The First Tyrant of Daxia

Tai Chi Hall.

The civil and military officials were in an uproar.

The approaches to dealing with Xiao Jian were polarized.

The Zongzheng Temple was robbed and burned last night, so the frame-up was confirmed. In addition, something similar to an aphrodisiac was found in the maid Lanhua's bedroom, which was irrefutable evidence and fully proved that Xiao Jian had been set up.

Therefore, ministers who support Qin Yun, such as the Minister of Justice Qi Yong, all support the acquittal of Xiao Jian.

But on the other hand, powerful officials such as Wang Wei, as well as sour Confucian scholars and remonstrants led by Wei Zheng, all expressed their opposition.

"Your Majesty, even if Xiao Jian was framed, the incident has already happened. It is a fact that he defiled the concubines of the previous emperor. If we don't deal with it, where is the dignity of the royal family?!"

Wei Zheng's voice was very loud, like an angry old lion.

"That's right. In my opinion, Ma Jieyu must be executed, and Xiao Jian must also be severely punished. It would be best if they were expelled from the imperial capital and the military power of the three areas of Mangshan was taken back!" A third-rank minister seconded.

Wang Wei said nothing and just watched.

Qi Yong, Zhao Heng and others jumped out and started arguing with them.

As the top general of His Majesty's army, if Xiao Jian is punished, it will be a great loss. This will also be a huge loss of interests for Qi Yong and others.

After all, it was impossible for them to reconcile with Wang Wei, as the pledge of allegiance they had made was a life-and-death feud.

Qin Yun watched the debate below calmly and was not surprised.

For such a big thing, someone must take the blame, and Lanhua's maids will be the first to bear the brunt and must be executed. As for Xiao Jian, it would be unreasonable not to punish him superficially.

"My fellow ministers, please stop arguing!" he said slowly.

All the civil and military officials quickly fell silent and looked at Qin Yun.

"The maid Lanhua and others who started this will be executed in the autumn."

"Ma Jieyu, order her to become a nun with her hair untied and pray for Daxia."

"Xiao Jian." Qin Yun paused for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "Fine him one year's salary, strip him of his first-rank title of Grand Marshal, and let him lead the armies of the three regions of Mangshan as a second-rank general."

"What do you think of this punishment, my dear ministers?" Qin Yun looked at everyone.

All the civil and military officials fell into deep thought. This punishment was actually quite fair.

Xiao Jian's status as Grand Marshal was stripped away and he was demoted from the first rank to the second rank. This was indeed a severe punishment. He was once the number one military commander, but was instantly on par with generals like Wang Ming.

The ministers who did not want to see the Xiao family become powerful also found it acceptable.

Wang Wei slowly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I think it is possible, but it is not enough!"

"Oh?" Qin Yun's eyes showed a hint of coldness. I haven't dealt with Wang Min yet, and you, old man, actually dared to jump out and oppose it. You really don't know what you are talking about!

"Then what kind of punishment do you think should be given, Lord Wang?"

Wang Wei stroked his beard, smiled calmly, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the matter of Lotus Courtyard, plus what happened last night, is really too absurd!"

"The Concubine Wang was assassinated and is now lying in bed. I think we should conduct a serious investigation to find out who is behind Lanhua and other maids!"

"First, to seek justice for the imperial concubine."

"Secondly, to clear the name of the imperial concubine, so that no one can use this incident to implicate the imperial concubine and my Wang family."

He did not object to the way Xiao Jian was dealt with, but at the same time he cleared the Wang family and Wang Min of any connection with the frame-up.

Qin Yun looked at the old fox Wang Wei calmly. Is he so confident that Lanhua and others will not confess?

Among the civil and military officials, some people stood up to support the imperial concubine and fight against the mastermind behind the incident.

Qin Yun certainly would not fall out with the Wang family unless he had absolute evidence and absolute advantage.

So he took the initiative to smile and said, "Lord Wang, you worry too much."

"I believe that the imperial concubine is a victim and has nothing to do with the frame-up. Those who say that the Wang family was involved in the case are completely false."

"I won't follow the trend casually, so don't worry."

Wang Wei showed a restrained smile, knelt down and shouted respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Seeing that Qin Yun and Wang Wei had reached an agreement, the other ministers also shouted as if they had tacit understanding.

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

So far, on the surface, the matter has been simply covered.

Xiao Jian was quickly released and re-reported his duties. However, he lost his title of marshal due to an unexpected disaster, and many pedantic scholars secretly cursed him.

In the morning.

Guo Ziyun reported that the famine situation in Guanzhong had been initially improved.

The court's money and grain have already arrived, and now we are just waiting for the second batch of money and grain to come in.

Without saying a word, Qin Yun appropriated another 600,000 taels of silver from the national treasury and ordered all prefectures and counties to take out some grain and transport it to provide disaster relief.

If you count carefully, during this period, the silver and various treasures obtained from the continuous execution of treacherous officials and the confiscation of property are more than the disaster relief.

It can be said that it is taking from the people and using it for the people.

One more thing!

It was this old man Wei Zheng who, together with a group of ministers, jointly petitioned Qin Yun to select concubines as soon as possible to fill the harem and reproduce!

The reason is that without a crown prince, the country has no foundation. If poisoning or assassination happens again, the court will inevitably be in turmoil again, and powerful officials will rebel again.

Finally, all the ministers knelt down and begged Qin Yun to select a concubine.

It was the first time that Qin Yun heard such a good idea from Wei Zheng's mouth. He agreed on the spot and rewarded Wei Zheng with a gilded cane.

For a man, having thousands of concubines and still being considered too little is indeed the pinnacle of life.

……

Imperial Garden, pavilion in the lake.

Qin Yun sat here to rest and listened to Mr. Feng's report.

"Your Majesty, I have personally been to Linglong Palace and did not find any trace of the datura flower poison."

"This old servant is still actively investigating the Imperial Hospital to see if it was the imperial doctors who poisoned him."

Qin Yun nodded, his eyes far-reaching: "Mr. Feng, what do you think of Wang Min's injury this time?"

Old Feng frowned and said briefly, "Whether it's true or not, we can't touch Concubine Wang now."

"What do you mean?" Qin Yun turned around with interest.

"Your Majesty's foundation is not stable yet. If you are too radical, I am afraid someone will jump over the wall out of desperation. Moreover, it is difficult to convince the public to convict the current imperial concubine and the daughter of the royal palace just because the offender is the maid of the imperial concubine."

"I think Your Majesty can wait for the interrogation news from the Ministry of Justice first."

Qin Yun nodded, expressing his deep agreement: "I think so too. Without solid evidence, it is difficult to convict."

"The Wang family is so powerful that we have to boil the frog in warm water and take our time."

"As for Linglong Palace, you must send shadow guards to monitor it day and night. There must not be any more chaos in the harem."

Mr. Feng nodded.

At this time, Tao Yang stepped forward and reported: "Your Majesty, the Minister of Justice, Qi Yong requests to see you."

"Please come in." Qin Yun raised his eyebrows. Could it be that there was some progress in the interrogation of Lan Hua?

Qi Yong had an ugly look on his face. He walked to the pavilion, knelt down, and said in fear.

"Your Majesty, all the offenders in Linglong Palace bit their tongues and committed suicide...including Lanhua."