Chapter 41: The Aftermath (Collect)
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a little bit of Liu's heart, please smile..."Liu Quanshou walked forward with his master.
Xiao He and a few people resigned many times, so Liu Quanshou couldn't kneel on the ground, and he was really thick-skinned. Helplessly, a few people had to accept these two boxes of property, and Liu Quanshou got up with a smile on his face.
On the second day, the county government held a trial of the case of Xiao He and others.
That Lord Liu sat in the lobby, his expression was very serious, and after the officials on both sides shouted to the court, he slapped it eye-catching and announced the official trial of the case.
That Lord Liu had words in his mouth, and Xiao He also shook his head secretly when he heard it, he turned his head and whispered to Luo Fanchen and the others:
"I didn't see it, this Lord Liu's eloquence is really good..."
"These officials, which one of them doesn't rely on a mouth to smooth the wind and water, this time thanks to Wu Zhutou who can keep us, it can be said that he is a great favor. But do you hear this surnamed Liu mention it? These people have merit and strive to take credit from themselves, and those who really do things are often not taken seriously..."Murong Yan sighed, obviously she was influenced by officialdom and felt it.
Liu Quanshou explained what happened to the people of Shuikou Town, and everyone knew that they had wronged Xiao He and his party, and they all cast apologetic glances.
Liu Quanshou announced the end of the case, and Xiao He and others were released in public.
Everyone dispersed, and only Liu Quanshou and the master were left in the hall.
"Lao Xu, this time, I have met a nobleman..."Liu Quanshou said slowly, shaking his head.
"Master, that's your savings for ten years, did you just give it to these Taoist priests?" said the master, bending over.
"Lao Xu, have you ever heard of the saying that eating people's mouths is short, and taking people's mouths is short? Shushan is the largest faction in Kyushu, and I have also investigated the young woman, her surname is Murong. Liu Quanshou said slowly.
The master surnamed Xu let out an "oh", and suddenly realized, it seems that the power of the Murong family is indeed extraordinary.
"By the way, how is that Wu Zijiu?" Liu Quanshou asked suddenly.
"Since Wu Zhutou was hit by a ghost, he can't speak, his whole body is weak, and he can't even get out of bed, I'm afraid that he won't be able to serve adults for the time being..."
"Hmph, useless people are not worth cultivating anymore, you bring ten taels of silver to see him, and say that he doesn't come to the county government to report..."
"The villain knows..."Master Xu understood what Liu Quanshou meant, and nodded hurriedly yes.
The imperial capital of Kyushu, above the court.
Emperor Ji Xuan sat firmly on the dragon chair, he looked down at the officials, and his eyes showed a trace of anger from time to time.
Ji Xuan is already more than two hundred years old, which is already an outlier among non-cultivators. His white hair and beard speak of the vicissitudes of life, while his deep, yet penetrating eyes do their best to prove that he has not run out of gas.
"Criminal Department, how is the trial of Liangzhou's assassination case?" Ji Xuan said slowly.
A middle-aged official walked out and answered:
"Your Majesty, the case of the spur history has been investigated clearly, he has embezzled more than 100 million yuan of money in Shushan Road in Liangzhou over the years, and he has made friends with party henchmen, and he has done a lot of unconscionable things in the local area, which is enough to be sentenced to death."
Ji Xuan nodded, and he said again: "Uncle Ji, what do you think about this case?"
A man with gray hair but a strong figure, dressed as a military general, stepped forward and replied:
"Your Majesty, Erchen thinks it's better to save his life in this case, if such a big greed kills him, I'm afraid that the officials in the world will tremble and seek self-protection, and they may not form more henchmen..."
This Ji Bo is Ji Xuan's eldest son, and now he is nearly 100 years old, and he has close contacts with the Shenfeng faction on weekdays, and he has coveted the throne for a long time.
Ji Xuan was noncommittal, and said:
"Ji Yan, what do you think?"
A fair-skinned, slender but rather thin young man in his early twenties, with deep-set eyes and a pale face, evidently recovering from a serious illness.
"Erchen's opinion is the opposite of that of the eldest brother, this Liangzhou assassin is bold, if there is no heavy punishment, the future punishment of the criminal department will be based on this, then everyone in the world thinks that greed will not die, there will be chaos. The people will be disappointed in the court, and my Ji family's world will definitely be unstable..."
Ji Yan is the second prince, although he gives everyone the impression that he is a sick seedling, but he has extraordinary insight and is quite appreciated by Ji Xuan.
Ji Xuan nodded and said:
"Listen to the Criminal Department, the people involved in this case will be sentenced to death, especially the Ma family, who will be beheaded all over the house. ”
"The minister receives the order..."The waiter of the Criminal Department received the order, and the case of Liangzhou's assassination of corruption and perversion of the law finally came to an end.
"Where is Guo Xi?" said Ji Xuan.
Guo Xi originally wanted to go back to Liangzhou with Murong Yan to join his relatives, but this time he was recalled by the Son of Heaven, and secretly thought in his heart that it must be related to this case, and today it was not the case.
"The minister is here..."Guo Xi hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.
"You have made a meritorious report on the case of Liangzhou's assassination history, and I have promoted you to the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, and you are in charge of the appointment and dismissal of officials in Kyushu. Don't let me down!" Ji Xuan said.
Guo Xi hurriedly kowtowed and thanked him, this official department secretary can be said to be the most senior civil official in the central ministry, and he can be said to be on the rise this time.
Ji Bo's eyes were full of resentment, originally the post of secretary was his own person, but he was deposed by the emperor, and it seems that he is still on guard. Ji Yan was young, but he was greatly appreciated by his father, which was obviously to allow him to cultivate his strength in the court and compete with him.
"This Ji Yan's hair didn't even grow, so he was lifted up by the old man like this, and when he was full-fledged, he could pay it back?" Ji Bo thought secretly.
After retreating, Ji Bo deliberately stood alongside Ji Yan, and he said to Ji Yan:
"My brother's words in the court really impressed the foolish brother, this time I was sent by my father to Shushan Road in Liangzhou, I am afraid that it has a deep meaning..."
"Brother, I was recovering from a serious illness, where can I afford a heavy responsibility, this time I went to the land of Nabashu, and my father intended to let me recuperate well, and I have to rely on my brother's talent inside and outside the court. Ji Yan replied.
Ji Bo secretly scolded in his heart: "You little cub, I'm afraid you went to Shushan for the Shushan faction, this Shushan faction is the largest faction in the world, and it will be of great help to you to have a good relationship with them." ”
But he said,
"So very good, for my brother, I hope that you will recover as soon as possible, and jointly assist your father and the emperor to stabilize the world. ”
"I trust my brother's auspicious words, but I don't have my brother's peerless force, I'm afraid it's difficult to take on this big responsibility..."Ji Yan said hurriedly.
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Bidding farewell to Uncle Ji, Ji Yan secretly thought:
"Father, I'm afraid he already knows your wolf ambitions, brother, you shouldn't have shown your minions so soon. I didn't intend to fight with you, but if you are aggressive, if I stay in this palace for one more day, there will be a risk for one day, so it is better to go out and avoid the limelight..."
Ji Yan thought so, and slowly got out of the Dragon Court, seemingly strolling leisurely, but in fact, he was helpless in his heart.