The Qilin Palace was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
All the officials stared blankly at Du Zhou.
If Du Zhou's statement regarding Zhu Anshi's crime was verified, then the imperial grandson would not only be innocent of the murder, but he would also be meritorious.
Just as they were hesitating.
The soldiers had already presented all the evidence of Zhu Anshi's crimes.
Other than the land deed that Zhu Anshi had taken over 30,000 mu of land, there was also the introduction to the official wine market that was worth 50,000 yuan.
It was impossible for a mausoleum guard commandant to have so much alcohol!
Just as everyone was in shock, the armored soldiers outside the hall once again presented 30,000 coins of salt.
When Sang Hongyang saw the ingredients for the salt and wine, his expression turned slightly angry.
Ten years ago, the Great Han Dynasty carried out an economic reform, which stipulated that salt and wine could only be sold by the government. If the people wanted to make a living, they had to buy salt, wine, iron, and other materials from the government.
Moreover, the amount of item credits that an individual possessed could not exceed 3,000.
"Bastard!"
"What is this Zhu Anshi thinking?" Sang Hongyang shouted sternly. Was he trying to openly oppose the Imperial Court and treat the Imperial Court's national policies as toys in his hands?”
Imperial Censor Du Zhou cupped his fists again and said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty,"Your Majesty, the testimony of the people who were robbed in Yangling has been sent over. This official has verified that the robbers on the official road of Yangling were actually aides and henchmen trained by Zhu Anshi.”
When Du Zhou placed the evidence on the Qilin Palace.
The hall was in an uproar.
In the beginning, there were still some people who had the mentality of watching a show. They wanted to see how Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would deal with the imperial grandson.
After all, the pressure from Yangling County was too great.
But now?
A twist of fate!
They weren't sure where the so-called 'evidence' in Du Zhou's hands came from, and they weren't even sure if the evidence in Du Zhou's hands was real or fake.
But now, even if it was fake, it was real!
Why?
Because Zhu Anshi was already dead. He died for no reason.
As long as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty distributed the evidence of Zhu Anshi's evil deeds, the situation in Yangling would be immediately controlled.
Now, the Qilin Palace was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop!
Including Gongsun He!
Everyone was stunned, and their expressions varied. No one dared to refute, and some people even felt a chill run down their spines!
The methods of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty were really too ruthless!
To be honest, the imperial grandson Liu Jin had only slaughtered Zhu Anshi's entire family. However, what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was doing now was to make Zhu Anshi suffer the whipping of history books for the next thousand years!
Liu Jin had only killed someone else.
But what about Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty?
If Zhu Anshi still had descendants from the branch family after a hundred years, they would probably have to behave themselves with their tails between their legs!
Why?
With so many evidence of harming the country and the people being made public, what kind of heinous image would Zhu Anshi have in the hearts of the people? Just thinking about it sent chills down his spine!
Logically speaking, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's methods were too cruel!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty narrowed his eyes and looked at the people of the Qilin Palace. He then stared at the censor who had impeached Liu Jin and said indifferently,""Then tell me, was Liu Jin right or wrong to kill Zhu Anshi?”
The Imperial Censor was on the verge of collapsing as he said in a trembling voice,""The imperial grandson killing Zhu Anshi is truly an act of eliminating evil for the people!”
After he finished speaking, the hall fell into absolute silence again. No one dared to speak.
Who would dare to defend Zhu Anshi? He was afraid that the moment he spoke, he would be listed as Zhu Anshi's accomplice the next moment!
Those who could stand here today were all old foxes in politics.
Gongsun He clenched his fists tightly in his sleeves.
As expected, it was indeed so.
The old man made a move. The reason why he sent Liu Jin to the prison was really to protect Liu Jin.
All the struggles in the imperial court, the old master had taken on all of them for Liu Jin!
This silly kid actually held such a heavy weight in the old master's heart!
Gongsun He trembled slightly.
Good! That was great!
After a while, Gongsun He stepped out and said sternly,""Your Majesty, please make Zhu Anshi's evidence public as soon as possible.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded." Yes."
Imperial Censor Du Zhou also stepped forward and said," Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty to release His Royal Highness. I privately believe that His Royal Highness is not only innocent, but also meritorious.”
A smile slowly appeared on Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's aged face.""What Imperial Censor Du said is not without reason.”
Du Zhou was speechless.
Your Majesty, be a human!
You were the one who gave me all the evidence of Zhu Anshi's crimes last night. Everything that happened in the court today was also controlled by you from behind the scenes.
Even Du Zhou found it unbelievable.
He only knew that the future of this royal grandson could not be underestimated!
If it was anyone else, even the current Crown Prince, His Majesty probably would not use these methods to protect him!
Why did this imperial grandson suddenly leave such a heavy weight in the old master's heart?
Alright, it's fine if you helped His Royal Highness out of trouble, but now you want me to reward your grandson?
How could he reward them?
"I…I think you can reward me with 100 stones of Shishi City and 300 pieces of cloth…" Du Zhou braced himself and said.
"Is that all?" Emperor Wu frowned. He helped Yang Ling get rid of such a huge pest.”
Du Zhou was speechless.
Wasn't this enough?
He had killed someone for no reason and even bypassed the judicial process. It was already a violation of the law and discipline. It was already not bad to be rewarded.
Moreover, this reward was already very generous!
"Your Majesty, this reward is already no different from a grade-5 military merit. If you give me another reward, it would be against etiquette.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded and said," If that's the case, then forget it. I'm the Son of Heaven, and I have to set an example. I can't be above the laws of the Han Dynasty."”
After a pause, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty continued,"Chief justice Guo Ju, release Liu Jin after the court session. He's also in prison unjustly.”
What a good sentence.
His life in the Supreme Court was not worse than that in the Eastern Palace, right?
"Yes!" Guo Ju said embarrassedly. I accept your decree."
"What else do you have to say?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at the silent officials.
No one dared to speak!
"In that case, let's end today's court session.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty left with a flick of his sleeves. All the officials in the hall looked at each other in dismay!
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