Liu Haojia scolded in his heart when he heard this, he was still "Liu Aiqing" just now, but now he can't stand it, it's Liu Qing's house! But he said aloud, "I should have known this! These two people were thieves, and yesterday they pretended to be the deceased and sneaked into the courtier's house, only to be seen by the family and found that they wanted to take them down! But what they didn't expect was that not only did they refuse to be caught, but instead pulled out their short knives and resisted stubbornly, so the family killed the two of them with a heavier hand! This kind of burglar thief, according to the "Da Ming Law", the minister is not guilty of beating them to death! That's why I threw them directly into the mass grave, and I can't let Ben Hou mourn them again!"

Peng Jianbin was so angry that his eyebrows were raised high, and he said loudly, "You're lying! What thief would wear a scholar's clothes to steal? What's more, the jade pendant, buckle and other items on the deceased's waist are even more valuable, how can a person with this money be a thief!"

After speaking, he turned to Emperor Wanli and said, "Your Majesty, please take down Wu Ninghou immediately, and then send Jinyi Wei into the Hou Mansion to rescue those tortured scholars!" If it is delayed any longer, the ministers are afraid that the scholars in the Hou Mansion will still be killed and injured, and it will be too late to regret it!"

Liu Haojia said loudly: "Ben Hou did not imprison and beat the soldiers, let alone cause casualties to the soldiers, you are making false accusations!"

Peng Jianbin said proudly: "Wu Ninghou, you said you didn't do it, so now you come up with evidence!"

Liu Haojia sneered and said very calmly: "Your Majesty, the scholars that Master Peng said did spend the night in the minister's mansion, and the ministers were all entertained with delicious food and drink!" And there is Lord Wei of Shuntianfu who can testify to this matter!"

As soon as Liu Haojia's words came out, the hall that was still noisy fell silent in the blink of an eye, and everyone's eyes widened with an unbelievable look! Because everyone knows one thing, Liu Haojia will never lie in this situation! He said that Wei County's order can testify, then he will definitely be able to testify! ap.

It's just that they don't believe that Liu Haojia didn't imprison and beat the scholars, but think that Wei Xianling was bought by Liu Haojia! And the one who reacted faster than others was Zhang Siwei! Of course he knew that Wei Xianling was Zhang Juzheng's person! He sat in this position and made a lot of benefits for the people of the Zhang family!

So his first thought was that Zhang Ju was going to deal with him! But then he couldn't help but reflect, could it be that he had not endured enough, and his plot to covet the position of the first assistant was discovered by him? Or have I been too loud lately and caused him to be jealous?

Thinking of this, Zhang Siwei, who had been bowing his head and silent, as if he was out of the body, involuntarily raised his eyes to look at Zhang Juzheng! Coincidentally, Zhang Juzheng also looked up at him in surprise at the same time! This was the first time the two of them had raised their heads and opened their eyes since entering the hall. As a result, they looked at each other!

At this moment, the two completed the exchange of information in their eyes! Zhang Siwei instantly determined that this was not Zhang Juzheng's doing, so he smiled kindly! And Zhang Juzheng also bowed slightly.

At this time, some officials had already come back to their senses, especially Peng Jianbin shouted loudly: "This is impossible, Wu Ninghou, you must have bought him!" No, this official knows that Wei County Ling is an upright person, how can he be in the same stream with you! How did you coerce him?"

Liu Haojia smiled and said, "I have discovered it, Master Peng, you have only learned one thing in your years as an official, and that is to wantonly falsely accuse others!" Ben Hou has only met with him once since he took office, how can Ben Hou bribe him and coerce him?"

Peng Jianbin flicked his sleeves and said righteously: "You villain with horns on your head, you can't do any evil things! He must have been coerced in your house last night! To you eagle dogs. Isn't it common to give and accept bribes and take advantage of others?"

At this time, other officials also reacted that Liu Haojia must not be allowed to turn the tables at this time, so they immediately accused Liu Haojia and those factory guards of being the same dog. Doing a lot of evil all day long will only frame a righteous man and a gentleman!

Liu Haojia stood in the center of the hall with his hands behind his back, listening to their noisy accusations, and remembering all the people who spoke one by one!

When they finally finished speaking, Liu Haojia arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty. As for the things they falsely accused the minister, the minister still has evidence to prove the minister's innocence!"

Originally, the Wanli Emperor was about to make up his mind to give up Liu Haojia, but when he heard this, he was shocked, and immediately said loudly: "Oh,

What evidence do you have?"

Liu Haojia said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that this evidence will not be able to be presented, because the evidence of the minister is those fifty-two scholars! At this moment, he is in the minister's house, it is better for the minister to summon them to the main hall, what was the situation last night, Your Majesty will know as soon as you ask!"

Liu Haojia's words instantly made the officials in the hall start whispering! Everyone knows that Liu Haojia has taken out the real hole cards now! And they can be sure that Liu Haojia definitely did not lie, nor did he coerce and buy the scholars!

Because it is almost impossible for these fifty or so people to make them confess! That shows that they are fundamentally wrong to impeach Liu Haojia! But at this time, they are already difficult to ride a tiger. I can only watch things develop step by step!

And Emperor Wanli was different, as soon as he heard Liu Haojia say this, his original worries disappeared in an instant! He laughed and said, "Really? If this is the case, I will send them to the temple, and everything will be known as soon as I ask!"

After speaking, he said loudly, "Liu Shouyou, you send someone to the Hou Mansion and bring those scholars!" Be careful not to disturb them."

Liu Shouyou said yes and was about to turn around and go out, but at this time, he heard Liu Haojia say loudly, "Your Majesty, slow down! I have something to say!"

Hearing his words, Emperor Wanli was stunned for a moment, and said in surprise, "Liu Aiqing, what else do you have to say?"

Liu Haojia didn't look at Liu Shouyou, who was standing beside him, and said, "Your Majesty, the testimony of these scholars is related to the net worth and life of the minister, so it is very important to the minister! And some people will do anything to frame their ministers, maybe someone will coerce and buy these scholars on the road! Therefore, the matter of the minister's request to escort these scholars will be left to the minister's family!"

When Liu Haojia spoke, Liu Shouyou was already preparing to leave the hall, but he stopped when he heard Liu Haojia speak. I don't know if it's a coincidence or other reasons, he happened to be standing next to Liu Haojia when Liu Haojia shouted to stop!

He thought that Liu Haojia would have other requirements, but he heard Liu Haojia's words! So he was very angry and said, "Wu Ninghou, what do you mean by this? Can't you trust your own officials?"