Chapter 828 A thorough investigation of the Ji family
After leaving Youting Palace, Lin Jinxiao went straight to Zhao Prison.
In the dark prison, looking at Fang Qingyue who had been imprisoned for a long time, he couldn't help but feel sad: "Tell me, why do you want to impeach Taiwei Yin and Shangshu Ji?"
After being shut out in prison, Fang Qingyue was filled with disappointment. Seeing that the new emperor had just come to ask about the impeachment at this time, he felt even more annoyed. He replied meekly: "Since your Majesty is determined to protect the two major families,
Why bother to question the guilty minister again? I know that I will die, so I don't want to waste any more words."
"You're still this stubborn."
Lin Jinxiao shook his head helplessly: "Why don't I know that the Yin and Ji families are involved in corruption? But how many officials and families in the world don't have this common problem? Do you want me to punish everyone?
Kill them all?"
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Fang Qingyue immediately realized that he was not thinking carefully, and for a while he didn't know how to argue.
"The current political situation in the government is difficult, and I have just ascended the throne. If I kill the heroes and elders, it will not only be difficult to stabilize the government, but it will also hinder the implementation of the current new policy."
Lin Jinxiao's earnest words made Fang Qingyue finally understand his painstaking efforts.
Slowly kneeling down, he apologized sincerely: "Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision, and I am ashamed of myself."
As he said that, he changed the topic: "But the harm caused by the Ji family is no less than that of the Tang family. In the past few years, the Tingwei Shi sent to the three states of Qinghe either died tragically before taking office or were willing to collude with the Tang family. This year, it was not easy to cause trouble.
When the opportunity came, the official decided to thoroughly investigate the corruption and annexation of land in the three states of Qinghe. However, Tingwei Shi Luhuan died tragically not long after arriving in Tanzhou, which made the official worried. "
He carefully raised his head and looked at Lin Jinxiao, and he continued: "Before he was killed, Lu Huan secretly asked someone to send back an urgent report, saying that officials in Tanzhou's officialdom were protecting each other, bullying the superiors and the inferiors, causing the people to live in dire straits and starving to death everywhere. The major wealthy families supported their subordinates.
The number of Qu Zhizhi is comparable to the number of cavalry in the three states of Qinghe. If it is not controlled, it will lead to catastrophe sooner or later."
"I don't know what's in your heart."
Lin Jinxiao replied hesitantly: "It's just that the Ji family has contributed to the imperial court after all. Princess Shu and Ji's consort have fought for the country for many years. Now instead of rewarding them, they will punish them. If there is no conclusive evidence to convict, wouldn't it make everyone in the world think that I am heartless and unjust?"
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"Your Majesty, Princess Shu and Prince Consort Ji have indeed made indispensable contributions to the imperial court, but we must not tolerate the Ji clan members because of this."
Fang Qingyue urged: "The report sent back by Lu Huan said that he learned that Xia Yuan, the eunuch of Dangyang County in Tanzhou, had clues about Ji Huaizhang, the governor. As long as Xia Yuan was successfully brought back to the capital, he could be punished.
The party members involved.”
"handle?"
Lin Jinxiao stared at him intently: "But it's a roster about the Ji family's connections with the major wealthy families in the three states of Qinghe?"
"Exactly."
Fang Qingyue replied happily.
"Xia Yuan was murdered last night at a posthouse in the suburbs of Beijing."
Lin Jinxiao sighed coldly.
"What, Xia Yuan is dead?"
Fang Qingyue looked shocked: "Xia Yuan must have obtained the roster and prepared to go to the capital to present it to His Majesty. The Ji family got the news, so they brutally killed Inspector Xia."
"The Ji family shouldn't be so confused."
Lin Jinxiao said thoughtfully: "If Xia Yuan was escorting the roster back to Beijing, how could the Ji family let him appear in the suburbs of Beijing? This would further confirm their evil intentions."
"Your Majesty is very worried."
Fang Qingyue said cautiously: "But there must be something fishy in Tanzhou. As long as your Majesty sends capable generals to Tanzhou to investigate, I believe that the evidence will be found and the fields that have been hidden by the Ji family and other wealthy families can be recovered."
"Now it is no longer difficult to recover the Ji family's greedy land, but what I want to know is how many things the Ji family has concealed in the three states of Qinghe."
Lin Jinxiao looked at him with clear eyes: "Fang Qingyue, are you willing to make this trip in person for me?"
"I am willing to do my best for Your Majesty. Even if my body is shattered, I will investigate this matter for Your Majesty."
Fang Qingyue replied without thinking.
"Okay, I have asked He Ying to go to Qingyang City to take over the Mengzhou garrison. You can contact him when you get there. You must ensure your own safety."
Imperial officials were killed one after another, and what Lin Jinxiao was most worried about now was that these upright and loyal ministers and generals would be in danger again.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will definitely remember Your Majesty's teachings and come back alive."
Fang Qingyue kowtowed with tears in his eyes.
"Go ahead, I will personally arrange escorts to escort you to Qingyang City."
After Lin Jinxiao finished speaking, he and Fang Qingyue left the prison together. Before returning to the palace, he deliberately warned: "Don't let anyone notice your whereabouts."
"Yes, I will obey the order."
Fang Qingyue left resolutely.
Although the news of his departure from the capital was very secret, as the news of Xia Yuan's death spread and Zhang Yu personally led the imperial army to guard the Ji family, the Ji family finally realized the seriousness of the situation.
Within two days, Lin Jinshu and Ji Cen'an finally forced some things out of Ji Huaishu.
After learning that his father-in-law was involved in the case of embezzling money and seizing the land of the Tang family, Lin Jinshu was so angry that he couldn't even get out of bed. As soon as he could get out of bed, he personally led his husband-in-law in the cold wind. His father-in-law came to the palace, knelt down and held the Qian Palace in front of him.
Please plead guilty.
Chu Nanzhi has been busy preparing for the marriage between Chu Nanxiang, Lin Jinhui and Lin Jinyun these days. It was not until she heard that Princess Shu had brought Ji Huaishu and his son into the palace that she learned about the recent major events in the capital.
On the one hand, she was angry at Lin Jinxiao's actions of hiding this from her, and on the other hand, she was very anxious when she heard that Princess Shu fell ill in the mansion.
I didn't have time to fix my makeup, so I took Tang Weiming to Chengqian Hall in person.
When she arrived outside the main hall, she looked at the thin figure at the door, and heard violent coughs from time to time. She felt heartbroken, and hurriedly walked forward, first helped Lin Jinshu up, and said with concern: "Jinshu, what are you doing now?"
If you are pregnant, don't harm your body even if it's a big deal. Get up quickly, how can you stand this cold weather?"
After saying this, he hurriedly warned Tang Weiming: "Quickly take Master Shangshu and the consort to the side hall to rest, and I will take Princess Shu into the hall to meet Your Majesty."
But he finally helped Lin Jinshu up the jade steps, and when he reached the closed door of the main hall, he was stopped by the guards.
Seeing that it was the Queen who was coming, the leading guard had no choice but to report truthfully: "Reporting to the Queen, Your Majesty is not in the Chengqian Hall today, and has now returned to the Yangxin Hall."
"Then take me to Yangxin Palace to meet His Majesty."
Chu Nan Zhi was furious.
This pretty boy is really capable now, and he even started to hide his whereabouts from himself.
No matter what crime the Ji family committed, he should believe in his royal sister's loyalty and not involve her and the fetus in her belly.
If it weren't for Princess She, this bitch wouldn't even be able to say which way to open the gate of Jinling City, let alone be an emperor.
After taking off her robe and putting it on Lin Jinshu, Chu Nanzhi supported her tightly and went to the Yangxin Hall.
On the way, thinking that her ancestor had told her to persuade the emperor more not to neglect the Ji family a few days ago, she asked worriedly: "Have you met your ancestor?"
Lin Jinshu's eyes were dull and he shook his head: "The imperial grandmother has still not recovered from the death of Princess Yanjun. How can I dare to disturb her now?"
At this juncture, she was still thinking about the safety of others. Chu Nanzhi felt even more distressed and comforted her: "Jin Shu, you don't have to be afraid. When you get in front of His Majesty, just tell the truth what you know."
, your imperial brother is not an ungrateful or ruthless person, he will definitely not make things difficult for you."