The strongest nine thousand years old

Chapter 175: Final Conclusion, Inspection Team

The meeting hall.

In addition to the officials, the ninety newly recruited students are also eligible to attend the class as auditors.

But Qian Liang couldn't come.

People have mixed feelings about this new number one scholar.

Some people think he is arrogant, some think he is outspoken and dares to criticize, some feel sorry for him, and some people gloat over his misfortune...

Regardless of his senses, he had become a corpse in the burial room, alongside Yanyun Peak and Yanyu Pavilion.

"Yesterday evening, the newly crowned number one scholar Qian Liang was assassinated at home. After investigation, it was found that the remnants of Prince Jing were responsible. They have been imprisoned by the Imperial Guards and are currently being interrogated. Prince Jing's father, Prince of the Southwest Yan Yuting, also attempted to assassinate the prince in the palace, but was fortunately stopped by General Zhenxi Yuwen Qing."

Chen Dong stood under the dragon throne, in front of all the officials, and said with a dignified face: "Your Majesty is furious and has ordered the Jinyiwei to strictly investigate the remnants of Prince Jing. There will be no tolerance for those who plot rebellion! However, death is the greatest, and considering the royal family's kinship, Prince Jing Yan Yunfeng and Southwest Prince Yan Yuting will be buried normally with the rites of clan relatives."

"The Minister of Rites will preside over this."

Chen Dong's eyes swept over Li Chang, and Li Chang's heart trembled, and he quickly responded.

He had already learned about Chen Dong's methods from his sworn brother Li Jie, so he naturally did not dare to disobey Chen Dong.

"Yuwen Qing has been rewarded with the title of Baron of Haiqing for his meritorious service in protecting the emperor, and is granted the title of Lord of the East China Sea, Luoluo Island."

When Chen Dong said this, there was no opposition. Instead, the ministers looked confused.

What the hell is Rollo Island?

Barbarians?

The ministers looked at Yuwen Qing in confusion. Was he exiled by His Majesty?

He's not angry?

Not only did Yuwen Qing not get angry, but he accepted the order and expressed his gratitude.

This surprised all the officials.

"I thank Your Majesty for your grace. From today on, I am willing to resign from the post of General Zhenxi. I hope Your Majesty will grant my approval." Yuwen Qing said.

The officials were in an uproar.

The Zhenxi Army is the lifeblood of the Yuwen family, and Yuwen Qing actually gave up on it?

He actually bowed to Your Majesty?

Prince Jing's rebellion and Yan Yuting's death were both major events, but compared to Yu Wenqing's resignation, they seemed insignificant.

What on earth does the Yuwen family want to do! ?

The ministers looked at each other in confusion.

Yan Yunzheng said slowly, "I agree to your request, my dear minister Yuwen. But the Zhenxi Army controls the important roads in the Western Regions, which is of great importance. We need a brave general who is familiar with the military situation to lead the Zhenxi Army. I intend Yuwen Feng to take over as the Zhenxi General. What do you think, my dear ministers?"

Although Yuwen Feng is a branch of the Yuwen family, he is still a member of the Yuwen family.

The ministers looked at each other and agreed.

Everyone was smart and when they saw this situation, it was clear that Yuwen Qing and His Majesty had reached some kind of agreement.

The days ahead will be difficult!

"Recently, His Majesty issued an edict to fight corruption and punish bribery, with excellent results. However, there are still corrupt elements who are stubborn and incorrigible. From now on, nine inspection teams will be formed to inspect officials in the nine states. The inspection teams have the power to execute first and report later! Anyone who is corrupt, from royal relatives to ninth-rank officials, will all be severely punished in accordance with the laws of Dayan!" Chen Dong said with a cold face.

He emphasized the word "severe punishment" very much. It was obvious that he wanted to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys and put an end to the corruption!

The ministers were startled.

When Yan Yunzheng issued an imperial decree asking them to return the stolen goods, everyone, adhering to the principle that the law does not punish the masses, thought that this was just formalism with a lot of noise but little action. They were quite dissatisfied with this.

But now it seems that this is serious!

The minister who had not yet returned the stolen goods could not help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and winked at his familiar colleagues.

For a moment, the meeting hall was filled with excitement. Although it was silent, thousands of words were flowing.

Yuwen Qing said calmly: "Corruption shakes the foundation of the country and threatens the country and the people. It should be severely punished. After I arrive at my fiefdom, I will definitely carry out anti-corruption and anti-corruption to the end."

"All students, listen up." Yan Yunzheng shouted.

All the students were cheered up and bowed to Yan Yunzheng one after another.

"I have high hopes for you. You will draw lots to join the nine inspection teams and act in accordance with the laws of Dayan. We will have zero tolerance for any corruption and will punish it severely!" Yan Yunzheng said solemnly.

The students did not expect to be assigned such an important task. They all felt extremely pressured, but also extremely excited.

As long as we do a good job in fighting corruption and punishing bribery, why would we worry about having a hard time getting promoted?

"We are willing to die for your majesty!"

Everyone shouted in unison.

With Yan Yunzheng, Chen Dong and Yuwen Qing expressing their views one after another, the fight against corruption is no longer just a lot of noise with little action, but a force like thunder!

Anyone who goes against the trend will be crushed to pieces!

Someone is anxious.

"Your Majesty, I believe that all of my colleagues are not bad people. They were just dragged into this trap. As long as they return the stolen goods in time, we can let them off the hook."

"That's absolutely true. No one is perfect. We should let him off the hook if he returns the stolen goods and explains the matter clearly."

"Right, right, right. Knowing one's mistakes is the best way to improve. We should give those who made mistakes a chance to mend their ways."

Almost half of the people were pleading with Yan Yunzheng, whose face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

How could she not know what kind of people these were and what their plans were?

Seeing Yan Yunzheng's unfriendly look, Chen Dong coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, what the adults said makes sense. We should give those who made mistakes a chance."

Yan Yunzheng snorted coldly: "I gave them a chance!"

Chen Dong tried his best to wink at Yan Yunzheng.

My aunt, there is no end to corruption. Great men have said that the right way is to win over some and suppress some, to unite those who can be united and to eliminate those who must be eliminated.

Being stubborn and insisting on your own opinion will only bring trouble to yourself.

Seeing Chen Dong's eyes almost twitching, Yan Yunzheng wanted to laugh. She pinched her thigh hard and gritted her teeth and said, "Okay! I will give them another chance! If the inspection team returns to the state capital within seven days and confesses the crime, we can let them go. If it is verified after seven days, we will sentence them severely and quickly!"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

The ministers breathed a sigh of relief and shouted loudly.

Yan Yunzheng snorted heavily, flicked his sleeves and left, looking quite displeased.

Chen Dong smiled and said to the ministers: "My lords, clean up your mess quickly and don't let the inspection team catch you. This is all I can do for you."

"Eunuch Chen is so righteous!"

"Thank you, Eunuch Chen!"

"Long live His Majesty, and a thousand years of life for Eunuch Chen!"

Chen Dong bowed to everyone and quickly caught up with Yan Yunzheng.

Yan Yunzheng was still dissatisfied with Chen Dong and said angrily: "Whose side are you on, you bastard? Why are you speaking for those parasites? It was you who proposed the fight against corruption!"

Chen Dong held Yan Yunzheng's hand and comforted him, "I can't help it. Think about it, how can those newcomers who have just started out fight against those old officials?"

"Aren't there still the Jinyiwei?" Yan Yunzheng said dissatisfiedly.

"The tax system has not been completed yet! Do you think the Jinyiwei are so powerful?" Chen Dong said helplessly, "The most urgent task right now is to raise military funds. Those corrupt officials can be recorded first and the accounts will be settled after the Northern Expedition."

"Why does my right eyelid twitch when you mention the Northern Expedition?" Yan Yunzheng frowned.

Chen Dong was shocked.

When did Yan Yunzheng start studying metaphysics as a minor?

Did she learn the divination technique of the strategists?