"Your Majesty, I am impeaching Yan Pengfei, the Minister of Justice, and Liu Quanan, the Inspector-General, for their ulterior motives. They used the opportunity of the trial to beat them and fabricated evidence to frame the imperial ministers!"
While all the officials were watching, Zhao Junchen raised his voice and said.
Seeing that Zhao Junchen not only did not defend himself against the various charges of impeachment, but instead used offense as defense to impeach Yan Pengfei and Liu Quanan, all the officials in the court were shocked.
It seemed that a smile flashed across Emperor Deqing's eyes, but then the anger on his face became even worse. He slapped the imperial case and shouted angrily: "Is this what I asked you to say? I asked you to say this. It’s Liu Yushi who impeached you, are the charges against you true? Why did you impeach Liu Quanan and Yan Pengfei in turn? Don’t you understand what I said!?”
Regarding Emperor Deqing's angry rebuke, Zhao Junchen's expression was still neither happy nor angry, and he just said slowly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about the crime of imposition, such as those of Liu Quan'an and Liu Yushi impeaching the minister The accusations are all made up out of nothing and are completely fabricated, and they cannot stand up to scrutiny. I don’t think there is anything to refute.”
Emperor Deqing snorted coldly and said: "But I asked you to argue! Do you still want to resist the decree?"
Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "In that case, I will obey the order!"
On the other side, seeing Zhao Junchen's blatant counterattack and Zhao Junchen's calm and confident look, Huang Yourong's expression couldn't help but change slightly!
Huang Yourong thought that his layout was perfect, and Zhao Junchen could not resist it. However, when he was caught off guard, at a loss what to do, or had no other way out, Zhao Junchen's attitude and expression should never be like this!
Could it be that Zhao Junchen really has a counterattack strategy for his plan?
However, how did Zhao Junchen find the means to fight back in such a short period of time?
Is it possible that all of this is really just Zhao Junchen's layout and trap?
The uneasy feeling that always floated in Huang Yourong's heart became even stronger at this moment!
What's more, although Emperor Deqing seemed furious at this time, during the questioning, he also indirectly blocked Huang Yourong's party's opportunity to intervene, and gave Zhao Junchen room to launch a counterattack!
As a veteran minister, Huang Yourong could naturally understand what this meant.
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After receiving the order, Zhao Junchen turned around, looked at Liu Quanan coldly, and suddenly said: "Liu Yushi, I am too lazy to listen to the charges you impeached me for. Now I only ask you. , are there any evidence of guilt for these charges you mentioned? If there is evidence of guilt, where did it come from? "
During the questioning, Zhao Junchen had a condescending attitude, as if it was Liu Quanan who was being impeached now!
When Liu Quan'an faced Zhao Junchen's arrogant tone, due to Zhao Junchen's usual power, he didn't notice anything was wrong. He just replied: "As the supervisory censor of the imperial court, I am loyal to your majesty. If you are responsible for the imperial court, you naturally dare not take the wrong aim. The charges against you, Zhao Shangshu, are all based on conclusive evidence. They were all confessed by the officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs. After repeated verification, there is absolutely no way they are false!"
Zhao Junchen sneered and said, "So, the evidence of my crime was all obtained through interrogation by you and Yan Pengfei?"
"Of course!"
"So, during the trial, did you and Yan Pengfei deliberately induce or extract confessions, or even beat them into submission, and deliberately implicate the officer with some unrelated charges?" Zhao Junchen asked again.
Liu Quanan was furious and refuted: "Shilang Yan and I are dedicated to serving your majesty, serving the court, and being loyal to the country. How could we do such a thing?! All the charges I impeached you were committed by the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Industry.
The officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Household Affairs took the initiative to confess, and every statement is true and well-founded! In this regard, Qin Huaiyuan, the young minister of Dali Temple, and Master Qin also participated in the interrogation and can testify! Zhao Shangshu, I advise you not to do anything at this time.
It’s better to confuse right and wrong out of luck, and if you simply plead guilty directly, Your Majesty, who has always been forgiving, may be able to treat you leniently!”
"Oh?" Zhao Junchen did not hide his suspicion at all, and turned to Qin Huaiyuan for confirmation: "Master Qin, is what Liu Quanan said true? During yesterday's trial, Liu Quanan and Yan Pengfei really didn't
Lure a confession, force a confession, or use torture?"
After Qin Huaiyuan hesitated for a moment, he suddenly remembered the mysterious visitor who visited him yesterday, as well as the requests and benefits the mysterious visitor made to him.
The promised benefits are very tempting, a full thirty thousand taels of silver!
The request is very simple - you can be neutral or impartial, but there are some things that must be mentioned in emphasis when asked in the morning!
As one of the few centrist officials in the DPRK who had no factions or backers, Qin Huaiyuan was not willing to get involved in the party dispute between Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong, but the benefits of 30,000 taels of silver were tempting enough, and the other party's demands were not much.
, and does not violate his own position!
Therefore, after Qin Huaiyuan hesitated for a moment, he finally gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, Minister Zhao, colleagues, when I tried the case with Shilang Yan and Liu Yushi yesterday, they did not force or induce a confession.
As a result of the torture, the officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Households all voluntarily confessed their crimes and took the initiative to provide some evidence of Zhao Shangshu's crimes, but..."
After hearing the first half of Qin Huaiyuan's words, Liu Quanan and other officials of the Yellow Party all looked proud. However, after hearing the word "but" again, their expressions changed!
Zhao Junchen asked: "But what?"
"However, during the trial of the case, although Yan Shilang and Liu Yushi did not force a confession, induce a confession, or use torture, they repeatedly threatened the officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs, threatening that if they did not confess, they would not only be beaten with a cane, but also tortured
They would also search their property and not ensure the safety of their families during the search. The official felt it was inappropriate at the time and tried to dissuade them both from speaking and acting cautiously, but to no avail." Qin Huaiyuan answered truthfully.
Zhao Junchen sneered and said: "Oh? How is it different from threatening the safety of the family members of the officials involved in the case with extorting or inducing a confession? From this point of view, the reason why the officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household were imprisoned on some trumped-up charges
I’m afraid it may not be done voluntarily when it comes to me!”
Seeing that under Zhao Junchen's deliberate guidance, the situation was gradually developing in an unfavorable direction. Yan Pengfei finally couldn't hold it back and stepped out again, loudly saying: "Your Majesty, when I was handling the case, I did threaten the officials involved. But those threats were also
It is just a necessary means during the trial. I think every official will use it more or less during the trial! I have done my duty to punish evil, and I have a clear conscience for this!
What's more, when I was trying the case, I never mentioned Zhao Shangshu's name! And Zhao Junchen's crimes and evidence were all taken by officials from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Households in order to make meritorious service and mitigate the crimes.
Yes, so there is no way it is false, let alone framed by the minister and Liu Yushi! Regarding this point, all the officials from the three departments involved in the trial can testify, and I hope your majesty will understand clearly!"
At this time, Yan Pengfei looked like he had a clear conscience - about this, he did have a clear conscience!
Unfortunately, in the officialdom, right and wrong are inherently unclear. Even if someone really has a "clear conscience," there is still the theory of being "framed."
Therefore, Zhao Junchen sneered and suddenly asked Emperor Deqing for an order: "Your Majesty, I have new information and evidence here, which can prove that the officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household held some crimes against me.
The charges on my head are all out of coercion and helplessness! And these charges against me are all framed and made out of nothing!"
"Oh? What evidence is it?" Emperor Deqing, who had been silent, finally asked again.
Zhao Junchen replied: "Your Majesty, because the 'Huaihe River Flood Case' involved the Household Department Yamen, I did not dare to neglect it. I also sent people around to investigate the news, but found a very strange thing! - Those responsible yesterday
The three government officials who went to the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household Affairs to arrest people. The six leading people suddenly made a fortune and went to Yanhualiu Lane to squander it! At that time, the minister felt that something was fishy, so he sent Xichang
Fanzi caught them and questioned them carefully, but the result surprised me!"
On the other side, Huang Yourong felt more and more uneasy. He also saw that Zhao Junchen was pressing forward step by step. Under Zhao Junchen's aggressiveness, the atmosphere in the morning had changed drastically. He finally couldn't help but come out and reprimanded: "Zhao Junchen! Your Majesty just asked you to
To defend your own crime, why do you keep talking about him? Is it possible that you have a guilty conscience?"
Emperor Deqing waved his hand and said: "Huang Aiqing, let him continue. I want to hear what he wants to say!"
Then, Emperor Deqing nodded to Zhao Junchen and said, "Go on, what did you find?"
Zhao Junchen looked solemn and said slowly: "Your Majesty, after arresting those officials from the Third Division who were acting suspiciously, and interrogating them overnight in Xichang, it was discovered that those officials from the Third Division had been arrested before going to the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Households to arrest people.
A bribe of 3,000 taels of silver. Although the identity and origin of the person who gave the bribe is not yet clear, he has ulterior motives and bad intentions! The Yamen of the Third Division are required to take the opportunity to threaten the officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Households when arresting people.
, let them put some trumped-up charges on the minister’s head when being interrogated! If the officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs do not agree..."
Having said this, Zhao Junchen sneered and glanced at Yan Pengfei, whose expression changed drastically, and continued slowly: "...When Shilang Yan is trying the case, he will clearly tell them what the consequences will be!"
Then, Zhao Junchen took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, held it on his head, and said: "In this regard, all the officials of the three departments involved in this matter have confessed. Here are the confessions and evidence. I hope your Majesty will be aware of it!"
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, the expressions of all the officials from Huang Yourong's faction changed drastically!
Among them, especially Yan Pengfei and Liu Quanan, looked the most panicked!
The new information and evidence provided by Zhao Junchen make it very clear that the officials involved in the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs confessed to crimes involving Zhao Junchen because they were coerced by threats! And the people who threatened and coerced them were
, they are Yan Pengfei and Liu Quanan who are responsible for the trial!
Suddenly, the situation in the court reversed!
Zhao Junchen, who was originally impeached for nine major crimes, suddenly became an innocent person who was framed. However, Liu Quanan and Yan Pengfei, who were originally impeached for Zhao Junchen, were suspected of having ulterior motives and framed the court ministers!
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In this way, when the situation changed, Yan Pengfei and Liu Quan'an saw that the situation was not right, so they both knelt down to His Highness and shouted that they were wronged!
"Your Majesty, it is clear to you that Zhao Junchen is deliberately framed by me and Liu Yushi! I know nothing about what those three government officials did!"
"Your Majesty! Zhao Junchen has always been in charge of Xichang. The so-called 'evidence' found by Xichang is not credible!"
Hearing Yan Pengfei and Liu Quan'an complain that they were wronged, Zhao Junchen's smile became even colder and he asked: "Oh? Mr. Yan knows nothing about what those three government officials did? It's a pity that those three government officials have no idea what they are doing."
Mr. Yan, you are not ignorant of what you have done! At least, they know very well that Mr. Yan, you will threaten the officials from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household involved in the case during the trial! If Mr. Yan is said to have anything to do with this matter,
It doesn't matter at all. But how can it be convincing?
As for Liu Yushi, if you are not convinced by the evidence found by Xichang, Xichang can also transfer those Yamen of the Third Division to other yamen for review! They can even bring those Yamen of the Third Division to the court for interrogation by His Majesty himself! But I don’t know
At that time, if the final result remains unchanged, what should you do?"
Zhao party officials, who were still a little worried at first, saw the situation reversed. Naturally, they would not let go of this opportunity to add insult to injury, and they came out to speak one after another, waving the flag and cheering for Zhao Junchen!
"Your Majesty, first, the officials of the Third Division were bribed before arresting people, allowing them to threaten officials from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household involved in the case, and to frame Zhao Shangshu. Later, Yan Pengfei and Liu Quan'an used threats to extract confessions during the trial.
Now again, Yan Pengfei and Liu Quanan are framing Zhao Shangshu on trumped-up charges. I think there must be something fishy in this, and I hope your Majesty will order a strict investigation!"
"Your Majesty clearly knows that I also believe that Yan Pengfei and Liu Quan'an are suspected of framing a high official in the imperial court. They have ulterior motives and evil intentions. They must not be let go easily! The case should be opened for strict investigation! In addition, since the Three Law Departments are also involved in the case, I think this matter
It should be left to the East Factory or the West Factory to investigate!"
"Your Majesty, I also think..."
Along with Zuo Lanshan, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Zhan Shanchang, the minister of the Ministry of household affairs, Gu Quan, the imperial censor of Zuo Qian and other officials under Zhao Junchen, they finally launched a counterattack after holding back for a long time. For a while, Yan Pengfei and Liu Quanan were under the influence of everyone.
Under impeachment, it seems that the evidence of the crime has been confirmed and the accusations have been made.
Seeing the dramatic change in the situation, Huang Yourong and his party naturally could not sit idly by and ignore the situation. At Huang Yourong's signal, Young Master Zhang Cheng, Minister of Rites Lin Wei and others also came out to refute.
"Your Majesty, I think that the evidence provided by Zhao Junchen is incomplete, let alone true or false! Even if someone really bribed the officials of the three divisions and asked them to threaten the officials of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household involved in the case, there is currently no conclusive evidence to prove that.
The person who paid the bribe is related to Yan Pengfei and Liu Quanan, so it would be too far-fetched to convict him for this!"
"Your Majesty, I believe that, let alone the new evidence provided by Zhao Junchen, the charges against Liu Yushi for impeaching Zhao Junchen are not necessarily fictions. The intelligence and evidence provided by Zhao Junchen now may be
A plan to confuse the public and divert the focus! I hope Your Majesty will not be deceived by Zhao Junchen!"
"Your Majesty is aware of this! I believe that even if the evidence and information provided by Zhao Junchen are true, there is still the possibility of catching the thief. After all, the identity of the person who bribed the officials of the Third Division is not clear, or it may be Zhao Junchen himself.
Maybe it’s arranged..."
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During the fierce debate between officials from Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong, Emperor Deqing finally finished reviewing the documents submitted by Zhao Junchen.
Emperor Deqing looked solemn, but without consulting the elders, he directly asked Zhao Junchen: "Zhao Junchen, I have read your report. Just as Lin Shangshu said, you bribed the officials of the third division.
The identity and origin of this person is not clear, so it is a bit far-fetched for you to impeach Yan Pengfei and Liu Quanan for falsely accusing you!
What's more, what Zhang Shaofu said is reasonable. You still failed to clarify the charges against Liu Quanan for impeaching you. Even if Liu Quanan and Yan Pengfei were really suspected of coercing confessions, it doesn't mean that the charges against you are false! So!
, you still have to give me an explanation!"
Zhao Junchen smiled softly and said: "Your Majesty, from what I can see, the evidence is actually very conclusive! When the three Yamen officials went to the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household Affairs yesterday to arrest people, I and the officials were still attending the morning court, and they were not there.
He would have known about the "Huaihe River Flood Case" in advance, so the mastermind behind the bribery of the three government officials would be Inspector Liu Quan'an! Because Liu Quan'an has the conclusive evidence of the "Huaihe River Flood Case", except him
Besides, no one else could have predicted the development of the situation between the DPRK and China and bribed the officials of the Third Division to do things in advance! The confessions of the officials of the Third Division and Yan Shilang's behavior during the trial were also consistent. Obviously, this incident was closely related to
It doesn't matter to Shilang Yan! I hope your Majesty will learn from it!"
Seeing Emperor Deqing's noncommittal, Zhao Junchen added: "As for the charges against Liu Yushi for impeaching me, I feel that I don't need to defend myself. I just need to bring the officials involved in the case from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household to the Hall of Supreme Harmony for review by Your Majesty, and discuss with me."
If you confront them in court, the truth of the matter will be revealed soon! All the charges for which I was impeached were confessed by them. If they still insist on what they said after I confront them in court, then I will have nothing to say.
He said that he should plead guilty! But if their previous confessions were all due to coercion and threats, and they confessed the truth under His Majesty's royal trial, it could also be evidence that Yan Pengfei and Liu Quan'an framed me! I hope so.
Your Majesty has learned from it!"
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, the expressions of Huang Yourong and his party, especially Yan Pengfei and Liu Quanan, changed drastically after they thought of a certain possibility.
However, before they could speak, Emperor Deqing had already issued an edict: "Publish my decree and announce that all the officials involved in the 'Huaihe River Flood Case' should come to the Hall of Supreme Harmony! I will personally oversee the trial!"
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PS: Chongzi has been hiding the change of department from his family, but his family finally found out about it. Although the new department is free and can have more time to code and update, it is also a Qingshui Yamen with little future. My family
Naturally I objected, so I didn’t mention all the quarrels. I was in too much confusion the past few days and couldn’t update. I’m really sorry!
However, the discontinuation of "Regent" and "Rebel" has already become a problem for Chongzi, and Chongzi will no longer dare to say the word "responsibility"! So Chongzi must have an end! If Chongzi continues to lose popularity, so will Chongzi.
Finish the book carefully! So Chongzi has no regrets!
Today, the quarrel at home is finally over. I will upload a 5,000-word chapter first!