The officials were startled.

They timidly raised their heads and glanced at Zhu Biao's face cautiously.

Some timid ones immediately acted like turtles and knelt on the spot with their heads lowered, not daring to express their anger.

Those who are brave will speak the truth confidently.

"Your Highness, Chu Ze has been acting dishonestly and doing things without any rules. For this reason, it would not be an exaggeration to kill him."

"Master Jiang is right, Chu Ze's corruption is well known to all. Our Ming Dynasty has always enforced strict laws, but he still dares to be so lawless. He deserves to be killed."

"Your Highness, in my opinion, the corruption in our Ming Dynasty is endless, all because of bad apples like Chu Ze, which makes officials with evil intentions ready to act, and even commit crimes secretly. If Chu Ze is not killed, , not chewing it is enough to deter these corrupt officials."

What these people say is so righteous.

Liu Bowen couldn't listen anymore.

He stood up from the class train and said: "Your Highness, we have some different opinions on what you just said. Just now Master Sun said that Chu Ze is a black sheep, and not killing him is not enough to deter corrupt officials. Then we have to ask Ask, what is the standard for corrupt officials?"

When Master Sun heard this, a trace of ridicule flashed in his eyes.

He looked at Liu Bowen with disdain and asked instead: "Master Liu's question is really poor. When the Ming Dynasty Law was first compiled, we remember that it was written by Master Liu, right? I didn't expect that Master Liu would still be writing it now." You have to ask others about their standards for corruption.”

Mr. Jiang also sneered.

"It's not surprising. I heard that a few days ago, Chu Ze went to Mr. Liu's mansion. Since then, Mr. Liu has often stayed behind closed doors. Presumably, these days of meditation have allowed Mr. Liu to put things in his mind. Let’s fix them all.”

Liu Bowen was not angry and let them rush him.

After they finished speaking, Liu Bowen smiled and said: "Of course we know the Ming Dynasty Laws compiled by me. But I am afraid that some adults have forgotten it, so I brought it up specifically to remind you all.

But judging from your attitude, I'm afraid you don't want to think about it.

Anyway, let me remind you. "

Liu Bowen spoke calmly.

"According to the provisions of the Ming Dynasty law, those who receive money and violate the law should always have a staff of seventy, with one level added for every five, up to eighty; those who receive money without violating the law, should have a staff of sixty, with one level added for every five, up to eighty. 120 A hundred sticks penetrated and flowed three thousand miles. I wonder what kind of punishment these gentlemen should receive?"

Among the kneeling adults, some had cold sweat falling from their foreheads.

Zhu Biao looked at them, followed Liu Bowen's words, and asked in a deep voice: "So, all of you, sir, have been corrupting all night long in the snow?"

Mr. Jiang and others kowtowed quickly.

"Your Highness, I am dedicated to serving the country and the people. I dare not slack off at all, let alone take bribes. Liu Bowen's words are pure slander. He has a close relationship with Chu Ze. He has taken many benefits from Chu Ze on weekdays. Only then did he stand Come out and speak for Chu Ze! Please give His Highness the Crown Prince a clear warning."

"Lord Jiang is right. Your Highness, please take a closer look!"

Liu Bowen smiled.

Liu Bowen has been accused of all kinds of crimes, but this is the first time he has experienced corruption.

He looked at Mr. Jiang funny and asked: "Mr. Jiang, you said that we accepted Chu Ze's benefits. Is there any evidence?"

"This..." He just said casually.

The purpose now is to muddy the waters and bring Chu Ze down.

As for Liu Bowen, he simply insisted on pushing forward.

Privately, Mr. Jiang did not want to involve Liu Bowen.

It's not that he has much conscience, it's simply because he doesn't want to cause trouble.

Now Liu Bowen comes to him for evidence, where can he get it?

Liu Bowen saw Lord Jiang's expression and immediately sneered: "It seems that Lord Jiang has no evidence. But we do have some evidence. Do you want to hear it, Lord Jiang?"

"Master Liu, don't slander anyone!"

Mr. Jiang's heart was like a beating drum.

His hands tightened subconsciously, but his mouth was extremely stiff.

He glared at Liu Bowen with feigned annoyance and said: "Master Liu, as a supervisory official, you will be guilty of an extra level of crime if you slander your colleagues!"

"You don't need to remind Mr. Jiang." Liu Bowen cupped his hands towards Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, Mr. Jiang's mansion has been very lively in the past few months, with people coming and going in an endless stream, and there are often big red boxes. , and carried it into Mr. Jiang’s residence through the back door. Back door, I wonder what treasures are in those boxes. I can’t go through the front door, so I have to go through the back door?”

Master Jiang also began to sweat on his forehead.Liu Bowen actually knew this.

He was afraid that he had already been targeted.

Mr. Jiang suddenly felt regretful at this moment. If he had known this, he should not have dragged Liu Bowen into it just now.

Liu Bowen didn't care what he thought.

Even if Mr. Jiang doesn't bother him, he will stand up himself.

But not now.

Liu Bowen said: "Your Highness, since Mr. Jiang has so categorically said that Mr. Chu is suspected of accepting bribes, why not invite Mr. Chu into the court and see what he says about this."

Zhu Biao had already had this intention.

But seeing the excitement in the court, he didn't mention it.

Now that Liu Bowen mentioned it, he took advantage of the situation.

"Pass Chu Ze."

……

Chu Ze was asleep and dreaming at this time.

In the dream, he, Lan Ruoyan, Lan Yu, Zhu Biao and others were sitting on a large grass field. There was a picnic blanket in the center with a lot of food on it.

What about burgers, French fries, happy fat house water, grilled chicken wings, etc.

Several of them held wine glasses with sprite in their hands and raised their glasses happily.

"cheers!"

Before the cup even reached his mouth, Zhu Biao and Lan Yu started fighting.

"Stop drinking and go to court quickly!"

"Damn it, we're going to farm!" Then Lan Yu took out a hoe from nowhere and banged it on Chu Ze's head. As he banged it, he muttered, "Get up, get up, get up, hum. Hum, hum." Hum hum, Chu Ze woke up.

He rubbed his head, which was so painful that it was about to burst, and opened his eyes speechlessly.

He didn't understand why he had such a dream.

But my head really hurts.

It's like being really knocked.

"Master Chu, are you awake?"

As soon as Chu Ze opened his eyes, a gust of sinister wind suddenly blew in his ears. A somewhat flattering feminine voice sounded in Chu Ze's ears, and a big face almost poked into Chu Ze's eyes.

Chu Ze made a long punch: "I'll fight!"

"what!"

That big face moved away instantly.

The owner of the big face let out a shrill scream, almost tearing down the roof.

Then he fell to the ground, covering his eyes, feeling so painful that he wanted to roll on the spot.

Lan Ruoyan was startled.

She exclaimed, hurriedly stepped forward to help the waiter up, and said anxiously: "Father-in-law, are you okay?"

The waiter burst into tears from the pain.

He gritted his teeth and reluctantly replied: "It's okay..."

"..." This voice didn't sound like nothing was wrong at all.

Lan Ruoyan immediately called her servants and asked them to find medicine and give it to the servant.

Chu Ze stretched his neck and walked out of bed with a puzzled look on his face. (End of chapter)

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