Chapter 8
The news of the attack on the outskirts of Zhongshui County was unknown, and it spread throughout Luoyang overnight.
Ministers from all sides sent people to inquire about the news, and the result was that the assassin was ambushing Cai Yong, and happened to be encountered by the Marquis of Zhongshui County, and was accidentally injured. It was an unreasonable disaster.
Tonight, there were finally several ministers whose study rooms kept the lights on and couldn't sleep.
Early the next morning.
Great meeting.
Hundreds of civil and military officials stood on both sides.
Liu Hong wore a crown on his head and looked at the ministers and Zhang Rang below.
Zhang Rang took a step forward and said, "If something happens, we will start to fight. If nothing happens, we will retreat!"
quiet! It was surprisingly quiet for the first time.
"Oh? You didn't know about the news that my imperial brother was attacked yesterday?"
Taiwei Zhang Hao, Guanglu Xunweizhang, Changshui captain Zhao Xian, Tunqi captain Gai Sheng, general and craftsman Yang Qiu and others all felt a thump in their hearts.
coming!
The emperor took the lead in attacking.
"Sir, death penalty!"
Yang Qiu stood out from the train first.
"Oh? What's your crime?"
"I was not paying attention for a moment, and a retainer accidentally injured the Marquis of Zhongshui County in the suburbs, causing him to fall off his horse and get frightened. I am guilty of death!"
Ah! Liu Hong sneered in his heart, he was so careless for a moment, so he pushed six, two, five, and got himself clean!
"I am also guilty."
"I'm guilty, sir."
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Yang Qiu took the lead, and others such as Tai Lieutenant Zhang Hao, Guang Luxun Wei Zhang, Changshui Colonel Zhao Xian, Tunqi Colonel Gai Sheng and others also stood up and confessed one by one.
After all, the crime is not serious, and the law does not punish everyone.
Seeing this scene in front of him, Liu Hong's eyes became even colder.
In that case,
"Are you all aware of your guilt?"
"The minister waits to be convicted!"
"Dali Temple."
"The minister is here."
Cui Lie, the minister of Dali Temple, walked out of the train.
Cui Lie, courtesy name Weikao, was born in Anping County, Jizhou (now Anping County, Hebei Province). He is a famous scholar. He is currently the Minister of Dali Temple and is in charge of justice.
"What's the crime for assassinating a clan member?"
"According to the laws of the Han Dynasty, the nine tribes were punished, their property was confiscated, and their wives and daughters were sold into slavery."
"As it is"
Liu Hong prepared to judge the prisoner who was kneeling on the ground.
"His Majesty!"
At this time, Situ Yuanpang stood out from the train.
Yuan Pang, courtesy name Gongxi, was born in Fule County, Chen County (the Yuan family in Chen County). He was the grandson of his ancestor Yuan Liang, the son of Yuan Zhang, and the uncle of Cai Yong. In the first year of Guanghe (178), he was appointed Situ.
The Yuan family in Chen County has a prominent family background, but its representatives all advocate purity, self-denial, and do not collect private wealth. They have no big ambitions, do not get involved too much in the struggles of various political forces, and have no conflicts with other big families. Starting from Yuan Pang, family members held important positions in major dynasties for 13 consecutive generations, continuing until the Tang Dynasty, and were active in politics for nearly 600 generations of the Yuan family mainly descended from the Yuan family in Chen County.
"Oh? What does Yuan Situ have to say?"
"Your Majesty, Dali Temple has not investigated in detail about such a major event as the assassination of the Marquis of Zhongshui County. Is there any hidden secret in it? Moreover, this matter involves many ministers in the DPRK and China. How can it be concluded hastily?"
At this time, Yang Qiu also said: "Your Majesty! I am wronged! I would never dare to assassinate the Marquis of Zhongshui County!"
Other important ministers followed suit and complained, and the court officials related to him also came forward to plead for mercy and beg for leniency.
The court suddenly became lively!
As the emperor, Liu Hong's eyes showed murderous intent at this moment. This is the noble clan! Although they were kneeling on the ground, they knew in their hearts that with such a huge force, it was impossible for the emperor to defeat them.
They are colluding and working together, and they don't take the emperor seriously at all!
Suddenly, Zhang Rang said in Liu Hong's ear: "Your Majesty, I am asking for an audience outside the Marquis Hall of Zhongshui County." "Emperor brother? What is he here for? Xuan."
"Here!"
"Xuanzhongshui County Marquis Liu Han comes to see you!"
# Liu Han came to Deyang Hall for the first time. Deyang Hall is seven feet wide from north to south and 37 feet long from east to west. It can accommodate more than 1 steps were two feet high, with a patterned stone altar and white jade steps. The gold pillars were engraved with a three-band entwining pattern and covered in orange. The walls inside the house were painted with beautiful patterns, and the red paint beams were inlaid with It is made of green jade, and the water from Luo River is injected into His Highness. It is truly spectacular.
"I, Liu Han, the Marquis of Zhongshui County, pay my respects to Your Majesty!"
Liu Han's face was pale, but he still bowed and bowed after entering the palace.
"The emperor's brother is injured. Get up and talk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Why is the emperor's brother here?"
"Your Majesty, I heard that what was said in the meeting today is related to me, so I came here especially."
"In that case, what does the emperor have to say?"
"Dare to ask this lord."
Liu Han asked when he saw the minister standing next to him.
"Situ, Yuan Pang."
Yuan family?
In Liu Han's eyes, there is no good person in the Yuan family. The usurper of the Han Dynasty is Yuan Ye!
"May I ask Lord Situ, is it true that I was injured due to an arrow falling from my horse?"
"Of course."
"The assassin was beheaded on the spot. After investigation, it was confirmed that he was a member of the criminal government. But is it true?"
"Of course."
"That being the case, I am a witness and my body is a physical evidence. The witnesses and physical evidence are there. The facts are clear and well organized. Why can't I be sentenced?"
Liu Han asked loudly.
"Master Hou, what you said is wrong. Taiwei Zhang Hao, Guanglu Xun Wei Zhang, Changshui Colonel Zhao Xian, Tunqi Colonel Gai Sheng, General Yang Qiu and others have never met the Marquis, so how can they come here?" Grudges made them kill you?"
"But the murder of clan members is a fact."
"Master Marquis, you and I both know the whole story. We must be merciful and merciful."
This was Yuan Pang's concession, and it was also a warning that the gentry could have conflicts within themselves, but when facing the emperor, they had to unanimously safeguard their own interests externally.
"Yuan Situ, I would like to ask, are you Cai Daru's uncle?"
"I'm not helping you with your marriage!"
"What a coincidence, I'm not helping my relatives! Yuan Situ, do you know who I hate the most?"
Yuan Pang didn't expect Liu Han to be so arrogant, "Master Hou, please speak."
"I'm most annoyed by people who don't know what's going on and just advise me to be more generous. Do you know what I've been through? People like this need to stay away from him, because they may be hurt when lightning strikes them. to others.”
"Hey, I got stabbed, and the blood hasn't been wiped off yet. He came over, hey, you have to be generous! Are you going to die?"
"Shuzi! How dare you speak so rudely in court!"
Yuan Pang has been an official for several years, and the Yuan family in Chen County has a prominent reputation. Who wouldn't give him a little favor and speak to him respectfully? He has never spoken so arrogantly!
But Liu Han's words made Yuan Pang break his guard.
"Being too old to die is a thief. Old thief, you have lived for more than sixty years and you don't even understand this truth!"
"Brother Imperial, since Yuan Situ doesn't understand the truth, why don't you order me to lead five hundred Yu Lin Guards to Situ's house and tell his wife and children about my experience, so that he can feel the same way!"
After Yuan Pang heard this, his chest filled with anger, his face turned red, and he shouted! "puff!"
He was so angry that a mouthful of blood spurted out from his mouth.
"you you!"
Liu Hong sat on the dragon chair and watched the emperor's younger brother verbally quarreling with Situ. He felt secretly happy. The resentment suppressed by the nobles for many years could finally breathe a sigh of relief today.
It is said that three years old makes you look older, and seven years old makes you look older. This is absolutely true. As a younger brother, I must avenge myself when I have a grudge. I still take revenge on the spot. It has not changed at all!
I just want to play with him once. When Liu Han saw Yuan Pang vomiting blood in the palace, he followed the principle of dealing with the enemy and continued: "Brother, I am suing Situ Yuan Pang for misconduct in front of the palace."
"enough!"
(End of this chapter)