Chapter 326 Dilemma
In addition to paying attention to the developments in Liao and Xixia, Zhao Xing is also waiting for the reactions of officials in the DPRK and China.
Although those officials retreated, Zhao Xing did not think those officials would give up so easily.
But for several days, everything was calm in the court, as if all the officials had given up on stopping him from killing Peng Qingzhong and others.
Zhao Xing always felt that things were not that simple, so he asked Yin Hanzhang to investigate carefully.
But it can only be found that officials from the DPRK and China have been moving around frequently recently, but their specific plans are unknown.
But it is enough to be sure that officials from North Korea and China have not given up.
Zhao Xing naturally couldn't give them too much time to connect, so he directly asked Yan Kuan to speed up the execution of Peng Qingzhong and others.
That morning, Yan Kuan came out and said: "Your Majesty, the cases of Peng Qingzhong and others have been clearly heard, and their homes have been searched and they can be executed."
"Then let's execute a few people at Caishikou, south of Bianjing's outer city, at noon tomorrow." Zhao Xing said calmly.
"Yes!" Yan Kuan responded.
"Your Majesty, I have something to tell you!" a censor from the censor station said.
"Coming!"
Zhao Xing sneered in his heart, but said calmly on his face: "It's accurate!"
"I impeach Zhu Shiquan, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, for taking bribes and bending the law during his tenure at the Ministry of Revenue."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing looked at Zhu Shiquan, who was pale in the crowd, and said coldly: "Shilang Zhu, what do you have to say about the censor's impeachment of you for corruption and bending the law?"
He didn't expect that these people would focus on Zhu Shishen.
After Zhao Xing beat Zhu Shiquan back then, Zhu Shiquan became more honest.
But within a few years, the old ways sprouted and money began to be made again.
After Zhao Xing learned about it, he was very disappointed and could only ask his father to promote him to the rank of Minister of Household Affairs.
Since most of the functions and powers of the Household Department have been dispersed by the Third Division, it has now been reduced to the Qingshui Yamen.
Although it is a promotion, it is also an ups and downs.
Zhao Xing did this because he also wanted to eliminate the possibility of Zhu Shiquan's corruption.
After Zhu Shiquan became the Minister of Household Affairs, he did become honest.
Nothing unusual has been found in these years, and Zhao Xing gradually stopped paying attention.
But now that the censor has impeached Zhu Shiquan, Zhao Xing doesn't think they dare to target him without reason.
"Your Majesty, I have been wronged." Zhu Shiquan stepped out and said: "I have worked hard over the years and have never been corrupted in the slightest."
Zhao Xing looked at the censor and said, "Is there any evidence?"
"I have evidence!"
The censor took out a thorn, held it in both hands and said, "Your Majesty, please take a look!"
Zhao Xing sarcastically said: "The Yushitai heard about the incident, but Aiqing is very strict in doing things!"
The man didn't say anything in the face of Zhao Xing's sarcasm. He waited for the chamberlain who took the zhazi to come over and handed the zhazi over.
When the zhazi was delivered to Zhao Xing, Zhao Xing started to read it.
The Zha Zi contains details about the means Zhu Shiquan used and how much money he embezzled. Each item was recorded in detail.
This trick was used by Zhao Xing before, and the same was true for the evidence he had people provide to Yan Kuan.
It only needs to be verified by someone to confirm the authenticity.
Although it has not been confirmed yet, Zhao Xing can already confirm that the things above should be true.
Zhao Xing angrily threw Zazi at Zhu Shiquan and said coldly: "See for yourself!"
He not only hated those officials for making things difficult for him, but also hated Zhu Shiquan for being stupid.
How could he not know the purpose of those officials? Didn't he want to kill corrupt officials? Now that his own uncle is corrupt, let's see if he can be cruel and kill him too.
If he didn't kill him, the punishment would be unfair, but Zhu Shiquan was his biological uncle. Even if Zhao Xing had no feelings for him, he must take care of his biological mother, Zhu.
Zhu Shiquan hurriedly stepped forward to pick up the zipper. When he saw the content on it, he slumped down in the main hall.
"Come here, take off his black gauze hat and take him to the Prison Department Prison!" Zhao Xing said coldly.
Hearing this, the Si Dian Imperial Army walked into the main hall.
"Your Majesty, I have been wronged!" Zhu Shiquan came to his senses and hurriedly cried out. "Whether it is unjust or not, we will know after investigation." Zhao Xing waved his hand and said: "Take him away!"
Upon hearing this, the Si Dian Imperial Army dragged Zhu Shiquan out regardless of his struggles and cries.
"Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment, this case will be handed over to you for strict review!" Zhao Xing said.
"Yes!" Yan Kuan responded.
"Are you satisfied with how I handled it?" Zhao Xing looked at the imperial censor who presented the report.
"Your Majesty is serious. I am only the censor. Impeachment and picketing are my responsibilities. How to deal with it is not my responsibility." After the censor finished speaking, he bowed and returned to the queue.
Zhao Xing snorted coldly. Just when he was about to announce his resignation, another censor came out and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have a plan to report!"
"Correct!" Zhao Xing said coldly.
He wanted to see how many tricks these people had prepared.
"I impeach Zhu Jingyuan, the magistrate of Ling County. This person not only committed corruption and bribery in Ling County, but also covered up his crimes for a wealthy local businessman. As a result, the people had no way to redress their grievances and a family of five was forced to death!"
"Is this serious?" Zhao Xing sat up straight after hearing this.
Zhu Jingyuan is Zhu Shiquan's concubine, and he was appointed as an official by Yin Yin a few years ago.
Zhao Xing didn't pay much attention to this cousin at all. He only knew that he was working as a county magistrate in another place.
Although he was angry with these officials for causing trouble for him, if this matter was true, it would never be forgiven.
"Your Majesty, I just heard about it. I don't know what it is like," the censor said.
Zhao Xing pondered for a while after hearing the words, and sneered in his heart.
These people's calculations were really good. They provided evidence for the impeachment of Zhu Shiquan, but they said they only heard about it for the impeachment of Zhu Jingyuan.
Zhao Xing didn't think he had any evidence, but because Zhu Jingyuan forced people to death, the circumstances were even worse.
They didn't want to break up with themselves, the purpose was to prevent him from killing people.
If Zhao Xing insists on executing Peng Qingzhong and others, and shows favoritism in the matter of Zhu Shiquan and Zhu Jingyuan, I am afraid these people will be able to produce evidence.
"Yan Kuan!"
"I'm here!"
"Send someone to Ling County to investigate the matter and escort the Ling County magistrate back to Bianjing!" Zhao Xing said calmly.
"Yes!" Yan Kuan responded.
Seeing that no one was speaking, Zhao Xing waved his sleeves and said: "Retreat from the court!"
After saying that, he stood up and left the hall and came to Longtuge.
Sitting on the dragon chair, Zhao Xing frowned and thought hard.
These people posed a problem for him.
Regardless of whether Zhu Jingyuan was true or false in advance, the amount of corruption that Zhu Shiquan had embezzled was enough to warrant the death penalty.
If Peng Qingzhong and others were executed, Zhu Shiquan would also die.
But how will the mother and concubine explain it?
Zhu Shiquan is her biological brother, how can she accept it?
"Your Majesty, Master Yan wants to see you!" Sanshui interrupted Zhao Xing's thoughts.
"Let him in!" Zhao Xing said after coming back to his senses.
After a while, Yan Kuan walked in and saluted: "I pay homage to Your Majesty!"
"No courtesy!" Zhao Xing waved his hand and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yan Kuan straightened up and asked, "Your Majesty, can the execution continue tomorrow?"
"You are not joking. I have already said it to my superiors. Let's continue with the execution."
Zhao Xing looked at Yan Kuan and said: "I understand what you are thinking. You can check it as you want. As for what to do, that is a matter for me to consider, and you don't need to worry about it!"
"Yes!" Yan Kuan breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
(End of chapter)