Qin Yun looked at the ministers below calmly, not hurriedly, not even saying anything, as if he was waiting for something.
The atmosphere was stagnant, close to freezing point.
Many ministers stood neutral. After all, it is not impossible for the emperor to kill the prince with other colors. Too much pursuit of right and wrong will only make the emperor dissatisfied.
Finally, a voice broke the oppression!
Report!!
"General Xiao won a great victory. He destroyed 3,000 enemies in the small town of Wafeng, and all the remaining 8,000 people surrendered!"
"After investigation, the town is illegally armed and everyone has weapons and crossbows!!"
"General Xiao has returned with a message and will return to the court later. We can arrive tomorrow!"
boom!
Qin Yun slapped the table with a smile on his face, full of heroic spirit!
"Hahaha, General Xiao is so brave!"
He was enjoying himself, but then his face turned cold and his conversation changed suddenly.
"Hmph! Ministers, what else can I say now? Through the evil monk's confession, I have destroyed Lao Jiu's private army!"
"He wants to rebel, what's there to say?"
The expressions of Duke Dou and others changed, and they were even frightened!
The crime of raising an army of more than 10,000 people is indeed too big. Not to mention His Majesty's suspicion, even the laws and regulations cannot let him go.
Tai Chi Hall experienced another period of silence.
The ministers, each with his or her own thoughts, considered a lot and finally chose not to speak further.
However, Duke Dou, who was in Concubine Dou's camp, still gritted his teeth and refused to let go. He stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I think I still can't convict you!"
Qin Yun's eyes gradually turned cold.
It was understandable to object just now, but now, I am determined to oppose it!
He couldn't help but think of that charming figure. Without her operation, Duke Dou would not have dared to suggest this.
In the final analysis, he is just acting shamelessly and refuses to admit his guilt!
And what they rely on is nothing more than brotherhood. Throughout the ages, emperors have paid a small price for killing princes.
Or reputation, or civil strife.
Qin Yun felt unhappy. Even in this situation, Dou Ji still dared to protect her son!
He took a deep breath, looked at Duke Dou below who was sweating, and said calmly: "What does the Duke think I should do?"
Duke Dou smiled with his old face and bent down to salute: "Your Majesty, I don't dare."
"It's just that General Xiao has not returned to the court for the time being, and a series of rigorous investigations by the private army have not yet yielded results. It is hard to say who the army belongs to."
"Perhaps this sinful evil monk bites people randomly."
"Your Majesty, I think it's better for you to pay attention to your influence and not do anything that will cause pain to your relatives and pleasure to your enemies. After all, secretly Xiao Xiao is willing to see your Majesty's brothers at odds and causing trouble."
Qin Yun smiled.
Snap!
He applauded and said jokingly: "What Mr. Dou Guogong said really broke my heart. He thought so comprehensively and thoughtfully that it makes me ashamed."
"Okay, I'll just follow you and wait until General Xiao returns to the court and the prisoners are interrogated before making a decision. How about that?"
Duke Dou breathed a sigh of relief.
But before he could speak, Qin Yun spoke again: "However, according to the current situation, it is common sense for me to confine Laojiu, right?"
"It's reasonable, it's reasonable!" Dou Guogong bent down and said with a smile, not daring to push too hard, and slowly stepped back.
Qin Yun concluded: "Lao Jiu's handling will be discussed later after the investigation results."
"The next step is to deal with the evil monks causing chaos in the Imperial Capital."
His eyes were slightly cold: "The impact of this incident is too great. I and the imperial court have already suffered too much scolding. Tell me, how can the common people be angry?"
All the ministers began to discuss the situation.
There was a commotion in the crowd.
Two ministers rushed out, their official positions were not high, they were six ranks.
But after all, they are the ministers who are close to the world and have a certain say. They fell to their knees and burst into tears!
"Your Majesty, please make the decision for the two of us!"
"The little girl in the family was almost tainted. Now there are rumors in the streets and alleys of the imperial capital, saying some unpleasant things about the daughter of the old minister."
"I'm just a daughter, and I've been seeking death several times, ugh!"
The old minister actually started crying.
The other person is middle-aged, steady, and has an ugly face. He is a military commander named Bai Feiyuan!
He knelt down and gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, please make the decision for Wei Chen. Now Wei Chen has no face to live!"
"Since Wang Wei's rebellion and other incidents, riots and natural and man-made disasters have often occurred throughout the imperial capital, and even in Daxia. I would also like to ask Your Majesty to exercise some restraint!"
Hearing this, Qin Yun was a little angry!
He snorted coldly: "Bai Aiqing, are you blaming me?"
boom!
Bai Feiyuan kowtowed: "I don't dare, but it is spread among the people. If the imperial court does well enough, how can there be evil monks among the people?"
Be bold!
Wei Zheng and others shouted violently. Wasn't this a clear accusation of the emperor's inaction?
"Come here, drag this man down!"
"You actually uttered such arrogant words, what does your Majesty's court have to do with a criminal's crime?!"
For a time, there were many scolding voices.
Qin Yun stood up to stop him at this moment: "Okay!"
"Master Bai's daughter was almost killed and was slandered by rumors. I can understand my feelings."
"No blame."
Bai Feiyuan's eyes turned red, and he kowtowed one after another, banging loudly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and please make the decision for me, and kill this evil monk who has hidden flowers to show the anger of the people!"
"That's right, Your Majesty, this evil monk is guilty of atrocious crimes and has no laws. He even dares to harm Concubine Shu. He must be executed!"
The other minister also burst into tears and demanded that Zanghua be executed.
The old monk who had hidden flowers was kneeling in the middle, his face was pale, and he felt as if he was about to be eaten. He looked eagerly at Qin Yun for protection.
Qin Yun hesitated.
Killing Zanghua now would not be conducive to correcting Lao Jiu later, but not killing him would not be enough to cause resentment among the people.
The two of them, Bai Feiyuan, are the epitome of the situation. There are many people in the imperial capital who have complaints.
"Your Majesty, you said you wouldn't kill me!"
"I confessed to you, you can't do this!" Zanghua shouted in horror, kneeling down and kowtow.
That eminent monk with kind eyebrows and good intentions turned into a scared dog.
As soon as this statement was made, it undoubtedly increased the hatred of others.
Bai Feiyuan was filled with indignation, and the hairs on his hair stood on end with anger.
"Go to hell, you bitch, you don't deserve to live in this world!"
"ah!"
He roared angrily and pounced forward. He pinched the old Tibetan Flower Monk's neck with his big palms, his face was ferocious, and his joints banged with force!
All of a sudden, Tai Chi Hall was in chaos.
Qin Yun frowned and glanced at Tao Yang.
He jumped up, rushed forward, pulled Bai Feiyuan away, and subdued him.
Bai Feiyuan looked angry and growled: "Your Majesty, shouldn't the murderer be punished with his life? This evil monk has killed so many innocent girls, how can he be allowed to get away with it?"
"My little daughter has been drowned in rumors and her life has been ruined. Where is justice? Where is the law?"
Seeing this, Duke Dou's eyes lit up.
He immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please execute the culprit, the Evil Monk Hidden Flower, to show the anger of the people!"
Qin Yun glanced at him lightly, "Who do you think I am?" Zanghua is an important witness in the Ninth Prince's case, how can he be executed now?
He waved his hand, indicating to Tao Yang to take Zanghua down first.
Then he stood up, looked down and said: "My dear friends, please be patient and don't be impatient!"
"I said I would give you an explanation, so I must give you an explanation today, especially the two ministers Bai Aiqing!"
After hearing this, the Taiji Hall became quiet, and the ministers waited for the next step.
Bai Feiyuan's face turned red, he looked at Qin Yundao and said, "Please give me your Majesty's permission!"