Wang Si didn't understand either, but Wang Jishan frowned thoughtfully.
Wei Zheng scolded him sternly: "Zheng Shuping, what do you mean by this? This person wants to send a message to the Champion. Are you trying to stop him like this because you want to harm the Champion?"
Who dares to openly admit that he is unfavorable to the champion?
Even though most people in the civil and military circles of the dynasty hated Xiao Rui with itch, no one dared to admit it publicly. Someone once tried this and publicly dealt with the champion prince, but was finally convicted of treason and treason. At that time, he was accused of having an affair with the Turks and assassinating the champion prince. Now, maybe it's an affair with Goguryeo? Northern barbarians? Or still Turkic? Is it still important?
Lao Wei is Xiao Rui's father-in-law. Don't forget, the emperor is also Xiao Rui's father-in-law. The emperor was not able to come forward, so of course it was Old Wei, a selfless man, who came out to protect his son. Now the reputation of Old Wei in the court is getting worse and worse, and half of it is caused by this cheap son-in-law.
Zheng Shuping apologized and said: "Your Majesty, the discipline at home is not strict, and a child with such a heinous crime has appeared, causing trouble to the court. It is better not to let him commit crimes again and punish him according to the law."
Li Er said in a dissatisfied tone: "So, the Zheng family can exterminate relatives out of justice?"
Zheng Shuping quickly explained: "I dare not say that righteousness will kill relatives. Such a vicious and cunning person, even if the national law does not detect him, according to the Zheng family law, he will not escape death. However, this time caused trouble to the court and almost delayed Enke's important matter. The Zheng family feels guilty. I heard that Enke is facing financial difficulties, so the Zheng family is willing to contribute 100,000 taels of silver to support this Enke."
Pay?
Does this mean to spend money to ensure safety and prevent the court from pursuing further investigations?
Everyone looked at the emperor.
The emperor had no intention of pursuing the matter in depth. No matter which company was found to have done it this time, as long as someone came out to take responsibility for the matter and spread the word, public opinion would be directed against it, and the court would have benefited.
One hundred thousand taels of silver, don’t you want it for free?
But the emperor is not stupid. One hundred thousand taels of silver is enough to undertake this Enke. It is more than enough. Can you let the Zheng family undertake it? Let you win people's hearts? This is the imperial court's favor, my favor, my favor outside the law, and I should spend money on it.
After pondering for a moment, Li Er said: "The court has already allocated Enke's money."
When Zheng Shuping heard this, did he reject it? Not even one hundred thousand taels? So what do you want?
"Since it is this son's personal grudge, it has nothing to do with the Zheng family. The imperial court has its own laws and will not be implicated in the crime. If the Zheng family can kill relatives out of justice, it will be explained to them. Let's go."
this……
Are you going to let the people of Youyou cook and kill my Zheng family?
"Your Majesty, if we cannot provide some compensation, the Zheng family will really feel uneasy."
"If you have the intention, please compensate the people who were harmed." Li Er waved his hand.
He seemed to be tired, "That's all, that's all for today's discussion. By the way, Wang Jishan's Baron of Wenshui County has decided to withdraw from the court."
Everyone watched in amazement as Li Er left the table. You looked at me, I looked at you, and finally everyone looked at the Zheng and Wang families.
Zheng Shuping looked at Wang Si's uncle and nephew with hatred, "It's very good. He is really ruthless and ruthless. The relationship is finally settled today."
In front of the public, he, Zheng Shuping, represents the Zheng family in Xingyang, and I, Wang Si, represent the Wang family in Taiyuan. How can we lose the battle?
Wang Si also glared angrily and said: "You deserve to be punished because of your own evil. He, Zheng Zihe, became jealous because of his jealousy and viciously plotted against my nephew. He deserves this evil retribution. You should reflect on why you educate such a child. If you want revenge , come at me, Wang Si."
The meaning is obvious, Wang Jishan, you cannot move.
Hearing this, Zheng Shuping suddenly remembered that Zheng Zihe's last words were meant to leak the news to Xiao Rui? That would be a big deal. Knowing that he was wrong, he snorted and walked away. If it was really because of Zheng Zihe that the plans of the Five Surnames and Qiwang were revealed, what about the Zheng family in Xingyang? If there is no need for the court to deal with him, he will be removed from the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes.
On the way back, Wang Si asked: "Nephew, your talk about black market transactions today is false, right?"
Wang Jishan smiled, "I knew I couldn't hide it from my uncle. Yes, the jade pendant was taken off Zheng Zihe after he was caught. I said that on purpose."
Wang Si frowned and said, "Although it is not a pity that Zheng Zi and this son should die, your flaw is too great."
Wang Jishan shook his head and said: "No, since I dare to say it in Tai Chi Hall, it is just to prevent everyone from admitting this flaw. In all the civil and military officials of the dynasty, no one has really been to the black market? No one understands the rules of the black market? But who dares admit?"
Wang Si smiled, "Yes, whoever corrects me means that he has been there, and then he needs to explain why he went to the black market to buy a murderer. No one wants to touch this brow."
"I originally wanted to ask you why you had to offend the Zheng family and punish Zheng Zihe to death. I didn't expect that he was the one who did the murder first, so there was nothing to say. No matter what he did, it would not be an exaggeration for him. The Zheng family didn’t dare to say anything.”
Wang Jishan smiled bitterly and said: "Uncle, do you think all this is really my nephew's handiwork?"
"What? Isn't it? With your talent, it's nothing to be able to do this." Wang Si believed it.
Wang Jishan became more and more bitter.
"We are all chess pieces of the champion. Not just Zheng Zihe and I, but even the entire Wang family in Taiyuan and Zheng family in Xingyang."
Champion? You were tricked by him, why didn't you come back to discuss it with Uncle Wei? Wang Si was very surprised.
Wang Jishan explained: "Xiao Rui is an extremely unparalleled person and he didn't give me any other choice. This case is so vicious that if I can't solve the case within the time limit and prove myself, I will be handed over."
"It is true that there will be many doubts in the court debate. Even if it is like this today, there will be someone as experienced as my uncle who will see through the inappropriateness of us arresting people first and convicting them and then collecting evidence."
"But Xiao Rui behaves erratically. He will not argue with our Taiji Palace. He will directly push me to the street and hand it over to the families of the victims. By then I will be beaten to death to vent my anger, and the court will have an explanation and calm down. The people are angry, the Taiyuan Wang family has been wronged, and my death has been in vain..."
hiss……
It's really vicious, it's Xiao Rui's trick.
Wang Si was speechless. If it were him, he would have to hold his nose and admit it.
"The design to fish out the real culprit behind the scenes, and even the capture of Zheng Zihe, was all Xiao Rui's work. I was pushed out by them to accept the merit. To say that it was to accept the merit was actually to sow discord between us and the Zheng family. Killed today Zheng Zihe, you rewarded my nephew and I will do something about it, and there will be no peace between the two families from now on."
Wang Si nodded: "Don't be afraid. Zheng Zihe confessed in court. He acted maliciously. Everything we said is justified. In private, we would kill him just the same."
"I'm not worried about that. Uncle, have you noticed why Zheng Zihe passed those four words to Xiao Rui in the end?" Wang Jishan studied at home all day long and did not go out. He was not afraid of the Zheng family's revenge.
Wang Si shook his head, "Taking the fire under the cauldron? What do you mean? Does he want to plot against Xiao Rui?"
Wang Jishan also shook his head, "When I met Zheng Zihe in private yesterday, he said that he wanted to compete with Xiao Rui. It is God's will to lose to Xiao Rui this time. But what does it mean to draw fire from the cauldron?"
He didn't understand, and the emperor was also confused. It must be important to say good things when a person is about to die.
Wei Zheng and others were discussing the details in the small study. Zheng Shuping slapped him and knocked him unconscious. He was obviously trying to hide it. Could it be some big secret of the Zheng family?
