The Four Great Cases of Wu Zetian

Chapter 32

Yuan Xing rushed to participate in the small official Wu Sansi and held grudges against the minister

It is said that Di Gong was fighting for the Zhuli people, and there was a quarrel. His servant Ma Rong stepped forward and asked, "Why is your lord so angry?" The first time I entered Beijing, I saw so many unscrupulous dogs, greedy and rude. It is no wonder that the four directions are disturbed, the government is changing day by day, and the country will be ruled by women and women. It turns out that these shameless people also want to recognize the emperor's grace Isn't it distressing for the relatives of the country!" At that time, Ma Rong was ordered to choose an apartment, and he arranged the luggage of all the people first, and then thought: "Now the king is dead, and the queen is coming to the court. All the old and old officials are not dismissed and returned to the fields It means being attached to the powerful. If you can’t go to the court to see you tomorrow, you will not only be laughed at by this dog, but he will lie to me and frame the minister.” I thought for a while, only Yuan Xingchong, who is still in Beijing, If you don't want to be with this gang of dogs, why not visit him at this time and discuss a good plan with him so as to punish the Zhuli people.After thinking about it, he still took Ma Rong and asked about the way, until Yuan Xing came to the Yamen.When they got to the front, they first ordered Ma Rong to pass in the name card. The family saw that he was the governor of Xin Jianfang, and they heard his name on weekdays.

Yuan Xingchong has been worrying about his country for the past few days. He wished that Zhang Changzong and Wu Sansi would be dismissed from office and restored to the rightful position of Zhongzong. .Suddenly, I saw family members come to submit famous posts saying that the new governor is here to pay homage.Yuan Xingchong looked up and saw that it was Di Gongrenjie's name. He was so happy that he ordered someone to open the middle door and came out to welcome him.After seeing each other, they walked hand in hand and arrived at the hall, where they were invited to sit down.Yuan Xingchong said: "It has been a few years since Brother Zun appointed the county magistrate. Recently, the bus came here to visit and hear about the moral government. It is really for the country and the people. The good officials in ancient and modern times are no better than my brother. Under the eyes He was kind-hearted, did not choose again, and released the Minister of Jifu. This is the blessing of the monarch and the people, and the country's fortune. Who would have thought that within a few years, the first emperor died, and the mother and queen came to the court, and the state affairs became more and more serious. The emperor's old age and great hopes are mostly withered. We are not born at the right time, and we have met the world of no way. Although we want to get rid of the traitors and sycophants, and enlighten the hearts of the future, we have no choice but to be humble and talk lightly, so we have no choice but to face the world." Said When I got here, I couldn't help sobbing and crying.Seeing his situation, Di Gong said: "Although I have accepted this important task today, I know that the greater the position, the harder it is to repay it. Empress Wu's licentiousness was all incited by this group of villains in the court. I come here to serve you. Bye, I have something to discuss. I don't know what you can do?" At that time, I said what the Zhuli people said.

Yuan Xingchong finished listening, and said: "This man is Wu Sansi's wife and uncle. He hates all the giants in the court. He flatters and seeks glory, and obeys his orders. Usually, if there are not a thousand audiences, it will cost eight hundred. Day after day, It has become an unbreakable rule. Otherwise, you will lie to the emperor to deceive the ministers and prevent the audience. Although there are facts in the previous episodes, it was Wu Sansi who pulled this chapter down. As a result, the officials were afraid of their power and competed for bribes. Except for four or five people in Beijing, such as Xiaguan and Zhang Jianzhi, who do not have such bad rules and stolen money, the rest of the people are all flattering. Since my brother wants to get rid of this malpractice, all the lower officials want to succeed, so I will wait for the next official to enter the court tomorrow, and then my lord This way, this way, this way, so that the imperial court can know about it, and this dog head will also know how to get rid of it later on." Now that the discussion has been made, he left Duke Di to drink in the street, and he was extremely courteous. .The discussion at the banquet is nothing more than disorderly officials and thieves.After arriving at the second drum, I just went back to the apartment, and there was nothing to say all night.

On the next day, Wugu got up and put on the court clothes. He didn't ask Zhu Li whether he would take him to play or not.At this time, the ministers of civil and military affairs all wanted to meet him when they saw that he was the new governor.Before the party finished seeing, suddenly the small yellow gate of the Zhuli people came in to have a look, and then shouted loudly: "Today, the Empress Dowager has an order. All the ministers enter the court to play, and all of them will enter according to their names. If there is no ranking, no one is allowed to enter. Violation beheaded to show the future." After finishing speaking, he took out a decree from his sleeve, on which were written the names of many people, and recited it aloud, from the beginning to the end, only Di Gong's name was not included.Di Gong knew that he was preaching the imperial decree falsely, so he stepped forward and asked, "You little yellow gate, since you are on duty here, and the department came to register yesterday, why didn't you tell your majesty to see you?" The little yellow gate looked at him, He sneered and said, "Are you asking me about this? It's not that I won't let you in. One day, when you see Shengjia, you can ask at the Golden Hall to understand. This decree was made by Zhu Guoqi, and the Holy Majesty ordered it." Yes, you come and ask me, what do I do!" Hearing such words, Di Gong wished he could die immediately, but because the holy car had not yet come to court, it was inconvenient to argue in advance, but he said: "You said this, I'm afraid You read it wrong, the department of the academy was in front of Shengjia at that time, and we were not allowed to deny it." After speaking, Yuan Xingchong also came to the court room, and everyone was silent.After a while, the Jingyang bell rang suddenly. Empress Wu was facing the court, and all the ministers got up and entered.

After everyone left, Di Gong also got up, went out of the court room, and went straight to the Meridian Gate.

The little yellow gate saw it, and hurried forward and shouted: "You are a new governor, don't you know about the imperial court's control? There is an imperial decree for this, if you are not listed, you are not allowed to see it, why. Xu Ni imperial decree, Intentionally defrauding the emperor! When I become an official, I can’t listen to you and go out for me!” As he spoke, he took a step forward, reached out and grabbed Di Gong’s clothes, and dragged him out.At that time, Duke Di was furious. He raised his imperial wat to the palm of Xiaohuangmen, slammed it violently, and shouted loudly: "You dog head, this court is an important minister of the imperial court, a great official in the border. It is reasonable for the sage to be promoted to an official position." Entering the imperial court to perform affairs, I came to register yesterday, that Zhu Goutou abused the rules and regulations, corrupted the law, there is nothing wrong with it, and now he falsely preached the imperial decree and deceived the ministers, what crime should he deserve! This department is ready to accept the crime of violating the decree, First go to the court with you dog head to see you, and then argue with that dog head Zhuli." He raised his court wat and looked straight at the small yellow gate.Ben Zhuli of Xiaohuangmen ordered him to come, seeing that Duke Di was so angry, he couldn't help framing him deliberately, and shouted loudly: "This is the court house of the imperial court, you are so rude, don't you want to come and assassinate!" The eunuch on duty inside heard the commotion outside and didn't know what it was for, so he ordered someone to play the Empress Zhiwu, and many people came out to inquire.

At this time, Yuan Xingchong and all the ministers had finished Shanhu Longsui, and they stood on both sides, seeing Empress Wu on the imperial case and watching the memorials of the ministers.Suddenly, a palace official on duty came forward and said: "Long live my lord, I don't know who is disorderly in the court and lawless, and dares to fight at the little yellow gate in the court room. It seems that it is illegal to deceive the king. It is reasonable to investigate and discuss the crime. Please Your Majesty's decree!" Empress Wu was about to speak when Yuan Xing rushed down to the golden steps and said to Empress Wu: "Please behead the Zhuli people first, and then send an order to investigate." Empress Wu said: "Why did the Qing family make such a statement? He is an official of the Yellow Gate. If someone violates the law and breaks into the gate of the court, how can he not stop him? Why do you want to behead him instead?" Yuan Xing said: "Your Majesty, the new governor of Henan, who is he now? Can you allow him to see him when he comes to Beijing?" Empress Wu said: "The lonely family is missing this man. The former governor of Shandong, Yan Liben, protected Di Renjie. During his tenure in Changping County, he was kind to the people and devoted himself to the country. He is quite talented as a prime minister. I think that although he is a county magistrate, he is an old minister of the former emperor, so he is allowed to play. He was first granted the title of Bingzhou to join the army. This decree has been passed down for a long time, and it is planned that this person should also come to Beijing. Why did the Qing family ask? As for the ministers who came to Beijing from their positions, anyone who wants to greet the palace gate must register with the Huangmen official and report it in advance, so that Summoned, this is a national regulation, doesn't the Qing family know about it?" Yuan Xingchong said: "Because I know it, I ask your Majesty to behead the Zhuli people. At this time, the court room is making noise, and it is Di Renjie, Minister of Jianming. Because he went to Huang Huang yesterday The gate official registered at the gate, and the Zhuli people abused the rules and regulations, threatened to block them, and refused to allow Di Renjie to enter the court, so Di Renjie argued with him. The Zhuli people are small officials in the palace, so they bully the king and bend the law and insult the ministers. , all of them will do the same, where will the law of the country be placed? Your Majesty, please cut off the heads of the Zhuli people first, so as to police the future officials, and then ask those who have been false in the past, and punish them according to the law. Watch it."

After listening to Yuan Xingchong's words, Empress Wu thought to herself: "Zhuli is Wu Sansi's wife and uncle, who is my natal family's relative. The last time I thought twice to protect the performance, I sent him this errand. If he is allowed to play at this time, not only Wu Sansi It has something to do with face, and the lonely family also feels that there is no dignity, so let Sansi go out and inquire, so that he can mediate in private." Immediately said to the following: "Although what the Qing family played is true, Zhu Li is a relative of the current state, why is he so greedy and despicable? Now, Wu Sansi went to the imperial court to check. If Di Qing’s family came to see the orphan, I would introduce him here.” Wu Sansi knew what Empress Wu meant, and at that time he was ordered to lead the class and stepped down the golden steps, cursing in his heart: “ Yuan Xing rushed at you, Zhu Liren and Di Renjie asked for fees, what did you do! You and the people of Zhang and Jian, who don't get rid of a penny on weekdays, are already regarded as ruthless hands. Why do you still help others and don't pay the money? Everyone! If you don't open your mouth, you want to play a book, not only to participate in him, but also to participate in me. If the emperor is not my aunt, seeing the relationship between relatives, the lives of both of us will be given to you! Since you are so hateful , then you can’t blame me for being cruel. There will be a day when you leave early, and you will always find your shortcomings. I will teach you my methods and then dare not despise me.” One person walked away for a while , I have arrived at the court room, and I see a small yellow gate arguing there with a senior official wearing court crowns.One side said: "I am a minister appointed by the imperial court. I should lead the introduction. Why do I falsely preach the imperial decree so that I, as a minister, will not be seen by your majesty when I fail to do what I want?" One said: "If you want to see the emperor, you must first submit the regulations. Only by going this way can I meet the Holy One. If there is no such regulation, even if I want to meet the Holy One, it will be as difficult as going to the sky. I might as well tell you, you have the ability, you have seen it Your Majesty, my master will not take up this job anymore. If you don’t have money to show your respect, how can you still be so powerful here? Even if you have the courage, you can’t go beyond this range. Wat beat up, yelling and cursing incessantly.At this time Wu Sansi was coming to see him, so he had to come forward to ask.

I don't know how the future will end, let's see the breakdown in the next chapter.

(End of this chapter)