Song Dynasty Cannon Fodder Counterattack Record

Chapter 173
So many memorials to impeach Li Buqi made Zhao Zhen's head big.Although he kept all these chapters unpublished from the beginning, this angered the ministers even more. Not only the censor, but also people from the six ministries of the three provinces and the Kaifeng government began to hand in the chapters.Then this chapter is like Snow Flakes, fully showing the emperor what it means to have a large number of people.Especially after someone in the Kaifeng Mansion first accused Li Buqi and the small officials of guarding himself for stealing, the censors were like chicken blood, and they were stronger than each other when they went to court. let him go.

In the emperor's mind, Li Buqi is a person who not only turns stone into gold, but also regards money as nothing. You may believe that he will rebel against the emperor, but the emperor really does not believe that Li Buqi is greedy for small money.Didn't you see Li Buqi running a library and academies like throwing gold mountains at random?Can he see a little money?

But since Song Taizu, the officials of the Great Song Dynasty have always been timid, how could they bear this kind of pressure, Zhao Zhen was so worried that he couldn't sleep at night.In the early court, facing a large group of censors attacking in turn, Zhao Zhen had no choice but to agree: "Okay, then let Dali Temple handle the case. Ding Xueshi, you will hear the trial on my behalf."

Ding Du hurried out of work and agreed.Everyone understood that this was to prevent someone from framing Li Buqi.

But Liu Shi is not worried at all. The witness is now being watched, and he is not afraid that Li Buqi will turn the case over.But Sanchao had just returned to the gate of Yushitai when he saw a book office who had been waiting there for a long time running over.Liu Shi hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

The secretary said anxiously: "It's not good, the person who first sued Li Buqi died?"

"Huh? Wasn't someone watching? How did he die? Someone killed him?" Liu Shi was overjoyed at this moment: Could it be that Li Buqi had someone kill the witness?Then Li Buqi made a big mistake.

But the secretary shook his head like a rattle: "No! It was suicide."

"Suicide?"

"It's suicide! I left a blood letter, saying that the officials in the Sansizhou case hated Li Buqi and fired them, and forced him to file a lawsuit for his mistakes. Later, he got scared and felt sorry for Li Buqi. That's why he committed suicide, and left a blood letter explaining the whole story, begging Li Buqi to let go of his family. In the morning, his family carried the body to Kaifeng Mansion to appeal for grievances. Kaifeng Mansion had to invite a few officials to Kaifeng Mansion to inquire. Now I dare not come out in the third division, so I have to send someone to ask the censor what to do."

"Ah?" Liu Shi's mind went blank, and he cursed those people inwardly.At that time, they patted their chests and assured him that there would be no mistakes. Who would have thought that such a reversal would occur.But he was not reconciled, and hurriedly asked: "Is there anything wrong with those merchants who were detained in Kaifeng Mansion for selling stolen goods?"

"This does not."

Liu Shi was slightly relieved by this answer.Although the person who first sued has turned his back on the water, as long as the next family who sold the stolen goods is there, and they have indeed found the materials for the arms workshop from their home, then at least the incident of stealing and selling the arms workshop is not a non-existent one.

He thought for a while and said, "Go deliver the letter and let them go to Kaifeng Mansion. Of course, you have to admit that you did it yourself. If you didn't do it yourself, you can't let people splash dirty water on you. Also, let people see For those who sell stolen goods, I will ask Dali Temple to take over the criminals."

However, just after the formalities were completed at Dali Temple, a new change occurred in the situation.There was another news from the Kaifeng mansion that several officials from the third department were brought to Kaifeng mansion, and they were immediately recognized by the next family who had sold the stolen goods, and they testified that they insisted on selling the seized materials to them.

Liu Shi understood immediately that this was planting the blame in reverse!They dug a hole, waiting for you to jump into it.When a person dies, there must be an explanation for this matter, and no one will be found in the end.

The first thing he thought was Li Buqi's tricks, he couldn't help gnashing his teeth: Even if you just want to buy a lathe for the case, I can bring you down.

But after turning this thought in his mind, he became a little suspicious again: Could this be a trap too?Otherwise, Li Buqi is always cautious, how could he make such an obvious mistake?

Just when Liu Shi was struggling, the tolerance of Dali Temple had reached the third division.The melon-eaters in the third division who didn't know the truth trembled: two groups of businessmen came in one day and took away so many officials. What the hell are they doing?

When Li Buqi arrived at Dali Temple calmly, Ding Du was already there.Because the Imperial City Division had already reported the matter of Kaifeng Mansion to Zhao Zhen, Zhao Zhen immediately ordered Dali Temple to interrogate the case immediately without delay.

In the end, Li Buqi didn’t even have to say anything. Several people who were accused of taking stolen goods unanimously testified that the two officials forcibly sold some goods of unknown origin before Li Buqi took office. Worried about causing trouble, he thought he was unlucky and hid his things at home. Who would have thought that he would be accused of stealing goods that had not been sold recently.

The testimonies of several people fit together seamlessly, Li Buqi thought it was too perfect, but it was really difficult to expose in the Song Dynasty, when the detection methods were not perfect.And at this time, one of the few petty officials who were dragged out made another stab and came out to testify against the two officials.The type and quantity of time and goods are consistent with the next statement of the sale of the stolen goods, so you can't believe the testimony now.

After questioning a few witnesses, Ding Du asked the young minister of Dali Temple who was judging the case: "How do you decide this case? How should I report to His Majesty?"

The Shaoqing of Dali Temple also published a memorial to impeach Li Buqi, and now he couldn't get off the stage, but seeing Ding Du's eyes, he had no choice but to say: "The facts of this case seem to be clear. Judge Li expelled them for holding a grudge, so they committed framing. It’s just that they need to be questioned carefully before the case is closed to make sure there is nothing hidden. So the lower officials will temporarily put these people in prison.”

"Will Li Buqi be imprisoned too?"

"Oh, now it seems that Judge Li was framed, but he doesn't need to be imprisoned. It's just that if there are other matters that need to be confirmed by Judge Li, please let Judge Li come at any time."

Ding Du then stood up from the chair: "Alright then. I'll go back and report to His Majesty."

At this time, Li Buqi said: "I'd better wait here for two days. What if it is found out that the person who framed the official is behind the scenes?"

The young minister of Dali Temple's face turned green - this is because he wanted to get involved, this matter is very tricky, I don't know how many people will be involved.

Fortunately, Ding Du snorted: "You still have the face to say it? It's not that you acted carelessly, how could you be called so? Go home and think about it."

Ding Du can also be regarded as Li Buqi's teacher, so Li Buqi shrank his neck and pretended to be a grandson, and followed Ding Du out of Dali Temple.Shaoqing of Dali Temple wiped off a cold sweat.

After going out the door, Ding Du deliberately distanced himself from the man and asked in a low voice, "Is it your order to kill people?"

Li Buqi shook his head resolutely: "It has nothing to do with me. They want to frame me with things before I took office, but they didn't expect the officials who did these things to be afraid of pulling out carrots and bringing out mud. Strange."

Ding Du nodded in approval, and then asked, "But why did you do such a thing. Do you understand?"

Li Buqi said: "The use of lathes in the workshop can save thousands of zippers per month, and I can save even more in the future. I have clearly stated this in the document. This is out of public interest."

Ding Du was so angry that he pointed at Li Buqi and almost roared: "It's not good to be fair! I don't see many people grabbing this handle!"

Li Buqi looked aggrieved: "That can save the court tens of thousands of guan a year."

Seeing Li Buqi like this, Ding Du calmed down a little: "I will report the truth to the officials. Think about how to deal with those officials!"

(End of this chapter)