Du Kefa was shocked by the identity of this commoner girl.
According to her, her mother was from Xiangcheng, Xuchang. She was also born in Xiangcheng. In Xiangcheng, Xuchang, this commoner girl's family was also a scholarly family.
Du Kefa listened to her description in the Fuma's residence and felt a chill run down his spine.
She stood in the hall, dressed in white. Her delicate face was filled with loneliness and indifference.
According to her description, Li Shimin had studied in Xuchang when he was young. The woman's grandfather was a famous person in Xiangcheng, and Li Shimin had paid him a visit…
During Li Shimin's visit to Xiangcheng, he met his mother by chance. The two of them fell in love with each other. At this time, Li Shimin had not married his eldest grandson.
……
After Du Kefa heard her description, he settled her down in the Fuma residence.
This was no small matter!
"I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If you deceive me, you will be sentenced to death. The laws of the Great Tang are impartial and merciless! If what you said is true, I will definitely seek justice for you!”
When Du Kefa said this, he waved his sleeves. At that moment, the woman's heart suddenly brightened.
She suddenly felt that the whole world was bright and beautiful.
When she looked at Du Kefa, she felt that this lord was incomparably majestic.
She had gone to many places, worshipped many people, and told many people about her grievances. However, she was beaten out by a random stick, without exception!
This time, he came to Chang 'an and heard that Du Kefa, the Minister of the Supreme Court, was impartial. He dared to disobey the emperor and behead an official of the imperial court. He was a good official who held the sky with one hand!
She risked being killed to break into the honor guard of the Supreme Court. She was not afraid of death and only hoped that the Supreme Court would give her justice.
……
"I thank you for your kindness!”
Du Kefa supported her and said,"During this period of time, you are to stay in the Fuma Residence and are forbidden to go out. Otherwise, a great disaster will befall you!”
"I will obey your orders."
"You can live in peace in the Fuma residence. Without my orders, no one dares to take half a step into the Fuma residence!”
As soon as Du Kefa finished speaking, he suddenly turned around and left. The servants of the Fuma Residence settled her down in the side courtyard.
……
The next day, he went to court.
All the officials gathered.
Li Shimin sat high on the emperor's throne.
The civil and military officials of the court were divided into two sides. They were seated in an orderly manner. In front of each official was a desk with brush, ink, paper, and inkstone…
The civil officials were led by Fang Xuanling, and behind him were the officials of the Ministry of Central Affairs.
The leader of the second row was Du Ruhui, and behind him were the officials of the Shangshu Province.
The leader of the third row was Zhangsun Wuji, and behind him were the officials from Menxia Province.
These were the main officials of the upper three provinces under the Three Provinces and Six Ministries system. The ones who responded to these civil officials were the general of the hussars, the governor, and other military officials.
In the fourth row was the Imperial Censor Wen Yanbo.
In the fifth row was the secretary supervisor, Wei Zheng.
The sixth was Du Kefa. Behind Du Kefa were the officials of the Supreme Court.
In the court, Du Kefa's face was as dark as water.
There were scrolls and seals on the table in front of him, and he had everything he needed.
The general sitting opposite Du Kefa was the Minister of War, Li Jing. Behind Li Jing were the officials of the Ministry of War, the Assistant Minister, and the Secretary of War.
……
"Dear ministers, do you have any reports today?”
In the court, Li Shimin looked at the ministers. As soon as he finished speaking, Zhangsun Wuji stood up, holding an ivory board in his hand, and said loudly,"I have a memorial."
"Yes." Li Shi Min said.
" Your Majesty, the Imperial Examinations are approaching. Many students have already prepared for the examinations. Your Majesty should issue an edict to hold the Fall Quarter Examinations…"
"Oh, since the imperial examinations are approaching, then this matter will be handed over to the auxiliary army.”
"Yes."
Zhangsun Wuji returned to the court and sat down.
Du Kefa raised his head and looked at Li Shimin. Before Du Kefa could write the memorial, Secretary Wei Zheng stood up first and cupped his hands with an ivory board."Your Majesty, I, Wei Zheng, have a memorial.”
"Allow!"
Li Shi Min said.
Du Kefa sat in the seat of the Supreme Court and watched Wei Zheng walk out of the court. He was deep in thought. Wei Zheng was different from Zhangsun Wuji. Zhangsun Wuji rarely wrote memorials. If he wrote memorials, most of them were for court affairs.
If Wei Zheng had a memorial, it was mostly to impeach a certain court official.
Whether the impeachment would succeed or not was put aside. Every time Wei Zheng submitted a memorial, the officials in the court would tense up, afraid that Wei Zheng would submit a memorial.
"Your Majesty, I want to report to the Minister of Justice, Zhang Liang, that he has done nothing!”
In the middle of the court, Wei Zheng's body was upright. When Zhang Liang heard Wei Zheng's report, he stood up excitedly and said,"Wei Zheng, you're slandering me…"
……
Du Kefa looked at Wei Zheng and Zhang Liang in the court. His expression was still solemn, as if what happened in the court had nothing to do with him.
At this time, his mind was focused on the matter of the Xiang City citizen suing Li Shimin.
He had already heard the story of the commoner girl, so it was time for him to listen to Li Shimin's story. He couldn't just listen to the plaintiff's words, but also the defendant's words.
……
Li Shimin watched Wei Zheng and Zhang Liang attack each other in the court. He slammed the table and shouted,"Don't argue. Speak one by one!"
Li Shi Min's face revealed a fair expression.
Du Kefa raised his head and looked at Li Shiming. In an instant, their eyes met. When Li Shiming saw Du Kefa, his expression changed slightly.
When Li Shi Min looked at Du Kefa, he had a strange feeling.
It was a very strange feeling. When Du Kefa looked at him, he didn't seem to be looking up to the emperor. It was more like he was investigating a case. When he looked at him, it was as if he was examining a criminal in custody...
Li Shiming was curious. The last time Du Kefa had such a look was when he was involved in Dang Renhong's corruption case…
Could it be that Du Kefa had caught the tail of another minister?
In the court, Du Kefa and Wei Zheng had completely different rights.
Wei Zheng's duty was to impeach, but he did not have the power to enforce the law.
Du Kefa of the Supreme Court had the power to supervise and judge, and was the highest authority in the Great Tang.
Most of the time, after Wei Zheng impeached him, there would be no follow-up measures. However, the Supreme Court officials could go to the Supreme Court to arrest him and imprison him for interrogation!
No matter how high an official was, no matter how noble one's identity was, entering the Court of Judicial Review would be impossible.
The princes of the past dynasties had broken the law. If the emperor wanted the prince to die, he would throw him in the Supreme Court for interrogation. If he wanted the prince to keep his life, he would throw him in the Ministry of Justice…
"Alright, all of you can leave." Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng and Zhang Liang.
"Yes, Your Majesty…"
Zhang Liang returned to the court in a huff. He did not expect that he would get into trouble the moment he went to court. Was Wei Zheng crazy? Why did you bite me!
"Do the other beloved ministers have memorials to submit?”
After Wei Zheng and Zhang Liang returned to the court, Li Shimin spoke again.
The court was silent.
No one in the court answered.
"En, in that case, we withdraw."
As soon as Li Shi Min finished speaking, a voice suddenly rang out, like a clap of thunder, resounding throughout the court.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Justice, Du Kefa, has a report!”
As soon as Du Kefa finished speaking, he stepped out of the imperial court. In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Du Kefa.
Among the civil officials, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Gao Shilian, Zhangsun Wuji, and Wen Yanbo…
Among the generals, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Hou Junji…
Everyone's eyes were focused on Du Kefa.
The Minister of Judicial Review has sent a memorial to the palace. I'm afraid something big has happened.
Li Shi Min looked at Du Kefa. He was curious about what Du Kefa wanted to report…
"Allow!"
As soon as Li Shi Min finished speaking, Du Kefa made a report in the court…
Before Du Kefa could finish his report, all the civil and military officials were shocked.
Li Shi Min's calm expression suddenly changed.
Like a raging sea, he suddenly stood up from his throne and took a few quick steps into the court. He grabbed Du Kefa's shoulders with an intense expression, and his eyes seemed to shoot out lightning!
Zhangsun Wuji and Gao Shilian were dumbstruck when they heard Du Kefa's memorial. Gao Shilian's face turned pale and he was scared out of his wits.
They had never expected that Du Kefa would actually submit such a memorial in the imperial court!
Although Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin had fought on the battlefield and experienced all kinds of situations, Du Kefa's memorial today was too earth-shattering. No matter how experienced they were, they were still shocked on the spot!
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