Chapter 424: Ling Chi executes death

When Emperor Tianqi heard the word "disruption" and his face changed suddenly.

Of course, it also showed an excitement.

These days, a large amount of gold and silver have been put into storage, and Emperor Aoki is getting more and more affordable.

But when I learned that the wealth of the seven families was hidden where they were, Emperor Tianqi was dreaming of it.

Not to mention the hatred of killing children, just talking about such a wealth that is greater than the sky, Emperor Tianqi knows more than anyone else what this will mean.

This means that he can truly be free from being constrained by others and do whatever he wants.

You can really do whatever you want if you have money.

Emperor Tianqi’s natural trust in Zhang Jingyi, and since Zhang Jingyi’s designation was Liu Hongxun, there must be some basis.

At this time, Emperor Tianqi stared at Liu Hongxun coldly and said, "Liu Hongxun, you are unwilling to admit it, are you?"

Liu Hongxun said: "I am not guilty. This is Zhang Jingyi's unreasonable slander. I have always been inconsistent with Zhang Jingyi. Your Majesty knows this..."

He still denies.

If anyone encounters such a thing, it will be a ghost if they don’t deny it.

The other ministers were also frightened and could not tell whether it was right or wrong for a moment, so the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet Huang Liji said: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Xinxian, since you say that Mr. Liu colluded with the rebellion, I don't know... what evidence is there?"

Zhang Jingyi said confidently: "Of course there is evidence, Liu Hongxun, do you dare to confront each other in front of the emperor?"

Liu Hongxun still calmly said: "Dare you, of course you dare."

So Zhang Jing looked at Emperor Tianqi and said, "Please beg your Majesty and let me ask the rebel Zeng Erhe to come to see you."

Emperor Tianqi just wanted to know the truth now, so why didn't he agree? He nodded quickly and said, "It's accurate, take this person up to me."

So soon a eunuch went to pass the imperial edict.

However, the hall became extremely embarrassing, and the ministers had their own thoughts. Liu Hongxun was the Minister of Rites, not an ordinary person. If such a person colluded with the rioters, how shocking it would be!

After waiting for a long time, Zeng Erhe was escorted.

Everyone was suddenly shocked when they saw Zeng Erhe.

This man was so miserable that he had blinded his eyes, his face covered with shocking scars, there was no complete skin on his face, his ears were missing, and his lips were turned up.

He was taken to the hall and then bowed down tremblingly.

Emperor Aoki looked at him and then said, "Who is this?"

"Your Majesty, that day, this man joined me with me. I immediately took him down."

Emperor Aoki was furious when he thought of his son involved and said angrily: "I'll say that."

Zeng Erhe was so scared that he was out of his mind. This was the case with a man. He was very tough at the beginning, but when he finally broke through his psychological defense, he felt particularly frightened and trembling.

Zhang Jingyi said: "Zeng Erhe, do you know this person?"

Zhang Jingyi casually clicked Huang Liji.

Huang Liji's face turned green.

Zeng Erhe looked at it, shook his head and said, "I don't recognize it."

Zhang Jing pointed at the Minister of War Cui Chengxiu: "Do you recognize this person?"

Cui Chengxiu looked happy and found it very interesting. She couldn't help but wink with Zeng Erhe.

Zeng Erhe shook his head: "I don't recognize it."

Zhang Jingyi said: "Who do you recognize here?"

Zeng Erhe visited among the ministers for a while, and finally his eyes fell on Liu Hongxun: "I recognize him."

Zhang Jingyi said nothing: "Who is he?"

"Liu Hongxun."

As soon as this statement was spoken, many people couldn't hold back.

Liu Hongxun immediately said, "I don't recognize him."

"This is strange." Zhang Jing's face was solemn: "You don't recognize him, but he recognizes you. Why don't others recognize this person, but you just recognize you?"

"Zeng Erhe, you said, how could you recognize him?"

Zeng Erhe said: "He summoned me to a mansion and personally instructed me, saying that he wanted to bring Tian Shenglan back, and he would make great contributions when he took it back."

"Nothing." Liu Hongxun looked furious: "You're not talking."

"When did you call?"

Zeng Erhe thought for a while: "On the ninth day of the 10th month, the third hour of the hour of Hai at night."

At the third hour of Hai, it is roughly from nine to ten o'clock in the evening.

Zhang Jingyi then looked at Liu Hongxun: "Liu Hongxun, the third hour of the hour of Hai, where are you?"

“In the house.”

"Who can prove it."

“Many people can prove it.”

"Say something."

"My son, and my wife."

"What about the others in your house?"

Liu Hongxun said: "I read books in my house, and there is no one else."

At this time, Zeng Erhe said, "It's not in the study, but in a small hall. I remember clearly that there is a painting in the small hall, which is a horse."

Zhang Jingyi looked at Liu Hongxun: "Is this the case in your small hall? Don't deny it, I can have someone check it out now."

Liu Hongxun's face became even more miserable and he didn't say a word.

Obviously, Zeng Erhe was right.

"So it was Liu Hongxun who instructed you to pick up Tian Shenglan, right?"

Zeng Erhe nodded and said, "Yes."

Liu Hongxun said unwillingly: "Nonsense, this is nonsense. If I were really a rioter, how could I meet him? This is wronged."

Zeng Erhe said: "You say that this time the job is absolutely safe. After I say that I will complete the work, I will immediately rush to Tianjin Wei. Then someone will be able to take Tian Shenglan to fly far away. When I arrive outside the pass, the imperial court will be out of reach. You can be happy as you want."

Liu Hongxun: “…”

Zeng Erhe continued: "If you don't instruct me personally, how dare I do such a big thing? You said confidently that even if the court knew my whereabouts, you would not be afraid. You said that the prince was in your hands and the Jinyiwei was afraid of the mouse and was afraid of anything. I also took a reassurance at that time, who knew... actually..."

Liu Hongxun looked miserable.

But this reason is a thing of the past.

Zeng Erhe is a tool anyway, and as long as the prince is in hand, no matter how unforgivable he is, he can still take Tian Shenglan away with him in a swagger.

Since that's the case, even if I see him, I don't worry about showing any flaws in the future.

After seeing him, Zeng Erhe can also increase his confidence and do his job smoothly.

Emperor Tianqi was furious and could not help it at this moment: "Liu Hongxun, what else do you want to say!"

"Your Majesty..." Liu Hongxun kowtowed in pain and then said, "I am wronged."

"Why did he just wrongly accused you?"

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Jingyi said at this time: "I... In addition to Zeng Erhe, there is also a head of the Ministry of Rites. This person's surname is Chen. He also came to report secretly yesterday that Liu Hongxun was in the Ministry of Rites, managing the affairs of monks and providing a lot of convenience to Daruo Temple."

When it comes to this, Liu Hongxun has no way to deny it.

Liu Hongxun was still stubborn: "This is a slander, Your Majesty... This is Zhang Jingyi's frame-up, and he wanted to frame the trapped ministers. He had long regarded him as a thorn in his eyes. Your Majesty... You must not believe Zhang Jingyi. Zhang Jingyi's ambitions will cause trouble to the world. This person must be this person."

Emperor Tianqi was so angry that his chest was fluttering.

He picked up the inkstone from the desk and smashed it to Liu Hongxun.

Liu Hongxun was immediately hit and bleeding from his head, so he covered his head and let out a howl like a pig.

"Beast!" Emperor Tianqi said angrily: "At present, he is still obsessed with you? I treat you well. I have even let you be the minister of the throne like you, but you want to tie up my son! How many benefits have you received? The great principles in daily life are just your fig leaf. Now, he still has to never repent. Take it down and examine it for me, and find a result. This person must have a member of the party. I want to uproot and not leave any one. I also want to confiscate his house to see how much gold and silver his family hides, and how much stolen goods he has received."

Several imperial guards had already come in and dragged Liu Hongxun away.

The ministers in the hall were so scared that they didn't dare to show up.

To be honest, they never expected that Liu Hongxun would be so bold.

Liu Hongxun was still wailing, covering his head, and cursing: "The foolish lord, the tyrant... the foolish lord... the tyrant..."

Emperor Tianqi was even more angry, and then stared at Zeng Erhe. Zeng Erhe was like a frightened bird, so scared that he kowtowed and dared not look around.

Emperor Tianqi pointed at Zeng Erhe and said, "Was this person who went to pick up Tian Shenglan?"

“That’s right.”
To be continued...