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Volume One Who Doesn't Know You in Yunshan Chapter 1257 The Thunder of an Honest Man

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    Qiao Mingtang couldn't help but said in a deep voice: "Wei Zheng, Your Majesty is here, why are you so crazy?"

    "You have to let people speak." Lin Yuanfang said in a strange tone: "Master Qiao, when the Holy Spirit went to the north to inspect, he also wanted to understand the sentiments of the people. Now that local officials have reported, the Holy Spirit has not spoken yet, so why is it your turn to speak first?"

    The three parties in the Qin Dynasty's court work together. Now it is the Princeling Party, the Qi King's Party and the New Party that check and balance each other. Although the Qi King's Party has only begun to form in recent years, which seems to be later than the New Party, the Qi King's Party has actually inherited the Han Dynasty Party.  Team, compared with the Qi Wang Party converted from the Hanwang Party, the new party based on officials from the prefectures around Gyeonggi is considered the weakest.

    The reason why the New Party can occupy a place in today's court is ultimately because the emperor favored the New Party officials headed by Lin Yuanfang and Ma Hong. As the leader of the New Party, Lin Yuanfang relied on the emperor's favor and always wanted to strengthen the New Party.  For this reason, whether it is a princeling or a prince of Qi, Lin Yuanfang does not mind adding insult to injury as long as there is an opportunity.

    He naturally knew that Qiao Mingtang was one of the important members of the princeling party. Today, Wei Zheng suddenly launched an attack and wanted to impeach Qiao Mingtang in front of the emperor. This was certainly not what Qiao Mingtang expected, nor did Lin Yuanfang.

    Lin Yuanfang was very surprised. Generally speaking, the local Liusi Yamen have a good relationship with the governor, and each governor will try his best to let the chief officials of the Sixth Yamen be held by his own people.

    In order to improve efficiency and ensure the smooth implementation of the local governor's political affairs, the imperial court did not want people from the Sixth Si Yamen to confront the governor. After all, the empire had implemented a strategy of separating local military and political affairs from the beginning. The governor was in charge of political affairs, while the local commanders and envoys  It deals with military affairs. When it comes to the arrangement of commanders, the imperial court will never arrange for someone who has a close relationship with the governor. In fact, monitoring the relationship between the local governor and the local commander is also one of the important responsibilities of the Shenyi Guard. Anyone  If the relationship between a governor and a commander is too close, the court will transfer them as quickly as possible.

    Therefore, Qin State has always maintained a tradition in the local area. The closer the relationship between the commander and the governor, the safer it is for the official positions of both parties.

    It was difficult for the governor to interfere in military affairs, so even if the Sixth Division Yamen hired someone close to the governor, the court would not care too much.

    Qiao Mingtang has been the governor of Xishan Road for many years. According to common sense, the principals of the Sixth Yamen should be considered his people. Even if the relationship is not too close, at least there will not be tit-for-tat. After all, no governor will allow someone who is not with him  Subordinates on the same path work with him.

    But Wei Zheng, who is the head of the Yamen of the Department of Rites and Rites of Xishan, immediately visited Qiao Mingtang as soon as he entered Longjian. Judging from his unhurried appearance, he seemed to have been prepared for it.

    This surprised everyone, and they all felt that something was fishy. Lin Yuanfang was surprised first and then happy. If he could take this opportunity to bring down Qiao Mingtang, it would be an unexpected surprise.

    Qiao Mingtang was so shrewd. Hearing Lin Yuanfang's scolding, he knew what this person was thinking. He knelt down and apologized: "I made a mistake, please forgive me!"

    The emperor waved his hand and said: "You don't have to rush to plead guilty. I would like to hear what Wei Zheng wants to do to impeach you." He looked at Wei Zheng and asked: "Wei Zheng, you said that Qiao Mingtang deceived the emperor and neglected his superiors. He really did.  The crime of deceiving the emperor?"

    Wei Zheng was kneeling on the ground, but he raised his head. Although he was a little weak from hunger, he still said as loudly as possible: "Report to the Holy One, Qiao Mingtang is indeed guilty of deceiving the emperor!"

    "Why did he deceive me?"

    Wei Zhengdao: "Reporting to the Holy Emperor, Qiao Mingtang claimed that the empire is united and Tianmen Dao will be pacified in a day. These are all lies to deceive the emperor, and the crime is unforgivable!"

    "Huh?" Qiao Mingtang was startled and opened his mouth with a confused look on his face.

    The ministers looked at each other with different expressions. The emperor's expression did not change and he asked calmly: "You said that Qiao Mingtang deceived the emperor, do you mean to say that my empire is divided up and down, and the Tianmen Road cannot be pacified in a day?"

    Wei Zheng said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, not only are there no unity in the empire, but they are also divided. Otherwise, banditry would not be infested and the people would be in dire straits In such a situation, it would be difficult for even Lei Guheng to pacify Tianmen Dao.  Even harder!"

    "Shut up!" Lin Yuanfang stepped forward, pointed at Wei Zheng, and angrily shouted: "Wei Zheng, you are so brave, do you know what you are talking about?"

    Wei Zheng glanced at Lin Yuanfang and said calmly: "Lin Butang, you just said that if you want people to talk, can't you continue after the official just said a few words?"

    "You!" Lin Yuanfang became angry because of shame, "You are talking nonsense and blasphemy in front of the Holy Emperor!" Before he could finish his words, the emperor interrupted: "Wei Zheng, you said that the people of the world have a hard time?"

    Seeing the emperor asking questions, Lin Yuanfang's voice stopped abruptly and she did not dare to say anything more.??

    Wei Zheng nodded and said: "Exactly, refugees are everywhere, bandits are swarming, natural disasters are happening one after another, and wars are going on I really don't know how the people can live in peace under such circumstances, and how can they be of one heart and one mind with the imperial court?  "

    The emperor's expression turned gloomy and he sneered: "I said before that there are some people with ulterior motives, cholera people's hearts, saying that the world is in chaos, but I don't believe it. When I left the capital and came here, I passed by, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and there was a peaceful atmosphere.  Where did the bandits and hordes of refugees you mentioned come from?"

    Wei Zhengdao: "What the Holy One sees is only what the Holy One wants to see. What the Holy One doesn't want to see can't be seen."

    "What did you say?" The emperor frowned.

    Wei Zheng said without hesitation: "Reporting to Your Majesty, since the day your Majesty left the capital, everything you passed along the way has been arranged in advance As far as I know, the news of Your Majesty's northern tour has already spread throughout the place.  Although His Majesty has not issued an edict, the various states and counties along the way have a rough understanding of the route of His Majesty¡¯s Northern Inspection.¡±

    Qiao Mingtang's back was now covered in cold sweat, and the officials from Xishan Road who came with him were all frightened and horrified.

    Everyone thought that he was just coming to see the Holy Emperor. According to the normal routine, the emperor was touring the north and passed through Xishan. The officials from Xishan naturally came to pay homage and listen to his instructions.

    This visit is nothing more than to pay homage to the emperor, listen to a few words of instruction from the emperor, and then respectfully and safely send the emperor out of the Xishan Dao territory. During this period, one must be careful and resolutely refrain from saying anything that should not be said.  What you shouldn't do is not even moving your fingers. The purpose of everything is to send His Majesty the Emperor away without any trouble.

    ¡°Everyone thinks this is a matter that goes without words, and they all think that their colleagues can maintain a sufficient tacit understanding. Even Qiao Mingtang is deeply aware that the officials under him will definitely make no mistakes.

    But the officials in Xishan never thought that Wei Zheng, who was over fifty years old, would catch everyone off guard on such an occasion.

    Everyone knows that Wei Zheng was a scholar. He was born in Fuhaidao. He studied hard and was a late bloomer. Fortunately, he later entered the Imperial College. Qiao Mingtang happened to be in the Imperial College at that time and was considered a colleague. After that, Wei Zheng was transferred to the Ministry of Rites, but  He is low-key and taciturn. He doesn't talk about people's right and wrong, but he is not good at official communication. He worked hard in the Ministry of Etiquette for many years and only managed to get to the position of a member. According to his background and personality, it is already difficult for him to move up to the next level.  sky.

    It's just that after Qiao Mingtang established a foothold in Xishan Road, he actually thought of this colleague who used to work with him in the Imperial College. Perhaps he took a fancy to this minister of etiquette, who was a solid official, but would not cause trouble, so with a little effort, the imperial court  Wei Zheng was sent to Xishan Dao as the head of the Department of Etiquette of Xishan Dao. Not many people paid attention to such an inconspicuous person. He had been in the Department of Etiquette for many years. When he left the capital, there was not even a trace of ripples. Even if he came  When he arrived at Xishan Road, he remained unknown and rarely interacted with his colleagues. As time went by, everyone also knew the temper of the head of the Department of Rites, who would not be provoked.

    " If anyone were to raise the issue today, no one would be more surprised than now. Wei Zheng, who has always seemed taciturn and even somewhat honest, has been a low-key person for half his life. Who would have thought that he would do such a shocking thing in his old age.

    When Qiao Mingtang saw the cold expression on the emperor's wrinkled face, he knew that things were not going well today. He smiled bitterly in his heart: "Wei Zheng, Wei Zheng, back then I just saw you being honest and obedient and not causing trouble, so I spent all my energy to treat you."  Transferred to Xishan, you have indeed never caused any trouble for me in these years, and you thought I was very good at judging people. Who would have expected that in this last moment, you would use up all the trouble you had caused for so many years!" He was filled with regret in his heart.

    The emperor¡¯s eyes flickered, just staring at Wei Zheng without saying a word.

    The courtiers on the side were all silent. The relaxed atmosphere when Qiao Mingtang and others had just entered the dragon chariot had already dissipated completely. The air was indescribably depressed, and the atmosphere was indescribably gloomy.  , some officials even feel like they can't breathe.

    Seeing that the emperor did not speak, Wei Zheng hesitated for a moment before continuing: "Because every place knows the path taken by the Holy Emperor, so while the capital is preparing for the Holy Emperor's northern tour, the local governments are also making preparations for the Holy Emperor's arrival.  , all the prefectures and counties along the way repaired the roads and deployed people to enforce martial law, and at the same time expelled the refugees along the way to ensure that there would be no refugees within fifty miles of the surrounding area."

    The emperor's face was expressionless, and Wei Zheng continued: "It is precisely because of this that what the Holy One sees along the way has been arranged in advance. They know what the Holy One wants to see, so what the Holy One sees."

    The emperor slowly leaned back on the golden dragon chair and finally spoke: "Do you think what they made is what I want to see?"

    "Yes!" Wei Zheng?: "The Holy One thinks that the world is peaceful, so what he sees is the world is peaceful. But if the people are in dire straits, there are swarms of bandits, and there are natural and man-made disasters, these are things that the Holy One does not want to see or even hear, so the Holy One cannot see or hear them.  .¡±

    The emperor said: "You mean they are all deceiving me?"

    "They are afraid of the Holy One." Wei Zheng still showed great respect. "In order to be a high-ranking official, rich and wealthy, or even for their own property and life, they will do whatever the Holy One wants."

    The emperor let out an old and weird laugh, "You mean, they deceived me and followed my wishes?" He placed a hand on the handle of the golden dragon chair and said coldly: "Wei Zheng, you are really brave.  Not small!"
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