The first thing Zhao Bangyao did during his court meeting was to impeach Qi Ning. The impeachment was fierce, but Qi Ning was calm and calm.
At this time, the eunuch in charge of the palace had already stepped forward to take Zhao Bangyao's memorial and presented it to him. Long Tai opened it and glanced at it before handing the memorial to the eunuch in charge of the palace. He looked at Qining and asked, "Marquis Jinyi, what's the matter?" What do you say?"
Qi Ning said "Ah", as if he had just reacted, and many officials laughed inwardly.
"Censor Zhongcheng Zhao Bangyao accused you of harboring bandits, what do you say?" Long Tai was calm and composed.
Qi Ning came out of the queue, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, where are the bandits that Zhao Zhongcheng refers to?"
Many people shook their heads, secretly thinking that the young prince had not yet woken up and was so confused at the court meeting, but Zhao Bangyao had already said in a deep voice: "Jin Yihou, isn't the Black Lotus Sect a bandit?" He sneered: "God. The Hou family went to Xichuan to suppress the bandits, and they were able to defeat the Black Lotus Sect monsters at a glance, but the Marquis suddenly intervened and allowed the Black Lotus Sect to escape death. Why did the Marquis indulge in the Black Lotus Sect so much? "
"Can you defeat the Black Lotus Sect just by seeing it?" Qining turned to look at Zhao Bangyao and asked: "Zhao Zhongcheng, whose eyes are you referring to by seeing? Is it your eyes or someone else's? That day in On Qianwu Ridge, I did not see Zhao Zhongcheng's figure."
Zhao Bangyao said in a deep voice: "Master Hou doesn't need to play such word games. In fact, many people in Qianwu Ridge that day saw Master Hou walking out of the Black Stone Palace, and then ordered everyone to evacuate. In the Black Stone Palace, Please tell me what exactly the Marquis said to the Black Lotus Sect."
"Did Zhao Zhongcheng mean that I reached some kind of agreement with the Black Lotus Sect in the Black Stone Palace, and that's why we had people evacuate?" Qi Ning said with a faint smile.
Zhao Bangyao said: "If Mr. Hou doesn't make it clear today, it is inevitable that some people will doubt this."
"Zhao Zhongcheng, I dare to ask, when did the imperial court transfer you from the Yushitai and into the Shenhou Mansion?" Qi Ning asked: "I have never heard of this beforehand."
Zhao Bangyao frowned and said, "Master Hou, what do you mean?"
"What do you mean by this prince? You, a man who has read poetry and books and is full of literary talent, can't you hear it?" Qi Ning said lightly: "The imperial court established the Shenhou Mansion to better communicate with the forces in the world. The Shenhou Mansion is not affiliated with No yamen will interfere with anything. The matter in Qianwuling is a Jianghu matter. If Zhao Zhongcheng is from the Shenhou Mansion, if asked today, I will inevitably have to explain a few words. But if Zhao Zhongcheng is not the Shenhou Mansion, People from the government are not qualified to make irresponsible remarks here."
Zhao Bangyao sneered and said: "What the Marquis said makes sense, but it also makes no sense. Yes, the Yushitai is not capable of interfering in the Shenhou Mansion, and it is not easy to interfere in Jianghu affairs. But the Marquis has forgotten that the Yushitai's responsibilities are not his own. It is to monitor the affairs of the world. Anyone who harms the reputation and interests of the imperial court will have the courage to directly remonstrate with Yushitai." He said seriously: "The Black Lotus Sect spread the epidemic in the capital and killed many innocent people. This is a heinous crime. Now, The Marquis is protecting the Black Lotus Sect, so of course he must participate in the impeachment."
"Zhao Zhongcheng, I have a story that I would like to ask you to teach me." Qi Ning smiled and said, "I would like to ask Mr. Zhao to judge whether it is good or evil."
All the ministers were a little surprised, thinking that in the solemn court meeting, it was really inexplicable that this noble man would tell a story.
Ma Lan from the Zhenguo Company coughed and said: "In Jinyihou, above the court, it is not appropriate to tell a story. If... if you want to tell a story, you and Zhao Zhongcheng can find a place to talk after the court is over."
Qi Ning shook his head and said: "My lord, Zhao Zhongcheng is trying to impeach me now, and my story is just to defend myself."
Sima Lan frowned slightly, but Long Tai had already said: "Jin Yihou, what story do you want to tell?"
Qining bowed his hands to Longtai, then looked at Zhao Bangyao with his hands behind his back, and said: "Zhao Zhongcheng, not long ago, I was walking on the road when I suddenly saw a weak woman holding a package in her hand and running as fast as she could. Behind me, there were four or five men chasing him." After saying this, he asked with a solemn expression: "I didn't know what to do at that time, Zhao Zhongcheng, if it were you, what would you do?"
Zhao Bangyao immediately said righteously: "If I see you, of course I will stand up and stop those gangsters."
"The villain?" Qi Ning asked, "Who is the villain that Zhao Zhongcheng is talking about?"
Zhao Bangyao frowned and said: "Master Hou, isn't this asking questions knowingly? Of course he is the gang of robbers chasing after weak women."
Qi Ning sighed and said: "Zhao Zhongcheng is indeed righteous, but those guys are called villains by you one moment, and robbers the other. They are really unjust."
Zhao Bangyao sneered and said: "Unjustly accused? Mr. Hou, those people who chased the weak woman naturally wanted to show off their evil intentions. Why are they unfairly accused?"
"I thought so at first, but later I found out that the weak woman was actually a habitual thief. Those men were working as helpers in other places. They got some money and wanted to return home to visit their parents, wives and children. Who knew that this habit had stolen the package halfway? , so they are chasing after them desperately to get back what belongs to them." He smiled coldly and said, "Luckily Zhao Zhongcheng was not present at the time, otherwise wouldn't he be condoning a habitual thief and wronging a good person?"
Zhao Bangyao was startled, but many officials were amused.
"Master Hou, what do you mean by this?" Zhao Bangyao asked: "What does this story have to do with today's events?"
Qi Ning said: "Zhao Zhongcheng made a judgment just now and made a serious mistake. In fact, Zhao Zhongcheng is not to blame for the error in judgment. After all, you did not witness it with your own eyes, but listened to my report, which is considered hearsay." His expression fell coldly and he sneered: "But you are the biggest His mistake is to make a rash decision before he understands the whole story and fails to distinguish between good and evil."
Zhao Bangyao looked very ugly.
Qi Ning said: "Master Zhao has a very resounding reputation, and no one dares to take part in it. It is precisely because of his courage that he has been promoted step by step. I have not had much contact with you. Today is the first time I have dealt with you, but now it seems that you Zhao Although your Excellency has great courage and wisdom, you cannot distinguish between good and evil." He stared at Zhao Bangyao and asked in a deep voice: "Master Zhao said that the Black Lotus Sect is a bandit. I ask you, do you have any evidence of their poisoning in the capital? He stretched out his hand and said, "Bring it to me."
Zhao Bang raised his eyebrows and said: "Everyone knows this, so what more evidence is needed? Isn't this...!"
"Nonsense." Qi Ning interrupted without politeness, "Who said everyone knows?"
"If it weren't for bandits, why did the Shenhou Mansion lead an encirclement and suppression campaign?" Zhao Bangyao said solemnly.
Qi Ning asked: "Did Lord Ximen specifically report to Mr. Zhao that he attacked the Black Lotus Sect because the Black Lotus poisoned the capital?" He sneered and said, "What is your identity? What qualifications do you have to let Lord Ximen do it?" Report this to you?"
When Zhao Bangyao was impeaching him, he was naturally his opponent. Qi Ning had always had a clear distinction between grievances and grievances. Since he was an enemy, of course he would not be polite at all.
Zhao Bangyao looked ugly and said, "Master Zhaohou said this to defend the Black Lotus Sect?"
"When will I defend them?" Qi Ning sighed: "Mr. Zhao, every word you say is so subjective and based entirely on your own imagination. Sometimes, having the courage to speak out does not mean that everything you say is right. There are many people in the world who seek fame and reputation, and appear to be upright, but in fact they are just doing it for their own private reputation."
Zhao Bangyao's face turned blue and he said, "What does Mr. Hou mean by this?"
Qi Ningli ignored him, took two steps forward, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, Qin Ning is here to impeach Zhao Bangyao, the Prime Minister of Taichung, the censor. First, the matter is not yet clear, and he talks nonsense, hearsay, and passes falseness as truth. Secondly, the Shenhou Mansion's His actions were not interfered by any government office. As the censor of Taichung, Zhao Bangyao had the right to make direct remonstrances, but he had no right to interfere. He interfered in Jianghu affairs and violated the law. He begged the emperor to send someone to investigate thoroughly. Why did Zhao Bangyao go so far beyond his authority? Thirdly, Zhao Bangyao seems to be upright and upright, but he only wants to gain reputation. I ask the emperor to send someone to strictly investigate the officials who were previously impeached by Zhao Bangyao. Many of them may have been unjustly accused. If you are trapped, please ask the court to clear the name of those innocent people who have been wronged." After a pause, he said solemnly: "Fourth, Zhao Bangyao behaved strangely. I would like to ask the emperor to send someone to investigate whether this person has betrayed the Chu and turned to the Han. National thief."
As soon as this statement came out, many people were shocked.
This is a solemn court, and every word must be cautious. Zhao Bangyao has always been known for his courage. Everyone is accustomed to saying a few surprising words in court, but Qining's first visit to the court, his words Sharp, this last sentence was even more earth-shattering. Many people were shocked and changed their minds, secretly thinking that this young prince was really fierce, and he even dared to say such words in public.
Although the officials in this court criticized each other mercilessly, they always had to do things without saying anything. Even if there were swords and swords in the audience, they still had to pretend to say a few words on their faces, and it was difficult to see bloodshed on both sides.
As we all know, the two factions of Huainan King and Zhen Guo Gong were fighting openly and secretly, and the two sides were fighting to the death. However, when these two giants were together, they rarely looked fierce, and both sides were cordial and polite.
Zhao Bangyao spoke bluntly, and everyone felt that it was due to his temperament. This person was destined to be a lonely minister, but Qining also spoke with such ferocity that many people felt that he was still too young and left no room. Since this time, Jin Yihou and Zhao Bangyao are enemies of life and death, and there is no room for maneuver.
Of course, Qi Ning would not understand what was said in the officialdom but leave some room for it, but this Zhao Bangyao came straight to him today. The little emperor had reminded him a few days ago that he knew that this Zhao Bangyao had planned it for a long time, and he was sure that this matter was absolutely impossible. It was not Zhao Bangyao's fault alone. This person's charge into the battle was definitely not for the public good, but for his own selfish desires. Qi Ning has never had a good impression of this kind of person. If he had not provoked him, he would not have any dealings with this kind of person. But since the other party bumped into him, Qining would never be polite.
He will never make the person who makes him unhappy feel comfortable.