Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Li Shen's meaning was very clear, that is, these so-called witnesses were bribed by the Wang family, and he did not recognize the validity of their testimony.

If it could be confirmed with just the testimony of any witness, then Li Shen could also bribe a few people and say that the Wang family was plotting a rebellion.

Wang Yushi had anticipated Li Shen's attitude, and he said:

“Duke Zhao, since His Royal Highness Prince Ji has doubts about the witness’ testimony, I implore the Ministry of Justice to conduct an on-site investigation.

The birthplaces of these witnesses are all recorded, so we can easily find out whether they are true or false. "

"Don't worry, Censor Wang. I will naturally send someone to investigate the witnesses' testimony." Ma Zhou nodded.

"Censor Wang, didn't you say there was other evidence? Take it out." Changsun Wuji continued to say to Censor Wang.

"Yes."

Censor Wang took a Benchu ​​from his subordinate and presented it with both hands.

Changsun Wuji and Ma Zhou opened the book together and found that it contained accounts of bribes to officials in Xizhou.

It is recorded clearly how much money or what was given to a certain official on a certain day of a certain month of a certain year.

The two flipped to the end and found that the time span was several years.

Preliminary investigation revealed that more than twenty officials were involved.

"Censor Wang, where did you get this account book? Is the information in it true?"

After reading it, Ma Zhou asked Wang Yushi.

“Your Highness, Secretary Ma, the source of this account book is absolutely true. As for the source of the account book, please forgive me, Secretary Ma, for not being able to tell you.

Because the person who handed over the account book and even the person who knew the truth was afraid of retaliation, he specifically requested that his name not be revealed. I was given the account book only after he agreed.

Therefore, I cannot go back on my word and gain wealth, and become a person without credibility.

But Secretary Ma, please rest assured, Duke Zhao, this account book is absolutely true."

Censor Wang did not reveal the source of the account book, but not saying it was the same as saying it.

The word "insider" has already made everything clear. Only people inside the Ji Palace and the management personnel from Xizhou can be said to be insiders.

Even the people listed in the account books don’t know so many things.

This also fully proves the authenticity of the matter.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, would you like to review the accounts?" Changsun Wuji looked at Li Shen.

"Okay, I'll just take a look." Li Shen nodded reluctantly.

The clerk handed the account book to Li Shen, who flipped through it casually, then looked up and asked Changsun Wuji:

"Duke Zhao, what does this account book reveal?"

"What does Prince Ji mean? Do you suspect the account book is fake?"

Choi In-ji, who had been silent, interrupted.

"Yes, Your Highness Prince Ji, could it be that Your Highness Prince Ji thinks that this account book was also forged by Censor Wang?"

Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and looked at Li Shen and asked.

"Duke Zhao, Secretary Ma, let's not discuss whether this account book is true or false.

Even if this account book is real, what can it prove?

It can only prove that officials of Xizhou Prefecture accepted bribes, but how can we prove that this account book came from Prince Ji’s Palace?

This prince suspects that this account book was recorded after the Wang family bribed the officials of Xizhou, otherwise how could it be so detailed.

It seems that you, Wang, are planning a rebellion."

Li Shen was very calm, not at all panicked. His identity was special, and it was impossible to convict him overnight.

I am not someone like Li You.

Not to mention that His Majesty and the Crown Prince need me, even the imperial court has to be extremely cautious. They all know how much disaster it will bring to the Tang Dynasty if I fall.

By then, merchants all over the world will be in turmoil, and the wealthy families will seize the opportunity to seize the market, causing chaos in the business world.

If there is no one to intimidate merchants, prices will be unstable. When prices soar, the people will suffer.

The reason why the business community has been stable for so many years is because of the deterrence of Prince Ji's Mansion. No businessman in the world dares to violate the rules set by Prince Ji's Mansion.

Because King Ji was evil enough and never hesitated to do anything, all the merchants who broke the rules were ruined by him.

Some of those who harmed the people so severely that their families were destroyed.

The Ji Palace never concealed anything, but openly admitted and listed the crimes of these merchants.

Since then, few people dare to take advantage of the national disaster to make money.

They were not afraid of the imperial court because it was law-abiding, but they were afraid of Prince Ji's mansion because Prince Ji never followed the rules.

Therefore, if something happened to Li Shen, the business community would be in chaos, and all forces would intervene by any means necessary without being intimidated by Li Shen.

If people grab profits openly or covertly, the market will be unstable and the people will be uneasy.

Pulled around and moved the whole body.

This is Li Shen’s reliance, which he has been operating for more than ten years.

The imperial court did not want this to happen.

Like the six ministers of the ministries, as well as Ma Zhou and Yu Zhining of the three provinces, they were all prime ministers and had a more comprehensive view of things.

They have no grudge against Li Shen, so they will naturally consider the overall situation.

After hearing what Li Shen said, Changsun Wuji frowned. This was Prince Ji's usual style, which was to act like a rogue.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, I have already explained that this account book is evidence submitted by an insider, and it lists who paid the bribes.

Aren't these people from His Royal Highness Prince Ji's residence? "

When Censor Wang saw Li Shen denying it, he became furious.

"Duke Zhao, Secretary Ma, I feel that His Royal Highness Prince Ji is deliberately making trouble. Now that we have the evidence,

Your Highness Prince Ji is still making excuses, please ask Duke Zhao and Secretary Ma to make the final decision. "

Lu Chengqing saluted and said.

"Yes, I think so too. With all the evidence, there is no room for your Highness Prince Ji to quibble."

Cui Renzhi echoed.

"Are you stupid?"

As soon as they finished speaking, Li Shen cursed at them.

"Your Highness Prince Ji! Although we are not of high rank, we are also officials appointed by the court. Your Highness Prince Ji insulting us in public is too rude."

Zheng Jingsi's righteous words.

"Bah, you are not willing to be called stupid. As officials appointed by the imperial court, don't you know the process of the imperial court's trial?"

Li Shen looked at those people as if they were fools.

"What does your highness Prince Ji mean?" Censor Wang frowned and looked at Li Shen.

Li Shen smiled slightly and said to Sun Fujia:

"Dali Temple, can you explain to them the trial process and how to try a prince?"

Sun Fujia quickly stood up and bowed:

"I obey your orders."

He bowed to Changsun Wuji and Ma Zhou again, then turned around and said to the people from the noble families:

"Everyone, the cases that I hear in the Dali Temple are usually transferred from the Censorate and the Ministry of Justice to my Dali Temple for review.

Our Dali Temple will conduct a review, and all steps will be carefully reviewed in strict accordance with laws and regulations to ensure the fairness and accuracy of this case.

This includes witness testimony, physical evidence inspection, etc. mentioned in the file.

Cases like today's involve a prince, and are usually tried by the Ministry of Justice, the Censorate, and the Supreme Court, and the Nine Ministers must also participate.

The first trial will be mainly conducted by the Ministry of Justice and the Censorate, while the second trial will be mainly conducted by our Dali Temple.

The nine ministers will give their opinions. If there are different opinions, Your Majesty will make the final decision."

After Sun Fujia finished speaking, he saluted Li Shen and Changsun Wuji.