Chapter 25 Section five

Time: At the beginning of Shenshi, the first engraving (according to today's time, it should be 3:15 in the afternoon). Location: Inside the Prime Minister's Mansion. Prime Minister Tang Situi comfortably put his obese body into the large chair.He found that he had gained weight recently, and there was a lot of fat under his bulging belly, which made it more difficult for him to move, but he didn't need to move too much, everything he wanted would naturally be found Served respectfully for him, what he wants to do will naturally be rushed to be done for him. As a veteran of the three dynasties, he can still stand in the court after three emperors, and he has the two positions of prime minister and privy envoy. It can be said that he is an extremely human minister, what more can a husband ask for?He is indeed qualified to satisfy himself. Most of the officials in the court and the opposition are his staff or students. They can gain a foothold in the court to a large extent because of his strength.Therefore, even the current Holy Majesty should give him, an old minister, enough face.However, Tang Situi now had his brows furrowed, with a gloomy expression on his face.His only son was beaten into a useless person by Qing Wang Zhao Kai, and the Tang family lost all children and grandchildren.When he thought of this, he became very angry.Besides, sitting in front of him was a person who gave him the most headache.

There are not many people who can make Tang Situi feel a headache, but Yu Yunwen, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, happens to be one of them. Yu Yunwen made great military exploits. In the battle of quarrying, he almost relied on his own power. He defeated the Jin army, helped the Song Dynasty fall, and decided the Song and Jin divisions.Tang Situi has been a civil servant all his life, and he has never led troops to fight. Although he also serves as a privy envoy, nominally in charge of the world's army and horses, many officers are not very convinced, Yu Yunwen is especially dissatisfied with him.And when it comes to dealing with the Kingdom of Jin, the attitudes of the two are at odds.Tang Situi advocates being patient like a dove, while Yu Yunwen advocates being tyrannical like an eagle.

Yu Yunwen has a strong temperament, is generous and upright, and his prestige and influence in the ruling and opposition parties cannot be underestimated. It is not easy to bring him down.Although Tang Situi is his boss in name and has the authority to supervise him, but he often makes Tang Situi unable to come to Taiwan, so Tang Situi hates and fears Yu Yunwen.Since Emperor Xiaozong came to the throne, he has tried to recover and has relied heavily on Yu Yunwen. Although Tang Situi was an old minister Gaozong relied on and was not replaced, the consensus of the ruling and opposition parties is that once Tang Situi will serve as the prime minister and the privy envoy When he leaves office, the successor must be Yu Yunwen.

Tang Situi looked at the white-haired Yu Yunwen, gloated in his heart, and thought: You are nearly twenty years younger than me, but your hair turned gray earlier than me. You'd better die sooner. I'm still waiting to send you an elegiac couplet. Yu Yunwen sat under Tang Situi, waiting for Tang Situi to speak. Tang Si retreated with a sigh, adjusted his sitting posture with difficulty, and said slowly: "Master Yu, I know that you are busy with official business, so I invite you to come over today to talk about it. I hope that your official business will not be delayed." Yu Yunwen looked Tang Situi squarely in the eyes, and said: "The prime minister is too polite, please tell me if you have something to say, and the officials will listen carefully."

Tang Si retreated and looked up to the sky for a haha, and said: "How can this old man have the ability to teach Lord Yu. It's just that as the current prime minister, I have a duty, and I want to hear what's going on with the Ministry of Punishment that Lord Yu is in charge of recently. In case the emperor asks, The old man can also answer. The old man has been recuperating at home for nearly a month, but the news is very closed." Yu Yunwen said: "I don't know which aspect the prime minister wants to know about?" Tang Si retreated, "How is the case of the Jin envoy being killed?"

"It's ashamed to say that there is no progress, and the officials are dereliction of duty, and they are terrified." "Your Majesty, you don't have to blame yourself. It's up to people to plan things, and God to make things happen. Although the old man has never solved any cases in his life, he also knows that experience and ability alone are not enough to solve a difficult and important case. More or less Luck. The old man believes that Lord Yu and his colleagues in the Ministry of Justice just lack some luck." "Thank you for your understanding."

"I heard that there have been two murders in the capital recently. The crimes were bloody and cruel, and the dead were fragmented. Now the people in the capital are in panic and everyone is in danger. I don't know how the case will progress? If the case is not solved in time and the mysterious murderer is caught, then Letting them wantonly kill people, I'm afraid it will arouse public resentment." "The prime minister is very well informed. The Ministry of Criminal Justice has limited manpower and material resources, and nine out of ten are devoted to the case of the murder of the golden envoy, and only one tenth of the energy is devoted to this case. So far, little progress has been made."

Tang Situi saw that Yu Yunwen was not enthusiastic about this conversation, and when he answered him, he always dealt with it in a few words, and his tone was vaguely unhappy. Tang Situi was proud: You, Yu Yunwen, have today!He leaned back, took a puff of hookah happily, and said, "Late night before yesterday, a very distinguished guest came to this old man's house. Guess who it is?" "The lower official can't guess." "It's the old lady, the emperor, who came here in person. Do you know why he came?" "The lower official can't guess." Yu Yunwen replied calmly.

"Because of the grace of the old lady, the emperor, I came to the door in person and asked the old man to come forward and handle all matters related to the Kingdom of Jin. This is not only the old lady's emperor's intention, but also the meaning of today's emperor. Although the old lady has just recovered from a serious illness, the two sages are blessed by heaven's grace." How dare the old man refuse. The old man thinks that Mr. Yu has been working day and night for several months, and he is haggard. He should get out of official duties, rest more, and take good care of him. Mr. Yu is the pillar of the country. It's a big loss. This old man temporarily takes over the Ministry of Criminal Justice and tries his best to solve the case of the murder of the Jin envoy. I don't know what Master Yu wants?"

"Could it be that the Prime Minister wants to come to the Ministry of Punishment to work in person?" "The old man is getting old, and he has endless energy. However, the old man has found an expert who can do it for the old man." Tang Si retreated and clapped his hands, and walked out of the shadow deep in the courtyard. Man, he came to Tang Situi and saluted him, but his expression was very arrogant, as if the gift to Tang Situi had killed his identity. Tang Si retreated and didn't mind, saying: "Master Yu, this is Mr. Jin, a master specially hired from Jianghu with a lot of money for me. He will be in charge of the overall situation of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. The progress should be made known to Mr. Jin at the earliest, and he can decide to deal with it. Remember, seeing Mr. Jin is like seeing me, Tang Situi.”

Yu Yunwen looked at Mr. Jin who was so respected by Tang Situi, and saw that he had a horse face with a slight beard, a hooked nose, deep-set eyes, faintly revealing a cold light, and his lips were very thin, tightly pressed, slashed. The thin face gives people a cruel feeling, which makes people afraid to look at it more.Tang Situ said again: "Master Yu, what do you think?" "This matter is no small matter. The lower officials dare not make decisions without authorization. They must report to the Holy One for a ruling." "Master Yu is worrying too much. Since the old man dares to say that, he has received the permission of the Supreme Emperor. The imperial decree of the Supreme Emperor has been delivered to the old man's house at noon today. If Lord Yu does not believe it, the old man can send someone to fetch the imperial decree and let him Master Yu, seeing is believing." Yu Yunwen said angrily: "How dare the officials question the Prime Minister? It's just that it's too childish for a person of unknown origin to preside over the overall situation in the Ministry of Criminal Justice. There has never been a precedent in the Song Dynasty for more than a hundred years." "Master Yu, this matter is really beneficial to you and has no disadvantages. You should thank the old man. If this Mr. Jin is really talented and solves the case, it can be regarded as a solution to your urgent need." "If the case is still unsolved, the emperor will blame you, and the old man and Mr. Jin will take the blame for you, and there will be no loss to your political achievements and reputation." "I, Yu, am I a person who cares about personal gains and losses. The Ministry of Punishment is a key department of the country, and the subordinate officials must obey the orders of the emperor. Unless the emperor personally orders, otherwise, even if there is an imperial edict from the Supreme Emperor, the subordinate officials will never hand over the power of the Ministry of Punishment The affairs of the Ministry of Punishment are complicated, and I forgive you for not accompanying me." After speaking, Yu Yunwen got up and left in a huff.