Chapter 152 Imprisonment of the Two Kings

Yanda opened his eyes wide and looked at Wei Yuan, as if to say something else.

Is it really appropriate to discuss this with your majesty at this time?

And Zhao Zhen was also looking at Wei Yuan, wanting to see what else he could say,

"Your Majesty, the new army has just been established and the soldiers have just started training. Logically, I should not ask for a navy at this time."

"But in order to ensure the peace and stability of the coastal areas, I think that we can choose to form a navy at an appropriate time."

"Your Majesty, most of the Japanese pirates along the coast come from Japan. The Japanese islands are close to the sea and have natural navy."

"If we want to lift the sea ban, our Great Zhou must have our own navy."

After the Great Zhou unified the world, Emperor Taizu disbanded the navy.

Because it was useless to keep it, and it was a waste of money.

There was no need for a navy to fight against Liao and Xia.

Wei Yuan's idea of ​​asking for a navy was also very simple.

The future navy may not be surnamed Wei, but there must be participation by people surnamed Wei.

Of course, if the navy also has the surname Wei, maybe in the near future, Wei Yuan will really come to Tokyo.

Just take it as a way to relax.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said, "The lifting of the sea ban has not been officially finalized."

"As for the establishment of the navy, there is no rush."

"Wei Qing has been guarding Daizhou for me. I have never heard that Wei Qing also studies the navy?"

Wei Yuan said: "Reporting to the emperor, I am a military general, so naturally I have to be involved in all the ways of training soldiers."

Zhao Zhen said nothing more.

Wei Yuan and Yan Da then left Xuanzheng Hall.

When Wei Yuan was about to get on the carriage after leaving the imperial city, Yan Da grabbed his sleeve and said:

"General Wei, I said when I came here today that we would only discuss the case. What did you say about the navy and the maritime ban to His Majesty?"

Wei Yuan felt amused, "What does what I said have to do with you?"

Yanda said, "We are handling a big case here, it is not appropriate."

Wei Yuan said, "It has been said, can I take it back?"

Yanda asked, "What did Hai Jiazi say to Brother Wei?"

Wei Yuan replied, "Your Majesty, haven't we said it all?"

Yanda said, "General Wei, let's not beat around the bush. If there is any benefit, we brothers will do it together."

Do it together?

What can you do?

Wei Yuan chuckled, "Whether it is lifting the maritime ban or forming a navy, it is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. What personal benefit can there be?"

Just kidding, if I really tell the truth, what if Yan Da turns around and says a few words to Zhao Zhen?

Yan Da heard the hidden meaning of Wei Yuan's words and said:

"General Wei, we are now family members, and we are in the same boat. Have you forgotten?"

"I can help you with this matter."

Wei Yuan ignored him.

Mainly, he felt that since handling this case of treason.

Yanda, who was originally loyal to Zhao Zhen and vowed to be a lone minister, seemed to have suddenly become active.

I don't know if this was Zhao Zhen's instruction or not, but we still need to be careful.

In fact, it is easy to understand that Yan Da intends to be tied to Wei Yuan.

The post of the commander-in-chief of the Imperial City Department has always been held by a lone minister.

But the lone minister is not a fool.

Such a big thing happened in the capital. If he doesn't find an ally, how many heads will he have to take the blame for his "former master" in the future.

After thinking about it, Wei Yuan is the most suitable ally.

Zhao Zhen asked the two to handle the case together, and it is impossible for him not to think that one day, the Imperial City Department and the Ma Jun Department will be connected.

This is a taboo.

But why is Zhao Zhen not afraid?

As Yan Da said, if they handle this case well, they can be meritorious officials, or they can be criminals at any time.

If they really have any thoughts of not being a minister, Zhao Zhen will not be lenient to them.

But Zhao Zhen never thought that human power will eventually be exhausted.

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A few days later.

In the early November.

The Imperial City Department has been investigating the case of treason for more than half a month.

During this period, a total of 76 officials, nobles, and merchants were arrested.

This number is still rising every day.

Even the governors and vassal kings of various places are involved in the case.

The impact is so wide that it can be said to be the largest since the founding of the Great Zhou.

Not to mention the capital, even some local officials are panicking at this moment.

There are even reports that some officials were scared to death.

The cause was that a local judge remembered that he had a brief exchange with King Yan a few years ago and said a few words.

When he learned about the commotion in the capital, he died directly.

From this, it can be seen that if the case is to be handled, everyone must be careful about their heads. Who dares to continue to work?

If this continues, will the country not be in chaos?

At this moment, many civil officials gathered in front of the prime minister's mansion and wanted to ask to see Han Zhang.

However, Han Zhang refused everyone on the grounds that he was in poor health and could not see guests.

Seeing this, everyone was anxious and could not help but say one after another:

"Yesterday, another official from our Ministry of Revenue was arrested by the Imperial City Department, saying that he was treasonous. It's ridiculous!"

"If this goes on, who can still do their work with peace of mind?"

"Han Xianggong has not attended court in the past few days, and a lot of things in the three departments are waiting for Han Xiang to make a decision. It can't be delayed any longer."

"Our Ministry of Works is almost empty. Next, I am afraid that even I, the Shangshu, will be investigated by the Imperial City Department!"

"Be careful with your words! Be careful with your words!"

"It has come to this point where the country is not in charge of the country, what is there to be careful about?"

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If an ordinary person were to handle this case.

At this point, it must have been a complete chaos.

But now, no chaos has occurred.

The main reason is Han Zhang's ambiguous attitude and Wei Yuan's strong suppression.

Those officials, unable to see Han Zhang, went to the palace together.

They wanted to persuade Zhao Zhen not to start another big prison.

Enough people have been arrested.

If more arrests are made, people will be in a panic. Who will handle a lot of government affairs?

However, Zhao Zhen had already claimed to be sick and did not attend court seven days ago.

It is more difficult to see Zhao Zhen than to see Han Zhang.

At present, Gu Yankai and Zhang Fu take turns to sit in the palace.

This also makes some scoundrels dare not take risks, which is more conducive to Wei Yuan's job.

Two days later.

With the long-term arrest and trial, the people were also affected.

Many people did not dare to walk openly on the streets.

Even many shops were closed.

The originally bustling and prosperous Bianjing City seemed desolate, like the fallen leaves in the autumn wind.

One day, Minglan personally led people out to buy things for the family.

She saw that the doors of the dignitaries in the street were closed, and even the bustling shops that used to be full of customers were closed early.

Originally, the things they needed to buy could be bought nearby.

But now, Minglan and others have walked several streets and have not yet bought all the things they need.

Xiaotao followed Minglan and said:

"Miss, let's go back as soon as possible. These days, the capital is not peaceful."

How could Minglan not know?

She looked at the slightly empty street, where there were not even a few pedestrians, and couldn't help thinking.

What would happen to her uncle?

While thinking.

Suddenly, she saw that dozens of guards from the Imperial City Department rushed out from another street and directly surrounded a large family's house.

"By the order of the loyal and brave general, the Imperial City Department is investigating the case. Open the door quickly, otherwise you will be killed without mercy!"

Hearing the last four words, Minglan and others couldn't help but shudder and hurriedly left.

Kill without mercy

How can the people not be afraid?

Officials who want to do things are anxious, merchants who can't operate normally for a long time are anxious, and the people are anxious.

But how can Wei Yuan not be anxious?

It's just that the case of treason is complicated, and it's impossible to catch all the people at once.

He has to investigate and stabilize the current situation.

Wei Yuan is already overwhelmed.

It often rains in Bianjing after autumn.

Once it rains, it will last for several days.

Since November, Wei Yuan has almost never returned to the Bo Mansion to live.

Instead, he stayed in the Imperial City Department.

Until mid-November, the continuous rainy days ended.

The gray fog that originally covered the sky above Bianjing City dissipated at this moment, ushering in the dawn.

Yan Da, the commander of the Imperial City Department, and all the managers and clerks of the Imperial City Department stood in front of Wei Yuan.

Waiting for him to issue the last order.

This case of treason that lasted for a month should also come to an end.

Otherwise, Bianjing will not be able to hold out, and neither will other places.

By then, no matter how many Zhang Fu and Han Zhang there are, they will be useless.

At this time, in the Imperial City Division, Wei Yuan looked at Yan Da, Gu Qianfan and others, and said solemnly:

"Catch them!"

In an instant.

Thousands of people in the Imperial City Division moved as fast as the wind and as fast as fire.

Today, they have to give an explanation to the emperor, officials, and people.

The person they want to catch is the "king".

Tonight is over, adjust your mentality