The atmosphere of silence just now was suddenly broken by the censor.
Li Er looked curious: "Oh? Qing family, there are rumors that Wei Shuyu served as the magistrate of Hu County. He was conscientious, dedicated to public duties, diligent and caring for the people, and had a good reputation. He also set up a tax bureau, and the taxes in Hu County were collected once a month.
Collect, the surplus is considerable, Wei Shuyu can be said to be a good official, why do you want to join him? And Duhe, the consort, has no official position or business title, but has fallen into depravity and engaged in money-making activities. How can he be impeached?
"
The censor was just about to speak.
Plop.
A figure knelt on the ground.
It was none other than Wang Cheng, a member of the Ministry of War.
Wang Cheng burst into tears and choked with sobs and said: "My Emperor, Holy Ming, my Lu family, thirty-five members of Lu Mingan's family, who lived in Hu County, were all murdered by Prince Consort Du. Wei Shuyu, as the magistrate of Hu County, not only failed to thoroughly investigate the matter
Instead, he covered up the truth for Du He. He was so despicable for doing so. Poor Lu Mingan, he will be slandered even after he dies. Your Majesty, I am not a member of the Lu family. After hearing this, I couldn’t sleep at night.
I'm sorry to say this. If this matter is left unchecked and spreads out, how will the people of the world view our Tang Dynasty? They all think that the Tang Dynasty is a world of powerful people. A mere prince-in-law can kill people at will. Please investigate this matter thoroughly and return it to Lu.
It's fair..."
Although Wang Cheng was born as a warrior, when he spoke, he was well-reasoned and had a crying tone, which made people feel very sad and could not help but feel a little sympathy.
This guy just finished speaking.
"Your Majesty, our Tang Dynasty established the country with force, but ruled the world with virtue. Duhe, the consort of the Tang Dynasty, killed thirty-five members of the Lu family. The youngest child was only two years old, and Lu Mingan's father was nearly seventy years old. It is simply contrary to be so cruel and crazy.
Human relations are extremely abominable.”
"I request your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly and kill the consort."
"Yes, kill the consort."
"Seconded!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
At one time, more than thirty ministers knelt down and asked Li Er to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Li Er was shocked by this scene.
Unexpectedly, there were so many people supporting Lu in the court.
Li Er pondered: "This matter is shocking and unreasonable. Prince Consort Du He and Huxian County Magistrate Wei Shuyu were so bold that they came to Huxian County to tell Du He and Wei Shuyu to enter the palace."
Seeing this, Lu Mingyou, Wang Cheng and others looked happy.
Everything is in their plan.
As soon as Du He and Wei Shuyu came to Tai Chi Hall, they would prepare their next plan.
Not long after, Ximen Qing hurried in and said, "Your Majesty, Wei Shuyu, the magistrate of Hu County, is asking for an audience outside the palace gate."
Li Er was stunned, "Xuan!"
After a while, Wei Shuyu appeared at the door of Tai Chi Hall and walked in slowly.
Many people saw Wei Shuyu for the first time after he left Chang'an.
Wei Shuyu became darker and thinner.
Still looks dull.
But no one dared to underestimate him.
The prosperity of Huxian County far exceeds that of Zhouzhou Prefecture, but it is also full of chaos. Wei Shuyu was able to control it, which is not something ordinary people can do.
Li Er asked curiously: "Wei Qing's family, I just sent someone to Hu County to announce your entry into the palace. I didn't expect you to come here on your own initiative. Please tell me why you entered the palace?"
Wei Shuyu walked slowly to the front and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, I took the liberty of going to the palace today just for one thing."
"What's the matter?"
"I beg your Majesty to convict you." Wei Shuyu said carefully and carefully.
Wei Zheng's eyes suddenly widened.
What a hopelessly stupid son.
Today, things are still unclear and no one knows the truth.
Even Du He knew how to hide.
Well done to you, you actually confessed your crime in advance?
well……
Sure enough, before Wei Shuyu finished speaking, a bunch of officials jumped out.
"County Magistrate Wei, you are upright and aboveboard. If so, please explain whether it was Du He who asked you to do it."
"As a county magistrate, you have done such an unscrupulous thing. It is really disgusting."
"Magistrate Wei, if you tell the truth and tell the story of who is behind your actions, we will be willing to ask His Majesty to show mercy and spare your life."
Everyone gave advice one after another.
Wei Shuyu turned his head, with a confused look on his face, and asked, "Sir, I don't understand what you are talking about?"
Wang Cheng said loudly: "Isn't it Du He who planned to kill the Lu clan members?"
Wei Shuyu was even more confused, "Mr. Wang, if I remember correctly, you should be a member of the Ministry of War, and you can be considered an important minister of the court. How can you say such stupid things at your age? When did Du He plan to kill Lu Clan people? Why didn’t I know?”
Wang Cheng, a man of his age and an important minister of the imperial court, was ridiculed by Wei Shuyu, a fool. He couldn't help but feel angry and said angrily: "Isn't it because you have come to ask His Majesty to punish you at this time?"
Wei Shuyu said amusingly: "Master Wang, I did come to apologize for this, but it is different from what you thought."
After saying that, Wei Shuyu turned around and bowed respectfully to Li Er: "Your Majesty, on the sixth day of the fifth lunar month, an explosion occurred in the Lu family compound in Hu County, killing thirty-five members of the Lu family. It has been found out now that It was Lu Mingan who made gunpowder privately, and the gunpowder exploded. As the magistrate of Hu County, I have the responsibility to defend the territory, but I did not notice it in advance and failed to stop it early. I bear a great responsibility. Please punish me."
Um?
Wang Cheng and others looked confused.
Is this what Wei Shuyu was actually talking about?
Everyone was about to question it, but then they heard Li Er speak.
Li Er asked: "Wei Aiqing, let me ask you, just now everyone said that Du He planned to kill thirty-five members of the Lu family. Do you know about it?"
Wei Shuyu said calmly: "Your Majesty, this matter is completely false. I personally found out about this matter. It was Lu Mingan's private manufacture of gunpowder that caused the explosion. It has nothing to do with anyone else. All witnesses and physical evidence are still kept in the Huxian County Government Office. , His Majesty can send someone to verify it at any time."
"Does it really have nothing to do with Du He?"
"I am willing to guarantee it with my life. If this is what Prince Consort Du is talking about, I will ask your Majesty to chop off my head."
Hearing this, Li Er looked at Wang Cheng and others: "My lords, what do you think?"
Wang Cheng and others looked at Wei Shuyu, who was unable to get enough food and salt, and felt helpless.
This guy looked stupid and insisted that this matter had nothing to do with Du He, and there was nothing he could do about it.
Wang Cheng suddenly said: "I would like to invite your majesty to announce that Du's consort has entered the palace. I want to confront him face to face."
"No need, gentlemen, I'm already here."
At the door, a voice suddenly sounded.
Everyone turned to look.
I saw Du He, dressed in a green shirt, walking in slowly.
Wei Shuyu's eyes suddenly lit up.
Li Chengqian and Li Ke were both excited.
The angry looks of Lu Mingyou, Wang Cheng and others seemed to want to eat Du He.
"Du He, give back the lives of the thirty-five members of the Lu family!"
Wang Cheng suddenly couldn't help but jumped out and blocked Du He's way.
Du He said calmly: "Who are you?"
"I am Wang Cheng, a member of the Ministry of War."
"Master Wang, why are you so excited when someone from the Lu family died? Why, Lu Mingan is your father?" Du He choked back.