The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1677

[1677. Chapter 1595 Heart-killing]

Such a big case suddenly appeared in the capital.

Shuntian Mansion naturally took action quickly.

After that, the factory guards also started to take action.

For a moment, people were actually panicking.

But if we really look into it, people can only laugh or cry about it.

The Liu family committed an imperial crime by assassinating the Duke of Qi, but the gentry… This move was more of blind obedience and venting of anger.

They didn’t dare to do anything to Duke Qi. This Duke of Qi was the master who really killed people when he said he wanted to. Moreover, he was now in a high and powerful position. Who dared to provoke him?

Thinking that their ancestral property was about to be destroyed in their hands, this powerless anger quickly spread.

At this time… the gentry, who had always been around the old god, actually became radical and blindly obedient.

So… many vivid conspiracy theories began to spread among the neighbors.

The next day, at Dali Temple.

This is the seventh trial of Liu Huiwen.

The interrogation of Liu Huiwen still became the biggest headache for the Third Division.

The news outside changes every day.

Fortunately, the ministers in this temple did not believe those rumors about conspiracy.

Probably…many people still sympathize with Liu Huiwen.

And every time Liu Huiwen passed the trial, the character he showed was truly admirable.

Isn’t this exactly what you want to be like?

So, on the one hand, they didn’t like Liu Huiwen’s various ridicules towards them, on the other hand, they felt that no matter whether Liu Huiwen went too far, his intentions were good.

Under such a contradiction, the continued trial is more of Liu Huiwen’s time to perform.

Liu Huiwen acted even more familiar. When he arrived at the court hall of Dali Temple, he sat down alone, announced his name, and then looked at the presiding judges calmly.

But today, the presiding judges looked at him with strange eyes.

Of course, Liu Huiwen didn’t care.

He knew very well that these days, the attitude of the three-level adjournment had clearly changed, which showed that there were some high-ranking ministers in the court who were protecting him. In other places, there must be many people who do not want to die.

Therefore, he is more confident.

As soon as they sat down, without waiting for the chief judge to speak, he said: “Ridiculous!”

The expressions on the faces of the chief judges were probably… here you go again.

Liu Huiwen said solemnly: “The system of the ancestors has been lost. Since the fifteenth year of Hongzhi, many of the national policies of the imperial court have been extremely ridiculous. How much manpower and material resources were wasted on the voyages to the West, but the gold and silver brought back caused Prices are rising, what good does this do to our Ming Dynasty? But… this is all for selfish interests. It should be noted that most of the land gained from the voyages to the West was given to the Duke of Qi and other clans. These… are of great benefit to the people. He Liye?”

The judges were silent. What was rare today was that they did not interrupt Liu Huiwen.

Liu Huiwen said righteously and solemnly: “We are called the Ming Dynasty. This is to expand the territory. However, so much money and food have been spent to build ships, and so many people have been separated from their wives and children, and their flesh and blood are separated, just for the sake of the fiefdom of the Duke of Qi and the clan. This is thousands of miles away.” What’s the use of distant land? The problem of Ming Dynasty lies in the people’s hearts and education, not in these things that like great achievements. Since the criminal was imprisoned, he has been trapped in a small room. These days, he thinks about Ming Dynasty in these years. “

I heard that the Duke of Qi… was so heartless that he went around to identify his relatives and sent all the so-called relatives who couldn’t be beaten to the Golden Continent. He also searched for the criminals four times and used clever names to arrest the prisoners. , This practice of using criminal prisoners to fill the population of a feudal country has caused anger and resentment, and many people are stained with blood and tears. But can anyone in the civil and military circles speak out why it has reached this point? “

Liu Huiwen said .

He was very involved, and when he said this, he even beat his heart sadly.

Actually…Liu Huiwen knew it very well.

This is an imperial case that will be heard by the three departments. Your Majesty must pay special attention to this case. Since it is a joint trial, the transcript of the inquiry will definitely be sent to the palace.

Rather than saying that Liu Huiwen said these words to the presiding judges, it is better to say that Liu Huiwen used this trial to advise the emperor.

Of course… blunt advice has another deeper meaning.

I’m afraid there are many people in the DPRK who want to see this happen.

There were some words that they were inconvenient to say and did not dare to say, but they said them through Liu Huiwen’s mouth.

But when he heard this, the presiding judge felt embarrassed and finally couldn’t help but said: “Okay, you don’t have to say anymore.”

Liu Huiwen snorted coldly and said, “Why don’t you dare to say it? This kind of righteous statement will not be tolerated by anyone in the world.” Dare to say, I am a criminal judge, not only death, but also death, this death is righteous and will comfort my life. That Golden Continent…”

“That’s enough!” Another judge couldn’t help it anymore and shouted: “Don’t forget, you are the criminal.”

Liu Huiwen said angrily, “I have not forgotten.”

The three chief judges looked at each other.

This guy is more ferocious than me.

So, each of the three people showed meaningful expressions, and one of them said: “Come here, take the prisoner down first, and then come to the court for questioning after an hour.”

After hearing this, the officers escorted Liu Huiwen out of the middle hall first, and Liu Hui Wen looked triumphant.

I just don’t know what’s going on outside at this time. Come to think of it…many people have already started secretly rescuing him.

In the end, the Ming Dynasty still cares about the Qing Dynasty. Even the emperor cannot stop people from talking.

He returned to the cell. Although the cell was simple, it was clean and tidy. Even his clothes were cleaned by special wardens.

As for the person who could arrange all this for him, although Liu Huiwen didn’t know who he was, he knew that he must be a person with powerful eyes and hands in this court.

He doesn’t care who takes care of him, he just needs to be himself.

As usual, he sat down.

As usual, an old warder poured him a cup of tea. Liu Huiwen didn’t like the tea. It was too bad. After all, the conditions in prison were limited. But he held the tea cup in his hand but did not drink it. He just enjoyed the tea. The feeling of meditating while holding tea was just like when he was in the Imperial Academy, where the old god was there and the wind was calm and the clouds were light.

The old jailer glanced at Liu Huiwen, but hesitated to speak.

Liu Huiwen was too lazy to pay attention to him. He despised such small officials.

But the old jailer couldn’t bear to leave. He thought for a moment and said, “Sir…”

“Oh, I don’t need you to serve me here anymore.” Liu Huiwen said lightly.

“Sir, I have something to say… I don’t know whether I should say it or not.”

Liu Huiwen said in his heart, maybe this jailer wants to ask for a bribe, huh, he dared to hit me on the head for a blackmail.

He said with a straight face, “If you shouldn’t say it, don’t say it.”

“Yesterday…yesterday…” the old jailer paused: “Yesterday, I heard from the people over at Shuntian Mansion…that someone rushed in Your mansion… beat someone to death…”

“What?” Liu Huiwen was stunned, trembling with anger: “This… these must be those… those rats, they… are so vicious, isn’t there any result in Shuntian Mansion? ?”

“Yes, many scholars and gentry were arrested that day for questioning…”

“What, what?” Liu Huiwen’s heart skipped a beat. He stared at the old jailer in disbelief, and then sneered: “Who taught you this? “

You said it?”

“It’s true… the whole capital knows it. Yesterday… a lot of things happened. First, Xishan Bank announced that it would give out a lot of land to the people for farming without rent. These many people Everyone applauded and said it was good governance. “

“After that, I heard that many scholars and gentry went to Xishan to express their love. When they came back, they were furious, and then…”

The old jailer couldn’t bear it and looked at Liu Hui carefully. Wen glanced at him and said: “I heard that someone accused you of being in cahoots with the Duke of Qi. It was said that it was a conspiracy between your husband and the Duke of Qi… As a result, the imperial court abolished the imperial examination, took away the honors of scholars, and caused a large amount of land to fall into the hands of Xishan Bank. Hand, now, Qi Guogong has sealed his throat with a sword…”

Liu Huiwen shuddered involuntarily.

In fact, he also knew that this failed assassination greatly benefited Fang Jifan.

He had heard of this.

But when the old jailer said that the land in Xishan Bank would be rent-free for the common people to farm, he knew… things might get bad.

From now on, there will be no place for scholars and gentry.

This bitch…

If this is the case… then it is understandable that these people are angry.

But why…target him?

He suddenly lost his usual calmness and became confused, because he vaguely felt that what the old official said might be true. Even if it was a random fabrication, no one would dare to make it so outrageous. The more outrageous, Exactly the more likely it is.

He opened his eyes wide, the teacup in his hand was shaking and clanking, and he murmured: “Just because of this…”

“Isn’t Qi Guogong always defending Mr. …I heard that he always speaks for the Liu family, saying that although the Liu family has different ideas, it can be said to be full of loyalty.”

Liu Huiwen suddenly became miserable, his face turned pale, and he sneered loudly: “Nonsense…nonsense…”

He stood up reluctantly and suddenly felt helpless.

Having been in officialdom for many years, he is familiar with people’s hearts.

He had known for a long time that if he was the one who was about to lose everything, he would also fall into anxiety and doubt. If someone else provoked a few words from it, then… there was no guarantee that it wouldn’t happen…

At this time, Liu Huiwen quickly asked: ” You said someone died in my house, who died? “

“You said a young master died…”

Liu Huiwen suddenly felt that the world was spinning, and couldn’t help but said sadly: “This… this… my son… this is me. Son…”

the jailer said again: “But… I heard from the chief judge that someone above seems to want to say hello. This time, the Liu family is in trouble and something has happened. They hope to give Mr. a lighter sentence. It is best… to let Mr. Release it. “

Release…

Liu Huiwen shivered violently again.

Released…and then go face to face with those beasts wearing robes and turbans?

Liu Huiwen became more and more panicked, knowing full well the hurtful power of such remarks. Once such rumors spread, even if they jumped into the Yellow River, they wouldn’t be able to wash them away.

Even if he is released…where will the Liu family have a foothold?

He breathed heavily, opened his eyes suddenly, and shouted: “Assassinating the Duke of Qi is a crime of ten thousand deaths. I ask… I request to be sent to Huanghuangzhou, to be sent to Huanghuangzhou… The Liu family, all If I want to be implicated, my relatives, from top to bottom, numbering more than a thousand, are all invited to Golden Continent…”

(End of Chapter)