The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 678

"Lock up the clinic owner."

He wanted to see just how this guy was going to try to argue.

The clinic owner knew he had no way out.

This time, Xu Tian had no intention of letting him off the hook.

These two officials dragged it halfway through.

He finally yelled.

"Xu Tian, ​​let me tell you, I have the Minister of Rites behind me. Do you not even respect the Minister of Rites?"

"Let me tell you, if the Minister of Rites finds out you've locked me up, he will definitely not let you off the hook."

Xu Tian found it all ridiculous.

The thought of facing imminent death was unbearable.

This guy actually managed to use the person behind him to threaten me.

However, in Xu Tian's eyes...

Anyone who breaks the law, even the emperor, shall be punished the same as the common people.

This is an age-old, unchanging rule.

The clinic owner was imprisoned in the dungeon.

His crimes should not have warranted imprisonment in the dungeon.

At most, it's a matter of paying for murder with one's life.

They can be locked up in a regular death row cell.

However, he still needs to consult with Emperor Taizong (Li Er) before a decision can be made on this matter.

Although he was not afraid of the Minister of Rites.

However, whenever it involves officials of a higher rank, he must consult with the next higher-ranking official.

Li Er is definitely not just one level above him.

Xu Tian wrote the matter into a memorial and had his trusted confidant present it to Li Er.

Songren ground ink for him in his office.

"My lord, if this matter truly concerns the Minister of Rites, he will certainly not let it go once you have arrested his men."

They didn't know that the Minister of Rites was a man who would seek revenge for any wrong done to him.

Moreover, they had no idea whether the Minister of Rites was involved in this matter.

Xu Tian stood by the window with his hands behind his back, coldly looking at the courtyard outside.

"No matter who it involves, as long as His Majesty issues an edict, I will punish whoever it is."

In his eyes, there was no such thing as lowliness.

Everyone is treated equally.

What does the Minister of Rites amount to?

He was determined to get to the bottom of this matter.

Give an explanation to the people who have already been poisoned.

"You should go to the people's side. Now that we have collected all the evidence from the clinic, we still need some testimonies."

After Xu Tian finished speaking, Song Ren quickly went out to take care of it.

Xu Tian summoned the guards in.

"Make sure to protect that young servant in the clinic; he is an important witness in this matter."

All of this will come in handy when he re-examines the case.

The next day.

Xu Tian received a reply from Li Er, which contained only a few simple words.

"Investigate this matter thoroughly!"

Xu Tian's lips curled up slightly.

Once the emperor gives the order, he can carry it out without hesitation.

He had already overheard that this Minister of Rites was extremely greedy for money.

He dared to take any kind of money, and he dared to accept bribes from anyone.

Soon, Songren returned from outside.

"Your Excellency, your subordinates have received evidence of all the petitions submitted by the people."

He took out the files he had obtained and presented them to Xu Tian.

Xu Tian nodded slightly. Even with just a glance, he could see everything clearly.

All the letters written by these people were identical; they were all letters accusing the owner of that clinic.