Father can be an enemy to the country

I understand Prime Minister Wang's good intentions. Hu Weiyong shook his head and said, But your calculations can be clearly heard in the Wuying Palace. If we all dare to blame you, we will wait for the emperor's thunderous wrath.

That's true. Wang Guangyang said depressedly, It's really distressing.

Hu Weiyong thought for a moment and asked Shang Hao to call Zhu Mengyan and Zhen Shuang in from outside.

Zhongshu Province is also responsible for this incident. Hu Weiyong said directly to the two of them: Shang Hao has admitted his mistake and is willing to take responsibility.

Ah... Shang Hao didn't expect that a big pot would be on his head. And even if he had to take the blame, wouldn't Peng Geng's idiot be more suitable than him?

But under the stern gaze of Hu Xiang, he could only hold back the words that came to his lips, bowing his head sadly and saying nothing.

By dealing with his own people first, Hu Weiyong would have the confidence to speak. He looked at Zhu Mengyan again and said:

But the Ministry of Rites is also responsible for this matter, and Zhu Butang also goes to the pilgrimage every day. Even if there is a problem with Zhongshu's process, can you report it directly to the emperor?

Then Prime Minister Hu will scold the subordinate for going beyond the level to report. Zhu Mengyan said firmly.

In fact, before today, no one thought that the Cham envoy was a big deal. Who would feel taboo about this?

The problem is that you didn't tell the truth! Hu Weiyong did not discuss this with him this time.

I have told Shang Zuocheng about this no less than three times. I think he must have reported it to Xiang Hu. Zhu Mengyan frowned.

He didn't tell me! Hu Weiyong raised his voice and said, You are also a second-rank official, a member of the Ministry! Do you only rely on assumptions if everything is not implemented?

... Zhu Mengyan rolled his eyes in anger. Who doesn't know that Shang Zuocheng is your spokesperson for Prime Minister Hu? If I tell him about the matter, doesn't it mean I'm reporting it to you?!

As he spoke, he slapped the table and said angrily: You are denying everything now just to throw the blame away, right? Don't worry, my subordinates will not push me away from the responsibility that should be my responsibility, but you can't even think of throwing shit at my head. buckle!

After saying that, he fluttered his sleeves and went out, not wanting to take another look at these rascals.

Look at him, he is so angry. Peng Geng shook his head and said, I have forgotten the saying, 'Don't speak loudly when you are justified'.

Stop saying a few words. Shang Hao rolled his eyes at him angrily. Why didn't this idiot take the blame?

Prince Zhen Si. Hu Weiyong looked at Zhen Shuang again.

Whatever Hu Xiang says, I just listen to it. Zhen Shuang didn't have Zhu Mengyan's confidence. He knew that his little arms couldn't hold his thighs, so he simply let him do whatever he wanted.

Don't worry, the truth is not to let anyone take the blame. Hu Weiyong nodded with satisfaction and said:

But let everyone share some of the burden, so that the pressure on each yamen will be much less. And the emperor likes the attitude of being brave enough to admit mistakes, so he may be given a lighter sentence.

Yes. Zhen Shuang nodded, but felt really unhappy.

The person most responsible for this incident was Honglu Temple, but in the end, he was equally responsible as the superior yamen. If anyone else could still feel happy, that would be a masochism.

Okay, it's settled then. Hu Weiyong waved his hand and said, Let's all write letters of apology separately.

Yes. Everyone clasped their fists in response, each took a set of pen and paper, and found a place to write.

Prime Minister Wang. Hu Weiyong looked outside and said to Wang Guangyang: Over there at Zhu Butang...

Okay, I'll go and persuade him. Wang Guangyang nodded helplessly.

~~

When Wang Guangyang came out of the outer room, he saw Zhu Mengyan leaning on the couch without raising his head when he came out. Still sulking there.

He sat next to Zhu Mengyan, patted his shoulder, and said softly: Brother Zhongya, we are Jinshi in the same discipline and have been colleagues for many years. Please listen to my advice.

Speak. Zhu Mengyan said in a dull voice.

Take this opportunity to get ashore quickly. Wang Guangyang whispered to him: Otherwise, you will be dragged into the water by your fellow countryman.

... Zhu Mengyan's pupils shrank, and he turned over and stared at Wang Guangyang.

Of course he knew that the fellow he was referring to was Wu Bozong.

What do you mean? he asked in a low voice for a long time.

I really don't want to meddle in other people's business, but Brother Zhong Ya is different after all... Wang Guangyang sighed: Let's put it this way, Wu Bozong and Master Chen Qianfu are chess friends, and so are I. They have been plotting, you You must have heard about it, right?

... Zhu Mengyan hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly.

According to reliable information, Chen Qianfu failed to hold on under King Chu and gave up everything. Wang Guangyang said in a muffled voice: What does this mean? I don't need to say more, right?

Yes. Zhu Mengyan nodded with an ugly expression, and then his expression gradually became even more ugly.

As a veteran of the Gan Party, he naturally knew everything about Wu Bozong.

Although Wu Bozong did not directly participate in the conspiracy of Yu Ji and Chen Qianfu's gang of Jiangnan officials, he secretly provided help. For example, asking them who the prince saw that day... This is a taboo. Once exposed, Wu Bozong is definitely not far from death.

Chen Qianfu may not say anything about things that have nothing to do with the case, right? Zhu Mengyan was still lucky.

Even if Chen Qianfu didn't testify against Wu Bozong, Song Ne is now at odds with us. Wang Guangyang said speechlessly in capital letters:

He knows everything clearly. How can he not tell King Chu?

Hiss, it's really... Zhu Mengyan took a breath, not daring to take any chances anymore. No wonder Wang Xiang is eager to retreat. It turns out he smells danger.

My situation is much more dangerous than yours. Wang Guangyang said with a bitter smile: The most you can do is lose your head. I can't handle the whole family's reimbursement... Oh, let me put it aside in advance. In short, if you resign now, you might still be able to get through safely. .If we persist, I’m afraid it’s going to be very bad.”

Well, thank you Brother Chaozong for your advice. Zhu Mengyan stood up, clasped his fists, and said solemnly, I will do as you say.

Okay. Wang Guangyang forced a smile.

In fact, he was deceiving Zhu Mengyan, because according to his judgment, or his understanding of Boss Zhu, 90% of Wu Zhuangyuan or Zhu Butang would be confused...

Since he is dead anyway, why not let him take advantage of it?

~~

Towards the inner room.

Under Wang Guangyang's 'persuasion', Zhu Mengyan quickly left and returned, and he was very cooperative and happily took his own share of the pot.

Hu Weiyong couldn't help but secretly praise Wang Guangyang and praised Wang Guangyang in a low voice: I heard that Wang Xianggang took a sixteen-year-old concubine. Sure enough, the sword is still young.

Haha, each other... Although Wang Guangyang was trying his best to adapt, he was still not used to his vulgarity.

They are all veterans who have been in the yamen for half their lives. As long as the tone is set, writing the article will be easy.

That night, all the officials stayed up all night to finish writing all the memorials, organize the materials, and eagerly handed them over early the next morning.

Then they waited expectantly for the emperor to summon them, or for the prince to announce that they would be allowed to go home.

Unexpectedly, I waited and waited until dark, but still didn't get any orders...

It was still the same on the third day.