Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 210 All kinds of inside stories
Facing Yu Shiyue's questioning, Shi Pu was not in a hurry.

From the moment he heard about today's Tingju, he knew that it was absolutely impossible for this matter to be resolved.

It would be a joke if the Sanfa Division had such a big battle and returned empty-handed.

Therefore, Shi Pu has long been prepared to give them an explanation.

After pondering for a moment, Shi Pu sighed and said.

"I don't want to mention this matter again, but since Yu Siqing insists on asking clearly, I will explain it clearly in front of many courtiers."

As he said that, Shi Pu's complexion became heavy, as if something he didn't want to recall surfaced, he said slowly.

"At that time, Wang Zhen sent someone to pass the message to the old man to help him, but the old man did not agree. Later, Wang Zhen sent someone to invite the old man to the house. In order not to offend Wang Zhen, the old man prepared a small gift, which is what Yu Siqing said. Duan inkstones, wealth and silk, etc."

"After arriving at the mansion, Wang Zhen came forward to make peace in person, but the old man did not dare to disregard the law, and kept tactfully refusing, and we broke up on the same day."

"Later, the old man heard that Wang Zhen got stuck in the supervisor of ceremonies for the memorandum he was transferred to. As a last resort, he took a pair of Cai Xiang's calligraphy and went to Wang Zhen's mansion, begging him to honor him."

When saying these words, Shi Pu clenched his fists tightly, looking very ashamed and angry.

Obviously, he felt very ashamed that he had succumbed to Wang Zhen's power.

"On that day, Wang Zhen did tempt the old man to be promoted and let the old man do things for him, but the old man never agreed, and he never asked him for the position of Minister."

"I asked myself, I have never violated my conscience and etiquette, let alone disregarded the law, and bribed to win an official. I just went to Wang Zhen's residence twice for self-protection."

"If the San Judiciary asks the crime this way, the old man will have no complaints."

After finishing speaking, Shi Pu took off his official hat, bowed to the ground, and said nothing.

After saying these words, the eyes of the officials below became a bit more complicated.

Apparently, the experience that Shi Pu mentioned was empathetic to them.

It was less than two or three months since Wang Zhencai died, and the scene of his power and power is still vivid in my mind.

Standing in the court, how many people really have the courage to confront Wang Zhen head-on, just like Mr. Wang, Shangshu of the former Ministry of Industry.

But it's all for self-protection, try to get by as much as possible.

Immediately, two people stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, I believe that although Shi Shangshu gave Wang Zhen the money and silk, there is no evidence to show that it was for bribery. This is self-protection, and he did not bend the law for personal gain. Even if there is a mistake, it is justifiable. Please forgive me."

"The minister seconded that at that time Wang Zhen was powerful and the minister bowed his head. He slandered the king and forced Qiqing to take office. Shi Shangshu was upholding justice and not interfering in local government affairs. It was not easy. It should not be too harsh. "

Yu Shiyue, who was on the side, also felt a bit tricky.

The most fearful thing is that this happens.

Shi Pu did not deny that he had given gifts to Wang Zhen, but he confused concepts on motives.

He didn't need to investigate to know that Shi Pu's so-called land invasion case must have been handled in a strict and proper manner according to the procedures.

Although Shen Xuan is Wang Zhen's disciple, he is already dead, so the magistrate has no scruples in handling the case.

But in this way, it proved from the side that Shi Pu "stick to the principle" and had to submit to Wang Zhen in order to maintain the peace of the place.

From a treacherous villain who took the initiative to offer bribes, to a person who has to flatter him for the sake of the overall situation.

As I said before, the Tribunal judges cases not only based on the law, but also on the basis of the people's will.

Shi Pu made himself so pitiful in order to make the courtiers feel sympathetic to him.

Active bribery and forced gifts, although the behavior is the same, but the severity is not the same.

If he took the initiative to bribe, in order to seek the post of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, then Shi Pu was a corrupt official and should naturally be removed.

But if he "spends money and avoids disaster" in order to "stick to principles", it can only be said that he has lost his personal morality, not to mention bending the law for personal gain.

Even if he made a mistake, at most he would be fined and grounded, which would not move his foundation.

With a calm face, Yu Shiyue said.

"What Shi Shangshu said is just a one-sided statement. You said that you gave Wang Zhen a gift just to keep him from embarrassing you because you didn't do anything for him."

"But the fact is that your memorial to be transferred to Dali Siqing in Nanjing was still rejected, and in April, you were promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Industry."

"How to explain this matter?"

Regarding this, Shi Pu remained calm and said.

"The old man didn't explain this matter."

"The selection of officials is determined by the Ministry of Officials, and the senior officials above the third rank must be approved by the emperor."

"When it comes to the important ministers of the Seven Ministers, the Holy Majesty has to make a decision in person. The old man's promotion to the Minister is due to the Supreme Emperor's grace. The reason is that the Supreme Emperor's Gangang is arbitrary and has his own considerations. It is not known to the ministers."

"Or, does Yu Siqing have any evidence to prove that it was Wang Zhen who bewitched the Supreme Emperor and bestowed this official position on this old man?"

Yu Shiyue's expression froze, but he was cursing in his heart.

This old bastard, in order to keep his official position, is really unscrupulous.

No one in the court knew that the Supreme Emperor almost obeyed Wang Zhen's words. Basically, the Supreme Emperor would not be against anyone recommended by Wang Zhen.

But can such words be said?can not say!

The position of Qiqing is, after all, the face of civil servants. If this kind of position is dominated by eunuchs, the court can't afford to lose that person.

What's more, talking is about evidence.

That's why the old bastard is so confident.

He wanted to prove that he, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, was obtained through bribery.

Or, it can be proved that he had voluntarily sought an official position from Wang Zhen.

This was originally the easiest way to succeed, but it was tightly blocked by him using some kind of land invasion case.

Or, it must be proved that Wang Zhen did speak for him in front of the Supreme Emperor, and directly contributed to his promotion.

But the problem is, Wang Zhen is not a fool.

This kind of thing must be recommended secretly to the Supreme Emperor in the palace.

Yu Shiyue, a minister of the foreign court, where can he find evidence?
Of the two people who knew the inside story, one was killed in the civil engineering battle, and the other is still in the grassland.

This old slippery man really had been prepared for a long time!
Seeing that things had come to this, Yu Shiyue sighed.

In the final analysis, it is still too long and without direct evidence, it is difficult to do anything about Shi Pu.

However, if he dared to invite Tingju today, he was naturally sure that he would be able to accomplish this matter.

As for his confidence, it is naturally...

"Your Majesty, the facts of the case are now basically clear. Shi Shangshu also admitted that he gave Wang Zhen a gift, but the reason is that whether it constitutes bribery to seek officials is still controversial. In this case, I ask Your Majesty to summon the remaining witnesses to the palace. "

"allow!"

So Yu Shiyue turned around and said loudly.

"Pass the remaining witnesses into the palace."

The gate of the Wenhua Palace was slowly pushed open, unlike the downcast green-robed officials who were escorted by the guards before.

This time, the person who appeared at the gate of the palace was dressed in a red flying fish robe with teeth and claws, followed by two young schoolboys in neat brocade clothes.

Those two little schoolboys brought a thin woman dressed in coarse cloth to the hall and bowed down to the ground.

"The Commander of Chen Jinyiwei, Lu Zhong, greets His Majesty."

Yu Shiyue glanced at Shi Pu at the side, and saw that his face was ashen, and a smile appeared between his brows.

This Lord Shangshu would not be so naive as to think.

Just because he is a mere Minister of Dali Temple, he dares to make such a big show of attacking Qiqing in the early court, right?

(End of this chapter)