Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 403 What does the prince mean? (Update )
This question was like a thunderclap, exploding dully in everyone's ears!

——Your Majesty has determined that there is someone behind Xu Jie!

But who could this person be?

Everyone bowed their heads and remained silent.

In fact, the person behind this is easy to guess, but also hard to guess.

Looking at the government and the country, there are only a few people who can command Xu Jie. It would not be difficult to identify those who have a grudge against Huo Yucheng.

But the key is also here - Huo Yucheng was a military general in his lifetime, generous and magnanimous, and spent his whole life in military service.

The military generals trusted and respected him, and although the civil officials occasionally disagreed with him in political views, most of them still feared and admired him.

At least on the surface, Huo Yucheng did not have any enemies who would try every means to kill him.

So how do we screen this person?
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."

A deep voice broke the silence. Everyone turned around and saw that the person who spoke was Feng Zhang.

The Dean of the Imperial College, relying on his strong family background, is extremely lazy on weekdays.

He was too lazy to build relationships with other officials and spent most of his time in the small Imperial College.

I didn't expect that he would speak at this moment today.

Feng Cheng frowned.

"You have no right to speak here? Get out of here!"

Emperor Muwu raised his hand and said, "He rarely speaks, so Elder Feng, just let him speak."

Feng Cheng bowed his head: "Yes."

Feng Zhang knew that the old man would stop him. Anyone could see that this situation was already a mess and there was no future if he got involved.

But he couldn't just sit back and do nothing. After all, he had been involved in this matter from the very beginning.

Feng Zhang knelt down and said, "I beg your pardon!"

Everyone was stunned, not knowing what crime he was asking for.

However, Feng Zhang's next words shocked everyone on the spot.

"My first crime: On the eve of the battle at Tongtian Pass, I received a letter from General Huo but failed to recognize it as a fake. I missed the opportunity to rush to his aid, which resulted in General Huo being isolated and helpless, and suffering a great defeat at Tongtian Pass!"

"My second crime: After the incident, I was demoralized and failed to find out the truth immediately, allowing the treacherous villain to go unpunished and continue to be so proud of himself till now!"

"I know that I have committed a grave sin, and I dare not ask for anything else. I only ask Your Majesty to redress General Huo's innocence! Punish the treacherous officials and clear General Huo's name! Your Majesty, whatever punishment you choose, I am willing to accept!"

He spoke these words very quickly and in a sonorous and rhythmic tone, and before everyone could react, they were already stunned.

After a brief silence, there were gasps.

——Feng Zhang is crazy too!

He actually took the initiative to ask for forgiveness and took the responsibility for his disrespect in the battle of Tongtian Pass!
What’s more important is that, from what he said, it seems that there is someone trying to hinder him.

If we add the above, this...

"First they poisoned him, then they deliberately tricked Huo Yucheng into believing that there was enough food and grass so that he could march first. Finally, there was even an insider who replaced Huo Yucheng's letter for help, causing the reinforcements to be delayed... What a good scheme!"

Standing in the front row, Chen Songshi, who had always been too lazy to get involved in court affairs, could not bear it anymore. He was shocked and angry.

"Someone must have done this on purpose, setting up a trap to take Huo Yucheng's life!"

There are powerful enemies outside and traitors inside. In this situation, even if you have extraordinary abilities, you will surely die!

"What kind of deep hatred does this man have with Huo Yucheng that he is so cruel as to want to kill him!"

Feng Zhang stood up and looked to the front right.

"Lord Murong, the younger brother of the person who delivered the letter seems to be working under you. Don't you have anything to say about this matter?" Murong Yang knew that something was wrong the moment Feng Zhang stood up, but he did not expect that Feng Zhang would name him so directly.

His heart skipped a beat and he immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty, please understand! That man was dismissed from his post two years ago for making a mistake. I don't know about the other officials!"

Feng Zhang suddenly laughed.

"Master Murong, I didn't even tell you who the messenger was, but you guessed it right away. You're amazing."

Murong Yang's face changed suddenly.

The looks people gave him also became subtle.

Shen Yanchuan raised his eyebrows and spoke casually, "Lord Murong has followed General Huo for many years and is his confidant. It seems normal that Lord Murong would know who General Huo would send to deliver the letter for help, right?"

A sneer appeared at the corner of Feng Zhang's lips.

"Your Highness is right, but you forgot one thing: Lord Murong did not go with us to the battle of Tongtian Pass!"

How did Murong Yang know all these details when he was thousands of miles away?
Moreover, Feng Zhang had just mentioned it and he immediately connected the dots. Who would believe him if he said he didn't mean it?
Murong Yang's heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran through his whole body.

He finally realized that Feng Zhang came prepared today!

Murong Yang gritted his teeth and kowtowed:
"How could I, a humble official who was appreciated and promoted by General Huo, do such a treacherous thing!"

Feng Zhang suddenly sneered and said in a mocking tone:
"Then you'll have to ask Master Xu Jie for advice. I think he's quite good at it."

"you!"

Xu Jie was suddenly singled out and scolded again, and he was furious.

If this wasn't the case in the main hall with His Majesty and all the officials present, he would have immediately gone up and punched Feng Zhang!
Of course, it’s hard to say whether we can win or not.

As a civil official who had passed the imperial examination, if he fell into the hands of a rough man like Feng Zhang, he would have no way out but death.

Feng Cheng gave Feng Zhang a warning look.

"How dignified is that?"

Although this was a reprimand, he did not intend to pursue the matter. Obviously, he also felt that what his junior said made sense.

Besides, if he scolds, it will be difficult for others to speak up.

Jiang Zhaoyuan's face turned pale and he swallowed the words in his throat.

Xiao Chengxuan was already in a state of confusion, and kept looking at him for help.

Jiang Zhaoyuan was also very annoyed.

It's not that he doesn't want to care, it's that he can't care!
How can Your Majesty let this go when things have come to this?

I’m afraid that this court will be bathed in blood!
Sure enough, Emperor Mu Wu, who was sitting high on the dragon throne, had a sullen expression on his face, and just watched this farce coldly.

Judging from today's situation, Huo Yucheng indeed died in vain.

In fact, in addition to him, in addition to the hundreds of people in the Huo family, in addition to the tens of thousands of innocent soldiers who died in Tongtian Pass, many people were implicated.

There are more than just those whose fates have been changed because of this incident.

For example, Huo Yucheng's subordinates who fought bravely, and Ye Zheng who was demoted for pleading for him.

such as……

Ye Chutang's family was destroyed when he was fourteen, and he and his younger siblings had to survive hard.

Shen Yanchuan's expression was calm, but in the depths of his dark and narrow phoenix eyes there was a coldness that almost seeped into his bones and blood.

He spoke slowly, word by word:
"After many years, the truth has surfaced. Although General Huo died unjustly, his innocence has been cleared today, which can comfort his soul in heaven. In addition, the Second Prince can finally be cleared of all charges."

Xiao Chengxuan shuddered when he was suddenly mentioned, and turned back in alarm and panic: "What do you mean, my lord?!"