Chapter 129 The choice between sinking and rising
Zhao Xu slept very sweetly, and he didn't care about how lively it was inside and outside the palace.
The next morning, Zhao Xu was having breakfast in the sidewalk, and Zhang Dun and Cai Bian came.
Zhao Xu looked at the two of them with a smile and said, "The two Qing family are not useful yet. Come on, use some together."
Cai Bian raised his hand and said, "Officials, I have used it. Today I will start trial of Lu Dafang and other cases. I will ask Your Majesty how to judge."
Zhao Xu slowly tore the steamed buns and said, "There are rules in everything. Just take the judgment and the decision, and come up with the basis. The most important thing is fairness."
Cai Bian thought about the word "fairness" in his mind and said, "These cases are intertwined and complex, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to hear clearly in a while. Does Your Majesty have a time limit?"
"can not wait."
Zhao Xu held the porridge in his hand and said lightly: "Lu Dafang, we will be concluded today!"
Cai Bian looked slightly shocked, and bowed, and wanted to speak but stopped.
Zhang Dun glanced at him and said, "Your Majesty, I have investigated all appointments clearly and can be promulgated as soon as possible."
Zhao Xu nodded slightly and said in praise: "It's better for Xianggong Zhang to be effective. Once the Lu Dafang case is settled, the court can be cleared. You can show it to me tomorrow and then ask the Political Affairs Hall to promulgate it."
Zhang Dun raised his hand and said, "I obey the order."
Cai Bian was interrupted by Zhang Dun and hesitated for a while. Just as he was about to speak again, Chen Pi suddenly came in and said, "Official family, Su Xianggong is here."
Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Dun, Cai Bian, and smiled and said, "The person who caused trouble for us is here. Please come in."
Tangerine peel responded.
Zhang Dun didn't like Su Song, so he had a stern face and raised his eyebrows.
Su Song came in with a crutch, his eyes were red and his face was tired. He obviously didn't sleep last night.
Su Song looked at Zhang Dun and Cai Bian without saluting. He said silently, "The official family, Lu Dafang and others have too high character, and the Three Laws have no right to interrogate."
Zhang Dun and Cai Bian kept staring at him, and when they saw him say this, both of them frowned.
Su Song's excuse does make sense, but it just makes sense and cannot hinder anything.
Zhao Xu heard the unspoken voice and said thoughtfully: "What does Su Qing family mean is to start a court discussion?"
Su Song raised his head and bowed: "As the magistrate, please ask Your Majesty to open a court discussion, make decisions based on court decisions and make clear statements in the world."
Zhang Dun's expression changed and he said coldly: "No! Lu Dafang and others committed crimes, and it is lenient to not be executed immediately! The Three Laws are more than enough to hear the trial. How can they go to the court? Do you think they are too embarrassed to be too embarrassed?"
"Then let's open it."
After Zhang Dun's words fell, Zhao Xu put down the bowl and said as usual on his face.
Zhang Dun, Cai Bian, and Su Song suddenly changed color and looked at Zhao Xu together.
Zhang Dun didn't want to discuss the court. He really wanted to discuss the court. These rags were hard to explain and could not be resolved. And in front of so many court officials, how could the emperor severely punish Lu Dafang and others? He had to worry about it?
Su Song looked solemn. Zhao Xu agreed to the court so easily, which was not good news for him.
Zhao Xu wiped his mouth and looked at the three of them and said, "Just today, Wei Shi. All officials in Beijing above the fifth rank have entered the court. Su Shi, Li Qingchen and others are also coming."
Su Song's face was as horny as iron, and his mind was very uneasy.
If Zhao Xu agreed to the court to discuss under his compulsion, it might be fine. But Zhao Xu agreed casually, which made him feel bad.
Zhao Xu stood up, paused, and said, "Those who have been taking leave will continue to recuperate."
After saying that, he did not give Zhang Dun, Cai Bian and Su Song another chance to speak. He went out directly and shouted: "Hu Zhongwei, Cuju!"
"Yes!" Hu Zhongyi responded loudly as usual.
In the sidewalk, Zhang Dun, Cai Bian and Su Song couldn't help but look at each other, and the three of them had a little condensation on their faces.
Zhao Xu's words were quickly spread, and the entire Kaifeng City was shocked.
The palace, major yamen, as well as royal relatives, nobles, civil and military ministers, were all "surprises".
The case that was originally just a "three courts tried" was raised to the court's discussion. Everyone had a foreshadowing that this was a terrible storm accompanied by lightning and thunder!
It was the afternoon, and the weather was the hottest.
Both the government and the country were shocked. As the prime minister, Su Song summoned all the ministers to the court, and at the same time, he was meeting some people and making some arrangements.
Zhang Dun was even more idle. He summoned the Three Laws and Li Qingchen and others to discuss countermeasures.
In Kaifeng City, people are surging, and the wind is rising.
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After lunch, Zhao Xu put on his clothes and walked towards Zichen Palace.
Chen Po followed behind and whispered: "The official family, the empress dowager's seal has been obtained, and the decree has been drafted."
Zhao Xu took a deep breath, his expression was deserted, and said, "Okay! Let's finish it today!"
This is a "decisive battle", a showdown between reform and conservatism! Is it the Song Dynasty's ever-sinking and rising choice!
Zhao Xu went to Zichen Hall, and more than 70 officials of all sizes came in from Xuande Gate. They were dressed neatly, with different expressions and cautious steps. Under the leadership of Su Song and Zhang Dun, they went to Zichen Hall.
Now, the entire Kaifeng City is looking at the palace and the Zichen Palace.
Cining Hall.
Empress Dowager Gao sat on the chair, her face as deep as water and her eyes were cold.
She knew what happened outside, and knew everything.
She knew better than anyone else that no matter whether Lu Dafang was sentenced to heavy sentences, the court would inevitably reshuffle. Those "new parties" were coming back and the world was going to be in chaos again!
Zhou Heli was standing aside, looking at Empress Dowager Gao's expression, lowered her head, and her eyes were filled with fear.
Outside the palace, Erfan was not qualified to enter the palace because he was "off-time". Now he was standing under the eaves and looking in the direction of the palace.
They did not feel sad about the death of the rabbit and the fox. But if Lu Dafang was really taken away from all his official positions and was sentenced to guilt and imprisonment, the shock to the government and the people would be unprecedented.
If the king and his subjects are separated from one’s heart and one’s virtues, it is a sign of a destruction of the country!
Lu Dafang, who was in the prison of the Ministry of Justice, seemed to know nothing about the outside world. His white hair was a little scattered and expressionless, and he was still writing. There were several thick public books on the table beside him.
Not long after, in Zichen Hall, more than 70 civil and military officials stood in two rows, quietly huddling the small hall.
Su Song stood in front, with a stern expression, and still felt uneasy.
The government has so easily agreed to the court to open a court discussion, has it dug some pit?
No matter what pit he dug, he cannot allow this evil line to be opened!
Zhang Dun and others were also calculating in their hearts at this moment. They wanted to offend Lu Dafang, in addition to the opposition from the old party such as Su Song, they also faced the four words "human words are fearful". Even if they were not "old party", even if it was "new party", there would not be many people who supported offend Lu Dafang.
Apart from these two relatively distinct parties, the others stood in the hall, quietly looking at each other, feeling the clear and cold air, holding their breath and concentrating, and being extremely cautious.
Su Shi and Li Qingchen were also in the team.
Su Shi was relatively calm, but he only frowned occasionally.
Li Qingchen's face was calm, and his eyes occasionally flashed with firm and cold expressions.
Zhao Xu didn't ask them to wait for long, and even arrived early.
Su Song, Zhang Dun and others saw Zhao Xu coming out of the side door, and their expressions were slightly tightened and they slowly raised the Banhu.
Chapter completed!