Chen Guang was a veteran official who had stayed in Shandong for ten years. He was also one of the first officials to rise up after Xu Youzhen came to power.
Behind his progress is Xu Youzhen's back.
This is not a matter of corruption and perversion of the law, but a second entrepreneurial rebellion. If Chen Guang is really finished, then Xu Youzhen will also be doomed in the court.
Therefore, Xu Youzhen has been in a state of anxiety since she asked Chen Guang's name in the water prison...
Xu Youzhen followed Li Xian and others and slowly walked out of the water prison with a dull expression. Li Xian, who had been walking in front, turned around and said at this time: "Censor of Xudu, should we capture Chen Guang..."
"Right now, the evidence is not conclusive right now."
"The matter is serious and the evidence is no longer important. Although those officials have been detained, it is not a long-term solution. We still need to catch the accomplices who colluded with them as soon as possible. Now that the finger has been pointed at Chen Guang, we will Let’s capture him first and ask him, so that we can give an explanation to His Majesty and all the officials as soon as possible.” Li Xian said softly.
After listening to Li Xian's words, Xu Youzhen's face turned dark and white for a while. After a moment of pause, he suddenly thought of the key to the problem.
"Master Chief Assistant, we had a discussion yesterday. Those who conspired with the party should be officials with southern background. But Chen Guang is an out-and-out Xi'an native. He has been an official for many years, either in Beijing or in Shandong has never been to the south, and his descendants and family members are all from the north, and have not had any contact with southern scholars."
"Moreover, the only officials above the third rank in Shandong are the Chief Envoy Chen Guang and the Commander Xue Xun. They do not have the background of the southern nobles. If there are so many officials, after we interrogate them, we will only point the finger at Chen Guang. This chief envoy is so abnormal that one can’t help but think that this is a bureau that kicks out the least suspicious officials first to disrupt the public…”
Li Xiandao: "But this matter involves His Majesty, we have to be cautious. We discussed last night that people with the same party are in the south, and the first priority is to investigate the background of the southern officials. But that is just our guess. There are so many people, why are there only Chen Guang, who borrowed the words, frequently went in and out of Thief Yang's mansion. Even though he was unjustly accused, he is now suspected. We have to capture him and use this as a breakthrough to continue the investigation. Otherwise, dozens of people How long will local officials be imprisoned... His Majesty’s southern patrol team, can’t leave yet..."
"Sir, Chief Assistant, this is a major military and national matter, and this is a serious crime of conspiracy. We arrest and take people without definite evidence. This will endanger people's lives. Moreover, Mr. Chief Assistant has lost his judgment now, isn't it? Because, did Chen Guang become the chief envoy of Shandong after being recommended by me... I hope that the chief minister can put aside the old grudges with the lower official at this time and act with caution. The lower official will be respectful and respectful to the chief minister in the future. Don't dare to be offended..." After Xu Youzhen finished speaking, she bowed towards Li Xian.
This was because he was convinced, but Li Xian felt uncomfortable in his heart when he looked at it.
His behavior reached His Majesty's ears, and he thought that he was still fighting in the party on such a major matter, and he was still thinking of suppressing Xu Youzhen.
After Xu Youzhen finished her salute, she glanced at Zhu Ji beside her: "Commander Zhu, tell me, are we a little too hasty in taking down Chen Guang now..."
With these words of Xu Youzhen, she put Li Xian on the stove to bake again, and told Li Xian directly, don't think about taking over this matter and make yourself unable to stand up. His Majesty's people are still standing nearby, and he will kill you and me. The conversation between the two was conveyed to the emperor in detail.
At that time, the emperor will make his own judgment.
Li Xian glanced at Zhu Ji and then at Xu Youzhen. He did have the idea of disgusting Xu Youzhen, but Xu Youzhen said his little thoughts directly, which made Li Xian's face a little uneasy, and this seemingly After giving in, Li Xian was very angry at the general's behavior behind his back.
He didn't wait for Zhu Ji to express his position, and then said directly: "I am devoted to the country and your majesty. I didn't expect that the censor of Xudu actually thought of me as the servant who added insult to injury. That's all. Take it or not." I will not take care of your affairs, but I still need to report this matter to Your Majesty in advance. This is my request."
Li Xian and Xu Youzhen's tone became colder and colder, and the atmosphere became more and more tense.
Even a true sage cannot be truly selfless, let alone an official who can be named a prince and become a prime minister, and his official career has been ups and downs for decades.
Only a qualified official would put his political opponents to death at the first opportunity. If Xu Youzhen had taken advantage of Li Xian at this moment, he would do the same.
Zhu Ji noticed something was wrong in the atmosphere and hurriedly said: "Logically speaking, I am just helping from the side, and all opinions should be listened to by the two adults. But the censor of Xudu actually asked, so I will boldly say a few words, After Chen Guang was captured, he was tortured to extract a confession. Regardless of whether he was an accomplice or not, he would be defined as an accomplice in the future. The censor of Xu Du would also be implicated because of his close past with the suspect, although he would not be lost. Life is not good for serving as an official in the court. If the chief minister's analysis of the situation yesterday was correct, this is the move of the person behind it. He wants the court to cut off its own arm, or to let the person in charge of the southern new The tax system of the Xudu Censor came to a sad end..."
Zhu Ji was like Ming Jing in his heart. This was a game of Werewolf. Others were playing blindfolded, but he was the clear winner and came with his eyes open.
If he didn't know anything beforehand, he would definitely support Li Xian to win at this time.
But last year, he had already been involved in the investigation of the Shilin rebellion case in the south. This is why Zhu Ji did not return to the capital after attending Yu Qian's funeral in Qiantang, but stayed in the south for more than two years. moon.
He knows more accurate information than the people in Dongchang...
While the three of them were talking, Zhao Huanong came over with several soldiers.
Everyone greets each other.
"Censor of Xudu, His Majesty has a decree for you to go to Wanzhuyuan to meet you as soon as possible. You two adults can go back to the official office to rest for a while..."
The implication is that if Xu Youzhen has not come out of Wanzhu Garden, you should not rush to do anything...
When Li Xian heard this, his heart moved, and he had a vague premonition.
Zhu Ji is the commander of the Jinyi Guards. He should not have a position. After the name Chen Guang appeared, he should have been eager to arrest people and interrogate them. But at this time, he had a different attitude, which was abnormal in itself.
Now His Majesty the Emperor's meaning is strange again.
Li Xian is an extremely agile person. As he grows older, he becomes more and more agile...
A terrible thought appeared in Li Xian's mind.
A conspiracy full of loopholes, trying to use the Supreme Emperor who has abdicated twenty years ago as the final base. What do you think, why is it wrong? Could it be that His Majesty has known about these things for a long time, and sent people to kill dozens of wealthy southern families step by step. Pushed to the point of no return...
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