"Both uncle and Shen Mingyao are on duty in the household department and have the same position. It makes perfect sense that they can detect each other's abnormalities."
The old man fully understood what Su Yizhao meant, "Okay! If it succeeds, I will give your uncle the credit for this time."
No matter how cautious Shen Mingyao is and doesn't reveal any flaws, they still have to find a way to expose the other party's true colors.
If you can't find it, make it.
"Father! I think this matter can be reconsidered!"
Su Wenchun panicked when he saw that the two of them ignored him and made their own decision.
"Okay! That's it. I'll be waiting for good news from you and Xiao Wu in the next few days."
Su Jinxun waved his hand and told Su Yizhao to go back and have a good rest.
Su Wenchun and Su Wenzhou came out of the study room, still looking confused.
I shouldn't study outside, this is not the place I should be, Su Wenchun thought.
Su Wenzhou glanced at Su Wenchun and didn't know what to say.
After a while, he patted Su Wenchun on the arm and said, "Brother! Your promotion is just around the corner."
October 19th was an ordinary morning.
As the weather turned colder, the emperor's energy became a little weak, and he felt a little drowsy at this moment.
He had a clear view of the demeanor of all the ministers, and when he saw that there was no original memorial, he planned to withdraw from the court.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Xing, the censor of Zuo Qiandu, came out of the procession and said loudly: "This is for your Majesty! I have this memorial!"
The emperor nodded casually, "Yes!"
"Your Majesty, the evidence is conclusive that the Shen family of Jiangnan put their hands into the imperial court's money bag. The Shen family colluded with the salt gangs that sold illicit salt. Su Wenchun, a doctor in the Ministry of Household Affairs, reported him, and he and Yan Guang of the Jiangnan salt gangs
Collusion, taking advantage of one's position, forming a party for personal gain, accepting bribes, and opening the door for Yan Guang."
"I have collected evidence of the crime, and I would like to ask the emperor to take a look at it."
"I also hope that the emperor will immediately take the Shen family into custody, thoroughly investigate the Shen family, and quickly investigate and deal with the officials who have colluded with them, so as not to alert the enemy."
The expressions of everyone present changed, and the emperor suddenly woke up.
Chief Assistant E Chongming was even more shocked. He couldn't help but glance at Lin Song, who was not far behind him.
Seeing Lin Song's face also filled with shock, he felt something bad in his heart.
"Send it over!" The emperor pointed to Xu Luo, the chief steward beside him, and asked him to bring up all the evidence Zhou Xing brought.
"Your Majesty, the Shen family is a scholarly family in the south of the Yangtze River. They have always been clean and tidy. How could they collude with the Salt Gang? Is it because someone framed them?"
Lin Song couldn't stand any longer and immediately stepped out of the queue to retort.
"The lower official has ordered people to collect all the criminal evidence, and Cao Yushi, who is far away in the Western Capital, is also investigating the Shen family. A lot of criminal evidence has been found, and it happens to be connected with the capital. How can it be framed?"
Zhou Xing was very unhappy. Who didn't know that Shen Mingyao was Lin Song's man, and Lin Song had a close relationship with the chief minister?
Even though Lin Song is his peak, if it can be verified this time, it will be a big political achievement.
The emperor had a sullen face. After reading the memorial in his hand in detail, he briefly browsed the evidence of the crime, and then took a deep look at E Chongming.
"E Chongming, Shen Mingyao has been colluding with the Salt Gang for so many years. Didn't the memorials from Jiangnan never mention him? Why did the memorials sent by the cabinet never mention this matter? Is it the officials from Jiangnan?
An oversight, or a dereliction of duty by your chief assistant?"
The emperor did not shout violently, but his direct attack was something that no one expected.
How much the emperor has valued E Chongming in recent years can be seen from the authority of the cabinet.
This is the first time for such a severe rebuke.
The ministers below had different thoughts for a while, and it seemed that the court was about to change.
"To report to the Emperor, I am indeed unaware of this matter. Jiangnan and Xidu have never had enough memorials to impeach Shen Mingyao, otherwise the memorials would have been submitted to the Emperor's court."
After E Chongming was scolded by the emperor, his old face stiffened at first, and then he said: "I will definitely investigate thoroughly when I get back. If anyone dares to conceal it or destroy the memorial, I will report it truthfully."
The emperor snorted coldly, "There have been very few changes in cabinet officials in recent years. I think all of them are doing nothing, so I won't do anything about it."
This statement made everyone present change their expressions. Such harsh criticism made many officials feel ashamed.
All the ministers immediately knelt down and said in unison: "I have failed the emperor, the court, and the country! Please forgive me!"
The emperor took a look at these familiar faces. It has been too many years. The structure of this court has not changed, and many people have thoughts that they shouldn't have.
He was a little tired of seeing these people and wanted to see fresh faces.
"Where is Dali Temple Qing Kang Shiwen?" The emperor's expression did not soften, and was much more solemn than before.
"I'm here!" Kang Shiwen immediately stepped out. He understood that the emperor was about to start a war.
"I order you to investigate this matter thoroughly. First, the Shen family in the capital will be detained temporarily and we will discuss it after the search."
"According to the order!"
"Retreat!"
Su Jinxun walked out of the hall with a leisurely pace. He had already taken the first step, and it was time to see if the subsequent plan could come true.
"It's my fault that I was negligent. A dog in a hurry can jump over a wall! I underestimated your Su clan before. You have remained unknown for so many years. Do you just want to wait for the younger members of the clan to grow up?"
Su Jinxun lifted his hem and stepped out of the hall, when a voice suddenly came from behind him.
He turned around and saw that it was E Chongming, the chief minister.
"A dog that bites doesn't bark."
E Chongming looked at Su Jinxun with eyes like a falcon. At this moment, he finally began to look squarely at the Su family, which he had always felt was in decline.
On the night of October 19th, Shen Mansion in the capital was suddenly besieged by officers and soldiers from Dali Temple and the Bingma Division.
That night, the lights inside and outside Shen's residence were brightly lit, and nearby people could still hear the screams and cries in Shen's residence.
It lasted for two full hours before the noise gradually faded away. Although it became quiet, the place was still full of fire.
This night was destined to be uneventful, with everyone in the court watching.
And everyone related to the Shen family was in panic for a while, and everyone was in danger.
Tonight, the study room outside Su's house was filled with tea and water all night long. Su Bing was going in and out, very busy.
Just in the early hours of the morning, De Quan, who was feeling cold, hurried back to the study.
"Master, it's done!"
Everyone who looked at Dequan eagerly could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. The elder even wiped the sweat on his forehead with a handkerchief.
Even the old man was not immune and finally walked to the desk and sat down.
"There should be news at dawn. We will know the outcome in the morning." The old man said solemnly.
Su Yizhao is the only one who is not nervous. It can be said that everything is foolproof. If it still fails, it is God's will.
"Su Bing, change my clothes quickly. We'll talk about other things when I get back."
After the old man relaxed, he realized that it was time for morning court, so he immediately gave the order.
Seeing Su Yizhao getting up to leave, the old man couldn't help but said: "This matter is only half done, I'm afraid that others will pick peaches."
Su Yizhao turned around and smiled at the old man, "Master Cao's secret letter should arrive in the capital in the next two days. With his recommendation, the emperor will definitely consider it."