Chapter 63: Exposed
Emperor Chu knew in his heart that in fact, the case had reached this point, and Wei Ming was definitely involved in the whole thing.
Don't say that the entire military salary will go through his hands. Even looking at his current flustered performance, Wei Ming, the household servant, is also problematic.
However, he still wanted to see how far the four princes had investigated this case and whether there was any other evidence to come up with.
For example, the remaining 20,000 taels of gold were not found. That is the key to reducing Luo Hai's guilt.
The fourth prince frowned slightly, but immediately showed a smile again.
"Father, of course there is evidence."
Then he took out the letters and accounts that Wei Si had found from Wei Ming's secret compartment from his bosom.
When the third prince on the side saw those things, he was originally a little nervous, and immediately relaxed.
These are all evidence that he has exchanged, and these evidences cannot be related to him.
But in the end, it depends on Wei Ming's performance, Wei Ming can't run away at all.
I just don't know if he'll bite back on himself. But if he did, he wouldn't be the only one who died.
Emperor Chu took the evidence and looked at it.
frowned slightly, "These are indeed evidence of Wei Ming's corruption, although Wei Ming will not escape death with these things." However, these and military pay cases are not managed. ”
Wei Ming, who knelt on the ground in the hall, heard Emperor Chu's words and fell directly to the ground. He knew that even if there was no military pay case, he would be in danger.
Evidence, I didn't expect what he wanted to use to save his life. It turned out to be the last straw that crushed him.
Regrets, endless regrets!
Keeping those things was his biggest mistake.
The four princes didn't care what Wei Ming thought.
"Father, those things just prove that Wei Ming deserves it. Even if there is no case of military pay, he is guilty. No matter how he quibbles, as long as these physical evidence are checked, he will not escape. ”
However, it is obvious that Emperor Chu is still dissatisfied with this statement.
He knew that the purpose of the four princes was not to save Luohai.
Then he looked at the fourth prince and said with a smile, "Little four, so Luo Hai still can't escape the charge of dereliction of duty." ”
"What if you find a military salary!"
The four princes were in hand, and said in a steady tone.
Wei Ming, who was not far away, knew that he was in a catastrophe, and he was a little crazy at the moment.
"No way, no one can find the military salary, if I don't say it, no one can find out! Hahahaha. ”
He shouted loudly, laughing a little maniacally.
He's so secretive. Even the cronies who helped escort were killed by him.
Even the third prince would not know, and he didn't believe that the fourth prince had found it in less than two days.
"Clear Water Lake!"
The fourth prince said three words without hurry.
The crazy laughter came to an abrupt end.
Wei Ming looked at the four princes with wide eyes, looking incredulous.
"You... You... You! ”
He stretched out his hand and pointed at the four princes, but he was speechless.
The ministers were also shocked, and in just two days, they were really found by the four princes.
The fourth prince smiled: "This is thanks to the clues you provided. You have given the king two places to reference. It's not a place where 80,000 taels of gold are hidden. It's related to the people escorted by the Ministry of War. Since the people in the military department are innocent, there is only one possibility. ”
Saying this, he looked at Wei Ming meaningfully.
Wei Ming was slightly stunned when he heard this, and he was not going crazy. Then something came to mind.
He smiled bitterly and said, "Fourth prince, you are very powerful. Indeed, I recruited it myself. I didn't expect you to be the fourth prince at the time, so I said it casually, wanting to divert your attention, but I didn't expect it. I was defeated. ”
Emperor Chu, who was sitting on the dragon chair, also heard the general idea, and looked at the four princes with more and more satisfaction.
However, his son is used to being lazy, and in the past few years, in addition to being crowned king, he has come to Taihe Hall once, and once the day before yesterday. If it weren't for Luo Hai's involvement of his princess, it is estimated that he would not have bothered to take a look.
He looked at Wei Ming, and a majestic voice sounded.
"Is there anything else you want to say?"
Wei Ming knew that he was in danger of escaping at this moment, and he secretly glanced at the third prince.
At this moment, his heart was also hesitating whether to take a bite of the third prince.
If you do, you're not just going to die. The whole family is probably going to be doomed.
He fell directly to his knees, his tone indescribably lonely.
"Your Majesty, the guilty minister is blinded by greed, and the guilty minister lives up to the trust of His Majesty, and only asks for death."
As soon as these words came out, the third prince breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Fortunately, Wei Ming didn't bite indiscriminately, otherwise he would have been in some trouble.
Although all the evidence has been destroyed, it is also a disaster if the seeds of doubt are planted.
However, since Wei Ming is a person on his side, and his official position is not small. He is so sensible, he has to express it himself. Let your men take a look.
He stood up directly from the queue and saluted Emperor Chu.
"Father, Wei Ming made such a big mistake and should be beheaded. However, for the sake of his meritorious service over the years, he also asked his father to be lenient on his family. ”
As soon as these words came out, the people in the Three Princes' faction had a feeling that the person who was a confidant was dying.
Wei Ming committed such a big crime, but the third prince helped him speak. I am not afraid of provoking the dissatisfaction of Emperor Chu.
Wei Ming also looked at the third prince gratefully at this moment.
Regret not being at the beginning! He still doesn't feel that he did anything wrong for corruption, and he only regrets that he kept the evidence.
The four princes looked playful, and jumped out so quickly. It seems that the person behind Wei Ming is him.
But he didn't bother to pay attention to it, just rescue Luo Hai and give his princess an explanation. He didn't bother to care about anything else.
However, Emperor Chu would not give him this opportunity, and Emperor Chu did not return to the request of the three princes.
Instead, he looked at the fourth prince, "Little Four, what do you think?" ”
The fourth prince was stunned, he really didn't want to care about this matter.
"Father, for such a major matter, the father can be in charge. Erchen did not have the slightest objection. ”
Emperor Chu was speechless, he pushed it cleanly. However, he did not force the four princes, and the three princes above the court fought like this.
If you add Xiao Si, this court is estimated to explode. If he wants to be an idle prince, let him do it, but there is one more choice in his heart.
"Wei Ming's embezzlement of military salaries, and the corruption that these evidence points to. Sins are unforgivable, beheaded! His family property was confiscated. Thinking of these years, there is no merit and hard work. His family was reduced to civilians and sent to the frontier. ”
As soon as these words came out, the ministers all knelt down.
"Your Majesty is merciful."
Such a decision is acceptable to all ministers, after all, who does not have a family, if they are really brought down, this is a good list.
"As for Luohai..."
The fourth prince hurriedly spoke, this is his father-in-law. He couldn't ignore it now.
"Father, Luo Hai is just derelict in his duties, but the military salary has also been found. I hope that my father will be lightly dismissed. ”
Emperor Chu was speechless, he really spoke when he should speak, and when he shouldn't speak, he didn't bother to say a word.
Ignore this idle prince.
He then spoke, "Luohai, it is not good to protect the military salary, resulting in the loss of the military salary. Although the salary was found, he was not exempt from his guilt. It was degraded to the county order of Luoshi County, and it set off on the same day. ”
Hearing this, the fourth prince frowned slightly. This punishment is not light!
The princess of the four princes