Returning to Prince Qi's Mansion, Nangongshan was completely dejected, and instead felt a little happy.

"God help me, God help me."

He kept repeating this sentence.

Immediately afterwards, he called Mo Fugui and ordered: "Immediately send someone to inform Li Zhong, and tomorrow I will meet with King Zhao for a copy."

Hearing this, Li Feibai suddenly realized: "It turns out that the Minister of Rites belongs to the prince."

"He, King Zhao, has supporters, why can't I have some?" Nangongshan was a little proud.

Li Feibai thought about it. The Ministry of Rites is a group of people who have not changed from the past. They have always adhered to the idea that the father should die and the son should succeed, and the elder brother should inherit the younger brother. In their view, this is treason and tantamount to treason.

No wonder Li Zhong would side with Nangong Mountain.

The next day at the meeting, Li Zhong was the first to stand up.

"Your Majesty Li Zhong has written a memorial."

"Li Aiqing, if you have something to say, it's okay to say it." Nangong Qing's words were quite polite, obviously giving this respected veteran some face.

"I have learned how to govern a country, and only when rewards and punishments are clear can a country be united. Now the King of Zhao is incompetent, and the guards during the tea party were not good, resulting in the tragic death of Liu Renfang, the minister of Dali Temple, Qingyi Division. I ask your Majesty to deal with it impartially."

Come, what is supposed to come will come, Nangong Ding smiled and said nothing.

"Wei Chen objects." Qian Liangye, the Minister of Civil Affairs, stood up.

"The King of Zhao has worked hard and made great contributions to me, David. How can he be punished now because of a frame-up plot by a traitor? Where will the meritorious ministers of our country be? Who dares to die for me, David?"

"The traitor set up a frame-up?" Li Zhong defended: "I dare to ask Mr. Qian, if it weren't for King Zhao's poor protection, how could the traitor take advantage of it?"

"The thieves are extremely cunning and difficult to guard against. No matter how thorough the protection is, there is no guarantee that something will not happen." Qian Liangye said.

"I second the proposal!" The Minister of Punishment also stood up and supported Qian Liangye's statement.

"I think what Mr. Li said is reasonable. Only by clearing up rewards and punishments can everyone be convinced. Although King Zhao has worked hard and made great achievements, he has rewarded those who deserve rewards. Now that he has made a mistake, he must punish those who deserve punishment in order to convince the public." Shangshu Station of the Ministry of Industry.

On Li Zhong's side.

"I object."

"I second the proposal."

…

For a moment, the court was noisy like a vegetable market.

They were roughly divided into three groups, one side supported Qian Liangye, the other side supported Li Zhong, and some people stood silently and watched the fight between tigers and tigers.

They knew very well that this was a struggle between King Zhao and King Qi.

Those who remained silent were apparently neutral, but Nangong Ding and Nangong Shan knew in their hearts that as long as the wind blew which way, these people would immediately jump out to support whomever they wanted.

There were only a handful of civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty who could really do what Liu Renfang did.

"That's enough!" Nangong Qing angrily slapped Long An in anger.

The ministers reacted and knelt down one after another: "Your Majesty, calm down!"

"It's a grand court meeting, not a vegetable market. You are all my officials, not villagers and unruly women. How is it appropriate to make such a noise?"

After being scolded, no one dared to answer the question.

Nangong Shan, who was observing the situation from the side, finally said: "Father, they also want to share your worries, but they were just excited and lost their sense of proportion. There is no need to be angry, the dragon body is important."

"Hmph." Nangong Qing waved his dragon robe lightly, sat back on the dragon chair, and asked: "Shan'er, in your opinion, how should this matter be handled?"

Hearing this, Nangongshan was startled. He did not expect that his father would ask his opinion on this matter.

For a moment, I thought several times: What does father mean?

Does he want to punish Nangong Ding, or does he not want to punish him?

Knowing that he and I are competing for power, why do you still ask for my opinion on this matter?

No matter what, such a good opportunity cannot be missed.

Nangongshan said leisurely: "The emperor's uncle pacified the border, wiped out bandits, provided disaster relief and calmed the people. He also trained my David's most elite force, the Black Dragon Guard. Now he has also established the Qingyi Division. It is really my David's eyes that have made great contributions over the years."

, no one can replace him."

When Li Zhong heard this, his face turned livid.

Didn't you ask me to read his book? Why did you praise him instead?

However, Nangongshan turned around and said: "As the Minister of Industry said, those who deserve to be rewarded have been rewarded. Liu Renfang, the minister of Dali Temple, is not an ordinary person. He is the pillar of our great country. Now he died in Qingyi Division. The emperor's uncle

There is really no way to shirk the blame.”

It’s a good example of a person who expresses his desire before suppressing it. After saying so much, the last sentence is the key point.

"His Royal Highness the King of Qi's words are reasonable, and I agree with you!" Li Zhong spoke again.

In such a situation, Nangong Qing closed his eyes, feeling very embarrassed.

Regarding this matter, it is absolutely impossible that he is not dissatisfied with Nangong Ding, but now David's stability depends entirely on him. If he is really punished, he is afraid that he will be disappointed.

Unexpectedly, Nangong Ding took the initiative to stand up: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be embarrassed. Although this matter was planned by a traitor, it is indeed my brother's fault. Please punish me. I will have no complaints."

Opening his eyes, Nangong Qing glanced at Nangong Ding with relief, and made a decision in his heart. Then Jinkou said: "Nangong Ding neglected to take precautions during the tea party, which resulted in the assassination of the Dali Temple Minister. He failed in his duty. From today on, Nangong Ding will be the leader of Nangong Ding."

As the Prince of Qiding, I will be fined half a year's salary and clarify the laws and regulations."

"My dear brother, thank you for your forgiveness." Nangong Ding kowtowed three times.

Those led by Qian Liangye retreated indignantly.

The group of people who were silent just now also looked at Nangong Ding with pity in their eyes.

It has to be said that Nangong Ding took the initiative to plead guilty this time, which was a wonderful move.

The facts are before us. If he had just cried out for injustice, he would have disgusted the people in the court. Now he takes the initiative to take the blame, and his words intentionally or unintentionally imply that he was framed by a traitor. Now that he is guilty, it will make those who do not speak out feel sympathy.

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It has to be said that as a result, Nangong Ding's reputation not only did not drop, it even improved slightly than before.

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Nangongshan's eyes, and he secretly sighed that his methods could never compare to this imperial uncle.

Nangong Qing's decision seemed not to be finished yet, he then said: "In addition, due to King Zhao's fault, the minister of Dali Temple died, and Dali Temple cannot be left without an owner. You are limited to find a suitable candidate within ten months.

Go to Liu Renfang’s position.”

What?

As soon as this order came out, everyone in the court was dumbfounded.

What is this punishment for you? It is clearly a punishment in the open and a reward in the secret.

Everyone knows that the kings of Qi and Zhao are fighting each other. Nangong Qing handed over the appointment power of Dali Temple to Nangong Ding, which is equivalent to letting Nangong Ding arrange one of his own as the minister of Dali Temple. This is very beneficial to Nangong Ding!

From then on, there was another heavyweight official in the court who supported him.

Father, am I still your biological son? Nangongshan almost said this.

Li Zhong wanted to say something more, but he didn't know where to start.

He can't say that your younger brother and your son are fighting to the death, but you don't help your son but you help your younger brother. What's the point?
Chapter completed!