Chapter 304: King Ning is dissatisfied with the loss
Outside the tent, Lin Bei, Wei Feng, Cheng Jie and others all retreated wisely.
Only Qin Shiyi, Ye Hongyi, and Fang Jue were left talking secretly in the tent.
Some things are already royal secrets, and it would be a disaster not to let them know more.
Inside the account.
"Master Qin turns out to be flexible." Fang Jue admired.
"The Young Master is so young and so tactful, yet he can treat others with sincerity, which is even more rare than a low-ranking official." Qin Shiyi said with a backhand smile.
Fang Jue and Ye Hongyi immediately raised their eyebrows.
This guy...can actually flatter you?
Is this still Qin Shiyi?
"Master Qin was so upright, loyal and courageous in court, which left us with a stereotype." Fang Jue chuckled.
"That's just the official's sincere expression. There is actually a difference between being a person and doing things." Qin Shiyi straightened his clothes calmly.
No one would have thought that the most stubborn Yushi of Zuodu would be the most considerate of the emperor's ministers.
Who would believe it?
Fang Juedu couldn't help but secretly wonder if Qin Shiyi did this deliberately because he often criticized the emperor.
In order to establish a stereotype for himself, thereby reducing others' wariness of him, and achieve the effect of paralysis and deception.
As for what's the use of this...
Now it is highlighted.
"So, Master Qin is planning to take the blame for His Majesty?" Ye Hongyi said with a smile.
"It's natural to eat the emperor's salary and shoulder the emperor's duties." Qin Shiyi handed over his hand.
"Then you look so good on weekdays. Everyone thinks you are really arrogant and daring..." Ye Hongyi joked.
Qin Shiyi shook his head and said seriously:
"This is not an act. I am indeed cynical and can distinguish between black and white. If there is anything wrong with your majesty or the officials, I should point it out. It is not unkind, but it can make your majesty more wise."
"If you make mistakes but don't correct them, this is not the courtesy that a loyal minister should have."
Fang Jue clicked his tongue and said, "Master Qin said it well!"
Ye Hongyi was even more stunned. She didn't expect Qin Shiyi to think like this.
"Master Qin's words are very wonderful. The king is wise and the ministers are upright. This is the blessing of the country." Fang felt serious and immediately raised his hands to express his admiration.
Qin Shiyi returned the gift solemnly: "Although the young master is young, he has such knowledge and insights. He is really a genius in the world. I am lucky to have great fortune!"
The two of them bowed their heads at the same time, then raised their heads and looked at each other, smiling at each other, feeling a little sympathetic to each other.
"Ha ha……"
The two raised their heads and laughed. Fang Jue scratched his head and Qin Shiyi stroked his beard.
The remaining slight barriers between each other in our hearts gradually disappeared.
"Your Majesty's secret decree, what do you want Lord Qin to do?" Fang Jue asked in a low voice and asked seriously.
This is the reason why those people were kicked out.
Qin Shiyi also leaned over and lowered his voice: "Your Majesty didn't say it explicitly, but he mentioned that he didn't want to involve too many people."
"But if there is no public trial, it will be difficult to determine the guilt of state officials and rebellious generals." Fang Jue said seriously.
If King Ning did not publicly commit the crime of treason, then these people would naturally not be guilty of treason. Should they tolerate indulgence?
If this crime can be hidden, why should it shock the world?
Qin Shiyi said indifferently: "It's very easy to handle!"
Fang Jue was stunned: "Killed them all?"
"It would be a mercy not to implicate their relatives. Prince Ning cannot have a public trial, and naturally the other people involved in the case cannot have a public trial."
"Then what should Xuanjian Division do?" Ye Hongyi was a little confused.
Although she is a close minister of the emperor, she is too young and is far inferior to her master, Xiao Shoudou.
It was obvious that Ye Hongyi would not understand some of the words that the emperor did not hint at. He would even worry that he was overthinking, so he did not dare to speculate too much about the holy meaning.
As for Qin Shiyi, he was a veteran minister and the emperor's humerus. He could fully understand the emperor's hints.
Even Fang Jue couldn't compare to him. After all, it was impossible for Fang Jue to understand a person's temperament completely from the files.
"The Xuanjian Division will investigate as they should, and they will involve whoever needs to be implicated, but in the end the case will not be closed openly..."
Qin Shiyi said: "Prince Ning will probably commit suicide out of fear of his crime. In order not to implicate his family, other rebellious people did not dare to stand trial alive, so they committed suicide in prison... Without being interrogated in the open court, they cannot be convicted of serious crimes of rebellion, nor can they be convicted of serious crimes.
Implicated, this is the best outcome for all parties."
"I don't want to see too many innocent people being implicated by them, so I fully support your majesty's move."
Qin Shiyi admitted it generously.
The emperor's heart was exactly what he wanted. Qin Shiyi was cynical, but that was only aimed at the person involved in the crime.
Qin Shiyi did not necessarily support every one of the criminal laws that were widely implicated.
He is the censor of Zuodu, not the minister of Tingwei Mansion or the Ministry of Punishment!
"Your Majesty is kind." Fang Jue said with cupped hands.
Ye Hongyi chuckled, she already understood the reason.
"Luo Yang is plotting rebellion. Our court has already issued a proclamation to mock Beiliang. If there is another King Ning, the six countries will all issue proclamations to mock me, Daxia." Ye Hongyi said lightly.
After Luo Yang's rebellion, the Ministry of Rites had already issued some "drafts".
There is one article that mocks Beiliang for being a rebellious country, but there is a rebellious person like Luo Yang in the country... Adding insult to injury is very satisfying.
But so soon, Prince Ning is about to jump out. Isn’t this a slap in the face?
How could the emperor allow this to happen?
Qin Shiyi also nodded: "Yes, my face, Daxia, is much more important than implicating a few innocent people! I will never tolerate humiliation!"
"I understand, that's why Your Majesty asked me to suppress Prince Ning quietly." Fang Jue said with a smile.
Ye Hongyi glanced over and suddenly felt that Fang Jue really understood the emperor's heart.
Because before Qin Shiyi said anything, Fang Jue had already guessed that the emperor would not be willing to let Prince Ning be tried in public.
Especially now.
Something happened to Luo Yanggang in Beiliang. If something happens again in Daxia, people in Beiliang will no longer be able to laugh at them.
Sometimes, there are scandals that need to be covered up, and everyone has a few fig leaves... There is no shame in doing so.
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Prince Ning's Mansion.
Prince Ning was brought back and imprisoned in the mansion.
I originally wanted to be locked up in a military camp, but I thought it would not be appropriate. After all, I am a prince and cannot be like this according to regulations.
As for the government dungeon, because so many people were involved in Prince Ning's case, it couldn't be accommodated at all.
Moreover, the dungeon of Ningzhou Mansion cannot imprison the prince.
We had no choice but to follow the old practice and lock Prince Ning in a secret room in his home, and send someone to supervise him twelve hours a day. It was impossible to give him any chance to commit suicide until the decree came down to deal with it.
"Buzz——"
The stone door of the dungeon was slowly pushed open, and Fang Jue and Qin Shiyi walked side by side.
Seeing Prince Ning lying asleep with a slovenly face, Qin Shiyi held the Emperor's Sword in both hands and took half a step back.
"Brother, just put it down. I want to sleep, so don't disturb me!" Prince Ning didn't even open his eyes. When he noticed someone coming, he turned over and continued sleeping.
"Prince Ning." Qin Shiyi said seriously.
This sound woke up Prince Ning. He stood up suddenly and turned his head to look in the direction of the stone door of the secret room.
"Qin Shiyi?"
"Really you?" The secret room was dimly lit. Although there was a small window, King Ning walked in and was sure it was Qin Shiyi.
Prince Ning had also stayed in the capital for many years, and had some anxiety with veteran ministers like Qin Shiyi.
Qin Shiyi's voice was already very recognizable, so it was not surprising for Prince Ning to hear it.
"Your Highness." Qin Shiyi's tone was gentle and he didn't scold him without even meeting him.
After all, he is a dying person, so there is no need to vent his anger on him.
"Fang Jue!?"
Prince Ning soon discovered that Fang Jue was beside Qin Shiyi.
"You're here anyway. I want to see you every day, but you don't dare to come to see me. Why are you here today?" Prince Ning is very dignified. He looks like the prince at first glance. Even though he is a prisoner, he is very domineering.
Fang Jue smiled and said, "Why don't I dare to come and see the prince? It's just that I don't want to give someone a handle."
If I come to see you and you die, does it belong to you or to me?
Fang Jue has this advantage in being cautious, especially when it comes to self-protection. He will never give anyone a chance to frame him.
"hehe……"
Prince Ning said disdainfully: "You relied on heavenly soldiers and generals to surprise my palace and left my army without a command, so you could easily put it down. If it were an open duel, even if you have firearms, I will not be afraid of you!"
Yes, this prince is still very unconvinced to this day.
He felt that he lost because he didn't expect someone to fly down from the sky to attack him, rather than because of his military formation or strategic talent.
Therefore, I am very dissatisfied.
"Heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals?" Qin Shiyi looked at Fang Jue with a strange expression, "What methods did the young master use?"
"We'll talk about this later." Fang Jue waved his hand.
Looking at Prince Ning: "Your Highness is not convinced. I can understand that every enemy who is defeated by me in the future will feel that they have committed crimes other than war... They will all be dissatisfied. Don't worry, you are not the only one."
This was said sincerely, but Prince Ning seemed to have a mouthful of thick phlegm, and his face tightened with discomfort.
It's okay if you don't accept it, then don't accept it. Anyway, I won, and the result is the most important!
Give you a chance to convince yourself? Stop dreaming, someone on our side has already decided that he will be the sixth child from now on!
