The marquis 'manor was surrounded by the residences of high officials and nobles. They were alarmed by the commotion of the black-armored guards and sent out servants and butlers to inquire about the news.
When they learned that Dang Renhong, who had just been taken out of the Ministry of Justice by Hou Junji, had been taken back to the Supreme Court by Du Kefa and his black-armored guards, they began to speculate in shock about what had happened.
The Dark Guards were Li Shi Min's personal guards, representing his will. Without a doubt, it was Li Shimin who had ordered the arrest of Dang Renhong.
However, Li Shimin had wanted to save Dang Renhong's life.
What did Du Kefa say to Li Shiming?
They were puzzled and did not sleep well. The next day, they went to court with two dark circles under their eyes. When they saw their colleagues with similar dark circles, they understood that everyone had the same question.
After Du Kefa locked Dang Renhong up in the Supreme Court, he took a nap and went to court in the morning.
Everyone in the imperial court looked at him with all kinds of gazes, but no one dared to approach him.
His elder brother, Du Ruhui, only nodded at him and did not come over to ask him any questions.
The bell chimed and Li Shimin strode over. Du Kefa looked up and saw that Li Shiming was filled with anger.
As soon as the monarch and his subjects bowed, Li Shimin waved his hand behind him, and a eunuch came forward with a scroll.
Li Shiming grabbed the file and said in a hoarse voice,"This is what the officials of the Great Tang do.”
His hands were furious, and the scrolls were thrown into the air and scattered in all directions.
The ministers were silent, and no one dared to respond.
It was rare to see such an angry Li Shiming.
"Dear ministers, take a good look at what Dang Renhong has done.”Li Shi Min gritted his teeth and said word by word.
A few eunuchs bent over and picked up the dossier. They carefully walked to the bottom of the steps and distributed the dossier to the officials, letting them pass it around to read.
Dang Renhong's crime?
The officials looked at Du Kefa as they secretly glanced at him.
Du Kefa refused to participate in the joint trial of the three divisions and only sent the Supreme Court Deputy to participate, but he sorted out these criminal facts. He was really shrewd. Everyone sighed.
Zhangsun Wuji and Zhang Liang's expressions turned ugly. They lowered their heads and felt that Li Shiming was glaring at them.
Li Shiming was indeed glaring at them.
"Zhangsun Wuji, Zhang Liang, why didn't the three divisions judge these crimes?”
Zhangsun Wuji was fine, but Zhang Liang's back was already sweating.
"Hmph, since ancient times, officials have protected each other, and the people can't bear to complain. Do you want the Great Tang to repeat the old ways of the Sui Dynasty?”
Zhangsun Wuji wanted to reply, but he opened his mouth and closed it again.
He guessed that Li Shimin wanted to spare Dang Renhong's life, so he tried Dang Renhong hastily and wanted to end the case as soon as possible so that Du Kefa would not be entangled.
However, he never expected that Du Kefa would secretly make a move and interrogate Li Shimin, who had always loved his people like his own children, to go back on his word.
If he had known this would happen, he would have taken over this hot case.
"I know I was wrong." Zhangsun Wuji admitted his mistake decisively and didn't argue.
"Humph." As Zhangsun Wuji expected, although Li Shimin was still angry, he no longer reprimanded them.
"I want to know every detail of Dang Renhong's corruption case. I want to know what he did in Nan Ning Prefecture.”
Zhang Liang heaved a sigh of relief." I will definitely get to the bottom of it."”
Li Shi Min was about to speak when Du Kefa stood up and reported,"Your Majesty, I believe that Zhangsun Wuji and Zhang Liang are not suitable to hear this case.”
Zhang Liang turned around and glared at Du Kefa. He hated Du Kefa for hitting him when he was down.
Seeing Li Shimin look over, Du Kefa explained,"Your Majesty, Zhangsun Wuji and Dang Renhong are old friends, and Zhang Liang and Hou Junji are close friends." The two of them would definitely side with Dang Renhong, just like last time.”
"Your Majesty, I will definitely try Dang Renhong properly and will not engage in favoritism.”Zhang Liang argued loudly.
Zhangsun Wuji didn't say anything. He didn't want to have anything to do with this case.
Li Shi Min thought about it and felt that Du Kefa's words made sense. He issued an edict," This case will be handed over to Wei Zheng, the secretary supervisor, to preside over the trial. Du Kefa, the Minister of Justice, the Ministry of Justice…"
Li Shi Min stared at Zhang Liang and continued,"Minister of Justice Yan Liben will assist in the trial, and Crown Prince Li Chengqian will continue to hear the case.”
He paused and continued to stare at Zhang Liang." The trial will be held at the Supreme Court.”
Wei Zheng, Du Kefa, and Yan Liben received the decree together.
Hou Junji gritted his teeth as he glared at Du Kefa.
He originally planned to go to court to see Du Kefa and plead for Dang Renhong, but things did not go as he wished. Li Shimin went to court in anger and disrupted his plan.
The case was re-examined by Wei Zheng, and his good friend Zhang Liang, the Minister of Justice, was reprimanded and could not participate in the joint trial of the three divisions. It was obvious that His Majesty was determined to investigate the case thoroughly, and Dang Renhong would not be able to protect him.
Hou Junji gripped his fist so tightly that his arm trembled. To him, Dang Renhong's case was no longer just a case. It was also related to his face. It was a battle between him and Du Kefa.
However, the result of this battle was already clear. He had lost to Du Kefa, who had just entered the officialdom. He was extremely unwilling.
"You're lucky this time. Next time, I'll definitely win.”He stared at Du Kefa's back and swore in his heart.
He and Du Kefa were already as hot as fire and water, and their hatred was as deep as the sea.
Li Shimin was still angry, and the officials carefully reported the court affairs. Some people had something to report, but they decided to delay it for a day or two until Li Shimin's anger subsided.
After the court session, Wei Zheng called Du Kefa and Yan Liben, and the three of them came to the Supreme Court.
On the way, Du Kefa quietly sized up Yan Liben.
When he saw Yan Liben, Du Kefa seemed to see the picture of the chariot, the picture of the emperors, and the Six Horses of Zhaoling.
Yan Liben.
Official Position: Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice
[Strength: 80]
[Stamina: 80]
Intelligence: 80
[Military Strategy: 80]
[Power Manipulation: 80]
[Drawing: 100]
Du Kefa looked at Yan Liben and found another six-attribute official. His intelligence and political skills were ordinary, but he had an additional attribute of painting compared to the other officials. Moreover, his painting level was very high.
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