Wei family, can't protect themselves?

Li Ling blinked his eyes, obviously unable to keep up with the other party's rhythm. They were clearly talking about how powerful the Wei family was in Hengzhou Prefecture and even the Huaibei area, but why did they change the subject and say that they themselves cannot protect themselves?

Seeing his doubts, Wei Liang smiled: "I saw the imperial palace report a few days ago, saying that Wei Shudao, who is a doctor in the Ministry of Revenue, has retired, and there are many other Ministry of Revenue and related officials who have also retired."

Only then did Li Ling understand: "That is, the most important backer of the Wei family in the officialdom suddenly fell down?"

"That's true, this will inevitably be a big blow to them. The reason why the Wei family can enjoy a great reputation locally is that they have a backer in the court. Now that the backer falls, their situation will not be too good."

Cao Jin also said at this time: "The most different thing between the Wei family and the Wan family is that they are in the official position. This can certainly bring them many conveniences and benefits, but it will also make them thorns in the eyes of many people. For their own reputation, the Wei family sometimes goes against county and even government officials."

Li Ling nodded and said that he could understand that the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, the greater the responsibility. It is not just the style of some superheroes, but also the choice that many families of aristocratic families have to make. Once a famous family like the Wei family has something to do in the local area, they naturally have to show up. If the government has any fault, they will inevitably be pushed to the front and fight with the government to the end.

This is their privilege, and it is their help to further expand their reputation, but it is also a huge hidden danger. Sure enough, I heard Cao Jin continue to say: "If everything is as usual, it will naturally have nothing to do. But like this time, the Wei family's backer suddenly fell down, and the situation will be completely different. Some hatreds will take the opportunity to retaliate!"

"No wonder..." Li Ling then realized that he had always been worried that Jiangbei County would send people to chase him, but there was no follow-up until today. It was obvious that this was the manifestation that the local county government no longer sold the face of the Wei family. Or, those local officials who had been shrouded in the shadow of the Wei family were still happy to see the Wei family unlucky.

This made Li Ling feel relieved and breathed a long sigh: "If it is really like what the teacher said, then my sister and I will be really safe."

"At least you don't have to worry about the revenge of the Wei family for the time being. As for the future, if you start from the government, I will speak for you. If they use their strength regardless of their reputation and face, I will not let them succeed!" Wei Liang quickly gave his attitude.

This made Li Ling even more grateful and immediately saluted again: "Thank you for your help..."

"You and I are teachers and students, and you always have to help you with this." Wei Liang waved his hand and then his face condensed, "But I still hope you can learn from this lesson. Don't be so reckless in your actions in the future. Do you still remember the words "The teacher gave you? Wen Zhong, you should not be so radical in your actions!"

"The student has written it down and will not make the same mistake again in the future, so that the teacher will not be worried or embarrassed." Li Ling bowed his hand again and said. Then, he couldn't help but say curiously: "By the way, teacher, why did Wei Shudao suddenly retire? But was there something wrong in the court?"

"Well..." Wei Liang and Cao Jin looked at each other, and both of them looked a little strange, "If you talk about it, it has a lot to do with you."

"I..." Li Ling pointed to his nose, looking surprised, thinking that he had heard the wrong thing. He was a student who had just embarked on the imperial examination and had never even stepped out of Hengzhou Prefecture. How could he have something to do with the major events in the court? It could also affect the stay or departure of an official?

Wei Liang turned his face and said, "Because he was influenced by the donation of jute and was impeached by the ginseng, he had to resign."

"The donation of the jute..." Li Ling exclaimed softly again. He thought the matter had passed long ago, and he didn't expect that there would be such a big or deep impact...

"Is it strange? This matter is far from over. It can even be said that the matter is getting worse and worse now. Whether it is our county or government office, we are actually out of the matter, but the matter has been reported to the court. Now the Ministry of Revenue, Transportation Commission and other relevant yamen are attacking each other for this, and it is difficult to make a conclusion in a short period of time. It is said that even Your Majesty is deeply troubled by this matter, and the two prime ministers of King Lu are taking advantage of this matter to eliminate dissidents or promote close friends. Anyway, the court is now in chaos."

Li Ling opened his mouth wide and couldn't react for a long time. After all, he was just an accountant in an enterprise in his previous life. Although he knew some intrigue methods, he had never been in the officialdom. He really didn't know how ill-hearted the methods and how meticulous those officials were.

In fact, every battle that can bring about a storm in the court is often an inconspicuous little thing, or an unknown little person... These inside stories are not something that Li Ling, a rural minority, can understand and master.

Wei Liang then smiled bitterly: "Actually, it's me, and I didn't expect this matter to lead to such a big dispute. No wonder the government and the governor tried every means to cover up the matter. Sometimes, in the officialdom, it's better to have less things than more things, because no one knows how big a wave a small matter would involve."

Looking at Li Ling's surprised look, he stood up again and patted his disciples on the shoulder: "But don't worry too much. Although the storm this time is not small, after all, someone is taking the opportunity to act and will not affect you and me who are thousands of miles away. The most important thing for you now is to get the provincial examination. If you can pass the imperial examination and become a court official, it will not be too late to worry about these things."

"Students understand that from today on, I will be able to study at home and no longer ask about other matters."

"Well, go. There are only two months left. And you will set off to the provincial capital in early August, so time is getting tighter and you can't waste it anymore."

At that moment, Li Ling bowed his word again and then left in a hurry.

In his opinion and Wei Zhixian County, although this storm in the court broke out because of him, it could not have had much impact on him. But is this really the case?

...

In Luoyang, the capital city, Lu Zhen, the left prime minister of this dynasty, had just returned to the mansion when a confidant from his disciples asked for a visit.

In desperation, Lu Xiang, who was nearly 60 years old, could only wipe his face, change his clothes and meet the confidant in the study: "Is it the matter in Hengzhou again?"

"Lu Xiangming is for this matter. Didn't we take this opportunity to kick Wei Shudao from the Ministry of Revenue before, but we found an opportunity to attack, but came to a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, saying that he had handled this matter when he was the head of the Ministry of Revenue, and then he decided to pass it..."

"Hmph, their reaction was fast enough, and they found the breakthrough so quickly..."

"In fact, what the Xiaguan cares about is not a mere doctor of the Ministry of Rites, but is afraid that they will use this as a breakthrough to detriment to Lu Xiang. After all, Wang Xiang has been looking for opportunities to attack you. As long as they give them any handle, they will be impeached endlessly."

Lu Zhen narrowed his eyes and thought for a while. Although this person's concerns were a bit too heavy, he really had to be careful. So after thinking about it, he said, "Then continue to open a breakthrough from Wei Shudao and completely mess up the water. I think with His Majesty's wise wisdom, I will definitely not want to see that the court is really attacking because of such a small matter, and the order will be issued soon. Wang Zhe should also be acting with similar purposes. The matter should be almost over today."

"I understand, I will make arrangements now." The official only thought for a moment and understood Lu Xiang's intentions. He quickly agreed and left in a hurry.

However, Lu Xiang had no intention of having a meal after this interruption, so he pulled out the book that he had been flipping through on his desk and started reading it again. There were three big words written on the cover - "Bao Gong Case"!

At the same time, in the palace, I was also listening to reports that officials from both parties, including the Central and the King of the Dynasties, have been criticized by the fact that they have made donations of jute. In just over half a month, more than a dozen officials have been resigned and punished one after another, and there is a possibility of further expansion.

This made the emperor, who was nearly 60 years old, look solemn. After sending the man away, he turned his head and rushed to an old eunuch behind him and said, "Do you think this matter is a bit over?"

"How dare I talk too much about the affairs of the court..."

"I didn't ask you to make any idea, just let you give me an opinion. Do you want to pretend to be stupid when you are old guy?" The emperor cursed with a smile.

The old eunuch then smiled and said, "I just think that this may affect major affairs in the court. After all, officials from both sides always focus on how to arrest people and take matters as they did before. Moreover, recently, officials from various departments have also become self-inflicted, especially those who have never been to the two ministers. They are really afraid that they will be implicated and no one will be willing to protect them."

After hearing this, the emperor nodded slightly: "You are right. It is a good thing for the ministers to fight a little, but there are too many disputes. I am not willing to see the matter. Then let's stop this matter. If you ask someone to draft an order, the matter of donating jute will not be investigated. At the same time, I decided to exempt Hengzhou's jute silk cloth from starting this year, and to exempt Jiangcheng County from the land tax in the next three years as compensation."

"Your Majesty is a wise and wise king who has never been compared with you forever." The old eunuch quickly agreed to praise him.

But the emperor just smiled softly and didn't care. Then the corner of his mouth curled up again: "To be honest, I really want to meet the little people who have made this clear. What's his name?"

"Li Ling, a scholar in Jiangcheng, is said to have to participate in the current imperial examination and have already achieved fame and reputation for students."

"Is that so? Li Ling..." The emperor read the name gently, as if he had already recorded it.

"Li Ling..." Lu Xiang put down the book in his hand and also said this name.
Chapter completed!