Chapter 307 The next Wu Qing? Ridiculous!
"The shame of Dasheng?" Lin Zhiqing repeated these words.
Such heavy words were enough to show the hatred that everyone in Dasheng had for Wuqing.
However, Wu Qing's actions indeed make him a "tyrant".
According to Lin Qingshan, the Lin family had made great achievements in literature and art at that time, and was able to protect itself in the court.
However, Lin Qingshan could not bear to see the enemy country wantonly slaughtering the people of Dasheng in the border areas, so he ignored the opposition of the Lin family and insisted on going to the border to join the army to fight the enemy.
A few years later, when he led soldiers to suppress the enemy at the border, Wu Qing was still indulging in singing and dancing in Shengjing City, ignoring the affairs of state.
The late emperor secretly contacted the Duke of Pei, who had been suppressed for a long time, and together with the Grand Secretary and others who were not given important positions, they overthrew Wuqing's rule.
Lin Qingshan was recalled to the court only after the war ended.
Those who joined the late emperor in rebelling against Wuqing are now in high positions.
The Duke of Pei, the Grand Secretary, and the Grand Tutor are all pillars of the country.
Including Lin Qingshan, who fought on the battlefield and made great contributions at that time, was also given an important position.
After that great battle, the late emperor's health completely collapsed.
Because he did not want to repeat the same mistakes and did not want the humiliation of the royal family at that time to be known to the public, he ordered that everything related to Wuqing be destroyed, blocked this period of history, and strictly prohibited anyone from discussing or spreading it.
As time goes by, fewer and fewer people know about that incident, and even those who are still alive dare not speak about it.
This is the story about the empress "Wuqing".
At the end of the letter, Lin Qingshan also mentioned that the "Qing" in Wuqing and the "Qing" in Lin Zhiqing are the same character.
After reading the letter, Lin Zhiqing found it hard not to think about the intention of his grandfather's words.
Judging from the situation the Lin family is facing now, the neutral ministers such as the Grand Secretary who oppose the retrial do have one thing in common, that is, they have all participated in the affairs of Empress Wu Qing.
The fact that there is a character in the name is the only similarity between Lin Zhiqing and the empress.
Lin Zhiqing did not think that opposing the retrial of Lin Congrong's case was a reasonable reason because their names contained the same character.
Could it be that those people thought she was the next Wu Qing? Or had anyone predicted that the next Wu Qing would come from the Lin family? Or was she a descendant of Wu Qing who had been scattered abroad?
No, no, no, Wu Qing’s son, the current emperor, is already very old.
How could there be a bloodline as young as hers?
Lin Zhiqing threw away all the outrageous reasons he had read in novels from his mind one by one.
After thinking about it over and over again, she still couldn't figure out the key.
What similarities are there between me and the empress?
Lin Zhiqing pinched his chin and thought for a long time, but the only thing he could think of was gender.
But in connection with Wu Qing's story, Lin Zhiqing understood another thing.
Why does Da Sheng now impose so many restrictions and confinement on women? This is probably because those in power are afraid of another woman like Wu Qing after being bitten by a snake once.
Thinking from this perspective, Lin Zhiqing had some doubts in his heart. Could it be that those people thought that he was the next Wu Qing?
Go after all the women because of one person?
This is ridiculous.
Lin Zhiqing shook his head. Those people couldn't be that sensitive.
But sometimes, the more absurd the idea, the more likely it is to be the correct answer.
Lin Zhiqing couldn't confirm the authenticity of this matter, but the common point of those people was indeed related to Wu Qing.
Now she could only try her best to rely on this clue.
If those ministers were really afraid that she would become the second Wu Qing, how should she respond?
Thinking of this, Lin Zhiqing felt a little depressed.
If there is any handle or unsolvable problem, she can seize the opportunity to win people's hearts.
But it is unreasonable to vent your anger on her just because of someone who once appeared.
Lin Zhiqing couldn't think of a better solution for the time being, and felt annoyed.
I don’t know what Lu Huai has been busy with these days... When Lin Zhiqing was thinking about it, he couldn’t help but think of Lu Huai.
If Lu Huai were here, he might have a different perspective on these things.
At the same time, in the Golden Palace, Lu Huai stood straight.
Xu Yuansui, the Minister of Revenue, stroked his gray beard and broke the silence:
"Master Lu, don't be nervous. I'm still in the court, so I can still say a few words. There won't be any accidents today."
"I also hope you won't forget your promise to me."
Lu Huai lowered his head slightly: "Sir, I also hope that you will not forget the agreement you made with me."
"Of course." Xu Yuansui looked very good.
Lu Huai withdrew his gaze and looked at the Minister of Justice with a rosy face not far away, and Jiang Liuyun who was standing with several generals in the front right.
It was obvious that Lin Zhiqing's conspiracy was very effective, and a high wall had been erected between the Minister of Justice and Jiang Liuyun.
As if noticing Lu Huai's gaze, Jiang Liuyun also looked at Lu Huai.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"
The eunuch's voice rang out.
Lu Huai withdrew his gaze, and in the next moment, a burst of neat and solemn voices came from the hall.
"Long live His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Please stand up. What do you want to report today?" The prince looked solemn and glanced at the ministers below.
"Your Highness, I have something to report." The Earl of Lin'an took a step to the left.
"The case of Wangshu Bo remains unresolved, and public outcry is boiling. Why not reexamine the matter and clear Wangshu Bo and the Zhenyuan Marquisate's name?"
This again!
The Crown Prince's expression remained unchanged, but the Minister of War could no longer hold back:
"The evidence was irrefutable back then, leaving no room for rebuttal. A retrial would not only be costly but also disheartening for loyal officials. Your Highness, please reconsider!"
"That's wrong!" The Minister of Rites also spoke up: "If there's nothing to hide, then a retrial won't implicate anyone else. How can you be so disappointed?"
"Besides, everything is peaceful now. Although there are occasional disturbances on the border, they are only minor frictions. Why would it be a waste of time and money to investigate an old case?"
"Could it be that Your Excellency is accusing the Emperor of lax governance?"
The Minister of War's beard was twisted with anger: "You, you are talking nonsense!"
Seeing that the Minister of War was losing the argument, a military officer stood up:
"We are all rough men, unable to speak nicely. There is no need to quibble over our words. But if we were to re-examine the case, what would become of the brothers who were killed by Lin Congrong?"
"We fought bravely on the battlefield to gain this peace, and now it's being destroyed because of a traitor. Humph, I don't agree!"
As soon as this was said, many military officers echoed it.
Those who supported and those who opposed the retrial were arguing with each other, and the court was like a vegetable market.
The prince raised his brows slightly, and Eunuch Wang quickly stopped the people below.
When the hall was quiet again, the Crown Prince looked at several respected ministers and spoke again:
"Duke Pei, Master Taifu, what do you think?"
"Your Highness, there are occasional unusual movements on the border nowadays. This matter has far-reaching implications. If we investigate it extensively, it may cause unrest in the military morale." The Duke of Pei obviously disagreed with the retrial, but he did not say it explicitly. He just pointed out the disadvantages of a retrial.
This is also what the Taifu meant in his words.
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