No one expected that what was originally thought to be a long court game would be pushed to the final duel stage by Xue Xuan being so direct.
If this matter is true, then Cheng'an Hou, Ningyang Hou and Yang Shan, as well as the absent Prince Consort Jiao Jing, are all guilty of serious crimes.
It's not wrong to welcome back the Supreme Emperor, but the key is.
They colluded with the clan, participated in planning and promoted the farce at the Zhengdan Banquet, and were very aware of the consequences of such a fuss.
In other words, the original purpose of Chen Yi's impeachment was to coerce the emperor, slander the emperor, speculate on the emperor's will, and alienate the Tian family. All these can be confirmed.
Of course, Xue Xuan himself couldn't escape.
Although he always insisted that he was trying to clear up the innocent, but if he got involved in this matter, then the crime would be nothing more than a serious or a minor one.
Faced with such a crime, Marquis Ningyang and others would definitely deny it even to death.
Therefore, Guo Sheng, Chen Mao, Yang Shan and other three people stepped forward to complain.
"Your Majesty, this is definitely a slander. Xue Xuan did not understand the case and neglected his duties, but in turn framed us. He is really an evil person. Your Majesty cannot be trusted easily!"
"Yes, we are loyal to His Majesty. How could we do something that would damage His Majesty's virtue? What Xue Xuan said is untrue."
"Your Majesty, I don't know why Xue Siqing made such crazy remarks, but even if we have the courage, we will never dare to alienate the family ties of the Tian family. Your Majesty knows this for sure."
But this was nothing more than a desperate struggle.
Chen Yi, the censor of Zuodu, immediately stood up and said.
"Your Majesty, this is a major case. You cannot believe one side's words. However, there are indeed two key witnesses in this case. King Guangtong and King Yangzong. Which one is right and wrong? Your Majesty only needs to send someone to interrogate and get a confession. Afterwards, if we compare it with what Xue Xuan said, we will know the truth."
"I request that Cheng'an Marquis Guo Sheng, Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao, Honglu Temple Minister Yang Shan, and Prince Consort Jiao Jing be temporarily detained until the case is cleared up before making a decision."
After all, two marquises, a consort, and a court official were involved. Therefore, the emperor seemed a little unsure and asked.
"The General Constitution has requested that the persons involved in the case be temporarily detained and interrogated separately. What do you think?"
Heavenly Official Wang Wen stood up first and agreed: "This is a joint move, and I second my opinion."
Immediately afterwards, Duke Feng Li Xian also spoke: "Your Majesty, I believe that Marquis Ningyang and others are innocent. Please investigate thoroughly and restore their innocence."
Then, the other seven ministers on the civil servant's side also looked at each other and said one after another: "I second my opinion."
So, Zhu Qiyu nodded and said.
"In that case, Jin Yiwei?"
Lu Zhong stepped forward and knelt down on one knee, saying, "I'm here!"
"The Marquis of Ningyang, Chen Mao, the Marquis of Cheng'an, Guo Sheng, the Minister of Honglu Temple, Yang Shan, the Prince Consort Jiao Jing, and the Minister of Dali Temple, Xue Xuan, were sent to the imperial prison to await trial."
"According to the order!"
So, Lu Zhong took two steps back, led several Jinyi guards, and took Chen Mao and others out of the hall, and then sent people to the Prince Consort Jiao Jing's mansion to get them.
Chen Mao and others were taken away, and the palace seemed a little empty.
Zhu Qiyu continued: "This case is of great importance and should have been tried by the three departments. However, the Minister of Dali Temple was involved in the case and the Metropolitan Procuratorate was also involved. It was not appropriate to participate in the trial, so it was handed over to..."
Generally speaking, major cases like this must be heard by three divisions to be authoritative enough.
But there are not without exceptions. For example, Emperor Taizu directly handed over the "Blue Jade Case" that shocked the government and the public to the Jin Yiwei for trial.
However, from the perspective of a courtier, he does not approve of this kind of thing.
Therefore, upon hearing the emperor's words, many ministers had a bad feeling in their hearts.
Chen Yi immediately stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, since it is inappropriate for Dali Temple and the Metropolitan Procuratorate to participate in this case, it will be handed over to the Criminal Department for trial as usual."
Other ministers also stepped forward to agree.
The Emperor pondered for a moment, then turned to Jin Lian, the Minister of Punishment, and said: "Shang Shu Jin, if this case is handed over to the Ministry of Punishment, are you willing to accept the trial?"
When asked this question, Jin Shangshu was speechless.
With so many ministers watching helplessly, does he have any other answers?
After bending down and bowing, Jin Lian said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I will do my best to live up to your Majesty's trust, clarify unjust cases, and be cautious and careful."
The emperor nodded, and just as he was about to speak, someone in the clan queue beside him spoke out in protest.
"Your Majesty, this case involves King Guangtong and King Yangzong. As a rule, it is not appropriate for the Criminal Department to preside over the trial. Even if they have been deposed as commoners, they should still be tried by the Zongren Mansion."
Chen Yi frowned and said, "That being said, now that Marquis Ningyang is involved in the case, how can the clan government participate in the trial?"
That’s what I’ve been waiting for!
In the royal family, King Zhou came out again and spoke.
"Your Majesty, although the Marquis of Ningyang is now just a suspect and has not really been deprived of his title, it is a fact that he mishandled the case and caused the King of Zhennan to suffer unjust injustice. Therefore, I believe that regardless of whether he has any relationship with Guang Prince Tong and others have colluded with each other in advance, and it is not appropriate for them to continue to be in charge of the affairs of the clan."
"Emperor Taizu established the clan's mansion. For many years, the clan ordered the imperial court to not select and appoint the ministers, but to let the relatives take charge of it."
"But this case can be seen that the relatives of the clan often treat the clan quickly and severely during the trial, which is difficult to achieve justice. Therefore, I ask your majesty to give up the appointment of the head of the Ningyang Hou clan's mansion and choose talents from among the clan. Those who follow the orders of the clan."
No one thought that the clan would suddenly attack at this time.
Moreover, it was obviously well prepared.
After King Zhou finished speaking, many royal families, including King Xiang, King Yi, and King Qin, spoke out in support.
What's more, they also brought out religious matters.
"Your Majesty, since the sect has been established, there should be senior and wise men in the clan to take charge of the sect's mansion in the capital and strictly discipline them. Only in this way can we live up to your majesty's trust and make all the clan's children become talented. We can rest assured Let your children go to Beijing to study."
Other than that, when the matter of Zongxue was mentioned, the courtiers who had originally intended to stop it all hesitated.
They are not afraid of the clan, but they are afraid of the emperor.
Zongxue is something that the emperor has been promoting.
Now this group of clans has taken a step forward and is willing to send their own children over, but it is understandable that they have to take them back to the clan mansion to ensure that the children of each family are not bullied in the capital.
If they object, it is impossible to say that these clans really dare to make trouble in religious studies. When the emperor takes the blame, people like himself may not be able to reap the benefits.
As for the real core ministers, after deliberation, they did not speak.
The Clan Mansion is originally controlled by relatives, and it would not be a bad idea if it were replaced by a clan. Anyway, the clan today is not as influential as it was in the early years, and the strength and possibility of rebellion are very small.
Of course, we still have to be on guard. After looking at each other, Master Hu from the Ministry of Rites stepped forward and said.
"Your Majesty, the duties of the clan should not be given lightly. Those who are not the wise and elders of the clan should not be appointed. Your Majesty, please think again."
This seems to be an admonishment, but in fact it is a disguised agreement.
Therefore, the emperor pondered for a moment, then nodded and said.
"In this case, the highest-ranking person in the clan is the great-uncle of King Min. I wonder if my great-uncle wants to stay in the capital and serve as the clan leader?"
King Lao Min didn't hesitate much, and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty trusts me and does not dare to refuse. I will dedicate myself to serving the country. However, I am old and may not be able to do what I want. Therefore, I boldly ask your Majesty to choose another person to serve as Zuo Zongzheng to assist you." The ministers are in charge of the affairs together."
After the words fell, the minister below looked a little unhappy.
These clans are a bit over the top...
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