"In addition, it was already late at night, and the city gates of Chang'an City had long been closed. There is no record that the city gates of Chang'an City had been opened at that stage."
"Finally, there is your Majesty's order to blockade Chang'an City and conduct strict investigation."
"When all the conditions are added together, it can be determined,
From the beginning to the end, the salary never left Chang'an City, do you all agree with this?"
Everyone thought about it and found that indeed, they did not give Payin the chance or time to leave Chang'an City at all...
They nodded one after another.
Qin Wenyuan smiled and said: "Your Majesty was furious at that time.
Because what wages represent is the stability of the border,
Once there is a problem at the border,
The country will never be stable."
"So His Majesty ordered people to search house to house, even if the ground was dug three feet, he would not hesitate."
"And in order to prevent internal agents, the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and Yushitai randomly arranged the manpower for that search. The three parties cooperated with each other, but also supervised each other."
"In this way, we can ensure that there will be no situation where the payment has been discovered but not reported."
"But even then, there was such a commotion in Chang'an City that we really had to dig deep into the ground, but no trace of wages was found."
Li Shimin sighed: "The salary seemed to have wings and fly. I was really angry at that time, but I couldn't find it.
There is nothing we can do."
"Your Majesty, please be patient."
Qin Wenyuan smiled and said: "Of course salary money can't grow wings and fly."
"But the salary money has never been found. Have you ever thought about why?"
Fang Xuanling and others shook their heads subconsciously.
Qin Wenyuan said: "It's so simple,
Sir, have you really not thought about it?"
"If we didn't find it, could it be that the salary was hidden and there was no search at all?"
"So, which places were not searched at that time?"
Brush it.
Everyone was stunned at first, and then their eyes suddenly widened.
Li Shimin immediately raised his head, looked directly at Qin Wenyuan, and said: "What do you mean!?"
Be it Li Shimin or Fang Xuanling.
At this moment, everyone was suddenly shocked.
Their eyes widened and their pupils suddenly shrank.
It was obvious that they all understood what Qin Wenyuan meant!
Pay money cannot grow wings and fly away!
And there will definitely be no problems in the places that have been searched!
So, there is a problem,
Aren’t they just those places that haven’t been searched yet?
Li Shimin asked directly: "What places have not been searched?"
Bai Yanguan was the main person in charge at that time.
Hearing Li Shimin’s words at this moment,
He bowed slightly to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, we have searched everything except the residences of the emperor's relatives and the palace."
"That is to say..."
Bai Yanguan looked at Li Shimin and said: "Only the residences of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the King of Wei, His Highness the King of Wu, His Highness the King of Han... and the royal palaces have not been searched."
Although Li Shimin had some expectations in his heart, his pupils couldn't help but jump when he heard Bai Yanguan's words.
What does this mean?
According to Qin Wenyuan's meaning, doesn't it mean that...the people behind the scenes are relatives of the emperor?
Is he one of his sons and brothers?
This is really hard for Li Shimin to accept!
After all, those people can be regarded as his closest relatives.
Why do they do this?
What's the reason?
This feeling is tantamount to being stabbed in the back by the person you trust most.
That feeling is really uncomfortable!
Li Shimin couldn't help but look at Qin Wenyuan and said, "Qin Wenyuan, is it really... one of them?"
The other officials were too embarrassed to take a breath at this moment.
Even Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji subconsciously became quiet.
In fact, they did not expect that Qin Wenyuan would target the royal family!
They came here today to see Officer Bai Yan's case.
Who knows, it will directly turn into a royal drama.
This melon is a bit too big.
They didn't dare to eat the big ones openly, lest they dissatisfy His Majesty.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Qin Wenyuan at this moment.
They knew that if anyone dared to eat this big melon and could turn it over and eat it very carefully, no one dared to blame him, it was Qin Wenyuan!
Qin Wenyuan sat under the "upright and bright" plaque, wearing a black official robe, majestic and solemn.
He said: "Yes or no, I think your Majesty already knows it in his heart."
"When deciding a case, you should never be too subjective and just assume that who is definitely innocent and who will definitely not do these things!"
"Actually, there's one thing I don't understand. The entire city of Chang'an was turned upside down at that time, so why were there so few mansions left that weren't searched?"
Bai Yanguan smiled bitterly and said: "After all, who would have thought that... something that is obviously detrimental to the court and the Tang Dynasty would be done by members of the royal family. Isn't this just shooting oneself in the foot?"
Other officials also nodded.
Indeed, according to normal logic, which royal family member would be so stupid as to bring chaos to the Tang Dynasty.
If the Tang Dynasty was in chaos, what good would it do to them?
The more stable the Tang Dynasty is, the more popular they will be able to drink spicy food.
Qin Wenyuan said: "Normal logic, they really shouldn't do such a thing."
"But, have you ever thought about ambition?"
"Ambition?"
Bai Yanguan's eyes widened slightly, with a very surprised expression on his face: "Could it be that?"
A chill suddenly flashed across Li Shimin's eyes. He stared at Qin Wenyuan and said, "You mean, someone wants to sit in my seat?"
Bai Yanguan didn't dare to say everything, but Li Shimin dared to say it!
After all, if members of the royal family are ambitious, what else can they have besides the throne?
When other officials heard Li Shimin's angry words, they all lowered their heads subconsciously. They only felt frightened.
I really didn’t expect that today’s case would turn into a major treason case!
Even the people eating melon outside the Yamen felt dizzy.
Isn’t it Bai Yanguan’s case?
Why did it become a case of treason against a member of the royal family?
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Qin Wenyuan faced Li Shimin's angry gaze without any fear. He looked at Li Shimin calmly and said: "If not, the royal family members are not short of money, why would they take away the hundreds of thousands of military pay?"
Li Shimin was silent.
The whole court could hear the sound of a pin drop in an instant.
The atmosphere was oppressive and silent.
It was as if a stone was pressing on their hearts.
After an unknown amount of time passed, Li Shimin seemed to be unable to bear it any longer. He asked directly: "Who is it?"
"Who is eating the inside and outside like this?"
"Who is so cold and heartless!"
Li Shimin's voice was filled with suppressed anger.
At this moment, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty felt as if his heart was bleeding, angry and disappointed.
He could allow anyone else to be the thief behind the scenes.
But the only thing I can't tolerate is that this thief is a member of the royal family!
What are members of the Royal Family?
It's his family!
How painful it feels to be betrayed by your family!
Therefore, at this moment, even Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji did not dare to speak.
Although they are unparalleled in intelligence, at this moment, they don't know what to say.
Qin Wenyuan looked at the angry Li Shimin and said calmly: "Your Majesty, why are you angry?"
Li Shimin was startled.
Just listen to Qin Wenyuan say: "It was others who made mistakes. Your Majesty did your best to take care of them. It was they who were ambitious and they were the ones who failed Your Majesty."
"So, why does Your Majesty make yourself angry because of other people's mistakes?"
Li Shimin was in a daze. He didn't expect Qin Wenyuan to persuade him like this.
But let alone, after what Qin Wenyuan said, he was really not that angry anymore.
At least there is no more gas and liver pain.
He looked at Qin Wenyuan and said, "Who is it?"
This time, Li Shimin was more calm during the questioning.
Everyone also looked at Qin Wenyuan, and they all wanted to know who had committed this unforgivable crime!
Who else is eating the inside and outside like this?
He ate from the bowl and then smashed the pot!
Qin Wenyuan said: "It's actually very easy to know who it is."
He stood up slowly and said: "Your Majesty, gentlemen, next, I will take you to capture the prisoner."
"So, we are not at Dali Temple anymore."
"Let's find the person behind the scenes!"
"Looking for the person behind the scenes?"
"not here?"
Everyone was startled.
Some of them did not understand what Qin Wenyuan meant.
Han Min couldn't help but said: "Master Qin, if you knew who the criminal was, you could just have someone summon you. Why go there in person?"
Everyone nodded.
They also felt that there was no need to go there in person.
Then they heard Qin Wenyuan say: "The situation is different."
"If it is a normal case, it can naturally be summoned directly."
"But you must know that this case was committed ten years ago. Ten years have passed. The witnesses who knew the inside story have all been killed. Even if I can infer who the criminal is, the evidence is hardly sufficient."
"Therefore, if I want to catch the criminal, I have no choice but to steal the stolen goods and seize them."
“A person gets both the stolen goods and the stolen goods?”
Li Shimin's heart moved. He looked directly at Qin Wenyuan and said, "Could it be that... the criminal is staying with the military pay at this moment?"
Qin Wenyuan smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please come with me to have a look. If nothing unexpected happens..."
Qin Wenyuan narrowed his eyes, flashed his eyes, and said, "Now if we go there, we may just be able to see the scene of the people behind the scenes carrying the military pay."
Brush it!
Li Shimin's eyes flashed fiercely.
Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and others were also shocked.
What does Qin Wenyuan mean by this?
Could it be that the person behind the scenes hid the general's salary before and now wants to use it?
"Someone is coming!"
At this time, Qin Wenyuan's voice suddenly sounded.
I saw him looking around and said: "In order to prevent the people behind the scenes from hearing the news, all the adults present, please do not leave our sight, including the servants you brought, please also temporarily
Concentrated in the Yamen of Dali Temple."
"at the same time……"
He looked at the people watching outside, cupped his hands and said: "Fellow fellows, the person behind the scenes is guilty. In order not to leak the news, let him be aware of it in advance and escape. So next, I need all of you to cooperate and stay in Dali Temple first."
Inside the yamen, when we catch the person behind this, we can let the villagers go back."
The people were very kind to Qin Wenyuan.
Qin Qingtian's name can be said to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
So when they heard that Qin Wenyuan was here to capture the prisoner, the people didn't hesitate at all.
I took the initiative and entered the Yamen of Dali Temple.
"Master Qin, just go and catch the prisoner, and we will keep an eye on it for you. If anyone dares to escape secretly, he will be the prisoner's accomplice!"
"That's right, Mr. Qin, you can just go and don't worry about us!"
The people were extremely cooperative.
Seeing this, the officials knew that they could not refuse, so they also asked their people to gather in the Yamen of Dali Temple.
Qin Wenyuan smiled and said: "Thank you sirs and fellow countrymen for your cooperation."
After saying that, he asked the government officials to guard every exit of Dali Temple to ensure that no one would leave their sight.
Then, he looked at Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, we can set off."
Li Shimin nodded and asked: "Where to go?"
Qin Wenyuan squinted his eyes, smiled meaningfully, and said: "Imperial Palace."
"Royal Palace!?"
When everyone heard Qin Wenyuan's words, their eyes widened and they couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise.
Even Fang Xuanling, even a person with a profound knowledge of the city like Changsun Wuji, at this moment, completely subconsciously stopped suddenly and stared directly at Qin Wenyuan!
And Li Shimin was even more confused.
He stared at Qin Wenyuan and said, "Qin Wenyuan, did I hear you correctly? Did you mean the imperial palace?"
Everyone also looked at Qin Wenyuan at this moment.
Then Qin Wenyuan smiled softly and said: "Your Majesty is an upright and mature man with clear ears and eyes. How could he hear wrongly?"
"That's right, what I'm talking about is the imperial palace."
Qin Wenyuan wants to take them to catch thieves and seize stolen goods.
They all thought that Qin Wenyuan was taking them to the residence of a certain royal family member.
After all, Qin Wenyuan has already said that the person behind the scenes is a certain member of the royal family.
But now, Qin Wenyuan told them that he was going to the palace!
There are no residences for members of the royal family in the palace!
Li Shimin's brothers had long been granted the title of king by him. Some of them were directly in the fiefdom, while some were in their mansions in Chang'an City.
As for his sons, the older ones also have their own mansions.
He is young, only a few years old, and was not even born ten years ago, so naturally he cannot be the person behind the scenes!
So, no matter what they think, they can't figure out why Qin Wenyuan takes them to the palace!
To catch thieves and stolen goods, shouldn't we look for the place where military pay is hidden?
So why go to the palace?
unless……
A guess appeared subconsciously in everyone's minds.
Fang Xuanling's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but look at Qin Wenyuan and asked: "Master Qin, could it be that... that military pay is hidden in the palace?"
This sentence was a question that everyone present could not believe, but also had doubts about.
So as soon as Fang Xuanling said this, everyone, including Li Shimin, looked at Qin Wenyuan.
But Qin Wenyuan said with a smile: "The answer to the mystery will be revealed soon. We will know it naturally when we go there."
He looked at Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, we have to hurry up. If it's too late, maybe the person behind the scenes has already finished transferring the military pay. At that time, even if I know who it is, there won't be enough evidence to convict him."