Imperial Palace, Hall of Supreme Harmony.
As soon as Zhao Yueming came in, they felt a chill that penetrated people. Many civil and military eyes stared directly at them, making people shudder.
When Zhao Yueming saw this, he held his head high. Without any care or hesitation, he walked straight to his seat and stood there, waiting for the emperor.
Wang Lei also calmed down and stood firmly at the rear.
As an ordinary Qianhu, it is already a big deal to have a foothold in the Jinluan Palace. If His Majesty had not personally summoned him, he would not even be qualified to enter.
"Master Zhao is really vigorous and resolute in what he does. I just wonder if you have thought about the consequences?"
Behind him, a middle-aged man in official robes asked Zhao Yueming, but his tone seemed particularly unfriendly.
Zhao Yueming's eyes opened slightly, and then he said calmly: "It's okay for you, Lord Hou, to worry about it. Instead of worrying about me, you should think about how many sins you have done.
What I am dealing with now are only some shady things. Next, even you, Mr. Hou, have to think carefully to avoid being caught by me.
Anyone who dares to violate the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty will be investigated and punished by this official. No one will be exempted. "
Now that it has begun, Zhao Yueming does not expect that he will be in a good situation in this court. As His Majesty's lone minister, the whole court is surrounded by enemies, so he is the safest.
Lord Hou was so angry at Zhao Yueming's words that his heart sank, but there was no trace of panic on the surface, but just when he wanted to continue to say something.
I saw a man wearing eunuch clothes standing in front of His Majesty's throne and shouting to everyone: "Your Majesty has arrived."
As soon as he finished speaking, King Zhou was already sitting on the throne wearing a yellow robe.
Upon seeing this, all the ministers knelt down and shouted: "I see your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live me."
King Zhou said lightly: "Everyone loves you for your safety."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
When everyone stood up, Eunuch Gao shouted again: "If you have a foundation, start playing, but if you don't have a foundation, retreat!"
Before he finished speaking, a censor stood up directly, cupped his hands in front of King Zhou and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report." '
"Deng Aiqing, what do you have to report?"
"I impeach the Supervisor Tiansi, and my subordinates have acted recklessly. They arrested countless legal traders and even ordinary people in our capital last night, which has now caused panic in the people of the capital.
He, Supervisor Tiansi Sizheng, Zhao Yueming allowed his subordinates to violate laws and disciplines, and disregarded the laws of Zhou Dynasty. It is a crime worthy of punishment. I hope Your Majesty will make a clear decision. "
His tone was sonorous and powerful, and his whole person spoke with full of righteousness, as if Zhao Yueming had really committed a heinous crime.
After saying this, Deng Wen took out the complaint he had written long ago from his sleeve and submitted it to Eunuch Gao for His Majesty's review.
"Zhao Aiqing, tell me, what is the situation? Is what Deng Aiqing said true?"
After picking up Deng Wen's complaint and reading it for a while, King Zhou closed the memorial, looked at Zhao Yueming and said.
Facing this attack on himself, Zhao Yueming did not feel embarrassed at all. He stood in front of Deng Wen and said: "Master Deng, as the censor, impeachment is your duty, and I don't blame you.
However, the imperial court established the post of censor, firstly, to monitor whether all officials were involved in corruption and bribery, to uphold the laws, and to correct the majesty of our laws in the Zhou Dynasty;
The second is to admonish the officials and be loyal to the king and the country. It is not just the actions of the officials that need to be restrained by you. Even if the things your majesty does are inappropriate, your admonitions and the like are what I said. Yes or no? "
Hearing this, Deng Wen waved his long sleeves and said arrogantly: "Yes, so I am suing you this morning. Is there anything wrong with it? Is there anything wrong with it?"
Zhao Yueming's eyes narrowed slightly, "Okay, very good."
Then he turned to look at His Majesty, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, in this case, could you please allow me to call some witnesses to come on stage today, and let your colleagues see what we have done? Our behavior has become the Deng Da Yushi The nonsense he talks about has even reached the point where he deserves to be punished."
"Okay, since you have a witness, please upload it and take a look."
King Zhou's tone was light, and the expression on his face did not change at all.
When Zhao Yueming heard this, he looked at Wang Lei. Wang Lei understood instantly, turned around and walked out.
Seeing that everything was ready, Eunuch Gao shouted again: "Call the witness to the palace."
At the gate of the Jinluan Palace, Wang Lei was seen walking at the front, followed by several figures, including men, women, and children.
The few officials standing at the end of the Jinluan Palace saw this and quickly stepped aside, making way for them to continue walking forward.
"Your Majesty, Wang Lei, comes to see you."
Wang Lei walked in the front and saluted respectfully to King Zhou, but only two or three of the people behind him lowered their heads, and the rest did not even look at King Zhou.
Seeing this, Deng Wen quickly took advantage of the opportunity, pointed his finger at Wang Lei and others and scolded: "How dare you to be so rude in front of His Majesty. It is a breach of etiquette in front of the palace. You should be punished for your crime."
Even some other censors who were standing aside took the opportunity to jump out and accuse him again and again, which frightened the people behind Wang Lei to look embarrassed and start a commotion.
Upon seeing this, Wang Lei ignored the accusations of several censors and continued to say to His Majesty: "I hope Your Majesty will forgive you. These people were all rescued by us last night. Many of them suffered inhuman torture and behaved inappropriately." I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
King Zhou looked solemnly and said: "Tell me clearly, what is the situation?"
"Your Majesty, these people have been imprisoned by the underground forces for a long time. I also found some registered sales records in these dens last night. I would like to ask your Majesty to check them."
Similarly, Wang Lei also submitted the evidence he prepared, and Eunuch Gao still got it in front of King Zhou.
Wang Lei did not stop the steps he had already prepared just because King Zhou was looking at the evidence. He continued: "Your Majesty, gentlemen, this is the young man we rescued in Yaxing. I still don't know his name. I know, but he should only be eight or nine years old.
But look, what does he look like now?
His whole person has become stupid. Is this how he was born? "
Wang Lei's eyes glanced back and forth at the officials he had been eyeing for a long time, like a vicious wolf eyeing fresh prey, very aggressive.
"Master Wang, as the Minister of Rites, can you tell me, is this true?"
Mr. Wang, who was pointed out by Wang Lei, was immediately startled, but he endured it and did not dare to say a word.
"And this one is just a young girl, but look at the scars on her body." Wang Lei said as he started to gently lift up the clothes on the girl's arms.
If such unruly things happened in the past, if a woman dared to behave like this in public, if nothing else, anyone could drown her with just a drop of spit.
But now here, in the Golden Palace, facing the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, no one stands up to accuse.
