Zhidu sorted out the evidence at hand, and then wrote a eloquent note to his officers and soldiers to prepare. He personally took the evidence to the palace.
Half an hour later, Zhidu held the imperial edict and led his troops to directly surround the Yanglinghou Mansion.
However, he seemed to have arrived a step too late. No matter how much searching was done in Yanglinghou's mansion, only a few servants were left. Yanglinghou's wife and several children had disappeared.
However, as long as the old guy is here, it is not considered a failure. Zhidu gave an order to put the entire Yangling Marquis Mansion into prison.
"Master Marquis, considering that you are also an important minister of the imperial court, if you take the initiative to explain yourself and report a few of your accomplices, I can still give you the credit of being the first to report. Maybe your Majesty will be merciful and return the favor. I can spare your life!"
For an old man like Yanglinghou, Zhidu also understood in his heart that he had been in the officialdom for so many years and Yanglinghou was a noble man. Even though he had all kinds of shortcomings, if he made any mistakes in the city, he would be the same. You can make yourself unable to eat and walk around.
Therefore, Zhidu is still very cautious in the means and procedures of this trial.
"I am a noble lord. Do you, a small official with less than two thousand dan, have the qualifications to interrogate me?"
Yanglinghou put on a rebellious look and looked at Zhidu with disdain.
"Master Marquis, I advise you to clearly understand the situation at hand. Now that you have arrived at Tingwei's Mansion, don't put on any airs like a Marquis. I only give you face because of the merits of your ancestors." Come on, look at the shackles on your body, you are just a prisoner now!"
The system's face also turned ugly. Face must be given to each other. Zhidu gave him face, but he obviously didn't give it to Zhidu.
"If you have any evidence, just bring it out. If you don't have any evidence, I will go back to sleep!"
Of course Yang Linghou knew that there was definitely no way to fix things this time, but he had to hold on now.
The wife and children have now fled to the Kingdom of Wu. When they get there, King Wu Liu Bi will naturally take care of them.
He was determined and wanted to take care of everything this time in exchange for a big favor from Wu.
"I gave you the opportunity, but you refused to take it. If that's the case, then you should be sentenced according to the current crime. The three Yi tribes are enough for what you have committed now! Come here, send me the arrest warrant. , the whole country is asking for Yanglinghou’s wife and several children, and they will focus on investigating the official routes to Wu State and Guancheng. Once their whereabouts are discovered, if they resist arrest, they will be shot to death!"
"you dare!"
Marquis Yangling finally reacted, and Zhidu's sentence of "kill without mercy" completely stung him.
"What do I dare not do? What do you think, Mr. Hou? You have already fallen into the situation you are in now, and you are still protecting others? Are you still thinking about taking matters into your own hands, and then doing a favor to them? Taking care of your wife and children? Don’t worry, I will send someone to find the Crown Prince of Wu right now. I only said that you accused him and asked him to come back for questioning. What do you think he will say to his father?"
Zhidu said with an evil look on his face.
He didn't learn this from Liu Deng, he figured it out on his own, but it was obvious that he was very successful in this regard, and Yangling Marquis was suddenly panicked.
"Your Majesty, good news, good news! Yanglinghou is in prison, and the entire Yanglinghou Mansion has been sealed!"
Today he was going to take over weapons. Liu Deng was in a good mood. While he was having breakfast, he suddenly heard Du Ziteng running in and saying in a hurry.
"What is this old boy named Yanglinghou charged with?"
Liu Deng asked while eating.
"It is said that an assassin was injured because he sent someone to the Tingwei Building. I'm not sure what the other charges are. Anyway, this old boy seems to be in bad luck. The seal of the Marquis Mansion has been affixed. Got it!"
"It's interesting. Let's send someone to find out what happened to this old boy. Let's go and receive the ordnance!"
After all, Liu Deng's next calculations all depend on this matter. The importance of this batch of ordnance to Liu Deng is self-evident.
"promise!"
Everything was promised by His Highness the Crown Prince, so the court was actually quite fast. Long knives, armor, and halberds were all what Liu Deng needed now, but what he was most interested in were the military crossbows.
The arsenal is also in Chang'an City, and is usually guarded by members of the Jinwu Guard. The level outside the building is always high, second only to the imperial palace.
Even when the prince Liu Deng came, Xiangjia checked for a long time before letting the convoy go.
Someone had already sent the documents in advance. Originally, Liu Deng didn't have to come over for an occasion like today, but he was really curious, so he led the team over in person.
"Your Highness, you can just leave this kind of thing to your subordinates. There is really no need for you to go there yourself!"
Today, Liu Deng is a popular figure in Chang'an City. Not only does he have a distinguished status, but more importantly, he now has the opportunity to make a fortune!
"Your Highness, this man's name is Guan Fu. He is a prime minister who will serve as prisoner now. Because he offended someone some time ago, he was sent here to guard the treasury!"
Chen Qi quickly lowered his voice and spoke to Liu Deng.
Guanfu?
Liu Deng's eyes suddenly lit up. If he didn't have the same name, he should be a famous figure. It seems that this kid is not yet developed. When he put down the chaos of the Seven Kingdoms, he was so brave!
It seems to be a good idea if you can get this kid into your own hands.
Should I ask Liu Qi for this person?
Liu Deng also knew in his heart that if he asked for someone at this time, it would not be too difficult. Liu Qi would not refuse him. Let such a general and talented person huddle here to guard the warehouse. Isn't it just a case of trying to get things from nature?
"I think you are very brave and brave. I wonder what position you hold in the prison now?"
Liu Deng's eyes began to move, causing trouble.
"Your Majesty, my minister Guan Fu is just an officer in the prison. Now he is temporarily seconded to be the treasurer. He only has less than 600 dan. He dare not praise him as a prince..."
The more Liu Deng asked, the more Guan Fu felt ashamed. It was a great shame and humiliation for him, a commander, to come here to guard the warehouse. But now he had nothing to do. He was too upright, so he had been ostracized by others. , if he didn't come here, I'm afraid he wouldn't even have this job.
"A commander of yours came here to guard the warehouse?"
Liu Deng asked pretending to be surprised.
