Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 567 Everyone has his own reasons

In the Qianqing Palace,

It's eerily quiet and you can hear falling leaves.

Everyone was debating whether Jia Zhen of the Ningguo Prefecture was convicted, but no one thought about the area south of Beijing. The Taiping Sect rebels were still attacking cities and territories everywhere. The court was in a difficult situation there. The officers and soldiers were retreating steadily, the cities in various states fell, and the prefectures and counties were in danger. .

The words of Beijing Wang Shuirong made others wake up. The army from all over the country was about to gather in the capital, and the march south was imminent. If there was chaos in the court, something might happen because of this. The commander of the march south, Wang Ziteng, was an in-law of the Jia family.

In this way, there are too many variables!

Lu Wenshan was even more uneasy and forgot about the matter. However, if the three divisions cannot be tried together and investigated strictly, Jia Zhen may be acquitted. Since she is not guilty, how can she proceed to the next step? If the chief minister resigns again, maybe he will Unable to stop it, the civil servants naturally fell into internal strife. How could the civil servants save themselves and how could they ascend to the position of chief minister? They subconsciously glanced at Emperor Wu on the dragon throne. At this time, we still need to see how His Majesty makes his decision.

Emperor Wu, who was sitting on the dragon throne, felt nervous when he heard about the incident in the south of Beijing. The most important thing now was to go south to quell the chaos. Prince Teng became the commander-in-chief and was an in-law of the Jia family. Although the marriage was only with the Rongguo Mansion, but The two mansions of Ningrong and Rong are integrated into one. One will be prosperous and the other will suffer. How can we separate them? If we are too harsh on the Jia family, it will cause the nobles to backlash and cause extraneous problems. In terms of going south to quell the chaos, Wang Ziteng is the most important and cannot be allowed to do so. There was a misunderstanding in his mind.

As for the matter of changing commanders, Emperor Wu Zhou Shihong had never thought about it. Changing commanders before the battle was a taboo among military strategists, so this was not possible.

But the civil servants understood his thoughts and had the opportunity to think of this. It was really rare. If Lu Wenshan was suppressed, although Lu Wenshan would do it, other people were so excited that rumors would inevitably spread in the capital. How would it end at that time? .

After much deliberation, I couldn't find a good solution. I was angry in my heart. Seeing that the nobles and civil servants were not giving in, I asked the Jia family to come out and say how to handle it.

Where were Jia She and Jia Zheng of the Rongguo Mansion? Thinking of this, Emperor Wu looked at the courtiers calmly. Only at the back did he see the two of them standing there with their heads lowered and their eyebrows lowered. Humph! He snorted coldly in his heart and asked,

The people on the civil official side looked pale, and Mr. Lu Ge was furious and yelled,

"It's nonsense, upholding filial piety. If my guess is correct, Jia Zhen hasn't gone to Xuanzhen Temple for a year to show filial piety to Jia Jingjin. His son Jia Rong is always beating and scolding, using obscene words, and has a violent temperament. As for treating him kindly, Tribesmen, this is even more nonsense.

The reason why I said this was that I sent someone to ask. The Jia family members have never seen the Ningguo Mansion subsidize the clan members' money, and they don't even have a tael of silver during the holidays. Now, all members of the Jia family clan are under the stewardship of the Rongguo Mansion. How can you treat your clansmen well when you are living under a woman?

"Since everyone has their own reasons, why not let the Jia family tell them what to do. Is Jia She here?"

After some inquiries,

The focus of the ministers was focused on Jia Zheng, and he instantly felt that the pressure was heavier than Mount Tai. Jia Zheng froze, slightly dull, walked out, and knelt on the ground like Jia She in submission.

"Back to Your Majesty, I am here. I am so ashamed that I have nothing to say."

After standing up, he immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily to show his sincerity and hope that His Majesty would be spared.

"Your Majesty, please make a decision!"

Therefore, the old minister feels that Jia Zhen is just trying to gain fame and has no king or father. Regardless of whether he was bewitched by wandering Taoist priests or not, it is an unforgivable crime to deceive the king and ignore him."

After saying that, he kowtowed again and lay on the ground for a long time. The nobles and nobles looked relieved after hearing what Jia She said, but Zhang Jinyu almost laughed out loud. Good guy, Jia Zhen is doing her best to show her filial piety. If possible, treat her kindly. Where did the clansmen begin?

It's easy for the civil servants to say, but Your Majesty must have complaints. If this matter cannot be settled and trouble is laid, the outcome in the future is still unknown.

Unlike Jia She, Jia Zheng wanted to shirk Jia Zhen, but he did not want to deceive the emperor, so he had no choice but to say something and asked everyone not to ask further questions. But how could others be willing? Wen Yongyi, the Minister of Rites, asked bluntly,

Beijing Wang Shuirong's complexion softened and he opened his mouth to remonstrate.

Jia She, who was originally at the back of the team, thought he could hide and not attract attention. But now he was called by His Majesty. He was frightened and reluctantly came out to respond.

"Return to your majesty, I am here!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Jinyu had to admit that His Majesty's skills were very good. He could turn his hands into clouds and rain. He was well versed in the art of emperors. He didn't know how Jia She would respond.

But this time the idea was in vain, another question came from the dragon chair,

"It's good that you are here. Tell me how to handle this matter. I want to hear the attitude of your Jia family."

Zhang Jinyu also didn’t expect that Emperor Wu’s last move was to go straight to Huanglong and let the Jia family judge the case. As the heir to the Rongguo Mansion, if Jia She acted impartially and said Jia Zhen was guilty, then the Jia family would still have nobles who would hate it to death. If he said that Jia Zhen was not guilty, then what would be the dignity of the court and the civil servants after the commotion today?

Thinking of this,

Emperor Wu secretly watched Jia Zheng in the ranks of civil servants, and saw that his face was red and his expression was embarrassed. Could it be that he had a heart of repentance? Jia Zheng had always been diligent and dedicated in his position in the Ministry of Industry, and his reputation was also good. Yes, it’s better to ask.

"My dear friends, don't be anxious for the moment. There is one person in the Jia family who I haven't asked yet. I also want to hear his opinion. Jia Zheng, you are also a member of the Jia family. How about you tell me about this matter."

Things have reached a stalemate again,

Emperor Wu Zhou Shihong looked at the civil and military officials in front of him. The two sides refused to give in to each other and secretly weighed the pros and cons. Jia She's answer was as expected. He was still facing the nobles as a matter of course. He didn't know how Jia Zheng would answer.

As soon as he finished speaking, the civil servants became more energetic and worshiped in unison,

"Your Majesty, please investigate clearly!"

Jia She was kneeling on the ground, his face turned pale, flickering in and out, the corners of his mouth were trembling, and he was speechless. He must have known the power of this and couldn't make a choice!

"Back to Your Majesty, it seems that Jia Zhen was deceived and was bewitched by that evil way, so she committed the crime of negligence. I know it. Jia Zhen does not leave the house when there is nothing to do. She treats her tribe well and practices filial piety. , I will definitely not do anything stupid, so I think the swindlers should be severely punished!"

Then Wu Xun came up one by one, and all of them spoke.

"Your Majesty, what Jia She said is reasonable. Jia Zhen never leaves the house, treats her people well, and has no major faults. This matter happened because of him. He should be reprimanded and grounded. Please make a clear decision, Your Majesty!"

There was no emotion or anger in Emperor Wu's voice. When the ministers heard this, their eyes unconsciously turned to Jia She. Even Jia Zheng had many wandering eyes, as if he was sitting on pins and needles.

"Jia Zheng, although there are twists and turns in the affairs of the Ningguo Mansion, the main thing is already clear. Right is right and wrong is wrong. How can we have nothing to say? Are we all slandering?"

This statement is forced,

Jia Zheng's face turned from red to white, and he was sweating profusely. He looked at the people around him. Some were laughing, some were sympathetic, and most of them were watching.

I felt sad, ashamed, and even more resentful towards Jia Zhen.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Back to Your Majesty, I feel that Jia Zhen is also at fault. She should not have listened to the evil way and done this disaster. I think there is an inside story that outsiders don't know. The so-called Taoism and alchemy must have been bewitched by the evil way. I sincerely request you." Your Majesty will investigate this matter strictly,"

These words seemed to have exhausted Jia Zheng's energy, and he collapsed there after speaking. Wen Yongyi hurriedly held his fist again,

"Your Majesty, what Jia Zheng said is exactly what we mean. No matter whose fault it is, there is still something fishy in it. The old minister feels that the demons need to be caught and investigated, and Jia Zhen also needs to be tried. For the sake of fairness, The three departments will conduct a joint review to get to the bottom of the matter."

"Your Majesty, I feel that what Wen Shangshu said is reasonable. The three departments will review it and get to the bottom of it, so that the imperial court and the people of the world can have an explanation."

Lu Wenshan was the first to speak again. He was worthy of being an old fox and a leader in the civil service. The East King and the North King turned blue with anxiety, and Mu Shi interrupted with a loud roar.

"Your Majesty, I absolutely do not agree. After all, there are no civil servants involved in the three-divisional interrogation. Who can guarantee that the devil will not give in? I think that since we want to be fair and just, we should let people from the Imperial City Division do the thorough investigation." Check to see who is stirring up the storm inside."

Beijing Wang Shuirong stood beside Prince Mu and supported him,

"Your Majesty, I think what the King of the East said is reasonable. The three judges are all civil servants. There is no guarantee that no one will interfere inside. Therefore, I think that people from the Imperial City Department should come forward to thoroughly investigate the Ningguo Mansion and the Demon Road, and make a decision. We want the truth to be known to the world,"

This heated exchange of words made the atmosphere in Qianqing Hall extremely cold.

It also opened Zhang Jinyu's eyes. Wu Xun was not without talents. The North King and the East King performed extremely well. No wonder the court was afraid of the two of them. Just as he was thinking about this, he secretly looked at Wu Emperor Zhou Shihong, who was sitting peacefully on the dragon throne. What do you think?

How do you know?

At this glance, he met Emperor Wu's eyes, and his heart was shocked, and he secretly thought something was wrong.

As expected, Emperor Wu touched his beard, concealed the smile on his lips, and asked,

"Marquis Luo Yun, please come out and tell us what should be done about this matter. How should Jia Zhen of Ningguo Mansion handle it?"

With the word "Marquis Luo Yun", all the officials in the court looked back to see what the "famous" Marquis Luo Yun in the capital had to say. It is said that Marquis Luo Yun had a "hate for seizing his wife" from Ning Guofu.

He is also related by marriage to the Jia Jiarong Mansion in the capital, and I don’t know which one is true and which one is false, let alone now, Luo Yunhou is silent, which is strange.

Zhang Jinyu felt uncomfortable all over. She trembled, as if to shake off the eyes of the people around her. She glanced at Jia She and Jia Zheng who were prostrating on the ground. She thought about Jia Zhen in Ningguo Mansion. What should she say? She wanted to be bad. After entering the Ningguo Mansion, this matter must be an opportunity, but no matter what, we must not make that honorable person suspicious. What should we do.

After thinking about it,

Those conspiracies and tricks of the past dynasties, or the detectives who solve cases, Di Renjie and others, when things are unclear, they procrastinate as much as possible. The focus is on the word procrastination.

"Returning to your majesty, I feel that what the elders, princes, and old princes said about this matter are all reasonable, but I feel that they all believe that this matter must be investigated and the truth comes to light, so I definitely agree to arrest the Ningguo Mansion. Jane, and the Taoist priest who claims to be an immortal master, please give this a good trial."

Many ministers in the court cursed secretly. Who can't say good things? Emperor Wu's face turned dark. He said this not in vain. He pointed it out directly.

"Oh, Marquis Luo Yun also agrees with the investigation. Then tell me how to investigate the case."

This, isn't this embarrassing? Zhang Jinyu murmured in his heart. After thinking about Jia Zhen of Ningguo Mansion, he started to care about it.

"Your Majesty, I feel that a joint review by the three departments is still needed."

As soon as Zhang Jinyu finished speaking, the people in Wu Xun's group looked shocked. The two princes looked at Marquis Luo Yun in disbelief. The people on the civil servants' side looked obviously happy and were about to speak when Zhang Jinyu continued casually,

"But I feel that it is unfair. After all, the three judges are from the civil service side. It does not seem fair. Therefore, I feel that it is better to add more people to the three judges. There will also be three people from the Honorable side, making it six How about a person trying the case one-on-one for the sake of fairness?"

"this,"

Zhang Jinyu's method made everyone on both sides dumbfounded. It's such a child's play to co-operate. The joint trial of the three divisions has been a tradition of all dynasties. How can we add more people? It won't lead to a quarrel, and how can we investigate the case.

Lu Wenshan, the Minister of Civil Service, smiled and shook his head.

"Marquis Luo Yun, your idea is very good, but in all dynasties, there has only been a joint trial by three departments. Do you know why there is no joint trial by four departments?"

After hearing what Mr. Lu Ge said, many civil and military officials did not know the reason. They all whispered in the palace, and they were more thinking about Marquis Luo Yun's attitude.

Zhang Jinyu was also stunned when he heard this. Well, it seems that he has never heard of the joint trial of the four divisions.

"Mr. Lu Ge, please enlighten me. I really haven't heard of it. Why?"

"Marquis Luo Yun is too polite. The reason why there is no joint trial of four divisions is because it involves trial. If a case is considered acceptable by two divisions, but not by the other two divisions, how should the case be decided? What was Marquis Luo Yun's thought just now? Not bad, there are three civil servants and three martial officers, but how to make a decision, does Luo Yunhou have any say?"

It turns out that this is the case. Many courtiers suddenly realized that it was no wonder that only three people investigated the case thoroughly. I had never heard of four people investigating the case. The key point is here.

Zhang Jinyu also just heard this explanation. It’s amazing. These officials in the imperial court have thought of all the ways to become officials. Three to three, the case really can’t be tried. Wouldn’t it be possible to add one more family? It’s hard for them to restrain themselves. He said casually ,

"Thank you, Mr. Lu Ge, for clearing up the confusion. You are worthy of being a leader in the civil service. Your Majesty, I did not think carefully about what happened here. Since the six people failed to try the case, it would be better to add one more. I think the emperor The City Secretary Yamen also wants to investigate the case together, impartially, and must get to the bottom of the case for the Ningguo Mansion. I still don’t believe it. How can a person not be found out whether he has been wronged or not? As for the evil way, the capital was sealed off for a day. , send troops to search and arrest him, we must bring him to justice, and give an explanation to the imperial court, the people of the capital, and the people of the world."

All civil and military officials were stunned, unable to guess what Luo Yunhou was thinking. Emperor Wu Zhou Shihong also did not expect that Luo Yunhou could come up with such a crooked idea. Seven people or seven divisions would try the case, which was unprecedented, but It may not be a breakthrough, but it will definitely leave a mark in the annals of history. Many civil and military officials also realized that Marquis Luo Yun made a good move.

"My dear friends, what do you think of this matter?"

"Your Majesty, I agree with what Marquis Luo Yun said,"

"Your Majesty, I also agree."

Wu Xun's side seemed to have received a signal, and there were all words of approval. Emperor Wu nodded silently, and then looked at the cabinet ministers in front of the civil servants, Lu Wenshan and Gu Yichen, and looked at each other. That was all they could do at the moment.

"Your Majesty, I agree, but I don't know who should be assigned to these six people and six divisions?"

(End of this chapter)