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The disappointment in Zhao Zhen's eyes couldn't hide the shrewd courtiers, and some people immediately refuted Fan Zhongyan's remarks.

There is a humanitarian: "Friends will always do something about the party and the party, and if the party is the same and the party is different, it is the villain's trip." ”

Someone said: "The purpose of the friends is to manipulate the direction of the government, this move to let the imperial power fall, it is a great rebellion, the decision of the world's affairs is in the hands of the emperor, how can others control the government, no matter how sophistry, the friends are not loyal and treacherous, and because of the existence or not." ”

There is also humanity: "Those who become friends may be loyal at first, but over time they will inevitably become accustomed to it, and gradually those who are obedient will fight against the adversary, and they will deteriorate, and they will change, and the relationship between loyalty and treachery will not be transformed, and if the court condones it, it will not be able to be controlled in the end." ”

All kinds of discussions were like sharp arrows shot towards Fan Zhongyan and the others, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu and the others had their eyes wide open, and they wanted to refute it, but they were all stopped by Fan Zhongyan; Fan Zhongyan understands that the more he paints it, the darker it becomes, and he must not refute it with others at this time, and he does not admit to forming a party, so that they can talk about the sky, and they have nothing to do with themselves.

Zhao Zhen obviously has no interest in this topic, Fan Zhongyan's performance made him very disappointed, Zhao Zhen had already thought about it, if Fan Zhongyan confessed to his guilt, he would never pursue too much in this matter, but Fan Zhongyan obviously thought differently from himself, not only did he not tell the truth, but he justified the party's trip, which caused Zhao Zhen's anger in his heart.

"Everyone, Aiqing, there is no need to discuss this matter, your attitude is already clear, I have been exhausted recently, it is difficult to sleep and eat, and my body is very difficult, if there is nothing else to discuss, I will disperse." Zhao Zhen rubbed his stiff brows and wanted to get up and go down.

"The minister has a life." Some people came out in crowd to the front of the steps and prostrate.

Zhao Zhen raised his eyebrows, Bao Zheng's appearance made him a little surprised, originally transferred Bao Zheng from Ying Tianfu to the capital as an advisor to the Yuan, to help the new policy, but Bao Zheng suddenly had no interest in the new policy for some reason, neither opposed nor supported, and began to impeach some officials, and then simply took leave to return to Luzhou to visit relatives, until the year later, Zhao Zhen did not know why this famous direct minister had such a big change.

"What does Bao Aiqing have to say?"

"Your Majesty, the minister has been back in the capital for less than ten days, and he has heard all kinds of discussions inside and outside the court in private, and the minister thinks that it is necessary to immediately put an end to this situation of fluctuating people's hearts and discussions, otherwise it will damage the prestige of the court and cause contempt when it spreads to foreign countries."

Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "What are you referring to?" ”

Bao Zheng said: "What the minister refers to is the privy deputy envoy Fu Bi's rebellion, this matter must be thoroughly investigated as soon as possible, if there is a matter, it will be strictly handled according to law, if it is indeed as the rumors say, Fu Bi was wrongly planted, and he also needs to return his innocent reputation. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "I have ordered the three halls of the Yushitai Criminal Department of Dali Temple to try this case, and there should be a result soon." ”

Bao Zheng shook his head and said: "As far as the minister knows, none of the three halls have made any achievements, and there is no clue after seven or eight days of investigation, then Shi Jie flatly denied that someone actually wanted to torture Shi Jie, what kind of trial is this?" Is it impossible to torture to extract confessions? This method of adjudicating cases is simply ridiculous and generous. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "Santang has its own means of trying cases, so why should Bao Aiqing worry about this." ”

Bao Zheng said: "How can you not worry? It is related to a shocking case of rebellion, and it involves my great ministers and Confucians, how can it be so procrastinated? If Fu Bi really plots rebellion, it means that there must be a large number of comrades to help him, how can he allow his comrades enough time to destroy the evidence? If someone frames Fu Bi, it means that there is a traitor in the court, and it is bound to be dug out as soon as possible and severely punished. ”

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "Bao Aiqing's words are too much, where is it so serious." ”

Bao Zheng glared and walked up the steps and shouted, "Why did the Holy Lord say this? Is the minister alarmist? Didn't the emperor inquire about the situation outside? Everyone in the capital is panicked, I don't know what happened in the court, how to let the people live and work in peace and contentment? ”

Zhao Zhen was startled, Bao Zheng's saliva sprayed a few drops on his face, Zhao Zhen subconsciously wiped it, and heard Huang Peisheng step forward to stop Bao Zheng and said: "Lord Bao is rude, how can he roar at the court?" Stand back. ”

Bao Zheng said angrily: "Get out of the way, I'm stating national affairs to the emperor, do you have the right to intervene?" ”

Huang Peisheng's face turned red, and he looked back at Zhao Zhen asking for help, but saw Zhao Zhen laughing loudly: "Sure enough, you are a direct minister, worthy of Bao Zheng, everyone says that you are straight and rude, I have seen it today, Huang Peisheng, retreat, nothing is wrong with you." ”

Huang Peisheng was so depressed that he had to retreat to the side of the dragon case, and listened to Bao Zheng: "The minister is not rude, it is related to the stability of the country and the stability of the people's hearts, how can I not think so." ”

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Then what should I do according to you?" I heard that you have a set of cases to investigate, why don't you take over? ”

Bao Zheng shook his head and said: "The minister can be checked, but the minister is not suitable to intervene." ”

Zhao Zhen said: "Oh? Why is that? ”

Bao Zheng said: "Not only me, but also the officials in the capital should not intervene. ”

Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "What does this mean?" ”

Bao Zheng said: "The minister has just said that if it is a major case of rebellion, there must be other comrades, if it is framed, there must be someone behind it, and there are rumors in the market that the case of Fu Bi has not been solved for a long time, because someone secretly obstructed the trial process, and the two sides wrestled; Although this is all nonsense, the minister thinks that the best way to put an end to the rumors is not to block their mouths, but to verify the truth as soon as possible, and let a third party outside the capital intervene to show justice; To tell the truth, apart from you, the emperor, who dares to guarantee that the courtiers present will not be forgiven in this matter? ”

Everyone understands Bao Zheng's meaning, he lost something at home, and everyone looks like a thief, Fu Bi committed the crime, who is the accomplice, who is the mastermind, everyone doesn't know, and even the person who tried the case is an accomplice or the mastermind of the framed mastermind, Bao Zheng's intention is to appear fair, and to invite officials other than Jingshi to handle the case, showing justice.

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly and asked, "Who do you think is appropriate to try this case?" ”

Bao Zheng said: "The minister can't say the candidate, that is also unfair, the minister thinks that this case needs a bold and careful, thoughtful, and unafraid of the power of the person to take responsibility, and the specific candidate for the emperor to consider himself." ”

Zhao Zhen smiled: "There are so many exquisite, where can I find such a person?" ”

Bao Zheng said: "There must be." ”

Zhao Zhen frowned and thought hard, and suddenly his eyes flashed: "How is Su Jin?" He has done a few tricky things, and this case should not be difficult for him. ”

Bao Zheng didn't reply: "In this matter, the minister can't express his position, the emperor thinks he can, everything has to be decided by the emperor." ”

Zhao Zhen said: "It's okay, it's Su Jin, he hasn't disappointed me, I immediately issued an order to summon Su Jin to Beijing, temporarily give me the post of special mission, and thoroughly investigate this case." ”

Bao Zheng didn't answer, turned around and retreated, but saw Du Yan come forward and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Su Jin is not suitable." ”

Zhao Zhen said: "How is it inappropriate? ”

Du Yan said: "Su Jin and Fu Bi are relatives, they should avoid suspicion, he came to investigate, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not show favoritism." ”

Zhao Zhen said unhappily: "Du Shumi, is that also a relative?" Su Jin and Fu Bi have no blood relatives, how can they be so confused as to shield him in this big case, besides, I will order him to announce the whole case, under the supervision of the officials, how dare he mess around. ”

Before Du Yan could say more, Bao Zheng said coldly: "Lord Du, I heard that you told others that you are related to the emperor, right?" ”

Du Yan was shocked and said: "Hugh is talking nonsense, how could I have said this." ”

Bao Zheng said: "Lord Du's wife is the daughter of the Tang family, a big family in Bianliang, right?" Tang De, the head of the Tang family, has a cousin in Yingtianfu, and his daughter is a nobleman in the harem, so aren't you related to the emperor? ”

Du Yan said angrily: "Nonsense, how can these relatives who have turned the eight poles be considered relatives?" ”

Bao Zheng said: "Then why did Su Jin and Fu Bi turn a few corners, but you call them relatives?" ”

Du Yan was speechless, Zhao Zhen smiled slightly and said: This Bao Zheng is not as upright as he looks, and he is actually as strong as Su Jin, no wonder he is a good hand at handling cases.