"Your Majesty has always been wise and cherishes old friendships. It is impossible for you and our family to be held responsible for the crime without thorough investigation."

In fact, if he was really worried about the four powers, when the Qu family was involved in the grain and grass corruption case, His Majesty could have directly eradicated it without investigating. At that time, there would never have been a big disturbance in the government and the public.

But in the end, Xiao Cheng did not. He just asked Qu Cheng to retire from the court, and also gave him a title and reward. He never forgot it every year and festival, and the several families continued to reward him.

So even though Ma Minwen felt a little uneasy, he didn't panic.

When Qu Cheng heard this, he couldn't help but nod.

At this moment, the jade bell above the palace gate, symbolizing the gathering of courtiers, was heard ringing.

The officials gathered in front of the palace gate quickly stopped their secret discussions, straightened their clothes, and adjusted their queues.

With the sound of "squeaking" the palace door opening, a eunuch from the palace walked out quickly and said in a sharp voice:

"Announce the official meeting!"

The majestic sounds of rituals and music sounded in response. The numerous palace palaces opened one after another.

The officials lined up in a neat and solemn manner. Under the guidance of the etiquette officer, they slowly walked into the Xuanzheng Hall. They all bowed down and worshiped, and the mountain shouted:

"My ministers, please see your Majesty! Long live, long live, long live your Majesty!"

The long-lost cry of long live the mountain resounded in the palace again.

But at this time, Xiao Cheng, who had hurriedly summoned all the officials, did not even put on his crown robes. He was still wearing the dragon robe that could only be said to be the emperor's regular clothes, and sat on the dragon chair with a cold face.

Without the twelve draped crowns to cover his face, Xiao Cheng's fierce and angry look was revealed in front of all the officials.

"Marquis Changzhou!" A heart-chilling voice came from Xiao Cheng's mouth.

Among the hundreds of officials, Yao Guangxiao, who was wearing a red official robe patched with unicorns, walked out quickly, leaned over and knelt on the ground, and said loudly:

"Your Majesty, Yao Guangxiao, pays homage to your Majesty!"

Xiao Cheng looked at Yao Guangxiao and said coldly:

"Can you tell the crime?"

Yao Guangxiao leaned on the ground and said in a deep voice:

"I was negligent and soft-hearted, and failed to obey His Majesty's will, which caused chaos in the capital. I am responsible for the crime and cannot be forgiven. Please punish me severely!"

Yao Guangxiao, the evil monk who has always been vicious and calculating, failed to be ruthless this time and failed to wipe out the three forces of Confucianism, Legalism and Ming Dynasty with thunder after his return. This led to the destruction of hundreds of forces.

People provoked people to fight against the imperial court.

But speaking of it, the reason why Yao Guangxiao acted like this this time was not because he was soft-hearted!

But because the influence of the three schools of Confucianism, Legalism, and Ming is really not small, even Yao Guangxiao did not dare to intimidate too much, so as not to affect the prestige of the Yun Kingdom and Xiao Cheng's reputation as a virtuous and benevolent person, which led to the development of the situation.

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Xiao Chengzai understood the development of events in Beijing these days, so he naturally knew what Yao Guangxiao was thinking.

It's just that Yao Guangxiao failed to obey the imperial edict, which is also true and must not be punished!

Xiao Cheng said coldly:

"Demoted to the first rank, except for the special promotion to the title of Yin Qing Guang Lu doctor, and fined half a year's salary as a warning!"

The false titles and fines are nothing. It is only regrettable that the title of Marquis of Cheung Chau has been turned into the title of Earl of Cheung Chau.

Yao Guangxiao immediately bowed and said in a deep voice:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! I am willing to take the blame and make meritorious service. Please allow Your Majesty to continue to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

At this time, Yao Guangxiao still had not given up the idea of ​​carrying the name of murder for Xiao Cheng and killing a lot of people in order to frighten the forces of various schools of thought.

When Xiao Cheng heard this, he said coldly:

"You are not familiar with this matter, let others investigate!"

After saying that, Xiao Cheng's voice was sharp and he shouted again:

"Where are the Dali Temple and Zhidu of the sixth rank, Zhang Tang, the head of the criminal department of the sixth rank, and Zhao Yu, the supervisory censor of the Gyeonggi Prefecture of the sixth rank?"

Among the crowd, three people walked out quickly, bowed and saluted, and said:

"I'm waiting here!"

[Blue training card, strict laws and cruel officials

Card effect: After use, you will have Zhidu, Zhao Yu, Zhang Tang

Card description: The phoenix will not come if it destroys the nest, and the dragon will not swim if it empties the lake. The sage will return to his destination, and the one who will be the winner is the dragon and phoenix.

Zhidu, a native of Yang County, Hedong County during the Western Han Dynasty, advocated harsh punishments and harsh laws...]

Unlike Song Ci, who was good at investigating evidence, and Di Renjie, who was good at judging cases, these three people had average attributes, but they were all cruel officials recorded in the history of the Western Han Dynasty. They were harsh and harsh in their usage, and even had a reputation for being cruel and violent.

Even if they are the core disciples trained by Baijia since childhood, once they fall into their hands, they will use all kinds of tricks to find out how many times those people peed in bed as children!

Xiao Cheng's eyes flashed with a hint of violence, and his voice was extremely cold and authentic:

"This matter will be thoroughly investigated by the three of you! I don't care about any cruel methods. As long as you get to the bottom of it, no one is allowed to let go!"

When the three of them heard this, their bodies trembled, and they immediately saluted in unison:

"My lord, please obey your order!"

In the court, there were also officials who were sympathetic to the Bai family, or simply officials from the Bai family, who were willing to go out to persuade.

But before he could speak, Xiao Cheng, who was sitting on the dragon chair, glanced at everyone present with eyes full of violence, and said with murderous intent:

"Not killing everyone is my last show of respect for all the families! Sirs, do you have any opinions?"

Those officials who were about to step forward immediately stopped their movements, bowed their heads, and did not dare to look at His Majesty.
Chapter completed!