Tang Dynasty detective

Chapter 760 Trial at Dali Temple

"But, he is a man from Miaojiang, why did he frame you?" Di Ying was not very clear about what happened to Li Canghai, let alone thought that he and Yang Guozhong are now in a relationship, so he asked puzzled.

"Serial trick!" Li Tan put his hands behind his back, glanced at Li Canghai, and said indifferently: "This Miaojiang assassin is just the one who did the murder, and the person behind him is the real murderer. Canghai, it seems that you are There's trouble."

Li Canghai was not surprised that Li Tan was able to see through the key points. He smiled lightly and said, "No matter how troublesome things are, there is always a solution. This matter has been taken care of by His Highness the Crown Prince. I believe that according to His Highness' ability, I will be able to find out the truth of this matter and return my innocence."

Li Tan nodded, and said: "Since father took over this matter, you don't need to worry about it. Next, what are your plans?"

Li Canghai looked up at the deep night, and said: "At this point, I can only take one step at a time. The Holy Majesty grounded me and forbade me from stepping out of the house. Although I am easy to come out, but too long will reveal flaws. Prince, it's getting late, you should go to bed early, I will take my leave now."

"Go! If you have any difficulties, just send someone to tell the king." Li Tan said.

Li Canghai and others cupped their fists to salute Li Tan, and then took their leave.

The next day, many people gathered in front of the Yamen of Dali Temple early in the morning.

"Have you heard? Today the imperial court intends to interrogate Mr. Li Canghai and Mr. Li, and the presiding judge is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"I also came to join in the fun after seeing the government's notice, but I don't understand, isn't Mr. Li a good official? Why did the court want to try him?"

"Lord Li is indeed a good official, this is obvious to all the common people. But a few days ago, dozens of people were burned to death in a fire. It is said that Master Li was instigated behind the scenes. I heard that someone went to Yushitai to sue Li Your Excellency, the Holy Majesty felt that this matter was not trivial, so he asked His Royal Highness to investigate the matter, and the case will be heard in public today."

"I don't believe Master Li will kill people, it won't do him any good, it's just nonsense!"

"Who says it's not! But it is said that many officials in the DPRK say Mr. Li is suspected, and the Holy Majesty is under pressure, so he has no choice but to do so."

"Hmph! This treacherous official in the court is a good official who doesn't care about the common people! Ah bah!"

"...Hush! You dare to say this, do you really want to live?"

"I just can't understand those hypocritical people...!"

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All the people looked up at the Dali Temple, whispering from time to time.

In the next hour, many officials gradually came to Dali Temple.

At the moment of every hour, officials of all ranks from the Sanfa Department and Prince Li Heng came to Dali Temple.

Li Heng, as the presiding judge, sat in the warm pavilion in the inner hall, and the three courts were separated on both sides.

Among the three jurisprudence divisions, Gao Luochuan was the judge from the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and Yang Guozhong was from the Yushitai. Since Li Canghai, Minister of Dali Temple, was the person involved in the case, Shaoqing Zhou Feiyan from Dali Temple was the judge.

But Li Longji did not come, but asked Gao Lishi to come to hear the trial on his behalf.

After everyone divided the priorities, Yang Guozhong got up and saluted Li Heng: "Your Highness, the time has come, can you be promoted?"

Li Heng nodded, he picked up the gavel, patted it on the table, cleared his throat, and said: "Today, the king is here to hear the case of the tragic death of people in Anxingfang, so the case involves the minister of Dali Temple. The matter is of great importance, and His Majesty ordered the case to be heard in Dali Temple to show justice. Promoted!"

As soon as Li Heng finished speaking, Yang Guozhong took over the conversation and said, "Bring the prisoner to court!"

"Wait a minute. Master Yang, who are you referring to as the prisoner?" Li Heng stroked his beard and asked in confusion.

Yang Guozhong said seriously, "Of course it's Li Canghai!"

Li Heng laughed: "Master Yang, whether Li Canghai is the murderer or not will only be known after the interrogation. You have never tried him, so calling him a criminal is a bit too arbitrary, isn't it?"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince's words are wrong. Although Li Canghai did not directly set fire to kill people, those people died because of his wrong decision-making. Who would know that he locked up many dead people on purpose? What's more, Your Majesty He was also banned, which means that he is a suspect, doesn't it?" Yang Guozhong said with integrity.

"Lord Yang, I think you misunderstood one thing. Father never said that Li Canghai was the murderer, nor did he depose him from office, but just let him meditate behind closed doors. Before you find out, how do you know that he is the murderer? Prisoner?" Li Heng glanced at him and said lightly.

The atmosphere at the scene became weird for a while.

The trial hadn't started yet, but the chief interrogator and the interrogator were fighting head-to-head.

Moreover, one of these two people is the current prince and the other is the current state minister, both of whom can influence the fate of the Tang Dynasty.

The two had a dispute, who would dare to persuade other officials?They all raised their heads and looked at the ceiling.

As Gao Luochuan was one of the three divisions, he was the only one who could resolve the conflict between the two at this time.

Otherwise, before the trial of this case started, the Crown Prince and Xiangguo would fight each other first. Wouldn't it make people laugh out loud when it got out?

"His Royal Highness, Mr. Yang may have just slipped his tongue. Maybe Mr. Yang wanted to mention the suspect, and he blurted out in a moment of impatience. Now that the time has come, according to the officials, let Li Cang go to court as soon as possible to have a clear trial of the case. Your Majesty , but we are still waiting for our results!" Gao Luochuan tried to remain neutral as much as possible, cupped his hands at the two of them, and tried his best to squeeze out a smile.

Li Heng and Yang Guozhong are not ordinary people after all, since Gao Luochuan gave them steps, how could they not know?
Snorting displeasedly, Li Heng said, "If that's the case, then take Li Cang to court!"

After a while, Li Canghai, led by the yamen servants, came to the court of Dali Temple.

The moment he stepped into the courtroom of Dali Temple, Li Canghai suddenly felt a little funny.

He had been to this court of Dali Temple countless times, but this was the first time he appeared in court as a suspect.

One second he was an official of the frontier, and the next second he became a prisoner. Life is really full of ups and downs.

Entering the court, Li Canghai looked at the officials sitting on both sides, and bowed to Li Heng calmly: "Dali Siqing Li Canghai, see Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Li Canghai, do you know why this king and all your lords opened a hall in Dali Temple today?" Li Heng stroked his beard and asked lightly.

"The subject knows of course." Li Canghai said.

Yang Guozhong frowned, and shouted: "Since you know, why don't you confess quickly?"

Li Canghai glanced at him, and said calmly, "Why should I plead guilty?"

"Hmph, I have made a clear investigation. Dozens of people in Anxingfang were killed intentionally by you. Now that the evidence is conclusive, do you still want to deny it?" Yang Guozhong said righteously, as if Li Canghai was really a heinous person.

(End of this chapter)