Wang Fuguang was so frightened that his whole body trembled, his face turned pale, and he could not believe what Kong De said.
In just one day, Zheng Chaoyang, the dean of the Lanzhou Literary Academy, the former Lanzhou Prefect, and many officials involved in the case were arrested.
What does this mean?
Once Zheng Chaoyang and the former Lanzhou Prefect plead guilty, not only the Wang family, but also other aristocratic families who colluded with Zheng Chaoyang and the former Lanzhou Prefect will be liquidated by the Holy Court.
How could Daru Palace suddenly investigate Lanzhou? This is so sudden!
"What? The president of the Lanzhou Academy of Literature and the former state pastor were both arrested by the Great Confucian Palace?"
"Zheng Chaoyang is the dean of the Lanzhou Academy of Literature! Did he really accept the benefits of everyone in the aristocratic family and allow the students of the aristocratic family to bully the children of the poor family, so he was arrested by the Confucian Academy?"
"No! Impossible! I don't believe Zheng Yuanjun is this kind of person. Is there any misunderstanding in this?"
"Joke! If there is not enough evidence, how could the Great Confucian Palace take down Zheng Chaoyang?"
"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"
"Nothing is impossible. With the methods of the Great Confucian Palace, it is very easy to investigate a case, not to mention that Lanzhou is still under the rule of the Holy Court."
There was a commotion in the crowd, and many people were very shocked. They did not expect that the famous dean of Lanzhou Academy of Literature, who was also a well-known person in the literary world, could be such a despicable person.
There are also people who are full of disbelief and find it difficult to accept this fact for a while.
Who is Zheng Chaoyang? He is the dean of the Lanzhou Academy of Literature. The Great Confucian Academy investigates and arrests whenever he wants, catching many people off guard.
"Bang!"
Kong De slapped the tree with force, looked at Wang Fuguang and said: "Wang Fuguang, as the head of the family and the father of Wang Shuo, not only did you fail to discipline Wang Shuo well, but you allowed Wang Shuo to bully men and dominate women.
Wang Shuo is facing a lawsuit, and you even colluded with Zheng Chaoyang, the dean of the Lanzhou Academy of Literature, and colluded with the former Lanzhou Prefect to suppress the people. Do you know your guilt?"
Wang Fuguang's forehead was covered with sweat. How could he admit that he had done these things? He immediately said: "It's unfair, Mr. Kong! Wang is unfairly accused!"
"This has come to this, and you still don't admit it?"
Kong De said with a sneer on his face: "Wang Fuguang, this is in Kongcheng, in the Holy Courtyard, under the eyes of all the saints, lying in this court, the consequences are very serious, your Wang family can afford this
Consequences?"
"This..."
Wang Fuguang gritted his teeth and felt a sense of fear in his heart.
Lying in front of the Holy Court is like deceiving the saints and will be severely punished.
Kongde continued: "Yesterday, after Zheng Chaoyang and the former Lanzhou Prefect were arrested and brought to justice by the Confucian Palace, they confessed to various crimes they had committed in Lanzhou. Your Wang family used gold and silver to punish Zheng Chaoyang and the former Lanzhou Prefect.
Bribe, let them turn a blind eye to Wang Shuo's matter. In addition to your Wang family, there are many families like you who have tried every means to win over Zheng Chaoyang and the Yamen officials. We, the Great Confucian Hall, will
Visit them one by one. If you confess, I can reduce your punishment to the greatest extent. If you continue to pretend to be ignorant and refuse to plead guilty, what awaits you will be doubly severe punishment from the Holy Court. You have to think carefully."
"I..."
Wang Fuguang's expression alternated between innocence and innocence, and he fell into hesitation, not knowing what to do.
"Look at this, you won't give up until you reach the Yellow River, and you won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Wang Fuguang, are you trying to challenge my patience? I have been in charge of the Holy Court for many years and have encountered many tough situations. You are not tough enough.
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Kong De's official power showed up, and his expression when he looked at Wang Fuguang was full of contempt and ridicule, and he didn't take Wang Fuguang to heart at all.
"Wang Fuguang, you haven't confessed yet. Do you want me to invite Zheng Chaoyang and others to confront you in court?" Kong De said coldly.
With a "plop", Wang Fuguang finally couldn't bear the huge psychological pressure and hurriedly said: "Wang admits his mistake, Wang admits his guilt, Wang is just confused for a moment, Wang admits that he did give some to Zheng Chaoyang and the officials of the Yamen."
It's a small gift, but it's just a personal relationship based on personal reputation and has nothing to do with their official business. Please forgive me, Mr. Kong!"
The onlookers sneered. No matter what purpose Wang Fuguang had, as long as his collusion with Zheng Chaoyang and the Yamen officials was true, it confirmed their charges of colluding with each other, and they could not be evaded no matter what. p>
Kongde sneered and said: "If you are giving gifts to officials for official purposes, it is understandable, but if you collude with Zheng Chaoyang and many officials out of selfish motives, then it is an unforgivable crime. Your family is rich! Spend it!
By buying some gold and silver, the officials appointed by our Holy Court can be used by your family, so why don't you see your Wang family giving me gifts? If you give me gifts, wouldn't you be able to bribe the entire Holy Court to do things for you?"<
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Wang Fuguang lowered his head, unable to say a word, but clenched his fists tightly.
Conde was just talking. If Wang Fuguang really dared to give Conde gifts, he would have been liquidated by the Holy Court.
Who is Comte? The first person in the Great Confucian Hall, a man who is openly selfless in the Holy Court in all countries, how can he bend the law for personal gain?
If even Conte dared to bend the law for personal gain, then the reputation of the entire Confucius family would be ruined.
At this time, seeing Wang Fuguang confessing, the faces of many members of the Wang family changed wildly, and they all hurriedly knelt down, their whole bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"Mr. Kong, this is all the idea of our family leader. We have not participated in it. We ask Mr. Kong to clarify."
"Yes! We are just following orders. We are all just retainers of the Wang family. Please be kind to us. We are all innocent!"
"None of this really has anything to do with us. Those things were all done by the head of the family. We really didn't participate in colluding with Zheng Chaoyang and the government officials!"
Many Wang family members rushed to speak, placing all the blame on Wang Fuguang's head, but completely shirk their own responsibilities.
"Presumptuous!"
Wang Fuguang suddenly became furious, pointing at the many Wang family members and shouted: "What do you mean? Are you trying to turn your back on me? If I, the head of the family, hadn't come forward, your children would have been able to live happily in Lanzhou Literary Academy.
Is the water rising? Now that the incident has been revealed, you have betrayed me as the head of the family like this, you bastards!"
Many Wang family members lowered their heads and did not dare to look at Wang Fuguang's expression.
"That's enough, this is in court, and you are not allowed to gossip here."
Kongde said: "Come here, arrest Wang Fuguang and others immediately."
"Yes!"
The officers immediately swarmed forward and captured Wang Fuguang and others.
"Oh my God! Retribution!" Wang Fuguang shouted in despair.