Chapter 150: Conspiracies and Tricks Will Never Accomplish Anything Great

Dead. Dead?

Gu Qianfan frowned.

"You want to see people alive, you want to see corpses when you're dead!"

"There will be no pardon for the crime of collaborating with the enemy. Your home will be confiscated!"

Soon, hundreds of imperial city officials rushed into the Marquis's residence.

The youngest son of the Marquis of Zhongshan lay in Mrs. Hou's arms, his body shaking constantly.

"Mom, I'm afraid."

Mrs. Hou held the young son tightly and said nothing. She just lowered her head quietly and waited for the final verdict to arrive.

Two hours later.

Mrs. Zhongshan Hou was taken away.

The Imperial City Division found out that there was a huge amount of money hidden in the prince's mansion, most of which had unknown origins.

The entire Zhongshan Hou Mansion collapsed.

Two hours later.

The Imperial City Division's search of the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion shocked the entire Bianjing.

Everyone from high-ranking officials to peddlers and pawns are discussing this matter:

"Just now, people from the Imperial City Department ransacked the house of the Marquis of Zhongshan. The Marquis of Zhongshan committed suicide out of fear of the crime!"

"Suicide out of fear of crime? What crime?"

"You haven't heard yet? General Zhongyong Bowei Yuanwei wrote a military book, which is said to be a masterpiece of ancient works. This military book was leaked and is related to the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion!"

"I've also heard that your Majesty has just posted the imperial list. General Wei must investigate this matter thoroughly!"

"It's really time to check, otherwise, the devil knows how many moths are hidden in that temple!"

"Be careful!"

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At this moment, teahouses and restaurants, these popular places, are all talking about this matter.

The Imperial City Division's actions are far from over.

In one day, the Marquis of Zhongshan, the commander of the Tianwu Army, and several censors were all imprisoned by the Imperial City Division, awaiting retrial.

In fact, interrogation is just a process.

The fate of these people has already been determined.

The emperor personally issued the order, with Wei Yuan presiding over the trial, and Yanda, the commander of the Imperial City Department, assisting.

No matter who is suspected of collaborating with the enemy and treason, he will be unable to escape this disaster.

At this moment, in the attic of the Imperial City Division.

Wei Yuan looked at the victory reports sent by Gu Qianfan and others and fell into silence, not knowing what he was thinking.

At this time, Yan Da suddenly received a message, and his expression became solemn, and he said to Wei Yuan:

"Prime Minister Han has entered the palace."

Wei Yuan was also attracted by the news.

"This heavy rain will not stop for a while."

Yanda said: "If Prime Minister Han makes trouble at this time, how will we deal with it?"

Wei Yuan knew what he was worried about.

It is untenable for the emperor to inaugurate prisons based on trumped-up charges.

At that time, all the officials will definitely ask the official for an explanation.

Even if officials don't dare, Han Zhang will.

If the emperor cannot give an explanation, then the scapegoats can only be Wei Yuan and Yanda.

But after the emperor has done so much, doesn't he just want them to be independent ministers so that they can assist the new emperor in the future?

"In the list you gave me, there are also many ministers who were promoted by Han Zhang."

"Do you think the officials weren't on guard against Mr. Han?"

"Since ancient times, have there been too many bloody battles between prime ministerial power and imperial power?"

"Your Majesty wants auxiliary ministers, not powerful ministers. If Han Zhang really makes the matter a stalemate, it will be of no benefit to everyone."

After hearing what Wei Yuan said, Yanda nodded in agreement,

"Choose some people from the Ma Jun Division to seal off the Second Prince's residence."

"The Imperial City Department doesn't have enough manpower."

Not enough?

Wei Yuan snorted coldly, "Why don't I, Ma Junsi, take charge of arresting people, and your Imperial City Division blockade the second prince's residence?"

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now.

Han Zhang entered the palace in the rain.

In the Xuanzheng Hall, he watched Zhao Zhen practice calligraphy for half an hour.

The whole hall was unprecedentedly silent.

The monarch and his ministers did not say a word during this half hour.

It wasn't until Zhao Zhen put down the pen in his hand that he asked seriously:

"Han Qing came here in the rain, why?"

Hearing this, Han Zhang slowly stood up from the chair given by the emperor, cupped his hands and said:

"I was studying recently and read a story. I want to tell you, Guanjia, to read it."

Zhao Zhen asked curiously: "Story? Tell it and listen."

"No." Han Zhang bowed again and said slowly:

"It is said that at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the world was still uncertain. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, conquered east and west on behalf of his father. His military exploits were so great that he was awarded the title of General Tiance."

"Li Jiancheng, the king of Xi of the Tang Dynasty, became more and more aware of the growing power of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. He was afraid that it would harm his position as the heir apparent, so he wanted to kill him as soon as possible."

"So, Xi Wang Li Jiancheng sent a large number of troops to gather inside Xuanwu Gate, waiting for Taizong to go to court, and kill him here."

"Taizong learned about this in advance and responded accordingly. At this point, Li Jiancheng was defeated and died."

"Taizong gained great righteousness and inherited the great unification, and then he ushered in the prosperous age of Zhenguan."

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When telling this story, Han Zhang lost his usual calmness.

He didn't dare to look at Zhao Zhen.

It had been a long time since he had this creepy feeling like someone was staring at his back.

By the time he finished telling this story, large beads of sweat appeared on Han Zhang's forehead.

I don't know if he was sweating because of the stove in front of Zhao Zhen, or because of something else.

In short, after telling the entire story, Han Zhang fell to his knees.

Zhao Zhen looked at him.

a long time.

"Han Qing, I have known this story since I was a child."

"Han Qing is full of knowledge, how come he only knows it now?"

Zhao Zhen smiled and helped Han Zhang up.

Is the content of the story important?

Obviously not important.

Han Zhang cupped his hands and said, "I'm just stupid."

"I have been somewhat forgetful over the past few years. I hope your Majesty will forgive me."

Zhao Zhen shook his head, "I don't think you are forgetful. I still rely on you. Take a good rest for a few days. When the rain stops, I will entrust you with important tasks."

The implication is that while Wei Yuan and Yanda are doing business, just stay at home.

Han Zhang nodded, "My lord, please leave."

Zhao Zhen said: "It's raining outside. Take my chariot back. I'll ask the Shangshan Bureau to make some pastries for you to take home and taste slowly with your family and children."

Han Zhang bowed solemnly and said, "No."

After he retreats.

Zhao Zhen, who was sitting in the Xuanzheng Hall, suddenly laughed twice, and then couldn't help but cough a few times.

Seeing this, Manager Zhu quickly stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, are you okay? Do you want to call the imperial doctor?"

Zhao Zhen waved his hand, "It's an old habit, it doesn't matter."

Then, he remembered the story Han Zhang had just told and murmured:

"Han Qing, Han Qing, are you telling me that conspiracy and tricks can't achieve great things?"

"I am not Li Shimin, let alone Li Jiancheng. My martial arts skills are limited to this."

"Whether future generations say that my dynasty was prosperous or that I only caused great prison, that is all the business of future generations."

At this moment, Han Zhang, who was sitting on the chariot, looked at the lunch box from Shangshan Bureau in his hand and murmured:

"The officials want me to taste this food with my family and children."

"You want to tell me, do you have to be like this as an official? Do you want me to understand your good intentions?"

"Parents love their children and have far-reaching plans, but you are more than just the father of one person."

Han Zhang is a loyal minister.

He didn't want to see Zhao Zhen in his later years and start this prison.

This is not good for Zhao Zhen's posthumous reputation.

But he had to admit that such an approach could curb Wei Yuan's prestige and momentum today.

"Guan Jia, when you asked the Ministry of Rites to rebuild the family tree of the Wei family, did you already decide to do so?"

Han Zhang murmured again.

Wei Yuan, after Han Changpinghou and Sima General Wei Qing.

This family honor is enough for the Wei family to reach the sky in one step.

If you want the court to give you this prestige, you can, but you have to do things for the royal family.

No matter how powerful and prestigious the Wei family was, they could only rely on the royal family.

Close to the Prime Minister's Palace.

Han Zhang opened the curtain of the chariot, looked at the pouring rain outside, and sighed,

"I don't know how long it will last, but I hope there won't be any trouble."