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Chapter 53: Jia Zhen, according to the law, should be exterminated along with his entire clan...

After Zhao Wuji's rebellion, the hunting in Tiewang Mountain was naturally stopped and the emperor returned to Beijing in a hurry.

In the Daming Palace, in the imperial study, the emperor urgently summoned all the ministers to discuss the matter.

"Zhao Wuji has been executed for treason and rebellion. According to the laws of the Han Dynasty, his followers will be executed by slow slicing, and all nine generations of his clan will be exterminated!"

Emperor Xuanwu glanced at his ministers, then looked at Jia Wei who was standing by his side, and after a moment's hesitation, he said:
"Jia Zhen, the commander of the Left Camp, was guilty of neglecting his duties, failing to supervise, and failing to lead the army, which led to him being dragged along by the rebels to attack the imperial court. According to the law, he should be executed along with his entire clan, but I remember the merits of his brother Jia Wei...

"Draft decree: strip Jia Zhen of his inherited third-rank title of General Weilie, interrogate him strictly with the Jinyi personal guards, and refer him to the Ministry for deliberation and punishment. His son will be exiled for life and will not be included in the amnesty."

Jia Wei quickly bowed and said, "On behalf of the Jia family, I would like to thank Your Majesty for your great grace."

The other ministers who bowed their heads in silence also said, "Your Majesty is wise."

He was also secretly shocked. Jia Zhen just made a wrong step and ended up in such a miserable situation. It was really difficult to survive in the court of this era...

Jia Zhen himself was sentenced to death, but the method of execution was discussed, beheading, hanging, or slow slicing...

Jia Rong was exiled to the army, which was even more miserable than being exiled. It was simply a life worse than death.

Fortunately, the emperor sentenced him to lifelong exile, so his life would end when he died.

The other kind is to be exiled forever, and after the person dies, his descendants will take over, until there is no one left in the family...

Jia Wei didn't think much about it and continued to listen to the emperor's next words. Those who should be punished have been punished, and now it's time to reward.

"Li Duolong, the commander of the Dragon Guard, has made great contributions in protecting the emperor and has been promoted to the governor of the Beijing Camp, in charge of the 12 camps in the capital..."

Jia Wei's mind was moved. He knew something before. When the rebels attacked, Duolong went to the Beijing camp to mobilize troops for help, but no one paid attention to him...

The Beijing Army guards the capital city and serves as the emperor's gatekeepers. The importance of this position is self-evident.

Therefore, after the death of the retired emperor, Xuanwu immediately promoted Wang Ziteng to the position of commander of nine provinces and ordered him to inspect the border, leaving the position of governor of the Beijing camp vacant.

After experiencing a rebellion, Xuanwu's sense of security has been greatly reduced. No wonder they are eager to reach out to the Beijing camp...

Jia Wei suddenly focused his attention and heard his own name.

"...Jia Wei was the first to perform the meritorious service. He protected the emperor twice and later executed the chief culprit Zhao Wuji. He was conferred the title of First-Class Viscount! He was the inspector of the treason case and led the Jinyiwei to search the mansion of the traitor and seal up the property of the Ningguo Mansion. He will be rewarded afterwards."

Viscount?

If you work for the emperor, you will get promoted quickly!
Jia Wei felt that at this rate, he would be able to be made a marquis in two years...

Now is not the founding dynasty, it is still difficult to be a king of a different surname, and the conventional track is basically impossible...

In addition to the title, he also got a good job of confiscating property, which was a very lucrative position.

After the meeting, Duolong happily caught up with Jia Wei.

"Master Jia, congratulations on your promotion! I have prepared a table of wine, please come and enjoy it, Master Jia."

"Lord Duolong, I should be the one congratulating you." Jia Wei said with a smile, "I have an imperial errand, so forget about drinking. There is still a long way to go."

"Yes, yes, there is a long way to go." Duolong smiled attentively, "Please take good care of me in the future, Lord Jia."

Of course Jia Wei understood that the power of the Beijing army was complex and intertwined, and it was not easy to be a Jiedushi.

The Jia family was very powerful in the army, and the Beijing Camp was the Jia family's private territory. Jia Wei's ancestor Jia Daihua had served as the governor of the Beijing Camp, and Wang Ziteng was able to sit in this position because of the recommendation of the Jia family.

The two were talking when they suddenly saw an old man in a bright red dragon robe walking towards them. Duolong's face changed and he hurriedly pulled Jia Wei back to the side of the road and bowed to him.

Jia Wei stood straight, only bowing his head slightly. It was not difficult to guess the identity of this man - the leader of the eunuch party, Wei Ao.

Jia Wei thought, Zhao Wuji is Wei Ao's adopted son, this Wei Ao must be here to plead guilty and resign. But the time is not yet ripe, the emperor will definitely not allow it.

The memorials impeaching Wei Ao were also kept in the palace and not sent out. But anyone with a discerning eye could see the mystery behind them.

Jia Wei felt a gaze falling on him, and Wei Ao suddenly stopped and asked, "Is this Lord Jia?"

Duolong immediately echoed in a servile manner: "The factory manager really has a keen eye for heroes!"

Wei Ao smiled gently, and there was no sign of panic or nervousness on his face about being involved in the rebellion.

"You are truly a young hero. Your Majesty is lucky to have such a lucky general, which has saved the day. This is a blessing for the Han Dynasty."

Jia Wei bowed slightly, "Thank you for the compliment, Director."

At this time, the eunuch behind Wei Ao presented a waist plaque, and Wei Ao said slowly:
"I heard that you are going to supervise the Jinyiwei to handle the case of Zhao Wuji's rebellion. Those Jinyiwei are used to being lax. You can get through it without any obstacles with my badge. If you thoroughly investigate this matter and wipe out the remaining gangs as soon as possible, Your Majesty and my ministers can rest assured."

Jia Wei did not answer: "The factory supervisor is worrying too much. The Jinyiwei is the emperor's personal army. I am following the order of His Majesty. Who dares not to obey?"

Wei Ao smiled and strode away.

Jia Wei looked at his back and did not think much about the emperor's fight with him. He said goodbye to Duolong and went all the way to the Northern Pacification Prison to meet Jia Zhen.

"Brother, save me!"

Jia Zhen's official uniform and seal had been taken off, and his body was covered with scars, looking extremely miserable.

He was used to a life of luxury, so naturally he could not stand such hardship. Now that he saw Jia Wei, it was like grabbing the last straw to save his life.

"How can I save you?"

Jia Zhen quickly said, "You are a member of the Imperial Guards and a trusted confidant of the Emperor. You must have a way!"

"You followed the rebels to attack the imperial court with the intention of rebellion. Who can save you?"

Jia Zhen's eyes widened with anger and his face filled with fear as he said, "I was forced to do this. I don't want to die..."

Jia Wei shook his head: "If you had committed suicide to apologize during the rebellion, it would not have been the end of it. Now let alone you...

"Cooperate with the Jinyiwei's investigation. I will pass on the order so that you don't suffer as much."

Seeing Jia Wei was about to leave, Jia Zhen became anxious: "It's all your fault, you evil star. As soon as you arrived in Beijing, such a disaster happened..."

Jia Wei shook his head and refused to listen. He walked out of the prison. At the door, two Jinyiwei of high rank were already waiting for him.

"Captain Qiu, the Northern Pacification Envoy, and Captain Lu Wenzhao, pay their respects to the Chief."

Jia Wei glanced at the two men. He was familiar with the name of Commander Qiu. Commander Qiu had an old grudge against the Jia family, and he was the one who would search and confiscate the Jia family's property in the future. (The original surname was Qiu, and Commander Qiu was an official title.)
Commander Qiu is the Northern Pacification Envoy. Jia Zhen would be in trouble if he fell into his hands. Jia Wei’s words would be useless...

As for Lu Wenzhao, he was a member of the eunuch party on the surface, but he had other masters secretly, most likely one of the Prince of Ningjing and the Prince of Zhongshun.

Jia Wei felt a little bit troubled. The emperor took advantage of Zhao Wuji's rebellion to let him intervene in the affairs of the Jinyiwei. Wei Ao could only acquiesce, but he had to solve the trouble himself.

"Please stand up. I have been ordered to supervise the case of Zao Wou-Ki, and I have more to ask of you."

Captain Qiu smiled and said, "Your Excellency has just taken office and is not familiar with the Jinyiwei's case handling process. You just need to watch. We will be able to thoroughly investigate this case within seven days and give you and your majesty a satisfactory answer."

Lu Wenzhao also echoed.

Jia Wei sneered. He already had a way to deal with it in his mind, so he didn't waste any more words with the two of them.

(End of this chapter)