Chapter 5044 The censor falls
Liu Xiangdao was sitting on his knees in the check-in room of the Yushitai, holding a tea cup in his hand. The spring water was boiling on the small stove beside him, looking out the window in trance.
There are several giant locust trees in the yard. Perhaps they encountered strong winds during the growing season, so the branches are twisted and crooked, and the leaves are lush. The rain falls on the alternate oval leaves with a rustling sound, washing away the dust on the leaves, leaving them as green as ink. .
When he first took up the post of imperial censor, he felt dissatisfied when he saw these locust trees. The locust trees were so gloomy that they were not suitable to be planted on the censor's platform.
In Liu Xiangdao's heart, the Censor's Platform should be planted with cypress trees as it was in the Han Dynasty. The straight branches and high integrity of the cypress trees not only symbolize the noble character of the scholars, but also symbolize the perseverance and might of the Censor's Platform...< br>
If we find an opportunity, we must dig up these locust trees.
There was a sound of footsteps outside the door, and after a moment, the censor Zhongcheng Sun Chuyue walked in quickly. After seeing the courtesy, he reported back: "As you expected, once the news was released, those Jiangnan scholars couldn't sit still. Now they have contacted many The new scholars and Imperial College students gathered together to petition at Chengtianmen. On the way, they made a big show of publicity and attracted many people. The matter became a bit big. "
Even though he claimed to be determined and had seen big scenes, he was frightened by the bad impact of so many Jinshi and students gathering to cause trouble.
Especially these people are very excited and may make some earth-shattering moves impulsively...
"Daomao, what do you think about this matter?"
Liu Xiangdao took a sip of tea, smoothed his wide sleeves, and asked.
Sun Chuyue hesitated for a moment, bowed slightly, and whispered back: "It seems... the commotion is a bit big, and it won't end well."
In fact, he didn't quite understand. If the Yushitai felt that Zhang Zixuan's matter was a "private deal" between Fang Jun and illegal operations, they could initiate a review process against the people involved, and impeach Fang Jun, Yan Liben, and Zhang if there was evidence. Zizhou and others, if there is no evidence, they can also face the truth.
These are all within the authority and responsibilities of the Yushitai. No matter how domineering Fang Jun is, he has to accept the review honestly.
What can you do by encouraging those students to go to Chengtianmen?
With Fang Jun's current status, power, and achievements, how could he be brought down just by some students making trouble?
Moreover, with Fang Jun's "stick" temper, once he gets impulsive, he might hit back hard... Hiss!
Thinking of this, Sun Chuyue took a deep breath and looked at his boss with wide eyes in horror.
Could this person be planning to send those students to Fang Jun's sword?
Your Majesty attaches great importance to this imperial examination as never before, and naturally relies heavily on the successful candidates. If any of these "disciples of the emperor" are harmed by Fang Jun...
"What are you thinking! Although I dare not claim to be a pure and upright gentleman, how can I do such a dirty thing?"
When Liu Xiangdao saw Sun Chuyue's expression, he knew what he was thinking, and he suddenly felt a little angry.
He is a censor, the most upright official position in the government and the public. Once he uses such methods, it is equivalent to pouring dirty water on himself, and his whole life's reputation will be in vain.
Sun Chuyue stamped his feet anxiously: "Yatai may not have this intention, but if someone uses this to frame him, how will Yatai prove his innocence?"
"Yatai" is the honorific title for "Yatai Fu", because the prime minister was called "Taifu" in ancient times, and Yushi Dafu is an official position second only to the prime minister, so he got it...
Liu Xiangdao said casually: "Everyone knows that His Majesty attaches great importance to the Jinshi in this subject. If something happens to someone, the Three Law Departments will definitely be involved. Who is crazy enough to dare to do that?"
However, when he said this, he suddenly froze for a moment, then his expression changed and he shouted: "No!"
He threw the teacup on the coffee table, stood up suddenly, and walked out the door.
Sun Chu saw that he was walking in a hurry and had already gone out, so he hurriedly said: "Yatai, shoes! Put on shoes!"
"Oops!" Liu Xiangdao slapped his forehead and quickly turned around to find his shoes at the door, but he didn't have time to put them on. He just grabbed them and trotted out of the check-in room...
Sun Chuyue quickly followed from behind.
Arriving at the main hall of Yushitai, Liu Xiangdao said quickly: "Everyone, follow me to Chengtianmen to control the situation!"
After saying that, he rushed out of the door.
All the censors in the hall looked at each other. The order they had received earlier was to stay put no matter what happens, and only step forward to turn the tide when the situation becomes critical... Why did the situation become critical just after the students made trouble?
But there was no time to complain, so he hurried out of the main hall. He saw Liu Xiangdao and Sun Chuyue had already boarded the car and went out. They quickly caught up with them by car or horseback. The censor's desk came out in full force, and the censor who was working in the Yamen Dozens of people rushed to Chengtianmen in the rain.
In the car, Liu Xiangdao kept urging the driver to speed up. Fortunately, Yushitai was located in the Imperial City, only a few miles away from Chengtian Gate.
When Sun Chu made an appointment with Liu Xiang, he was sweating anxiously and asked curiously: "I thought carefully about it and felt that Yatai's words are indeed reasonable. Anyone who dares to attack Jinshi and students at this time is risking the disapproval of the world. How stupid is that?" ?”
Liu Xiangdao rubbed his face and looked regretful: "You and I both think so, so others also think that you and I must think so. If something happens at this time, guess what others will think?"
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Sun Chuyue was a little dizzy from being surrounded. What do you think and what do I think about him?
When he figured out the meaning of his words, his eyes widened.
"This, this, this... is going to be bad!"
Everyone thinks that the Yushitai has determined that no one will harm the students, so if the Yushitai went against the grain and attacked the students privately, who would have thought that it was the Yushitai who did it? This was used to pour all the dirty water on Fang Jun's head, suppressing him firmly or even completely overthrowing him!
But Liu Xiangdao really didn’t think so!
Using the life of a student to force Fang Jun to plead guilty and step down, how crazy must he be to do such a thing? !
But now whenever something happens to a student, almost everyone will think that it is Liu Xiangdao's plan to "go against the grain". The most terrible thing is that Zhu Wenyuan and others encourage students to go to Chengtianmen to kowtow and petition. It is indeed the Yushitai Behind the scenes, if there is even the slightest "clue" at the scene, even the water of the Yellow River from Yushitai will not be able to wash it away...
And is there a high chance of this happening?
Sun Chuyue was sure: That was very big!
Since Liu Xiangdao came to the Yushitai, he has only obeyed the emperor's orders and ignored any noble ministers, nobles, or family members. Everything is based on maintaining the interests of His Majesty. Although he strictly adheres to the bottom line, the nobles and ministers he offends are like There are countless crucian carp crossing the river.
Normally, these people would have nothing to do with Liu Xiangdao, and would even smile with them to avoid being targeted by the Yushitai, but how could the resentment in their hearts be melted away?
As long as an opportunity arises, those people will definitely put Liu Xiangdao to death, whether out of interest or private anger.
And now, it might be the opportunity they have been waiting for.
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However, Liu Xiangdao teaches others what to do and makes his own mistakes...
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The light rain was pouring, and the raindrops were like cotton. The rainwater washed the buildings in the imperial city clean. It was supposed to be a normal business period, but officials from various yamen on both sides of the road walked quickly to Chengtianmen in small groups, holding umbrellas, like students. It's not uncommon to gather for petitions, and everyone wants to join in the fun.
The carriages whizzing by at the Yushitai, dozens of Yushis rushing through the rain, immediately attracted the attention of the officials.
"Is that the frame of Doctor Yushi at the front?"
"Good guys, are all the people coming out of Yushitai?"
"What does the students causing trouble have to do with Yushitai?"
"The cause of this matter was that there was a rumor in the Yushitai that there was a plan to review the official selection of the new Jinshi Zhang Zixuan, and even involved the Duke of Yue. Then many Jinshis and students gathered to petition at Chengtianmen. You said that there was something wrong in the Yushitai Doesn’t matter?”
"More than anything related? Let me tell you, this is Liu Xiangdao's method."
"I think so too. Liu Xiangdao didn't dare to impeach Fang Er openly and openly, so he encouraged the scholars and students to make trouble. Once the trouble got bigger, the court would not be able to reduce the big issue to a trivial one, and maybe the three judicial departments would have to intervene."
"But with so many young scholars and scholars gathered together, they must be full of enthusiasm and excitement. If something happens, how can he, Liu Xiangdao, bear the responsibility?"
"Hehe, so Liu Xiang is smart. Do you think he dared to encourage these people to cause trouble? Did he have told him to stop in moderation?"
"So, Fang Er is in big trouble!"
"It's Fang Er who should be unlucky. Your Majesty has repeatedly given orders to ensure that the selection of officials is fair and impartial. However, Fang Er turned a blind eye to the emperor's order and personally came forward to seek an official position for his old relative. Wouldn't he just hit the iron plate of the Yushitai?"
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Liu Xiangdao opened the curtain and saw the towering and majestic Chengtianmen Tower from a distance. This tower was rebuilt from the original site that was severely damaged by the previous rebellion. Now it has been expanded to five gates. The regulations are the "Three Emperors" which symbolize the highest level of architecture. "Out of the Que", magnificent and majestic, looking down upon the world.
The east and west chapels on the left and right sides of the gate have just been built. In the future, you can wait here when you enter the palace for pilgrimage. If your Majesty comes to Chengtian Gate to enjoy the people in person during a grand ceremony, officials can also work here and hold banquets.
A horizontal street running from east to west passes in front of the gate, forming a huge square three hundred steps wide and one hundred and fifty steps long, facing Zhuque Street. It was here that the rebel Li Sijian suffered "Ling Chi" not long ago. ……
But now, the huge square under the Chengtian Gate has been filled with Jinshi, students, government officials watching the excitement, and guards maintaining order. The rain is pouring, and the whole place is shouting, yelling, and pushing, and it is boiling. sky.
Fortunately, although it was lively, there was no chaos. It was obvious that the situation was still under control. Liu Xiangdao breathed a sigh of relief.
However, before the carriage stopped on the side street, an exclamation was heard from near the Chengtian Gate. Then the crowd cheered and spread outward in the rain, and someone shouted: "The dead! The dead!"
Liu Xiangdao, who had just opened the car door and got out of the car, heard this and felt as if he was struck by a bolt of lightning. He lost consciousness for an instant and fell out of the car.
The shoes that were already holding on were thrown away... dozens of censors on the left and right were stunned.