Outside the Meridian Gate, the Eastern Faction Guards, the Imperial Bodyguards in Embroidered Garments, and the generals of the Great Han were already lined up in neat rows, waiting for the official execution of the punishment by the Bureau of Rites. At this moment, a group of strong riders galloped towards them. The hooves of the horses stomped on the flagstones, making a thunderous sound.
The Imperial Bodyguard Qian Hu Shi Wenyi heard the noise and saw a group of fast horses. He immediately led a group of guards to welcome them. With his hand on the hilt of his sword, he proudly stood upright and shouted: "The Meridian Gate ahead is a restricted area. Civil and military officials, dismount and …"
Just as he said this, he saw that the one leading the charge is Yang Ling. Just half a horse's head behind is a burly man holding a jet-black iron rod. With the prospect in front of him, how would he dare to be arrogant? Shi Wenyi was so frightened that he turned around and ran. The Imperial Bodyguard soldiers following him were stunned.
Shi Wenyi ran a few steps and heard the sound of hooves getting closer. Worried that he will be trampled by the fast horses, he hurriedly dodged to the side and heard the hooves stop abruptly. Turning his head, he saw Yang Ling stopping beside him. Yang Ling dismounted with a smile and greeted: "Official Shi, long time no see."
When Shi Wenyi saw his soldiers looking at him curiously, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed and annoyed. However, he didn't dare to be rude in front of Duke Wei. He could only swallow his anger and salute: "Greetings to Duke Wei. How is Duke Wei?"
Yang Ling has taken him as his stable boy and very casually stuffed the horse's reins into Shi Wenyi's hands. He enthusiastically said: "Mm, I am very well. Eh? Why are so many officials kneeling here? The person at the side … Is he going to give me a beating? Flogging is not beheading. At the end of the sentence, they will all be given a good meal. Why is there tea and water? "
By this time, Shi Wenyi had already regained his composure. Hearing what was said, he purposely ridiculed: "You are enjoying your life at home, so the news from the imperial court is somewhat blocked. Reporting to You, You know that these officials have offended the Emperor, so His Majesty punished them to kneel at the Meridian Gate for a long time to reflect on their actions. But these officials did not repent, and falsely wrote a memorial. His Majesty was furious, and wanted to punish them.
Yang Ling nodded his head nonchalantly, saying, "You do indeed deserve to be beaten for not knowing the rules. However, the execution must be paused for a while. I am about to enter the palace to report on the edict. The matter of reporting to the Emperor involves these officials. You should wait for the Emperor's next edict."
Shi Wenyi was stunned: "Imperial Envoy? Duke, you … Imperial Envoy to reply? "
Yang Ling blinked his eyes and laughed, "That's right, I'm not aware of the situation when I'm not around. Lord Shi is in the imperial court. It seems that the noble have a short memory. I went to Bazhou to investigate the Dark House under the imperial edict. I am about to enter the palace to see the Emperor and reply to the imperial edict. "
Shi Wenyi came to a sudden realization but asked doubtfully, "What does the High Duke's investigation of the Dark House's reply have to do with … with these officials? Why do you want me to pause the execution? "
Yang Ling's smile turned cold and he said lightly: "Then … Do you want me to report to you first?"
Shi Wenyi hurriedly said: "Ah, I am just asking. I dare not ask, I dare not ask."
Yang Ling let out a grunt and said, "Wooden Hammer, stay here and watch. Before I receive a reply from the Duke, you are not to execute him."
Shi Wenyi angrily said: "Duke, it is the Emperor's decree to flog these officials."
Yang Ling narrowed his eyes and said: "I know that the Emperor's decree has been around for a while. Aren't you all preparing for it? Now that I am entering the palace to reply to the Emperor, it involves hundreds of officials. Waiting for a moment is not considered defying the Emperor's decree, right? "
Shi Wenyi snorted and said indifferently: "It is not defying the Emperor's decree. Even if it is, you have done so before as a reading attendant, so you have nothing to fear. But I dare not. Eunuch Liu will be here in a while. If he is here to supervise the execution, how can I, a lowly official, dare to disobey? "
Yang Ling's eyes flashed and he smiled: "Eunuch Liu? Hehe, if it is Eunuch Liu's order, I will not make things difficult for you. Just execute. "
He said this because in a blink of an eye, he saw Liu Jin appear and quickly thought of a way to lure the tiger away from the mountain.
Liu Jin was wearing a blue embroidered python robe with a mourning belt around his waist. He led a group of eunuchs out from the corner door. The eunuchs behind him carried chairs and tea trays. It seemed that Liu Jin's execution style was similar to Fan Ting in the past. They liked to put on airs. Yang Ling smiled and left Shi Wenyi behind. He lowered his head and hurried to the corner door.
Liu Jin exited the palace excitedly and was about to enjoy the show of a hundred buttocks in full display when she suddenly saw Yang Ling hurriedly walking over. She couldn't help but feel a little surprised. She hurriedly came forward and said with a fake smile, "Duke Yang, aiyaya, long time no see. The last time you entered the palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, I was the one presiding over the ceremony and didn't have the time to greet you.
Yang Ling was startled and seemed to have just noticed him. He suddenly raised his head and squeezed out a smile in a panic. He cupped his hands and said: "Ah! It's Eunuch Liu. Good, good. Eunuch Liu is as healthy as ever. "
Shi Wenyi stretched his neck and looked from afar. The corner of his mouth curled into a sneer: "These officials keep talking about treacherous officials. They are obviously referring to Eunuch Liu. Eunuch Liu hates them to the core. How will he let them off? Hehe, Eunuch Liu's power today is second only to one. No one can compare to him. Dukes, Marquises, Generals, and Ministers, who doesn't respect Eunuch Liu? I will let you suffer a loss today. Scram with your face covered in dirt. From now on, you will know that you are a phoenix that has lost its wings. Stop showing off in front of me. "
He secretly swore but he did not forget his duty as a stable boy. He was still holding onto the reins of Yang Ling's horse. After greeting Eunuch Liu, Yang Ling did not stop and continued to walk towards the palace gate. Liu Jin saw that he was in a hurry and instinctively felt that something was wrong. He quickly stopped him and said: "Hey, High Duke, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's have a chat first. What are you busy doing?"
Yang Ling laughed dryly and said: "Ah, it's nothing big. It's just that I was ordered to go to Bazhou to investigate the Dark House. Today I have to go to the palace to report on the edict. Uh … I heard that those officials angered His Majesty. Eunuch Liu is going to execute them according to the edict? You go ahead with your work. I will have nothing to do after I see His Majesty and hand over the edict. Hahaha, let's talk in detail later. "
The more Yang Ling said there was nothing to do and the more anxious he was to leave, the more suspicious Liu Jin became. Once he saw that Yang Ling did not stop walking and was even eager for him to quickly torture the officials in front of the Meridian Gate, Liu Jin became suspicious: "Isn't it obvious that he wants to send me away? What does Yang Ling want to do? "
Liu Jin pinched his chin and calculated. He turned his head and saw that Yang Ling had reached the palace gate. He did not even have time to put away the waist token. He took it in his hand and walked into the palace. Liu Jin was scared: "This brat must have something to do. What imperial edict to investigate the Dark House? Is this something worth panicking when you see me? Heh! Is he trying to send me away so he can report me? Not a chance! "
Liu Jin turned and chased after him. The eunuch of the Department of Rites asked curiously: "Eunuch Liu, aren't you going to announce the execution? Where are you going? "
Without turning his head, Liu Jin waved his hand and said: "No hurry, no hurry. I will go to the palace and announce the execution in a while."
In front of him, Yang Ling noticed that Liu Jin was following and immediately quickened his pace. Seeing this, Liu Jin no longer had any doubts: "He is in a hurry to enter the palace. It must have something to do with me. Could it be that he has something on Zhang Zhong?"
Liu Jin hurriedly thought for a moment: "No, the moment Zhang Zhong was arrested, all the evidence of our relationship was destroyed."
He hurriedly shouted: "Mr Yang, slow down, slow down. I can't keep up with your pace."
Yang Ling continued walking, pretending not to hear. It was not until Liu Jin shouted at the top of his lungs that Yang Ling reacted. He stopped and said in surprise: "Eunuch Liu? You … why are you back? "
Old Liu rushed over, panting, and said with a sinister smile: "Ah … this … it's like this. His Majesty said that every official outside the palace will receive thirty strokes of the cane. When I arrived at the Meridian Gate, I saw that there were fat and thin officials, healthy and weak, old and young. If all of them received thirty strokes of the cane, I'm afraid some officials would not be able to take it. So, I want to ask His Majesty for an edict to show mercy and treat them differently."
Yang Ling shook his head and sighed. He cupped his hands and said: "Eunuch Liu, you are really kind."
Liu Jin chuckled and waved his hand: "Not at all. The internal and external courts are all His Majesty's officials. It's better to meet them if you do so."
Yang Ling persuaded: "Do I have to trouble eunuch Liu to go? Can't you just send a eunuch to ask for an edict? "
Liu Jin hurriedly shook his head and said: "How can these people do anything big? It's better for me to go alone."
"Eunuch Liu is loyal to the country. I admire you, admire you!"
"Not at all, not at all."
The two of them looked at each other and laughed. But although they laughed heartily, there was not a trace of a smile in their eyes …
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Seeing Yang Ling's helpless face, Liu Jin was even happier. He pulled Yang Ling along and smugly went straight to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. When they arrived at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Emperor was not in the West Warm Pavilion. When they heard that the Emperor had gone to the main hall, Yang Ling hurriedly rushed over. Liu Jin and Liu Jin were like Siamese. Wherever you go, I go, not willing to relax for even a moment.
When the two of them arrived at the main hall of the Palace of Heavenly Purity, they saw that the hall was very lively. Not only were the two scholars from the cabinet and the nine ministers from the six ministries, almost all the high-ranking officials who were qualified to attend court to discuss politics were present. Liu Jin was in a hurry to rush back to the Department of Rites to pass on the edict to mobilize troops. He did not know that all the officials had arrived in such a short time.
In fact, the six ministries were originally on the same street. As long as one of them was notified, it was naturally not difficult for these officials to quickly rush over. These officials also included Zhang Cai, Liu Yu, Cao Yuan, and other members of Liu Jin's party. They did not really intend to plead for the officials, but if they did not come, it would be too obvious. Standing in the crowd and making a ruckus, they would not be conspicuous, they would not be of any help, and they would not be criticized behind their backs. Why not?
The officials knelt on the ground and were in a deadlock with Emperor Zhengde. Zhengde was infuriated by the group of officials who took advantage of him and was determined to punish them. But the officials were worried that this would cause the officials and the Emperor to be even more antagonistic, and even affect court politics. So they insisted that the Emperor take back his order.
Zhengde sat up there without saying a word. He did not relent. If the Emperor did not show mercy, the civil and military officials would not get up. Just as the two sides were in a deadlock, Yang Ling and Liu Jin rushed in, shoulder to shoulder. The hall was filled with kneeling officials. There were only two people standing. No one could see them. Everyone's gaze focused on the two of them.
Yang Ling bowed and saluted, saying: "Subject Yang Ling greets Your Majesty."
Liu Jin also hurriedly saluted, saying: "Old Slave Liu Jin greets Your Majesty."
Zhengde and the officials were vomiting. Seeing that the two officials closest to them had arrived, they suddenly felt happy and hurriedly said: "Rise. Two beloved officials, why did you come to the hall together?"
"Eh … …" Liu Jin bent his waist and glanced at Yang Ling, a proud smile on his face that said: "I want to see what you want to do."
But Yang Ling bowed deeply and said: "This official's matter is more complicated. It is better for Liu gonggong to speak first."
"Me?" Liu Jin was dazed. Seeing that Zhengde had already shifted his gaze to him, he could only brace himself and step forward. Stammering, he repeated what he had said to Yang Ling.
Zhengde frowned and thought: "Didn't you persuade me to use the court force? Why are you being kind and pleading on their behalf? Are the officials really so weak? "
Zhengde thought for a moment and said: "Since it is like this, then … … zhen approves. You can punish them as you see fit."
Liu Jin hurriedly knelt and said: "Your Majesty is merciful." His mouth said this, but he was secretly calculating in his heart: "No matter what, I have to kill a few. Otherwise, Wang Hua and Yang Tinghe will definitely continue to be cowards."
He kowtowed and stood up. But he did not immediately go down the hall. Instead, he quietly retreated to the side of the hall and waited for Yang Ling to speak.
Zhengde then said to Yang Ling: "Dear official, why have you come to the hall? Oh … … is it to investigate the Dark House and reply to the imperial edict?"
Yang Ling hurriedly said: "Yes."
Zheng De glanced at the hundreds of officials kneeling in front of His Highness, smiled and said: "Dear minister, speak."
Yang Ling hurriedly said: "Yes!" Saying this, he took out a memorial from his bosom and began to recite it. This recitation was incredible. Yang Ling spoke in great detail. At first, when Zhengde and the officials heard that An Dongchen, a mere treasurer, had embezzled so much wealth, they were shocked. But later on, they began to get tired of the string of numbers and the exaggerated descriptions.
At some point in time, the Zheng De Emperor yawned and opened his eyes. He couldn't help but sigh when he saw that Yang Ling had just flipped another page. The hand holding his chin was a little sore, so he changed it to another hand.
Liu Jin, who was listening under the side pillar, was also confused. "This is his important matter? When did Yang Ling become a chatterbox? Does he need to tell His Majesty about these messy accounts? "
Jiao Fang had been looking around since a long time ago. Seeing that the Emperor was stubbornly refusing to relent, and the civil and military officials kept pleading for their colleagues who were about to be punished outside the palace, she was secretly anxious: The messenger has already been sent to the palace, why is State Duke Wei not here yet?
It was not until Yang Ling appeared that he was relieved. At this time, seeing that Yang Ling was dragging the Emperor and the officials until they were tired and losing their patience, Jiao Fang could not help but snicker. After listening for a while, he suddenly coughed and stood up. "Duke Wei, confiscating An Residence is just a small matter. You only need to report to His Majesty the number of confiscated silver. Now that His Majesty and the officials are discussing an important matter, can Duke Wei make it short?"
"Boom!" After a silent uproar, the officials suddenly became alert. Who didn't know that Jiao Fang was Yang Ling's man? Now he was disagreeing with him? What did he mean? Old Jiao had defected to Liu Jin?
Liu Jin was also stunned. He blinked his eyes and became alert.
Yang Ling seemed to be startled and asked, "They are discussing important matters?"
"Yes." Jiao Fang immediately followed up. She then took the opportunity to briefly explain the situation from beginning to end. Jiao Ge Lao was an eloquent speaker. Although his words were short, the conflict between the two parties and the focal point of the dispute was clearly pointed out.
After listening, Yang Ling disapprovingly said, "I thought the officials are kneeling here to worship the Empress Dowager. So this is the reason. What is there to argue about? It is a very simple matter but going too far is as bad as falling short. This is really making a big fuss over a small matter. Is there a need to gather all the officials and make a big fuss?"
As soon as Zheng De heard this, he became spirited. He hastily straightened his back and said, "That's right, making a mountain out of a molehill, deliberately mystifying things, it's really baffling. I am angry precisely because of this."
Jiao Fang quickly waved his hand and said, "Duke Wei, you are wrong. Every word and action of the Emperor is related to the country. Therefore, the officials are cautious. Even if they are strict, they are just fulfilling their duties as officials."
Yang Ling questioned, "As a descendant, what should we do?"
Jiao Fang said, "Filial piety!"
"As an official of the Emperor, what should we do?"
"Loyalty!"
"Grand Scholar Yang, Official Wang, Sirs, Ah! Liu Gonggong is also here. What do you think? "
The officials all agreed. Liu Jin saw him throwing punches here and kicking here and there. After a long time, he still could not figure out his real intention. Therefore, he was on guard. However, there was nothing wrong with what he said and he had to answer. He was also afraid of falling into Yang Ling's trap and did not dare to say a word more. He nodded and said, "Yes!"
Yang Ling continued, "Your Majesty is compassionate towards your officials. Starting from the heart and moving from the action, this is called benevolence. Losing one's head with words is but a small matter. Why not let it go? What is the most important matter now? What is the rush?
The Empress Dowager's coffin has been resting for a long time. She should have a grand funeral and send the coffin to Changping to be buried together with Emperor Xianzong. This is the etiquette of a son and filial piety of a son. However, the officials seized on Your Majesty's words and attacked him continuously. The discussion of etiquette and filial piety has seriously affected the operation of the imperial court. This caused Your Majesty to be unable to be filial and the officials to be loyal. The affairs of the state are superficial and people are drowning in talking. Isn't this neglecting the essentials? "
The officials were silent. Emperor Zhengde heaved a sigh of relief. His eyebrows were raised in relief and there was a slight smile on his face.
Yang Ling bowed and said, "In this official's opinion, the officials hope that Your Majesty will reflect on himself. Your Majesty should follow the good advice and personally carry the coffin to Changping to show Your Majesty's filial piety. As for the punishment, I have come to Bazhou under the imperial edict to gather the voices of the people. I have a matter to report to Your Majesty. "
Yang Ling described in detail the corrupt officials of Bazhou, the swindlers, the ringing horses, and the mountain bandits, the four major evils of the officials and bandits, as well as the people who harmed the people. He talked about how he personally witnessed the tragic scene of Ai Yuanwai's entire family being forced to hang themselves on the fifteenth day of the first month. The officials were moved and even Emperor Zhengde was shocked and angry.
Liu Jin stood on her tiptoes under the pillar, her body arched nervously. "Yang Ling is indeed making use of this as a pretext to make a fuss. Is he going to use this opportunity to punish me?"
He clenched his fists and shrugged his shoulders. He quickly thought of what to say and waited for Yang Ling to get to the point.
Yang Ling then finished narrating the crimes of the four evils and talked about the Emperor's imperial edict ordering him to clean up the local officials and get rid of all the evils. He also explained in detail how the Bazhou Ringing Horse Bandits were recruited and given official positions. Bazhou was peaceful because of this.
After introducing all this, he then went back to the current court fight and said, "If Your Majesty wants to punish, you have to clean up the government. I think you can start by cleaning up the officials. Bazhou is like this, who knows if there are other places where the people are in deep trouble? In this way, Your Majesty will accept the honest advice of the officials and make up for a mistake. The officials will also be able to manage the government with peace of mind. This is very beneficial to the country and the people. "
Yang Ling raised his head high and put it down gently. He gave face to the officials and gave the Emperor a way out. He wanted the Emperor to give the Empress Dowager a grand funeral and support her soul to Changping to show his filial piety. This also proved that the Emperor knew his mistake and made up for his sin of looking down on etiquette that day.
He wanted him to reflect because of this? Fine, wasn't this also reflecting? Cleaning up the officials and punishing the corrupt officials were the best way for the imperial court to govern the country. Li Shimin had two magical treasures to govern the world. One was to clean up the officials. Who dared to say that such a major action wasn't reflected and put into action? The Emperor admitted his mistake and took practical action. Whoever continued to cause trouble, wouldn't that be pestering endlessly and playing to the gallery?
As for His Majesty's side, Emperor Zhengde was the most infuriated. He clearly had good intentions. At most, he used the wrong words. The officials made it sound as if the sky was falling and the earth was sinking, forcing him to issue an edict of his own crimes. Zhengde could not wash away this face. He would rather break up with a smack than submit to this soft approach.
Now he had to support the coffin to Changping. As the imperial grandson, he was supposed to send the coffin to Imperial Grandmother. Now he was just raising the standard. Occasionally, he would get off the palanquin and wear mourning clothes. He would personally hold the coffin and walk a few steps. This was nothing. It was a grandson holding the coffin for his grandmother. There was nothing degrading about it. He wanted him to reflect and change. He changed this to clean up the corruption and clean up the officials. Zhengde naturally could accept this.
Although Zhengde wasn't afraid of the officials' threats, this matter had reached a stalemate. It just so happened that the other party had the right to talk about it. He was already very annoyed. When he heard that this method was acceptable, he couldn't help but be pleased. "Yang is indeed capable. If all the officials spoke like this and didn't have a sour face, would Zhen fall out with them?"
Zhengde hurriedly said, "My beloved subject is right. Zhen agrees. My beloved subjects, do you have anything else to say? "
The officials looked at each other. Although they didn't achieve their goals by doing this, since the matter had reached this point, it wasn't bad to be able to resolve it. Even if it was to save the hundred over butts outside the palace, they couldn't ignore the current situation and continue to oppose the Emperor. Thus, the officials all replied, "Your Majesty is wise."
Zhengde finally put on a smiling expression. He said amiably, "Gentlemen, please rise!"
Liu Jin also felt relieved. "Turns out he didn't accuse me. But with him stirring things up, the Minister of Ministry of Rites won't be able to fall from grace."
Liu Jin felt regretful. Suddenly he thought about cleaning up the local officials. His heart suddenly warmed up. "This is a lucrative task, so lucrative that my entire body is flowing with oil. Cleaning up the officials of the world. If this task fell into my hands, how many gifts would I receive? How many trusted aides would I plant? How many people would I punish?"
Liu Jin immediately flashed out from the side of the pillar. In a loud voice he said, "Your Majesty, the Old Slave wholeheartedly agrees with Yang Guogong's words. Speaking of cleaning up the officials, the Old Slave has received Your Majesty's favor. He is in charge of the Department of Rites. Under him are the Three Workshops and One Guard. He is responsible for investigating and arresting people all over the world. He is suitable for this important task. The Old Slave is willing to share Your Majesty's burdens. He will do his utmost until his death. "
He often heard the officials say these words. In his excitement, Old Liu also said a few words.
Emperor Zhengde smiled and was about to nod his head. Yang Ling hastily stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, your subject's idea is to clean up the officials of the world. Right now, it is not appropriate to make a big fuss. Moreover, sending people to investigate will take a long time. It will not solve the root of the problem."
As soon as they heard Liu Jin volunteering himself, Yang Tinghe, Wang Hua and the others were anxious. They were about to speak up to stop him. Seeing that Yang Ling had stepped forward, they were secretly delighted and stopped.
The more Zhengde looked at this future brother-in-law, the closer he felt to him. Zhengde's way of doing things was based on his feelings. If he likes you, then you can do whatever you want. If he hates you, even if you are an egg, he can still pick out a bone.
Seeing that it was Yang Ling who objected, Zhengde was not offended. He asked, "Subject Yang, what good plan do you have? Please say it."
Liu Jin glanced sideways at this foe who spoiled his plans and gritted his teeth in hatred.
Yang Ling ignored him and continued, "Your Majesty, the officials of Bazhou are so corrupt. They are rotten beyond belief. More than half of the officials in the residence are corrupt. Scammers and thieves run amok. I'm afraid it's hard to find such a place in the counties near the capital. Is it because Bazhou's feng shui is bad that all the corrupt officials in the world are gathered in Bazhou? Obviously not!
I think there are two reasons. One is that the guard eunuch Zhang Zhong is the highest official in Bazhou. If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked. He took the lead in corruption and extorted the people. Naturally, the officials followed suit. "
Zhengde gave a heavy humph and said, "This Zhang Zhong is a scourge and is guilty of the most heinous crimes. If it wasn't for Subject Yang's quick and simple plan to appease the people's hearts, we would have torn him into pieces. How could we let him off so easily!"
As he said this, he glanced at Liu Jin who was standing at the side and reprimanded, "Liu Jin, the Bureau of Rites must choose carefully when choosing a guard. This kind of person with bad conduct, greed, and evil will inevitably cause harm to the other prefectures. You can't just let him go!"
Liu Jin cursed under his breath, "Why did you drag this matter onto me. You want to pull me down just based on this?"
But facing the Emperor, he didn't dare to show the slightest bit of displeasure. He hurriedly knelt down and said, "Old Slave knows his crime. Old Slave knows his crime. Old Slave is in charge of the Bureau of Rites and there are many complicated matters. That Zhang Zhong is usually obedient and docile. Old Slave doesn't have a discerning eye and doesn't know people well …"
Emperor Zhengde couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. He scolded, "Discerning eye? What discerning eye do you need? It's enough, it's enough. In the future, you just need to be more attentive. "With these words, this crime was over.
"Yes, yes, yes." Liu Jin hurriedly stood up. With a trace of smugness and provocation, he cast a sidelong glance at Yang Ling.
Yang Ling said, "Actually, this matter can't be blamed on Liu Gonggong. It's impossible to see through a person's heart. Some people can't be seen through their entire lives. When Zhang Zhong was by His Majesty's side, he was intimidated by the rules of the palace, His Majesty's dignity, and feared the law. Naturally, he followed the rules and did not dare to make any mistakes.
When he arrived at a place where one family was the strongest and no one dared to interfere, people who were originally not greedy or evil would gradually develop greed and malice. This is the change from good to evil. Originally, Zhang Zhong didn't have the claws of an evil wolf. It's just that at that time, he hadn't grown sharp claws that could be used for evil. Liu Gonggong also couldn't foresee the past or the future. How could he have predicted that once he was in power, he would do evil? "
Liu Jin felt the hair on his body standing up. He had heard of the phrase 'honey mouth but a sword in the belly'. Would Yang Ling say good things about him and help him get out of trouble? Even if the sun rose from the north, he wouldn't believe it!
Zhengde nodded his head repeatedly and said, "Beloved subject's words are reasonable. In your opinion, how should we clean up the government?"
Yang Ling said, "The Saints teach, but they don't abandon the law. Buddha is merciful, but he also has the Vajra's angry eyes. Strict law and discipline are very important. But how should we use it? This subject thinks that it's better to guard against than to control. Take Bazhou as an example. If Zhang Zhong still had the fear of law and cowardice like when he was in the palace, how could he have ended up like this?
It's precisely because there's no restriction and supervision that the government officials became corrupt. If we only punish the government officials harshly, it will hurt their muscles and bones, but it will be difficult to cure them. After the new government officials monopolize the power of a place, they will become conceited and will lose their fear. They will try their luck and will continue to corrupt. Corrupt officials like that will never be eliminated. "
Not only did Zhengde nod his head when he heard this, even the civil and military officials couldn't help but nod their heads.
Emperor Taizu ruled the world strictly. If he embezzled more than sixty taels, he would peel off the skin and stuff it with grass, and put it at the entrance of the yamen as a warning to the officials who came later. Didn't they still embezzle without a hitch? These officials were also afraid that the Emperor would really start a bloody and terrifying war to eliminate corruption, and cause chaos in the world.
Yang Ling paused for a moment, and then said something shocking, "Therefore, this subject thinks that it's the responsibility of supervising the officials to be unscrupulous and corrupt. If the Six Departments and Thirteen Paths, the Inspectorate, the Hanlin Academy, the Imperial Censor, and so on can perform their duties, then people like Zhang Zhong will always have to worry that their actions will be heard by the heavens. His bad deeds will have nowhere to hide in front of the Emperor.
The Imperial Censors are the Emperor's eyes and ears, and the vanguard of eliminating corruption. Therefore, if we want to clean up the government, we must first take care of the root. We must first find out whether these yamen are mediocre, corrupt, or evil, so that they can really play their role. Then the world will be at peace, and peace will be just around the corner. "
Zhengde was overjoyed, "Good, Yang Ling, you're helping me vent my anger! This group of rubbish officials always find fault with me. This is a good idea. Didn't you want me to reflect on my sins and seriously change? Then I will reflect on my sins and change. I will find out how many honest and dirty officials there are among you bunch of people who talk about benevolence, righteousness, and morality. You've lifted a rock and dropped it on your own feet. You deserve it! "
But the officials' thoughts weren't so simple. Clean up the Six Departments and Thirteen Paths, the Inspectorate, the Hanlin Academy, and the Imperial Censor? These yamen were the main battlefields of the tug-of-war between Yang Tinghe and Liu Jin. Both sides' power was intertwined. In some yamen, Liu Jin's power had the upper hand, and in others, Yang Tinghe's power had the upper hand. However, all of the yamen had people from the other side, so they were in a stalemate. Until now, there was no clear winner.
It had to be said that they really hadn't done much recently. As the two big shots, Yang Tinghe and Liu Jin, fought each other in the open and covert, the officials of the Imperial Censors' yamen who belonged to each other's camps were often impeached by their opponents when they found a weakness that could be used against them. The officials were all fighting amongst themselves, so how could they care about the responsibilities of the Imperial Censors and the Inspectorate? Today, they banded together to impeach the Emperor. This was the first time in over half a year that they had stopped fighting.
At such a sensitive time, in such a complicated situation, Yang Ling suddenly proposed to clean up the Imperial Censors. What was he trying to do?
Liu Jin and Yang Tinghe immediately raised their vigilance. Yang Tinghe took a step forward to think of a way to stop them. Jiao Fang, who had been standing there as if dozing off, suddenly moved. The old man shot forward in front of Yang Tinghe, bowed, and said, "Your Imperial Majesty, this old official thinks that this is inappropriate. The corruption of the government must be traced back to its source. This old official also thinks that we should start with the Imperial Censors. If the Imperial Censors are not clean, how can we clean up the officials? But this … … although it is easier to carry out than to clean up all the officials in the world, there are still many misgivings. "
Emperor Zhengde said with interest, "Misgivings? What misgivings? Let me hear it, Minister Jiao. "
"This old official obeys!" Jiao Fang's eyes narrowed into slits. He twirled his beard and said, "Your Imperial Majesty, the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors are responsible for supervising the officials, inspecting the counties, and correcting wrongful convictions. If we want to investigate them now, who will investigate? If the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors are allowed to investigate, they will protect each other and take care of each other.
If the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors are sent to investigate, it will be the officials being investigated to investigate the officials in charge. All these years, the officials have always been under the supervision of the Imperial Censors. It is inevitable that some officials will have some personal grudges. Now that they are sent to investigate the Imperial Censors, the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors will be afraid. It will be hard to guarantee that the officials sent to investigate will be completely honest and not have any personal grudges.
Once this precedent is set, the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors will be worried that the officials they are investigating will turn around and investigate their cases. They will be afraid of each other, and because of their own selfish considerations, they will exonerate each other, leading to the corruption of law and order. "
Once these words were spoken, all the officials present were deeply convinced. If the Imperial Censors did not dare to speak because of this, it would indeed be troublesome.
Emperor Zhengde also knew that although the Imperial Censors were disagreeable and often used trivial matters to cause trouble, there was a reason why the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors were established. At the very least, there was no better way to supervise officials than them.
As a result, Zhengde could not help but hesitate. He said, "The Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors will open the way for the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors to investigate the words and deeds of the hundreds of officials. This matter is of great importance and cannot be lightly touched. This matter …"
Jiao Fang was not the only one who had received Yang Ling's secret instructions. Yang Yiqing was also waiting with bated breath. Although Yang Ling could not clearly predict today's situation, the general method and strategy had long been decided. All he needed to do was to slightly modify his words. This matter naturally was not difficult for Yang Yiqing.
Seeing this situation, the Left Assistant Minister of War, Yang Yiqing knew that it was time for him to take action. Coughing, he bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors are responsible for opening the way of speech in the court and examining the words and deeds of the hundreds of officials. It is precisely because the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censors are so important that they must not be corrupted. Otherwise, how can they open the way of speech, examine the hundreds of officials, enforce the law and discipline of the court?
This subject believes that State Duke Yang's words are extremely correct, and Minister Jiao's concerns are also very correct. In fact, as long as we use this method appropriately, we can achieve the goal that State Duke Yang has proposed and avoid the result that Minister Jiao is worried about. "
Yang Tinghe was a man brimming with knowledge and was also loyal to the country. However, he was not broad-minded enough. When he and Yang Yiqing had just entered the court as officials, because of their discordant temperaments and impetuous youth, they had become enemies. Both of them were proud and arrogant, and they were not willing to lower their heads to the other. As a result, they unexpectedly became enemies.
At this time, hearing that Yang Yiqing was deliberately mystifying things, Yang Tinghe immediately responded with sarcasm. With a cold smile, he said: "Use this method appropriately? Assistant Minister Yang spoke with confidence and assurance for half a day. What the hundreds of officials want to hear is precisely how you will use this method appropriately. Unfortunately, they still do not know. "
There was a burst of low snickering among the officials. Liu Jin was also amused as he watched. "Today is great. I don't know what medicine Minister Jiao took, but he is singing a different tune from Yang Ling. Yang Tinghe and Yang Yiqing are entangled again. You guys go ahead and make a fuss. Go ahead and make a fuss. The more chaotic the better. Only when it is chaotic can we fish in troubled waters."
Yang Yiqing smiled slightly. "It is not that this lowly official is ignorant and deliberately mystifying things. As for how to use this method appropriately, Your Majesty is wise and farsighted. You already have a plan in mind and have already done similar things. It is because this lowly official has not wasted his breath."
The Emperor already has a plan in mind? When the officials heard this, they immediately looked at Zhengde in surprise. Zhengde had been listening in confusion. As soon as he heard Yang Yiqing's words, the civil and military officials all looked at him with surprise and admiration. Unconsciously, he straightened his back and straightened his posture.
Straightening his back and straightening his posture, he still had not figured out the plan in his mind. However, this was not a problem for him. He was able to scare the three Duoyan guards and the three Jurchen tribal chiefs on Mount Bai, how could he not be able to fool this group of officials?
Emperor Zhengde coughed twice. Pretending to smile mysteriously, he said: "Oh … Beloved Official Yang is right. This … Zhen has indeed thought of it. Hahaha, it seems that my beloved officials still do not understand. Why don't you tell them?"
Yang Yiqing smiled slightly. Bowing, he said: "This subject obeys your order." Then he turned to the officials and said: "My colleagues all know that the Imperial Bodyguard specializes in major illegal matters. However, in order to restrict the Imperial Bodyguard and prevent them from abusing their power and bending the law, the Dongchang Imperial Bodyguard was established. Later, the West Factory was established to supervise Dongchang. At the beginning of the Emperor's ascension to the throne, the Inner Factory was established to supervise Dongchang. Each of these departments is closely linked and mutually restrained to prevent one party from monopolizing power and acting alone.
Nowadays, the Imperial Bodyguard is the ruler of the people. The Imperial Bodyguard supervises the Imperial Bodyguard. If they supervise each other, they will inevitably be afraid of each other and indulge each other. However, if there is another Imperial Censor who is not subordinate to the Imperial Bodyguard, then this kind of lousy disease will not occur.
For example, from among the meritorious and meritorious officials, select people with both ability and integrity, with outstanding reputation, to be in charge of supervising the Imperial Bodyguard. They will not be officials in the Imperial Bodyguard, they will not have any relation with the Imperial Bodyguard or the Imperial Bodyguard, their status will be aloof.
Other than that, the Imperial Bodyguard and the Imperial Bodyguard will be permanent. The meritorious and meritorious officials who will be supervising the Imperial Bodyguard and the Imperial Bodyguard will be selected at any time. The number of people is not fixed. After the task is completed, they will return with the imperial edict. Next time, if there is a need, the number of people selected will not be fixed. This way, we can prevent them from interfering with the Imperial Bodyguard and reap benefits from it.
The Emperor's Ming Destiny states that meritorious and meritorious officials are not allowed to be officials in the Imperial Bodyguard. However, since the Imperial Bodyguard, the Emperor often selects people from among them to take up specific positions, such as suppressing rebels, investigating cases, going on diplomatic missions, and so on. After the task is completed, they will still not be involved in the Imperial Bodyguard and have never disrupted the Imperial Bodyguard. Reorganizing the Imperial Bodyguard and meritorious officials is also a special case. Selecting people from among the meritorious and meritorious officials, the Imperial Bodyguard and the Imperial Bodyguard and the Imperial Bodyguard can be considered as suitable candidates. This cannot be considered as violating the ancestral precedent. "
Jiao Fang made an expression of sudden realization; she clapped her hands and sighed in admiration, "So that's how it is. Old subject is slow-witted, Your Majesty is brilliant. This proposal is excellent."
Wang Hua followed suit, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is brilliant, this subject agrees!"
A group of officials immediately followed from the crowd, cupped their hands one by one and said, "Your Majesty is brilliant, this subject agrees."
Zhengde took a look and happily said, "Since all the officials agree with this proposal, among the Imperial Bodyguards and the meritorious officials, who will be able to carry out the Imperial Edict?"
Liu Jin's eyes were dazzled by this set of bewildering fists; it was only now that he was able to see the trick. Zhang Cai and Cao Yuan were one step ahead of Liu Jin. Aware of Jiao Fang and Yang Yiqing's hidden murderous intent, the two of them immediately signaled to Liu Jin with their eyes. Unexpectedly, Liu Jin was staring at Yang Ling, his face full of suspicion as he tried to guess these people's true intentions, and did not pay attention to their eye signals at all.
Zhang Cai saw that the Emperor had agreed and knew that the matter was irreversible. She became anxious and did not have the time to consult Liu Jin's opinion. She hurriedly left her office to present a memorial: "Your Majesty, since this is the case, this subject recommends Duke Cheng. Duke Cheng is old and virtuous, his prestige is outstanding, and he is worthy of this post."
Among the meritorious officials, only Duke Cheng's prestige and connections were comparable to Yang Ling's. Only by recommending him would they be able to shut the mouths of others. Moreover, this Duke Cheng was well versed in the ways of self-preservation and did not easily offend others. Even if he did not like it, he would not risk offending Liu Jin by wantonly punishing Liu Jin's faction. If he only grabbed a few people to beat around the bush and deal with the task, it would be a superficial injury, but not a major problem.
At this time, Liu Yu also came to his senses and understood Yang Ling's motive. Yang Ling had expended a great deal of effort. Not only had he neutralized the danger of the hundred officials at the Meridian Gate being punished, he had also used the hundred officials' request for the Emperor's repentance to counterattack. He wanted to use this opportunity to suppress Eunuch Liu's influence in the scientific field.
Eunuch Liu had taken advantage of Yang Ling's absence from the capital to request the Ministry of Appointments to examine officials, inspect the treasury, and punish corruption. He had brought out almost all of his martial arts skills. Only then was he able to obtain a place in the scientific field, which had always stood firmly on the side of the cabinet, causing the scientific field to be paralyzed and unable to do anything.
Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe were currently helpless against Liu Jin and had even been showing weakness and backing down. This was because the scientific field could no longer form a consensus and could no longer influence the Emperor. Yang Ling wanted to use this opportunity to reorganize the scientific field and drive out the Liu faction.
The power in the court had always been grasped by two factions. One was the administrative system that controlled the ranking, examination, conferment, and reward of officials. The other was the system that supervised the hundred officials, inspected the counties, and corrected the wrongful convictions. If Yang Ling succeeded and the scientific field returned to the hands of Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe, they would be able to stand on equal footing with Eunuch Liu. After Liu Yu had switched allegiance to Liu Jin's faction, he had always felt somewhat guilty and did not dare to face Yang Ling. But when he thought of this, he could not care so much. He hurriedly made a memorial. "Your Imperial Majesty, this is a very good idea. This subject feels that although Duke Cheng has great prestige, he is old and frail and may not be suitable. The Marquis Of Shouning, Zhang Heling, is a member of the Imperial Family and is a suitable candidate."
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Censor Wang Liangchen objected. "If we use the Marquis Of Shouning, it would be better to appoint the Prince Consort Commandant Cai Zhen as the Imperial Envoy!" Cai Zhen married Yingzong's third daughter, Princess Chun An. His seniority is very high and the Emperor Zhengde still has to address him as Grand-grandfather. He is also upright and upright, so naturally he can be used.
Liu Jin hated so much that he wanted to curse their mothers. "This bunch of idiots, trash, what kind of idea are you helping to come up with? No matter who we use, it would be better to let the Emperor retract his decree. You all should come forward to oppose. If you all oppose, I will immediately support you. Who knows, we might be able to persuade the Emperor to change his mind. Once you all recommend a candidate, won't this matter be settled? If we send meritorious and meritorious officials, how can we not include Yang Ling? Scoundrels, all of you are a bunch of scoundrels! "
Actually, he had wronged his group of subordinates. When Yang Ling raised this suggestion, they wanted to come forward to oppose it. But they never would have thought that the old Jiao Fang, who had been waving the flag and shouting for Yang Ling, would jump out and sing a different tune first. Jiao Fang was the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. When Li Dongyang was not around, Jiao Fang was the boss of the Cabinet. Her status was much higher than theirs. They could not possibly compete with Jiao Fang to speak. They could only wait and see why Jiao Fang was having a 'internal strife'.
The reason that Jiao Fang gave was very powerful. Even the Emperor was shaken, so why would they need to come forward? But who knew that Yang Yiqing would jump out again. This scholar scum, a ruffian, was even more mean than Jiao Fang. The moment he opened his mouth, he deliberately mystified the Emperor by saying that it was the Emperor who thought of a solution. Then, he spoke up for the Emperor. The Emperor had already admitted that it was his idea, so how could he have the guts to refute? Now that things had come to this, he could only try his best to salvage the situation.
Yang Tinghe watched coldly from the side. He had already seen everything clearly. He had enough of Liu Jin's anger. He had long wanted to use Yang Ling to keep Liu Jin in check. Of course, he would not oppose this. So even though he was very unhappy with Yang Yiqing, he still made a memorial. "Your Majesty, there is a suitable candidate now. Why do you need to reject what is close at hand and seek what is far away? I recommend Duke of Wei, Yang Ling, to investigate the path of science. "
Minister Wang Hua of the Ministry of Rites, Assistant Minister Li Duo of the Ministry of Rites, Assistant Minister Wei Shen of the Ministry of Punishments, and a group of officials immediately responded like a swarm of bees, "I second it!" "I second it!"
In Zhengde's heart, Yang Ling was naturally the best candidate. The recommendation from Yang Tinghe and the others was exactly what he wanted. Zhengde looked at Yang Ling, who had been standing quietly at the side with his hands behind his back. He felt a little apologetic and said, "Subject Yang, since this is what everyone wants, you can just do it.
I know that you have been busy outside in the first month. It must have been hard on you. Now you are in charge of the affairs of the Imperial Nunnery. How about this, you can choose as you wish. Find a few more helpers and it will be easier. "
Yang Ling smiled faintly. He glanced sideways at the livid Liu Jin and said with a long bow, "It is the duty of an official to eat the emperor's salary and worry for the emperor. I will do my best to clean up the path of science. Please rest assured, Your Majesty! "
* * *
The embroidered mandarin ducks piled together. Yang Ling lay high on it with his hands under his neck. He had a contented smile on his face. This was Yutang Chun's boudoir. After the Duke's Residence was renovated, the storage room between the two rooms was removed. The room was bigger and the embroidered bed was changed to a bigger one.
Sister Yu was dressed in a snow-white silk dress. Her shoulders were slender and there was a silk belt around her waist. She was squatting by the bed to wash Yang Ling's feet. She was squatting there. Under the thin gauze, the edge of her light colored tube top had two seductive traces of rouge. Her abdomen was flat and narrow. Her navel was round and shallow. Her waist was slender and her legs were long and white.
She had just washed her body, and her lips were pink and tender. Although she did not apply any rouge on her cheeks, they were as faint as mist and as pink as pistils. Her wet black hair was loosely draped over her shoulders, and it made her look even more charming and charming, presenting a kind of tender and beautiful color.
Such a peerless beauty, such a room full of spring, other people may not have the fate to see it even if they cultivated for several lifetimes. However, Yang Ling's eyes were glued to the top of the tent. He did not notice at all.
Finally, the prelude to the great battle had begun. Yang Ling felt an indescribable excitement. Perhaps no matter how calm and composed a man was, there was a hidden desire for battle in his heart. His first victory made Yang Ling feel as if he had drunk a fine wine, as if he was intoxicated. That kind of pleasure was no less than holding a beauty like Yu Tangchun in his arms, summoning the clouds and summoning the rain.
Today, he had killed two birds with one stone. First, he avoided the important and focused on the trivial. He had successfully saved the officials of the Meridian Gate. Then, he took advantage of the situation. The Imperial Censor of the Department of Investigation fired the first shot in the general attack against Liu Jin. Perhaps he had not realized his true goal. Even if he did, he did not have the time to make up for those loopholes.
Using the power of the Department of Investigation to attack the influence that Liu Jin had planted in the Department of Investigation was only the first move. Their confessions and crimes would drag even more corrupt officials into the water. At that time, a large amount of evidence and testimonies would be presented to the Emperor. The iron-clad truth would make it impossible for anyone to stop the simple rectification of the Department of Investigation from expanding into an investigation of the officials of the entire capital.
Soon after, one clue after another, one piece of evidence after another, would point to the ultimate culprit — Liu Jin. The raging flames of the corruption of the Department of Investigation would sweep toward Liu Jin. At that time, his own reputation would grow. As the investigation progressed, more and more allies would join in. Liu Jin, are you still not going to fall?
Needless to say, the benefits generated from this were self-evident. Using this matter, he could select a group of influential, powerful, complicated, and well-connected members of the royal family and ministers to join his camp and fight alongside him. From then on, he would establish a special position and interpersonal relationship in these two special groups of forces.
Liu Jin had done too much evil and offended too many people. When the time came, how would he be able to make a comeback? Yang Ling thought for a long time, but he could not think of an opportunity for Liu Jin to seek a chance at life in the face of death. The smile on his lips became more and more relaxed.
Using a soft silk handkerchief to wipe away the water droplets on the Old Master's feet, Sister Yu sneaked a glance at him. The smile on the Old Master's lips was so bad that it made one's heart beat faster. Did he think of some 'prank … people …' method again? Sister Yu's pretty face unconsciously became even redder.
Taking away the copper basin, taking off her shoes, she lightly climbed onto the bed and snuggled into Yang Ling's arms. Sister Yu said shyly and timidly, her eyes full of affection, "Old Master, what are you so happy about?"
Yang Ling caressed the softness of her chest, his lower body lightly rubbing against her soft and moving thigh. He said with a smile, "Of course I'm happy. It's been a long time since your Old Master has fought five trials and tasted what it feels like to fight a great battle. But today, I will be awe-inspiring, killing two birds with one stone, hee hee hee … … life must be joyful, the wind of success is like a galloping horse. "
"So Old Master has this idea again," Sister Yu said flirtatiously. She smiled brightly and said in a coquettish voice, "Old Master naturally has the ability to fight five trials, but that will have to wait for Sister Lian 'er to return, and also for Furen and Wen Xin Jiejie to be willing."
"Huh? … … I've fought five trials, how is that a hindrance to them? "Yang Ling stilled and looked in shock at Yutang Chun.
He saw Yutang Chun's eyes were full of lust and her face was flushed. She smiled charmingly at him and said, "But it is easy to kill two sable with one arrow."
Her soft body fell softly onto Yang Ling's body. Her breath was rapid and hot beside his ear. "My Old Master is wise and mighty, qie is weak like a willow and cannot bear it. I want Old Master to kill two sable with one arrow."
"Wise and mighty? I'm scholarly and virtuous. What is she saying, she … … did she misunderstand my meaning? "Yang Ling seemed to understand.
He saw Yu Jieer's face was full of lust, her eyebrows and eyes were full of seduction, but she curled up her fragrant lips and gave him a light peck on his lips. Then she raised her fist and knocked on the wall a few times. The night was quiet, so although she didn't use much strength, the sound wasn't necessarily soft.
Yang Ling was puzzled when he heard Sister Yu call in a coquettish voice, "Shameless girl, don't listen, Old Master is calling you over."
"Huh?"
A moment later, with a creak, the door opened and a petite figure flashed in. She walked around the screen before stopping. Yang Ling looked and saw that Sheridan wasn't afraid of the cold. She was only wearing a small garment and was hugging a pillow in her arms. Her face was red as she stood there, revealing her shining white arms and jade thighs.
The light reflected on her delicate snow-white skin, sparkling with a dazzling radiance. The tight-fitting light-colored underwear was embroidered with pairs of butterflies dancing in the midst of a cluster of flowers. The breasts on the chest were perfectly round, forming a beautiful and enchanting curve. A butterfly was standing on top of a tender yellow flower's stamen with its wings spread, as if it was about to flap its wings and fly away.
Her snow white waist that could be grasped with one's hand and her perfectly round and straight thighs were slender and smooth, causing one's heart to be filled with lust and fascination upon seeing them.
Seeing this, Yang Ling quickly lifted the quilt and called out, "Crazy girl, come in quickly. Be careful not to catch a cold."
Sheridan made an "oh" sound and ran over. She threw the pillow in and jumped onto the bed like a little ferret. She nimbly burrowed into the quilt and her fragrant body fell into his embrace. Her hands wrapped around Yang Ling's waist. The two beauties, one on the left and one on the right, fought to hug him.
"What a good way to kill two birds with one stone. So it's actually two ferrets with one arrow." Yang Ling was angry and amused at the same time. Two fragrant and smooth bodies were hugging him in the middle. Yang Ling's body also began to heat up.
He opened his arms wide and went under the ribs of the two beauties. He gently caressed their perky and soft buttocks and stared at their pink lips. He smiled lecherously and said with a double meaning, "Hehe, Yu 'er, let me teach you a lesson. Even with just the three of us, we can still pass the five checkpoints and kill the six generals …"
Yang Ling lifted his leg and kicked. Amidst the two beauties' tender cries, the quilt floated up like a cloud. When it fell back down, it had already covered the three people's faces. The boundless spring scenery was only a fleeting glimpse before it was immediately turned red …
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