Just as Lin Ye finished work and went home to sleep, Li Er was about to start his first task of the day-going to court.
The court affairs were like a day in ten years. All the civil and military officials above the fifth rank in Chang 'an City gathered together to discuss state affairs.
Naturally, the so-called court session for many officials was just a daily routine.
The chamberlain in the palace raised his voice and shouted the familiar opening speech," Please report if you have anything to say!”
The first to get off to a good start was the Minister of Justice, Li Daozong.
He submitted a memorial on the spot.
"In the murder case of an inn in Weizhou, three suspects have been captured. The governor of Weizhou requests Your Majesty to approve their death sentences.”
Li Er had always been cautious about the death penalty because he had impulsively sentenced innocent people to death in the past.
Therefore, Li Er strictly demanded that he must review the case many times before he could sentence someone to death.
"Zhen has already read the memorial regarding the Weizhou Inn murder case.”Li Er said," However, I still feel that there are suspicious points in this case.”
This murder case was like this.
The owner of a tavern in Weizhou, Henan Province, was killed at night. After the bailiffs came to investigate, the waiter said,
"Last night, three soldiers with knives checked in, and they checked out before dawn. They are very suspicious!”
The bailiffs immediately rode their horses to chase after the three soldiers. After catching up, they pulled out one of the soldiers 'knives. On the knife, one could clearly see that the blood had not dried yet.
The murder weapon was seized on the spot, which was equivalent to being caught with the stolen goods.
Moreover, the three soldiers had confessed. Of course, they had been tortured before confessing.
The outcome of this case seemed to be set in stone, but Li Er was still suspicious. Why did these three soldiers kill the inn owner for no reason?
Moreover, Li Er didn't want another vengeful soul to die in his hands.
"Li Daozong, this case seems suspicious. You have to send someone to Weizhou in Henan to reexamine it.”Li Er said.
"I accept your orders!" Li Daozong bowed his head and said.
"I have something to say!" Wei Zheng suddenly stepped forward and said.
If Wei Zheng stepped out, there must be a cat's sin!
Li Er couldn't help but straighten his posture." Minister Wei, please speak."”
"This murder case was committed by three lawless soldiers. His Majesty must be swift and decisive in ruling this case. Firstly, it can rectify military discipline and suppress the atmosphere of soldiers offending the people. Secondly, it will not let the world think that His Majesty is deliberately protecting the soldiers.”Wei Zheng said.
Wei Zheng's words hit the nail on the head.
Everyone in the Great Tang knew that ever since Li Er became the King of Qin, he had enjoyed great prestige in the army.
Back then at the Black Tortoise Sect, Li Er was able to successfully rebel because of the support of the military.
This case involved three soldiers. If Li Er did not approve the death penalty, it would indeed make people suspect that he was deliberately protecting the soldiers.
Then, did Li Er have his own plans for this case?
Of course there was. If the three soldiers were sentenced to death and found to be innocent, then Li Er's prestige in the army would naturally be damaged. After all, he was the one who approved the death penalty.
"Let's discuss this matter again!"
Therefore, Li Er could only brush off Wei Zheng.
"Your Majesty!" Wei Zheng shouted again," A conscientious and well-behaved restaurant owner was innocently killed. The people of Weizhou are waiting for His Majesty to give them justice!
"Your Majesty, please don't chill the hearts of the people of Weizhou!”
"These three soldiers must be killed!"
"We need to kill him quickly!"
"To enforce military discipline!"
Wei Zheng's words were sonorous and forceful. It sounded like he was righteous and irrefutable.
Li Er had no choice but to play "rogue" and find an excuse to leave early.
He did not want to play against Wei Zheng and Zuan anymore. No matter what, in front of Wei Zheng, this old censor, he could not take advantage of him.
"Lord Zhangsun, I have an urgent matter to discuss with you in private. Come to the Dew Hall!”
After Li Er finished speaking, he got up and left.
The chamberlain at the side also understood and immediately shouted,"Retreat!"
……
After the court session, Li Er and Zhangsun Wuji exchanged a few words in the Dew Hall before letting him go back.
Naturally, Zhangsun Wuji also knew that his brother-in-law was just using him as an excuse to brush off Wei Zheng.
After Zhangsun Wuji left, Li Er immediately secretly summoned the chief historian of the Heavenly Policy Manor, Li Buming.
He closed the door of the Dew Palace. Send the servants away and talk in secret.
"Li Buling, do you have any leads on the matter that I ordered you to investigate the day before yesterday?”Li Er asked.
"According to the report from Taiyuan, Xia Yuhe passed away ten years ago."”
"Sigh!"
Hearing this news, Li Er sighed." I still let her down in the end!”
"Is there any other news related to her?”
"Rumor has it that she was pregnant before marriage and was chased out by her family. In the end, she gave birth to the child and raised it alone for a period of time.”
"Is that child a boy or a girl?" Li Er asked anxiously.
"It's a girl!"
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