Chapter 129: I am very much looking forward to the coming of generals and prime ministers!
The atmosphere instantly became solemn.
Cui Shouye's expression was frozen and he did not dare to move.
He was fooled by his own arrogance.
There is no doubt that the seal of the document was affixed early for the sake of convenience.
After Huang Zhen received the report from Song Yuanwai, he naturally used the documents to seize the prisoner, because this was Cui Shouye's order to target the criminal in this case.
This minister of the Ministry of Justice dared to uproot the Wuwei Jia family and take credit for an opportunity that he didn't like, so what the heck?
But the problem is, Li Yan immediately entered the palace, was very upright and told the truth.
This behavior was very social. Not only Li Zhi watched, but the other four prime ministers and Pei Xingjian also glanced at him.
You say you are embarrassed or not!
However, Li Zhi didn't say anything in the end, but the joy just now was gone.
The saint looked away from Cui Shouye and looked at Li Yan again: "Yuanfang, tell me about your process of solving the case."
Li Yan began to tell.
From the interrogation of Jia Sibo last night, we obtained clues about the Dou Chamber of Commerce;
Visit Xuandu Temple early in the morning and get help from Ming Chongyan;
Afterwards, I entered the Dou Chamber of Commerce and the explanations were clear and eloquent.
Since Pei Xingjian had already laid the groundwork, Li Zhi didn't take the process of interrogating Jia Sibo seriously.
Hearing Ming Chongyan's participation again, I understood why Li Yan was so efficient, and his initial worries were relieved.
At the same time, he was quite satisfied that Meihua Neiwei could relieve Shang's worries in this way, and Ming Chongyan's senses were also much better.
However, when Li Yan mentioned that Dou Decheng, the leader of the Dou Chamber of Commerce, was a suspect, Li Zhi asked: "I have heard about this person's deviant and naughty temperament, but after all, he is the youngest brother of Dou Zuoxiang, and he knows right from wrong.
Involved in selling poison pills?"
Li Yandao: "I'm telling you, your majesty, it is certain that Dou Decheng sold cloud pills, but it is not yet certain how much this person knows about the poisonous pill case and whether he was used by the murderer. Moreover, after this person's confession, this case is similar to what happened in Jiangnan six years ago."
It is related to the Yundan murder case."
As soon as these words came out, although Cui Shouye's expression did not change, his head drooped slightly to hide the drastic change in his eyes.
However, from Li Yan's perspective, he could not see the fleeting change in Cui Shouye's expression. Instead, he could hear Li Zhi's voice becoming more and more confused: "Yundan murder case? The land of Jiangnan? It was also planted in the elixir.
A poisonous case?”
Li Yandao: "This case was handled by Dou Jiancheng. According to what he said, more than 300 people died, thousands were poisoned, and an entire village was wiped out in Dantu County, Runzhou. It was really a major case."
!Important case!”
Li Zhi raised his voice: "How come I don't know about such a big case!"
Empress Wu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, there is indeed a case. It happened in the second year of Linde."
Li Zhi heard the song and knew its elegant meaning, and immediately fell silent.
Li Yan thought about it and understood.
At that time, Mount Tai was enshrined in Zen.
All other matters must come later.
Therefore, it is indeed possible that it was an official who reported the matter, but Li Zhi was concerned about the enshrinement of Zen and forgot about it afterwards.
It is said that the difference between Li Zhi and Li Shimin can be seen from Taishan Fengchan.
Li Shimin also wanted to be granted Zen status, but was dissuaded by Wei Zheng on the grounds that the country was not yet wealthy and the people's livelihood was still poor, so it was not appropriate to hold a costly Zen ceremony.
You must know that at that time, it was already the middle period of Zhenguan. Not to mention that the Eastern Turks had been destroyed early and they had won successive foreign wars. Li Shimin was already respected as the Khan of Heaven by all the barbarians. In terms of merit, it was no problem to be granted Zen status, but for the sake of the country and the people, he still chose
gave up.
There was no way, Yang Guang had tormented the world too much, and it was really only better than the ten houses and nine empty houses after the Three Kingdoms. In order to survive, the people in the late Sui Dynasty fled to the Turks in large numbers, preferring to live on the grasslands.
The rule of Zhenguan was great, but in just over ten years, it was still far from the period of strong national strength, which fully proves the saying that it is easy to destroy but difficult to build.
Therefore, Li Shimin gave up the title of Zen at Mount Tai. Only a monarch who has experienced the impact of troubled times can have such considerations. Li Zhi, who grew up in a deep palace, would never be able to give up his personal glory for the sake of the people. This is due to the difference in his growing environment.
Li Zhi thought of Taishan Fengchan at this time, and obviously didn't care much about the Jiangnan murder case, but he still asked: "Who is the murderer in the Jiangnan case, and what is the connection with the poisoning of the scholar this time?"
Li Yan started stabbing: "The Jiangnan case has not been solved and the murderer has not been caught."
"What!"
Li Zhi's tone suddenly rose an octave. This issue was not the lives of the people, but the actions of the Ministry of Punishment. He glanced at Cui Shouye and asked: "Cui Shilang, what's going on?"
Cui Shouye said: "Reporting to your majesty, there are many doubts about the Jiangnan Yundan case. After investigation, the Ministry of Punishment suspected that the people in Dantu County were killed by bandits, not poisoned by pills. The thieves were doing it for random reasons.
, deliberately exaggerated and fabricated, with the intention of damaging the reputation of Taoism. After I reported it to His Majesty, I had to deal with it in a low-key manner..."
Li Yan's expression changed slightly.
He didn't expect that when Cui Shouye came out of his mouth, the matter would turn into such a version.
If you only rely on Dou Decheng's words, it is indeed not credible.
But Ming Chongyan's master, who was a county captain, also experienced a murder.
The two of them said at the same time, if it was a pure fabrication, what was it for? Feng Chan would have passed away long ago!
But after hearing this, Li Zhi had doubts and was confused: "Is that so?"
Cui Shouye said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to hide the murder of this murderous minister. The thief Dou suddenly confessed the matter, maybe to divert our attention and delay time, his intentions are evil!"
Li Zhi was silent for a moment and nodded slightly: "Well, what you said makes sense!"
Cui Shouye perked up and said, "The thief Dou must be related to the past cases. He can be interrogated strictly, and perhaps the suspicious cases from that year can also be revealed!"
"I know how to interrogate you all day long. If you don't work as a cruel official in Wu Zhou Dynasty, you are really missing out on this talent!"
Li Yan's heart burned, and the hand behind his back moved slightly.
Li Qianru received the signal and moved his body deliberately, showing that he was about to speak but was hesitant.
Since the two saints were condescending and looking down at the ministers, Li Zhi immediately noticed Li Qianru, but could not remember who he was for a while.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, Empress Wu knew all the ministers well and said: "Li Qianru, you are the Prime Minister of Dali Temple, do you have anything to say?"
Li Qianru hurriedly said: "I don't dare, I don't dare, I am humble and speak lightly..."
Li Zhi waved his hand: "Don't be nervous, you also contributed to this case, just say whatever comes to mind."
Li Qianru said: "I think, uh, I think since the Jiangnan case is difficult to tell whether it is true or not, and it is similar to the imperial examination poisoning case, it is better to try this case again, and maybe start from there.
We can also find the murderer of this case."
As soon as he said this, Cui Shouye's expression remained as usual, but he suddenly held his hand.
Squeeze tightly.
The Minister of Justice was furious.
If it was Li Yan who raised this point, that would be fine.
Li Yan was young and vigorous, and he was favored by the Holy Spirit. He was a fifth-rank official, but he was only one rank away from him, so he was also in Fei's service.
But Li Qianru is nothing!
Just a Dali Temple prime minister, how dare he!!
Li Zhi nodded slightly: "That's right! Yuanfang, this case has been handed over to you. The two cases will be investigated simultaneously, but everything must be prioritized. Six years have passed since the Jiangnan case. There is no rush for a few days. Scholar
The sooner the poisoning case is investigated, the better, do you understand?"
Li Yan said: "I understand!"
Li Zhi looked at Cui Shouye again and said in a calm tone: "Cui Shilang, since the suspect Dou Decheng is in your hands, interrogate him carefully and stop being like a thief in Liangzhou. Do you understand?"
Cui Shouye said: "I understand!"
Li Yan also understood that this saint wanted to find a way out in advance.
If the case can be solved perfectly, that would be the best. If it is blocked, Dou De would be the scapegoat.
Originally, the expansion of the Dou Chamber of Commerce made Li Zhi vaguely wary, but now he is eager to eliminate the negative impact of the scholar poisoning case.
Since Dou Decheng is involved in the case, wouldn't it be nice to kill two birds with one stone?
Even Li Qiao, who had been silent since entering the palace and was like a wall in the background, understood it and felt secretly happy.
Li's Chamber of Commerce will finally become the number one in Chang'an.
Just at this time, Li Zhi also looked at Li Qiao and Li Qianru and encouraged them: "You are on duty and are loyal and diligent. I am very pleased. You are very good. I will reward you with three hundred pieces of silk!"
Li Qiao and Li Qianru were very excited. Money and silk came second. The key is to be able to get into the eyes of saints. Their promotion will be faster in the future. They bowed deeply and said: "It is my duty to share your Majesty's worries!"
Only Li Yan knew that these two officials from Shandong noble families were not within the scope of Li Zhi's important duties and were not even qualified to be PUA.
But after they got up, they started dancing enthusiastically to express gratitude.
It is necessary to perform the dance ceremony when you are promoted, but it is not necessary when you are rewarded by a saint.
The two men were obviously excited, so they received three hundred pieces of cloth. The magnitude of their actions was even more exaggerated than when Li Yan was promoted to a fifth-level dignitary.
With two green robes dangling in front of him, Li Yan remained motionless.
It wasn't until the servants hummed that they brought a pile of books and put them in front of him that Li Yan stopped.
Li Zhi kept his word and actually sent "Fanglin Essentials".
One gift is not enough!
Even the road for the queen and the prince was blocked.
Good for you!
The most important thing is that Li Zhi looked at him, his eyes flashed, and he said in a gentle tone: "Yuanfang, you are talented and talented. No matter how sincere you are, I am very much looking forward to you becoming a general and a prime minister in the future!"
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the four prime ministers changed, not to mention Cui Shouye and Pei Xingjian.
Pei Sijian stroked his beard in relief, and the other three old men also looked at Li Yan carefully.
Although there is still a long way to go before the promise is realized, sometimes it may never even be realized.
But at least at this moment, the saint recognized the young man's ability and looked forward to his future.
"I will remember your Majesty's teachings!"
Li Yan had to admire Li Zhi's superb imperial skills.
Being young and having too much weight is never a good thing.
It is more difficult to go on safely, and the only way is to serve the saint more faithfully.
But if he is not envied by others, he is a mediocre person. How can he blindly look forward and backward?
Li Yan stood up calmly to thank him.
Arrange your posture skillfully without any embarrassment.
The atmosphere of the King of Dance permeates the air.