In the past few days, he had immersed himself in most of the information books that Fang Jun had prepared before. The more in-depth he got, the more amazed he was at Fang Jun's unconstrained ideas and meticulous preparations!
Once this plan was implemented, Du Chuke could almost imagine how angry and helpless those aristocratic families would be!
But this plan is not just something that makes the family members angry. Once it is successfully implemented, it will mean more money than sea water...
Li Yifu sat opposite Du Chuke, took a cup of tea, took a sip of strong tea, rubbed his eyebrows, and said: "Since the beginning of winter, we have been closely monitoring the east and west cities. There has been a small fire almost every three or two days. Every other
In ten days and a half, there will be a fire that will affect the neighbors... Years ago, there was even a fire that almost burned down half a street of warehouses, and there were countless casualties. As long as we put out a fire tonight according to the original plan
Setting the fire will definitely make people in the east and west cities panic, and when the plan is launched tomorrow morning, the resistance will be minimized."
Wang Xuance shook his head and said: "It won't be so easy. Even if they burn people to death, they are just some servants. Could it be that those aristocratic families would burn their own clansmen to death? It's a matter of interests, so there will definitely be resistance."
Du Chuke said happily: "What can you do without resistance?"
He unfolded a document on the desk. On it were the bright red official seals of the three provinces and six ministries, which were arranged densely. Especially the jade seal on the top and the official seal of Zhengshitang immediately following it, because they were one size larger than the other seals.
It seems extremely eye-catching.
Li Yifu laughed: "Our governor is really... full of tricks and plans for rainy days!"
Du Chuke and Wang Xuance laughed.
Everyone could hardly wait to see the ministers and ministers in the Government Hall having no choice but to stop the Jingzhao Mansion from implementing the plan, but the Jingzhao Mansion issued this "The Jingzhao Mansion is hereby to rectify the east and west cities, and no department shall hinder it."
What would they look like when the official document fell in front of them...
Everyone thinks that Fang Jun is a stick, but when the stick is cunning, that's really scary!
By the way, if Fang Jun had no confidence, how could he have foolishly issued a military order in front of your grandson Wuji?
"I don't know what's going on in the lobby of the Criminal Department..."
Wang Xuance sighed leisurely.
Du Chuke and Li Yifu were both silent.
Du Chuke had a very good impression of Fang Jun, who could be called his "Bo Le", and naturally hoped that Fang Jun would come out and take charge of the overall situation safely.
Li Yifu, on the other hand, is a little worried about gains and losses.
He didn't know why Fang Jun had so many scruples about him. It was clear that Li Yifu was the most capable person in the entire Jingzhao Mansion... But if Fang Jun was imprisoned or even sent to the border, Li Yifu would have to change his family, which would also be a headache.
things.
If he takes refuge with the Guanlong Group, he will be regarded as a traitor. Although he doesn't care much about reputation, if there is a better choice, who would be willing to bear the infamy? The most ideal thing is to become His Majesty's person...
But this is obviously difficult.
The two of them are equally sad, but have different thoughts...
*****
In the lobby of the Ministry of Justice, there was endless debate.
Linghu Defen naturally refused to watch Fang Jun be acquitted. He blew his beard and glared angrily: "Even if Her Royal Highness Princess Changle stands up to testify, it will only prove that there are doubts in this case, but it will definitely not exonerate Fang Jun. Since Fang Jun
Jun is still suspected of murder, so naturally he cannot be released hastily, otherwise if he takes the opportunity to escape, how will he be brought to justice in the future?"
This is obviously unreasonable. What does the law of the Tang Dynasty say? You are either guilty or not guilty. There is absolutely no such ambiguous issue as a "suspect". If you say that this person is suspected, you can detain him indefinitely? Yes.
Doesn’t the Ministry of Punishment lock people up for ten years if they don’t solve the case for ten years, and if they don’t solve the case for fifty years, they lock them up for fifty years?
It would be fine if he were a commoner, but this is the dignified Jing Zhaoyin, the prince-in-law of the dynasty, and the son of Zaifu!
Do you think that since His Majesty and Fang Xuanling have not spoken out until now, they can do whatever they want?
Furthermore, if a second-rank official in the border area can be detained indefinitely on the charge of "suspect", wouldn't it mean that the officialdom is full of chaos, and anyone can use this method to deal with political opponents in the future?
That doesn’t make sense!
Sun Fujia, Liu Dewei, and Liu Jie all turned a deaf ear to Linghu Defen's suggestion. This old guy obviously wanted to use the hands of the "Three Secretary Envoys" to attack Fang Jun for his own revenge. These three are not stupid.
, how can you be willing to take the blame for Linghu Defen?
Regardless of whether Fang Jun is guilty or innocent, a verdict must be made today!
But how to judge is quite troublesome...
Wei Yijie already had a bad feeling. The appearance of Princess Changle disrupted all plans, causing the situation to take a turn for the worse, and it seemed that he was about to get out of control.
He couldn't sit back and watch Fang Jun be acquitted. The look Fang Jun looked at him just now was so cold and violent. Once Fang Jun was reinstated, he would definitely face Fang Jun's crazy revenge...
That is something no one dares to bear.
Wei Yijie thought for a while and said: "Why not ask the Changsun family to send someone to confirm whether the words of Princess Changle are true? After all, the two jade pendants are too unexpected, so we should be more cautious..."
"you shut up!"
Halfway through his words, he was rudely interrupted by Liu Dewei.
"How dare you question His Highness's words? Wei Yijie, have your brains been kicked by a donkey?"
What Liu Dewei hates most now is Wei Yijie!
This little bastard colluded with a lieutenant in charge of the Criminal Department to oust himself, causing him to lose face in front of His Majesty. Now he actually encourages himself to make such stupid knowledge as to verify the Changsun family?
Do you really think I'm stupid?
Who is Princess Changle? Among all your Majesty's princesses, Princess Changle must be the most docile in behavior and quiet in virtue. She is kind-hearted and cheerful, and has a deep understanding of Shao's orders. She is the most loved by both the government and the public, and she has a pure heart.
Benevolence and harmony, who in the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty did not admire wholeheartedly?
Now you ask me not to believe the testimony of Princess Changle but to seek evidence of the eldest grandson's family who is very likely to harm his children and frame others...
What a bastard!
Wei Yijie was rudely scolded by Liu Dewei, and immediately became angry and angry, his face flushed red.
However, his level is too low. Even if he is scolded, he has no choice but to endure it...
Linghu Defen's suggestion was regarded as fart, and his face did not look good.
Li Xiaogong, who had never spoken out, said: "The case is full of twists and turns. I'm afraid it has its own origins and cannot be judged easily. In my opinion, it is better to release Fang Jun for the time being. After all, Jingzhao Mansion cannot be left without an owner for a day. It concerns the Gyeonggi region."
How can we ignore the stability of this important place? At the same time, the three judicial departments will work together to investigate the case. When the case is solved, Fang Jun's guilt will be tried again. What do you think?"
The three big men in the judicial field looked at each other and hesitated.
Ordinarily, it is unreasonable to continue to detain Fang Jun. After all, witness Wang Dunshi's confession is full of loopholes and the twists and turns are also intriguing. It is naturally a bit far-fetched to convict Fang Jun based on this. Moreover, no one saw Fang Jun commit the crime, let alone the murder weapon.
Wherever, a jade pendant that Fang Jun carries with him is unlikely to convict Fang Jun...
The most important thing is the emperor's attitude.
Previously, the emperor's order was to ask Fang Jun to plead guilty and then carry out a series of follow-up operations. But now the appearance of Princess Changle has caused a fundamental change in the matter. Fang Jun's suspicion is getting smaller and smaller. Who knows whether His Majesty's mind will change.
?
Wei Yijie immediately rejected Li Xiaogong's proposal: "Absolutely not! Fang Jun is the biggest suspect in this case. Even if Her Royal Highness Princess Changle testifies for him, he cannot be easily acquitted. If he is released, once he takes the opportunity to escape, he will be punished."
What should we do?”
It’s still Linghu Defen’s rhetoric...
Li Xiaogong said slowly: "Even if the eldest grandson Dan was really killed by Fang Jun, he wouldn't let Fang Jun pay with his life, right? After all, he was a high-ranking official of the second rank and the emperor's son-in-law, so his life should be kept.
Since you still have your life, why take the risk to live in exile and hide your name from now on? The worst thing is that the king of the county will be the guarantee for Fang Jun. If Fang Jun escapes, the king of the county will bear all the blame."