Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 493: False Accusations
When Emperor Xian saw Wei Ji standing up, he changed his dejected expression and looked very happy.

"My dear, please tell me quickly."

"I have a nephew who married Cai Yan, the daughter of the Imperial Censor Cai Gong. When he went to Beidi County to seek a miracle doctor, he was kidnapped by the Xiongnu. He was saved by the general, which was a great blessing."

When Liu He heard him mention this, his heart skipped a beat. He knew that Wei Ji definitely didn't bring this up to express his gratitude, but must be trying to make something of Da Meng.

As expected, Wei Ji continued, "But there is a general under the general, named Wang Han, who relied on his military achievements and flouted the law. He openly killed my nephew Zhongdao on the battlefield, kidnapped Wen Ji, and committed illegal acts. After the general brought such a sinful man back to Luoyang, he was biased and only gave him a beating, perfunctorily dealt with the matter, and even injured my brother who came to seek justice. I am of low rank and low position, and I dare not offend the general, but this great humiliation is really hard to swallow. I hope Your Majesty will make the decision for me!"

When Wei Ji finished speaking, his tone was full of grievance, which made many court officials present feel sympathy for him.

Although Liu He did not expect that he would bring up this matter at the court meeting today, since the matter had come to him, he had absolutely no reason to be afraid.

"What Lord Wei said is biased. I personally witnessed this incident and I know the whole story very well. It is definitely not as Lord Wei said."

Cai Yong, the Imperial Censor, did not participate in the daily small court meetings, and could only attend the big court meetings, so he was not inside or outside the palace at the moment, otherwise it would be most convincing for him to speak for himself. However, Liu He had the three ministers and the court judge Zhong Yao to help him speak, and he did not take Wei Ji's distortion of the facts seriously at all.

"I..."

Wei Ji wanted to refute Liu He, but Zhong Yao came out at the right time.

"I, the court judge, have also heard about this matter. Since you two have mentioned it today, why not explain it clearly in front of your majesty. Please explain it first, General."

As the Chief Justice, he was in charge of the country's laws and prisons. Naturally, his words were more authoritative than anyone else present. No matter how dissatisfied Wei Ji was, he could only keep silent for the time being.

"Thank you, Zhong Tingwei. This is what happened..."

While Liu He was telling the story of Da Meng, Wei Ji was secretly exchanging glances with Chen Ji.

Just as Liu He started to speak and hadn't said a few words, suddenly, a voice that seemed very angry came from outside the hall.

"How dare you, Zhu Ye, slander the emperor!"

Zhu Ye had no time to react to his shout, but someone in the court responded first.

"What's going on? Why is there such a commotion outside the palace? Someone, bring Zhu Ye, the captain of the Tiger Guards, and Zhao Yan, the chief censor, into the palace!"

Several royal guards came over and escorted the two men into the palace.

"General, something is wrong..."

Yang Biao, who was behind Liu He, came over and whispered something.

Liu He nodded slightly and said, "Well, no hurry, let's see what they are performing first."

A middle-aged man in his forties came out and shouted, "Zhao Yan, why were you making so much noise just now?"

Zhao Yan knelt on his knees and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I am reporting to the Imperial Guards. Just now, the Tiger Guard Captain suddenly spoke disobediently and slandered Your Majesty. I was indignant and therefore scolded him, disrupting the court meeting. I deserve to be put to death!"

"Oh?"

Many ministers looked at Zhu Ye in surprise.

"Zhao Yan, you said that the Tiger Guard Captain slandered the emperor. Is that true?"

The Praefectus' tone became somewhat serious.

Liu He also knew this man, the current head of the Zheng family in Xingyang, Zheng Tai. After Dong Zhuo exterminated the Yuan family in Luoyang City, he was first appointed as a counselor, and soon after he succeeded the deceased Yuan Pang as the Prefect of the Guards.

Zhu Ye looked surprised and confused. He didn't understand at all. He clearly didn't say anything.

But with his temper, how could he take Zhao Yan seriously? Before Zhao Yan could answer, he started yelling.

"Old man, don't slander me. I have knelt outside the palace and have not said a single word. If you dare to lie to me, be careful that I will destroy you."

"How dare you be so presumptuous in the court!"

Zheng Tai's eyes were as big as goldfish's. Even though he was angry, he looked very funny. Zhu Ye glanced at him, but instead of getting angry, he started laughing.

"You...you are too presumptuous..."

Seeing that the situation was somewhat chaotic, Liu He stepped forward and scolded Zhu Ye.

"Dehui, stop messing around and listen carefully to the Praetorian Guard's questions."

After he said that, Zhu Ye pursed his lips and behaved a little better.

Zhao Yan replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I just heard with my own ears that the Tiger Guard Captain said that Your Majesty has no idea of ​​the hardships of fighting and only knows how to make sarcastic remarks. If it weren't for their bloody battles outside, Your Majesty and I, the ministers, would not have such a peaceful life. He also said... and said..."

He secretly looked up and glanced at Emperor Xian and Liu He.

"What he said later was truly treasonous. I dare not say anything..."

"You are talking nonsense, what you just said is obviously made up, and you still dare to talk nonsense, I will beat you to death!"

Zhu Ye jumped up and punched forward with his fist.

"Boom..."

His fist was so powerful that before anyone could react, poor Zhao Yan was knocked flying.

"How dare he commit a crime in the court! Imperial Guards, arrest him!"

A group of imperial guards ran in, but they were all Liu He's men. When they saw that the Imperial Guards wanted them to arrest Zhu Ye, who dared to do it? They all stood still and looked at Liu He.

"General, this is not going to be easy..."

Yang Biao said softly to Liu He.

When Zhu Ye saw that the Imperial Guards didn't dare to arrest him, he became even more proud.

"Humph, since I've allowed you to frame me, it won't be unfair if I beat you to death!" He strode forward, swinging his fist again, and was about to hit him.

At this moment, the group of ministers around suddenly fell into panic, and each of them started shouting at the top of their lungs like roosters.

"Someone come, protect the emperor! Zhu Ye is rebelling..."

"Protect the emperor, protect the emperor quickly..."

"Dehui stop!"

Liu He leaped out, grabbed Zhu Ye, and kept blinking at him.

"How can you do whatever you want in the court? Why don't you kneel down?"

Seeing that his elder brother kept winking at him, Zhu Ye understood Liu He's intention to some extent, and then he knelt down in disappointment.

When many ministers saw this, someone immediately walked over and helped Zhao Yan up.

"Zhongcheng Yushi, please continue. What other treasonous words did he say just now?"

"That's right. We are here to protect you. Just speak up."

The group of people said this shamelessly, completely forgetting how they were just frightened by Zhu Ye and had to run around and jump up and down.

Zhao Yan held his stomach, looking very painful. He limped back to the center of the hall and knelt down again.

Emperor Xian said, "My dear Lord Zhao, please feel free to speak. I will never be partial."

"Yes...I...I also heard Zhu Ye say that if his elder brother were to become emperor, he would definitely be a hundred times better than you, Your Majesty..."

"You bullshit!"

Zhu Ye was furious. With his personality, how could he tolerate such slander?
"How dare you, Zhu Ye, do you want to kill people and silence them?"

Two officials nearby pulled Zhao Yan over.

"Escort, escort!"

Emperor Xian looked extremely frightened and kept shrinking back into the dragon throne.

"The general is planning a rebellion, the general is planning a rebellion, quickly protect him..."

A large group of officials suddenly started shouting loudly for no apparent reason.

By this time, Liu He had completely understood that at today's court meeting, these ministers were clearly trying to plot against him.

"Be quiet, it's disgraceful to make so much noise! ​​Dehui, come here."

Liu He roared, echoing throughout the hall, shocking everyone into silence.

Zhu Ye glared at Zhao Yan unwillingly and walked behind Liu He.

Before Liu He could speak, Chen Ji jumped out.

"Liu He, you are plotting to rebel and usurp the throne. The evidence is irrefutable. This is intolerable!"

"That's right, God cannot tolerate it!"

"He deserves to be punished for his crime!"

A large group of ministers stood beside Chen Ji and denounced Liu He fiercely.

"Everyone, stop arguing!"

Yang Biao, Wang Yun and Cui Lie stood up.

"That was just Zhao Yan's one-sided statement. How can you conclude that the general is planning a rebellion based on that?"

"Yes, this old man and others absolutely believe in the general's character."

Lu Zhi and others also came out to support.

Liu He was quite surprised that a court meeting had turned out like this.

He looked at the aggressive ministers in front of him, sneered, and then walked to the center of the hall.

"Your Majesty, I am a loyal minister and have no intention of treason. You officials have charged me with such a serious crime based on the one-sided words of a mere censor. This is really malicious."

Zhao Yan fell to his knees with his forehead pressed against the ground.

"General, your words make me feel extremely terrified. I have a sincere heart and have never had any grudges against you. What I just said is true. If there is even one word wrong, I wish to be killed by both heaven and earth and die without a burial place!"

His whole body was trembling with fear, but these few words were righteous and stern.

Liu He knew he was lying. Even if Zhu Ye had such an idea, he would only say it in private. In the court, he knew the importance of things. Even Cheng Liang would not be so reckless. It was obvious that the other party had set up a trap long ago. Even if Zhu Ye was not there, they would find other reasons to stir up trouble.

Zhu Ye was about to argue but was stopped by Zhang Yong.

"Fifth brother, don't say anything. They won't listen to anything you say now. It will only make things worse. Let's wait and see how the eldest brother and the third minister deal with it."

Zhu Ye could only stand beside Zhang Yong and look at the many ministers with resentment, wishing he could smash all of these guys into a pulp immediately.

At this time Emperor Xian spoke.

"Everyone has their own opinions, and they all make sense. But I believe in the general's character. He is loyal and has no intention of treason."

In the next few days, the chapters involved in this plot will be relatively long, ranging from 2,600 to 4,000 words.
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