The great victory of Datong defeated Anda Khan, severely damaged the Tatar cavalry, and took back many people who had been kidnapped. This news made the government and the public very excited. Even Jiajing came out of Jinshen Jingshe and presided over the court meeting in person.
Pan Huang, Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, please commend the meritorious personnel this time. Although Shen Lian was the main force in finding the sorghum, Shen Lian was not greedy for success. Moreover, Shen Lian was temporarily seconded to the Household Department to handle this errand, so the Household Department naturally had collective credit.
Of course, the biggest beneficiary was Liu Tong. No matter how much he contributed, after all, he was assigned by the Ministry of Revenue to assist Shen Lian and was considered the number two hero. Therefore, Pan Huang, who pushed him out to take the blame, personally asked him for merit and planned to be promoted to the position of Doctor of the Ministry of Finance!
Jiajing was in a good mood. This was a small matter, so there was no reason not to agree. However, Jiajing was used to letting others speak first, so he looked at Yan Song.
Yan Song came out and said: "It is a great blessing to be able to defeat the Tatars this time. The soldiers have served their lives well. The Ministry of Households also contributed to the collection of grain and grass. However, thinking about the previous cavalry rescue in the court, the veteran had hesitated. Really guilty."
When everyone heard this, they thought the sun was rising in the west? Yan Song actually admitted his mistake in public? He is not such a person!
Jiajing smiled: "My dear, you don't have to be so harsh on yourself. At that time, most of the courtiers opposed the mobilization of cavalry reinforcements. They put their heads together and there was nothing wrong with it."
Zhao Wenhua suddenly stood up: "Long live, the reason why I originally opposed the cavalry rescue was because, according to common sense, it was impossible to prepare all the food and grass quickly. But I didn't expect that Shen Qianqian was extraordinary and miraculously completed it with the help of the Ministry of Revenue. It’s as if I’ve been aware of the mission for a long time, which is really amazing!”
He could say "surprise" instead of "admiration", just to let people understand that he was more surprised than admired. As soon as this statement came out, the ministers who had originally opposed the mobilization of cavalry immediately expressed their support, saying that this matter was indeed incredible.
When Yan Song saw that the heat was coming, he said: "Although this matter is very strange, I don't believe the rumors in the government and the public that Shen Lian colluded with the grain merchant. He knew that the Tatars would invade the border, so he prepared in advance and stocked up." of.
As for the claim that Shen Lian was a Tatar craftsman who had known about it for a long time and deliberately colluded internally and externally to claim credit in order to gain a high position, I do not believe it even more. But when the ministers questioned it, it was indeed difficult for him to explain. "
Ding Rukui couldn't listen anymore. Although he didn't want to go against Yan Song, he was the Minister of the Ministry of War after all. He was also the beneficiary of this great victory and could not just watch the biggest contributor being killed.
"Long live, what Mr. Chief Assistant said is absolutely true. Shen Lian will never be a profiteer. As for the details, it is even more ridiculous. If Shen Lian is really a Tatar craftsman, will he help the Ming Dynasty defeat Anda Khan? According to General Zhou's troops are reporting good news from the front. The Tatars suffered heavy losses this time, with over 10,000 casualties!"
At this time, Zhao Wenhua, the best admirer, immediately went online: "Long live, I heard that Shen Lian traveled outside the Great Wall before becoming an official, and he had many contacts, not only with grain merchants, but also with horse traders.
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Wang Qin, the chief minister of the Liao Kingdom, entered the official career as a Song person. He repeatedly fought for the interests of the Song Dynasty in negotiations with the Liao Dynasty, and even personally supervised the army to repel the Liao soldiers and horses. With his meritorious service, he gained the trust of Emperor Taizong of Song Dynasty.
Finally, in the battle over the national destiny of the two countries, he single-handedly framed Yang Ye and destroyed the Western Route Army, allowing the Liao Kingdom to win the battle over the national destiny. I'm so ambitious, this strategy is not useless. "
Jiajing was already suspicious, and his trust in Yan Song was much higher than that of Shen Lian, whom he had only met once. Hearing this, he couldn't help but think deeply, and turned to look at Lu Bing, who was standing beside him. Shen Lian was specially recruited by Lu Bing as a guard. If there was a problem with Shen Lian, Lu Bing could not escape the blame.
Before Lu Bing could answer, Yan Song spoke first.
"If we want to investigate this matter, only Commander Lu has the ability. I believe Commander Lu can definitely restore Shen Lian's innocence. If Shen Lian is really guilty of love affairs, Commander Lu will definitely not be deceived by him."
Jiajing snorted: "Lu Bing, please leave this matter alone and leave it to the Criminal Department to investigate."
Lu Bing knew in his heart that this was to avoid him. Yan Song may not be targeting him, but he did mean to warn: Little brother, Shen Lian is dead, even Jesus can't keep him, I said so.
If you're sensible, we'll still be friends; if you're a tough guy, you're not giving face. Shen Lian is not Xiao Wannian, he did not save your life.
Therefore, Lu Bing bowed his head and saluted: "I obey your order."
Jiajing was very satisfied with this attitude and took the initiative to say: "Shen Lian's meritorious service has been widely spread. The Ministry of Punishment must be measured when investigating the case, and do not chill the hearts of the soldiers." This sentence was Shen Lian's life-saving talisman. , the emperor will naturally kill you if you are guilty, and you will definitely not die in prison!
After that, Jiajing looked at Xu Jie out of habit: "What do Xu Qing think?"
Xu Jie immediately shook his head: "Long live the Holy Ming, what the Chief Assistant said makes sense, and I second my opinion."
In just one day, Shen Lian went from being the greatest contributor to the Great Victory of Datong to being a prisoner in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
Jinyiwei committed a crime and should have been sent to imperial prison, but since Lu Bing avoided the matter, he naturally had to move. Otherwise, with Lu Bing's face in imperial prison, Shen Lian wouldn't be as good as living in a post station?
Yu Maojian, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, had been retiring and returning to his hometown. He was already going through the retirement procedures and just escaped this case that was not right no matter how he investigated. Liu Tai, the Minister of Punishment, was originally Yan Song's man, so he naturally let go of his own hands to torment Shen Lian.
Unexpectedly, Shen Lian's bones were extremely hard, and the punishment skills of the Ministry of Punishment were incomparable to those of Jin Yiwei's prison, so he gained nothing from Shen Lian. Liu Tai did not dare to really use severe punishment to beat Shen Lian to death, after all, the emperor's words were there. However, this will not trouble Liutai. All roads lead to the execution ground, and it does not necessarily mean that you, Shen Lian, will open your mouth.
Zhang Tianci got out of Miss Shui's bed and reluctantly gave Miss Shui another ingot of silver: "I have to go. If it's too late, I'll be angry."
Miss Shui smiled and said, "Since you are afraid that my wife will be angry, you shouldn't come to a place like this."
Zhang Tianci shook his head firmly: "My wife and I get along well with each other, and I love her very much, but my interests are always at odds with my own, which is extremely distressing. Therefore, I have to come to the brothel."
Miss Shui covered her mouth and smiled: "Thousands of people come to the brothel, and your reason is the most special. Just say you are lustful, and you blame the lady."
The two of them were regular customers, and Miss Shui was Zhang Tianci's half-confidant, so Zhang Tianci didn't feel ashamed: "It's true. Every time I am in high spirits, my wife is always very cold, either perfunctory, or simply refuses to let her go." I do. But every time when I am not interested, my wife will demand too much, which makes me miserable. Feelings are feelings, this thing really makes me cry without tears."
The two chatted for a few more words, and Zhang Tianci left Chunyan Tower with a big teapot. As soon as he took three steps, he was held down by two men with six doors, tied up and left.
Zhang Tianci shouted to Chunyan Tower: "What are you doing? Is it a crime to enter a brothel? You must be pretending to be officials! Mom, help me, big teapot, thugs, beat them up!"
My mother stood helplessly in the door and shouted: "Boss Zhang, it's not that I don't help. Regardless of whether you are a real official or not, you have left the Chunyan Building. If I help again, it will be a violation of the rules! No one came into my building to arrest anyone." , just to give you face, take care of yourself!"
Zhang Tianci couldn't help but beat him. He was sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment and whipped several times. He cried like a ghost and said, "I can say whatever you want me to say."
Liu Tai was overjoyed and told him: "Just say that Shen Lian told you to buy sorghum! You don't know anything else. Once Shen Lian is convicted, you can be let go."
Zhang Tianci hesitated: "But tell me it's not Shen Lian who buys sorghum! Isn't this harmful to others?"
With another whip, Liu Tai put his ear closer: "You screamed too loudly. I didn't hear what you said!"
Shen Lian was in a cell not far away, watching this scene calmly, knowing that Liu Tai was trying to frame him. No more evidence is needed. As long as Zhang Tianci bites to death the sorghum that he asked him to buy in advance, he will not be able to clean himself up even if he jumps into the Yellow River.
Because I had no way of explaining why I had to prepare sorghum in advance unless I already knew the Tatar invasion plan. And once it is determined that one knows the military situation in advance and fails to report the knowledge, it will be difficult for the country and the country to make money, it is enough to be beheaded. As for whether it is done carefully or not, it doesn't matter at all. This is the viciousness of Yan Song's plan.
Judging from Zhang Tianci's appearance, he could be considered conscientious if he persisted until now. He would definitely not be able to survive tonight. Although Shen Lian's heart was as solid as stone, he couldn't help but sigh to himself at this moment, my life is at an end, I only pity that my two children are still young.
Just when everyone's torture of Zhang Tianci reached its climax, an old jailer suddenly pointed at Shen Lian and said, "What are you looking at? Do you still dare to curse?" He rushed over with a whip and gave Shen Lian a whip, then turned around and went back. .
Everyone was looking to see how long Zhang Tianci could hold on. They glanced here casually and had no reaction to the old jailer's whipping of Shen Lian. But as the whip went down, a small paper ball fell on Shen Lian's hand.
Shen Lian opened the small ball of paper. There were only a few words on it: "Xiao Feng asked me to buy sorghum for some reason."
Shen Lian stuffed the paper ball into his mouth, swallowed it and shouted: "Stop fighting, aren't you just making him say that I asked him to buy sorghum? I admit it!"
