According to the beam system, it is sealed from New Year's Eve to the sixteenth day of the first lunar month. It was just the ninth day of the first lunar month, and the year was not over yet. Cai Quan’s request to see him at this time was definitely not for ordinary things, so even though Emperor Liang was upset now, he ordered someone to announce him.
"Brother Huang wants to discuss court affairs, and the younger brother should also retire." King Ji hurriedly got up and said.
"Sit down and stay with me for a while." Emperor Liang raised his hand tiredly, "I still want to chat with you. Besides, what court affairs can't you hear?"
"Yes." King Ji did not dare to disobey, and sat down again according to his words. After a short while, Cai Quan, Minister of Punishment, was led into the hall. He was only in his thirties, and he was the youngest of the six officials except Shen Zhui. After the ceremony of the monarch and ministers, he knelt eastward and sat in the hall.
"What's the matter with Cai Qing's entry into the palace?"
"Report to Your Majesty," Cai Quan said in a flat tone, "The Ministry of Punishment recently concluded a case, which is related to the incident of the Ministry of Household's secret cannon shop last year. This minister believes that it is necessary to report the details to Your Majesty."
"Private artillery workshop?" Emperor Liang frowned and thought for a while, "Is it the matter of King Xian and the original Lou Zhijing of the Ministry of Housing colluding for profit? Didn't you figure it out long ago? Why, is there something wrong?"
King Xian in Emperor Liang's mouth, of course, was referring to the former prince who had been deposed for less than a year. When it was revealed that he instructed Lou Zhijing to secretly set up a private artillery workshop to obtain huge profits, it caused a great disturbance. A very important fall in the process of descending the throne.
"The case of the Private Paofang was personally examined by Mr. Shen from the Ministry of Housing. The facts of the case are clear, the accounts are clear, and the guilt that King Xian and Lou Zhijing should bear in the process are not at all uncomfortable. The minister is not saying that there is anything wrong with it," Cai said. Quan paused here for a moment, and then said, "What this minister is referring to... the explosion that caused the private gun shop..."
"explode?"
"Yes, sixty-nine people were killed, one hundred and fifty-seven were injured, and hundreds of homes were destroyed by the fire, and people's grievances were boiling for a while..."
"Isn't it dealt with? The people have also been appeased, is there any shortage?" Emperor Liang was slightly displeased.
"At that time, everyone thought it was an accident, an explosion caused by the careless use of fire in the private gun workshop." Cai Quan raised his eyes and faced the emperor who was sitting high on the throne, "but according to the recent discovery of the minister. , this is not an accident."
Emperor Liang's eyebrows twitched, and before he could speak, King Ji couldn't help being surprised, and said, "Isn't it an accident? Could it be someone else doing it on purpose?"
"I have testimony, Your Majesty, please read it." Cai Quan did not directly answer King Ji's question, but took out a volume of documents from his sleeve and handed it over to the imperial case by the eunuch.
Emperor Liang slowly unfolded the book. When he first read it, it was nothing. The more he looked, the more gloomy his face became. When he saw the third page, he was trembling with anger and threw the entire book on the ground.
King Ji was sitting beside Emperor Liang originally, but now he quietly leaned over to pick up the document and read it, but he didn't see half of it, and his face was pale.
"Your Majesty, these five testimonies were extracted separately. All the things mentioned are consistent and there are no flaws. This minister considers them to be credible." Cai Quan still said quietly, "From the beginning, the bandit made the first complaint to reduce the crime. In the beginning, the ministers traced it layer by layer, and the truth became more and more shocking. In fact, the minister knows that the root of the investigation is far from being investigated, but since officials at the same level have been involved, the minister cannot arbitrarily Therefore, I entered the palace today to ask for an decree, and I ask Your Majesty to order the Tingwei Division to send officers to supervise, and I hope that Zhu Yue, the secretary of the Dali Temple, can be brought to trial as soon as possible."
"Although it was said that Zhu Yue was finally identified," King Ji asked in a daze, "but... But why did Zhu Yue instruct these people to detonate the private artillery workshop
For this question, Emperor Liang pursed the corners of his lips, but Cai Quan had no intention of answering.
Why? Such a naive question can only be asked by King Ji, who is romantic in poetry and wine, and even King Ji himself, he responded not long after he asked.
Who is behind Zhu Yue, you don't need to judge to know. Exposing the secrets of the private gunsmiths in such a tragic way, thereby inciting heavy public grievances against the prince at that time, it is self-evident how much benefit this will bring to another person.
Emperor Liang only felt dizzy in front of him, and his limbs were cold with anger, and he was speechless.
Private Paofang, Zhu Yue, Dali Temple, Xuanjing Division, Xia Jiang, Wei Zheng... These terms were chaotically rolling in his mind, making him dizzy and headaches like cracking, and in this mess, the only thing that was clear was The same method from the past to the present.
After successfully bringing down the prince, the target has been changed to King Jing. If the ex-Prince Prince still suffers from being caught by Prince Yu, then this time it is a naked framing of Prince Jing.
However, what is even more shocking is that King Yu did not know what method he used, but he was able to unite with Xia Jiang, and let the Xuanjing Division, who has always been loyal to the emperor, move his prisoners and set up an ambush for him, and finally charged King Jing with the big crime of committing disorder. .
For Emperor Liang, the betrayal and deception of the Xuanjing Division had broken through the bottom line of his tolerance.
"King Xuan Yu." Emperor Liang squeezed these three words out of his teeth. Although his tone was low, it was chilling all over his body. King Ji glanced at Cai Quan, who was sitting upright, and had a hunch about the big storm that would be set off. To be honest, he really didn't want to stay on the scene and watch the densely covered scene in Ubud, but unfortunately he didn't have the guts to get up and ask to retire at this time, so he swallowed dryly and sat there without moving.
Before King Yu received the decree and entered the palace, he had already received the news that the Imperial Army had seized the Xuanjing Division, but he could not find out the reason after all inquiries.
At this time, it was definitely not because I missed this son and wanted to see him, and when I thought about Mei Changsu, the person who was best at turning clouds and rains in secret, King Yu suddenly felt a little shudder. On the way to the palace under the decree, my brain was almost dry, and the cold sweat almost broke out, but I still couldn't think of a reason.
"My son sees the father, but I don't know if the father sees the call, what is the order?" Entering the warm pavilion, King Yu didn't have time to see who was around, so he quickly fell to the ground and saluted.
What answered him was a roll of documents thrown in the face, hitting his face with the sound of wind, and it suddenly hurt.
"See for yourself, what is this!"
King Yu shuddered for a while at the reprimand, but he immediately steadied himself, quickly picked up the document, and read it through. After reading it, his face was pale and sweat was pouring down, and he knocked his head down, hissing. He shouted: "Father, you are wronged..."
"It was Zhu Yue who was identified, what are you calling for?" Emperor Liang scolded head-on.
"Uh..." King Yu was still in a hurry, only choked for a moment, and then said, "Zhu Yue is Erchen's brother-in-law, this testimony shows that Zhu Yue is identified, but in fact it is for Erchen, father Huang Shengming , should have known long ago…”
"So, your injustice can be considered a slap in the face," Emperor Liang sneered, "Do you mean to vouch for Zhu Yue?"
King Yu didn't dare to answer without a word, and thought for a moment before saying, "These are all the accusations of treachery. How can the royal father be gullible? Zhu Yue has always done nothing wrong. This crime... I'm afraid the possibility of grievance is greater."
"Your Majesty," Cai Quan bowed and bowed, "This minister also thinks that there is a possibility of injustice, but the person who identified Lord Zhu was his personal follower, not an unrelated outsider to bite at will. It is difficult to bear. Therefore, the minister urges His Majesty's permission. After copying the opening of the court, I immediately order the three divisions to send personnel, and the Mingtang will hold a trial, so that the trial of the case must be brought to the fore in order to return the innocence of Lord Zhu."
"Mingtang Trial?" Emperor Liang looked at King Yu with a gloomy expression, "Jing Huan, what do you think?"
King Yu gritted his teeth, his mind buzzing. Whether Zhu Yue was wronged or not, of course he knew very well whether Zhu Yue was a tough person who could withstand the pressure of a public trial, of course he knew better. He believed that this brother-in-law would do his best to do things for him, and he would never be disloyal, but he was not sure that when facing a famous criminal master like Cai Quan, Zhu Yue had the ability to resist him until the end. Recruit...
The result of the Mingtang tribunal is to be reported to the world by court newspapers. Once you agree to the Mingtang tribunal, you are prepared to bear the consequences that follow. At that time, once a verdict is formed, there will be no room to ask the emperor for extra grace to cover up. How can King Yu dare to bite the bullet and accept it
Xiao Jinghuan's hesitation was guilty, and everyone saw it. Although Emperor Liang knew it for a long time, he was still angry when he looked at him like this. He held the thin teacup tightly in his left hand, almost crushing it, and Wang Ji, who was sitting on the side, was shocked.
"Your Majesty, there is no need for His Royal Highness to sit in on the trial." Among all the people, only Cai Quan kept his expression as usual, with an indifferent look of business affairs, "I will do my best to enforce the law with justice. Please, Your Majesty. Declaring the decree, granting permission to the three divisions for a joint trial."
"Royal Father..." King Yu called out in a trembling voice, his face even more ugly. The lighter Cai Quan's expression became, the more flustered he became. He wasn't sure whether the Minister of Punishment had any other evidence besides these five confessions. Cai Quan was a cold-hearted master who didn't recognize anyone. If he really holds the iron evidence, what's the use of supervising him next to him.
Emperor Liang had been holding the teacup for a long time, and finally flew towards King Yu. Although he didn't hit it, it showed his anger at the moment. King Ji hurried over to support his arm and whispered, "Brother Huang, calm down... Chill out..."
"This evil obstacle! You are not reconciled if you don't make me mad, and I have hurt you so much all these years!" Emperor Liang pointed at King Yu and cursed, "These next things have been done one after another, do you think I am old and confused? Even my Xuanjing Division, you have the ability to get it, Xiao Jinghuan, I really underestimated you!"
King Yu was taken aback, his head banged loudly, and he cried, "Father sees the blame, the child dare not argue, but Xuanjing Division... The child does not..."
"Shut up! Even Xia Dong has been recruited to frame King Jing, and you are still arguing!"
To be honest, although he was an ally, how exactly Xia Jiang used Wei Zheng to trip King Jing, King Yu really didn't know, what exactly did Xia Dong do and what role he played, he was even more unclear, but Xia Dong is Xia Jiang's beloved apprentice, and he knows that he always obeys Xia Jiang's orders, so when Emperor Liang said that Xia Dong had recruited, King Yu became more and more uncertain about how bad things had gotten, and immediately panicked.
"You used to play those tricks all the time. I opened one eye and closed the other. It's up to you. Who knows that you have become more serious, and now even I dare to deceive. If time goes on, who else is in your eyes?" Liang Diyue The scolding became more and more angry, and his eyes almost spit out fire, "Tell me, is Zhu Yue's activities related to you? If you say half-word lies, I will never forgive you lightly!"
King Yu crawled forward two steps and cried: "The father's favor is something that the child will never forget, but it is also because of the father's favor that the child is not tolerated by the former prince. I don't want to upset my father, so I have to do this in order to protect myself... my father... this kid definitely doesn't dare to be disrespectful to his father, he's just confused for a while and he did something wrong..."
"Then what about this time? King Jing forced you?"
"Baby really didn't know about this incident, it was all done by Xia Jiang, just... I didn't dissuade me..."
Emperor Liang laughed in anger, "Okay! You pushed it cleanly! Poor Xia Jiang, I thought I helped you to be loyal to the new emperor in advance, but I didn't expect it to end like this! Dare to do it or not, what are you like me?"
King Yu didn't dare to answer, he just cried, and looked at King Ji from time to time. King Ji was seen as soft-hearted by him, so he couldn't help but persuade him: "Brother Huang, Jing Huan has already admitted his mistake, and he can't bear to scold him again... It's just this matter, how should we deal with it?"
Cai Quan stood up solemnly at this time, and said in a clear and authentic voice: "I beg your Majesty once again to grant permission for the tribunal to be held in court."