Bringing troops into the city, hiding dragon robes privately, and unknown source of huge wealth... Any of these three things can kill Xiao Tianyao, not to mention the three things added together.
Even if the hidden dragon robe was hidden, even if the source of the huge amount of property was unknown and it was framed, it was an iron-clad fact that it was a matter of ignoring the imperial decree to bring troops into the city.
Now the emperor brought up these three things at the same time and questioned the courtiers, that is, the courtiers were not allowed to defend Xiao Tianyao.
In fact, the emperor did not give the courtiers a chance to defend Xiao Tianyao. Not long after the words fell, the emperor said again: "The source of the huge wealth of Xiao Wang's mansion is unknown, which caused the people to be angry and beaten, causing thousands of people to be injured. The impact of this incident is extremely bad. If I do not deal with King Xiao, how will I explain it to the world? How can I be worthy of my Dongwen tens of thousands of people?"
"Your Majesty, this matter... has yet to be found out. I am willing to ask your Majesty to investigate." The officials who spoke for Xiao Tianyao couldn't find any evidence to defend Xiao Tianyao, so they had to say these innocuous words, secretly worrying about Xiao Wang.
Lin Xiang has always been a practical person, although when King Xiao was in power, he moved his thoughts towards King Xiao, but in this situation, he will not let go of the opportunity to show himself in front of the emperor.
As a dog raised by the emperor, Lin Xiang knew very well what to say and when to please the emperor. No need for the emperor to express more, he stood up and said righteously: "How to check the evidence? Are you trying to say that Xiao Wang privately brought his troops back to Beijing was calculated by others? Someone framed it? The huge amount of property is unknown and it was framed by someone?"
Lin Xiang asked three questions in a row, but without waiting for an answer, he threw three more questions, "Everyone knows that Jinwuwei only listens to King Xiao, who do you think can plan King Xiao to bring Jinwuwei back to the capital? The camp of Jinwuwei. The guards were so tight that not even a fly could get in. King Wen and the Seventh Prince went in empty-handed when they went to the Jinwuwei camp that day. Who could hide the dragon robe under the eyes of Jinwuwei? The property confiscated from the Xiao Wangfu, It's more than Dongwen's ten years of tax revenue, who do you think has the ability to frame King Xiao?"
It seems to be the same question, but the first three questions are answered.
Everyone knows the bravery of Jinwuwei, and there was news before that all the black armored guards in the Central Empire suffered at the hands of Jinwuwei.
Except for King Xiao, no one in this world can mobilize Jin Wuwei, and no one has the ability to frame and plot against King Xiao under the eyes of Jin Wuwei.
As soon as Lin Xiang said this, the audience was silent, and the generals opened their mouths wide, wanting to make excuses, but didn't know where to start.
Although the emperor was dissatisfied with Lin Xiang's indecision before, this remark won his heart. Seeing Lin Xiang's eyes being a little kind, Lin Xiang saw it as if he had been beaten with blood, and his words were even sharper, "Sacred Lord, the emperor breaks the law and the common people are guilty, Xiao Wang trooping up for private use, intending to rebel, the evidence is conclusive, and he is willing to ask the sage to take the lead to set an example."
There is only one dead end to rebellion, and what Lin Xiang said is the most important thing is beheading.
"Please sage King Xiao to be a good example." Lin Xiang was the emperor's lackey, and his words were often the results the emperor wanted. As soon as he said it, many civil servants began to agree. The generals were so angry, but Lin Xiang was right, it was useless for them to regenerate their anger, so they could only say dryly, "Sir, this matter..."
However, as soon as they opened their mouths, they were interrupted by Lin Xiang, "King Xiao rebelled, the evidence is conclusive, you don't want to share your worries for the emperor, but you don't care about interceding for King Xiao and defending King Xiao, are you in a group with King Xiao? Are you planning to rebel together with King Xiao?"
Lin Xiang's words undoubtedly drove people to a dead end. The ministers who wanted to open their mouths to buy time for King Xiao all turned pale with fright, "This minister is frightened!"
"I dare not!"
"The Emperor's Insight!"
"I have no two hearts!"
At this time, even if you have the heart, you can't say it.
However, if they didn't say anything, it didn't mean that the emperor and Lin Xiang would let them go. As the emperor's most useful minions, Lin Xiang never needed the emperor to say anything, and he would take the initiative to share the emperor's worries.
"Your Majesty, General Zhenguo, General Hussar, General Chen, General Xiao..." Lin Xiang pointed to the generals on the right, and pointed them out one by one, and the people he pointed to were all those who were personally with King Xiao." These generals have close personal ties with King Xiao, and have previously blocked the emperor from raising the army to the king many times. The minister suspects that they are conspiring with King Xiao, intending to rebel, and I am willing to ask the Holy General to take these people down and interrogate them carefully."
"The last will be wronged, the last will be wronged!" The few generals who were named seemed to have expected it, and they were not afraid when they were named.
They are indeed people from King Xiao's camp, but King Xiao has never been friends with courtiers. These people are grateful for King Xiao's goodness and speak for King Xiao everywhere, but they really did not participate in the rebellion.
It is precisely because they did not participate that they could stand in the hall with confidence, speak for King Xiao, and delay time for King Xiao.
"Is it wrong? It's not that you have the final say. You need to judge by the Ministry of Justice. You just said that King Xiao is innocent, but what's the truth? King Xiao collected money and stationed troops. , He writes splendid articles, and his mouth is naturally good. His words are not very tall, but his words are like knives, poking people's hearts.
"Your Majesty, the last will be wronged, and the last will defend King Xiao. It is also because he believes in King Xiao's character. The last will never conspire, and he is willing to ask the emperor to investigate." When the emperor announced that he had taken King Xiao, they knew that there would be today.
Although they did not have much personal friendship with King Xiao, they were suppressed by the emperor during the previous storm. If King Xiao hadn't suppressed the emperor's arrogance, they and the family behind them would have fallen long ago. .
It can be said that without King Xiao, there would be no them, and if King Xiao fell, they would not benefit. Now that King Xiao has been taken down by the emperor and charged with treason, even if these people do not plead for King Xiao or prevent King Qin's troops from entering the city for King Xiao, the emperor will not let them go.
"Lin Xiang is right. Is it a conclusion that someone who has his own punishment department has been wronged, come... and take them down." Lin Xiang really understood the emperor, and these were the people the emperor wanted to take down.
The treason was deeply involved. In order to justify Xiao Tianyao's crime and ruin Xiao Tianyao's reputation, he spent so much thought on the layout. If only Xiao Tianyao was dealt with, it would be a loss.
This time, he will not only remove Xiao Tianyao, but also uproot his influence in the court and the army...