I run a newspaper in ancient times

The case of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs has attracted much attention, and those who have not seen the scene are eagerly waiting for the release of the gossip tabloid.

This year is really an eventful year. Former Minister of Rites Yu Zicheng was arrested, and then the commander of the Forbidden Army Shen Song was demoted, and now there is a whole Ministry of Punishment...all of them are big figures that the common people can't see. It is really ups and downs, which makes people watch Very happy.

And all this is because of Prince Yi's sudden strength.

Exposing corrupt officials, digging out secrets and sins, and directly confronting the two powerful officials... Even ordinary people who don't know political affairs feel that the sky of Dayan is changing and becomes exciting.

This issue of the gossip tabloid still did not disappoint, and the headline was the joint trial of the second department.

Even the ironic crooked butt remarks in it were not erased, and Li Li's soul-stirring scolding and hard-hearted backlash made people feel addicted to watching.

"Look, what kind of nonsense are you talking about? Fortunately, it was the Princess of the Song Dynasty who interrogated her. Otherwise, this black case would not be white, and those officials would have to be released without charge?"

"The Liang family and his son are certainly hateful, but I think these big officials who open their eyes and talk nonsense are even more hateful! When are they all beheaded?"

"Hey, didn't the prince say, let them line up and go to court one by one in the future. Hehe, I like this, and it's too relieved to say it."

"Look at this painting, you see that is Zuo Xiang and Wu Ninghou, oh, the painting is so vivid, even the nose is crooked!"

"My lord is too mighty and domineering. From today onwards, I will insist on being my lord!"

"Fart, I have long been a staunch supporter of the prince."

"Look, look, you still love your sweetheart so much, and you can't allow others to scold you. General Fan must be very beautiful in his heart."

"That's right. Didn't General Fan earn his money today with a knife and a gun? Could it be that the Yanjing Five Prefectures were taken back by Fan's army? If it hadn't been for the villain's obstruction, the remaining four states would have been recovered long ago. Where did Marquis Ning get that face?"

"Look at what the prince has done, and look at those two people. If I were General Fan, I would choose the prince too!"

"Choose the prince!"

"It's the high servant..."

"Oh, what a pity."

"He's obviously a good guy, but he's a thief."

"At least he didn't let the most hateful Shangshu get away with the crime, so it can be regarded as comforting his dead wife and children."

"In your next life, remember to be a good official."

……

You say what you say, and discuss in a group of three or five, even ordinary people can listen to others and discuss a few words.

This would have been unimaginable a year ago.

Nowadays, through the gossip tabloids, the common people can already tell one thing about the current affairs of the court, and those big figures who often appear in the newspapers can also fully recognize them.

Then came the various crimes committed by the criminal officials headed by Xiong Ling during this review, as well as the emperor's verdict.

It's very simple, from top to bottom, a row of officials are all ransacked and executed, no matter how bad they are, they will be exiled for thousands of miles, which can be regarded as very satisfying.

But at this moment, the imperial army was already busy, rushing to various mansions to search their homes.It was originally a majestic house that the common people dared not even look at, but now it is full of crying and shouting. Every once in a while, the noble ladies and lords, young masters and young ladies were all separated in groups, and they were chained and escorted out together with their hair hanging down. mansion.

From then on, the dead will always be reviled by others, and the living will fall from the clouds into the abyss, and have to wallow in the mire for the rest of their lives.

Of course, the Voices of the People column in this issue is also different. What is published is a last letter from Gao Chi, the servant of the Ministry of Punishment.

What he wrote was not for others, but just like him, his colleagues who studied hard all the way from a poor family, passed the imperial examinations and finally became Jinshi but were ups and downs in the officialdom, drifting with the crowd.There are also scholars all over the world who are about to enter the officialdom and are ready to make a big difference.

The ancients said that it is a sad thing for everyone to wake up alone, but it is even more sad to be drunk and unwilling to wake up.

People are born with nothing, for the precious one, there is only a fire of sincerity in the chest.

Know etiquette and shame, understand truth and justice, and then you will never be extinguished.

A gentleman has something to do, but not to do something.

A person of solitary kindness, though poor, excluded, dejected, and hard-working, can keep his heart burning forever, worthy of the heaven and the earth, and will eventually accumulate strength and fly.

But those who co-pollinate are stuck in the quagmire without knowing it, sinking deeper and deeper, unable to extricate themselves, and will not end well in the end, regretting and thanking the world.

"I regret it so much, I hope the latecomers will be a warning, and remember it."

Gao Chi is sincerely repentant and dies without complaint. He is a typical representative of being born in a poor family and entering the officialdom. He has no connections and relies on his superiors to appreciate him.

So young and lightly occupying the position of servant, the same official position as Gu Rushi who is over fifty years old and still struggling.

But the latter is the scale in the pond, and when the wind and clouds rise, he will soar up, and he will become a minister. He can show his talents, express his ambitions, and have a bright future.But he was imprisoned, waiting to be beheaded in public as a reviled criminal minister, as a warning to future generations.

Seeing this ending, reading this last letter stained with blood and tears, the scholars holding gossip tabloids, and even the ministers couldn't help sighing.

What is an official and how to be an official is thought-provoking.

The case was certain, arrests were made up and down, and Caishikou at noon was particularly lively, and the people watching the beheading all applauded and applauded, which was very satisfying.

Even that bit of blood can't match their joy of seeing corrupt officials lose their heads.

The ground at Caishikou was painted a layer of red, and after being washed by the autumn rain, there was nothing left until it was replaced with another batch the next day.

At the same time, Fan Zhiyuan led his elite troops to rush out of the city.

This noise was not hidden from anyone, because it could not be hidden from other people's eyeliner. After he left, someone immediately reported to the Zuoxiang Mansion and Wu Ninghou Mansion.

Zuoxiangfu

The two ministers came hand in hand again, but this time, they were not in high spirits or composure, especially Yuan Meiqing, with black eyes and deep wrinkles on her forehead, probably because she was frightened by the head that fell off at the mouth of the vegetable market, and kept doing it. Dreaming of nightmares, living a good life but growing old by several years.

These people are all connected with interests, Xiong Ling learned from the past, Yuan Meiqing was in a state of desperation, and even Zhen Weimin, who was safe for the time being, became anxious.

Because it was obvious that Prince Yi wanted to cut off Prime Minister Zuo's minions one by one. After Yuan Meiqing, it might be his turn next.

Therefore, Zhen Weimin was more worried and panicked than the person involved.

It's just that before they came, they didn't expect that Marquis Wu Ning was already here, drinking tea with Prime Minister Zuo.

"Sit down." Zuo Xiang pointed to the chair beside him.

The two raised their hands, saluted him and Marquis Wu Ning, and then sat down one by one.

But before they could sit still, Prime Minister Zuo said: "Early this morning, Fan Zhiyuan left the city with several elites."

"It must be to meet people from Yunzhou!" Yuan Meiqing immediately realized.

Prime Minister on the left nodded: "Naturally, but for such a long time, the people sent over and over the mountains and mountains, but they still didn't kill a few foolish people who were powerless. live."

Yuan Meiqing's eyes were bloodshot, and she said with a gloomy face: "It's useless to be a low-ranking official, they're all a bunch of wine bags and rice bags!"

"But who would have known that Xiongling would fall first! Otherwise, we wouldn't be afraid if it came." Zhen Weimin said, they all thought so before.

Before Yuan Meiqing opened the door and waited for Li Li to make a move, so that he could teach the prince a lesson, and even release the news in advance instead of the gossip tabloid. Naturally, he would not send killers to stop him. He wished that someone would come to the capital sooner.

However, who would have known that Prince Yi was in a maze, and it was Xiong Ling who really wanted to deal with him.

Are you stupid, scared, or unable to sleep now?

Too much smugness can kill.

Facts have proved that the prince is still your prince.

"It's useless to say these things now." Prime Minister Zuo waved his hand, but he suddenly realized that he had said too much of this kind of thing recently, so he laughed at himself, "I'm old enough to be led by the nose by a brat, It's ridiculous."

"Left Prime Minister!" Yuan Meiqing looked up at him, with hope in his eyes, but bitterness in his mouth, "You can't admit it, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to support you anymore..."

In the past few days, he thought of many ways, all kinds of ways, but even if he wanted to break his head, he couldn't find any way to break the situation and save his life.

only……

He suddenly gritted his teeth, his face was ferocious: "The officials gave up all their wealth and paid a lot of money to hire experts, and they will definitely kill those people! As long as the sufferer is not around and there is no evidence, even if Prince Yi has the ability to touch the sky, don't even think about touching a single hair of my hair !"

The method of drawing salary from the bottom is indeed effective.

However, Marquis Wu Ning, who had not spoken all this time, said: "Lord Yuan may be disappointed, with Fan Zhiyuan around, it is very difficult to succeed."

Left Prime Minister frowned upon hearing the words: "How do you say that?"

"Fan Zhiyuan always takes the lead in battle, not because of boosting morale, but his martial arts are superb, and the soldiers follow behind him, killing the enemy with half the effort. With him around, no matter how many killers are killed, they will die in vain."

After all, Fan Zhiyuan had been under Wu Ninghou's command before, and he had to be promoted in the early days, and he had to be invited for every military exploit, so Wu Ninghou knew his fighting style very well.

That's almost impossible for ordinary generals to learn. Huo Xiaoxiang of the Fan family army is probably the most relaxed vanguard officer in the world.

However, Zhen Weimin said: "Marquis Wu Ning is too ambitious for others, so he should destroy his prestige. The battlefield is a battlefield after all, and the two armies confront each other. Most of them are soldiers without martial arts. Naturally, they are powerful and invincible. But killers are mostly People with strong martial arts and vicious ghosts, they only need to kill a few civilians, it shouldn't be difficult."

What he said made sense, even Prime Minister Zuo nodded.

Yuan Meiqing's complexion suddenly improved a lot, and he was willing to go all out.

But Marquis Wu Ning sneered and said: "Then let me tell you something that I don't know. Ruolan, recognized as the number one master in Da Xia, once visited the Fan family army's camp at night, intending to assassinate Fan Zhiyuan, but in the end he returned without success and left behind Only the right hand. Tell me, where would such a person be ranked in the Jianghu? Besides, what he took away this time was not the imperial army, but the elite soldiers of the Fan family army. All of them were masters. With the help of the prince's secret forces, even if a well-known killer takes up this task, think about it, what are the chances of winning?"

Speaking of which, seeing everyone opened their eyes, it seemed unbelievable, and he couldn't help snorting again: "Master Zuo, Yuan Shangshu, the old man advises you not to place too much hope, and find another way as soon as possible, otherwise you will really become a chopping board fish. It's slaughtered."

Wu Ninghou's voice fell, and the surroundings were silent.

Yuan Meiqing's face was gloomy, and the tea she had just brought spilled all over her body.

With trembling hands, he bumped and bumped the teacup into place, then knelt down to Prime Minister Zuo: "Master Xiang... help me..."

Although people who do bad things generally think that if something happens, they will lose their heads.But when death is imminent, he refuses to face it no matter what, he cherishes his life more than anyone else.

Even Zhen Weimin looked at Prime Minister Zuo earnestly.

The latter stood up and paced back and forth in the hall. Although Wu Ninghou said so, his eyes were full of regret.

He was the one who raised Fan Zhiyuan, a wolf, but it turned against him.

Finally, Prime Minister Zuo stopped, heaved a long sigh, looked at Yuan Meiqing and said, "Perhaps we have to go the wrong way."

"Master?"

"I'm afraid I won't be able to keep the official position, but my life can be fought."

"Please make it clear to the left," Zhen Weimin said.

"Go to the emperor and plead guilty on your own."

what?

Not only Yuan Meiqing, but also the two people next to her were stunned. They felt that they had hallucinations, and they looked confused.

Seeing this, Prime Minister Zuo smiled slightly: "That's right, the old man has thought about it, if something happens to Zifang, who will sit in such an important position as Minister of the Ministry of Officials?"

No one had thought about this question, but when Prime Minister Zuo raised it, even Yuan Meiqing couldn't help thinking about it.

One name after another flashed across the eyes, but after all, there was no one who could take on the big responsibility.

Marquis Wu Ning has someone in his hands, but it's a pity that Emperor Yan is not stupid, how can he use it?

Seeing their expressions, Prime Minister Zuo calmed down, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Don't think about it, there is such a seniority in the court, and someone who is trusted by the emperor, no, Gu Rushi is one, but it's a pity that he has already occupied the pit of the Ministry of Rites, Can't serve concurrently. Speaking of which, our emperor is really useless. It's still the same sentence, if there is no prince, he is nothing. The old man's choice at the beginning was indeed good, but he shouldn't leave one of them for a while. There is a great danger."

"Actually, it's not that there is no such thing. The big deal is that the prince himself will be the one." Zhen Weimin said.

Although Li Li had never been an official, whoever made him a prince did not need to pass the imperial examination. As long as the emperor agreed, he could choose among the six departments.

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials is important, but Li Li's prestige is enough. In just a few months, behind him, he has unknowingly gathered a group of supporters, such as Fan Zhiyuan, such as Gu Rushi, such as Song Guogong... Coupled with popular popularity, no one thinks this is wrong.

When Zhen Weimin said this, the more he thought about it, the more he thought about it, until Prime Minister Zuo burst out laughing: "As expected, Ji Da is my husband's bosom friend, he thinks the same!"

"You can still laugh, if Prince Yi really becomes the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Prime Minister Zuo, there is still a place for you and me to talk in the court?" Marquis Wu Ning wondered.

"No more, but so what?" Zuo Xiang smiled and said, "When the prince looks down on me, and even the old man wants to avoid it by a third, do you think the emperor's heart will make you worry?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's hearts moved suddenly, as if they should have understood Zuo Xiang's intention.

He helped Yuan Meiqing up from the ground, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Zifang, you have to let the emperor know that this old man has abandoned you, and you are like a bereaved dog. If anyone can help you now and save your life, So……"

Yuan Meiqing's throat rolled, and seeing Prime Minister Zuo's smiling face, she couldn't help but nodded slowly: "The next official should be ashamed and smashed to pieces to repay the life-saving grace."

"Not enough." A cold light flashed in Zuo Xiang's eyes, "This old man is not benevolent, and you are also unrighteous. You still have a lot of things against this old man, so you can tell the whole story and bite me back. As long as the emperor can move his heart, it's fine. "

Yuan Meiqing's lips twitched, and she couldn't help calling out: "But Mr. Xiang..."

"Don't be afraid, as long as your life stays, the old man will feel at ease. And Concubine Yuan in the palace, it is only natural to intercede for grandfather, our emperor is very soft-hearted."