Lin Jue said softly: "Uncle, I can't blame you for this matter. In fact, among the things that the second uncle committed, the water transportation matter was still a trivial matter, and it would definitely not lead to death. It was nothing more than a demotion and a fine of silver. The really serious thing is the position.
Things like receiving kickbacks, embezzlement and dereliction of duty, these are the most serious crimes. The second uncle really shouldn’t have done these things, this is the crime that really hurt him.”
Everyone agreed. Although these words sounded harsh, they were indeed the truth. What Lin Bonian should not have done was that he did things that harmed the imperial court in his position as deputy envoy of the Sansi Yamen, seeking benefits for himself, and thus became a leader.
This is the biggest reason to accuse a corrupt and derelict official. As for the matter of seeking water transportation for the Lin family, it is actually only a minor crime. After all, the Lin family has not made any mistakes in the water transportation for so many years.
Instead, the water transportation was completed on time and according to the quantity, rain or shine. The only thing that could be criticized was that a lot of water transportation freight was falsely allocated and shared with Zhang Jun. And this matter was not reported to the Lin family or the Lin family.
It was only at this moment that I found out.
"Lin Jue, the matter has come to an end. I don't want to say anything anymore. Now I have to find a way out quickly. What options have you thought of in Beijing? What ways are there?" Lin Boyong asked.
Lin Jue shook his head slowly. He didn't know how to explain the nature of the incident in Sansi Yamen. He wanted to tell Lin Boyong that this was not a simple impeachment and investigation, but a fight between Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru for the sake of reform.
It was an important establishment of authority and foreshadowing. Therefore, this case was more difficult than ordinary cases. But Lin Jue knew that it was meaningless to say this. Not many people would understand the twists and turns here.
Seeing Lin Jue shaking his head, Lin Boyong asked tentatively in a low voice: "Isn't your father-in-law, Prince Liang, in the capital now? Have you..."
Lin Jue shook his head slowly and said in a low voice: "Uncle, Prince Liang can't get involved in this matter. You can't blame him. The crime of the second uncle is too serious, and Prince Liang may not be able to do anything if he wants to."
Lin Boyong nodded slightly. He understood the implication of Lin Jue's words. Although Lin Jue was the son-in-law of Prince Liang, Prince Liang had no need to cause trouble for the Lin family. I'm afraid Lin Jue would suffer because of Lin Bonian's case.
The words of Prince Liang’s Mansion were gone. It was impossible for Lin Jue not to ask Prince Liang to come forward to rescue him, for fear that he would be rejected. Although Lin Jue married a young princess, his words still had little weight in Prince Liang’s Mansion. This point must be given full consideration.
Understanding. After all, you have reached a higher level. It is impossible to be on equal footing, let alone get into trouble for Lin Jue.
"Brother Lin Jue, I have something I don't know whether to say or not." Lin Chang, who had been standing by with a grimace, suddenly said.
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said: "Brother, if you have anything to say, just say it. Today, Japan is to pool our wisdom and work together to find rescue strategies. Everyone should speak freely. Even if there is a glimmer of feasibility, it will inspire us."
Lin Chang nodded and said: "Okay, then I will speak frankly. What I want to ask is, as you just said, this time it was Lord Yan and Fang Zhongcheng who impeached the third division of the Yamen, which naturally included my father. Lord Yan, please
Forget it, Fang Zhongcheng is your teacher, how could he do this? Doesn’t he know that doing so will kill someone? Will it destroy my Lin family? Why does this person deny all his relatives? No matter what, my father is also you
My second uncle, how could he do this? You still respect him like a father, I think he doesn't treat you as a human being at all."
As soon as Lin Chang said this, Lin Song, Lin Run and other young masters nodded frequently. This was what they had always wanted to say. On the way, everyone discussed this topic. They thought that the relationship between Lin Jue and Fang Dunru was Due to the master-disciple relationship, Fang Dunru would definitely not be able to get things done. But Lin Jue had already denied this possibility in his description just now, so they were all very angry.
Lin Boyong frowned and said: "Lin Chang, how can you speak like this? Mr. Fang is Lin Jue's teacher. It is rude for you to criticize his teacher in front of Lin Jue."
Lin Chang said with red eyes: "Uncle, did I say something wrong? Since he is Lin Jue's teacher, he should think about the relationship between master and disciple. How can he show mercy? Now he actually wants to kill everyone, what is this? This kind of teacher still has Why should I respect him? I have not seen him. If I saw this man, I would spit on his face."
"Shut up!" Lin Boyong shouted in a deep voice. Lin Chang stopped talking, his face full of anger, and his heart was obviously even more unhappy.
Lin Jue sighed and spoke slowly: "Cousin Lin Chang, I can understand your mood. If such a big thing happens to your second uncle, no one will feel good. Everyone is trying to save people now, and it's useless for you to complain like this. .Besides, you can’t blame Mr. Fang for this matter. Let me tell you something you don’t like to hear. It was the second uncle who broke the national law. Mr. Fang is the censor Zhongcheng. His duty is to impeach and investigate those who commit malfeasance in office. As an official, he took his second uncle to jail and dealt with him in accordance with the law. This is what he is responsible for. For example, if you kill someone but blame the arrester for arresting you, isn't this a strong argument?"
Lin Chang shouted: "There are so many people who are corrupt and bending the law. Why doesn't he go get someone else to drive him? Who is clean in the imperial court of Zhou Dynasty? It turns out that everyone is covered in feces and urine. My father did these things He is not more powerful than others, so why bother to investigate him?"
Lin Jue frowned and shouted coldly: "Cousin, your words are even more unreasonable. I don't know if everyone in the Zhou Dynasty is covered in feces and urine. Even if it is as you said, so what? Could it be that others have broken the law, and I Do I have to break the law? When others do evil, I have to do evil? This makes no sense in theory. The second uncle is a scholar, and scholars read the books of sages, self-cultivation, self-discipline, benevolence, righteousness and morality. Could it be that the whole dynasty is dark, so the second uncle should Do you abandon the teachings of the saints? If someone kills someone, you will kill someone when you are among them? You kill someone, and then you are killed by someone, and you complain about why you were killed instead of others? How is that reasonable? "
Lin Chang stared at Lin Jue with bloodshot eyes, but had no way to refute. Emotionally it was excusable, but logically it was unreasonable. If others break the law, they will break the law themselves. If you complain when you are caught breaking the law, then It makes no sense.
Lin Boyong was speechless. To be honest, he had some complaints in his heart. He complained that Fang Dunru was unreasonable. But in fact, the most unreliable thing about favors was that he was just Lin Jue's teacher. He had no blood connection, no interest entanglement, and even He has never been to the Lin family and has had a mouthful of food and water from the Lin family. Why should he defend Lin Bonian?
"Lin Jue is right. Lin Chang, you are just talking in anger. Don't say these unreasonable and angry words. It will not help. But... by the way... Lin Jue, Mr. Yan and Mr. Fang, don't you have any chance at all?" No more? After all... there are not many people who can speak, and they are also the people handling this case. Maybe... you can ask." Lin Boyong said. Lin Jue nodded and said: "Uncle, why didn't I ask? Yes, the teacher and I both blushed for this, but you know what kind of people Mr. Yan and Mr. Fang are. There are some things that cannot be accommodated. Not only me, but also the people we are close to are afraid of not helping."
Lin Boyong sighed and said: "What should we do? So there is no way to save it? Is there no way out? I am so incompetent, how can I just watch Bonian lose his life? Your grandfather said it when he was alive. , I want us brothers to be in harmony, depend on each other for misfortunes and blessings, suffer beatings together, and enjoy blessings together. But now, I am helpless. If possible, I am even willing to die on behalf of Bonian. He is still young and in a high position. I am an old person, and there is no use in living."
As Lin Boyong spoke, muddy old tears flowed out of the corners of his eyes. His feelings for Lin Bonian were still sincere. He had the best relationship with his younger brother, and those unpleasant things could not change Lin Boyong much.
Everyone was worried about Lin Boyong's safety, but they couldn't say anything nutritious. They were just words like 'Take care of yourself' and 'There is always a way, there will be a way.' But they had no substantive effect.
After the fuss and excitement subsided, Lin Jue said quietly: "Uncle, don't be sad. In fact, Lin Jue has tried his best to rescue the second uncle, and... there is also a glimmer of hope."
"Oh? What do you say? Come on, tell me?" Lin Boyong raised his head in shock, looked at Lin Jue and said. All the young masters also looked at him expectantly.
Lin Jue breathed a sigh of relief and said: "That's right, I have a plan, and it may be possible to save the second uncle's life. But... this plan needs the approval of the uncle and all the uncles and brothers, because it affects everyone in the Lin family. Lin Jue doesn't dare to specialize in human affairs."
"Tell me quickly, what is the solution? At this juncture, there is nothing else to say." Lin Boyong said hurriedly.
Lin Jue no longer concealed anything, and immediately revealed the consensus reached between himself and Yan Zhengsu Fang Dunru in the Yude Building. After he finished speaking, he saw the sudden change in the atmosphere in the hall. Everyone looked shocked and opened their mouths blankly. Looking at Lin Jue, they never expected that there was such a plan.
"I object!" As soon as Lin Jue finished speaking, Lin Song stood up and said loudly with a blushing face: "This method will definitely not work? Two million taels of silver? Are you kidding? My Lin family has sold all the iron, so it may not be possible. With so much money? After doing this, will the whole Lin family be affected by the northwest wind? Will hundreds of members of the family go out to beg for food? How is this possible for one person to harm the entire Lin family? I firmly oppose it."
"That's right, isn't the Lin family completely ruined? How will everyone live in the future? How will the Lin family live? Two million taels of silver can buy a life. This life is extremely valuable. If it were me, I would rather be beheaded. , we can’t harm the whole family." Lin Quan echoed.
"I also object. This plan will not work. Of course the second uncle's life must be saved, but isn't the life of the whole family also life?"
"be opposed to!"
"be opposed to!"
Several young masters almost unanimously spoke out against it. Brothers Lin Chang and Lin Sheng blushed. Although they were angry, they also understood that in this way, the entire Lin family was ruined. They could not blame others for their ruthlessness, because of the cost too big.
