Chapter 520 Tang Gang Scolded by the Emperor
Liao Zhi, who had followed the emperor for many years, had already figured out the emperor's temper and knew that occasionally pretending to be stupid would make the emperor like him more.
"Spread the news and make those upright and upright people who always talk about morality panic for a while. It would be best if they couldn't eat or sleep at night."
This proposal was full of bad taste. The emperor knew that many civil officials had betrayed Liao Zhi in the court, and this was an opportunity for him to take revenge. "Humph, you think about yourself."
Liao Zhi cupped his hands and said seriously, "I am in charge of the Northern Army to relieve the emperor's worries. Those jealous people are always looking for trouble and insulting me as a running dog behind my back."
"Even if I am a lackey, I am still the emperor's lackey. Is it their turn to be displeased with me?"
The emperor was pleased to hear this. He valued Liao Zhi because he had done his job well over the years and he was comfortable using him. Those people attacked Liao Zhi because they were dissatisfied with him as the emperor, so he could take this opportunity to give them a good lesson.
"I will grant you a favor. You can do whatever you want. Just don't scare yourself into anything bad."
Liao Zhi lifted his robe and knelt down, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
"Get up, how long will it take for the search to be over?"
Liao Zhi said that there were many people in the mansion, and they all hid a lot of good things. The surface layer had been taken away, but the hidden ones still needed to be dug three feet deep. "The skeletons are still being cleaned up, and it will take at least three days to count them all."
"Count them carefully for me and check them thoroughly."
Liao Zhi did not send the confiscated valuables to the Ministry of Revenue at all, but took them directly to the emperor's private vault. It must be said that he really understood the emperor's thoughts.
When Liao Zhi came out, he saw Tang Gang waiting outside and greeted him in a good mood. Tang Gang hurried forward and lowered his voice, "Commander Liao, can you tell me the truth? Have you found the book?"
Liao Zhi smiled and said, "The emperor has ordered that we must dig it out even if we have to dig three feet underground.
Liao Zhi smiled mysteriously, and Tang Gang subconsciously leaned in to listen to Liao Zhi: "Pingshun Bo has been pampered for many years, but he confessed after being subjected to two kinds of punishment, and he spat out everything."
Tang Gang's already uneasy heart instantly tightened. He looked at Liao Zhi with a playful look in his eyes. The first thought in his mind was that it was all over. The Marquis of Pingshun had exposed the ugly things in the Marquis's mansion.
"Commander Liao, does the master have anything to say?"
"explain"
"My Lord, the Emperor invites you in."
Eunuch Zhao didn't know when he came out. Tang Gang began to feel dizzy again. Fortunately, he had experience. He quickly glanced at Liao Zhi, who bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please come in. I dare not keep the emperor waiting."
"Ben will go first."
Liao Zhi left in a very elegant manner. Tang Gang felt very upset, but he still had to pull himself together and enter the door of the imperial study.
The emperor had no idea what he was writing. Tang Gang saluted for a long while but the emperor didn't ask him to stand up. In just a moment, his mind was in a state of confusion. He could say that he had no contribution at all in the case of the Earl of Shun, as all the evidence was provided by the Second Prince's people.
Before, I was thankful that I was the presiding judge so that the scandal of the Marquis' Mansion would not be spread out, but now I am afraid that everything is over.
Seeing that he looked like a demon who had sucked his energy, listless and gloomy, the emperor put down his pen and frowned slightly. He was getting more and more displeased with him. With Liao Zhi's excellent example, he was really mediocre, so he didn't ask him to stand up. He just picked up a memorial and said, "I have a memorial here, take a look."
Eunuch Zhao brought the memorial to Tang Gang, who took it, flipped it open and knelt down to read it. When he saw the contents of the memorial clearly, he felt numb all over and opened his mouth to explain, "Your Majesty, this matter..."
"How is this?"
The memorial was to impeach Tang Rong, saying that Tang Rong had exploited the people and accepted bribes on a large scale while in office.
"Maybe there is a misunderstanding."
Tang Gang didn't believe that Tang Rong would be greedy for money. He had given Tang Rong money many times before, which was enough for him to live the same life as in the Marquis' Mansion. Why would he be corrupt?
"My son is a fair and just man. He would never do anything that would harm the people. Besides, I send him money every three months. Why would he be corrupt?"
The emperor said, "He is a son of a marquisate and is out for training. He should have inherited the glory of the old marquis, understood the sufferings of the people, and worked for the benefit of the people. But you are afraid that he will be wronged, and you send him money every three months. Tell me, how much do you send each time?"
Tang Gang did not dare to answer. He had already given 10,000 taels of silver during the trip to Huaijiang. "It's just to make up for it. A few hundred taels."
"A few hundred taels are worth sending someone over?"
Seeing sweat on his forehead, the emperor snorted coldly, "You know the truth that spoiling a son is like killing him. Look at how Tang Mo gets along with his subordinates and the common people, and then look at Tang Rong. They are both your sons, but there is a world of difference between them."
"You have always been confused about your eldest son."
In fact, as long as Tang Rong is not involved, Tang Gang is sober most of the time.
Moreover, Liao Zhi would speak well of Tang Mo in front of the emperor from time to time. The more he spoke, the better impression the emperor had of Tang Mo. It would have been fine if there was no contrast, but Tang Mo could still be where he is today despite Tang Gang's reputation of being extremely partial. It was really his own hard work.
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These words were quite serious. Tang Gang was at a loss for words and could only kowtow and apologize. Eunuch Zhao stepped forward and took the letter back. The emperor did not pursue the matter relentlessly, but always gave the old marquis some face. "Considering that you are also an old minister in the court, I will not pursue this matter. You can handle it yourself."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Tang Gang left trembling with fear, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses after he walked out of the imperial study. At this time, the back of his inner clothes was already soaked with sweat. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeves, trying his best to make himself look normal. He wanted to go back home directly, but there were still many things waiting for him to deal with, and he was a little overwhelmed for a while.
On the bustling street, Tao Jiawei, who was surrounded by people and came out of the restaurant, had a rosy face. One could smell the alcohol on him even without getting close to him.
"Today's wine is good, it's good wine."
Someone behind him immediately echoed, "This wine is a treasure in my family. My father wants to keep it for New Year's guests. When I thought that you are willing to serve me wine today, I must bring this wine. Whatever is sent to you must be the best."
“Hahaha~~~”
Tao Jiawei smiled proudly, "You are thoughtful. Don't worry about what you said. I will do it for you later."
"Those people don't buy into my account, but can they ignore the prince's attitude?"
The flatterer smiled and complimented, "Who doesn't know that the prince appreciates you, how can we not give you face?"
"That's right. Only Prince Jin can slightly suppress the prestige of the county king. Who else dares to raise his head when seeing the county king?"
"Many people want to curry favor with the prince but they don't know how to do it. Only you can make the prince take the initiative to support and care for you. You are extraordinary."
After all the flattery, Tao Jia was still not refreshed. Under the influence of alcohol, he even felt that he was one of the most important people in Kyoto City. Knowing that Prince Nanguang loved beauties the most, he decided to find two beautiful women and send them to him as a token of his love.
Just as this thought came to mind, a brother and sister came over with a few pheasants. From their clothes, it could be seen that they were hunters. The Tao family's eyes fell on the girl. The girl's clothes were not good, but her appearance was outstanding. There was a heroic spirit between her eyebrows, especially her eyes. (End of this chapter)
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