Pei Gonggui

The so-called reduction of vassals refers to the emperor's move to take back vassal kings or local power by taking back military power and suppressing those in power. The purpose is usually to weaken the threat of vassal kings or separatists to the court.However, this move to redefine the vested interests of those in power will inevitably lead to political turmoil in all parts of the world, and even become the fuse of military confrontations in various places due to the strong dissatisfaction of the princes and vassal kings. Therefore, it is usually out of desperation dangerous move.

However, although cutting the vassals will create a rift between the imperial power and the royal family, in the process, the weakening of the vassals will inevitably weaken the royal family more than the imperial power, and the central government can only strengthen the opposition to the royal family if it weakens the obstacles of the vassal kings and local forces. The direct jurisdiction of the local area is why, although cutting down the vassal is dangerous, the emperors of the past dynasties were shocked by the strategy of cutting the vassal, and could not abandon it.

Right now, without warning, Jiang Zhan directly instructs the judiciary in power to arrest Cheng Wang, no doubt for the purpose of reducing the vassal. The big check and balance scene in the situation, so that neither side dare to act rashly.In this way, it was not only the courtiers who gathered to discuss after the dispersal of the court. After the cabinet followed Jiang Zhan to the inner court, the princes also gathered together.

I saw King Tai stood up from Jiang Yue, spread his hands at Jiang Yue anxiously and angrily, and said, "Is this all right? You are fine, the fourth brother will take a step first, and our brothers will soon play with each other." went!"

Jiang Yue got up and quickly followed King Tai to the outside of the hall, only having time to look back at Pei Jun.Seeing this, Pei Jun felt even more irritable. He was listening to Fang Mingjue saying: "The feudal town is the guardian of the border, and has not dared to destroy it randomly since ancient times. It seems that the resurrection of the Jin prince is indeed frightening the emperor, otherwise how can he be cruel? This heart?"

Yan Yuliang said: "This move is obviously a suggestion from the cabinet. At present, the imperial court has no reason to attack Prince Jin. First, it will start with Prince Cheng. First, it will disrupt the ranks of Prince Jin's siblings, and second, it also intends to warn the officials and the royal family. The emperor borrowed This case slapped Prince Jin in the face, not only made Prince Jin a sinner blamed by all the brothers, but also encouraged the courtiers to report and expose, isn't this setting Prince Jin as a target and making the whole world stare at him?"

At this time, the three of them were walking out of the Hall of Qinghe together. Because of Yan Yuliang's words, Pei Jun remembered the day when he was injured. Jiang Yue once said that Jiang Zhan wished that he would die immediately. He felt a faint pain, which caused him to think of other places, and said thoughtfully: "If in the cabinet, it is Zhang Lingxian's policy to cut down the vassal, and Jiang Yue and other royal relatives are imprisoned, then Cai Yan, who is also in the cabinet, will be in the same place. What strategy do you offer?"

When Yan and Fang heard the words, they couldn't help being startled when they thought about it carefully. They heard Pei Jun continue: "Jiang Zhan knows that Jiang Yue and I are already connected, so it is impossible to use tricks on Jiang Yue alone and let me save money in the government. Strength; between me and Jiang Yue, it is not Jiang Yue that Cai Yan hates, but me, so his advice must be based on my excuses, and it is impossible to completely agree with Zhang Ling."

Speaking of this, Pei Jun seemed to think of something, turned around to look behind Kong Kong, searched for a while, frowned and said, "Wait, where is Mr. Jiang?"

In the Zhongqing Hall of the Inner Dynasty, the cabinet ministers filed in one after another.

Jiang Zhan was sitting on the dragon seat on the high platform, looking at the crowd quite disturbedly. When his eyes stopped on Cai Yan who was sitting on the table tremblingly, he thought for a while, and suddenly asked: "I heard that Grand Master Cai was active this morning. Body bone, accidentally scratched Pei Ziyu's face in the hall, what's the reason?"

Cai Yan had no blood on his old face, and his eyes were full of bloodshot eyes from lack of sleep. At this time, he stood up with the support of the eunuch at the side, and tried his best to say: "My Majesty, my son Cai Yang... last night at the Ministry of Justice Strangely encountered rat infestations, his whole body was bitten by vicious rats until his skin was torn apart, his flesh and blood were mutilated, his face was beyond recognition, even his voice was hoarse, and now he is a useless person!"

Jiang Zhan pretended to be suspicious: "Rat plague? What does this have to do with Pei Ziyu?"

Cai Yandao: "The plague of rats is so great that my son is in such a miserable state. How could there be no sound when the incident happened? But the prison guards of the Ministry of Punishment all said that they had never heard my son cry out. The son wears blood book clothes, and he said that he was harmed by Pei Jun. If it is not the truth, why is it so! Since Pei Jun entered the class, he has secretly planted manpower, laid traps, and placed special emphasis on the placement of small servants in various ministries. Among the six ministries, no matter who writes the Shangshu, there is his eyeliner in the words and deeds, and the Ministry of Punishment is naturally the same! Your Majesty, the rat problem in the Ministry of Punishment is clearly an excuse for Pei Jun to murder my son, but everyone in the Ministry of Punishment is covering up and protecting me. Disregarding the truth, it's really embarrassing and outrageous!"

Mrs. Xue glanced at Cai Yan, and said in a nonchalant way: "Below the boundary of the Ministry of Punishment is the old drainage channel in Central Beijing. The waterway has been abandoned for a long time, and it has turned into a nest of snakes and rats. In recent years, there have been frequent rat infestations. The Ministry of Punishment has requested payment several times Repair, but everyone here knows that Cai Taishi and Cai Dashi always refused on the grounds of insufficient treasury money. Now that such a disaster has happened, I think Cai Taishi can't just blame Pei Ziyu?"

Cai Yan looked straight at him, his eyes were red: "Teacher Xue, what does this mean?"

Mr. Xue wanted to speak immediately, but Zhang Ling held his arm by the side.Seeing the two quarreling, Zhao Taibao quickly stood up and said, "Teacher Xue's words are too serious. On the documents, the words are all general. Who knew that the rat plague would come to such a situation?"

Zhang Ling said: "However, this matter still needs to be investigated carefully, and it may not be a coincidence."

Cai Yan immediately said: "That's right. I hope that the emperor will thoroughly investigate Pei Jun's party, and he must never let this person do evil and threaten the government again!"

Listening to their back and forth, Jiang Zhan already guessed the intentions of the two parties. At this moment, his eyes were sad and he said: "Pei Jun has served in the government for many years, and he has worked hard. His political achievements and character are obvious to all in the court. I want to investigate him. I can't bear it. But if something like this happened, if you want to investigate him, you might as well go and investigate him..."

"Your majesty is wise!" Cai Yan bowed, "Your Majesty and Master Zhang will immediately lead the Dali Temple and the Yushitai to thoroughly investigate Pei Jun's affairs over the years. Right now, this old minister has the courage to ask for another favor from the Emperor."

Jiang Zhan raised his eyebrows slightly, rolled up his sleeves and said, "Teacher please tell me."

Cai Yan knelt down on his knees, and said with grief and indignation: "I think that my son Cai Yang is a felony, but now his whole body is ruined and horrific, and he can't do anything wrong. I beg the emperor to remember my Cai family since the founding of the dynasty. For the sake of helping him carefully, pardon him from prison, and allow the old minister to take him back to the mansion for treatment!"

Hearing the words, Jiang Zhan sighed, nodded sadly and said: "Cai Taishi's beloved son has suffered accidents one after another. Although it is a crime, it is also embarrassing. Now that Cai Yang has gone through this difficult situation, it is expected that nothing will happen again, so he will be pardoned to go back with the grand master. Let the government heal."

Cai Yan frowned when he heard the words, but Jiang Zhan continued: "The Cai family has been a minister in the past, and a leader in two dynasties. Now I am saddened by the loss of the grand master's son, but I am even more distressed by the grand master's body. If you forgive Cai Yang today Going back to the mansion for medical treatment, I hope that the grand master will also rest with him for a period of time, so that he can support his health, adjust his blood energy, and after he has recuperated, it will not be too late to return to the court. What does the grand master think?"

Cai Yan's expression changed.Zhang Ling and the others beside him also had serious expressions on their faces. They all knew that Jiang Zhan's words were to pardon Cai Yang in exchange for Cai Yan's brief resignation. He was undoubtedly asking whether Cai Yan wanted his son's life or whether he wanted him to be in control. Power, so they all waited for Cai Yan to make a choice.

Fine sweat dripped from Cai Yan's forehead, and his cheeks trembled slightly. After a short breath, he closed his eyes, folded his hands and raised his head above his head, raised his neck and said in a loud voice: "Old minister, thank you, Your Majesty Long En!" Back trembling slightly.

The corners of Jiang Zhan's lips twitched almost invisibly, and he turned his eyes from Cai Yan's back to the people in the pavilion and said: "The new government has just started, but now the government is in disarray and internal strife continues. There are six more important cases involved in the matter, so I can't help but feel worried." Although Taishi Cai’s words were provocative, there is a lot of truth in them. Among the six books, Pei Jun bears the brunt. If he commits a crime, I will never follow the rules and condone it.”

"If Pei Jun really has a vision... then he will be stripped of his title and deal with him according to the law, and you don't have to go to the palace to ask for instructions."

All the cabinets looked at each other when they heard the words, and said for a while: "I will obey the order."