The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 682

Suddenly shocked.

"this......"

An official was able to amass such a large amount of gold in one go.

If we judge this according to the law...

He deserves a death sentence too!

However, he believed that this evidence was insufficient to convict the adult.

"Father, I believe that although the Minister of Rites accepted such a huge bribe this time..."

"But ultimately the evidence is still insufficient. Father, you can take another look. If you can find more evidence, you will surely be able to punish the Minister of Rites with a serious crime."

Li Er also thought of this.

Your attitudes coincided perfectly.

"Then, Your Highness, how do you think this matter should be resolved?"

The Crown Prince continued, "Lord Xu is incredibly clever. We absolutely cannot alert him now. We can continue to work on the Minister of Rites."

"When we get the fatal evidence against the Minister of Rites, we can throw him into prison."

Li Er felt that what the Crown Prince said made perfect sense.

Satisfied nodded.

He then sent Xu Tian a note back.

After receiving Li Er's reply note, Xu Tian began to collect evidence on a large scale of bribery against the Minister of Rites.

"To have received so much evidence in just one day, it's clear that this Minister of Rites treats money like food!"

He was completely baffled as to what the Minister of Rites needed so much money for.

Xu Tian presided over several cases in succession.

Sitting behind his desk, he held his forehead.

He looked extremely haggard.

Song Ren walked in from outside.

"My lord, I have collected evidence that a minor official did not take the exam to take office."

Naturally, no one would voluntarily hand over such evidence.

next day

Someone filed a complaint with the county government.

Xu Tian looked down at the man below; he appeared to be only in his early twenties.

He looked rather frail, and was clearly dressed like a scholar.

After inquiring, they learned that the man in front of them was indeed a talented scholar.

The man shouted, "My lord, I have come to file a complaint against the Minister of Rites."

"Oh!"

Xu Tian looked at the man in front of him, not expecting that someone would come to complain while he was dealing with the matter of the Minister of Rites.

What do you want to tell the Minister of Rites?

He asked with a cold expression.

The man then said, "I'm going to sue the Minister of Rites for taking money without giving him an official position."

Xu Tian was shocked to hear the man's words.

It seems to be another case of bribery.

These people are just incredibly greedy.

Although there was a result, they still dared to ask the Minister of Rites for money and an official position.

Are you sure you gave money to the Minister of Rites?

The man said firmly, "Of course I'm sure. How could I not be sure?"

Xu Tian gave a wink to the guards below.

Several guards then went out.

Xu Tian then asked the man a few more questions.

The man explained each point in detail.

Xu Tian understood the reason and nodded, indicating that he already knew.

He then gave instructions to the scholar.

"I have taken this matter into my care. You may go back and await further instructions!"

Upon hearing this, the scholar immediately became unwilling.

"What do you mean, go back and wait for news? Does that mean you wait and wait but never hear back?"

"This isn't the first time I've seen something like this. Don't think you can fool me like this. It seems you're in cahoots with that Minister of Rites."