Chapter 137 Promotion and Demotion (12)
Complain?
Zhao Zhi asked curiously: "Who do you want to sue?"
"Wang Fan."
This name is very unfamiliar to Zhao Zhi.
Zhao Zhi looked at Duke Mu with a hint of questioning in his eyes.
Duke Mu quickly bowed and said softly: "He is Wang Renzhi's second son."
Having said this, Duke Mu glanced at Li Xun secretly and added: "Wang Fan is now the commander of the Inspection Commission."
I see.
Zhao Zhi understood, a playful smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he pointed to Li Xun in the audience: "Bring it up!"
Duke Mu went down to take the memorial and returned and handed it to Zhao Zhi.
When Li Xun resigned as the commander of the Procuratorate, he once recommended Zhu Zhengguo. Zhao Zhi promised that he would consider it. However, as the king of a country, there are so many things to do. Zhao Zhi's subsequent thoughts were all focused on the Battle of Longyou.
Go, there is no time to think about these little things, so... Zhao Zhi forgot about Li Xun.
As for the Battle of Longyou, Li Zhong had a complete strategic idea a few years ago, and secretly wrote to Zhao Zhi, hoping to get support. Zhao Zhi then approached Liu Jie for discussion, and finally made up his mind and agreed.
He discovered Li Zhong's strategic plan and concealed it from all the courtiers. Even Yang Daosi was unaware of it, because once he knew about it, with his cautious character, he would never agree to Li Zhong's risky plan. Of course, it was a done deal.
The Battle of Longyou broke out and Li Zhong led his army south. Yang Daosi found out afterwards and could not stop him. Of course, Zhao Zhi was under great pressure. If Longyou was defeated, the consequences would be disastrous. Zhao Zhi himself, perhaps
He may not be pulled down from the throne, but his reputation may be ruined.
It has to be said that Zhao Zhi was also a rather decisive emperor.
After unfolding the memorial, Zhao Zhi read it without much expression on his face. In his opinion, this kind of thing was nothing, and the victims were still two brothel women.
Li Xun observed Zhao Zhi's expression and saw that after reading the memorial, he was not angry at all and his face remained calm. He was suddenly a little disappointed. It seemed that things like this were not enough to change Zhao Zhi's mood.
Zhao Zhi put down the memorial, looked at Li Xun, and said quietly: "Gou'er, are you doing this for those two women?"
In the capital, there were widespread rumors that Li Xun had an affair with several famous prostitutes in a brothel, and Zhao Zhi had also heard about it.
Li Xun quickly explained: "Uncle Emperor, the relationship between me and those two women is just an ordinary friend, and it is definitely not what the rumors say."
Zhao Zhi did not accuse Li Xun of anything. He looked at Li Xun with a serious face: "Gou'er, are you doing this because you value the Inspection Commission, or is it just a purely personal grudge with Wang Fan?"
Li Xun's face was straight, and he quickly explained that Zhao Zhi deeply hated military generals who wielded power and supported troops. If the explanation was not done well, it would give Zhao Zhi the illusion that he was targeting Wang Fan for the sake of the military power of the Inspectorate. In this way,
Zhao Zhi will definitely be very unhappy.
Li Xun did not hide anything and told the whole story in detail. After finishing speaking, Li Xun's face was full of anger and he said in a hateful voice: "I have no enmity with this Wang Fan, but he targets me everywhere. It's simply
Is this unreasonable? Now that the handle has fallen into my hands, how can I make him feel better?"
After hearing what happened, looking at Li Xun's angry expression, the seriousness on Zhao Zhi's face disappeared, and instead there was a smile, and he said with a light smile: "Wang Fan did that for the sake of brotherhood, and now you do this
, isn’t it the same?”
Li Xun was dissatisfied and said: "I have never taken the initiative to provoke them, and Wang Fan did it so obviously and without any measure. He is far worse than me."
Zhao Zhi smiled: "Okay, I understand this matter, and I will handle it as appropriate."
Zhao Zhi had figured out the reason for the whole incident, which was the vindictive behavior of the two young men. Of course, Wang Fan had gone too far and had violated the law. Since Zhao Zhi knew about it, he would not ignore it.
Li Xun asked in a low voice: "Uncle Emperor, what are you going to do with Wang Fan?"
"I have my own opinion. No need to ask any more questions. Please step aside. I am very busy and have many things to deal with."
Zhao Zhi waved his hand, lowered his head, and continued to handle his official duties.
There was no other way, so Li Xun had no choice but to bow and retreat.
When I came to the palace, I naturally wanted to visit my aunt Li Yi on the way. Unfortunately, I didn't know until I went that Li Yi and some of her close concubines had gone boating in the Dragon Pond today and would not be back until dusk.
Li Xun was about to leave, but on the way, he met Wang Zhong, the head of the Ministry of Personnel. The two were old acquaintances and had a good relationship.
"Mr. Wang, I haven't seen many of you, but you are fine."
Li Xun quickly went up to say hello.
Wang Zhong said with a smile: "Li Xun, I haven't seen you for a long time, and you look even more radiant."
"I am over-flattered."
Li Xun was polite and then asked: "Master Wang, are you going to see the emperor?"
"It was the Emperor who summoned the Tibetan envoys who are about to arrive to discuss the matter of peace and marriage."
Li Xun was surprised and said: "Master Wang, this is not a matter of the Ministry of Rites? Your Ministry of Personnel is also in charge of it."
Wang Zhong chuckled and said, "I was just transferred to the Ministry of Rites as the host and guest officer three days ago."
Li Xun glanced at Wang Zhong in surprise. The host-guest order was a senior official of the fourth rank and already had a place in the court. Wang Zhong was from an ordinary background and did not have a big background, but he was able to become a military official in the history of military affairs within three to five years.
When a minor official of the seventh rank is promoted to the fourth rank, the promotion speed is not unpleasant.
"Li Xun, let's talk when we have time. The emperor has summoned us, so we don't dare to delay."
"Well, I'll treat you to a drink when I have time."
The two chatted for a few words, then said goodbye and left.
Princess Shuoyi originally wanted to marry Tubo, but when she was about to reach Huizhou, the Battle of Longyou broke out, and the marriage team had to retreat to Jingzhou. However, Zhao Zhi did not let Princess Shuoyi return to Fengjing, but stayed in Fengjing.
Jingzhou, waiting for instructions.
Faced with such a situation, Princess Shuoyi was extremely excited. War officially broke out between the two countries. In her opinion, her marriage with Tubo Zampu was ruined. Unfortunately, politics is changeable. The enemy today may be the enemy tomorrow.
This was the case between Jin and Tubo when they shook hands and made peace again. Although Jin won a brilliant victory in the war, it only caused Tubo heavy losses, but it would not destroy its country. After the war, Tubo came to express his apology.
I wish to regard Emperor Zhao Zhi of the Jin Dynasty as his father, treat him as a adopted son, and ask for marriage again. The princess he marries will become his second favorite.
Zhao Zhi was satisfied with Tubo's attitude, discussed it with the ministers, and finally decided to accept Tubo Zanpu's request and continue to marry Princess Shuoyi to Tibet.
Chapter completed!