Hearing Zhao Da's words, Chen Fan's frown deepened.
He was sure that the books in front of him were not the Water Margin written by him, because he had considered this issue before writing this book.
The legend of Water Margin is about rebelling against the imperial court, although it was later recruited.
However, in order to prevent anyone from making a fuss about this matter, Chen Fan made a special change and changed the imperial court to a Jianghu power.
There are no words related to the imperial court at all, let alone the character of the emperor.
So where did the Xia Dynasty and the emperor mentioned by Zhao Da just now have the same surname? Where did this come from?
Chen Fan thought about it and realized that someone was going to use these books to frame him.
At this time, the scholars outside showed doubts.
Everyone believed that Zhao Hongwei deliberately framed Chen Fan.
Today, Chen Fan's Water Margin has not yet been sold, and the official came to confiscate it, so these scholars have not seen the content at all.
"You must want to frame Mr. Chen."
"Sir is not guilty, why do you want to frame him?"
"Are you jealous that Mr. Chen is more talented than your son, so you framed him?"
"Mr. Chen is not guilty, please let him go quickly."
…
At this time, everyone was complaining about Chen Fan.
When Zhao Hongwei saw this, he did not scold these scholars, but showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth.
I grabbed a few copies of Water Margin and threw them to the readers for circulation.
When the scholars outside opened the book and saw the content inside, they immediately shut up.
Because the content inside is exactly the same as what Zhao Hongwei said, it is indeed an anti-book.
These scholars looked at Chen Fan in disbelief. They did not expect that Chen Fan would write such an anti-book.
The scholars at this time were all vigorous young people, and everyone had a strong sense of patriotism.
Seeing that Chen Fan actually wrote an anti-official letter, these scholars began to change their focus and began to angrily criticize Chen Fan.
"Chen Fan, you are such a traitor. Fortunately, I liked reading your books before."
"You have all the talent, but you have evil intentions."
"Am I sorry for you in any way, Daxia?"
…
Zhao Hongwei couldn't help but smile when he heard that these scholars finally stopped scolding him and scolded Chen Fan.
"Brother Zhao, Chen Fan is dead this time."
"You are still amazing! You can actually come up with such a powerful plan. Even if Liu Siye wants to save him, there is nothing he can do."
At this time, Zhao Hongwei and Chen Hao were behind the Yamen, listening to the scholar scolding Chen Fan, and they looked at each other and smiled.
"Snapped."
"Chen Fan, do you plead guilty?"
Zhao Da asked with a proud look on his face as he patted the gavel.
"deny."
"I didn't write these books."
Chen Fan said directly.
Hearing Chen Fan's words, Zhao Da's smile became even thicker.
"Just now you said you wrote this book, why don't you admit it now?"
Zhao Hongwei asked rhetorically.
At this time, when the scholars outside heard this, their scoldings became more and more unpleasant.
"I wrote this book, but someone changed the contents."
Chen Fan said seriously.
Hearing this, the voices of the scholars outside scolding Chen Fan gradually became quieter.
Could it be that what Chen Fan said is true? Someone is trying to frame Chen Fan.
When Zhao Da saw this, he didn't panic at all, and the smile on his face remained undiminished.
"Okay, I will leave you speechless."
"Bring witnesses here."
Zhao Da said.
Any witnesses?
The scholars outside and Chen Fan all showed doubts.
Soon witnesses were brought in.
This witness was very familiar to Chen Fan and was his partner Guo Hua.
Could it be that Guo Hua framed him? impossible? He had no reason to frame him at all?
Chen Fan's heart was full of questions.
"My lord, you are unjust! The younger one just talked about books and sold books, and didn't do anything illegal or disciplined!"
As soon as Guo Hua came in, he immediately shouted in a miserable voice.
"I want to ask you, are you the one who printed these books?"
Zhao Da asked.
"yes."
"I just wanted to sell these books, so I didn't make any mistakes!"
Guo Hua said immediately.
"Who wrote these books?"
Zhao Da then asked.
Hearing this, Guo Hua immediately looked at Chen Fan subconsciously.
"This book was written by Chen Fan."
"But this is just a storybook. Writing and selling storybooks is not a crime!"
Guo Hua said quickly.
Zhao Da did not answer him directly, but then asked: "How do you prove that this book was written by Chen Fan."
Guo Hua didn't know why Zhao Da asked this, but he thought there was nothing wrong with writing a book.
So he took out the manuscript Chen Fan gave him last night.
"Here is the manuscript Chen Fan gave me."
"There's nothing wrong with writing and selling books, right? Mr. Zhao, have you arrested the wrong person?"
Guo Hua said again.
At this time, an official took the manuscript from Guo Hua and handed it to Zhao Da.
I saw Zhao Da looking through the pages seriously.
"Snapped."
"Do you still dare to deny that the manuscript is here?"
After a while, Zhao Da said angrily.
"Read the manuscript for yourselves. Did I frame him falsely?"
Zhao Da asked someone to show the manuscript to the scholars outside.
After these scholars read it, their resentment towards Chen Fan reached its peak.
Because what is written in it is the same as what Chen Fan said.
Now that the witnesses and physical evidence are available, they can basically be sure that Chen Fan really wants to commit rebellion.
"Thankfully Mr. Zhao discovered it in time, otherwise we would have bought this anti-book."
"Kill this rebel."
"kill him."
…
The scholar shouted angrily.
"This...this...is an anti-book?"
"No...it's impossible, right? Is it a mistake?"
After Guo Hua heard what was said outside, his pupils dilated and his voice trembled.
Chen Fan also knew at this time that someone had tampered with the manuscript.
Chen Fan also frowned. He didn't expect that the other party had even prepared witnesses and physical evidence.
It seems that he doesn't want to let himself get away this time.
"Chen Fan, do you have anything else to argue with?"
Zhao Da looked at Chen Fan proudly and said.
"I did not write this manuscript."
Chen Fan said firmly.
However, at this time, the scholars outside did not believe what Chen Fan said.
"snort."
"The witnesses and physical evidence are all there, it's useless no matter how much you quibble."
"Take Chen Fan to prison. After I report it to the Ministry of Punishments, I will execute him in accordance with the law."
Zhao Da snorted coldly.
Then the officer put shackles on Chen Fan's feet and took him to prison.
Chen Fan did not resist, because at this time he was already charged with rebellion. If he resisted again, Yingchun and Yingxia might also be imprisoned.
Now I can only find a way to escape guilt.
Fortunately, if Zhao Da wanted to sentence himself to death, he had to report it to the Ministry of Punishment, which gave Chen Fan time.
Soon Chen Fan was taken into the prison.
As soon as they entered, a cold air immediately hit them, and Guo Hua couldn't help but shudder.
"ah……"
As soon as he walked in, he smelled a pungent smell of blood and heard miserable screams.
Guo Hua became even more frightened at this time. His legs were already weak and he could only rely on two official servants to drag him.
"It is said that the Dianshi of the prison in Dongyang County is very fond of torturing people. As long as no one comes in, he will never come out intact."
"Chen Fan, I was killed by you this time. Why did you write a bad book or an anti-book?"
Guo Hua said with a cry.
