Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 406
Hearing this, Lu Zhong glanced at the Son of Heaven and saw Zhu Qiyu nodded slightly, so he took out a document from his sleeve and handed it to the two of them, saying.

"This is the testimonial obtained by Jin Yiwei during the interrogation of Xining these days. It can be known that the location and deployment of the Shawo were indeed leaked by the mission."

"At the same time, the mission also promised Yexian that they could use the border city in exchange for the Supreme Emperor, so as to lure Xining to come to Daming for negotiations."

Wang Ao and Yu Shiyue read the testimony carefully.

At the same time, Lu Zhong continued: "Xining's testimony is consistent with the military report that Jin Yiwei received half a month ago. There are many details that match up, and there is no doubt about its credibility."

Well, it seems that Jin Yiwei came prepared this time.

It directly blocked the possibility of others making a fuss about Xining's identity.

The court knew about this eunuch. He not only defected to the enemy, but also treasoned the country. During the Battle of Oara, he led the way several times.

The terrain in Guanzhong is complicated, without Xining, it is absolutely impossible to reach the Zijing Pass with a strong force all the way.

Daming even issued a reward order specifically for Xining, which shows how much he attaches importance to this person.

For such a collaborator and treasonous thief, if he makes a fuss about his identity, it is not impossible to deny his testimony.

But with Jin Yiwei's military report half a month ago, and the two corroborate each other, even if you want to deny it, it will be difficult.

After reading the testimony, Wang Ao sighed in his heart. It really is a hot potato. How crazy is this mission to dare to do such a thing.

But immediately, he thought of what the emperor said just now.

With this testimony and Jin Yiwei's archived military report, there should be no doubt about the crime of leaking military information.

But just now the emperor made it clear that "some charges have not yet been conclusively proven"...

Wang Ao is sure now that he doesn't want to hear it anymore.

But it was already too late. Seeing that both of them had finished reading the military newspaper, Lu Zhong went on to say.

"After the mission was arrested, the commander began to interrogate according to the holy order. At the beginning, Xu Bin, Xiao Weizhen, Zhang Fu and others all denied that they had leaked military information, but only admitted that they had made false promises and were willing to exchange the city for the Supreme Emperor. Return to the court to lure Xining into Xuanfu to be ambushed."

"For this reason, they sent a letter to the Xuanfu, hoping that Tao Jin, the chief soldier of the Xuanfu, would set up Fuyehuling. Jin Yiwei has verified the military report of the Ministry of War, and it is true."

Wang Ao felt relieved.

In this way, it is only leaking military information, not surrendering to the enemy and traitorous country, nor cutting the city without authorization. What the emperor said just now was...

Lu Zhong quickly gave them the answer.

"In the beginning, the three of them spoke in unison and denied leaking military information, but Xu Bin and Xiao Weizhen changed their minds after the commander showed them Xining's testimony and Jin Yiwei's secret report."

"Both of them admitted that in order to lure Xining, they leaked information about Shawo, but Xiao Weizhen said that all this was the idea of ​​Xu Bin, an envoy. He and Zhang Fu were kept in the dark from the beginning to the end. .”

"Xu Bin argued that he was ordered by the Supreme Emperor, not arbitrarily asserting himself. At the same time, he revealed many details of the negotiations, including how they contacted the Supreme Emperor, and what was the situation at the time. They were very detailed."

"As for Zhang Fu, he still categorically denies everything, because the three people have different opinions, and the Supreme Emperor is involved. Jin Yiwei is cautious and is still in the interrogation. .”

After Lu Zhong finished speaking, he retreated into the distance.

But the hall fell into silence. Wang Ao and Yu Shiyue looked at each other, and they both saw the bitterness in each other's eyes.

It would be great if they didn't come today, this kind of thing is too big, it's too late to protect yourself, but the two of them are still rushing to get involved.

At this time, the emperor above asked quietly.

"Xu Bin's testimony said that Yuan Bin, who was beside the Supreme Emperor, took the initiative to find them, and that the assassination of Xining was also approved by the Supreme Emperor, and many details seem to be accurate and credible."

"But the problem is that Yuan Bin is far away in the north and cannot verify the matter, and Xu Bin has no other evidence. The three of them have their own opinions."

"This case is really complicated. Now that the two gentlemen are here, they happened to be my counselors. What do you think is the truth of the matter?"

This……

It still came.

Both Wang Ao and Yu Shiyue are smart people. When they heard the truth of the matter, they understood that there is a price for knowing the inside story.

What is the truth, in fact, they probably already have a bottom line in their hearts.

First of all, the leak of military information must be true. Although Zhang Fu still doesn't admit it, the testimony of Xu Bin and Xiao Weizhen is enough.

As for whether it was Xu Bin's own idea, the conspiracy of the three, or the idea of ​​the Supreme Emperor.

Sadly, from a logical point of view, they are more inclined to be the last one.

You must know that the edict of the Supreme Emperor is also an imperial edict, if what Xu Bin said is false, then it is an edict.

Based on this alone, he will be executed by Ling Chi, and his family will be sent to the frontier.

In comparison, leaking military information is also a serious crime, but at most Xu Bin will die alone, and his family will not be implicated.

Of course, there is a possibility that Xu Bin slandered the Supreme Emperor in order to get rid of the crime, but Xu Bin's character has always been somewhat weak, so it is hard for Wang Ao to believe that he would take the whole family to take such a big risk.

What's more, for such a big matter, the envoys would not have dared to do it if it wasn't for the order of the Supreme Emperor.

But if you have a guess in your heart, you have a guess in your heart, but you have to be extremely cautious when you say it.

After thinking for a while, Wang Ao said: "Your Majesty, this case is indeed of great importance and involves the reputation of the Supreme Emperor. Therefore, I believe that we should investigate in a low-key manner, and we must wait for the evidence to be conclusive before making a decision."

There is skill in what you say, and it seems to be impartial, but it has actually shown your attitude.

Handle it in a low-key manner to protect the reputation of the Supreme Emperor.

Otherwise, the evidence is conclusive, Xu Bin has no evidence, and the middleman he mentioned, Yuan Bin, was detained in Wala and could not return, so there is no conclusive evidence.

Zhu Qiyu didn't speak, but cast a sidelong glance at Wang Ao, who suddenly felt uneasy and said.

"Your Majesty, this matter involves the dignity of the royal family, and should not be ignored. If there is a big disturbance, the people of the world may criticize the royal family, drive the people away, and breed turmoil. Therefore, I think we should be cautious."

In the final analysis, to save himself from divulging military information, it's nothing more than a courtier doing it, he should be killed and punished, and it's over when it's over.

But if the Supreme Emperor did it and spread it out, the court and the royal family will lose face, so I can't afford to lose this person!
Moreover, the common people are not able to distinguish the difference between the emperor and the emperor, and the spread of this kind of news is also a factor that adds to the instability of the place.

At this time, Yu Shiyue also said: "Yes, Your Majesty, it is better to interrogate clearly, and it will not be too late to make a decision."

Zhu Qiyu's eyes lingered on the two of them for a while, and just about to speak, Cheng Jing walked in from the outside and said.

"Your Majesty, Marquis Renli of Ningyuan, together with Xue Shen, Marquis of Yangwu, Jiang Wan, Marquis of Dingxi, and Zhang Yu, the Commander of the Jingwei, jointly wrote this book to impeach Lu Zhong, the commander of Jinyiwei, for disregarding the dignity of the court, to be domineering, and to arrest the court envoys without reason. Here, Your Majesty please read it."

Seeing Cheng Jing handing over the memorial to the imperial case, Wang Ao and Yu Shiyue were speechless for a while.

What's the trouble at this time...

(End of this chapter)