eurekapd Chapter 156 The Days I Argued in the Court (2)
Chapter 156 The Days I Argued in the Court (2)
"What nonsense! You are slandering me!"
The official who was scolded by Gu Jingzhi immediately explained in grief and anger: "Your Majesty, this is all Gu Jingzhi's slander against me. I just feel that such a big fight in the court may be detrimental to the country!"
"Ha ha!"
Gu Jingzhi laughed heartily and looked at the official, saying, "One disadvantage on the left, one disadvantage on the right! If everything were so easy, what would we officials do for?"
"If everything in the world is so easy, then what's the point of selecting talented people for the Great Xia?"
"Your Majesty should simply sit back and rule the country. Why should the court spend so much of its salary... on a bunch of mediocre officials who only know how to complain?"
"If you are afraid of hardship and fatigue, why do you want to be an official?"
"..."
Everyone's mouth twitched.
When Gu Jingzhi starts scolding people, he is really vicious. If someone has a weaker mental state, he would really make him vomit blood.
The essential……
This kid was so presumptuous in the court, but Emperor Xia seemed not to notice it, and only gave him a mild scolding occasionally.
Emperor Xia couldn't help but feel a headache when he saw the noisy quarrel in the court again.
Since this kid entered the court, every time he spoke, he easily made people hate him, and then made his palace a mess, and a group of civil officials and generals looked like they were buying vegetables in a vegetable market.
Otherwise it would be like a group of shrews scolding in the street.
Although Gu Jingzhi has done a lot of great things since he came to the court, he can't stand it if he keeps doing it this way as he is getting older!
Emperor Xia looked at his ministers with a dark face, but the ministers were unaware of it!
After a while, those ministers seemed to suddenly come to their senses. It seemed, seemed, probably... Emperor Xia did not say anything to stop it this time?
Everyone looked at Emperor Xia, only to find that he was watching them arguing with a dark face.
As a result, all the officials fell silent, and some even pulled those around them who were unaware.
After a while, the court returned to calm. Emperor Xia said expressionlessly, "Let's discuss what Mr. Gu said!"
"Your Majesty, I believe this matter cannot be investigated, and even if it is to be investigated, it is not the right time!"
An old man with half-gray hair came out and said, "What my colleagues said makes sense. If the imperial court intervenes in local investigations, it will take several months!"
"In just a few months, the people will be preparing for spring plowing! This thorough land survey is a major undertaking. If we can't find a result, I'm afraid it will delay local agricultural policies!"
Gu Jingzhi glanced at the old man and saw that he was a neutral person!
As soon as these words were spoken, those who remained neutral or supported the Qingliu faction all looked at the old man in astonishment, seemingly puzzled.
Although these people are neutral, Song Pu's faction suppresses the entire court too harshly, resulting in not many people speaking up for them.
When Song Pu heard someone joining in, and it was the neutral party they usually disliked, a hint of satisfaction appeared on his face.
He had long understood what these people were thinking. Although he didn't get along well with them, they were truly devoted to the country and considered the overall situation in everything they did.
"Your Majesty, I have a different opinion!"
Suddenly, someone from the Censorate stood up and said, "Local government is certainly important, but all of Daxia's policies, and even the prestige of the court, are based on your majesty being a sage monarch and the prestige of the court!"
"This case is about fairness, justice and fairness!"
"If the court cannot even provide the people with basic justice, will the people still trust Your Majesty and the court?"
"The court's prestige is built up through daily efforts, but it can be destroyed through just a few false cases!"
"I believe that if even this foundation is lost, then the imperial court's decrees will be unfair to the people!"
After saying this, the man bowed deeply.
As soon as these words were spoken, many people nodded subconsciously.
However, the officials from the aristocratic family camp could not agree to this. After all, it was the aristocratic family that was being investigated. One person stood up, pointed at the official from the Censorate, and shouted, "That's just nonsense!"
"Your Majesty has always loved the people like his own children. If you were to delay the people's livelihoods because of a case where the truth is hard to prove, are you trying to put Your Majesty in an unjust position?"
"Ha! According to what you have said, sir, I think this case should be investigated even more!"
Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "Your Majesty loves the people like his own children. All the people in the world are your children. If these people live in an environment without justice, how can they concentrate on farming?"
"Yes! Your Majesty, I think this case should be investigated!"
"I object! Your Majesty, the people must be the most important thing!"
"minister……"
"okay!"
Looking at the noisy court, Emperor Xia felt a little overwhelmed. He turned his gaze to his sons and asked, "Prince, what do you think?"
The prince was watching the show with great interest when he was suddenly called by Emperor Xia. He immediately reacted and turned to Emperor Xia, bowing and saying:
"Your Majesty! I believe that the people seek both survival and justice, but justice comes first! Only with justice can they survive better. If even justice is gone, even if they survive, they will live in dire straits!"
"I think we should investigate!"
The prince said in a decisive tone.
Emperor Xia nodded slightly, then said lightly, "Second and Third Brothers, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I believe this matter cannot be investigated! Not to mention that the cases of Guo and Jiang were originally handled by the Three Departments. If this old case is brought up now, it will not only be of no benefit to the people, but will also hinder their farming work!"
"Furthermore, this case has already been concluded. To overturn the verdict now... regardless of the final outcome, wouldn't it be tantamount to telling the world that the court had wronged its officials?"
"..."
A trace of imperceptible disappointment flashed across Emperor Xia's eyes.
It seems that his second prince... is really determined to follow the aristocratic family until the end!
But, if you help the aristocratic families like this, even if you ascend to the throne one day, how can they regard you as a real emperor?
I'm afraid it's just a puppet!
He turned his gaze towards the Third Prince, who hesitated for a moment and said, "Father, I think what the eldest and second brothers said makes sense."
"..."
The corner of Emperor Xia's mouth twitched.
What he wants is an answer, not compromise!
He looked at his third brother with some disappointment. How could a prince like this who didn't want to offend anyone and had no opinions of his own become anything useful?
Just as he was about to look away, the Third Prince said, "I think this case must be investigated, but it cannot be investigated immediately!"
"Since Guo and Jiang are no longer alive, I think it would be better to wait until after next year's autumn harvest. That way, we'll have more time!"
"Your Highness, this is a very good idea. It will not affect our agricultural work, nor will it damage the prestige of the imperial court. I second your proposal..."
The first person to support the third prince's opinion was Song Pu.
When Emperor Xia heard this, he felt even less favorable towards his third son.
This answer seems to take into account the opinions of both factions, but in fact, he is completely acting as a lackey of the aristocratic family, and is even worse than the second prince!