The strongest Marquis in history

Wang Qi said: "Understood."

Su Lie stepped back and closed the door again.

Wang Qi directly opened the letter, he quickly browsed it, and said: "The message sent by Linghu Qianli is that the Qi Palace has sent a spokesman to persuade the uncle to persuade His Majesty together."

"This time, Zhao Zhi was willing to employ people. He never adopted Ye Yonglin's way of dealing with the teacher. Ye Yonglin and others suggested that the teacher persuade him, but Ye Yonglin and others stayed out of the matter."

Wang Qi said: "This time, the officials lobbied Master to write a letter together."

Zhuge Feng said, "What did Mr. Lin say?"

The corner of Wang Qi's mouth twitched into a smile, and said: "Uncle Shi said that he wants to write a letter to persuade His Majesty, and he will not write the letter jointly with anyone, but he will write the letter by himself. Therefore, these officials have been dismissed."

"I reckon that the uncle really intends to write a letter to persuade him."

"He had a low view of official career. It was only because His Majesty was addicted to alchemy and seeking longevity that he entered the court as an official and wanted to persuade His Majesty. Before that, it was because of His Majesty's birthday. He never advised him, and did not disturb Xing."

Wang Qi said: "Now His Majesty's birthday is over, so he started to prepare."

Zhuge Feng asked: "Can you persuade me?"

Wang Qi shook his head and said: "I can't persuade you. Even if the teacher Cui Dongshan comes forward, he can't persuade you about what the master has decided. It is impossible to change this matter."

Zhuge Feng sighed: "Since this is the case, we must make preparations in advance. Otherwise, once we reach that point, things will be very difficult to handle. Mr. Lin is your uncle, so it is impossible to stay out of it."

Wang Qi nodded.

Together with Zhuge Feng, he discussed how to help Lin Yuanchong.The two discussed together, and gradually came to a clear idea of ​​many ways to help Lin Yuanchong.

"Boom! Boom!"

At this time, Su Lie knocked on the door again and said: "My lord, there is a decree in the palace, and I am notifying you to come into the palace."

"understood!"

Wang Qi got up and said: "Brother, you can handle the affairs of the house according to your discretion. I have to go to the palace first. The emperor summoned me suddenly, and I don't know what it is."

Zhuge Feng said: "Be careful in everything."

Wang Qi nodded, went to change into a robe, and then took a carriage to the imperial city.

Chapter 200

Wang Qi's carriage stopped outside the imperial city, he got off the carriage, went straight into the palace, and came to the Tai Chi Hall.

In the main hall, Zhao Zhen sat on the main seat.

On her well-maintained face, there was a touch of irritability, and even a hint of anger.

Wang Qi entered the Tai Chi Hall, glanced at Zhao Zhen's expression, saw Zhao Zhen's expression was unhappy, and cheered up.After he stood still, he saluted and said, "My minister, Wang Qi, pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhen nodded and asked, "Wang Qing, do you know about Mu Jin, Minister of the Household Department?"

Wang Qi said: "What happened to Mu Shangshu?"

Zhao Zhen asked, "Don't you know?"

Wang Qi shook his head and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have been busy treating General Wei's illness for the past few days, so I never went out. I don't know any news from outside. I don't know, what is Your Majesty talking about?"

Wang Qi knows about Mu Jin.It was even Wang Qi's suggestion to make Donggong deal with Mu Jin.On the basis of Wang Qi's suggestion, the East Palace started the layout.

As for the emperor, Wang Qi said he didn't know.

Anyway, I don't know when I ask three questions.

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "Mu Jin's family is in Kuaiji County, Yangzhou. People from Yangzhou went to Chang'an to complain, saying that Mu's family was in Kuaiji, occupying tens of thousands of acres of land, embezzling fields, making people miserable and displaced. This has already happened Trial at the Ministry of Criminal Justice."

Wang Qidao: "Your Majesty, since it has been handed over to the Ministry of Punishment for trial, it will be directly interrogated. Is there any problem?"

On Zhao Zhen's old face, there was a touch of helplessness, and even more anger, he said: "The King of Qi objected to the Ministry of Criminal Justice's interrogation, the reason is very simple, the King of Qi said that the Ministry of Criminal Justice is the prince's person, he will punish Mu Jin to death, and will engage in fraud for personal gain. On the part of the crown prince, he tried his best to prove that the Ministry of Punishment is fair, saying that it will never engage in malpractice for personal gain. What do you think of this matter?"

Wang Qi said: "Your Majesty, I'm just a sixth-rank council member and don't participate in government affairs. Besides, at my age, I have never encountered such a thing, so I don't know how to deal with it."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "There is no need to be taboo, just speak directly."

Wang Qi said: "Your Majesty, do you really want me to tell you?"

Zhao Zhen said, "Say it!"

Wang Qi said: "If you say something wrong, you can't punish me."

At this moment, Wang Qi already had a guess in his heart.Regarding the matter of Zhao Zhi and Zhao Yu, why did the emperor summon him and ask him for his opinion, presumably it was for him to handle it.

Although Wang Qi guessed it, he didn't point it out, but still pretended to be stupid.

Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said, "But it's okay to say, I forgive you for your innocence."

Wang Qi said: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Criminal Justice alone may favoritism for the matter of interrogation. But if there are too many people, it is impossible to engage in favoritism and fraud. Simply let Dali Temple and Yushitai intervene. In this way, there are two more departments." , it is different."

Zhao Zhen laughed.

He looked at Guan Dian at the side, and said with a smile: "Guan Dian, look at this little slicker, he will arrange it. If the Ministry of Punishment can't make an interrogation, Dali Temple and Yushitai will follow suit. This time, it becomes a joint trial by the three divisions."

Guan Dian chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, what Wang Qi said is not unreasonable. If the Ministry of Punishment can't do it, then the three divisions will interrogate. After all, such an interrogation is unlikely to cause problems."

Zhao Zhen shook his head.

Guan Dian said no more.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while, and then said: "The matter of Mu Jin cannot be interrogated by the three divisions. Once it reaches the step of the joint interrogation by the three divisions, it is tantamount to conviction. Even if he is finally acquitted and the matter spreads, how can he still be in charge of the household department? How? convincing?"

Wang Qi said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Zhao Zhen looked serious, and said: "Wang Qi, the whole court is full of people, either from the crown prince or from the king of Qi. Court officials are attached to each other. I can't find anyone I can trust!"

Wang Qi sneered.

The fight between the crown prince and King Qi was actually Zhao Zhen's push.

If the two sides don't fight, can Zhao Zhen concentrate on alchemy and ignore the government?When the two sides are at odds and keep fighting, Zhao Zhen will have a stronger grasp of the court situation.

Wang Qi did not express his thoughts, but said: "Your Majesty, in fact, the officials of the Manchu Dynasty are based on one premise, that is, to be loyal to His Majesty. Only those who are loyal to His Majesty can enter the court as an official. This is the basic premise. "

"Hahaha……"

After Zhao Zhen heard it, he couldn't help laughing.

He looked at Guan Dian and said, "Look, this kid can talk."

Guan Dian said: "Your Majesty, this is the truth. Although the officials of the Manchu Dynasty have their own standpoints and political opinions, they are all based on one premise, that is, to serve His Majesty. Only those who are effective to His Majesty can gain a foothold. In the hall."

Zhao Zhen stroked the gray beard under his chin, very satisfied and much happier.

He looked at Wang Qi again.

Although Wang Qi is young, he has both civil and military skills, which is quite good.Especially Wang Qi's temperament is smoother, much better than Wang Zongxi's stubborn temper, which Zhao Zhen praised.

As a matter of fact, the Eastern Palace proposed that Mu Jin should be interrogated by the Ministry of Criminal Justice, but the Qi Palace objected.Then, Prince Qi's Mansion wanted Si Yi, the servant, to be in charge of the interrogation, but the East Palace objected.

Both proposals are opposed to each other.

Let no one.

Zhao Zhen finally thought of Wang Qi.After all, although Wang Qi is young, he is courageous and talented.

You can give it a try.

It was only after Zhao Zhen summoned Wang Qi, tested Wang Qi again, and found that Wang Qi was impeccable in his words and good in his work, so he gradually made up his mind to let Wang Qi come to interrogate Mu Jin.

Zhao Zhen asked: "Wang Qi, if I ask you to interrogate Mu Jin, would you dare to accept it?"

Wang Qi didn't respond immediately, and said: "Your Majesty, I'm so light-hearted, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to ask me to interrogate Mu Shangshu! After all, I'm just a loose official, just a sixth-rank court official."

Zhao Zhen flicked his sleeves and said, "I want to ask you a question, do you dare to interrogate Mu Jin?"

"dare!"

Wang Qi raised his neck and said: "As long as it is arranged by His Majesty, I dare to interrogate. What's more, I was arranged by His Majesty, so why not dare. With Your Majesty's backing, I have nothing to fear."

"well said!"

A smile suddenly appeared on Zhao Zhen's face.

Zhao Zhen said, "I'm going to decree that you will be in charge of the interrogation."

Wang Qi said: "I obey the order."

Zhao Zhen immediately looked at Guan Dian, and ordered: "Pass down the decree, notify the Ministry of Punishment, as well as the East Palace and Prince Qi's Mansion, let them know that Wang Qi is responsible for the interrogation, and fully assist Wang Qi in the interrogation."

"Yes!"

Guan Dian responded immediately.

After Zhao Zhen finished talking about the business, he changed the subject and said again: "Wang Qi, I have already taken the Yishou Pill, and I feel that the effect is good. These days, I feel much more comfortable and energetic. Do you have any more, Dan?"

Wang Qi shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, there is no Yishou Pill anymore. However, I told the people in the Yingxiong Building that if they find Yishou Pill, I will buy it at a high price and present it to Your Majesty."

He didn't do this, but it's still possible to coax the emperor.

Anyway, it doesn't cost money to talk.

As soon as Zhao Zhen heard it, a smile appeared on the old face, and he praised: "Okay, good boy."

Wang Qidao: "Your Majesty, this is a big matter. I'm going to check the files, and then go to the East Palace and Prince Qi's Mansion to understand the situation, so as not to mishandle the matter and lose His Majesty's face. It's a small matter to make Your Majesty lose face. , then death is inevitable.”

"Go!"

Zhao Zhen waved his hand.

Wang Qi turned around and left the palace.

After he left the palace, he didn't go directly to the Ministry of Punishment, but went to the East Palace, so he had to communicate with the East Palace.At the very least, Mu Jin must be brought down with the full support of Dong Gong.

Chapter 201

As soon as Wang Qi arrived at the East Palace, he was led by Wei Yuanli and went straight to Zhao Yu's study.After taking his seat, Wang Qi cut to the chase and said, "Your Highness, Your Majesty has ordered me to interrogate Mu Jin."

Zhao Yu smiled and said, "It was our plan to ask you to interrogate. The people proposed by the Qi Palace before were all rejected by the East Palace, and the people we mentioned for interrogation were all afraid of the Qi Palace. In the end, the two sides stalemate No matter, there is no result. Father can't find anyone, and it is very likely that you will be interrogated. Sure enough, father arranged for you to interrogate Mu Jin."

Wang Qi smiled and said: "Wei Xima is really powerful, I admire you."

Wei Yuanli shook his head and said, "Although I have made suggestions, the decision-making is still made by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The real decision is the wise decision of the Crown Prince, which has resulted in the current result."

Zhao Yudao: "This matter was planned by Mr. Wei alone. As the right-hand man of the palace, Mr. Wei is very responsible."

After a pause, Zhao Yu said, "Wang Qi, if you need help from my East Palace, just say so."

Wang Qi said: "His Royal Highness, I really need assistance here. What I want now is the cooperation of the Ministry of Punishment and all the information about Mu Jin. These files must be handed over to me. Only in this way can I finalize the case. "

Zhao Yu said directly: "No problem, I asked the Ministry of Criminal Justice to cooperate with me."

Wei Yuanli took over the conversation at this time, and said: "Young Lord, in fact, what happened to the Mu family is indeed true, there is no falsehood. The Mu family is in Kuaiji, covering an area of ​​more than [-] mu, all of which are high-quality fertile land."

"Many people in Kuaiji County are living a miserable life. Many people even lost their families and left their homes."

"This situation is all caused by Mu Jin."

"Taking Mu Jin is a matter of course."

Wei Yuanli said: "It's just that now, Mu Jin insists that the matter of the Mu family occupying the land has nothing to do with him. He doesn't even know anything about the Mu family's persecution of the people."

"Mu Jin also said that what the Mu family did was done by themselves, and that the Mu family did things under his banner. With such an excuse, the Mu family should naturally deal with it. At most, Mu Jin didn't know about it."

"It's very difficult to ask Mu Jin's guilt."

Wei Yuanli said: "This is the current difficulty, and it is also where the young master needs to convict Mu Jin."

Zhao Yu echoed: "Wang Qi, Mu Jin is the Minister of the Household Department. As long as Mu Jin falls and the East Palace arranges someone to go up, everything will benefit the East Palace. Even if the newly appointed Minister of the Household Department is not our person, that's okay. As long as this person is not affiliated with King Qi's lineage, it will be beneficial to us."

Wang Qi nodded and said, "Your Highness, please rest assured, I understand."

Zhao Yu said, "It's good that you understand."

Wang Qi continued: "I'm going to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to bring up Mu Jin's dossier and get all the news about Mu Jin. Next step, I will interrogate and convict Mu Jin. In short, Mu Jin must leave The position of Minister of the Household Department."

Zhao Yu said: "I am looking forward to your good news."

He was looking forward to Mu Jin's downfall.

If Mu Jin has fallen, then the Household Department will no longer be King Qi's territory.When King Qi has no money bag, many things will be difficult to handle, and the East Palace will have the upper hand.