Destiny Phoenix

Chapter 394 The Epidemic Comes
Golden Palace, Early Dynasty.

After performing the state ceremony, the civil and military officials were divided into two columns.Civil servants are headed by Minister Shangguan on the left side, and military officers are headed by Mo Zhanhua on the right side of the hall, facing the emperor and standing with their heads bowed.

After the ceremonial officer shouted, Gu Changci was the first to stand out from the queue.

"I have something to announce."

The emperor who was sitting on a high place looked up at him, and at the same time gestured to Ruijing, "Bring it up."

Ruijing hurriedly walked down the high steps, took the document from Gu Changci's hand, turned back to the emperor, and presented it to the emperor with both hands.

The emperor took it over, opened it and looked at it, Gu Changci said: "Your Majesty, the people of Yongzhou came to sue, saying that the local gentry colluded with the officials of the court, exploited the people's wealth, and forcibly occupied the farmland. I have verified that this is true. The officials involved in the case on the list He is also detained according to the law, but Qin Yuan, the guilty minister, is now locked in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. I ask the emperor to issue an order to move Qin Yuan to Dali Temple, so as to find out the facts and return justice to the people."

When Guo Huai heard this, he was about to stand up and object, but when he looked up, he saw Ma Jian shaking his head at him.

The foot that went out was retracted again.

"Guo Qing's family, what do you think?" The emperor cast his eyes on Guo Huai.

Guo Huai stepped forward again, bowing his body and saluting: "The prison cell is for keeping prisoners. Both the Ministry of Punishment and the Dali Temple are governed by the emperor's laws. As long as it is convenient for the trial, I will agree with Gu Huai. adults' opinion."

The words neither expressed willingness nor unwillingness, but just rightly complimented the majesty of the emperor.

The emperor was very pleased, and said with a smile, "It's so good. After retiring from the court, you and Gu Qing's family will be the handover of the guilty minister Qin Yuan. Don't let him escape by chance."

"Observe the order." Guo Huai said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for fulfilling it." Gu Chang resigned.

"Go back."

"Yes."

The two retreated into the queue.

Mo Zhanhua stood at the front of the queue, and glanced behind him from time to time.After Mo Piao's death, Ma Jian assumed the position of commander of the patrol battalion. He ranked not far behind him according to the ranking of military officers.

At this time, he stood in the queue expressionlessly, no different from usual.

It's just so simple, he agreed to ask Gu Changci to remove Qin Yuan, which surprised him.

"If you have something to play, you can leave the court if you have nothing to do!" The chief of ceremonies shouted with a long tail.

Recently, all affairs in the DPRK and China are going well, and the border is peaceful, so the officials can report a lot less.The queues on both sides were silent, everyone hung their heads, and they all dispersed like birds and beasts when the chief of ceremonies shouted "Retire the court" again.

The officer of ceremonies waited for a long time, and just when he thought that no one would accept the letter, and was about to call out the word "retire from court", Ma Jian stood up.

"Father, my son has something to say."

"Jian'er?" The emperor knocked his eyelids. His son has always been indifferent. It's rare that he wants to imitate others today. With his hands on his knees, he laughed twice, "Tell me, what's the matter?" Qi Zou?"

Mo Zhanhua's eyebrows twitched involuntarily. Ma Jian's move was most likely aimed at himself.

"I have just received news that the mountainous areas along the Jingnan border have been hit by heavy rains for several days. The mountain torrents broke out and destroyed many village houses and affected many villagers. After the torrents, the bodies of the people buried to death by the floods were not properly disposed of. , rotted and mildewed on the spot, and there are already epidemics in some areas." Ma Jian said with a serious face.

"Is there such a thing?" The emperor was shocked and his smile disappeared.

(End of this chapter)