At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 227 I Just Want to Impeach You

In the early morning of the next day, all officials went to the palace.

There are not many things discussed today, everyone is just going about the formalities as usual, but their minds are all on the case that will be heard by the three divisions.

The attitude of the Sanfa Division is obvious, Yan Shenggong must have been framed, and the case must be overturned!
Yan Shenggong is the last banner of scholars. If Yan Shenggong falls, then the scholars in the world will lose their spiritual beliefs, and the Shilin system established over the past century will collapse.

Refuting the imperial decree is a declaration of war by scholars.

The next step is to reverse the case for Yan Shenggong in front of the people of the world.

Therefore, in the early court, everyone was absent-minded, just waiting for the next court to see the final result of the three law divisions.

Yu Shiyue, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, Xue Xuan, Minister of Dali Temple, and Yang Shan, the censor of Zuodu, seem to have their own protagonist halo, and people will respectfully salute wherever they go.

The three of them also knew that there was no turning back when they opened their bows. Now that they had come to this point, there was no room for relaxation.

Only by going all the way to the dark and trying to stand up to the banner of Lord Yan Sheng can we have the capital to compete with the emperor.

They want to prove one thing, this world is governed by the Zhu family and the scholar-bureaucrats, and you can do whatever you want.

Among the crowd, Tang Xinggu stood silently in an inconspicuous position, but like a cheetah ready to go, it was crouching in the grass and ready to launch a fatal blow.

As a censor, he is very clear that in the current situation, unless the emperor kills the three of them in Fengtian Temple, but in that case, the emperor has already lost.

Because everyone will praise their literati style, and it will be recorded in history by future generations.

Now is the time to realize the value of your life!
"The Emperor is here!"

A high-pitched and sharp voice came from outside, everyone was startled, why is the emperor here?

Zhu Qiyu looked solemn, and hurriedly led all the officials to meet him.

I saw Zhu Qizhen wearing a uniform and walking up to the main hall.

Everyone immediately shouted long live, knelt down and saluted.

Zhu Qizhen sat on the dragon chair, waved his hands and said, "Everyone is flat!"

Everyone thanked them, then got up, Cao Nai glanced at Yu Shiyue and the others, secretly thinking, the emperor suddenly came to the court, could it be because of Yan Shenggong's case?

This behavior is extremely inappropriate!

If the emperor really forcibly intervenes in the trial of the case, where will the general put the law?

Is the imperial power greater than the law, or is the law greater than the imperial power?

Yu Shiyue and the others looked at each other in blank dismay, thinking the same question in their minds.

Could it be that the emperor is going to tear his face apart, to overturn the interrogation results of the Sanfa Division in front of all the officials in this hall, and execute Yan Shenggong openly?

If you really do this, then... you will make a lot of money!

Leave a name in history, just now!
"Report to the emperor, I have something to do!"

When everyone was immersed in all kinds of delusions, suddenly, a person stood up.

Everyone followed the reputation, and it turned out to be Tang Xinggu, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Originally, Tang Xinggu was not afraid of power, dared to speak out, and was a representative of the Qingliu world. However, since he was rewarded with a big ear sticker by the emperor, he seemed to have completely changed himself.

At the beginning of the discussion about opening the sea, Tang Xinggu almost relied on his own strength to fight against the entire Qingliu world.

At the beginning, Zhuge Liang fought against the Confucians with his tongue, but it was nothing more than that!

Today he jumped out again, vaguely feeling that it should not be a good thing...

Sure enough, Tang Xinggu started.

"My minister impeached Yan Shenggong for the seven crimes!"

As soon as this remark came out, all the ministers changed their expressions.

This guy is indeed a traitor. As a scholar, instead of defending Yan Shenggong, he wants to add insult to injury.

It's just not human!
Zuodu Censor Yang Shan couldn't help but said: "Tang Xinggu, do you know your identity?"

Tang Xinggu said indifferently: "The lower official is the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The job of the censor is to correct the officials and supervise the prison. Yan Shenggong has seven major crimes. It is the duty of the lower official to impeach him. What's wrong?"

"You, you..."

Yang Shan was so angry that he couldn't speak, his old face turned purple.

At this time, Zhu Qizhen suddenly said: "Yang Qing's family!"

Yang Shan quickly replied: "The minister is here!"

"Tang Qing's family is the censor, and impeachment and picketing are their duties. Why do you want to stop it?"

Yang Shan said helplessly: "It's because I overreacted, and I just finished the trial of Yan Shenggong's case..."

"Can you stop others from impeachment after you have tried the case?"

"This……"

Yang Shan was dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

Zhu Qizhen looked at Tang Xinggu: "Tang Qing's family, you continue!"

"Yes!"

Tang Xinggu agreed, and then said: "My minister impeached Yan Shenggong for the seven crimes. First, he disrespected the sages and allowed the wooden statues of Confucian saints to live among the people. The emperor made a decree to carry it out, but the Yanshenggong government not only refused to implement it, but instead made obstacles; third, selling private salt... fifth, disregarding human life..."

He talked a lot, and almost came out about Yan Shenggong peeping at the widow next door taking a bath when he was a child.

After he finished speaking, Yang Shan immediately retorted: "It's a bunch of nonsense!"

However, before he could explain, Tang Xinggu continued to say:

"I impeach Yu Shiyue, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, Xue Xuan, Minister of Dali Temple, and Yang Shan, the censor of Zuodu, for perverting the law for personal gain, and covering up the rebellion against the party!"

hum!
Above the main hall, all the officials were in an uproar.

This person not only impeached Yan Shenggong, but also shamelessly impeached the three justices.

Moreover, Zuodu Yushi, his superior leaders are also impeached!

Simply unbelievable, eye-popping explanation!

Yang Shan laughed back angrily, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, Tang Xinggu, do you want to impeach this old man? Well then, if you say that this old man bends the law for personal gain, I will accompany you to the end!"

Yu Shiyue and Xue Xuan also stood up and expressed their willingness to confront Tang Xinggu face to face.

Tang Xinggu did not panic, and said: "Yan Shenggong deserves to be punished for his crime, and the Sanfa Division overturns the case for him, which is favoritism!"

Yang Shan was furious and said: "Through the investigation by the Sanfa Division, Yan Shenggong conspired against him. It was nothing at all, and he was beaten into a trick. If you say you are guilty, well, the old man will ask you, where is the evidence?"

Tang Xinggu immediately took out a stack of pleading papers and said, "Qizuo to the emperor, these are the pleadings of Yan Shenggong oppressing the people in Qufu, Shandong, please have a look!"

Wynn walked down in small steps, took the pleading paper, and presented it to the imperial court.

Yang Shan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't listen to his nonsense. The people of Qufu have been favored by Yan Shenggong for generations, so how can they sue? These complaints must be forged. Please check it out!"

Zhu Qizhen turned over the pleadings, and then asked: "Tang Xinggu, some people say these are forged, what do you say?"

Tang Xinggu calmed down and said: "Master Yang said that the officials forged the statement, please show evidence."

"You..." Yang Shan choked on him, and immediately said dissatisfied, "Tell me, what evidence do you have to prove that these adverbial statements are not forged?"

Tang Xinggu gave him a blank look, and said: "Master Yang, you are the one who said that the officials forged the statement, and you should be the one to produce the evidence."

Yang Shan almost went crazy, this is his subordinate, in front of all the officials, in front of the emperor, to contradict like this, I, Zuodu Censor, don't want to lose face?

"presumptuous!"

Thinking of this, he couldn't bear it any longer, and said angrily: "How can you be such a trifle in the hall? Since you are the one suing Duke Yan, you should produce evidence!"

Tang Xinggu calmly said, "Master Yang, you made a mistake. The next official is just impeachment, not prosecution. The emperor has issued a decree. As long as there is sufficient evidence, Yushi can impeach anyone. Yan Shenggong Of course there is no exception!"

In the beginning, in order to prevent the censor from being impeached indiscriminately, Zhu Qizhen specially decreed that the censor could be impeached, and he could freely enter and leave the yamen to collect evidence.

If the impeachment is correct, it will be rewarded for merit.

However, if you catch rumors and act on rumors as before, you will be guilty of sitting on the back seat.

Now, Tang Xinggu took the collected evidence and publicly impeached Yan Shenggong, so there should be no problem.

How could Yang Shan give up, and continued: "Your evidence is all forged by others, so it cannot be true."

Tang Xinggu suddenly snorted coldly and said: "Master Yang said it was a forgery, well, the sufferer is outside the palace, and I ask the emperor to show mercy and order them to go to the palace and confront them face to face!"

The crowd suddenly became uproarious again, just outside the hall?
Could it be that he really found some mud legs from Qufu to sue Yan Shenggong?
Zhu Qizhen immediately said: "I agree!"

Immediately, Huai En preached a decree, ordering the people to go to the palace to play.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, five timid civilians came to Fengtian Temple under the escort of the big Han general.

Yang Shan said inwardly that it was not good, no wonder the emperor suddenly came to the morning court today, so he came prepared!

That being the case, it is even more impossible to sit and wait for death, and must preemptively strike.

Seeing that the eyes of those common people were narrowed and seemed to be very nervous, they said sharply, "Who are you waiting for?"

Those people were terrified and fell to their knees one after another. There was also a woman among them, who was quite pretty, and wept and said: "Mr. Zhang, sue Yan Shenggong... for adultery!"

The next two words seemed to take a lot of effort before they were uttered through gritted teeth.

Women in this era are most concerned about Joan of Arc, and it really takes courage to say such despicable things in person.

But Yang Shan saw her weakness, and forced to ask: "Well, you are a tricky woman, who is instigated by you, quickly recruit!"

Mrs. Zhang said blankly: "No one instructed..."

"Do you know that Yan Shenggong is the Duke of the dynasty, after the most holy teacher, how could he do such obscene things?"

"I, I..." Mrs. Zhang didn't know what to do, so she could only say, "What I said is true, I just want to sue Yan Shenggong!"

"Why sue?"

"He He……"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

After all, Yang Shan is a veteran criminal, and he has corresponding means to deal with such a woman.

Mrs. Zhang is only a woman after all, so how can she say such a thing in full view.

It took a long time before he said with great difficulty: "He raped...I, I..."

Yang Shan put on a clean and upright look, and asked: "Who are you, and how did Yan Shenggong rape you, tell me quickly!"

Mrs. Zhang cried: "My husband-in-law runs a teahouse in Qufu. On that day, I went to the street to buy some things, and I was going home in a sedan chair..."

"Wait a minute!"

Yang Shan keenly sensed the flaw in this sentence, and asked, "You just said that your family runs a teahouse?"

"right……"

"Since that's the case, you are the wife of a merchant. According to the law of the Ming Dynasty, merchants and their family members are not allowed to sit in sedan chairs!"

Mrs. Zhang panicked. In fact, the Daming Law really has similar provisions, but up to now, no one has actually taken it seriously.

Yang Shan sneered and said, "You violated the law, so you must be not a good person!"

Mrs. Zhang hurriedly argued: "It's very inconvenient for a woman to go out."

"This is not a reason. It is a violation of public order and good customs for a woman to show her face, but you can still say it? It can be seen that you must be a person who does not obey women's morals. If not, how can you show your face everywhere?"

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhang almost fainted, panicked for a while, and said anxiously: "I'm not...not..."

Yang Shan's words became more and more severe: "Okay, you said just now that you took a sedan chair, and then what?"

"Then the sedan chair was robbed by Yan Shenggong's servant..."

"Hacked, how to hijack?"

"That's... that's... snatch me away..."

"And then what?"

"And then came to a ruined temple in the south of the city..."

"The ruined temple in the south of the city, what happened?"

"He He……"

Mrs. Zhang couldn't go on anymore, she just kept sobbing.

Yang Shan laughed: "Hmph, if you don't tell me, how can you know the truth of this case? I ask you, what did he do to you?"

"He...he... raped..."

"I raped you? Well, how did you rape me? Tell me in detail!"

Yang Shan's face became more and more gloomy, and he knew in his heart that the other party had almost collapsed.

"he……"

"Why didn't you resist?"

"me……"

"If it is really adultery, since you have lost your virginity, why don't you kill yourself to prove your innocence?"

Under Yang Shan's repeated questioning, Mrs. Zhang completely collapsed.

But Yang Shan became more righteous and awe-inspiring, it can be said that he used all the skills in his body.

"Why, stop talking? It can be seen from this that you, a woman, are definitely a slut. First, you failed to collude with Yan Shenggong, but you want to bite back. It seems that you and other people who do not obey women's morals can tell the truth Qi Zuo the emperor, this woman is suspected of false accusation and does not observe women's festival. Now I have repeatedly asked, but she hesitates, and she must not be lightly forgiven. I suggest that this person should be taken back to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for a strict interrogation. See if she says it or not!"

Women in this era value reputation the most. She had already been ashamed and indignant when she came out to sue, but the humiliation now made her faint.

Finally, Zhang's heart was ashamed, and he was confused for a while, and his emotions couldn't help being agitated.

"I'm wronged, I'm wronged..."

Yang Shan's face was righteous, but he couldn't help but sneer slightly at the corner of his mouth.

For such ignorant people, there are plenty of means.

Tang Xinggu is also too smart, he even planned to use a few common people to overthrow him, just dream!
Zhang's long hair fell down, and she looked like a mess with disheveled hair, and she cried out in grief and indignation: "I'm wronged!"

Just as everyone shook their heads secretly, suddenly, Zhang's head hit the bluestone ground fiercely, blood flowed profusely, and he fell into a pool of blood.

Tang Xinggu was shocked, and hurried forward, but he found that Zhang's family was already in a state of anger, his face was covered with blood, and his life and death were unknown.

(End of this chapter)