EBE Chapter 115 Give Enough Face
Chapter 115 Give Enough Face
South Meridian Gate.
Civil and military ministers arrived one after another.
Suddenly, someone exclaimed, "Prime Minister, the court is coming!"
Everyone looked and was shocked.
Xia Bitu hasn't attended court for a long time!
The carriage stopped, the curtain was lifted, and Xia Bitu got out.
The civil and military officials bowed and saluted: "Greetings, Prime Minister!"
Xia Bitu nodded slightly.
The civil and military officials were suddenly shocked to see Qin Zheng getting out of the car with a smile on his face.
Both the civil and military officials were stunned. The Prime Minister actually came here with Qin Zheng?
How can it be?
Qin Zheng had just captured two of the prime minister's disciples.
"Good morning, everyone." Qin Zheng bared his white teeth and bowed with his fists clasped.
The civil and military officials took a look at the smiling Xia Bitu before they dared to greet Qin Zheng, just by nodding.
Qin Zheng is very powerful now, who wouldn't be afraid of him?
Don’t dare to offend!
If the Prime Minister was unhappy, they would not dare to respond.
When the prime minister arrived, no one dared to enter the palace first.
"Qin Zheng, follow me!" Xia Bitu called out to Qin Zheng and walked into the palace gate first.
Wenwu was shocked again.
Are the two of them already so close?
"Monkey boy, is this your second time attending court?" Xia Bitu suddenly asked in a low voice.
Qin Zheng, who followed closely behind, scratched his head and said, "This is the second time. Uncle, are you going to laugh at me next?"
"Hahaha..." Xia Bitu, whose secret was guessed, couldn't help but burst into laughter. He had heard that Qin Zheng had become a drowned chicken last time, and there was also a frog...
He himself didn't know why, but he just loved listening to Qin Zheng talk.
The civil and military officials who were following him a dozen steps away became more and more frightened!
Xia Bitu and Qin Zhengbiao chatted as they walked and soon arrived at the court room.
The Chaofang is where everyone gathers before court. The emperor will come only after everyone gathers.
Some ministers had already come to the court room. They were all shocked to see Qin Zheng and the prime minister not only walking side by side but also talking and laughing!
These ministers all bowed to Xia Bitu.
Xia Bitu just nodded slightly, but had a very pleasant conversation with Qin Zheng. He also called the guards and brought a throne for Qin Zheng.
In the court room, the only two people who were qualified to sit were Xia Bitu and Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin.
Even high-ranking officials such as Zuo Zhongliang, the Minister of Justice, had to stand.
This action shocked everyone.
At this time, the news that the prefect of Beicheng Prefecture and the censor of the Inspectorate were imprisoned had already spread like wildfire. All the court officials were shocked and very afraid of Qin Zheng.
At this moment, I simply couldn't understand why two people who should have been hostile to each other were so friendly!
Qin Zheng had just sat down when Wei Xuelin arrived late.
Qin Zheng stood up and saluted: "Taifu!"
When Wei Xuelin saw Qin Zheng, his old face lit up with a smile and he clasped his fists and bowed: "Thank you, Master!"
Qin Zheng knew why Wei Xuelin was grateful. It must be because the relationship between Wei Xuelin and Sima Tiejian had been repaired.
"Good morning, Master!" Xia Bitu smiled and nodded as a greeting.
Wei Xuelin also nodded: "Good morning, Prime Minister!"
Suddenly I found that there was a seat for Qin Zheng, and I couldn't help but look at Xia Bitu.
Qin Zheng and Xia Bitu were very close, and he knew it, but he didn't expect Xia Bitu to be so open about it.
Qin Zheng sat down only after Wei Xuelin sat down.
"Teacher, when does the class start?" Wei Xuelin changed his address and asked respectfully.
Qin Zheng said: "Three days at most."
Xia Bitu's eyes narrowed slightly as he thought of something.
Wei Xuelin has many problems.
Qin Zheng smiled and responded patiently to Wei Xuelin's chatter.
Xia Bitu is tired of listening to so many questions from literati.
I really admire Qin Zheng, he is so patient.
The waiting time was spent answering Wei Xuelin's questions.
"Civil and military officials, attend court!"
With the eunuch's shout, it was time to go to court.
Civil and military officials entered the court and stood in line according to their ranks.
Qin Zheng looked left and right, not knowing where he stood.
Xia Bitu didn't say anything, wanting to see Qin Zheng make a fool of himself.
Wei Xuelin called out to Qin Zheng: "Master, come here!"
Only then did Qin Zheng know where to stand?
Suddenly I felt Xia Bitu's gaze.
Qin Zheng looked over and saw the old fox smiling.
Qin Zheng rolled his eyes at him. The old fox was so mean that he actually laughed at him.
Xia Bitu was given the cold shoulder, but he still grinned.
Some ministers who saw it were almost frightened to death!
Qin Zheng dared to roll his eyes at the Prime Minister?
The Prime Minister is still laughing?
I can't understand it at all!
Soon, An Dehai walked in from the side door: "Your Majesty has arrived!"
All the ministers knelt down and said, "Long live the emperor!"
Xia Mochu walked in with Xia Moening and Li Qiuhan.
He ascended the throne in late summer.
Xia Mo Ning and Li Qiu Han stood at the lower right.
An Dehai stood at the lower left.
At this moment, the ministers dared not breathe.
Now, their fear of the empress has reached a higher level than before.
It hasn't been long since the empress first took action against the border king's people, and now she is taking action against the prime minister. Who wouldn't be afraid?
All the ministers were secretly paying attention to Xia Bitu, and they all suspected that he was going to court today to fight against the empress!
Xia Mochu glanced at the officials and said, "Yue Shanlin, the prefect of Beicheng Prefecture, and Xiao Hedao, the censor of the Supervisory Office, have been dismissed from their posts. They should have been tried by the Three Judicial Departments. However, the Supervisory Office, one of the Three Judicial Departments, was found guilty of dereliction of duty. Therefore, the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Justice, and the Supreme Court will jointly investigate the case. As soon as possible!"
The three judicial departments each perform their own duties: the Ministry of Justice investigates cases, the Dali Temple reviews cases, and the Inspectorate supervises.
"My lord, accept the order!"
Minister of Punishment Zuo Zhongliang, Minister of Dali Temple Zheng Huaizhi, and Prime Minister Xia Bitu bowed and accepted the order.
The ministers were shocked. The empress was giving the prime minister enough face.
It not only gave Prime Minister Xia Bitu a chance to save face, but also gave him a chance to protect his son.
Everyone knows that if this case is thoroughly investigated, it will inevitably involve a wide range of people, and if things go wrong, all of Xia Bitu's disciples may be arrested!
It seems that the empress is still afraid of the prime minister.
Yes, the Prime Minister has been running the business for many years and it is deeply rooted. Not everyone can easily move against it!
Judging from the attitude of Prime Minister Xia Bitu, he seemed to have agreed and there would be no fighting.
This is indeed the most perfect and appropriate ending.
Xia Mochu then announced the candidates for the Censor of the Supervisory Council and the Prefect of Beicheng Prefecture without consulting the ministers at all.
In the past, she would have sought the opinions of her ministers.
It was Qin Zheng's experience in governing Hongtong County that taught her: as long as you are determined to do something, no one can stop you. As long as you have enough power, you can decide everything!
She is the empress of the current dynasty and has absolute power to appoint and dismiss personnel. Why should she make things difficult for herself?
Sure enough, no one objected!
As for the internal appointments and dismissals of the Inspectorate and Beicheng Prefecture, they will have to wait until the case is investigated and concluded.
But there will definitely be a group of people who will be brought down!
After the announcement, Xia Mochu looked at Xia Bitu and said, "Prime Minister, please accept my order!"
Xia Bitu took a step forward and saluted: "Long live the emperor!"
The ministers were a little confused and didn't know what decree the empress would give to Xia Bitu.
Although Xia Bitu didn't know either, he had a vague guess at this moment.
Xia Mochu smiled and said, "The Prime Minister is secretly investigating the Inspectorate and Beicheng Prefecture this time, putting justice above personal interests. I am very pleased!"
The ministers were horrified. Did the prime minister cut off his own hands and feet?
"This is my duty!" Xia Bitu's face was a little red at this moment, knowing that the empress was still trying to save his face. But, only God knew, he had fallen into Qin Zheng's trap.
Xia Mochu was also very happy at this moment. Qin Zheng's plan was simply perfect.
Look, look, when did Xia Bitu become so respectful and obedient to her?
Sure enough, what Qin Zheng said was right. These ministers are like monkeys. If they are not punished for three days, they will tear off the tiles on the roof!
"The Prime Minister has worked hard and made great contributions. I will reward you with a yellow jacket..." Xia Mochu paused, glanced at Qin Zheng, and said with a smile:
"I heard that Hongtong County has a new product. After the court is dismissed, the Prime Minister will go to the Shao Shi Mansion to ask for it!"
"Thank you, Lord!" Xia Bitu almost laughed.
In reality, he lacked nothing, whether it was power or wealth. The Empress's reward was dispensable, but the products of Hongtong County were definitely better than any reward.
Qin Zheng almost cried, Empress, you are really good at doing favors!
"My dear Minister Qin, please accept the order..." Xia Mochu looked at Qin Zheng with amusement.
"Long live the emperor!" Qin Zheng went out of the class and thought to himself, I have helped you so much, I want to see what reward you will give me?
Qin Zheng is ready to accept everyone!