After Gu Youzhidao came out of his backstage, everyone present once again showed surprise and solemn expressions, especially Di Yingyang, who let out a light sigh, and then quickly looked at Sun Tu, only to find that the other person's expression was serious. With such an expression, he said: "No wonder!"
Don't look at Gu Youzhi's mention of only 10% of the shares, but you must know that the profit figure of Gu's firm in a year is quite large, especially in the past one or two years. Even if it is only 10% of the profit, it is probably several times that of a censor Zhongcheng. The salary is gone. However, what surprised everyone was not the huge number of bribes taken, but the special status of Wang Zhongcheng he mentioned. He was the second-in-command of the Yushitai who always flaunted his integrity and selflessness, and was considered an extremely valuable official in the court!
Sun Tu's eyes glanced at the slightly abrupt screen again, and then he asked: "Besides him, are there any other important officials in the court who have been bribed and befriended by your Gu family?"
The two father and son hesitated for a moment, and then reported the official names of some officials. However, in terms of status, they were all far inferior to Wang Zhongcheng. After all, he was a high-ranking official in the court, and there were indeed very few who could compare with him. Not much left.
Seeing that they couldn't say anything anymore, Sun Tu just waved his hand and asked people to take them down. At this time, Qin Hui couldn't bear it anymore: "Master Hou, this case has too many implications. Can we really get to the bottom of it?" ?" Thinking of having to antagonize a high-ranking official like Wang Zhongcheng next, he felt weak in his legs and guilty in his heart.
Sun Tu did not answer, but waved to the men in front of him. They immediately walked to the corner knowingly and moved the screen away, revealing a group of censors and officials inside who were already full of shock. Come. At this time, they looked really embarrassed. Not only were they tied up with ropes, but their mouths were also stuffed, making it difficult to say anything. They could only watch Sun Tu whining and not knowing what to say in a hurry. .
Sun Tu nodded again, and then someone stepped forward and took out what was in their mouths. Before they could speak, he had already said: "If what I expected is correct, you all came to our imperial city just because of Wang Zhongcheng's wishes." Is Si making trouble? Even before you came here, you didn’t know what was going on.”
The censors who were about to shout something were stunned by his words. Although they did not respond, it was clear from their reactions that what Sun Tu said was true. And his words continued: "I thought it was strange before. Even if you were waiting for the power to impeach hundreds of officials, you couldn't come here so eagerly to make a noise. Now I have the answer. This is obviously to recruit people. Money helps people avoid disasters, it seems that the money the Gu family spent on you is really worth it."
"You...you are spitting blood!" Someone finally reacted and angrily denied: "How could we do such shameless things and break the law if we are dedicated to serving the public good! We have nothing to do with the Gu family firm, you Don’t think of wronging us!”
"Really? But you have all heard the confessions of the Gu family and his son just now. They truthfully told the truth about their attachment to Wang Zhongcheng. Moreover, I believe that they must have relevant physical evidence in their hands, which is enough for Your Majesty to believe both parties. Relationship. And it is true that you people came to the Imperial City Division to disturb the Gu family after they were taken down by me. Do you think it will be accepted by others if you say that it has nothing to do with it?" Sun Tu slowly said with a cold face. speak out, speak directly to them
He was even more frightened. Although he had many arguments, he didn't know where to start.
Just when they felt the strong pressure, Sun Tu suddenly changed the topic: "But I really believe that you are not those scumbags who are willing to confuse right and wrong for petty gains and ignore the king's law, at least from the time before you. The fearlessness you show when facing this prince shows that you are still upright."
"We are only dedicated to serving the public..."
"But besides me, who else will accept it? Especially when the Gu family's confession is presented to the officials, and coupled with your abrupt behavior, if there is no interest in it, I'm afraid even your colleagues will find it difficult to do so. Do you believe it?" Sun Tu continued to put pressure on them, and they quickly understood that there was something in his words.
After a while, one person hesitated and asked: "What is the purpose of saying so much?"
"It's very simple. Since you are all dedicated to public service and honest officials, don't you plan to impeach such a corrupt official? Only in this way can you prove your innocence and clear the name of the imperial censor. What do you think of Shitai's shame?" Sun Tu slowly expressed his thoughts.
Qin Hui's eyes were shining when he was listening, and he almost screamed. The Yuehou's move was really powerful. He took this opportunity to draw these censors to his side in the blink of an eye. As long as these people helped Shangshu impeach him, Wang Zhongcheng would be guilty of seven or eight crimes. Chengde was completely settled. After all, it was extremely rare for a subordinate censor to impeach his superior, and it was even more shocking to see how unbearable his actions were.
What made him even more amazed was that all of this was the decision Sun Tu made in just a moment. At least in Qin Hui's view, no one could have known that Wang Zhongcheng was the Gu family's biggest supporter just a moment ago. , this is a clever method of adapting to changes.
Di Yingyang was even more moved because he thought of Wei Cheng!
Half a month had passed since the incident in Fan Lou. He thought that what Sun Tu said that day was just to cheer everyone up. Even Wei Cheng himself, although he returned to the army to obey orders, never thought that one day he would be able to To avenge the whipping of that day. But now, Sun Tu has pointed his sword at Wang Zhongcheng, who holds a high position. Is everything already part of his plan
The case of the Yan family expanded to the Gu family, and then Wang Zhongcheng was also implicated... If Sun Tu had really made corresponding preparations long ago, then the thoughts and methods of his new brother-in-law would be too shocking.
Only Sun Tu himself knew that all this was just a coincidence. But since he had dragged Wang Zhongcheng out unintentionally, he was naturally happy to go along with the situation and help his brothers get angry. Anyway, he was never afraid of making things worse!
Everyone in the hall had their own thoughts and fell into silence for a while. Although Sun Tu did not press again, his eyes still glanced back and forth on the faces of these young censors, putting enough pressure on them to make a clear judgment on their situation.
The expressions on these people's faces were constantly changing, and they were rapidly weighing things in their minds. In fact, it is not too difficult to make a choice. After all, your own future is more important than your boss. What's more, the Gu family case is almost a foregone conclusion, even without their impeachment.
Wang Zhongcheng, who had been confessed, had a hard time excusing himself.
So it didn't take too long before someone finally spoke up: "Since Wang Shenbin is so disrespectful of the king's laws, we should be the ones to hoe the traitors for the imperial court and impeach him!"
After the first person opened his mouth, the people behind him no longer dared to be embarrassed, and immediately expressed their opinions: "As long as this matter is true, we are also willing to impeach him for many illegal things!"
"I deeply admire you for thinking this way." Sun Tu smiled with satisfaction: "Since you are all Taichung officials, you must have known a lot about Wang Shenbin's use of his power to do evil. So I hope you will not let go of these crimes and impeach him as well!" Since they have all called him by his first name, it proves that everyone has made up his mind.
Sun Tu was a master of his skills. If he was only accused of corruption, accepting bribes, and befriending the Gu family, Wang Zhongcheng might be able to refute it based on his status and connections in the court. But once he was implicated in other charges, even if it was not a big problem, If there are more than one, his reputation will be completely ruined. By that time, even if he has any friends, cronies, or even higher backers in the court, I am afraid it will be difficult to excuse him.
These censors were all well versed in the importance of impeaching high-ranking officials, and they all nodded in agreement. Now that the first step has been taken, there is no hesitation after that. All he can do is use all his firepower to knock his boss off his high position.
Sun Tu was even more happy when he saw this, and immediately waved his hand: "Come here, please quickly untie the censors. You guys will write down the memorials here today, and the Marquis of Japan will help you send the relevant memorials to the bank tomorrow." Taisi."
At this point, they could only follow Sun Tu's arrangements. They all nodded and got up, and were arranged to stay in the empty room at the back and write their bullets.
Seeing Sun Tu's dazzling performance, how easily he pinned such a big crime on a third-grade censor Zhongcheng, everyone was really shocked. Especially Qin Hui, Wei Chengnian and Di Yingyang, three people who didn't know him well, besides admiration in their hearts, they were more afraid. He was the one who turned his hand to make clouds and rain.
Feeling the strange looks from them, Sun Tu chuckled again: "Why, is there anything wrong with this?"
"No, there's nothing wrong with that!" Several people shook their heads quickly. Afterwards, Di Yingyang asked: "Then who should we interrogate next?" He was looking forward to the interrogation that followed. After all, there were still several people who had not been questioned. Maybe he could learn something through this. Something comes.
But Sun Tu looked at the darkening sky outside and shook his head and said: "Let's put it aside for now, we have more important things to do."
Could it be... Only then did Di Yingyang and the others realize that it was already dusk after this interrogation, and according to what Sun Tu said before, it was time to pick up the person after dark. Those Liao spies hiding in Tokyo were still at large, which made everyone feel energetic. Even Wei Chengnian opened his mouth, as if he wanted to ask for orders to go with him.
But Sun Tu's last words made them stunned again: "Is Wei Cheng here? He will be the next protagonist!"
As soon as he said these words, everyone present subconsciously turned their attention to a general who was standing in the hall with his hands tied!