Lizheng Palace, today's morning court will last longer than in the past.
Although Qi was intimidated by the punishment of heaven a few days ago and suffered a rare defeat, as time passed, it seemed that the shadow of punishment from heaven had gradually dissipated, and there were more frictions between the two countries on the border.
In addition, Zhao Guo, who has never had any entanglements with Jing Guo, is actually a little ready to move. The spies lurking in the two countries sent back news. A few days ago, Qi and Zhao had close contacts. Jing Guo's unfavorable action.
The strength of Zhao State is slightly weaker than that of Jing State, but it should not be underestimated. If the two countries unite, they will really have a powerful weapon like Heaven's Punishment, and Jing State is equally dangerous.
As a result, among the neighboring countries, apart from Wu Kingdom, which is still deeply involved in civil war, the two most powerful countries are all in hostile relations with Jing Kingdom, which can be described as enemies.
Of course, the current state of Jing is not what it used to be, especially in terms of military strength, Heaven’s Punishment has been researched into many magical effects, and it will not be in a hurry because of this. Mostly, no one dares to initiate a really large-scale war easily.
Even so, the imperial court attached great importance to this, and made a series of deployments on the frontier defense. General Xu Dingyuan has already gone to the front line again, and at the same time took away a large number of generals' children. With the God of Army and Heaven's Punishment, it is not necessary in a short time Too worried.
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Emperor Jing looked at the courtiers below, and was quite satisfied.
If a year ago, when encountering the current situation, the court would have been in a hurry. Today, the courtiers and the people have confidence in their hearts.
Thinking of this, he naturally thought of Li Yi. In the past few months, although he has been acting lazy and not doing his job properly, he has brought such a big change to the court and Jingguo invisibly.
A magistrate is a bit stingy. After the completion of the construction of the School of Mathematical Sciences, if he is still as peaceful as he was during this period of time and does not cause trouble, he can be promoted to his title. The Duke does not need to think about it for the time being. After the founding of the country, This title will no longer be awarded separately, that kid may be disappointed, but it is not impossible, but if he really waits until then, he may not see that kid proud for a few days...
After returning to his senses, the courtiers below still stood respectfully in place, Emperor Jing cleared his throat, and said: "Your Excellencies, what else is there to play, if there is nothing else, let's retreat today."
After waiting for a while, no one made a sound. Just as Emperor Jing was about to announce, an eunuch quietly walked in from the side of the hall and whispered a few words in his ear.
After being stunned, Emperor Jing waved his hand: "Announce them to come in!"
The courtiers were full of doubts. When they turned their heads to look, they saw several people coming in from outside the hall.
Emperor Jing looked at them: "What do you want to start?"
"Zhao Guangyuan, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, impeached Chang'an County Bo Li Yi for overreaching, and obstructing the Ministry of Criminal Justice's handling of the case!" Minister Zhao of the Ministry of Punishment took a step forward and said in a deep voice.
"Chen Yunshan, member of the Ministry of Rites, impeached Chang'an County Bo Li Yi, shielded and indulged the murderer who killed my son, and disturbed the laws of the country, please show your majesty a lesson!" Wai Lang, a member of the Ministry of Rites, had a sad face and a hoarse voice.
The two people's voice fell, and several people stood up. The Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Rites, and several censors listed several crimes against Bo Liyi of Chang'an County, and described the arrogance and arrogance of the secret spy department to the fullest, which immediately aroused people's attention. The courtiers echoed.
Above the court, the Minister of Rites, who had just learned about the matter, stood up immediately and said: "Your Majesty, the trial of cases has always been a matter for the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple. Without your Majesty's will, the Secret Service Secretary dared to disturb the judiciary. Your Majesty will punish you severely!"
Immediately, other censors strongly condemned and solemnly protested the behavior of Bo Liyi and the secret spy department in Chang'an County, talking about the independence of the judiciary. What's more, it is the secret spy department who openly robs people from the Ministry of punishment. How arrogant is this? In this way, what's the use of the Ministry of punishment and the law!
The courtiers have long been extremely dissatisfied with the expansion of the Secret Service's powers. At this moment, countless people have come forward. The murder of the son of Wai Lang, a member of the Ministry of Rites, was just an introduction to them. What they want more now is to reduce The authority of the Secret Service.
Emperor Jing frowned when he heard the words. The secret spy department is an institution that belongs only to him. Although he gave them a high level of power, it has not reached the point of abuse. No one dares to do this.
Except, of course, there are always some restless elements.
The sign he gave to Li Yimi's Spy Secretary was to make it easier for him to do things in the court. After all, a county is still too small, and he knows how to measure it. He didn't really do what he said. Kyoto is in trouble.
He didn't care why Li Yi brought people directly from the Ministry of Criminal Justice. It would be abnormal if he didn't cause some trouble one day. What he cared about at the moment was the matter of that case.
Kyoto is at the foot of the Son of Heaven. There is no more stable place in Jingguo than here. In the past, there were very few homicide cases. The son of an imperial court official was poisoned, and the impact was really bad.
"Where is Li Yi, declare him into the palace!" Emperor Jing said in a deep voice.
"The minister is here."
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure appeared outside the hall.
The courtiers, including Emperor Jing, did not expect that when everyone impeached him in the hall, he was actually listening outside the hall. The atmosphere in the hall could not help being a little awkward at this moment.
Li Yi, Li Xuan and Li Mingzhu entered the palace together, and all the officials had different expressions.
Naturally, everyone mentioned the eldest princess and the son of Li Xuan just now, but they all pointed their finger at Li Yi, son of Chang'an county, and no one would be so disingenuous as to touch the other two's bad luck.
After all, among the three masters in Kyoto, only Li Xianbo is easy to bully.
"Did you hear what they said just now?" Emperor Jing looked at him and asked.
Li Yi nodded, "I heard everything."
Emperor Jing asked again: "Then do you have something to say?"
When the courtiers heard the words, their first reaction was actually worry.
Worried that he would say "I'm guilty, I know I'm wrong" again, see His Majesty shamelessly, and then resign early to retire early, and leave the school as a mess...
After all, this is not the first time he has done this kind of thing.
"I have something to say." Li Yi cleared his throat and said, "In the capital, murdering the relatives of the court officials is such a bad act. If the murderer is not caught, what is the majesty of the court, and what is the majesty of His Majesty? An explanation from the common people?"
"The secret spy chief eats the king's salary and shares the worries of the king. In order not to waste time and delay the best time to handle the case, the secret spy chief sent people into the palace to report to His Majesty, and immediately went to investigate..."
"Zouming Your Majesty?" The servant of the Ministry of Punishment stood up and immediately said: "This is obviously sophistry. If His Majesty has already been reported, why doesn't His Majesty know about it until now?"
Emperor Jing looked at Li Yi, thought for a moment, looked back at Chang De, and asked, "Just now you said that the Secret Service had an urgent report, and it was delayed because I was discussing the war with the ministers. What's the matter?"
Li Yi was still thinking about what reason to use to explain this matter in the next moment, and was slightly taken aback when he heard this.
A look of suspicion appeared on Chang De's face, but after all, he had followed His Majesty for decades, and he took a step forward the next moment, and said, "Return to Your Majesty, what the Secret Service Secretary said is that a major murder occurred in the capital, and I would like to request your Majesty." investigation."
"Since this is the case, it is not considered overstepping..." Emperor Jing said, his voice suddenly turned dark again: "I will definitely investigate such serious cases!"
Unexpectedly, there was even this kind of operation. Li Yi looked up at the old emperor, and suddenly felt that his three views had been refreshed.
Originally, I wanted Her Royal Highness to give a false testimony, but now even this step is omitted.
Zhao Shilang of the Criminal Department was also taken aback, but he did not suspect that His Majesty would lie. It seems that impeachment of the other party is somewhat impossible, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Return to Your Majesty, the investigation of cases has always been a matter of the Criminal Department. , Your Majesty should pay attention to decency and respect for the ancestors, and the judiciary must not be messed up!"
"Department of punishment?"
Li Yi shook his head, with a forced smile on the corner of his mouth: "Hehe..."
Hehe... , this was a laugh.
But the courtiers actually heard ridicule, disdain, helplessness, sympathy from Li Xianbo's "hehe"..., even, fuck you!
Of course, they can understand these feelings.
Because the detection rate of the Ministry of Criminal Justice is really pitifully low. Some time ago, His Majesty sent people from the Secret Service Department to review the files of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. I don’t know how many old unjust, false and wrong cases were uncovered, which really made the Ministry of Criminal Justice rise once among the six departments. Face, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment has resigned due to illness in the past few days, I am afraid that part of the reason is shame.
On the other hand, the Secret Service Division, Liu Yanwang is well-known and has repeatedly solved strange cases. Even the big shots in the court have heard of his name. Not only that, the resources controlled by the Secret Service Division are far from what the Ministry of Criminal Justice can match. This kind of thing is a piece of cake. If His Majesty is serious, even the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment can investigate it a few times with the concubine at night...
From the perspective of the secret agent, Li County Uncle Li's "hehe" is true...
Comprehending the connotation of this "hehe", Zhao Shilang of the Ministry of Criminal Justice blushed rapidly. If it wasn't for the fact that this is the court, I would have fought this mad Li Xianbo for 300 rounds...