"I think..." Yan Shu said in a long voice: "Whether Su Jin was at fault...it is still unclear."
Yan Shu's words were like a round slap on the lips of everyone in the court, including Zhao Zhen.
The civil and military officials stared at Yan Shu, as if they did not know this person. Is this person still the same Yan Shu who was as smooth as a mouse? At this time, he was still so dismissive of the limelight that he refused to step down despite the ladder brought by the emperor. Instead, he seemed to be cooked.
The duck's mouth is broken - stubborn and stubborn. Could it be that his brain suddenly short-circuited and he became confused?
Although Lu Yijian and Du Yan were surprised, they secretly rejoiced. This old boy has lost his mind and gone crazy. With all the witnesses and material evidence, he actually overturned the case in person. Now let’s see how the emperor can protect you. You don’t know how to praise yourself, so you don’t need to blame others.
, we don’t want to do anything to you, we just don’t want you to steal the position. At worst, you can still serve as your third commander, but in this case, I’m afraid even your third commander won’t be able to do it.
In the gloating eyes of Lu Yijian and Du Yan, Yan Shu said slowly: "Your Majesty, I am not saying that Su Jin is innocent of the imperial edict, but because Su Jin did not mention this matter in his report to me. Everything in front of me
The evidence only starts from a letter in Mr. Lu’s hand. I haven’t seen any of the real evidence, and I didn’t see the incident with my own eyes. How can I be convicted based on what I heard, let alone such a huge crime, I don’t dare to believe it casually.”
"Are you saying that I can't fabricate it?" Lu Yijian puffed up his beard, his face flushed with excitement, his hands and feet were trembling a little, and he trembled his lips and said: "Your Majesty, please give me a fair answer, when will I, Lu Yijian, be in court?"
Do you dare to talk nonsense in the hall? By saying this, Mr. Yan is blatantly doubting my character. Please forgive me for not being able to tolerate this."
Zhao Zhen looked at Yan Shu with a sullen face, feeling extremely unhappy. This Yan Shu didn't know what kind of evil he had fallen into. He actually talked nonsense. He just didn't give himself face. It wasn't the first time that he was refuted by others, but at this moment he was talking nonsense.
It is really not appropriate to make nonsense and point out that Lu Yijian was relegated.
Yan Shu cupped his hands and said, "Prime Minister Lu misunderstood me. I'm not saying that Prime Minister Lu fabricated evidence. I just reminded Prime Minister Lu that based on what was said in a private letter, can you confirm what Su Jin did?"
To be convicted, at least there must be evidence presented in court. Not only must there be witnesses and physical evidence, but also cross-examination to see if it is strictly logical. If someone who worked hard to get things done is wrongly convicted, wouldn't it be disrespectful?"
"What a joke! How dare the Hainan Road transfer envoy fabricate this? Although this letter is a private letter, in my opinion, what is said above is probably true. No matter how brave he is, Wang Qinian would not dare to fool me." Lu Yijian coughed loudly and gasped.
Breathing.
Du Yan hurriedly stepped forward to help him and said, "Xiang Lu, please calm down. Your health is important, but don't get hurt because of this matter." He turned to Yan Shu and said angrily: "Master Yan, you are going too far. You are doubting anything in front of the emperor.
The honesty of the court officials, what are you doing?"
Yan Shu said sternly: "The difference between Mr. Du's words is related to a person's life and death, and this person has made great achievements, how can he be careless? You must be cautious and cautious. If you are casually accused by others and bring about an unjust case, wouldn't it be wrong?
It is detrimental to the dignity of the imperial court."
"It was stated in the transfer messenger's letter that the bandit leader Lao Wang personally confessed and also wrote down the confession. Is this still false?" Du Yan said angrily.
Yan Shu said coldly: "Where is the confession? Where is the bandit leader 'Big Laowang'? Did you see it or did Lu Xiang see it? I want to believe that all this is true, but there must be real evidence, and you don't want to hear it."
Yes, for Su Jin
For guilt, the confessions at the Zhoufu Road level are not enough to be accepted. Witness testimony must be obtained from the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Yushitai Hall to be credible. How can a private letter from a road transfer envoy be enough to convict someone?
, this is too child’s play.”
"You are using strong words to make excuses...!" Du Yan lost his composure and pointed at Yan Shu: "You are afraid that the person you recommended will be convicted and you will not be able to escape the blame, so you are making such sophistry."
Yan Shu shouted: "Privilege Du, are you trying to convict me in front of the emperor? Everything depends on procedures. If you like to discuss crimes without following procedures, you can treat others, but you cannot treat the people recommended by me! You need to know
This person is still working hard in the wind and snow in Yangzhou to fight with those grain merchants, and his life is even in danger; you can ignore the grain affairs, but our Third Division wants to
Su Jin is working hard on this matter. Now that the deadline of November 20th has passed, it is a critical moment for various places to collect grain. The grain depots in various places are becoming empty. Northwest Yuanhao is eager to attack.
It’s better to think more about how to get through this difficult winter. It’s better to leave these matters to the Ministry of Punishment, Yushitai and Dali Temple, and don’t mess up your priorities!”
"You...!" Du Yan was speechless for a moment. Yan Shu was too talkative. He was obviously talking about Su Jin's affairs, but in the blink of an eye he was talking about the seizure of grain. The situation in the northwest war was rising, and his righteousness was so awe-inspiring that it almost made him angry.
die.
"Master Yan is right!" Someone came out to support him. Hearing the high-pitched voice, he knew without looking that it was Ouyang Xiu, the censor Zhongcheng.
"The Yushitai is responsible for investigating the crimes of officials. Your Majesty, please order us to thoroughly investigate Su Jin's edict to recruit people. This is the responsibility of the Yushitai. Prime Minister Lu, Privy Du, Yan Sansi and others have important matters to attend to.
How can I be distracted by this matter? It is better for me to do it." Ouyang Xiu knelt down on the steps and asked Zhao Zhen for orders.
Zhao Zhen remained silent. He was trying to figure out Yan Shu's words. It seemed that Yan Shu was helping Su Jin to complain, but in fact he was just complaining for himself. The food service was indeed the most important thing at the moment, and Yan Shu had already counted several times to do this.
I stayed in the Sansi Yamen for ten days without rest, and my hair turned a lot white. The results were quite great.
By the stipulated deadline, the reported grain purchased by the official warehouse amounted to 8 million dan. Although it is still far from the grain shortage, it is enough to prove Su Jin's words about the huge supply of grain among the people. Having a goal will give you motivation.
Yan Shu was working hard, but suddenly someone made trouble for Su Jin. No wonder Yan Shu had such a big reaction.
Zhao Zhen even regretted his previous overreaction. Su Jin calmed down the troublesome Yangzhou incident so quickly. Even if there were some faults in it, could he really cling to the royal family's face and punish him?
A crime?
But the matter has already come out, covering it up is not the solution, and it seems that Du Yan and Lu Yijian are not willing to give up. Both sides are dependent on people, and it is not good to make anyone feel unhappy. Although I am happy to see the two groups fighting each other.
, the more you fight, the easier it will be to catch them, but in this winter, internal fighting is not a good thing. If you are playing this kind of cat-and-mouse game, you may endanger the country and the country.
Apart from anything else, Zhao Zhen broke into a cold sweat when he thought that after taking Su Jin, if Yan Shu gave up his job, no one would care about the food service. This is not a joke, this winter is not
You can get by if you just mess around.
As soon as Ouyang Xiu appeared, Zhao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief. This boy appeared too timely. He could just leave this matter to him. Everyone in the province was making a fuss. Zhao Zhen, who was interrogated by the three halls, understood it too well. First, the Yushitai faction
People will collect evidence, and then discuss it with the Dali Temple Criminal Department, and then report it to themselves. Then they will order the three of them to jointly set up a court for a joint trial. After the first and second trials, they will take the results and report to themselves. Only then will there be a final conclusion.
Time passed by checking like this. By then, the errands were done and the crisis was over. Then we could slowly think about how to deal with this matter. One word of procrastination was so useful that Zhao Zhen smiled proudly.
.
"What you said makes sense. I think it is better to leave this matter to the Yushitai to investigate the evidence first, so I agree to Ouyang Aiqing's request. Ouyang Aiqing, I order you to arrest the criminal and examine the evidence of the confession. You must
Try your best and don’t be careless, and others shouldn’t worry too much about this matter. This winter is a troubled winter, so you should focus your main energy on those few important things.”
"But Your Majesty, this matter..." Du Yan said anxiously.
"Stop talking, I'm a little tired, so that's what I'll do." Zhao Zhen interrupted unceremoniously.
Yan Shu said in a deep voice: "May I ask Your Majesty, who will take over Su Jin's errand?"
"Replacement? Why take over?"
"During the Yushitai's investigation, shouldn't Su Jin have to suspend his duties to cooperate?"
Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said: "No, no, no, the Yushitai is checking the Yushitai. Su Jin is doing his own errands. The two have nothing to do with each other. Why is he suspended? You write a letter and beat him. I'm afraid he doesn't understand some of the rules of the court."
If nothing happens right now, something will happen in the future, so you have to follow the rules when doing errands."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for reminding me. I will definitely give him a warning, and at the same time, I will convey the imperial court's appreciation for his first contribution."
Zhao Zhen rolled his eyes and thought to himself: "When did I ask you to bring me a compliment?" He waved his hand and said, "Yan Aiqing will do what he wants. My head is a little dizzy again, so I will withdraw from the court."
Everyone watched helplessly as Zhao Zhen walked down from the throne and returned to the inner palace as if he was running away. Lu Yijian sat on the chair with a dull expression, and Du Yan held his hands and face ashen. Although they were unwilling to give up, they were not willing to do so for a moment.