Seeing Lin Jing taking the initiative to take on the responsibility of investigating the case, bachelor Jiang Dejing's face suddenly showed a hint of admiration.
What Lin Jing has done recently, his ability, style and stance have been unknowingly recognized by the ministers. Especially for these ministers who are loyal to the country, they seem to have learned from Lin Jing.
Jing saw in him the hope for the future of Ming Dynasty.
At this time of national decline, although Chongzhen's actions did not completely disappoint the people of the world, they also made a considerable number of ministers lose hope. Lin Jing's behavior at this time was quite in line with the image of a wise king in the minds of the ministers.
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After the dynasty dispersed, Jiang Dejing personally stopped Lin Jing, with a very sincere expression on his face.
"Your Highness, this person in Wu Changshi is arrogant and domineering. I am afraid that he will tell some secrets to threaten the imperial court. Please be careful, Your Highness."
Jiang Dejing walked over with a little worry on his face. He really didn't want Lin Jing to be splashed with dirty water because of this villain.
The reason is very simple. Although Wu Changshi is just a small person, the secrets he holds are not small at all. Not only do they involve the imperial court and several big shots, but many secrets even involve Emperor Chongzhen and even the royal family. Contents like these are not appropriate.
It needs to be interrogated, otherwise too many people will be implicated.
Just like during the Jiajing Emperor period, after the fall of Yan Song and his son, when the court ministers interrogated Yan Shifan, the elder of the small cabinet, they found that this man was always telling disgusting things about Jiajing, but the problem is that no one has done anything good against him, because
Many of these issues are indeed related to Emperor Jiajing...
At this point in the interrogation, it was almost impossible to proceed. After all, no one dared to expose Jiajing's scandal, and no one dared to make the commendation admit his mistakes. Therefore, until the end, there were only two charges and one for killing Yan Shifan.
One is to pass the Japanese, and the other is to commit crimes, and these two are what Jiajing hates the most. Only at this point did Yan Shifan realize that he was completely defeated.
This matter is quite similar to Lin Jing's current interrogation of Hao Chang, because the crimes involved in Wu Changshi are very sensitive. If the other party is allowed to act carelessly, I am afraid it will make it difficult for Chongzhen to deal with it, and it will not have the desired effect.
Lin Jing nodded lightly and said: "Please rest assured, Mr. Ge, I naturally know the seriousness of this... As for what crime Wu Changshi has committed, it doesn't matter. What matters is how this matter should end."
, please also ask Mr. Ge to teach me."
Jiang Dejing couldn't help but smile a little, he could naturally understand Lin Jing's subtext.
To put it bluntly, it's not that Lin Jing doesn't know how to end it, but this is a gesture of goodwill to Jiang Dejing, which means that he is willing to listen to Jiang Dejing's opinion on this matter.
Jiang Dejing pondered for a while and said softly: "The most troublesome part of this case right now is that it involves Prime Minister Zhou... In my humble opinion, it is best not to make it too difficult for His Majesty, otherwise I am afraid it will be detrimental to His Highness."
Lin Jing shook his head and said: "If it were just for my own personal honor and disgrace, I would not apply to my father for a personal interrogation... At present, this case has been widely discussed by the government and the public, and even Yao's subordinates.
Pay attention, I will get to the bottom of it, and I will give an explanation to my father."
"In this case, Your Highness is welcome."
Jiang Dejing looked at Lin Jing deeply, but couldn't help but sigh slightly, then turned and left.
Regarding the possible candidates for the next chief assistant, Jiang Dejing did not mention a word, and Lin Jing also did not say a word. The main reason is that this matter is not under the control of the two, and it would be meaningless to mention it.
The next day, Lin Jing came to the imperial prison. Wang Daozhi, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Zheng Sanjun, the minister of the Ministry of punishment, and Ling Yiqu, the minister of Dali temple, had all arrived at the imperial prison early. When they saw Lin Jing coming, they hurriedly came to pay their respects.
"I will pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Lin Jing smiled slightly and said softly: "This major case is really extraordinary. My father claimed that Wu Changshi is a cunning villain who has not been seen in three hundred years. We must not let him escape the punishment by chance."
"Yes, Your Highness."
When everyone heard this, they knew in their minds that this was obviously an attempt to put Wu Changshi to death. However, the prince seemed to have reservations about Zhou Yanru.
Zheng Sanjun, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, quickly said: "Your Highness, this Wu Changshi is a trivial matter, but what will happen to his confession?"
"Of course we will conduct a thorough investigation and give everyone a clear answer."
Lin Jing said coldly: "No matter who is involved in this case now, they must be thoroughly investigated. If anyone objects, then come to me and negotiate."
"Yes, Your Highness, I understand."
The few people present were all old foxes. Even though some of them were in the same party as Zhou Yanru, it was difficult for them to speak at this time, so no one stood up to argue.
Lin Jing nodded with great satisfaction, looked at everyone, and said softly: "Then let's get started."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Soon someone brought in several tables, chairs and benches, turning the prison into a temporary trial place. Everyone took their seats one after another. Among them, Lin Jing was naturally the one sitting at the head of the table, while Wang Daozhi, the censor of Zuodu, and the minister of the Ministry of Punishment
Zheng Sanjun and Ling Yiqu, the minister of Dali Temple, took their seats in order according to their rank and official qualifications.
Since the case was not complicated, some important witnesses involved in the case were soon called, including Fang Shiliang, the official in charge of the Department of Civil Affairs, Yin Minxing, the director of the Ministry of War, Liu Jiaji, the director of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Zhou Yanru's retainers.
Dong Xinkui and others all understood what was going on, so they spoke first.
After everyone spoke, a trace of sweat broke out on the face of Zheng Sanjun, the Minister of Punishment. The reason was very simple. Wu Changshi was the minister recommended by Zheng Sanjun, and this matter was inseparable from him.
Lin Jing smiled slightly and comforted Zheng Sanjun: "Since you took office at the beginning of the year, your lord has not only recommended Wu Changshi, my lord, please relax."
Hearing the prince's words, Zheng Sanjun breathed a sigh of relief, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.
Indeed, since Chongzhen called Zheng Sanjun to go north to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, he first recommended Li Banghua, Liu Zongzhou, Shi Kefa, Feng Yuanti, and Chen Shiqi as generals and ministers, and then recommended the world's upright and talented intellectuals.
Among the seven people in the county, Xia Yunyi ranked first. Later, he recommended many officials who were imprisoned and dismissed during the reign of Emperor Xizong, and many famous sages in the county were reused, such as Hui Shiyang, Gao Hongtu, Bi Maoliang, Chen Bimo, Liu Tongsheng, Yang Tinglin and dozens of others.
In this process, Wu Changshi can be said to be the only negative example, and it was not Wu Changshi who was first recommended by Zheng Sanjun, but Wu Changshi who was first recommended by Zhou Yanru, the first assistant to the emperor, and then told Zheng Sanjun, plus other
The assistant ministers and officials also praised him as a good man, so Zheng Sanjun was forced to apply for transfer of Wu Changshi to the literary selection doctor of the Ministry of Personnel.
Later, after Zheng Sanjun was transferred from the Ministry of Personnel to the Ministry of Punishment, he realized that he had unknowingly planted such a big thunder.
Therefore, when faced with this turmoil, it is natural that Zheng Sanjun felt uneasy in his heart. This chapter has been completed!