PFC Chapter 186 Gu Jingzhi is dismissed from office and everyone makes their own plans!
Chapter 186 Gu Jingzhi is dismissed from office and everyone makes their own plans!
Remove Gu Jingzhi?
Many people were stunned when they heard this.
At the last court meeting, Gu Jingzhi was still full of energy and said bluntly that he wanted to ask for the removal of the prime minister.
But today, someone seized upon the weakness and demanded that Emperor Xia dismiss Gu Jingzhi on the grounds of unfilial piety.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xia and the Crown Prince's faces turned dark.
Remove Gu Jingzhi...
What the hell...
Don’t they know what the situation is like inside?
However, they did not expect that once they changed Gu Heng's charges, Gu Jingzhi would become unfilial.
Although Gu Jingzhi had a reputation for being unfilial in the past, he still had the ethical principles of Heaven, Earth, the Emperor, Parents, and Teachers to uphold. Others could discuss his behavior in private, but they could not harm Gu Jingzhi in the slightest.
Even if Gu Jingzhi was promoted in the future, the officials and even the emperor could not use this as a means to attack him.
But now?
Once this change is made, the accusation that Gu Jingzhi is unfilial will be truly confirmed.
Emperor Xia was so busy taking back the land of the aristocratic families yesterday that he forgot that the reason why Gu Jingzhi was able to deal with Gu Heng's crime without bringing too much trouble to himself was not only because of the evidence in his hands, but also because of the moral principles.
But what about now?
All the charges against Gu Jingzhi were overturned, so Gu Jingzhi would become a rebellious son who falsely accused his biological father, not to mention that he was the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple.
This crime is...
Emperor Xia suddenly felt like he was shooting himself in the foot.
If he dealt with Gu Jingzhi for this reason today, even if he and Gu Jingzhi would not become estranged, a rift would still exist, and he would still have to count on Gu Jingzhi to help him deal with the aristocratic families in the future!
Moreover!
Anyone with a discerning eye can see what is going on here. Who will be so loyal and do this for Emperor Xia in the future?
He glanced at Song Pu inconspicuously, but saw a glimmer of satisfaction in the eyes of this old fox. He had gone to Emperor Xia the day before yesterday to help Gu Heng get rid of the crime... First of all, Gu Heng was indeed his son-in-law. If Gu Heng didn't get away with it, then Song Yu and others would naturally not be able to get away with it either.
Secondly, of course, it was to set a trap for Gu Jingzhi!
He did not instruct anyone about what happened in the court today, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that since Gu Heng's crime was false, then Gu Jingzhi was naturally making a false accusation.
Falsely accusing his own father...
This accusation of great filial impiety could completely nail Gu Jingzhi to the pillar of shame.
Emperor Xia no longer felt the joy he had before, but instead felt heavy in his heart.
He had just made a judgment on Gu Heng's crime, and in order to prove it was true, he even asked the prince specifically. If he took back his previous words, it would not only damage his dignity as an emperor, but even tarnish the prince's reputation.
Song Pu dug a pit and trapped both the father and son.
If Gu Jingzhi is convicted, it will inevitably alienate him and even discourage those loyal people.
If no conviction is imposed, it would be a disregard for the law and an abuse of the emperor's grace.
If he could take back what he just said... that would be even better. The emperor and the prince's dignity would be completely destroyed, and they would change their orders every day in the court.
Emperor Xia saw a hint of satisfaction in Song Pu's eyes and naturally knew that he was trying to deceive him, but...
This is really difficult!
He thought about it, and suddenly remembered that Gu Jingzhi usually had many ideas, so he couldn't help but ask: "Gu Qing, do you admit this crime?"
"I will obey your Majesty's orders on this matter!"
Gu Jingzhi slowly stepped out of the line. Although his face looked calm, he couldn't help but feel ecstatic in his heart.
The more these people accused him, the more shocking the reversal would be.
He even thought at first that Emperor Xia had just pardoned Gu Heng's crime, and if he rushed to flatter Emperor Xia, Emperor Xia would definitely be unhappy when he heard it.
But now!
This is self-protection!
As for Emperor Xia's current question, the reason why he kept silent was simply to see how far Emperor Xia would go.
To be honest, he had been unhappy ever since the day before yesterday when Emperor Xia said in front of him that he would pardon Gu Heng from the death penalty. It was not until Chen Yu's words that he began to feel a desire for power.
He had already made up his mind that he would never work so hard and patiently for Emperor Xia and his son again.
I can't be the one to bear all the grievances, right?
The moment he was impeached just now, he had already figured out the key to the matter. No matter what Emperor Xia chose, he would be badly screwed this time!
Indeed, if Gu Jingzhi had thrown out all the charges against Gu Heng before Emperor Xia announced his decision, he could have helped Emperor Xia get out of the predicament.
But if he did this, would Emperor Xia think he was weak and could be bullied the same way if he encountered such a thing again in the future?
Gu Jingzhi looked calm, but Wei Xuan was very anxious.
This was Gu Jingzhi's last chance to turn the situation around, but he said nothing. Was it really irreversible?
There was a hint of disappointment in the eyes of Emperor Xia and the Crown Prince, and they couldn't help but feel a little regretful in their hearts that they had been tricked by mistake.
Emperor Xia's face was dark, as if he had eaten a dead fly.
He said unhappily, "Gu Jingzhi, as the Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, failed to conduct a thorough investigation of the case, leading to such a major oversight. He is guilty of negligence!"
"In recognition of your meritorious service in recovering our homeland, all previous rewards will be withheld. However, your negligence must be punished. Effective immediately, your position as Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple will be stripped from you. Return to your residence and reflect on your actions!"
Having said that, Emperor Xia stood up and left the hall in dissatisfaction.
Today, Song Pu plotted against him and he had no choice but to give up Gu Jingzhi, but he still showed some mercy and did not put the so-called crime of unfilial piety on him.
The reward he had received for his meritorious service was not taken away from him, but his position as Shaoqing of the Dali Temple was taken away. As for the honorary title of the fourth rank, it was not taken away from him.
But even so, he was still unhappy.
……
Gu Jingzhi calmly took off his official hat, slowly placed it in the middle of the hall, and then bowed towards the dragon throne.
"Ha ha!"
"Hahaha……"
Amid the astonished looks of the officials, he walked out of the hall, bursting into hearty laughter.
Emperor Xia, who had not yet walked far, heard the laughter and his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
In the eyes of others, Gu Jingzhi was using laughter to hide his frustration at being dismissed, but some people heard something in Gu Jingzhi's laughter.
That feeling...
It was as if he had broken free from some shackles.
Emperor Xia winked at the eunuch beside him, who immediately understood and trotted out.
At this time, Gu Jingzhi had already left the hall, but his laughter continued. He was grateful for the care given to him by Emperor Xia and the Crown Prince, and felt somewhat guilty about the decision he had made in his heart.
But now, Emperor Xia's decision has cleanly and neatly cut off the shackles in his heart.
From today on, Gu Jingzhi will only do things according to his own preferences and will no longer be bound by some unrealistic favors.
Neither Emperor Xia nor the Crown Prince can do it!
He walked towards the Dali Temple while smiling, and a eunuch followed him at a trot.
"Master Gu, Master Gu..."
Gu Jingzhi turned around, looked at the eunuch, and said with a smile: "Eunuch Huang, I no longer hold an official position, so it is better not to address you as sir!"
"Since you're here today, why don't you go with me to the Dali Temple? I have something to give to His Majesty!"
"Hahaha……"