Ren Jian's eyes widened. It was hard to imagine that a ledger could actually speak, and could speak so many words.【】
Xia Xun was still talking and said: "This handwriting is a bit more formal. Although it is intentionally enlarged to imitate Xu Hu's rough handwriting style, the traces of artificiality are still very heavy! Since Xu Hu himself denied the existence of this account book,
Then the chief judge should ask Xu Hu to write a line of handwriting and find an expert to compare and identify it! Of course, some people may say that what if Xu Hu deliberately changed his handwriting.
This is not difficult. My Lord remembers that when Xu Hu was first recruited, he came to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion to report and sign the seal. He left his own handwriting here. I don't know what happened today.
When I signed and received the seal in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army, or when I wrote this Lao Shizi account book on Shuangyu Island, I didn't change my handwriting in advance, right?"
In fact, the fonts on the account book were completely imitated by Xu Hu's handwriting on file at the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. It was almost unreal. It was not as obvious as Xia Xun said, even though he knew it.
The things recorded above are all false and are indeed forgeries, and he cannot tell the truth from the false. But what does it matter? Who would compare it with him? Is it the second prince Zhu Gaoxu, the imperial envoy Chen Ying, or the one who has always been there?
Long Fei, the presiding judge?
When the power is in the opponent's hands, the wronged person can't get away with it even if he has evidence. When the power is in his own hand, even if it is true, he can still say it is false. The word "bing" has two hands, and the word "official"
The two words, black and white, are spoken by people.
"And this paper!"
Xia Xun picked up the account book again and held it high in his hand: "We know that there are only a few places that produce good paper in the Ming Dynasty. And the paper used in this account book is not good. The paper used in the account book is not good.
It's normal, because there is really no need to use good paper for this kind of account book, but ordinary paper has regional differences.
Because most of the general paper is produced in small local workshops, there is no need to purchase it from other places. As for the paper produced locally, it is adapted to local conditions and is made from local materials. In places with many trees, trees are used to make paper, and in places with many bamboos, bamboo is used to make paper.
In some places, mulberry is used, in some places hemp is used, in some places straw is used, and the paper produced is also different. Most of the ordinary paper used in the coastal areas of eastern Zhejiang is produced by Ningbo Lijia, which is straw paper.
.And this kind of paper is green sandalwood rice paper, made from green sandalwood bark. Green sandalwood paper has never been sold in eastern Zhejiang..."
Xia Xun held up the account book, walked slowly around the court, and said slowly: "On the contrary, in my city of Jinling, most of the officials, gentry, masters, and schools and yamen use this kind of paper!"
Ren Jian seemed to have seen a ghost, his voice trembled, and said: "This... what does this prove? Xu Hu has also been to Jinling, maybe... maybe he bought a few pieces of paper and took them back to Shuangyu Island.
You know!"
He really didn't know what the auxiliary Duke was doing. How could he even know this? How could he produce so many things from just one account book?
Ren Jian is just a small captain. Although he is a close confidant of Ji He, his knowledge is limited. He does not know about the various battles at the top, and he does not know who is planning these things or what they are planning. He is only ordered to testify.
But he knew that he had indeed obtained this account book after arriving in the capital, and that Duke Fu's analysis was indeed true.
Xia Xun said: "There is also this ink. The ink is printing ink, not pine smoke ink. As far as I know, because ink writing is moist, shiny and more beautiful, most people in the capital use ink. There is only one in the capital. Because there are many things to be written, and the written things have no preservation value at all, and will be useless later, cheaper pine smoke ink must be used, that is... Yamen at all levels specialize in copying the transcripts of the imperial palace newspapers Calligrapher!"
Xia Xun's words immediately caused another commotion in the court. Xia Xun glanced slightly and saw the different expressions on everyone's faces. He smiled calmly and said: "Of course, according to what Taicangwei Primary School said, I'm afraid it's another one." Xu Hu bought it when he came to the capital, so although it is suspicious, it still cannot be used as conclusive evidence. But..."
Xia Xun went to look through the account book again, and Ren Jian was frightened: "What did he find out again?"
In fact, Xia Xun certainly doesn't understand these professional knowledge, but he is an expert in analyzing the authenticity of evidence, and the angle and direction of identification. So as long as he points out the direction, someone will naturally check for him the specific information and put it in his hands. These differences in fonts, paper, ink, pen and inkstone told him. And these were just to undermine the other party's will.
Only by dismantling his will and disrupting his mind can strong evidence be produced that can completely overthrow the crucial evidence of the account book. Xia Xun walked to the presiding judge and put the account book on the table. , said: "Your Majesty, please tell me, how long has this account book been recorded? When was the gift given to my father-in-law? How long was the interval? What are the paper and ink marks on the front and back of the account book, inside and outside?" Variety?"
Long Fei followed his prompts and was puzzled, so he couldn't help but ask Xia Xun for help.
Xia Xun said: "They falsified, and they also knew how to make the account books older and more tattered. Unfortunately, they didn't notice some things. Even if they noticed, they didn't have the ability to change them, and that was the air. Humidity and the erosion of time! Shuangyu Island is an island hanging in the sea. The air is moist, especially on land, which will have a great impact on paper and ink.
What is the difference between the paper on the upper and lower sides of your account book and the paper sandwiched between them? What is the difference in color between the edge and the middle part of the same piece of paper? What is the difference between the ink marks on the accounts a few years ago and the accounts now?"
Long Fei's eyes lit up and he said excitedly: "I found out, there is no difference!"
Xia Xun snapped his fingers and said with a smile: "That's right! The paper will change to varying degrees due to age and moisture infiltration, and the ink on the accounts will also gradually fade due to the different time of moisture infiltration. However, my lords, is there any difference in this aspect between the front and back of this account, inside and outside? No! Not having it is perjury! Perjury is filth!"
Xia Xun slowly turned around and said calmly: "Conspiracy to frame a first-class Duke, an official of the imperial court! Who could have done this?"
Ren Jian was no longer able to argue. Xia Xun first attacked the origin of the paper, the use of ink and the fonts one by one, arousing his emotions to the most nervous and high-spirited stage, and then suddenly issued a fatal blow. The chord in his mind was tense. It was too tight and it broke. At this moment, my consciousness was in confusion and I couldn't think of any excuse.
Ren Ren's face was pale, his eyes were filled with despair, and there was only a roaring voice in his mind: "It's over, it's over, it's over this time!"
Zhu Gaoxu's eyes were slightly cold, he lowered his eyelids gently, took a sip of the cold tea, and refused to raise his eyelids for a long time.
Long Fei was stunned: "So the case can still be tried like this? It turns out that some dead things that don't speak can really tell people so many secrets!" This was the first time he had seen a case being tried like this. Today, although he just
A minor supporting character who looked like the protagonist, but what he witnessed with his own eyes had a great impact on the officials of the judicial system. Many years later, he became a famous public expert in the Ming Dynasty and solved many strange and important cases.
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"Adjournment".
This case was tried for more than an hour, and it was basically Xia Xun's one-man show. But among the seemingly leisurely princes and officials, who didn't work hard to deal with this lawsuit? They were all a little tired now.
In addition, lunch time was coming soon, and we couldn't let everyone go to trial hungry, so, naturally, Xu Hu's case was postponed to the afternoon.
As soon as the court retreated, the eldest prince Zhu Gaochi immediately entered the palace excitedly. He was eager to report the entire case to his father in detail. Due to Xia Xun's special status, although the Long Juan matter had been dealt with on the spot in accordance with the law,
After he was declared not guilty, he was invited to the second hall by Zheng Ci and Xue Pin, where he drank tea and waited. With such a high title, his arrest was originally ordered by the emperor himself. Even though he was declared innocent now, he still had to wait for tea.
It was only accomplished by the emperor's personal decree.
As soon as Zhu Gaojiu retreated from the court, he immediately rushed to the custody room where Qi Guogong Qiu Fu was acting as official official. The emperor's special decree that Yang Xu must be protected was not appropriate to pass word of mouth through a servant. Zhu Gaojiu had already taken advantage of the news.
I took the opportunity to meet Qiu Fu and told him about the incident. Although Qiu Fu knew that Yang Xu would never be cured by this, he still sent his eyes and ears to listen. Before Zhu Gaoxu arrived, he already knew the whole story.
In this way, there was no need to waste words when Zhu Gaoxu arrived. The two discussed it and found no solution. At this time, they finally remembered the benefits of being a scholar. Who can get around them when it comes to Huahuachangzi? Zhu Gaoxu immediately asked someone to get around them.
Chen Ying came to find him. Chen Ying and Ji Gang were waiting outside. They did not participate in the "blaming" move. It was not until the incident that they found out that Zhu Gaoxu wanted to use this case to attack the faction under the Highness and the wavering Yang Xu.
Because this kind of thing is really important, and if one less person knows about it, it will be safer. Therefore, they do not want to let more people know, even if it is their own confidant, unless they have to. At the moment, there is really no way out, so they take Chen Ying to the hospital.
When they came in, Ji Gang was not summoned and had to wait outside. When Chen Ying entered the room, Zhu Gaoxu told him everything and asked for a solution.
Chen Ying heard that the Feilong secret agent had not been disbanded and incorporated into the Jinyiwei, but still existed independently. She couldn't help being secretly surprised. She also heard that it was the Second Highness and Qiu Fu who took the credit and found the scapegoat. She couldn't help but stamp her feet and said in pain: "
Your Highness, Your Highness, you should discuss this matter with me first, why...how did it end up in such a situation!"
Zhu Gaoxu said: "What can I do if I tell you in advance?"
Chen Yingdao: "If I were to design it, it would not be leak-proof, and it would not be so full of loopholes! Luo Yu's battle report only needs to be changed to say that he had eyes and ears to find out the information beforehand. Then Xu Hu's entry into Guanhaiwei can be said to be a trick to lure him into the trap.
Ji He of Taicang Guard knew the news in advance and sent troops to Shuangyu Island, so he was invulnerable!"
Zhu Gaoxu was speechless for a long time, then he paused and said regretfully: "Wow, as long as I make this change, there will be no flaws. Luo Yu has no scheming, he only knows how to use force to ruin this king's important event. Now...what now?"
What’s the best way to do it?”
Although Chen Ying was angry, since he had taken refuge with Zhu Gaoxu, he had been full of bad intentions and had done a lot of harm to Zhu Gaoxu in order to help him recruit courtiers. To this day, if Zhu Gaoxu fails, he will also suffer the same. The two are in the same boat.
The grasshopper on the rope had no choice but to cheer up and help him wipe his butt.
Chen Ying's job is to punish people. He doesn't even think about this kind of thing. He is full of bad intentions. He thought for a moment and then said decisively: "Your Highness, this time is a huge flaw. If no one is watching from above, in the future,
Your Highness, if you want to hide your identity, no one will dare to trace it. But now the Emperor and His Highness are watching, and even if Your Highness is there, there is nothing you can do to stop it. As long as someone goes to investigate, thousands of people are involved.
It is absolutely impossible to cover up the matter."
A ruthless look flashed across Zhu Gaoxu's face, and he said: "In this case, Ji He cannot stay, otherwise I will definitely set myself on fire, get rid of him, and blame everything on him."
Chen Ying smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness, it is no longer Ji He's business. Even if Ji He can mobilize troops to capture Shuangyu without authorization, what about the Guanhaiwei incident? That was arranged by Luo Yu."
Zhu Gaoxu looked at Chen Ying in surprise and said: "You...don't want me to kill Luo Yu too, right? He is the commander of Zhejiang Province, a high-ranking official, this..."
Qiu Fu looked at Chen Ying in surprise and thought to himself: "Damn it, even a provincial official was killed? He really dares to say that this scholar is more ruthless than me, who has been a soldier all his life!"
Chen Ying said calmly: "If Ji He had not framed Yang Xu, then Ji He could have been saved. Now, the two of them must die unless... His Highness is sure that they are willing to take full responsibility.
We will confiscate the family and exterminate the clan, and we will not provide for the Duke of Qi to come."
Zhu Gaoxu didn't even think about it, and immediately shook his head. The nature of this case was too serious. If he only killed one of them, or it was possible to persuade them, they would all die anyway. It would be better to earn a piece of property for his family. The crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan, they
How could the two of them be willing to bear it?
Zhu Gaoxu was also a daring and decisive master, so he nodded fiercely and said: "Okay, then kill them both!"
Qiu Fu said worriedly: "Luo Yu, Ji He is a general in the army, their official positions are not low. Especially at this juncture, they are already key figures. If they die suddenly and violently, wouldn't it be suspicious?"
Chen Ying said calmly: "So what if Duke Qi is suspicious? The imperial court has its own laws, and the emperor cannot punish him without teaching him! Without evidence, what can anyone do to me?"
"Besides..." He turned to Zhu Gaoxu and said: "Your Highness, after Xu Hu and others are caught in the scheme, the thieves on Shuangyu Island will definitely hate Luo Yu, Ji He and others, so we just need to use more clever methods to kill Luo Yu
They were transferred to Shuangyu Island for inspection, and secretly asked their confidants to kill the two of them at night. Then they could blame the people on Shuangyu Island and say that they were carrying out the assassination at night to take revenge. There is no evidence for this death.
Who can find out what happened?"
After hearing this, Qiu Fu's worries turned into joy, and he said repeatedly: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, if you do this, it will work. Du Yushi is really your highness's wise man, and even Jia Xu, who is worse than that ghost, will not hesitate to give in. My
My confidant Xiao Meng is in eastern Zhejiang, so I will send someone to inform him and carry out his plans secretly!"
Zhu Gaoxu told him uneasily: "It will be too late to go on a business trip this time. We must send trusted people to rush to eastern Zhejiang as soon as possible."
Qiu Fu said: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will save you."
"Wait a minute!"
Chen Ying's eyes suddenly became sinister. She turned her head and thought for a moment like a vulture, and then said slowly: "Something's wrong. Yang Xu deliberately mentioned this matter in court to remind us? I'm afraid...he just wanted to
Let us mess up our position and expose our flaws! Once such secrets, whether it is a message or a book, fall into his hands..."
Zhu Gaoxu suddenly realized it, and said in shock and anger: "What a Yang Xu! He was laughing and cursing in the courtroom, and he actually had such an insidious idea!"
Chen Ying smiled sinisterly and said: "It doesn't matter! No matter how good Yang Xu is, he has only spent a few years in officialdom? Huh! He has a good plan, and I have a ladder! How can I follow his wishes!"