Yi Song

Chapter 165 Wang Fu who really wants to make progress

Wang Fu pretended not to hear the hint in Liang Shicheng's words.

But he still has a big problem. What are the officials' true thoughts?

Without solving this essential problem, everything is in vain.

Wang Fu glanced around and saw that compared to Zheng Juzhong and Bai Shizhong, who were getting noisier and more aggressive, Liu Guozhang and Gao Qiu seemed unusually quiet.

Yes, these two are close officials of the official family, and Liu Erlang is the instigator of the case. They should know the official's thoughts.

Wang Fu rolled his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, was it Liu Erlang who discovered this case?"

"Yes." Zhao Ji opened his eyes and straightened his body forward.

"Caught Zhu Meng yourself?"

Zhao Ji did not answer and turned to look at Liu Guozhang.

Liu Guozhang replied aloud, "After I found the evidence, I was afraid that Zhu Meng would abscond in fear of his crime, so he gave the imperial pen given by the officials, which could be used conveniently, to the cavalry troops who were on business in Gaoyou, and asked them to secretly and quickly go to Yangzhou and arrest Zhu Meng. and his accomplices, and seized a lot of evidence.”

Bai Shizhong heard other meanings and immediately spoke: "Liu Governor, the official gave you the imperial pen, just to build the river to avoid interference from relevant people. If you use it to arrest Zhu Meng, you are exceeding your authority, exceeding the rules, and bullying." Jun!"

What a mad dog who doesn’t know what to do or what to do.

How long has it been, and no one bites anyone!

Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zheng Juzhong, and Gao Qiu cursed inwardly.

"The imperial pen tells me to suppress thieves, rebel, and arrest lawbreakers. Zhu Mie conspired to commit regicide and should be regarded as a rebellious minister and traitor. I am entrusted with the imperial pen to arrest lawbreakers. Is there anything wrong with that?"

Bai Shizhong was at a loss for words. Yubi's styles were all very similar, especially when Yubi was out on business. Basically, he would first give some encouragement, and then say something illegal that could be dealt with easily.

Among the illegal things, treason and regicide are certainly at the top of the list. Liu Guozhang took the imperial pen to capture Zhu Meng, which seemed right, but Bai Shizhong still found a loophole.

"Liu Erlang, since you captured Zhu Meng with the imperial pen, why don't you report it to Zhongshu Province and the imperial court as soon as possible?"

"It involves Taishi Cai. I am worried that the news will be leaked, so I keep it quiet. At this time, there is another chaos in Huaibei. I am worried that there is a connection and someone may want to kidnap Zhu Meng, so I secretly escort Zhu Meng to Beijing."

"Someone intends to kidnap Zhu Meng? Who? Who is so brave?"

Liu Guozhang did not answer Bai Shizhong's question, but his expression told him clearly that you are not qualified to know the inside story.

This expression successfully angered Bai Shizhong, and he was about to scold him when Wang Fu spoke.

Liu Guozhang's words just now allowed him to grasp several key words.

Quietly, secretly!

He is worthy of being a close minister of the official family, able to grasp the thoughts of the official family so accurately.

No matter how Zhu Meng's case is tried, Cai Chi colluded with Zhu Meng, instigating the officials to inspect Yangzhou, and then created chaos, causing the officials to fall into the water and drown.

At that time, the three kings who accompanied him to the south will be enthroned. Cai Jing maintained the overall situation in the capital, and Tong Guan supported troops in the northwest to respond.

perfect!

unambiguous evidence!

There are handwritten letters between Cai Wei and Zhu Meng, as well as Zhu Meng's oral confession, which makes the entire plan of treason and regicide clear and unmistakable.

There are privately made silver fish bags and gold seals, "Taibao Zhu", "Kaifu Yitong Sansi Zhu", "Ning Guojun Jiedu Envoy Zhu", and "Danyang County Prince".

Obviously, this is a "deposit" for Zhu Meng. I will first give you the promised certificate of official rank and title - the gold seal, so that you can act with confidence and boldness.

I have to say that the reward given by King Jia is quite large. Taibao, Kaifu Yi and the other three officials were all first-grade officials. Jiedushi gave five of them at one go and also made him the Prince of Danyang County.

There must be a brave man under a heavy reward. No wonder Zhu Meng and his son worked so hard.

Treason and regicide, the prince colluding with traitors, rebelling against ministers, and murdering the king and father, are unprecedented since the founding of the dynasty. Once word spreads, it will not only cause an uproar in the government and the public, but will also leave a name in history and be infamy for generations to come.

How can such a decent person in the official family endure such a "scandal" that slaps his face?

Therefore, Zhu Meng's basket can only hold Cai Jing, not the three kings, and the entire case must be handled in a low-key manner.

After Wang Fu thought about it, when Bai Shizhong was furious, he suddenly spoke.

"Your Majesty, I am impeaching Zhu Meng for embezzling the state treasury, extorting money, causing harm to the local area, and deceiving the emperor.

The minister impeached Cai Chi, who did not obey the court etiquette, indulged in sexual intimacy, and secretly communicated with prostitutes. Secretly befriending foreign ministers and making arrogant comments about government affairs

I am impeaching Cai Jing, who is greedy for power, is old and fatuous, is confused in judging matters, has harmed the country and the people, and has betrayed the divine grace."

Wang Fu was very eloquent and impeached five people in one breath, from Zhu Meng and Zhu Song to his father and son, Cai Jing and Cai Chi. He also brought Prince Jia Zhao Kai with him. The crime was not treason and regicide, but a bunch of "inexplicable" crimes. other crimes.

Talent!

Liu Guozhang looked at this talkative man with admiration. What is professionalism?

This is a professional traitor.

He immediately finds the key point and then throws out the solution to the problem. Impeaching Zhu Meng, Cai Chi, Cai Jing and others on other charges to cover up the crime of treason and regicide would be much easier to hear.

As for Zhao Kai, he was also brought along and punished for other crimes as a warning.

After all, the most important thing is to save the official's face.

He was also a Mingjun of the Song Dynasty who was prosperous and prosperous, his king was benevolent and his ministers were loyal, his father was kind and his son was filial!

Of course, the charges just impeached were a bit nondescript and very reluctant, but that is not important. The key is to first take the pulse of the official family and come up with an excellent solution.

As long as the official approves it, he will carefully consider the charges after returning home, polish up the impeachment memorial, and then submit it.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Ji's eyes were darting around, and the joy at the corner of his mouth could not be concealed.

"Wang Qing's words are thoughtful, mature and appropriate. He is worthy of being the pillar of the imperial court." Zhao Ji's understatement was like a drum in the evening and a bell in the morning, which made several people present suddenly realize.

Zheng Juzhong looked at Wang Fu in surprise, with mixed feelings.

Today's young people are becoming more and more extraordinary.

I am older and do not react as quickly as young people. I was led into a ditch by the stupid Bai Shizhong, ignoring the most critical essential issues.

He thought for a while and felt that this was the best way to deal with it. You don't have to come out to preside over the trial and offend a large number of people. He can also get Cai Jing down and take over smoothly.

Liang Shicheng was depressed.

This is the key to Liu Erlang's confidence. I was only thinking about dealing with Zhao Kai, but I ignored the issue of face that the officials cared about most.

Bai Shizhong was furious.

He doesn't care now whether he wants to fight Cai Jing or the three kings. What he cares about is that Wang Fu has excelled and jumped in front of him.

The official's words just now sounded to Bai Shizhong's ears, and meant to support Wang Fu to succeed Cai Jing.

How can this work!

Since I can’t get it, then no one should even think about it.

Bai Shizhong gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, I have seen the evidence, including Zhu Meng's confession, and confirmed that Zhu Meng, his father and his son, and Cai Chi were guilty of heinous crimes that were unpardonable and should be severely punished. However, Taishi Cai was not involved and should have been punished by his treacherous son. Blinded, do these things without telling him.

Grand Master is loyal to the country and diligent in his work. If he is punished rashly, I am afraid it will be difficult to appease the people of the world and stop Youyou's mouth. I ask your Majesty to think again. "

Wang Fu said that Shangshu impeached Cai Jing and his son, but everyone knew that this was just an excuse.

The crime of treason and regicide must be severely punished no matter how much it is covered up. Cai Jing and his son will inevitably be demoted to deputy envoys of Tuanlian, responsible for managing the local area. Once you leave Beijing, let alone come back, it is difficult to say whether you can reach the place of supervision safely.

Bai Shizhong's words made Liang Shicheng's eyes light up. Unexpectedly, after a brawl, a group of people came out to protect Cai.

Okay, if Cai Jing is saved, can the whole crime be pinned on Zhao Kai?

Liang Shicheng hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, a few days ago, I went to Taishifang to give you a reward. The Taishi took my hand and said in tears. The old minister once made a great oath, willing to assist Mingjun, revive the Song Dynasty, and bring great rule. The world.

God bless the Song Dynasty and give His Majesty this generation of wise kings. The old ministers worked conscientiously and diligently in their duties, and initially achieved great prosperity in Henan Province. Now that the great cause is about to be accomplished, it is a pity that the minister is old and may not be able to assist the officials anymore. He must give up his position to the worthy.

I just want to give him a little more time to solve some difficult problems so that he can retire and return to his hometown with peace of mind. The old ministers get along well with the monarchs and ministers of the official family, and they can also be remembered for future generations. "

Speaking of the emotional part, Liang Shicheng couldn't help wiping his tears.

His emotional move couldn't help but touch the softest part of Zhao Ji's heart, and he couldn't help but recall all the good things Cai Jing had done in the past.

I hesitated for a while and felt very embarrassed.

Wang Fu was anxious. If Cai Jing was allowed to escape, he would be the one to survive.

He now no longer looks at Liang Shicheng, the "faithful father of Enxiang", but at Liu Guozhang.

Liu Erlang, we are now grasshoppers on a rope with the same goal. I've tried my best, now it's your turn to take action, hurry up and beat Cai Jing to death!

(End of this chapter)