Chapter six hundred and fortieth: decent and not decent
Zhu Qiyu sat on the throne, looking down at the ministers below.
He could clearly feel that after Ren Li finished speaking, many courtiers, especially several important ministers among the civil servants, frowned.
From the beginning of the court meeting to now, the situation began to change for the first time in favor of Ren Li.
It should be said that Ren Li's words are completely baseless and almost all are speculations.
However, it was surprisingly effective.
Because what Ren Li said is not a fact, but... a possible fact!
What he is doing now is turning this possible fact into a fact that everyone is willing to believe.
Once it can be done, let alone the evidence in Yang Hong's hands now, even if there is other evidence, it will be difficult to do anything to him.
These words seemed to be defending himself, but in fact he was reminding everyone in the court of the consequences after this matter was finalized!
Yang Hong used two letters to cut off the connection between Ren Li and his ministers. Now, Ren Li will use these words to gain new strength to help him tide over the difficulties!
You know, when deciding cases now, the court not only pays attention to laws, but also pays attention to precedents...
As Ren Li said, if you only rely on the so-called testimony of one witness, you will rashly deal with a marquis with outstanding merits.
So, who can prevent someone from using this method to engage in party struggle in the court in the future?
In particular, some noble families have a long history of inheritance, and there are many loyal family sons in the house.
Just find two dead soldiers who can withstand the torture, send them to pretend to assassinate the court ministers, and then frame them on your enemies after being caught. If the court sets this precedent, the situation in the court will inevitably be in chaos.
Therefore, the first person I addressed these words to was Zhu Qiyu!
Ren Li knew in his heart that the emperor in front of him hated party strife. This was something that the emperor had not concealed in many previous court affairs.
So, he used this to make an article.
He was reminding Zhu Qiyu that even if he wanted to kill him, he should not listen to one thing or not. More importantly, he also emphasized one thing.
That is, once this matter is confirmed, it means that there will be a big scandal in the court.
A marquis with outstanding military exploits secretly assassinated important court ministers for his own selfish interests and political disagreements. When word of this spreads out, how will the common people view the Gonggun princes in the court?
To the common people, no matter the civil servants or military generals, they are all high and mighty figures.
Such a high-profile trial and verdict would definitely be difficult to cover up and spread, and the people still don't know how to talk about these ministers in the court.
Civil servants attach great importance to their names, or in other words, they value the majesty of the court.
Ren Li was telling them that this matter was confirmed, and it was not only his problem, but also a slap in the face of the imperial court.
The court is weird, but it is also the place where people grow the fastest.
Today's Marquis Ren has long since ascended to a high position and is in a hurry. Judging from these words alone, Ren Li has indeed begun to truly understand the secrets of court struggle.
In the political struggle, many times, right and wrong are not that important. What really matters is whether the consequences of this truth are what everyone wants!
Of course, at the same time, this step of his has exposed his guilty conscience, at least in the eyes of those Qi Qing who are familiar with the imperial struggle.
If it is true that he did not do this matter, then his first reaction should be to provide evidence to prove his innocence instead of using court methods to suppress the matter.
Therefore, Ren Li's step is actually a gamble.
What he was betting on was that the emperor would make concessions for the authority of the court and the stability of the court.
As long as Zhu Qiyu shows even a trace of such thoughts, Ren Li will have a chance to turn over.
Because, from the perspective of purely maintaining the authority of the imperial court, this case is best fake!
If this case is false, then at most it is Yang Hong who is criticizing the court officials and making false accusations at will. There are so many cases of mutual framing in the court, it is nothing.
However, if it is true, then it means that the dignity of the imperial court has been damaged, and he bets that the emperor will not do this.
In other words, he was betting that the ministers below would not let the emperor do this.
However, he made a wrong bet!
Turning his eyes on Ren Li, Zhu Qiyu sighed and said.
"Marquis Ningyuan, do you know why I want you to confront Marquis Yang in court?"
Looking at the emperor's calm face, Ren Li felt a little uneasy, but he could only say it.
"I don't know."
"Because I am giving you one last chance!"
Zhu Qiyu's voice suddenly turned cold, echoing in the vast Danqi, which made people feel particularly chilly.
There was a low voice of discussion below, and it was obvious that they did not expect that the emperor, who had never influenced the process of court discussions at this time, would suddenly end.
The uneasiness in Ren Li's heart became stronger and he subconsciously spoke.
"Your Majesty has a clear warning, sir..."
However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by the emperor's voice.
"Ren Li, do you really think that Yang Xin would only write a family letter to the Marquis of Changping and not report it to me for such a major event as the assassination of an important official of the imperial court?"
"Do you really think that I only found out about this today?"
Just one sentence made Ren Li feel dizzy, almost unsteady, and suddenly confused.
Because of this, he didn't see Yu Qian who suddenly raised his head, nor Yang Hong who, like him, suddenly felt a little stiff.
Zhu Qiyu casually took out a wax-sealed copy from the side, held it up in front of his eyes, shook it, and said.
"This is a secret memorial handed to me by Jin Yiwei. Marquis Ningyuan, do you want me to read it to you?"
Cold sweat fell from Ren Li's forehead, and he was extremely panicked. However, he did not dare to admit such a serious crime, and for a moment, his words were a little incoherent.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty... your Majesty..."
"Someone is here to send Marquis Renli of Ningyuan to prison. The three divisions will set a date for trial."
As the emperor's cold voice sounded, the big Han general who was guarding the side came forward, tied up Ren Li firmly, and dragged him back.
Only then did Ren Li react and struggled and shouted loudly.
"Your Majesty, I have been wronged. I have been wronged. It must have been Yang Xin who framed me. Your Majesty, you cannot listen to slander and wrong your loyal ministers and good generals..."
However, it's too late.
His various reactions just now actually explained a lot of things.
There was silence in the court hall, and the voice of Ren Li's shouting seemed particularly harsh.
However, it only took a moment before the sound gradually stopped.
At the same time, on the imperial steps, Zhu Qiyu glanced at the ministers below and said.
"I will hand this case over to the third division for another trial. All the evidence files, including the secret documents submitted to me by Jin Yiwei, can be accessed by the three divisions. I will not wrongly accuse anyone, but I will not let the guilty go.
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"Whether Marquis Ningyuan is guilty or not will be determined by three departments. However, what I want to tell you is that there are some things that cannot be done and some thoughts that cannot be thought of. Don't expect that I will consider the dignity of the court and indulge in it. The court will
The dignity of the people depends on the clarification of official administration, the prosperity of the people, and the wise kings and wise ministers."
"If the court is filthy, the people have no food and clothing, and the emperor is ignorant and incompetent, then no matter how beautiful the flowers are, no matter how lavish they say, they are just deceiving themselves and others."
"I don't want this kind of dignity!"
"What I want is for you to be careful and keep your integrity when there is no one around, and to be able to cut through the waves."
"If the court wants to be decent, it must have real, real dignity!"
