Shendu, Guanfeng Hall.

"Your Majesty, Yingzhou has sent one to eight hundred miles, please read it." Shangguan Wan'er handed the secret letter with both hands.

After glanced at the fire lacquer on it, Wu Zetian put down his brush and rubbed his forehead.

"Let me Niannian. Is Chen Yuan and Zhao Wenyun in conflict? I want me to uphold justice for him?"

"Abide by the order."

Shangguan Wan'er bowed and gave a bow, used a knife to remove the fire paint, and took out a secret fold from it.

When she saw the above clearly, her beautiful eyes suddenly widened and she took a breath.

"Your Majesty, something big happened in Yingzhou!"

"event?"

Wu Zetian frowned slightly, took the letter from Shangguan Wan'er, and stood up from his seat in just one glance.

"This Chen Yuan, I sent him to check and balance Zhao Wenhui, and he actually arrested him!"

"This is too bold!"

No wonder Wu Zetian was shocked. According to her original intention, she just wanted to send Chen Yuan to Yingzhou to manage the local area and check and balance Zhao Wenhui.

He was a little restrained when he was arrogant and domineering, but he didn't expect that this guy would use too much force and directly wipe out the Yingzhou officialdom.

From the governor of Yingzhou to the governor of Yingzhou, to the chief of the Yingzhou, the prison, none of the constables were spared, and the number of people involved in the case was as high as 3,000.

It would be fine if it was an unjust, false and wrong case, but the court could also pardon it. The key is that these people personally admitted that they had committed the crime.

And sign and seal, plead guilty and accept punishment.

This made Wu Zetian embarrassed. She would lose face in the court and violate the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty. She really didn't know what to do for a while.

At this time, Shangguan Wan'er walked up to persuade.

"Your Majesty, this case is very involved. If it is not handled properly, it will easily cause shock to the court."

"I believe that the governor of the Ying Governor Han Maocai and the prison Xu Bichang should be regarded as the main culprit and executed. Zhao Wenhui and Li Jinzhong were dismissed from office and were all waiting for trial after returning to their posts."

"In this way, there will be an explanation for Chen Yuan and the court."

Wu Zetian took a deep breath, came to the door, and let the cold north wind blow on his body.

"But in this way, that kid Chen Yuan will suffer a little grievance. He finally solved the big case, but only killed two small fish, so he might not be able to stand it."

"Your Majesty, Zhao Wenhui embezzled and accepted more than 10 million taels of bribes and killed Li Dainian's family. It is reasonable to say that he will die."

"But this case is very involved. If Shen Yuan continues to investigate, it will inevitably lead to the involvement of princes, ministers, and royal relatives."

"At that time, everyone will inevitably be in danger in the officialdom of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and all the spearheads will be pointed at the source of Shen."

"You can't even protect him if you want to."

Wu Zetian looked at Luoyang City in the distance, his eyes slightly red.

"I hate corrupt officials the most in my life, but I have a big case under my rule. To be honest, I feel ashamed of Chen Yuan."

"He has been ordered to make great contributions many times in the face of danger. Not only did I not support him, but I also turned a blind eye to cover up the scandal."

"How can you do this in the world... Cough cough cough!"

Wu Zetian held the door frame with his hands and coughed violently, and the red blood dripped down the corner of his mouth to the ground.

"Your Majesty! Pass it on the Imperial Doctor!"

Shangguan Wan'er exclaimed, hurriedly stepped forward to support Wu Zetian, who waved his hand and said weakly: It's not a problem, I'll go to see what all officials mean tomorrow morning.

.....

The next day, early morning.

All the officials came to the palace gate in thick cotton robes, greeted each other, and then put their hands in their sleeves and stamped their feet.

"Master Di Ge, have you heard that Zhao Wenhui was arrested in Yingzhou."

Zhang Jianzhi's beard was covered with white frost, and he became angry as soon as he spoke.

Di Renjie nodded and said with a worried look on his face.

"This cabinet just heard about it last night, but I didn't expect that Zhao Wenhui was so brave that he even dared to embezzle the funds for disaster relief."

"Yes, Zhao Wenhui will make the city full of wind and rain. If you involve others..."

"Please be careful with your advice!"

Di Renjie's face changed and he hurriedly stopped Zhang Jianzhi: Let's go and wait for His Majesty to come to court.

Looking at the backs of the two, Zuo Wenzong said with a gloomy face: Your Highness, Zhao Wenyi knows too much, if you are anxious to jump over the wall and bite it...

Wu Sansi sneered.

"Zhao Wenhui is a smart person. He knows what to say and what not to say. Contact our people first to protect him."

"When the limelight is over, I'll send him down to see Li Danian!"

"yes!"

The ministers entered the hall and stood in line. Not long after, Wu Zetian sat on the dragon throne surrounded by the eunuchs.

"Long live, long live, long live, long live!"

"All my dear friends!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the ministers stood up, the censor Huang Wenhua stood out and held a jade plaque and said, "Report to Your Majesty, I will impeach Yingzhou Governor Shen Yuan."

This person took office less than half a month, which caused panic among Yingzhou people and incited unruly people to detain Yingzhou Governor Zhao Wenhui.

If it is not dealt with, it may damage the laws of the court!

Wu Zetian had a slight head and his eyes swept across the ministers.

"Feng Jian, circulate the things that governors Shen sent to the ministers and let them see what Zhao Wenyi did in Yingzhou!"

The ministers were shocked and looked at the confession in the eunuch's hand. It was estimated that there were at least dozens of them.

"Di Ge Lao, this is the confession of Han Maocai, the governor of Yingzhou."

"Zhang Ge Lao, this is the confession of Xu Bichang, the Yingzhou Prison."

As the eunuch sent out the confessions one by one, the ministers couldn't wait to open the confessions and look like they were.

hiss!

"A dog official Han Maocai dares to embezzle 300,000 yuan, it's damn!"

"There is also this Xu Bichang, who has been in office for several years, actually killed the people as bandits. It's inhumane!"

The ministers gritted their teeth and lowered their feet and stamped their feet. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, they missed the most critical Yingzhou Governor Zhao Wenhui.

a long time.

Di Renjie stood up and said: Your Majesty, the old minister believes that such a big thing happened in Yingzhou, and the court should escort Zhao Wenhui into Shendu as soon as possible.

It was handed over to Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice and the Censorate for interrogation.

As for He Maocai, Xu Bichang, Zhuge Xuanming and other nine people, because of their great crimes and conclusive evidence, they could send a holy envoy to Yingzhou and behead him.

Most of the corruption of the officials under his command was less than 20,000 yuan, and they could be ordered to be confiscated by the Yingzhou government and retained as appropriate.

As soon as these words were spoken, both the former ministers of the Li Tang Dynasty, the military party, and even some royal relatives breathed a sigh of relief.

This is the most appropriate way to deal with it. Kill a few small shrimps to calm the public's anger, and then bring Zhao Wenyi to Dali Temple to operate in a secret case.

In this way, the big case will be resolved quietly.

Wu Zetian nodded and acquiesced to Di Renjie's suggestion.

Di Renjie bowed his hand and continued: In addition, the reason why this case was solved is all due to the contribution of Yingzhou Governor Chen Yuan.

The wealth minister suggested that the court should commend heavily to commend his case handling ability.

"I'm going to discuss it!"

All the ministers bowed to the ground and shouted.

His eyes glanced at everyone, and Wu Zetian shook his sleeves and said.

"The person who came here proposed an order. As the governor of Yingzhou, Zhao Wenhui ignored the country's kindness and even led to the people under his rule being in vain."

"Immediately remove the official position and take it to the Goddu to the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Censorate to the three parties to the trial!"

"Songmo Governor Li Jinzhong changed his name to Li Jinmi, and was imprisoned on the spot and will never be pardoned!"

Speaking of this, Wu Zetian hesitated for a moment and sighed.

"I am deeply pleased that the governor of Yingzhou, Chen Yuan, has devoted himself to his work and will die until his death. From the day of receiving the order."

"He promoted to the third-rank Luozhou Governor, and was granted the title of Qingyuan Bo, and was awarded a mansion, with 30 acres of fertile land, 100 taels of gold, and 100 servants."
Chapter completed!