Wang Chengdu was almost furious after hearing Du He's words.
His surname is not Lu, but he is the son-in-law of the Lu family.
Wang Cheng's wife is from the Lu Mingan branch of the Fan Yang Lu family. According to her seniority, she is the aunt of Lu Mingan and Lu Mingyu.
Naturally, Wang Chengcheng is Lu Mingan's uncle.
Now Du He asked, "Is Lu Mingan your father?" Wang Cheng was naturally furious.
"Good boy, you dare to speak nonsense here. It's really unreasonable. Du He, until now, you still don't admit that you designed to kill the Lu clan members. What do you want?" Wang Cheng shouted loudly.
Du He asked: "Master Wang, you keep saying that I designed to kill the Lu clan, is there any evidence?"
"Evidence? Do you need evidence for this? Du He, let me ask you, were the Lu clan members killed by gunpowder?"
"Yes, this is the conclusion reached by the Huxian County Government's investigation."
Wang Cheng looked proud when he saw this, "I ask you, in this world, besides you and the generals in the palace, who can make gunpowder?"
Du He replied: "I invented gunpowder, and then it was introduced to the general as a prisoner."
Wang Cheng suddenly said loudly: "Everyone has heard it. In the whole world, Jiang Zuojian and Du He are the only ones who can make gunpowder. However, Jiang Zuojian is in the palace and has no grudges against the Lu family in the past. How can he do harm to them now?"
The Lu clan... However, the Lu clan is in Hu County, and Du He is also in Hu County. Just a few days before the incident, the princess of Jinyang, Du He's niece, openly beat Lu You on the street, and Lu You
His life was even in danger. For this matter, Lu Mingan went to the county government many times to ask Du He for justice. This move must have angered Du He, who killed him and designed to blow up thirty-five of Lu's family.
...My lords, this is the truth...Your Majesty, please investigate this matter thoroughly and give an explanation to the Lu family and everyone in the world."
What this guy said makes sense.
Many people couldn't help but nod their heads after hearing this.
Wang Cheng was right. The entire Tang Dynasty knew that gunpowder was invented by Du He. Now only Du He and the palace generals can make gunpowder.
It is impossible for the general to take action against the Lu family.
Du He is the murderer!
Even Li Er felt that this inference was impeccable.
This is also a method that Lu Mingyou, Wang Cheng, Lu Mingyu and others spent a lot of effort to come up with.
Guaranteed to leave Du He speechless.
Bang bang bang.
At this moment, Du He suddenly clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Master Wang, it is really unfair to let you serve as a member of the Ministry of War. You are so talented. You should go to the Imperial College to teach arithmetic. You are right. Looking at it,
In the Tang Dynasty, only I, Du He, and Jiang Zuojian made gunpowder. Jiang Zuojian had no reason to kill Lu’s people, so I was the only one left. Do you think I am the murderer, right?"
"That's right!"
"Du He, please stop making excuses and plead guilty quickly. Considering that we were officials in the same court, we are willing to intercede on your behalf and ask your Majesty to give you a lighter sentence."
"Now that the matter is over, Du He, please don't resist stubbornly."
"Pleas guilty!"
"The facts of this case are clear and the truth is revealed. Du He cannot explain his innocence. I ask for His Majesty's Holy Judgment!"
"Seconded!"
"I second the proposal!"
For a time, many ministers bowed and said.
Wang Cheng and Lu Mingyou glanced at each other quietly, and both saw the proud look in each other's eyes.
This is a dead end they set up in advance.
In this Tai Chi Palace, Du He will be helpless.
Moreover, with so many ministers attacking at the same time, if Your Majesty is partial, you will lose the support of the people. If Your Majesty is not partial, Du He will undoubtedly die.
"Hahaha……"
Suddenly, Du He burst out laughing.
Laughter echoed throughout the Tai Chi Hall.
People around were stunned.
Is Du He crazy?
Wang Cheng was furious: "Du He, are you pretending to be crazy and acting stupid just to get away with it? What a wishful thinking."
Du He turned his head and looked at Wang Cheng: "Master Wang, I don't want to pay attention to you anymore, so why are you jumping up and down? We are all friends, why don't you give me some face? At your age, you still have a little daughter.
If you are embarrassed after getting married, how will your beautiful little daughter live? I have always been kind to others, and I was too lazy to argue with you. I didn't expect you to be so aggressive, ugh..."
"Du He, stop messing around and plead guilty quickly." Wang Cheng was furious when he heard Du He mention his little daughter.
Du He suddenly glanced around and looked at those who jumped out to attack him: "My lords, your tone is so determined and you are so unified when attacking this young master. It is hard to imagine whether you have accepted Lu's money. You all
Listen to Mr. Wang, is Mr. Wang your father?"
Um?
Everyone's expressions changed drastically.
However, before they could speak, Du He said loudly: "What Mr. Wang just said is true, but it only seems superficial. He said that in the entire Tang Dynasty, only the general and I, Du He, could make gunpowder. Is this really the case?
My son, please ask your father to take a closer look."
Everyone was stunned.
Li Er asked curiously: "Du He, you mean, there are other people in the Tang Dynasty who can make gunpowder?"
Du He said calmly: "What is the truth? Please go to the Taoist temples in and outside Chang'an City and find out."
Li Er immediately waved his hand and said, "Where is Lang Ji?"
General Li Junxian of the Yulin Guard stood up, bowed and said, "I am here."
"Immediately search all Taoist temples inside and outside Chang'an City. If gunpowder is found, interrogate them on the spot."
"I obey the decree!"
Li Junxian left in a rage.
Li Er asked everyone to rest in the Tai Chi Hall and asked the eunuchs to bring tea.
However, except Du He, no one cared about drinking tea.
The sound of Du He drinking tea resounded in the quiet hall.
Wang Cheng sneered and said: "Du He, please stop struggling in vain. I am a member of the Ministry of War. Your Majesty has repeatedly issued orders to prohibit the private manufacture of gunpowder. The personnel of the Ministry of War have to patrol the streets every now and then, but they have never heard of anyone doing so."
The Taoist temple made gunpowder. The truth will be revealed in less than an hour, and we will see how you quibble."
Du He seemed not to have heard anything, put down his teacup, and said to Wei Shuyu slowly: "Brother Wei, you are not young, are you married?"
Wei Shuyu looked confused, and his vest immediately got wet.
He is stupid, but he is also afraid of death.
This is Tai Chi Hall.
The highest power center of the Tang Dynasty.
And His Majesty Li Er is right above.
It seems inappropriate to talk about marriage, right?
But seeing Du He's high spirits, Wei Shuyu still shook his head: "I... still... not."
Wei Shuyu is twenty-four years old this year.
In this day and age, at the age of twenty-four, a son will wet the bed.
He is considered an older, unmarried young man.
In fact, given his background, he would not be unable to find a wife.
However, Wei Shuyu was famous for his stupidity in Chang'an City.
Therefore, even if a girl from an ordinary family was willing to marry, Lao Wei would not agree.
But women from wealthy families didn't pay any attention to Wei Shuyu.
As time went by, his marriage was delayed.
When everyone saw that Du He was actually concerned about Wei Shuyu's marriage, they laughed in their hearts.
This guy knew that he was in danger, so he started to break things.