Chapter 109: Zhao Gao is exposed
With Qi Cao as evidence, the corruption case began to investigate from Lian Liangcai's body, and soon the Tingwei Mansion discovered the loopholes.
In particular, the place where Lian Liangcai lives is the residence of Yan Le, the former Xianyang Ling, so it is possible that this gold is Yan Le's embezzlement gains.
After Feng Xiao's investigation, he found that the gold was the money allocated by the imperial court during the disaster relief in Surabaya County a few years ago, and part of it flowed into Yan Le's mansion.
Following this line, the people of the Tingwei Mansion began to investigate the evidence of corruption of the rest of the people, and reported the matter to Yingzheng.
In order to increase credibility, Feng Xiao, Meng Yi and Li Si came to Zhangtai Palace together to meet His Majesty in person.
"Your Majesty."
During this period of time, Ying Zheng also knew about the investigation of the Tingwei Mansion, and it was not surprising to see them now.
It's just that when he saw Meng Yi and Li Si also come in, his brows furrowed slightly.
"Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After speaking, the three kneeling people got up at the same time and stood respectfully in the middle of the main hall.
Feng Xiao took the lead in speaking out, and handed over the matters investigated about Lian Liangcai in the past few days, as well as the evidence of Yan Le's corruption, to Ying Zheng.
"Your Majesty, the minister investigated overnight for a few days and found that some of the evidence about corruption investigated by Zhao Gao was faked, and this is the evidence investigated by the minister."
"Especially the evidence about Lian Liangcai, all of which are recorded in the name of Lian Liangcai from the corruption of Yan Le, the former Xianyang Ling, and the evidence received in Lian Mansion is also false."
"And the evidence of corruption of the rest of the officials is also flawed, and the investigation needs to be restarted."
"Your Majesty, please."
In the past few days, Zhao Gao has been ill with his health, and Yan Tong has been serving by Yingzheng's side, and when he heard that Feng Xiao had new evidence, his body was a little unstable.
However, he still walked off the stage respectfully and put the evidence handed in by Feng Xiao in front of Ying Zheng's desk.
Seeing that Ying Zheng was looking through the evidence, Yan Tong's heart had already set off a turbulent wave, and he couldn't wait to run to tell Zhao Gao now.
Looking at the case file on the table, Ying Zheng's face was slightly gloomy, and he didn't speak for a long time, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.
Seeing this, Feng Xiao knew that he still needed to add a fire to His Majesty, otherwise His Majesty's heart would soften and forgive Zhao Gao, so what is the point of his investigation for so many days?
"Your Majesty, when the minister was investigating the corruption case in the past few days, he found that Zhao Gao was actually related to the assassins in Xianyang Prison, and Lord Meng and Lian Liangcai have been investigating this matter."
Hearing his words, Ying Zheng raised his head, glanced at Meng Yi and Lian Liangcai, put down the evidence in his hand, and pushed the case files to the side of the table.
It is just the degree that Yan Tong stretches his neck and can see.
Ying Zheng casually glanced at the evidence, looked at the three people in the audience and said, "Meng Yi, how is the investigation?" ”
Seeing that His Majesty was willing to listen to this, Meng Yi immediately stepped forward and respectfully saluted Yingzheng.
"Your Majesty, this matter is the inspiration of Lord Lian to the ministers."
"Someone reported that the two were related to Yan Le at the moment, and the minister thought that Yan Le was very strange about himself, so he began to investigate the matter."
"Before I found out that Yan Le's wife was in prison to see him, there was a eunuch in the palace who secretly went to Yan Le's mansion, and it must have been that person who threatened Yan Le's family to make Yan Le do such a thing."
"After the minister's investigation, the eunuch also went to a courtyard in the west of the city, and that courtyard was one of Yan Le's private property, and someone had seen two assassins somewhere."
"Chen Shun Teng, now one of the assassins has been caught, he said that Yan Le has a lot to do with Zhao Gao, and this matter may also be related to Zhao Gao."
After speaking, Meng Yi stood there without humility or arrogance, waiting for Yingzheng's decision.
He felt that the meaning of his words was very clear, as long as His Majesty did not favor Zhao Gao, then this matter must be investigated from Zhao Gao, and there will definitely be a result.
And in the words just now, he was also vaguely asking Lian Liangcai to prove that if His Majesty is willing to drop Zhao Gao, then Lian Liangcai must be released, and he believes that Lian Liangcai's talent will definitely be discovered.
Ying Zheng, who was sitting there, listened to Meng Yi's words, his eyes darkened, and he couldn't help but think of the poisonous pill before, and when the refined salt case was made, Ran Fang guessed that there was Zhao Gao's handiwork behind it.
It seems that Ran Fang's suspicion of Zhao Gao was earlier than all of them, and now Meng Yi has evidence, which shows that Zhao Gao is really bold!
"That is ......"
"Meng Yi, the matter between Zhao Gao and the assassin is up to you to investigate, and you will definitely find out a result!"
"As for the corruption case, Feng Xiao will start the investigation again!"
"I'm going to find out!"
Several people's expressions were stunned, they had already reached this point, and Zhao Gao had to be imprisoned.
No one expected that His Majesty would protect him.
Feng Xiao glanced at Li Si vaguely, and motioned for him to speak up, asking His Majesty to hand over Zhao Gao, it is best to confront him in person, or lock him up directly!
But Lees was indifferent, as if he had not seen his prompt, and just stood there respectfully, doing nothing.
He was a little angry, but he had no choice but to reply respectfully: "Oh." ”
"The minister will not be dishonored."
After saying this, Ying Zheng waved his hand and motioned for several of them to retreat.
It seems that the whole person is very tired, and they don't dare to stay longer, after all, everyone knows the relationship between Zhao Gao and His Majesty, and now that Zhao Gao has done so many things, His Majesty will inevitably feel a little sad in his heart.
"The ministers are leaving."
After they left, Ying Zheng didn't even look at Yan Tong beside him, and said lightly: "You also step down, and the widow will be quiet for a while." ”
"Whoa."
Yan Tong said this very calmly, but the expression on his face and the movements under his feet could be seen that he was excited and panicked at the moment.
As soon as he came out of Zhangtai Palace, Yan Tong's pace was much faster, and he walked towards Zhao Gao's room.
And after Feng Xiao came out of Zhangtai Palace, he looked at the direction in which Meng Yi and them were moving away, and he got closer to Li Si.
After making sure that there was no one around, he asked in a low voice: "Prime Minister, what do you mean by what you say Your Majesty?" ”
"Now that the evidence is conclusive, as long as Zhao Gao is arrested and tortured severely, I am not afraid that he will not say anything."
"Your Majesty still wants to protect him, isn't Your Majesty reluctant to Zhao Gao?"
"Shut up!" Li Si glanced at Feng Xiao warningly, and scolded sharply, "Your Majesty has his own reasons for doing things, how can I, as a courtier, speculate on the holy will at will!" ”
Feng Xiao was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Li Si's reaction to be so big, but he figured it out in a moment.
He bent down towards Li Si and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister, Xia Guan understands." ”
Seeing this, Li Si nodded slightly, and then said: "Don't mention this matter again, you only do your own thing, and your majesty will decide the rest." ”
"Since Your Majesty wants you to re-investigate the corruption case, you can go and investigate, remember to investigate all the people involved in corruption, and never slander a single person!"
With that, the two of them walked out of the palace.
Feng Xiao followed and sat in Li Si's carriage, and in the car he respectfully apologized: "Just now, the official said nothing, and Prime Minister Xie gave instructions." ”
"But this matter ...... Xia Guan really felt a little strange, His Majesty's attitude was too intriguing. ”
"Why don't you go and meet Ran Fang to see what his attitude is towards this matter?"
Li Si glanced at Feng Xiao and didn't say yes or disagree.
"Let someone send you back to the Tingwei Mansion, this official still has something to deal with, so I won't keep you."