allendalepharm Chapter 646: Concurrently Serving as Supervisory Censor
Chapter 646: Concurrently Serving as Supervisory Censor
"If Lord Jiang was also suspected, how could he be exposed so easily? Even if they wanted to frame Huang Mintao, they would not drag him into the water. Now that he has been cleared of suspicion, how can I disappoint a loyal minister?"
Jiang Youzhen was immediately deeply moved and bowed deeply.
"I am loyal to the emperor, and the emperor is compassionate and trustful of me. I am deeply touched. In the future, I will swear to serve the emperor until my death, fulfill my duties, and go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Jiang Youzhen spoke very excitedly, and the emperor was very satisfied with his performance. He immediately looked very pleased and said repeatedly, "Good! My dear Jiang, please stand up quickly!"
The emperor and Jiang Youzhen both understood each other's intentions. One was eager to show his loyalty, while the other received a signal, and everyone was happy.
"Butler Zhou, hurry up! Help Lord Jiang up!" The emperor leaned forward, as if he wished he could go forward and support him personally.
Everyone watched this scene with twitching lips. The two were so moved that their eyes were filled with tears, as if this pair of king and minister were the only ones left between heaven and earth.
What are they? Where are they? What are they doing?
The other ministers immediately began to express their loyalty, "We are determined to be loyal and dedicated to our work. Please understand, Your Majesty!"
The emperor nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this. "Please stand up, my dear ministers! You are all the pillars of the country and your loyal subjects. I am very pleased!"
The emperor is well aware of the principle of giving a sweet date after a slap in the face.
Huang Mintao didn't expect that his plan would make Jiang Youzhen successful and make him famous in front of everyone. Even the emperor treated him differently. So what did he become?
Isn't this just stealing a chicken but losing the rice? No! He is not willing to accept this!
But now no matter how much he said, no one would believe him. He could only hope that the cloaked man would be smart and not be discovered, but he felt that hope was slim.
"Your Majesty, I dare to say something." Jiang Youzhen suddenly said at this time.
"My dear Jiang, please feel free to speak!" said the emperor with a smile.
"In my humble opinion, the remnants of the previous dynasty are extremely important and cannot be neglected. It would be better for the emperor to dispatch elite troops from the Beijing Guard Command to assist the Dali Temple in handling the case to ensure that nothing goes wrong!"
When the emperor heard this, he immediately agreed.
The Capital Guard Command is in charge of the capital and guards the palace. Among them are many elite soldiers, who are also the emperor's personal guards. If the Capital Guard Command is personally supervising them, the emperor will naturally feel more at ease.
The emperor was more relieved by the mutual restraint and supervision. The emperor felt that Jiang Youzhen was very talented, cautious and careful, and was very satisfied with him.
Zhu Zhimin, the Minister of Dali Temple, was a little surprised. Originally, the credit went to Dali Temple, but now, he had to share the profits with the Beijing Guard Command.
"First, detain Huang Mintao in the Sky Prison and interrogate him strictly."
"Your Majesty, it's unjust! I am really innocent!" Huang Mintao originally still held out a glimmer of hope, but once he was imprisoned in the Sky Prison, he would be skinned alive if he didn't die.
Those who were sent to the Heavenly Prison would be physically devastated even if they were eventually proven innocent.
Jiang Youzhen turned his head and looked at Huang Mintao. Huang Mintao was about to scold Jiang Youzhen, but he saw Jiang Youzhen curled his lips and smiled.
"Jiang Youzhen, I will not let you go." Huang Mintao was furious and said without thinking.
Do you think you can get out of this prison? Wild imagination! This is just a way of giving someone a taste of their own medicine!
Jiang Youzhen disagreed. She naturally would not let Huang Mintao have the chance to leave the prison.
"My dear Lord Jiang!" the emperor suddenly said.
"I'm here!" Jiang Youzhen immediately turned around and replied respectfully.
"Since this case was caused by you, I order you to assist the Dali Temple Minister in thoroughly investigating this case!"
Jiang Youzhen was stunned. He didn't expect that this task would fall on him, but Sui Yuanchao on the side was unhappy.
"Your Majesty, Jiang Xiuzhuan is already a suspect and should avoid suspicion. How can he participate in this case? This is absolutely against the law."
"I second the motion!" Minister of Works Feng Side felt that it was indeed against the law and unreasonable.
"I second the motion!" The Minister of Revenue Du Yikun also felt that the law could not be changed. Once this precedent was set, it would be out of control.
"I have already said that Lord Jiang has cleared his suspicion. This matter will be handed over to Lord Jiang, but naturally there are conditions. Since Lord Jiang said Huang Mintao is a suspect, then find evidence for me.
If there is no evidence, then those who slander the court officials as remnants of the previous dynasty must also be punished, and the punishment is a demotion."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and suddenly became speechless.
This is actually not good for Jiang Youzhen! They think that Jiang Youzhen just pulled out some remnants just for revenge, just to plot against Huang Mintao.
But if Jiang Youzhen fails to find evidence, he will have to be demoted one level, which is too risky.
"What do you think, Lord Jiang?" The emperor looked at Jiang Youzhen and asked with a smile.
Jiang Youzhen then realized how scheming the emperor was. It seemed that she had underestimated the emperor. How could the emperor be so easy to fool? Did he really think he would obey her? It turned out that he was waiting here!
Jiang Youzhen is now in a dilemma. If she agrees, the risk is too great. But if she doesn't agree, it will be a slap in her face, after all, she said before that Huang Mintao is a major suspect.
Other officials had to admire the emperor's shrewdness. Jiang Youzhen thought he could get rid of Huang Mintao with the help of the emperor, but he didn't expect that the emperor would outwit him.
Jiang Youzhen was a little unhappy at first, but then he thought, isn’t this an opportunity?
"But I am only a compiler in the Hanlin Academy. How can I assist the Dali Temple in investigating the case? I have no authority. Besides, I was implicated in this matter innocently. I have to prove that I am not a remnant, and I have to find evidence that I am a remnant. It is too unfair for me."
Jiang Youzhen was very helpless. There was punishment for not finding evidence, but there was no reward for finding it. How could this be possible?
Everyone sneered, "Who are you? How dare you bargain with the emperor? Are you asking for benefits so blatantly? What if they can't hear it?"
The emperor chuckled, "I grant you a golden medal to handle the case, and let you temporarily serve as the Supervisory Censor. If you find evidence, then according to your merits, you will be officially appointed as the Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate. How about that?"
Jiang Youzhen was unhappy. The censor had great power and could report directly to the emperor, but he was only a seventh-rank official. She was already a sixth-rank official, so this position didn't mean much to her!
Moreover, if there is anything to do in the Censorate in the future, such as a dangerous task like the Salt Inspector, as the Censor of the Censorate, if they really want her to go, she will have to obey. Thinking about it this way, there is no benefit at all!
"Your Majesty, the Censorate is responsible for monitoring and impeaching all officials. Jiang Youzhen has only just entered the Imperial Academy and is young and inexperienced. If he abuses his power and impeaches officials at every turn, or even uses his power for personal gain, how can this be allowed? Your Majesty, please think twice!"
Sui Yuanchao was so shocked when he heard this. He had just ignored Jiang Youzhen and must have offended him.
It's obvious at first glance that this kid is a vindictive person, and he knows how to take his time. If we keep an eye on him every day and use chicken feathers as a token of authority, wouldn't it be impossible to guard against him?