Although Zhao Shanxiang was under serious suspicion at this time, with his identity here, it was naturally impossible for him to be treated rudely. He was properly arranged in a quiet house in the Ministry of Justice, and was cared for. In addition to not being able to go out at will, he was not allowed to go out at home.
There's not much difference.
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When Zhu Zhu saw Zhao Shanxiang, the two of them raised their hands to salute each other. Then Zhu Zhu asked, "What's the matter with your Majesty?"
Zhao Shanxiang asked: "I have been detained by you for a long time. This is against the laws of the court. What do you want to do? If you have no evidence, please allow me to be as official as you did at the beginning and send me back to the mansion.
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Zhu Zhu knew that Zhao Shanxiang was impatient, so he could only tell his second son Zhao Ruquan about the exchange of gold ingots at Duzhi Division.
When Zhao Shanxiang heard this, he immediately felt that the situation was serious. He didn't know why he was so involved. What was going on?
What's even more terrible is that he is in the Ministry of Punishment at this time. If he allows things to develop, he is afraid that all nine of his clans will be massacred.
So Zhao Shanxiang put down his identity and said to Zhu Zhu: "I know that your envoy suspects that I am involved in a conspiracy. The fact that things have developed to this point is not only beyond your expectation, but also beyond my expectation. You are detaining me.
I don’t dare to blame you for this, but I hope that you can help me out of sympathy with my colleagues.”
"What's the matter?"
"I hope to go to the palace to meet with the officials and tell them my grievances face to face."
Zhu Zhu was embarrassed, "This,,,this is against the rules."
Zhao Shanxiang became anxious and said: "I am still the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the royal family of Zhao and Song Dynasties. If the officials do not see me, I will die without complaint. If the officials see me, why do you need to stop me?"
Zhu Zhu had no choice. Facing such a big boss, he couldn't stand up and could only acquiesce.
In the study room of Funing Hall, Zhao Yun was holding the document with a stern face at the moment, reading word by word without saying a word, but this made the maid Xiao Huangmen who was serving beside him so scared that he held his breath for fear of being offended.
Zhao Yun.
What Zhao Yun was reading was Zhou Cang's confession and the matter of Zhao Shanxiang's second son exchanging gold ingots to the Coin Mining Department.
Zhao Yun did not expect that things would develop to this point. Zhao Shanxiang was already deeply involved. If it was finally confirmed that Zhao Shanxiang was behind the scenes, it would be really shocking.
At this time, a small yellow doorman came in carefully and whispered to Gao Shi.
Gao Shi nodded, then stepped forward and said to Zhao Yun: "Your Majesty, Ambassador Zhao Shanxiang is kneeling outside the palace gate and begging to be summoned."
Zhao Yun closed his eyes tiredly, and after a while, he said: "Let him wait, and then order someone to send a message to let Zhang Chu enter the palace at night."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Gao Shi agreed, then stepped back and went down.
Soon, Gao Shi came to Zhao Shanxiang, and Zhao Shanxiang said anxiously: "Father, what do the officials say?"
Gao Shi said expressionlessly: "The officials asked the envoy to stay here." "Ah!"
Zhao Shanxiang's face was horrified and his eyes were full of disbelief. He said anxiously: "Please, father-in-law, call the officials again. I will say that Zhao Shanxiang is unjust and I must summon the officials again."
Gao Shi shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be like this. Officials have their own rules for doing things. Since the officials ask you to serve, then you do so. We are all ministers of the officials and we must not violate the rules of the officials."
mean."
After saying that, Gao Shi ignored Zhao Shanxiang and turned around to leave.
Zhao Shanxiang looked up to the sky in sorrow and said: "Why on earth is this? Is it because the sky wants to destroy me?"
After saying that, Zhao Shanxiang couldn't bear it anymore and actually started crying. He didn't have half of the calmness and magnanimity he had before.
More than an hour later, when Zhao Shanxiang had given up hope and resigned to his fate, Gao Shi came to him and said: "The officials have summoned me, and I asked you to come with us."
Zhao Shanxiang was overjoyed and hurriedly followed Gao Shi to Zhao Yun.
As soon as they met, Zhao Shanxiang knelt on the ground and said with a faint cry: "I have met your Majesty, Zhao Shanxiang."
Zhao Yun raised his eyes to look at him and saw him kneeling down. He said calmly: "Why do you have to be like this? Get up."
Zhao Shanxiang was not willing to get up. He said: "Your Majesty, I am wronged. I don't know why things have developed to this point. But I can swear that I have no intention of harming Your Majesty. Please be aware of it."
Zhao Yun raised the corners of his mouth and smiled, saying: "Whether you are wronged or not, the three-level trial will naturally give you justice. The Qing family does not have to do this. Get up."
Zhao Shanxiang felt miserable when he saw that Zhao Yun was not moved by his appearance at all. It seemed that he was in doom.
Thinking of this, Zhao Shanxiang could no longer hold back, tears came out of his eyes, and he cried: "Your Majesty, when Shi Miyuan committed rebellion, I and he were sons and daughters, and he was captured in an act of violence. I am in panic all day long. Thank you for Your Majesty's benevolence, righteousness, righteousness, and blessing."
All over the world, there is no mass execution, and I am safe and sound. I would like to dig out my heart for Your Majesty’s kindness to express my gratitude and loyalty to Your Majesty. How could I do the thing of assassinating the king and killing him? Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I
It’s unjust.”
Zhao Yun looked at Zhao Shanxiang with bright eyes. Zhao Shanxiang did not dodge. He looked at Zhao Yun calmly and accepted Zhao Yun's scrutiny.
After looking at it for a while, Zhao Yun withdrew his gaze. If Zhao Shanxiang planned the assassination of Da Yu, then there was no other motive except that Zhao Shanxiang lost five to six thousand acres of cultivated land due to the farmland transfer law.
Although Zhao Shanxiang is also a member of the clan, he can only rely on chasing Shuo to get that far away. Even if the top 100 heirs to the throne of Zhao Song died, it would not be his turn.
Could he do such a thing for just a few thousand acres of land?
Zhao Yun stood up, walked to Zhao Shanxiang, bent down personally, and helped him up.
When Zhao Shanxiang saw this, he was immediately excited. He felt a warm current flowing in his heart, and tears fell down.
Zhao Yun said: "When have I ever doubted the loyalty of the Qing family? When this matter has developed to this point, the Qing family is confused, and I am also confused, but no matter what, I believe in the loyalty of the Qing family."
Zhao Shanxiang was moved, looked at Zhao Yun with tears in his eyes, and said: "With your Majesty's words, I will have no regrets even if I die."
"Hehehe, don't say such depressing words. The Qing family must have been frightened these past few days, and everyone has lost weight."
After saying that, Zhao Yun turned to look at Gao Shi and said: "Gao Shi, convey the order, serve wine and food, I will chat with the Qing family while eating."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Gao Shi bowed and agreed, then went down to give instructions.
Zhao Shanxiang looked flattered and quickly declined, saying: "How can I be so virtuous and talented as a minister? How dare I ask Your Majesty to treat me so favorably?"
Zhao Yun said sincerely: "The Qing family single-handedly put down Li Quan's rebellion for me. When in charge of the court, you are neither arrogant nor impatient. You are a minister of the country. I respect you very much. This is the duty of a king. There is no need for the Qing family to be afraid."