She Song

Chapter 325 What is the Emperor?

Of course, Li Gang cannot have any real evidence.

Among them, "coercing Zhao Huan" is a conspiracy theory, "bribing officials and massacring rebels" is a rumor, and "colluding with the Jin Army" is simply nonsense. How can there be collusion that killed more than 20 Jin troops?

Li Gang himself knew these things very well, but in order to call on the people to "boycott the new dynasty" and promote the "restoration of Zhao and Song Dynasties," Li Gang said it in vain to heighten the atmosphere at the gathering.

But he didn't expect that the internal security agents had already put him on the monitoring list, and even sent personnel to infiltrate the "royalists", thus obtaining first-hand evidence.

The royalist faction in the auditorium suddenly felt that something was wrong, and someone shouted deliberately: "Zhang Bangchang, do you dare to say that you have never received money or favors?"

Zhang Bangchang immediately said: "If you want to complain about corruption and bending the law, you can file an impeachment complaint with the Provisional State Council. However, during this trial, anyone who makes any noise and disrupts the order of the court will be expelled!"

The foolish loyalist was still chattering endlessly. Zhang Bangchang slapped the scaffolding, and the government officials immediately stepped forward and took the loyalist out of the gate of Kaifeng Mansion. Now everyone knew the rules and did not dare to make any more noise.

After dealing with the troublemaker, Zhang Bangchang asked again: "Li Gang, are you there or not? Of course, if you need to collect additional evidence, I can give you three days and then try again. How about that?"

Li Gang frowned. He knew that no evidence could be collected even in another [-] days, so there was no need to wait until three days later. Suddenly he remembered a rumor.

"As we all know, after the Jin army broke through the city and evacuated, Lu Tong helped Wanyan Wushu send a letter to Han Xiaoyao. The letter talked about the collusion between the two parties, and the words were ambiguous. Such evidence cannot be denied!"

it is good!
The royalists used this letter to add fuel to their jealousy and nonsense.

Zhang Bangchang turned to Han Xiaoyao for his explanation.

Han Xiaoyao smiled and said: "The basis of collusion is that both parties cooperate to achieve the same goal. As we all know, I have always advocated resisting foreign humiliation and have never conspired with foreigners to harm China. Since the previous dynasty assigned me to take charge of Yanyun, my subordinates have Hundreds of officers and soldiers fought, annihilating a total of more than [-] Jin troops.

Especially a month ago, Wanyan Wushu led an army of 20 soldiers southward, and finally fled into Dangxiang territory with less than [-] remnants. I would like to ask the world, have you ever heard of such collusion?In other words, according to Li Gang's logic, if I write him an extravagant letter, will he collude with me? "

At this time, the people in the auditorium and outside the Kaifeng Mansion burst into good-natured laughter.

This is another scratching by the royalists. Han Xiaoyao's intention is obvious. The letter is only unilateral to Wanyan Wushu. In fact, the key is to see Han Xiaoyao's response. Judging from the results of almost annihilating the Jin army, the collusion between the two sides is completely nonsense. talk.

Li Gang said again: "The official's house is secluded in the other courtyard, isolated from the outside world, and they don't know whether they are alive or dead. Isn't the gate of the other courtyard guarded by soldiers from the Zhen Guojun?"

Han Xiaoyao said directly: "The former deposed emperor Zhao Huan is a special public figure. In order to avoid accidents, he will be protected by the temporary State Council. In order not to disturb his life, all guards will not enter the other courtyard. You should know that the person who refused to meet was not the guard, but the general manager of the other courtyard and Zhao Huan's personal eunuch. Therefore, no one imprisoned or coerced Zhao Huan."

Li Gang immediately said: "Impossible! He is the orthodox emperor of the world, how could he refuse the visit of me and other ministers?"

Han Xiaoyao said: "I heard that when he entered the city, he had publicly stated that he did not want to be an emperor anymore."

"No, it won't!" Li Gang said excitedly: "How could someone not want to be an emperor?"

"Yes!" Han Xiaoyao said with a smile: "In the previous dynasty, Emperor Fei Hui did not want to be an emperor, so he gave the throne to Emperor Fei Qin. At that time, Emperor Fei Qin cried and refused, but in the end he was forced to do so by the majesty of his father. Ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor.”

Li Gang was speechless. At that time, the Jin army was about to break the city, and the throne was a hot potato. Therefore, the Zhao family's father and son, who were greedy for life and feared death, came up with such an absurd Zen throne farce.

But he still said forcefully: "You can't live without seeing a person dead without seeing a corpse. Who knows who the eunuch is and what his intentions are?"

Han Xiaoyao suddenly smiled and said: "You can't slander or accuse without evidence. If you have any, please show it. But having said that, do you want the Provisional State Council to force the Emperor to be deposed to meet you?"

Li Gang was choked again. Logically speaking, neither Han Xiaoyao nor the Provisional State Council would issue compulsory orders to Zhao Huan, otherwise the accusation of imprisonment and coercion would be confirmed.The third article accuses Han Xiaoyao of bribing officials of the Provisional State Council.

Li Gang still had no evidence, but pointed out: All officials were appointed by Han Xiaoyao, which was essentially buying them with their official positions, and some of them even had unlearned and unskilled personnel, such as Guo Jing and his like.

Han Xiaoyao claimed that after the Jin army broke into the city and looted it, there was chaos inside and outside the city, and countless people were injured and deprived of food and clothing. Therefore, he entrusted Lu Tong to draft the person in charge of the temporary State Council to be responsible for the aftermath, and actively prepared for the Political Consultative Conference to solve the issue of founding the new dynasty. .Facts have proven that most officials of the Provisional State Council are able to fulfill their duties, quickly restored order and people's livelihood in Tokyo, and advanced various matters in an orderly manner.

Finally, Han Xiaoyao asked: Although the Provisional State Council has flaws of one kind or another, the flaws cannot be concealed, but if it were to be relocated, how would you, Li Gang, deal with it?Can it be perfect?Can you prevent others from questioning you?

Looking at the speechless Li Gang, Han Xiaoyao asked unceremoniously: "You can be dissatisfied with the Provisional State Council, but have you formally submitted any suggestions or opinions? Have you ever cared about ordinary people? Have you ever done anything? Is it something conducive to the establishment of a new dynasty?"

Han Xiaoyao directly talked about the fourth article of massacre of the rebels. He handed a thick file to Zhang Bangchang: "Zhang Shangshu, this is all the battle reports of the Zhenguo Army to protect the country and the people since they entered Tokyo. Among them, sixteen groups of thieves were wiped out. Thieves, more than [-] thieves and bandits were imprisoned, and more than [-] bandits were killed. All personnel are listed, and there are witnesses and physical evidence for the crimes committed by the thieves. Please check carefully!"

Zhang Bangchang took the file with both hands and gave it to Li Gang with a smile.

"Li Gang, you can take a look. If there is any discrepancy with the facts, I promise to investigate to the end and never let a bad person go. Of course, under the laws of nature and the country, I will not allow anyone to unjustly accuse a person without any basis." Good man!"

After much hesitation, Li Gang randomly pulled out a record. There was a battle report of the Zhenguo Army. The reasons, decisions, actions and battle processes were all clearly recorded. The time, place, characters and events were very clear. From the perspective of the people who signed the instructions, There are at least four or five levels of review. With such a detailed report, the possibility of fraud is very low.

Taking out another one, it was exactly the same. Only then did Li Gang realize that the Zhenguo Army was more rigorous than the Forbidden Army or even the Yamen's police officers.

After putting down the materials, Li Gang felt empty. Han Xiaoyao was really terrible. How could a person do things so flawlessly?

Seeing his gloomy expression, Zhang Bangchang finally asked: "Li Gang, what excuse do you have for telling you the facts of slander and slander?"

At this time, Li Gang was obviously a little unnatural. Reputation was very important to a clean figure like him, but for the so-called "restoration of Zhao and Song Dynasties", it was conclusive that he slandered Han Xiaoyao without evidence.

For this reason, he could only remain silent.

Zhang Bangchang obviously expected that he would do this, so he said loudly: "After the court trial, I have pronounced Li Gang guilty of defamation and slandering Han Xiaoyao. Based on the appropriate consideration according to the corresponding laws, I have pronounced the verdict: Li Gang must apologize to Han Xiaoyao and be fined three Months of hard labor. The hard labor project is to assist the Ministry of Civil Affairs in registering residents in and around Tokyo! If there is no objection, it will be implemented immediately. If there is any objection, an appeal can be made within one month after supplementing the evidence."

Later, Zhang Bangchang patted the gavel and announced the end of the trial.

Li Gang looked at Zhang Bangchang's leaving figure. In desperation, he had no choice but to bow his hands to Han Xiaoyao and whispered: "It was Li who misunderstood the rumors. I'm sorry!" After that, he was about to leave.

Han Xiaoyao said: "Mr. Li, stay!"

Li Gang couldn't help but frown, turned around and asked, "How do you want Li to apologize?"

Han Xiaoyao smiled and said, "You misunderstood. Apologizing doesn't mean much to me. I'm just curious. Don't you have any feelings after this lawsuit?"

comprehension?

Li Gang was stunned for a moment, then started thinking.

After waiting for a moment, seeing that the other party was still silent, Han Xiaoyao said directly: "It is said that Mr. Li Gang is the leader of the Qing Dynasty and is erudite and talented. I started as a refugee, so I would like to ask: What is the emperor?"

After saying that, he left the Kaifeng government office, leaving only Li Gang with a dull expression.

(End of this chapter)