Chapter 726: Ulterior motives(1/2)
Xiao Yu could think that the people present also knew very well.
So when the emperor asked again, "Is there anyone else who impeached Yang Fan?", no one dared to go on duty again.
Even Changsun Wuji, who wanted to crush Yang Fan's bones and throw them into ashes, had to remain silent at this time.
Unlike those low-level officials who were afraid of being punished, Changsun Wuji was not afraid of Li Er's actions.
As long as it is not a charge of rebellion, Changsun Wuji believes that His Majesty Li Er will not touch a hair of Changsun Wuji.
More importantly, Changsun Wuji weighed the pros and cons.
This impeachment storm is not only about whether the impeachment of Yang Fan was successful, nor is it about whether the Jiangnan gentry could force the emperor to give in.
It involves the game between the aristocratic families and the imperial power.
In Changsun Wuji's view, on the one hand, the emperor was trying to protect Yang Fan, and on the other hand, the emperor took the opportunity to clear the voices around him who opposed him.
But Changsun Wuji was a little uncertain about what step the emperor would do.
It is better to use thunder to clear the obstacles around you, or to stop when you see it is better and stop!
When Changsun Wuji was shocked and confused, he turned his eyes to His Majesty Li Er who was still moving on the throne.
No one in the world knows better about the emperor's character than Changsun Wuji.
Perhaps Li Er is not a perfect person in morality and is actually not strict with the moral level of ministers. As long as he does not touch the bottom line, the emperor has always ignored him.
When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when the person is careful, there will be no disciples.
As an emperor, Li Er knew this truth well.
For ministers in the court, the emperor actually did not value character, but only valued his ability and whether he was loyal and obedient.
Hou Junji was a typical representative of being the Duke of the State.
Therefore, although His Majesty Li Er has always been very tolerant of the ministers, it does not mean that he does not know the ministers’ private mischief.
It doesn’t happen, but everyone’s filth has not yet touched the bottom line of His Majesty Li Er.
But now once the bottom line is reached, His Majesty Li Er will completely showdown.
Because everyone's evidence is in Li Er's hands, it's just a matter of one sentence.
Thinking of this, the cold sweat was pouring down Changsun Wuji.
He didn't expect that the emperor would really ask the hundred cavalry to collect evidence of the various ministers.
Unexpectedly, in order to protect Yang Fan, His Majesty Li Er actually risked the turmoil in the court to make these evidences public.
Everything made Changsun Wuji jealous in his heart.
But Changsun Wuji knew very well that it seemed that at the beginning of the impeachment tide, the emperor just kept silent and had no intention of intervening in it.
So, when did His Majesty Li Er start to make a complete decision to protect Yang Fan?
Could it be because of that Jiangnan economic plan?
Or are some other reasons I don't know?
The more Changsun Wuji thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more he thought about it, the more he became, the more trembling he became.
At this time, he had realized that there was an invisible barrier between him and the emperor who had cultivated since childhood.
The emperor seemed to have no trust in himself as unreserved as before.
I actually began to hide from myself.
The more I thought about it, the more I felt depressed. Changsun Wuji's mouth was full of bitterness and could only smile brightly.
In his opinion, this impeachment storm was not only an official of the Jiangnan faction, but even Changsun Wuji was just a pawn in the hands of the emperor!
Thinking of this, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but feel a little confused.
I originally thought I had a complete plan and had enough understanding of the emperor.
But now it seems that the emperor is the one who plays chess.
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An impeachment storm disappeared under the strong suppression of His Majesty Li Er.
With Wang Sui, Huang Luan and Cui Rong being dismissed from office and investigated, and Wang and Huang were raided and destroyed, the impeachment tide ended with Yang Fan safely.
For a period of time, the name Yang Fan became a taboo.
After all, those who took the lead in impeaching Yang Fan were searched and exterminated. Who dared to be aggressive?
His Majesty Li Er's move to kill the chicken to warn him completely shocked the court officials.
As long as these people think about the dirty things they have done, they are in Li Er's hands. It's like a guillotine on their heads, and they fell down and killed them at some point!
In a state of concern, the meeting slowly came to an end, but the impact was incalculable.
After all, no one wants his own handle to be in the hands of others, even if this person is the emperor, it is not possible.
The court meeting ended, after noon.
The emperor moved to Ganlu Hall, and Changsun Wuji was kept by His Majesty Li Er.
After entering the Ganlu Palace, His Majesty Li Er changed into a regular dress on his own.
Back in the hall, Li Er waved his hand and drove away all the eunuchs. Then he sat on a chair in the center, picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup of hot tea himself, and slowly savored the tea.
Even after drinking a cup of tea, Li Er did not speak, but just closed his eyes, as if he was thinking about something.
Otherwise, it could be judged from the breath that Li Er was not asleep, and Changsun Wuji thought that the emperor was really asleep!
After standing for half an hour, the fat Changsun Wuji felt a little sore in his waist and legs.
I couldn't help but complain in my heart, what did this emperor ask him to do?
People who like to plot hate such uncontrollable things the most.
Although he was unhappy, Changsun Wuji did not dare to show any trace of his face.
After squirming for a few times, he stood respectfully and properly.
It seems that as long as the emperor doesn't speak, he can stand like this until he dies.
After a long time, His Majesty Li Er opened his eyes, looked at Changsun Wuji, and asked in a deep voice: "The auxiliary machine has nothing to ask?"
Changsun Wuji quietly spat and said calmly: "Yes."
His Majesty Li Er raised his eyelids: "From our relationship, just say anything if you have any doubts? I will never be angry."
After hesitating for a while, Changsun Wuji asked, "Your Majesty, this morning, I will punish Wang Sui and others in front of all civil and military officials, and at the same time, let Li Junxian send the information. It may be able to suppress some civil and military officials with ulterior motives for a while, but the consequences caused by the subsequent are definitely huge."
"Although I don't know how many evidences of the court officials you have, and how many evidences of these evidences are, your Majesty think about it. It is precisely because of the unknown fear that someone will take risks. At that time, I am afraid that these people will offend Your Majesty's dragon body, and even your Majesty will have life worries."
Although Changsun Wuji's words were a bit rude, His Majesty Li Er was not angry.
Because when he decided to use this trick to shock all officials, he had already thought of the consequences.
But Li Er had a reason to do so.
Once he retreats, if he wants to intervene in Jiangnan again, it will definitely take several times more effort.
As an important granary and logistics base for His Majesty Li Er to fight against Goguryeo in the east, His Majesty Li Er certainly did not want to give it up easily.
In his opinion, even if we take some risks to suppress this impeachment tide, it will definitely be better than falling into a long-term North Korean struggle.
However, His Majesty Li Er did not intend to explain, but instead questioned: "Auxiliary, you disappointed me so much. You clearly know that I want to protect Yang Fan, why are you messing around with those people!"
Changsun Wuji was not panicked about His Majesty Li Er’s questioning, but instead asked: “Isn’t this what His Majesty expects to see?”
His Majesty Li Er was slightly stunned and frowned: "How do you say this?"
Changsun Wuji had no choice but to explain: "Your Majesty originally wanted to fight and decide quickly about this impeachment storm. Can I guess correctly?"
"Not bad!" His Majesty Li Er raised his eyelids.
Seeing His Majesty Li Er listening, Changsun Wuji felt relieved, rubbed his aching thigh and said, "I am old and weak, and I stood in the court for another morning. Can Your Majesty give me a seat? I can explain the reason for doing so."
His Majesty Li Er was about to get angry when he suddenly saw Changsun Wuji rubbing his legs, and he couldn't help but feel a little hiding in his heart. He pointed to the couch next to the desk and said unhappily: "Sit there. If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, you can resign and return home by yourself?"
"Thank you Your Majesty!" Changsun Wuji was not scared by Li Er's words, and sat down after thanking him.
Changsun Wuji knew Li Er's temper very well. Although the emperor seemed unhappy in his tone, he was actually sulking because he was not on his side in the court.
But Changsun Wuji believed that as long as he told the reason, the emperor would not pursue it.
Changsun Wuji poured a cup of tea and drank it all in one go, so as to ease the tense atmosphere, and then he spoke: "Your Majesty, if I expected it, the reason why you did not suppress the tide of impeachment of Yang Fan at the beginning was to see who were promoting the fire?"
"That's right!" His Majesty Li Er nodded.
Hearing Li Er's answer, Changsun Wuji smiled confidently: "Didn't Your Majesty see all of you today? Your Majesty think about it. If the Wei Minister had not been involved in this kick, those people would think that they were sure to win, how could they all jump out?"
Hearing this, Li Er couldn't help but feel a little stunned.
Indeed, without Changsun Wuji's help, the trend of impeaching Yang Fan would not have been one-sided.
In this way, those who are hiding behind the scenes will not jump out at all.
Now Changsun Wuji's disturbance has caused those people to jump out one after another, allowing the emperor to see the faces of these people clearly.
To be continued...