Hearing Yang Lian's answer, Zhu Youxiao immediately smiled. After staring at Yang Lian for a long time, he knew that the hole he dug today had paid off.

No matter what Yang Lian thinks in his heart, it is enough for him to say such words. The reason is that what he and Gao Panlong said are different.

Gao Panlong's statement can obviously cater to many people's thoughts, but Yang Lian's statement is exactly the opposite of Gao Panlong. This is what Zhu Youxiao wants.

Yang Lian said this, Gao Panlong must be dissatisfied. You are just a junior of the Donglin Party, why are you pretending to be a big-tailed wolf?

You said you should be severely punished, but what did I say? You are a loyal person, what about me? A despicable villain? If Gao Panlong is a loyal person, what about Yang Lian?

This is power, very simple power.

In his previous life, Zhu Youxiao had seen Emperor Jiajing, who was a master who played with power all his life.

Although Emperor Jiajing finally brought the Ming Dynasty to a standstill, there was one thing he did, that is, as a vassal king with no foundation, in the end, he completely held the imperial power in his hands.

Looking at Yang Lian, Zhu Youxiao nodded slightly, and then said: "Yang Aiqing is indeed deeply influenced by Mr. Gu Xiancheng, good, very good."

"Your Majesty is so complimentary. I just fulfilled my duty as a minister." Yang Lian quickly bowed and said humbly. This was what he should say for a minister.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, and then said: "According to Aiqing's opinion, should the case be handed over to Dongchang for continued thorough investigation, or should it be changed to the third division for trial?"

The so-called three departments are actually the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

In fact, the emperor will only transfer the investigation of a case to the Dongchang side if it is really impossible to find out; or if the Dongchang side has finished the investigation and only sentencing and conviction are left, it will be handed over to the Third Division.

Sometimes the emperor would directly issue an order to investigate the crime.

Yang Lian was very upset when he heard this. If Dongchang was allowed to continue the interrogation, it would not be in line with the civil servants' ideas. In Wei Zhongxian's hands, the situation would be difficult to control.

But if it is changed to a joint trial of three departments, if nothing comes out of this trial, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain it to Your Majesty.

After pondering for a long time, Yang Lian still gritted his teeth and said: "I thought it should be handed over to the three-level trial. Wei Zhongxian is a powerful eunuch. These people have written to impeach Wei Zhongxian before. I am worried that Wei Zhongxian will take the opportunity to frame him. Now that the case has been

Confirmed, it would be good to change it to a joint trial by the three bureaus, which can calm the material debate, so I think it should be handed over to the three bureaus for interrogation."

Zhu Youxiao looked at Yang Lian, nodded slightly, and then said: "That's fine, then this case will be handed over to Aiqing for trial, and the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple will cooperate."

Yang Lian was stunned. He did not expect that His Majesty would hand over this case to him, but after being stunned, Yang Lian quickly bowed and said: "I accept the decree!"

Watching Yang Lian leave, Zhu Youxiao gently tapped the armrest of the wheelchair, turned to Chen Hong and ordered: "Go to the East Factory and tell Wei Zhongxian that the case should not be interrogated for now. Treat the injuries of those few and don't let them go."

He died in the prison in Dongchang. Tell him that this case has been handed over to Yang Lian and let him go for a hearing. Remember, it is a hearing. Just come back and tell me."

Chen Hong quickly said: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

After saying that, Chen Hong quickly turned around and walked out. His steps were very fast. If he walked slower, he would feel that his heart would jump out of his chest.

As the only person who took everything into consideration, Chen Hong's heart was beating very fast at this moment. In his opinion, something was going to happen this time.

Yang Lian walked out of the palace, feeling a little heavy. He knew that there might be trouble this time.

After returning to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Yang Lian sat in his seat and thought for a long time, and finally stood up and walked to the house of Zou Yuanbiao, the censor of Zuodu.

Yang Lian still trusted and admired his boss, and he planned to ask Zou Yuanbiao what he meant.

Zou Yuanbiao is also one of the leaders of the Donglin Party. Together with Zhao Nanxing and Gu Xiancheng, he is known as the "Three Lords" and is Yang Lian's idol and boss.

Seeing Yang Lian walking in, Zou Yuanbiao said with a smile: "Here you are? I'm getting ready to find you."

After hearing what Zou Yuanbiao said, Yang Lian was stunned, but he still hurriedly asked: "Sir, is there something wrong?"

"Have you entered the palace?" Zou Yuanbiao looked at Yang Lian and then asked.

Yang Lian nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty has summoned me."

"Have you ever met Gao Panlong?" Zou Yuanbiao's face was very serious.

"We met." Yang Lian nodded again: "But I didn't say anything. Your Majesty summoned Mr. Gao first. By the time I came out, he had already left."

Nodding, Zou Yuanbiao leaned back and his face became more serious: "But those people's cases were mentioned?"

Yang Lian nodded again: "How do you know, sir?"

"Can the news in the palace be concealed from others?" When he said this, Zou Yuanbiao was a little angry, but he could only say so much. He secretly speculated in the palace that if someone heard about the impeachment, Zou Yuanbiao should respond.

Home.

Of course, facing Yang Lian, Zou Yuanbiao had no scruples. Staring at Yang Lian with burning eyes, Zou Yuanbiao asked again: "Has your Majesty said how to deal with it?"

"Your Majesty asked the official what he meant. He said that he should be punished severely and that a joint trial of three departments should be conducted. Your Majesty has handed over the case to our three departments for trial. The presiding officer is the official." Yang Lian had already realized that something was wrong.

, so he was a lot more careful about what he said.

After listening to Yang Lian's words, Zou Yuanbiao fell into silence. After a while, he sighed: "I'm afraid things are going to be troublesome."

"Why do you say this, sir?" Yang Lian looked at Zou Yuanbiao and asked slightly hesitantly.

You must know that Yang Lian understands Zou Yuanbiao as a person, and if he can let this adult say such things, then it is really not a small matter.

"His Majesty summoned Gao Panlong to ask about this matter. Gao Panlong replied that your Majesty, this matter should be reduced to a major matter and should not be too big. Li Ruzhen is a famous general in Liaodong, and the Li family has accumulated a lot of prestige in Liaodong. If Li Ruzhen is dealt with

, I am afraid that Liaodong will be unstable. Liaodong is now in a troubled time, so we should not cause more troubles, but focus on safety." Zou Yuanbiao said, raising his head and looking at Yang Lian.

Yang Lian's face turned dark again. He raised his head and looked at Zou Yuanbiao: "What do you think, sir?"

Zou Yuanbiao's heart sank. He knew what Yang Lian meant by asking. He wanted to know which side he was on, whether he supported Gao Panlong or him.

Zou Yuanbiao looked at Yang Lian and did not answer his question directly, but asked again: "But is it true?"

Nodding heavily, Yang Lian said bluntly: "Indeed, they were all personal confessions. They may have been tortured, but they were not forced into submission. They colluded with Liu Ruzhen, and Liu Guojin was the intermediary. They collected three copies of the memorial to impeach Xiong Tingbi.

One thousand taels of silver."

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