Buddha Idiot II

The officials in the audience whispered to each other, somewhat unable to see the situation in front of them clearly.It is said that the Holy Maiden and the Lord Protector have been getting closer recently, and there is a faint tendency to overwhelm the Prime Minister's party. Now it seems that the Holy Maiden's decision does not have any scruples about the Protector.

Baili Fuguang was also puzzled, but he concealed it very well, hesitated a little and said: "Saint, since the medical officer has been dispatched, the Hu family's son's life is safe, and General Bai is also brave in the battle with the Wuyi people. This punishment is a bit too heavy, why not stop it for three months, reduce half a year's salary, compensate for the loss of goods sold by the street vendors and Mr. Hu's medical expenses, how about it?"

"Your Majesty is benevolent, and the officers and men in the army will be grateful to His Majesty for your generosity." Jiang Yi bowed slightly, gentle and relieved: "I don't know the prime minister, do you have any objections?"

The meaning of Jiang Yi's words was vaguely admonishing. Jiang Wenhe pretended not to know, and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty's holy order, the veteran should obey it. The case of riding a horse in the downtown area was unknown to the Duke Hu. What about the drinking and gambling?"

"Prime Minister Jiang!" Jiang Yi slapped the seat with a hateful expression on her face. Zhan Jin looked a little worried, but she said coldly: "The prime minister is a civil servant, so how do you know what is going on in the army? It's better not to hear it. For the minister, don't make a gap."

Jiang Wenhe didn't answer, the old god was stroking his white beard.Qi Fangpo stepped forward and said: "Returning to the Holy Maiden, when the officials and Jing Zhaoyin were cooperating to investigate the case of riding horses in the downtown area, I accidentally learned that Jing Zhaoyin was investigating the violation of discipline in the army. The details are still in Jing Zhaoyin's hands." explain."

"Reporting to Your Majesty and Holy Maiden, this incident happened half a month ago. At that time, the three armies returned to the court, and the people were full of joy. At night, it became more lively. During the camp in the western suburbs, some soldiers got drunk in the tavern in the city and injured the people. The people complained. The upper government office, the lower officials secretly sent police to collect evidence in the city, and the result, the result," Tang Li held his trembling hand, the palm was wet and greasy.

"As a result, it was discovered that the lieutenant officers and soldiers had dealt with the tavern owner in private and transported the wine back to the western suburb camp. There are often drinking parties at night, and people gather to gamble." Qi Fang broke his mouth and spoke bluntly.

The courtiers talked a lot, the prime minister and his party had already prepared for it today, drinking and having fun is not allowed in the barracks, regardless of the cause and effect of this incident, Duke Hu is guilty of lax control and negligence.

Jiang Yi looked at Jiang Wenhe squinting his eyes and looked like nothing to do with himself, but calmed down: "Your Majesty is hard to decide, it seems that it is not only about riding horses to make troubles in the market, but also about protecting the country. If this is the case, what else is there to say? , don’t hide it anymore.”

"Go back to the saint, I have something to report..." Taichang Shaoqing said.

"Go back to the saint, I have something to report..." said the deputy captain of the Protectorate.

"Go back to the saint, I have something to report..." Dr. Guanglu said.

"Return to the saint, the lower officials have something to report. When the household department checked the household registration and registered the tenant book, there were also farmers who reported. There were soldiers in the army honoring military merits, threatening and occupying good land, and soldiers said, said," Ding You swallowed. Swallowing, he burst out as if death was at home: "It is said that the protector protects the family and defends the country. He has military exploits. Not to mention food and housing, even the palace can be lived in."

"I heard from all the ministers that the three armies of our court are so unbearable. I really feel ashamed of the court. Why don't we arrest and kill all those who committed crimes, so as to make an example of others? What does the prime minister think?!" Jiang Yi stared intently. Looking at Jiang Wenhe, the coldness in his eyes made Ding You tremble beside him.

The officials under the Shenglong stage were dumbfounded. The Holy Maiden was too harsh a sentence. Could it be that the Holy Maiden and the Protector are incompatible?The officials of the temple party were a little puzzled. When and why did the two get along with each other, and they didn't get any news?

Those who think deeply, such as Shao Zhiqing, Qi Fangpo, Baili Fuguang and others, feel that the saint is declaring war and sending a signal to the prime minister.

"The saint's words are serious. People always make mistakes when they go wrong. If someone with talent disciplines them, they may not turn back. Soldiers were born and died to shake the country of Xin. Please give them another chance and let them be punished lightly." Jiang Wenhe pleaded earnestly.

Old fox, old fox, you really played a big game of chess, Baili Fuguang cooperated as a pawn, and said angrily: "What the prime minister said is not unreasonable. The victory of the three armies is a happy event. When these incidents happen, I should have started Handle it lightly, but in this way, wouldn’t the folk rumors be confirmed?”

According to folk rumors, Fang Ji, the protector of the country, is victorious in all battles. His heart is for the people. He is the favorite of His Majesty today. He has the power of life and death in his hands. What's even more bizarre is that the strange stone dug out of the deep mountain also alludes to Fang Ji's image of the Ming Lord.

No one dared to respond to Baili Fuguang's words, Fang Ji is now a flint, whoever touches it will set himself on fire.

The hall was silent, and the sound of Fang Ji's knees on the ground was very clear: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the generals in the army have been fighting for many years, and they lost their composure when they settled down for a while. Willing to bear all the guilt."

Ding You used his sleeve to cover up and bumped into Qi Fangpo's arm. There was no big fluctuation on his face, but his eyes couldn't hide his complacency. Your grandfather and I don't live for nothing. ?

Jiang Yi looked at Fang Ji, her back was straight, she no longer asked for a retrial, no longer had hope, lonely and lonely, she only wanted the safety of the soldiers, and she was accused of unnecessary crimes.

Is it me that let you down?Jiang Yi stretched out her bloodless hand, stroking her hair through the golden gauze, the tiny blood vessels on the back of her hand were dotted with scars, it looked like an apricot blossom, delicate and affectionate.

Shao Zhiqing shook his head inwardly, what the Lord Protector said just hit the prime minister's game, after all, he is a military general, he can lead troops to fight, he is fighting for fame and fortune, and secretly making troubles is nothing compared to the old fritters who have gone through two dynasties' officialdom.

Glancing at Shenglongtai, only these two can break the game.

Shao Zhiqing was puzzled by the actions of the Holy Maiden just now. According to his analysis, the Holy Maiden is cautious in nature and considerate in dealing with things. Whether her words and deeds really create a estrangement with the Duke Protector, or if she really wants to take action, she is too impatient up?

Besides, this little emperor obeyed the decisions of the saintess and the prime minister in all his actions. He was honest and weak, with a kind heart of a child. He really didn't look like an emperor.He couldn't tell if this was a pawn of the prime minister, or if the little emperor was seeking a tiger's skin.

The little emperor pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger hadn't expected that someone would secretly criticize him, so he looked at the golden gauze curtain in embarrassment: "According to the saint, how should the responsibility of protecting the country be determined?"

Before Jiang Yi arrived, the saintess party and generals were protecting Fang Ji, and the prime minister had reservations about what he said, and Fang Ji didn't say much.Baili Fuguang knew that there must be a handwriting by the prime minister, the purpose was Fang Ji, but Jiang Yi was the one he had to deal with.

Under the tacit understanding of the three parties, the protagonist of the scene was stunned.

The protagonist who appeared on the stage sang tit-for-tat, but Jiang Yi played his cards unreasonably and sold out his allies. On the surface, the prime minister has the upper hand, but whether this drama will end or not depends on Jiang Yi's final decision.

When Baili Fuguang's eyes looked over, Jiang Yi withdrew his hand and hooked the scattered hair from his sideburns behind his ears. When his fingertips touched the back of his ears, it was cold, and Jiang Yi became a little vigilant.

The mellow voice was full of sadness: "It is rumored among the people that the protector of the country is arbitrarily self-employed and has no eyes on His Majesty. I am also shocked to hear that the military generals who are fighting on the battlefield can still be so slanderous. I am a woman standing in the palace to assist Your Majesty. , I don’t know what kind of unbearable rumors have been spread outside, how can I dare to speak to Your Majesty?”

Baili Fuguang choked, and looked at Jiang Wenhe with a urging look, you took advantage of it, why don't you clean up this mess?Jiang Yi seemed to blame herself for fear, but if her words were spread outside the palace, the spittle of scholars all over the world would flood the palace.

The holy religion is the state religion, and the belief of the people of the Xin Kingdom is rooted in their bones.Not to mention Jiang Yi's achievements over the past few years, they are even praised by the common people. I heard that many people have longevity seats in their homes, praying for Jiang Yi's longevity.Although it sounds like a shock, Jiang Yi is indeed much more popular than the emperor.

Jiang Wenhe was very cooperative. Seeing that the goal was about to be achieved, he was less vigilant. He was very understanding and said: "The rumors in the market are not to be believed. The saint is dedicated to the country, and the decision-making has always been fair. All officials can see it, and His Majesty also respects it." You, don't refuse."

"Okay then," Jiang Yi raised the corners of his mouth, pretending to ponder and said, "In my opinion, the Lord Protector, as the commander-in-chief, cannot bear the heavy responsibility. Please also ask His Majesty to suspend the position of the Lord Protector as Marshal of the Army and Horses, and take back half of it." Tiger Talisman, order him to return to the camp in the western suburbs to reorganize military discipline."

Everyone in the hall only thought that they were hallucinating. They looked around and saw that everyone had the same expression. They immediately wondered if they went out in the wrong way.

Shouldn't it be that the prime minister pressed on step by step, and the saintess frequently used her moves to resolve the crisis?The prime minister's line, the saint said, is it really okay?If the two parties hadn't been hostile for many years, all the officials couldn't help but wonder if the prime minister and the saint planned it together?

Jiang Wenhe also didn't expect that Jiang Yi would make such a decision, complaining wildly in his heart, did he make a mistake, stealing my lines, did you take the wrong script?Of course, there was still an attitude on the surface that whatever you say is fine, I just listen.

What the little emperor Baili Fuguang thought about was, could it be that the Holy Maiden had already broken with the Duke Protector to this point, and the situation in the court would be reshuffled again, which he did not want to see now: "Although the Duke Protector has The crime of negligence and the suspicion of covering up, this heavy responsibility is a bit too much, why don't you change it to a lower rank, reduce one year's salary, and order him to clean up the chaos in the army, saint, do you think it is feasible?"

Jiang Wenhe didn't understand what the little emperor was thinking. During the private discussion, he hated Fang Ji, but now he pleaded for her. He was so soft-hearted that he would not be able to become a great weapon in the end. He frowned slightly and secretly said, "A Dou who can't help her." .

Jiang Yi disagreed: "The imperial government's military pay is for the soldiers who defend their homes and the country, not for raising moths. As the leader of the three armies, he neglects his duties and is not strict in teaching. If these troubles are caused, we should reflect on ourselves. Your Majesty, don't indulge."

Fang Ji propped his hands on both sides, pressed his forehead to the ground, and said respectfully: "What the saint said, I will never be convinced. Thank you for your understanding, and please take this thing back."

Fang Ji took out the Tiger Talisman from his pocket and held it up with both hands.Baili Fuguang looked at the little tiger, looked back and forth between the tiger amulet and the golden gauze curtain twice, and walked down the Dragon Terrace step by step. He could see Jiang Wenhe's fox-like smile, and the eyes of various officials, all proud Concerned, worried, excited, dissatisfied, active and ghostly, and so on.

When he was three steps away from Fang Ji, Baili Fuguang stopped.This is the tiger talisman that controls half of the soldiers and horses of the Xin Kingdom, and what he wants to get with all his heart.

Being so close, he could see more clearly, it was clearly within reach, but Baili Fuguang didn't move for a long time.The tiger's mouth seemed to have transformed into Jiang Wenhe, and opened its bloody mouth to him, intending to swallow itself.