Datang: God-level son-in-law, salted fish will become stronger

Li Chengqian hurriedly responded, "It's the teacher, so what do we need to do next?"

Paused.

Qin Mu murmured: "Now, everything in Hedong has been properly arranged, and officials from all over the country are watching, but it's nothing to us. Although Liu Zhenghui is also responsible for dereliction of duty this time, fortunately, the situation has stabilized and he lacks experience. When the time comes, let the majesty decide whether to reward or punish."

"If there is nothing else, we will leave for Chang'an early tomorrow morning."

"Although the plague in the Hedong area has stabilized, experience and lessons still need to be learned."

"This time the Hedong plague is not a small matter, and there are not a few officials who were beheaded. It can be regarded as an explanation to the people of the world."

heard.

Everyone nodded.

The son-in-law's disaster relief, all the way to relief, all the way bloody, all the way to kill, that's famous.

If some corrupt officials are not killed, this disaster relief trip may not be complete.

"Okay." Li Chengqian replied: "Then listen to the teacher. It happens that the disciple has some experience, so I want to share it with my father and the court officials."

Qin Mu shook his head slightly, "It's useless to let His Majesty and the court officials know."

"The most important thing is the local officials and emergency measures. Let's go back to the city, pack our things, and talk about it when we return to Chang'an."

Chapter 899: Returning to Beijing (4/5)

Zhenguan six years, the third day of October.

Clear sky.

Chang'an City.

The imperial palace, the Hall of Liangyi.

Li Er, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, sat on the dragon chair, with a serious face and joy in his heart.

Due to the slow response of the imperial court, Liu Zhenghui's inexperience, and some officials in various places were greedy for life and afraid of death, a large number of victims lost their lives in the plague.

This is the sorrow of the Tang Dynasty, and also his dereliction of duty as the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Although the prince was in charge of the country at that time.

However, after Qin Mu's disaster relief and Li Chengqian's consolation, he helped the building to turn the tide, and stopped the damage in time to minimize the loss of life and property of the people in Hedong Road. .

in the temple.

Li Chengqian stood under the imperial steps in a python robe.

Liu Zhenghui stood in the hall.

Qin Mu was still sitting outside his secluded peach blossom garden, eating cakes and sipping tea, which was quite pleasant.

Li Er stood up, glanced at the Chinese and military officials in the hall, and said in a deep voice: "It has been more than a month since the outbreak of the plague in Hedong. The damage caused to Hedong is immeasurable."

"Through the unremitting efforts of the son-in-law and the prince, the hearts of the people have been stabilized and the plague has been eliminated, which is not satisfactory."

"However, although the plague has been eradicated, post-disaster reconstruction work is equally important. All relevant departments must not take it lightly."

Then, he turned his gaze to the left.

"Eldest grandson Wuji."

The words fall.

Changsun Wuji got up from the desk and approached, "My minister is here."

Li Er frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Have you heard about a large number of officials in Hedong leaving their posts without authorization?"

Changsun Wuji nodded, saluted and said: "Return to Your Majesty, I have heard about it."

Before Qin Mu came back, he had already informed Changsun Wuji about this matter.

After all, it is not a trivial matter for a small group of officials to leave their posts without permission. As the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, he must be responsible for it.

Li Er nodded slightly, then looked to the other side, "Wei Zheng, have you heard?"

Followed by.

Wei Zheng rushed forward, saluted and said, "Return to Your Majesty, the old minister has heard about it."

At this time, his face was not good-looking.

If there is a problem with the officials, one official department and one Yushitai are all jointly and severally responsible, and no one can escape.

Wei Zheng, as the official censor, bears the brunt of the burden, and his responsibility is much greater than that of Changsun Wuji.

Li Er walked down the imperial steps, frowning, "The plague in Hedong Road is a natural disaster and it is irresistible. I have nothing to say, but after the outbreak of the plague, more than [-] people in the entire Hedong Road left their posts without authorization and took bribes." It's not justified to break the law and behead officials who are greedy for life and fear of death."

As he spoke, his eyes glanced at Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng, with serious expressions on his face.

Although the tone is not high, but the words are sharp and powerful.

Changsun Wuji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, more than [-] officials in Hedong have been beheaded. This is my negligence of duty. I am willing to be punished."

Wei Zheng echoed, "Your Majesty, the Yushitai cannot be blamed for this matter. I ask Your Majesty to punish you."

Listen to this.

All the officials in the palace were silent.

It's better for them to sit in on this matter and not get involved.

Liu Zhenghui stood aside, with sweaty palms and a tense face. For such a big incident in Hedong, the Ministry of Officials and Yushitai cannot absolve himself of the blame.

However, at this time, he has nothing to refute, it is life or death, and it is fate.

in the temple.

Li Er waved his hand, lowered his eyes and said, "Don't rush to plead guilty, the incident has already happened, is there any point in pleading guilty? It doesn't make any sense!"

"That...that Qin Mu has a good saying."

"What we have to consider is how we can solve the same problem in the future."

"If pleading guilty is useful, then I will plead with you...but is it meaningful?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng.

heard.

Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng looked at each other in blank dismay.

All the officials in the palace looked at Li Er, also amazed and dumbfounded.

They thought that Li Er would be furious and angry because of this matter, especially scolding Wei Zheng.

On weekdays.

Wei Dangdang did not make trouble for Li Er, and sometimes Li Er kept covering his chest.

When Li Er grabbed his pigtail, he did not take revenge.

But today, Li Er's attitude really made all civil and military officials doubtful, His Majesty's mind is really getting more and more serious, making it unpredictable.

On the contrary, Liu Zhenghui let out a sigh of relief. It seems that there is room for relaxation in today's matter.

Changsun Wuji responded hastily, "Your Majesty's words are correct, and my humble minister is taught."

"Your Majesty understands righteousness deeply, and the old minister feels ashamed." Wei Zheng echoed.

The words fall.

Li Er waved his hand lightly, and pondered: "Okay, I said this, not to hear you flattering me here."

"I want you to sum up experience and lessons from this incident."

"Since the reform of the official review system in the Tang Dynasty, the reconstruction of Yushitai, and the implementation of the Jingcha system, the principle we have practiced is to have both ability and political integrity, and put morality first."

"I admit that the number of officials killed by the flood in the south of the Yangtze River last year is much smaller, but the number of more than [-] people still makes me sad."

"There were more than 80 officials who were beheaded, how many innocent people were killed!?"

These words, like an awl, pierced into the hearts of all the officials in the palace.

They found that Li Er had changed, and everything was more and more considered from the perspective of the common people.

Although Li Er used to love the people like a son, his central idea in solving problems is still the problem.

But not today.

What he considers is the people, and everything starts from the people.

at this time.

All the Chinese and military officials in the palace bowed their heads and remained silent. This time they were not afraid of meeting Li Er's misfortune, but felt ashamed of it.

Moreover, this time Li Er did not criticize Qin Mu and Li Chengqian, and directly cut off the heads of some officials before starting the investigation.

He was clear.

If they don't do this, the hearts of the people will not be restored.

After all, the common people are not fools, they can see through at a glance what role the imperial court plays in fighting the plague.

Listen to Li Er's words.

Even Qin Mu in the corner had put down his cup.

He also thought that Li Er would be furious today, and he would fly into a rage and scold the court angrily.

Unexpectedly, Li Er was surprisingly calm.

Followed by.

Li Er looked at Wei Zheng and pondered: "Xuancheng, you are the doctor of the imperial censor, please tell me, how should we treat and avoid the problems of officials exposed through this Hedong plague, so as to ensure that such things will not happen in the future. Happen again."

The words fall.

Wei Zheng saluted and said: "Your Majesty, the veteran believes that our general direction is correct. Although under the imperial court's rectification of officials, there are still more than [-] moths who left their posts without authorization, but compared to the floods in the Jiangnan area last year, it is already a big problem. nearly [-]% reduction."

"This shows that our method works, we just need to refine the details."

"The main reason for the deterioration of the disaster situation in Hedong this time is that officials have insufficient experience in dealing with emergencies."

Chapter 900: Robust Li Er (5/5)

in the temple.

All eyes focused on Wei Zheng, secretly thinking about the meaning of his words.

at the same time.

Wei Zheng's face was stern, his brows were furrowed, and he continued: "Your Majesty, Yu Shitai's dereliction of duty is the responsibility of the veteran. The veteran is definitely not shirking responsibility, but recognizing the facts."

"To avoid such things from happening in the future, it is still necessary to strengthen the emergency measures of local officials for various emergencies, such as floods, snowstorms, severe droughts, and plagues..."

"Prevention is the most important thing."

The words fall.

Li Er also had a sullen face, thinking deeply.

If someone else said this, they would really be suspected of shirking responsibility, but he believed that Wei Zheng would not.

Wei Dangdang still has the basic principles of being an official.

Most of all, he didn't bother to do such a thing.

moment.

Li Er nodded slightly, looked at Changsun Wuji who was at the side, and pondered: "Auxiliary machine, what do you think?"

Changsun Wuji bowed in response.

"Returning to Your Majesty, I have the same thoughts as Master Wei. We have no problem taking the responsibility for the accident of the officials in Hedong Road. We also admit that we have neglected our duties."

"But since today is to solve the problem, I believe that Master Wei is right, there is no problem with the official review system."

"Compared to before, is there more than [-] officials arrested in one state? Not many."

"Furthermore, among these people, there are very few who make great fortunes for the country. They are all greedy for life and afraid of death, hiding in the mansion and not daring to come out."

"So, the fundamental problem lies in prevention and emergency measures."