Chapter 1734

Royal study.

Guo Zude stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and then walked in

This is the place for the emperor to handle government affairs. It was rebuilt from an original palace. The layout is not luxurious, so it can be said that it is very ordinary.

In addition, there is a side hall for rest, that's all.

In fact, the imperial study was also quite close to the offices of the three provinces, so that the emperor could summon cabinet ministers at any time.

It is reasonable to say that when your majesty returns, he should call for an inquiry and talk. But in recent days, there is no such thing. Even if they are invited, they are rejected

Guo Zude knew that his Majesty was waiting for him.

Thoughts flashed.

After walking in, I have seen Wang Kang who is reading the memorial after the Dragon case.

Guo Zude calmed down and knelt down.

"Weichen, meet your majesty!"

"Lord Guo, I thought you were not coming."

Wang Kang put down the memorial and said casually.

Guo Zude was slightly stunned. He guessed right. His Majesty was waiting for him.

His life is at stake in this report. He has rehearsed countless times at home, thinking about how to report, which aspect should be emphasized and which aspect should be understated.

But when he got there, he found that his rehearsals didn't count at all.

He is different from the others.

He knows his majesty too well.

did not move a few days ago, he was secretly investigating.

Take care of?

He doesn't care about anything, and he doesn't have to.

Guo Zude made up his mind.

Forget it!

It's better to report truthfully.

You can't hide it from your majesty.

To give Duan Shengtong to him is to test him!

Guo Zude is absolutely sure of this.

"Get up!"

Wang Kang said, "tell me, what's wrong with the investigation?"

"Thank you, sir."

Guo Zude stood up.

"A few days ago, I was investigating in detail. I hope your majesty will forgive me for the delay."

"Do you have a file?"

"Please have a look."

Guo Zude took it out of his sleeve and presented it to him.

Wang Kang looked at it slowly. To his surprise, some situations were even more detailed than what he knew.

As he knows, Duan Shengtong is arrogant and bribes many people in the court with money and valuables to achieve his goal.

According to the records, Duan Shengtong spent a lot of money in order to get the position of minister.

He organized many gatherings of nobles in the old Dynasty, and many people recognized him as the leader, trying to establish a new order, with one purpose, to get back the privileges of the former nobles

Under the means of bribery, many court officials opened the door for him, making him more and more powerful.

Many of the resources once taken away by the imperial court have returned to his name

Behind this, there are two pages full of names.

Many of them were familiar to Wang Kang, and Xiao Hong, who was once a thousand soldiers of Pingxi army, was among them that day!

Up to the rank of senior officials, down to the end of petty officials, formed a huge circle!

This situation is somewhat familiar.

Wang Kang once took office in feng'an city to fight against corruption and traitors, just like this!

Everyone is guilty, that is not a crime!

After a brief look, Wang Kang said, "are you sure you have investigated everything clearly, and there is no evidence?"

Seeing that calm look, Guo Zude's heart trembled.

He opened his mouth and said: "there is another one, which is not reflected in the file because it is of great importance..."

"Say it

Guo Zude said in a deep voice: "Duan Shengtong had private contact with Xiang Baichuan, king of Feng. He didn't know what he was planning."

"He didn't plead guilty to it."

"How can you be sure?"

"I planted people around him and knew about these things."

"And you?"

Wang Kang said: "most of the aristocrats in the old Dynasty have this list. This is the so-called conservative school. You are the head of the conservative school..."

"I'm not involved."

Guo Zude said calmly.

He is very confident in saying this. He really didn't take part in it. He didn't receive any bribes or even a gift. Who in the court didn't know that he was poor and there were few servants in his family

"What's your role in that?"

"It doesn't work."

Guo Zude was still calm and said: "all officials who are going to be promoted follow the normal process to fill the vacancy. There is no money and power transaction. Please check it out!"

"Well said!"

Wang Kang said coldly, "you didn't participate, but all this happened with your tacit consent and protection. Dare you say you didn't?"I heard that.

Guo Zude was so shocked that he knelt down again immediately.

"You think you're brilliant, you don't think you're selfish?"

Wang Kang stood up, went to Guo Zude and looked down at him!

"You didn't take bribes, you didn't take part in the money right transaction, but you have greater selfishness. You want to keep those old court officials. Am I right?"

Guo Zude's calm face turned pale and his body was shaking!

Because what Wang Kang said is not bad at all!

That pair of cold eyes, as if can penetrate his heart, in front of him, no matter what his mind, there is no escape

"Take care of yourself."

Wang Kang said calmly: "most of the time, I don't want to investigate. I hope you can understand what it means to have a degree in everything. I also hope you can understand that the reason why you can survive is that I allow you to survive..."

I heard that.

Guo Zude raised his head difficultly and suddenly realized in his eyes!

In a simple sentence, it contains a lot of information.

Guo Zude found that he had made a fatal mistake!

That's the word.

After the establishment of the new dynasty, Wang Kang only destroyed the three families, left many nobles of the old Dynasty, appointed ministers of the old Dynasty, and appointed him as the Minister of the new dynasty!

It's just incredible.

Many people think it's your Majesty's kindness that they can use.

It can be used, but the real purpose is more than that.

Mainly for balance, or check and balance!

The division of the new dynasty into three groups seems to be accidental, but in fact it is inevitable.

This is the result of monarchy.

His acquiescence led to the growth of the Conservatives and broke the balance.

This is the biggest mistake he made!

"Weichen, I understand."

Guo Zude answered in a deep voice.

"I will behead Duan Shengtong and his son tomorrow, and you will supervise the beheading yourself."

Wang Kang said again calmly.

"Yes

Guo Zude breathed for a long time, knowing that he should have no worries about his life, and even be able to keep his present position.

Fortunately, he did not reserve, sent Duan Shengtong out, told everyone out, did not protect a person.

Otherwise, even if his majesty needs him, he will not stay. This is the bottom line

In a short time, Guo Shengtong's back was covered with cold sweat.

Your Majesty's imperial skill is too brilliant!

"Are you sure you have no reservation?"

Just as he slowed down, Wang Kang's cold voice rang out.

"Duan Shengtong can serve as a minister in Shangshu province. This is not what you can do..."