I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 220 Su Jingming, give him twenty floggings as punishment!

The next morning.

Zhongshi Li, the official in charge of the affairs of the counties and towns in the Kaifeng prefecture, submitted the case documents of the anti-Song Dynasty prophecy case to the imperial court.

He said that the main culprit, suspects and witnesses have all been interrogated and their testimonies have been included in the case file.

In the absence of new evidence, it is no longer possible to retry the case and can only request the officials to make a decision based on the current content of the case.

It was exactly as Su Liang expected.

Zhongshi Li's "truthful report" completely pointed the finger at him.

The person who carved the seal came from Su Liang's Baijia College, and the person who sold the message came from Su Liang's informant. The woodblock that carved the seal was also found in Baijia College.

Although there is no evidence, this basin of dirty water has been poured on Su Liang.

It made Su Liang's explanation seem pale and feeble.

In addition, it was also vaguely mentioned that the dean of Baijia College might be Fan Zhongyan or Fu Bi.

When Zhao Zhen saw that Liu Chang'er was the communicator, he couldn't help but feel happy. He thought for a while and said, "Calling the princes of the two prefectures and three divisions to come to see you!"

……

After a while.

The seven princes from the two prefectures and three divisions once again gathered in Chui Gong Hall.

Zhang Mao immediately handed over the case documents of the anti-Song Dynasty prophecy case to all the ministers for circulation.

After a while, all the ministers came to watch the case, and the expressions on everyone's faces were different.

Some frowned and sighed, some were in disbelief, some kept shaking their heads, and some raised the corners of their mouths slightly...

"At the moment, Zhongshi Li said that the case can no longer be investigated in detail. All the spearheads are pointed at Su Liang. What do you think should be done next?"

Swish!
  This time, Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the Third Division, who had always been reticent, stood up.

"Officials, I think this matter is very absurd. Someone must have deliberately undermined the Song Dynasty's political reform and demoted Su Liang."

Hearing this, Xia Song was the first to become unhappy.

"Third Secretary, this is a bit too much! Without Su Liang, wouldn't the Song Dynasty's reform be able to be implemented?"

"First of all, as the actual controller of Baijia College, Su Liang has been convicted of ineffective supervision; secondly, if he cannot prove his innocence, then he will continue to investigate and find out who instigated Hong Yougen and the man named Liu A long-eared informant, Su Liang should no longer be an admonishing officer for Taiwan until the case comes to light!"

"In addition, I suggest that the Baijia Academy be closed down directly. Who the dean of the Baijia Academy is is still a mystery. In addition, I learned that Cao Hu, the head of the Imperial Army, often goes in and out of the Baijia Academy, and even brings some Baijia Academy with him. If people from the academy enter the military camp, this is a hidden danger!"

Wen Yanbo thought for a while and stood up.

"Officials, I don't believe that Jing Ming is the mastermind behind the anti-Song Dynasty prophecy, but the results of the investigation are shocking. To be on the safe side, Jing Ming should be suspended from his post, and Dali Temple, Imperial City Department, and Kaifeng Mansion should be ordered to Investigate this case thoroughly.”

"I second the proposal!" Zhang Fangping and Song Xiang stood up and said at the same time.

The two of them were deeply impressed by Xia Song's words a few days ago. Su Liang was indeed quite powerful now.

In another five or six years, if Su Liang really becomes the chief secretary, he will probably be the leader of one person and more powerful than ten thousand people.

At this time, Fan Zhongyan stood up.

"Guan Jia, absolutely not! The Great Song Dynasty's reform can do without anyone, but Guan Jia and Su Jingming are indispensable. This matter is definitely a frame-up. Jingming has never told me about serving as the dean of Baijia College. He is far away in Jingdong It’s even more impossible for Fu Yanguo to be on the road, someone is really deliberately sabotaging the entire Song Dynasty’s reform!”

"The Qingli New Deal that year was destroyed not by reform policies but by party strife. We must not repeat the same mistake this time!"

Fan Zhongyan's words made Wen Yanbo, Zhang Fangping, and Song Xiang think seriously.

But Wu Yu stood up directly and said: "I think what Prime Minister Fan said is very reasonable!"

"You...you...you people..."

Xia Song's lips trembled with anger.

"It is true that the person who carved the seal came from Baijia College. There is physical evidence that the person who sold the communicator was Su Liang's informant. The dean of Baijia College has long been suspicious. How many people are more qualified than Su Liang?" Man, is it hard to guess?”

"The testimony of the seal carver also revealed Su Liang's motive for doing this. Only by bringing chaos to the Song Dynasty and then re-ruling the Song Dynasty can the power of the Hundred Schools be demonstrated..."

"Isn't this enough? If it were another official, even if he would not be dismissed from office, he would have been demoted three levels in a row!"

"Officials, gentlemen, you dotes on Su Liang too much! He is indeed talented, but if he has evil intentions, it will be even more harmful to our Song Dynasty! If this case is spread to the ears of all officials, I believe that no one will Support Su Liang!"

"I suggest that this matter be made public and let's see what the officials in the court say."

Xia Song also worked hard to remove Su Liang from power.

His voice was very loud and gradually became hoarse.

Fan Zhongyan immediately said: "So what if it is made public? Pure is pure, and turbid is turbid. I believe that the mastermind who framed Su Liang will be caught." "That's enough!" Zhao Zhen straightened his back and said, "I was originally right. There is still some doubt as to whether Su Liang was the mastermind behind the engraving of the prophecy, but when Master Li found out the prophecy from Su Liang’s informant’s bookstore, I felt that there was a high possibility that Su Liang was wrongly accused.”

"Because Su Liang's informant Liu Chang'er is from the Imperial City Division and is my internal agent. There is absolutely no way he can rebel."

Swish!
  The hall fell silent for an instant.

This reversal was unexpected by everyone.

If it was impossible for Liu Chang'er to rebel against the Song Dynasty, then there would be problems with Hong Yougen's testimony, and there would also be problems with Master Li's search behavior.

As a result, the possibility of Su Liang being wronged is extremely high.

My husband all took a deep breath. After going home today, I must check the people around me.

The current official family is not as gentle and kind as imagined.

Maybe he already knew about some shady things, but he just didn't want to tell them yet.

Xia Song was even more stunned and couldn't help cursing in his heart: "You...you...why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"The reason why I didn't tell you earlier was because I wanted to see everyone's reaction to this matter. Is there anyone who really wants to use this matter to undermine the reform?"

Hearing this, Xia Song was so frightened that he immediately threw up his hands and said: "Guan, what I just said was out of my duty as a minister. I didn't think of taking this opportunity to attack Su Liang, let alone to make Su Liang He was released to the outside world and planned such a conspiracy to harm our country, the Song Dynasty!"

Xia Song quickly brushed himself off.

This is a serious crime. Once suspicion is aroused by officials, life will be difficult in the future.

"Xia Shuxiang, I didn't doubt you. You and Su Liang have always been at odds. I'm not surprised that you stepped on him now. However, it's true that Lieutenant Commander Li framed Su Liang, and I will punish him severely!"

"Next, let's leave this case to Bao Zheng to investigate. I believe in his ability and even more in his character!"

Immediately, Zhao Zhen walked down slowly and came to the side of the ministers.

"If Su Jingming is guilty, I will not give him a light punishment. But if someone persecutes Su Liang to fight against the reform in the Song Dynasty, I will definitely punish him severely. Su Liang offended many officials because of his examination, and some people wanted to take advantage of it. One kick, I will never allow it!"

"This time, the reform in the Song Dynasty will not be stalled for any reason. If Su Liang is not guilty and is attacked or persecuted due to the reform, I will be his backer! You can tell the officials about this and let them understand my thoughts. .”

"Besides, it was merciful for me to directly depose Zhongshi Li as a commoner and tamper with the matters I told him. I did not kill him."

"Before this case comes to light, if anyone wants to impeach Su Liang again, he should first consider whether there is a definite reason. If it is hearsay or framed, I will never forgive him lightly!"

"I understand!" All the ministers raised their hands in unison.

With Master Li's lesson learned from the past, I am afraid that no one among the ministers would dare to impeach him again.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and then said: "Before Bao Zheng investigates the case, Baijia College will still be banned, but Su Liang will no longer be banned."

"In this matter, he is indeed responsible for poor supervision. He will be slapped twenty times as punishment. We will discuss whether he has any other charges after investigating the case."

All the ministers surrendered again.

……

afternoon.

Zhang Mao came to Su Zhai and informed Su Liang of the lifting of the ban.

Su Liang couldn't help but be overjoyed. He didn't expect the officials to trust him so much.

Before the case was fully investigated, he was released directly.

Next.

Zhang Mao vividly talked about how Zhao Zhen defended Su Liang in front of all the ministers.

When Su Liang heard the sentence "If Su Liang is innocent and is attacked by a group of people because of the reform, I will be his backer", he was very excited and his eyes were wet!

He couldn't help but look in the direction of the ban, and said seriously: "I, Su Liangding, will fight for the Song Dynasty for the rest of my life!"

Zhang Mao smiled slightly and said: "However, this time you are indeed responsible for the lax supervision of Baijia College. The official ordered you to be flogged twenty times to follow your example."

The staff is a big plank, and the whip is a small plank.

Twenty spankings would not bruise Su Liang's skin, but it would be enough to keep him from getting out of bed for three days.

"Su Yushi, let's go to the Imperial City Department to receive your sentence!"

Su Liang grimaced.

This was the first time in his life that he had been beaten, and he would remember it for the rest of his life.

(End of this chapter)