No one expected that what was originally thought to be a long court game would be pushed to the final showdown stage by Xue Xuan being so direct.
If this matter is true, then the Marquis of Cheng'an, Marquis of Ningyang and Yang Shan, as well as the absent Prince Consort Jiao Jing, are all guilty of serious crimes.
It is not wrong to welcome the Emperor back, but the key is.
They colluded with the clan, participated in planning and promoted the farce at the Zhengdan Banquet, and were very aware of the consequences of such a farce.
In other words, Chen Yi's original intention of impeachment was to coerce the emperor, slander the emperor, falsely predict the emperor's will, and alienate the Tian family. All these can be confirmed.
Of course, Xue Xuan himself cannot escape.
Although he always insisted that he was trying to clear up the grievances, if he got involved in this matter, then the crime would be nothing more than a serious or a minor one.
Faced with such a crime, Ningyang Hou and others would definitely deny it even to death.
Therefore, Guo Sheng, Chen Mao, Yang Shan and other three people stepped forward to complain.
"Your Majesty, this is definitely a slander. Xue Xuan did not understand the case and neglected his duties, but in turn framed us. He is really an evil person. Your Majesty cannot trust it easily!"
"Yes, we are loyal to Your Majesty. How could we do something that would damage His Majesty's sanctity? What Xue Xuan said is untrue."
"Your Majesty, I don't know why Xue Siqing made such crazy remarks, but even if we are brave enough, we will never dare to alienate the family ties of the Tian family. Your Majesty knows this clearly."
However, this is nothing more than a death struggle.
Chen Yi, the censor of Zuodu, immediately stood up and said.
"Your Majesty, this is a major case. You cannot believe one side's words. However, there are indeed two key witnesses in this case. King Guangtong and King Yangzong. Which one is right and wrong? Your Majesty only needs to send someone to interrogate and get a confession.
Afterwards, if you compare it with what Xue Xuan said, you will know the truth."
"I would like to temporarily imprison Cheng'an Marquis Guo Sheng, Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao, Honglu Temple Minister Yang Shan, and Prince Consort Jiao Jing for the time being, and then make a decision after reviewing the case."
After all, two marquises, a prince consort, and a court official were involved, so the emperor seemed a little unsure and asked.
“The General Constitution has requested that the persons involved in the case be detained temporarily and be tried separately. What do you think?”
Tianguan Wang Wen stood up first and agreed: "This is a joint move, and I second the proposal."
Immediately afterwards, Li Xian, Duke of Feng Kingdom, also spoke: "Your Majesty, I believe that Marquis Ningyang and others are innocent. Please investigate thoroughly and restore their innocence."
Then, the other seven ministers on the side of Wen Chen also looked at each other and said one after another: "I second my opinion."
So, Zhu Qiyu nodded and said.
“In that case, Jin Yiwei?”
Lu Zhong stepped forward and knelt on one knee, saying: "I'm here!"
“The Marquis of Ningyang, Chen Mao, the Marquis of Cheng’an, Guo Sheng, the Minister of Honglu Temple, Yang Shan, the Prince Consort Jiao Jing, and the Minister of Dali Temple, Xue Xuan, were sent to the imperial prison to await trial.”
“Obey!”
Thereupon, Lu Zhong took two steps back, took several guards in royal robes, and took Chen Mao and others out of the hall, and then sent people to capture the people from Prince Consort Jiao Jing's mansion.
Chen Mao and others were taken away, and the palace seemed a little empty.
Zhu Qiyu continued: "This case is of great importance and should have been tried by the three divisions. However, the Minister of Dali Temple was involved in the case and the Metropolitan Procuratorate was also involved. It was inappropriate to participate in the trial, so it was handed over to..."
Such a major case generally needs to be heard by three divisions in order to be authoritative enough.
But there are not without exceptions. For example, the "Blue Jade Case" that shocked the government and the public, Emperor Taizu directly handed it over to Jin Yiwei for trial.
However, from the perspective of a courtier, he does not approve of this kind of thing.
Therefore, upon hearing the emperor's words, many ministers had a bad feeling in their hearts.
Chen Yi immediately stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, since neither Dali Temple nor the Metropolitan Procuratorate is suitable to participate in this case, it should be handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for trial as usual."
Other ministers also stepped forward to agree.
The emperor pondered for a moment, turned to Jin Lian, the Minister of Punishment, and said: "Shang Shu Jin, if this case is handed over to the Ministry of Punishment, are you willing to accept the trial?"
Shang Shu Jin was speechless when asked this question.
With so many ministers looking on eagerly, does he have any other answers?
Bent down and bowing, Jin Lian said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best to live up to your Majesty's trust, clarify unjust cases, and be cautious and careful."
The emperor nodded, and just as he was about to speak, someone in the queue of clan members spoke out in protest.
“Your Majesty, this case involves King Guangtong and King Yangzong. As a rule, it is not appropriate for the Criminal Department to preside over the trial. Even if they have been deposed as commoners, they should still be tried by the Zongren Mansion.”
Chen Yi frowned and said, "That being said, now that Marquis Ningyang is involved in the case, how can the Zongren Mansion participate in the trial?"
What I’m waiting for is your words!
In the royal family, King Zhou came out again and spoke.
"Your Majesty, although the Marquis of Ningyang is now just a suspect and has not really been deprived of his title, it is a fact that he mishandled the case and caused the King of Zhennan to suffer unjust injustice. Therefore, I believe that regardless of whether he has any relationship with Guang
Prince Tong and others have colluded with each other in advance, and it is not appropriate for them to continue to be in charge of the affairs of the clan."
“Emperor Taizu established the Zongren Mansion. For many years, the Zongren ordered the imperial court to not select and appoint the ministers, but to take charge of it on their behalf.”
"But this case can be seen that the relatives of the clan often treat the clan quickly and severely during the trial, which is difficult to achieve justice. Therefore, I ask your majesty to give up the appointment of the head of the Ningyang Hou clan's mansion and choose talents from among the clan.
Those who follow the orders of the clan."
No one thought that the clan would suddenly rebel at this time.
Moreover, it was obviously well prepared.
After King Zhou finished speaking, many royal families, including King Xiang, King Yi, and King Qin, expressed their support one after another.
What's more, they also brought out religious matters.
"Your Majesty, since the sect has been established, there should be senior and wise men in the clan to take charge of the sect's mansion in the capital and strictly discipline them. Only in this way can we live up to your majesty's trust and make all the children of the clan become talented. We can rest assured
Let your children go to Beijing to study."
Other things can be said easily. When the matter of Zongxue was mentioned, the courtiers who originally wanted to stop it all hesitated.
They are not afraid of the clan, but they are afraid of the emperor.
The matter of Zongxue is something that the emperor has been vigorously promoting.
Now these clans have taken a step forward and are willing to send their own children here, but it is understandable that they have to take them back to the clan mansion to ensure that the children of each family are not bullied in the capital.
If there is opposition, it is not certain that these clans really dare to cause trouble in religious studies. When the emperor takes the blame, I am afraid that it will be difficult for people like him to reap the good fruits.
As for the real core ministers, they did not speak after careful consideration.
The clan's mansion is originally controlled by the clan members. It would not be a bad idea if it were replaced by a clan. Anyway, the influence of the clan today is not as powerful as it was in the early years, and the strength and possibility of rebellion are very small.
Of course, we still have to be on guard. After looking at each other, Mr. Hu from the Ministry of Rites stepped forward and said.
"Your Majesty, the duties of the clan should not be given lightly. Those who are not wise and elders in the clan should not be appointed. Your Majesty, please think again."
This statement seems to be an admonishment, but in fact it is also a disguised agreement.
Therefore, the emperor pondered for a moment, then nodded and said.
“In this case, the highest-ranking person in the clan is the uncle of King Min. I wonder if my uncle would like to stay in the capital and serve as the clan leader?”
King Lao Min didn't hesitate much and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty trusts your important minister and does not dare to refuse. He will dedicate himself to serving the country. However, I am old and may not be able to do what I want. Therefore, I boldly ask your Majesty to choose another person to serve as Zuo Zongzheng to assist you."
The ministers are in charge of the affairs together."
After finishing his words, the minister below looked a little unhappy.
These clans are a bit over the top...
This chapter has been completed!