The Heavens: From Knowing Whether You Rule the World

Chapter 75: Qi Heng, the vanguard!
Hall of Wende

Chu Hong, wearing a purple robe and holding a goldfish bag, sat calmly in the first row.

I have to say that the view from the first row is truly extraordinary. There is no one in front blocking the view, so it is truly a broad view.

The broad vision really makes people feel proud.

"Go up!"

At the start of the old eunuch's sharp voice, Zhao Zongquan, dressed in a dragon robe, slowly walked up to the throne.

"Your Majesty, Holy Ann!"

"My dear ministers, do you have anything to report?"

Zhao Zongquan clasped his hands in front of him and looked at the civil and military officials.

"Your Majesty, the four seas have been stabilized recently, and the government has gradually stabilized. Although many of the rebel king's party have been executed, I am afraid that the remnants are still there. We must not let them down, and we should eliminate them and investigate them thoroughly. However, I have several duties, and I am afraid that I am not capable enough and will fail your Majesty's trust. I ask the wise and capable ministers to eliminate them and investigate them thoroughly!"

Chu Hong took a step forward and made his presentation in a steady manner.

At first, he was in charge of the affairs of the rebel king's party and had the power to act at his discretion.

However, the ones he really dealt with were the remnants of the Axis faction who had their homes confiscated and their families exterminated.

That is to say, he was deeply involved in the rebellion.

For matters below this level, some people ask their trusted aides to handle the matter.

Nowadays, most of the remaining ones are somewhat involved with the rebel king’s party, but have not actually participated in the rebellion. They are merely people who have tried to please the rebel king’s party or have been lured and shown goodwill by the rebel king’s party.

Theoretically, these people must also be dealt with.

This is also the reason why everyone in the government and the public is so uneasy now, and they don't make memorials unless it is necessary to increase their presence.

However, theory is just theory.

Whether to do it or not actually depends on the new emperor on the throne and the empress dowager behind the curtain.

But if they really want to not let go of anyone with the slightest involvement, then no one in the court, except the Yuzhou Party, will be able to escape.

Therefore, Chu Hong informed his uncle and prepared to throw the matter to the Queen Mother's party.

The rebel king’s party, all those who actually participated in the rebellion have been purged, so there is nothing wrong in leaving this matter to the Queen Mother’s party.

If even the slightest involvement is not let go, the person handling the case will offend all the civil and military officials in the court.

That would be a job that would greatly offend people.

How could Chu Hong do that? Whoever wants to do it can do it.

This is also the result of the New Emperor Party’s research.

Well, I'm going to let the Queen Mother's party take over this matter.

Moreover, the Queen Mother will definitely accept it.

After all, she almost died because of Prince Yan's rebellion. Now that the reckoning is coming, how could she let those people off easily?
The fact that the Queen Mother loves the children of Prince Yan and Prince Yong is different from the fact that she hates Prince Yan and his party.

The characterization of Prince Yan's accomplices has always been a cause of concern for the powerful people in Bian Jing.

Now, Chu Hong looked like he was not going to investigate the matter personally, which made many people secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, it is politically correct to strictly investigate Prince Yan's party, and it is impossible to get rid of it in just a few months.

Lord Chu is not planning to investigate further, or even do it himself. In fact, he is just relaxing slowly. As time goes by, this matter will naturally come to an end.

From the thorough investigation by the cabinet ministers to the thorough investigation of the officials below, the level has been lowered a lot, and the degree of attention has naturally been reduced a lot as well.

In other words, Lord Chu thought that the investigation was almost sufficient.

Of course, it is also possible that Lord Chu does not want to offend anyone.

However, no matter which one it is, the fact that Lord Chu does not investigate it personally means that he is reducing the level of attention paid to it, which is a good thing.

For a moment, many people secretly looked at the Queen Mother behind the curtain.

Lord Chu is the nephew of the new emperor, and his every word and action represents the government.

Now, if Lord Chu does not investigate, it also represents the attitude of the new emperor.

It all depends on the empress!
The Empress Dowager's level?
Zhao Zongquan looked at Chu Hong implicitly, and then pretended to look at the Queen Mother behind the curtain, "Ahem. Chu Qing's words make sense, why don't you nominate someone."

Before Zhao Zongquan could finish, the empress dowager behind the curtain could not help but interrupt, "The newly promoted Imperial Censor Qi Heng has a memorial, strongly advocating a method to eliminate the rebels. Emperor, don't you want to hear what he has to say?"

Many people sighed repeatedly, it was indeed not easy to pass the test of the Empress Dowager.

Yes, although Prince Yan's rebellion was unworthy of a human being, it had little impact on the new emperor, and the new emperor was even the beneficiary.

The Empress Dowager is different. She really wants to eradicate anything related to the rebel king's party, no matter how deeply involved they are.

Sitting on the throne, Zhao Zongquan took in everyone's hidden expressions and felt very satisfied.

The matter is settled.

If Qi Heng is really stubborn as his nephew said, then after this incident, the ministers' dissatisfaction with the Queen Mother will probably increase a lot, and the number of people on his side will become larger and larger.

Continuously accumulating, overwhelming force!
"Then declare it!"

Zhao Zongquan made a subtle eye contact with Chu Hong, and then acted as if he did not expect the Queen Mother to continue with this matter, and was forced to announce the decree.

"Announce, Imperial Censor Qi Heng to the palace!"

Qi Heng, who had been waiting, hurried to the front of the palace and bowed, "Your Majesty, I am Qi Heng, the Imperial Censor. I pay my respects to the Queen Mother!"

"The son of Princess Pingning is truly extraordinary!"

Zhao Zongquan looked at his nephew in purple robe, then looked at Qi Heng, and marveled at him.

His nephew was a top scholar and Wenquxing, starting from the sixth rank. He had the prime minister as his teacher, and he caught the attention of the late emperor by chance.

Even so, it took him more than a year to enter the fifth rank. This young master Qi started from the seventh rank and was a military general.

Now, only three or four months after the imperial examination, he is about to enter the fifth rank?

This speed...

Many court officials looked at Qi Heng and shook their heads slightly. This speed of promotion was really not in line with the promotion path for literati.

Starting from the seventh rank, shouldn't he be sent to serve as an official in a prefecture or county to gain some experience?

Even if you are promoted above your level, you still have to cultivate your reputation like Lord Chu, right?

To a certain extent, top civil servants accumulate experience in order to build up their reputation. Lord Chu was already famous throughout the world when he was still a bachelor of imperial studies, which gave him the opportunity to jump to the fifth rank in just over a year.

This young Master Qi had quite a reputation in Bian Jing, but outside of Bian Jing, although he was not unknown, he was almost unknown.

The way scholars cultivate their aspirations is quite different!

This simple speed
Qi Heng didn’t have so many thoughts, he just stood up straight and bowed.

"Your servant Qi Heng has something to report."

"Say it!"

Zhao Zongquan leaned sideways and waved his hand.

"The rebel king plotted rebellion and forced the emperor to abdicate, killing innocent people indiscriminately, and had many connections. I suggest that we carefully review the account books copied from the rebel king's mansion and interrogate all the people who had social interactions with him one by one, so that nothing is left out."

Qi Heng's face was serious; he really hated Prince Yan and his gang.

Although he did not love the Princess of Jiacheng County, the miserable plight of the Princess and her mother at that time really made him angry.

Now, with the opportunity to decide the fate of Prince Yan and his party, how can we not work hard?
Compared to Qi Heng's solemnity, there was a small uproar in the court.

They checked every detail one by one and even included all the social interactions. It was really cruel.

"I think it is inappropriate. Although there are no omissions in this move, it is also suspected of overcorrection. We should be fair and thorough and investigate each one."

Chu Hong raised his eyebrows slightly and acted like a good guy.

Looking at Qi Heng's fearless face, Chu Hong felt a little admiration in his heart.

Fearless and without fear, it is indeed full of the vigor and vitality of young people.

But, that’s all.

Too stubborn, too naive!
"If we don't punish them severely and deter others, there may be people who will follow suit and cause trouble again in the future."

There was no fear in Qi Heng's eyes when he looked at Chu Hong. He believed that what he was doing was just and aboveboard.

He really wants to investigate those people thoroughly.

"Back then, the Prince of Yan was powerful and tyrannical. Who among the officials in the court didn't hate him to the core? However, the situation was so overwhelming that even if someone sent some gifts to entertain them, it might not be to join the rebel party. It should be more to protect themselves and not offend others. Lord Xiao Qi is going too far."

Chu Hong shook his head slightly and didn't engage in any debate.

Qi Heng had never been on the same level as him. Once he passed this door, without considering the Duke of Qi and the Queen Mother, Qi Heng would not be qualified to ask to see him.

He didn't expect to convince Qi Heng, so Qi Heng had to take the blame.

However, Qi Heng taking the blame does not affect his status as a good person.

When Chu Hong said this, someone immediately agreed.

"What Elder Chu said is correct. All the gentlemen in the palace hate the rebel king and his party to the core, but why do you think Lord Xiao Qi wants to open up the law of collective punishment?"

He was a local governor of the second rank, who had been promoted to Bian Jing some time ago. He was a descendant of Lord Shen.

Not long ago, Shen Hezhen, the daughter of Lord Shen, had secretly intended to discuss marriage with Qi Heng. This core member of Lord Shen's lineage came out to stop Qi Heng, which shows how much he disapproves of Qi Heng's approach.

Of course, it could also be a rescue.

"A thorough investigation of the rebels is to stabilize the government. To purge the government is to kill half of the government officials. What good will it do me?"

Qi Heng was not convinced at all and argued with reason. He would not give up the opportunity to thoroughly investigate the rebel king and his party.

As soon as these words were spoken, the court was in an uproar, and even the Queen Mother's party looked at Qi Heng again and again.

"I think Qi Heng's method is good. He is fair and honest. Let him handle this matter!"

The Queen Mother looked at the upright Qi Heng and immediately made a judgment.

Zhao Zongquan didn't stop them, he just watched quietly.

"Your Majesty, thank you, Queen Mother!"

Many high-ranking officials looked at Qi Heng. This silly child was being used as a pawn by the Queen Mother!
Too straightforward!

Chu Hong watched the scene quietly. After this incident, the neutral party would basically be more inclined towards the New Emperor Party.

After the teacher tricks the jade seal into coming to me in a few days, I can slowly start polishing the article!

Compared to the original script, there is not such a big gap between the New Emperor Party and the Queen Mother today, and the New Emperor Party even has a greater advantage.

The new emperor's party has a great advantage, and there is not much tension between the empress dowager and the new emperor.

In this way, the way to seize power does not need to be so radical.

Taking advantage of the general trend is the invincible method of political struggle.

Chu Hong plans to use the method he is best at to force the Queen Mother and her party to withdraw.

That is also making use of the general trend.

In this way, both parties can be decent.

(End of this chapter)