Han Shizu

Chapter 415 Puzhou Case (3)

"A Zhang Jianxiong, in Puzhou, can cover the sky with one hand and deceive the court?"

Liu Chengyou's voice of questioning echoed in Chongzheng Hall.

Facing the wrath of the emperor, Zhao Li and Wang Jingchong lay on the chilly floor, their bodies tensed up to the point of trembling.It was rare for Liu Chengyou to get angry like this, and the courtiers rarely saw such gaffes and questioning, but every time like this, it proved that someone was going to be unlucky.

No matter what, Wang Jingchong didn't want himself to be the unlucky one.Noticing Zhao Li, who was kneeling on the ground beside him, he looked at Liu Chengyou who was high above him, gritted his teeth, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I have another report about Zhang Jianxiong!"

"Say!"

Wang Jingchong looked at Zhao Li again, seeing his expression, he hesitated.Seeing this, Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows and said, "In the Chongzheng Hall, there is no one who cannot speak out!"

Wang Jingchong then said: "According to the investigation by the ministers, Zhang Jianxiong gathered a lot in Puzhou and earned a lot. He bought his subordinates with money and silk, and those who opposed him were charged with crimes and persecuted. As for the inspectors in Puzhou , as well as the censor of the capital of Henan Province, were all bribed by him with huge profits."

"Okay!" Hearing the report, Liu Chengyou suppressed his anger, but his tone couldn't help but look at Zhao Li: "It's only been a few years! Yushitai really didn't disappoint me!"

After hearing Wang Jingchong's report, Zhao Li's face turned pale. Hearing the emperor's sarcasm again, he was even more frightened. He repeatedly kowtowed and pleaded guilty: "Your Majesty is guilty! You have failed Your Majesty's expectations, please punish your Majesty!"

In fact, after visiting Puzhou in person, Zhao Li already sensed something was wrong, and knew that there might be something wrong inside Yushitai.Originally, I wanted to suppress this matter, investigate slowly, and control the impact on Yushitai to a minimum.However, I really didn't expect that the emperor's reaction was so fast and his eyes were so sharp, he immediately thought of this problem.

"Your Majesty, please report!" Although flustered, Zhao Li still tried his best to keep calm, and said: "There may be corrupt officials in Yushitai, but they are a minority after all, and we only need to remove the moths. The ministers are Taiwan officials, if your subordinates are misbehaving, or if you have failed to supervise them, your Majesty, please punish them!"

In the past three years, with the support of Liu Chengyou, the imperial court's monitoring system has continued to grow. At least the staffing in and out of Beijing has been gradually put in place. The military administration is supervised on weekdays, and the authority of Yushitai is constantly being re-established.

As one of the senior officials of Yushitai, Zhao Li was unwilling, so he lost his sacred heart because of this matter.In particular, the rise of Wu Desi has greatly encroached on part of Yushitai's authority.

"What's more, this matter is also the words of Wu Desi and Wang Fushi's family. The specifics need to be verified! As for the Puzhou affairs, the Wu Desi is very strict, and there are still omissions." Zhao Li was also anxious, and Wang Jingchong set fire to him. On the imperial censor's platform, he didn't care too much, and turned his hand instead.

After his words fell, Wang Jingchong glared at him immediately.Seeing that these two people had the tendency to bite each other, Liu Chengyou snorted coldly.

After the two were honest, Liu Chengyou turned his attention to Wang Jingchong: "What's the situation with Wu Desi, do you not know what's going on?"

"This..." Faced with the emperor's stern questioning, Wang Jingchong opened his mouth and looked at Zhao Li again, still looking apprehensive.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou thought about it for a while. After all, Wu Desi had a lot of things that he couldn't bring up on the table.

So, he turned his head and said to Zhao Li: "Zhao Qing, get up first, don't knock your head off. You go back to Yushitai first, and tell Bian Guiyun about this. I don't know if he, the Yushi doctor, knows about it. This matter! Yushitai is in charge of national supervision, and I deeply hope that if his heart is not right and his actions are not right, how can he inspect people. You should go back, return to the same side, and check yourself carefully. "

Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Zhao Li heaved a sigh of relief, and thanked him gratefully: "Obey! I will leave!"

Zhao Li cautiously withdrew from the government hall. Liu Chengyou flicked his robe sleeves, looked at Wang Jingchong, and said in a flat tone, "There is no one else in the hall, so get up and talk!"

Wang Jingchong didn't get up, but still knelt, took a deep breath, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I wanted to make a secret report. After investigation, I found that there was indeed someone in Wude who protected Zhang Jianxiong."

"Who?" Liu Chengyou narrowed his eyes.

"Everyone in the capital knows it, praise it later!" Wang Jingchong said.

"Praise?" Liu Chengyou frowned, and stared at Wang Jingchong with a cold look in his eyes, his tone became more suspicious: "How did Zhang Jianxiong bribe Wu Desi?"

Lowering his head, Wang Jingchong was tense at this moment, but there was a hint of cunning in those eyes.

Faced with the emperor's question, he did not dare to be negligent, and explained: "Everyone in the capital knows the posthumous praise. It was envoys Xuanhui, Guojiu Li Yejian, and Commander Li. Zhang Jianxiong and Guojiu had good friends, and the two had contacts. This time, the reason why Uncle Guo’s news is so quick is because Hou Zan revealed it to him.”

"What is Li Shaoyou doing? Huh? You are so courageous to praise me. Wu Desi has news, how dare you not report it in time?" Liu Chengyou reprimanded in a cold voice.

Wang Jingchong showed fear and did not dare to answer these words again.

"Go, pass on martial arts envoys!" Liu Chengyou instructed Zhang Dejun.

Immediately looking at the respectful Wang Jingchong, Liu Chengyou sighed with indifference: "You Wang Jingchong, you are indeed a minister. I did not misread it. In such a short period of time, I have investigated the matter clearly!"

"Your Majesty has orders, and I dare not neglect them. I can only do my best to repay Your Majesty's kindness!" Wang Jing fell in admiration.

"Your knees are numb too! Get up!" Seeing that he was still kneeling, Liu Chengyou said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty" This time, Wang Jingchong got up slowly, and presented the confession, testimony, etc. he had investigated to Liu Chengyou.

It took some time, and after reading it, Liu Chengyou lightly fell on the imperial case, which had the effect of lifting lightly.

Not long after, Li Shaoyou, the envoy of Wude and Duke of Shouyang, entered the palace to have an audience, and Liu Chengyou was greeted with a scolding reprimand.This was the first time Li Shaoyou was treated like this by the emperor.

Although he was a little caught off guard, Li Shaoyou was still somewhat prepared. He first apologized and bit Wang Jingchong by the way.It is impossible for Wang Jingchong to be self-sufficient if he relies on false accusations. After all, he belongs to the Wu Desi system. If something goes wrong, Wang Jingchong, the deputy envoy, has no responsibility at all, and it is impossible.

The two of them had a heated argument in the Chongzheng Hall, evading excuses, accusing false accusations, and completely tearing their faces apart.

Liu Chengyou just looked at the two of them, like watching a play, until he couldn't stand it anymore.In the same way, the two of them walked out of the Chongzheng Hall completely after receiving the emperor's order to conduct a self-examination and rectify Wu Desi.

"What a county magistrate, what a deputy envoy, what a Wang Jingchong!" Walking out of the hall, Li Shaoyou stopped and stared at Wang Jingchong, his handsome face was distorted at this moment: "Good means, this time, I was negligent , caught you off guard!"

"Mr. Shouyang's words are serious!" Facing Li Shaoyou's fierce eyes, Wang Jingchong didn't seem to realize that the red-faced dispute in front of Fang Caiyu seemed to have never happened, and said with a smile: "It's all for His Majesty, and Shouyang's subordinates have caused disasters." , Xiaguan intends to clarify for you, clearing up the door for Wu Desi, the public will not mind. After all, it is for Wu Desi's overall situation, isn't it?"

"Hehe." Listening to his words, Li Shaoyou seemed to have thought of something, his emotions gradually calmed down, and he smiled coldly: "That's right, I made a note of this matter, let's wait and see!"

After saying that, Li Shaoyou left in a huff.

"Mr. Shouyang, go slowly!" Wang Jingchong bowed behind him.The corner of his mouth curled into a smug smile.

(End of this chapter)