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Chapter 250: Pawns Crossing the River (2)

If he was still in Taichung, and I was a fisherman, Li Ling would never have raised such a question. After all, it would be useless to mention it.

But now, he is no longer at home, so his momentum is completely different. If it weren't for the pain on his back, Li Ling would have straightened his chest and questioned the other party loudly. But even so, Jiang He's heart was trembling and he had already vaguely realized that something was wrong.

But he still looked calm and looked at the emperor who also looked suspicious and said, "Your Majesty, my censor has always had the right to report the news. I hope Your Majesty will understand clearly."

The so-called news of the news does not just mean that you can directly report to a certain official in the court when you hear some rumors. More importantly, they can completely ignore where their news comes from, and even the emperor cannot go into it in depth, because this is the power of the censor and the rule set by the dynasty from the beginning. Even if the impeachment is wrong, the censor will not bear any guilt.

Li Ling was completely like a different person at this moment, and immediately said, "It's a good news, but this incident is related to the victory or defeat of the border army. Your Censorate is not the Privy Council, so why should you put your hands into it?" When Jiang He wanted to emphasize that the Censor has always had this power, he continued, "What's more, your so-called impeachment charge is completely wrong! Your Majesty, I am wronged. What's the charge of placing hundreds of thousands of troops in danger? I'm completely wronged. What's the charge of causing hundreds of thousands of troops to be in danger is completely their fabricated false accusation. I'd like to ask Your Majesty to return justice..."

"Li Ling, when you come to Your Majesty, you dare to speak cleverly and shirk your responsibilities. If you really think that Your Majesty will be deceived by you? Your Majesty, please convict him of a serious crime to serve as a warning!" Jiang He's heart became heavier, but his aura was unwilling to weaken others, and he immediately said loudly.

These tit-for-tat remarks shocked the other officials of the Ministry of Revenue. Lu You couldn't believe that Li Ling was so brave that he dared to talk like this when he came to the emperor. On the other side, Bian Xuedao, who had never said a word, showed a deep thought in his eyes at this moment. He suddenly turned his head and exchanged a look with the worried King Yong, and each saw the doubts in his heart.

The emperor's eyes swept back and forth on the two of them, and finally fell on Li Ling: "Li Ling, you are so angry that you are wronged, but you think you have not done anything wrong in the transfer of military rations?"

"That's right, I have a clear conscience, and things are definitely not what I did in it, as Jiang Zongxian said."

"Wang Qing, what do you think?" The emperor suddenly threw the question to the right prime minister Wang Han, which made everyone focus on the prime minister who did not have a strong presence in the court.

Li Ling also looked up at the other party thoughtfully. Wang Han looked at his fat face less than fifty years old. Even at this time, he still looked like a festive smile, like a businessman who was more than a politician.

At this time, when faced with everyone's gaze, Wang Han did not see any abnormality. He was still not impatient and replied slowly: "Your Majesty, I think what Li Ling said is indeed, this time the Censorate did wrong him..."

"What?" Not only Jiang He, but also several other censors who accompanied him couldn't help but exclaim, with disbelief on their faces, and even stared at Wang Han with a strong hostility.

However, Wang Han did not care about the eyes of these people at all, but said to the emperor in confusion: "Your Majesty, in fact, two days ago, I had already read the relevant memorial submitted by the Ministry of Revenue to the Political Affairs Hall. I was going to submit it to the imperial examination early this morning, but this incident was delayed. I still remember very clearly that the food dispatch above was not called by Huguang, which had already insufficient food, as stated in the impeachment, but should have been transferred from Jiangnan..."

As soon as these words came out, the faces of most officials in the hall changed, including King Yong and Bian Xuedao, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Especially the latter, he opened his mouth wide and almost exclaimed in surprise, "Impossible!"

This was too unexpected to him, and he remembered it clearly. A few days ago, when Li Ling handed over the relevant accounts to himself for review, the top clearly stated that 70% of the military rations would be transferred from Huguang North. This was exactly what Li Ling told him before, which could make it difficult for the prince to make the Northern Expedition and even be defeated directly.

But why did things change so drastically in the blink of an eye? Where is the problem? I read the documents carefully that day, and there was no problem with them. Moreover, he paid special attention and did not block the key points...

Also shocked was King Yong Sun Lin. He was originally worried that this would involve him, but now, he no longer knew how to react. The change in this matter came too quickly and too suddenly caught him off guard. I don’t know if it should be liked or angry.

Of course, if this is true, I would never be blamed and suspicious by my father for this, but what I was angry about is that it is obvious that Li Ling deceived him, and it is possible that he could not even be trusted in learning the Tao!

Of course, the most impacted one was Jiang He and Yigan Censors. They really never dreamed that they would become like this. They were all stunned on the spot and could not come back to their senses for a long time.

Jiang He finally experienced many storms and immediately said, "Wang Xiang, don't you protect someone because of some reason, right?" But he pointed the suspicious gun head straight at Wang Han.

Faced with this attitude, Wang Han was not angry at all, and just smiled and said, "Mr. Jiang is so bold. No matter how brave I am, I dare not speak nonsense in front of His Majesty and wrongly accuse others." These words have deep meanings, but they make Jiang He's face even more ugly, which is difficult to deal with.

"Of course, if Jiang Zongxian still has some doubts, I will have a memorial from the Ministry of Revenue here. This is the exact evidence and there is no falsehood." Wang Han said, and had already taken out a memorial from his sleeve, held it high above the top, waiting for the emperor to take it.

After the emperor nodded, Wei Tang immediately stepped forward to take the memorial. After being delivered to the emperor, Wang Han said again: "Your Majesty, this key point is on the fifth page of this memorial. The officials of the Ministry of Revenue have clearly written it. This time, 70% of the military rations will be called from Jiangnan, and the remaining 30% will be raised by Shuzhong, Lianghuai and Huguang respectively. The specific numbers will not be explained one by one."

The emperor spread the memorial and quickly found the fifth page. After a moment of his eyes, he nodded slightly: "As Wang Qing said, the Ministry of Revenue is arranged like this." As he said that, he handed the memorial to Wei Tang and signaled to show it to Jiang He for a closer look.

Jiang He's face turned pale at this time. He never dreamed that such a reversal would occur. When he took the memorial, his hands were trembling, as if the memorial weighed dozens of pounds. He opened the memorial and quickly found the fifth page. He glanced at the words "Jiangnan" that were clearly written on it, and his body trembled even more. His eyes were fixed on those lines, as if he would change when he looked at the words above.

"This is impossible..." Finally, he said something softly, but only he could hear the sound clearly.

At this time, Li Ling spoke again: "Your Majesty, I am wronged. I and my colleagues from the Ministry of Revenue have been busy with this matter day and night for more than a month, and I dare not relax at all, just to prevent my northern army from having any worries. Since I have received the kindness of the emperor, I should serve the country with all my heart and never ask for any rewards for it. However, I really cannot accept it. Although I am loyal, I have been framed for ulterior motives. I also asked Your Majesty to be the master of my own..." As he said that, he kowtowed again, and his forehead was red in a moment.

"Li Qing doesn't have to do this, just keep calm." The emperor seemed to be moved by it, and quickly raised his hand and signaled him to all the officials of the Ministry of Revenue to get up and talk, which means he has determined that they are innocent.

Li Ling thanked her again, and then he struggled to lift her up from the ground with some difficulty, while other colleagues from the Ministry of Revenue stood up one after another with surprise and full of doubt. However, at this time they would never express their doubts. After all, this reversal would only benefit them, otherwise it would be over.

"Jiang Qing, what do you have to say about this?" At this time, the emperor looked at Jiang He who was still stunned again, but his tone was no longer so kind.

Jiang He was shocked and quickly came back to his senses: "I... I think there must be some omissions in this. This matter is indeed the minister, and the officials of the Censorate are worried about national affairs, which is too rough." It seems that he is admitting his mistake, but in fact he has found a very reasonable reason for himself, but he wants to avoid the important things.

Some officials on the side quickly cooperated: "Your Majesty, the Censorate's actions were indeed too anxious this time, but they were also for the sake of the court. I hope Your Majesty will forgive you!"

"Master Li, and all the sirs, you have indeed suffered some grievances this time, but fortunately, the matter was quickly found out, you are indeed innocent, and the court will definitely compensate you..."

As the officials around him calmed down and said the same as the mud, it seemed that the farce was about to come to an end. But just when everyone thought the matter was over, Li Ling said again: "No, Your Majesty, I have something to say! I really can't accept it. What can the Censorate who can accuse us of making a big mistake so unreasonably, and arrest the officials for trial at will! Also, when I shouted wronged in the hall several times, General Jiang not only did not ask the reason in detail, but instead asked someone to punish me. Although I am only a seventh-rank official, I am also a court official. In this way, I have to take the imperial court to be majestic and the law of the King of Dayue. I hope Your Majesty will clearly understand it!"

After saying that, he bowed again, and the momentum on his body suddenly rose again, like a sharp knife being unsheathed, and he would not give up until blood was seen!
Chapter completed!
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