I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 271 Prime Minister Rasha is in trouble! Fighter Ouyang Xiu's anger, I will write you to death!

On May 24th, night falls.

Zhao Zhen wore casual clothes and secretly came to Kaifeng Fuyamen.

Wu Yu, the political official, Bao Zheng of Kaifeng Prefecture, Zhao Gai, the minister of Dali Temple, He Tan, Zuo Sijian, and Su Liang were all there.

Followed by.

Su Liang spent more than a quarter of an hour reporting his self-rescue strategy to Zhao Zhen.

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen shook his head.

"What a nonsense! What a nonsense! How could the scholar-officials of that time use such despicable deception?"

"Officials, this may be the only chance to find out the real culprit. The real culprit slandered my name, insulted my wife, used tabloids to maliciously guide public opinion, and instigated officials to impeach me. If I can't clear my name, I'm afraid there will be many upright officials in the future. Everyone will be deeply framed by this!"

"Didn't I say it? There is no doubt that you are innocent. After one month, if there is no evidence to prove that you harmed anyone, I will forgive you!"

Su Liang shook his head.

"The officials, Kaifeng Mansion and Dali Temple have released the results of the case, saying that the members of the Jingming Society did not do anything beyond the rules, and my wife did not have an affair with Qi Sanlang. Do the people believe it? They don't believe it because of Qi Sanlang. The cause of death has not yet been determined!"

"The matter between Bachelor Ouyang and his niece has been settled long ago, but the people are still mocking him with the song "Wang Jiangnan". The people don't believe it because they have never found out who wrote "Wang Jiangnan"! "

"Rumors can kill people like a knife and destroy a person's life. Only by investigating the matter thoroughly can those with bad intentions stop spreading rumors!"

"I also want to use this matter to tell the people of the world that although our dynasty will not be punished for words, if rumors harm people, they should be severely punished!"

Wu Yu on the side added: "Officials, it's time to take this opportunity to suppress those who create and spread rumors. Even after this incident, the "Song Xingtong" can be revised and new laws can be enacted."

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said: "But...but this policy is unfair to Xia Song. If he can't find out the truth, how will this matter end?"

At this time, Bao Zheng stood up.

"Officials, the real culprit who can use such means to frame Su Liang must be in the court."

"Perhaps Xia Shuxiang is not the real murderer, but he must know some clues. In the entire Song Dynasty, the person most likely to find the "killer Gou Erye" is none other than Xia Shuxiang. Just because of this probability, we should give it a try ."

Su Liang continued: "Guan family, after the incident, whether Xia Shuxiang finds the real culprit or finds a scapegoat, I will personally apologize to him!"

"Officials, this is the only way to completely solve the problem at the moment. For the sake of reform throughout the Song Dynasty, you can give it a try!" Zhao Gai also said.

Zhao Zhen thought seriously.

What he was worried about was that this policy was not a gentleman's policy and was entirely aimed at Xia Song.

Zhao Zhen was also suspicious of Xia Song at first, but no evidence was found, but he was sure that the real culprit behind the scenes must be court officials.

But this kind of case has too few clues and can easily become an unsolved case.

Seeing Zhao Zhen's hesitation, Su Liang began to analyze the pros and cons.

"If officials don't use this strategy, those who frame them will definitely use their old tricks again in the future, and the court will never be able to live in peace!"

"Only villains can pull off this kind of despicable strategy, and only gentlemen can be tainted. It will cause endless troubles. Isn't the Qingli New Deal the most obvious example? The word 'private party' ruins everything!"

"If this strategy is used, there are nothing more than three results."

"First, the real murderer was not Xia Song, but in order to prove his innocence, he found the killer Gou Erye or directly found the real murderer, and the truth came out."

"Secondly, the real murderer is Xia Song, but in order to avoid losing his life in the late festival, he found the killer Gou Erye or a scapegoat, so I am cleared of suspicion."

"Thirdly, Xia Song never found the murderer and was willing to be framed. Perhaps he was the murderer but refused to admit it."

"The possibility of the third outcome is extremely small, because Xia Shuxiang loves face most and will not let himself be in danger. He has used tricks many times in the past, so that when officials could not prove their innocence, they had no choice but to let them go. , this time, it’s time for him to prove his innocence and repay his debt!”

The core of Su Liang's strategy is to drag Xiachong into the water and let him prove his innocence.

The biggest victim of this policy was Xia Song.

Although this move was somewhat underhanded, Xia Song did have the ability to prove his innocence, and everyone in the world knew that he was at odds with Su Liang, and his motive for framing him was also obvious.

When Zhao Zhen heard Su Liang's words, he couldn't help but think of what Xia Song had done when he slandered Fu Bi and Shi Jie for their rebellion.

At that time, Shi Jie's grave was almost dug up, and Fu Bi was almost demoted to death.

He looked at the expectant eyes of the ministers, hesitated for a moment, and said: "I'm sure, what should I do next?"

"Guan Jia, just pretend you don't know anything..." Su Liang told everyone about the next plan.

……

On May 25th, on the desk of the imperial court in Chui Gong Hall.

The memorials to impeach Su Liang piled up like a mountain.

Some officials stood guard in front of the palace gate, clamoring for the court to ban Su Liang and remove his salary.

On the day.

Zhao Zhen issued an edict: Su Liang's salary was suspended and he was ordered to stay at home and not to go out.

As soon as this edict came out, many officials were very happy and thought that Su Liang's official career was coming to an end.

The actions of the ministers were exactly the same as when they besieged Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi and others to form cliques for personal gain.

They stubbornly believe that the minority should obey the majority, and that the majority is justified.

……

May 27th.

Another piece of gossip spread wildly among the people: Su Liang drank too much and beat his wife.

This news is in line with the logic of many people's thinking.

Frustrated in officialdom, he was forced to stay at home, his salary was suspended, and he ended up drinking and beating his wife.

Isn't this what a normal man would do?

not to mention.

It's possible that his wife is cuckolding him.

When Empress Cao found out about this, she was furious. She went to Zhao Zhen and asked Su Liang to be severely punished.

This day.

Zhao Zhen once again issued an edict: to remove Su Liangtai from the posts of admonition, banquet official, and reform department.

this means--

Su Liang was not deprived of his official status, but all his official positions and assignments were gone.

For a time, this matter caused discussions among countless people.

"Alas! He is still too young, and his official career is too smooth. Su Liang is too arrogant. He goes against the laws of his ancestors, there is disharmony at home, and he is suspected of murder. Now, his official career is probably over!"

"What a pity! What a pity! He has the best chance of becoming the Prime Minister, but he is too arrogant. He wants to go against all the officials in the dynasty. Isn't this uncomfortable?"

"It's over! It's over! It's completely over! I thought that the court for the next twenty years would belong to Su Jingming, but I didn't expect that it had just begun and it was already over. A generation of genius was ruined by publicity and family affairs. What a pity!"

"Once upon a time, the loving couple did not expect to become like this. Is it Su Liang's fault or his wife's fault? Will the court tell us the truth? In my opinion, Qi Sanlang was killed by Su Liang. .”

……

Both court officials and ordinary people were discussing this matter.

Most people believe that Su Liang's reputation has hit a low point, and it may be impossible to return to Taiwan to remonstrate.

……

At night, Xia Song's mansion.

Eight graceful women danced on the terrace.

Xia Song was leaning on the leg of a plump woman, humming a tune, feeling very comfortable.

Su Liang was punished severely, and he was naturally very happy.

"You're still too young! I thought he would be my fateful enemy, but I never thought it would turn out to be a flash in the pan. Man! It's useless to fight for the strength of a moment. You have to fight for the strength of a lifetime!"

"As long as I stay in office until I become an official, I will definitely be promoted to Taifu, and after a thousand years, I may be able to fight for the posthumous title of 'Wenzheng'. Although it is not an eternity, I can still be regarded as a famous official in the world, which is enough." That’s it! That’s enough!”

at this time.

Xia Song's housekeeper walked over quickly.

"Xia Gong, as you expected, he should be the one who did it. The killer's whereabouts are also under our surveillance!"

Xia Song nodded and said very proudly: "Hiring a murderer? Such despicable means were unexpectedly done by a scribe who prided himself on being of high moral character. It's really interesting. Who doesn't live for fame and wealth? That Fan Zhongyan , Tang Jie, Bao Zheng and others, if they cannot understand the rules of the court, sooner or later they will be beaten to the end like Su Liang."

Xia Song stood up slowly and said, "Old rules!"

His butler immediately understood.

The old rule refers to that Xia Song is good at collecting the mistakes and criminal behaviors of some officials, and then hoarding their criminal evidence.

If these officials are useful, Xia Song will take out the evidence and make those officials his people, or have to do things for him.

This trick works repeatedly.

Now, Xia Song knows that Su Liang was framed, and he also knows who framed Su Liang.

But he just wouldn't talk.

immediately.

Xia Song pointed to the dancer on the opposite terrace and said: "She, she, she, these three, are waiting for you to sleep."

Normally, Xia Song would call the two of them, but today he was really happy.

Ever since the rumors about Su Liang spread in tabloids, Xia Song began to order people to investigate. Because he understood that no matter who did it, as long as it was against Su Liang, many people would regard him as a suspect.

Xia Song also knew that the Imperial City Division had investigated him, Taijian had investigated him, and the Kaifeng Mansion had also investigated him.

Ouyang Xiu even hired someone to investigate him.

But no clues were found.

Xia Song was also very afraid of people who would harm others in this way, because this was who he was when he was young.

He then used his intelligence connections to investigate, but never expected that he would actually find out.

In the dark rivers and lakes of Bianjing City.

Xia Song possesses powerful intelligence capabilities, which puts even the Imperial City Division to shame.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Su Zhai was suddenly surrounded by a group of Kaifeng government officials, and then several widowers and medical officers entered the hospital.

The people around were shocked.

Only if there is a murder case in the house, there will be such a battle.

Soon, news came that everyone couldn't believe: Su Liang hanged himself in the study room at home last night. When he was found, he was no longer breathing.

This news was like a hurricane, quickly traveling through the streets and alleys of Bianjing City.

The people in Bianjing were dumbfounded.

Many officials in the court were dumbfounded when they heard the news.

at the same time.

The content of the suicide note written by Su Liang before hanging himself was also spread from Su's house.

The general meaning is: Su Liang did not admit hiring a murderer. He believed that the matter was done by the Privy Councilor Xia Song. He was willing to impeach Xia Song with his life and prove his innocence.

At this moment, the entire Bianjing city was in a state of panic!

"Alas! A young high-ranking official who has just established his career and holds an important position suddenly loses his reputation and loses everything. It is reasonable to commit suicide."

"What a pity! According to his age, it might not be impossible if he starts over from scratch. The current reform of the imperial court cannot do without him!"

"I think this matter is most likely a frame-up by Xia Song. The scholar-bureaucrats in our court have always valued reputation more than life. Su Liang probably had a breakdown and committed suicide."

……

At this moment, many people rushed to Su Zhai to confirm the correctness of this news.

But Kaifeng Mansion has surrounded the entire house and prohibits anyone from entering.

It is said that Bao Zheng went to the prison with Su Liang's suicide note.

……

And this moment.

When Xia Song heard that Su Liang had hanged himself, he was shocked and even felt a little disappointed.

But after learning that Su Liang had written a fatal letter blaming everything on his frame-up, Xia Song couldn't sit still.

"Damn it, if he dies, he still needs someone to support him!"

Xia Song thought carefully and shouted outside: "Prepare your horses and go to the forbidden area!"

……

Inside the Chui Gong Hall.

The Xianggong of the two prefectures and the third division, the Taijian officials, Bao Zheng of Kaifeng Prefecture, and Zhao Gai, the minister of Dali Temple, all stood in the hall with gloomy expressions. No one spoke, and they all passed Su Liang's death letter.

At this time, Xia Song walked out quickly.

"Jing Ming, brother Jing Ming...is...something really happened?"

And this time.

When the admonishers saw Xia Song, they raised their fists and rushed towards Xia Song.

not far away.

Zhang Mao immediately asked his servants to stop everyone to prevent a fight in the court.

"Old thief Xia, it was you who killed Jing Ming, it was you who killed Jing Ming!" Ouyang Xiu was furious, and he was ready to fight Xia Song.

Xia Song was so frightened that he quickly took a few steps back and stood behind several servants.

He felt murderous intent, Ouyang Xiu really wanted to kill him.

At this time.

Wen Yanbo expressionlessly handed Su Liang's suicide note to Xia Song.

In the book of death, Su Liang identified Xia Song as the mastermind of everything, and said that the killer Gou Erye was most likely Xia Song's veteran.

Su Liang's analysis was very detailed. In terms of ability, intelligence, and framing motives, Xia Song was the best person to do this.

After looking at it, Xia Song quickly explained: "Everyone, I was wronged. I am absolutely wronged. I...I am about to retire. How could I harm Jingming like this?"

The officials looked at him with cold eyes and said nothing.

After a while.

Zhao Zhen came over with a gloomy expression, obviously in a very bad mood.

He raised his head and looked at Xia Song and said, "Xia Shuxiang, Su Liang used his life to prove his innocence, and then impeached you. How do you explain it?"

"I...I...the official family, this...this...is really not my fault, I...I...I..." Xia Song looked at a loss and was so depressed that he could hardly speak.

This was really a disaster for him.

Zhao Zhen thought for a moment and said: "Let's leave this matter to the joint investigation of Taijian and Kaifeng Mansion. Prime Minister Xia, I will dismiss you from your post as Privy Councilor first, and we will discuss it after your innocence is proven!"

After saying that, Zhao Zhen turned his face and left.

Xia Song was confused and asked Tai Jian and Kaifeng Mansion, who had the best relationship with Su Liang, to investigate him.

How could he be better?

He knew where Mr. Gou was and who the murderer was, but he couldn't tell him immediately, otherwise everyone would think he was the mastermind behind it.

After Zhao Zhen left, Ouyang Xiu glared and said: "Old thief Xia, back then, Shi Shoudao was framed by you, leading to his death of depression. He told the Imperial Academy directly that he had no ability to rebel. Now Su Liang also died because of you. You ...You'd better confess as soon as possible, otherwise I, Ouyang Xiu, will impeach you every day, and even if you die, I will write articles and scold you every day, unless you also send a killer to kill me!"

Ouyang Xiu's eyes were blood red.

If it weren't for the two chamberlains holding him back, he might have killed someone.

Shi Jie is one of his few friends, and Su Liang is his most admired friend.

He no longer cares about being an official or not.

The only wish at the moment is to watch Xia Song commit suicide.

Hearing this, Xia Song was really scared.

This time, if he can't prove his innocence.

Even if Ouyang Xiu doesn't take action, these admonishing officials can make him lose his life and he will be unable to move in the court.

Even officials may have believed that he was the mastermind behind the scenes.

Xia Song was about to cry but had no tears. For the first time, he tasted the feeling of being wronged.

Little did he realize: this was retribution.

……

An hour later.

Countless people flocked to Xia Song's door, calling for Xia Song to come out and give an explanation. Some even demanded that Xia Song pay for his life.

Cao Yi and Cao Hu led many people to walk among the crowd.

Su Liang also informed the two of them about this strategy.

On the one hand, it is to prevent the people from causing chaos and problems, and on the other hand, it is to prevent the people of Baijia College and the southern suburbs market from causing trouble.

The people there dared to risk their lives for Su Liangzhen.

And this moment.

The whole courtyard of Su's house is already full of elegance.

Many people spontaneously mourned in front of the door, and some even burst into tears.

And in the study room inside the house.

Su Liang is writing a letter admitting his mistake in the study.

One for officials, one for Zhongshu, one for Yushitai, one for common people, and one for Xia Song.

The matter was too big, and Su Liang had to admit his mistake.

He was also helpless.

If there were other good ideas, Su Liang would not decorate a mourning hall at home, curse himself to die young, and ask his family to accompany him in acting.

Next, it depends on how Xia Song proves his innocence.

(End of this chapter)