At the court meeting, Liu Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment presented a memorial. The memorial listed the numerous evil deeds committed by the Cao family, such as seizing vast tracts of fertile land, robbing civilian women, secretly setting up lynchings and killing people, etc.
It can be said that there are too many books to write.
Among them, the evil deeds Cao Zhen committed in the past were also mentioned: "...Cao Zhen served as the governor of Jiangnan for many years. He secretly colluded with salt merchants and embezzled salt taxes. The annual amount was as high as two million taels. Eleven years ago, the Lianghuai Salt Road
Censor Feng Lun took office. After Feng Censor noticed this, he secretly investigated and collected evidence, but Cao Zhen noticed it."
"Cao Zhen first sent someone to secretly warn Feng Yushi, but Feng Yushi refused to join in the conspiracy and intended to impeach Cao Zhen and send the evidence to the court. Cao Zhen took the lead and ordered the Yangzhou salt merchant Wei family to frame Feng Yushi for corruption and extorting bribes. Feng
While the censor was being escorted to Beijing, he was assassinated by a group of green forest bandits. This murder case was hastily solved. The evil deeds Cao Zhen had done were thus covered up."
"Actually, that group of green forest bandits were ordered by Cao Zhen to kill people and silence them."
"Here is Cao Zhen's confession. Please take a look at it, your Majesty."
All the officials in the Jinluan Palace were shocked by this memorial and looked at Liu Shangshu one after another.
Liu Shangshu was mentally prepared, and with a calm expression, he presented the memorial and a thick stack of files.
Standing behind the Minister of Rites, Feng Shilang seemed to have been struck by thunder from the sky. His face was stiff and his thoughts were confused.
How is this going?
Why did he suddenly overturn the case for Feng Lun?
That's right! The Cao family secretly supported the King of Han to rebel, and the emperor tolerated it for several months. This was to completely liquidate the Cao family. Pull out the carrot and bring out the mud, and the evil deeds Cao Zhen has done will be revealed...
No, looking at Liu Shangshu's attitude, it was clear that he was heavily investigating Cao Zhen and specifically trying to overturn Feng Lun's case and clear his bad name.
He is a minister of the Ministry of Etiquette, but obviously he does not have such weight and dignity. Who is it because of?
Shilang Feng was so shocked that he even forgot about the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers. He raised his head and looked at Emperor Qing'an blankly.
Emperor Qing'an didn't care about Feng Shilang's crime of disrespect and glanced at him.
"This old case concerns Feng Yushi's posthumous reputation." Emperor Qing'an said slowly, "Shilang Feng, I would like to ask your opinion first."
All the ministers looked at Shilang Feng in unison.
Feng Shilang's talents are not outstanding, but he is a first-class slick and good at flattering. Such old officials can be found everywhere. Therefore, Feng Shilang usually does not have much sense of presence.
Today, suddenly everyone is paying attention.
Feng Shilang's stiff face twitched unnaturally, and he suddenly knelt down and cried bitterly: "Your Majesty, Feng Lun is the youngest son of my veteran minister, and he is also my favorite and proudest son. When the incident happened, I was deeply saddened and unbelievable."
"Feng Lun once wrote to the minister, mentioning Cao Zhen many times in the letter. The Cao family is the natal family of the late Empress Dowager. It has a big tree with deep roots and great influence. The minister repeatedly wrote to persuade him not to continue the investigation. But he did not listen to the minister's advice.
, has been secretly investigating the salt tax accounts..."
Painful memories that had been buried in my heart for several years roared back. Feng Shilang's eyes were red and he was bursting with tears: "Later, I was waiting for Feng Lun to be reported and escorted to Beijing. What was waiting for him was for him to be killed by the gangsters."
Sad news. A man with white hair sent a man with black hair. I am heartbroken and full of grievances with nowhere to complain. I had to swallow it with tears. I never thought that the truth would be revealed to the world."
"On behalf of Feng Lun, who died on behalf of me, I would like to express my gratitude to His Highness for your kindness."
While crying, he kowtowed.
Feng Shilang is also a very old man. He cries like this in public regardless of his dignity. It is really sad to see him.
All civil and military officials expressed sadness and sympathy.
Emperor Qing'an sighed: "Shilang Feng, please get up quickly. This old case was investigated and concluded by Xue Lin. I was in charge of the Ministry of Punishment back then and was unable to intervene. Since we need to investigate thoroughly today, we must get to the bottom of it. I will never do it."
It will cause loyal ministers to die in vain with a bad reputation."
Then he issued an order: "Commander Lei, immediately lead five hundred Jinyi guards to Xue's house, and take Xue Lin to the Jinyiwei prison for interrogation."
Commander Lei accepted the order with his hands.
Liu Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment helped Feng Shilang, who was crying bitterly, and comforted him in a low voice: "Shilang Feng, please don't be too sad. God's law is clear and there will be no retribution. This old case will soon be investigated clearly. Feng Yushi can also wash away his bad reputation.
It’s full of smiles.”
Mr. Xu Ge answered in a deep voice: "What Liu Shangshu said is absolutely true. Your Majesty is wise and will definitely clear Feng Yushi's name."
"Cao Zhen embezzled the salt tax and falsely accused and killed the imperial officials. He committed a heinous crime. I petition the emperor to severely punish Cao Zhen." Mr. Zheng Ge answered the question impassionedly.
Yuan Hai said in a deep voice: "Xue Lin must have secretly colluded with Cao Zhen, so he closed the case in a hurry. Please punish Xue Lin severely."
Of course the late emperor would not protect Cao Zhen. The ones at fault must be Cao Zhen and Xue Lin.
The so-called wall falls and everyone pushes it down.
In the past, the Cao family was very powerful, and everyone respected it. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he wants to liquidate the Cao family involved in the rebellion. It is not surprising that the ministers seconded the proposal.
The great court meeting on this day ended with Feng Shilang being in a coma due to sadness and excitement.
Emperor Qing'an ordered his imperial physician to give Shilang Feng an acupuncture first aid. After Shilang Feng woke up, he cried again and went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to express his gratitude before he staggered out of the palace.
Changsui Su Quan, who had been waiting outside the palace gate for half a day, was anxious. He came over to meet his master from a distance and supported his master: "Master! What's wrong with you?"
He had served his master for decades and had never seen Feng Shilang in such a miserable state.
Feng Shilang's eyes were red and swollen, and his voice was hoarse: "Quick, go to Cui's house immediately, I want to see Shaojun!"
Su Quan was startled, but did not dare to ask any more questions. He immediately helped Feng Shilang get into the carriage. With the sound of the whip, the carriage galloped forward and headed straight for Cui's house.
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"Miss, Hongzhuangge has sent Rouge. Jixiang came in with a familiar brocade box.
Feng Shaojun nodded slightly. No need to give instructions, Ji Xiang had already quietly retreated.
Feng Shaojun opened the brocade box skillfully, took out the rouge box, opened it with a special technique, took out the note, and quickly read it. His usually calm and steady hand trembled, and warm liquid quietly gushes out of his eyes.
After waiting for so many years, this day is finally here!
No matter how much you pay, it's worth it for this moment.
Dad, if you knew something about the underworld, you would be relieved!
If there is a next life, dad, you must be born into a good child, have parents who love you, and live a peaceful life.
Feng Shaojun covered his face with his hands and cried silently. Tears overflowed from his fingers and slowly dripped on his clothes.
I don’t know how long it took, there was a knock on the door, and an auspicious voice sounded outside the door: "Miss, the master is here." Probably because he was afraid that Feng Shaojun didn't recognize who the "master" was, he quickly added: "It's Shilang Feng.
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Feng Shaojun took a deep breath, wiped his tears with a handkerchief, stood up and opened the door: "Invite him into the yard."
