He was a son of a wealthy family, and he looked down upon officials like Zhang Yunji who came from a small family. In the court, if these officials from poor families wanted to survive, they could only serve as vassals of officials who came from a wealthy family, otherwise they would suffer endless consequences.
of suppression.
In the eyes of the aristocratic families, politics is a plaything in their hands. They must ensure the monopoly status of the aristocratic families and never allow the poor families to get involved. They fight and compete with each other, but when facing officials from the poor families, they often behave
Surprisingly consistent - sparing no effort to suppress.
After all, just like Ma Zhouna and other officials who are in the emperor's heart and have outstanding abilities, the vast majority of officials from poor families are either willing to drift with the crowd, or they are suppressed and relegated to the local government, and they will never dream of coveting the center again...
It is unusual for a slippery person like Zhang Yunji to be able to maneuver between a poor family and a wealthy family.
But now is a critical moment in the battle between the Guanlong Group and the imperial power. If you stay safe on one side, it will naturally benefit you afterwards. Where is the room for you to appear in public?
A poor family is a poor family. As expected, they are all cunning and capricious!
Wei Yijie said with a stern face: "Shilang Zhang's words are wrong. Now the witnesses and physical evidence are conclusive. What is missing is Fang Jun's confession. As long as Fang Jun confesses, the case will be irrefutable and cannot be slandered."
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Zhang Yunji's face remained normal, he shook his head slightly and said: "Shilang Wei is wrong! What is an ironclad case? On-site investigation, the crime process, the murderer's confession, witnesses and physical evidence... Only when all of these perfectly form a link between the front and back can the verdict be finalized and sentenced.
The scene has not been carefully investigated and there is no case handling link; the physical evidence has been presented to His Majesty by Liu Shangshu, but His Majesty has not yet received feedback. It is unknown whether the jade pendant was the one presented to Fang Jun by His Highness Jinyang, which cannot be regarded as conclusive evidence; not to mention the three
Under the wood, what can you ask for? If Fang Jun doesn’t plead guilty, Wei Shilang will serve him with severe punishment. Is it because he wants to beat him into submission?"
His words were sonorous and upright. If his face were darker, it would seem that Bao Longtu was reincarnated... No, it was Bao Longtu's previous life...
A doctor from the Ministry of Punishment said displeasedly: "Is Mr. Zhang a little picky? Although the Ministry of Punishment has its own procedures for handling cases, why should we fall into the trap of obsessing over the minutiae of the so-called "obedience to power in a hurry"?
Zhang Yunji retorted: "Where is the urgency to obey the authority? Fang Jun is here, unable to escape with his wings; Changsun Dan is dead and cannot be resurrected. The case can be tried slowly, and the evidence must be solid, so why rush to obey the authority?
Quan? What you call urgent, I would like to ask, what are you urgent about?"
His eyes were burning and his tongue was as sharp as a knife, as if the upright and upright magistrate of Wuyang County had reappeared in the world!
The doctor from the Ministry of Punishment was choked to death, and he thought to himself, "You don't know why I'm so anxious?"
Fang Jun has a strong background. He will inevitably have long nights and dreams while being detained in the Ministry of Punishments. Once His Majesty and Fang Xuanling get started, they might be able to get away with it anytime and anywhere!
At that time, it’s time to let the tiger go back to the mountains and wait to bear Fang Jun’s revenge!
Everyone knew this, but they could never say it to their mouths. This made the doctor so angry that he shut up and looked angry.
Wei Yijie had a headache.
Originally, Zhang Yunji had already reached an agreement with him to sideline Shangshu Liu Dewei and fight for the opportunity to preside over Fang Jun. As long as Fang Jun was convicted, the forces behind him would fully promote him to the post of Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, and the position of Zuo Shilang was naturally considered as an opportunity for Zhang Yunji.
of reward.
You don’t have to say a word, you don’t have to do anything, as long as you stand obediently where you should stand and you can get such rich rewards, why not?
But now Zhang Yunji is showing signs of betrayal...
Wei Yijie glared at Zhang Yunji and said forcefully: "It goes without saying, Minister Zhang. His own official is responsible for this matter. Even if something goes wrong, he will be responsible for it. Come on, punish me!"
"promise!"
The officials then surrounded Fang Jun.
Zhang Yunji stood up suddenly, raised his eyebrows and said righteously, "Stop!"
Turning to Wei Yijie, he said in a sonorous tone: "Are you responsible? It involves the dignity of the Ministry of Punishment. Can you bear this responsibility? Do you bear it? If the image of our Ministry of Punishment's fairness and integrity is destroyed, it will become a laughing stock in the world, and the officials of the world will
What can you bear with the condemnation and censure of others, the insults and slanders of the people in the world?"
Wei Yijie was furious, and he also protested and said angrily: "I am the legitimate son of Jingzhao Wei family. With my family background, why can't I bear this?"
Zhang Yunji retorted: "Jingzhao Webster? What a Jingzhao Webster! In the eyes of the children of you aristocratic families, there is nothing in this world that your aristocratic family cannot bear? I will tell you, no! This is a big deal
The Criminal Department of the Tang Empire was in charge of the prisons of a country, which was related to the stability of the country and the justice of the world! Compared with this, you, Jingzhao Webster, are nothing!"
As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was in an uproar.
Is this Yunji crazy?
He actually openly scorned and slandered Jingzhao Webster in the lobby, in front of everyone! And his words were not just about Jingzhao Webster, all the aristocratic families were looked down upon in his eyes!
Are you determined to rebel and side with Fang Jun?
Fang Jun was also deeply surprised. What happened to Zhang Yunji?
I had just humiliated him, but as if I was slapped in the face by the Buddha, I immediately woke up and stood on my own side, which represented justice?
But Fang Jun is not stupid. If he quarrels with Zhang Yunji again at this time, he will be kicked in the head by a donkey...
Must seize this opportunity!
Fang Jun immediately said loudly: "Why does Wei Shilang insist on using severe punishment on me? I feel that the Ministry of Punishment is colluding now and has gone to any length to eliminate dissent, which is already unfair. Therefore, I request to write to Your Majesty. After three
Judicial review!"
According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, high-ranking officials like Fang Jun have the right to request a joint trial of the Three Laws Division if they feel they have been wronged. Of course, it is your right to request it, but it is up to the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Punishment to approve the request.
The rights of Dali Temple...
If it had been placed a quarter of an hour ago, this request would have been ruthlessly rejected, so Fang Jun did not mention it.
But now the situation has changed. The right minister of the Ministry of Justice seems to be on his side...
Sure enough, as soon as Fang Jun finished speaking, Zhang Yunji immediately said: "I agree to Fang Jun's request."
Wei Yijie's nose was almost fuming from Zhang Yunji's anger!
This old bastard, did you take the wrong medicine today? Why are you so crazy?
Although the Ministry of Punishment has the power and responsibility to judge the punishment and prison, for a second-rank official like Fang Jun, all the officials involved in the interrogation within the Ministry of Punishment must unanimously determine that he is guilty. Only then can the case be closed and convicted within the Ministry of Punishment. Otherwise, he must go to court.
Datian listened, and the emperor decided whether to raise the standard of the case to a higher level and submit it to the three judicial divisions for joint trial.
Originally, the Ministry of Punishment had unified its stance. As long as Fang Jun was arrested and brought to justice, a solid case would have to be made and the problem would be solved within the Ministry of Punishment.
But Zhang Yunji went crazy and rebelled against the enemy...
Now that Shangshu Liu Dewei is away, the Ministry of Punishment regards the left and right ministers as the most respected. Among the two leaders, one of the right ministers is firmly opposed. How can we talk about solving the problem within the Ministry of Punishment?
If it is up to Heaven to hear and be decided by His Majesty...
All fools know that His Majesty must agree to be tried by the Tribunal of Justice!
No matter how powerful the family members are, it is impossible for them to control the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and Yushitai at the same time. The emperor will never allow that to happen. Furthermore, even the family members do not advance and retreat together.
The opinions are unanimous. The battle between the Guanlong Group and the imperial power is now in full swing. It is impossible to say that some Jiangnan nobles or Shandong aristocratic families are adding insult to injury and stumbling upon the Guanlong Group...
But the rules are like this. Even if Wei Yijie insists on having his own way, he can't be above the rules!
Wei Yijie's eyes turned red, he glared at Zhang Yunji angrily, and said angrily: "Do you know what you are doing?"
He was extremely angry, seeing his achievements suddenly setback, and he wished he could bite this old thief to death. Even if he didn't say "old man", he was considered well-mannered...
Zhang Yunji showed no fear on his face and said calmly: "Of course I know. I am selfless at heart. I just follow the rules of the Ministry of Punishment and do not dare to disregard the national law for my own selfish interests. I do not dare to torture to extract confessions or violate the law!"
Wei Yijie knew that today's matter could no longer be done. He slammed the table angrily and said angrily: "We will withdraw from the court for the time being. We will continue the trial later and put Fang Jun in jail first. He will be under strict supervision and no one will be allowed to approach!"
Swinging his sleeves, he strode towards the back hall angrily.
Zhang Yunji's expression remained as usual, as if the matter of fighting the entire Criminal Department on his own just now had nothing to do with him...