Protect Our Patriarch - Chapter 474

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The Emperor Longchang leaned on the back of the chair, watching Prince Deshun’s impassioned performance, he couldn’t help but wonder.

In the past, the boy of Prince Deshun was a loyal, honest and upright person.

Many years ago, he had a big difference with Prince Dexin because of his political ideas and aspirations. In a fit of rage, he went into seclusion in a manor by the West Sea, fishing and drinking tea all day long, regardless of politics and military affairs.

Why has this body cultivated and rested for hundreds of years, but it has become more and more stinky and shameless?

Let’s not talk about whether the Wang family is guilty or not. Even if he is guilty, he has not treated your family’s Anjun Wang badly, isn’t it… How can you immediately clear the relationship and cross the river and demolish the bridge, this is too shameless, right?

“This matter has been linked by the three divisions, and Meng Yuanbai is leading the investigation and handling. I believe that Meng Yuanbai will never bend the law for personal gain. No matter who is involved, he will never tolerate it.” Emperor Longchang waved his hand impatiently. “Deshun, if you are tired of fishing in the West Sea, go to the East China Sea to catch a dragon whale or something, and don’t come to the capital to fool around.”

“Your Majesty told me to leave it alone, then I will leave it alone.” Deshun The prince said in an honest and obedient manner, “But it’s rare for a child to come to the capital once, and these days he will be with the ancestors to serve one or two.” Before

Emperor Longchang objected, he put on a look of tears. : “I haven’t seen my ancestors for a long time, and I miss them very much. Whenever I think of following my ancestors when I was young, conquering the Western Jin Dynasty, and begging for the Southern Qin, how high-spirited it was.”

“But I don’t want to blink. I’m

old.”

Hearing this, Emperor Longchang’s slightly turbid old eyes also showed the brilliance of recalling the past, and he couldn’t help but recall the bits and pieces that happened when Prince Deshun was by his side.

The older a person is, the more nostalgic they become, and the easier it is to remember old feelings.

“Well, for the sake of your filial piety, just stay with me for a while.” After the Great Emperor Longchang finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Hongbo with a slightly kind expression, “Zhao Aiqing came to find me, what is the important thing? Is it?”

“Your Majesty, I do have something important to announce.” Zhao Hongbo bowed and glanced at Prince Deshun unwillingly.

This old guy Deshun is here, how can he plead guilty?

Originally, he wanted to sacrifice a Zhao Zhikun, beg His Majesty for mercy, and then suppressed the whole matter and dealt with it.

But in this situation,

As soon as he pleaded guilty to His Majesty, Prince Deshun dared to make the matter all over the city, wantonly suppressing Zhao’s prestige.

Zhao Hongbo has served as the chief assistant of the cabinet for many years, and he is naturally a smart person.

Prince Deshun came here on purpose to disrupt the situation.

He just saw that the Zhao family did not dare to bring this matter to the public trial stage.

Once under the spotlight, there will be a shocking reversal during the three companies’ trial, and then the entire Zhao family will be dragged into the quagmire.

Zhao can’t afford it.

Since the other party wants to expand the victory, then give them another head.

Zhao Hongbo was also a resolute person, so he made up his mind at the moment, took a deep breath and said: “Report to Your Majesty, Wei Chen accidentally found out that this smuggling case has nothing to do with the Wang family, but it is actually our Zhao. Zhao Zhikun’s little beast was greedy and was confused for a while, and just made a big mistake.”

“The reason is that he lost too much in a gamble in the Xian Dynasty, and he lost too much, and he had evil thoughts. This minister understands this. After the incident, I did not dare to make Wang Shi Zhongliang wronged, so I immediately brought Zhao Zhikun, a wicked obstacle, to plead guilty.”

This statement came out.

Emperor Longchang was stunned for a while, and then his face gradually became gloomy.

Obviously, what Zhao Hongbo said was far beyond his imagination.

Before, he only speculated that someone wanted to plot against the Wang family, and deliberately made a crime of throwing the sky on the Wang family.

Whether it’s true or not, with Lao Yao there, you can tell at a glance.

If it’s fake, it’s just a chance to sell Wang Shouzhe’s favor.

Who would have thought that someone was actually smuggling and collaborating with the enemy, and he was still the son of the Zhao family!

Smuggling and collaborating with the enemy is a big sin.

How dare the Zhao family!

How dare you?

Due to the geographical environment, the Southern Qin and the Western Jin are relatively short of metal ores, especially iron. Therefore, the construction and equipment of military equipment such as weapons and equipment is inferior to that of Dagan. In addition to other factors, Dagan can achieve the same goal. enemy two.

Therefore, one of Daqian’s military national policies is to cut off the trade of most metal deposits, including iron ore, refined salt and high-end grains between Daqian and Southern Qin and Western Jin. The former is military, and the latter two are Livelihood!

Once prohibited items are smuggled into Nanqin, if it is helping to enhance the national strength of Nanqin, it will in turn pose a threat to Dagan.

If condoned, the consequences are unimaginable.

“Audacious, this is an act of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country!” As expected, Prince Deshun jumped out and scolded, “Are you Zhao clan going to rebel?”

“Your Majesty, Prince Deshun.” Zhao Hongbo gave Emperor Longchang a deep bow. , with a look of guilt on his face, “This act is indeed extremely bad, the crime is unforgivable, the minister cannot defend himself, and he is unwilling to defend himself. Although this incident was done by one person like Zhao Zhikun, the minister is an elder of the Zhao clan. The ancestor, the first assistant of the cabinet, has indeed neglected the discipline of his descendants. The crime committed by Zhao Zhikun cannot be forgiven.”

“Therefore, the minister asked His Majesty to resign as the first assistant of the cabinet, and asked His Majesty to resign. Granted.”

Please resign from the cabinet chief assistant?

Prince Deshun was taken aback.

This Zhao Hongbo is really decisive and cruel enough.

For thousands of years, the second-rank Zhao clan’s greatest prestige and power came from the fact that there was a prince and a chief assistant in the family.

The position of the prince is the legacy of the ancestors, and it reflects the prestige of the Zhao family. The first assistant is the real power.

It is also under this real power that the Zhao clan can thrive and reach its current heyday.

Emperor Longchang also frowned slightly.

Even in recent days, he was a little dissatisfied with Zhao’s family, and he was also a little unhappy with Zhao Hongbo, but he never really thought about depriving Zhao Hongbo of the chief and auxiliary powers of the cabinet.

After all, the Zhao family is also the founding father of Dagan, who has suffered countless sacrifices and bloodshed.

A country cannot be supported by just one royal family. The royal family is only the family with the strongest strength, the greatest contribution, and the largest “shareholding ratio” among them, not the “family world”.

Therefore, as a great emperor, he must balance the relationship between the royal family and the family, and the family and the family.

“Uncle Hong, how much did Zhao Zhikun smuggle?” Emperor Longchang’s face was extremely solemn, “How long did it last?”

Zhao Hongbo also looked at Zhao Zhikun sternly: “Nie Zhan, why don’t you answer your Majesty’s words soon.”

“Your Majesty, Your Majesty.” Zhao Zhikun has already Some of them became weak, and said in a trembling voice, “It’s been ninety years. From the beginning, we tried several million a year, and later, it developed into 10 to 20 million, 20 to 30 million a year. , In recent years, the scale of each year is more than 50 million.”

“After deducting management and various costs, the total profit is 800 million to 830 million dry money.” While speaking, Zhao Zhikun also took out the ledger, the old man Honestly presented it, obviously it was well prepared.

Lao Yao took the account book and handed it to Emperor Longchang.

This is not small, but not out of control!

The gloomy Emperor Longchang casually flipped through the pages and put it aside: “Where is the profit?”

“I spent part of it. In addition, I took most of the rest to pay off the debt…” Zhao Zhikun bit the bullet. Said, “Your Majesty, I was tricked by that gambling!”

Zhao Zhikun gave money to King Kang, but he couldn’t blatantly give it, but went back to Xian Dynasty.

“Your Majesty, I don’t believe that this was done by Zhao Zhikun alone. It must have been the Zhao family behind the scenes.” Prince Deshun said, “I also ask Your Majesty to investigate.”

“Your Majesty.” Daqian Tingzhu, who is loyal to Daqian, how could he betray the country for such a benefit? The 830 million yuan in stolen money involves the nobles of the Xian Dynasty, and it is difficult to recover. But my Zhao family is willing to put together a billion yuan The money is returned to the national treasury. However, the amount of funds is too large, and it is difficult for the Zhao family to collect it for a while. Please allow your majesty to allow the Zhao family to return 10 million yuan every year, and repay it within a hundred years.”

“Your Majesty, it’s not that Uncle Hong shirks his responsibilities. It’s just that Uncle Hong is the chief assistant of the cabinet and holds a lot of power in his hands. If you really want to do the despicable act of smuggling and collaborating with the enemy, I dare not say that you can do it without leaking, but you will not do it like this. It is rough, and the scale is at least several times larger.”

In this regard, Emperor Longchang was noncommittal, but looked at Zhao Zhikun again and said, “Has Yingji participated in it?

” Zhao Zhikun answered honestly, “Your Majesty, you also know the temperament of cousin Yingji, he can’t do this kind of behavior. Therefore, I can only put two masters in~~ Use the Jiaolong Gang to control the power of Anjiang…”

The reason why he is so honest is also because he knows that this matter is not checked.

Emperor Longchang’s expression softened a little, then he looked at Zhao Hongbo and said, “Hongbo, you have come here, how to deal with the case, so let’s hear it.

” , I also ask Your Majesty to ask for another wise man. Second, I, the Zhao family, are willing to make up the stolen money to fill the national treasury. Third, Zhao Zhikun smuggled and treasoned the country. Grant

him permission to go to the battlefield outside the territory, enter the cannon fodder camp to kill the enemy and atone for his sins, until he can atone for his sins.”

Zhao Hongbo did not shirk his responsibility, he said with a sonorous force, and then begged: “Please also recite that the Zhao family is the founding father of the country. For the sake of the family, I will give Zhao Clan some face.”

Each of these three disposal conditions has caused huge trauma to Zhao Clan, and it is extremely difficult to recover in a short period of time.

But it’s still a lot better than being completely discredited.

It’s just that the conditions that Zhao’s originally wanted to give are only two and three.

As for the first item, it was Zhao Hongbo’s temporary intention to block Prince Deshun’s mouth.

“I do believe that the Zhao family should not have participated in the smuggling and collusion case as a whole. It is indeed sincere enough to plead guilty.” Emperor Longchang’s expression was calm and calm, “But Zhao Aiqing must not forget that all the blame is now directed at the Changning Wang family. Directly pointing at Wang Shouzhe, now that everyone is watching, how will it end?”

“Don’t think that I stayed in the palace all day, blinded and deaf, closed my eyes and listened, I don’t know why this happened, and why it developed to such an unmanageable point.”

“Your Majesty.” Zhao Hongbo cupped his hands and said, “The investigation of Wang’s tax is indeed an investigation order issued by the minister after receiving the report. But now it seems that someone is secretly trying to target Wang’s.”

Although this plan was proposed by Zhao Zhikun.

But since he Zhao Hongbo agreed and implemented it, naturally he will not shirk his responsibility.

“It’s the minister Meng Lang who has damaged the reputation of the Wang family. This minister can only shamelessly ask Your Majesty to mediate one or two things. I, the Zhao family, are willing to make compensation, and the third division officially announced that the Wang family has not evaded tax and has not There is no smuggling and treason.”

“Your Majesty, from the child’s view, this is clearly that the Zhao family stole chickens without losing the rice, and planted them into the pits they dug themselves. How can you easily let go of such a framed of loyal and good people?” Prince Shun disrupted the situation again, and said with an expression of righteous indignation, “My child is injustice on behalf of Wang Shi, and grievances on behalf of Shouzhe~~~”

“Shoot!”

Emperor Longchang really wanted to spit on Deshun’s face.

I didn’t know who it was just now, and kept saying that he would punish Wang sternly. In a blink of an eye, he began to accuse Zhao of framing Zhongliang?

When did Deshun become so faceless and skinless?

“It’s alright, alright, the Zhao family said it was the palace of the state.” Emperor Longchang waved his hand angrily and said, “Their ancestors and our ancestors fought together. This time for the struggle between the emperor and the son, he did it in secret. But if you say that they are collaborating with the enemy and treason, I don’t believe it.”

“However, if this matter gets too much uproar, no matter it is the royal family or the Zhao family, there will be no face. Uncle Hong, since you want me to mediate, you have to take it. Only

by showing some sincerity, I can talk

to Shouzhe.” “Go back to Your Majesty, our Zhao family will listen to His Majesty.” Zhao Hongbo felt relieved when he saw Emperor Longchang’s mouth, and saluted, “What Your Majesty says, we will do it. doing what.”

“Okay, then I’ll think about it. First, the position of the first assistant in the cabinet is very important. Although your Zhao family is now morally impaired and has no face to take responsibility, you can’t just come to someone, right? Hongbo, change the dynasty. At the meeting, you will come forward to recommend Prince Yinda, Duke Dingguo, to serve as the chief assistant of the cabinet for the time being, do you have any opinions?” Emperor Longchang thought for a while and said.

Zhao Hongbo’s pupils shrank, but he quickly calmed down, and said calmly: ”

I have no objection, Dingguo Gong Yinda’s ancestors are as knowledgeable as the sea, and have unparalleled virtue.

, In order to pacify the grievances of the people, your Zhao family is not strict with your sons, which has led to the scum of the family, and the punishment should be reported to the world, can you have any objections?” Emperor Longchang said again.

“My minister, there is no objection. Since it is my Zhao’s fault, I shall bear all the consequences.”

Zhao Hongbo handed over again.

In this way, although the prestige of Zhao’s family will be reduced, but with Prince Deshun present and many external affairs, this matter cannot be concealed.

“It’s still acquainted. In this case, how to compensate Shouzhe? I will mediate for you.” Emperor Longchang’s face was slightly relieved, “Except for the three conditions for your Zhao’s self-punishment, you Zhao’s have a good time. Reflect on your own thoughts, and check your family’s style. Otherwise, if such scum will appear again in the future, I may not be able to speak as well as I am today.”

“Follow His Majesty’s will.” Zhao Hongbo did not agree.

When Prince Deshun heard this, he also sighed in his heart.

In the end of all this, there is still no escape from Wang Shouzhe’s calculations.

Shouzhe told him through Mingyuan that His Majesty’s heart lies in balance. He wants to suppress Zhao, but he will never kill Zhao.

This time he came to disrupt the situation, mainly to mess around and expand the original results.

With his arrival today, the purpose of disrupting the situation has been exceeded, and the alien master in the position of first assistant is already the biggest gain.

Next, Wang Shouzhe naturally has a way to deal with it.

As for whether or not Zhao Zhikun would enter the cannon fodder camp, it was a secondary concern. In the final analysis, he was nothing but a supernatural being.

If it is not magical, its influence is still limited after all.

“Old Yao, take the time to mention Wang Shouzhe.” Emperor Longchang was quite satisfied with the respectful, obedient and punishing attitude of the Duke Anguo, so he said to Lao Yao, “Promote him to meet me as soon as possible. ”

Is Your Majesty going to decree to summon Wang Shouzhe?” Lao Yao said with bright eyes, “This old slave has long wanted to see Wang Shouzhe.”

“Bah, what is my identity, what is his identity?” Emperor Longchang With a proud face, he said, “How can I summon him at will?” After a

pause, he muttered in a low voice: “Hint, imply, do you understand?”

“Old slave understand, imply, imply.” Lao Yao said with a smile.

“Okay, the matter is settled.” Emperor Longchang waved his hand, “Uncle Hong, go back first and wait for the decision. Come with me, Deshun boy, and I will test the level of fishing with you.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. “The

crowd agreed in unison.

…

a few days later.

The investigation team headed by Sancai Division quietly posted the investigation notice.

The smuggling case of the Wang family in Changning was already a riot in Guilong City, and the heat remained high.

More and more people are paying attention to this case.

Now, as soon as the results of the investigation came out, the emotions that had been brewing for many days were immediately “detonated” under the tinkering of people with a heart.

The effect was like dropping a bomb directly into the crowd.

No one could have imagined that such a shocking reversal could still occur when the case seemed to have been concluded.

The one who smuggled and collaborated with the enemy was not the Changning Wang Clan, but Zhao Zhikun, the great arrogant of the Zhao Clan!

Even Zhao Ge, the first assistant of the dynasty, resigned because of this.

For a time, everyone was in an uproar, and the government and the opposition shook.

In the streets, after dinner, almost everyone is discussing this matter.

At the beginning, everyone’s attention was still focused on the fact that Zhao Zhikun actually smuggled into the enemy, secretly scolding Zhao Zhikun as a supernatural power, enjoying the treatment of the stars and the moon, but he did not do anything in private. , should be severely punished!

Soon, however, there was a subtle change in the direction of the wind.

Some people suggested that Zhao Zhikun, as a great arrogance carefully cultivated by the Zhao family, is very likely to inherit Zhao Hongbo’s first assistant position in the future. The future is bright, and there is absolutely no reason to take risks to smuggle?

What is he drawing?

What does he need so much money for?

This is indeed a doubt.

People’s eyes are sharp.

Although it is said that when public opinion forms a storm, everyone’s attention is easily distracted, and group dementia is prone to occur, but there are never lack of smart people in the crowd.

“Could it be that Zhao Zhikun is not actually the mastermind at all, and there are other people behind this incident?”

When the first questioning voice appeared, many people soon came to their senses.

That’s right~ Who doesn’t know that Zhao Zhikun is a die-hard supporter of King Kang?

Since he himself is not really short of money, is it not obvious who is smuggling and collecting money for?

Only King Kang, for the battle between the emperor and the son, in order to win over people’s hearts, needs massive financial assistance.

In normal times, even if someone realizes this, it is impossible for such remarks to spread.

After all, in the battle between emperors and sons, the battle is for people’s hearts, and the battle is for prestige. Can King Kang understand the importance of controlling public opinion?

The “Dawnbreak” organization is not for dry food.

In fact, as soon as he noticed the wrong direction of the wind, “Dawn” had already acted secretly, trying to guide the direction of public opinion and prevent everyone from focusing on King Kang.

However, what Da Xiao faced this time was the alliance of “Tian Que” and “Luo Xian Temple”.

Even though Dawn has tried his best, he has not been able to restore the situation, and the wind of public opinion is still falling bit by bit in the predetermined direction.

More and more small and medium-sized families and ordinary people realize that this matter is probably inseparable from King Kang.

Zhao Zhikun, maybe it’s bad luck to be pushed out to take the blame.

Those third- and fourth-rank noble families have already guessed the truth of the matter, and they may even have guessed that there may be a force behind this matter, or several forces are leading the trend of public opinion.

They just don’t talk.

The so-called matter is none of their business, hangs up high, and doesn’t involve themselves, so it’s enough to watch the fun.

Of course, maybe they themselves contributed to it.

After all, with the behavior of King Kang, who used to win people’s hearts everywhere for the position of the emperor, it is normal for any noble family to dislike him.

“Tsk tsk tsk~ This Zhao Zhikun is so pitiful~” In the teahouse, while sitting and drinking tea, there was an aristocratic family member from a small and medium-sized family who couldn’t help but sigh, “I thought he had followed that one for so many years, and he was a great genius. Qualification should be highly valued, but I never thought that one would give up when he said he would give up.”

“This King Kang is really cool.”

“I really didn’t expect that King Kang would be such a person. I thought others were good, after all these years I have donated money to help disaster relief, and I have fought outside the territory, and I have a good opinion in the court and the public. It seems that I have little knowledge and I have lost sight of it.” Some people also feel that they are blind. Seeing the wrong person, my mood is quite complicated, “It’s Zhao Zhikun, although he has no bottom line, but he is still very loyal, and he was stunned to bear all the guilt alone.”

“Yeah, yeah~ and his courage is really big. What is the cannon fodder camp? I feel terrified just thinking about it, but he responded with one bite. I heard that he didn’t even change his face. It’s really tough!”

“I heard that he is still imprisoned, and he has been standing up to not explain the king of Kangjun. It is not an exaggeration to say ‘tough and loyal’.”

Similar remarks quietly circulated in private .

, For a time, the nickname of “Tie Courageous and Loyal to Zhao Zhikun” spread strangely in Shangjing.

I just don’t know if these people mean more irony or more praise when they say these words.

These rumors were passed on to the ears of King Kang of the extraterritorial battlefield in the fastest way.

When King Kang heard the words, he almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Who and who is behind the “rumours”?

At this moment, where can he stay in the battlefield outside the territory, he can only return to Longcheng at the fastest speed and quell the rumors in person.

…

the same time period.

Dagan Wang’s Four Seasons Garden.

The King of Anjun was sitting opposite Wang Shouzhe.

King Anjun used a lot of strength to restrain himself from looking at the two women who were competing to serve Wang Shouzhe… One of them was also one of the leaders of “his” intelligence organization “Tianque”. Fairy Yan.

“Shou Zhe did a good job in this battle. As expected, King Kang can no longer sit still, and he will return to Longcheng as quickly as possible.” King An drank the spirit tea and said with emotion. , “Now that the Zhao family has been pushed to the cusp of the storm, it is difficult for him to protect himself, so he can only shrink his tail and be a man. If King Kang falls again, this time there will be no suspense in the battle between the emperor and the son.”

“It’s just that there is something unclear about Mingyuan. Zhao’s current situation can only be turned around if he protects Duke Kang.” King An said with dignified eyes and doubts, “Even if King Kang returns to Longcheng, what can you do to make Zhao and King Kang turn against each other?”

“Let’s not talk about it for the time being, I just believe in the principle of flying separately when disaster strikes. In a few days, the Great Court will be held. Is Your Highness ready for the final blow?” Wang Shouzhe said while drinking spirit tea.

“Don’t worry, Shouzhe, Mingyuan will not hold back.” King Anjun said with a stern face.

After a pause, he said with some doubts: “Shouzhe, I heard that Your Majesty has made a few fires… I scolded you in private for not knowing how to flatter you. According to Eunuch Yao, His Majesty still wanted to see you, but you ignored it several times. The hint made His Majesty very angry.”

“This…” Wang Shouzhe said innocently, “Shouzhe has always been dull and never understood this information. Your Majesty really wants to see me, why don’t I know? ?”

The Prince of Anjun held his forehead, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com was extremely helpless to Wang Shouzhe.

You dare to ignore His Majesty’s hints, no wonder His Majesty slaps the table and scolds you every day.

“Shouzhe, there is one more thing I don’t know, why can you be sure that King Kang is a cold-hearted person who crosses the river and demolishes bridges?” King An has always been unable to figure this out, which is very strange.

After all, King Kang seems to be very reliable on the surface.

Wang Shouzhe took a sip of spiritual tea and said slowly: “The specific reason is a bit complicated to explain. To put it simply, if he is not such a humble person, but a person who values love and justice, has ideals and beliefs… ”

I have already accepted his solicitation. Where can I get His Highness Mingyuan?”

“Uh…”

Prince An’s cold sweat, how could it sound so dangling.

If Kang Junwang is reliable, wouldn’t he have nothing to do with him?

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