Du Gangfeng's words were like thunder that resounded through the hall, and all the officials in the court were extremely shocked. Du Gangfeng, who has always been low-key, took the initiative to impeach Cao Xian, disrupting Cao Xian's rhythm.
Cao Xian was furious, his gray beard swaying, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have been clean and clean all my life. I have never done anything illegal. Please take a closer look."
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "Whether Cao Yushi is innocent or not is a matter of public opinion. If you are innocent and your body is upright and you are not afraid of a slanting shadow, what are you afraid of?"
Cao Xian frowned.
The situation exceeded expectations and deviated from the original intention of having Zhao Shan issue the edict to punish himself.
There was a smile in Zhao Shan's eyes.
Du Gangfeng is the person he selected. Only with Du Gangfeng's introduction can he master the rhythm.
Zhao Shan seized the opportunity and continued: "Du Gangfeng, do you have any evidence to impeach Cao Xian? If you wantonly slander an important official of the imperial court, I will not only strip you of your official robe, but I will also put you in jail for questioning."
"I have evidence!"
Du Gangfeng answered loudly.
Zhao Shan ordered: "Send it up."
Du Gangfeng took out a memorial from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao Shan.
Zhao Shan knew the content of the memorial a long time ago. After pretending to read it, he angrily threw the memorial in front of Cao Xian and said coldly and pitifully: "What a good Cao Xian. On the surface, he looks cool, but in fact he is a male thief and a female prostitute. He eats a lot of food." , smashed Da Gan’s pot, you deserve to die!”
A bad premonition arose in Cao Xian's heart. He bent down to pick up the memorial, looked at the contents on it, and was shocked. The memorial records many of his crimes, which did occur.
Cao Xian couldn't admit it.
Once you admit it, you're dead.
Cao Xian looked like he had been wronged and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have been wronged. Please look into it clearly."
He quickly looked at Li Wu and cast a look for help.
Li Wu also felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
The situation is out of control!
It was obviously to deal with Zhao Shan and let Zhao Shan issue an edict to punish himself, but now it was to deal with Cao Xian. However, Cao Xian is his man and cannot ignore death.
Li Wu stood up and said, neither humble nor arrogant: "Your Majesty, Cao Xian is a veteran of three dynasties and is famous all over the world. When dealing with such a veteran, you cannot convict him with just a few sentences, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public. At that time, careerists will use this to slander Your Majesty. He is a foolish king, disturbing the hearts of people in Daqian."
Zhao Shan smiled and asked, "Are Li Shangshu's words a guarantee for Cao Xian?"
Li Wu shook his head and said tit for tat: "I just said that Cao Xian is an old minister and should be treated with caution."
Zhao Shan counterattacked aggressively: "How should we be cautious? If someone impeaches Cao Xian, do I have to confess Cao Xian and coax him to give an account? Whether Cao Xian has violated the law, we will know after investigation."
"He is not guilty, and I will give him justice. If he is guilty, he must be punished. You always favor Cao Xian, do you have any ulterior connection with Cao Xian?"
Li Wu's cheeks twitched.
Zhao Shan changed his past gentle image, became strong and domineering, and spoke aggressively, which made him a little difficult to resist.
He wanted to use natural disasters to ask Zhao Shan to issue an edict to punish himself. When the edict was issued, Zhao Yong used the edict to accuse Zhao Shande of being unworthy and sent troops to Luoyang to attack him. When the time comes, he will cooperate internally and externally to welcome Zhao Yong into the city, and everything will be settled.
At the critical moment, Cao Xian slipped.
Li Wu took a deep breath, calmed down and said, "Your Majesty, I have no objection."
Zhao Shan ordered: "Since you have no objection, then shut up. If you don't speak, no one will treat you as a mute."
"Where is Chen Hu?"
Zhao Shan ordered loudly.
"I'm here!"
Chen Hu stood up and saluted with clasped fists. He was Zhao Shan's guard commander in the palace. Zhao Shan came to the imperial capital of Luoyang, and Chen Hu followed him. He currently serves as the commander of the imperial army, responsible for guarding the imperial city and protecting Zhao Shan's safety.
Zhao Shan ordered: "You lead three hundred forbidden troops to the Cao family to find evidence of Cao Xian's crime."
"I obey the decree!"
Chen Hu turned around and left in a hurry.
Li Wu saw it in his eyes and frowned deeply. Zhao Shan's methods were tough, and with Du Gangfeng's cooperation, the monarch and his ministers sang in harmony, and Li Wu could not interfere.
Li Wu glanced at Cao Xian and could only hope that Cao Xian would be fine. After Cao Xian's matter was resolved, he asked Cao Xian to continue to use celestial phenomena to persuade Zhao Shan.
Cao Xian is also waiting.
He felt that since the letters and information at home were well hidden, there shouldn't be much of a problem.
Zhao Shan glanced at Li Wu and Cao Xian meaningfully and said, "You sirs, take a short rest and wait for the results of Chen Hu's investigation."
Everyone was talking in low voices, and after half an hour, there was a burst of rapid footsteps.
Chen Hu entered the main hall, stood still, and reported: "Your Majesty, all the evidence of Cao Xian's crime has been investigated clearly. Your Majesty, please read it."
Zhao Shan waved his hand and said: "Speak directly and let everyone listen."
Chen Hu opened the book and said loudly: "I led people to search Cao's house and found three letters of communication between Cao Xian and King Zhao Yong of Yan. They were all Cao Xian's statements of willingness to be the driving force."
"In addition, 30,000 taels of gold, 190,000 taels of silver, and countless copper coins were also found. In addition, Cao Xian has 800 acres of fertile land in Luoyang, three houses, and five shops."
Chen Hu quickly said: "Cao Xian accepted bribes, raped women, and killed innocent people and physical evidence. They are all waiting outside the palace. Please observe carefully."
boom! !
All the officials in the hall were shocked.
If Cao Xian was simply embezzling and accepting bribes, it would be easier to handle. However, having contact with Zhao Yong means colluding with the vassal king and being accused of rebellion.
Li Wu suddenly became angry.
Cao Xian, this idiot, actually kept the contact letters with Zhao Yong.
He had long ago ordered that all letters of communication must be burned, but Cao Xian actually kept them. Moreover, the evidence of Cao Xian's crime was found in such a short time, which clearly shows that Zhao Shan came prepared.
Being calculated.
Li Wu's heart sank.
When Cao Xian heard what Chen Hu said, he collapsed on the ground. His letters to contact Zhao Yong were all hidden in secret compartments in the study. How come they were all found?
Cao Xian was panic-stricken. He knelt on the ground and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, I am guilty. Please spare my life because I have no merit but hard work."
Zhao Shan said coldly: "A person under the guise of morality and righteousness, a male thief and a female prostitute, colluded with the vassal king to rebel. Such a person uses celestial phenomena to warn me, it is a big joke."
"From today on, anyone who uses celestial phenomena to warn or advise me will be killed without mercy!"
"Cao Xian is known as a clean breeze, but he embezzled 30,000 taels of gold and 190,000 taels of silver, which is even more of a shame. If Cao Xian is not killed, it will be difficult to clean up the atmosphere in the court; if Cao Xian is not killed, it will be difficult to calm the hearts of the people."
Zhao Shan flicked his sleeves and ordered: "Chen Hu, drag Cao Xian down and chop him down."
"I accept your order!"
Chen Hu dragged Cao Xian and walked out.
Cao Xian was even more confused and kept struggling. At the same time, he looked at Li Wu and shouted: "Li Shangshu, I only submitted a letter to advise you after listening to your arrangement. You can't ignore death, save me!"
Li Wu's expression froze and he was stunned for a moment. Cao Xian, a loser, actually pulled him out.
Big trouble!
