Zhao Mengqi obviously wanted more than just a little bit.
So another official from the hospital came out, followed by two clerks holding case files.
"Wei Chen, Imperial City Secretary General Lu Derun handled Qian Guozhong's suicide case. Feng Yuanqing, Wang Heguang, and Xu Wen who were involved in the case have all confessed.
Li Lu committed suicide in fear of the crime. According to the confession, Li Lu was the mastermind of the case. It is said that he was instructed by someone in the court, but the clues were interrupted and there was no way to investigate further.
According to the investigation, Cai An secretly communicated with the Northerners, as evidenced by his military commanders and seized letters.
During the birthday banquet of Prince Rong's Mansion, three unknown ships docked on the coast near Sanjiangzhai. There were hidden soldiers on them. Their purpose was probably to intercept Prince Zhong. "
At this time, the officials began to make an uproar. Although Lu Ganban did not explicitly state the connection, but when they were put together, it seemed that one person could figure out a conspiracy.
Locking King Zhong outside the city created an opportunity for the suspected Mongolian armed forces, but the armed forces from the sea may have been late, so they failed.
This is treason and rebellion!
There are also clues that vaguely point to the DPRK. If this is used as a reason, a major case can be set off at any time.
Then Lu Ganban continued, "The reason why King Zhong killed Cai An was because even though he had already revealed his identity, Cai An still shot arrows at King Zhong's guards and ordered his subordinates to aim at King Zhong with crossbows. A serious suspicion of murder!
In any case, attacking the prince with swords is already an act of rebellion, so there is nothing wrong with the loyal king killing Cai An, and what he did was done according to military law in wartime!
Originally, after King Zhong killed Cai An, he sent a pension of 500 guan to the Cai family. At that time, Cai Li had no objection. There are clues indicating that she was ordered to report to King Zhong. The specific circumstances have not yet been revealed. Find out. "
Another big piece of information, everyone realized that Cai Li's complaint was premeditated, and the court...
Ding Daquan and others began to be deeply afraid. All this showed that everything they and others did was under the supervision of King Zhong!
Later, the clerk behind Lu Ganban sent the case file to the train of important ministers for them to read and inspect.
At the same time, a group of suspects involved in the case were escorted out of the waiting court. Feng Caosi, Wang Xiansi, and Xu Cangsi had removed their black gauze futou and official uniforms, leaving only the white satin midriff. They were a little energetic. He was sluggish, but showed no signs of being tortured, and his expression was generally calm.
There are also a bunch of key witnesses, including Li Lu's official clerks, officers and soldiers of Vigo's 54th command, officers and soldiers stationed in Sanjiang Village, fishermen, neighbors of the Cai family, and dozens of others.
This is enough to show that everything listed in the case file can withstand verification and cannot be questioned.
Then Cai Li and Yuan Ze were brought to the imperial court again.
Zhao Mengqi sat down on the edge of the throne, with one leg propped up and the other hanging, dangling from side to side, without any image at all, and smiled lazily.
"Ms. Cai Li, now, do you plan to confess truthfully, or continue to deceive the world?"
When Cai Li learned about the Dong Chuang Incident, she had a psychological breakdown. When her legs became weak, she knelt on the ground and cried, "Your Highness, spare your life. It's a common woman who is stupid and greedy..."
Ten days ago, late at night, a group of people broke into my house and asked the woman to report to His Majesty. Not only did they threaten the lives of the woman's family members, but they also promised to give her a thousand guan in cash afterwards.
They also said that they didn't really want to sue to the end, just pretend to be a show and change their words at the right time. There would be no future troubles. The civilian woman agreed in a moment of confusion.
Then they took away the civilian woman's family and taught me how to speak and respond. Yesterday, they quietly sent my family to Lin'an and arranged for me to go to Dali Temple to file a complaint this morning. They said that officials would naturally come to take my case by then. …”
Although the officials present had already made some assumptions, they were still shocked when they heard Cai Li's confession with their own ears.
The people who were watching spread the word about what they saw and heard. Everyone was stunned by this big melon, and began to realize that they were being completely used, and not for the small personal gain of Cai Li, but for the personal gain of the Cai Li family. There is a bigger conspiracy.
Zhao Mengqi sighed and shook his head, "You look like a very smart woman, but you do stupid things. Do you know that if Cai An's case is handled in accordance with the court rules, the execution of the clan may not be enough, and the whole family will be convicted. Yes, considering that you are both women and children, you may be exempted from the punishment of exile, but you will definitely be relegated to a lowly status, and your two little girls will be sent to the Jiaofang Department.
Perhaps, if I had shown my intention to investigate further, you would have been silenced long ago. Just look at who is involved in this case.
Even if you were coerced and lured by others, you actually had the opportunity to tell the truth during the court trial just now. But you have been stubborn and even deceived the officials. This is a serious crime of deceiving the king.
Now, for the sake of your two daughters, I will give you one last chance. You will tell me all the details. If you can help find out the person behind this, I will ask my father for amnesty and reduce your guilt. "
"The women of the people are willing! The women of the people are willing..." Mrs. Cai Li kowtowed as if pounding garlic.
The people from the Imperial City Division took Cai Li and all the people they had just brought down, leaving only Yuan Ze standing there.
"Yuan Qingtian?" Zhao Mengqi's tone was full of ridicule, "I wonder if you have an explanation?"
Yuan Ze's face was gloomy, but he did not show any fear, "Weichen's encounter with this case was purely coincidental. His willingness to help Cai Li was just out of his conscience as an official. Being used by her was just a momentary oversight by Weichen." That’s it, there is absolutely nothing else!”
Maybe it's because he's used to trying cases and has a strong mentality, or maybe he still has hope for his comrades and still has a strict tone.
"Haha, what a push away." Zhao Mengqi snorted contemptuously, "You will know later that everything you rely on is just a bubble in front of me!"
After saying that, Zhao Mengqi ignored Yuan Ze, propped himself up with his hands, patted his butt, and looked at the civil and military officials.
"Now, you have all seen and heard it, and the truth has been given. You should know in your hearts whether it is natural and fair."
The expressions of the ministers varied, some were stunned, some were heavy, some were worried, and some were gnashing their teeth...
But they all know that the official's previous handling of the case, although the matter was settled, will eventually leave a stain on King Zhong. Now and in the future, no one can use this matter to make a fuss about King Zhong.
After a brief silence, Xiao Tailai, the right supplementary, stamped his feet fiercely and stood up with an iron head, "His Royal Highness! Even if you are blameless in the Cai An case, you are the one who destroyed the Qian family." In fact, how can you say that you wantonly beat, scolded, humiliated, and violently plundered the hero's family? It is natural and fair!? Meng Sheng said, "If the king regards his ministers as dirt, then the ministers will regard him as a bandit." Your Highness, King Zhong, is Do you want to turn all the civil and military officials of the dynasty into enemies!?"
Immediately afterwards, the supervisory censor Zhu Yingyuan also hurried out. He even paid a perfunctory bow without even bothering to tidy up his appearance. "Your Highness, King Zhong, you ignore moral affairs and have a corrupt moral character. Everyone despises you! How can you be the crown prince of the Song Dynasty!? How dare you, my lord?" , please also ask Your Highness to be self-aware and abdicate in favor of others!"
Zhao Mengqi, who was on the stage, looked at these two 'Qingliu' and couldn't help laughing, "Haha, there are always unscrupulous people who want to harm me..."
PS: I’m so sleepy. I really want to take a day off and have a good sleep, but I’m afraid of being scolded. By the way, I’m asking for support. Thank you guys.
