The officials were in an uproar, no one would have guessed that Fan Xian would have a character that would rather bend than bend, and would never defend himself to the death. Official Minister Yan Xingshu's face darkened, and he was about to say something, but when he raised his eyes, he saw that the few high-ranking officials in front of him were all silent, and then he remembered that the matter must not be so simple.
The Privy Councilor was making Old General Qin's gray beard sway in the palace wind, his old eyes narrowed slightly, as if he had fallen asleep. Yan Xingshu glanced sideways, Qin Heng, the son of Old General Qin's Privy Council Counselor, also kept his mouth tightly shut. He no longer had the courage to propose Fan Xian as an envoy to Northern Qi in early spring.
It is right for the military to keep silent. On the one hand, they have a good relationship with the Overwatch Council. On the other hand, this is an invasion by the official circles in Kyoto. There is no need for them to intervene. But the head of the civil servants, Master Shu, also looked respectful, but he didn't seem to have heard the conversation in front of the palace. Several ministers have become clay sculptures of Bodhisattvas.
Yan Xingshu secretly thought about it, it seemed that there was no need to offend Fan Xian, a troublesome little black dog, for the eldest princess who was far away in Xinyang, so he also closed his mouth.
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Seeing that no minister spoke to reprimand Fan Xian, His Majesty's face still did not soften, a cold light flashed in his eyes, he stared at Fan Xian and said, "If you don't want to defend yourself, let's listen to what Lai Qing has to say."
Zuodu Censor Lai Mingcheng led the decree, and read out all the illegal things about Fan Xian in the memorial, one stroke at a time, it was really clear. Fan Xian groaned in his heart, thinking that this Zuodu censor really deserved the surname Lai, why did he blame him for everything? What does the bribe money that those little bastards demanded last month have anything to do with me
There was a lot of discussion in the court, and the eyes cast on Lai Mingcheng and Fan Xian became a little strange. Among the matters that the Metropolitan Procuratorate has participated in, the one that bears the brunt is that Eunuch Dai in the palace is suspected of offering bribes to the procuratorate of the Supervisory Yuan for his nephew, Dai Zhen, to prosecute the incident. All the ministers thought to themselves, how dare you, little Lai, drag this matter into the palace? On the other hand, he despises Fan Xian. For such a great opportunity, he only charged Lao Dai one thousand taels of silver. Seniors standing upright, who would have the heart to accept such a small amount of money
Hearing that the matter involved the palace, His Majesty the Emperor's face remained unchanged, and he directly called the guards to pass the news that Eunuch Dai from Concubine Shu's palace came to the court to confront him.
Although the officials knew that this method of investigating the case was a bit of a nonsense, but everyone knew that His Majesty was not a person who was imprisoned by corrupt rules and customs, and they were all curious about how this matter would end, so they kept silent Voice.
Not long after, Eunuch Dai was brought to the palace, he already knew what was said at the court meeting today, he was worried, but also very puzzled, thinking that the bank note he gave was only passed through the hands of Concubine Yigui, who The master has a cheerful disposition, but has always been very strict with his words. Besides, he and Fan Xian are close relatives, so he would never sell himself out. How did this rumor get to the Metropolitan Procuratorate
After going to the palace, he first shouted long live, and then shouted wronged. Eunuch Dai pouted his buttocks and burst into tears, and kowtowed to the emperor, insisting that nothing happened: "Your Majesty always forbids servants in the palace to communicate with courtiers. Xiao, let alone dare to break the rules. When it comes to Mr. Fan, the servant has indeed heard his name, because... "
Eunuch Dai looked pitifully at His Majesty the Emperor on the Dragon Throne: "Everyone in the world knows Fan Shixian's name. Although this slave is a cripple, he is also a cripple of the Qing Kingdom. I heard that Lord Fan was sent to Northern Qi to honor His Majesty." Adding color, I am naturally happy in my heart, and it is inevitable that Master Xiao Fan will be mentioned in daily chats. However, the servant has never even met Master Xiao Fan, so how can he offer bribes?"
Zuodu Censor Lai Mingcheng asked coldly: "Eunuch Dai has never seen Fan Tisi?"
Eunuch Dai knelt down with pain in his knees, and he had already scolded this nosy censor countless times in his heart. After hearing the question, he suddenly realized: "I remember, when I sent the imperial decree to Fan's residence last year, I saw I've seen Master Xiao Fan on one side, but at that time it was a decree, so I left as soon as I entered the door, if this is counted as seeing... it's only this side."
Eunuch Dai then howled and gambled and swore: "Long live, this old servant has really only seen this side of Master Xiao Fan. If I still see him, I will be gutted and die. I will do it again in the next life." Eunuch."
This oath was so poisonous that His Majesty scolded angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Lai Yushi, however, had a slightly worried look on his brows, and said: "For bribery, it doesn't mean that the two parties must meet... Eunuch Dai, I ask you, do you have a distant nephew named Dai Zhen who was inspected at Dengshikou?" Vegetable Secretary to be a petty official?"
Eunuch Dai didn't dare to hide it, so he nodded.
Lai Yushi said seriously: "Your Majesty, that Dai Zhen is a corrupt..." He told all about the case investigation by the Overwatch Council, then fixed his eyes on Fan Xian, and said coldly: "Dare to ask Fan Xian for advice?" Secretary, where is this Dai Zhen now?"
After thinking for a while, Fan Xian replied, "The case is closed. This petty official named Dai Zhen has lost his post after vomiting out the stolen money. I don't know where he is going now."
Yushi Lai Hong said coldly: "I don't know. It is obvious that you were bribed by Eunuch Dai and violated the private law. Then Dai Zhen has been in the Vegetable Procuratorate for six years. I don't know how many palaces' money he has embezzled. The chief minister doesn't know. One was resigned, and he was let go after receiving a little money, I really don’t know what kind of mystery there is.”
Fan Xian calmly replied in an orderly manner: "It has been verified by the court that Dai Zhen has embezzled a total of four hundred and seventy-two taels of silver in six years. According to the third rule of the Qing Law, those whose amount is less than five hundred taels will be confiscated." Returning the post to the silver and punishing him with a fine does not need to be transferred to the Ministry of Punishment. When the case was concluded, Dai Zhen was dismissed and fined a thousand taels of silver. I don’t know why Lai Yushi thinks there is something wrong with this official’s treatment, and what is the mystery?”
Dai Zhen's case was investigated by the Overwatch Council. As for how much he was corrupt, it was not a word from Fan Xian.
Lai Yushi laughed angrily and said, "Four hundred and seventy-two taels? Didn't Fan Tisi lie to the court officials that they don't have eyes?"
These words are very serious, but Fan Xian laughed instead: "Of course, Dai Zhen also greedy some vegetables and fruits, which should be converted into cash according to the rules. In this way, it is indeed a matter of the court. Not detailed enough, Lai Yushi's point is reasonable, I thank you here."
Lai Yushi saw him gossiping, and shouted angrily: "It's unreasonable! Then Dai Zhen has been greedy for at least four thousand taels of silver in the past six years! The people's grievances are extremely boiling, and Fan Tisi tried his best to cover him up. What is he trying to do! "
There was silence in the hall, only the angry and pressing questions of the doctor Yushi could be heard.
Fan Xian slowly raised his head, glanced at the doctor Yushi with slightly cold eyes, and took a light step forward.
Seeing the chill on his handsome face, Lai Yushi was intimidated by it for a moment, and took a step back subconsciously.
Fan Xian stared into his eyes, and suddenly said word by word: "What is the intention? The people are full of grievances?"
He took a deep breath and said mockingly: "Dare to ask Lai Yushi for advice. As the Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, you are responsible for rumors and reports. Since you keep saying that Dai Zhen has been greedy for so much silver, the people's resentment is boiling... In the past six years, why hasn't the Metropolitan Procuratorate mentioned this matter in a memorial? Are you the official who really wants to hide his crime? The public is full of resentment, why don't you ask the Governor of Kyoto to arrest him and bring him to justice!"
He suddenly became angry, and all the officials in the court were startled.
Fan Xian didn't give Lai Yushi a chance to speak, and said in a cold voice: "I have only been in charge of one place for more than a month, and then I found out about Dai Zhen's corruption. Lai Yushi has known for a long time that Dai Zhen's people have great grievances in the past six years, but he doesn't care. Say nothing, be dumb! The Overwatch Council investigated the case, and it turned out to be wrong. The censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate have been mute for six years!... "
"I've been dumb for six years! Now I'm being accused of corruption by the Overwatch Council!"
Fan Xian bowed to the emperor on the dragon chair, turned around and asked Lai Yushi angrily: "I would like to ask my lord, what exactly do you want to do!"
The series of questionings stunned Zuodu Yushi on the spot. He knew that he had said something wrong earlier, and Fan Xian caught him in the end. Fan Xianqiang said that Dai Zhen only embezzled more than four hundred taels of silver, and it is impossible to reverse the case. In a fit of anger, he said that Dai Zhen was greedy for a lot of money and the people complained a lot, but he had fallen into Fan Xian's trap—as the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, since he knew about it, why didn't there be any movement for six years? But when the Supervisory Yuan investigated the case, he would jump out to participate in the investigation. After Fan Xian pointed out this fact, it became a strong evidence that the Metropolitan Procuratorate envied the Supervisory Yuan and falsely accused him of fabricating crimes.
All the ministers in the court looked at Lai Yushi with unkind eyes, but they looked at Mr. Fan with admiration. Of course, these old foxes knew the root of this matter. It was just that Fan Xian was digging holes in court. Lai Yushi jumped off at the court, his skills and accuracy really made these old foxes a little afraid-this is not like a young man who has only been in the officialdom for a year!
Everyone sighed in their hearts, this Fan Xian also wrote poems, fought and fought, and now officials can also do it. I really don't know how Fan Jian, an old money basket, could have such a good life and raise such a good illegitimate child.
Zuodu Censor Lai Mingcheng's lips trembled, flicked his sleeves, knelt down to His Majesty, and said in a hoarse voice: "I have done something wrong in my position, please be severely punished by Your Majesty. But Fan Tisi broke the law, His Majesty can't do it." Take it lightly, let the Dali Temple investigate carefully, and you will definitely get something!"
The emperor was already a little impatient to hear it. Seeing Fan Xian's performance, a slight joy flashed in the dragon's eyes, and he immediately acted impatiently and said: "Okay, okay, you are a dignified Zuodu Yushi, I don't know if you will give me a gift. It is normal for Cai Xiaoguan to take bribes and pervert the law. There is nothing to punish. Just remember, in the future, don’t exaggerate things in the court and use public grievances to explain things... I am not the emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty or the Northern Qi Dynasty, Qing The country is not that kind of country, so don't do things like invite Qingming in the future."
Invite the name? Lai Mingcheng was ashamed and angry, and refused to accept this reputation even to the death, he knelt on the ground gritting his teeth and refused to get up, kowtowing repeatedly.