Chapter 755: Settling old scores, clearing out old people

Use the three sacrificial animals for the sacrifice to Heaven, no human sacrifice!

This was the decision made by the Secretariat combined with the suggestions of the Imperial Observatory and the ambiguous statement of Pure Yang Zhenren. Afterward, an official document was issued to the world.

Emperor Taixing agreed with the Secretariat's decision.

"I have always believed that the sacrifice to Heaven should use the three sacrificial animals, not human sacrifice. The previous dynasty had already abolished human sacrifice, and the late Emperor had also... As a son, I shouldn't criticize. However, this matter concerns the great matter of sacrifice. The Secretariat should issue another official document, emphasizing the pros and cons, and specifically pointing out certain errors and omissions during the late Emperor's period. As a descendant, I am duty-bound to check for gaps and fill in omissions for my predecessors!"

The officials:...

What exactly does the Emperor want to do?

So many years have passed, and suddenly he is bringing up old matters again, bringing up the late Emperor's period again, and specifically pointing out errors and omissions; what does he want to do?

Settling old scores?

Does settling old scores mean clearing out old people?

This intention of His Majesty is a bit unsettling!

The officials secretly looked toward Xie Gechen.

As the recognized confidant by Emperor Taixing's side, Xie Gechen should know the Emperor's thoughts.

Xie Gechen looked at his nose and his heart.

Emperor Taixing was very unhappy when no one responded.

He named Yu Zhaoan.

Yu Zhaoan could only stand out and express his stance: everything the Emperor says is right; as a subject, one should act according to the Emperor's will.

Flatterer!

The officials cursed Yu Zhaoan in their hearts for being shameful, losing all the face of scholars, and being very shameless!

Yu Zhaoan didn't care; it wasn't the first day he had been hated and cursed. Being able to reach today meant he was destined to bear countless curses.

As for His Majesty's thoughts, did one still need to guess?

Clearly, the young and strong Emperor didn't like certain old officials in the court and wanted to take the opportunity of the great discussion on sacrificial offerings to clear out a portion of personnel. Anyway, it wouldn't be cleared to his head.

With Yu Zhaoan's stance, subsequent matters went relatively smoothly.

Settling old scores, clearing out old people!

Left Chancellor Hai took the lead in formulating the strategy.

Xie Gechen occasionally expressed one or two points of view, all of which hit the mark.

This year is already the fourth year of Taixing; five full years have passed. In the court and in the localities, it is time to replace a batch of new faces, a batch of young officials.

And so, in the season of spring flowers blooming, the Heavenly Prison welcomed a batch of new prisoners, a batch of 'old officials.' They might not be old in age, but their 'concepts' and 'factions' were definitely old, inappropriate, and eyesores.

Among them, there was even a Ministry of Justice official, Right Vice Minister Zuo.

This is truly the flood washing away the Dragon King Temple!

Sun Daojing personally sent Vice Minister Zuo to prison.

This scene stunned everyone.

Even if the Heavenly Prison guards were lowly, they still recognized the Vice Minister.

The Vice Minister being sent to prison, this, this, this... what should be done?

Chen Guanlou looked toward Sun Daojing.

Sun Daojing shook his head slowly, signaling him to ask later and handle the official business first.

Chen Guanlou bared his teeth, his head aching, and braced himself to step forward, "Vice Minister Zuo, please this way!"

Vice Minister Zuo was old and had a big temper; he had always looked down on this bunch of prison guards in the Heavenly Prison. Of course, he was in charge of logistics and did not manage criminal law or specific cases, so under normal circumstances, he didn't need to deal with the Heavenly Prison. However, that bunch in the Heavenly Prison logistics seemed to be very close to Vice Minister Zuo.

Vice Minister Zuo snorted coldly, said nothing, and walked straight toward the A-grade prison.

To show respect, Sun Daojing did not put shackles on the other party on the way to the Heavenly Prison. As a result, the prison guards looked at each other, a bit unsure of what to do.

Is he a prisoner, a prisoner, or a prisoner?

Chen Guanlou frowned in dissatisfaction, what are you all still standing there for, hurry up and follow.

Chen Quan was responsible for leading the way in front.

Chen Guanlou was responsible for accompanying Vice Minister Zuo to prison, "Vice Minister Zuo, please this way. The prison cell has been cleaned up in advance to ensure it is clean, hygienic, and has light. After you enter, My Lord, you can put forward any requirements, and the Heavenly Prison will try its best to satisfy those that can be satisfied."

Vice Minister Zuo stopped, turned his head to look at Chen Guanlou, "Does Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen know what requirements this official has?"

Chen Guanlou smiled, "If you don't say it, My Lord, how can I know? My Lord, time is precious, and the corridor is narrow. Can we talk about it after we reach the prison cell?"

Vice Minister Zuo sneered coldly and continued forward.

In front of the prison cell, Chen Quan personally opened the door and stood to the side, showing an attitude of respectfully sending Vice Minister Zuo into the cell.

Vice Minister Zuo stood in front of the prison cell, the veins on his forehead bulging, and anger rising in his heart. It wasn't that he was angry at the environment of the Heavenly Prison, but angry at encountering imprisonment and being backstabbed.

He roared, "A bunch of villains! May you all die!"

"What you say is true, My Lord, villains all deserve to die. Please enter, My Lord; we are all acting on orders, and in our hearts, we admire you, My Lord."

Vice Minister Zuo endured his anger, "Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen, although this official does not manage criminal law, I have often heard your name."

"It's all thanks to everyone's support!"

"They say you handle things very well, and that the Heavenly Prison is in good order under your management, and your reputation has spread throughout officialdom. This time, this official will experience it personally; don't let this official be disappointed."

"You are joking, My Lord. In the Heavenly Prison, everyone acts according to the rules. The rules are what they are."

"Do you mean that this official also has to pay according to the rules?" Vice Minister Zuo's tone was clearly a bit astonished, a bit unbelievable. He was a dignified Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice; he also had to pay to go to prison?

Outrageous!

Bullying people too much!

Chen Guanlou said with a smile: "One of the rules of the Heavenly Prison is to treat everyone equally! Even if the Chancellor is sent to prison, he must pay according to the rules. I forgot to say, when Prince Jin was imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, he also paid the full amount."

Prince Jin?!

It had been a long time since anyone mentioned this title.

When a person dies, the lamp goes out!

Hearing this old title suddenly seemed to stir up some thoughts in Vice Minister Zuo, and his whole expression became melancholy, "Perhaps this official's end will not be as good as Prince Jin's!"

"You are joking, My Lord! I believe you will definitely have a chance to get out!"

"I hope your words come true!"

As soon as the words fell, Vice Minister Zuo walked into the prison cell.

The prison door slowly closed.

Chen Guanlou said to the other party: "Rest assured, My Lord, I will send someone to your mansion to collect the silver. As long as the silver is in place, everything can be discussed."

Vice Minister Zuo waved his hand, "Go, collect more silver. This official is old and has lived a life of luxury and debauchery; now that I have become a prisoner, I still count on continuing to enjoy it, having food and drink every day, and having wine and dishes. Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen, you won't deliberately make things difficult for this official, right?"

"You are joking, My Lord. I am not that kind of villain. Besides, I have no grievances with you, My Lord, so why would I deliberately make things difficult." Chen Guanlou appeared very sincere.

Vice Minister Zuo nodded clearly upon hearing this, and laughed at himself, "Should this old man be glad that we almost never had dealings on weekdays, so there were no conflicts. Now, it has saved this old man from suffering."

"You are joking again, My Lord. What conflict or no conflict; it's just each performing their own duties, and not planning politics when not in that position."

"That makes sense. After you get out, tell that Sun fellow, either he kills me, or he waits to end up in the same situation as me!"

Huh?

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