Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1069 Yongzhou affairs

Zhao Ming's death seemed strange to Qin Tian.

In other words, he knew that his people would not beat Zhao Ming to death, so Zhao Ming's death was very problematic.

After Qin Tian said this, Gao Shilian snorted immediately: "You beat someone to death, and now you have to do an autopsy. Could it be that you want to do something on the corpse to justify yourself?"

At this time, Gao Shilian was naturally a little worried about the autopsy, so he wanted to stop it.

However, in the face of Gao Shilian's words, some people in the court immediately stood up.

"Master Gao, no matter what the situation is, when a person dies, it is the rule to have an autopsy."

"That's right, the criminal laws of my Tang Dynasty are so strict, if a person dies, how can he do it without verifying the situation?"

"That's right, that's right, even if Lord Qin doesn't ask for an autopsy, the Ministry of Criminal Justice or Dali Temple must do an autopsy."

"........."

After everyone said this, Gao Shilian snorted, but he didn't say any more, because what these people said was right, even if Qin Tian didn't mention the autopsy, the relevant yamen of the imperial court would still do the autopsy.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Li Shimin faintly sensed that there was something wrong with this matter.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded: "Come on, let's go for an autopsy."

Soon, someone responded. Of course, the people Li Shimin sent were all absolutely fair people, so that people could avoid manipulation.

And when these people went down for the autopsy, a palace official hurried over.

"Your Majesty, there is news from Yongzhou that... that Xu Jingzong, Master Xu... is missing."

After the palace man told the news, the whole hall was in an uproar.

Everyone in Yongzhou thought it was a bit dangerous and difficult to handle, but they didn't think it was particularly difficult. But now that Xu Jingzong has gone and disappeared, it is a big problem.

Officials were killed one after another, and imperial envoys disappeared. The water in Yongzhou is very deep.

Li Shimin's eyes were fixed, and there was a murderous look in his eyes.

Over the years, he, Li Shimin, has done a lot of things in order to destroy the Turks and strengthen the army. In comparison, the management of various places is a little looser.

And his loose policy will naturally cause more problems in the local area, which is the case in Yongzhou City today.

The land of Yongzhou is relatively remote, with poor mountains and bad waters. Now that something is wrong, it is really normal.

However, officials were killed and imperial envoys disappeared, which was too embarrassing for the court.

If this matter is not investigated clearly, the emperor Li Shimin will be scolded to death.

Above the main hall, the officials were still discussing, but Li Shimin was lost in thought.

After a long time, someone stood up.

"Your Majesty, the matter in Yongzhou must be investigated as soon as possible. Please send another man to Yongzhou."

"Yes, Your Majesty, the matter in Yongzhou can't be delayed. Now that such things happen one after another, what's the face of my court?"

"That's right, that's right, we must send someone to investigate as soon as possible..."

After everyone said this, Li Shimin pondered for a while, and asked: "Then dear friends, who is willing to go to Yongzhou to investigate this matter?"

After Li Shimin asked, the hall suddenly fell silent again. They could shout, but letting them go would be a bit embarrassing for them.

The situation was the same as last time, which made Li Shimin a little unhappy.

The atmosphere in the main hall was a bit dignified and awkward, and Li Shimin couldn't help but get angry.

And at this moment, the people who were sent by Li Shimin to do the autopsy rushed in. After the people who did the autopsy came in, they found that something was wrong. They were stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say.

"My lord, the autopsy results are out."

After a long time, the autopsy person still spoke out, Li Shimin nodded and asked, "What's the result?"

"My lord, it is true that Zhao Ming has injuries, but these injuries are not fatal. What really caused Zhao Ming's death was poisoning. He was poisoned."

The autopsy methods in the Tang Dynasty were not very sophisticated. In the past, these tests might not have been possible. However, after Qin Tian's reforms, the autopsy methods have been enriched, and poisoning is still very easy to verify.

After this result came out, the officials in the court immediately became clamorous.

"Poisoned, I didn't expect Zhao Ming to be poisoned. It seems that Zhao Ming's death has nothing to do with Qin Tian."

"That's right, that's right, Qin Tian just had someone beat him up, but he didn't die. He died from poisoning. It seems that someone else killed him."

"I think so too. Mr. Qin was wronged."

"........."

Everyone said this, subconsciously, everyone felt that Qin Tian was wronged. After all, Qin Tian just beat him, and did not poison Zhao Ming.

Here, Li Shimin also breathed a sigh of relief, after all, he didn't want Qin Tian to get into such trouble.

But at this moment, Gao Shilian suddenly stood up and said, "My lord, even if Zhao Ming died of poisoning, it must have something to do with Qin Tian."

Gao Shilian was not stupid. Before killing Zhao Ming, he had considered many things clearly. One was that the poisoning was not confirmed, and the other was that the poisoning was confirmed.

But now that Zhao Ming has been confirmed to have died of poisoning, he has an excuse to prove that he was poisoned. No matter what, he must hold Qin Tian responsible.

After Gao Shilian said this, Li Shimin asked, "Why do you say that?"

Gao Shilian said: "Your Majesty, if Zhao Ming died of poisoning, it must be because he felt that there was no hope for him. This Zhao Ming failed the imperial examination before, and he was very unwilling. He didn't want to wait another three years before looking for him." Qin Tian made a fuss, but Qin Tian threatened him again, saying that he would be disqualified from the exam, so that he would never be able to take the imperial examination. Just imagine, if a scholar is not allowed to take the exam, then what is the meaning of his life? Qin Tian God's words made him despair, and made him commit suicide by taking poison."

Speaking of this, Gao Shilian paused for a moment, and then continued: "So, even if Qin Tian didn't kill Zhao Ming, Zhao Ming died because of Qin Tian's words, so Qin Tian must be responsible for Zhao Ming. It's a human life."

As Gao Shilian said, Qin Tian's eyes froze slightly. Indeed, Zhao Ming's death had little to do with him, and he couldn't bear much punishment, but Gao Shilian's words made him more trouble.

He, Qin Tian, ​​indirectly killed a person.

But he believed that Zhao Ming was definitely not the kind of person who would commit suicide by taking poison. I'm afraid there might be something else in this matter, but right now, he can't investigate it?
Qin Tian was suddenly a little uneasy.

And at this moment, Li Shimin had already looked at him.

"Although Qin Aiqing didn't kill Boren, Boren died because of you. You must not shirk your responsibility and you will be punished. The affairs of Yongzhou will be left to you for the time being."

(End of this chapter)