Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 627 The Case Comes to an End
The thing about Hedong Road was not concealed for a long time. After Gao Jifu and Zhang Shigui captured the people involved, Li Zhiyun announced the matter at the court of Liangyi Hall.

In addition to Gao Jifu and Zhang Shigui, the attendees also included Liuxiang, Liubu Shangshu, ministers of various ministries, Jiusi Zhengqing, and some senior officials of the third rank.

After Gao Jifu detailed what happened in Hedong Road, Li Zhiyun's face was calm, as if he didn't hear it, he looked very cold and confused.But the courtiers who are close to the emperor know that when the emperor is not angry, it means that you are hopeless.

If the emperor is angry, even furious, there is still a chance to save him.And now the emperor acted as if nothing had happened, obviously he had made a conclusion on this matter.

That is, it is impossible to reverse the verdict.

But having said that, who the hell dares to overturn the case and seek death for such a thing?
"All the people involved in the case will be executed tomorrow, their family property will be confiscated, and their heirs, parents, and siblings will all be exiled. In addition, those involved in the crime of trafficking in Tang people will be slaves forever." Li Zhiyun said the most insipid tone. bloody words.

The ministers were silent, not daring to say a word.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Jifu said: "Your Majesty, I have impeached Taiyuan Order Xue Deyin for allowing Brother Wen Yanzhi to break the law and discipline."

Xue Shou's eyes fell on Gao Jifu, his lips moved, but he didn't say anything.Xue Deyin was to blame for this kind of incident in Taiyuan. Even if Gao Jifu did not impeach Xue Deyin, other censors would impeach him.

Chen Shuda said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Taiyuan ordered Xue Deyin to be a minister of the sinful king. His majesty thought of his talent and entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. I don't want him to be ignorant of your majesty's kindness. He can hardly absolve himself of the blame for such a bad thing in Taiyuan. Your majesty please Heavy punishment!"

"The minister seconded the proposal." Zhang Xuansu, the royal servant in the palace, came out.

"My minister seconded the proposal." Zhang Xingcheng, another censor in the palace, came out.

"The minister also seconded the proposal." Wei Ting, the servant of the Huangmen, came out.

Immediately afterwards, Sun Wuji, the chief minister of the matter, Yu Zhining, the minister of Zhongshu, Wang Gui, Zuo Cheng of Shangshu, and others successively seconded the proposal.

Li Zhiyun knocked on the table and looked at Xue Shou who was silent.

Seemingly aware of the emperor's gaze, Xue Shou stood up slowly, bowed and said: "I think the request of the ministers is reasonable. Xue Deyin failed His Majesty's trust and caused such a big case in Taiyuan. It should be handled in this way, Your Majesty." Heavily punished."

Although this is not what he has in mind, he has to express his stance.Because he knew that Xue Deyin had neglected his duty and was not to be washed.

The only consolation is that he hopes that His Majesty will still remember Xue Deyin's achievements.

Li Zhiyun said: "What you said is very reasonable. Xue Deyin's dereliction of duty is because the facts cannot be doubted. However, he was able to wake up and help Gao Yushi thoroughly investigate the case, which can be regarded as making up for his mistakes. From now on, it will be reduced to stability. magistrate."

This punishment was not light for Xue Deyin.Since Gao Jifu did not find direct evidence that Xue Deyin was involved in Wen Yanzhi's case, the crime of dereliction of duty alone was quite serious.

Because the Taiyuan Order is an important local position. If it is done well, it can be used as a springboard to enter the center or be transferred to other rich states as governors.

But now, Xue Deyin's relegation to the county magistrate of Anding is tantamount to announcing the complete end of his official career.

One must know that Anding is a poor and small county, and it is not valued by the court at all. It is as difficult as heaven to make some achievements in Anding in Jingzhou.

Unless he has an adventure in the future, he can only wait for death in peace for the rest of his life.

Xue Shou breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the emperor kept Xue Deyin alive.Your Majesty, after all, I still remember Xue Deyin's achievements.

The matter is not over yet, because Gao Jifu said again: "The reason why Brother Wen Yanzhi dared to be so arrogant in Taiyuan is all because of Wen Xiangguo. I believe that Wen Xiangguo committed the crime of covering up and conniving. Please learn from your Majesty."

madman!

The ministers felt that none of Yushitai was normal.You usually trouble the emperor, show off your presence, and no one will do anything to you, but now you are impeaching Xiangguo openly, you are an old birthday star eating arsenic.

The emperor wants your censor to set up a memorial archway, but Xiangguo doesn't need it.

It's not about courting death.

The corners of Li Zhiyun's eyes twitched, and he said: "What Gao Aiqing said is not unreasonable, but Wen Xiangfu has always been loyal to his duties, there are credits and hard work."

Before Gao Jifu could speak, Wen Yanbo said first, "I'm guilty of not educating the children of the clan well and causing them to commit such a serious transgression. I can't absolve myself of the blame. Your Majesty, please punish me."

Gao Jifu frowned, he felt something was wrong, Wen Yanbo pleaded guilty too soon.Just as he was wondering, the emperor spoke.

"Wen Xiang, from now on, you have to teach the children of your clan well."

"I understand."

Li Zhiyun said: "Eliminate Lord Wen Yanbo and keep the court, making up for the mistakes."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." Wen Yanbo bowed deeply.

Gao Jifu had a strange expression on his face, he felt that the emperor and Wen Yanbo seemed to be cooperating.Gao Jifu was not the only one who was surprised, other ministers were more or less aware of it.They figured it out after a little thought.

The brothers Wen Yanzhi and the members of the Wen family who were involved in the case had to die, but the children of the Wen family who were not involved in the case could be punished with minor punishment.

Before he could think clearly, the emperor continued, "Gao Jifu."

"The minister is here."

"I am very happy that you handled the case impartially. The court needs an honest minister like you. I have decided to promote you to serve as a censor, and continue to clean up the treacherous people in the court and the public for me."

The difference between the two characters of Shi Yushi and Shi Yushi in the palace means that the rank is different.The servant censor is from the sixth rank, and the servant censor in the palace is from the seventh rank.

In other words, Gao Jifu was promoted.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." A smile appeared on Gao Jifu's face.

"Don't worry." Li Zhiyun said with a smile, "You and General Zhang have worked hard in investigating the case, don't say I don't understand you, and each will reward you with a hundred taels of gold, fifty bolts of silk, and twenty catties of sugar."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Both of them thanked each other.

Li Zhiyun said: "I have never treated you badly. If any of you encounter difficulties in the future, please let me know at any time. If you can help you, you will definitely help. Don't do this illegal thing, otherwise Don't blame me for not thinking of the feelings of monarchs and ministers."

All the ministers hurriedly said, "The ministers will follow His Majesty's will."

Who would be so stupid to do such an idiotic thing, how much money can they make?

For those few dollars, it's not worth it to tie your head to your trouser belt.

After the dynasty dispersed, the emperor left Xue Shou alone.

"Go and tell Xue Deyin that he has let me down so much." Li Zhiyun's face was ashen, "I value him so much, what happened? He gave me this in return? I really misjudged the person!"

"Minister" Xue Shu's mouth was bitter, and he didn't know how to answer.

He also didn't expect that Xue Deyin would be so stupid to let this kind of thing turn a blind eye.

Li Zhiyun knew that Xue Shou was not at fault, so naturally he would not scold Xue Shou, so he hummed: "Just this once, if he does it again, I will definitely not let him off lightly."

"Yes, I will warn him." Xue Shou said with a bitter face.

He knew that Xue Deyin's contribution was gone, and it was impossible for him to get the emperor's attention again.

"Go."

"Yes."

After Xue Shou left, Li Zhiyun was silent for a while, then turned and returned to the harem.

The incident this time is not small, and the changes in the court may not appear to be that big, but everyone on Hedong Road is in danger.In order to avoid such cases being detected under their own rule, many state governors are very active in investigating cases on their own.

All of a sudden, the atmosphere in Hedong Road improved a lot.

(End of this chapter)