I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

Anding County Government Office.

Jiang Zuo was waiting for the results of the Qianqi Division's investigation. Two hours passed and there was no progress.

After a while, I heard footsteps coming from outside the door again.

Walking in the front was still the Qianqisi, followed by the Governor of the Six Garrisons, Yan Kang, and several generals of the Six Garrisons.

Several men in official uniforms followed the footsteps of the generals of the Six Garrisons and walked into the yamen.

With such a big fuss, I wonder what this is going to be.

"How is it, have you investigated it clearly?"

Jiang Zuo asked the question first, without any fear.

"After investigation, it is clear that you, Jiang Zuo, are planning a rebellion!"

Yan Kang was still aggressive.

"Give me some evidence that can kill me, otherwise don't waste your time."

Jiang Zuo looked indifferent.

"Bring him up here."

Situ Hua turned around and gave an order.

Looking at the people being escorted up by the Thousand Cavalry Division, Jiang Zuo suddenly frowned and felt uneasy.

The person they caught was Yang Feng.

It seems that the letter of false order is definitely part of this frame-up.

The message sent by Jiang Zuo to inform Yang Feng was ultimately a step late.

Yang Feng had just walked less than ten miles from Pingcheng when he was surrounded by the Six Garrison Army and arrested on charges of treason.

"Jiang Zuo, this is the general of your Anding Army."

Yan Kang said with a serious expression.

"So what?"

Jiang Zuo narrowed his eyes and winked at Yang Feng.

But at this moment, Yang Bian was full of anger and did not see Jiang Zuo's eyes.

Yan Kang said: "Since it was your fault, he committed a capital crime, and it was you, Jiang Zuo, who ordered him to do it."

"I was ordered by the Lord to deliver the supplies. What crime have I committed?"

Yang Feng suddenly retorted, his eyes firm and not afraid at all.

Hearing this, Jiang Zuo felt a little uneasy.

Yang Feng was still too honest and was tricked by this group of people.

Now the whole situation is extremely unfavorable to Jiangzuo.

"Oh? You admit that it was Jiang Zuo who ordered you. Haha, Jiang Zuo, how are you going to explain this now?"

"Send some supplies, what's the problem?"

Yang Feng was still very unconvinced.

"What you are transporting are all weapons and armor used by the imperial border troops. There are tens of thousands of them. Why do you need so many weapons and armor for a small city like Anding County? Are you hiding them and planning a rebellion?"

Yan Kang asked sternly.

"Impossible. I am transporting ordinary supplies. Where did I get so many weapons and armor?"

Yang Feng refused to admit it.

"You caught him red-handed and you still want to deny it?"

"We, the Six Towns Army, captured you personally. Would we frame you?"

"Sir, we can testify that the supplies this man transported are the weapons and armor of the imperial border troops." A local official at the side stepped forward and said.

Hearing these words, Situ Hua, who was in charge of deciding the case, looked solemn. He wanted to hear Jiang Zuo's explanation.

After all, it is no longer a secret that Jiangzuo secretly hoards weapons.

His Majesty has forgiven him several times before, but this time the problem is a little too serious.

After all, the crime of treason is enough to kill nine generations of the family.

"Is transporting some weapons considered treason?"

Jiang Zuo said.

Since there is no way to defend this matter, just admit it directly.

"Even if you are not committing treason, the amount of weapons and armor you have hidden is enough to sentence you to death."

Yan Kang's plan was largely successful.

"Master Jiang, please explain."

Situ Hua then said.

Jiang Zuo said: "There is nothing to explain. Bring the Ninth Prince here and we will know after a good chat."

"Someone has already dealt with the matter on the Ninth Prince's side. What we need now is Lord Jiang's explanation. What are these tens of thousands of weapons and armor used for?"

Szeto Wah's words were cold, and there was no expression on his expressionless face.

Jiang Zuo said: "This weapon is used to equip the Anding Army. Is there any problem? I have been appointed by the emperor himself. I don't need to explain to you what I do."

Seeing that Jiang Zuo seemed to have given up resistance, Yan Kang breathed a sigh of relief and added a bit of superiority and majesty: "It seems that Lord Jiang will not tell the truth until he sees His Majesty."

"I am not afraid to see His Majesty, but you, Yan Kang, won't you feel ashamed to see His Majesty?"

Jiang Zuo was not afraid at all.

"What do you mean?"

Yan Kang looked displeased.

"In the three battles at Blackwater Road, Anding County, and Zhenbei Pass, the Anding Army killed tens of thousands of Mobei barbarians. But what about your Six Towns Army? Since the beginning of autumn, you have been defeated again and again. How can you face your majesty?"

When these things were mentioned, Yan Kang suddenly became angry: "Shut up! Who told you this?"

"Based on my achievements, His Majesty will never punish me. Yan Kang, are you sure you want to continue to slander me?"

You know, the achievements of Jiang Zuo, the General of the Northern Frontier, are enough to suppress the entire Six Garrisons Army.

"you you……"

Yan Kang was suddenly speechless.

The scene froze for a moment.

Szeto Wah didn't know what to say because he was waiting for someone's order.

A moment later, a man in tight clothes came in, came directly in front of Situ Hua, and whispered in his ear: "Your Majesty has ordered that these two people be taken away immediately and await punishment. Without Your Majesty's order, you are not allowed to force a confession."

Situ Hua nodded slightly, then gave orders to the Qianqi Division.

Jiang Zuo just felt confused and followed this group of Thousand Cavalry Officers, temporarily leaving the yamen lobby and coming to a secluded small room.

At this moment, people in the yamen lobby were talking about it.

"Jiang Zuo must die. He committed the crime of treason."

Someone said angrily.

"Yes, now that the evidence is irrefutable, why do we need to interrogate him?"

Just as everyone was talking, a group of people suddenly walked out of the inner hall.

Empress Chen Qingyun, dressed in purple brocade clothes, appeared in front of everyone, followed by the chief palace maid Qiuyue and several guards.

Seeing the emperor coming in person, everyone was shocked and knelt down immediately: "Your Highness."

They explained that they were extremely confused and did not expect the empress to appear in Anding County so soon.

"Who wants to report Jiang Zuo for treason?"

Chen Qingyun's voice was extremely low, but it carried a chilling majesty.

Yan Kang stepped forward tremblingly and said, "Your Majesty, I want to report Jiang Zuo."

He was extremely panicked at the moment, as he had heard that the empress was in the six northern towns. Now that he saw her again, he suddenly felt uneasy.

"What's the evidence?"

Chen Qingyun looked calm and there was no trace of anger at all.

"Your Majesty, please look."

Yan Kang presented the letter of treason with some uneasiness.

Chen Qingyun took the letter, opened it, and then said calmly, "This is indeed Jiang Zuo's handwriting."

Apart from Jiang Zuo, there was no other court official who could write such ugly characters.

After hearing the empress's words, Yan Kang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that the empress was suspicious by nature, and any court official who was involved in treason would be doomed to die.

"If this letter is true, I will definitely kill Jiang Zuo."

There was a hint of murderous intent in Chen Qingyun's words.

After hearing this, all the officials present had already sentenced Jiang Zuo to death.