Chapter 143 Dad, show off in court
really.
Li Zhen said this.
Everyone was startled.
They all remembered that day when Bai Ziqing came to the court and slapped Ren Weizhi.
The loud cries screamed injustice.
"Yes! Bai Ziqing made it very clear in the court that it was he who fought to the death with the two Oriental cultists who stopped the thunder and powder bombing."
"Why did you become this black cat warrior again?"
The ministers all recalled the original scene.
At this time, on top of the file.
Very clearly written.
Just one day after Black Cat Wufu killed the two Eastern cult masters, he sneaked into the Xuanjing Division and assassinated Huang Yuangao
In other words, the person who killed those two craftsmen was not Bai Ziqing, but Black Cat Wufu? ?
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed directly in the minds of the court officials.
When Emperor Jianhong heard this, his eyes slowly narrowed.
He had a cold face and his voice was as cold as winter: "Xuan Bai Ziqing!"
"Yes."
…………
When Bai Ziqing walked into the main hall from the Imperial City Department.
His eyes were blank.
"I have met His Majesty!"
He knelt on the ground simply, and after kowtowing, he looked up blankly:
"I wonder why your Majesty summons your ministers?"
Emperor Jianhong looked at him coldly.
No words were spoken.
Just a sense of oppression slowly brewed in Emperor Jianhong.
Bai Ziqing felt a little unsure.
After a long time.
Emperor Jianhong spoke slowly, his eyes narrowed, his voice neither happy nor angry:
"Bai Ziqing, where were you on the sixth night of April?"
Bai Ziqing was stunned.
He didn't know what Emperor Jianhong meant by asking.
He thought for a long time, then looked up blankly and said:
"The sixth day of April..."
"It should have been when I was fighting to the death with those two men in Liangjiang County."
"Oh?"
Emperor Jianhong's eyes became colder.
He was in no hurry to cross-examine.
"Where were you on April 12th?"
Bai Ziqing was stunned for a moment, then blinked: "On April 12, I am in Beijing."
"After Chu Jiu and I stopped the two agents, I was seriously injured and feared something might happen, so I rushed all the way to the capital without stopping."
"Haha."
Jianhong is smiling but not smiling.
"Is everything you said true?"
Bai Ziqing didn't hesitate at all, and puffed up his chest: "If you have any lies, please behead someone!"
"Well said! Someone, tie up Bai Ziqing and execute him on the spot!"
Emperor Jianhong suddenly showed a serious look on his face and waved his hand.
ah?
Bai Ziqing was stunned by Emperor Jianhong's sudden move.
He ignored the young eunuch and dragged him out of the palace:
"Your Majesty! If you let me die, you have to let me be a wise man!!"
His voice was extremely sad: "I am loyal to Your Majesty! How can it be like this?!"
"Hmph!"
Emperor Jianhong snorted coldly.
The two young eunuchs also let go in a sensible manner.
Bai Ziqing knelt all the way in the middle hall to the dragon chair of Emperor Jianhong, with a look of misery on his face:
"Your Majesty, what mistake did I make?"
"The crime of deceiving the emperor!"
Emperor Jianhong looked at him coldly:
"You said those two agents died in your hands."
"Then what's going on with this dossier?!"
As he spoke, he winked at the eunuch.
The eunuch respectfully took the file that had been passed back to Bai Ziqing.
handed it to him.
Bai Ziqing took the file in a daze, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Black Cat Wufu kill two craftsmen on the sixth day of the lunar month.
That day, he listened to Zeng Anmin's words, and in order to avoid exposing himself, he put on a black hood and pretended to be the black cat warrior.
The guards who came over recognized him as the black cat warrior.
This is easy to explain.
But he just wanted to speak.
But he was interrupted by a familiar voice.
"Your Majesty, I think there are two possibilities. One is that the black cat warrior is an accomplice of the Oriental Cult Master."
"Secondly, the governor of Liangjiang County sent this file to deceive the superiors and conceal the truth."
Zeng Shilin stood up expressionlessly, holding the wat in his hand, and his voice was filled with determination.
"Oh?"
This voice attracted the attention of all the ministers.
Everyone looked towards Zeng Shilin.
for these looks.
Zeng Shilin didn't care, he just straightened his chest and stood up straight.
He knew very well that with Bai Ziqing's character, he would follow Emperor Jianhong's questions.
I'm afraid that the plan between myself and Hao Daer will be exposed.
Being able to move Ren Weizhi in the first place was largely due to Bai Ziqing.
If this is exposed in the court.
Then it's all over.
After Ren Weizhi's downfall, it's not like Haodaer didn't communicate with Bai Ziqing.
It's just that this case came unexpectedly.
No one expected that the murderer would commit crimes under the identity of "Black Cat Takef".
Now I have to stand up and explain.
"Huh?"
Emperor Jianhong frowned, slowly looked at Zeng Shilin and asked:
"What does Zeng Aiqing mean by this?"
"Your Majesty, when I was an official in Liangjiang County, I had already heard about this black cat warrior. He was only a seventh-grade warrior."
"And Bai Tidu is a fourth-grade martial artist! He would have been seriously injured in a fight with those two craftsmen... How could the black cat martial artist be his opponent?"
"Since Black Cat Wufu is the suspect who killed Huang Gong, it is even less likely that he was the one who stopped Xi Zuo from blowing up Jishui Weir."
"So I guess that after Bai Tidu fought with the two craftsmen, he left the scene directly for fear that something might happen, and the black cat martial artist happened to arrive at this time, and was mistaken by the Jishuiyan guards for killing the two craftsmen. , prevented the thunder powder explosion.”
……
What the father said caused everyone to think deeply.
Indeed, what Zeng Shilin said makes sense.
Bai Ziqing had personally fought with those two craftsmen.
Otherwise, who in the entire Great Holy Dynasty could let him be injured so seriously?
There are only a few people in the world who can hurt Bai Ziqing, and they are all famous people.
Everyone was fooled by this logic.
Bai Ziqing subconsciously looked at Zeng Shilin.
A flash of enlightenment slowly rose in his heart.
Could it be that Mr. Zeng didn’t want me to say anything about posing as a black cat warrior?
Then a stream of cold sweat broke out from behind.
Not even close.
I almost said it!
Because there is an extremely fatal point here.
I am a person from Beijing.
How do you know the black cat warrior in Liangjiang County? ?
The case was urgent at that time. Could it be that I still had time to understand the customs and customs of Liangjiang County? ?
If anyone is interested and asks this question...
Bai Ziqing felt a sense of joy in his heart.
"Zeng Shangshu is right. After beheading the two craftsmen, I left the scene directly."
Bai Ziqing's eyes flashed with confusion, and he looked towards Emperor Jianhong, with lingering fear on his face:
"What I'm afraid of is that if something happens to my seriously injured body, something unexpected happens again. Fortunately, I was gone at that time. Otherwise, if I really met the black cat warrior, I'm afraid..."
This explanation is reasonable and well-founded.
Therefore, any words that deceive the emperor will naturally disappear.
"Zeng Shangshu's words are so coincidental. How come the black cat warrior has arrived just now without even mentioning them? How can so many coincidences happen in the world?"
A voice sounded.
Zeng Shilin looked over expressionlessly.
The person who spoke was Wu Changfeng, the minister of Dali Temple at that time.
He hates evil as much as he hates it, and he is famous for his venomous tongue in court.
He is also the Great Master Qingtian among the people.
"So I also guess that the governor of Liangjiang County, Liu Ji, is also suspected of deceiving the superiors and concealing the truth."
Zeng Shilin was not afraid of his questioning at all, and said calmly in his voice: "If Mr. Wu has any speculations, he can naturally say it directly."
Dali Temple Minister Wu Changfeng did not answer Zeng Shilin directly.
Instead, he focused his attention on Emperor Jianhong and bowed to Emperor Jianhong respectfully:
"Your Majesty, I believe that the first priority is to send an imperial envoy to Liangjiang County as soon as possible to get to the bottom of this case!"
"Give the world a bright future!"
As soon as these words came out.
All the ministers lowered their heads.
Neuropathy.
An important case involving the death of a second-grade official.
Whoever gets involved will suffer.
It's okay to find out, as long as everyone behind the murderer is uprooted.
But if you can't find it out, there are only two ways.
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One is to bear His Majesty’s wrath.
The second is to randomly introduce a "murderer".
No matter which one, life will not be easy in the future.
Whoever takes the lead at this time is a fool.
Emperor Jianhong also knew that the top priority must be to investigate the case.
Just who to send as the imperial envoy?
All the people who are qualified to be the imperial envoys are standing in this hall.
He slowly raised his head and looked towards the ministers.
Everyone lowered their heads.
Obviously, no one wants to take over this mess.
"Your Majesty, just now Shangshu made it clear that he got to know the black cat warrior when he was the governor of Fengqi Road. I think it is better to send Lord Zeng as an imperial envoy?"
Suddenly someone stood up and reported suggestions to Emperor Jianhong.
When Dad heard this, his face turned a little dark.
He looked at the man unkindly.
Xing Daping, Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
This person is the famous Li Dang.
After seeing him, Zeng Shilin looked at Li Zhen again.
Li Zhen did not speak at this time, but just lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking about.
"What Xing Shangshu said is so true!"
"I second the proposal!"
"Indeed, it is said that Mr. Zeng is sympathetic to the people's sentiments and has extensive knowledge of Liangjiang County. He is the best candidate for this imperial mission."
……
The situation in the court soon became one-sided.
Jiangnan Party.
With the rise of Dad, he has established a foothold in the court.
Therefore, for the Eunuch Party and the Li Party, this is a good opportunity to attack the Jiangnan Party.
For a time, my father became the target of public criticism.
Emperor Jianhong's eyes couldn't help but stay on his father.
It was obvious that he was very moved.
Zeng Shilin took a deep breath.
Impossible.
Now that he has just established his feet in the court, he must not leave the court for a day.
And this case is a thankless case at all.
The case should be solved.
Failure to solve the case will definitely become the most difficult stain on a political career to be erased.
No matter what, this case cannot be accepted.
Just when dad was thinking about how to refuse.
A voice rang out.
"Your Majesty, I believe that all the ministers in the court can take the position of imperial envoy, except Mr. Zeng."
The man's body was a bit old, but his steps were steady. He stood up slowly and saluted Emperor Jianhong.
The current imperial tutor, Yang Qi.
He is the crown prince and grand master, and he also has contacts with the eldest princess.
"What does the Master mean by this?"
Emperor Jianhong looked at Yang Qi with a sullen face.
Yang Qi took a deep breath, his voice filled with great righteousness:
"As Xing Shangshu said, Zeng Shangshu knows Jiangnan far better than we do, but this also means that he has contacts with many forces in Jiangnan. It is indeed more convenient to solve the case, but if you want to deceive the superiors and conceal the subordinates, just find someone It is more convenient for the "murderer" to fool His Majesty! ”
……
Dad almost wanted to scold mother.
If he didn't know that the old man stood up to help him.
He will now confront this old man.
However, due to his father's temperament, he still couldn't hold it back. He looked at Taifu Yang Qi coldly:
"What does Mr. Yang mean by these words? I once served in the Lin family and am eight feet long. I am worthy of heaven. I am loyal to your majesty and fulfill my duties to the people. How could I do such a shameful thing?"
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to serve as an imperial envoy and go to Jiangnan to investigate the case! The murderer will be caught and brought to justice within fifteen days!!"
After saying that, he raised his head proudly and looked at all the ministers in the court.
With Yang Qi's words, Emperor Jianhong must have been worried about sending him there.
At this time, you must brag and give yourself a boost.
There are not many opportunities like this.
After saying that, he turned around and looked at all the ministers, with disdain on their faces:
"It is the duty of all courtiers to share your Majesty's worries! If the case cannot be investigated within fifteen days, let your Majesty handle it!"
The corners of Jianhong's mouth twitched.
The corner of Yang Qi's mouth also twitched.
"I am very pleased that I once asked you for help for the people. However, the official affairs of the Ministry of War are complicated and it is really not suitable for you to be an imperial envoy."
Emperor Jianhong waved his hand lightly.
"Alas."
Zeng Shilin looked disappointed and sighed deeply:
"If that's the case, then it's okay. Everyone on the left and right is sharing the worries for Your Majesty, but I can't help but feel disappointed because I can't fight for Your Majesty."
……
Someone in the court already wanted to scold Zeng Shilin.
But there is no way.
Today everyone has to swallow his pretense alive.
"Who else?"
Emperor Jianhong set his sights on everyone else.
Still no one answered.
The hall was quiet for a long time.
Finally, a voice slowly sounded:
"Your Majesty, I believe that the most suitable candidate for imperial envoy now is Bai Ziqing, Bai Tidu."
Bai Ziqing, who had been standing on the ground for a short time, couldn't help but swayed when he heard these words.
He looked at the person who spoke with an extremely unkind expression.
Liu Chengqian, Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Solid Li Dang.
"Oh?"
Emperor Jianhong's eyes flickered as he looked towards Liu Chengqian.
"Your Majesty, based on what all the adults have said, the imperial envoy should choose someone who is more familiar with Jiangnan than we are, but also happens to be on guard against each other with the local gentry. Isn't the best candidate Bai Tidu who has gone to Liangjiang County to handle cases? ?”
"And Bai Tidu can just rely on this case to clear himself of suspicion."
As soon as this statement came out.
Emperor Jianhong looked at Bai Ziqing with burning eyes.
…………
Shangshu No. 1.
Zeng Anmin opened his eyes wide and looked at his father:
"So what you want is for me and Bai Ziqing to go to Liangjiang County to investigate this case?"
Zeng Shilin looked calm and nodded slightly, his voice full of gloom:
"This case is not as simple as it seems."
"If I am not careful, my Zeng family may be in great trouble."
"My father has stayed at Fengqi Road for four years. These four years can become a loophole for some thoughtful people in the court to attack my father."
"In addition, there is also the plan of you and my father and son to move Ren Weizhi, which is also involved in this case."
"Hoo~"
Zeng Anmin felt that the pressure on his body had increased.
What dad said is absolutely right!
"Your Majesty has given Bai Ziqing a death order"
"Within fifteen days, this case must be investigated."
"If it is not found out, an imperial envoy will be sent to investigate."
"This case cannot reveal any clues to outsiders."
"That is to say, you only have fifteen days."
Dad's voice was very quiet.
Zeng Anmin was also under great pressure.
Whatever dad can think of, he can naturally think of it too.
He even had a vague guess about this case...
(End of chapter)