Imperial study room.

Guo Zude stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and then walked in...

This is the place where the emperor works and handles government affairs. It was rebuilt from the original palace. The layout is not luxurious and can be said to be very ordinary.

In addition, there is a side hall for rest, that's all.

In fact, the Imperial Study Room is also quite close to the offices of the three provinces, which is to facilitate the emperor to summon important officials of the cabinet at any time.

Logically speaking, when His Majesty returns, he should be summoned to ask questions, but there is no such thing as in the past few days. Even if they are invited to see each other, they will be rejected...

Guo Zude knew that His Majesty was waiting for him.

Thoughts flashed.

After walking in, I saw Wang Kang who was looking through the memorial behind the Dragon Case.

Guo Zude calmed down and knelt down.

"I am so proud of yourselves!"

"Mr. Guo, I thought you were not here."

Wang Kang put down the memorial and said casually.

Guo Zude was slightly stunned. He guessed right, and His Majesty was indeed waiting for him.

This report is related to his life. He has been rehearsing countless times at home, thinking about how to report, which aspects should be focused, and which aspects should be underestimated.

But when he arrived, he realized that his previews were not counting at all.

He is different from others.

He knew this Majesty very well.

He did not take any action a few days ago, but he was secretly investigating.

take into account?

He wouldn't take care of anything, and there was no need to take care of it.

Guo Zude made up his mind.

never mind!

It's better to report it truthfully.

No matter who you can hide it, you can't hide it from this Majesty.

Leaving Duan Shengtong to him for disposal is a test of him!

Guo Zude is extremely sure about this.

"Get up!"

Wang Kang said, "Tell me, what's the problem with the investigation?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Guo Zude stood up.

"A few days ago, I was conducting detailed investigations and delayed some time. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

“Are there any files?”

"Please check it out."

Guo Zude took it out of his cuff and presented it to him.

Wang Kang looked slowly, and to his surprise, some situations were actually more detailed than what he knew.

As he knew, Duan Shengtong was arrogant and bribed many people in the court with valuables to achieve his goal.

According to the documentary, Duan Shengtong spent a huge price to seek the position of Minister of the Shangshu Province.

He organized a gathering of nobles in the old dynasty many times, and everyone recognized him as the leader, trying to establish a new order, with only one goal to get back the privileges of the nobles...

Under the means of bribery, many court officials opened the door to convenience for him, making his momentum grow stronger and stronger.

The many resources that were once taken away by the court, and the industries returned to his name...

Behind this is a densely written name with two pages.

Many of them were familiar to Wang Kang, and Xiao Hong, whom he met in Yi'an District that day, was listed!

From high-ranking officials to small officials, a huge circle has been formed!

This situation is somewhat familiar.

Wang Kang once took office in Feng'an City to fight corruption and eliminate traitors, which is similar to this!

If everyone is guilty, that is not a sin!

After a brief look, Wang Kang said, "Are you sure you have investigated it clearly and there is no trace of it?"

Seeing that calm gaze, Guo Zude's heart trembled.

He said, "There is another thing, because it is of great importance, it is not reflected in the file..."

"explain!"

Guo Zude said in a deep voice: "Duan Shengtong had contact with Feng Wang Xiang Baichuan in private, and he was not aware of what he planned specifically."

"He pleaded not guilty about this."

"Then how can you be sure?"

"I have installed someone beside him and know these situations."

"What about you?"

Wang Kang said, "There are most of the nobles of the old dynasty on this list. This is the so-called conservative school. You are the leader of the conservative school..."

"I didn't participate."

Guo Zude said calmly.

He was very confident in saying this. He did not participate, and had never received any bribes or even a gift. Who in the court knew about his poverty and there were not even a few servants in his family...

"Then what role did you play in this?"

“Not effective.”

Guo Zude still said calmly: "I am going to be appointed and promoted to the officials and they will follow the normal process to make up for the gaps. There is no money and power transaction. Please investigate clearly!"

"Well said!"

Wang Kang said coldly: "You are not involved, but everything that happens is in acquiescence. Under your protection, do you dare to say that you don't have it?"

Hearing this.

Guo Zude was shocked and immediately knelt down again.

"Do you think you are very clever, do you think you have no selfishness?"

Wang Kang stood up, walked to Guo Zude, and looked at him condescendingly!

"You did not accept bribes or participate in money and power transactions, but you have greater selfishness. You want to keep those old court officials. Are you right?"

Guo Zude's face, which had always been calm, immediately turned pale, and his body was trembling continuously!

Because what Wang Kang said is not bad at all!

Those cold eyes seemed to be able to penetrate his heart, and in front of him, no matter what his thoughts were, there was no way to hide...

"Please take your little thoughts."

Wang Kang said calmly: "Many times, I don't want to pursue it. I hope you can understand what it means to be moderate in everything. I hope you understand that the reason why you can keep is that I allow you to keep..."

Hearing this.

Guo Zude raised his head with difficulty and suddenly realized it!

In a simple sentence, there is considerable information.

Guo Zude found out that he had made a fatal mistake!

It is the word "remaining".

When the new dynasty was established, Wang Kang only destroyed the three major families, left behind many nobles of the old dynasty, appointed ministers of the old dynasty, and appointed him, an important official of the previous dynasty as the commander of the new dynasty!

This is incredible.

Many people think that His Majesty is merciful and that they can use it.

It can be used, but the real purpose is more than that.

It is mainly for balance, or checks and balances!

The new dynasty was divided into three factions, which seemed accidental, but in fact it was inevitable.

This is the result of imperial power.

His default indulgence led to the growth of the conservative school gradually and breaking the balance.
To be continued...