Chapter 2 The Assassin's Case
The snow outside the Taihe Hall covers the heavy door, which is an auspicious omen for the coming year.
Emperor Zhu Yu looked down at the ministers above the three-rank rank in the hall, all holding elephant wat with both hands, neatly dressed, and solemn faces.
His gaze moved to Zhu Yi, the king of Hao, who was sitting on the side, his eyes jumped sharply, and he returned to normal color in an instant, but the turmoil in his heart was calm.
When he was the crown prince, the imperial uncle who held the soldiers to guard the border was already his confidant, since he ascended the throne, cutting the feudal domain was his top priority in government, but it also had some results, the encirclement of the ban, the debasement of the abolition, the self-determination of the self-determination, now the only remaining are the king of Luoyang Qing and the king of Hao of Yunnan.
The stupid King Qing is not to be feared, but the King of Hao is the most terrifying, rich and rival the country, sitting on heavy troops, surrounded by strategists, and robbing the King of Qi's 'mighty four guards', which really makes him feel like a fish in his throat, restless in his food and sleep.
The officials and generals of Yunnan Wenzhi Prefect and Wu and the Command Department were all replaced, and he ordered the Governor's Office of the Five Armies to send 100,000 soldiers to guard several miles away and prepare for war at any time.
His resolute intention to annihilate the vassal king, just like Sima Zhao's heart, is well known to passers-by.
If King Hao rebelled, Zhu Yu would be happy to see it, and he would be more than enough in terms of force, so he could capture and even kill him in the bright light.
King Kehao is also strange, the knife frame is still safe on the neck, sticking to the border all day long, preventing foreign attacks, doing good and giving porridge to help the people, but people can't take the mistakes.
That is, if you can't take the mistakes, you will make up some mistakes, and let King Hao know his murderous intentions, the birthday of the Queen Mother is an opportunity, and if he doesn't come, it is called unfilial; If he comes, the tiger's den and the wolf's den will take his life.
Zhu Yu felt that his wishful thinking was not satisfactory, at least although King Hao was seriously injured, he did not die, but instead wiped out his "Eagle Heavenly Alliance", but asked him for half his life.
A low winding wind blew the scent of ambergris and dispersed, dispersed and condensed.
He gathered his mind and slowly spoke: "Yesterday, the Celebrant Supervisor submitted the conclusion of the 'Eagle Heavenly Alliance' case, and Shen Gelao, Yang Qing and the Criminal Department lived up to my expectations, and they should be rewarded for their meritorious deeds as a reward. You will explain the ins and outs of this case to the imperial uncle and the ministers in detail. “
Shen Zetang, Yang Yan, and Zhang Jun were listed.
Shen Zetang said first: "This case will be handed over to Yang Qing for trial, and we will assist you, and we have to ask Yang Qing to make a statement." “
Yang Yan had no choice but to go to the aforementioned case, starting from Chen Wu's confession to come to Beijing, and occasionally saw Xiao Jingyuan, a soldier who tortured and killed the guard Su Chong, actually became Xiao Peng, the shopkeeper of "Yixianglou", so he often went elsewhere to blackmail money for his use, Xiao Peng was unbearable, and sent people to follow him to the prostitute to ask for his life, but he was arrested and arrested by the officials who had been waiting for a long time. The assassin was poisoned and died half an hour ago, and Xiao Peng was suspected of being involved, arrested him, and sealed the restaurant for trial.
"I went to several of his mansions to search, and found dozens of people in the courtyard of the house at the foot of Zangyun Mountain, which led to the underground secret door, and actually raised dozens of people, among which it was shocking to find that Youtong disappeared on Cherry Street last year, and was involved in the case of torture and murder of Youtong, Xiao Peng confessed after questioning and interrogation, and there were all kinds of confessions, transcripts, and corpses."
Zhu Yu was silent and asked, "Have those assassins been arrested?" “
Yang Yan replied: "In Xiao Peng's room, the list of 'Eagle Heavenly Alliance' was found, and in addition to the assassins, three senior members of the DPRK and China were also involved, all of whom were detained in Zhao Prison pending trial. “
The investigation of this case was a matter of course, and everything appeared just right, so that no flaws could be found.
Zhu Yu looked at Xu Bingyong and asked with a smile, "Does Xu Shoufu have something to say?" ”
Xu Bingyong stepped forward and arched his hand: "Yang Qing's three cases have been solved together, and the mentioned dripping water is not leaking, and Weichen really has nothing to say." ”
Zhu Yu bowed his head, and sighed at King Hao: "I finally gave the imperial uncle a clear explanation, and the imperial grandmother can also be discouraged." “
King Hao was sick, coughed and wheezed for a while, and said in a dumb voice: "That Xiao Pengte is extremely vicious, and he has no grievances or hatred, how can he send an assassin to kill me!" Where is his confession? I want to read it. “
After just a few words, Gonggong Su hurriedly came with the scroll, and King Hao took it and flipped through the pages.
The head of the palace sang and shouted: "What else do the ministers have to play?" “
Li Guangqi first played the list of officials and guests invited to the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, and Zhu Yu asked with a smile: "Why didn't Mrs. Shen Ge come?" “
Shen Zetang said calmly: "The inner man was pregnant with an heir for the first time, and he was afraid that he would lose his honor before the feast, so he had to regret not participating!" “
Zhu Yu smiled: "You're going to ......... quickly." “
Xu Bingyong Gong asked: "From time to time, I have heard that the queen's dragon fetus has been contaminated, but I don't know if it is credible?" “
Zhu Yu lightly swept Xia Wanchun, the secretary of the military department, and gradually sneered: "I can't believe it." Then he said jokingly: "What secret recipe can Shen Ge pass on to me?" ”
Shen Zetang shook his head and smiled, not saying much.
At this time, King Hao frowned, took out a page of letterhead from the volume, and handed it to Father-in-law Su to hand it to Zhu Yu.
Zhu Yu took it and looked at it carefully, although it was just a few lines, it made his expression stagnate, his face changed greatly, and he raised his head a little and said reluctantly: "Uncle Huang listens to me......."
King Hao waved his hand to interrupt him: "This must be Xiao Peng's house, and he will separate your uncle and nephew when he dies, and he needs to be severely punished immediately." “
"That's how it should be." Zhu Yu gritted his teeth, turned his eyes and asked Yang Yan, "What are you going to do with Xiao Peng?" “
Yang Yan observed his words and looks, and knew that the "Eagle Heavenly Alliance" case had changed again, and after quickly considering it, he cautiously said: "Xiao Peng's crime is extremely evil, and Weichen does not dare to convict without authorization, and he also asks the emperor to decree." “
Zhu Yu angrily: "This person is carrying several cases, and he is rebellious, and he will be executed at three o'clock tomorrow, and Yang Qing will personally supervise and behead him, and there must be no mistake." “
Yang Qing was stunned, a light sweat appeared on his forehead, this case was tried by him, and he had to be beheaded at the entrance of the city, Ling Chi's execution was very miserable, no matter how serious the crime, it would always arouse public anger and make him known as a cool official.
He hurriedly replied: "The birthday of the Empress Dowager is imminent, and it is only a fear .......of torture at this time."
"My mind has been decided, Yang Qing doesn't need to say much." Zhu Yu interrupted him impatiently, glanced at the palace official, and the palace official shouted: "If you have something to do, you will hear it again, and you will retreat from the court if you have nothing to do!" “
Seeing that no one was playing, Zhu Yu got up and threw his sleeves away, King Hao followed, the ministers knelt up, the three or five officials gathered around Yang Yan to congratulate, Shen Zetang swept his face without a trace, smiled faintly, and walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back.
Walking alone along the white marble steps step by ladder, Xu Ling Li Guangqi and others were far behind, such a scene has been a few days, which really made the officials next to him have some speculation.
Everyone who is clear-sighted knows that Shen Zetang is now being snubbed by Xu Shoufu, the world is really hot and cold, and the officials close to him are all alienated and cold.
Several four-grade officials wanted to come forward to congratulate him, but they hesitated when they thought about their steps, but they didn't dare to go to him.
Gao Gao quietly looked at Shen Zetang's tall and clear back, and smashed Xu Ling with his elbow: "What is the secret recipe for Shen Er's baby?" I heard you ask last time, and he replied, I also want to hold another son. “
Xu Ling looked at him with a smile, meaningful.