The personnel who had been arranged outside the hall immediately rushed into the hall and took the person away.
Before the ministers could react, more than a dozen people led by Zhang Shi were dragged out.
Then, there were wailing sounds coming from outside the hall.
Emperor Jing sat solemnly on the dragon throne, looking at the ministers below.
The rest of the people were all trembling with fear. Judging from the situation, His Majesty had already made arrangements!
I'm afraid things are going to get really bad today... Fang Zhengyi is truly amazing! He can accomplish a great feat even though he's so far away from the capital!
His Majesty's favor has increased, and he is not as good to the Crown Prince as Fang Zhengyi!
Seeing that no one spoke, Emperor Jing said calmly: "Taizu established six departments to supervise the secretaries. The original intention of the Censorate was to curb corruption, abuse of power, and punish corrupt officials."
"The people who are elected are from the people, and they are all fair, honest, experienced and experienced people."
"But what about now? You have secretly formed a clique for personal gain and openly framed our Dajing's meritorious officials. You are trying to frame us just by relying on hearsay!"
"I think the censors are just a bunch of incompetent people who talk hard but do soft things!"
"Don't bring anything up in public if you're not sure. If the information is wrong, it's not only embarrassing, but if it gets out, it's also damaging our reputation!"
"From today on, all rumors and reports must be submitted to the cabinet for review. If you speak without evidence during court meetings, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
The people below couldn't help but start conveying messages through eye contact.
As soon as His Majesty recovered from a serious illness, he ran to the palace to show off his power and beat up many people.
Everyone was very scared.
But what I just said was really serious.
Who can accept beating all the censors to death with one stick?
Saying that we talk hard but do soft things, isn't that calling us good-for-nothings? How can this be tolerated?
The censors who had not participated in the impeachment of Fang Zhengyi could not help but stand up and said, "Your Majesty, it is the ancestral system to report rumors. The six departments are responsible for admonition and inspection of the affairs of the six ministries and hundreds of departments. Major matters are reported back, and minor matters are issued by the Ministry of Personnel."
"This matter involving Lord Fang is indeed an accident, but forming a clique for personal gain is nonsense. Your Majesty must not throw the baby out with the bathwater!"
Emperor Jing snorted coldly, "Then explain to me, why did you only report today the news that Fang Zheng had colluded with the Northern Rong? Why did so many people attack at the same time? Could it be that you, my dear ministers, have already reached a tacit understanding and said the same thing at the same time?"
"Could it be that because this matter is so serious, you are planning to investigate or discuss it privately and come up with a result before reporting it to the palace, right?"
"This...I...don't know." The censor broke out in a cold sweat and then retreated.
This is indeed hard to explain, and he was not involved, but the evidence has been presented, and who would have thought that the emperor would do such a thing behind the scenes.
While they were talking, the fight outside was already over.
Naturally, they fought extremely hard since they were fighting with all their heart, but fortunately there were only five fights, so those in poor health would definitely be taken care of a little.
The person being punished will not suffer serious internal injuries.
First, the guards came forward to report, and then a dozen people staggered back from outside the hall.
There was fear and anxiety on everyone's face.
Emperor Jing saw this and asked, "Are you dissatisfied?"
"We dare not!" The ministers knelt down, enduring the pain in their hips.
"You may not be convinced from the heart even though you say it." Emperor Jing smiled and said, "Someone come! Bring them in!"
Not long after, under the astonished gaze of the crowd, an old man with a haggard face was carried to the main hall by two servants.
Emperor Jing smiled and said, "Master Yan, long time no see."
Old Yan knelt on his knees, his eyes full of despair, and kowtowed deeply, saying in a mournful voice: "An old minister, kowtows to Your Majesty!"
The smiling face of Emperor Jing gradually turned stern: "Why do you want to be my vassal?"
The two had already met yesterday. As for the relationship between the Yan family and other ministers, the East Factory naturally knew it all.
By comparing with the people who reported the incident, they quickly locked onto the Yan family, and countless guards were dispatched to surround the Yan family.
All officials who entered and left the Yan family were thoroughly investigated in less than half a night with the state's violent apparatus operating at full speed, and all the correspondence was also searched!
Old Yan was the first person to be taken into the palace. After a night of intimidation and torture, and with a lot of supporting evidence in front of him, he had confessed everything he needed to.
Whether you can save your life depends on today!
It is heartbreaking to hear Emperor Jing say such heartless words without any regard for the friendship between the monarch and his subjects.
Old Yan was speechless and could only look at Emperor Jing in despair.
"Master Yan, do you feel resentful about me killing Yan Guoan?" Emperor Jing asked.
"I dare not... I dare not! I dare not... Yan Guoan deserves to be punished for his crime. Your Majesty is wise!" Old Yan raised his head and said hurriedly.
Yan Guoan is no longer important now. What matters is whether the Yan family can be saved!
He has already left the court, but he is still trying to win over his old subordinates to form a clique for personal gain, which is almost tantamount to rebellion. He is lucky to be able to keep his life!
"Then why did you collude with court officials to impeach Fang Zhengyi? You have already left the court, do you know what the consequences will be if you disrupt the order of the court now?" Emperor Jing said, glancing at the minister who had just been beaten.
After those people made eye contact with him, they were all terrified.
Old Yan clenched his teeth and said nothing.
What should I say at this moment? What else can I say? It doesn't matter anymore. The lives of the entire Yan family are already controlled by the emperor.
Besides, he had already been interrogated yesterday, and now he was just playing along with the emperor and giving others a warning.
The more you talk, the more mistakes you make. It’s better to shut up!
"Okay, since you don't want to talk, I'll speak for you. My dear ministers, most of the people who were beaten in court today have already discussed it with Master Yan in private in advance."
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