Everyone was eager to see through their eyes, and finally the imperial edict came.
This imperial decree is like a precious sword, it gave Zhao Fuyi the courage to commit crimes, he did not delay even a day, and personally led his troops to attack the governor's mansion, the people in the mansion were surrounded in a dream.
Yan Sikong was not there that day, but Feng Ye said that they confronted the guards of the governor's mansion. Ge Zhong shouted his grievances in front of the mansion, saying that no one could offend him without an imperial decree. According to the words of the sage, as long as the evidence is convincing, anyone related to the rebellion case of King Liang can be arrested and interrogated regardless of rank, seniority, or closeness.
Zhao Fuyi sent troops to search the Governor's Mansion and found several secret letters between him and King Liang, and even rare treasures that King Liang gave to his son.
Zhao Fuyi completely sealed off the governor's mansion, no one could come in and out, and he was not allowed to tamper with any plants or trees in the mansion, and escorted Ge Zhong back to the procuratorate.
Zhao Fuyi and Liang Guang were busy solving the case, Yan Sikong and Xu Kai were busy collecting evidence, Zhao Fuyi did not favor any party in the court, Liang Guang was born in the Imperial Academy, and was on good terms with the gentry, the two did have scruples because of Xie Zhongren, but they did not He will be tolerant, not to mention that if Ge Zhong can be investigated and dealt with, it will be a meritorious service. This is a delicacy delivered to the mouth, how can it be missed.
Fortunately, Xie Zhongren was far away in the capital, so he couldn't reach them, so his scruples were a little less.
I heard that Ge Zhong saw those secret letters in prison, and he was so angry that he vomited blood and denied it, saying that someone forged his handwriting and framed him.
They compared those secret letters with Ge Zhong's handwriting for a day and a night, and they couldn't see any obvious difference. Besides, Liang Wang alone did not kill or imprison him, which was already very suspicious, although Ge Zhong said that the two had been friends with each other , Liang Wang remembered the old love, but at this time he could no longer convince the public.
Yan Sikong and Xu Kai kept sorting out Ge Zhong's various crimes, including that he lied about military rations, which was also regarded as evidence of his affair with King Liang. Anonymous letter, the case has been out of control like an avalanche.
As soon as the news of Ge Zhong was transmitted back to the capital, it caused an uproar. The court was already exhausted by successive disaster relief, uprising, and rebellion.
Yan Zilian's faction took the opportunity to turn over the old accounts. He instructed the officials to write a letter, denouncing Wang Shengsheng and Mei Jue, saying that Wang Shengsheng framed Cai Zhongfan, the minister of officials, and Cai Zhongfan was demoted. This is the root cause of the rebellion of the king of Liang and the position of governor. Although Xie Zhongren was not mentioned in the speech, all arrows pointed directly at Xie Zhongren.
Naturally, Xie Zhongren would not sit still, and he also instructed the officials of his faction to roll up their sleeves and go into battle.
The speech officials started a scolding war, which escalated to impeachment of each other, and the hall was full of smoke and noise, which was very lively.
Yan Sikong had expected this to happen. Yan Zilian's faction and Xie Zhongren's faction would do everything possible to cut off the opponent's party members and hurt the opponent's power whenever they got the chance. In the end, Xie Zhongren would not care about Ge Zhong, I have no choice but to lose the car to keep him handsome.
Yan Sikong really wanted to interrogate Ge Zhong in person, but it was a pity that he couldn't get his turn, so he could only make sidelines from Liang Guang. Right now, Ge Zhong can't produce evidence to defend himself, which is more or less auspicious.
Although Feng Ye was ordered to monitor and guard the governor's mansion, he was not very interested in Ge Zhong's case, because he had recently received a letter from Feng Jianping that Wala had already set out for the war, so he must be worried about Feng Jianping's safety and victory.
When the two were eating together, Yan Sikong also asked about the situation of Feng Jiajun.
Feng Ye sighed: "The mountains are high and the water is far away. I can neither support my father nor receive the battle report in time. It is really tormenting."
Yan Sikong comforted: "King Jingyuan has fought with Oirat for many years, and he has rarely lost. Trust him."
"... Father's health is not as good as before." Feng Ye sighed with emotion, his tone very bitter.
"Fortunately, he has a successor." Yan Sikong paused, "Actually, I've always wanted to know..."
Feng Ye asked, "What do you want to know?"
"That day you and I agreed not to hide from each other."
Feng Ye suddenly said, "You want to ask my elder brother, don't you?"
Yan Sikong nodded.
Feng Ye's eyes suddenly darkened: "When we don't bother with trivial matters and talk freely about wine, I will tell you about the past."
Yan Sikong smiled and held up the vegetable and egg soup: "Then I will drink a bowl first as a respect."
Feng Ye also laughed.
"By the way, is there any progress in Ge Zhong's case?" Feng Ye asked.
Yan Sikong narrowed his eyes slightly: "The evidence is solid, I think he is doomed to die."
"Is there any movement from the imperial court?"
Yan Sikong told Feng Ye what he just found out: "Ge Zhong was promoted by Xie Zhongren, he will definitely be implicated in this matter, the teacher will not miss this opportunity."
"If you can really drag that eunuch into the water, Ge Zhong's old life will be worth it."
Yan Sikong shook his head: "Xie Zhongren is very favored by the emperor, it won't be that simple."
Feng Ye snorted coldly: "Being able to kill Ge Zhong is very satisfying, just because he lied about the military rations, it is enough for him to die three times."
Yan Sikong whispered: "It's not a pity to die a hundred times."
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Under the assistance of Yan Sikong and Xu Kai, Ge Zhong's crimes piled up one after another, which is too numerous to write down. It is impossible for an official to worship the governor himself to be innocent.
As Yan Sikong expected, the trial of the case lasted for a month, and the emperor was very dissatisfied. Xie Zhongren wanted to calm the grievances of the public and appease the holy anger, so he could not care about Ge Zhong. Therefore, Zhao Fuyi could only act impartially and honestly, and asked them to try the case impartially, so Zhao Fuyi arrested Ge Zhong's two sons and nephew one after another.
So far, Ge Zhong has almost no room to stand up.
Yan Sikong felt that Yuanmao must have a spirit in the sky, and blessed him to severely punish Ge Zhong, a thief. If the king of Liang hadn't considered his old love and treated Ge Zhong with courtesy, or if he hadn't killed himself, this matter would not have gone so smoothly. Zhao Fuyi and Liang It is a pity that the king of Liang has passed away (reading H) and there is no proof of death. What he wants is no proof of death. Let Ge Zhong go underground to "confirm" with his old friend.
However, after all, Ge Zhong was a senior member of the first rank, and he could not just close the case and punish him in Jingzhou. The emperor decreed that Ge Zhong's home was confiscated, and Zhao Fuyi ordered Ge Zhong, his son, nephew and a group of relatives related to the treason case. The officials will be escorted back to Beijing for retrial by the three courts. One is to review whether there are discrepancies in the trial of Zhao Fuyi and Liang Guang, and the other is to discuss how to convict these people.
All those who were escorted back to Beijing this time were important criminals. Emperor Zhaowu had issued an edict that the important criminals must be dealt with, and the threats were ignored.
Before the army was about to return to Beijing, Yan Sikong volunteered to help Liang Guang write Ge Zhong's crimes, because he personally collected and sorted out the evidence for multiple crimes, and although he did not participate in the trial, he knew the facts of the case well. This indictment was to be submitted to the Sanju and the imperial court. Originally, such trivial matters should be handled by the clerk, but he was afraid that Xu Kai would rob him.
Feng Ye was always by his side and was extremely sensitive. This was the only chance he had to meet Ge Zhong in private.
Fortunately, Liang Guang agreed to him.
Yan Sikong took Wenmo with him, hid his trembling hands in his sleeves, and stepped into Ge Zhong's cell.