The emperor asked Zhongshu to discuss Zheng Xia's son. However, Zhang Yue repeatedly insisted that the case was still unclear and requested a retrial of those involved.
Finally, we went down to Dali Temple. As for the interrogating officials, they were Zhang Yue, Deng Wan, and Deng Runfu, in addition to more than a dozen Dali Temple officials.
Dali Temple. First, Feng Jing's disciple, monk Xiaorong, was interrogated. However, seeing that this man had been severely tortured and his body was beaten to pieces, Zhang Yue glanced at Deng Runfu.
The other party was sitting leisurely, as if it was a normal thing. Zhang Yue took the files from Xiaorong's interrogation and looked at them. Deng Runfu looked at Zhang Yue and said that he was dealing with ironclad cases. All the evidence was in place and he was not afraid of Zhang Yue's investigation.
Zhang Yue read the files and thought, no matter what their personal ethics, these officials promoted by Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing in recent years have outstanding talents, far beyond the reach of ordinary officials.
It is almost impossible for Zhang Yue to turn over Zheng Xia's case. However, Zhang Yue didn't want to turn against Zheng Xia, but he couldn't let Lu Huiqing get what he wanted no matter what.
Deng Runfu took a sip of tea and asked, "Duan Ming, what's wrong with this file?" Zhang Yue smiled and said, "You'll know if you ask." Zhang Yue immediately asked Seng Rong about the file and picked out a few. If there is any discrepancy with the dossier, immediately use a red pen to mark the dossier.
Deng Runfu blushed when he saw this, but he saw that Zhang Yue's mistakes were reasonable and he was speechless.
Deng Wan looked at Deng Runfu and said, "Duan Ming, please be merciful. These are the results of more than ten days of interrogation. If the confession is retracted and re-interrogated, there is no harm in spending more time, but Xiaorong will be tortured again." Zhang Yue said to Deng Wan: "Zhongcheng, I have no intention of retracting my confession, but there are some untruths, and you all can see it." The officials in Dali Temple nodded.
Zhang Yue asked: "What crime is planned?"
"You must return to your roots and are not allowed to stay in the capital." Deng Runfu said. Zhang Yue asked: "Is it too much?" Deng Runfu said: "This is what the law means." Deng Wan said: "If you follow Duan Ming's instructions, please tell me how to judge?" After saying this, Deng Wan gave Deng Runfu a warning. eyes.
Deng Runfu realized that Zhang Yue was only here to review his confession, but the final conviction was at the Yushitai. Zhang Yue said: "It is up to the Zhongcheng to decide, but I will report the severity to Your Majesty." After Xiaorong asked, it was Zheng Xia's disciple Wu Wuzhi.
Because he was a Jinshi, Wu Wuzhi was not punished, and he obviously took care of him. Zhang Yue asked a few more questions and asked: "What crime is planned?"
"This person delivers texts for Zheng Xia, communicates with Ding Xi, and manages Yongzhou." Zhang Yue nodded without any objection.
Soon someone slowly entered the room, and Zhang Yue saw that it was Wang Anguo. Wang Anguo looked a little surprised when he saw Zhang Yue.
Zhang Yue saw that Wang Anguo had not examined his files, so he first asked what crime he should be convicted of? Deng Wan said: "Destroy the writings that have been written since birth and return them to the fields." Zhang Yue glanced at Deng Wan and without saying anything, he just asked Wang Anguo according to the file: "Before Zheng Xia became a refugee, you taught him how to ride a horse." Did you send it by hand?" Wang Anguo said: "There is no such thing."
"Zheng Xia said that he had repeatedly remonstrated with the prime minister but refused to listen, but you said that the prime minister was plotted by the master and did not avoid the resentment of the nine states and the four seas?" Wang Anguo said: "You have said this before."
"So, have you read the draft of Zheng Xia's impeachment memorial in advance?"
"Not yet."
"Then you can discuss this matter with your wife, Zeng, who is the sister of Zeng Bu, the third minister."
"there is."
"Have you been in contact with Zheng Xia in the past few months?"
"Yes." Zhang Yue said to Wang Anguo: "What grievances do you have to say?" Wang Anguo looked up to the sky and sighed: "Zheng Jiefu mistaken me." After Zhang Yue asked, the officials below started talking.
Zhang Yue read the file and asked Deng Wan, Deng Runfu said: "Do you think it is appropriate to convict Wang Anguo like this?" Deng Runfu said: "I don't know what I mean? Although Wang Anguo is the younger brother of Prime Minister Wang, we do not avoid the powerful in enforcing the law. , is there anything inappropriate?" Zhang Yue said: "There is no doubt that Wang Anguo had a relationship with Zheng Xia, but he did not join forces with Zheng Xia to slander his brother, Prime Minister Wang, as stated in the file. Where does the so-called disloyalty begin?"
"And I have committed the crime of indulging others, and destroying my family background and writing is the heaviest punishment. What do you mean by this?" Deng Wan said: "Zheng Xia has confessed everything, Wang Anguo has confessed before, and now He just tampered with his words." Zhang Yue questioned: "Recognize it?" Wang Anguo said: "Zheng Jiefu is arrogant and arrogant, and he always takes everything on him." Zhang Yue understood, and Zheng Xia recognized him in prison It was clean and tidy. He felt that he was speaking out and revealing everything big and small, but it was all left to Deng Wan and Deng Runfu to seize the opportunity.
Wang Anguo said: "Although I oppose the new law, I have no intention of being disloyal to my brother, and I have never read Zheng Xia's manuscript." Wang Anguo stamped his feet heavily.
To say that Wang Anguo has no guilt in his heart is also a shame. Zhang Yue had understood the matter clearly and said to Deng Runfu: "Did you two hear the grievances Wang Anguo stated?" Deng Runfu said with one bite: "Wang Anguo opposed the imperial government and did not hesitate to collude with Zeng Bu and Feng Jing to frame him. His brother, Prime Minister Wang, is unfaithful and unfilial." Zhang Yue looked at Deng Wan again.
Deng Wan was about to speak but stopped. Zhang Yue saw that Deng Wan and Deng Runfu seemed to have different opinions on how to handle this matter. Zhang Yue said: "I'm tired from asking questions, so I'll take a rest first." Everyone stopped the interrogation immediately.
Then Zhang Yue said to Deng Wan: "Deng Zhongcheng, please take a step to speak." Deng Wan and Zhang Yue walked to the side room. Zhang Yue said to Deng Wan: "Zhongcheng, how do you treat Mr. Wang?" Deng Wan raised his head and asked. "Duan Ming, what does this mean?" Zhang Yue said, "Xiangong Lu ordered Deng Runfu to punish Wang Anguo. Doesn't Deng Zhongcheng know what it means?" Deng Wan really hesitated after hearing this.
Zhang Yue said: "Zhongcheng, although Wang Xianggong is in Jiangning, His Majesty still thinks highly of him. Do you think he will one day recover in the future? If he knew that you treated Wang Anguo like this, what would he think of you? "Deng Wan had long been dissatisfied with Lu Huiqing, because between Zhang Dun and Deng Wan, Lu Huiqing obviously valued Zhang Dun more.
This is somewhat similar to the dispute between Zeng Bu and Lu Huiqing. Deng Wan originally thought that his status in the new party was second only to Lu Huiqing, but he also felt the threat of Zhang Dun from the latecomer of Zhang Dun. , and also realized that Lu Huiqing used Zhang Dun to suppress him and Deng Wan.
Moreover, Lu Huiqing was also very dissatisfied with Deng Runfu's instructions on re-ruling Wang Anguo this time. He did not want to offend Wang Anshi.
Zhang Yue said: "Deng Zhongcheng, my thoughts are the same as yours. Today I am here to re-examine this case. I don't need to ask anything else. It's all up to you. But Wang Anguo and I are old friends, so I can't help but ask again and again. I will leave this matter to you in the future." There will be a generous reward." Deng Wan heard this and said: "Duan Ming is serious. Wang Anguo's sentence is indeed too severe. Let's discuss this matter again." Zhang Yue was overjoyed when he heard this, and he agreed with what he said. Kill more and less enemies.
Judgment is just from the beginning.
