The Queen Mother looked at the young and inexperienced King of Wei with a straight face, with mixed feelings in her heart. The mother-in-law of King Wei Liu Xu was the daughter of the Queen Mother's sister. Before her death, Liu Xu's mother-in-law was extremely worried about the loyal and honest Liu Xu. In this intrigue and intrigue in the palace, murderous intentions were hidden everywhere, and she might end up in jail or her head was missing at any time, so she died when she was about to die. He handed over his son to the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother knew that Liu Xu was a helpless man and the most inconspicuous among all the princes. However, in recent years, she had won a lot of benefits for Liu Xu by virtue of being the mother of the emperor. Even the title of the King of Wei was The Queen Mother got it by crying in front of the Emperor.
Looking at Liu Xu's questioning expression, the silver-haired Queen Mother seemed a little exhausted, but every time she thought of her sister and Liu Xu's mother-in-law, she cheered up again, "There is no way. Do you still remember the case of Wu Qingfeng?" ?”
When Liu Xu heard the words "Wu Qingfeng", his whole body went limp and his eyes were frightened. He stared at the Queen Mother with wide eyes, and said tremblingly and hesitantly: "This... this case has been covered in dust for more than ten years. There are countless people implicated in the iron case of 2018, I’m afraid we will get burned!”
The Queen Mother gritted her teeth and shook her head, then sneered a few times, "It was true that this case was implicated in countless cases, but if this case is brought up again now, I believe it will still have the same power as before."
"Oh?" Liu Xu asked curiously, "Wu Qingfeng's case can still be so powerful now?"
"Of course! Do you know who the emperor ordered to investigate this case?"
Liu Xu thought for a moment and then replied: "It's Li Shizhi! But what does this have to do with Li Shizhi? I heard that when the case was concluded, my father even commended Li Shizhi for doing things well!"
"You don't know something about this. You know your son Mo Ruomu. The emperor just wanted to borrow a knife to kill people. Since Li Shizhi is the chief judge of this case, he must have been negligent. Xu'er, you go to see Du Zongting, the imperial censor, tonight. "The Queen Mother said and asked Liu Xu to come close to her ear and whisper a few words.
After hearing this, Liu Xu was surprised and happy, and couldn't help blurting out: "Will Du Zongting of Yushitai listen to his grandson?"
"Just don't worry, the prince has Li Shizhi, and the Yi family doesn't have a few confidants? Just don't worry about Du Zongting, the imperial censor. He is the nephew of the Ai family. And Hu Dayou, who leads the Jinwu Guards, these are all The Ai family has left you with several good hands that you will need in the future."
"Thank you for your thousand years, Queen Mother." After Liu Xu said this, he knelt on the ground with tears in his eyes. "Since my mother and concubine left, you have been the best to me in this world!"
It was night. Liu Xu had been tossing and turning after a busy day and couldn't fall asleep. He was thinking about tomorrow's court meeting. He was extremely anxious and thinking about all the situations tomorrow. After struggling for several hours, it was finally the fourth watch. Put on the court clothes, get on the sedan chair and go to court.
It was still dark, and all the officials who came to court were already outside the door to pay their respects.
After a while, a drum sounded from the tower of the palace, and the officials lined up in an orderly manner and entered the Xuanzheng Hall. After the officials knelt down to the emperor, they reported government affairs to the emperor as a routine. After the emperor gave his approval one by one, the emperor coughed, indicating that there was something important to announce. The officials knew the emperor's habits. In an instant, the elegant birds in the court were silent.
The emperor said unhurriedly: "After dealing with the previous matters, I have one thing to announce to everyone, that is, the chief examiner of this year's Spring Examination will be Wei Wang Liu Xu, and the deputy examiner will be recommended by the Ministry of Personnel."
After hearing the emperor's decision, there was a lot of discussion in the court. Everyone was surprised. Who will be the examiner of this scientific examination has been undecided. Why was it so suddenly announced that Wei Wang Liu Xu would be the examiner?
When Xun Yu, Duke of Wei, was about to leave for questioning, he was stopped by his son Xun Mou behind him, signaling his father not to ask about the matter.
"Officials, be silent!" the eunuch in front of the palace said seriously.
After the court fell silent, the emperor said impatiently: "What? Who has any objection?"
At this time, a man in the literature class with a slightly ugly face, eyebrows and a mustache came out of the class holding a ceremonial scepter and said: "I, Li Shizhi, the Minister of Dali Temple, have a script to write!"
When Li Shizhi saw the emperor nodding, he said seriously: "Although the King of Wei is loyal and sincere, he has no experience in this field, and the Spring Festival is approaching. If he takes office so hastily, I'm afraid that the King of Wei will be in a hurry and delay the scientific examination! Please, Your Majesty Think twice.”
"Li Aiqing, I have been thinking about this for a long time, you don't have to say it anymore!" The emperor became sullen after hearing this. Li Shizhi was known as a cruel official, so he didn't want to deal with him, so he took a memorial from the eunuch and changed the subject. , "Li Aiqing! This is a case submitted to you by the Ministry of Punishment. It has been more than two months, and a few gamblers have gathered to fight, but why haven't they been dealt with? Now it is all piled up on my docket!"
"Your Majesty, the two main criminals in this case have been captured, and several accomplices are still being hunted. I have detailed information about these people and will capture them all in the near future." Li Shizhi said confidently.
"Your Majesty, the royal censor, Du Zongting, has something to write!" At this time, a short and fat middle-aged man behind Li Shizhi came out and said.
"Du Aiqing, tell me what you want!"
Du Zongting glanced at Li Shizhi, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said seriously to the emperor, "This matter concerns Mr. Li, the Minister of Dali Temple. I don't know whether I should say it or not?"
"Oh?" The emperor looked suspicious. After all, Li Shizhi always enforced the law impartially, "but it doesn't matter!"
"Wei Chen heard about the case of Wu Qingfeng back then!"
The emperor's expression turned pale when he talked about it, and his face immediately turned red. "It's an old case, what can you say?"
"When Wu Qingfeng's family was executed, the list circled with a red pen said that there were 124 people in the family. However, when the execution was carried out, I heard that someone counted them, and there were only 121, which was missing. three people."
Li Shizhi suppressed the anger in his heart, pointed at Du Zongting and said: "Master Du, you are such a slanderer. After the execution, the above list was personally confirmed by His Majesty. How did you know that three people were missing?"
"When the execution was about to take place, His Majesty did not come to the scene to personally review it!" Du Zongting immediately retorted.
The emperor watched the two of them arguing, and did not make a judgment immediately, but frowned and watched indifferently. The ministers saw that the emperor looked solemn and silent, and none of them dared to stand up and speak to anyone.
"Then Master Du, have you seen it with your own eyes?" Li Shizhi's eyes were wide open at this moment, "I, Mr. Li, have always done things openly and aboveboard. Everyone in the government and the public knows this, how can I allow you to spread rumors and slander me here!"
"So Mr. Li can't even tolerate me!"
"I see that you are clearly using your clever words to confuse the Holy One!" Li Shizhi said angrily.
Du Zongting didn't show any weakness, "I think you have a ghost in your heart and are very angry!"
"Okay, okay!" The emperor saw the situation and stopped him.
