Chapter 259 Talent Burst
"Minister Shen, what have you found out about the Qing Kingdom case?" On the second day, the court meeting started, and this time it was very sudden.
After attending court, Emperor Liang asked directly about this matter. He had already made up his mind. Since both the Crown Prince and Prince Yu wanted to compete for the trial of Princess Qing, he would not help either of them and would instead ask Prince Jing, who had no interest in either of them, to take the case.
"Your Majesty, the case file is here. I was just about to report to Your Majesty. The evidence in the Duke Qing case has shown that not only the Duke Qing's family is implicated, but Duke Qing himself is suspected of annexing land and obstructing state affairs. I have already sent an official letter to the local Binzhou government, but have not received a reply." Shen Qingzhou's first sentence shocked the entire court.
Emperor Liang looked at Shen Qingzhou carefully. He originally thought that Shen Qingzhou would not dare to do this matter at all. Even if he accepted it, it would at most involve the people mentioned by the two old couples. The prince's party originally just wanted to expand the matter. Who would have thought that a prefect of Jingzhao would investigate so deeply.
He originally wanted to let Prince Jing investigate, because he knew that he would not favor anyone. He wanted to use this opportunity to let all the officials and dignitaries know his thoughts, especially the Crown Prince and Prince Yu. You can have factional struggles, but you are not willing to challenge the national policy that I am promoting.
He originally thought that Shen Qingzhou would not be able to handle such a big case and would send it to the Ministry of Justice. After all, he was the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture and he had reason not to care about the affairs of Binzhou. Who would have thought that he would actually take the blame.
"Bring it up." Emperor Liang looked at Shen Qingzhou. This kid was very bold. He used the Duke's knife. If he hadn't wanted to do it himself, he would have offended a Duke to death.
"Nonsense." After looking at the case file, Emperor Liang already knew the general idea from Xuan Jing Si a long time ago, but it was not as detailed as the one in Shen Qingzhou's hand. Xuan Jing Si only investigated the general idea, but Shen Qingzhou's report even included some of the crimes of Duke Qing who destroyed his family.
Prince Yu lowered his head at this moment, his heart filled with disgust towards Shen Qingzhou. This was the first time. He had come to his house several times before, and it would have been fine if he was just sick, but now he was targeting his only helper in the army.
However, he felt a little scared and grateful in his heart. He had only been thinking about party struggles before and had never thought that Duke Qing was challenging the national policy. It turned out that the reason was pointed out by Mei Changsu. Although Mei Changsu was doing it for Prince Jing, this matter was also true.
"I ask you to investigate this case thoroughly. Is there any difficulty?" Originally, I wanted Prince Jing to preside over the trial. Now that Shen Qingzhou has jumped out, then you can do it. It's just right. You just offended the prince, and now you offend Prince Yu. You want to be my lone minister.
Based on what's on the case file, there's no need to worry about him defecting to Prince Yu. Some time ago, he sabotaged the Crown Prince's plan for Princess Nihuang, which was a good thing.
"Duke Qing is a duke after all. I beg your majesty to issue an imperial decree to suppress the duke's counterattack."
"That's not difficult." Emperor Liang agreed. Shen Qingzhou's words made it clear that he was going to take down Duke Qing.
Lou Zhijing was also speechless at this moment. He had originally planned to ridicule Shen Qingzhou in the court after learning that there was no possibility for him and Princess Nihuang. But now it was such a big matter and he dared not say a word. However, he was happy in his heart. So go ahead and do it. It was ok to target the second generation before, but now it’s time to target the powerful. Neither the Crown Prince nor Prince Yu would tolerate you.
After the court session, there was no one around Shen Qingzhou. Unlike the past, he felt relaxed instead. He walked quickly. What a good thing. Let's do it together. He was originally planning to do something big after the son-in-law selection meeting.
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"Choose Shen Sanbao and take people to arrest Duke Qing. Zhang Erzhu and send people to pick up the people who went to Beijing to file a complaint." He had been prepared long ago, and no one could escape.
His evidence was too sufficient. The Shen family business and Duke Qing had been in the same place for many years, which was not something that Xia Dong's one visit could compare to.
"I'm Shen Sanbao, the chief constable of Jinling Prefecture, and I'm leading people to capture wanted criminals from the imperial court." The evidence is so sufficient that he can just say whatever he wants.
“Nonsense, do you know who we are?” The guards sent by Prince Yu were all confused, but fortunately they knew not to reveal Prince Yu’s name.
"Hmph, he's just an accomplice. Capture him. You still dare to resist. Take my move of killing Hua Xiong with warm wine." The knife in Shen Sanbao's hand suddenly became flashing with cold light. The guard only took two slashes before the knife was put on his neck. He was a little surprised. How could a head constable have such high martial arts skills?
It is indeed very high. Shen Sanbao is the youngest son of the current patriarch of Shenjia Village. He studied the secret skills of Shenjia Village seven years ago. The old patriarch went to Sanyang County Court for a long time and finally brought back some words and learned the skills from some poems. Although this warm wine beheading Hua Xiong does not have the murderous aura that Shen Qingzhou wrote at the beginning, Shen Sanbao has studied hard for many years, and the clan is not short of supplies, so it can be regarded as a leader.
Although Shenjia Village is a business, it has had tremendous financial resources to survive for so many years, so it must have its own military force. Shen Sanbao is just one of them. Of course, they have one thing in common: some of their secret skills were learned from Shen Qingzhou.
Shen Qingzhou himself is an expert in archery, swordsmanship, halberd skills, and especially hammer skills, so he would be willing to learn with a little guidance.
Shen Qingzhou is like this. As long as you don't bully men and women, he is willing to give some benefits to Shenjia Village. In this era, the clans are indeed united against the outside world.
"Capture him." There was no doubt in their minds. Seeing the person in front of him, Shen Sanbao directly ordered someone to capture him in the face of the other party's surprised gaze. They were all members of his Shen family and would not be afraid. The Shen family's strongest force, in addition to protecting Shenjia Village, was by Shen Qingzhou's side.
Even if Shen Qingzhou was not unwilling, all the military forces of Shenjia Village would be by Shen Qingzhou's side. In the words of the old patriarch, as long as Zheng'er is there, Shenjia Village will not be destroyed.
During this half day, the entire government office was mobilized and brought back a lot of people, which surprised everyone from the three departments. They originally thought that everyone would discuss what to do, but this was no longer necessary.
Witnesses appeared one after another, letting everyone know that Shen Qingzhou had not known Xiao Beike for how long because of this day.
This isn't a proven ironclad case, it's a step further than an ironclad case. Looking at these piles of evidence, even those who belong to Prince Yu's faction will not speak out.
As for the people under the prince's influence, they will definitely support Shen Qingzhou. Although they know that this person is not from the same party, Duke Qing is not a member of their faction after all, so they can just capture him and kill him.
During this half day, Shen Qingzhou banged the gavel over and over again, accusing Duke Qing of numerous crimes, including bullying men and women, seizing land, and hiding the land. After so many things happened, Duke Qing had already fainted.
He has been in Jinling for some time, but he didn't expect that there would be such a young man who didn't know his place as an official in the capital. The crimes you mentioned are committed by most officials. Aren't you afraid of the consequences?
When Prince Yu left the palace, he learned that the government office was open and Duke Qing was being tried in court. Many ordinary people were spreading the news of Duke Qing's crimes, which gave him no time to prepare.
Duke Qing was also ruthless. He did not implicate Prince Yu because he knew that even if he died, he could not implicate the other party.
Otherwise, if he really wants to try it, I will pull out the people above, do you dare?
"Boy, don't be so complacent. I'm waiting for you downstairs." Duke Qing knew that he was doomed. He originally thought that at most he would lose his official position, but the evidence was too sufficient, so he could only grit his teeth.
"The heaven and earth have righteousness, which flows in all forms. The righteousness fills all things in the heaven and earth. Even if you see me, you may not dare to retaliate."
At this moment, Shen Qingzhou seemed to be glowing all over. After interrogating Duke Qing, he could naturally recite a line of the Song of Righteousness.
the reason is simple.
[Song of Righteousness: The host judges Duke Qing, who has committed crimes and brought disaster to the country and the people. He gains a large amount of talent × 200000]
(End of this chapter)