Anyang, Imperial City, Jiuxiao Palace.
Dozens of censors headed by Ma Xiangru were still shouting to beat and kill 'Huo Xiong'.
However, a few young men suddenly appeared in the court. With an almost generous attitude, they withstood the impeachment of Ma Xiangru and others.
Ma Xiangru said that "Huo Xiong" was not effective in fighting, and several young men said that Ma Xiangru was shielding his wife's uncle.
Ma Xiangru said that "Huo Xiong" had lost power and humiliated the country, and several young men said that Ma Xiangru had lost his moral character.
Ma Xiangru said that Huo Xiong was colluding with the enemy, and several young men said that he was accepting bribes in private.
Many of Ma Xiangru's impeachments against 'Huo Xiong' have no evidence. The only evidence is that the Dawu army that destroyed the Jin Dynasty has indeed invaded Daze Prefecture and wreaked havoc in Daze Prefecture. This is ironclad evidence and no one can erase it.
In addition, 'Huo Xiong' was charged with various crimes such as colluding with the enemy, leaking military information, etc. Ma Xiangru followed the practice of the Yushi Palace and heard the news. It was all 'rumours' he heard from nowhere, and even It's possible that he just made it up.
If no one stood up to him, given his status and authority, a mere third-grade general might just have his head chopped off.
Under normal circumstances, no one would argue with the deputy head of the Yushi Palace that he wanted to chop off the head of an insignificant third-grade general, so let him chop it off. If a mere third-grade general dies, who will do it? Care about him
But if there are people who stand up to him, then Sima Xian must behave like a wise king. He cannot order people to be killed indiscriminately. He must have real evidence.
Real evidence... It would be easy to investigate on weekdays, but now Daze Prefecture is in chaos, and troops who destroyed the Jin army are everywhere. How do you investigate? Let these genteel officials from the Yushi Palace investigate
Isn’t that sending the sheep into the wolf’s mouth
However, those few young men who suddenly jumped out to compete with Ma Xiangru did not hold high official positions. They were only third-level officials who could enter the Jiuxiao Palace to discuss matters, but the things they reported were all well-founded.
Ma Xiangru's brother-in-law did some illegal things in Anyang City, and also did a lot of bullying of men and women, which caused deep resentment among the people. He also likes to bring lawsuits and lawsuits, specializes in helping evil people get away with crimes, specializes in framing good people, and has done countless evil things.
It's just that with Ma Xiangru's protection, after so many years, no one can do anything about that guy.
In addition, Ma Xiangru kept the secret from his wife. In addition to the one wife, two concubines, four concubines and eight royal maids in line with the Dajin etiquette, he also kept more than a dozen outdoor houses. However, it is not a big deal that many high-ranking officials in the Jin Dynasty have wives.
The only problem is that if these outhouses are all from brothels, that's it. According to the customs of the Jin Dynasty, these are just some raised playthings. If you have the ability, you can do whatever you want.
However, Ma Xiangru was caught again. Most of his concubines were from innocent families.
In an innocent family, who would want to give their good daughter to someone else to be a shady concubine? Ma Xiangru's foreign affairs were all obtained through coercion and inducement based on his power, and the methods of his wife and uncle were indispensable among them.
This makes sense to say that Ma Xiangru has lost his moral character.
As for Ma Xiangru accepting bribes in private, several young people had no idea where they came from, and they had ledgers to record every transaction for Ma Xiangru. Including the case of the dismissal of several high-ranking officials in the finance department of the Prime Minister Jin Dynasty in the past few years, there were countless implicates in it. Many officials got away safely without receiving any punishment after giving Ma Xiangru enough bribes.
One after another, various crimes were thrown out by a few young men with low official positions in front of the civil and military officials of the court.
And those of 'Huo Xiong'
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The necessary crimes are different. Ma Xiangru is in Anyang, and he is in Jiuxiao Palace. These crimes can be found out as long as you investigate them carefully and hard!
If these charges are proven, Ma Xiangru will most likely have his head chopped off, or at best be dismissed from his post and go back to his hometown.
Ma Xiangru wants to save himself!
While saving himself, he also had to work hard to stomp 'Huo Xiong' to death!
All the civil and military officials in the court could see it. Some young men and women had somehow got a relationship with 'Huo Xiong'. They came to help 'Huo Xiong' solve his problems.
It is precisely because of this that Ma Xiangru, as the initiator of this incident, must trample 'Huo Xiong' to death while exonerating himself.
If Ma Xiangru cannot trample 'Huo Xiong' to death this time, even if he successfully clears himself of all charges, his reputation in the court will plummet in the future, and he will no longer be able to control the situation in the Imperial Palace!
Censor, all he wants is a name!
Without a reputation, I can’t hold on to this official position!
For several days, Ma Xiangru and his subordinates roared and roared in the court hall, clawing and clawing like mad dogs.
Several young men seemed to be possessed by a demon. They completely ignored their wealth and life, and stiffened their necks to fight Ma Xiangru. They kept throwing out one accusation after another, and each accusation was like a heavy brick, hitting Ma Xiangru hard. Headache and bleeding.
For several days, the waves in Jiuxiao Palace were turbulent.
For several days, there was an undercurrent surging in Anyang City.
Ma Xiangru spent the day fighting with several young men in the court, and at night he was busy checking for leaks and filling in the gaps, trying his best to eliminate evidence.
For a few days, Ma Xiangru was busy day and night, and his mental pressure increased. However, within three to five days, Ma Xiangru's smoke rings were dented, and his whole person became faintly thinner.
On this day, the golden bell roared, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty once again entered the Jiuxiao Palace to discuss matters.
First, Linghu Qingqing came out to announce that the recruitment of Sima Xian's army had been completed. A newly reorganized fleet of 12,000 medium and large warships had been dispatched, passing through the emergency erection space of Dajin. Door, this legion can arrive in Fengzhou in about two days.
"Dazezhou is hopeless." Linghu Qingqing said calmly: "According to the military information obtained by the military department, the main force of Dawu's army to destroy the Jin army has arrived in Dazezhou. Dazezhou is really hopeless."
Linghu Qingqing sighed softly: "Prince Wu Duyao of Dawu, who is secretly called the 'Devil King' by the people in their Dawu territory, has issued an order to massacre the city. There are only a few cities in Daze Prefecture now, and the state's population is not yet There are too many broken pieces to destroy the Jin army, and it is impossible to survive."
Sighing, Linghu Qingqing looked at Sima Xian and said: "So, Lord Zhao Xiu's previous behavior was very wise, relying on Fengzhou to establish a defense line. As long as subsequent reinforcements continue to rush over, using Fengzhou to slow down Dawu's army will indeed be The best contingency plan.”
Sima Xian nodded slowly: "Thank you, Prime Minister Zuo, and we need to keep a closer eye. The following troops and horses must set off as soon as possible... If Dawu dares to stretch his claws against me, Dajin, he must cut off their claws."
Linghu Qingqing nodded and said comprehensively: "Your Majesty, don't worry, there will be no mistakes in the southwest war. There are veterans in charge, so your Majesty can just sit back and relax."
After smiling, Linghu Qingqing returned to the train.
Sima Xian looked at Gongyang Sanlu. Gongyang Sanlu stood motionless in the train, leisurely and contented, as if his soul was wandering in the sky.
Sima Xian clapped his hands and raised his fingers towards a young man in the train who looked to be in his early thirties and wearing a bright red official robe: "Pei Aiqing, the weather was so bright yesterday
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It's late. I'm anxious to go back to the palace to rest. I haven't finished talking about you, my beloved... Well, was that Du Sanniang really forced by Ma Qing's family to become his concubine? "
Ma Xiangru rushed out of the class train as if he were mourning for his heir, wailing in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty, I am wronged! Pei Youhu is such a slanderer, I... Du Sanniang is indeed my concubine, I do things in a high-sounding way, and I will never do it." Concealed. But Du Sanniang was attracted by Chen’s talent and learning, and Chen and she were in love with each other. Only then, only then... "
"Hooking up and committing adultery?" Sima Xian looked at Ma Xiangru with a smile on his face: "Haha, isn't it?"
Ma Xiangru's crying voice was trembling, and he didn't know how to continue talking for a long time.
As an emperor, do you have the nerve to use the word "chalice and adultery" on your own ministers? Especially for an important official like Sima Xian, you, you, you stupid king...
Pei Youhu, who had a dark complexion, a short stature, a slightly chubby body, and a slightly soft demeanor, and looked harmless, walked out of the train slowly.
Pei Youhu, a third-grade civil servant, was the deputy supervisor of the Lifan Academy of Jin Dynasty.
The Lifan Yuan was, to put it bluntly, the diplomatic department of the Jin Dynasty. It's just that the only neighboring countries of the Jin Dynasty are Wei and Dawu, and they have a hostile relationship with each other. They have fought bloody battles on the battlefields of the Three Kingdoms all year round. You can imagine the relationship between the three kingdoms.
The Lifanyuan, that is, the Qingshui Yamen among the Qingshui Yamen, has no power, no money, no one, and nothing.
It just means that there is such an organization hanging in the court hall. If Wei or Dawu have any serious official documents to be submitted, there are a few people who can come forward to receive them.
The dignified diplomatic institution of a country does not even have a single official. Pei Youhu, the deputy supervisor, is actually the current highest official of the Lifan Yuan.
And according to the original establishment, the Lifanyuan should have four deputy eunuchs, but now there is only one deputy eunuch, Pei Youhu... There were two deputy eunuchs before, but they were seriously injured by the envoy sent by Dawu to deliver credentials. Later, they went to recuperate. No one would want to serve in the Lifan Yuan anymore!
Such a yamen, and Pei Youhu, who has been working in such a yamen for more than ten years.
For many years, Pei Youhu was a completely transparent figure in the Jin Dynasty, and no one paid any attention to him.
Who would have thought that this time he would bring a few young men who were good friends in Qingshui Yamen, and they would tear apart Ma Xiangru like a mad dog, the famous man in the court, the majestic and powerful deputy of the Imperial Palace. Palace master
"Are you in love?" Pei Youhu strode out of the train, pointed at Ma Xiangru and yelled: "Bullshit!"
A censor immediately jumped out of the train, pointed at Pei Youhu and shouted: "Your Majesty, Mr. Pei Youhu has behaved disrespectfully... This is the royal staff."
Sima Xian waved his hand and laughed: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. I have always said it to you. Don't be so serious in the court and occasionally curse people. This way the atmosphere will be more lively and it can better reflect my desire to enjoy myself with the people." As for your demeanor... Just talk nonsense, as long as you don’t really fart in front of me, haha, it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter!”
The censor who jumped out of the train stepped back with a troubled expression.
Many of the censors present in the Censor Hall stared at Sima Xian with gray faces. Although for so many years, everyone knows that the contemporary Emperor of the Jin Dynasty is not a wise and mighty emperor, but you are a faint king... Can you stop being so foolish
Pei Youhu raised his head, pointed at the ashen-faced Ma Xiangru and shouted: "Your Majesty, I have evidence here. Three years ago, it was Ma Xiangru's uncle-in-law, a man with a human face and a beast's heart, who framed Du Sanniang and sent him to Anyang Mansion Prison. Tortured, Du Sanniang committed herself to Ma Xiangru in order to save her father... Such behavior is worse than a beast!"
Pei Youhu roared loudly.
Ma Xiangru looked at Gongyang with a gloomy face.
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Sanxi took a look.
He was a general promoted by Gongyang Sanlu. He and Pei Youhu had been fighting in the court for several days, but Gongyang Sanlu never came to his aid!
Ma Xiangru gritted his teeth, knowing that his rash impeachment of 'Huo Xiong' had aroused Gongyang Sanxi's dissatisfaction.
In the past few days, he was also thrown into confusion by Pei Youhu. He didn't have time to go to Gongyang Sanlu's house to explain...
But Ma Xiangru then thought about it, gritted his teeth, left Gong Yang to worry about things, squeezed his eyes, and burst into tears.
"Your Majesty, I have been wronged. Here, I have witnesses, physical evidence, and all kinds of evidence to prove that Pei Youhu is completely talking nonsense." Ma Xiangru took a deep breath and shouted sternly: "I want to impeach Pei Youhu even more. He is doing it for For selfish reasons, he deliberately framed Wei Chen in order to exonerate 'Huo Xiong'!"
Sima Xian became interested and looked at Ma Xiangru thoughtfully: "Oh? You said that Pei Youhu deliberately protected Huo Xiong? Why?"
Ma Xiangru pointed at Pei Youhu, and was about to tell the news he had just received yesterday, when suddenly there was an extremely loud sound breaking through the sky in the distance, and he saw a thin, extremely long, and extremely bright red cloud trail coming from high in the sky. It fell rapidly and flew straight towards Jiuxiao Palace.
That is the most urgent thing in Jin Dynasty, the "Wanli Cloud Arrow" specially used to convey urgent military information.
This is a supreme secret technique. It is extremely fast and flies at extremely high altitudes. It cannot be intercepted by ordinary means. It is the most effective means of conveying military information.
There was a 'swish' sound. Just now, everyone saw that the cloud arrow was still thousands of miles high in the sky outside Anyang City. The next moment, this cloud trace had broken into Jiuxiao Palace, and there was a 'bang' sound in Sima Xian's head. The dragon case exploded into a cloud.
All civil and military officials in the court were shocked. With such an urgent military situation, could it be possible that Fengzhou has also fallen
Sima Xian, who had an equally ugly face, raised the jade seal in his hand and pressed it gently towards Yun Ai: "If anyone dares to send me news that makes me unhappy, I will make sure that all of them, young and old, will never be happy again for the rest of their lives!"
Amidst Sima Xian's roar, the clouds spurted out thousands of golden lights, and a figure shrouded in black smoke emerged from the golden light, shouting in a rapid voice.
"Your Majesty is so holy, Your Majesty is overjoyed. I am here in Dazezhou to report the good news to Your Majesty."
"The chief general of Dazezhou, the sixth-rank Longjiang Marquis Huo Xiong, personally sneaked into Dawu to destroy the Jin army's central camp last night, beheaded Dawu's second prince, the 'brave king' Wu Duyao, and even defeated the main force of the Jin army's central army, beheading , captured and captured numerous people!”
"The central army of the Jin Army collapsed overnight. The main army of the Jin Army was leaderless and has stopped advancing towards Fengzhou. Most of the main army of the Jin Army has begun to retreat."
It was quiet inside Jiuxiao Palace.
Linghu Qingqing pulled his beard hard, and he, who had always been smart and capable, couldn't help but show a look of confusion. The second prince of Dawu, the brave king Wu Duyao, was also a notorious figure. He was also ranked high on the secret bounty list of the Jin Dynasty. Among the five hundred... This guy was killed just like that
Gongyang Sansu glanced at Ma Xiangru with disgust, wondering how you would end it.
Ma Xiangru's face was ashen, and he sat on the ground unable to move.
Pei Youhu smiled slightly and bowed to Sima Xian: "Your Majesty is holy, Your Majesty is very happy!"
Sima Xian jumped up suddenly, and shouted loudly: "What a wonderful feat! Hahahaha... Come here, send an order, and grant Huo Xiong the title of first-class Duke. His fiefdom will be from the indifferent Longjiang, Change the seal to Yuzhou!"
"Who agrees with my will and who opposes it?" Sima Xianxiong stood proudly in front of the throne, his face full of glory, and he smiled from ear to ear.