Li Xunhuan took a step forward and said, "When I return to the throne, I believe that Wen Jie's crime is extremely heinous, and he should be treated as a slave to the three barbarian tribes in order to uphold the laws of the country!"
This result was pretty much what everyone else expected!
Neither minor nor serious, it is handled according to the law.
When the King of Zhongshan, Xu Zhongshou, was about to plead for mercy, someone spoke first. The person who objected was Yang Qingyuan, which Xu Zhongshou did not expect.
"Your Majesty, I think this sentence is inappropriate!! Although Wen Jie deserves to be punished for his crime, the female family members of his house may not be involved in the case. I think that if the three tribes are wiped out, it would be cruel and inconsistent with the emperor's consistent benevolence."
Yang Qingyuan and Li Xunhuan, one is a good person and the other is a bad person.
"How do you think Yang Qing should deal with it!?"
Emperor Zhou asked following Yang Qingyuan's words.
"I believe that Wen Jie's crime is unpardonable, so he should be punished according to the canon and the law should be strict. As for his family members and servants, they can be handed over to the competent authorities to verify their crimes. If they are guilty or not, whether they are minor crimes or serious crimes, they should be dealt with according to the law."
Yang Qingyuan's words were beyond Xu Zhongshou's expectations.
In the Wenjie case, he was the first person to target Wenjie, but now he turned around and interceded for the servants in Wenjie's mansion.
This made Zhongshan King Xu Zhongshou also feel that Yang Qingyuan was a good person, amiable, elegant and easy-going.
And regarding Wenjie's crime, Yang Qingyuan's treatment method can be regarded as extrajudicial favor in Dazhou!
King Zhongshan adjusted his thoughts that were slightly confused due to Yang Qingyuan's plea.
Now that the situation in the imperial study room has exceeded the little sister's prediction, the method Xu Miaoyun originally prepared to exonerate Wen Jie is no longer useful. Xu Zhongshou can only choose the next strategy formulated by Xu Miaoyun to remove the Prince of Zhongshan from the matter. come out!
"Your Majesty, I think Wen Jie cannot be killed like this!!"
Everyone looked at Xu Zhongshou. Unexpectedly, at this point, Xu Zhongshou still stepped forward and gave Wen Jie a hand. He was also a kind man!
Xu Zhongshou didn't know what everyone was thinking, he just kept his little sister's words in mind, not to be an enemy of Dali Temple, and just expressed his attitude.
Bao Wenjie should have an attitude, but don't pursue any results. The emperor can do whatever he wants!
"Xu Qing, what do you mean?!"
Emperor Zhou was slightly dissatisfied with Xu Zhongshou's attitude. At this point, the Zhongshan Palace still wanted to protect Wenjie. This was already a sign of the Huaixi nobles' grouping!
"Your Majesty, Wen Jie committed a heinous crime, but after all, he has the iron certificate of the elixir given by Taizu. Wen Jie's death is not a pity. However, if this damages Taizu's reputation again, Wen Jie will die a hundred times but it will not be redeemed!"
Xu Zhongshou did not directly plead for Wenjie, but mentioned Taizu.
Originally, Taizu was criticized by scholars for massacring Huaixi nobles and other meritorious officials. If Wenjie was killed again now, it would not only affect Taizu's reputation, but also possibly damage the emperor's holy name.
Although he was interceding for Wen Jie, it was not for himself or Fengyang Xungui, but for Taizu and the emperor.
This made Emperor Zhou feel very comfortable when he heard it, but it was not enough!
"How does Xu Qing think he should be punished!?"
Xu Zhongshou seemed to think for a while before speaking.
"I think that we should give Wen Jie death, declare his sudden death, and then seal up Wen's mansion. This way, we can not damage Taizu's reputation and His Majesty's holy name, but also punish his crime! The best of both worlds."
After Xu Zhongshou finished speaking, Emperor Zhou could believe that Xu Zhongshou was indeed thinking about himself and the late emperor, and had no intention of defending Wen Jie.
If Xu Zhongshou acted as he said, the Zhongshan Palace would not seem to be of any benefit, Wen Jie would not be able to keep it, and the only one who would benefit would be the royal family.
This decision still moved Emperor Zhou very much, but the decision to punish Wen Jie was made long ago, and it also had Emperor Zhou's own considerations in mind, so he would not change it easily.
"Yang Qing, what do you think!?"
If Emperor Zhou really thought this suggestion was good, he would not ask himself again and just make a decision!
When Emperor Zhou asked him, he probably wanted to use his own words to reject Xu Zhongshou's suggestion.
But there were indeed wise men in the Zhongshan Palace, and this move completely restored the previous impression of the Zhongshan Palace in Emperor Zhou's heart.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, my lords! I secretly believe that Wen Jie is to be punished in a canonical manner and is to be questioned and beheaded in public!"
"Mingzheng canon punishment can firstly uphold the law of the country, and secondly, bring peace to the common people. Moreover, when Taizu gave the iron certificate of the elixir, he made it clear that the crime of treason and rebellion cannot be pardoned! Wenjie secretly hid soldiers and armor and fed them to death. Sir, he is guilty of treason, even the alchemy book and the iron certificate cannot save him! Killing Wenjie is in line with the law of heaven and law, how can it damage the reputation of the late emperor!?"
Emperor Zhou nodded, "What Yang Qing said makes sense, let's do as you say!?"
Of course, Emperor Zhou did not forget Xu Zhongshou, "Wen Jie and his son are dead, and the Wen Mansion is about to be sealed off. His family's daughters, please help the Zhongshan Prince's Mansion!"
"I obey the decree!!"
This may not seem like a good job, and it throws off some burdens to the Prince of Zhongshan, but in fact it is giving the Prince of Zhongshan an opportunity, an opportunity to show himself as a noble leader.
With Emperor Zhou opening his mouth, the Zhongshan Palace could take care of the innocent family members of Wenjie's Palace without any hesitation.
How much does it cost to house these female dependents? ! With this money, the Zhongshan Palace can be exchanged for the prestige of Fengyang, which is also a big reward for the Zhongshan Palace.
There is no doubt about Zhongshan Palace’s loyalty to the royal family. With Fengyang Xungui as the leader of Zhongshan Palace, Emperor Zhou can rest assured!
"In the Wenjie case, Cheng Qing and Li Qing, you and the Procuratorate must do a good job in the follow-up work! Wei Qing, this case is assisted by the Ministry of Criminal Justice. The case must be concluded cleanly!"
"I obey the decree!"
Cheng Qingsong, Wei Donglai, and Li Xunhuan took a small step forward to receive the order.
"Also, I have received a secret report saying that many generals and lords also have an unknown number of armors hidden in their homes, Cheng Qing and Yang Qing. This matter will be investigated by the Metropolitan Procuratorate and Dali Temple."
This was the purpose of Emperor Zhou, to kill Wenjie to frighten the lords in the capital.
"I know that there is no rebellious intention in hiding the armor. People who practice martial arts naturally love the magic armor. However, it is a state-owned and national law. Anyone who voluntarily surrenders the armor within one month will be fined three thousand silver. Two, to pay for his crime."
When Emperor Zhou was purging the nobles in the divine capital, he could also fine him a wave of money to replenish his internal funds.
Yang Qingyuan even had some doubts that fines were the ultimate goal of Emperor Zhou.
Of course, it's just a joke. It does have considerable political benefits to deal with a Wenjie!
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In the prison of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Wen Jie sat upright and calm.
These days, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has been interrogating him about his robbery of women. If there is evidence, Wen Jie will admit it. If there is no evidence or the evidence is insufficient, Wen Jie will pretend that he does not know.
Wen Jie is reassured by these stubborn people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate! With them investigating, my life was saved!
He can't die just on the charges of adultery and murder!
Soon, lunch time came, and just when Wen Jie was thinking about how to seek revenge from Zhang Muqing after escaping, the cell door opened!
The jailer from the Metropolitan Procuratorate came in carrying a box of wine and food.
Wen Jie smelled the aroma of the food right away, and it was more fragrant than ever!
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