Qiu Xinggong's heart was both angry and sad.

He understood that the reason why His Majesty Li Er treated Fang Jun like this was not because he favored Fang Jun in the emperor's heart and alienated him Qiu Xinggong, but because the emperor firmly believed that Fang Jun was by no means the real murderer of Qiu Shenji......

How can you believe in an offspring who is as ordinary as a mallet?

Just because this man is his son-in-law?

Could it be that because of subjective trust, he ignored the possibility that Fang Junnai was the real murderer, and didn't think that his son might die unjustly?

Qiu Xinggong slowly knelt on the ground, his face sad, silent, and he didn't know what he was thinking......

Leaning slightly, footsteps sounded outside the hall.

The chamberlain walked into the hall lightly, his characteristic sharp voice was deliberately lowered, and he said softly: "Your Majesty, Sun Fujia, the secretary of Dali Temple, Liu Xun, the secretary of the Imperial History, and Liu Dewei, the secretary of the Criminal Department, were summoned by His Majesty and are waiting to see His Highness." ”

His Majesty Li Er said coldly: "Xuan! ”

"Whoa!"

The waiter responded, bent down slightly and took three steps back, and then turned around and walked to the door of the main hall, and said in a sharp voice: "Sun Fujia, the secretary of the Xuandali Temple, Liu Xun in the imperial history, and Liu Dewei, the secretary of the criminal department, have come to see——"

"Kiln"

Sun Fujia, Liu Xun, and Liu Dewei were all dressed in official robes, walked into the hall quickly, bowed down, and said, "The ministers are here to see Your Majesty." ”

Although the emperor's decree was to order "each of the three divisions to be judged by an official above the rank of squire", when the three yamen were all found on the naval master's warship, Qiu Shenji's corpse, and almost caused a large-scale fire between Youwu Houwei and the naval division, who dared to ignore it?

Therefore, the three yamen were unanimously represented by their own officials......

His Majesty Li Er bowed slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Ladies and gentlemen, what is the reason for the case, do you know it?" ”

The three of them said in unison: "Although I know a little about it, I don't know what the details are." ”

His Majesty Li Er said: "This case is of a bad nature and has a very bad impact, so it will be tried by the three legal divisions of Er and the other three courts, and within seven days, I will be given a result." ”

There was no hesitation, no consultation, and a very resolute tone.

If you don't do it resolutely, not to mention the real cruelty of killing Qiu Shenji and then hiding his body on the navy warship, it has seriously provoked the law of the court and the majesty of the emperor.

The right Marquis of Wu guards Gyeonggi, and the sailor is a suspect, neither of them can leave Chang'an without permission, once a large-scale conflict occurs, it will not only disturb the morale of the army, but also bury serious hidden dangers......

The three highest-ranking judicial officers of the Tang Dynasty glanced at each other, did not dare to shirk, and said in unison: "The ministers receive the order." ”

promised happily, but secretly complained in his heart......

Seven days to solve the case?

Are you kidding!

Although the specific circumstances of the case are not yet understood, when Qiu Shenji was killed in Xijindu, the Criminal Department had already sent the most elite officials to the scene of the crime to investigate and try it, but until now, not even the slightest useful clue has been found.

At that time, all the survivors fled the scene of the crime for the first time, so they didn't know anything about what happened to Qiu Shenji, and there were very few descriptions of the murderer......

Seven days to solve the case, how is it possible?

However, after being an official for a long time, he has mastered a law of officialdom - when the official is angry, don't quibble, let alone shirk responsibility, which is not only useless, but will implicate himself. Agree for the time being, maybe when Shangguan himself reflects the difficulty of the matter, he will understand everyone......

His Majesty Li Er looked at Qiu Xinggong, without the sternness just now, and comforted him softly: "Aiqing can go back to the house first to prepare for Ling Lang's funeral, as for the real murderer, I will definitely give Aiqing an explanation." ”

Qiu Xinggong shook his head, his face was dry, but his eyes radiated the light of hatred, staring at Su Dingfang and Fang Jun, and said hatefully: "The old minister can wait, but please treat Your Majesty fairly, Fang Jun and Su Dingfang are both seriously suspected, and they should be sent to the prison of the Criminal Department to prevent them from absconding for fear of crime!" ”

His Majesty Li Er's face was slightly cold, but he didn't have a seizure, and was about to speak, when he saw Sun Fujia take a step forward and said respectfully: "General Qiu's intentions, I don't dare to agree." It is understandable the grief in General Qiu's heart, but human affection is human affection, and the law is the law, although Ling Lang's body was found on the naval ship, but there is no direct evidence to prove that it is related to Su Dudu, and he is taken into custody like a prison, where to start? Of course, Su Dudu's suspicion cannot be shaken off no matter what, according to the law, he can be ordered to stay in Chang'an at any time to wait for the summons, as for Fang Shilang, this matter has nothing to do with him. ”

Sun Fujia is an upright person, although it is inevitable that there are some bad habits in the officialdom of seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, but in the face of principles, he can stick to them.

Generally speaking, when Qiu Xinggong suffered a tragic death of his beloved son, everyone would sympathize with him, and he would turn a blind eye to his slightly excessive demands. But Sun Fujia will not compromise on this point, the reason why the law exists is to represent the greatest justice, if anyone can make a request to violate the law because of a tragedy, then what is the use of the law?

To put it bluntly, he is in the officialdom, but he is a loyal supporter of Legalism......

Qiu Xinggong glared at Sun Fujia angrily, and said hatefully: "Didn't Sun Siqing just say that he didn't know the details of this case?" How could I know that Wu'er's body was found on the sailor's warship, and that Fang Jun had nothing to do with the case? ”

Sun Fujia was not moved, and said indifferently: "Now that the news of Ling Lang's body being found on the naval warship has already spread all the news inside and outside Chang'an, and this official is deaf and blind, how could he not have heard of it?" As for Fang Shilang, it really has nothing to do with this matter, if the general can provide evidence that Fang Jun is involved in the case, then the official will immediately send him to prison, if the general is only suspicious in his heart, he will maliciously slander...... Let's leave it at that. ”

He is a kind person, although he disdains Qiu Xinggong's arrogant and domineering attitude, but in the end he sympathizes with his pain of losing his son, so it is just a tactful reminder, don't mess around too much, let's just do things according to the law......

Qiu Xinggong's hatred increased greatly, he had long heard that Sun Fujia had a good relationship with Fang Jun, and at this moment he thought that this person was using his position to openly protect Fang Jun, how could he not be angry?

One or two, all like that!

But he also knew that if he was really entangled, Sun Fujia would be able to easily recite one rule after another and press himself to death......

Taking a deep breath, Qiu Xinggong suppressed the sadness and anger in his heart, nodded, and said in a hoarse voice: "That's the case, the old man is waiting for Sun Siqing's good news in the mansion, but if the murderer is at large because of your negligence, don't blame the old man for settling accounts with you at that time!" ”

Then, ignoring Sun Fujia, who had an ugly face, he turned back to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, although the dog is dead, the old minister, as a father, must also give him a good ride...... The old minister retired first. ”

His Majesty Li Er sighed, his mood was really complicated.

On the one hand, he was very disgusted with Qiu Xinggong's behavior, but on the other hand, this was the old minister who followed his saddle and rushed to kill the battle, and he was also extremely sympathetic to his experience......

"People cannot be resurrected after death, and mourning is smooth...... I will issue an order to enshrine Qiu Shenji as the official position of General Wuhou of the Right Martial Arts, in order to show his loyalty. ”

Qiu Xinggong's beard trembled, and he bowed down with tears: "Old minister, thank you, Your Majesty......"

If a person dies like a lamp goes out, he is promoted to a big official, what is the use?

However, the ancients died like life, and the glory after death is not inferior to the glory before death. Improving the official position of Qiu Shenji can greatly increase the scale of his funeral rites and the regulation of tombs. Don't underestimate this, the scale of funerals and tomb regulations were insurmountable boundaries in ancient times, and how high the official position and title are, it represents the corresponding degree of power, which is absolutely insurmountable!

Waiting until Qiu Xinggong's figure disappeared at the door of the main hall, His Majesty Li Er spoke: "Fang Jun and Su Dingfang, you can't leave Chang'an without permission in the near future, the three law divisions will be tried, and you must be on call, and the sailors and soldiers at the south pier of the city must be investigated and questioned, and I will order the 'Hundred Cavalry Division' to send someone to take care of it, if anyone dares to leave without permission, they will be killed!" ”

"Whoa!"

All the people in the temple agreed in unison.

His Majesty Li Er glared at Fang Jun again, and said, "I don't care if Qiu Shenji's death has anything to do with you, but I warn you that you must not have a conflict with Qiu Xinggong during the investigation of the case, otherwise I will definitely punish you severely if I don't ask the reason!" ”

Fang Jun was busy.

He knew His Majesty Li Er's original intentions, the current Qiu Xinggong was obviously blinded by hatred, plus he was already a tyrannical character, once he was stimulated by Fang Jun to go crazy, God knows what crazy things he would do......