Shen Jingzhi did not hide his close relationship with Tian Deyi.
As a deputy general, no one would believe him if he said he knew nothing about Tian Deyi.
Therefore, Shen Jingzhi said: "The last general was also bewitched by him, and the lives of the family members were threatened, so he had no choice but to help the tiger... I beg the First Lord to ask your majesty to show mercy. If you want to deal with it, only the last one will be punished... The family really belongs to the family." Not guilty!"
After saying that, Shen Jingzhi knelt down and bowed to the end.
Xiao Chaoguo nodded with a smile on his face, feeling that this person was really smart.
Although Shen Jingzhi has meritorious service, it is not enough to wash away his previous crimes.
So take a step back and seek death.
This seemed to cost him his own life, but he left everything to His Majesty... His Majesty was afraid that he would not kill him, Xiao Chaoguo secretly spat.
Your Majesty is so kind!
"Don't worry, General Shen, you have saved yourself from a military disaster. This is a great contribution... I have tried to mediate for you. His Majesty will definitely think of you well. You should be able to escape the death penalty."
"Thank you, sir. Jingzhi is willing to repay the favor by making grass!" Shen Jingzhi thanked him again.
"Okay..." Xiao Chaoguo smiled and helped Shen Jingzhi up.
In the military, I have another spy!
…
Xiao Luoye is dead, but his affairs are not over yet.
He died early in the morning the next day.
In the early morning, Zhuge Qingshan informed the ministers of his crimes on behalf of the cabinet.
The emperor also went to court and issued an imperial edict to investigate the matter to the end.
"Oh My God……"
"Xiao Luoye is actually the mastermind behind the scenes?"
"No way, is it really him? Can a mere prince with no power really do it?"
"I understand what Xiongtai means, and I also wonder if His Majesty, in order to excuse King Qin, put these charges on King Yu."
"No, His Majesty is still aboveboard."
The courtiers had different thoughts and conjectures, but they all remained skeptical.
At the same time, someone was in the court and immediately started to attack.
"Qin Shiyi, the imperial censor of Zuodu, has written a report!" Qin's troll came again.
Xiao Pingsi looked at this censor with extraordinary combat power and felt bad. However, at this time, it was quite legitimate for him to submit a memorial.
It's just a few bad words about Xiao Luoye.
"What's the matter, Qin Qing? Tell me." Xiao Pingsi nodded.
Qin Shiyi said: "I want to impeach the leader of the Xuanjian Division, Mr. Xiao!"
The ministers were not in an uproar, as this was expected.
Since Qin Shiyi impeached Lord Ye last time, everyone no longer underestimates his courage.
This is a mad dog that anyone dares to bite.
Xiao Pingsi glanced at Xiao Chaoguo, who had a helpless expression.
Xiao Chaoguo had been prepared for a long time, knowing that he would be embarrassed today. After all, it was his sword wielder who was causing trouble and concocting the Qinzhou rebellion...
When the emperor wanted to investigate this matter, Xiao Chaoguo realized that this crime of dereliction of duty by his subordinates was probably unavoidable.
"Your Majesty, I am indeed guilty. Xiao Luoye took advantage of his power in the Xuanjian Division to obtain documents and blackmailed officials into becoming party members... It was all because the regulations of the Xuanjian Division were wrong, and I am guilty of neglecting my duties..."
Xiao Chaoguo immediately confessed his crime after leaving work. He knows His Majesty best and hates those who shirk responsibility the most.
This caught Qin Shiyi off guard, and his originally prepared words were somewhat disrupted.
He glared at Xiao Chaoguo, "How can you steal my lyrics?"
"Xiao Qing, there is no need to blame yourself. What happened to Xiao Luoye is indeed difficult to prevent. I didn't realize that my prince actually had such thoughts..." Xiao Pingsi shook his head.
Qin Shiyi had a lump in his throat and retreated on the spot.
Your Majesty has said so, what else can I say?
What your Majesty means is that if Xiao Chaoguo is really to be held accountable, as Xiao Luoye's biological father, shouldn't he be held accountable even more?
After all, it was His Majesty who gave Xiao Luoye this opportunity.
If you get entangled in this kind of thing, you will definitely not be able to get it right, and there will be no results... So Qin Shiyi did not get entangled at all and retreated cleanly.
"What a pity..." The courtiers were secretly helpless. This was originally a good opportunity to attack the Hanging Sword Division.
I didn't expect that His Majesty would be so protective.
"Your Majesty loves me, I feel guilty, please punish me..." Xiao Chaoguo did not go down the steps, but insisted on pleading guilty.
Seeing this, Xiao Pingsi nodded with satisfaction: "Then I'll fine you half a year's salary."
"Thank you, Your Majesty..."
All the ministers rolled their eyes.
He was fined half a year's salary, and he was still a member of the Xuanjian Division. What kind of punishment was this?
If it were an ordinary official, a half-year fine would really starve people to death, but with the oil and water of the Xuanjian Division... their salary is a cover, and the salary of an upright official is everything...
"Your Majesty, Tian Deyi, commander of the Xishan Yulin Army, is waiting outside the palace." Wang Feng reminded.
"Tian Deyi?"
Xiao Pingsi's face was cold and angry: "Xian him to come in!"
"yes……"
"Huh?" The officials were confused, what should they do with the commander of the Yulin Army?
When he was young, Tian Deyi came in and bowed: "I, Tian Deyi, commander of Yulin Army, pay my respects to your majesty, long live your majesty..."
After a lot of courtesy, no one can find fault.
But everyone just felt that this man was a bit flattering and a bit spineless.
It is a temperament that comes from within.
"Tian Deyi, are you proud?" Xiao Pingsi asked him coldly without calling him flat.
"Your Majesty?" Tian Deyi raised his head, not expecting the emperor to speak like this.
Xiao Pingsi pointed at him:
"You, together with Xiao Luoye, encouraged Yue Pingchuan to rebel and overthrow the King of Qin...can you plead guilty?"
"What!"
Not only Tian Deyi, but also all the officials were shocked.
No one thought that there was such a layer.
But Tian Deyi, with his heart in his throat, quickly bowed his head and shouted: "I am wronged, there is absolutely no such thing, Your Majesty!"
As he spoke, his body trembled a little.
It was not an act, there was indeed some shock and fear in it. Tian Deyi originally thought that the emperor had no evidence and would not openly accuse him.
Unexpectedly, the emperor actually asked the question in front of the court...There was no way out.
If the emperor had no evidence, it would be a frame-up for Zhongliang... Tian Deyi realized that the emperor might have some evidence, although he couldn't think of it.
But you can't admit it. If you admit it, you will be punished by death, and you will be punished by the nine tribes.
Tian Deyi had no choice but to resist stubbornly.
"Your Majesty, this matter..." Even the cabinet ministers had doubts, thinking that Tian Deyi was unlikely to be involved.
But he didn't dare to say too much, lest he be thought to be trying to protect Tian Deyi. It would be bad if there was evidence.
Zhuge Qingshan said: "What your Majesty said, could it be that Xuanjian Division and Dali Temple found out something yesterday?"
Yesterday, Xuan Jian Si and Dali Temple went to Xiao's house together, so this matter could not be hidden.
There are so many people, it is impossible not to pay attention to it. If Zhuge Qingshan, the chief minister of the cabinet, does not know, then he would be somewhat derelict in his duties.
"General Tian has always been...that's all." Someone missed the old friendship and wanted to give him a hand, but stopped abruptly and did not dare to say anything.
As long as your majesty is not confused, it is impossible for him to talk nonsense on this kind of matter. Speaking for Tian Deyi at this time is tantamount to being suspected of sharing the crime.
Chen Li, the minister of Dali Temple, left his duties on the spot and said: "Returning to your lord, I went to Xiao's house with Mr. Xiao yesterday... I found a tunnel and discovered some secrets."
"One of them, the physical evidence about Tian Deyi, can be said to be conclusive, so I asked your majesty to send Tian Deyi back to the capital for questioning."
After a few words of explanation, the whole story was explained clearly.
Glancing at Tian Deyi who was kneeling in the middle, terrified, Chen Li continued without mercy:
"From this evidence and the confessions left in the tunnel, it can be determined that the Yue Pingchuan case was led by Xiao Zhangjian of the Hanging Sword Division, Tian Deyi assisted, and Lin Hu served as the liaison between all parties..."
"Yu Linhu took Tian Deyi's military talisman and went to Qinzhou to conspire with Yue Pingchuan. The mastermind who deceived Yue Pingchuan was... Well, it was Lord Zhuge, the chief assistant of the cabinet, who asked Yue Pingchuan to raise troops outside, and they cooperated inside..."
What?
Zhuge Qingshan was stunned for a moment and pointed at himself.
I?
The emperor waved his hand, signaling him not to be nervous, it's none of your business.
"But in the end, it was just to deceive Yue Pingchuan into plotting rebellion. Xiao Luoye and Tian Deyi had no intention of raising an army. They just wanted to overthrow His Highness the King of Qin..."
"Yue Pingchuan realized that he had been deceived, so he fled and took refuge in Western Chu... The origin of the case became clear from then on."
Chen Li spoke clearly and had a loud voice, and he explained the Yue Pingchuan case clearly in court.
The ministers understood it, His Majesty understood it, and Tian Deyi also understood it.
So Tian Deyi raised his head, gritted his teeth and asked: "Chen Li! You dare to make up nonsense and slander the third-rank general. What evidence do you have!"