Chapter 70 A Little Prestige (1)
After Liu Zhongyuan came out, he found out the reason. It turned out that Li Xun not only captured Ge Qingfeng, but also captured Yang Fan, and also caught Jingzhao Mansion together. Thousands of Niu Wei refused to give up because of this.
Liu Zhongyuan was 43 years old this year, and was a Jinshi at the age of 19. He served as the local government for more than ten years. At the age of 32, he was appointed as the governor of Hanzhou and became the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice. He served for more than ten years. He was fair and selfless in his judgments, and did not fear the powerful and had few unjust cases. He was called Liu Qingtian by the people and was extremely famous in the entire capital. When the general led by Qianniu Guards came out, he did not dare to be arrogant. He only said that he would let Yang Fan go, so he immediately led his troops away.
Liu Zhongyuan did not take this trick and told the leader General Ya that it had been illegal to lead troops to surround Jingzhao Mansion, regardless of whether you leave or not, he would have violated the law. He would write to the emperor and sue him for investigation. He also told General Ya very seriously that he would lead troops away immediately within a quarter of an hour, otherwise he would be punished for being rebellious and leave the city and ask for the three armies of the imperial guards to come and suppress them. After that, he would never pay attention to the general and return to the Jingzhao Mansion.
Liu Zhongyuan's reputation was there. Qianniu Weiya knew that he was not joking, and he would definitely do it. He did not dare to make things worse. In desperation, he had to lead the soldiers in a daze and disperse.
Liu Zhongyuan immediately went to court for interrogation, and there was nothing to deny. After knowing the reason, Liu Zhongyuan detained Yang Fan and others.
"Sir, these people are not of simple origin, what are you going to do with it?"
The matter has become a big deal, so Li Xun naturally has to ask Liu Zhongyuan's attitude clearly. If he doesn't want to take responsibility and push the matter to Li Xun, he will be in trouble.
Liu Zhongyuan was obviously not that kind of person, but he was not stupid. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Let's keep it closed for now. I will write a memorial overnight. I will report to the Emperor Ming to see the situation."
Li Xun felt relieved and told the matter out at the court meeting, which was to prepare for business.
On the day of the coming day, early in the morning, Yang Daosi was about to go out to the imperial city to attend the court meeting.
"Sir, please stay."
Yang Daosi turned around and looked at it, but it was his fifth son Yang You'an.
Yang Daosi said indifferently: "What's the matter?"
Yang Youan hesitated for a while, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "My father, Fan'er's affairs..."
Yang Daosi interrupted him: "I already know, I won't care about this matter, and you don't care about it either."
"My father, but..."
Yang Daosi interrupted him again and said in a stern tone: "The court has its own laws and everyone must abide by them. Ge Qingfeng did evil things and was arrested on the spot by the inspection camp. Yang Fan actually dared to gather troops to cause trouble. He was simply brave. If he was convicted of a serious crime, he would have to blame himself."
Speaking of this, Yang Daosi sighed: "The servant lady has hanged herself. Since they dare to do it, they must be aware of paying the price."
Yang Youan was secretly shocked by his father's well-informed knowledge and asked, "Whose family does that woman come from?"
Yang Daosi glanced at him indifferently, said nothing, and turned around to the carriage.
"Master, what do you say?"
A luxurious woman walked out from behind the door and pulled Yang Youan and asked anxiously.
Yang Youan shook his head and sighed, "I can't control this matter, so don't worry about it."
Outside the Mingzheng Hall gate, more than a hundred officials were waiting, and the court meeting was about to begin in a quarter of an hour.
Yang Daosi came late, and the officials bowed to him one by one. Liu Zhongyuan also came. When he saw him, he bowed to him. Yang Daosi looked at Liu Zhongyuan, nodded, and said nothing.
The left minister of the Ministry of Personnel looked at Yang Daosi, clenched his fists, and there was anger in his eyes.
As a drum sounded, the gate of Mingzheng Hall opened, and an eunuch walked out and shouted loudly: "The court meeting began, and all officials entered the hall."
When the officials entered the hall, Zhao Zhi was already sitting in the dragon seat.
"Long live my emperor, your Majesty!"
All officials bowed and greeted each other.
Zhao Zhi said indifferently: "You are dear friends and you are not etiquette and calm."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The officials each returned to their positions. Yang Daosi and other ministers, including the Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall, and about a dozen of them, sat down in the front seats on both sides of the officials.
Duke Mu said loudly: "My ministers, report it early if you have any questions!"
Liu Zhongyuan was not the first to jump out to participate in the competition. Instead, after several officials finished the matter, they stood out from the team and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Zhongyuan, if you have something to report."
After saying that, he took out a memorial from his sleeve.
"Come on the way."
Zhao Zhi nodded, and a eunuch stepped forward to answer the memorial, went to the imperial platform and gave the memorial to Mr. Mu, who put the memorial in front of Zhao Zhi's table with both hands.
Zhao Zhi opened the memorial and began to look carefully. Liu Zhongyuan spoke at the same time, and in front of the important officials, he explained in detail what happened in Guanghua Temple yesterday. In fact, he did not need to say such things at the court meeting, he just needed to give a memorial. However, Yang Fan was the General of the Qianniu Guard. From the fifth rank official position, Liu Zhongyuan had no right to deal with him directly, or he would hand it over to the Dali Temple or the Ministry of Justice, or he would inform the emperor Zhao Zhi in the form of a memorial at the court meeting, first remove his official position, and then interrogate him.
Zhao Zhi frowned, closed the memorial, looked at Yang Daosi, and then pondered. Yang Fan was Yang Daosi's grandson, besieged the inspection camp, used his power for personal gain, and intended to rob the criminal. This is not a minor crime.
"Your Majesty, you can transfer Ge Qingfeng and Yang Fan to Dali Temple. Weichen is willing to take over the case."
Dali Temple Minister Liu Zhigu stood up. He was Yang Daosi's man. He brought Ge Qingfeng and Yang Fan to Dali Temple and things were easier.
Xu Ruotang, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, also stood up and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, since it is a criminal case, it should be handed over to the Ministry of Justice to handle it. I am willing to take over the case. I hope your Majesty agrees."
Liu Zhongyuan frowned. He did not expect that if the evidence was conclusive, there would still be ministers standing up, and they could not see anything clearly, but these two people belonged to Yang Daosi's party. If Yang Fan and Ge Qingfeng were handed over to them, it would be very likely that big things would be turned into small things and small things would be turned into minor things, even if they were punished, they would probably be very light.
"Your Majesty, the whole incident is clear at a glance and the evidence is conclusive. Why should I be so troublesome? I suggest that Yang Fan be deprived of his position as the General of Qianniu Guards immediately and let Jingzhao Prefecture quickly judge and sentence him."
You Mingyuan, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, stood up and shouted loudly, with anger on his face.
Xu Ruotang and Liu Zhigu looked at You Mingyuan, with a hint of astonishment on their faces. You Mingyuan has always been neutral and rarely participated in the struggle between Liu Jie and Yang Daosi. He has always been quite low-key and peaceful in his work. He actually jumped out of such a small thing, and his tone and expression were extremely unkind.
Chapter completed!