I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 160 Three demotions and two promotions, does the truth need to be revealed in royal affairs?

The forbidden rebels entered the queen's palace to assassinate her.

The information was strictly controlled by the Imperial City Division and did not spread to the public.

Even if someone heard some rumors, they only knew that there was a fire in the queen's palace.

Officials with knowledge of the matter have not leaked the information.

The streets of Bianjing.

Those businessmen who publish and sell folk tabloids.

Even if he knew about the matter through special channels, he would not dare to tell the outside world.

If some things are revealed, you will be put in jail and slapped with a ban.

They understand better than anyone else the extent to which the imperial court controls information.

……

Four days later.

That is the 27th day of the leap month.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs investigated the assassination case of a banned rebel.

The Taiwanese admonishers were dumbfounded after seeing this result.

Not to mention normal people.

Even children as young as seven or eight may not be able to believe this result.

"After investigation, four marriage officials broke into the palace and caused trouble after being drunk. There was no mastermind behind the scenes."

The Ministry of Internal Affairs suggested: increasing the number of patrolling guards, cutting down the large trees beside the palace walls and eaves, and adding wooden fire warning signs everywhere.

It is simply ridiculous to dare to break into the queen's palace after drinking.

How can wine have such a function?

Drinking can make you brave, but it won't make you seek death.

……

In Yushitai.

Tang Jie, Fan Zhen, Su Liang, and Lu Jie were just sitting together.

Ouyang Xiu of Zhijian Yuan took Zuo Sijian He Tan, Zuo Zhengyan Zhou Yuan and You Zhengyan Zhao Pian and rushed over angrily.

As for serving the censor and knowing miscellaneous things, Gao Ruona is the best.

I recently took a sick leave and have been recuperating at home.

He is not at the Yushitai.

The discussion atmosphere at Yushitai was much better.

Ouyang Xiu said angrily: "Huang Miao, it is ridiculous! How dare you break into the palace when you are drunk? How dare you set fire? How dare you kill someone with a knife? The Ministry of Internal Affairs has clearly not investigated anything and wants to protect Yang Jingzong, Yang Huaimin and Deng Baoji! "

"Let's go to Chui Gong Hall to remonstrate with us!" He Tan also said angrily.

Taiwan admonishers have the responsibility of supervision.

If you have any doubts about political matters, you can go to the Holy Spirit for advice.

Sometimes they would even report later than other yamen officials, and they would be punished.

Just when everyone stood up.

Su Liang suddenly said: "Everyone, please wait a moment."

Everyone looked at Su Liang.

Su Liang said slowly: "The fact that this news can reach our ears means that the officials and the princes of both houses have read it. If the officials feel that this news is outrageous, they will not let the results of this case be conveyed in such written information." When you go to each yamen, the officials should immediately convene a retrial at Fengfu, Dali Temple or Yushitai!"

"However, the news was still released, and the chamberlain has already started cutting down trees. Is there a possibility that this is the result that the officials want to see!"

Tang Jie shook his head and said: "How is it possible? This matter involves the safety of the ban, and the officials must want a true result to eliminate future troubles."

Su Liang smiled slightly.

"Tang Zhongcheng, what do you think the real result will be?"

As soon as this word comes out.

The expressions of all the admonishers changed almost at the same time, and they trembled.

Everyone here is smart, and they have all thought about who is most likely to be the instigator of this matter.

Su Liang continued: "Everyone, there are no outsiders here. I guess everyone has thought about who is behind the scenes. There are undoubtedly three most likely suspects. It may be taboo to say it, so I won't speak out."

Everyone nodded.

Su Liang has made it very obvious.

These three suspects: first, the remnants of the army thief Wang Ze's demon gang; second, Queen Cao; third, Zhang Meiren.

All three have motives.

The remnants of the army thief Wang Ze's demon party are out for revenge.

Empress Cao was worried that Zhang Mei's birth of a prince would affect the status of the current prince, so she wanted to frame her.

As for Zhang Meiren, she has a direct motive.

If Queen Cao and the prince die, she will be the biggest gainer. If the next prince is born, then she will be the final big winner.

It's entirely possible that she took a gamble.

"At the moment, the official may know some information through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or he may be afraid of knowing some information, so he is more inclined to this result." Su Liang said slowly.

The crowd nodded again.

Thinking about this matter, I am extremely afraid.

If it was the remnants of the military thief Wang Ze, that's all.

But if it was Empress Cao or Zhang Meiren who did it, it would be even more terrifying when the truth is found out.

If it were Empress Cao's fault, these crimes could be completely dismissed, and even the entire Cao family could be dismissed from office.

If it is Zhang Meiren, she can be directly thrown into the cold palace.

But the queen had only given birth to the prince for a few months, and Zhang Meiren was about to give birth.

Zhao Zhen couldn't handle it at all.

Ouyang Xiu let out a long sigh and said, "Then...then let's just forget about this? Will we never know the truth?"

Su Liang shook his head.

"No, we can't follow the official's wishes. The result of this matter can be like this, but the process must not be like this!"

"We still have to make collective remonstrances. First, we demand that Yang Jingzong, Yang Huaimin and Deng Baoji be severely punished. Regardless of whether there is a mastermind behind the scenes or not, these three people have seriously failed in their responsibilities and should no longer serve in the ban."

"Secondly, we ask the Kaifeng Mansion to review this matter. If there is really someone behind this matter, the officials don't have to know about it, and we don't have to know about it, but Bao Xueshi, who knows the Kaifeng Mansion, must know that there are some things that can be settled later. Even if the accounts are not settled, it can still make those who do bad things feel jealous.”

……

"What Jing Ming said makes sense. This matter can be suppressed at the moment, but a result must be found, otherwise there may be big problems in the harem in the future!" Tang Jie said.

Since ancient times, the battle for the throne has been fierce, and anything can happen.

Officials had to take precautions.

Ouyang Xiu also nodded in approval.

Tang Jie looked at the admonishing officials and said, "This matter should not be too big. I, Bachelor Ouyang and Jing Ming can just meet you."

Everyone else nodded.

Immediately, Ouyang Xiu, Tang Jie, and Su Liang rushed to the forbidden area.

……

In the vertical arch hall.

Chen Zhizhong, Xia Song, Wu Yu, Wen Yanbo, Zhang Fangping, the five ministers have arrived at Chui Gong Hall.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs was under the direct control of the officials, so they naturally saw what Zhao Zhen was thinking.

Knowing that this matter cannot make a big fuss.

They appeared here, naturally to help Zhao Zhen block the mouth of the Taiwan admonishment officer.

However, the five people have different thoughts.

Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song thought of taking this opportunity to save Yang Jingzong, Yang Huaimin and Deng Baoji.

Moreover, they felt that this time they would join forces with the officials to fight against the Taiwanese admonishment, which was a good opportunity to consolidate their position, and they could even scold the Taiwanese admonishment officials.

This time, the officials will definitely stand with them.

Wu Yu, Wen Yanbo and Zhang Fangping simply believed that this matter should be minimized.

Otherwise, whether something happens to Empress Cao or to Meiren Zhang, it will cause a big shock to the entire harem and even the entire Song Dynasty.

No matter what the truth is.

The absence of a mastermind behind the scenes would be more beneficial to the Song Dynasty than the existence of a mastermind behind the scenes.Wen Yanbo was very confused. If he was not his father-in-law, he wouldn't have to worry about these complicated things at all. He could just tell the truth.

But now, he must consider the overall situation, and everything must put the stability of the Song Dynasty first.

Therefore, the five people have united their opinions in private.

……

At this time, Ouyang Xiu, Tang Jie and Su Liang came to Chui Gong Hall and asked for an audience.

Chen Zhizhong and the other five couldn't help but be overjoyed when they saw that only three people came.

They thought that the entire Taiwan remonstrance community would come to remonstrate with them.

Zhao Zhen waved his hand and ordered the three people to enter.

He knew that what Taiwan's admonishers did was required by their duties, but he still had to find a way to convince the Taiwan admonishers.

Otherwise, once the truth that he doesn't want to believe is found out, the entire harem will be in chaos.

The dignity of the royal family, the reputation of his official family, and even the reputation of the future prince may be damaged.

In view of his own experience, he did not want his son to be raised without his biological mother.

The three walked into the hall.

Ouyang Xiu took the lead and said: "Guan family, I have read the investigation results of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the rebels entering the queen's palace and assassinating them. One thing is unclear. Four drunken men broke through many obstacles and broke into the queen's palace. They are the imperial city." Is the defense of the Secretary and the Ministry of Internal Affairs just for show?"

"No matter what the outcome of this matter is, I suggest that Yang Jingzong, Yang Huaimin and Deng Baoji must be severely punished!"

Hearing this, Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song were both stunned.

They thought that the Taiwan Advocate would directly request Dali Temple, Kaifeng Mansion, and Yushitai to retry the case, but they did not expect that the focus would be elsewhere.

At this time, Xia Song was the first to become anxious.

"Yang Goudang, Deputy Yang Duzhi, and Deputy Deng Duzhi did make mistakes, but they made up for their mistakes that night and killed the rebels. I suggest that they should be punished slightly and it is not appropriate to attribute major faults to them."

"To make up for the past? On the night when the thieves were discovered, the three of them realized it later and finally ordered their subordinates to hack the rebels to death. In my opinion, not only did they neglect their duties, but they were also suspected of trying to silence them. They must be dismissed from their official positions and driven out of Bianjing City! "Tang Jie stood up and said.

"I second the proposal," Su Liang said immediately.

Xia Song didn't even think about how to deal with this, and was speechless for a moment.

At this time, Zhao Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly and thought in his heart: Could it be that the Taiwan admonishment officer has seen what I am thinking, so he punished the three of them severely to end this matter?
"Cough cough..."

Zhao Zhen coughed dryly.

"There is some truth in what Taiwan's remonstrance requires. Let's demote Yang Jingzong to Jeju to supervise taxes. As for Yang Huaimin and Deng Baoji, remove them from their official positions and let them go home to retire!"

Zhao Zhen cared about the nurturing kindness of his little empress, so he was more lenient to Yang Jingzong.

"The official sage!" Su Liang and the other three said at the same time.

Their purpose has been achieved.

Xia Song on the side was very angry.

This will result in him losing two more eyeliners in the ban.

But he knew that the officials wanted these three people to answer their questions and settle the matter, so he did not dare to say more.

Just when Zhao Zhen thought the matter was about to end.

Ouyang Xiu stood up again.

"Officially, the assassination by the rebels involves the safety of the palace. I suggest that the Kaifeng Mansion review the case."

When Ouyang Xiu surrendered, Su Liang and Tang Jie also surrendered at the same time.

Zhao Zhen's expression suddenly changed.

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs has investigated this matter very clearly, and there is no need to investigate further."

"Officials, maybe the result after the re-examination will be the same, but it can make everyone feel at ease!" Su Liang said.

This statement obviously has a profound meaning.

Zhao Zhen seemed to understand, and he couldn't help but look at Su Liang.

Su Liang continued: "We may not know the truth about some things, but someone must know the truth in case of emergency. I think this person can be Bao Xueshi."

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Zhen understood it, and so did Chen Zhi and other ministers.

Su Liang's strategy.

It is obviously safer than treating the matter in such a vague manner.

The truth can be concealed.

But someone must know the truth in case it is needed.

Wen Yanbo, Wu Yu, and Zhang Fangping stood up almost at the same time, cupping their hands and saying: "The officials and ministers also sincerely request the Kaifeng government to review this case."

Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song looked at each other, then walked out and said, "I second my proposal."

Both of them are old foxes and understand that Su Liang's strategy is safer.

If you don't come forward, you will be suspected of being involved in the case.

Zhao Zhen thought about it carefully and felt that it was feasible.

If it was really someone who did it, it would at least shock him, and he wouldn't be in a dilemma at the moment.

"Okay, order the Kaifeng Mansion to review the case. Su Jingming, go and tell Bao Xiren personally!" Zhao Zhen said with a smile.

"I obey," Su Liang said with cupped hands.

Although Bao Xiren pursues the truth in everything, he is not inflexible. After he finds out the truth, he will naturally keep it secret.

this moment.

Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song, who originally felt that they were on the same page as the officials, once again felt that compared with Su Liang, they were outsiders.

……

That evening.

Su Liang went straight to Kaifeng Mansion and informed Bao Zheng of the ins and outs of the matter.

After Bao Zheng heard this, he immediately responded. He would naturally focus on the overall situation instead of insisting on telling the truth to the world.

……

The next day.

Zhao Zhen issued three edicts in a row, three people were demoted and two were promoted.

First, Yang Jingzong, the Secretary of the Imperial City of Activities, was demoted to Jeju to supervise taxes. Yang Huaimin and Deng Baoji, the deputy capital officials, were dismissed from their official positions and returned home.

Second, Cao Cong, the head of the Cao family, was promoted to Tongzhou observation envoy and Ma Jun deputy capital commander to stay behind for the Baoping Army Jiedu observation.

Third, Zhang Yaozuo, the general magistrate of Jizhou on Jiangnan West Road, was promoted to the official position of Kaifeng Prefecture.

The two promotion edicts were to commend Empress Cao for not panicking and handling things properly that night, and for Zhang Meiren to risk her life to save her regardless of her own safety.

In addition, Zhao Zhen also followed the regulations of the harem and rewarded Empress Cao and Zhang Meiren with many gifts.

At first, Zhao Zhen wanted to promote Zhang Yaozuo to the rank of Deputy Envoy of Salt and Iron of the Third Division.

After Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the Third Division, heard this, he directly objected and said that if Zhang Yaozuo joined the Third Division, he would resign.

He believed that he was unable to control Zhang Yaozuo.

Zhao Zhen had no choice but to call Bao Zheng and proposed to promote Zhang Yaozuo to Kaifeng Prefecture.

Zhang Yaozuo still has some skills in prison litigation.

This time, Bao Zheng did not express any objection, but said that Zhang Yaozuo could not take office until he completed the investigation of the assassination of the rebels.

Zhao Zhen agreed immediately.

Bao Zheng knew that Zhao Zhen wanted to stabilize the harem.

And when Zhang Yaozuo arrived in Kaifeng Mansion, Bao Zheng had the ability to make him do things honestly.

If Zhang Yaozuo stirs up trouble again, Bao Zheng has the means to drive him out of Bianjing again.

Regarding these three memorials, the admonishing officials in Taiwan did not say anything.

The Cao family deserved to be rewarded, and Zhang Meiren was about to give birth, so it was not appropriate to make her feel unhappy again.

It can only be said that Zhang Yaozuo is really lucky.

……

Five days later.

Bao Zheng said that the review was completed and there was no difference with the results of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

What is the truth of this matter.

Except for Bao Zheng, no one in the world knows except for the possible mastermind behind the scenes.

Maybe one day the truth will come to light, or maybe no one will ever mention this again...

(End of this chapter)