At 5:00 am, Lü Gong led his troops to the post station and, after understanding the specific situation, he again sent someone to make a detailed explanation to the imperial court.

  Apart from the identity information of the rioters which is still under investigation, all other aspects including the performance of Wang Ye, Zong Qin and the Imperial Guards in the entire incident were inquired by Lv Gongzhu and described in detail.

  It happened in Xingyang, a crucial place in the capital, and the government would certainly send someone to verify it. Moreover, with Lv Gong's original temperament, he naturally had to investigate the matter clearly and report back.

  The gentlemen have come to Wende Hall, and naturally they won't just chat for a couple of sentences and leave. They must discuss some matters with the officials.

  That rebellious man in the northwest is dead, and there are also people in the imperial court shouting to fight all the way to Xingqing Prefecture... It's purely nonsense, they don't understand Daxia at all, nor do they understand the current dynasty.

  Did you think it would be easy to defeat Xingqing Prefecture? If it were that simple, there wouldn't have been one defeat after another, and the imperial court wouldn't have had to spend money to buy peace.

  Will the entire Xia Dynasty fall into chaos when that rebellious subject of Da Xia dies?

  Let's talk about the Great Xia and then let's talk about the current imperial court... As long as they don't make trouble, there aren't many things that need to be decided by the gentlemen and officials.

  It was originally just demolishing the east wall to make up for the west wall, doing maintenance work. Whether it's Chen Zhong, Jia Changchao, or even Pang Ji, it's all the same.

  It's not that the imperial court doesn't need reform, it's just that the officials are afraid of trouble. Since they've already given up halfway, it's better to just maintain the status quo.

  "Your Honor, gentlemen officials, the incident of the rebellion at the Tiger's Den Pass postal station has been reported in detail by the investigating judge of Xingyang..."

  The postal service is divided into grades; ordinary local reports cannot be submitted during meetings between officials and government offices.

  But now...

  Zhao Zhen suddenly stood up, his emotions stirred, and he got up in a hurry. After standing up, Zhao Zhen's body swayed twice...

  "Let's see how the memorial presents it..."

  "Come on, read it!"

  Zhao Zhen sat down, worried that he wouldn't be able to withstand the news in the memorial standing up.

  "The bandits were dispersed, Zhang Langzhong was killed, and the postal station was unharmed..."

  Lü Gong detailed the time when the thieves made trouble, how Zhang Wei personally directed the battle, and how the Imperial Guard responded. In the end, Prince E's guards managed to quell the riot and disperse the thieves.

  Including bandits and the Boxer troops as well as the situation of the Militia United in Righteousness, and the recent two days' personnel attacking the relay station.

  Lao Chen Lin finished reading it. The memorial mentioned the actions of Wang Ye, and he believed it. He knew that E Wang Ye was absolutely a bold and unscrupulous person.

  Ke Zhengshitang's husband was somewhat stunned... How to say it, it's impossible for Zhang Wei to escape, but no one believes he will come in person to command.

  All along Zhang Wei's performance in office was mediocre, and he had never been involved in military affairs. When the bandits first attacked the post station, he did not dare to risk his life at all.

  Zhao Zhen... just now due to excitement and tension leading to a dizzy head, immediately cleared up, like drinking ice on a hot day, extremely refreshing.

  Xier is fine, as for Zhang Wei... who's that? Zhao Zhen suddenly couldn't recall.

  "Sir, may we take a look at the details of the case?"

  The Imperial City Investigating Censorate was a hereditary institution with laws and regulations passed down from ancestors. It was the only one in the imperial court, and even the Politician's Hall was not allowed to interfere.

  So, when Pang Jie asked, it was purely a tone of negotiation.

  ōtomo...

  Zhao Zhen first learned whether the report of this case had arrived at the Imperial Court.

  "Okay!"

  Zhao Zhen saw Chen Lin nodding her head, and he was very happy these days, so he casually agreed...

  "Government..."

  Chen Lin was about to intercept them, but Jia Changchao had already taken the two memorials from his hands... This must be done before the official changes his mind.

  If the official comes back to his senses, the truth of this matter will surely be buried in the dust.

  "Let's exterminate these barbarians!"

  Zhao Zhen was puzzled and couldn't understand why Jia Changchao looked like this after reading the memorial from the Investigating Censor, speaking in a vicious tone.

  The inquiring eyes looked at Chen Lin.

  "Government..."

  Chen Lin whispered to Zhao Zhen about the true circumstances of what was said in the memorial report from the Investigating Censor...

  Zhao Zhen is so regretful! If he had known that Xi Er would behave in such a way, he would never have let the husbands know the details of this memorial.

  Don't kill gentlemen! This is the rule of the imperial court, but Xi'er... personally ordered the shooting and killing of Zhang Wei...

  Jia Changchao suddenly shouted: Execute this barbarian!

  Hmph! Who is to be executed? Who is the barbarian? This Jia Ziming has become more and more presumptuous, so ignorant of etiquette.

  Zhao Zhen has a weak temperament, but when it comes to the matter of imperial succession... after all, he is an emperor, and emperors also know their ways.

  Mercy and tolerance also have limits.

  "Bang..."

  Zhao Zhen wanted to ask, but still hesitated and was stunned. Pang Ji actually used a lighter to ignite the memorial of the Investigating Censor... What's going on again?

  "Your Excellency, the Exploration Department's report will be kept on file. Please refer to Lv Xiu Shu's report for accuracy. As for the commander of the Imperial Guard, arrangements have been made by the Western Palace. Your Excellency can wait for Prince Wang's return to the palace."

  There's a lot of twists and turns in this, I reckon the officials will have to make some adjustments. Pang Ji directly stated the disposal method and bid farewell to everyone with his entourage.

  Zhao Zhen is still fuming, and doesn't understand why this Pang Xiang Gong is being so stubborn. Is it for Xi Er's reputation? It's possible, but he could have just ignored the memorial report instead of going to such extremes.

  Besides, Xi'er and Minister Pang have no dealings with each other, and there is no good or bad impression. Shi Lin and the royal family are balanced, this is an old rule, Minister Pang doesn't need to be like this.

  "Go to Ciming Palace..."

  Perhaps the virtuous and wise can understand.

  Chen Lin could think it through, many things he could think through, but he had never revealed these in front of the officials... This was not a joke.

  "Since the founding of our dynasty, there has never been a high-ranking official above the fifth rank who defected to the enemy, nor has there ever been a scholar-official who defected."

  "Zhang Lang's life was threatened and intimidated, due to his cowardice he shouted out the slogan of Maitreya's remnants, in essence it is equivalent to surrendering to the enemy."

  "Xi'er made a decisive decision on the spot, not just for the sake of the country's dignity, but also for the reputation of the scholars. This should be the reason why the officials will destroy the report."

  "Having a son like Xuer is indeed a great blessing for your family and the imperial court. I offer my congratulations to you, sir!"

  After finishing speaking, Empress Cao indeed bowed her body and wished good fortune to the imperial family.

  So that's how it is...... Zhao Zhen was worried that it would be a long-standing grudge, and Xi'er borrowed a knife to kill someone without doing a good job of wrapping things up...... Well, Xi'er has never disappointed herself.

  Zhao Xi returned, and unlike when she left, she quietly returned to the palace.

  In Bianliang City, only a few people knew about the danger that Prince E had encountered at the relay station, while others only knew that Prince E had returned to the palace after offering sacrifices to his ancestors.

  "Uncle, nephew's account of the detailed process of things..."

  Cao Lin reported back and immediately told Cao Yi, the head of the household, about the true circumstances of the chaos at the relay station.

  He always felt that something was not quite right, but he couldn't figure out what it was.

  "Do you think this is a case of 'the king's wrath must be reported, and personal grievances must be avenged'?"

  Cao Lin is considered one of the best in their generation, but still can't be compared to King Wu of Yue. Such a winding path...is also hard for him.

  No words, it's just such consideration.

  "Even if the officials in the imperial court knew the truth, they would only be grateful to Prince E, and not anyone else."

  "This move by Your Highness is not only the best for the literary circle, but also for the imperial court."

  Cao Yi stopped talking. Some things only need to be hinted at, and Cao Lin figured it out himself, which is more beneficial for his growth than being thoroughly explained.