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Chapter 63, stop rambling! (Please continue reading!)
Inside the Tai Chi Hall.

All the civil and military officials looked on with amusement.

Zhang Yi glanced at Yuan Yi and asked, "I... I haven't even spoken yet, and the Prince of Jiangyang has already called me a treacherous minister. Does that mean... in the eyes of the Commander-in-Chief, the act of submitting a memorial at court is the act of a treacherous minister?"

"Then who in this Taiji Hall isn't a treacherous minister?"

"Moreover, the character for 'adultery' is composed of the characters for 'woman' and 'dry.' I still only have one wife who has shared my hardships. I wonder how many concubines the Prince of Jiangyang has? As for the character for 'adultery,' I'm afraid I'm not even in the running."

That damned old fox!
Yuan Yi was so taken aback that she didn't know how to respond.

Looking up, he saw that all the civil and military officials were suppressing their laughter, as if his behavior of jumping around in the Taiji Hall just now was like that of a clown.

Yuan Yi roared angrily, "Stop rambling on and on!"

Prince Yuan Yi of Qinghe was secretly pleased to see his mortal enemy suffer a setback, but on the surface he still maintained order.

"Both of you are pillars of our Great Wei. Why should the Prince of Jiangyang be angry? Let us hear the report from the General Who Conquers the West before making a decision."

Yuan Yi could only retreat, but he glared at Yuan Yi with resentment.

What’s so great about being handsome?
He gained power simply by climbing into a widow's bed.

Just you wait, you and your employers!

Zhang Yi paused, then continued to adjust his posture to avoid stuttering frequently during the court assembly. He was a skilled fighter, training at home every day to avoid embarrassing himself at this moment.

"What the Prince of Jiangyang said seems reasonable, but it is not!"

"We cannot generalize about the people of the Central Army, but! The ancestors of the Central Army were all meritorious, but now they have fallen into extreme decline. Some of them have even gone out to pretend to be bandits and rob passing merchants. Can the Prince of Jiangyang really say that this is the only scoundrel?"

"Furthermore! Arrows and swords used only by the central army are appearing in the marketplace! Shouldn't this be thoroughly investigated?!"

"You've all heard that the Central Army's military preparedness is in a state of disrepair. They go out to fight but don't achieve any merit, yet they receive great rewards upon returning to the capital! Are these just rumors? His Majesty and the Empress Dowager treat the Central Army so well, yet the Central Army is still so undisciplined, audacious, and disregards the law!"

"Shouldn't such a commander be thoroughly investigated and ordered to be disciplined?"

After taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi said with righteous indignation, "Your subject requests permission once again!"

"In the future, when the court selects officials, it must be discerning in its selection process, excluding military men and preventing them from holding high-ranking positions! For noble and prestigious posts, character is the most important factor, followed by knowledge. How can a rogue occupy such a position? Only in this way can we secure the fate of our great Wei dynasty and ensure its continuation for ten thousand generations!"

Wow!
An uproar erupted inside the Taiji Hall!
Upon hearing Zhang Yi's report, Yuan Yi opened his mouth but could not utter a word. He stopped arguing, bowed, retreated to his cushion, sat upright, and lowered his head, seemingly persuaded and speechless. However, no one saw the hint of joy that flashed in his lowered eyes.

If Zhang Zhongyu's previous secret memorial hadn't yet brought the matter to the forefront...

Zhang Yi's remarks today have brought this matter into the open, and have also cemented his enmity with the Central Army!

Suppressing military men is essentially targeting the central army, isn't it?
No matter how great the merits of the border troops, they could not be promoted to the Qing rank; only those in the central army were qualified for that.

The Central Army was originally a measure taken by Emperor Xiaowen to appease the Xianbei and other powerful families who had not been selected for the high-ranking positions. Now, Zhang Yi wants to completely block the promotion channels for the Central Army!
Cutting off someone's livelihood is no different from killing their parents!
Yuan Ti also joined in, crying out for justice, "Your Majesty and Empress Dowager, please give me justice! The Central Army must be thoroughly investigated!"

The young emperor looked bewildered, while Empress Dowager Hu was caught in a dilemma.

After their joy, she and Yuan Yi discussed this matter, but neither of them was sure what to do, since it concerned the central army... A slight mistake could lead to disaster!
However, Zhang Yi's words also have merit.

I was originally planning to delay it for a while.

But who would have thought that Zheng's daughter would be intercepted and killed, and Yuan Ti would obtain crucial evidence, making it impossible to delay any longer.

Yuan Ti is a prince!

This concerns the emperor's reputation, so regardless of whether it involves the central army, we must take a stand!
otherwise……

Who will take the imperial family seriously anymore?
The emperor's majesty is a matter of the very foundation of his rule, and cannot be taken lightly!
Yuan Yi was also extremely troubled. What kind of plague god had descended upon Luoyang? Why did so many things suddenly erupt in the court?

He glanced at the high-ranking Han Chinese ministers, including Cui Guang, Li Shao, and Li Chong, but remained silent, offering no comments or opinions.

He was furious. He refused to believe that Zhang Yi dared to be so bold without these powerful families pulling strings behind the scenes.

"We still have to rely on ourselves!" Yuan Yi said loudly. "The matter mentioned by the General Who Conquers the West is of great importance. I need to discuss it with His Majesty, the Empress Dowager, and the imperial relatives and ministers before making a decision. As for... the matter mentioned by the Prince of Guangping, investigate! It must be thoroughly investigated!"

"Luoyang is right under the emperor's nose, a model for the nation! How dare someone openly intercept and kill a member of the imperial family? This must be thoroughly investigated!"

"I will send someone to the Prince of Guangping's residence to investigate. If the dead bandit is indeed a member of the Central Army, he will be severely punished!"

"If there is nothing else, let's end the court session here for now."

Neither Zhang Yi nor Yuan Ti continued speaking; they had achieved their goal.

During the discussions a few days ago, Zhang Yi knew that this matter could not be accomplished overnight, but as long as Yuan Ti held firm to this point, the court would definitely be inclined to agree to it!
after all……

This is truly appalling!

Attacking and killing relatives around Luoyang is tantamount to treason. With the central army being so bold, which official in the court wouldn't feel insecure?

Will we go into Luoyang, into the Taiji Palace and Xianyang Palace to plunder in the future?
"Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager are wise!"

After the court session ended, Zhang Yi whispered to Yuan Ti beside him, "Prince Guangping, this matter is more than half successful!"

Yuan Ti nodded, "The old general's plan was brilliant! He is truly a pillar of our Great Wei!"

After exchanging a smile, the two left the Taiji Hall.

Cui Guang, Li Shao, and the others, who had been silent until now, walked to Yuan Yi's side.

With his hair and beard completely white, Cui Guang, who was already in his seventies, spoke.

"How does the Prince of Qinghe intend to handle the General's memorial to the West?"

"This matter is of great importance. Let's wait and investigate the attack on Princess Guangping first."

After exchanging glances, Cui Guang and the others immediately reminded him, "Prince Qinghe, this matter cannot be delayed any longer; the court needs to make a decision immediately!"

"The news of today's court assembly will surely spread throughout Luoyang in no time!"

"The soldiers in the central army will also know the contents of the court meeting. If the court delays in making a decision, then... the soldiers in the central army will live in constant fear and anxiety. If this goes on for too long, things will definitely change! Prince Qinghe, you must be careful!"

Yuan Yi nodded. “The General of Chariots and Cavalry is right, but the ancestors of the Central Army are all meritorious officials of our Great Wei. They are all from good families. There may be a few who do evil, but most of them are good.”

Li Chong stroked his beard and continued to persuade him, "Prince Qinghe, the court's delay in issuing a verdict is like a blade hanging over the heads of the central army. In a state of fear, the soldiers are easily driven to extremes, and by then, it will be too late to regret!"

Cui Guang also spoke up, "Prince Qinghe, don't say we didn't warn you."

"Rest assured, everyone, I will discuss this with the Empress Dowager!"

Cui Guang and the others said no more, and after bowing, they all left the Taiji Hall.

Anyway, they did give me a heads-up.

It's hard to persuade the damn ghost!

The rest depends on the decision of Empress Dowager Hu and Yuan Yi themselves.

Outside the Taiji Hall!
Yuan Yi summoned a trusted guard, gave him a few instructions, and then the guard hurriedly left.

Yuan Yi looked up and saw Yuan Yi walking north, towards Xianyang Palace.

His gaze was gloomy, and he said viciously.

"Wait!"

"After this plan is completed, I will surely take his place!"

"This Taiji Palace will ultimately be under my control! This Great Wei will ultimately be under my control!!"

(End of this chapter)