Chapter 234: The government and the country are shocked

Princess Taiping participated in power affairs when she was young and gave advice to Wu Zetian. She made great contributions to Wu Zetian's ascendance to the throne. There are many strong storms that have experienced over the past decades, and she is extremely determined. Even if she is tortured by her, it may not necessarily make her speak, let alone, Ruizong may not be able to make up for her torture. To make things look like an exaggerated thing is harder than climbing to the sky.

However, he did not expect that this huge problem would be solved by Ruizong with one sentence. Princess Taiping not only confessed but also said it all in detail. Chen Wanrong was too surprised.

At the same time, Chen Wanrong had to admire Ruizong's thoughts. He praised Princess Taiping's courageous style and kept nodding.

"Since that's the case, Yao Chong will report to the emperor! Princess, please rest and I will leave!" Yao Chong bowed.

Princess Taiping waved her hand and sat down calmly. Yao Chong winked at Chen Wanrong, and the two of them left the house together. Yao Chong then said: "General Chen, the Ministry of Justice is responsible for the supervision of the princess's mansion. You can withdraw the artillery."

Ruizong sent artillery soldiers to prevent them. If Princess Taiping was angry and did not care about the consequences, the servants of the Ministry of Justice might not have a way to conquer and send troops to deal with the problem. Now, Princess Taiping has explained everything, and it is perfect for Xing Chong to take over.

"Okay, I'll withdraw my troops now." Chen Wanrong ordered the artillery began to retreat and left very quickly.

Yao Chong admired the artillery's speed very much: "General Chen, the emperor has an order to ask you to go to the palace to participate in the court meeting immediately."

"Monday meeting?" Chen Wanrong was very surprised. This matter was too big and had not been handled yet. It was a bit inappropriate to hold the court meeting now.

Yao Chong explained: "Although there is no final result, it's almost done. This matter has been promoted long ago. Can artillery soldiers enter the city and Longwu Army enter the city? Besides, Xiao Zhizhong and the others are taking care of it. Isn't this telling people that something happened to the princess?"

It's very reasonable! Chen Wanrong nodded, Yao Chong continued: "Besides, the princess has accepted it. Although there is no final result in this matter, it is almost the same. The court meeting is held now to discuss how to deal with this matter."

That's right, Princess Taiping confessed and it can be said that the interrogation has ended, and it should be a matter of deliberation on how to deal with it. This matter is too big and a court meeting must be held.

Chen Wanrong and Yao Chong rushed to the Daming Palace and entered Xuanzheng Palace to see it. They couldn't help but feel a sudden heart. There were many ministers in the hall, all of whom were frightened and anxious.

After scanning around, I found that although there were many ministers in the hall, they were very sparse. If it were normal for the past, there were many people in the court meeting, but now, the people who came were only a little more than half of the normal situation. Most of the people who did not come were Princess Taiping. Some people said that Princess Taiping was so powerful that most of the court officials joined their party. It seems that it is not an exaggeration at all.

If this matter is not handled well, it cannot be explained by the word "shocking" of the government and the government. If it is handled improperly, the Tang Dynasty will suffer huge losses. So many people in the court are involved in it all at once, and no one will handle official duties and accumulate them. What will be the result? Just thinking about it is shocking.

As soon as Chen Wanrong and Yao Chong came in, the ministers immediately surrounded him and said in a verbal manner: "Mr. Yao, what do you say?"

"Mr. Chen, do you know what the emperor plans to deal with it?"

Yao Chong is a talented person and respects the world. When the ministers see him, they have a backbone. Chen Wanrong is a celebrity in front of Ruizong. I believe he knows Ruizong's thoughts. Who else can he ask if he doesn't ask him?

This cannot be blamed for the ministers for being involved in the battle. It is really too big for them to imagine. You have to be extra cautious when speaking and doing things, and you cannot make any mistakes.

"Yao was ordered to handle the matter, and it was inconvenient to argue about the rest. The emperor made a decision on everything!" Yao Chong blocked the ministers' mouths with one sentence.

Everyone knows Yao Chong's character. If he doesn't say anything, he will definitely not say it. It is useless to ask again. The ministers' eyes suddenly focused on Chen Wanrong: "Mr. Chen, what do you think?"

Wu Jing squeezed to Chen Wanrong and said, "Mr. Chen, no matter what, you have to tell everyone a secret."

He never cared about this matter, but just acted on the idea of ​​doing his own thing well. Unfortunately, today this matter is bigger than that, and he was anxious and wanted to know the result earlier.

I'm afraid he doesn't even know what Ruizong does, so how can Chen Wanrong understand it? He smiled and said, "Everyone, my opinion is that everyone should perform their duties and not inquire. Do whatever they should do, and say whatever they should say."

"Oh!" the ministers sighed.

No one talks anymore, the hall is silent, quiet, and the needles can be heard.

"The emperor is here!" As the eunuch shouted, the ministers woke up and welcomed the emperor's emperor.

When Chen Wanrong saw that Ruizong was very haggard and walking was a problem. Duan Hui was holding him beside him. Behind Ruizong was Li Longji. Today, Li Longji was no longer as handsome as before, with a pale face and awkward spirit. He was a little fluttering when walking. If it weren't for the eunuch's support, he would definitely not be able to walk in a single step.

Arsenic is so poisonous, it is particularly harmful to the body. It would be great if Li Longji could save his life, so how could he recover in such a short period of time?

If the three giants came together in the past, the wind would make people feel refreshed. As today, there was no such thing as the ministers, and they were shocked in their hearts.

Ruizong sat down tremblingly: "Give Sanlang a seat."

The eunuch responded, moved a chair and helped Li Longji to sit down. Li Longji half-lying and half-lying on the chair, his complexion was in a low mood and slowly closed his eyes. If Li Longji had stood there in the past, he would have an inspiring breath, and now, this breath has disappeared.

"See the Emperor!" See the great ceremony of the ministers.

Although the same sentence is the same, now there is no longer the momentum of the past. First, there are fewer people, so the momentum is naturally worse than that. Furthermore, as today, Ruizong is in a trance, Li Longji is in awe, and Princess Taiping is absent, and the ministers have lost their backbone and have no confidence. How can the saying of momentum come about?

"Get up!" The voice was too weak, only the ministers in front could hear it, and Ruizong had to wave his hand.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The ministers thanked them and stood up.

Ruizong's eyes were dim. He glanced at the ministers and wanted to stand up, but he had no strength, so he had to sit back again: "I called you here today, because there is something big to discuss with you."

The voice was too weak, and the ministers in front could barely hear it, but the ones behind could not hear it at all. The ministers involuntarily raised their ears.

"You say loudly to them to know!" Ruizong ordered Duan Hui.

Duan Hui responded and repeated: "The Emperor said: I called you here today, because there is something big to discuss with you."

"The prince was killed by someone, but fortunately God was seen, so he used a wonderful hand to save Wanrong. It was just that he was in a bad mood and had no risk of life. Don't worry, the prince will be kept for a few days." Ruizong's voice was still not high.

Duan Hui had to repeat it.

"The prince was killed?" Although the ministers had heard about this, they were still surprised. They first looked at Li Longji for a while. Ruizong was right, because they were in poor spirits and would be better off for a few days.

The ministers' eyes moved to Chen Wanrong again. Only a few people knew about Chen Wanrong's rescue of Ruizong, so it was well known that the rescue of the prince was already known. I heard about Chen Wanrong's magical chemical engineering for a long time, but I didn't expect that he had such a skillful trick to save the prince. The ministers were both admired and surprised.

If they knew that Chen Wanrong was one of the very few who could see through the cloud techniques in the Tang Dynasty, they would be even more surprised.

"I, please ask the emperor to find out the real murderer!" The ministers asked in unison.

"This was done by Taiping instructed Dou Huaizhen!" Ruizong wanted to speak more smoothly, but he still trembled a little. This was the most heartbreaking thing he said. He said it himself, and the pain was not something that could not be felt by the witnesses.

"Princess?" Duan Hui's retelling words came to an end, and the ministers were so surprised that they almost jumped up.

Only Princess Taiping can attack Li Longji, and there will be no other person besides her. The ministers have already known this, but the news is too amazing, and they cannot help but be surprised.

There was a buzzing sound in the hall, and the ministers were talking, and they stopped after a while.

"Master, can you have any real evidence?" Wu Jing believed that Ruizong did not tell lies, but he was a historian and had to tell the truth. Without evidence, he could not draw conclusions.

Ruizong was silent and wiped the tears in his eyes: "Taiping admitted it personally!"

When Duan Hui finished reposting, the hall was quiet and the ministers did not even express their surprise. As they thought, Princess Taiping had a strong mind and a person with a strong heart might not be able to pry open her mouth even if it was a big punishment. She admitted it so quickly, and it was hard to believe that it was true for a moment.

"Dear colleagues: Yao Chong was ordered to investigate, and the princess, who was wise and wise, admitted it personally." Yao Chong confirmed.

"This is this..." A sound of "this" sounded in the hall, and there was no more words.

If Chen Wanrong hadn't seen this, he would have been like a minister. It would be hard to believe that a person like Princess Taiping, who is extremely strong-minded, would have admitted it personally, and he had not yet been punished. It was just a matter of solving the problem with Ruizong.

"Dear sirs: This matter is absolutely true! When Lord Yao asked, I was next to me!" Chen Wanrong also came to confirm.

The ministers were not surprised this time, but there was no sound and no one dared to speak.

"You guys, how should you deal with this matter?" Ruizong asked silently.

Who dares to express his opinion first in such a big event? The ministers took the strategy of silence and stood quietly, and no one spoke.

"Why? I don't say anything!" Ruizong frowned and said, "To be honest, no matter what you say, I will forgive you for your sins."

The ministers were still silent and no one spoke. Ruizong's brows frowned even tighter, swept across the ministers, stayed on Chen Wanrong for a moment, and finally stopped on Yao Chong: "Yao Qing, tell me."

With a reply, Yao Chong said: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is very important and must be handled carefully. If it is handled improperly, it will cause an uproar."

Ruizong nodded gently and said, "I think so too, so I summoned you to discuss solutions. Yao Qing, what do you think should be done?"

Yao Chong continued: "Your Majesty, look, there are only half of the ministers in the court today. Where are the other ministers? They are all involved in this matter. Not to mention anything else, just say the same thing. If these ministers are dealt with, then the court will be empty, and no one will deal with official duties, and there is a possibility that the public will be resentful."

It is very simple to deal with the gangsters of Princess Taiping, but where did they find so many people to handle official duties in a short time? Even if they can be found, can they be familiar with official duties in a short period of time, and handle it very well?

Those who are in power are pragmatic! This interest has to be considered. Yao Chong's words are critical! The ministers said in unison: "What Lord Yao said is extremely true!"

Ruizong nodded and heard Yao Chong continue, "Emperor, I have a plan to achieve both ends and make a decision. I believe that the current plan should be severely punished. As for the others, it is not that they do not punish them, but that they must make meritorious contributions! If they do not repent, the court will punish them severely! If they change their minds and are honest and dedicated to the public, the court will not have to pursue this matter again."

His words can be summarized as "Catch big fish and put small shrimps!"

Although this method is good, it is a bit shocking and the ministers are shocked, no one agrees or opposes it.

Li Longji, who had been closing his eyes, suddenly opened his eyes and tried to raise his voice: "Father, my son-in-law agrees with Yao Chong's handling."

Although he tried his best, his voice still shook a little.

Princess Taiping's gangsters were Li Longji's biggest obstacle, and he should hate these people the most. However, he had such a broad mind and agreed with Yao Chong's proposal. Although Yao Chong's proposal was based on reality, Princess Taiping's gangsters escaped the punishment they deserved. It was very rare for Li Longji to agree.

Rui Zongda was moved, nodded slightly, and asked, "What do you think?"

"I have no objection!" The ministers also knew that although Yao Chong's strategy was a last resort, it was the best solution at present.

Although this proposal is simple, it requires great courage. Ruizong was angry and came up with this idea, which may go against the order and lead to endless disasters. Such a thing cannot be accomplished without Yao Chong!

Ruizong nodded and said, "Yao Qing's proposal is feasible! All the managers above the fourth rank who are attached to Taiping will be dismissed, and the rest will be punished and made meritorious service!"

The ministers originally thought that Ruizong was going to have a great purge in anger, but they did not expect that Ruizong actually accepted Yao Chong's suggestion. They were relieved and praised in unison: "The emperor is wise!"

"Yao Qing, tell me, how should Taiping deal with it?" This question is the most worrying question of Ruizong. According to the law, it is no exaggeration to die a hundred times. However, Princess Taiping is Ruizong's only remaining sister, and the brother-sister relationship is very good. He is reluctant to ask him to issue an order to kill Princess Taiping.

It would be great if there was a solution to both sides!

This is a very difficult problem. Everyone's eyes were focused on Yao Chong, and even Li Longji opened his eyes wide and looked at Yao Chong.

Yao Chong did not answer immediately, but thought about it. At this moment, the hall was quiet, and there was no other sound except the breathing of the crowd.

After a while of old age, Yao Chong said: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is both a state and a family matter, so it is difficult for me to make sure that it is better to ask the emperor to make a decision!"

It’s not that Yao Chong didn’t know how to deal with Princess Taiping, but the biggest problem in this matter was Ruizong himself, so he could only speak like this. His words were equivalent to kicking the ball back to Ruizong. Ruizong couldn’t help but change his face: “Yao Chong, you are a capable minister. If I remember correctly, the first thing you do when you enter the court is to handle unjust prison. You handle the case fairly and call it in the court, and then the queen mother made an exception to promote you to the Shangshu. Why, you can’t handle the case now?”

"The emperor is wise! The first job I have to work in the court is to deal with unjust prisons. I am still familiar with the laws of the Tang Dynasty, but I cannot judge this matter according to the law." Yao Chong answered calmly and asked: "May I ask, can I judge such a big matter?"

Yao Chong was right. The unjust prison he dealt with was civil matters, and he would deal with it as he should. No one would accuse him, and no one would constrain him. Princess Taiping’s incident involves too much and has a great impact. If it is handled according to the law, of course, it is best to eliminate future troubles. But will Ruizong agree?

Ruizong asked speechlessly.
To be continued...