Xu Changping was the accountant in Prince Li Keshu's palace. All the accounts had passed through his hands, but suddenly he came to the court and stood opposite his master.
If I had known, I should have listened to Chen Shou. This guy is ambitious and has read many books. Now he has the opportunity to get promoted through other means, especially becoming a close relative of someone. Li Ke is not worried about the account books, but is afraid This mouth has long been crooked, and it is not impossible to be bribed. Could it be Changsun Wuji who has been targeting him?
"So are you doing all these accounts? Or was someone instructing you to do this?"
Wei Zheng's eyes swept back and forth between Li Ke and Xu Changping. He was so deserted from beginning to end. He was currently the one who spoke the most and had a neutral stance among the four ministers being interrogated, but he could not help Li Ke at all.
Xu Changping made an introduction, and then he was asked repeatedly by a group of people. Only two questions were critical, that is, whether the contents of the account books were true or false, and whether there were other unaccounted amounts. The target was directly at the King of Shu himself.
Li Ke was not in a hurry. He just remembered some things about Xu Changping. He was a poor scholar he rescued on the way to Qizhou. He was a good accountant. He usually liked to visit brothels. When Qiuyue Pavilion opened grandly, he took a fancy to it. The old madam Gu Shiniang was several years apart in age, so she asked the housekeeper Chen Shou to advance money.
It was Li Ke's kindness that allowed Xu Changping to become a regular customer for free. Gu Shiniang didn't respond to his confession. After all, he had seen too many people in the entertainment venue, but he didn't expect that he would be interrogated against his master. It seemed The other party gave him a lot of benefits, but Changsun Wuji didn't say much.
Xu Changping kowtowed to Li Ke. His kneeling and kowtowing seemed so heavy. It seemed that he really couldn't escape and must be telling some lies.
"Everyone, since I became the accountant of Prince Shu's palace, Your Majesty has taken great care of me. It's like a new parent. Qizhou is also prosperous, thanks to His Majesty's wisdom and support from all parties, but..."
This 'but' was deliberately elongated, and then Xu Changping turned around again and knelt down again. This knee was really worthless at all.
"But my conscience has suffered a lot, and there are discrepancies between the account books and the actual facts. This is all because of the persuasion of His Majesty the King of Shu, saying that this is how it is done..."
He deliberately didn't finish speaking, and deliberately looked guilty and remorseful. The purpose was still to put Li Ke to death. He really didn't know what kind of benefits the other party gave him. A scholar who has read poetry and books can also do it for benefits. He became a traitor and a villain. It seems that ancient times were not about benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust.
"It can save expenses, and the extra money will be transported to the palace, isn't it? Someone reported that there is at least 20 million silver in the palace. Xu Changping, what do you know? Come here quickly!"
Wei Zheng's tone will only become more serious, because on the surface it seems that the King of Shu squeezed the money that only the merchants and gentry in Qizhou had, and then embezzled a total of 20 million silver for his own use. This is very much like a rebel. There are signs that similar things happened to Li Jiancheng during his lifetime and after his death. There was too much right and wrong in the royal family.
Li Ke could only see Xu Changping's back, and he had been plotted from the beginning. But what Li Ke couldn't figure out was, did Changsun Wuji need to spend so much blood to frame him and go to jail? This deal is really not cost-effective. Once there is any trouble, or someone gets stage fright, the evidence and identification will disappear.
"Xu Changping, do you still want to lie? You made the account books after listening to some of my opinions. When I was rectifying Qizhou, you made all the rest by yourself. Is confusing right and wrong worthy of the sage books you read? "
It is useless to say anything now. What he has to face now is a hidden enemy who can actually bribe people in the palace. It seems that there are many informants around Li Ke, but Changsun Wuji still has such an idea. ?
The status of the prime minister is second only to the emperor and the prince, and he is the minister with the most say in the court. In order to control the situation, Changsun Wuji has always asked his subordinates to monitor the court officials. Only the few Qingliu in Wei Zheng were not followed and no clues were found. How long have we been in Qizhou? Can the old fox really invest so much money?
"This has nothing to do with the books of sages. Don't think that you can save the world and be a decent person after reading a few books. If you have greed in your heart, everything you do will be done with a wrong mind."
Yu Chigong spoke very straight, but Li Ke felt uncomfortable listening to it. Although there was currently only one "tainted witness" like Xu Changping, this big boss still believed him, and there was no one else.
"Your Majesty, just admit what you did wrong and don't struggle any more. It's better to seek leniency from the court now. This servant also knows what it means to understand justice!"
It's really hard to see the villain's face. Xu Changping has no psychological burden at all. He can do this to frame people who have saved his life. If this person is really reused, I don't know what kind of evil he will do in the future. thing.
Everyone looked at the King of Shu, and they seemed to have the answer in their hearts, almost wanting to convict Li Ke.
"Wait a minute, everyone! I think something is a little fishy, so I'd better wait until Your Majesty and Your Majesty arrive before I can make a conclusion!"
The postponement of the retrial was actually said by Changsun Wuji. He is currently the person who wants to kill Li Ke the most. It is the same in history. There is no need to be so good at acting.
"The prime minister is really kind-hearted. If we wait for the emperor to return to Beijing, will there be a chance to reverse the case?"
"It's hard to say, just do it. It's not a big deal. As long as the law is enforced properly, it's better to just let it go. Xu Changping will be handed over to General Yuchi for protection. This is an important witness."
Xu Changping didn't say anything, and he didn't even look at Changsun Wuji. The cooperation between these two people was really flawless, but was there really such a tacit understanding?
Before the door was closed, only Prince Li Chengqian leaned out to talk to the suspect.
"Second brother, I will definitely intercede with my father on this matter. It is not a big deal. As long as you sincerely apologize and admit your mistakes, you will naturally have nothing."
"Thank you for your kindness, brother. If there is nothing urgent, then I won't bother you anymore and send my greetings to your family!"
Li Ke also couldn't believe the prince himself. What he did later was called a big event. He never believed that such a good person would become like that all of a sudden.
Turning around and leaving the palace, he felt more relaxed than ever before. However, Li Ke was now in a coquettish state. Xu Changping, a villain, had rebelled too suddenly. It might be a bit difficult to prove his innocence.
I have also been wondering who bribed Xu Changping to rebel.
