The first poisonous scholar in Daxia, starting from the abdication of the prime minister

Chapter 212: 1 years’ salary fine for 2 year of work? Song Pu has done a lot of harm...

New Year's Grand Court Assembly.

As expected, as soon as the court opened, memorials impeaching the prince flew everywhere.

Not only the aristocratic families, but even the neutral factions were like this. However, compared to the aristocratic families who fabricated various charges, the neutral faction only held on to Huo Wenwu's words.

It went on for quite a while.

Emperor Xia opened his eyes and said in a deep voice, "I have been thinking over and over these days. I believe that the evidence you have mentioned regarding the Crown Prince's rebellion is insufficient..."

"Your Majesty! The Crown Prince is the heir apparent, and his status is crucial to the safety of the nation. Naturally, we, the ministers, do not wish for His Royal Highness to be in danger. Therefore, during this New Year's holiday, the entire court has not rested for a moment, constantly searching for evidence to prove the Crown Prince's innocence."

"However, the more we investigate, the more we discover that not only has Huo Wenwu's relationship with the Crown Prince been confirmed, but Huo Wenwu also visited the Royal Courtyard before his rebellion. If it's true that Jin Lehuang was responsible for the rebellion, then she's just a woman, not of royal blood. What could she possibly be seeking?"

"Apart from ensuring the crown prince ascends the throne, I'm afraid there's nothing else to do!"

Song Pu had a look of loyalty to the emperor on his face, speaking from the bottom of his heart.

However, when Gu Jingzhi heard this, he burst out laughing, and the sound was particularly clear in the silent court.

Everyone looked at Gu Jingzhi and couldn't help but wonder, is this guy going to cause trouble again?

Emperor Xia was initially annoyed, but when he heard Gu Jingzhi's antics, he couldn't help but ask, "Gu Qing, do you have a different opinion on Prime Minister Song's words?"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Originally, Gu Jingzhi had no intention of intervening and was just going to watch from the sidelines. After all, Emperor Xia and the Duke of England had already made a plan.

Who would have thought that Song Pu's words made him laugh.

He only said, "Your Majesty, I believe that what Prime Minister Song has found out about Huo Wenwu and Jin Lehuang is indeed the core of the case. However... the fact that Jin Lehuang helped the Crown Prince is just speculation!"

"If a country's crown prince is convicted based on mere speculation, then the laws of Daxia will become useless!"

Song Pu said angrily, "Although this is just my guess, combined with what Huo Wenwu said, it is enough to prove that the prince is causing trouble."

"Ah!"

Gu Jingzhi said disdainfully, "If I remember correctly, Huo Wenwu said that he had let His Highness down. Could this be the reason you used to convict him?"

"if not?"

Song Pu said arrogantly, "He was a general under the Crown Prince. He failed to successfully complete the task assigned by his master. Isn't this reasonable?"

"That makes sense to you!"

Gu Jingzhi suddenly stood up, pointed at Song Pu's nose and cursed, "Old man, you make such a judgment without any factual basis. Who knows how many unjust, false and wrong cases will be caused? Is this how you are supposed to be the Prime Minister?"

"Huo Wenwu's apology, in your eyes, is considered as not fulfilling the Crown Prince's instructions. But if I understand it as Huo Wenwu betraying the Crown Prince and apologizing to him out of consideration for their past friendship, then that seems to be fine, right?"

"You, you are being unreasonable! I don't even bother to argue with you!"

"Humph!"

Gu Jingzhi snorted coldly and said, "Huo Wenwu sent his family away long ago. If he was truly loyal to the Crown Prince, why would he apologize to His Royal Highness at the last minute?"

"For his crimes, the death penalty is a light punishment. He already has no chance of survival and his family has been sent away. Why would he betray the Crown Prince?"

"This……"

After hearing this, many people started whispering to each other. It seemed that what Gu Jingzhi said made sense!

If this is really the case, then wouldn’t the prince be wronged?

"I dare not contradict Marquis Gu's words, but the Crown Prince, as the heir apparent, has secretly recruited military commanders for his own use without the Emperor's approval. Isn't the Crown Prince commanding the army just for the purpose of rebellion?"

"Now that Huo Wenwu has done so, the facts are clear. Why should Marquis Gu argue? I know you are on good terms with the Crown Prince, but how can we have a personal relationship when it comes to matters of state?"

good good!

You old bastard, now you not only want to prove the prince's guilt, but also want to label me as an accomplice, right?

Well, today I will have a good argument with you.

Gu Jingzhi said, "The Imperial Guards guard the palace and are the royal family's private army! Whether His Majesty or the Crown Prince is in power, it's all a family affair. It's said that a son inherits his father's legacy. The Crown Prince is the heir apparent, so is there a problem with him inheriting the throne earlier or later?"

"There is no private matter in heaven!"

"You fart!"

Gu Jingzhi cursed: "When His Majesty took a concubine, didn't you all keep saying that it was His Majesty's family affair? How come when it comes to the issue of inheritance, it's no longer a family matter?"

"Does this mean that whether His Majesty's family affairs are family affairs is still up to you to decide?"

"I...you are so presumptuous, I didn't mean that!"

"Since you don't mean that, then there's nothing wrong with His Majesty saying it's a family matter, right?"

"It's unreasonable for a prince to be in charge of the army!"

"That's the royal family's private army..."

"Private armies are also armies!"

"Then punish the Crown Prince for interfering with the royal family's private soldiers. Ultimately, this is just a matter of the royal family. Why should it be elevated to the level of national law?"

"Gu Jingzhi..."

Song Pu pointed at Gu Jingzhi and cursed, "Have you forgotten the rebellion on New Year's Eve? A duke and two marquises died there! They were all outstanding figures in our Great Xia!"

"Huo Wenwu and Jin Lehuang are rebelling, go find them!"

Gu Jingzhi said disdainfully: "Or you can find direct evidence of the Crown Prince's rebellion, otherwise this matter cannot be classified as the Crown Prince's rebellion!"

"Humph! Then let the prince prove his innocence!"

"Proof of your mother's identity?"

Gu Jingzhi retorted, "Whoever advocates this should provide evidence. Otherwise, the Crown Prince will be running around for a living just by talking."

"If that's the case, and I accuse your wife of adultery with a servant, is she going to prove her innocence and throw herself into the pig cage?"

"You bastard, how outrageous, how outrageous..."

Song Pu broke through the defenses and raised his work permit to hit Gu Jingzhi. Gu Jingzhi jumped away in a hurry, pointing his tablet at Song Pu and cursing, "You old bastard, you dare to hit me? Don't forget, I'm a civilian who can charge into thousands of troops!"

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty: "..."

Special!

Everyone slapped their heads in frustration. They had known that this guy liked to argue with Song Pu, and that seeing him speak out would definitely mean something bad. They didn't expect it to be true.

Song Pu was frightened by Gu Jingzhi's scolding. He turned around and knelt, crying loudly: "Your Majesty, Gu Jingzhi insulted my old wife. You must take action for me. My old wife passed away many years ago and has turned into a pile of yellow earth..."

died?

Gu Jingzhi really didn't know about this, but he subconsciously said, "Oh! Dead? Then your concubine can also be an example. Anyway, it's just an example. Prime Minister Song doesn't have to take it personally!"

Minister of Civil and Military Affairs: "..."

Emperor Xia: “…”

He glared at Gu Jingzhi unhappily and scolded him, "How can this be so disgraceful?"

It's fine if you're talking about Song Pu, but you're also bringing up the matter of me taking a concubine? Do you have any respect for me?

Gu Jingzhi bowed and bowed.

Emperor Xia looked at Song Pu and said, "Song Qing, please get up. What are you doing?"

"Your Majesty, I have suffered such a great humiliation, I..."

"Gu Jingzhi openly slandered the Shangguan family and will be fined one year's salary!"

Gu Jingzhi: “…”

Damn it, another year’s salary deduction!

Gu Jingzhi's lips trembled and he returned to his seat obediently.

When others saw it, they immediately laughed out loud!