"You don't have to deny it so quickly. The confession and the letter are all here. If you have nothing to hide, just come to me and I will make sure you are satisfied!"
"To collude with people outside the palace, influence government affairs, and slander important officials is a crime punishable by the extermination of three generations of the clan!"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me! Your Majesty, please forgive me!! I was confused for a moment! I hope Your Majesty will forgive me! I still have... the iron certificate of immunity from death granted by the late emperor!" Old Yan cried out in pain and banged his head on the ground.
Once these words were spoken, it was almost tantamount to an admission of guilt.
The other censors who had served in the court also felt as if they had fallen into an icy cave and looked at Emperor Jing in despair.
Li Yuanzhao's eyes were full of surprise.
Wonderful! Today, the emperor's performance was really wonderful. He didn't even know when this old man came here. The emperor was clearly in the imperial study, but he had arranged so many things behind his back without telling him?
"Haha, I forgot that you still have the iron certificate of immunity from death granted by the late emperor." Emperor Jing smiled slightly: "Then this crime will be forgiven for now, but I miss Master Yan so much after not seeing him for so long. Please stay in the palace for a few days to reminisce about the past. Come, take Master Yan down to rest."
The guards stepped forward and carried away Mr. Yan, who was still in panic.
"Do you have anything else to say?"
With a plop!
One of the officials knelt down suddenly and said loudly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I did have dealings with Lord Yan, and Lord Yan also informed me of what Lord Fang had done. I reported it immediately after I knew about it, and I had no intention of forming a clique for personal gain... I am innocent!"
Immediately afterwards, others hurriedly echoed.
Emperor Jing just watched in silence, and waited until everyone had finished speaking before he spoke: "As for the details, I will find out! Come, take all the officials involved to the prison and interrogate them carefully!"
"I am innocent!!!" The voices crying out for injustice continued to be heard until they were dragged far away.
Zhang Shi stood there trembling slightly, his heart full of regret.
I didn't expect that His Majesty is still as quick and decisive as he was when he was young.
What made him regret even more was why he couldn't hold back and step forward...If Mr. Yan hadn't given him away, there would still be room for the situation to turn around.
Now it seems that hope is somewhat slim.
Emperor Jing slowly stood up and said, "I didn't expect that just being sick would cause so much trouble."
"The King of Wu rebelled, the court officials formed cliques for personal gain, and the censors did nothing. In the end, it was because I didn't know people well and closed my eyes and ears. So from now on, I think some rules should be changed!"
"Guo Banban, announce the decree!"
Guo Tianyang took the imperial edict that had been prepared long ago and announced loudly: "The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and Mandate, declares: The Yiluansi is now changed to Jinyiwei, with a rank of third grade, and its subordinates... the seven horse training departments are all sixth grade... From now on, anyone who plots treason, spreads rumors to confuse the people, works for the court, communicates with foreigners in the palace, or harbors traitors... must be reported to the emperor! ... Fang Zhengyi, who is young and promising, has made outstanding achievements in government, and is hereby appointed as the commander of Jinyiwei. This is my decree!"
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I was just joking with everyone about trusting my girlfriend, why did someone take it seriously...I am such an honest man!
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