PFC Chapter 179: Song Pu compromises, the aristocratic family loses its arm...
Chapter 179: Song Pu compromises, the aristocratic family loses its arm...
"Not only that! I believe that Prime Minister Song Pu is from an aristocratic family. However, as the Prime Minister of a country, such a family made such a mistake! This is enough to prove that Song Pu is not capable enough to rule the world..."
"Your Majesty, Gu Jingzhi requests..."
"Waste Prime Minister!"
Deposed prime minister?
Everyone looked at Gu Jingzhi in shock, even Emperor Xia cast his gaze over in disbelief.
Gu Jingzhi had suggested to him a long time ago to abolish the prime minister, but it was the prime minister system that was to be abolished, not Song Pu. Why did he bring it up now?
Emperor Xia was just slightly stunned, then he realized that Gu Jingzhi was just pretending to put pressure on Song Pu!
Before Emperor Xia could speak, Song Pu jumped out and pointed at Gu Jingzhi in anger, shouting:
"Gu Jingzhi, how dare you! The Prime Minister has assisted Your Majesty for decades. Before Great Xia was even established, the Prime Minister served Your Majesty. He has worked hard and made great contributions throughout his life, devoting himself wholeheartedly to Great Xia. How dare you, a mere child, so easily dismiss the Prime Minister?"
"The Prime Minister is loyal to the country, and all his thoughts are for Daxia. How dare you, a traitor, incite His Majesty to depose him? This is sheer treason!"
"His Majesty……"
The words "depose the prime minister" actually caused half of the court to speak up for Song Pu. Emperor Xia, who had originally not taken it seriously, suddenly had his deep eyes darkened.
Gu Jingzhi disagreed. He stiffened his neck and said, "Song Pu is the Prime Minister of Daxia. If it were just a common crime, it would be fine. But now the entire Jiangnan region is rotten to the core. It's more than just an inspection."
“This is dereliction of duty!”
"Since he is no longer able to assist Your Majesty in governing the country, shouldn't he be deposed?"
"..."
You’re bringing up Jiangnan again!
The crowd of people were helpless. The Jiangnan incident was too big, so big that they couldn't defend Song Pu.
Emperor Xia knew what Gu Jingzhi meant, so he just followed his words and looked at Song Pu: "Song Qing, what do you think of what Gu Qing said?"
"..."
Song Pu hesitated for a moment, as if he had made a decision. He bowed to Emperor Xia and said, "Your Majesty, such a serious incident has occurred in Jiangnan. As the Prime Minister, I am indeed guilty of negligence. However..."
"I have heard about the Jiangnan situation a while ago, but I was too busy with official duties to pay attention. Now I have some information and I would like to report it to Your Majesty after the court meeting. Please make a decision!"
After the court meeting?
There was a thoughtful look in Emperor Xia's eyes.
When Gu Jing heard this, he knew that Song Pu was ready to compromise, and the so-called private report was just a negotiation and deal.
Although the result had already been decided, Gu Jingzhi still felt a little regretful.
This noble family is indeed powerful. They have so many things that Emperor Xia wants. These alone are enough to protect them time and time again.
However, Gu Jingzhi was not discouraged, as all these trump cards would eventually run out.
But what happened next was not his business.
Sure enough, as soon as this thought passed, Wei Xuan came out and said, "Your Majesty, the Jiangnan issue is of great importance. The evidence that Gu Shaoqing has brought back is enough to prove that the situation in Jiangnan is out of control. I hope Your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible."
"Also, Guo and Jiang were wrongly accused. Although they are now deceased, their relatives are still alive. Your Majesty, please issue a decree for a retrial of the case so that the innocence of the two can be restored as soon as possible, and the Guo and Jiang families can be freed from their status as criminal slaves!"
"At the same time, we cannot let those treacherous and treacherous people who fabricated false accusations to frame Guo and Jiang go unpunished. Otherwise, their injustice will be hard to redress and their hatred will be inflicted!"
After the death of Guo and Jiang, Wei Xuan replaced them and became the new leader of the poor. Now that he has the opportunity to clear his name, he naturally will not let it go.
After all, these are the work of aristocratic families, so naturally they have to pay the price.
In response to Wei Xuan's request, Emperor Xia said directly: "Approved!"
After Emperor Xia ordered a retrial of the old case, he also ordered the Minister of Justice Zhao Huai and Wei Xuan to lead a thorough investigation of the land issues throughout the country.
As expected, Gu Jingzhi had nothing to do with the investigation. He knew in his heart that before the case was over, the most he could do was help review the case.
This is the Dali Temple's self-blame.
His immediate superior was one of the presiding officials in the Guo Huai and Jiang Ming cases. Now that the cases of Guo and Jiang have been basically confirmed to be wrongful convictions, his immediate superior naturally cannot escape.
Now the affairs of the Dali Temple basically fall on his head.
As for why Zhao Huai and Wei Xuan were sent to investigate the case, but no important official from the most important Ministry of Revenue was named, it was simply to avoid suspicion!
Most of the officials in the Ministry of Revenue came from aristocratic families, so naturally they could not directly participate in the case.
After these matters were decided, there was nothing left to discuss at the grand court meeting.
Gu Jingzhi and his colleagues walked out of the hall. Before they had taken a few steps, a eunuch came hurriedly and said that Emperor Xia had summoned them!
Gu Jingzhi was slightly stunned when he heard this.
Wasn’t Emperor Xia going to negotiate with Song Pu? Why did he summon him now?
We can't let him go and talk to Song Pu, right?
With a lot of questions in his mind, Gu Jingzhi followed the eunuch to the door of the imperial study. The young eunuch bowed and said, "Master Gu, His Majesty has ordered you to wait until the discussion inside is over before summoning you!"
"..."
Damn it!
There are no human rights in feudal society!
Emperor Xia and Song Pu had probably just started talking, right? How long would he have to stand there?
But since the emperor had spoken, he could only obey.
……
In the imperial study room.
As soon as Emperor Xia took his seat, Song Pu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the aristocratic families may give up all land except for the stipulated share. In addition, the slaves and tenants they maintain must also be subject to the laws of Great Xia!"
"not enough!"
Emperor Xia said lightly that although Song Pu had already invested a lot of money, Emperor Xia was not satisfied.
He said: "Everyone knows about the Jiangnan incident. If I don't deal with it, I'm afraid it will be impossible!"
He did not say anything about the Jiangnan family's great sins. Since Song Pu had made it clear publicly, Emperor Xia did not need to hide it.
"Also, the officials involved in the Guo Huai and Jiang Ming cases are unforgivable!"
Emperor Xia looked at Song Pu with deep eyes and said, "What do you think, Mr. Song?"
"Your Majesty is wise. Those who commit crimes should indeed be severely punished to demonstrate the majesty of our Great Xia laws! However..."
Song Pu raised his eyes slightly to glance at Emperor Xia and said, "After all, the aristocratic families of this world are the foundation of the country. If a nationwide investigation is carried out, I'm afraid..."
"Those who haven't taken any lives are allowed to make amends for their crimes, but I don't want anyone to get any discounts this time!"
"Also, this land disaster has been going on for several years and there has been no proper solution. This time, I have a new law, and I don't want any obstacles to its implementation!"
"I will obey your majesty's orders!"
Song Pu knew in his heart that the so-called not wanting to be obstructed meant not only that there would be no obstruction in the local area, but also no obstruction in the court!
Although, even if the aristocratic families did not compromise, Emperor Xia would be helpless, but in this case, the aristocratic families would be pushed into an unfavorable situation.
It is even possible that Emperor Xia would raise his butcher knife.
Although it is impossible to kill indiscriminately, the perpetrators include some from wealthy families in the capital, so how many can be saved?
Song Pu knew that he had lost this round and there was not much he could gain, but thinking of his good-for-nothing daughter, he still decided to ask.
"His Majesty……"