Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 283 The level of struggle is too low

The incident of Li Yifu being accused was reported in Chang'an by a new newspaper, causing an uproar.

The content is very detailed and almost portrays Li Yifu as an unforgivable person.

This made many students and common people in Chang'an extremely indignant.

It is simply intolerable that such filthy people seeking fame should appear in the imperial capital of Chang'an.

For a time, the people were outraged and everyone wanted Li Yifu to be killed.

However, in this incident, the Shandong and Jiangnan newspapers remained silent and did not report or comment on it.

It's as if they don't know at all.

But could they not know?

But they turned a blind eye to it, and the hidden story behind it is very intriguing.

This new newspaper pursued the affairs of Li Yifu relentlessly and spread the news widely.

It was also under this circumstance that the Censorate officially issued an order announcing the launch of an investigation into Li Yifu to verify whether the content of the report was true.

Li Yifu's official position was also suspended and he was detained in the Censorate, not allowed to leave or enter.

Hanlin Academy.

Cui Dunli and Lu Chengqing walked side by side in the corridor, each holding a newspaper in their hands.

"Li Yifu is doomed this time." Lu Chengqing smiled contemptuously and said, "A flatterer who flatters and curries suddenly finds himself in a high position of power and can no longer control himself."

Cui Dunli said: "He closed down our newspaper, causing a loss of several hundred thousand strings of cash. He probably didn't expect this to happen."

"It's all his own fault. If he doesn't fall, who will?"

"However, this time I was greatly surprised that the prince did not do anything to protect him."

Cui Dunli narrowed his eyes slightly, "Can't the prince see that this is Xiang Zhuang dancing with a sword?"

"That is unknown."

Lu Chengqing looked at the students of the Hanlin Academy walking in twos and threes in the distance. They were almost all local officials with the same official rank as him.

I have been studying in the Hanlin Academy for almost a year now.

According to court regulations, one must complete one year of study and return to one's original position or be promoted.

"If you ask me, those people's methods are beyond my expectations."

“I didn’t expect it to be hidden so deeply.”

Lu Chengqing said with a smile: "If you don't make a move, it's fine. Once you make a move, you will directly target the two palaces."

"How dare they do this if they are not forced into a desperate situation?" Cui Dunli knew the inside story very well. He smiled faintly and said, "They hate Xu Jingzong so much that they want to drink his blood and eat his flesh."

"That is to say, they have no evidence to prove their wrongdoing, so they can only target Li Yifu."

"This can be considered a blessing in disguise."

Those people ran around and made connections everywhere, and finally got some evidence about Li Yifu from the big families.

It was revealed in an instant.

To be honest, Cui Dunli and the others were also very frightened.

Such a rough and violent act has caused too much trouble.

In particular, he founded his own newspaper and added fuel to the flames.

They were all a little scared, but luckily they didn't get too involved. They just provided some information without going too deep.

Otherwise, when the settlement is made afterwards, who can afford it?
Lu Chengqing's tone was very relaxed, and he said: "Anyway, this matter has nothing to do with us. We can just watch the fire from the other side of the river and watch their performance."

"Speaking of which, why didn't the General Information Department take care of the publication of the Xin Bao newspaper this time? Did they also approve the content review?"

Cui Dunli frowned and said doubtfully, "Logically speaking, Li Yifu is the Secretary of the General News Department. That is his territory. He should not let the new newspaper be published so smoothly and cause such a big disturbance."

"I heard that it was an official who wanted to get promoted in the General Information Department who gave the review." Lu Chengqing said, "Yes, those people bribed him."

"I heard they were going to push him up."

Cui Dunli was very surprised. "Are you crazy?"

"Are you too naive to still hold such an idea?"

"Don't they consider at all that there will be a reckoning after the two palaces deal with Li Yifu?"

This is obvious.

Reckoning is inevitable.

Cui Dunli had no doubt about this.

The two palaces have been cleared, and they still want to run away?

If we investigate thoroughly, all will be uncovered.

"Brother Cui, even though you and I are not in Chang'an, we can still feel the influence of the newspaper."

"Newspapers published in Chang'an spread to the local area and were sought after by many people."

Lu Chengqing sighed: "We have seen that newspapers can influence public opinion. Those people just want to make a comeback."

"The tax department made them extremely anxious, and all their accumulation of several decades or even hundreds of years was destroyed in an instant."

"My reputation was ruined by the newspapers."

"They don't want to vent their anger? They don't want to make a comeback?"

"They probably want to use the DGPI to reverse their reputation, and then there will be a lot more they can do."

Cui Dunli shook his head and laughed, "What a wild idea."

"How can a person in the opposition know about the important affairs of the court? It's so simple."

"They are about to face a disaster and they don't even know it."

Lu Chengqing also smiled and said, "No matter what, the more violent they make trouble, the better it is for us."

"It's not a bad thing for a fisherman to profit."

The two looked at each other and saw the amusement in it.

Who doesn’t want a news agency?

They are all still watching.

Those people think so beautifully that when the dust settles and the reckoning comes, they don't mind giving it a kick.

Let our own people sit on it.

"It all depends on the results of the Censorate."

Cui Dunli said something.

The results of the Censorate's investigation will determine the direction of this incident.

Finally, Li Yifu fell from power and the lucrative position became vacant.

Li Yifu is still standing firm, what about a counterattack?
They were certain that Li Yifu would not be able to escape this time.

So many people in the government and the public are watching us.

"There's news."

"There's news."

There was a noise coming from the front. The two looked at each other and walked forward quickly.

"The Censorate announced the results of its investigation into Li Yifu."

"The report is false and is actually slander. The reporter will be punished and handed over to the Ministry of Justice for trial."

Cui Dunli and Lu Chengqing were shocked. This was different from what they had imagined.

Li Yifu actually escaped unscathed?
How can this be.

"However, other problems were also found in Li Yifu, and the Censorate reported them to Your Majesty, who handed them over to the Ministry of Personnel for handling. The Ministry of Personnel issued an order that Li Yifu be given a major offense by the court, and that he be barred from any promotion for three years, and be demoted to the position of Secretary of the General Department of News..."

As others spread the news.

Cui Dunli frowned, and Lu Chengqing also looked confused.

The two of them walked quickly to the side.

"This shouldn't be the case." Lu Chengqing said, "Those are all true, how could they be false? And you're still sitting on the counter."

"It seems that the two palaces knew what was meant, so they took action to protect Li Yifu."

Cui Dunli said: "I just don't know, is it your Majesty or the Crown Prince."

"Then this result, won't all the previous efforts be wasted?"

"That's right. Their plan has all gone wrong. Now they can't save themselves." Cui Dunli sneered, "They underestimated the court's affairs. Do they think they can achieve their goals with just hard evidence?"

"Without our power, they can't accomplish anything in the court."

"Brother Lu, Li Yifu has been demoted. Let's first find out who the new Silang is."

"If it hasn't been decided yet, we should move."

Lu Chengqing said excitedly: "That's exactly what should be done."

……

Li Yifu knelt on the ground, bowed respectfully, and said, "I thank your Highness the Crown Prince for his grace!"

He knew very well that he was able to leave the Censorate thanks to the favoritism of the Crown Prince.

Otherwise, the Censorate would be able to investigate his entire background thoroughly.

"What do you think of this trip to the Censorate?" Li Chengqian asked.

"I don't want to enter again in this life."

Li Yifu is telling the truth.

He really didn't want to go to the Censorate.

If he didn't know, the prince would have shown mercy.

As for the Censorate, everyone knows that once you go in, it is impossible to come out intact.

He came out.

But he was also punished and demoted.

This is a blessing in misfortune.

"It's good to know."

Li Chengqian said calmly: "Go down and get the job done."

"I obey the order!"

As Li Yifu walked out of the East Palace, his expression turned grim.

Directorate-General of Information.

I didn’t expect that I’d come back again.

wait.

If I don’t make you pay the price, I won’t be called Li Yifu.

"Meet Li Sicheng!"

The officials of the General Information Department were trembling with fear when they saw Li Yifu return.

Li Yifu's former trusted subordinates also became excited after their depression.

I thought that if you pull out the radish, you will bring out the mud.

If Li Yifu suffered a disaster, they would be doomed as well.

Who knew that Li Yifu had such a strong backing.

Such reports can be cleared and the reporter can be killed instead.

How could they not be excited?

The official who had colluded with the Xin Bao trembled under the gaze of Li Yifu.

He regretted it to the extreme.

Wasn’t it agreed that no one could enter Li Yi’s mansion but leave?
How did he get out safe and sound?

Li Yifu smiled continuously, and didn't seem angry at all.

After he appeased his subordinates, he began to deploy the work of the General Administration of Information.

There is no Silang at present, but as Sicheng, he still exercises the power of Silang.

"The General Information Department is responsible for guiding public opinion and controlling the content of newspapers."

“Recently, some newspapers have been in the limelight and have repeatedly ignored the DG’s guidance and corrections.”

"This won't work. The newspapers won't listen, and the General Information Office won't do anything. What will happen if something goes wrong?"

"We cannot give an explanation to the court, and we are sorry for the trust of the people."

"From now on, we will strictly check newspaper regulations, review content, and be lenient in admitting but strict in dismissing..."

It sounds lofty.

But everyone knows who this is directed at.

It’s still that new newspaper that’s causing so much trouble.

"We must also face up to this and conduct self-examination and supervision. We receive salaries from the court and we are loyal to the Holy Emperor."

"Don't forget your duties as a subject..."

This is a knock on the officials present.

Many people looked at the official who was fidgeting.

There are no tigers in the mountains, and the monkeys are kings.

Do you like to show off your power and act bossy?

You're in trouble now.

Li Yifu's revenge was carried out quickly, and he would not wait overnight for revenge.

Li Chengqian heard about it all, but didn't pay much attention to it. This was as it should be.

It's impossible for him to say in person that he wants to settle accounts or something.

It should be Li Yifu who should do it.

After the Ministry of Justice interrogated the person who made the false accusation, they followed the clues and uncovered the forces behind the incident.

After Li Chengqian found out, he couldn't help shaking his head.

The struggles in the imperial court are extremely dangerous, and one wrong step can lead to eternal damnation.

His hands and feet were so dirty that he left clues to be traced.

I don’t even know how I died.

This level of struggle is too low.

(End of this chapter)