While Si Muqiao was carefully making plans, Murong Qingli, who was sitting in the imperial study, was banging the table in anger.
That's right, he was about to explode.
real!
After reading the contents of the memorial presented by Zhao Song, Murong Qingli's anger rose sharply.
I can't control it at all!
The memorial simply and directly listed the specific details of Jiang Cairen's father Jiang Shen's reselling of official titles over the past two years, including the background of the people involved, the amount of money, the official positions, etc.
All those involved were well-known and well-connected people in the capital.
And the amount of money involved in the case is much more than the empty national treasury.
What made Murong Qingli most angry was that his attitude towards his subjects was already tough and ruthless enough, but that damn Jiang Shen actually dared to commit a crime under his nose.
It was obvious that he didn't take His Majesty seriously at all.
So angry!
Except for this!
Feng Liuyu's investigation results also showed that the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs were indeed from the Jiang family.
In the past, they loved taking kickbacks the most.
He is also used to flattering the weak and looking down on others.
Since they have the job of going out to purchase goods, it is extremely easy for them to make a profit from it.
An egg that costs one penny outside, they need one or two taels of silver to purchase.
Those low-quality teacups and wooden barrels were the cheapest things the Jiang family could find, but they were marked with the most expensive prices in the palace's purchasing records.
Even the suppliers of jewelry, porcelain, tea and cloth in the palace were in cahoots with them.
The amount of tribute paid by suppliers every year alone is outrageous.
Murong Qingli has been aware of one truth since he ascended the throne.
When the water is too clear, there will be no fish.
So although he is a harsh and cruel person.
But in these aspects, we still turn a blind eye.
However, he now discovered that some people and some things need to be hit hard!
It's time to show his cold and brutal side.
"Lord Zhao, I want to execute that bastard Jiang Shen by slow slicing to set an example for others. What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I think your Majesty's courage and determination are truly admirable and admirable."
"It's just that it seems inappropriate to deal with Lord Jiang at this time. I hope Your Majesty will think twice."
Zhao Song, who was kneeling on the ground with his legs trembling, lowered his head and spoke with a trembling voice.
To be honest, he thought His Majesty was going to flip the table and storm out.
He could even uncontrollably imagine in his mind how terrible the pain was when His Majesty flipped the table in anger and the table hit his old body.
But surprisingly, His Majesty did not!
This old guy is actually still kneeling here!
Not only did His Majesty not get angry and slam the table, he even suppressed his anger and asked for his opinion.
So touched!
"Why is it inappropriate?" Murong Qingli pinched his eyebrows and asked.
"Your Majesty, Lord Jiang has been an official for many years and has his own power in the court. If you punish him rashly, it may cause chaos in the court."
"Oh, the whole world belongs to me, let alone a mere court?"
"Let me ask you, if a patient is injured and you only apply medicine, it will only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. The patient will have to be paralyzed for the rest of his life and be served by others."
"But if we can remove the rotten flesh and take good care of it, there's a 70 to 80 percent chance of it fully recovering."
"If it were you, what would you choose?" Murong Qingli asked in a light tone.
"This... is naturally the choice of digging out the rotten meat. Your Majesty, this old minister is in danger."
Zhao Song understood instantly and knelt down in submission.
After serving in the court for so long, he had actually lost the sharpness and severity he had when he first took office.
I began to look ahead and behind.
"Master Zhao, please stand up."
"I believe Lord Zhao can tell from our conversation that I have plans to reorganize the court."
"During this process, I still need the help of Lord Zhao."
"I am willing to die for Your Majesty." Zhao Song kowtowed again.
"Um."
In the following process, Murong Qingli issued several decrees in succession.
First, search the Jiang family and arrest the criminal Jiang Shen and all his family members!
Second, anyone who entered the court as an official through Jiang Shen’s channel would be demoted.
Third, the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department was beaten to death and the Imperial Household Department was purged.
Fourthly, a box was to be placed next to the drum at the palace gate for three days, during which all the ministers in the court could express their thoughts on paper and put them into the box anonymously.
Fifth, open a special examination to recruit talented people.
…
As soon as Murong Qingli gave the order, someone immediately led a group of people to the Jiang family to convey the order.
"Your Majesty, you have been busy for a while. Have some hot tea."
Guo Fu, who was standing nearby, saw that Murong Qingli finally had a moment to rest, so he quickly handed him a cup of tea at just the right temperature.
"Now, what time is it?"
"Your Majesty, it is just past the hour of Si." Guo Fu bent over and answered politely.
"It's already this late? Why didn't Lady Si come over today?"
"Did she turn a deaf ear to what I said?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, this old servant..."
Guo Fu was about to say something when he heard a report from outside.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Jiang requests to see you."
"Talented Jiang? Which one?" Murong Qingli frowned subconsciously.
"Your Majesty, this is the daughter of Lord Jiang whom you just punished, and who now lives in Changlan Palace."
"She came quite early. Let her in!" Murong Qingli's eyes suddenly became cold and stern.
Haha, he had just issued the order to deal with Lord Jiang, and soon after, Mr. Jiang came over.
What a coincidence!
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Soon, Lady Jiang came in from outside with Nanny Jiang and two palace maids.
As soon as she came in, she knelt down and saluted politely.
"Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"
When she spoke, there was a hint of crying in her voice, and her small body kneeling on the ground was trembling slightly.
From Murong Qingli's perspective, she could still see her pale little face, which was really pitiful.
It’s a pity that Murong Qingli is an inhuman dog tyrant.
He spoke with obvious disdain in his voice: "Why are you crying in front of me so early in the morning?"
"If you have something to say, say it. If not, get lost."
"..." Jiang Cairen was choked immediately.
knock!
How come this is different from what she imagined!
Shouldn't Your Majesty ask her why she is crying?
Shouldn't we ask her who bullied her?
Although he had all kinds of complaints in his heart, Jiang Cairen suppressed his emotions and spoke.
"Your Majesty, I want to sue Lady Si for being lawless, relying on your favor to show off her power, bullying others at will, and trampling on the palace rules at will."
"That's it?" Murong Qingli couldn't help but glance at Jiang Cairen's face.
Eh? For some reason, why did he feel that the woman kneeling in front of him looked familiar?
But he obviously doesn't go to the harem very often.
It's just puzzling.
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“???” Jiang Cairen.
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