Mao Bowen knew very well that he could not shoulder the responsibility when it came to the trial of Qin Dewei. Not only did he lack the ability, but he also lacked the spiritual will.
Unless he is truly a selfless person, he can ignore the opinions of outsiders, handle things fairly and completely according to his heart, and be responsible for all consequences.
Therefore, Mao Bowen needs to listen to others, those who are qualified to take responsibility, such as Mr. Yan Ge. But at this time, the Yan family and his son were also entangled.
Tonight, Yan Ge Lao Xiu Mu went home and discussed it with Yan Shifan, but still couldn't make up his mind.
Originally, according to Mr. Yan Ge's plan, after the imperial examination was over, he would expose the fraud in the imperial examination of Zhai Shoufu's two sons.
Yan Song secretly arranged for the two sons of Chief Zhai to pass the customs. Of course they were the most well-connected.
Then it was to create public opinion, persuade the emperor, and oust Zhai Luan, who was not liked by the emperor.
In this way, if nothing unexpected happens, he, Yan Song, can be promoted to the position of chief minister as a matter of course and become the legitimate cabinet minister.
However, Mr. Yan Ge did not expect that Qin Dewei would jump out to steal the show, and even put himself in the sky prison!
For the Yan family and his son, this is like a huge temptation!
Under normal circumstances, it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when the biggest political enemy is arrogant and does not know how to restrain himself. He seems to have self-destructed and entered the prison.
The normal way of coping is to add insult to injury and then kill them all! This has been the routine of party struggles since ancient times!
But this time we are facing the abnormal Qin Dewei, the most unique political fighting machine in history!
It is impossible to judge whether Qin Dewei is arrogant and complacent and has played himself into it, or whether he has another conspiracy!
Mr. Yan Ge desperately resisted the temptation in his heart and said in the most rational voice: "Ignore Qin Dewei's interference, let's go and plan how to bring about Zhai Luan's downfall."
Yan Shifan clenched his fists, "But if nothing is done, I won't be willing to do it!"
Yan Song said in surprise: "Weren't you patient a while ago? Why are you unwilling to give in this time?
Although Qin Dewei went to prison, which seems very serious, those crimes cannot shake Qin Dewei's foundation at all!"
Yan Shifan said a little gloomily: "Has father ever thought about it from another angle?
When Qin Dewei was reprimanded by the emperor, we did nothing; when Qin Dewei was dismissed from office, we did nothing;
Now that Qin Dewei has been imprisoned, and we still dare not do anything, what will others think of us?
Let me just give you one example. Previously, whenever there was any trouble, Lu Bing would come to ask me for advice. But this time after Qin Dewei went to the prison, Lu Bing did not come to ask, which shows that he has doubts about us!"
Yan Ge was silent for a long time. What his son said was not unreasonable. Once people's hearts are lost, it will be difficult to lead the team.
Yan Shifan added: "Even if the current charges are not enough to shake Qin Dewei, it can escalate the situation and challenge the emperor's temper."
Mr. Yan Ge looked at the night sky outside and said something that sounded very concerned for the country and the people: "It would be great if it rained in time."
Raining is a good thing for Duan Chaoyong, who boasts that he can pray for rain, but it is bad luck for Qin Dewei.
Yan Shifan put forward some suggestions: "In short, we must take some actions, even if we are unsuccessful, we must let others see our courage!
Although it is difficult to determine Qin Dewei’s thoughts, we can always let the Ministry of Punishment interrogate Qin Dewei normally and then look at the situation.”
The Ministry of Punishment interrogates the prison inmates of the Sky Prison. This is a legitimate fulfillment of their duties. No one can make a typo!
So Qin Dewei stayed in the prison for two or three days before he was finally tried. That morning he was taken out and brought to the main hall of the Ministry of Punishment.
To be honest, no one is willing to interrogate this big trouble of Qin Dewei. Not only because Qin Dewei is difficult to deal with, but also because of his powerful gang of party members.
Qin Dewei came in, but his gang members were still jumping around outside.
No one is a vegetarian. If Qin Dewei is slightly "unfair", he is afraid that all kinds of impeachment, criticism and retaliation will follow one after another.
So no one wanted to cause this trouble, not even Mao Bowen, the Minister of Punishment, but he had no choice but to hide.
Moreover, given Qin Dewei's status, it was impossible to pass it on to his officials, so Mao Shangshu had no choice but to do it himself.
In addition, Shangshu Mao originally wanted to ask several officials from the Ministry of Punishment to serve as jurors, responsible for checking for omissions and filling in the gaps in the execution hall, and to help cross-examine the criminals.
But when everyone in the Criminal Department heard that Qin Dewei was going to be interrogated, no one was willing to come as a jury.
So when Qin Dewei was brought to the main hall of the Ministry of Punishment, what he saw was Mao Bowen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, as well as a number of scribes and servants.
Different from the ordinary punishment hall, there is no one responsible for taking action, because there is no need. This is the biggest difference between the punishment department and the Jinyiwei imperial prison in treating officials.
Seeing Qin Dewei coming to court as a prisoner, Mao Bowen couldn't help but feel filled with emotion.
When he was played by Qin Dewei in Datong last year, he never imagined that nearly a year later, Qin Dewei would become his prisoner!
After all, I am also the presiding judge today, and Qin Dewei is the criminal on trial!
Live your life and cherish the present. No matter what happens in the future, let’s have fun today first! It’s worth it to be able to enjoy Qin Dewei’s life!
Mao Bowen had done a good job of psychological construction, and he started by saying clearly: "Qin Dewei! Today the Ministry of Punishment summons you to appear in court. It is to interrogate you on behalf of the court. I hope you will confess truthfully!"
"Wait!" Qin Dewei suddenly shouted, and interrupted Mao Shangshu: "A mere criminal department wants to interrogate me? Even you, the chief minister, are not qualified to interrogate me like this!"
Mao Bowen was stunned. He had never seen such an arrogant prisoner in his decades of life!
He slapped the case angrily and said, "Qin Dewei, how dare you be so arrogant! Do you really think there is no royal law in the court?"
Afterwards, I heard Qin Dewei say: "Da Si Kou, please listen to me! After excluding those serious criminals submitted by various provinces, the prisoners in Tianlao can be divided into two types!
The first type is when there is a accuser, or there is evidence of guilt, and then the Ministry of Punishment reports to the court before arresting the person and putting him in a jail!
The second type is those who are captured and sent to prison under the direct decree of the emperor! This kind of people can be called imperial prisoners, which is what I am like."
Mao Bowen snorted coldly and said: "So what? As long as you enter the prison of the Ministry of Punishments, you will be a criminal awaiting trial!"
Qin Dewei sighed: "Is it possible that the Chief Secretary doesn't understand how to interrogate a person like me? Does the Chief Secretary have less experience in interrogating major cases?"
Mao Shangshu, who was openly despised, was furious and scolded: "What's so special about you, Qin Dewei? Doesn't it mean that you are no longer a human criminal after being in the sky prison?"
Qin Dewei replied: "I was directly ordered by the emperor, and the admiral of Dongchang personally arrested and sent him to the prison. Isn't it special enough?
How many people in the capital are worthy of the Dongchang Admiral's personal action? This illustrates my status, and the second illustrates the importance the emperor attaches to me!
And your criminal department's interrogation is so casual, which is a contempt for an imperial prisoner like me! It is also disrespectful to the emperor!
I just want to ask, after Mr. Yan Ge is in prison, do you dare to interrogate Da Sikou alone like this?"
After listening over and over again, I heard the words "you don't deserve it." Mao Shangshu felt a little angry and asked:
"Then what do you, Qin Dewei, mean? If you still dare to be arrogant, I will fight for your official position and punish you in court!"
Qin Dewei quickly replied: "Nothing else, I just want to give advice to Da Sikou on how to better judge me. Da Sikou, you don't want to cause unpredictable risks by trying me, right?
For an imperial prisoner like me who has a certain status, and it is a case that the emperor attaches great importance to, the Ministry of Punishment should request and organize a three-chamber trial, and the East Factory should observe!
Only in this way can you be equal to my status, and this fully shows that your Ministry of Justice attaches great importance to the imperial case!"
Mao Bowen: "."
The so-called three-court joint trial means that the top officials of the three legal departments of the Ministry of Punishment, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Dali Temple jointly hear the case.
Within the judicial department alone, the three-court trial is the highest-level form of trial. Of course, there are more special court trials, which are beyond the scope of the judicial department.
Is Qin Dewei worthy of this treatment? The answer is yes, he is a half-step peak pavilion elder, and it is natural for him to be tried by three courts.
"Why didn't you say that the courtiers would be interrogated together outside Chengtian Gate? The scene would be even bigger!" Mao Bowen said angrily.
Qin Dewei said without hesitation: "That's better! I'm afraid the court won't allow it!"
Mao Shangshu thought of the court trial outside Chengtian Gate eight years ago, and then put himself into the role of Huo Tao eight years ago, and couldn't help but feel a little afraid.
But he couldn't figure it out why Qin Dewei was actively clamoring for a three-party trial.
Is it more efficient for one yamen to review cases, or for three yamen to argue with each other? You don’t need to think about it to know the answer, right?
Besides, from petitioning to organizing the three halls to review, and then to coordinating the three yamen, it may take a long time!
Is it possible that Qin Dewei's purpose is to stay in Tianlao for a few more days? This sounds like what a fool would think. There is no benefit to living in Tianlao at all!
On the surface, it seemed that Qin Dewei was showing off, but on the inside, it was all nonsense. Mao Bowen looked at Qin Dewei suspiciously.
Seeing this, Qin Dewei sighed: "Da Sikou and I have known each other for eight years, how can I not think about you, Da Sikou? I have no other intentions, I really just do it for your own good!"
If the three judicial divisions will conduct a joint trial, then the responsibility for my trial will be borne by the three judicial divisions. Wouldn’t it reduce the pressure and responsibility on you, Chief Secretary Kou? Isn’t this bad for you? "
Mao Bowen nodded subconsciously. It must be a good thing that the responsibilities of one family are divided among three families, and a big trouble is divided among three families.
Qin Dewei continued: "What's more, the joint trial of the three judicial departments will definitely be delayed for a while in all aspects.
This will allow you, Da Sikou, to see the direction of the wind better and understand better how to judge me. Isn’t this bad for you?"
After Mao Bowen thought about it, there was nothing wrong with his words. If he could reasonably delay the matter for a few more days, it would definitely help him see the situation clearly.
Qin Dewei also said: "If it drags on until it looks like it's going to rain, then the situation will be clearer and the emperor will be in a better mood! Isn't this bad for you?"
Mao Bowen had never felt that Qin Dewei's words were so unreasonable. When the emperor was in a better mood and more tolerant, he would have more room for action.
It was really a three-day separation, which was very impressive. It turned out that Qin Dewei was also reasonable at times.
Qin Dewei finally said: "So in order to better judge me, what are you waiting for, the chief minister? Please report to the court as soon as possible and invite the three courts for a joint trial!"
