My son is actually a well-known playboy in Tongzhou?
Bullying men and dominating women?
Robbing civilian girls?
And Mr. Dou is philanthropic and charitable?
Why is this like a swap?
He angrily shook his sleeves, pointed at Li Daozong and cursed: "Li Chengfan, I saved your life back then, but now you are slandering me and my son like this. Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?"
Li Daozong: "..."
Li Er slapped the table again.
"Jing De, that's enough... I have my own judgment on this matter, but now the people of Tongzhou are complaining. Not only are they scolding Yuchi Baolin, but they are also criticizing you, the governor of Tongzhou. In this matter, you
What can I say?" Li Er asked, glaring angrily.
Yuchi Gong shook his head and said: "My lord, I have nothing to say."
Over the years since he came to power in Tongzhou, his biggest hobby has been drinking and hunting, leaving all government affairs to others.
He didn't even know how many counties there were in the state.
Nothing to say.
Li Eryi rolled his sleeves and said: "Of course I can tell the world that you, Yuchi Jingde, committed the murder, beheaded Yuchi Baolin in public, and captured you, the governor of Tongzhou..."
Yuchi Gong finally calmed down.
Li Erdao: "Chengfan, please continue."
Li Daozong nodded and continued: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, this matter is definitely not normal. I watched Yuchi Baolin grow up. This child didn't talk much since he was a child, and he was practical and reliable in his work. I remember that he was in Zhenguan for five years.
, because he couldn't stand the behavior of the four evils in Chang'an, he took Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Chumo and beat Du He and these evils in the street... He has a good reputation in Chang'an, and such a person cannot be compared to Tongzhou.
How can such a big change happen in just a few years?”
Li Er looked at Wei Ting again.
Wei Ting stood up and said: "Your Majesty, what Mr. Li said is absolutely true. The people sent by me found that those who spoke well of Dou Gongde were the common people in Tongzhou City. But outside the city, countless people scolded Dou.
The family oppressed the people, and Dou Gongde did many bad things. On the third day of last month, Dou Gongde was riding out of Tongzhou. He encountered an old man carrying dung blocking his way. He was beaten to death on the spot. Afterwards, he paid twenty guan of money and settled the matter...
…If my subordinates hadn’t investigated this matter, I would not have believed it.”
Yuchi Gong looked at Li Daozong and Wei Ting, and finally looked at Li Er.
Only then did he suddenly understand.
It turns out that Your Majesty knows everything.
"Dou family, you deserve to die!" Li Er said angrily: "Dou family has been entrenched in Tongzhou for many years. Regardless of whether it harms one party or not, he dares to control the public opinion."
Changsun Wuji stood up and said: "Your Majesty, it can be seen from this incident that the Dou family is very powerful in Tongzhou, so we must find a way quickly."
"Yes, your Majesty, this world belongs to your Majesty, but such a shocking thing happened in Tongzhou. The son of a dignified court official was framed and innocent. It is really not a pity to die for the Dou family!"
Someone said angrily.
Li Er stroked his beard and said: "What you said makes sense... The matter in Tongzhou must be resolved properly, huh, but now, the matter of Yuchi Baolin needs to be resolved as soon as possible. Now this matter is making a fuss.
Even the city of Chang'an knows that Yuchi Baolin killed someone. If he is released like this, how can the people be convinced... Dear nobles, tell me what good ideas you have."
The seven or eight big shots in the court looked at me and I looked at you, but they all looked around speechless.
This matter is already a dead end and cannot be solved.
Li Er's face was full of melancholy.
The smartest people in the world gathered around him, but when faced with this matter, they were all helpless.
Just when everyone was silent.
Boom.
Boom.
Boom.
Outside, a dull drumbeat suddenly sounded.
Everyone's expressions changed drastically.
Someone asked in surprise: "Is it a war drum?"
Li Er shook his head: "It's not a war drum, it's the royal drum at the entrance to the imperial city!"
Imperial drum?
Although this imperial drum stands at the gate of the imperial city, not just anyone can beat it. Whenever the imperial drum is beaten, it means there is a huge grievance, and it is the kind that cannot be resolved by local states and counties.
Since the Han Dynasty, kings of many dynasties have set up imperial drums.
The more the royal drum is beaten, the more dissatisfied the people are with the ruler.
Anyone who dares to beat the royal drum and has no real grievance will be punished by the Nine Tribes.
For a case that has not been tried by the state or county, it is a death penalty to directly beat the imperial drum and sue the petitioner.
Even if there is a great grievance, if the royal drum is beaten and the king is seen in the palace, he will be beaten with fifty sticks first. Ordinary people will die.
So, no one has played the drums for many years.
Li Er pondered: "When was the last time the royal drum was beaten?"
Someone whispered: "Your Majesty, Du He knocked on it just a few months ago."
Duhe...
Hearing this name, Li Er suddenly felt a little headache.
"Quickly go and bring the man who beats the royal drum...Forget it, I'll go and see for myself." Li Er said.
Immediately, Li Er led the ministers to the imperial city tower quickly.
Under the city tower, under the imperial drum that was as tall as two people, I saw a woman holding a huge drumstick and beating it violently.
Boom, boom, boom.
Boom, boom, boom.
Every blow was frightening.
That's a royal drum!
However, it was not just the imperial drum that worried Li Er, but the huge square at the entrance to the imperial city that was crowded with ordinary people.
Normally, people would stay at home in this cold weather, wishing they could spend the whole winter in their houses. Why did they all come out?
Li Er asked: "What's going on?"
Next to him, Li Junxian said: "Your Majesty, today is the day when Dream Group distributes eggs... It is Hou Duhe of Huyi County who personally takes the lead in distributing eggs here. As long as you have bought something worth more than 100 yuan from Dream Group,
You can come and get five eggs for free. People have gathered here early in the morning, and I have sent extra manpower to ensure that nothing happens."
When Li Er heard this, he looked carefully and saw that there was a high platform in the place where the crowd was the densest. Sitting on the platform was a person with his legs crossed. Who else was there if it wasn't Du He.
"Why is this kid everywhere..."
Li Er had a headache.
At this time, the drums below stopped.
The woman playing the drum burst into tears.
Good guy, now, all the people who are getting eggs for free are crowding around.
Li Er was furious: "Who beat people? How come they are all lying on the ground? How will the people talk about me?"
Li Junxian said with a sad face: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I can see clearly that no one did anything. The woman was lying on the ground by herself."
Li Er: "..."
The common people rushed up, pointed at the imperial guards beside the woman, and began to curse.
"This is too much!"
"How dare you, the Imperial Guards, beat people!"
"Lord Imperial Guard!"
"Kill someone!"
…
For a time, the crowd was furious.
Behind the crowd, Du He had also come over.
He looked at the loudest shouter in the crowd, it was Xu Zhengdao who was wearing makeup.
Under Xu Zhengdao's instigation, the people were furious.