After binding the mistress system, raise cubs and train husbands in the mansion

After this incident, Xie Boyuan went particularly smoothly during the subsequent house search.

Some county magistrates even voluntarily donated all their property after hearing the news, just to save the lives of their families.

Bai Yuan did not force anyone to do anything. Anyone who took the initiative to admit his mistakes would be demoted to a commoner and would not be allowed to serve as an official in the court for three generations. As for village tyrants, all their property would be confiscated and handed over to the people for disposal.

However, after these waves of operations, the ministers in the court could no longer sit still.

If we allow him to continue like this, all the ministers will be finished.

So, they joined forces with a group of people to petition the emperor, saying that they wanted to remove Xie Boyuan from his position as Shangshu Ling. When Xue Huan learned about this, he was secretly delighted. He didn't expect that before he even took action, someone would already be unable to hold back.

It was just right for him to sit back and watch the fight. He could let these people deal with Xie Boyuan first, and then he could deal with Xie Bochen.

In the court two days later.

"Your Majesty, I would like to hear your voice!"

"Please speak, Lord Zhong."

"Your Majesty, Minister Xie has disregarded the law, privately dealt with prisoners, and even tortured them into confessing without any evidence. This is a disgrace to the position of Minister of Personnel. I hope Your Majesty will dismiss Minister Xie."

"Oh? Is this true?" The emperor pretended to look innocent. Of course he knew about it, but he could not admit it.

Another minister also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely true. Several local merchants were afraid of being persecuted by Minister Xie, so they had no choice but to hand over their property in order to save their lives."

"Your Majesty, if the court officials are so lawless, who will take the law seriously? How can the Great Zhou be peaceful and prosperous?"

Murong Yan turned his gaze to Xie Boyuan, "Minister Xie, is this true?"

"Your Majesty, the evidence in my investigations is solid. Not only do we have witnesses, but we also have physical evidence. Everyone who has worked with me on the case can attest to this."

"In addition to food, the princess and the local people can also testify for me. Now the people in these counties are praising the emperor for his wisdom."

"It is precisely because of the emperor's keen observation that the people of all walks of life can live a stable life. As for the ministers' claims of being tortured into confessing, it is even more nonsense."

"Xie Boyuan would like to ask all the ministers, have you ever witnessed this official being tortured into confessing?"

As soon as the question was asked, the ministers all lowered their heads and remained silent. How could they see it?

At this time, Xue Huan stepped forward and accused, "Your Majesty, I can testify that Minister Xie was not tortured into confessing, because he asked the people to beat up the local merchants."

As soon as the words fell, people in the court whispered to each other, discussing the authenticity of the matter.

Murong Yan raised his eyebrows. My brother-in-law is quite smart.

"Is this true, Minister Xie?"

"Go back to the emperor, this is indeed the case."

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers all started to watch the fun.

"Is this really true? Minister Xie really doesn't take the laws of the Great Zhou seriously, does he?"

"That is to say, how can the laws of the Great Zhou be enforced by ordinary people? This is simply nonsense!"

Murong Yan didn't expect him to admit it so quickly, so he asked, "Why did Minister Xie do this?"

"Your Majesty, when I learned that the people had suffered great injustice, I felt very sad. But then I thought that Your Majesty had pardoned the death penalty for these bullies. They are undoubtedly very lucky."

"But what about the people? Can the grievances of so many years be written off? At this moment, I thought of the emperor. The emperor has always put the people first. How could he tolerate his people being bullied?"

"So, I took the initiative to let the people take this opportunity to vent their anger. First, the bullies will be grateful for the emperor's tolerance, and second, the people will understand the emperor's painstaking efforts."

"Of course, I cannot shirk my responsibility. I have done a very inappropriate thing in this matter. I hope Your Majesty will punish me."

Xue Huan's face turned very ugly after hearing this. Xie Boyuan's explanation made it seem as if he did this for the good of the emperor and the people. Would the emperor punish him severely? This was intolerable.

"Your Majesty, Minister Xie is trying to evade the main point and speak in a flattering manner. Your Majesty must not listen to him. The state has its own laws and the family has its own rules. The emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people if he breaks the law, let alone a minister. Please be clear-headed!"

Some ministers followed suit and said, "Your Majesty, please look into this!"

Murong Yan was now in a dilemma. It was not right to punish him, nor was it right not to punish him. What should he do?

At this moment, Jiang Feng walked into the court with evidence.

"Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"

"Be flat!"

"Long live thanks."

"Why did Guard Jiang come here just now?"

"Your Majesty, I received an order from Minister Xie to thoroughly investigate the case in Fengshui County."

"Fengshui County? Wasn't this case closed long ago? Why are they still investigating it?" Xie Baiyuan didn't tell him that the matter was not over yet. Could there be another surprise?

"Your Majesty, Minister Xie and I thought the matter was over, but unexpectedly, a secret letter was intercepted in the middle of the process. It contained information about the collusion between the Fengshui County Magistrate and the ministers in the court. I hope Your Majesty will take a look at it!"

"Pass it up!"

"Yes!"

Xue Huan was stunned when he heard this. Could it be a secret letter written to him by his brother-in-law? No wonder he waited for so long and didn't get any news. It turned out that it was intercepted.

However, you can't panic now. As long as you deny it, nothing will happen.

After reading it, Murong looked at the Minister of War sharply, "Sir Xue, have you ever participated in this matter?"

"Your Majesty, I know nothing. Someone must be wrongly accusing me."

"Humph! I haven't even told you what happened, and you're already saying you've been wronged. Lord Xue is truly a prophet."

Xue Huan immediately knelt on the ground, thinking that he had said so many mistakes.

"Do Guard Jiang and Lord Xie have any other evidence?"

Xie Boyuan stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the magistrate of Fengshui County is the brother-in-law of Mr. Xue. He said he can serve as a witness and testify against Mr. Xue. At the same time, Guard Jiang and I also found relevant letters in the magistrate's mansion."

After saying that, Guard Jiang handed over the remaining correspondence.

"Your Majesty, these letters show that Lord Xue accepted bribes many times. The amount of money in each bribe is staggering. Please investigate thoroughly!"

When the ministers heard this, they all looked at Xue Huan with surprise in their eyes.

Xue Huan's legs were shaking and his hands and feet were cold. He felt like he was finished. It was fine that his brother-in-law had betrayed him, but why did he hide their correspondence? What was even more hateful was that he even recorded the specific amount of silver on it?

When Murong Yan saw the evidence, his eyes flashed with ferocity.

"The Dali Temple Minister!"

"Wei Chen is here!"

"I order you to thoroughly investigate this matter and bring to justice all those involved."

"I accept the decree."

"From today on, Xue Huan is dismissed from his position as Minister of War and Jiang Feng will take over temporarily."

"Wei Chen accepts the order!"

Xue Huan was confused. Wasn't today's mission to dismiss Xie Boyuan from his position as Shangshu? Why was he dismissed?

Seeing this, the other ministers remained silent, fearing that they would be implicated.