Prince of the Tang Dynasty: Signing in began with harming Li Shimin

Chapter 606 Spreading Rumors

The killing of three people is nothing new in Chang'an City.

Even though the victim was at the head of the Chang'an County Yamen, the common people just regarded it as a conversation piece after dinner.

But if these three people are all officials in the capital, this situation is naturally another matter.

After all, it is now the second year of Zhenguan. Not only are there countless servants in the noble mansion of the aristocratic family, but even Wei Zheng, an upright official who is talked about by people, also has a few capable nurses in his family.

But overnight yesterday, all three people's mansions were successfully attacked by thieves.

It was fine if the head of the family was taken away, but none of the dozens of servants who were watching the night noticed anything wrong.

Based on this unimaginable method alone, it can be seen that the thief is not a wandering ranger.

What's more, before Su Qingmin died, he seemed to be calling Wei Ting's name faintly.

If it weren't for the fact that most of the onlookers kept their tongues tight, this matter must have already spread throughout the capital.

It's a pity that throughout the ages, there have been many small-timers who have neglected their righteousness for profit.

Under the lure of bright copper coins from someone with a heart, what happened at that time quickly spread among the people.

But discerning people are still a little puzzled, why does this person who bribed the people to tell the truth look so much like a guard of the Eastern Palace?

Could it be that Li Jing was sure that Li Shimin would let him be in charge of investigating the case before the imperial decree of the Tai Chi Hall was announced?

If this is the case, the IQ of this royal evildoer seems to be too outrageous!

"Humph!

In my opinion, this matter must have been done by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

If not, how could he order people to spread rumors! "

Zheng Rentai, head of the Criminal Department of the Chang'an County Government, said angrily.

Feng Shu frowned when he heard this, and replied with a sullen face: "This case is still unclear, and it is really the responsibility of the officials of the Ministry of Punishment for Mr. Zheng to make such hasty conclusions.

If Mr. Zheng is still swayed by personal hatred in the future, I can only report to Lord Shangshu, and implore the Ministry of Punishment to send someone else to assist in the investigation. "

"you!!!"

Zheng Rentai was furious when he heard the words, he glared at Feng Shu angrily and said, "Magistrate Feng, don't forget that you are no longer an official of the Eastern Palace.

It's not up to you, the fifth-rank county magistrate, to do such good words for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! "

"Oh~

This official is indeed a fifth-rank county magistrate, but Chief Zheng is only a sixth-rank chief!

I would like to go to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to ask, if Mr. Zheng yells at me like this, is it considered a criminal? "

Feng Shu sneered and said sarcastically.

Zheng Rentai became even more angry when he heard this, but he couldn't find the right words for a while.

Is it necessary to directly move out of Xingyang Zheng's identity in front of a group of small government officials?

He can't afford to lose this man!

Just when the two of them were at war, Liu An suddenly walked over with a happy face.

Without waiting for Feng Shu to ask, he cupped his fists and said loudly, "My lord, the crown prince is here!"

"Oh?

Come out with me to greet you! "

"No need!

You little Chang'an county government office, I won't get lost! "

Feng Shuwen adjusted his official robes, and just about to leave, he saw Li Jing walking slowly in a state of desperation.

"My ministers Feng Shu and Zheng Rentai pay homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Seeing this, Feng Shu and Feng Shu bowed together.

Li Jing yawned and waved his hands, and said casually: "Get up.

There is no outsider present at this moment, and you two don't have to put on airs in front of me.

Ben Gong came here today only to thoroughly investigate the case last night, County Magistrate Feng should first talk to Ben Gong about the details of the case. "

"The minister obeys the order!"

Ignoring Zheng Rentai's gloating eyes, Feng Shu raised his head pretending to be wronged and said, "His Royal Highness.

Today, when the yamen servants on duty at night opened the door for work as usual, they found Shen Yijun, the prime minister of Dali Temple, Qiao Zhengkang, the servant of the household department, and Su Qingmin, the head of the military department, all covered in blood, lying on their backs at the head of the government yamen...

Now that three court officials have been killed, the common people have already talked about it.

If His Highness wants to investigate this case, it may not be easy to delay for too long.

It's just that since the thieves were able to steal people from the mansion of the three of them quietly, the forces behind them would definitely not be too simple.

I'm afraid it will be very difficult to investigate this case! "

"Hehe~

Don't check if you have difficulties? "

Li Jing shook his head, and said seriously: "This is a case ordered by my father to supervise in public, no matter what, you must give my father and my palace a reasonable explanation.

And now the investigation is still secondary, how to appease the hearts of the people is the top priority! "

"Peace the hearts of the people?!

The dead last night were all court officials, and the people did not panic.

I really don't know why His Highness said to appease the hearts of the people? "

Zheng Rentai frowned in confusion, and asked with disdain.

Li Jingwenzhi sneered, and said loudly: "If someone rapes and plunders Mr. Zheng's wife and daughter, and then is killed by an anonymous person.

May I ask Mr. Zheng to appeal for his grievances, or to applaud him from the sidelines? "

"Your Highness, how can you use such a metaphor!!!"

Zheng Rentai was furious when he heard the words, but he didn't dare to confront Li Jing face to face.

I could only suppress my desperate thoughts, gritted my teeth and said in a deep voice: "Although I have offended His Highness the Crown Prince in the past, my family members have nothing to do with this matter.

Don't you think it's a little too rude for His Highness to curse the relatives of the humble officials just now! "

"Excuse me?

Bengong was just discussing the matter as it stands, and he really didn't feel any impoliteness. "

Li Jing smiled pretending to be confused.

Facing Zheng Rentai's angry eyes, he smiled and said, "What's more, I am the current crown prince, and you are just the head of the sixth-rank punishment department.

This palace is from the most noble royal family in the Tang Dynasty, and you are only from the defeated generals of the Zheng family in Xingyang.

This palace is bullying you today, what can you do? "

"How dare Your Highness..."

"Shut up you!

I am not in the mood to argue with you today, you should feel honored!

If you really angered me, you can go to the county government prison today.

I don't have any other skills in this palace, but it's easy to catch a deer as a horse and turn black and white.

If you don't believe me, you can try it, I will definitely make you feel extremely comfortable! "

Before Zheng Rentai finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Jing waving his hand.

Then he glanced contemptuously at Zheng Rentai, turned to look at Feng Shu and said, "Magistrate Feng, send someone to release the rumor immediately.

Shen Yijun, Qiao Zhengkang, and Su Qingmin's crime of violating the laws of the Tang Dynasty is unforgivable.

Father has ordered the three divisions to strictly investigate the past deeds of the three, and if the situation is true, they will be dealt with according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty.

And for those who robbed the three people and lynched them rashly, the father would also think that Shen Yijun and the other three were at fault first, and give him a lighter punishment as appropriate.

However, this person violated the laws of the Tang Dynasty after all, so the death penalty can be avoided and the living penalty cannot be escaped.

After he is caught and brought to justice, he will be held accountable to the [-]th board, and then he will be exiled for thousands of miles. "

"This……"

Feng Shu frowned when he heard this, and asked hesitantly: "Dare to ask His Royal Highness, is this really His Majesty's order?"

"Hehe~

What does Magistrate Feng think? "

Li Jing raised the corner of his mouth and smiled slightly, looked around and said in a low voice: "I have told you clearly just now, asking you to send someone to release rumors to guide public opinion.

Since it is a rumor, does it matter whether it really comes from the mouth of the father?

As long as the people know the news and keep themselves safe, and the officials are patient when they hear the news, the father will definitely not pursue the matter.

When the palace finds out the truth of the case and stabilizes the situation, it will naturally be up to the emperor to decide what to do with it.

County magistrate Feng thought, is this feasible? "

"This……

It's doable, of course it's doable! "

Feng Shu shook his head when he heard the words, and said with a sigh: "Your Highness is wise and powerful, and many humble ministers can't match it.

Wei Chen will go to do it now, please His Highness to wait for a while. "

"Go!

By the way, let someone fetch the dossier, I want to see who did it! "

"The minister obeys the order!"