The next day, Fu Qingyi went to the Wei Mansion again on behalf of his son.
Still visiting.
Wei Changlin is not Liu Changqing, and they are completely different. Sitting in the position of Tingwei, he has neither great merit nor fault, and he has done a good job at his job.
When he learned that Fu Qingyi was coming, he greeted him politely and smiled and said, "Brother Fu's visit makes the humble house look brighter."
"Wherever, Brother Wei is going to hurt me."
After some polite greetings in the officialdom, the two came to the living room and sat down respectively.
When the tea was served, Wei Changlin stretched out his hand and said, "Brother Fu, please try this tea. A friend of mine just brought it here from Xuanzhou."
"I took the liberty of visiting today. I didn't bring any gifts, but instead I had Brother Wei's delicious tea, which made me feel uneasy." Fu Qingyi said.
"Haha, Brother Fu is just kidding."
There is an official way of communicating in official circles. After the two chatted for a while, Wei Changlin knew that something must be wrong with him, so he tentatively said: "I don't know why Brother Fu is troubled."
"Alas!" Fu Qingyi sighed: "I'm afraid Brother Wei still doesn't know that my useless son was arrested and imprisoned by the Kyoto Prefecture."
"What? There is such a thing?" Wei Changlin really didn't know. He was surprised when he heard this, and seemed to have come to his senses again: "Where did Brother Fu just say? Kyoto Prefecture?"
"Yes, it fell into the hands of Liu Changqing." Fu Qingyi said: "He was already at odds with me, and he took this opportunity to insist on it."
"If this is the case, it will be difficult to handle." Wei Changlin said: "You and I both know what kind of person Liu Changqing is. He has never offended any of the ministers in the dynasty, and anything has fallen into his hands."
Speaking of this, Wei Changlin couldn't help but shook his head.
Fu Qingyi said: "Brother Wei is right. Do you still remember that the last court incident resulted in a lot of unpleasantness due to the political disagreement between the Ministry of Rites and Liu Changqing."
"Are you saying that Liu Changqing is using this matter to seek personal revenge and impose heavy sentences on minor cases?" Wei Changlin grasped the key point.
"This" Fu Qingyi did not dare to say this easily. He paused and said, "I dare not speak nonsense, but I dare to ask Tingwei Mansion to come forward."
"Brother Fu, let's talk about the situation first." Wei Changlin said: "If there is a mistake in the case, it may be an opportunity to overthrow Liu Changqing."
Liu Changqing is a lonely minister in the court, so he doesn't want to offend too many people. If there is a chance, Wei Changlin doesn't mind going along with the situation.
So, Fu Qingyi told the whole story without hiding anything.
He did not add fuel to the fire, because this would not only be useless, but would also lead to twists and turns.
After Wei Changlin listened, he pondered for a moment, shook his head slightly and said, "Liu Changqing's sentence was indeed a bit harsh in this matter. The case can be closed with forty sticks to pay the people's losses. But to be honest, he was jailed for another year for the crime of setting a horse to hurt people." , we can’t find any loopholes.”
"But this is too merciless!" Fu Qingyi got angry thinking about it, and calmed down and said: "Then can we put pressure on the Kyoto Prefecture from the judicial level?"
"The Kyoto Prefecture has great power. It is the highest official office in the Chang'an and Gyeongsang region and has the power to handle and judge all cases." Wei Changlin said: "Even if the Tingwei Prefecture intervenes, it can only send an official document to the Kyoto Prefecture to question the trial of this case. of justice.”
"Can this be a lighter sentence?" Fu Qingyi asked: "It is indeed guilty to let the horse run in the city, but if the sentence can be reduced, the dog can also suffer less."
"If you want a light sentence, you must have a retrial." Wei Changlin said: "The Tingwei Mansion can make this request, but to be honest, Liu Changqing may not pay attention to this official document."
"How dare he?" Fu Qingyi widened his eyes and said, "Tingwei Mansion is the highest judicial institution, why does Liu Changqing do it?"
"Okay, then." Wei Changlin thought for a while and said, "The Tingwei Mansion can challenge the case with official documents, but Brother Fu, I can't guarantee anything. Please understand this."
"I understand, I understand, Brother Wei is willing to help, I am very grateful." Fu Qingyi stood up quickly and saluted.
"Brother Fu is polite. If you think this case is unfair, then it is my duty as well." Old Taoist Wei Changlin said tactfully.
What he did was a due process, there was nothing to worry about, and there was no need to offend Fu Qingyi's face.
After leaving Wei Mansion, Fu Qingyi's mood improved.
You, Liu Changqing, don't give anyone any face, okay, now the Tingwei Mansion will go through the judicial process, you have to submit.
But he was wrong again.
In the afternoon of the same day, an official document from Tingwei's Mansion was sent to Liu Changqing. The content was very simple. It said that in the case of Fu Mingkang, Tingwei's Mansion believed that the sentence was too harsh and should be lenient.
Liu Changqing did not reject Wei Changlin, but directly rejected it: According to the law, the case has been closed.
Eight simple words say it all.
So what about your Tingwei Mansion? Whoever comes here will be subject to this verdict.
Although this case is small, it is something that Liu Changqing clings to in his heart.
It is estimated that even if Xiao Yuan came, he would have to give a reason.
Wei Changlin, after learning the result, smiled helplessly: "It was expected."
The subordinate next to him asked: "What should we do now? Fu Qingyi's side?"
"Forget it." Wei Changlin said: "This matter cannot be higher or bigger, and it is impossible for me to get burned over it."
"I understand, I will go and reply to Fu Qingyi now." The subordinate bowed and retreated.
Wei Changlin knew very well that if he continued to fight Liu Changqing, not only would he not be able to get a good deal, but he would also most likely be beaten to the court, where he would be accused of abusing his power.
The verdict of my case was fair and just. Why do you question it again and again? Are you taking advantage of Fu Qingyi by raising a question?
With Liu Penzi's attitude, this wouldn't happen?
What will His Majesty say then?
Wei Changlin couldn't risk something like this just for Fu Qingyi's favor.
Fu Qingyi was once again confused when he learned the news. This time he really saw Liu Changqing's integrity.
In anger, he really had no choice.
When the housekeeper saw this, he said angrily: "Liu Changqing is too disrespectful! What the hell! Master, is it true that he is the only one who can arrest the young master, so we can't deal with him?"
"What do you mean?" Fu Qingyi was stunned.
There are many ministers in the DPRK who want to impeach Liu Changqing, but this person has no stain at all. Whether it is his personal morality or his official career, you can't find a place to impeach him.
The housekeeper said: "We can let people deliberately release the news that Liu Changqing is sanctimonious, raping civilian women, etc., and then the master will impeach him for this."
"Stupid!" Fu Qingyi scolded: "Do you know the consequences of deliberately framing a court official? What's more, Liu Changqing is still a second-rank minister. Do you believe that he raped a common woman?"
"Then send someone to spy on him and look for evidence of his crime. The villain won't believe it. He doesn't have any selfish desires or dirty things." The steward said.
"Hiss." After hearing this, Fu Qingyi took a breath and murmured: "There is some truth in this statement, some truth. If you can catch Liu Changqing's handle, yes" (End of Chapter)
