"I will be responsible for anything that happens. I will explain to Your Majesty afterwards." Han Yu said expressionlessly, without even looking at Wei Zhongxian.
Although Han Yu chose to deal with the Donglin Party this time, it does not mean that he looked down on Wei Zhongxian. Such eunuchs should be dragged out and executed by slow slicing.
This eunuch was presented to Your Majesty as a Taoist priest. He disregarded his country and the world for his own selfish interests and deceived the emperor. He deserves death by slow slicing.
After being confronted by Han Yu, Wei Zhongxian was helpless and could only look at the other party angrily. The good impression he had just had disappeared in an instant.
I can only give you a reminder that if you try to stop him by force, the emperor will deal with you directly.
You must know that Han Yu, the chief judge, was appointed by the emperor, and his authority must be maintained no matter what happens.
This was not only to preserve Han Yu's authority, but also to protect the emperor's authority. If he didn't even respect the people appointed by the emperor, it meant that he didn't respect the emperor's power, and he could die no matter what the reason.
Han Yu turned to look at Yang Lian and said, "Take a look."
Yang Lian's expression was calm, without any change. He showed no gratitude towards Han Yu, and showed no emotion whatsoever.
After taking the document and taking a look at it, Yang Lian had a bitter smile on his face and finally returned the document.
"I trusted the wrong people. I, Yang Lian, had great ambitions but failed to judge people. I deserve the fate I have today. Lord Han, I have something to say. Could you please present it to His Majesty on my behalf?"
"I'm here to interrogate you. I'll report everything you say to His Majesty." Han Yu said expressionlessly, "As for whether or not you're allowed to speak, I'm here to interrogate you, so naturally I'll let you speak. I won't try to silence you. Speak now."
"I have a clear conscience in impeaching Xiong Tingbi. I am loyal to Your Majesty and I am willing to die for the Ming Dynasty. I simply want to report to Your Majesty that Xiong Tingbi is not a good general. If Liaodong is handed over to him, it will inevitably cause great trouble. The Ming Dynasty cannot do without Liaodong. Your Majesty, please investigate carefully."
After saying this, Yang Lian knelt on the ground and remained silent for a long time.
Looking at Yang Lian prostrating himself on the ground, Han Yu's eyes flashed with sadness, and he said, "Come here, show him the confessions of Li Ruzhen, Yuan Yingtai, and Wang Huazhen."
Wei Zhongxian wanted to say something but stopped himself.
Yang Lian raised his head and looked at Han Yu, his face showing some hesitation. He still wanted to read his confession at this time?
But he still reached out to take it. After reading the document, he was stunned on the spot.
Although the previous documents caused Yang Lian great distress, they were still within his tolerance, as those people were simply accepting bribes and impeaching others.
Although he had never seen such a thing in the Censorate, he had heard of it, so it was not uncommon. So even if it was a blow to him, he was still able to say the following words.
Because I am dedicated to the public, no matter what those people do, I have a clear conscience.
But these documents are different. They clearly state how they accepted bribes and how they framed Xiong Tingbi.
Driving away Xiong Tingbi was not for Liaodong, nor for the Ming Dynasty, nor for the world.
It was simply for money. It was the only place in the Ming Dynasty suitable for making money.
That is why they framed Xiong Tingbi, because Xiong Tingbi became a stumbling block to their greed for money. They embezzled money and exploited the soldiers, which resulted in insufficient troops in Liaodong, no fighting spirit, and every battle was lost.
This was completely different from Yang Lian's understanding, and his three views completely collapsed.
In Yang Lian's view, all the members of the Donglin Party were gentlemen. Although they gathered together, they never formed a clique for personal gain. They all worked for the Ming Dynasty and the world.
They all shared the same ideals and aspired to restore the Ming Dynasty. On ordinary days, those people would stand before him and speak freely, wholeheartedly serving the country and the people, criticizing current problems and admonishing the emperor.
But what are these?
Is this what those people who talk to you like this on a daily basis do?
When he stands in front of you, he speaks righteously and eloquently, but what about afterwards?
Is it for this?
Yang Lian raised his head and looked at Han Yu, his eyes filled with tears.
His body was shaking so much, and his eyes were full of pleading. It was obvious that he was asking Han Yu to tell him that this was not true.
Looking at Yang Lian with some resignation, Han Yu sighed, "I can tell you, this is all true. I didn't torture them, I didn't force a confession, but they admitted everything. Because there is evidence, they can't deny it."
"Of this, the late emperor allocated one million taels of silver for military pay. Only 700,000 taels remained after leaving the capital, and another 100,000 taels disappeared after reaching Liaodong. Only 600,000 taels remained for the generals. Generals at all levels exploited this money in installments, and less than 200,000 taels were actually used. Everything is well documented."
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