"This matter concerns the late emperor and involves so many people, especially the harem, so we have to be cautious. I think we should investigate it thoroughly to prevent anyone from taking the opportunity to stir up trouble." Liu Yijing said with a serious face, looking loyal to the country.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "My dear minister, what you said makes sense."
"Then how do you think we should investigate this, my dear minister?" Zhu Youxiao continued to ask.
Liu Yijing did not hide it any longer and said respectfully, "Since the matter involves the harem, it is naturally inconvenient for an outside minister to intervene. An official should strictly abide by his duties as an official and should not be involved in palace affairs. As for the person to investigate the case, it should be decided by Your Majesty."
"As for the news outside the palace, I think we can ask the Jinyiwei to investigate. The Jinyiwei are quite skilled in this area and should be able to gain some results. As for whether it is a major case, we will investigate it first. If there is indeed evidence, then of course the perpetrators will be severely punished."
After Liu Yijing finished speaking, he bowed and stood aside.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Liu Yijing with admiration. The old guy was indeed extraordinary, a real old fox.
First, he divided the matter into two halves, half inside the palace and half outside the palace; secondly, he made it very clear that outsiders could not interfere in the affairs of the palace, and they could not even advise on the selection of investigators.
He is the chief minister of the cabinet, and if he can't do something, no one else can do it. This is equivalent to digging a hole for the Donglin Party, so they shouldn't interfere in the affairs of the palace.
At the same time, Liu Yijing was also trying to please Zhu Youxiao, showing that he was an obedient and sensible minister.
As for matters outside the palace, he suggested letting the Imperial Guard investigate directly, cutting off any possibility of the Donglin Party interfering. Everything would be decided by His Majesty. "You want to take control? I won't give you that opportunity."
I don't have a chance, and I can't let you have a chance.
Judging from the current situation, attacking the Donglin Party is still the top priority, so Liu Yijing can still take advantage of this opportunity for the time being.
It is definitely better to leave the matter to the Jinyiwei than to let the Donglin Party interfere.
Because Liu Yijing also knew that this matter would not fall into the hands of his people.
Liu Yijing had been cheated once in the matter of Zhang Yingdao, so he decided to go for a safe option this time.
As for the last statement, it downplays the seriousness of the matter.
According to the Donglin Party, this was already a major case of treason. Not to mention investigating, they could just issue an order to arrest and convict people.
Liu Yijing took a step back and returned the case to the investigation, which could be said to be a step back to advance.
Although these moves did not reverse the situation, they basically averted the danger and there would be no risk for the time being.
Now that things have become like this, Liu Yijing believes that someone will find a solution, and that person is Fang Congzhe.
Although Fang Congzhe has already retreated, he still has many followers in the sect. How could they just sit there and wait for death?
Maybe Old Liu can take the opportunity to recruit these people.
Although they may not be willing to help Fang Congzhe, they certainly do not want to be implicated by Fang Congzhe, so these people will definitely stand up to protect Fang Congzhe.
At that time, as long as I give a push from behind, the Donglin Party will inevitably become the target of public criticism.
Naturally, some people couldn't understand Liu Yijing's thoughts, and at this time Sun Shenxing's face became very ugly.
The current situation is inconsistent with their original plan. They originally wanted to promote Sun Chengzong, who was the only person on their side who could be accepted by His Majesty.
Now that Liu Yijing has done this, it would be inappropriate for me to promote Sun Chengzong again.
Outsiders are not allowed to investigate the inner palace. This was said by Liu Yijing, but it was directed at everyone.
Sun Shenxing even suspected that Liu Yijing had some connection to the Jinyiwei. If that was true, he was in big trouble. As for the Imperial Palace, would Wei Zhongxian let this opportunity slip away?
Thinking of this, Sun Shenxing also took a breath.
Liu Yijing's move was really too cruel. If he did this, the matter might eventually be traced back to them.
It would be strange if Sun Shenxing's face looked good.
Looking at the constantly flickering eyes of the people below, Zhu Youxiao almost laughed out loud.
That's right!
This is how we have to fight!
It won’t work if you are down-to-earth and stable!
What he needs is such ministers. He doesn't want a harmonious court.
So this time Zhu Youxiao didn't ask at all, and said directly: "Since my dear minister has said so, then I will do as you say."
This is to give face to the chief minister of the cabinet. Since he has spoken, the emperor naturally has to respect him.
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao did not ask for the opinions of his ministers and directly finalized the matter.
Most of the people below were not surprised, but many of them looked unhappy.
Some people were a little hesitant. Apparently, everyone seemed to have underestimated the importance of this cabinet chief minister in His Majesty's heart.
It seems that His Majesty still values the Cabinet's top aide, university student Liu Yijing. Could some strategies be adjusted?
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