Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 153: Fan Xian’s despair, the beginning of all officials’ common hatred of the enemy

Only after Dongchang left did the officials of the Ministry of Justice dare to breathe loudly.

Looking at colleagues who were arrested for unknown reasons, I couldn't help feeling a sense of grief.

After all, every time these big shots display their magical powers, the ones who suffer are the group of officials under them who are neither high nor low.

Abbreviation: Scapegoat!
"Lord Liu, has His Majesty's five-department investigation concluded?"

The Minister of Justice Wei Wei and the Left Vice Minister of Justice Wang Yun smiled awkwardly at Liu Hong.

Looking at Liu Hong's gate, he didn't dare to step in for a long time.

They were afraid that because they stepped into the gate with their left foot first, Liu Hong would grab their pigtails and throw them into prison, taking their place.

Although given their rank, they at least have some influence in the Kyoto officialdom, so this is unlikely to be the case.

However, as an official, being extremely cautious is of utmost importance.

"It's not over yet. This time, a big shot will probably be removed from his position."

It was a rare opportunity for Liu Hong to come to the Ministry of Justice, so of course he had to be gentler towards the two ministers and assistant ministers.

In order to prevent these two people from secretly tripping him up, although the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice is just a transition.

"Ah! It's not over yet. What's going on in Kyoto recently? It's really miserable. I must not be dragged into this."

The Left Vice Minister Wang Yun couldn't help but sigh.

In fact, he also wanted to use this seemingly sincere method to build a relationship with Liu Hong. After all, Liu Hong is now a hot new star.

Unexpectedly, Liu Hong and Wei Wei looked at Wang Yun with strange eyes.

"Why, did I say something wrong?"

Wang Yun didn't understand.

Liu Hong was silent for a long time, organizing his words so as not to hurt the self-esteem of the Left Vice Minister.

"I probably didn't make it clear. He's a big shot! A big shot whose movements can shake the court."

Wang Yun felt embarrassed.

If that's the case, he really doesn't deserve it.

Such people can be counted on one's fingers, even in the imperial court.

Immediately after that, Wei Wei and Wang Yun's faces changed.

Is this a big deal? Such a person has to step down.

Liu Hong was still in the Ministry of Justice, chatting with the two ministers.

In the imperial study of the palace, Fan Xian was kneeling on the ground, also chatting with Emperor Qing, but the atmosphere was a bit heavy.

"Fan Xian, why are you giving me this list?"

Emperor Qing looked somewhat embarrassed. A large number of people on the list were marked in red, indicating that they were Qin family's retainers.

"Your Majesty, please revoke the order to depose the Prime Minister! If Prime Minister Lin leaves, who will be able to check and balance the Qin family who holds the military and political power in the court?"

Fan Xian withstood the pressure from Emperor Qing and spoke with gritted teeth.

Emperor Qing's expression became even uglier.

"I never said I wanted to be deposed. How did you know?"

Fan Xian's scalp tingled, he had actually forgotten about it.

Currently, only Liu Hong, the eldest princess, Lin Ruofu, and Chen Pingping know the truth about the dethronement of the prime minister.

"Chen Pingping, or Lin Ruofu, or Liu Hong?"

Emperor Qing glanced at Fan Xian.

Half of Fan Xian's blood belongs to him, and the other half is the blood of the person he fears even in his dreams and whom he loves.

Fan Xian remained silent, gritting his teeth and refusing to say anything.

Emperor Qing was too lazy to pursue the matter. He just picked up the list and threw it into the fire without hesitation.

"Fan Xian, since you know what I think! Just be loyal to me as a subject. As for Prime Minister Lin, go back and tell him."

"I am willing to give him some dignity. Whether he is willing or not, he must step down."

Emperor Qing's eyes were filled with ruthlessness and determination.

Fan Xian was in despair and kowtowed several times on the ground.

"Think twice, Your Majesty!"

Is it so important for Emperor Qing to hold all the power?

"Your Majesty! Liu Hong, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, impeached Prime Minister Lin Ruofu for corruption, forming a clique for personal gain, and committing many illegal acts during the three years of cheating in the imperial examinations."

Eunuch Hou came over with Liu Hong's memorial in his hand and spoke in a loud voice.

It was not until this moment that he understood what the emperor in front of him wanted to do.

"Hehehe..."

Emperor Qing turned from anger to joy, stroking the impeachment letter in his hand, and putting aside the idea of ​​Liu Hong and Fan Xian having an affair. He spoke with a playful tone.

"Fan Xian, you should learn how to be a capable minister in governing the country. This is what a minister should do."

Before Fan Xian could say anything else, Emperor Qing waved his sleeves.

"Go down! Learn from your father."

Fan Xian knelt on the ground in silence.

It was not until Eunuch Hou pulled Fan Xian that Fan Xian suddenly stood up and smiled at Eunuch Hou, but his eyes were a little cold.

"No need! Thank you, Eunuch Hou. I can walk by myself and don't need anyone's help."

On the surface, he was rejecting Eunuch Hou's kindness, but in fact he had clearly told Emperor Qing that he, Fan Xian, would never follow the example of his father, Fan Jian.

Emperor Qing watched Fan Xian leave without any fear of the imperial power.

A cold light flashed in his eyes.

This guy is just like his mother, lovable and hateful!

Wouldn't it be better to kneel down at the feet of the emperor and be a lone subject?

In the Minister's residence, Liu Hong sat in the hall, looking at the sullen Fan Xian, and smiled.

"How is it, does Emperor Qing listen to you?"

"What's next?"

Fan Xian did not answer Liu Hong, but his eyes looked a little tired.

This was considered as tacit approval for Liu Hong to secretly fan the flames and create a confrontation between the power of the prime minister and the power of the emperor.

If Emperor Qing witnessed the power of the officials, he would realize how terrifying the Qin family, which holds military and political power, is.

"I have already impeached Prime Minister Lin. Now it is time for Prime Minister Lin to write a letter to defend himself and hand over some of his officials."

Liu Hong spoke casually.

This is just the first step, and both sides are testing the other side's determination.

"Prime Minister Lin has many political enemies. I'm afraid that many people will gloat over his resignation. Not adding insult to injury is considered a noble character."

Fan Xian frowned, for he was worried that the officials would start fighting among themselves.

"So you must ask your Supervisory Council to spread the news in Kyoto! Your Majesty not only wants to depose the prime minister, but also wants to abolish the prime minister system that has been passed down for thousands of years."

Liu Hong spoke softly.

The throne of emperor has always been passed down within one family.

An official's lifelong ambition is to become the prime minister, the highest official in the country, who commands all officials.

And now the emperor wants to abolish their only hope.

I'm afraid a lot of people will be furious.

After all, the end of the official position was completely cut off.

Fan Xian looked at Liu Hong deeply. He had never seen through this guy.

"Don't forget, you and Ruoruo will be getting married in five days, and you should be prepared as the Minister's Mansion."

"It's natural!"

Liu Hong was stunned for a moment and nodded.

In the next few days, Liu Hong's memorial impeaching Lin Ruofu caused an uproar in Kyoto.

Almost all officials knew that this would be impossible without Emperor Qing’s tacit approval.

How could Liu Hong possibly attack Lin Xiang, who was half his relative?

Lin Ruofu said nothing, stayed at home on the pretext of illness, and silently wrote a letter to defend himself.

Several officials of the fourth and fifth ranks came forward one after another and admitted that they had done these things and that it had nothing to do with the prime minister.

Afterwards, the Eastern Depot guards quickly caught him and put him in jail.

This was a time when some people with ulterior motives were ready to make moves, but now most officials have become united in their hatred of the enemy.

Because according to rumors, Emperor Qing wants to abolish the prime minister system, and this rumor has been circulating for several days.

The palace must know about it, and Emperor Qing has not given any explanation to the outside world. It seems that he has made up his mind to depose the prime minister.

He even didn't use the Censorate, which had always been in his hands, and instead used the East Factory, which was composed of this group of eunuchs, to arrest people.

The prime minister was greedy for power and refused to leave, which gave Emperor Qing a headache for a while.

He has to think about his own reputation.

Now all the charges have been taken by the officials under Prime Minister Lin. It is impossible for them to turn against each other and directly depose the prime minister!

The removal of a prime minister who had not committed any major faults would infuriate both the government and the public.

(End of this chapter)