Just like if your boss fires the department head, the department's junior staff won't go to the boss and give him a piece of their mind, unless they also want to quit.
Of course, usually, if you want to make a change to the head of a department, there will definitely be people in the department who oppose it.
Once this happens, some people will become disappointed with the boss, become passive-aggressive, and may even influence other employees, leading them to become passive-aggressive, betray the company, or resign together.
This kind of thing is unavoidable.
The same logic applies to killing Wu Yong.
At the dinner table, Wang Kui'an and Wu Jie swiftly executed Wu Yong, announced his crimes, and presented evidence.
Some people won't confront someone directly because it would put them in an uncertain situation.
Wang Kui'an had the moral high ground, and as the emperor's special envoy, the people's hearts were with him.
Going out and confronting them head-on would mean standing against the majority of people, which would not only be suicidal but would also send those who were watching from the sidelines to Wang Kui'an's side.
What is the best approach?
After finishing their wine and meat, and after everyone had condemned Wu Yong's despicable and shameless behavior, they quickly rode back to the northern military camp, led their trusted confidants, and, no matter how many people they could turn against them, they would first turn them against them, then launch a surprise attack on a few generals, and take their heads to the Dangxiang to seek positions.
Those who held this view were Wu Yong's confidants, but they were not truly loyal to Wu Yong.
They did this because they had an indelible stain on their bodies.
Once the Supervisory Bureau gains a foothold in the Northwest, they will surely perish.
Rather than waiting to be killed, it is better to take the initiative.
Miao Renfeng, the Commissioner of the Judicial Commissioner, said: “The Emperor is wise and enlightened. Wu Yong deserves to die ten thousand times over, but his death is not a pity. I will submit a memorial to the Emperor that Wu Yong’s family should be confiscated and his three clans exiled to the frontier!”
Wang Kuian glanced at Miao Renfeng approvingly. "You're quite the official. Knowing that the Emperor intends to eliminate Wu Yong, you've taken the initiative to become the 'knife'."
Not bad, not bad, you're still the Northwest Judicial Commissioner, nothing will change.
Transport Commissioner Duan Zhijie said, "The Emperor is wise and benevolent. Wu Yong's family should be confiscated and his entire clan exiled to the frontier!"
Xia Fu, the Commissioner of the Ever-Normal Granary, also stepped forward to express his opinion: "Countless soldiers have fought and bled for the enemy at the front. Wu Yong, as the Pacification Commissioner, was entrusted with an important task by the court, but he secretly colluded with the Dangxiang rebels, which chilled the hearts of the three armies. If anyone still speaks up for Wu Yong now, they will be guilty of the same crime as Wu Yong and should be killed!"
The three leaders have all stepped forward to express their opinions, and their words have largely determined the situation on Qin Feng Road.
Wang Kuian said, "You are all loyal to the emperor and the country. I will certainly convey this to the emperor."
After saying that, he added, "Take down Gao Hong, Zeng Qian, and Fan Zhenglian!"
Gao Hong, Zeng Qian, and Fan Zhenglian hurriedly said, "Sir Wang, what do you mean? Although we are Wu Shuai's subordinates, we have not colluded with the enemy or betrayed the country!"
"Whether you have colluded with the enemy or betrayed your country, I will investigate that myself. The three of you will stay in the prison for a few days for now!"
Gao Hong roared, "Wang Kui'an, you despicable villain! While we are fighting and shedding blood on the front lines, you are destroying your own defenses! You treacherous minister are ruining the country!"
Zeng Qian replied timidly, "Your Excellency is wise and discerning; I have always been loyal to my duty!"
Wang Kui'an shouted angrily, "Take him away!"
Several soldiers then stepped forward to tie up the three men.
Fan Zhenglian roared and drew his sword from his waist: "You brat, don't be so arrogant!"
"I am here by order of the Emperor to oversee Qin Feng Road. How dare you resist? Are you plotting a rebellion?!"
"We are utterly loyal to the Holy Emperor, yet you make no distinction between right and wrong!" Fan Zhenglian's voice was filled with sorrow. "My lords, are you really going to stand by and watch Wang Kuian stir up trouble and slaughter loyal ministers?"
No one answered him. Whether it was Miao Renfeng, the Commissioner of the Judicial Office, Duan Zhijie, the Transport Commissioner, or Xia Fu, the Commissioner of the Imperial Secretariat, they all seemed not to see him or hear what he said.
Do you understand the meaning of "when people leave, the tea cools"?
How dare you try to survive in officialdom if you don't understand?
Is there no human touch in the military?
With the boss dead, what good will come of the underlings?
The military, in particular, is a vital national asset.
Since Wu Jie dared to assassinate Wu Yong on the spot, what does that prove?
This means the Emperor is going to carry out a major purge on Qin Feng Road!
Otherwise, if Wu Yong's confidants are incited, Qin Fenglu will inevitably be thrown into chaos.
The Qin-Feng Road is in chaos, giving the Dangxiang people an opportunity to take advantage. If such a strategic location is lost, the Great Song Dynasty will be in grave danger!
The safest way is to wash it all off, just in case.
No one dared to stand up for them at this time, as this matter involved collusion with the Tanguts and treason!
Nobody wanted to get involved in anything; they wanted to stay as far away as possible.
Wang Kui'an said, "You are plotting a rebellion; you should be executed on the spot!"
As soon as Wang Kuian finished speaking, Wu Jie strode forward.
Unlike the officers present, Wu Jie had truly risen through the ranks, was an excellent commander, and possessed considerable personal strength.
He acted decisively, slashing at Fan Zhenglian with a single stroke, severing half of Fan Zhenglian's head on the spot. Red and white splattered all over the table, some even spilling into the wine glasses.
Fan Zhenglian collapsed and died on the spot.
Gao Hong shouted, "Brothers, charge!"
The guards around him hesitated slightly, not daring to make the slightest move.
In this setting, with all the big shots present, Wu Yong's sudden assassination meant the situation was hopeless and the outcome was clear, even to the guards on the side.
Who would want to eat too much and still stand on the side of Gao Hong and his ilk?
They were just low-level soldiers, doing whatever their superiors told them to do; the power struggles between the higher-ups had nothing to do with them.
But no one dared to make another move.
Several guards immediately came over and took Gao Hong away.
Gao Hong protested, "I am going to see the Emperor!"
Wang Kuian said coldly, "Gao Hong, who once secretly rebelled, shall be executed immediately!"
Zeng Qian shouted loudly, but Wang Kui'an ignored him.
They immediately tied the two men up, then ordered men to come up, raise their broadswords, and the heads fell to the ground, blood splattering into the warm wine.
Previously, everyone was in high spirits, and Wu Yong was in high spirits after receiving his title.
Now, four people have died in succession; several key figures in Qin Fenglu's military headquarters have perished.
Immediately afterwards, Wang Kuian took out another imperial edict, which appointed Duan Zhijie, the transport commissioner, as the military commissioner.
After receiving the imperial edict, Duan Zhijie said, "I am deeply grateful for the Emperor's trust. I will dedicate myself to the cause until my dying breath!"
Having a former official from Qinfeng Road take over as the military commissioner is currently the safest option.
Duan Zhijie was the transport commissioner in charge of grain transportation. When he was appointed as the military commissioner, he did not significantly disrupt the power structure of the Qin-Feng Circuit.
Miao Renfeng was well aware that as the Commissioner of the Judicial Office, he had no chance of knowing or being recognized by the General, so he had no reservations.
The Emperor is currently establishing a large-scale Censorate, and his ability to enter the Censorate is not necessarily inferior to that of a regional military commissioner.
Wu Yong's crime of treason was quickly announced, and all three of his trusted confidants were killed.
Following Zhao Huan's instructions, all officials in the General's Office were dismissed and investigated.
Of course, this purge ended in Qin Prefecture. Soon, news of the emperor rewarding the army reached the important town north of Qin Feng Road.
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