Qiu Shoudao's thick eyebrows raised upwards. Since he served as Minister of the Ministry of Justice, few people have dared to talk to him like this. Even though he is part of King Qin's party, King Qin is still polite to him.
Qiu Shoudao really did not expect that the kid in front of him would dare to contradict him like this.
"Since you are called a student, how can you not know the etiquette? The elders and the younger are ordered, and the officials and the people are in two rows. Do not kneel according to the law, but worship according to the propriety!"
Although Qiu Shoudao is in the Qin King's lineup, he was able to achieve the position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishments. He definitely did not get it by flattery. He not only has a thorough study of the laws of the Great Chu, but is also a good hand at writing and writing.
Just a few words put Meng Xia there, didn't you say that you are a juren, then you still call yourself a student, in this case, you are not allowed to kneel down according to the law, you have to salute me according to the law of etiquette, right? Qiu Shoudao directly kidnapped Meng Xia with morality.
"Mr. Qiu's words are wrong. Since your lord wants to talk about etiquette, please forgive me what the students say. What is a courtesy? You should worship your parents as a child, your mentor as a disciple, and your majesty as a minister. Is Master Qiu the student's parents and mentor? Neither Dear, I don¡¯t have the grace to pass on my karma, how dare I ask a student how to worship your lord?¡±
Although Qiu Shoudao's rhetorical question was tricky, Meng Xia has an excellent record of being dizzy with anger and running into Jie'an. Although the situation is very unfavorable to him at this time, Meng Xia knows that he must not show his cowardice now, at least he must find an opportunity to gain some initiative for himself. Once the other party believes that he is a murderer and cannot participate in the investigation of the case, no one can help Cleared himself of suspicion.
"Sharp teeth!"
Qiu Shoudao obviously didn't want to let Meng Xia go just like that, a token-like object slipped out of the sleeve of his right hand and was pinched in Qiu Shoudao's hand. He raised the badge, and just about to make a move, a hand with two-inch loose flowers embroidered on the cuff held Qiu Shoudao.
"Lord Qiu, why bother to be serious with the younger generation? Even the punishment was used?"
Qiu Shoudao knew who stopped him without turning his head.
"Yuewen Qianshan, this case was originally in charge of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. Your Dali Temple came here and I didn't say much, but if you prevent me from handling the case, don't blame me for going to Your Majesty to read your copy!"
Meng Xia showed a dazed look, he recognized this person. Yuewen Qianshan, Minister of Dali Temple, a third-rank official, ranks among the nine ministers. Most importantly, he is a prince.
"Why did Master Qiu get angry with the old man again?"
Yuewen Qianshan kept Qiu Shoudao's hand still, and said to the other party with a smile: "I'm afraid Mr. Qiu has forgotten, right? The former emperor gave me the right to inspect Dali Temple, not to mention you, even His Majesty himself If you can¡¯t find fault, Dali Temple will really take care of this case.¡±
"You! Are you trying to cover up the suspect!"
Yuewen Qianshan's intervention made Qiu Shoudao ignore Meng Xia. Although this case is very important, if it is not handled properly, it may be difficult for Emperor Yuan Jing to explain it. However, Yuewen Qianshan is a political enemy, and it is the kind of political enemy with very close functions. The two parties are facing each other. In the future, it can only be a life-and-death situation, and there will never be a third situation.
"Qiu Shoudao! This old man is the Minister of Dali Temple, and he has the right to intervene in this case. If you want to make trouble in front of this old man, it is absolutely impossible. If you want to handle the case, follow the normal procedures!"
Yuewen Qianshan's originally smiling face gradually turned cold, "Otherwise, today, the old man will go to meet with you to discuss with His Majesty."
Seeing that Yuewen Qianshan said that, Qiu Shoudao could only snort coldly. What the other party said was indeed correct, Dali Temple did have the right to intervene in this case. This time I personally came to investigate this case, the main reason is that this year's Chunwei Examination was personally presided over by the Minister of Rites and the main examiner. There was trouble here. As the backbone of the King Qin Party, he, Qiu Shoudao, naturally had to seize the opportunity and give the prince a chance. The party hit hard.
Although he knew that the crown prince must take countermeasures, he did not expect to act so quickly, and immediately invited the minister of Dali Temple over.
Originally, according to Qiu Shoudao's thinking, since the owner of the murder weapon has been found, there is no need to care whether he is really the murderer. The truth is not so important in this murder case. Only an explanation is needed. OK. Then take this opportunity to attack the prince's party well, so that the goal will be achieved.
But Yuewen Qianshan came too fast and didn't give him a chance.
"Come here, transfer the information of the deceased and the suspect to this officer."
Although Dali Siqing was present, the Criminal Department was in charge of the case, so it was natural for Qiu Shoudao to issue the order.
Soon an official from the Ministry of Rites came over with two documents, and Qiu Shoudao opened them to read them. It stands to reason that Yuewen Qianshan should also read them together, but he just stood aside with the old god.
Qiu Shoudao read the first document with his expression unchanged, and then opened it.??In the second document, his expression turned aside instantly. The reason is very simple. The first three lines of the document read as follows: Meng Xia, a native of Qianzhou, the third son of Zhenbei Hou Mengyu.
He looked up at Meng Xia, how could it be?
No matter how you look at this face, it has nothing to do with that reckless man, how could it be a child of that reckless man's family!
"Is Meng Yu your father?"
Qiu Shoudao asked subconsciously, he really couldn't tell that Meng Xia was Meng Yu's son.
Seeing the other party's reaction, Meng Xia was taken aback, nodded and replied, "It's my father."
Although I don't know what past my father had with the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, it probably wasn't a good friendship. As far as he knew, Meng Yu basically had no friends in the court. In the words of Second Uncle Bai, that doesn't mean you don't have friends, it means that almost everyone in the court has been beaten by Meng Yu, including the current Grand Chu Zuoxiang who has also been beaten by Meng Yu.
People like Meng Yu are basically sued by various officials every day, but when they come to Emperor Yuan Jing, they are like nothing, because in Emperor Yuan Jing, people like Meng Yu are called lonely ministers, and they have no party members, so they are naturally worth using. What's more, with Meng Yu in the north, the stability of the north can be guaranteed, as long as the military power in the north is controlled.
Qiu Shoudao's complexion was uncertain. If he wanted to directly designate Meng Xia as the murderer, then he had ten thousand thoughts. The reason was simple. He was beaten by Meng Yu before, and he was beaten in the court. The face had already been rubbed by Meng Yu on the ground, rubbed and rubbed again. When meeting the enemy's son, Qiu Shoudao naturally wanted to trample Meng Xia to death, but he was also afraid, afraid of being rubbed by Meng Yu again.
Qiu Shoudao thought quickly and decided to trample Meng Xia to death. Even if Meng Yuzhen dared to go to Beijing to make trouble, he would have nothing to do. Because the matter has come to this point, he has to protect the interests of one side, at most he will be beaten, he has an official order, Meng Yu will not dare to kill him.
On the contrary, trampling Meng Xia to death can not only quickly understand the case, but also attack the prince's party