Invincible son

Chapter 180 Chapter 179

At this time, Mo Haoli and Wang Pingzhang are the most qualified to speak in the palace. One is the head of civil servants and the other is the head of nobles. If they express their opposition to this move, perhaps Emperor Kaiping will restrain his thoughts.

It's a pity they didn't say anything.

The silence of Mo Haoli and Wang Pingzhang is not surprising.

As members of the empire's most core power circle, they must consider issues from the perspective of the entire beam, without involving too many personal emotions.Regarding the disposal of the briquette coal, if Sun Dacheng followed what Sun Dacheng said, it would definitely be a great injustice to Pei Yue, but it would be an excellent result for the court and even the whole Liang.

Of course, if the final decision is to return the production of briquettes to the imperial court, they will also give Pei Yue a generous compensation.

For example, mentioning his title again and directly promoting him to the first-class Uncle Zhongshan is enough to block the criticism of the world.After all, this era pays attention to all the kings in the world. In the eyes of many people, it is very cost-effective to exchange a prescription of honeycomb coal for a first-class earl.As for what Pei Yue thinks in his heart, it is obviously not a question that people like Mo Haoli or Wang Pingzhang would care about.

The emperor's expression was complicated, and the two big bosses were silent. This was already a very obvious signal. How could the important officials who had stood in the officialdom for decades in the side hall not understand?

Yushi Zhongcheng Fang Xun nodded and said: "If Pei Yue can hand over this prescription to the imperial court, it means that he is indeed a loyal person, and there is no need to pursue some trivial matters."

Zhang Xuan, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, said: "This son is young and promising, and the court should reward him again to show his achievements."

Cai Lun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, said with a smile all over his face: "God bless Your Majesty, God bless Daliang, this is such a blessing!"

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"enough!"

A cold and crisp angry reprimand made the whole side hall suddenly quiet.

Luo Ting took two steps, turned around and looked at the people who were scrambling to express their opinions just now, his cold and murderous eyes swept across their faces one by one, and said sharply: "Do you know what you are talking about?!"

Sun Dacheng forced a smile and said: "Luo is in power, we have no selfish intentions, this matter is entirely for the sake of the court."

Luo Ting strode forward, almost stabbed Sun Dacheng's face with his fingers, and said angrily: "No selfishness? How can you be selfless! You have read the sage books for decades, but how do you write the word shame? This prescription It is Pei Yue's, why do you want others to take it out? You want to use other people's hard work to water your official title, and you have a good plan! Today his prescription is beneficial to the court, so you have to steal it. At that time, why didn’t you, Sun Shangshu, donate your family’s wealth with both hands to relieve the hardships of the people? When the national war breaks out in the future, can I throw your family on the battlefield and sacrifice the last drop of blood for Daliang?”

Sun Dacheng was already afraid of this tough ruler, and his face was pale and full of panic at the moment.

Other ministers dare not speak.

In recent years, Mo Haoli has gradually stepped out of administrative affairs, and most of the government affairs are presided over by Luo Ting. In the past, these ministers were often scolded, so how could they have the courage to confront him now.

Because of the special duties of the Yushitai, it is not under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Mansion, so Yushi Zhongcheng Fang Xun frowned and said: "How can Luo be so disrespectful in front of the imperial court?"

Luo Ting turned to look at him, his voice was like ice, more like a sword: "How much money did Qibao Pavilion give you?"

Fang Xun suddenly changed his face, and said angrily: "What do you mean? When did I receive the money from Qibao Pavilion?"

Luo Ting stepped forward and said with a sneer: "If you want people not to know, you have to do nothing. You are singing with Sun Dacheng in front of His Majesty today. Who can hide such despicable deeds? Fang Xun! Tell me what is imperial history?"

Fang Xun ignored him, turned to Emperor Kaiping and said, "Your Majesty, please punish Luo Ting for his misconduct!"

Luo Ting's voice was louder than his: "Your Majesty, the law enforcement is at the side, and the censor is behind. This is the original intention of the imperial court to set up the censor platform. I also worked as a censor back then, and I know that on one side are the court and on the other hand are the common people. Don't be selfish. Fang Xun's use of such lame reasons to impeach Pei Yue today is nothing more than to provide Sun Dacheng with a step up. The two of them work hand in hand, but they want to trap His Majesty in an unjust place, and they deserve to be punished!"

Everyone was shocked, and Sun Dacheng and Fang Xun were even more shocked.

Emperor Kaiping looked indifferent, and said lightly: "Tell me, how they want to trap me in an unjust place."

Luo Ting straightened his body, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "Although Pei Yue is a noble son, he is also a citizen of Daliang. He can make honeycomb coal. It is his own ability, as long as the company under his name pays taxes according to the court law and does business. If there is no violation of the law during the process, the court should protect him instead of trying to seize his property! People like Fang Xun, Sun Dacheng and others came up with such stupid ideas, but they were caught by the interests of briquettes. Blind your eyes, and use this to please His Majesty for the advancement, but never thought about how people in the world will think of Your Majesty!"

He raised his head slightly, his eyes reddened: "If Your Majesty listens to the slander of such villains, and an imperial decree takes away Pei Yue's prescription, how will the common people of Li know what happened in the palace today? They will only say, Your Majesty sits Owning the world, but even wanting to snatch a boy's property by force, then everyone will be in danger, alienated from the imperial court, and the country will be ruined!"

Fang Xun and Sun Dacheng couldn't stand anymore, they both knelt down and shouted: "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no such intentions. Luo's ruling is an alarmist talk—"

"To shut up!"

Luo Ting showed contempt on his face, and reprimanded: "If you still have the slightest sense of shame, you should accept your guilt and admit punishment in front of His Majesty, and you dare to speak out!"

Emperor Kaiping ignored the two kneeling on the ground. Although he was indeed tempted by Sun Dacheng's proposal just now, as a qualified emperor, he would never express his attitude easily, so at this moment, he could only act against Luo Ting. A little uncomfortable, but not to the point of becoming angry.

Of course, the most important thing is that Luo Ting's ability to govern is excellent enough, and he is an extremely reliable and capable minister. It's just that sometimes people don't like this temper and need to be adjusted slowly.

So he waved his hand to signal Fang Xun and Sun Dacheng to get up, looked straight at Luo Ting and asked, "Since what you said is so serious, why don't Jun Xinggong and Wei Guogong say a word? Could it be that they also have ulterior motives in your opinion?"

Luo Ting lowered his eyes and said indifferently: "In the eyes of Mr. Mo and Wang Junji, what is the idea of ​​a mere young man? After Fangzi accepts it, give him some rewards, such as the earl, which is enough to compensate for his loss. "

Emperor Kaiping said coldly: "Could it be that the earl I rewarded is not worth a prescription?"

Luo Ting said without fear: "Your Majesty, the point of this matter is not the importance of the title or the prescription, but that the court should act in an upright manner, abide by the law, restrain oneself and abide by the rules. Before entering the palace today, I will Looking around, the common people have benefited a lot from the briquettes, which is enough to prove that Pei Yue is not a greedy and money-gathering person, how can he use such methods against such a loyal and capable young man?"

Emperor Kaiping had already been persuaded by him, but seeing his honest demeanor, he couldn't help frowning slightly, and his voice became colder: "What if I have to keep that prescription?"

Mo Haoli suddenly turned to look at Luo Ting.

Luo Ting understood the eyes of the old man. In fact, the situation has developed to such a state that it is impossible for the imperial court to take Pei Yue's prescription again. At this time, he does not have to continue to be tough. It is wise to surrender to the emperor.

If it wasn't for his consistent toughness and uprightness for so many years, and his outstanding ability in governing, Emperor Kaiping would have ordered someone to beat him out just because of his yelling at Sun Dacheng just now.

A complex smile suddenly appeared on Luo Ting's face. Mo Haoli knew something was wrong, and just about to speak out to dissuade him, he saw this man who had reached the peak of Daliang's officialdom in his forties stretched out his hand to take off his official hat. Emperor Kaiping paid homage and said calmly: "If your majesty insists on going his own way, I ask you to resign and return to your hometown. You will not be an official in this life."

All the ministers were surprised.

Mo Haoli said angrily, "Luo Ting, don't be presumptuous!"

Luo Ting said sternly: "Jun Xinggong, if this hat of the lower official can persuade His Majesty to change his mind, and won't make the world look down on the Daliang court, then the lower official will be happy and will not regret it."

The old man sighed helplessly, turned his head to look at Emperor Kaiping, knelt down tremblingly with a wry smile on his face, and said, "Your Majesty, Luo Jiyu has a straightforward temperament. The old minister thought that after all these years of experience, his frizz had faded away, but unexpectedly, he is still so frizzy." This kind of bone is the fault of the old minister. I implore your Majesty not to be as knowledgeable as the old minister, just to punish the veteran."

Emperor Kaiping said to the eunuch next to him, "Don't you hurry up and help Jun Xinggong get up?"

Then he looked at Luo Ting who was kneeling on the ground, and said a little irritably: "Get up, do you really want to make me a foolish king who doesn't argue right and wrong? Let's leave this matter at that, and you don't need to mention it again."

Luo Ting said loudly: "I thank Your Majesty Long En!"

He put on his official hat meticulously, then returned to his seat and stood quietly.

This incident seemed to be an inconspicuous episode. Emperor Kaiping began to preach the topic of today's temporary court. After all, this is a huge empire, and countless major events happen every day.

Luo Ting did not affect his state of mind because of the previous events, and he would still express his views sharply and accurately on matters related to the government affairs of the court.

For the rest of the time, he always stood silently behind Mo Haoli, his body upright like a pines and cypresses in cold weather.

(End of this chapter)