Come on, Your Highness

As soon as this remark came out, everyone was shocked.

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks it's inappropriate. Da Qi speaks out and doesn't use impeachment as a crime. According to what the King of England said, who will dare to question people who are suspected of violating the law in the future?" Wang Ge Lao asked immediately.

"Your Majesty, ministers seconded the proposal, Daqi's government orders are upright because of freedom of speech and tolerance. If you are convicted of this, no one will dare to speak out. Your Majesty's eyes and ears are blocked. This is a misfortune for the court." The Minister of the Ministry of Finance knelt down and begged.

"Father, He Xichao followed elder brother through life and death, and grew up with him. It is normal for elder brother to be unreasonable. You can't really cut off your words because of this. Father, please think twice."

Xiao Ming knelt down and said earnestly.

"It's so strange, when did this king stop talking?" Xiao Hong glanced at Xiao Ming coldly, "Third Brother and everyone's ability to misinterpret other people's meaning is really let down."

Xiao Ming condensed his breath and said: "Although you all made mistakes in impeachment and wronged He Xichao, it is because you don't know the facts! Those who have been expelled from the family since ancient times have committed unforgivable mistakes, and the ministers are just speaking in accordance with the usual practice..."

Xiao Hong asked loudly: "Since you don't know the truth, why do you open your mouth and convict people?"

"That's because no one said it!" Xiao Ming blurted out.

As soon as Xiao Ming said this, he regretted it.

Sure enough, Xiao Hong laughed back angrily: "It seems that according to the third brother's intention, as long as the truth is not known, as long as the person concerned does not speak up, he can make assumptions out of thin air? Well, the third division can be withdrawn, and there is no need to investigate any case where the truth is blurred. , you don’t need any confession, just pat your head and rely on your imagination to settle the case.”

"No...that's not what I meant...Father!" Xiao Ming became anxious, and immediately looked at Emperor Tiangan, "I just hope that the court officials will not dare to speak out because they are afraid of being convicted!"

Xiao Hong went on to say: "Father, the speaker is also a minister of admonishment. He has the responsibility to speak out and advise. He has the ability to speak out about injustice. It is the great Qi's fortune that the speaker is upright and not afraid of power, but he just doesn't have the power to make decisions. ! Right or wrong, should be judged by the current Holy Majesty, the Sansi Jingzhao Mansion according to the evidence of the crime! Third brother, is the brother right?"

Xiao Ming didn't answer Xiao Hong's question, and the former didn't look forward to it, so he turned directly to Emperor Tiangan and said, "Father, this letter of impeachment, I sat in Wenyuan Pavilion yesterday afternoon and looked through it one by one. Read the characters and classify them into categories! Mr. Xie Ge—” Xiao Hong suddenly called out at the end of his speech.

Under the eyes of everyone, Mr. Xie Ge came out from the queue, then looked at Eunuch Huang and said, "Please trouble Eunuch Huang to go to the side hall, the old minister put the two boxes there."

Eunuch Huang left the hall with a shake of the dust, and came in with two boxes in his hands after a while, and asked Mr. Xie Ge: "But this thing?"

"Thank you, father-in-law, that's right."

Everyone looked at the two boxes curiously, Emperor Tiangan asked: "Xie Qing, what's inside?"

Xie Ge arched his hands and said: "Your Majesty, this is all the memorials for the impeachment of He Xichao according to what His Highness the King of England said. Because of the large number and heavy weight, it is inconvenient for veterans to bring them into the hall."

Everyone couldn't help being surprised when they heard the words, but Emperor Tiangan nodded and motioned for Eunuch Huang to send it to Xiao Hong.

Xiao Hong opened one of the boxes, randomly picked up a letter from it, took a look, then took out all of them and unfolded them in front of everyone, saying: "These memorials are to ask Father to severely punish He Xichao, and directly dismiss him from his position and reputation for unfilial piety." , and even sent to prison. The words are radical and the momentum is huge, as if there is an unshakable hatred. If the father does not convict him with this, it will be unfair, unjust and harmful to the world. But the facts have proved that these are all slander! It’s a false accusation! Whether it’s done maliciously, or just following what others say in a muddle-headed way, the mind is equally vicious!”

Xiao Hong's gaze sharply swept across the silent ministers around him, and finally landed on Xiao Ming's face, where he stayed for a long time.

Xiao Ming secretly clenched his fists, and under his brother's aggressive aura, he resisted not taking a step back.

Xiao Hong looked at his stubborn appearance, raised the corner of his mouth sarcastically, looked at Emperor Tiangan and said: "I will not speculate at will, let alone charge people with unwarranted charges without review. I will act according to the rules. He Xichao was sick in bed, so the son-in-law sued these courtiers who disregarded the facts, attacked and lawless courtiers at will, for the crime of defaming and insulting their reputation! These notebooks are all named, oh, and There is a joint petition, I don’t know if it’s stupid or bad, I implore my father to order Dali Temple to accept the case for investigation.”

As he spoke, he put the memorial in the box, took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, and threw it away with a bang: "I have written all the pleadings, and I beg for justice!"

After he finished speaking, he bent down and kowtowed respectfully.

Everyone was stunned by Xiao Hong's amazing stroke.

"Is this all right?" Xiao Yi was speechless, and couldn't help but look at the emperor.

And the ministers who are watching from the sidelines are really knowledgeable, especially the military officers. They usually come to the court hall as sculptures, making a drowsy background board.But today, it was really an eye-opener, and the drowsiness disappeared due to the impassioned voice of the King of England.

If the King of England does not make a sound, he will become a blockbuster. On the first day of this court, there will be a big movement!

Everyone looked at the Emperor Dan in unison, waiting for his decision.

"Father...this doesn't fit..." Xiao Ming couldn't say what this didn't fit.

But he knew that if Xiao Hong was to sue one by one, these people would have to join in!

He was very impatient. Although none of the people in the notebook had important positions, the Yanguan was the best sharp knife in the court. Some people who harmed his interests and he was inconvenient to impeach could be brought down by the Yanguan. What is said can also be spoken through the mouth of the speaker.

The speech officer was appreciated by the emperor for his outspoken admonitions, which was a road to promotion, which was difficult to win over.

How much time and effort did Xiao Ming spend to gain the power he has now, if Xiao Hong pulls him out, his arm will be broken.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his heart was unwilling, but Xiao Hong didn't oppress others as a prince, and didn't directly convict him because of the emperor's favor. He sued according to the rules, and he couldn't make mistakes at all.

In the end, he asked anxiously: "Isn't it too hasty to determine the facts based on a single confession? Eldest brother is the crown prince of the court, everyone is afraid of him, just in case..."

"Cough cough." Suddenly there was a clear coughing sound.

Xiao Ming looked back, but the Minister of the Household Department frowned and shook his head slightly at him.

Xiao Hong just laughed angrily: "Brother doesn't understand what the third brother thinks. Are you suspecting that you instigated the governor of Jingzhao to torture Lin Yuzhi?"

As soon as this remark came out, the Yin of the Jingzhao Mansion immediately came out and said excitedly: "This is a false accusation! Your Majesty, my ministers acted impartially, and His Royal Highness the King of England never intervened. Lin Yuzhi is just a young man who has no experience in the world. I used torture, but when I entered the cell, because I was afraid, I explained the whole story, the motive and the means of committing the crime, and signed and pledged smoothly. If the prince does not believe such ironclad evidence, then the next official can only ask the emperor to mention it Here in the hall, you can see for yourself whether there are traces of torture, or you can record another statement on the spot!"

"Perhaps Wei Guogong admits it himself, and the third brother will believe it." Xiao Hong laughed.

Xiao Ming's face twitched, his face turned red immediately, and he didn't know what to do in embarrassment.

Emperor Tiangan looked at Xiao Hong, who was confident, Xiao Ming, who had lost his momentum and lost his position, and Xiao Yi, who was watching the excitement, and couldn't help shaking his head secretly.

It has been three days since his imperial character was sent out, and the plaque should have been finished long ago, but it has not been hung up yet, obviously his son is holding back a big move.

So even if he knew the truth, the emperor did not express his position.

Sure enough, yesterday, after hearing the report from the people below, Xiao Hong had read the papers in the cabinet all afternoon, and he knew that today would not be that simple, and he came prepared.

Today is Xiao Hong's return to the imperial court, and he must gain power, and then Xiao Ming bumped into it by himself.

Although they are three years younger, their temperament is much worse. Emperor Tiangan made a comparison in secret.

Concerned about Xiao Ming's face, he dismissed the matter and said, "Get up, it's a good thing for Prince Li to have doubts, but Yao Qing followed the rules and did not have any omissions, so there is nothing to blame. evidence."

Then he looked sideways at Mr. Xie Ge and asked: "The fact is so, what does Xie Qing think of King Ying's move?"

Mr. Xie Ge thought for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness said is very correct. The officials have the responsibility of hearing the rumors and bluntly advising them, but they have no right to make assumptions. Since they don't seek the truth and impeach the court, they will naturally be wronged." The victim can also sue and redress his grievance.”

"Your Majesty." Before Emperor Tiangan could speak, the elder Wang Ge suddenly came out.

Emperor Tiangan looked at him: "Wang Qing has something to say?"

Wang Ge said: "Veterans don't agree with hearing the wind and criticizing without facts. But after all, the speech officer is not the third division, and has no ability to review. This time, if the He family was not named, if it wasn't because Master Yao learned from Lin Yuzhi's confession People have no way of knowing the truth. You can't directly interrogate Wei Guogong who is seriously ill, or arrest He's family members. But you can't impeach without a clear investigation, otherwise there will be suspicion of slander, and the officials are afraid There's really nothing to say."

Emperor Tiangan frowned slightly when he heard the words, then nodded: "Indeed."

"Your Majesty, in order to gain attention, the speaker's words were more or less fierce. I'm afraid it's hard to grasp the speed. His Royal Highness is not angry at Xi Chao being wronged. This is normal, but if it sets a precedent for the speaker's crime , I'm afraid it's not right."

After Wang Ge finished speaking, he glanced at Xie Ge, and asked with a smile, "Does Xie have any objections?"

Xiao Ming breathed a sigh of relief at Wang Ge's words, but before he could finish his mouth, he heard Xiao Hong's voice.

"Don't worry, Mr. Wang Ge, I haven't finished talking yet."

Xiao Hong stood up, brushed off his sleeves, and took out another box.

"This box also contains the papers of impeachment of Xichao, and this part of the people will not sue, and there is no way to sue."

"Brother, is he still picking people?" Xiao Ming asked sharply.

Xiao Hong smiled: "Of course, these impeachments are all within a reasonable range, where the power lies, how can I sue?"

"Because I don't know the truth, He Xichao is indeed suspected of being unfilial. It is reasonable to ask my father to order a thorough investigation, or to make He Xichao to defend himself with Wei Guogong! If the morality is low, it is indeed not suitable to be in a noble place. It is understandable to check clearly and give an explanation to the world! Seek the truth with doubts. "

It makes sense to exist.Not all speech officials are those who try to gain fame, or who are confused and selfish.

Officials are not cruel officials, most of them are serious scholars, have the ability to distinguish right from wrong, and many of them are honest people who hate evil like hatred, dare to expose the sinful secrets of high officials and ministers, dare to directly advise the emperor's inappropriate words and deeds, and swear against them. let go.

Because of them, those powerful ministers who can cover the sky with one hand can't do anything wrong, and the emperor will pay more attention to his words and deeds.

Such an official is respected and worthy of praise.

Xiao Hong randomly took a booklet from each of the two boxes, and handed it directly to Elder Wang Ge: "Since Mr. Wang has been in the cabinet for many years, which of these two papers is called blunt admonishment, and which one is called random grabbing and biting? Can't you see it?"

"Actually, without the confession of Mr. Fu Yin, everyone present should have guessed the truth about the expulsion of He's family. I feel so empathetic, right? It's nothing more than knowing that no one in the He family would dare to admit it, and He Xichao dared to directly label this unfilial without asking the reason. mortal sin?"

People's eyes are poisonous, and no one is a fool.

Emperor Tiangan saw that the elder Wangge was silent, and said: "Wang Qing showed the two documents to all officials. This court does not convict people with speeches, but it does not allow random frame-ups. If you have doubts, you can go to the court and ask for thoroughness." Check. Is the Minister of Dali Temple here?"

"The minister is here."

"Take the King's pleadings and review them one by one according to the impeachment list in the box. Anyone who fabricates without reason and damages the reputation of others will be punished as a crime of defamation."

The Minister of Dali Temple respectfully accepted the order: "I obey the order."

Emperor Tiangan went on to say: "Although the Duke of Wei is not here due to his illness, he tried to cover up and even excuse the criminal Lin Cenyan because of his in-laws..."

"Your Majesty." Suddenly Xie Ge bowed and interrupted Emperor Tiangan.

The latter frowned, with a rather displeased expression: "What's the matter, Xie Qing?"

"The emperor forgives the crime, and I have something to say about Wei Guogong."

"What?"

"Last night, Wei Guogong sent someone to send a letter of apology to the old minister's home, asking him to present it to the emperor today." Veteran Xie Ge took out the letter from his sleeve and placed it above the top of his head.

When Mr. Xie Ge said this, everyone was shocked.

Even Xiao Hong showed an unbelievable expression.

Wei Guogong actually made an apology himself?