Although Du Hanfei has only seen these privately made weapons once in these years, he still recognized them at a glance.
This matter was discovered ten years ago by Mr. Ren, the governor of Suzhou, and he almost got it out. Fortunately, his people found out in time and informed him. Du Hanfei originally wanted to use coercion and inducement to take Mr. Ren for his own use. Jin vowed to go to Beijing to face the saint, but Du Hanfei had no choice but to rebel and frame the blame on Lord Ren.
That year, Long Yan was furious and killed the entire Ren family. It was also the first time that Du Hanfei saw the weapons presented to him in the capital.
Later, he learned that the private casting was a big deal, the process was complicated and people talked about it, and it was inevitable that the news would leak out. Although after Mr. Ren died, all the people in Suzhou were his people, but because of this, the slightest influence could move the world. whole body.
Therefore, not long after Master Ren's death, Du Hanfei completely put an end to privately forging weapons.
Now, where did these weapons come from
"Your Majesty, these weapons seem to be..." Yu Yecheng recognized them at a glance and hesitated and did not dare to speak.
The incident involving Mr. Ren was too big. Before he heard that he was beheaded, he cried out and complained about his injustice. However, with all the evidence, the emperor finally sentenced him to be executed.
Now, Master Ren has been dead for ten years, and these privately made weapons can still reappear in the world. Doesn't it also mean that Master Ren may have been wrongly accused back then.
"I can see it." The emperor interrupted Yu Yecheng and turned to look at Xiao Zimu: "Where did you get these weapons?"
Xiao Zimu looked at Xue Xiuguo who was standing aside: "Father, we have to ask Lord Xue about this matter before we know the inside story."
The emperor's gaze then moved over, and Xue Xiuguo knelt on the ground with a 'plop' and trembled: "Your Majesty, forgive me, these weapons were forged privately by the subordinates ordered by Prime Minister Du."
Du Hanfei looked at his proud disciple who was kneeling on the ground. He felt the blood in his head rising and his eyes dimming. He walked over and kicked him: "Xue Xiuguo, what are you talking about?"
Seeing that Du Hanfei was about to punch and kick him, Yu Yecheng quickly stopped in front of Xue Xiuguo and said to Du Hanfei solemnly: "The emperor hasn't spoken yet, Prime Minister Du."
Only then did Du Hanfei realize that he had lost his composure in anger and lost control in front of the emperor. He quickly knelt down and apologized: "I was so angry that I hope the emperor will forgive me."
Upon seeing this, Princess Yirou also came over to intercede: "Brother Emperor, how could Han Fei do such a thing."
Shi Jiaying had just been sent into the bridal chamber. General Shi had no choice but to step out and add: "Your Majesty, let Prime Minister Du get up first. If there is a misunderstanding on this happy day..."
The emperor snorted coldly and then ordered: "Get up first and step aside to let him finish his words."
Du Hanfei originally wanted to say something, the emperor must not listen to his nonsense, but Xiao Yanjun's reminder rang in his ears: "If Prime Minister Du doesn't get up and get out of the way, my father is anxious to ask."
He raised his head and looked at the emperor's eager face. He tried to persuade him but couldn't, so he had to stand up and move to one side.
"You told me the whole story of this matter in detail, word for word." The emperor said to Xue Xiuguo with a burning gaze.
Xue Xiuguo had just been kicked to the ground by Du Hanfei. He had not yet gotten up. After listening to the emperor's words, he knelt down again and began to narrate: "Ten years ago, there was a lot of commotion. Suzhou Prefecture Yin Ren secretly forged weapons. Being framed by Prime Minister Du, he unintentionally uncovered the matter and wanted to go to Beijing to report to the emperor, but Du Hanfei knew about it in advance and sent someone to take advantage of it, thus misleading the emperor."
"Your Majesty, don't..." Du Hanfei couldn't bear it after hearing this, but he had just started to say a few words when he was immediately interrupted by the Emperor's scolding.
"If you say one more word, I will treat you as admitting your guilt." When the emperor said this, he narrowed his eyes and looked at him: "When he finishes speaking, I will naturally let you explain everything clearly."
Du Hanfei's face was startled, he didn't even dare to say 'yes', he bowed towards the emperor and nodded.
Xue Xiuguo was interrupted by Du Hanfei and paused. Xia Chu looked at Bingwen standing aside as if unintentionally.
Among the crowd, everyone's focus was anxiously on Xue Xiuguo.
Therefore, no one has seen Bingwen clenching his teeth at this moment and clenching his hands, his body trembling slightly and trying to suppress his emotions.
Xue Xiuguo had already tried his best to defend the emperor in his words. He blamed Du Hanfei for deliberately misleading the emperor for the incident that year. However, he glanced at the emperor out of the corner of his eye. His face was so dark and livid that it made people panic. He calmed down and continued Said: "After this incident, Prime Minister Du knew that the matter was serious and stayed silent for a while.
But later, Wanzhou raised some private soldiers, and the number gradually became larger and larger. Those private soldiers always needed weapons. In addition, three years had passed since Lord Ren's incident, and Prime Minister Du became bolder again.
After much deliberation, we decided to move the previous casting people in Suzhou to Wanzhou.
At that time, there happened to be a vacancy in the position of Wuzhou magistrate. In the palace, he bumped into Master Ju who was going to Yaohua Palace to meet Concubine Lian with an angry look on his face.
After a little inquiry, I learned that it was Ju Meishan who was looking for a job for her son and came to the palace to ask for help from Concubine Lian. Concubine Lian, thinking of sisterly affection, approached Lord Ju and came to the palace to arrange a leisurely position for Zheng Zhongguang.
Lord Ju refused at the time, but Du Hanfei had a plan in mind when he learned about it. He immediately went to draw up the appointment documents for Wuzhou Magistrate and sent them to the Zheng Mansion and handed them over to Ju Meishan.
The private forging of weapons just left one less person to blame in the future. It would be fine if no one discovered this matter.
If someone breaks it one day, Prime Minister Du can still shift the blame to Zheng Zhongguang. Lord Ju has always had political disagreements with him, and he can drag Lord Ju into the water by then, and he can still sit back and relax while privately forging weapons. "
Only then did Mr. Ju find out that it was Du Hanfei who had arranged Zheng Zhongguang's official position. Fortunately, he had thought it was Concubine Lian who had arranged the appointment a few days ago, so he had to bear the blame for Du Hanfei in vain.
Although Mr. Ju has always had political disagreements with Prime Minister Du, he never thought that he could be so vicious-hearted. Fortunately, out of consideration for his colleagues, he came to attend his son's wedding today and prepared a big gift.
Ju Daren was shaking with anger. He was about to speak when he looked up and saw Xiao Zimu giving him a calm look. Then he gritted his teeth and swallowed.
At this moment, Xiao Mubai seemed to suddenly realize, and reminded the emperor: "Father, do you still remember that in the imperial study, the post of Wuzhou magistrate was originally pending, but after Prime Minister Du left and returned, he nominated him when he came back. Zheng Zhongguang holds this position."
After hearing Xiao Mubai's detailed reminder, the emperor found it difficult to remember even if he wanted to.
Therefore, he turned his head and took a deep look at Du Hanfei, who was standing aside with a nervous expression.
"I remember, there is indeed such a thing."
(End of chapter)