"Are you sure?" The eldest prince listened to the report of Dugu Mo's embezzlement and confiscation of family money, and was quite cautious: "Is he really greedy for so much money?"
"Don't worry, Eldest Prince, he hastily sold various properties within a few days, and exchanged countless taels of silver. No matter how many taels of silver he has as a backing, this is not counted as Zonghengquan Huo's family's silver savings." The staff master said: "In addition, we not only bribed one of the accountants, although it was only a part of the account amount, we also knew that he must be greedy. Not only that, but the little thief noticed him A big move recently."
"What action?" The eldest prince was very confident after hearing what the aide said, and hurriedly asked.
The master of the staff excitedly asked for credit: "I found out that he recently spent money to buy a hundred acres of land near the lake in the western suburbs of the capital. He buys stones every day, as if he wants to build some kind of building."
"Oh? He wants to build a mansion?"
"The eldest prince sees it clearly, so he probably laid the foundation." The master of the staff smiled strangely: "He has just been recognized as a prince, and his annual salary is less than ten thousand taels. How did he get so much money to buy the mansion? Just because of this alone, he is full of blood." I can't even speak clearly."
"Haha, there are all the witnesses and witnesses here, so it's hard for him to justify himself, very good!" The eldest prince couldn't help pumping his fist excitedly: "This kid came from behind. Even after a big defeat and a loss, he still has the luck to not be punished. Let's see how he does this time." Can escape!"
"Didn't he seek death by himself?" The master of the staff proudly said, "Eldest Prince Hongfu Qitian, Dugu Mo, a clown like Dugu Mo, will only vanish in the face of your blessing, Eldest Prince."
The master of the staff flattered for a while, making the eldest prince laugh: "Be careful not to reveal that we are behind the scenes directing and prosecuting Shenben. For the rest, I will just wait and see the good show in the morning!"
The next day was the big day of the five-day routine morning court.
The Xuanwu Hall of the Wudu Imperial Palace, above the court hall.
"The minister has his roots! Participate in the impeachment of Prince Mo!"
"Minister and ginseng!"
"The minister attached to the ginseng!"
There are three speakers at the end of the morning court. Suddenly leave work and go to the book together to participate in the impeachment of Prince Mo.
"...Prince Mo is so bold that he deceives the king!"
"...he has failed the emperor's expectations of him!"
"... Corruption of thousands of taels of ink, this is trampling on the legal system of our Great Wu Kingdom!"
The three of them had lotus blossoms on their tongues, and all kinds of words poured out like waves.
Hundreds of civil and military officials on both sides watched the excitement quietly.
The prince was impeached almost once a month. Everyone is used to it.
Before Emperor Xuanwu proclaimed his title of emperor, he connived at the fight among his sons. As long as you don't delay the country, you can pick each other's faults as you like. It seems that King Xuanwu is looking forward to forming an atmosphere where the princes check and balance each other and force each other to make progress without making mistakes. That is the best.
Of course, everyone understands Emperor Xuanwu's intentions.
Emperor Xuanwu has a strong desire to pursue results in his actions. As long as a certain purpose can be achieved, it does not care about the process or means. In his eyes, it is natural for the princes to compete for the position, the survival of the fittest, and the law of the jungle. I'm afraid he will still feel that the prince who has been tempered in this way can get the right to inherit the throne. In order to ensure the prosperity of Dawu Kingdom from generation to generation.
I have to admit that this is harsher than the succession of a stable prince, but it is more reliable.
Most royal families have no shortage of heirs. Even if the loss is huge in a certain generation, it can be replenished quickly by relying on many concubines. Therefore, the brutal succession competition may be a shortcut for a family to ensure that it is the best winner in managing the country and ensure the prosperity of the family.
Emperor Xuanwu sat on the dragon chair, slightly sideways, listening to the advice of the three officials calmly.
"Prince Mo doesn't know the big picture. He is greedy for 20 million ink and silver!"
"Bribing many officials with a lot of money, I'm afraid there will be evil intentions!"…
"Professional rewards for soldiers under his command by handing out silver taels. Trying to deceive and nourish people's hearts!"
While spitting and flying, the three speakers expressed all kinds of words to the fullest.
Emperor Xuanwu didn't give a slight nod to the director eunuch beside him until the three of them were tired of talking.
The eunuch's characteristic high-pitched voice sounded: "Xuan-Prince Mo has entered the court, and he will go to the hall for questioning!"
Although Prince Mo has the announced prince status, he has no official position, and he is not a candidate to participate in the regular morning court. It is impossible to discuss the participation and impeachment this time. People naturally don't wait under the court. At this time, if he announces his admonition, he may not see anyone for half an hour.
After all, the time it took for the Miyagi guards to find Dugu Mo to rush over after receiving the message to announce the decree could not be too short.
But when the three speakers were about to stand aside and let other people discuss some state affairs first. There was a reply from outside very quickly.
The eunuch outside the court hall said sharply: "Prince Mo, see you—"
The people on the eldest prince's side couldn't help wondering when they heard this. Why does it seem like he is ready
Those with quick thoughts couldn't help panicking secretly, could it be that the other party was already prepared and waited under the court early
I saw a person walking up quickly from the hall, with a dignified appearance and an extraordinary appearance, it was Dugu Mo who was on the cusp of the new promotion.
"My son has seen the father, long live, long live, long live—"
Due to his status as a prince, he didn't need too many courtesies. He just stood up after bowing his head and bowed his head to wait for the question.
Emperor Xuanwu had no expression on his face. He looked at Dugu Mo for a moment, and seeing that he didn't look flustered at all, he simply said four words: "Let's defend ourselves."
This is a method often used by Emperor Xuanwu.
I'm too lazy to listen to both of you taking turns talking, so just quarrel. Accusing each other in front of me, whoever wins the quarrel seems to be justified, and I finally make a conclusion.
In both Qi and Jin, government affairs were not handled in this way.
This is a reckless way of dealing with it.
Although Wu Guo's court hall is often noisy like a vegetable market, there is a certain amount of room for free debate, and it is a way that many courtiers appreciate.
At least they can let go of their speeches in the court. Especially those eloquent officials applauded this method, and from time to time praised Xuanwu Emperor's handling method.
In fact, thinking about it, it is not unusual for someone who can summon Xiao Ruoyao of the Qi Kingdom to be the imperial concubine or the quasi-princess concubine by order. Emperor Xuanwu is such an ingenious person.
Perhaps Wu Guo's prosperity also depends on his straightforward character.
The first of the three officials jumped out, almost pointing at Dugu Mo's nose and shouting: "Dugu Mo! You dare to be greedy for Mo and confiscate more than ten million taels of silver! Can this be admitted?!"
Dugu Mo looked at the first speaker, and replied calmly, "Yes, I agree."
The second spokesperson jumped out: "The evidence is conclusive, and you can't deny it! Just listen to me... um... eh?"
Misheard? Not only the officials were stunned, but everyone was also stunned.
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