I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

The two men asked Li Shen, which could be regarded as a review of the case, or as a way of giving the defendant Li Shen a chance to speak first.

Li Shen stood up calmly, bowed to Li Shimin, and then said:

"Your Majesty, all the ministers, first of all, I would like to correct what Duke Zhao just said.

It was not Censor Wang who impeached me, but Censor Wang who informed on me.

Impeachment is just saying it at a court meeting.

But now that Censor Wang is already in court with me as the plaintiff, this no longer falls within the scope of impeachment.

I hope everyone will remember this.”

Li Shen did not answer Changsun Wuji's words, but corrected what Changsun Wuji had just said.

No one understands why Li Shen corrected this?

What does this have to do with the case itself?

Only a very few people understood Li Shen's meaning, such as Changsun Wuji, Ma Zhou, and several Shangshu and others.

Of course, Li Shimin also understood what Li Shen meant.

There must be something wrong when things are abnormal. Li Shen must have his purpose for saying this.

Li Shen continued:

“Secondly, I can only say that the charges that Duke Zhao just mentioned are nonsense.

Last time at the Ministry of Justice, I made it very clear that this matter has nothing to do with me. It was Wang Wencheng who was instructed by someone to deliberately frame me.

Furthermore, I am also investigating the person behind the rebellion. If I find out, I will throw him into the Night Fragrance Pond and drown him.

Even after he dies, he will be buried in the Night Fragrance Pond, leaving a stinking legacy for eternity."

As Li Shen spoke, he glanced at Li Zhi inadvertently, which made Li Zhi very uncomfortable.

This bastard actually cursed himself openly.

"Well, Prince Ji has finished speaking. So, do you have anything to say, Imperial Censor Wang?"

After hearing Li Shen's words, Changsun Wuji looked at the Wang family's censor again with an expressionless face.

The Royal Censor stepped forward and saluted, saying:

“Your Majesty, gentlemen, I don’t believe that Prince Ji would do such a thing, but the facts are before us.

I met a few common people, who told me what Prince Ji’s palace had done in Xizhou, which was simply outrageous to both humans and gods.

As an imperial censor, I have nothing of value, and my whole heart is devoted to the court and the people of this world.

Your Majesty, please make the decision for the people of Xizhou."

Censor Wang was filled with righteous indignation and his voice was so emotional that even Li Shen felt as if he were guilty.

"Censor Wang, I have already said that the Duke of Zhao and Secretary Ma will preside over the trial today.

I am just a bystander and will not make decisions for anyone." Li Shimin said calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Not being able to please Li Shimin, Censor Wang bowed and retreated.

Changsun Wuji and Ma Zhou looked at each other, Changsun Wuji nodded, and Ma Zhou said:

"Since both parties have their own opinions, let's look at the evidence. Someone present the evidence."

The eunuch outside had been waiting for a long time and hurriedly walked in with a file held in both hands.

Ma Zhou opened the file and bowed to Li Shimin, then said to everyone:

"This is the result of the joint investigation between the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice in Xizhou."

Ma Zhou opened the file and said, "This file was obtained by the joint investigation of the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice.

We visited more than ten tribes and collected thirty-seven confessions.

They all confirmed that the Ji Wang Mansion's workshops and cotton purchasing offices in Xizhou did oppress the people and exploit the workers.

It also confirmed the collusion with local tribal leaders. The people also saw with their own eyes the dealings between Wang Wencheng, the chief treasurer of the Prince Ji's Mansion in Xizhou, and the tribal leaders.

We also interviewed some minor officials in Xizhou, and they were able to prove that Wang Wencheng did bribe local officials.

The purpose is to prevent people from spreading their evil deeds.

Regarding the killing of officials, nothing has been found so far.”

Ma Zhou briefly recounted the results of the investigation.

Everyone present was stunned. It turned out that everything that happened in Xizhou was true and not fabricated.

It is hard for them to imagine how much the ordinary people in the area have suffered and how they have been living in dire straits for years.

As soon as Ma Zhou finished reading out the results of the investigation, Censor Wang said:

“As you all have heard, the results of the investigation have confirmed that Wang’s impeachment of His Royal Highness Prince Ji is true.

I also ask Zhangsun Pushe Ma Zhongshu to make the decision for the people of Xizhou."

This statement resonated with many people.

"I didn't expect this to be true. It has been widely circulated."

"Yes, at first I thought it was a misunderstanding and believed that His Royal Highness Prince Ji had nothing to do with this matter."

"I thought so at the beginning. Who would have thought that the Ji Wang family, with its great wealth and power, could do such a thing."

There was a lot of discussion in the hall, and many people began to believe that it was Prince Ji who did it.

Because the results of the joint investigation by the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple are already very clear.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, do you have any other evidence?" Changsun Wuji looked at Li Shen.

Li Shen smiled slightly:

"Duke Zhao, Secretary Ma, and all the ministers, I have made it very clear just now that this matter was done by Wang Wencheng.

He was instructed by others to deliberately put the blame on me.

So it is natural that they do these evil things under the banner of this king.

Can you find substantial evidence to prove that this matter is related to me? Or investigate and punish me for direct involvement?

There is another important person here that you have not investigated, that is the Protector General of Anxi Protectorate, Governor of Xizhou, and Duke of Yangdi Guo Xiaoke.

Xizhou Prefecture was headed by Guo Xiaoke. When such a big incident happened, Wang Wencheng, a small shopkeeper,

Even if he was the manager of Prince Ji's Mansion, Lord Yang Zhai would not care.

Duke Yangdi is loyal to his emperor and his country, and is devoted to Your Majesty. It is impossible for him not to report this matter after learning about it.

But why didn't he report it? He must know something."

As soon as Li Shen finished speaking, he heard Cheng Yaojin's voice:

“Yes, this Guo Xiaoke is indeed loyal to Your Majesty. If he finds out about Wang Wencheng’s affairs, he will definitely report it.

It has not been reported for so many years, so there must be someone more powerful than him who has contacted him.

Just find Guo Xiaoke and ask him. "

Cheng Yaojin's voice resounded throughout the hall. Li Shen turned around and looked at Cheng Yaojin. This guy actually stood on his side at the critical moment.

"Yes, what Prince Ji said is right. It is not easy for the officials below to conceal such a big thing.

Only a provincial governor can do this."

"Why do I feel like things are turning around again?"

While people below were discussing, Li Shimin, who was sitting upstairs, had a headache.

He specifically transferred Guo Xiaoke to the border because he didn't want anyone to investigate Guo Xiaoke.

Because Guo Xiaoke had a forged letter from the Prince Ji's Palace with the seal of the Prince Ji's Palace on it.

This seal is registered in the palace. It is not randomly carved, and the anti-counterfeiting is exactly the same.

As a result, this rebellious son actually wanted Guo Xiaoke's confession, and there was also a stubborn person who agreed with him.

You know what, you agree with it.

(Honestly, I procrastinate a lot. I had a good idea in mind, so I wrote a few more chapters as a backup.

But I can’t stop watching short videos and I can’t put my phone down.

What should I do? Should I also do some live broadcasting and write?

Don’t forget to click on the reminder)