manynovel Chapter 645: Reversing the Heavenly Gang, It's Absurd
Chapter 645: Reversing the Heavenly Gang, It's Absurd
"Your Majesty! Now that the truth has been revealed, I believe that Huang Mintao, the editor of the Imperial Academy, is suspected of colluding with the remnants of the previous dynasty. I ask Your Majesty to immediately seal off his residence and thoroughly investigate this matter!"
Jiang Youzhen spoke so righteously that everyone couldn't help but have a thought in their mind: this guy will never let go of any grudge!
Huang Mintao immediately protested, "Your Majesty, I am loyal to you and the court. I framed Jiang Youzhen out of jealousy. I know my crime, please be lenient with your sentence!"
"Your Majesty, we will know if they are the remnants of the previous dynasty once we investigate. As far as I know, Huang Mintao is from Jin Province, and the remnants of the previous dynasty were found in Jin Province a few years ago. They are so rampant that they are bound to develop their power in Jin Province. It is extremely suspicious!"
Jiang Youzhen's words reminded the emperor that he had been worried ever since the Tianji Stone was revealed.
Now that he thought about it, he would not be at peace until the remnants were eliminated. Huang Mintao was indeed suspicious. If not, why would he think of the official position of the previous dynasty? If he was the remnant of the previous dynasty, wouldn't it make sense?
"Your Majesty, I am innocent! This is a complete slander. My ancestors were merchants who traded in coal. Later, they wanted to change their family background and serve the country, so they gave up business and turned to literature. Now I am the first generation in my family to enter the government, and it is impossible for me to collude with the remnants of the evil. If you want to accuse me, you can always find a pretext!"
Huang Mintao cried out that he was wronged. He pointed at Jiang Youzhen and said, "Jiang Youzhen must be guilty and wants to frame me. I hope the emperor and the others will investigate and clear my name."
"Oh? Then what Mr. Huang said is even more suspicious. During the time of the previous emperor, the remnants of the previous dynasty wanted to collude with Shanxi merchants to profit from it, so as to recruit troops and horses to overthrow this dynasty.
You are doing business in Shanxi, why do you want to give up business and pursue literature? Don't you have ulterior motives and want to infiltrate the court?"
Today, all the officials finally saw clearly how they could kill people with just a few words.
Jiang Youzhen wanted to convict Huang Mintao just by talking, but the emperor was unclear about his intentions, and it seemed that he would not let Huang Mintao off easily.
"Your Majesty, why don't we seal off and search the residences of Jiang Youzhen and Huang Mintao?" At this time, the Minister of War Sui Yuanchao suggested.
Anyway, these two people are not from their lineage, so why should they care whether they live or die?
"Your Majesty, I have a clear conscience! As long as Your Majesty gives an order, I will obey it. But in my opinion, even if we search, we can't do it in a big way. Those people may be hiding in the dark waiting for news from here. If we search in a big way, it will inevitably leak out."
Jiang Youzhen was very frank. Her house was now as strong as an iron wall. She even asked Fang Zhongyi for help and placed spies in every corner of the house. She didn't believe that those people could frame her with so many double-eyelids.
The emperor thought Jiang Youzhen's words made sense, "Let's do as you say, Lord Jiang!"
He looked at Zhou Zhong and said, "Ask the Minister of the Dali Temple, Zhu Zhimin, to come and see me in person. You go in person!"
Zhou Zhong immediately accepted the order and hurried out of the hall.
The atmosphere in the palace suddenly became solemn, and it was clear from the emperor's attitude that he would conduct a thorough investigation.
That's right! The emperor hated the remnants of the previous dynasty very much, so he would not let them go.
Huang Mintao was in a state of confusion, and he had a bad feeling. Since Jiang Youzhen had seen through his plan, would the cloaked man's plan succeed?
And can his own mansion withstand the search? He didn't think that the evidence of his dealings with the cloaked man would be found, but he was still afraid, because Jiang Youzhen's methods were not fair and honest, and he was serious about framing him!
Just when Huang Mintao was absent-minded, Sui Yuanchao on the side glanced at Jiang Youzhen and then sneered.
"Jiang Xiuzhuan, why do you seem so sure? Why are you so sure that Huang Xiuzhuan is a remnant of the previous dynasty?"
Sui Yuanchao's original intention was that Jiang Youzhen framed Huang Mintao, and this guy was just taking advantage of the situation. No one present was stupid.
Although Jiang Youzhen acted extremely innocent and thought that it was all just bad luck for Huang Mintao and she was very observant, so she was able to see through the plan. But how could Jiang Youzhen's plan be hidden from their eyes?
Jiang Youzhen spread his hands, "Master Sui has misunderstood. I am not so sure. I just said I suspected it. Didn't Master Sui say that it is better to kill ten thousand people by mistake than to let one go? I am just following Master Sui's words!"
She smiled as she spoke, "For the sake of the country and the king's safety, as long as there is a suspicion, we cannot let it go. Every man has his share of responsibility for the fate of his country~"
Jiang Youzhen said as he flicked his sleeves, his face extremely solemn. I'll give you back your words!
Sui Yuanchao was so angry that his chest heaved. It turned out that he was the one who said these words. Wasn't he just slapping himself in the face?
Upon seeing this, the emperor nodded with satisfaction.
"If everyone in the court is as concerned about the country and the people as Lord Jiang, then why should we worry about the prosperity of our dynasty? All of you should also be as vigilant as Lord Jiang, and be as careful as you can be."
Yes! Yes! If he is happy, he is Jiang Aiqing, if he is not happy, he is Jiang Xiuzhuan or Jiang Youzhen. But this is the reality, Jiang Youzhen complained in his heart.
Everyone almost spat out blood when they heard this. They were all loyal subjects. Wouldn't it be against the Tian Gang to learn from a kid who hadn't even grown all his hair? Wouldn't it be a joke if it got out? It was really outrageous.
It happened that it was the emperor who said this, and they couldn't refute it.
"Your Highness, we will follow His Majesty's orders and learn from past mistakes. We will be cautious and prudent in the future."
Tong Huaian looked at these old ministers who had sour faces as if they were constipated, and couldn't help but feel proud.
These officials relied on their seniority and high rank to bully those of lower rank. A higher rank can crush a person to death. Even though he was the son of a marquis, there were many officials in the court who did not give face to the Dingbei Marquisate.
Today, Jiang Youzhen let these officials see how powerful these newly promoted Jinshi are. How could he not be happy?
But Jiang Youzhen looked calm and unperturbed by fame or disgrace. The emperor became more and more satisfied the more he looked at him.
Soon, the Dali Temple Minister Zhu Zhimin arrived. As soon as he entered, he bowed deeply, feeling very nervous.
I don't know why the emperor summoned him. This is where the cabinet gives lectures, and officials outside the cabinet are generally not summoned.
"Lord Zhu, I order you to immediately select the best of the Dali Temple to secretly seal off the residence of Huang Mintao, the editor of the Hanlin Academy, and search for evidence of his dealings with the remnants of the previous dynasty. Remember! This must be done in secret."
Zhu Zhimin suddenly perked up and came to life. He glanced at Jiang Youzhen next to him, and was immediately puzzled, and then a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
"The minister obeys the order!"
When everyone heard this, they realized that there was no intention of sealing off Jiang Youzhen’s residence. Did the emperor trust Jiang Youzhen so much?
"Your Majesty, I think that in order to clear Jiang Xiuzhuan's suspicion, his house should also be searched."
At this time, the Sui and Yuan dynasties came to the fore, and in his opinion, Jiang Youzhen was also a suspect.