On the seventh day of the sixth month, the Yongchang imperial capital was shrouded in heavy rain. The two stone lions in front of the Dali Temple were washed clean by the rain. They stared at the officials who got off the sedan chair and dismounted in front of the door with high spirits. If the stone lion had a spirit, it was definitely not so lively for a long time.

The emperor issued an order. Today, Dali Temple concluded the fraud case of the Jiangnan Transport Department. The Ministry of Justice, the Censorate, and the Secret Guard sent someone to monitor. The Censor Huang Ping asked the emperor for leave early to listen to the case. After all, the matter involved the Censor General Lu Congming, and he went to support the venue. Wu Huaren, the Minister of Justice, sent the Minister of Justice, to go to the Zichen Palace to discuss matters. As a result, Shi Fangzhen sent him to listen to the case in person. Feng Zhong originally sent a famous politician to listen to the case. When he learned that the Emperor asked Wu Shangshu to go to Dali Temple to listen to the case, he couldn't sit still and braved the heavy rain and sat in a sedan chair.

Shi Fangzhen's move made the important officials in Zichen Hall feel uneasy. The emperor attached so much importance to the case of the Jiangnan Transport Department and sent the head of the "Three Laws" to personally try the case. I don't know how many people this lawsuit will involve. Others are better, Ning Ze, the Minister of Works, was a little restless. The Transport Department's yamen is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Works. Although he was promoted to the Minister of Works, he often took the benefits of two Transport Departments when he was a minister. If today, he would investigate whether the board would fall on himself and whether the position of the Secretary of Works, his butt would be removed. During the entire court meeting, Ning Ze was unconscious and looked dazed.

Just after the Si hour, Chang Yuchao and others were taken to the lobby. After seeing the case, Chang Yuchao saw three people sitting. In addition to the Dali Temple Minister Lu Liangzhen who asked about the case a few days ago, he also recognized Wu Huaren, the Minister of Justice, and the other was sitting with them. It was probably Huang Sheng, the Censor, and there was a curtain hanging behind the case. Chang Yuchao thought for a moment and guessed that it might be a palace figure sent by the emperor. Chang Yuchao felt bitter in his heart. The emperor attached so much importance to the case, and the fate of his and others might be bad.

The evidence was conclusive, especially when Chang Yuchao heard that the outer house in Huaiyuan County, Pingzhou was raided and was so sad that he bowed his head to confess. Wan Huaixing, Duan Shuang and others saw that he had confessed, so they had to confess. Lu Liangzhen discussed with Huang Sheng and Wu Huaren for a moment and began to pronounce the verdict. In fact, everyone knows that Chang Yuchao and the emperor had already made a conclusion, and the word "death" could not escape.

"Chang Yuchao, as a Jiangnan transshipment man who corrupted the law, colluded with his subordinates to commit fraud and deceiving the court, causing disasters and turmoil, which is actually unforgivable. According to the Da Zheng Law, Chang Yuchao was sentenced to beheading and confiscating his property, and his concubines and children were confiscated as slaves; Wan Huaixing... was sentenced to beheading and confiscating his property; Duan Shuang... was sentenced to beheading and confiscating his property; Zou Sujie was corrupt and abused and bought murderers, beheaded and confiscated his property..."

Kneeling behind Chang Yuchao, Zou Sujie, who had heard Wan Huaixing and Duan Shuang were sentenced to death, and she had a slim hope in her heart. The biggest one was also the prisoner. As long as she did not die at that time, she might have a chance to spend money to save money in the future. Moreover, the princess was about to give birth, and maybe there would be a special amnesty soon. However, when she said the word "dead" from Lu Liangzhen, Zou Sujie suddenly collapsed to the ground. Next, Qiu Guangming was sentenced to death and didn't hear that Qiu Guangming was sentenced to death. He was just a buzzing ball in his head. He just obeyed orders, so why did he put the matter of buying murder on his head? It was really unfair. Besides, Lu Congming took 60,000 taels of silver and promised to help him get rid of the death penalty. Now he sat aside to the trial, but he was about to die. Zou Sujie felt resentful. He wanted to take some cushion even if he wanted to die. Why did those who had benefited

People are free and easy, but they are both in their bodies and in their bodies.

"Sir, it's unjust. The criminal official just acted on orders. It was Chang Yuchao's order to let Ye Yanguang kill people. As a subordinate, the subordinate had to obey." Zou Sujie shouted.

"Sujing, how can you be so arrogant in the court? People come and drag Zou Sujie down and blame the twenty-pronged boards." Lu Liangzhen shouted angrily.

Zou Sujie already knew that the death penalty was inevitable. Before the yamen runners pulled him down and were tortured, she shouted at Lu Congming, who was sitting on the side: "Master Lu, you have collected 60,000 taels of silver from me, why didn't you say a word?"

A thunder sounded, shaking the eyes of everyone in the hall. A huge wave was stirred up. Lu Congming stood up in fear and pointed at Zou Sujie with a trembling finger and said, "Zou Sujie, don't swear at others and bite them randomly." He was extremely frightened. If his wealth and life were not done well, he would be ruined by the 60,000 taels of silver.

Chang Yuchao learned that he was not only going to die, but his family was confiscated and his family was also implicated. He also took the initiative and said loudly: "Mr. Lu, you accepted the money and promised to protect me from waiting for death. Why did you not say a word today as a guest? Lord Lu, the criminal official wants to report the former Minister of Works, Lu Jialin, and Duanzhou Governor Ai Wei..."

Lu Liangzhen was so scared that she was sweating heavily. The auspicious tree slapped the mountain and roared repeatedly: "Shut up, stop talking nonsense, come and block their mouths and snatch them." Lu Liangzhen was really scared. If Chang Yuchao was allowed to be allowed in the court and Zou Sujie was talking nonsense, no one would have to involve many people. Even if it was investigated and dealt with according to the law, it would inevitably lead to a large prison. In the future, the history books would definitely put him in the name of a cruel official.

When Huang Ping heard Zou Sujie say that Lu Congming received 60,000 taels of silver, he immediately knew that the matter was true. The four words "dead tail and survive" immediately collapsed. Lu Congming could not keep it. Huang Ping was extremely angry and glared at Lu Congming, who was shaking in a ball. This person was very unaware of the matter. The emperor sent him to investigate the case as an imperial envoy and dared to accept bribes. Isn't this seeking death? He had to find an opportunity to warn him not to implicate himself, especially not to affect King An of Chu.

Among the three, Wu Huaren was the most calm. He had no connection with the Hegong case. As the Minister of Justice, he knew a little bit of the disadvantages of Hegong. This time the emperor decided to investigate and deal with it. It seemed that the two Transport Departments had no ten heads and could not explain it. The principles above the officialdom were protected by officials and officials, and Wu Huaren did not speak a word. Everyone was in danger at the moment. If he spoke out, he might be selfless and would be regarded as a disadvantage.

He didn't say anything, someone spoke, and the tent curtain was lifted up, and Feng Zhong walked out from it. Don't look at Huang Ping, Wu Huaren, and Lu Liangzhen, both of them were top officials of the third rank. They did not dare to neglect the secret guards and governors of the third rank, and stood up to greet them.

Feng Zhong glanced at Chang Yuchao and others who were crying in the hall, and said with a slight smile: "Sir, I'm afraid I can't ask about this case anymore. Our family has been ordered by the emperor and will return to the palace to report to the emperor. Lord Lu, Lord Huang, Lord Wu, you can discuss it, and if you don't ask clearly, then enter the palace and start the report."

Feng Zhong left, Lu Liangzhen, Huang Ping and Wu Huaren were all looking at each other. The great disaster in the officialdom had arrived. Seeing Chang Yuchao and Zou Sujie, they were eager to pull everyone into the water. The incident happened in the Dali Temple Yamen. As a landlord, Lu Liangzhen couldn't stop talking and said with a wry smile: "Master Huang, Lord Wu, should you continue to ask or report to the emperor?"

Huang Ping said: "This matter involves the Censorate, and Huang should avoid suspicion.

Then I will apologize to the emperor and say goodbye first." Huang Ping followed Feng Zhong in the heavy rain. The carriage drove out of Dali Temple not far. Huang Ping lifted the curtain of the car, and the rain rushed in, landing on his face. In an instant, his carefully carved beard was glued together.

On both sides of the car were his trusted guards, without making any sound, someone immediately urged him to approach the window and bent down to obey the instructions. Huang Ping briefly explained a few words, put down the curtains, and when the car turned to the imperial city, the guard quietly left the brigade and rushed towards the Chuan Prince's Mansion.

Huang Ping left, Lu Liangzhen was a little anxious and grabbed Wu Huaren and said, "Shangshu Wu, you can't leave as soon as you leave. If you leave now, Lu will follow you to the palace to meet the saint."

Wu Huaren smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Lu let go, Mr. Wu will not leave."

Turning his head and glimpsed Lu Congming, who was like a clay sculpture in the rain, Wu Huaren reminded softly: "Mr. Lu, no matter whether what Zou Sujie said is true, Lu Zhongcheng should not stay in the lobby anymore. Let someone invite him down first."

Lu Congming woke up and knelt in front of the two of them "stop" and whined: "Two lords, Zou Sujie slandered people and criticized the officials. I hope the two lords will make the decision for me."

Thinking of Lu Congming's sting in the court in the past two years, Lu Liangzhen and Wu Huaren felt relieved, you have today. Lu Liangzhen said with a cold face: "Lu Zhongcheng, the real and fake Lu will ask clearly. If Zou Sujie criticizes him, he will return Lu Zhongcheng's innocence, Lord Lu, please rest and wait for the news."

A yamen runner took Lu Congming back to the guest house where he lived for the past few days. Lu Congming was as anxious as an ant in the hot void. As soon as he stepped out of the gate, the guards guarded in front of the gate stopped him and said, "Sir, Lord Lu has given instructions. Please stay in the house and not take a step out of the door."

Lu Congming was anxious to find someone to go home to deliver a letter, asking his wife to hide the 60,000 taels of silver notes. If the secret guards searched out, everything would be finished. Lu Congming showed off his official power and shouted: "Bold, I am the Chief Censor of the Censor. What power does Dali Temple have to guard me? I will not let go. I will go to the lobby to meet Lord Lu. If I delay my official's major affairs, I am careful of your life."

The guard who stopped him said in a humble manner: "Sir, the small ones are just orders to act. You have a lot of them. Don't make things difficult for the small ones, please go back."

Lu Congming's eyes rolled, retreated back to the house, and ordered: "I am thirsty, so I have someone to send tea."

The kung fu was not very good. A yamen runner brought tea into the house. While the yamen runner handed tea, Lu Congming stuffed the silver notes that had been prepared into the yamen runner's hands and said in a low voice: "Brother, please come to my house to send a letter, saying that the fruits I brought from the south should not be kept for a long time, and eat them earlier to avoid breaking."

The yamen runner put away the silver notes and went out with the tray. Lu Congming's panic was a little calmer. He picked up the tea and took a sip, but his upper lip was scalded by the hot tea. With a "defying", the teacup hit the ground and smashed it to pieces.
Chapter completed!