Liao Zhenghui was 'invited' rather than arrested, so he was still wearing official uniform.
Hearing this, he couldn't help but tilted his head and snorted: "Even if the magistrate has this right, he cannot treat the imperial magistrate like this for no reason. Isn't it disrespectful to the king!"
"Who is the lawless one!?" Liu Changqing said in a very unkind tone: "Let me ask you! Regarding the government planning of the Southwest District, is it possible that you abused your power and leaked political information to Jiang Rendong?"
Hearing the name Jiang Rendong, Liao Zhenghui couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat. He forced himself to calm down and said, "I don't understand what Mr. Liu is talking about."
"You don't understand?" Liu Changqing sneered, took an official document, put it on the table and clicked it: "Then can you tell me why Jiang Rendong is so clear about the court's decision and the capital's plan? The title deeds of the land he purchased are all top priority without exception, and there is not even the slightest error.”
"How can I say this? Maybe Jiang Rendong has a great business acumen and a vicious vision." Liao Zhenghui said: "It can't be a violation of the law just because someone else bought the land deed in a good location, right?"
"Is Jiang Rendong your cousin?" Liu Changqing suddenly asked again.
"So what?" Liao Zhenghui said righteously: "He is him, and I am me. Your Excellency, you can't just put everything on the subordinate's head because of this. Isn't this a crime of incrimination?"
Liu Changqing did not answer this sentence, but took out another official document and clicked: "Liao Zhenghui, do you think I will invite you here without any evidence?"
"See for yourself what this is."
Liao Zhenghui stretched his neck to look. After seeing the content clearly, his expression changed.
Liu Changqing continued: "As far as I know, Jiang Rendong's Fuyuan Restaurant could not be opened because all the procedures were illegal and illegal. Was it you who said hello to Fang Shisi?"
"I" Liao Zhenghui wanted to say something else, but Liu Changqing interrupted: "You don't need to deny this matter. Fangshi Secretary has already explained it, saying that you were the one who pulled the string. On that day, Jiang Rendong will be the host, please and Fangshi The officials of the department went to the largest place in Chang'an to have a feast, and the money and power transactions between them have been recorded by this official."
Liao Zhenghui's face became increasingly ugly.
But this is not over yet, Liu Changqing continued: "According to the investigation, you have a summer resort in Chang'an City, called Qingfeng Forest Garden. Jiang Rendong bought it for you some time ago. It is valued at thirty thousand taels of silver."
"It's shocking that a house can be so luxurious and expensive! Do you know how many disasters these 30,000 taels of silver can save?"
"Jiang Rendong is using this relationship to continuously make profits and transfer gold and silver interests to you in exchange for national government information. Yes and no!"
What Liu Changqing hates most in his life is corrupt officials. At this point, he is already glaring: "Liao Zhenghui! Answer my question!"
"Ah!?" Liao Zhenghui turned pale and stammered: "This is absolutely not the case. I am unjustly accused."
"You corrupt official! You don't deserve to wear this official uniform! Now that there are all the witnesses and material evidence, you still dare to quibble here!" Liu Changqing was furious.
But Liao Zhenghui did a very funny thing at this time. In fear, he grabbed the official document on the case in a panic, and pretended to stuff it into his mouth, as if destroying this thing would make everything okay. of.
Liu Changqing sneered, but did not stop his behavior, but said calmly: "Don't say I didn't remind you, think carefully before doing it."
One sentence frightened Liao Zhenghui, and he stopped bringing the paper ball to his mouth. After a while, he knelt on the ground with a thud and cried out sadly: "Xiaoguan was confused for a moment. This matter is only because of my relationship with him." My cousin Jiang Rendong accidentally let something slip while chatting, which led to the leakage of political information. I hope you will forgive me and be merciful."
He was still struggling with sophistry, so he naturally refused to plead guilty and submit to the law.
Liu Changqing said seriously: "Your crime has its own laws and justice."
He said and raised his voice: "Here comes someone!"
"Here!" Two guards from the capital came in and clasped their fists together.
"Let Liao Zhenghui be detained first and wait for his fate."
Liao Zhenghui shouted unwillingly: "Master Liu! We are all in the officialdom, and we have held humble positions under you for two years. We don't look up when we look down. This is not a big deal, so why bother to kill them all."
"Using power for personal gain, taking bribes and bending the law! Isn't that a big deal!?" Liu Changqing was furious, waved his hand and shouted: "Take it away!"
"No!" the guard took the order.
This incident was related to Liao Zhenghui's greed and luck mentality. He thought that there would be no problems, but he did not expect that his cousin Jiang Rendong was more greedy than him.
This is Chang'an, Kyoto. One shop in the new district commercial center can provide food and clothing for a lifetime, but Jiang Rendong has almost taken over the entire key street, which makes it difficult for people to pay attention.
Morning next day.
Liu Changqing made a report to Xiao Yuan about Liao Zhenghui in the court meeting hall.
After listening to what he said, many ministers looked at each other, and Xiao Yuan said: "Have everything been cleared up?"
"Everything has been investigated, the evidence is conclusive, and the relevant persons have been detained." Liu Changqing said.
"In that case, just do it according to the law." Xiao Yuan said and prepared to turn to other political issues.
But Liu Changqing said: "I beg you to report that we will execute the decision regarding Liao Zhenghui."
"What?" Xiao Yuan was stunned for a moment, slightly confused.
As far as corrupt officials are concerned, depending on the size of the corruption or the impact of the incident, the judgment will be different.
For example, embezzlement of military expenditures and disaster relief funds is definitely a serious crime of beheading. However, bribery in business is usually investigated by dismissal and does not lead to beheading.
As it relates to national law, this proposal will definitely be opposed. Sure enough, Tingwei Wei Changlin was the first to stand up and said sternly: "Although the evidence is conclusive, Liao Zhenghui is just embezzling and accepting bribes, and dealing with money and power with his cousin. In terms of business, Seeking profit is not enough to warrant a death sentence."
"That's right." Another minister stood up and said, "Master Liu, it is necessary to investigate and punish corrupt officials, but we cannot go too far and judge the crime based on the merits."
Xiao Yuan also looked at him and said, "Tell me your reasons."
Liu Changqing said seriously: "What I have reported is that Liao Zhenghui is guilty of leaking state secrets."
"That's nonsense!" Ding Rong had long been unhappy with him and immediately jumped out to refute: "Liao Zhenghui accepted a bribe of thirty thousand taels and used his power for personal gain. According to the laws of the Qin Dynasty, he should be demoted to a commoner and sentenced to three to ten years in prison. How is it possible to make a decision?"
Liu Changqing said: "The laws of the Qin Dynasty clearly stipulate that if internal official documents of the government are not open to the public, but officials deliberately disclose them, it is to leak political information. If this political situation leads to social instability and interferes with the commercial economy, he shall be severely punished. "
"According to this article, if this official document is a state secret, it will be the same as leaking military aircraft!"
Playing Da Qin Law with Liu Changqing? Isn't that asking for abuse? (End of chapter)
