Chapter 277 Who will win the destiny? (Forty)

Under the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, Pei Xun, Minister of Justice, Yang Zhiyi, Minister of Dali Temple, Dou Yan, Chief of the Censor, and Wu Yanzuo, the Chief of the Kaifeng Prefecture, all sat in front of Hou Dayong, waiting for Hou Dayong to make a decision.

Hou Dayong was very determined: "The prince violated the law and committed the same crime as the common people. Besides, Liu Miyan was just a guest of Lord Zan's clerk. If there is anything to investigate, check it to the end, no matter who he is, as long as he is involved in the Chanzhou case, he cannot be lenient. If we are lenient, more than 100,000 unjustly killed people in Chanzhou will definitely point at our backs in the underworld."

Wu Yanzuo hesitated on his face and said, "This matter is very important. Should I ask Fan Xiang to decide?"

Hou Dayong said decisively: "It's not too late. The soldier in the hall accused Liu Miyan of the evidence. The news is very likely to be leaked. If Liu Miyan hears the news and destroys the evidence, if he escapes, who will be responsible for this matter? Don't worry, I will inform the Master of the Court immediately. I will bear all the matter if something happens."

The Chief Censor Dou Yan agreed with Hou Dayong's opinion and said, "Since the Prime Minister Hou has made up his mind, the Ministry of Justice will hurry up and search for Liu Miyan."

Pei Xun, the Minister of Justice, was unwilling to interfere in this matter. He hurriedly said: "Mr. Zan once served in the Ministry of Justice. Most of the yamen runners are familiar with him. Whether they are from the public or private, this search is not suitable for people from the Ministry of Justice."

Hou Dayong smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said, "Since that's the case, let Kaifeng Prefecture Young Mentor Yang Huizhi and the right-level inspector Su Wensen lead his men to Zan Mansion to capture Liu Miyan and search for relevant evidence."

Hearing this arrangement, Dali Temple Minister Yang Zhiyi's eyelids twitched. He looked at Hou Dayong's kind smile, and felt that this smile was like a sharp arrow, rushing towards him from the air.

Hou Dayong continued: "If there is no objection, the director Wu Ruogu will inform Yang Huizhi and Su Wensen, and must assemble within half a stick of incense and go to Zan Mansion to conduct the arrest and search tasks."

"Please ask Lord Dou, Lord Yang, Lord Pei and Lord Xue. I'm going to interrogate Liu Miyan, I'm waiting for several cabinet masters here."

After the arrangement was made, everyone had their own thoughts and all dispersed in a hurry. Hou Dayong sat quietly under the Secretariat, waiting for the prime ministers who came to hear the news.

The production of tea shops in Lingzhou and Western Shu is increasing day by day. Because the shops are rich and powerful, many tea-making experts have been invited from Western Shu, Southern Tang, Southern Han and other places. The newly produced tea tea has a stable quality, quantity and deep official background. It has firmly controlled the northwest and Zhuhu markets. In Daliang, the best Fujia tea has also become a fashionable drink for high-ranking officials and wealthy people.

A stream of heat surrounds the white and green tea cups, and the extremely fine tea leaves stand upright. They stretch out their soft branches, bringing the freshness of the mountains and fields, quietly moistening Hou Dayong's hard heart.

After drinking tea, Hou Dayong looked at the memorials from all over the world. When Luo Qingsong returned to the Sect of the Secretariat and learned that the Imperial Guard had arrived at the Zan Mansion, Hou Dayong sent the Sect of the Secretariat to inform the cabinet masters.

Fan Zhi was the first to come to the Sect of the Secretariat. On the way, he saw a team of imperial guards walking towards the south city and came to the Sect of the Secretariat with doubts. After listening to Hou Dayong's explanation, Fan Zhi's smile immediately solidified on his face. He put down the steaming new tea and said with a pale face: "Why did Lord Zan Jurun's senior emperor and important minister easily send someone to search the Sect's Mansion with the testimony of a lowly soldier? We have set rules before that, several cabinet masters can discuss major matters. Only after His Majesty agrees can it be implemented. This suggestion was proposed by the Prime Minister. Did the Hou forget it?"

Fan Zhi's first few words were a little gentle. When he said the last few words, he had anger on his face and a bit strict tone.

Hou Dayong said slowly: "This matter is very urgent. If there is any delay, I am afraid that the suspect will run away."

Seeing Fan Zhi's face turned pale, Hou Dayong explained softly: "After Liu Jiangqing retrieved the account book from Chanzhou, he privately met with Liu Miyan, a Qingke from Zan Mansion on the road. This was the place his subordinates identified in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice. There were many people in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice. If we hesitate, Liu Miyan would probably run away or destroy the evidence. Therefore, after Lord Dou, Lord Yang, Lord Pei and Lord Xue arrived here, I decided to go to Zan Mansion to capture Liu Miyan immediately."

Hou Dayong smiled and said, "I'm sitting here just to wait for the prime ministers to inform you of this."

"The collegial system is a system that several of our ministers need to abide by. Prime Minister Hou easily destroyed this system, but I am afraid that the collegial system will become a piece of paper in the future." Fan Zhi's expression has returned to normal. He said: "Everything that reports to the Secretary of the Central Committee can be said to be an urgent matter. In the future, the prime minister on duty can make temporary motions because of the urgent matter, which will inevitably lead to unpredictable results."

The collegial system was when Chai Rong had just passed away. In order to restrict Fan Zhi's power, Hou Dayong was tied to Fan Zhi's rope. At this time, Fan Zhi used this rope to restrain Hou Dayong. "Without the consent of the collegial system, officials of the fourth rank and above cannot be searched. This is the rule. Please take the order immediately. We cannot break the rule of Hou Xiangli just because of a zhan customs clearance guest Liu Miyan."

Hou Dayong refused to give in and said, "I am the prime minister on duty and have the right to deal with it on the spot. If I want to take back my life, several cabinet masters need to be present and unanimously agree."

Fan Zhi was furious. He stood up, lifted the corner of his clothes, walked out the door, and ordered loudly: "Send someone to invite the ministers immediately." Seeing the erections of the right handed down, Fan Zhi pointed at the erections of Yilin Youde: "Take my seal and find Kaifeng Prefecture Prime Minister Wu Yanzuo and Privy Councilor Zhao Kuangyin, and ask them to immediately order people from Zan's mansion."

Hou Dayong said in a singular voice: "A real man does things one by one. If he does this wrong, I will take full responsibility."

The two prime ministers had different opinions. Lin Youde heard this and could not move forward or retreat. His sweat was as hot as beans, and his clothes quickly became wet as water. Suddenly, Lin Youde shouted: "I have been sick again in the ground." After saying that, he sprayed a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground without waking up. Several right-hand pickers rushed forward and carried him into the shaded place in the house, pressed him hard and poured cold water on the face. However, Lin Youde never woke up.

Seeing the chaos, Fan Zhi was so angry that he pointed at several right-handed eunuchs who were eager to save people, and said, "Go quickly, go and invite some cabinet masters."

Hou Dayong said lightly behind him: "Human life is at stake, so don't urge Fan Xiang too much."

When Lin Youde opened his eyes, several right-hand pickers let go of Lin Youde and were about to set off. Wang Bu, Wei Renpu, and Wang Zhu had already entered the gate.

After hearing what happened, the three of them had different expressions.

Wang Zhuoduo said, "Mr. Martial Arts, isn't it just a Qing family? Why use Kaifeng Prefecture and the Imperial Guard?"

Hou Dayong said lightly: "Wang Decheng insisted that the account book was fake. Liu Miyan visited Liu Jiangqing again at night. It is very likely that the account book is in Zan's mansion. If you don't search the account book, what's the use of capturing Liu Miyan?"

"This matter is too hasty." Wang Yao kept shook his head and said, "The case of Chanzhou is clear and the beheading of the governor Wang Decheng is enough to explain to the people of the world why the important officials are disagreeable and everyone is in danger. Your Majesty is young and has not yet ruled. The Great Zhou Dynasty really cannot withstand such troubles."

Hou Dayong sighed and said, "The case in Chanzhou is said to be a natural disaster, but it is actually a man-made disaster. Only if the borers are not dug out will it really endanger our country."

Fan Zhi had completely returned to his normal expression. He stroked his long beard and silently remained silent.

Only then did Hou Dayong tell the whole story of the matter in detail to the elders. Wei Renpu was not from the imperial examination. He walked from a minor official to the position of prime minister step by step. When it comes to the familiarity of the administration, no one here could beat him. After hearing the causes and consequences, Wei Renpu sighed in his heart and said, "I'm afraid Zanju Run is over."

As expected by Wei Renpu, Yang Zhengzhi and Su Wensen soon appeared in front of everyone.

Yang Zhengzhi gave a big gift to all the pavilions and bowed: "I was ordered to capture Liu Miyan, a guest of the Qing Dynasty of the Zan Mansion, and found a pack of things in the attic of the backyard of the Zan Mansion."

Everything is in arrangement.

Hou Dayong said calmly: "Open the baggage and let us see what it is."

Inside the bag is a book of accounts and some scattered vouchers.

After reading these tips, Hou Dayong breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Fortunately, I'm not disgraceful." He walked to Fan Zhi, bowed deeply, and said, "It's urgent, and I'm making a decision at the moment. Although I've done it, Fan Xiang is right. The collegial system cannot be destroyed. This is wrong. Now I'm asking for a year's salary to be fined. Please forgive me."

At this point, Fan Zhi knew that the big thing was gone. He had no selfish relationship with Zan Jurun and had no intention of favoring him. What he wanted to maintain was the authority of the chief prime minister. Now that the authority has been beaten by Hou Dayong, he can do nothing about it.

"Hou made a quick decision and seized these evidences and made great contributions. What crimes are there?" Fan Zhi kept stroking his long beard and said, "I didn't expect that the dignified Zan Jurun, a three-generation important official, would become a thief who cried the chicken and dogs."

These evidences were immediately sent to the lobby of the Ministry of Justice. With these evidences, the situation immediately changed suddenly. Wang Decheng's insistence that "the account book is fake, and the fictitious document is fake" was confirmed. According to the clues on the fictitious document, the Ministry of Justice, Kaifeng Prefecture and an imperial guard quickly captured relevant people throughout the city. Zan Jurun was imprisoned. Except for the Ministry of Revenue's grain in the northwest, the Ministry of Revenue had nothing to do with the case. From the Shangshu, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue to the Duzhi Doctor, the Jinmen Doctor, etc., they were all imprisoned.

The Chanzhou case became the largest case in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

After dinner, the people had countless topics of talk and speculation. They cursed corrupt officials happily while there were no officials around them.

The disputes, contradictions and strength between Hou Dayong and Fan Zhi gradually emerged in this case. The ministers of the court were respectful and afraid of Hou Dayong, and at the same time, they tried every means to find connections and prepare to join his disciples.
Chapter completed!