Chapter 952

Zhang Juzheng was already scared out of his wits, kowtowing like pounding garlic.

"Your Majesty, this subject is guilty!

This subject did not accept any money or goods, only accepted six singing girls and dancing girls sent by the Great Tang.

This subject already knows his mistake and is ordering people to bring the beauties and hand them over to the imperial court."

Qin Mu knew that being lustful was a weakness of Zhang Juzheng.

The Great Tang side was precisely targeting this weakness of his.

Although Qin Mu believes that Zhang Juzheng would not betray the interests of Great Qin because of this.

But, without asking for instructions, privately accepting gifts sent by the Great Tang is a crime!

Zhang Juzheng paid the price for his slackness.

"What does the imperial court want your beauties for? Send them to the brothel yourself!"

Zhang Juzheng was very panicked.

Never been so panicked before!

This time, a small matter he didn't pay attention to might end his official career!

Being in a high position is walking on thin ice!

"Your Majesty, this subject knows his crime, this subject will never dare to do it again!

This subject really did not favor the Great Tang because of a little gift!

Handling affairs is still based on a heart of loyalty to the monarch and patriotism!

I implore Your Majesty to forgive my crime!"

Qin Mu has been working by his side ever since he occupied Tibet.

The rise of Great Qin, Zhang Juzheng can be said to have made great contributions.

He also didn't want to be too heartless.

However, Zhang Juzheng set a very bad example.

Perhaps it is precisely because of him that the officials below followed suit and began to relax their requirements for themselves.

In this sense, he must be punished!

If not punished, it is not enough to warn the officials of the world!

"Zhang Juzheng, you should know that you still have the power to mobilize the Inspection Court.

But you don't investigate yourself; this behavior is destroying the law!"

Destroying the law is different from other illegal acts, and the nature is more vicious.

Trampling on the fairness of the law will make the people start to doubt the law.

This kind of behavior has always been severely punished.

Zhang Juzheng also seemed to realize the severity of the mistake he made.

He didn't dare to ask the Emperor for forgiveness anymore.

Even he himself knew that there was absolutely no possibility of being pardoned.

"Your Majesty, this subject was confused for a moment, and now it is too late to regret.

I implore Your Majesty to exile this subject to India to offer advice to General Yue Yun and atone for my crimes with merit!"

Zhang Juzheng still wanted to save his political career.

Qin Mu pondered for a moment.

Zhang Juzheng's crime is not enough to die; exile is the best way to handle it.

But India is precisely a place that the imperial court is more concerned about, and the Great Tang will soon go there to transport prisoners of war, so there will be contact.

Exile to India is not appropriate.

"You go to Goguryeo and replace Wang Yangming, let him come back to take over the position of Prime Minister.

You go to form the Goguryeo Legion and prepare to attack the Japanese islands. If you don't take the Japanese islands, you are not allowed to return to the capital for all eternity!"

This punishment seems not heavy on the surface.

After Zhang Juzheng went to Goguryeo, he was still a high-ranking local official.

But Qin Mu also gave him a difficult task.

Zhang Juzheng needs to form the Goguryeo Legion from scratch. And rely on this legion.

The difficulty is not generally high!

If one is not careful, one might die in a foreign land or be buried in the sea.

Zhang Juzheng is a capable person; Qin Mu still couldn't bear to abandon him.

To attack and occupy the Japanese islands.

Let him use his ability to make contributions for Great Qin to make up for his previous mistakes.

For the sake of a few women, why bother?

Hearing the punishment for himself, Zhang Juzheng's hanging heart fell.

He was afraid that after being exiled, his ability would not be utilized.

This is very good; at least he still has a chance to make contributions for Great Qin.

This is a chance given by the Emperor, cherishing old feelings.

For the rest of his life, the whole meaning of his living is for Great Qin, for His Majesty!

Zhang Juzheng secretly made up his mind and kowtowed to the Emperor to thank him for his grace.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great grace! This subject will never dare to fail Your Majesty's expectations in this life!"

Qin Mu waved his hand, signaling Zhang Juzheng to withdraw.

After this parting, perhaps there will be no day to meet again!

Zhang Juzheng's movements were slow and heavy. Although reluctant, it was like the passage of time, and he couldn't grasp anything.

"You go down and call Bao Zheng over; the matter of these urgent reports still needs Bao Zheng to handle."

These words from the Emperor were heartbreaking!

These matters were originally supposed to be handled by him, Zhang Juzheng.

Unfortunately, he didn't pay attention at the time.

Now that he wants to handle them, there is nothing for him to do.

It is all because he sat in the position of Prime Minister for too long, thinking he was irreplaceable, and became slack!

Today, having this matter is all his own fault!

"As you command!"

Zhang Juzheng withdrew from the Imperial Study.

Going out this time, I'm afraid there will be no chance to come in again.

No matter how much regret is in his heart, it is of no avail.

After a while.

Bao Zheng came in, his expression still carrying shock.

"Greetings, Your Majesty! Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhang said he is about to be demoted to Goguryeo, is this true?" Even Bao Zheng felt shocked, which shows that the court officials have indeed been comfortable for too long.

Qin Mu had a cold face.

"He even dared to privately accept the beauties sent by the Great Tang; he is responsible for his own actions!"

Upon hearing this, Bao Zheng didn't dare to speak.