In the Supreme Court, the two officials of the Supreme Court stared at each other.
"What should we do? Should he send people to Nan Ning Prefecture to capture Dang Renhong?”
They had been waiting for Du Kefa at the Supreme Court, but they had waited for a long time. Instead of Du Kefa, they had received news of his dismissal.
"Du Fuma has been dismissed from his post. His Majesty will definitely side with Dang Renhong.”
They weren't Du Kefa and didn't have the identity of a horse. His brother wasn't Du Ruhui either. If he angered His Majesty, he would really have to bear the consequences.
"We will wait for the orders from the lords of Shangshu Province.”
This was the best way, and he wouldn't be held responsible.
The two of them nodded tacitly and were about to leave when they saw the servant who had followed Du Kefa rush in.
"My Third Master told me to tell you to quickly send someone to arrest Dang Renhong and investigate the source of the huge amount of money he embezzled.”
After the servant finished his words, he turned around and left.
It could be said that they came and went in a hurry, leaving only the two of them in panic.
"Do you want to listen to your orders?"
The two of them looked at each other, hoping that the other party would make the decision first.
After a long time, the two of them sighed." Since the Supreme Court has given the order, we should act according to it. If there's a problem…"
The two of them did not finish their words, but they both understood what they were not saying.
If Li Shi Min was angry, he would push the responsibility to Du Ke Fa. After all, it was Du Ke Fa who gave the order.
……
In the study of the Du Residence, Du Kefa looked at Du Ruhui and asked in surprise,""When did I get fired? Who is spreading rumors?"
Du Ruhui saw that Du Kefa was calm and was wearing an official robe. The imperial edict to dismiss the Supreme Court official had not been issued.
The news of the dismissal of the Supreme Court Official was definitely a rumor.
"This is not a matter of right or wrong. It's a matter of offending His Majesty," Du Ruhui advised seriously.”
"Big Brother, you are wrong. This is a matter of right and wrong. How can I forgive Dang Renhong just because His Majesty is biased? Big brother, please go back. There's no need to say anything more about this matter!”
Du Ruhui coughed twice." Why do you insist on grabbing Dang Renhong? When Gaozu raised his army, he had led his troops to join the Tang Empire. He was an old general of King Qin's Mansion, and both of his sons had died in the war in front of His Majesty.”
"Big brother, I understand what you're saying. However, merits were merits, and faults were faults. No matter how great his merits were, it could not cover up his crime of coveting huge amounts of money.”
"Moreover, we only know that he was corrupt, but we haven't found out where the money came from. We don't know how many people have fallen into deep trouble because of his greed.”
Du Ruhui continued to persuade him." The punishment doesn't necessarily have to be death. The merits and demerits offset each other. The punishment can be lighter. Let him live and demote him to a commoner."”
"Big brother, I am the Head of the Supreme Court. If I ignore the solemnity of the law, then who will abide by the laws of the Great Tang?”
" This…" Du Ruhui was speechless by his brother's righteous words.
Du Ruhui saw his brother's determination and sighed.""I'm afraid this will affect your marriage with Princess Chang Le.”
"Impossible." Du Kefa said resolutely," I'm going to marry Princess Changle. Whoever dares to snatch her from me, I won't let him off."”
Du Ruhui shook his head lightly, knowing that he couldn't persuade his younger brother.
Du Ruhui's expression became resolute!
Since he couldn't save Dang Renhong, then tomorrow morning he would report Dang Renhong's death!
He made up his mind that if his younger brother insisted on going his own way, he would advance and retreat with his brother and uphold the justice of the Great Tang's laws!
The night came as the officials of Chang 'an City discussed Du Kefa.
Early in the morning, the chimes of the court bell rang, and the civil and military officials stepped through the Xuanwu Gate.
Li Shiming walked into the hall with the sound of the zither. After bowing, he looked around the officials and his eyebrows slightly trembled.
"Where is the Minister of Judicial Review?"
The already quiet Political Announcement Hall instantly became even quieter. One could almost hear everyone's heartbeats.
The ministers stared at Li Shimin in confusion.
Du Kefa offended you yesterday and was dismissed by you. Why are you still asking?
Zhangsun Wuji stood up and said,""Your Majesty, Du Kefa has been dismissed.”
"Nonsense! When will I issue an edict to dismiss the minister of Dali Temple?”
"Where is he? Why aren't you attending court today?" Li Shiming looked at Du Ruhui and asked.
"Your Majesty, Du Kefa is currently investigating Dang Renhong's corruption case!" Du Ruhui stood up.”
Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat as he looked at Du Ruhui.
Before the laws of the Great Tang, Du Ruhui and Du Kefa were brothers!
……
Du Kefa did not attend court. He came to the Supreme Court early in the morning. The two officials of the Supreme Court quickly paid their respects."Milord, we've already followed Milord's instructions and sent people to Nan Ning Prefecture overnight to capture Dang Renhong.”
Du Kefa nodded in satisfaction.
The two young officials wiped their sweat nervously. Fortunately, they chose to listen to Du Kefa's orders yesterday. Otherwise, they would definitely be reprimanded today.
Du Kefa was a fierce person who dared to go head-on against the Emperor. They were a little afraid.
"Sir, Wei Daizhong is waiting for you at the government office.”
Du Kefa blinked." Wei Daizhong? Wei Zheng?"
Why was Wei Zheng looking for him?
Du Kefa was slightly puzzled. Wei Zheng used to be Li Jiancheng's advisor. He had a straightforward personality and rarely had private interactions with ministers.
Why was such a lonely minister looking for him?
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