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boom!
boom!
The crisp sound of kowtowing resounded one after another in this Tai Chi hall.
Several ministers in different official uniforms.
Right now, he was kneeling on the ground, knocking his head on the ground with all his strength, and kept saying that the minister and others confessed...!
What a ridiculous scene!
Probably just half a month ago.
These few officials still lingered in various Qinlou and Chu halls in the capital with the money they got from smuggling salt and iron!
but now.
But they knelt on the ground one by one, like lambs waiting to be slaughtered, expressing their desire and prayers for life!
ridiculous……!
"I knew this earlier, why bother?!"
"Half a month ago, when the salt, iron, tax and silver that should have belonged to the empire were free, you should have expected everything today!"
"Heaven committed evil, but you can live, but you can't live if you commit evil...!"
The emperor Li Er looked indifferent.
He opened his mouth softly, speaking without any emotion in his tone.
Looking at the few ministers kneeling in the hall, the anger in his heart became even more intense...!
Because Li Er didn't expect it.
Even at this moment, there are still people who have not stood up and knelt down to plead guilty...!
The eyes of the emperor enveloped all the court ministers.
That cold and sharp gaze hung over the heads of all the ministers like sharp swords.
Li Er was very disappointed.
Especially for his uncle, eldest grandson Wuji!
By now, the tide is gone,
Changsun Wuji, as one of the masterminds behind the smuggling and selling of salt and iron, hasn't come out to plead guilty? !
a time.
His Majesty the Emperor looked at the purple-robed Lord Zuo Servant, and disgust began to fill his eyes!
At this time, the eldest grandson Wuji.
It is also difficult to speak, watching the scene that happened in the hall, the whole person is also a little dazed.
According to his original plan.
I was thinking of finding an opportunity to confess to the emperor in private!
And playing a wave of spring and autumn brushwork, Huo Yihuo muddy, let yourself get out of this muddy quagmire!
The purpose of preserving one's own status has been achieved.
But now.
All his previous calculations were directly reset to zero, and it all became a joke!
If you want to plead guilty, you can only do so in this court!
But his brother-in-law, the emperor of the Tang Empire, said just now that he would try the matter according to the laws of the country!
If he pleaded guilty at this time, wouldn't it be a complete waste...? !
When.
His eldest grandson Wuji will definitely be dismissed from office and confiscated, even if the crime does not warrant death, he will definitely be degraded as a commoner and exiled for thousands of miles!
The rest of my life is completely hopeless...!
So, what's the difference between cutting him with a knife?
and so.
Today's eldest grandson is also struggling with difficult choices...
only.
In Li Er's view, these calculations of his are just an excuse for him to covet power and plead not guilty to the death!
Excuse!
After looking around, Li Er finally set his sights on his uncle.
Looking at the chief minister in purple robe with a calm expression.
Li Er suddenly felt a little funny.
I couldn't help but shook my head, chuckled, and there was a bit of loneliness in my eyes...
once.
When he was Qin Wang Li Er, Changsun Wuji had followed him for a long time!
Also with the assistance of Changsun Wuji.
Li Er was able to resist the crazy attacks of the prince's party time and time again!
Only then can there still be such a place to stand in the treacherous court of Wude!
But now.
It seems that everything has fundamentally changed...!
He, Li Er, has become the emperor.
And he has been on the throne for a long time, the throne is stable, and he has created the prosperous and prosperous world today!
And grandson Wuji.
He has already been granted the title of Duke of the State, and has been entrusted with the important task of being in charge of the Minister of Finance, and he is the minister of the imperial court!
but now.
It was the prime minister who was promoted by himself.
Acquiescing to the smuggling and selling of salt and iron by the relatives and children of the family, and letting him use the power of his eldest grandson Wuji to openly drink the blood of the court!
"cough……!"
His Majesty the Emperor suddenly coughed heavily, and his face instantly became a little ugly.
Slowly sit on the dragon chair again.
Looking at the few people kneeling in the main hall, he waved his hands lightly, and said with a bit of sadness in his tone:
"Take it away!"
"Put it in Dali Temple and try it according to the laws of the country!"
"Also, Ning Chen!"
His Majesty the Emperor turned his head to look at Ning Chen, who was the number one courtier, his expression changed slightly, and he said softly:
"Let the king of Chu take full responsibility for this matter!"
"Use whatever method you want, I just want to know who else is involved in this smuggling of salt and iron!"
"Okay, I'm tired, let's retreat..."
It's over.
Li Er immediately got up slowly, waved his hands, and finally gave Ning Chen a look, then turned and left.
Afterwards, amidst the sound of seeing off His Majesty, Ning Chen smiled silently.
Turning his head slightly, he glanced at Changsun Wuji who seemed to be fine.
"Master grandson..."
"You didn't even seize the last chance my uncle gave you!"
"Then next, no wonder others are ruthless...!"
"Everything is your fault!"
Today's court meeting.
In fact, it is the Son of Heaven who gave everyone involved in the smuggling and trafficking case the last chance!
Some ministers will not be decapitated if they are caught.
And the remaining eldest grandson Wuji, and another group of people.
But for various reasons.
Maybe it was greed for power, maybe it was a gamble, but in the end they didn't cherish the opportunity given by the emperor!
The final retreat is cut off by themselves.
Then, for the rest of the matter, it is no wonder His Majesty the Emperor and King Ningchen of Chu...
kill yourself...
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Chapter 512 My name is Ning Chen, you can decide for yourself whether to tell the truth...! .
Chang'an City, Dali Temple.
As one of the nine temples in the official system of the Tang Dynasty, Dali Temple naturally occupies a very large area.
Although it is the same as the Yamen of the Criminal Department of Shangshu Province, it is the Yamen responsible for criminal prosecution and related matters.
However, there is still a difference between the two.
The Ministry of Punishment under the jurisdiction of Shangshu Province is in charge of the criminal yamen of the state capitals all over the country.
And Dali Temple.
Generally responsible for the trial of major cases that have caused a sensation in the ruling and opposition parties, such as conspiracy, such as rebellion.
and so.
In this big case of smuggling and selling salt and iron, the prisons of the Ministry of Criminal Justice are all serious smugglers.
And those who are locked in Dali Temple are all officials ordered by the court...!
Just pick one out.
They are all former governors of a state, or not, their official ranks are all above the fourth and fifth ranks!
And this moment.
Ning Chen had already entered the Dali Temple with Dali Temple Qing Zhang Henian, and walked towards the prison inside.
"Speaking of which, there are many acquaintances of this King imprisoned in Dali Temple..."
Ning Chen suddenly said with a smile.
Zhang Henian was stunned when he heard these words, his heart tightened, and his whole body became tense for a moment!
Ning Chen, who was walking beside him, glanced at him.
Shaking his head helplessly, he turned around and smiled at him:
"Don't worry, this king has no intention of protecting people!"
His Royal Highness the King of Chu waved his hand, as if you really wronged me.
Dali Temple Minister Zhang Henian was also a little embarrassed.
Just now he thought that what Ning Chen said was actually implying that he, Ning Chen, wanted to protect someone.