Three days later, Zhengde Hall.
All civil and military officials are on the list.
Emperor Jing Xing sat high on the dragon chair, looked down at the ministers, and said, "Do you have anything to report?"
After a while, when no one responded, Emperor Jing Xing said again: "Since you are fine, I have something to say."
"A few days ago, Chen Qianyuan, a disciple of Tianyi Sect's Qianzi generation, used the banner of deposing the prince and establishing King Jing to incite the people."
"Do you know about this?"
As soon as these words came out, the hearts of the civil and military officials suddenly trembled.
What's more, I silently thought in my heart who this Chen Qianyuan was. If he dared to do such a thing, I'm afraid he had never experienced the Nine Tribes Xiaoxiaole Package.
"When I learned about this, I sent Li Changkong to conduct a secret investigation. Finally, yesterday, the evidence was conclusive."
After Emperor Jing Xing said this, he stopped going any further.
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yu, the Minister of Punishment, stood up in a hurry.
Your Majesty has even been convicted. Isn't the next step just to arrest people?
"The Criminal Department will cooperate with General Anbei to arrest this person and bring him to justice!"
"Well, everything should be handled in accordance with the law and no favoritism is allowed." Emperor Jing Xing then spoke.
Hearing this, Zhong Yu's heart skipped a beat.
Even if His Majesty didn't tell him, he wouldn't dare to show favoritism, let alone just a Taoist priest, how much profit could he get from him?
But His Majesty just mentioned it. Is it possible that this Taoist named Chen Qianyuan has something secret about him?
"In addition, the prince's assistance to Uncle An Bei in this incident can be regarded as a small contribution."
"I will reward you with a hundred gold coins and five hundred pieces of silk and satin in the East Palace."
When Liu Yu heard this, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he stepped forward and said: "Thank you very much, Father, but it is the duty of the son to share the worries of the father. The son just did his duty, how can he ask for a reward?"
"I also ask my father to exchange these gold and silver silks and satins into military pay and grain, and give them to the soldiers who are fighting the rebellion in Yizhou."
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Jing Xing was a little surprised. It was really hard to imagine that such a naive prince could say such words.
Could it be that my son has grown up?
However, when Emperor Jing Xing glanced at Li Changkong, who had lowered his head and said nothing next to Liu Yu, he suddenly realized.
I see.
"I am very pleased that the prince has such a heart."
"Forget it, let's follow what the prince said, convert it into military pay and food, and send it to the soldiers who are fighting the rebellion in Yizhou as soon as possible."
"This matter will be handled by the Ministry of Household Affairs."
Upon hearing this, Huang Li, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, immediately stood up and said, "I sincerely obey the holy will."
"Well, the prince has made considerable progress in the past few days, which can be considered a great joy for me. I will definitely assist him in the future."
As soon as this statement came out, the civil and military officials in the entire court were shocked.
Officials from King Jing's faction were even more horrified.
Your Majesty is almost blatantly siding with the prince!
Sure enough, no matter how wise King Jing is, he is still the son of a palace maid.
How can he compare to the flesh and blood of Queen Lu?
When the prince was a dandy, His Majesty still had some hesitation, but now it seems that this hesitation has probably disappeared.
"We sincerely abide by the Holy Will and will assist His Royal Highness in life."
All civil and military officials knelt on the ground and shouted loudly.
The officials of King Jing's family kept looking at each other, probably already thinking of a new way out.
…
After the meeting between Japan and North Korea, the results of Chen Qianyuan's trial came out quickly.
After all, it was Emperor Jing Xing's order, and even if the Punishment Department had great courage, they would not dare to neglect it.
Confiscating the house and killing three clans!
However, Chen Qianyuan grew up in the Tianyi Sect and was an orphan, so the execution of the three clans naturally stopped.
Confiscation of homes must be done, not only must it be done, but it must be done with great fanfare! Well done!
Otherwise, how would your Majesty know that the Ministry of Punishment had contributed?
The Ministry of Punishment has a low status among the six ministries, inferior to the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War. Naturally, we must seize this rare opportunity to show our face in front of the emperor.
No, genius Meng Mengliang, the Minister of Punishment, Zhong Yu, got up early and personally brought people to Wulinghou Mansion.
Although His Majesty didn't say it explicitly at the beginning, his intention was very clear. This time, Li Changkong should be the main one to search the house. The Criminal Department was just doing their part to do a job.
After waiting for a while in Wulinghou Mansion, Li Changkong arrived late. He looked at Zhong Yu and apologized: "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhong, I got up a little late."
"To avoid wasting time, shall we leave now?"
"It's easy to talk. General Anbei is young and still growing, so he naturally needs to sleep more."
"Unlike us old people, we don't feel that we are too young." Zhong Yu said with a smile.
Hearing this, Li Changkong also smiled in response.
According to rumors, the people in the Punishment Department are all dignified, solemn and inhumane people.
Now it seems that either the rumors are wrong, or... the Minister of Punishment in front of him has something to ask of himself.
Thinking of this, Li Changkong couldn't help but become nervous.
It is absolutely impossible to hang out in officialdom without some political acumen.
Sure enough, a moment later, Zhong Yu made an insinuation and asked about the cause and effect of Chen Qianyuan's incident.
Hearing this, Li Changkong pondered for a moment, and then said: "Lord Zhong, you are not confused. This Chen Qianyuan is just a small Taoist priest of Tianyi Sect. How can he have such courage? How dare he use the banner of deposed prince and King Li Jing to seduce people?" nationality?"
"General Anbei is saying that there is someone behind this person?"
Li Changkong did not comment, just smiled and said: "Master Zhong, if, I mean if. If Chen Qianyuan really confuses thousands of people, who will be the biggest profiteer then?"
boom!
Enlightenment!
Zhong Yu broke out in a cold sweat. Li Changkong had already talked about this. If he still didn't understand, he wouldn't have to hang out in the officialdom.
It turned out that the so-called Chen Qianyuan incident was actually a fight between King Jing and the prince.
Judging from the situation in the court meeting a few days ago, it seems that the prince won.
hiss!
As a result, King Jing's good reputation among the people may have been completely lost.
In addition...the situation in the court is also quite unfavorable to him.
Not to mention anything else, in terms of honor and nobility, they must all be members of His Highness the Crown Prince.
After all... Li Changkong is not only Li Zhufeng's son, but also Zhang Xun's nephew, and even the son-in-law of King Zhongshan!
Civil servants don't seem to have an advantage either.
Coupled with His Majesty's words a few days ago, "I will definitely assist His Royal Highness from now on", he has almost made his position clear.
Hiss, it seems that King Jing's situation is worrying.
Zhong Yu knew that in matters such as seizing a legitimate son, he would definitely have to join one of the parties.
If you want to remain neutral, you will often only be attacked by both sides.
The reason why he is still in a neutral state is simply to wait for a price.
Although the Ministry of Justice is not as good as the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War, it is still one of the six.
I am even a second-level minister!
Even if you take refuge with His Highness the Crown Prince, you should have a suitable status.
It's just...he doesn't want to get acquainted with the prince!
At this time, Li Changkong seemed to have noticed something, and happened to say: "I heard that Mr. Zhong likes tea ceremony very much?"
"I remember there are several pots of Yangzhou Longjing in the East Palace. The prince and I are still young, so naturally we don't understand how to drink it."
"Why don't you invite Mr. Zhong to taste it together some other time? You can also teach me the art of tea."
When Zhong Yu heard this, his eyes suddenly brightened!
