Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 641 Decent and Indecent

Zhu Qiyu sat on the throne, looking down at the ministers below.

He could clearly feel that after Ren Li finished speaking, many courtiers, especially some important ministers among the civil servants, frowned.

From the beginning of the court meeting to the present, the situation began to change in favor of Ren Li for the first time.

It should be said that Ren Li's remarks are groundless and almost all guesswork.

However, it was unexpectedly effective.

Because what Ren Li said was not a fact, but... a possible fact!

What he is doing now is to turn this possible fact into a fact that everyone is willing to believe.

Once it can be done, let alone the evidence in Yang Hong's hands now, even if there are other evidences, there is nothing he can do.

These words seem to be defending himself, but in fact, he is reminding everyone in the court hall of the consequences after this matter is finalized!
Yang Hong used two letters to break the connection between Ren Li and the ministers, so now, Ren Li will use these words to gain new strength and help him tide over the difficulties!
You must know that nowadays the imperial court not only pays attention to the law, but also pays attention to the precedents in judging cases.

Just like what Ren Li said, if only the so-called testimony of a witness is used, a marquis with outstanding merits will be dealt with rashly.

So, who can prevent the court from using this method to engage in party struggle in the future?
Especially some honorable families that have been passed down for a long time, and there are many loyal family members in the house.

Randomly find two dead men who can withstand torture, send them to falsely assassinate the court ministers, and after being caught, frame them on their opponents. If the court sets this precedent, the court will inevitably be in chaos.

Therefore, the first person I spoke to was Zhu Qiyu!

Ren Li knew in his heart that the emperor in front of him hated party disputes very much. This was something the emperor had not concealed in many previous court affairs.

So, he made a fuss about it.

He was reminding Zhu Qiyu that even if he wanted to kill him, he should not listen to one side and believe in another. More importantly, he also emphasized one thing.

That is, once this matter is confirmed, it means that there will be a big scandal in the court.

A marquis with outstanding military exploits secretly assassinated important officials of the court for his own selfishness and disagreement with his political opinions. If such a thing is spread, how will the common people view the princes in the court?

The common people, no matter what civil servants or military generals they are, are all high-ranking figures to them.

Trials and sentences with such great fanfare must be difficult to cover up and spread, and the common people don't know how to talk about these ministers in the court.

Civil servants have the same name, or in other words, what they value is the majesty of the court.

Ren Li was telling them that this matter was settled, not only his problem, but also the face of the court.

The court is treacherous, but it is also the place where people grow the fastest.

Today's Marquis Ren is no longer in a hurry to ascend to a high position, but based on these words alone, Ren Li has indeed begun to really grasp the knack of fighting in court.

In the struggle against the court, right and wrong are not so important in many cases. What really matters is whether the consequences of this truth are what everyone wants!
Of course, at the same time, this step of his, at least in the eyes of those Qiqing who are familiar with the struggle of the court, has already exposed his guilty conscience.

If it is true that he did not do this matter, then his first reaction should be to produce evidence to prove his innocence, instead of trying to suppress the matter by means of the court.

Therefore, Ren Li's move was actually a gamble.

His bet is that the emperor will make concessions for the authority of the court and the stability of the court.

As long as Zhu Qiyu reveals even the slightest such thoughts, Ren Li will have a chance to stand up.

Because, if it is purely from the perspective of maintaining the authority of the court, this case is a fake at best!
If this case is false, then at most Yang Hong is attacking the courtiers and accusing them at will. There are too many such mutual frame-ups in the court, which is nothing.

However, if it is true, then it means that the majesty of the court has been damaged, and he bet that the emperor will not do this.

In other words, his bet was that the ministers under him would not let the emperor do this.

However, he bet wrong!
Focusing on Ren Li, Zhu Qiyu sighed and said.

"Ning Yuanhou, do you know why I want you to confront Yang Hou in court?"

Seeing the emperor's calm face like water, Ren Li was a little uneasy, but he could only clap his hands.

"I don't know."

"Because I'm giving you one last chance!"

Zhu Qiyu's voice suddenly turned cold, and it echoed in the spacious alchemy, making one's heart chill.

There was a murmur of discussion from below, obviously it was not expected that the emperor, who has never influenced the progress of court discussions at this time, would suddenly end.

The uneasiness in Ren Li's heart became more and more intense, and he opened his mouth subconsciously.

"Your Majesty's lesson, I..."

However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by the voice of the emperor.

"Ren Li, do you really think that Yang Xin would only write a family letter to Marquis Changping for such a major event as the assassination of an important court official, and not report it to me?"

"Do you really think, I, I only found out about this today?"

Just one sentence made Ren Li feel dizzy, almost unsteady on his feet, and his mind was momentarily distraught.

It was also because of this that he did not see Yu Qian who suddenly raised his head, nor did he see Yang Hong who was suddenly stiff like him.

Zhu Qiyu casually took out a wax-sealed secret from the side, held it up in front of his eyes, and said.

"This is the secret melody that Jin Yiwei handed me, Marquis Ning Yuan, do you want me to read it to you?"

Cold sweat rolled down Ren Li's forehead, and he was extremely flustered, but he didn't dare to confess such a serious crime, and he became a little incoherent for a while.

"Your Majesty, minister... minister..."

"Come here, send Hou Renli of Ningyuan to the imperial prison, and the three divisions will choose a date for interrogation."

As the emperor's icy voice sounded, a big Han general who was guarding at the side stepped forward, tied up Ren Li tightly, and dragged him back.

Only at this time did Ren Li react, struggling and shouting.

"Your Majesty, the minister was wronged, the minister was wronged, it must be Yang Xin who framed the minister, Your Majesty, you can't listen to slander, wronged a loyal minister and a good general..."

However, it was too late.

His various reactions just now have actually explained a lot of things.

There was silence in the court hall, and it seemed that Ren Li's shouting voice was particularly ear-piercing.

However, it was only a moment before the sound gradually died down.

At the same time, above the imperial steps, Zhu Qiyu glanced at the officials below and said.

"This case, I will hand it over to the third division for trial again. All the evidence files, including the secret document submitted to me by Jin Yiwei, can be read by the third division. I will not wrong anyone, but I will not let the criminal go. "

"Whether Marquis Ning Yuan is guilty or not will be judged by the three judges. However, what I want to tell you is that there are some things that cannot be done, and some ideas that cannot be thought of. Don't count on it. The decency depends on the clarification of officials, the prosperity of the people, and the virtuous ruler and ministers.”

"If the court is filthy, the people have no food and clothing, and the emperor is incompetent, then no matter how beautiful the flowers are, no matter how beautiful the flowers are, it is nothing more than self-deception."

"I don't want this kind of decency!"

"What I want is that Zhu Qingshen guards alone, can still keep his heart in a place where there is no one, and cut through the wind and waves in the waves."

"If the imperial court wants to be decent, it has to be real, down-to-earth!"

"I hope you will keep this in mind!"

(End of this chapter)