At this time, Qin Dewei did not know that the emperor suddenly had a whim to select officials from the ministry to enter the Imperial Academy, and then the Eight Talents became a hot topic.
In other words, Qin Dewei knew that this incident happened in history, but he didn't expect that it actually started yesterday.
Therefore, Qin Dewei could only try his best to use Huo Tao to rub Li Kaixian in order to create a so-called political revenge case.
If Qin Dewei knew about "ten people entering the Imperial Academy", there would be no need for Huo Tao, he would just take advantage of it himself.
But Mr. Jia, the presiding judge, knew about "ten people entering the Imperial Academy" and also knew that Li Kaixian was also a popular candidate.
When he saw that Qin Dewei, who was backed by a big boss, cleverly turned the case into politics, he knew that it was not his decision.
When cases are tried in the court, many times the issues being tried are not legal issues, but political issues.
Mr. Jia's political sense was not bad, so he immediately suspended the trial and reported to Wang Shizhong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment.
Wang Shizhong was originally thinking about when to write his retirement memorial. After hearing Jia Yingchun's report, he thought for a moment and gave instructions:
"What happened to Huo Tao in Liaocheng is a thing of the past, and no new tricks can be created if it is brought up again.
So I listened to Qin Dewei and connected the case with Huo Tao for sentencing. After the sentencing was completed, the case was completely over and our Criminal Department could save money.
If you listen to Li Kaixian, there will be too many troubles in the future. If someone speculates that this case is related to entering the Imperial Academy, it will be like causing trouble for nothing for our Criminal Department, which is unnecessary.
Also, let Qin Dewei leave as soon as the sentence is over. He is a trouble himself, so don’t mess with him! If he still has any objections, let him go to Wang Tingxiang of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."
The old minister's instructions were clear and full of political wisdom accumulated over decades, and of course also mixed with some personal considerations.
Jia Yingchun asked again: "What if Li Kaixian refuses to accept it?"
The old minister said nonchalantly: "If he doesn't accept it, just come to the Ministry of Punishment and make a fuss. Let's see if he has the courage to make a fuss."
Jia Yingchun actually waited for this sentence, and then returned to the execution hall and wrote the verdict, which roughly means:
"According to Qin Dewei's confession, due to the conflict between Zeng Mian and Huo Taomaixiang, Li Kaixian had a quarrel with Qin Dewei, and Qin Dewei was angry and slapped Li Kaixian.
And because Zeng Mian was Qin Dewei's stepfather, although Qin Dewei was unforgivable, his circumstances were excusable.
Qin Dewei was sentenced to compensate Li Kaixian for the cost of the decoction and medicine. He was also fined seven stone meters and allowed to pay Li Kaixian in exchange for four taels of silver according to the rule of beating someone with one tooth.
After the sentence was completed, Qin Dewei was sent directly to the Criminal Department as a gift without waiting for Qin Dewei to pay the fine.
Qin Dewei once again stood outside the gate of the Criminal Department with a confused look on his face, holding the fresh verdict in his hand.
How could the Ming Dynasty's bureaucratic machine be so efficient when it encountered him? There was still half a word left in Tianlao that was not finished.
At this time, it was not yet dusk, so I turned around and walked into the Metropolitan Procuratorate next door. Although Wang Tingxiang was not of any help, I still wanted to thank him because I thought of it.
At this time, Wang Tingxiang was busy handling official affairs. He was shocked when he heard Qin Dewei's request for an audience.
Seeing Qin Dewei walking into the court, Wang Tingxiang said with regret: "The Ministry of Punishment let you go so quickly? Is the Ministry of Punishment so careless now? Has the case been cleared up?"
Qin Dewei: ""
Listening to your tone, Mr. Boss, it seems that you still hope that Qin Dewei will be detained in the Ministry of Punishments for a few more days?
In fact, Wang Tingxiang had no other intentions, which is really a pity.
Why did Qin Dewei come out before he even tried to help? It was a pity that he missed an opportunity to make Qin Dewei owe a favor.
Qin Dewei went to Wang Tingxiang for a routine thank you, but also wanted to ask if there was any other inside story about Li Kaixian's convulsions against him.
Qin Dewei is a very insecure person. If he has doubts, he will not feel at ease until he understands them thoroughly.
Wang Tingxiang had already considered this and replied: "The emperor issued an edict the day before yesterday to select ten talents from the ministry and add them to the Hanlin Academy."
"So that's it!" Qin Dewei suddenly realized that this was what happened, and he immediately understood Li Kaixian's mentality.
If the Eight Talents of Jiajing are the most radiant popular artists today, they themselves are their biggest black spot.
If you don't do something about yourself, someone will definitely take advantage of your black spots.
Wang Tingxiang was speechless. He only said half of what he said, but you understood everything?
Qin Dewei asked again: "In the past two days, has there been talk in the court about eight talented people entering the Imperial Academy together?"
Can you guess this? Wang Tingxiang was surprised, then nodded.
"There is indeed such a discussion. Some people advocate that if the eight talents from Jiajing can all enter the Imperial Academy, it will be a grand event in the literary world and become a good story that will be passed down through the ages."
Qin Dewei, who is familiar with the future direction of history, couldn't help but chuckle a few times and mocked: "Eternal stories? Just these few people? What a big tone!"
This feeling is like a popular artist's "acting skills explode" and then claims to leave a name in film history.
Wang Tingxiang suddenly asked with unclear meaning: "Then what do you think?"
Qin Dewei said nonchalantly: "How else can I watch? Lie down and watch."
Wang Tingxiang asked again: "Don't you want to hinder them?"
"Whether they enter the Imperial Academy or not, it has nothing to do with me. Why do I care?" Qin Dewei replied.
Wang Tingxiang tried these words and felt quite relieved to hear what Qin Dewei said.
When he said this, Qin Dewei suddenly asked suspiciously: "Is it possible, sir, that you have the idea of hindering them?"
Wang Tingxiang replied simply: "No."
Qin Dewei was still very suspicious and asked again: "Really not?"
Wang Tingxiang sighed and said: "This really doesn't exist."
Qin Dewei gave a look and hinted: "You can have this."
Wang Tingxiang slapped the public case with his hand and shouted angrily: "I said no, no! Boy, stop testing me! Who do you think I am?"
The conflict between the old man and the Eight Talents is just a literary disagreement. It is considered a personal grudge. How can it affect official affairs?
No matter what, they are indeed talented people of the younger generation and are qualified to enter the Imperial Academy. How can I imitate the villain and secretly cause trouble!"
Qin Dewei sighed in admiration, cupped his hands in salute and said: "My lord, you are really noble and honorable. You have the style of a gentleman in ancient times, but you still have the heart of a villain!"
No matter what era, there are always some people who still retain the bottom line of integrity.
Wang Tingxiang continued to preach: "Although I am not qualified to force you to do anything, I still want to say that you should not be completely lost in utilitarian calculations, and don't let your stance confuse right and wrong."
Qin Dewei smiled confidently and responded: "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely not confuse right and wrong because of my position."
Because he can know right from wrong in advance, he can stand on the "right" side in advance and avoid the "wrong" side.
It is never a question of right or wrong stance. For example, I will definitely not have a close relationship with Yan Song.
Of course, there was probably an unavoidable "right and wrong", namely Emperor Jiajing, but that was also a matter for the future.