Twin Brocade

Chapter 540 Are you crazy?
There is an inevitable connection between the counterfeit seal case and his attack.Emperor Qinglong is not a faint emperor, he can see clearly.Saying more will do no good.

At this time, it is time to concentrate our firepower to expose the truth of the counterfeit seal case and exonerate the Gong family and Gao Wei.And this was originally Quan Moxian's goal when he agreed to Gong Wenjue's request.

He has already avenged half of Lin Chenfei's revenge.For the rest, he has his own plans, and he doesn't intend to make extra troubles at this time.

Two quarters of an hour later, Quan Moxian finished his report.

Emperor Qinglong glanced over his highness and ministers one by one, and asked slowly: "Everyone, what do you think of this case?"

All the officials lowered their heads, avoiding his gaze.Obviously, the false printing case has touched the bottom line of the emperor, and at this time, no one wants to be the one who stands out.

Emperor Qinglong had expected everyone's reaction.He withdrew his gaze and leaned back slightly. Someone will come out to speak about this case, and he is not in a hurry.

Sure enough, Gong Shangshu, who went to the early court for the first time in two months, took a step forward, took off the black gauze on the top of his head and put it on one side, and made a big salute with his hands on the ground: "I don't care about it, and there are people like Mao Shilang under my rule." Brave moth, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"Then tell me, how should I punish you?" Emperor Qinglong asked in a calm manner.

"Greeding such a huge sum of money, Mao Shilang's family property should be confiscated and put into the treasury. If the amount is not enough, his clansmen will repay it within a time limit." Gong Shangshu said: "The crime of ignorance by a humble minister is a manifestation of incompetence. I would like to resign from the Ministry of Household Affairs. Take the post of Shangshu, and return home after serving as an official."

Mao Shilang's crimes are unforgivable, but he is dead, and as a colleague, Gong Shangshu can't step on it again.Let him return the account, and take the responsibility on himself, so as to make progress by retreating.

The imperial court was in the midst of employing people, and it was not easy to train a third-rank official. How could Gong Shangshu be resigned?

Guan Jinghuan took a step forward and said: "Master Gong has been conscientious and devoted to his duties since he became the Minister of the Household Department. The case of false printing is definitely not his fault. I think that for such a loyal and capable minister, it is better to cut his post and keep him."

"Your Majesty," Zhu Zihou walked out tremblingly, and said, "The position of Secretary of the Household Department is related to the lifeline of the whole world. I think that Lord Gong should be allowed to take the blame and make meritorious service, so as to see the aftermath."

It is impossible for Gong Shangshu to return to his hometown after returning to his official position, so one advocated that his post be cut and retained, and the other advocated that he should commit crimes and make meritorious deeds.

Guan Jinghuan lost his arm in pain, so he wanted to take the opportunity to pull Gong Shangshu down and support a new man.As the prime minister of a country, Zhu Zihou considered all the people in the world.

In the court, Zhu Zihou and Guan Jinghuan held opposing positions because of their different political views.Among the six parts, the Gong family is a neutral faction, and did not express their support for one of them.

But Zhu Zihou still speaks for Gong Shangshu, this kind of public spirit is beyond Guan Jinghuan's reach.

After the two came out to express their attitudes, ministers came out one after another, supporting different opinions.After a while, no one came out.

Emperor Qinglong's eyes swept over the people who came out one by one, and said slowly: "Gong Shangshu, since Zhu Aiqing is here to protect you, I will first write down your deeds, fine your salary for three years, and recover the money."

Afterwards, Wu Guangqi was asked to read the imperial edict that Mao Shilang used the country's most important weapon to satisfy his selfish desires, disrupt the law, and betray the military situation, which is an unforgivable crime.Deprived of fame, no family property, all servants served as official servants.The three families of the direct lineage, deprived of their three generations of fame, are not allowed to take the imperial examination, and they are allotted three thousand miles to forgive their crimes.

Compared with the methods used by Emperor Qinglong when he came to the throne, the treatment of Mao Shilang can be said to be lenient, at least saving the lives of the whole family.

Where there is punishment, there is reward.

In the case of counterfeit printing, it was Gong Wenjue and Quan Moxian who worked together to find out the moth of Mao Shilang.But Gong Wenjue has not yet entered an official position, and he is the son of Gong Shangshu.He redressed his father's grievances, which was originally his duty and should not be rewarded.

Then, the only hero left is Quan Moxian.

"Quan Moxian, Sheji deserves your credit for uncovering the case of forged seals." Emperor Qinglong said, "Tell me, what reward do you want?"

No matter how great his contributions are, he is only a sixth-rank official who has just been in office for less than a year.Being able to get such an inquiry from the emperor, the eyes of all the officials in the court flashed with jealousy.

At the same time, they all had a question in their hearts: what kind of reward would Quan Moxian want for such a good opportunity?Niancai just died of his wife, as long as the request is not too excessive, the emperor should not refuse.

There was a moment of silence in the Golden Luan Hall.

Everyone's eyes fell on the young official standing in the center of the hall with a figure like a knife.His left shoulder is still wounded, but it is not to be underestimated.

"Your Majesty," Quan Moxian said, "I just did my duty, and I dare not claim credit, let alone ask for rewards. I only have one wish, and I hope the Emperor will grant it."

All the ministers sneered in their hearts, how dare they not ask for rewards?Let's see what he says next.

"Oh? Let's talk about it." Emperor Qinglong looked at him with great interest.

"Your Majesty, I want to invite myself out of the clan and establish my own family. From then on, I will have no relationship with the Luqiu Quan family in Tangzhou." Quan Moxian's voice was not loud, but very clear.From the determination in his tone, no one would think he was joking.

It's just that, with such a great opportunity, he used it to invite himself out of the clan?
Is this person crazy?
Even in front of the imperial court, the officials couldn't control the surprise in their hearts.All the people present were old foxes.Looking at him, it was like looking at a madman.

They all knew that Quan Moxian was going to sue the clansmen, but his wife was killed, and it was understandable for him to do such a thing out of anger.The blood debt is paid with blood, and Quan Moxian is the most promising one in the Quan family. When the matter is over, the family will always compromise.

But he wants to establish his own family and break away from the Quan family, which is completely different.

This is a gesture of breaking his face, showing his determination to be incompatible with his clansmen.However, what is terrible is not the Quan family, but that the aristocratic family will not allow such deviant behavior.

These aristocratic families that have passed on for a hundred years rely on the inheritance of their children.

Let me just ask, once this example is opened, if a promising son follows Quan Moxian's example and leaves the family, then all the resources invested in him will be in vain.In this way, how to protect the interests of the family?

How could Quan Moxian not know about this kind of thing and the serious relationship among them.

Because of this, he endured the exploitation and harshness of the Quan family members, and made thorough preparations for Quan Dong and his son's going to Beijing, but he couldn't drive them away.

However, since Lin Chenfei died because of this, even if he risked the displeasure of the whole world, he would have to disassociate himself from the Quan family.

The Sri Lankan has passed away, but the old mother and eldest sister are still at home.With a blood-sucking and greedy family like the powerful family, how can he ensure the safety of his relatives?

What's more, with Guan Jinghuan as the number one enemy, as long as the Quan family exists, they will be used by him.In this way, how should he let go of his hands and feet to do things?

(End of this chapter)