The hall was filled with solemnity. The Minister of Punishment bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think this matter should be investigated thoroughly."
Once a thorough investigation is carried out, matters involving corruption will require the intervention of the three departments.
Emperor Yongkang lowered his eyes and glanced at the Minister of Justice, and said calmly: "Li Aiqing, King Beijing has already investigated this matter. Corruption is prevalent in the Governor's Office of the Chinese Army. Everyone from the right governor to the experience department is involved. Last year, Hu Nearly [-]% of the military pay allocated by the Ministry has been corrupted by corruption. These people who are corrupt and pervert the law should be killed."
Shui Rong was silent when he heard the words. Just as Emperor Yongkang said, he had already found out what happened in the Governor's Mansion of the Chinese Army. The last time he issued an ultimatum in the Governor's Mansion, many people under him saw that the momentum was wrong and reported it.
This is as expected by Shui Rong. After all, although the Beijing Prince's Palace has not been in power for three years, in the final analysis, it is still the old department of the Beijing Prince's Palace. It is easy to enjoy the shade with its back against the big tree. Naturally, there are not a few people who come forward to curry favor. If it were not for the Beijing Prince's Palace Even if he has a good reputation, he will not be followed like a cloud.
Among them were those who managed the account books, which recorded everyone's corruption, which saved Shui Rong a lot of effort. This shows the influence of the Beijing Palace.
Everyone's eyes were turned to Shui Rong, especially Prince Nan'an and others. They didn't expect that it was Shui Rong who handled the matter without even saying hello in advance.
Chief Assistant Yan Zicheng groaned, bowed and said: "How does your Majesty plan to deal with it?"
Emperor Yongkang did not answer when he heard this. He looked at Shui Rong and asked, "King Beijing, you are now the official of the Central Military Governor's Mansion. What do you think should be done?"
Shui Rong replied loudly: "Your Majesty, I believe that Marquis Haining and others are in vain for their grace and should be dismissed from their posts and investigated. I will never tolerate them."
Shui Rong would not show mercy to the Marquis of Haining and others. The reputation of corruption would not only mean they would be dismissed from their positions, but they would also be imprisoned, and even worse, their lives would be difficult to save.
And why do you think Emperor Yongkang asked Shui Xiong for his opinion? That's because Emperor Yongkang had no intention of appeasing him in the first place. It was just about Wu Xun, and the matter was not small, so he needed to express his position as Wu Xun's Shui Xiong. In this way, the matter would not be affected. Emperor Yongkang.
As expected, Emperor Yongkang nodded with satisfaction and said: "The Marquis of Haining, in vain for his grace, drafted an edict to deprive the title that the Marquis of Haining had assumed and handed it over to the Ministry for discussion."
To deprive him of the title is tantamount to deposing the Haining Hou Mansion, and also handing it over to the Ministry for discussion. He himself cannot protect himself. I am afraid that until his death, Haining Hou will never think that the whole Haining Mansion will be compensated just for the Oiran's ransom.
The Prince of Nan'an County and others were silent. Although they were both martial artists, this was a matter for the Governor's Mansion of the Chinese Army. Shui Rong was silent at the moment. Naturally, everyone could not say much. After all, they all knew some inside stories. This was the wrong position. The team must be punished.
There was a moment of silence, and everyone accepted the order.
Emperor Yongkang raised his eyes and glanced at Shui Rong, and continued: "Zheng Xian, the governor's colleague, and Wu Tong, the governor's minister, are also the principal culprits. They will be handed over to the Criminal Department to discuss the crime. As for the rest of the people in the governor's mansion, King Beijing, I will leave this matter to me. You are responsible and must be punished severely."
Shui Rong heard the words and responded in a deep voice. There is a judge in the governor's mansion, which is the chief officer Xing Yu. The matter will be left to him. Those who report and expose will naturally be fine. As for the others, just stay there if they feel comfortable. , they chose the path themselves, no one else can blame them.
Now that the matter has been decided, Emperor Yongkang pondered and said in a clear voice: "In the Central Military Governor's Mansion, the Right Governor, the Governor's Tongzhi, and the Governor Qianshi are all in prison. Their positions are vacant. Do you have any recommendations?"
These officials are high-level military commanders, and it is reasonable to ask everyone's opinions at the court meeting.
At this time, Shui Rong's heart was moved and he came forward and said: "Your Majesty, I boldly recommend to your Majesty that Feng Qingke, the governor of the capital camp, has fulfilled his duties. He can be appointed as the right governor. Niu Jizong of Zhenguogongfu and Liu Fang of Liguogongfu are skilled in martial arts. He serves as the Governor's Tongzhi and the Governor's Chief Minister."
Emperor Yongkang raised his eyes and glanced at Shuirong, without saying much, he said in a deep voice: "That's right."
When Shui Rong heard this, he felt at ease. This was something approved by His Majesty. It was done. The Ministry of War had nothing to say. The Central Military Governor's Mansion had also been cleared. We could sort it out slowly from now on.
After a pause, Emperor Yongkang looked at Wu Xun with piercing eyes, especially at Prince Nan'an for a moment, and said sternly: "King Beijing, I don't want corruption to happen again. If it happens again, I will never take it lightly. "Rao," Shenjing Dongcheng, the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, and the Dongcheng Yamen.
After the court meeting, Shui Rong came here. At this time, he was sitting in the yamen, looking at Qiu Liang, the grandson of Marquis Jingtian, who was standing respectfully, the Wucheng Army Commander Qiu Liang, and said with a smile: "Qiu Liang, don't be restrained, sit down. .”
Qiu Liang responded to the call when he paid the money owed to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and also helped with the case of Marquis Haining. Shui Rong was naturally kind to him.
Qiu Liang was overjoyed when he saw that the prince was kind. He responded and sat on the chair with half of his butt sticking out, waiting for instructions.
Shui Rong didn't care when he saw this, and said with a smile: "I have just taken charge of the Central Military Governor's Mansion. Now I am busy with affairs and short of manpower. If you don't mind, then come and serve in the Governor's Mansion."
Qiu Liang was doing his job with all his heart. In this case, Shui Rong would not treat him badly. It happened that the Governor's Mansion was reshuffling the cards, which was the time to divide the fruits. This allowed Qiu Liang to go into the Governor's Mansion to run errands, and by the way, he showed Shui Rong's benevolence and righteousness, letting people know about Beijing Prince's Mansion. He will not treat those who follow him badly.
After all, the relationship with the so-called old ministry is not reliable. The most reliable thing is the alliance of interests.
Qiu Liang looked happy when he heard this. Although he was the commander of the Military and Horse Division, he was only in the sixth rank. Compared with his background in the Marquis Palace, he had already declined. Now the prince invited him to enter the Dudu Mansion, not to mention his rank. Once the center is removed, the meaning will be different.
So Qiu Liang stood up and responded: "I will obey the prince's orders."
Shui Rong smiled when he heard the words and didn't say much. Not to mention that Qiu Liang and others had some thoughts about Xiao Jiujiu, but the "removal of branches and trunks" made him screen it well. At least it was credible for now.
Now the position of commander of the Military and Horse Division is vacant, and this needs to be filled. After all, the Military and Horse Division is responsible for patrolling thieves in the capital, clearing streets, ditches, prisoners, and fire bans. There are soldiers under it.
On the ground in the capital, the emperor attaches great importance to military power, but there are very few who can mobilize troops to maintain the security of the capital. Although the soldiers and horses are miscellaneous soldiers, they are still soldiers, but they are supervised by the censor who patrols the city. It has no effect, but it may not be of great use at critical moments.
Shui Rong, who was cautious, did not intend to give up his position. Moreover, although the rank of the commander of the Military and Horse Division was not high, it was still a position for those idle martial officers and could be used to calm people's hearts.
However, the matter was not urgent. After Qiu Liang's affairs were arranged, Shui Rong said, "Qiu Liang, Xue Pan is okay."
Shui Rong didn't come to the Wucheng Army and Horses Division for Qiu Liang this time. If he was just promoted and summoned by him, there was no need to come here specially. The purpose of his coming here was Xue Pan. After all, he promised Baochai that now The matter with Marquis Haining has come to an end, and it's time for Xue Pan to be released from prison.
Hearing this, Qiu Liang responded: "My lord, in accordance with your instructions, my subordinates did not treat Mr. Xue preferentially. They treated him as an ordinary mortal. He is still in prison."
As for Xue Pan, Qiu Liang knew his identity and was related to the prince. He originally planned to entertain him, but the prince ordered him to do so. Of course he listened to the prince.
Shui Rong didn't care at all. Xue Pan had to endure hardships to improve his memory, so he immediately ordered the people to be brought here.
Not long after, Xue Pan was brought up. When he was imprisoned in Shuntian Mansion Prison, Feng Ziying had given him clothes. Now that the Xue family's mother and daughter had received Shui Rong's promise, they were worried but did not take any action. This also led to Xue Pan's dilemma. .
At this time, Xue Pan was unkempt and his clothes were no longer as luxurious as before. He looked like a beggar.
When Xue Pan saw Shui Rong, his dim eyes suddenly lit up with bright fire, he knelt down, hugged Shui Rong's thigh, and cried loudly: "Your Majesty, please save me quickly, my God, I really can't bear it. Come on, help me out quickly, my biological father..."
(End of this chapter)