After being forced to the cliff by Shen Xun, Dai Ao heard that the prince actually asked Fang Zhenghua, the admiral of Dongchang, to send people to ransack his home. Wouldn't the fruits he had accumulated over the years of being an official be taken away by others?
Thinking of this, he immediately knelt down and begged the prince to show mercy: "Your Highness, please do not believe the slander. What Shen Xun said was just hearsay. He deliberately framed me in front of His Highness and framed me for injustice. I hope that Your Highness will uphold justice and serve as a minister." I am in charge, and I will be extremely grateful. I will devote my whole life to Your Highness and the Ming Dynasty until my death!"
Shuntian Fuyin is the highest chief executive who manages the public security and government affairs in the Jifu area. The capital is the most prosperous and largest city in the entire Ming Dynasty. Its population and economy are second to none. Fuyin is naturally the best in the world.
If you want to maintain integrity in such a "greasy" position, you must have the perseverance of Hai Rui, otherwise you will be dragged into the water by those businessmen within a month of taking office. The climate in the capital cannot compare with Jiangnan, but in some aspects, it is Worse than that.
Fang Zhenghua accepted the order, and then whispered a few words in the ear of the prince. Yaoji nodded and asked him to send someone to go on an errand. Then he comforted Dai Ao in a friendly manner: "Dai Aiqing is worried too much. Whether what Shen Xun said is true, someone will know." Verify. Whether I can uphold impartiality does not need to be taken into consideration by your love. I always convince people with virtue and speak with evidence. Facts speak louder than words. If there is irrefutable evidence, any sophistry is feeble and ridiculous. Love If you are an honest official, you will naturally not be afraid of searches, otherwise there will be no three hundred taels of silver in this place!"
Conquer people with virtue? ? ?
The officials in the main hall couldn't help but complain. The prince was young, but he liked to be simple and rude. As long as he disagreed, his house would be confiscated. His ruling methods were always vigorous and resolute, and it seemed that he had nothing to do with persuading people with virtue...
On the other hand, Shang Zhouzuo, the former censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, overestimated his capabilities and wanted to fight against the prince. As a result, he fainted after being scolded by the prince and almost died in the Huangji Palace, which shocked his colleagues.
Dai Ao should be unlucky today. Even if he cleans up the filth, he will involve an enemy, Shen Xun, and the conversation will end there.
Assuming that the case ends without any resolution and the original verdict is upheld, it would mean that the Crown Prince is incompetent, and it would appear that His Highness cannot distinguish between good and bad, and cannot distinguish between right and wrong.
Based on everyone's understanding of the prince in the past two days, if this happens, simple and crude methods will be used.
Open the palace gate and release the Dongchang clan. It won't take long, and nine times out of ten, you can return home with a full load...
Colleagues have their own minds on how Dai Ao behaves as an official. Just now Fang Zhenghua also sent a message to the prince.
I'm afraid that this time when Dongchang went to ransack his house, the amount of money he found would be far more than three hundred taels.
Yaoji still thought that the matter was not big enough and continued to fan the flames: "The pure ones will become clear themselves, and the turbid ones will become turbid themselves. Dai Aiqing no longer has to look forward to it. The people I sent out will come back soon. I might as well do it here." As an assumption, if Dai Aiqing's family wealth is less than three thousand taels, I will plead with the Metropolitan Procuratorate on behalf of Dai Aiqing. After all, as the governor of Shuntian, it is not easy to maintain integrity. It is human nature to accept gifts occasionally, and I also have to Shen Aiqing will be demoted to a commoner and will never be hired. On the contrary, if cash, jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings worth more than three thousand taels are copied from Dai Aiqing's home, then I will punish her severely and severely. The specific sentencing must be in accordance with "The Law of the Ming Dynasty"!"
This is the rule set by Zhu Laoliu's stinky tofu. Regardless of rank, any official who commits sixty taels of ink must be stripped of his skin and made of grass.
Dai Ao was hit by such a blow, and suddenly he remembered the boxes of silver and countless other valuable items at home that he had not yet had time to move.
If I had known that today would be like this, I should have sent it to another place overnight last night. If the Dongchang clan entered the house, they would have to turn it upside down. Those things are huge and difficult to bury temporarily.
His family wealth must have exceeded the amount stipulated by the prince. Dai Ao knew very well how the "Great Ming Law" stipulated the punishment for corruption, and he usually used this to beat his disobedient subordinates.
Now that a catastrophe was approaching, he couldn't help but secretly regret, why did he want so much? He just had enough to eat and spend money. How should he explain that he was moved to the palace by the Dongchang sect?
Damn it, Shen Xun, I have never had a grudge against you, but I didn’t expect that you would frame me in public today. I will never fight with you, a scoundrel who harms others and does not benefit himself!
"Your Highness, I am not out of fear. I only searched my home but not the Shen family. This is a bit unfair!"
If you want to die, you have to die together. I don't believe that you, bastard, didn't accept the benefits from others. Dai Ao gritted his teeth and prepared to die together.
Yao Ji heard what this meant and was extremely dissatisfied with himself, so he responded with drowsy eyes: "I know in my mind whose house I should search. There is no need for Dai Aiqing to teach me how to solve the case. It's time now, so we'll adjourn for a while. Hours, that is, a quarter of an hour. When you come, please wait outside the palace for the two beauties you are confronting. No one is allowed to approach and talk to them without my permission."
If Jin Yiwei wants to arrest someone and search their home, they need the Ministry of Punishment to sign a driver's license sticker to confirm the incident. Otherwise, the legal arrest cannot be carried out. When interrogating the suspect, they also need the approval of the Ministry of Punishment. If you want to cross the river to interrogate those captured by Dongchang, then Even more impossible.
At first, when Dongchang led a team to search the house, he still needed to have an imperial edict or an edict. Later, Yaoji found it too cumbersome and simply changed it to a "manual order", which was a note signed by himself and stamped by the eunuch.
In order to improve efficiency, make actions more convenient, and discard written documents, the vassal of Dongchang could directly take the prince's token to raid his home. The token was made of gold, and he could return to his place immediately after returning his orders.
The courtiers all understood that the reason for taking such a long rest was to deal with Dai Ao. Under the explanation of the chamberlain, everyone also learned to read the time on the Western-style table clock.
However, many table clocks in Ouchi have been produced locally, and the production process and product quality are no worse than imported products. Moreover, the accuracy of many table clocks is better than similar imported products.
Yaoji had to rethink his thinking. Originally, he was instructing Dai Ao to clean up the filth in the city, but "Brother Diao" was almost scolded by Officer Shen in court.
The theme of today's court meeting was to clean up the moths. I was halfway through talking about it when a head of the Ministry of Punishment took him everywhere. He didn't say anything when it was time to say it. He raised his hand when he wasn't allowed to take the stage...
In order for His Highness the Crown Prince to have first-hand fresh information, the Dongchang feudal lords also worked incredibly hard, almost moving Dai Ao's property box by box into the Forbidden City on time when the meeting resumed.
Yao Ji doesn't care about the specific process, and he doesn't have the enthusiasm. As the current supreme ruler of the empire, it is enough to only look at the results. It doesn't matter even if Dongchang makes the Dai family crazy, as long as they copy something, the task is completed and deserves praise.
After everyone was in their places, Yaoji looked at the scrolls in boxes below and asked seriously: "Dai Aiqing, I am very confused. I hope Aiqing can explain to me, are you planning to hold a calligraphy and painting exhibition?" ?”
In addition, the feudal lords also brought in eleven boxes of silver. Although the volumes vary, based on visual inspection alone, the total amount is close to ten thousand taels, unless it is only indicated that the first floor is made of silver and the ground below is filled with stones. …
Not counting other luxuries, this amount of money alone is enough to make Dai Ao kowtow to apologize. Li Juesi and Chen Biqian will be "clicked" at noon. If Shuntian Fuyin cannot catch up with this wave of salty hairtail, he can still catch the next wave.
According to Fang Zhenghua's report, the suspect also helped a little by packing everything in advance for secret transportation. As a result, the feudal lords got an advantage in vain. This is really a clever mistake.
Faced with boxes of evidence found in his home, Dai Ao was already sweating profusely and his body began to tremble. He boldly wiped the sweat from his face, his legs weakened, and he knelt down and shouted: "I am guilty." ! I know my mistake! I regret it endlessly!"
The prince said this not to make excuses for himself. If he continued to resist, he would not even have the chance to beg for mercy. If he really annoyed the prince, it would not be as simple as mining for the whole family...
It is no longer possible to deny it in public. Both Zuodu Yushi Zhongyi and Xingbu Shangshu Zhenshu can see clearly that the stolen goods are close at hand, and no one dares to intercede for Dai Ao at this time.
Yao Ji snorted, squinted his eyes and sneered: "I can see no shame on your face at all. Some of you just regret it, and regret that it was too late to transfer, right? If you were transported away earlier, you could Pretend to be a breeze, and then accuse me! I won’t ask you what you ate last night. After a big meal, it doesn’t matter even if you picked it up and didn’t eat it. There is still wine to drink on the road! I just don't know why you were licking your skin just now and brought Hai Rui out for comparison? If Hai Rui hears your bastard remarks, I'm afraid the coffin board won't be able to hold it down, and the body might be faked in the middle of the night. Strangle you!"
Hearing such a weird "ghost story", the courtiers who were gloating wanted to laugh but did not dare to laugh. They felt so bad that they kept their heads down, for fear that the prince would see their laughing expressions.
Yao Ji was not unkind, and immediately invited everyone: "You are welcome, dear friends, come and admire this collection of roosters and see if they can compare with Li Juesi and Chen Biqian. If you don't look at it, you will have no chance. Immediately It’s about to be sent to auction!”
Everyone is addicted to it. Even if they like it no matter how much they like it, they don’t dare to pay to buy it. Once they do it, they will be caught. It doesn’t cost money to appreciate it and they can enjoy their appreciation.
Xue Guoguan, Sun Chuanting, Zhen Shu, Zhong Yan and others were the first to go over to watch. They had a rough understanding of the prince's background, so they were not afraid of being tricked. Moreover, when the prince asked him questions later, they could answer truthfully.
A group of people immediately gathered around and admired the works in whispers for about a quarter of an hour. In the end, they came to the conclusion that although this guy collected a lot of works, his taste was not as good as that of Li Juesi and Chen Biqian, which meant that he had an advantage in terms of quantity.
Yaoji used this time to browse through two sets of files on Wang Ningming's case stored by Shuntian Mansion and the Ministry of Punishment. There were still some doubts worth noting.
For example, according to records at the time, more than 580 taels of silver were taken from the criminal's home. Someone from the Shuntian Prefecture and the Ministry of Punishment signed on it. However, when the Ministry of Revenue put it into the treasury, the Ministry of Revenue said that it only received 220 taels of silver. , there were three hundred and sixty taels missing in the middle.
The money was either withheld, or it didn't exist at all, or the entire confiscated amount was fabricated by some people to frame Wang Ningming.
As a county magistrate, it is really not much to be greedy for less than 600 taels of silver. Even if this is the case, it is within the range that Yaoji can tolerate. At least Wang Ningming has an extremely stubborn "Wanliang household" above his head.
In other details, there are some discrepancies in the writing of the two files. It seems that the Ministry of Punishment and the Shuntian Prefecture did not discuss the issue of dividing the stolen goods.
Yaoji didn't want to waste any more time on these people, so he gave his final instructions: "Zhen Shu, Zhen Aiqing, Zhong Yan, Zhong Aiqing, the general situation of the Dai Ao case is like this. There are both witnesses and material evidence. The Ministry of Punishment and the Metropolitan Procuratorate must The case will be closed within three days. Regarding the case of Wang Ningming, I believe that there are many doubts, so it must be retried. After the two departments come up with the results, they can report it to me."
Zhen Shu and Zhong Yan glanced at each other from the corner of their eyes and understood that "closing the case" meant that Dai Ao must die, and "retrial" meant that Wang Ningming could be pardoned.
"There are many doubtful points" translated means that these doubtful points are enough for Wang Ningming to overturn the verdict. You can find the specific doubtful points yourself. If you can't find them, you can make them. In short, they must be there, and they must be reasonable!
The prince has already hinted clearly. After spending most of his life in officialdom, if he can't even figure this out, then he shouldn't eat this bowl of rice and just retire and return to his hometown.
The courtiers all know that the prince's speech in the hall is very technical. He should not be explicit and let the other party know what he means. So don't be jealous with the prince, you will not be able to get away with it.
This is the final Holy Judgment. Dai Ao doesn't have to accept it. Anyway, Hai Rui is waiting eagerly over there. In three days, he will meet a certain guest from afar...
Once Dai Ao died, Wang Ningming could almost be re-hired. If both of them were moths, it would be because the crow disliked the black coal. Anyway, that was not what the prince meant today. Shen Xun did not waste this opportunity.
At the end, Yaoji also wanted to reward the guy who poked holes: "In view of this case, Shen Xun was impeached and was promoted to two levels. He also served in the Ministry of Punishment and was declared the Prime Minister of Tianfu."
Fu Cheng is Fu Yin's deputy. He is a fourth-rank official and can only wait outside the palace. Now that Lord Fu Yin is about to die, Fu Yin can naturally be promoted.
"I obey the Prime Minister of Tianfu, Hou Dongzeng, and I pay homage to Her Royal Highness the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince. I wish the Queen a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years, and I wish the Prince a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!"
Yao Ji has long been tired of hearing these words, but he has to continue to listen, because many officials are not qualified to go to the temple to kowtow to the Second Saint. Except for the eunuchs around him, anyone who can talk to him is considered to be a big critic of Chaozheng Erba Jing. A senior official.
"Flat body!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Co-author Before adjourning the meeting, all the things I told Dai Ao were in vain, and I had to tell the guy in front of me again. I couldn't help but feel a little depressed, so I sent him an MDZZ!
Then I prayed silently in my heart that after I reiterate my words, no one will come out to accuse Hou Tong of being greedy. Then today's court meeting will definitely be more lively than the previous two days...
