's important to pay attention, but it's not for you.Besides, even if it is, it may not be possible for you to repay the emperor with gratitude, so stop talking about it?

Standing in line on the Fengtianmen Square, waiting for the holy car to come, Jia Gongji turned around, saw Su Yan, and said in a daze, "Master Su, did you stand in the wrong place?"

Su Yan pretended to look left and right, and then looked down at the patch on his chest: "That's right, is it true that the lower officials are no longer supervisory censors and Shaanxi governor censors, and have been dismissed?"

There are many courtiers in the court who hold several positions, but the standing and ranking are all based on the highest position.

Sometimes even if they are on equal footing, they have to fight over whose part-time job has higher gold content.

At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was a minister who also served as the general political envoy. He believed that another minister who also served as the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate should not be in front of him.

But I have never seen him surrendering his status, and the fourth-rank Shaoqing insisted on joining the seventh-rank censor... This Su Twelve is really a wonderful flower.

Jia Gongji became narrow-minded, walked up to Su Yan, and said, "Since Mr. Su is proud of his status as a censor, he should uphold the style of admonishing ministers, be straightforward and fearless of power. Looking back at the court meeting, I will If the official takes the lead in admonishing, Su Yushi can't stay out of the matter, let alone hold back."

Su Yan cupped his hands and said solemnly: "As a censor, it is reasonable to set things right and report the current problems. But follow the orders of the superiors, there is nothing wrong with it."

Jia Gongji was very satisfied with his statement, and thought, "It's no use pulling him into the censor's team, he really is a hero."

"Lord Jia, don't worry." Su Yan smiled at him and reminded him, "The saint is here."

Jia Gongji quickly returned to his seat.Su Yan folded his sleeves, looked at his high-spirited back, and smiled.