Hou Junji and Dang Renhong can't be beaten?
Du Ruhui was stunned.
If Hou Junji couldn't take a beating, how many people in the Great Tang could?
"Third brother's martial arts are strong, but you must not be arrogant. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, many heroes died because of their self-confidence, such as Li Yuanba, Yuwen Cheng, Xiong Kuohai, and Pei Yuanqing.”
"Big brother, don't worry. I'm a civil official, not a general.”Du Kefa looked into Du Ruhui's eyes and said sincerely.
"It's good that you understand." Du Ruhui felt a weight lifted off his chest and suddenly coughed.
"Big Brother has been coughing more and more recently.”Du Kefa said worriedly.
"It's an old illness. Third brother, don't worry. His Majesty has already sent the imperial doctor to prescribe medicine for me.”
Du Kefa's worries were dispelled by the imperial physician. The two of them chatted as they arrived at the palace.
Before he could sit down, Cheng Yaojin laughed and blocked Du Kefa's way. He patted Du Kefa's shoulder and said,"Little Du, I heard that you defeated Old Hou. Old Cheng, my hands are itching.”
Du Ruhui nodded at Cheng Yaojin and left first, leaving Du Kefa behind.
Nearby, Hou Junji, who had been treated as a background figure, gritted his teeth in anger.
Du Kefa smiled." I've long heard that General Cheng's Three Axes are unparalleled in the world. I would also like to experience it. Please show mercy, General."”
Facing a soldier like Cheng Yaojin, who was really cool, being humble was not as effective as being straightforward.
Sure enough, Cheng Yaojin laughed happily." Xiao Du has good taste. My Old Cheng's three axes are invincible.”
"Humph!" The door god, Yuchi Jingde, walked over." What else do you know besides the Three Axes?”
"Old man Yuchi, I can defeat you with just three axes. If you're not convinced, let's go and train.”
"I'm not afraid of you." Yuchi Jingde was so angry that his beard stood on end and his black eyes widened.
"Come, let's go outside the hall."
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Jingde walked out as they spoke.
These two were really reckless. They wanted to start a fight at the slightest disagreement.
Du Kefa wanted to go up and persuade him, but Li Shiming came to the main hall when he heard the chime bells ringing.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." All the officials stood up, and Du Kefa immediately returned to his position. Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Jingde also returned to their positions, not daring to fight in front of Li Shimin.
Seeing that the ceremony was over, Li Shimin did not wait for the ministers to report and spoke first,"Regarding Dang Renhong's corruption case, I have decided to let the Left Prime Minister Zhangsun Wuji, the Minister of Justice Zhang Liang, and the Minister of Justice Du Kefa jointly try it.”
Zhangsun Wuji and Zhang Liang immediately stood up." I understand."”
Du Kefa didn't immediately stand up, quickly thinking about Li Shiming's intentions.
Dang Renhong is the governor of Guangxi Prefecture, his official position is not small, the three divisions of the joint review should also be.
However, the joint trial of the three departments should be jointly conducted by the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Justice, and the Imperial Censor, not by the Left Prime Minister Zhangsun Wuji.
Zhangsun Wuji was an old minister of Prince Qin's residence and had a close relationship with Dang Renhong.
Zhang Liang and Hou Junji were close friends, so he would definitely side with Dang Renhong.
Obviously, Li Shimin had been deceived by Dang Renhong's tears last night and wanted to deal with Dang Renhong lightly.
Li Shimin saw that Du Kefa did not get up to receive the decree for a long time, and said in a deep voice,"Official of the Supreme Court, do you have any objections?”
Du Kefa stood up and cupped his hands."I have no objections, but there is a problem.”
"What is it?"
"Your Majesty, may I ask who is the chief judge of the three divisions?”
Li Shimin said,"The Left Prime Minister Zhangsun Wuji will be the leader, and you and Zhang Liang will be the assistants." Any other questions?"
"I have no problem." He understood Li Shi Min's intentions, so he didn't insist.
"In addition, Crown Prince Li Chengqian is not young and should be familiar with government affairs. He can go to the Ministry of Justice to hear lawsuits, but he cannot interfere with the Ministry of Justice's affairs.”
"Your Majesty is wise."
Zhangsun Wuji took the lead to praise, and the ministers followed suit.
It had to be said that it was a good thing for the young Crown Prince to be exposed to the political affairs of the Great Tang.
However, Du Kefa wasn't happy. This displeasure wasn't because of Li Chengqian's hearing, but because Li Shimin had mentioned that Li Chengqian should go to the Ministry of Justice for a hearing.
This meant that the venue for the three divisions 'trial would be the Ministry of Justice, not the Supreme Court.
It also meant that Dang Renhong would be thrown out of the Supreme Court and locked up in the Ministry of Justice's prison.
Li Shimin was determined to forgive Dang Renhong.
After Dang Renhong's trial was settled, the ministers reported some more government affairs and then dispersed.
Du Kefa followed Du Ruhui out of the main hall and was indeed stopped by Zhangsun Wuji.
" Du Fuma." Zhangsun Wuji smiled." His Majesty is very concerned about Dang Renhong's case. We should start the trial immediately. What do you think?"”
"I will listen to your orders." Du Kefa didn't have any objections. Even if he did, it was useless.
"Alright, Lord Du, please transfer Dang Renhong to the prison of the Ministry of Justice. The three divisions will be tried in the Ministry of Justice so that the Crown Prince can gain some knowledge.”
"Everything will be decided by my lord." Du Kefa had already expected this, so he didn't retort and asked,""Does Milord have any other instructions?"
Zhangsun Wuji was slightly surprised that Du Kefa was so cooperative with him. It wasn't like this yesterday. He even disobeyed the imperial edict.
He felt that Du Ruhui had successfully persuaded Du Kefa.
"If you have no other instructions, Lord Du, please send Dang Renhong to the Ministry of Justice as soon as possible.”
After sending Zhangsun Wuji off, Du Ruhui was very satisfied with his younger brother's words and actions. He left after a few words of encouragement.
Hou Junji sneered as he walked past Du Ke's avatar.”
Du Kefa's eyes lit up.
Was it tender? In a few days, you'll know who's the inexperienced one.
Du Kefa returned to the Supreme Court expressionlessly and asked the Supreme Court Deputy to escort Dang Renhong to the Ministry of Justice." His Majesty has ordered the three divisions to examine Dang Renhong's case together. The Supreme Court will be fully represented by you.”
The deputy of the Supreme Court felt that happiness had come too suddenly. He pointed at himself and asked,"Is it appropriate for me to go?"
"It's suitable. Remember, during the hearing, only watch, listen, and not speak. No matter what happens, just watch quietly.”
"I understand." The Supreme Court Deputy happily escorted Dang Renhong away.
Looking at his back, Du Kefa sincerely hoped that he would be as happy as he was in the next few days.
The Left and Right Official at the side said unwillingly,"Milord, this case should have been tried by our Supreme Court.”
"This is His Majesty's decree."
The two of them immediately shut up. Du Kefa smiled and asked,"How's the investigation going in Nan Ning Prefecture?"
" It's going very smoothly," Zuo Qing said." We've found quite a number of victims and witnesses. The first batch of people is already on their way."”
"Send out the constables and have them travel day and night to Chang 'an. We don't have much time left.”
The left and right ministers immediately accepted the order. Several bailiffs quickly left the Supreme Court and ran out of Chang 'an.
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