From eunuch to emperor

Chapter 108

Long Chen thought it was very strange, the empress had the cultivation base of Emperor Zun, and she was also a wise monarch, how could she be restrained by Jing Tianlie?

Before thinking too much, the Empress said: "Shui Han has served the country for many years, I will give her an explanation."

Jing Tianlie said: "I heard that some people don't want to thoroughly investigate Shui Han's case, who doesn't want to thoroughly investigate?"

Everyone's eyes fell on Long Chen.

With a sinister smile on his face, Bai Qiulian gloated and said, "Of course it's Long Shangshu."

Long Chen sneered in his heart, walked out and said: "That's right, I don't agree to a thorough investigation, General Shui Han died loyally for his country, don't investigate any more."

Jing Tianlie's tone was contemptuous: "What do you know as an eunuch? We soldiers are not afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice, but treacherous officials in the court. If Shuihan is killed by someone, I, the Red Flame Army, will be the first to refuse!"

These words are a threat, a threat to the Empress, a threat to Long Chen.

Bai Qiulian echoed: "The general said well, General Shui Han was murdered by a traitor. When the truth is found out, the traitor must be chopped into pieces!"

Long Chen bowed to Jing Tianlie, and said: "Great General Gao Yi! I am an eunuch, but I respect the soldiers who shed blood for the country the most!"

"If General Shuihan was killed by a traitor, we must avenge him!"

"However, if General Shuihan died for another reason, and someone even instructed her to do something against the imperial court behind her back, what should I do, General?"

Jing Tianlie's contemptuous expression suddenly froze, and he heard the meaning behind his words.

Could it be that Shuihan's death is really strange?

Before Jing Tianlie could speak, Bai Qiulian pointed at Long Chen and cursed: "Shui Han has just died for his country, and you dare to slander him! Why is there someone instigated behind it, don't you know that Shui Han was trained by the general!"

Jing Tianlie frowned, scolding Bai Qiulian for being an idiot in his heart, he dared to say such a thing.

Long Chen was surprised and said: "It turns out that General Shuihan is the general's subordinate, I didn't know about this, I made a mistake, the general forgives me!"

Bai Qiulian is the minister of the Ministry of War, plus her relationship with Jing Tianlie, she knows a lot.

Logically speaking, she shouldn't talk about the relationship between Jing Tianlie and Shui Han in public.

This time she couldn't hold it back because she was so scolded by Long Chen that she wanted to use Jing Tianlie's power to force the Empress to investigate the matter.

After hearing Bai Qiulian's words, everyone knew that Shui Han belonged to Jing Tianlie.

Before that, they all thought that Shui Han was the direct descendant of Emperor Luoxi, and someone from the Empress' side.

As a result, the ministers in the DPRK and China all suspected that there was a conspiracy in Shui Han's death.

The ministers thought in their hearts that the empress was trying to eradicate Jing Tianlie's influence.

"Don't talk nonsense, all the generals belong to the imperial court, belong to the Holy Majesty, not mine!"

Jing Tian yelled sharply, refusing to admit his relationship with Shui Han.

The empress just watched quietly, letting Long Chen and Jing Tianlie quarrel.

Long Chen pointed at Bai Qiulian and cursed: "Did you hear that bitch, Shui Han is not a general of the general, they have nothing to do with them, if you dare to talk nonsense, I will slap you to death for the general!"

Bai Qiulian was rendered speechless by the scolding.

It is clear that Qiu Lian and Jing Tianlie are in the same group, but now it seems that Long Chen is in the same group.

The ministers of the court were also dumbfounded, and shouted that Long Chen's operation was too flamboyant.

Di Luoxi originally wanted to help, but now she feels it is completely unnecessary, Long Chen alone is enough to fight against the Confucianists.

Jing Tianlie was also confused by Long Chen's coquettish manipulation, and didn't know what to say.

The court suddenly fell silent, and neither side spoke.

At this time, the empress said, "Okay, the case of General Shuihan has too much impact, and it affects the stability of the army. I have ordered the Metropolitan Procuratorate to conduct a joint review with the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of War. I will give you an explanation when there is a result."

Hu Chengfu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, said: "Your Majesty, this case concerns the hearts of the government and the public. I request that all the interrogation process be made public."

Bai Qiulian echoed, "Yes, all interrogations will be announced."

The two of them were worried that the empress would favor Long Chen, so they said this.

The empress frowned, pretending to be embarrassed: "This case concerns the court's face, I'm afraid it will be fully announced..."

Di Luoxi immediately came out to object: "No, Shuihan's case involves court ministers, if it is announced, it will cause turmoil."

Long Chen also objected: "This matter involves important court officials, so it cannot be announced."

Di Luoxi and Long Chen objected at the same time, Bai Qiulian and Jing Tianlie felt more and more that there was a ghost in it.

The ministers in the court also talked a lot, feeling that the Empress knew the inside story and was favoring Long Chen and Emperor Luoxi.

Jing Tianlie said loudly: "My lord, I thought it was time to make an announcement."

The empress looked at Jing Tianlie and sighed slightly: "Okay."

Bai Qiulian showed joy, feeling that he had won.

Only Jing Heng was trembling at the end, he was confused now.

He didn't know if Long Chen had any evidence that he ordered Shui Han to collaborate with the enemy, if he had, why didn't he use it to deal with him?

Could it be that Long Chen really killed Shuihan?

"Saint is wise."

Jing Tianlie glanced coldly at Long Chen, and a sinister smile appeared on the corner of Bai Qiulian's mouth.

Bai Anning, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, said: "This humble minister leads the decree."

The Empress asked, "Is there anything else?"

Bai Qiulian came out and said: "Your Majesty, Long Chengen is the most suspected in the Shui Han case. I believe that Long Chengen is no longer suitable for the position of Minister. Please dismiss him pending investigation and restore Jing Heng as Minister of the Household Department." job."

Di Luoxi got angry, pointed at Bai Qiulian and scolded: "Without evidence, why are you dismissed and await investigation! Jing Heng is greedy for so much money from the household department, and wants to be the secretary of the household department!"

Bai Qiulian said: "Fourth princess, the corruption of ink in the household department is the problem of Chen Hanying, the minister, and has nothing to do with Jing Heng. He is just dragged down."

"The general has made so many military exploits at the Jade Buddha Pass, so what's the problem with resuming Jing Heng's position?"

Di Luoxi wanted to scold again, but Long Chen stopped him, and said: "The bitch is right, but I just want to ask the general, do you want to replace the general's merits with the position of Minister of the Household Department?"

Jing Tianlie glanced out of the corner of his eye, and said coldly: "This matter is not something I should say, nor should you say, it's up to the Holy One to decide."

Jing Tianlie seemed to respect the Empress, but in fact she was extremely arrogant.

The court ministers are waiting for the emperor's will.

"You are the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, please tell me."

The empress did not answer directly, but asked Baili Bing.

Bai Libing replied: "It's okay for the general to convert his military merits into his position, but it's not in compliance with the rules to dismiss Long Shangshu just because he was involved in the case."

"At the beginning, the household department had a deficit of 700 million taels, but Long Shangshu filled the deficit in one year, and there was still a surplus, which is a great contribution."

"Killing Shangguan Xiu and Shangguan Mu, and capturing Caishi City, this credit has not yet been rewarded."

Long Chen could tell that Baili Bing deliberately compared Long Chen's military achievements with Jing Tianlie.

Jing Tianlie just defended the Jade Buddha Pass, Long Chen actually defeated the generals and captured the city, if you talk about military achievements, Long Chen is even greater.

With such a comparison, the ministers in the court suddenly realized that Long Chen was better than Jing Tianlie.