In the hall of the Ministry of Justice, two rows of bailiffs stood majestically, making the already dignified Ministry of Justice even more dignified.
Zhangsun Wuji sat on the main seat and looked at Zhang Liang and Li Chengqian. Then, he frowned and asked the Supreme Court Deputy,"Why isn't Lord Du here yet?"
The coldness in Zhangsun Wuji's triangular eyes made the deputy of the Supreme Court feel fear. He carefully replied,"Lord Du ordered me to represent the Supreme Court in the trial.”
Zhang Liang, who was at the side, snorted coldly and directly put a big hat on him."Lord Du has great authority. His Majesty ordered the three of us to jointly investigate the case, but he actually dared to defy the imperial edict and only sent a subordinate.”
Cold sweat broke out on the deputy of the Supreme Court. The surprise from before disappeared. He regretted agreeing to Du Kefa's request to come to the Ministry of Justice to try the case.
"Since Lord Du has ordered you to represent the Supreme Court, then let the trial begin." Zhangsun Wuji said expressionlessly.”
Du Kefa did not come, and the responsibility was not on Zhangsun Wuji. He just wanted to quickly close Dang Renhong's case and follow Li Shimin's plan to punish Dang Renhong lightly.
If Du Kefa didn't come because he was unhappy, the case would be easier to handle.
"The criminal is Dang Renhong." Zhangsun Wuji gave the order and two bailiffs immediately brought Dang Renhong up.
Dang Renhong, do you know your crimes?"
Dang Renhong raised his head and looked at his old acquaintance, Zhangsun Wuji. His heart calmed down.”
"Did someone expose you for embezzling 200,000 yuan?”
"That is true."
Zhangsun Wuji asked and Dang Renhong cooperated. The case went very smoothly. Not long after, the truth of the case was revealed.
"Do you have any questions?" Zhangsun Wuji looked at the Supreme Court Deputy.
"Lord Zhangsun asked very carefully," Zhang Liang shook his head.”
He didn't want to get involved in this case, and Hou Junji had entrusted him with this task, so he had decided to let Zhangsun Wuji make the decision.
Li Chengqian was ordered to hear the lawsuit and could not interfere with the affairs of the Ministry of Justice. Of course, there was no problem.
Beads of sweat could be seen on the Supreme Court's forehead. He thought of Du Kefa's instructions to only listen and not speak, so he shook his head."No problem."
The trial went so smoothly that even Zhangsun Wuji was a little surprised. His Majesty had just handed the case over to the three judicial divisions, and it felt too rushed to finish the case in less than a day.
He thought for a moment and said to Zhang Liang,"Send the bad guys from the Ministry of Justice to Nan Ning Prefecture to verify Dang Renhong's confession."”
Zhang Liang carefully looked at Zhangsun Wuji's expression and nodded in agreement.
He saw through Zhangsun Wuji's thoughts and also felt that it was too fast to finish the case in half a day. He could not explain it to the Emperor and the ministers.
He decided to send a few bailiffs to Nan Ning Prefecture to ask around and put on a show.
"Let's end the interrogation here today. We'll wait for the Ministry of Justice's constables to verify the case before re-interrogating.”
Zhangsun Wuji and Li Chengqian walked out of the Ministry of Justice together. Li Chengqian asked,"Uncle, will Du Kefa agree with this trial result?”
"So what if he doesn't admit it? His Majesty decided to forgive Dang Renhong, and no one could stop him.”
The deputy of the Supreme Court returned to the Supreme Court and told Du Kefa about the trial and the results. To his surprise, Du Kefa did not get angry and only nodded lightly.
Du Kefa had expected this, so he didn't want to waste time at the Ministry of Justice.
"Sir, the three divisions didn't even find a single plaintiff or witness. They only interrogated Dang Renhong. It's completely against the law.”
Du Kefa waved his hand." I know what to do. You can leave first."”
He wasn't bothered by the outcome of the joint hearing between the three divisions. He was waiting for the witnesses and victims from Nan Ning to arrive.
Everyone in Chang 'an knew about Dang Renhong's corruption case. They thought it would be a big deal, but strangely, it was a little loud but little serious. Except for the Ministry of Justice, there was no trial for several days.
"Disappointed. I thought I would be able to see a big show.”
"Du Kefa actually cowered. I thought he would be determined to deal with Dang Renhong.”
"Since ancient times, officials have protected each other. This kind of result is very normal.”
"I heard that it was because His Majesty sympathized with the old friendship that Du Kefa had no choice but to yield.”
While the people of Chang 'an were discussing, a large group of people quietly entered Chang' an under the escort of the bailiffs of the Supreme Court.
Du Kefa was writing down some legal provisions that might be used in the future when You Qing rushed in." Sir, the important witness of Nan Ning Prefecture has already arrived at the Supreme Court.”
Du Kefa put down his brush and smiled."Good, you came at the right time. Pass down the order, beat the drum and ascend the hall."
The Right Minister went down a little excitedly, and soon the drums of the Supreme Court began to beat.
Some of the commoners who passed by the Supreme Court heard the drumbeats and gathered in front of the Supreme Court in surprise.
"It has been a long time since I heard the drums of the Supreme Court.”
"This should be Du Fuma's first time beating the drum after he was promoted to the Supreme Court.”
"What case is the Supreme Court trying?"
"It must be related to the officials, but I haven't heard of any high-ranking officials being detained in the Supreme Court recently.”
"Could it be Dang Renhong?"
"Impossible, the three divisions 'trial is in the Ministry of Justice.”
While they were arguing, a civilian curiously and quietly approached the Supreme Court and looked at the constables guarding the entrance of the Supreme Court with weapons hanging from their waists.
What surprised him was that he had reached the door of the Supreme Court, but the constables did not seem to see him. He gritted his teeth and stepped into the Court of Judicial Review.
The bailiff turned around and glanced at him, but he did not chase him away.
His courage was instantly boosted, and he entered the Supreme Court.
The surrounding commoners were all looking at him. When they saw that he had actually entered the Supreme Court, they were so shocked that they bit their lips or tongues.
"He actually entered the Supreme Court?"
"The constables didn't stop him."
A few brave commoners gathered their courage and stepped forward. Under everyone's gaze, they carefully entered the Supreme Court.
The commoners immediately understood and rushed forward, wanting to rush into the Supreme Court to watch the show.
The constables who had been silent all this while came forward to stop them.
"Why can they enter?"
"Lord Du has ordered that a hundred commoners be allowed to enter the Supreme Court to observe the trial." If they wanted to enter the Supreme Court to watch, they had to queue up first.”
The commoners immediately squeezed together, wanting to line up at the front. It was only under the strict orders of the constables that they managed to form a long line.
"Go in one by one." The constables counted and let in more than 90 commoners. When they had gathered a hundred people, they still stopped the indignant commoners behind them.
"Big brother constable, let me in.”
"Brother Li, I'm the sworn brother of your wife's uncle, aunt, and nephew.”
The commoners tried to get along with them, but the constables were impartial and did not let another person in.
In the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court's Chief Justice brought a few bailiffs and gathered a hundred commoners together to explain some rules.
"Lord Du kindly asked you to come in and watch the trial. You can't make a noise or interfere with the trial. If anyone violates it, they will all be driven out.”
The commoners promised that they would not make any noise before Si Zhi brought them to the main hall of the Supreme Court.
In the main hall, Du Kefa had already started the trial. A middle-aged man with a face full of anger and misery was kneeling on the ground.
"Milord, the Bingui Restaurant in the east of Nan Ning Prefecture is my family's ancestral property that has been passed down for several generations.”
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