Chapter 73 People in the world have misunderstood Mr. Zhao for a long time.
Zhao Duan?
In the room, Yuan Li was startled when he heard the name, and then frowned:
“That messenger from White Horse Prison?”
When outsiders were present, Yuan Li deliberately pretended not to be familiar with them.
"Yes. He said he was working for His Majesty. He had something important to do and asked to see Mr. Yuan." The servant praised him.
The empress asked for an audience? Still claiming to be here on orders?
The officials present were surprised and extremely surprised.
Yuan Li also frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Take him to the flower hall."
Then he stood up and said to everyone: "I will come back as soon as I go."
All the officials hurriedly responded and waited for the people to leave, talking curiously.
With his status as Duke Yuan, he should not have anything to do with a notorious pretty boy.
The reason why I went to see him in person must be for "Your Majesty", so it's not surprising.
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"What did he say he was here for?"
In the corridor, Yuan Li shook his clothes and asked.
The messenger who reported the news was also the servant who asked Zhao Duan to get into the car outside the imperial city gate that day and said: "I don't know, he just rode up. He immediately tied up someone, but wrapped his head with clothes. I blocked my mouth and took off my coat. I don’t know what it is.”
What he said just now, "I came here on the order of the emperor," was just a random excuse to deceive the officials in the room.
Yuan Li was startled and thought to himself, could this move of idle chess really yield something?
A little surprised, but not too excited.
After all, the entire Qingliu Party had been making trouble for a long time, and none of the evidence they produced satisfied him.
Zhao Duan was a small man and had only been there for a few days, which was too short.
Even if there is some progress, there is a high probability that it will be some scraps and scraps, and they may not even be able to get it, but they will just have some clues and take credit.
"After all, I am still too young and eager for success."
Yuan Li shook his head, not feeling that Zhao Duan had gained anything significant.
This judgment was based on reason, but he still decided to receive him and praise him in order to have lasting effect.
In the flower hall.
After Zhao Duan sat for a while, he saw a familiar figure appearing outside the door. He immediately stood up and said:
"I have met Mr. Yuan."
Yuan Li smiled like a spring breeze and joked:
"You come to visit me at night, you don't want me to have a good sleep."
Zhao Duan said seriously:
"Who knows, Mr. Yuan has been working hard and sleeping for the great Yu Dynasty, and he has been in the court for a long time. The lower officials also think about the talents."
Yuan Li waved his hand and scolded with a smile: "You are so glib, tell me, what are you doing here tonight?"
The guests and hosts took their seats and got to the point.
Zhao Duan said seriously:
"Last time, I was favored by Mr. Yuan, and I was fortunate enough to participate in the 'destruction of Pei' case. Now a few days have passed. I heard about the turmoil in the court, so I became bold and came to ask if there was any breakthrough?"
This was a bit rash, but Yuan Li had no doubts about employing people and did not hide it:
"All I owe is the east wind."
"Yuan Gong hasn't found any strong evidence yet?"
"Pei Kai's golden body is strong and difficult to deal with without force." He replied cryptically.
Neither can you... Zhao Duan complained.
But I know in my heart that it has to be the Qingliu Party. They have already solved the most difficult link. I am purely inheriting the "legacy" of the original owner and getting an advantage and acting like a good boy:
"Isn't it possible to kill him by force?"
Because he had watched too many historical dramas, Zhao Duan had the impression that the emperor killed ministers with a wave of his hand, easily and freely, and no one dared to disobey him.
Yuan Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "If His Majesty has been on the throne for thirty years, yes. But now it is less than three years."
If she takes the throne for thirty years, I'm afraid I won't be able to stand up... Zhao Duan complained and said: "This time, I am lucky enough to get a piece of evidence, which may be useful."
Yuan Li was not surprised and pretended to be surprised: "You have gained something so quickly? Yes, the young man is indeed vigorous and resolute."
A qualified boss must know how to give positive feedback to his subordinates. This is the way to control people, and the censor is proficient in this method.
Can you be more false? If you don’t believe that I can come up with something good, just say so... Zhao Duan slandered and looked as usual: "It's just a fluke, and the evidence of guilt committed by this official is far less than that of Yuan Gong's subordinates." My lords, I am afraid that I will make Duke Yuan laugh."
Yuan Li smiled faintly, thinking that this boy was full of nice things to say, so he had to find a way out for himself in advance.
He raised his hand to pick up the tea cup and said in a casual tone:
"Just say it."
He didn't mind listening, even if it was useless or overlapped with existing evidence.
However, the next second, Zhao Duan was heard saying calmly: "What I got from the lower position is that Pei Kaizhi abused his power for personal gain, interfered with the imperial examination, and cheated on the test paper!"
Interfering with the imperial examination...crime of fraud...
Yuan Li's hand holding the tea cup suddenly paused, and he was silent for a moment. The green-clothed censor doctor slowly raised his head, his deep eyes slightly confused: "What?"
Zhao Duan had no choice but to repeat it again.
You heard that right... Yuan Li's face was visible to the naked eye, and he became solemn. He held the porcelain cup with his finger bones and exerted force unconsciously:
"Do you know what you are talking about? Such a major matter requires solid evidence before it can be counted. Just suspicion and suspicion will not count at all."
Zhao Duan said: "The lower official has brought the witness Lu Liang to the house. Lu Yushi is willing to testify in person that his previous imperial examination was interfered by the power of his father-in-law. In addition, he also has evidence in his hand and is willing to present it to Mr. Yuan. "
Lu Liang is at home?
Is the person he kidnapped Lu Liang?
Yuan Li was startled, his expression suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice:
"Did you know that testimony obtained through coercion and coercion is not reliable!"
The tone was stern.
In his opinion, Zhao Duan most likely used force to kidnap Lu Liang and threaten him to testify. This is in line with the empress's personality.
But what is the use of this identification?
Reckless! madness!
For the first time, he doubted how he looked at people. But while his anger was boiling, the leader of the Qingliu Party suddenly calmed down, stared at Zhao Duan's calm face, and said suspiciously:
"Not a threat?"
"Of course not," Zhao Duan smiled, "It's a estrangement."
Yuan Li's eyes shone slightly and he leaned forward: "Speak clearly!"
"yes!"
Zhao Duan took his time and made plans on how to obtain clues, using Pei Siniang as a breakthrough point to get a chance to talk to Pei Kaizhi.
And through Pei Wulang, he narrated the process of forcing Pei Kaizhi to give up his son-in-law.
"The lower official knows very well that with Pei Kaizhi's cunning and ruthless heart, he will either be conceited and submissive, demoting him first, and then getting Lu Liang back.
Or, they will eradicate the roots... Lu Liang and his father-in-law had a gap for a long time and did not trust each other. The subordinate took advantage of this and used Pei Siniang as a tactic to send death row killers to create the illusion of silence...
After this incident, Lu Liang knew that there was no way out. If he wanted to survive, he had no choice but to seek refuge with Yuan Gong. "
Zhao Duan smiled and said:
"Even if he came back to his senses later and guessed that he had been caught in a trap, from the moment I took him out of the Criminal Department and into the Yuan Mansion, Lu Liang had completely lost the trust of the 'Li Party' and could not look back...
This is a conspiracy that turned into evil. One wrong step, one wrong step after another, and he has no way to turn back. He can only join forces with us to kill his old father-in-law. "
quiet.
The flower hall fell into silence for a while, and Yuan Li was silent for a long time.
Looking at Zhao Duan, he seemed to be looking at a little fox with good appearance and smooth fur.
He suddenly exclaimed: "People in the world have misunderstood you for a long time."
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Pei Mansion.
In the study, the lights are brightly lit.
Pei Kaizhi, whose beard and hair have turned white, has no sleep tonight.
Even after taking Yaozhitang's calming pills, my eyelids were still twitching, and I always felt like something was happening.
"Come here!" Pei Kaizhi walked around the room for a long time and called his servants:
"Go to the prison cell of the Criminal Department and see why no one has reported it yet."
"Yes!" The brown-clothed servant responded and left, not daring to delay at all.
When he came back during the day, Pei Kai ordered the legs of two servants to be broken, as if to vent his anger, and the entire Pei Mansion was silent.
However, before he could walk out of the mansion, he saw the head of the Criminal Department rushing outside the door, dripping with sweat: "Quick! Take me to see the Minister!"
A few moments later, Pei Kaizhi, wearing a single coat, saw the panting officer in charge in the study. The old man's eyes were gloomy, and he felt something was wrong:
"What happened?"
The head of the Criminal Department wailed:
"If things go badly, then Zhao Duan gave me the Mongolian Khan medicine and took the opportunity to kidnap Lu Yushi, for fear of harboring evil intentions!"
Pei Kaizhi felt a "buzz" and his heart suddenly sank to the bottom of the river:
"Fell into a trap..."
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