The key to Wei Wen's case lies in whether Wei Guangdu accepted bribes from Wei Wen, and how much he knew about Wei Wen's corruption. Therefore, with Li Jun's consent, Pei Lun led officials from the Ministry of Punishment to blockade the Wei family and register and verify the Wei family's property. Naturally, the cooperation of the Ministry of Revenue was inevitable. After all, the Wei family was a large taxpayer. Li Jun also sent someone to deliver a list, which contained a list of items and military expenditures that Wei Guangdu had given to the Jin Palace.
More than 20 officials counted day and night, and it took three days to complete the count. These account books were consistent with the property registered by the Wei family themselves. In other words, the books were consistent with the wealth held by the Wei family. From one aspect, the 20,000 taels of dirty silver were not found. In the next ten days, they sent people to visit all Wei's stores and found no traces of corruption.
Based on this, Pei Lun interrogated Wei Wen. Wei Wen still insisted that the main envoy was Wei Guangdu, but he could not provide any other evidence. Pei Lun was furious and said, "I will not punish you until you see it." Come on, you won’t confess honestly, come on, give me a beating!”
Wei Wen said in horror, “No, I’m still an official, you can’t use lynching!”
Pei Lun snorted coldly and said: "It is true that the truth of your involvement in Wei Shangshu's case has not been found out, but it is an indisputable fact that you engaged in malpractice for personal gain and embezzled military pay. His Majesty has already decreed that you will take away all your fame and official positions and will never hire you. So now you are just a dishonest sinner! I don’t want to punish you, but if you think this can delay time, then I have no choice but to act like a cruel official."
"Yes!"
Immediately, four jailers pushed Wei Wen to the ground and hit him with a board one after another. Wei Wen had never received such a heavy blow. He was speechless after only twenty boards.
Pei Lun asked again: "I want to ask you, you said that the main messenger behind this was Wei Guangdu, so when and where did he ask you to do these things? Do you have evidence to prove it? The mastermind behind this is Wei Guangdu? Where did your dirty money go?"
Wei Wen waited for a long time before saying in a whisper: "I don't know, I can't say, tell me. Your life will be gone."
Pei Lun sneered and said, "I don't know if you will die in the future, but if you can't produce evidence to prove that Wei Shangshu is related to this case, then you will be slandering me. Being an official of the imperial court, being greedy for military pay and not repenting, these alone are enough to sentence you to death, confiscate your home, bring harm to your family, and your relatives will never be allowed to obtain honors for three generations. Think about it for yourself. If you confess now, you can still avoid physical pain. , but if you refuse to repent, I will have no choice but to report to Your Majesty and settle the case. Wei Shangshu will still be acquitted, and you will die too!"
Wei Wen's hesitant look fell in Pei Lun's eyes! , he decided to add more fire and said: "Come here, put on the stick."
The jailer used the stick to put on Wei Wen's legs. Wei Wen seemed to be very flustered but still refused to say anything. The truth, Pei Lun said angrily: "Take it!"
In the hands of the jailerWith one exertion, Wei Wen screamed in pain and gradually passed out.
"Stop. Sprinkle him to wake him up."
A jailer poured cold water on Wei Wen's head. It was still the end of winter and the weather was still cold. Under severe stimulation Wei Wen woke up again.
"I ask you whether to recruit or not?"
Wei Wen cried bitterly: "No, I can't recruit, they will kill my whole family."
< p>This chapter is not finished yet, click on the next page to continue reading."Who wants to kill your whole family? You might as well say it. If it is found to be true, I will send someone to protect your family."
"It's useless, it's useless, Let me die, let me die..."
After Wei heard the words, he hit the bottom, but because he had just been injured and couldn't exert any strength, he was not killed by the first blow. By the second time, the jailer had already stopped the person.
"Look at him, don't let him die."
"Yes."
Pei Lun knew that he would not get any conclusion if he continued to ask. , so they asked the jailers to put Wei Wen in shackles and cover his mouth, for fear that if he committed suicide in fear of being guilty, he would not be able to explain clearly and his reputation would be ruined.
Pei Lun went to Tianlao again to interrogate Wei Guangdu. This Wei Guangdu was different from Wei Wen. Although he was temporarily dismissed from office to await his punishment, Li Jun did not deprive him of his official title. He just cooperated with the investigation. Therefore, after seeing Pei Lun, Wei Guangdu did not kneel down to him, but only slightly cupped his hands. Pei Lun also bowed back, not daring to take it seriously.
"Master Pei has worked hard, but I still say the same thing. Wei did something wrong in the recommendation. Wei will accept whatever punishment your Majesty wants, but the corruption of ink has nothing to do with Wei. Wei I will not do such an unconscionable thing."
Pei Lun nodded and said, "I have already sent someone to submit Mr. Wei's confession to Your Majesty, and Wei Wen has also confessed. The case can be closed once the official confirms it, and Mr. Wei cooperates with the Criminal Department."
Wei Guangdu was surprised: "Then Wei Wen confessed? "
Pei Lun shook his head and said: "According to what Wei Wen said, he was forced to frame you, but the person behind the scenes refused to say anything. Pei planned to ask for two more days. If he still refused I can only confess to His Majesty and ask His Majesty to judge. This case has been dragged on for a long time, and Your Majesty must be impatient to wait. Pei will report the results to Your Majesty first and take his leave."
Wei Guangdu suddenly felt relaxed and happy, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Pei, for returning Wei's innocence."
In Jiaofang Hall, Li Jun has repeatedly issued orders not to allow anyone to imprison Wei Guangdu. Tell Wei Haohao so that she won't worry. But under the guidance of some people intentionally or unintentionally, Wei Haohao finally found out about it. She originally wanted to ask Li Han to find out, but she also understood that Li Han was definitely not a targetless person, and there must be a reason for him to do what he did. What's more, if her father is trueShe made a mistake, what can she do? Is asking Li Jun to bend the law for personal gain? Wei Haohao shook her head. She knew her father. If Wei Guangdu had been willing to join in the evil, their family would have been in a very powerful position long ago. How could they wait until they had narrowly escaped death in Dingyun City to get a chance to rise to prominence. Therefore, Wei Haohao has determined that Wei Guangdu must have been framed.
"What are you thinking about? You are thinking so hard, can't even Ye'er's cry move you?"
Wei Haohao was startled, and then he noticed that Li Hao was holding a baby in his hand. Li Yu is still hiccupping. When the little girl woke up, no one was holding her, so she started to cry. Just then, Li Jun came over and quickly picked her up to comfort her.
Wei Haohao smiled awkwardly, but did not explain anything or mention Wei Guangdu's matter. She felt that she did not understand the whole story and it was better not to cause trouble, in case Li Han did something selfish in consideration of her mood. , which is not good for Li Jun or the Wei family.