“…………”
The Sky Bearing Gate was silent, and the officials all had different expressions as they waited for Li Shimin's verdict.
In front, Kong Yan had tortured Dai Zhou, the young official of the Supreme Court, but Li Shimin had not appeared. He killed Jin Yuliang, but Li Shiming didn't appear. He beat up the old minister of Prince Qin's Mansion, Wang Zheng, but Li Shiming didn't appear. He had just killed Liu Quansheng, who had called out to Li Shiming, but Li Shiming still hadn't appeared.
But now, Kong Yan wanted to kill these six people, and Li Shiming appeared.
All the officials glanced at Zhangsun Wuji from time to time.
In everyone's eyes, Li Shi Min didn't appear to save these six corrupt criminals.
Otherwise, he should have appeared when Jin Yuliang was killed.
At this moment, everyone could only think of one explanation:
These six people were related to the Zhangsun Clan!
There was a rumor among the people that the Tang Empire favored the Li family. The Li family only favored their eldest grandson!
This was enough to show how powerful the Zhangsun Clan was.
In other dynasties, once the power of the consorts was too strong, they would usually be feared by the emperor.
The situation of the Zhangsun Clan was a little special, just like how Kong Yan was spending more and more money. The more Empress Zhangsun wanted to weaken the power of the Zhangsun Clan, the more prosperous it became.
It had to be said that if one ignored Li Shimin's series of shortcomings, such as killing his brother and forcing his father, wanting to take over his own sister-in-law, and having sex with others, and finally not letting go of Empress Xiao, who was over sixty years old…he absolutely loved Empress Zhangsun.
His favorite woman was Empress Zhangsun. The most beloved children were born to Empress Zhangsun. The most favored powerful official was Empress Zhangsun's brother…
Now that the case involved the Zhangsun family, Li Shimin appeared at the right time.
It could be said that his appearance was expected and reasonable.
Li Shi Min sat on the sofa, his eyes sweeping across the officials in the square. He could guess what they were thinking at the first moment.
"Is it that obvious?" Li Shiming's face darkened. His appearance at this time was largely because it involved the Zhangsun Clan.
Zhangsun Shunde had just been assassinated. If something were to happen to the Zhangsun Clan now, his Guanyin Maid would be even sadder.
This was something he did not want to see.
Moreover, they had already killed two people to intimidate the officials. If they continued to kill, the purpose of intimidation would indeed be strengthened, but it would probably be counterproductive and cause everyone to be in danger.
He had no choice but to appear.
Kong Yan really wanted to kill six at once. He was too good at it and he couldn't wait any longer.
"Take him to the Supreme Court first. After the Supreme Court's young official checks the evidence, he will be punished according to the Tang law!”Li Shi Min said slowly.
The six of them kowtowed and knelt in gratitude, their faces slightly desolate.
He didn't have to die now, but his official position had come to an end. In the future, there wouldn't be so many people watching his life or death, but this also meant that not many people would care about his life or death.
Kong Yan sighed and said,"If you were killed by me just now, only you would have died." Now that the Supreme Court is going to be the judge, your family will probably not be able to live in peace. At the very least, a male will be exiled thousands of miles. Women with decent looks would be able to enter the harem, while those with average looks…tsk, how could they be so miserable?!”
The expressions of the six people froze at the same time. Then, their faces changed from green to white, and a faint green light appeared above their heads.
Li Shiming's face turned green with anger!
Indeed, there were many women and family members of criminals and bureaucrats who entered Ye Ting Palace, but they were all working in the palace as sinners. He had never slept with any of them.
He swore!
"This subject, embezzling the disaster relief funds is a heinous crime. I implore Your Majesty to hand it over to Lord Kong for direct execution!”At this moment, one of the officials gritted his teeth and shouted with a trembling voice.
Immediately after, three more people cried and shouted,
"This subject, embezzling the disaster relief funds is a heinous crime. I implore Your Majesty to hand it over to Lord Kong for direct execution!”
"This subject, embezzling the disaster relief funds is a heinous crime. I implore Your Majesty to hand it over to Lord Kong for direct execution!”
"This subject, embezzling the disaster relief funds is a heinous crime. I implore Your Majesty to hand it over to Lord Kong for direct execution!”
“……”
The four of them had sad expressions and tears were flowing down their faces. The other two people's lips trembled as if they wanted to shout out too, but they still lacked some courage.
“……”
There was an uproar among the ministers, and most of them maintained a dumbfounded expression.
The demands of these four corrupt officials were too shocking.
When everyone understood the meaning behind Kong Yan's words, the way they looked at him changed.
With just one sentence, the four of them had changed their attitudes and were bent on seeking death. This kind of scheming method made people shudder.
Li Shi Min's face darkened.
When he was still the King of Qin, he had tried cases before. Those who were sentenced to death, which one of them didn't cry and beg for their lives?
Who would have thought that today, he had descended as a savior to save their lives. Who would have thought that just because of Kong Yan's words, he would soon become a villain who seized the families and womenfolk of the criminals!
"Are you…serious?" Li Shi Min took a deep breath and tried his best to suppress his anger.
If they still dared to persist, he wouldn't mind raising his butcher knife immediately!
"This subject deserves to die ten thousand times. I beg Your Majesty to hand this subject over to Lord Kong for execution. I only hope that one person will take responsibility for his actions and not implicate my family!”The corrupt criminal who spoke first seemed to have given up all hope of survival. He looked up at Li Shi Min with a determined look.
Of course, there was also despair. This despair was not because he was about to die, but because he doubted Li Shiming's character.
After all, as a man, he knew what men were thinking.
If the person who was about to be executed was his colleague and good friend, then he would definitely help take care of his colleague's womenfolk in the future.。
"I am the same. I only hope that Your Majesty can spare my relatives on account of the past…"
"On account of the fact that I was Tang Chen when I raised an army in Jinyang, please spare my family…"
“……”
The three people who had just spoken also cried out loudly at the same time, begging for death.
The other two looked very troubled. They were really afraid of death, so they had no confidence in Li Shiming's character.
After all, people had to find a reason to live.
In fact, the four corrupt criminals who were crying for death did not have much confidence in Li Shiming's character, but there was still a glimmer of hope.
"If I had known earlier, why would I have done it earlier?”Kong Yan sat on the sofa that Zhu Sanlang had just moved for him and said with slight regret,""In the past, those who committed major corruption cases would first search their homes and then be executed.
If I had just beheaded you, do you think I would have ransacked your homes with my wealth?
His Majesty is different. You guys are so greedy, so you should know what's going on in the national treasury. Since he's involved, he'll confiscate your property no matter what…Tsk, how tragic!”
"Your…Your Majesty, kill this subject now. I only beg Your Majesty to let this subject's wife, children, and 80-year-old mother off.”
Another corrupt official couldn't take it anymore. He cried with tears streaming down his face. His voice was as sorrowful as the cuckoo's cry.
“……”
The ministers, Li Shimin, and Kong Yan all looked at the only official who didn't beg for death.
"Chen…Chen…His wife has been dead for six years. The family only has three concubines that were taken in last year, and they don't have any children yet.”The official's scalp went numb as he said weakly.
"Oh." The ministers expressed their understanding and retracted their gazes.
Kong Yan secretly felt that it was a pity and couldn't help but say,""Aren't you afraid that after your house is raided, your three concubines will have no one to rely on and will be bullied by your colleagues? Or was she forced into the harem…to work?”
" Hehe, I'm more afraid that they'll use my family's wealth to raise some pretty boys." The official smiled insincerely. It was obvious that he was not at ease with his concubine's character.
Kong Yan coughed and said," That's true. He might even be having fun on the bed you slept on."”
“……”
The official's face turned green.
A strange light flashed in the eyes of some unscrupulous officials present.
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