Yang Jun said: "The emperor, the old minister believes that the facts have proved that the new law has drawbacks. The rebellion of the Qingjiao has a great deal to do with the implementation of the new law, and the emperor must not hide this point and do not cover it up. To face up to this matter, this is also for the sake of my Great Zhou Jiangshan Society. However, it cannot be killed with a stick, and the new law has also played a role. More importantly, the imperial court cannot change its orders overnight, which will cause chaos up and down. The minister's suggestion was that certain provisions of the new law must be amended, and that the two adults, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru, should be given the opportunity to correct their mistakes. The minister suggested that the two adults Yan Fang should focus on amending the provisions of the new law and the employment law from now on. Until the renovation is complete, the new law of Changping and the law of employment can be temporarily suspended. ”

There was a buzz of discussion in the hall, Yang Jun's idea was a compromise, it turned out that he came out and diluted the mud. Wu Chunlai frowned and was about to step forward to refute, but was stopped by Lu Zhongtian's eyes. Lu Zhongtian didn't believe that Yang Jun just came out and made a statement, with his understanding of Yang Jun, Yang Jun either didn't express his position, once he came out to express his position, he must have a purpose and position, he was not a person who made peace with the mud.

Sure enough, Yang Jun continued: "However, the old minister suggested to the emperor and the court that after the new law is revised this time, it must be promulgated with the consent of all the ministers of the court, and it must no longer be arbitrarily decided by the regulations department. The emperor also had to consult the opinions of his courtiers, and he could not listen to the words of Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu and issue an edict to implement it. Until the ministers and the emperor agree, it cannot be implemented by the Ordinance Department itself. Furthermore, until the amendments to these two new laws are completed, the Department of Regulations shall not introduce any new laws and regulations, and shall not have any further acts of enactment of other new laws. Not only that, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru must sincerely admit their mistakes to the emperor and the people of the world, and they must realize the fact that there is a mistake in the change of the law. They must take responsibility for the rebellion of the Youth Sect and must not get away with it. The court can forgive them, but they can't think that they are not wrong. Your Majesty, this is the opinion of the old minister. ”

There was an uproar in the court, and it was only at this time that everyone truly understood Yang Jun's intentions. Although Yang Jun said very cleverly, it seemed that he was a fair compromise, and he seemed to be excusing Xinfa and Yan Fang. But his true thoughts are completely exposed in the last few sentences. He is actually completely consistent with the position of Lu Zhongtian, Wu Chunlai and others. He wants to completely abolish the Ordinance Division's exclusive power to change laws and related powers, and put the powers and responsibilities of the Ordinance Division under the leadership of the Cabinet and the Privy Council. If a law-changing organization does not have the right to self-authorize, how can it change the law? The Department of Regulations no longer exists. The new law can only be re-promulgated and implemented with the unanimous consent of the emperor and the ministers, which is actually a declaration of failure of the new law, because no matter how hard Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru try to revise the provisions, there will be no unanimous agreement from top to bottom, and the new law will be shelved indefinitely. In fact, it is equivalent to the repeal of two new laws.

As for asking Yan Fang and the two to apologize to the court and the people, it seems to be an act of forgiveness on the part of the two, but in fact, as long as the two apologize, it is tantamount to admitting the crimes accused by the ministers and admitting that it was the law change that caused the trouble. However, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru really became sinners.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem." Guo Chong on the dragon throne once again erupted into a violent cough, this time he coughed so much that his whole body curled up, and his pale face turned red.

The chamberlain Qian Delu stepped forward in a panic with hot tea and said, "Your Majesty, drink some tea to stop coughing." ”

Guo Chong waved his hand and knocked over the teacup, and the sound of shattering resounded in the hall. Guo Chong covered his mouth with a handkerchief, stood up and waved his hand while coughing, and walked down the stairs of the throne with a quick step. Qian Delu followed and supported him, and said loudly: "The emperor is in poor health, let's stop here today, and the adults should retreat from the dynasty by themselves." Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you walk slowly, watch out for the soles of your feet. The Emperor ......"

Guo Chong didn't look back, his steps disappeared quickly in the corridor behind the hall, and the ministers in the palace knelt on the ground in panic, shouting long live in their mouths, and sent Guo Chong away. This court will disperse too abruptly and catch people off guard. Many people are worried about the emperor's dragon body, the emperor coughs very badly, it looks a little bad, and today's things seem to be a little ruthless to the emperor. But some people think that the emperor is delaying by retreating. What they thought in their hearts was that the emperor thought that Yang Shumi's council would stand on his side to oppose the repeal of the new law and the impeachment of Yan Fang, but they didn't expect Yang Jun to sing against him, and the emperor saw that the situation was not good, and he refused to compromise, so he pretended to be sick and left, just acting in a play to delay the decision on this matter.

Lu Zhongtian and Wu Chunlai got up and walked away, and a group of ministers left after them. Yang Jun stood stunned for a moment, then turned to leave. A group of Privy Council officials also left after him. The other officials also left one after another, and in the end there were only seven or eight officials left in the main hall.

Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru stood quietly under the pillars on the left side of the main hall, and the two of them didn't say a word since they entered the hall, and they didn't say a word until now. They were not involved in all the noise and argument today, as if it were not about the two of them, but about other people who had nothing to do with it. Only when Guo Chong coughed and left, did the two of them show some worry on their faces. Other times, it's all expressionless.

"Deceive too much, deceive too much. Vice Minister Yan, Fang Zhongcheng, why don't you argue with them. They are complicit in dealing with us. The two major yamen of the Privy Council of the Political Affairs Hall colluded to put the black pot of rebellion on the head of our regulatory department, how could the two adults hold back and not speak? An official of the Ordinance Department shouted loudly, and it was he who was arguing with several impeached officials and arguing with dry mouths. He is also a person with a fiery personality.

"Yes, we can't carry this black cauldron. Lord Yan, Lord Fang, this is to put you to death and defeat our Ordinance Division. There can be no compromise. The emperor supports us, what are we afraid of? According to the lower officials, the two adults immediately went to see the emperor and asked the emperor to decree that those who slandered the regulations and the new law and the two adults would be punished according to the law. Another official also said excitedly.

Yan Zhengsu waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Don't say anything, go back to work." ”

Several officials wanted to speak, but Fang Dunru shouted coldly: "Didn't you hear Lord Yan's words? Go back to do things, do what you need to do, this matter has nothing to do with you, Lord Yan and the old man will deal with it. The imperial court also has its own public opinion. From now on, everyone in the Ordinance Department will be silenced, and whoever wants to talk nonsense again will not be spared. ”

The officials had no choice but to retreat, sighing and leaving.

In the empty hall, only Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru were left standing beside the tall dragon pillar. It was almost noon, and the sunlight shone down from the glazed tiles on the roof of the hall, and the two of them shone thankfully. The two people seemed to be focused in the hall by a spotlight on the stage, illuminating the two of them without concealment. Under the light and shadow, the two who were already emaciated looked even more thin and capable, and the wide official mansion looked extremely ill-fitting when they were empty on their bodies. This situation gives people a feeling of helplessness and sadness.

However, if you look closely at the eyes of the two, you will find that Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru's eyes are still firm, and there is no anger and anxiety as imagined. No one understands what they are thinking in their hearts now, and they can still be so calm and steady after the most ferocious attack.

"Brother Dunru, let's go. Your Majesty, I don't think we have to go, just ask about the condition in the last excerpt. Now the emperor must have gathered people to visit. And if we go now, we will also be considered by them to be ...... It's for another purpose. Yan Zhengsu said slowly.

Fang Dunru nodded and smiled: "What I said is that we won't join in the fun, we still have a lot of things to do." This counterinsurgency has exposed many problems in the army, and it is imperative to reform the army, and we still have to consider the regulations in this regard. The old man didn't have time to talk to them, and he didn't bother to debate with them. ”

Yan Zhengsu sighed and said, "Yes, I can't tell the argument clearly, and I can't understand what I say." This is an attack with a certain purpose, and it has nothing to do with the new law, or with you and me. It's just that some people have lost badly in this counterinsurgency, and they think that we should go to the knife to get back on the ground. There are many things, I can't tell the truth, and people like you and me can never imagine how despicable and selfish some people are, and how hopeful they will ruin the hope of the court with their own selfishness. The difference between people is thousands of miles away, and thousands of miles can still be reached, but different hearts can never intersect and figure it out. ”

Fang Dunru smiled, stretched out his hand to hold Yan Zhengsu's arm and said, "Brother Zhengsu, why do you have so many emotions. You and I are not sentimental people. When you and I came to the capital to do things, didn't we already anticipate that there would be many dangers? No matter what kind of impeachment he attacks, you and I only want peace of mind, just want to live up to the emperor and live up to the Great Zhou Sheji, and don't have to think about other things. Let's go, go out with our heads held high, there must be a lot of people outside who want to see our sad faces. ”

Yan Zhengsu smiled, nodded and said, "That's right, go." ”

The two walked side by side through the empty hall hand in hand, stepping into the bright and dazzling warm autumn sun.

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On the corridor of the apse, Guo Chong walked quickly, covering his mouth and coughing violently as he walked. Behind him, the chamberlain and the maid rushed to follow, and the guards and maids along the way didn't know what was going on, so they panicked and avoided bowing.

Qian Delu panted and shouted: "Your Majesty, slow down, slow down." Your Majesty, take a break. ”

Guo Chongwu didn't answer, and his feet didn't stop. Suddenly, at the end of the corridor, a heart-rending cough hit, and Guo Chong had to crouch on the wooden fence to stop, bending over and coughing violently.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem." The cough sounded as if something had shattered, a sharp, piercing thing mixed in with it, but then it became muddy again, like some liquid mixed in the throat.

"Wow!" The cough stopped. The white towel in Guo Chong's hand was a red color, and a large lump of blood clots with pink foam was held on the white towel in Guo Chong's hand.

Qian Delu, who was on the side, widened his eyes in fright, and shouted in horror: "Imperial doctor, please come quickly." Fast! ”

Guo Chong turned his head, his face was like gold paper, and his lips were still covered with blood foam, and he shouted viciously in a low voice: "Don't make a noise." Help me back to the palace. No one is allowed to know about this, you know? ”

Qian Delu nodded tremblingly and said, "Yes, yes, the slave obeys, the slave obeys." ”

Guo Chong handed the white cloth towel to Qian Delu and said, "Burn it." Help me back to the palace. ”