The Criminal Department and Dali Temple jointly handled the case of Jiangzhou Mansion officials embezzling ink, before Xiao Yilin had found evidence such as account books, and copied so much property, Liu Zhengde and Zhao Kui had also confessed when they were in Jiangzhou Mansion, so this time they were pressed to the capital and did not retract their confessions. The evidence of their greed and bribery has been obtained, and it is useless for them to deny it.

This time, Liu Zhengde was assassinated several times on the way to Beijing, and he knew that this was King Kang and King Kang's foreign family, Xuanping Marquis Zheng's family, who wanted to kill people and kill people. Therefore, he will no longer bear the burden of Xiao Yimao and Xuanping Houfu, and he will be clear about his private dealings with Xiao Yimao and what Xiao Yimao instructed him to do.

This time, Liu Zhengde also confessed an even bigger secret, that is, the private weapons of Xuanping Houfu.

Cao Zexian, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and Chu Minghai, the secretary of Dali Temple, were shocked when they heard the news, what do you want to do with this Xuanping Houfu's private weapon? Is it impossible to rebel?

After Cao Zexian and Chu Minghai got the confessions of Liu Zhengde and Zhao Kui, both of them broke out in a cold sweat, but they didn't expect that a case of an official in Jiangzhou Mansion who was greedy for ink would actually involve the big secret of Xuanping Houfu's private weapons.

The implication in this case is too great, and it directly involves a prince and several big families. They don't dare to make their own decisions.

The two of them took the confession and brought the evidence given to them by Xiao Yilin, and without a moment's delay, they immediately entered the palace to face the saint.

They didn't plan to say this matter in front of everyone in the court when they went to the court, but went directly to the Zichen Hall to meet the emperor. After all, this also involves royal family affairs.

Cao Ze first directly accepted the confession, account books, letters and other evidence and said: "Your Majesty, Liu Zhengde and Zhao Kui have already confessed, and the account books, letters and other evidence are here." Liu Zhengde also confessed to the private weapons of the Xuanping Marquis Mansion. The matter is very big and the implications are widespread, and we dare not arbitrarily decide, so I ask Your Majesty to decide. ”

Although Xiao Chenghan had been prepared in his heart, he didn't expect that a new situation would be tried, and the private weapons of the Xuanping Marquis Mansion were suspected of rebellion, which was a big crime of raiding the family and exterminating the clan.

Did his second son also know about this? Are you going to rebel and become the emperor when you are going to do it?

Xiao Chenghan's face was gloomy, and he said with suppressed anger: "Check it out immediately according to Liu Zhengde's confession, be sure to check it out for me, I'll wait for your news." If necessary, you can mobilize the forbidden army to assist in the investigation. ”

Cao Zexian and Chu Minghai both wiped the cold sweat on their foreheads and were ordered to handle the case. This time it's even more serious than before.

Two days later, Cao Zexian and Chu Haiming led people to find the weapons privately made by Liu Zhengde in Xuanping Houfu, which proved that what Liu Zhengde said was true.

Cao Zexian and Chu Minghai entered the palace again with evidence.

Xiao Chenghan was not very excited and angry when he heard the reports of Cao Zexian and Chu Minghai, and said quite calmly and coldly: "The country has national laws, and the family has family rules, since you have committed a crime, you must be punished." Intended purpose. ”

When Cao Zexian and Chu Minghai left the Zichen Palace, they were holding the holy decree and tokens in their hands.

Cao Ze said first: "Brother Bohong, let's go separately, I will lead the troops to King Kang's Mansion, you will lead the troops to Xuanping Houfu, and the others will be led by Yue Shilang and Fan Shaoqing." Be sure to be fast. ”

Chu Minghai's face was still a little pale at this time, obviously frightened by the content of the emperor's holy decree just now, "Brother Huiyuan, I understand. King Kang, be careful. ”

The two of them knew in their hearts at this time that after today, several big families in the capital would disappear, and they were all waiting for them to be wiped out, and the lightest one was exiled to the frontier. Only this time did they really see the ruthlessness and thunderous methods of their emperor.

Cao Zexian and Chu Minghai respectively mobilized the forbidden army with tokens, and then led troops to King Kang's Mansion and Xuanping Marquis Mansion with several officials from the Criminal Department and Dali Temple.

Pedestrians on the street did not dare to move around at will when they saw a large number of forbidden troops dispatching, and they all silently paid attention to the movements of the forbidden army.

Because as long as there is a forbidden army, it must be a big event.

King Kang Xiao Yimao has been living like a year these days, and his heart is like frying every day. He has been trying to find a way to kill Liu Zhengde, but his people can't get close to Liu Zhengde at all.

Liu Zhengde and Zhao Kui were guarded by people sent by the emperor himself, and when he learned that these Xiao Yimao were really scared, he felt that this time the emperor was going to move seriously.

He was afraid that Liu Zhengde would confess him, and if the emperor didn't care about the love of father and son, then he would be in danger.

When Xiao Yimao was staying in the study and thinking about countermeasures, the housekeeper hurriedly ran in, and he couldn't say anything, "Wang, Wang, Wangye, a large number of forbidden troops have come outside and have surrounded our palace." ”

Xiao Yimao was shocked when he heard this, stood up suddenly, and asked in a panic, "Who is the official who is taking the lead?" ”

The housekeeper replied, "It's Lord Shangshu Cao of the Criminal Department." ”

Xiao Yimao was a little dumbfounded when he heard this, and sat down on the chair behind him.

He quickly stabilized his mind, things were not at worst, and he couldn't panic yet.

Xiao Yimao tidied up his appearance and said, "Come out with me to have a look." ”

When Xiao Yimao came to the courtyard, he saw Cao Zexian coming in with a large number of forbidden troops, and the servants and family members in the courtyard were running in panic, and there was chaos.

Cao Zexian didn't care about the chaos in the courtyard, because the people of the forbidden army quickly restrained those who ran around.

Cao Zexian didn't forget the etiquette because Xiao Yimao was convicted, he first saluted Xiao Yimao and said, "His Royal Highness King Kang received the order." ”

Hearing this, Xiao Yimao led everyone in the palace to kneel down together.

Cao Ze first opened the holy decree and read it, "The emperor said: Xiao Yimao, the second son of the emperor, Kang Wang, formed a party and neglected his duties, abused his power for personal gain, and colluded with local officials to loot the people's fat and ointment, causing the people of Jiangzhou Mansion to live in poverty, which is a great disrespect to the temple and the society. He seized his title, demoted his position to a commoner, moved to Yongzhou, and was never allowed to enter Beijing. All the property in the government was confiscated and deposited into the state treasury, and the order was to start immediately, and there should be no mistake. Chin this. ”

Xiao Yimao was stupid after listening to Cao Zexian read out the holy decree, and it took him a long time to react, his father wanted to demote him to a commoner and drive him out of the capital for the rest of his life.

In his life, let alone fighting for the throne, he didn't even have the previous title, and he was a powerless commoner from now on.

Where can Xiao Yimao be willing, and suddenly shouted: "Lord Cao, I want to see my father, I am wronged, I am wronged." Someone is trying to frame me. Lord Cao, I want to see my father. ”

Cao Ze first said: "Second prince, the emperor said that he doesn't want to see you, and hopes that you will abide by your duties in the future and stop doing more injustice." The emperor also said that you are allowed to bring your family and clothes, and the rest of the family property must be filled into the treasury. ”

Cao Ze waved his hand first and said to his subordinates: "Accompany the second prince to pack up his clothes, and nothing else is allowed to be taken away." ”