travel through the past to be emperor

Chapter 123 Give me an explanation

It's just that before Zhao Fei went to look for Qin Hui, Qin Hui went into the palace to look for Zhao Fei.
"So, you came into the palace because you wanted to tell me that you didn't instigate Zheng Tao's affairs." Zhao Fei half-closed his eyes and waited quietly for Qin Hui to finish speaking, then snorted coldly.

Qin Hui stood in the room with a wry smile all over his face.

As soon as he came home today, he ordered all the people in his family to investigate Zheng Tao's affairs.

Others don't know, but he knows how much he hopes for Zheng Tao. Qin Hui even has the idea of ​​marrying his daughter to Zheng Tao.

It's just that Qin Hui never thought that Zheng Tao, who has always been obedient and sensible, would dare to do such a thing behind his back when he rebelled.

This is definitely not Zheng Tao's own idea! , someone is definitely instigating him behind his back!
Qin Hui had this idea when he was at the gate of the palace, which was one of the reasons why he did not continue to oppose Zhao Fei's decision.

Because in Qin Hui's heart at that time, Zheng Tao's betrayal made Qin feel deeply fooled.

So as soon as Qin Hui returned home, he used all the manpower he could to thoroughly investigate Zheng Tao.

Many people know that Zheng Tao is one of his students. This fact cannot be hidden from others, and of course it cannot be hidden from Zhao Fei.

Qin Hui knew that because of the unfriendly relationship between him and Zhao Fei, if Zhao Fei knew that Zheng Tao was his student, he might break with Zhao Fei completely.

So while Qin Hui sent people to investigate Zheng Tao, he also had people to keep an eye on the palace gate.

Sure enough, not long after, Qin Hui got the news that Liu Yong had entered the palace.

Seeing that Zhao Fei was not surprised when he mentioned that Zheng Tao was his student, Qin Hui knew that he was right in at least one point, that is, Liu Yong must have revealed the relationship between himself and Zheng Tao. .

"Your Majesty, I can assure you that Zheng Tao's matter was never ordered by me." Qin Huidao: "The matter of Prince Gong that Zheng Tao said was jointly agreed upon by His Majesty and ministers in the dungeon. There is also the signature of the minister on the death announcement. Just ask, how could the minister instruct Zheng Tao to act like that."

Zhao Fei looked at Qin Hui noncommittally, Qin Hui appeared in the palace at this moment, Zhao Fei never believed that it was decided beforehand, thinking that Liu Yong only came in on the front foot.

Zhao Fei couldn't help but sigh that Qin Hui is not a simple old fox. In fact, even if he didn't come to explain, after Liu Yong told himself that Zheng Tao was his student, Zhao Fei knew that this matter had nothing to do with Qin Hui.

Just like what Qin Hui said, Zheng Tao is his student, no matter how stupid he is, he is not stupid enough to let his students do this kind of thing.

Although there are so-called false statements, which are to cover up the truth with facts, as Qin Hui mentioned again, Zhao Yong's death announcement has his autograph.

If he instructs Zheng Tao to question the content of the death announcement, he will slap his face with his own hand.

However, Zhao Fei didn't want to show what he thought in his heart, but he wanted to take a good look at Qin Hui's cards when Qin Hui was worried that he would doubt him.

Seeing Zhao Fei's still noncommittal face, Qin Hui smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, no matter what you think, I really did not do this matter."

"Why don't you let me expel Zheng Tao's military status?" Zhao Fei's eyes flashed, but he wanted to hear Qin Hui's thoughts on this issue.

As the saying goes, if you listen to both, you will be enlightened, and if you listen to one side, you will be dark. It's not that Zhao Fei doesn't believe Liu Yong's words, but he just wants to listen to other people's opinions, such as the opinions of the parties involved.

Qin Hui frowned unconsciously when he heard Zhao Fei ask him about his scholar's status, and then said: "Your Majesty, I didn't mean to contradict Your Majesty at that time, it's just that there has been a complete set of procedures for dismissal from ancient times. In fact, expulsion It is not impossible to be a scholar, but it has never been heard of expelling a scholar for kneeling at the gate of the palace."

"It's really never happened before?" Zhao Fei was a little surprised. Zhao Fei knew from Liu Yong that a scholar's status is the foundation of a scholar and it is difficult to expel him, but he really didn't know that he was the first person to be expelled from the kneeling palace gate. people of nationality.

"Yes." Qin Huidao: "According to the rules, scholars have had the right to make suggestions to the imperial court since ancient times, so no matter what a scholar says, the imperial court can only reprimand him, but cannot expel him from his scholar status, because according to tradition According to the concept, a person's shiji is a qualification granted by heaven, sages and the court, so a single party cannot expel a scholar's shiji at will."

"So, I did something wrong." Zhao Fei sneered.

"It's not wrong." Qin Hui shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is the son of heaven and the representative of the imperial court, and the Minister of Rites, who is the representative of court etiquette and music, was also on the spot, and he did not raise any objections on the spot, so Your Majesty's expulsion of Zheng Tao's military status is not against the regulations."

"Hehe." Zhao Fei chuckled lightly and said, "So, being a scholar is nothing special."

In Zhao Fei's heart, as long as he can command at will, it's nothing special, but as soon as he said it, Zhao Fei regretted it a little.

Speaking of which, Qin Hui is also a scholar, but when he described the scholar in this way, he meant pointing at the locust tree and scolding the mulberry tree.

However, Qin Hui's expression froze, and he said, "For Your Majesty, being a scholar is nothing special, but for a scholar, being a scholar is the foundation of being an official, and expulsion from a scholar is a matter for a scholar." the worst punishment for a human being."

"So?" Zhao Fei asked.

"From the moment His Majesty expelled Zheng Tao's scholarship, his life was ruined." Qin Hui said with a wry smile: "I believe this is something that Zheng Tao himself did not think of beforehand. After a while, at best he would be dismissed from office, but this is really the first time he has been expelled from the military rank."

"Okay," Zhao Fei nodded, and said, "Since you said that Zheng Tao's affairs were not instigated by you, then in your opinion, who is behind the scenes?"

"I don't know." Qin Hui shook his head, knowing that this was not the answer Zhao Fei wanted, so he continued: "This matter is also being investigated by the minister, but your majesty knows that Zheng Tao is a student of the minister. The person who does this kind of thing behind the back of the minister is definitely not a simple person, and it will take some time for the minister to find out."

"Then tell me why Zheng Tao talked about Prince Gong?" Zhao Fei asked.

"I don't know." Qin Hui smiled wryly.

"Zheng Tao is your student, don't you know him at all, can't guess what he thinks?" Zhao Fei sneered.

"I used to think that I knew this student, but it wasn't until the moment Zheng Tao knelt at the gate of the palace that I realized that I never knew this student." Qin Hui said.

"Okay, I'll trust you this time." Seeing that he couldn't get any news he wanted from Qin Hui, Zhao Fei waved his hand in a somewhat dispirited manner.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qin Hui secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But before the breath was relieved, Zhao Fei said again: "You said you don't think you understand your students?"

"Yes." Qin Hui nodded.

"Then I will give you a chance." Zhao Fei said with a smile: "Then Zheng Tao is in the prison now, you go to interrogate your student, and you can also take this opportunity to get to know your student well."

"This..." Qin Hui was surprised.

However, Zhao Fei didn't give Qin Hui time to refuse, and said directly: "This matter is settled like this, but no matter how you understand it or how you try it, you have to give me an explanation, and I want to know who is behind the scenes .”

Seeing Zhao Fei's cold expression, Qin Hui knew that he could no longer refuse this matter, so he nodded and said, "That's it, I obey the order."

Looking at the back of Qin Hui reluctantly leaving, Zhao Fei laughed in his heart, and finally let the old guy eat a lot.

After Qin Hui left, Zhao Fei called Anping and said, "Has Liu Yong gone back?"

"Master Liu left the palace when Lord Qin came." Anping said, "Is Your Majesty looking for Lord Liu? Otherwise, this slave will let people announce Lord Liu to enter the palace."

"No need." Zhao Fei shook his head, and then said, "What do you think of today's events?"

"The slave feels that His Majesty is doing the right thing. People who disobey His Majesty like Zheng Tao should use thunderous means to make him feel His Majesty's majesty." An Ping complimented: "The moment His Majesty dealt with Zheng Tao at the gate of the palace, it was truly a shame. It's majestic."

"Majestic?" Zhao Fei laughed.

"The slaves have little knowledge, and there are really no words to describe His Majesty's majesty." Anping laughed and said, "It's just that among our eunuchs, majesty is the best word. Every little eunuch dreams that one day he can It's majestic."

"Haha." Zhao Fei shook his head and smiled, and said, "You slave, if you have time to read more books, don't talk so nonsense. My behavior cannot be described as majestic."

"Yes, I obey the order. I will go to a teacher to study whenever I have time." Anping nodded, and then smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty also knows that this scholar looks down on us eunuchs, and they don't want to teach us. "

"Don't want to teach?" Zhao Fei sneered, and said, "Isn't there one in prison today? Get closer to him when you have time."

"But didn't your majesty hand over the man to Master Qin?" Anping asked cautiously.

"I handed it over to Qin Hui, but you just went to him to learn how to read and write, so it's not a breach of my promise." Zhao Fei said, "I don't think you can't even deal with a powerless person. "

"Your servant understands." Anping laughed softly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will give you a satisfactory answer when I return from my studies."

Then Zhao Fei and Anping laughed at the same time.

There are some things that everyone understands, so there is no need to explain them too clearly.

Qin Hui is indeed good, but Zhao Fei is a little worried that because it is Teacher Zheng Tao's fault, his methods will be too gentle and nothing can be judged, but the eunuch Anping is different, and his methods are ruthless. Zhao Fei believes that Even if he couldn't give himself a satisfactory answer, he could still make himself let out a bad breath.

If you want to stand up for Zhao Yong, I will let you make a good one. I only hope that after this time, some people will be more honest.

The sage has something to say, I examine myself three times a day.

Zhao Fei closed his eyes quietly, he wanted to sort out today's affairs.

(End of this chapter)