What kind of place is Dali Temple? Although in the eyes of the people, Dali Temple has strict justice and a high-hanging mirror, in the eyes of powerful people like them, Dali Temple is no different from the East and West factories and Jinyiwei. They are all places that eat people without spitting out their bones.
But there was no other way. The prince personally asked him to come to Dali Temple. Even though Zhou Mingsheng was unwilling at all, he could only come to Dali Temple to report.
And the current situation in Dali Temple made Zhou Mingsheng shudder even more.
Zhou Mingsheng had already drank his second pot of tea. He even changed the tea cup, but he never saw Yang Qingyuan come out, nor did any of the senior officials of Dali Temple come out.
There is only one agent to ensure that his tea is kept flowing.
At this moment, Yang Qingyuan was no longer in Dali Temple. According to Yang Qingyuan's instructions, Dali Temple sent Ye Jianhan to guard Zhou Mingsheng at the door.
With Ye Jianhan's character, he didn't worry about what benefits Zhou Mingsheng could get at all.
Because he doesn't even bother to talk to such people!
"Where have you gone, sir?!"
Di Zhiyuan and Ji Yaohua looked at Zhou Mingsheng who was restless in the room from a distance, and understood part of Yang Qingyuan's intention at this moment.
This made Zhou Mingsheng anxious, which later led to a flaw.
But Yang Qingyuan left Dali Temple at this juncture, which made it difficult for everyone to understand Yang Qingyuan's purpose.
Shouldn't it be time to interrogate Zhou Mingsheng at this time?!
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Before Zhou Mingsheng surrendered, the prince also took action.
The most important thing about the eight arguments is the word "yi". It does not mean that if the eight arguments are used, the criminal will definitely avoid death. The so-called "eight arguments" are just to bypass the normal judicial procedures and let the emperor make the judgment. In the normal punishment
On the basis of appropriate reduction of punishment.
In modern judicial terms, the Eight Arbitrations can only reduce the penalty, but not that it should be reduced!
This is also the reason why the prince considers the Eight Discussions as the last way - uncertainty!
Therefore, the evaluation results became the key to deciding Zhou Mingsheng's life or death.
According to the system, the final result is determined by the Holy Emperor.
However, I am not an arbitrary person and will inevitably initiate court discussions.
Once there is a court meeting, Emperor Zhou will definitely let the important officials of the court speak, so the prince must try his best to gain the support of all the officials.
Only in this way can we gain the initiative.
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"Master Qian!"
"Master!"
"Teacher!"
There are already many people in Qian Muqian's house at this moment. These people are all Qian Muqian's students. Qian Muqian is the master of literary circles, and he can be said to have students all over the world.
Of course, they have one thing in common - they are all princelings.
Ever since the prince defeated the King of Chu, more and more people have taken sides, especially officials with lower grades and poor circumstances. After all, not everyone is Yang Qingyuan, Wang Hua, and Li Xunhuan.
For ordinary officials ranked lower in the second class and those with a Jinshi background in the third class, promotion has always been difficult.
Relying on one's own ability and diligence is no longer enough. Various opportunities are also needed, and the prince at this time is their opportunity.
Following the dragon and rescuing the driver is a great achievement.
Although their support can only strengthen the prince's reputation, it is also a source of support for the prince.
The emperor would be wary of a prince forming a large number of party members, but similarly, having prestige among officials was also a bonus. The key lies in grasping this criterion, and the prince of the dynasty grasped it well.
"You are all here to be lobbyists for the prince?!"
Everyone signaled to each other with their eyes, and no one dared to speak first.
Although they are all Qian Muqian's disciples, the disciples are also distant and distant.
Wang Hua, Yang Qingyuan, Li Xunhuan, and Yu Qian Muqian are proud direct disciples. This relationship is second only to father, son and brother in the officialdom.
And most of the people who came here today were just registered disciples of Qian Muqian, with no names as teachers and students.
Just when everyone was hesitating, the leader stood up and said, "Teachers, students, etc. are not greedy for wealth, but this time Brother Qingyuan has gone too far! Going straight to the East Palace to threaten the prince, is this what a minister should do?!
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Seeing that someone was the first to take the lead, the others also cheered up, "Yes! Teacher! Brother Ji is right. The king and his ministers, father and son, are the same as heaven and earth. If everyone is like Brother Qingyuan and doesn't respect the prince, then what will happen?"
The Great Zhou Kingdom will not be a kingdom!"
"Besides, my mentor, the prince's move is just to activate the marriage proposal among the eight proposals. It is also in line with the laws of our Great Zhou Dynasty. There is nothing against the law!"
The words of the three people aroused the approval of everyone, and the response of more than ten people seemed impressive for a while.
"boom!"
Qian Muqian's tea cup suddenly hit the desk, "Finished?!"
"I think your sages' books have been read into the stomach of dogs?! After reading the imperial examination, you have forgotten the "Part Two" of "Mencius"?!"
Qian Muqian's prestige lies in the fact that when he gets angry, he silences everyone.
Don’t even remember?! Then I, a teacher, will teach you again! Mencius said: "The people are the most noble, the country is second, and the king is the least. Therefore, the people of Qiu are the emperor, and the emperor is the princes.
It’s as if the princes are officials.”
Qian Muqian spoke the Central Asian Holy Scriptures, and everyone present was impressed by his aura.
"Now, Qingyuan is seeking justice for the people who died unjustly in Wannian County, but you people are coming to try to dissuade me?! What's the point?!"
Faced with Qian Muqian's questioning, everyone was resentful but did not dare to say anything.
Everyone thought Qian Muqian was too partial to Yang Qingyuan!
Just when one of them was about to refute, a voice came, "Teacher! The students think that this time they should support His Royal Highness."
A handsome middle-aged man who was as gentle as jade walked in.
"Student Shen Rumo has met his mentor!"
Shen Rumo, one of Qian Muqian's most proud disciples, Huiyuan who lived in the seventh year of Yong'an, has just been appointed as Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. This person is the one with the highest official position among Qian Muqian's many students.
Qian Muqian's face looked a little ugly.
"Ru Mo, are you here to persuade me too?!"
"Teacher, my student has returned to Beijing from Yuezhou, and I have a letter from home that I want to bring to my teacher!"
Qian Muqian's expression changed slightly and he took the letter from Shen Rumo's hand.
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Li Hongyi, Grand Bachelor of Jianji Palace, was once the prince's teacher, and he was the only princeling among the four ruling Grand Bachelors.
"Teacher! You still need to deal with this matter."
The prince kept a very low profile in front of Li Hongyi. He did not treat himself as a prince, but instead called himself a student.
"Although it is not difficult to deal with Yang Qingyuan as His Highness, why do you do this?! A king should put the overall situation first, no matter what Zhou Mingsheng has done for His Highness?! The best policy is to use this matter as an opportunity to recruit Yang Qingyuan
In order to gain the support of the 'One Three' and One Party."
In Li Hongyi's eyes, the prince has always been decisive and wise. Although he is not as good as today, he will be a promising king with a little training. But this time, the prince's behavior makes Li Hongyi unable to understand.
The prince bowed to Li Hongyi and said, "Teacher, I know what the teacher said, but I have my own difficulties! Please help me, teacher!"
When Li Hongyi saw the prince saluting, he immediately stepped forward to support the prince and said, "Your Highness, the monarch and his ministers are different, so this grand ceremony is not allowed!"
Then Li Hongyi sighed softly, "Old minister, I was serving His Highness."
If possible, Li Hongyi does not want to be enemies with Yang Qingyuan. In the political arena, those who can be friends must not be enemies. You must unite all forces to deal with your political opponents. This is Li Hongyi's political understanding.
It is best for rising political stars like Yang Qingyuan to be friends, but if the two sides are forced to become enemies, they must be nipped in the cradle quickly.
Li Hongyi thought for a moment and then said, "The chief assistant of the cabinet, Grand Bachelor of Zhongji Hall, Fan Xiwen has returned home. There are still five people in the cabinet today, Grand Bachelor of Wuying Hall Yu Yanyi, Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion Qian Muqian, Wenhua
Sun Fuji, the chief scholar of Dian University, myself and Kong Qinli, a scholar of Dongge University who made up the numbers."
"Although Kong Qinli has the title of Grand Scholar, he does not have the right to be a Grand Scholar. It is just a decoration and does not need to be considered for the time being. Among the remaining three, I can help you convince Sun Fuji, the chief scholar of Wenhuadian University! Although this person
He is Yang Qingyuan's Shangguan, and he has a good personal relationship with Yang Qingyuan! But he can be moved only if the conditions are right."
Li Hongyi continued, "Yu Yanyi, the great scholar of Wuyingdian, is one of the most upright people in this dynasty and even in the previous dynasties. Before Yu Gong, I also felt sorry for myself and wanted to shake his mind.
, it is simply impossible, and he admires Yang Qingyuan very much, His Highness does not need to consider winning over him!"
"As for the remaining money Mu Qian..."
Just when Li Hongyi was about to continue speaking, the prince interrupted Li Hongyi, "Teacher, don't worry! Qian Muqian is above this matter and will not take action!"
Li Hongyi glanced at the prince unexpectedly. Qian Muqian admired the Three Cauldrons of the Thirteenth Year of Yong'an to the extreme. If there were no accidents, he would definitely help. Unexpectedly, the prince could make Qian Muqian, the leader of the literary world, remain neutral.
, I still underestimated this student's methods.
"That's good! Under the bachelors of Zhuge Palace, there is the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Sixth Department..."
Li Hongyi continued to plan for the prince.
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At this time, in Dali Temple, Zhou Mingsheng had been waiting for an hour and was starting to get impatient. He did not realize at all that the cup he was drinking tea from had been changed.
Zhou Mingsheng wanted to ask, but as soon as he stepped out of the side hall door, a broken sword appeared on his neck. The coldness of the blade sent chills to his bones.
Zhou Mingsheng had no doubt that as long as he dared to take another step forward, the owner of this sword would chop off his head.
"Master Ye! If you have something to discuss, why bother using a sword?!"
Zhou Mingsheng had heard of Ye Jianhan's reputation. He defeated Shenhou Mansion with cold blood and defeated Gui Hai, one of the four secret agents of Hulong Villa...
Although the head of the Prison Department of Dali Temple lives in seclusion, he will not be underestimated.
In the past, the prison guard was the strongest combat force in Dali Temple, but now it has become the emperor's personal guard - the Jin Yiwei.
Therefore, no one will underestimate the prison guard of Dali Temple after its reconstruction.
"Um?!"
Ye Jianhan didn't want to talk to Zhou Mingsheng, so he gently patted Zhou Mingsheng's cheek with his sword.
The damage is not high, but the insult is very strong.
If it were someone else, Zhou Mingsheng would risk his life and still have to reason.
But facing Ye Jianhan, he didn't dare!
Because once Ye Jianhan is angered, he will really die.
"Master Ye, you can always tell me! When can I see Master Yang?!"
Ye Jianhan hesitated for a moment before spitting out three words.
"have no idea!"
"..." Zhou Mingsheng was completely speechless! Why would there be such a person in Dali Temple? This really doesn't match the style of painting in Dali Temple!
But there was no other way. Zhou Mingsheng could have argued with him, but Ye Jianhan obviously had no interest in listening to his speech.
At this moment, Ye Jianhan's expression was detoxified. If Zhou Mingsheng dared to say another word, he would take action directly!
Faced with this situation, Zhou Mingsheng could only retreat into the side hall in frustration and continue drinking tea.
Di Zhiyuan and Ji Yaohua, who were observing on the side, were struggling and didn't know what to do. Song Hui's father came over wearing whale skin gloves and holding a cup.
"The results are out!"
Hearing this, Ji Yaohua immediately asked, "Mr. Song, what's the result?!"
"As we expected, Zhou Mingsheng's thumbprint is exactly the same as the one on the white jade fan pendant and black iron sword hilt! He is the murderer of Li Shou's case and Fangyuan Yaya's attack!"
Although there had been speculation before, the moment Ji Yaohua was confirmed, she still had murderous intent.
Beside her, an even colder and colder murderous intent surged into the sky.
The Fuyao in Liu Wangshu's palm made a soft sound, expressing the owner's anger at this time.
"Miss Liu, please calm down! Now is not the time to kill him!" Ji Yaohua stepped forward to dissuade him.
Ji Yaohua thought that she could let Liu Wangshu kill people, which would probably arouse Yang Qingyuan's disgust, and then her confidence became even greater.
But if he really did this, it would disrupt Yang Qingyuan's overall plan, and the prince's brother-in-law died in Dali Temple. It is difficult for Dali Temple to explain this matter.
Therefore, although Ji Yaohua was unwilling in her heart, she still dissuaded Liu Wangshu.
Although Liu Wangshu had murderous intentions, he suppressed them at the moment. Of course, she also knew that if someone killed people at this moment, the most passive person would be Brother Yang.
Just when everyone was furious, Yang Qingyuan came back.
Coming back with him, there are three men in black cloaks!
"Sir, who are these three people?!"
Among the three people who came, one of them had a slightly sloppy step and was obviously not good at martial arts.
The remaining two are both accomplished masters, and it's hard to tell the difference.
"These three are my friends, you don't have to worry! Is Zhou Mingsheng here?!"
"Already waiting in the side hall."
Yang Qingyuan nodded and said, "Take him to the interrogation room, I want to interrogate him personally!"
"yes!"
Just as Zhou Mingsheng was pacing, the originally closed door to the side hall was opened.
"Zhou Mingsheng! Come with me!"
Zhou Mingsheng had a bad feeling in his heart. Of course, this happens to everyone.
We’ve all arrived at Dali Temple! If they don’t interrogate you, why should they treat you to dinner?!
Zhou Mingsheng followed Li Gang to an interrogation room in Dali Temple.
Yang Qingyuan was already waiting for him in the interrogation room.
"Boss Zhou, please take a seat!"
Yang Qingyuan was holding a tea cup in his hand and looked harmless.
Zhou Mingsheng secretly cursed with a smile before moving to the interrogation position.
"Master Yang, this is the first time we meet, I have admired your name for a long time!!"
Zhou Mingsheng gave a symbolic courtesy.
"Boss Zhou is wrong! This is not the first time we have met!"
"Huh?!" Zhou Mingsheng was stunned.
"Didn't you already recognize my identity when I was in Qingwu Courtyard?!"