Is it not arranged? Or the officials of the Ministry of Rites did not make it clear in advance. When the imperial edict was issued to order rectification, was there something wrong with the edict and did not explain it clearly, causing you to resist the edict and disrespect it? Or maybe the cases submitted by the Ministry of Punishments are all false.

, is the Ministry of Punishment wantonly setting up a trap?"

After saying this, the Marquis of Huaiyang immediately kowtowed, "Your Highness is wise, but the ministers are so rough. How could you know so much... Of course it was the officials sent by the imperial court who said it, why did we listen..."

The fourth master said 'oh' and then laughed, "Then this is the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites, the responsibility of the Ministry of Works, and the responsibility of the Ministry of Punishments. It is also the responsibility of the Ministry of Personnel to remove officials. If the Yushitai impeaches you, then

Naturally, there is also the responsibility of the Yushitai. If this is the case, the land will be under the control of the Household Department, and the Household Department will not be able to escape the blame! Even the Ministry of War, did your old department ask you to promote them for them? I am afraid they know best..."

After saying that, he slowly sat down and said, "In this case, there is no urgency about the matter. I will investigate it thoroughly and give you an explanation! This is not something that can be found out in a day or two. In this way, I will send you all there first.

Go to the imperial mausoleum! You have violated the Taizu in many ways, but there is no way to refute it. Go ahead and reflect for a while to forgive your sins."

Everyone thought that they actually disliked their Shang Zhezi's involvement in Southwest affairs, so they found an excuse to divert it.

They didn't dare to say anything more at this moment. They just sent him to guard the emperor's mausoleum to think about his mistakes, which was already a mercy.

Hurry up! The best thing to do is just say a few words.

The eldest prince thought to himself that this was a handle to force people back. In this way, things can be pushed forward.

But who knew that the situation would take a turn for the worse the next day.

The Yushitai impeached these old ministers, and all kinds of charges were overwhelming.

In addition to the Yushitai, the six ministries took turns to fight, all proving how these veterans had betrayed the Taizu's kindness and betrayed the Taizu's righteousness over the years. They were hateful and deserved to be killed.

The eldest prince looked at Shiro standing on the side of the Nine Dragon Wall, and it was only at this moment that he suddenly realized.

Shiro is waiting here! Yesterday, he seemed to be defending the old ministers, and his words were full of insubordination, but did he really involve everyone in the court?

If such a meritorious minister is not guilty, then all six ministries are guilty! When a new crown prince is established, he must choose one party to establish his authority.

This is a situation that is blocked at both ends! If the officials up and down the court do not exert their efforts towards the nobles, then he will really find a few of these officials to establish their power. If the officials in the court exert their efforts, then the nobles will

He used it to establish his authority.

In short, as the prince, he had to cut it off with this knife.

The people standing in the court are not those retired nobles. They are as clever as ghosts. They are dead Taoist friends but poor Taoists. They can only stand up and try their best to prove the guilt of these noble and veteran ministers.

I heard Shiro asking Xiao Yun from above: "Master Xiao, what do you mean? The noble and veteran ministers are the heroes who founded the country. How can the Holy Spirit bear to kill such heroes?"

Xiao Yun knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Taizu has said that the law is so strict that one cannot use meritorious deeds to offset guilt!"

"That's right! They conquered the world, and Taizu rewarded them. Over the years, there has been no shortage of wealth and honor. Now that we have received rewards, we should respect the laws of the court..."

"Exactly! Your Majesty, please don't condone this!"

Everyone was kneeling up and down.

The eldest prince looked at Shiro who was standing on top and saw his hand crossing the pile of impeachment papers. Then he turned around and burst into tears in an instant. Then he slowly knelt down and said, "My Lord, please give me your orders."

The three departments will review the case of the veteran minister and make a decision with caution."

The eldest prince: "..." Okay! Now it is the courtiers who want to kill the hero. They have nothing to do with the royal family, let alone the affairs of the prince and the emperor! Didn't you see? The prince cried! Didn't you hear? The prince is now

They are all asking for a chance for the old minister to be retried.

The second prince gave the eldest prince a hand, and the eldest prince knelt down immediately.

As a result, the hall was full of people kneeling down.

Emperor Wen Zhao stood up slowly, then staggered. Lu Cheng shouted in panic, "Your Majesty, take care of your dragon body!"

The eldest prince: "..." My father really feels sorry for me! I feel so sorry for him!

Isn't it? Didn't you hear it? Emperor Wen Zhao said with a choked voice: "The quasi-prince is playing! The three divisions will review, and an old minister must not be wronged! But if it is really an old minister... I... I can only..." I can only do what

?

Before he could finish his words, the Holy Emperor left the scene choked with sobs.

Thus, the joint trial of the three departments began.

Within a month, a list of candidates was placed in front of the Fourth Master.

There were eighteen people who deserved to be killed. With a stroke of his pen, Fourth Master killed all eighteen heads.

On the first day of the twelfth lunar month, the place of execution was crowded with people.

Eighteen prisoners were detained, and eighteen heads were cut off and rolled all over the ground.

The others were all imprisoned. Except for the sacrificial fields that were reserved for descendants, all other titles and properties were confiscated.

The heavy snow was still flying. In the palace, the eldest prince and the second prince stood in front of Emperor Wen Zhao.

Emperor Wen Zhao took out the day's papers and pushed them to them, "I asked each of you for your opinion on how to deal with these old ministers. Your answers were different, except for Shiro who said the word 'kill'! Then, you

Look at this test paper again."

He simply responded with two sentences, neither far nor close, but full of comfort.

He made up his mind to kill, and before he made a move, he would not make a move. Once he made a move, he would hit with one blow. First, he would use his strength to force everyone in the court to his advantage, in order to achieve his purpose of killing.

This thing was done without a single leaf being touched.

It is reasonable, legal and reasonable, but does not bear the charge of risking the death of the hero.

In this matter, he achieved several goals: first, he established his authority, the world knew that there was such a prince, and the court knew that this prince was not a showman; second, the affairs in the southwest were easily solved after killing these people who were in the way;

Third, all the necessary supplies for disaster relief are sufficient.

While they were talking, Lu Cheng came and said, "The prince handed over the book."

Emperor Wen Zhao took the fold, glanced at it, and then handed it to Dalang, "Look at what is written on this fold."

The eldest prince took it, and Shiro wrote a plea on the note, begging that these guilty officials should be buried beside the imperial mausoleum.

The second prince turned his head and looked at it again, and couldn't help but said: "This play has been completed in full!"

Emperor Wen Zhao sighed, "How can this be a show? They were heroes back then, and their crimes will disappear after they die, but it's just like this." After saying that, he looked at the two of them, "Don't you always want an answer? This answer,

Is it enough?"

Both of them were speechless.

Emperor Wen Zhao looked at Dalang, "If I insisted on killing him at the beginning and handed the matter over to you, what would you do?"

The eldest prince pondered for a moment, "Your Majesty... I will start from the evidence of previous impeachments against them. If someone is found to have exceeded the limit, I will first detain the person. Whoever is discovered, he will be detained, and then he will be questioned slowly.

Taking this as a thread, if you think about it, all of them will be involved in it. Even if they cannot be sentenced to death for the time being, they will still be imprisoned... As time goes by, they will inevitably bite each other, and this matter can be solved easily.

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Emperor Wen Zhao lowered his eyelids and asked Erlang again, "If this matter is left to you, what will you do?"

The second prince frowned, "Since my father is determined to kill me, I can handle the matter quickly even if I ask someone to pretend to be a bandit."

Emperor Wen Zhao glanced at Dalang and asked: "Your method is indeed feasible, but have you ever thought about the extent of their contacts with the old ministry? Do you know the extent of their contacts? If the contacts are very deep, they are detained here.

We got the news over there. This one has gone against us, and there has been a backlash over there. What should we do then?"

The eldest prince frowned, "I don't think their old subordinates would do such a stupid thing."

Emperor Wen Zhao sighed, "Can you be sure? Can you be 100% sure? You can't. Sitting in this position is like holding a leaf across a big river. You don't dare to have any surprises! You can't.

Put the world on the test of human nature. Anyone can be in this world. You think a normal person shouldn't be so stupid, but how do you know that the person opposite happens to be someone who doesn't act according to common sense? What if you get hit?

What if you lose the bet? Why did Shiro want to cut the knot quickly? This is what he was prepared for. If the road had not been blocked by heavy snow and it was inconvenient to deliver the news, Shiro would not have asked for a three-judge trial at all, and he could have ordered the murder at that time. Evidence

Whether it is sufficient or insufficient, it does not matter at that moment. Even if it is insufficient, it will be made up for later. If you do it step by step, you will be wrong!"

The eldest prince fell silent and said no more words.

Emperor Wen Zhao looked at Erlang again, "Your method is even stupider! Once the method that cannot be put on the table is used, it will be a sign of chaos in the world. What kind of place is the court? The court is a place where rules are followed. The person who is the king is subject to the rules.

But as a king, you must also be able to play with the court in the palm of your hand. You have also seen that Shiro regarded the laws of the court, the yamen of the court, including the adults in the court, as his hands

He can play like a fish in the water! This is like playing in water. Those who can't swim are in danger of drowning. Those who can swim can play like a fish in the water. Ask yourself, is it the person who can swim or the one who can't swim?

person."

After saying that, he stood up and said, "Go! You brothers, go back and think about it yourself. This is the answer I give you!"

The majestic palace and the flying snow.

The two brothers stood on a high place and looked at the magnificent landscape of mountains and rivers covered by heavy snow.

Are you willing?
Chapter completed!