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Chapter 640 Intense Conflict (2)

It is not because the chapter written by Wu Chengsi is inaccurate, but on the contrary, what is being discussed is that this chapter is too detailed. From the testimony of the witnesses to the evidence, it is almost ironclad. Like a mountain, it is difficult to find anything to criticize. This kind of fraudulent skill is really amazing. When all the ministers were surprised and suspicious, they couldn't help sweating secretly for Li Xian who might appear to fight back. Undoubtedly, it is really too difficult to turn this case over.

Overturn the case?of course not!If Li Xian really wanted to, this case is not impossible, but it is not in line with Li Xian's strategic intentions, otherwise, he would not have resolutely given up the presiding judge regardless of Gaozong's sad eyes. In addition to the limited energy, it is difficult to take care of the case while providing disaster relief, and the more important thing is that Li Xian's current strength in the court is insufficient, and it is not yet time for a decisive battle with Empress Wu, so he simply let Empress Wu go. Tossing around, it was not Li Xian's men who sacrificed left and right, whoever loves to die will die. As for Li Xian's unjust death, although Li Xian regretted it, he had to sit and watch it cruelly, of course. , when it’s time to fight, we still have to fight. It’s not for anything else, it has to be for Gaozong’s fancy, but this fight also depends on the timing. In vain, he felt Gaozong's eager gaze from behind him, but Li Xian pretended not to notice, the old god was sitting on the brocade pier on the ground.

"I already know what Wu Aiqing played. Do all the ministers have anything to say about it?"

Gaozong waited for a long time, seeing that Li Xian had no intention of standing up, he was inevitably disappointed, but at this moment, he would not be able to keep silent for a long time, so in desperation, he had no choice but to push the problem to Wu Ziran The officials who were discussing endlessly did not expect that it would be better if he didn't say this sentence. As soon as he said this, the voice of disorderly discussion stopped abruptly. A nonsense statement on the matter.

"What? Are you all dumb? Well, aren't you pretty good at talking, why don't you talk?"

Gaozong waited for a long time, but no one was willing to come forward to defend Li Xian, so the anger surged up in his heart, and he slapped the dragon case with an extremely ugly face, and scolded angrily.

Say?Who dares to talk nonsense at this time, saying that Li Xian should be killed, wouldn't that touch Gaozong's brow?As for saying that Li Xian shouldn't be killed, but he has to be hated by Empress Wu, it's useless to say anything. Turning a deaf ear, they all pretended to be wooden figures without saying a word.

"Xian'er, tell me, how should I handle this case?"

Gao Zong waited and waited, but no one was willing to stand up, so in a hurry, he called Li Xian's name without hesitation.

Heh, the old man went to the doctor in a hurry!Hearing Gao Zong named his name, Li Xian couldn't help but feel a little guilty, but it is not a good thing for Li Xian to come out at this time. If the initiative is handed over to Empress Wu, the problem is that the old man's name It's already time, it's obviously impossible for Li Xian to remain silent, no matter what, he has to stand up and have a fight.

"Reporting to my father, I think that Wu Shangshu's case was judged clearly and the sentencing is reasonable. Regarding the case itself, I don't have much objection."

Li Xian had no intention of overturning the case, so he would not easily deny Wu Chengsi's "contribution" in handling the case, so he replied with a sincere face.

"Om..."

As soon as Li Xian's words fell, the standing officials became confused again. Obviously, Li Xian's answer was somewhat beyond the expectations of the officials - in the eyes of the officials, Gaozong called Gao Zong at this time. Li Xian came forward, in order to let Li Xian come forward to fight Wu Chengsi, and to leave some foreshadowing for Gaozong's later decision, but he never thought that Li Xian would completely affirm Wu Chengsi's judgment. As a result of the case, Gaozong's efforts may be in vain.

"Ah, huh?"

Not to mention that the officials were extremely surprised, even Gaozong was a little dumbfounded, looking at Li Xian dully, not knowing what to say for a while.

"However, my son has some doubts that I can't solve. I want to ask Wu Shangshu for advice, and I hope my father will give me permission."

Li Xian paused, and after letting the ministers discuss indiscriminately for a while, he continued to report in a leisurely manner.

"Sure, if you have any questions, you can just ask Xian'er."

Hearing Li Xian's sharp change of subject, Gaozong's mood immediately changed from cloudy to sunny, his spirit was lifted suddenly, and he agreed to Li Xianzhi's request without hesitation.

"Thank you father!" After Li Xian thanked you respectfully, he turned around, looked at Wu Chengsi who was standing diagonally below, and asked earnestly: "Wu Shangshu invited me, what I want to ask is The king of Jiangling County is far away in Jiangling, how can he send a group of thieves to attack the granary in one day, what method is used for this information exchange? Could it be telepathy? Please advise!"

"Your Highness has misunderstood. The minister only said that the Prince of Jiangling is the mastermind behind the scenes, but he never said that he is the person in charge. In fact, according to the trial of the Minister, when the Prince of Jiangling left the Eastern Capital, there was a secret order in the Ministry of War before the criminal. Yuanwailang Lu Qian asked him to look for an opportunity to create troubles and mess up our court, in order to vent his resentment for being deposed. The attack on the granary this time was caused by Lu Qian's planning and organization. There is nothing wrong with convicting the mastermind of Xian, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, please enlighten me."

Wu Chengsi dared to come forward to fight the imperial court, so he had already made sufficient preparations. Although Li Xian's question was extremely tricky, he answered it perfectly, and his reasoning seemed impeccable.

"According to what Wu Shangshu said, the Prince of Jiangling didn't know about the attack on the granary. Didn't I get it wrong?"

Li Xian himself is a master at judging cases, so he will not be confused by Wu Chengsi's seemingly reasonable reasoning that cannot withstand scrutiny at all, so he will not rush to ask further questions.

"This... should be the case. However, I have explained that what Lu Qian did was caused by the secret order of the Jiangling County King. According to the criminal law, the Jiangling County King will definitely not be able to escape the identification of the mastermind. This is an indisputable fact, and it is not because the humble official has violated the law and made a random decision!"

Hearing Li Xian's question like this, Wu Chengsi's heart suddenly felt uneasy, but he refused to give in verbally, and it was the mastermind behind the scenes who killed Li Xian.

"Thank you Wu Shangshu." Li Xian didn't ask any more questions, but thanked him lightly, and then turned around again, facing Gaozong and his wife, bowed and said: "Report to Father Emperor and Mother Empress My son thought that although the sixth brother was involved in this case, he was not the mastermind. When the sixth brother sadly left the court, he might have complained, but he definitely had no intention of disrupting the court. In the past, Lu Qian and the others were all ant-attached to the sixth brother, hoping to use the power of the dragon to force a moment of anger as a secret order, so that there was such a rebellious night attack, and the crime should be punished. My son has no objection to this But the sixth brother was implicated by the villain, although he has committed a crime, but the crime is not worthy of death, my son is willing to ask father and mother to investigate clearly!"

"Absurd, according to what you say, if the master commits a crime, just push it on the slave, and everything will be fine, huh?"

Li Xian's words are not without reason, Emperor Gaozong was overjoyed when he heard it, opened his mouth, and planned to follow Li Xian's words, but before he could speak, Empress Wu beside him was the first to strike After he finished speaking, he scolded Li Xian unceremoniously, without giving Li Xian any face.

"The empress learned that my son-in-law did not exonerate the sixth brother, but only told the truth. The truth is that the sixth brother did not know about the attack on the granary. The responsibility of the emperor is not strict, but when the mastermind said it, the son-in-law thought it was really wrong, and should be dealt with as a fault of implicating, this son-in-law is so shallow, I ask the father and mother to carefully observe."

Under Empress Wu's outburst of anger, her aura was so great that all the officials were shocked, but Li Xian didn't react in any way. He just bowed humbly and explained calmly. Fan.

"Well, I also think so, Xianer's words are very suitable for me!"

Gao Zong was half a step behind just now, and was overtaken by Empress Wu. This time, he held his strength. Before Li Xian could finish his sentence, he clapped his hands and excitedly made his conclusion.

"Father Emperor Shengming!"

Li Xian has already said what should be said, and Li Xian doesn't want to pay attention to the rest, so he hastened to praise, retreated to Jindunzi, lifted the hem of the court clothes, Sitting down, I didn't intend to say any more.

"Your Majesty is wise, I think it's fine for me to be convicted of this crime. Cheng Si, as the presiding judge, should be convicted according to the law. Now that the Jiangling County King has been convicted of all crimes, then let me give a verdict."

Empress Wu was very determined to kill Li Xian, not only because she always hated Li Xian, but also because she wanted to clear the way for future power grabs, so she would not give up on this, so following Gaozong's words, she also praised, Immediately, in an unquestionable tone, the power of conviction was handed over to Wu Chengsi.

"Promise, I obey the order!" Now that Empress Wu had let go, Wu Chengsi dared not neglect, thanked him knowingly, and then pretended to ponder for a while, then raised his brows and raised his eyebrows. The voice reported: "His Majesty the Emperor and Empress Dowager, according to the laws and regulations of the Tang Dynasty, the king of Jiangling County was punished for both crimes, and he was punished for three thousand miles. However, he had a previous conviction for treason, and now he committed another crime. , Counting crimes should be punished together, and when added up, three treasures should be given to clarify the canon, and I implore your majesty and empress to judge!"

"Om..."

As soon as Wu Chengsi's words came out, the courtiers couldn't help but rioted again. Obviously, there was a lot of controversy about the punishment, but everyone discussed it, but it was all private. No one dared to stand up and express their attitude. Li Xian also sat still this time, but Gao Zong's face collapsed in an instant.

(End of this chapter)