Chapter 53: Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce are drawn to tackle the case of the lost seal!
Beigong Deyang Hall.

Liu Bian suddenly opened his eyes.

Liu Bian was not yet aware of the news that the capital's troops had won a great victory in the Battle of Suanzao and the coalition forces of the Guandong princes had been defeated.

But now there is a more important thing waiting for him!
"Ding dong."

"The host has obtained a chance to draw a lottery."

“Will there be a lottery?”

Yes!

A new day has arrived!

Liu Bian decisively carried out the "lottery".

In fact, the lottery can be held at any time of the day, morning, noon, or evening. But Liu Bian was always impatient to get the results as soon as possible, so he waited until twelve o'clock in the morning.

If I don’t participate in the lottery, I always feel itchy, as if something is worrying me, and I can’t sleep.

This also made Liu Bian wait until midnight instead of falling asleep and waking up the next day to draw the lottery.

The familiar turntable began to turn again, and the pointer passed over attribute points, weapons and armor, military supplies and combat readiness, auxiliary talents, soldiers and population, martial arts secrets, etc. It turned around and around, and finally stopped gradually from fast to slow.

Stopped on the auxiliary talent option!

This is Liu Bian’s ninth lottery draw. Most of the previous ones were supporting talents, accounting for a 50% chance.

I don't know if this is a system mechanism that shows that he is short of soldiers and generals. Or is it that throughout the dynasties of history, there are so many talented people, and this is the option with the largest area and the highest probability of being drawn in the lottery?

When Liu Bian's mind was racing, the prompt sounded again:
"Congratulations on winning the detective team - Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce!"

Liu Bian's eyes suddenly lit up, this is the pillow for you to use when you are sleepy!
The biggest crisis Liu Bian is facing now is the food crisis, which is imminent.

But the crisis of losing the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal should not be underestimated!
Because of the lack of these seals, Emperor Liu Bian and the imperial decrees issued by the Han court lacked sufficient legal proof!
Liu Bian ordered the Jinyiwei to investigate, but to no avail!
Now, all of Yuan Wei's family and related personnel of the Xiliang Army are dead, and the whereabouts of the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal seem to have disappeared without a trace, and there is no clue at all.

Liu Bian knew that the Jinyiwei was short of manpower, but he also knew that investigating cases was not what the Jinyiwei was good at. But it was different for Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce!

These are two professionals!

Liu Bian was thinking about it when Cao Zhengchun came to report:

"Your Majesty, the commander of the Jinyiwei, Zhuque, brought two students to see you, saying that they were two talented investigators that they accidentally discovered."

"Summoned to an audience!"

"promise!"

Liu Bian was speechless. This system was still so crude. It was midnight now. Why didn't you ask Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce to come and see you tomorrow? Why did you have to visit so late at night?

Because of Liu Bian's work and rest habits, the rhythm of almost the entire biological clock of his civil and military officials changed.

Liu Bian was considering whether to change the working hours to 9 am to 9 pm to adapt to the current rhythm of the Han Dynasty.

Just as he was thinking about it, Suzaku brought two people in.

One has dark skin but a moon mark between his eyebrows, and he is Bao Zheng. The other has fair skin, a handsome appearance, and is dressed in a scholar's green shirt, and he is Gongsun Ce.

"Meet Your Majesty!!!"

"No need to pay tribute."

Liu Bian glanced at them and saw that the loyalty of Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce was over 100. They were indeed the talents he summoned. Facing him, the Han Emperor, they were a little reserved but still kept their composure.

He has the style of a great general!
"Your Majesty, these are two talents I discovered by accident today: Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce. They are both scholars from Jiujiang, Yangzhou, and are currently studying at the Imperial Academy.

"I have checked their files and found that they are all from good families. They usually behave in a loyal and patriotic manner..."

Zhuque began to describe the characters of Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce. After all, they were from the Song Dynasty, and they needed to be packaged after coming to the Han Dynasty. It should be a little more logical. Liu Bian nodded and listened.

"Today, when I was escorting the Minister Liu He out of the city and returning, I was stopped because the street market stalls were crowded with people. I didn't take a detour, but squeezed into the crowd out of curiosity to watch.

“It turned out that five copper coins belonging to the owner of the fried food stall were stolen, and two suspects were caught on the spot.

"One was dressed as a scholar in blue, and the other was a beggar begging on the street. It happened that there were five copper coins in the beggar's broken bowl, which matched the amount of money lost by the boss.

“So everyone thought it was a beggar who was caught stealing money.

"However, the beggar argued that he had begged for the copper coins and that he had clearly seen the scholar steal the money. He approached the fried food stall because he wanted to warn the owner, but was misunderstood.

"The scholar was too lazy to explain, saying that he was a scholar, how could he do such a disgraceful thing?
"The crowd also thought that it was a beggar who stole the money. How could a scholar with a handsome appearance and money to study steal a mere five copper coins?
"At this time, the yamen runners had already arrived and were about to take the beggar away, but Bao Zheng stepped forward to stop the runners. Fortunately, Gongsun Ce had a family background in learning, so he was not beaten away.

"Bao Zheng used only a little trick to distinguish which of the two thieves was the thief. Your Majesty, do you know how he did it?"

Zhuque asked with a smile, there was no name written on the copper coin, and there was no DNA testing or surveillance video in ancient times, so there was simply no evidence.

Of course, she didn't want to embarrass Liu Bian by asking this, and she wasn't really testing him. It was just a change in the rhythm of her words to arouse everyone's curiosity and continue.

But Zhuque didn't expect that after hearing this, Liu Bian said calmly:

"The owner of the fried food stall has been in the fried food business for a long time, so his hands are naturally stained with oil. The copper coins he has collected naturally have grease on them. We can use this as a breakthrough point."

"Your Majesty, you are truly wise and powerful!"

Zhuque was a little surprised that Liu Bian immediately pointed out the key point.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce also looked at Liu Bian with some surprise.

This not only proves Liu Bian's intelligence, but also proves that Liu Bian understands the people's sentiments.

Because deep-fried food stalls are a place where all kinds of people and the lower classes of society make their living, Your Majesty also knows that doing business will be stained with oil, right?

You must know that some people are out of touch with the world and think that common people don't need to eat, drink, defecate, urinate or sleep.

Otherwise, how could there be such outrageous remarks as “Why not eat meat?”, “Rent out your idle house to earn income”, etc.?

"..."

Liu Bian sighed inwardly, because this plot was written in nine out of the ten historical books on Qidian. This was one of the plots of Bao Zheng's journey to becoming a great detective and becoming famous all over the world.

In contrast to Liu Bian's calmness, Cao Zhengchun, who was standing beside him, listened with great interest and looked at Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce with some admiration.

But Cao Zhengchun also felt a little regretful. Why couldn't they meet such talents in the East Factory? Why did they always meet Jinyiwei? !

Suzaku continued to explain:

"As your majesty said, Bao Zheng also thought about this. He stepped forward and rubbed the beggar's five copper coins, smiled confidently, and then fetched a basin of water.

"He joked, 'This basin of water has a spirit. As long as you put all your coins in it, it will automatically prove who the thief is!'
"The beggar threw in five copper coins, and the water became clear without any oil stains. But the scholar poured in hundreds of copper coins from his purse, and oil stains floated out.

"Finally, Bao Zheng pointed at the scholar and said, 'There is only one truth, you are the thief!'

"When the scholar was still trying to quibble, after Bao Zheng's brief explanation, everyone suddenly realized the truth!
"The scholar was taken away by the bailiff with a face full of shame! The beggar also thanked Bao Zheng for speaking out for justice!

"I also felt that I had met a talented person. After careful investigation, I found that in addition to Bao Zheng, his good friend Gongsun Ce was also very talented and had made great achievements in solving cases. The two of them could just help the Jinyiwei solve cases.

"Once we have confirmed that the two are loyal and patriotic, I dare not delay and disturb Your Majesty overnight. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

...

"You have selected talented people for the country, not only have you not made any mistakes, but have also made great contributions. I will not blame you!"

Liu Bian looked at Zhuque with approval, hoping that she would keep up the good work in the future. Even without the intervention of the system, the Jinyiwei should discover more talents.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Suzaku thanks you.

...

Liu Bian looked at Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce and said approvingly:

"It may seem like just a simple case, but it is enough to show that you are quick-witted and resourceful. No wonder you were noticed by the Jinyiwei and recommended to me!"

...

Bao Zheng said with a serious face:
"I dare not deceive your majesty. The scholar is actually also a student in the Imperial College. He has a bad record. He has a wealthy family, but he likes to steal. After the incident, he always doubles the compensation. It seems that this is a special hobby.

"And... in fact, the five copper coins in the beggar's hand were given by Gongsun Ce out of charity. It is precisely because of this that I can be completely sure that the scholar is a thief. This is how I reversed the cause and effect, followed the clues, and used a little trick to break the situation!"

...

After hearing this, Liu Bian was slightly stunned, and then he laughed dumbly: "You are really honest!"

"The Imperial Guards hope that I can help with the case. It is my duty to serve the country. But after meeting His Majesty, I realized that the situation might be more serious than I thought. I am afraid that my lack of talent and knowledge will delay His Majesty's important task!"

Bao Zheng said bluntly.

If it was just the Jinyiwei who asked for cooperation, it would be purely assisting in the investigation, and Bao Zheng still had the confidence in this.

But after the Royal Guards brought him into the palace, he woke up in shock and realized that this must be a big case!
Although Bao Zheng was confident, he was also afraid of delaying important matters!
"Yes, he is calm and composed. Although you know the character of the scholar, he is usually good at observation and summary, which is why he can adapt to circumstances and come up with sudden ideas, and use the clear water and oil pollution to solve the case."

Liu Bian, on the other hand, praised Bao Zheng even more and said to him:

"Whether you can solve the case successfully or not, I will pardon you. You don't have to worry! Since you want to serve the country, why not start by assisting the Jinyiwei in solving cases? You can also get some training."

...

After hearing this, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other, and said in unison: "Students obey your orders!!!"

After a pause, Bao Zheng asked again: "Your Majesty, what is the case? Why would it alarm Your Majesty?!"

Liu Bian said calmly: "The six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal are lost!"

If it were someone else, Liu Bian would naturally not reveal it so directly. He would need to continue observing, because people’s hearts are hidden!

But Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce were summoned by him, and Zhuque's accidental encounter was just a dull character.

Moreover, his "Emperor's Qi-reading Technique" can distinguish between loyalty and treachery, good and evil. Time is of the essence, so I just get straight to the point.

"What?!!!"

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce were horrified!

Zhuque wanted them to assist the Jinyiwei in solving the case, but they thought it was about tracking down some criminals, or even the parade of the Tai students through the streets and other related matters.

But after Suzaku arrived at the palace, they were shocked to realize that there must be a big case!
It's hard to back down from the tiger's position at this point, so I might as well face the emperor honestly!
They thought they were very intelligent and had a lot of experience in analyzing and solving cases. They solved many big cases all the way from Yangzhou to Jiujiang.

But Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce did not expect that this case was actually the "case of the loss of the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal." This is not only a difficult case, but also a shocking case concerning the national system!
Why do the Jinyiwei and His Majesty think they are capable of assisting in the investigation? !
This... makes them flattered!!!
"What? Are you scared?" Liu Bian asked with a smile.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other again, and their expressions suddenly became serious!

Bao Zheng said righteously:
"Your Majesty! I am not afraid! All I want in my life is to be loyal to the emperor and love my country. The loss of the seal concerns the state system. As scholars, we should step forward and serve the country. How could I be afraid?"

Gongsun Ce also said:

"Your Majesty, the seal is related to the state system. Every citizen of the Han Dynasty and every loyal minister of the Han Dynasty needs to serve the country and retrieve the imperial seal as soon as possible to avoid widespread involvement and causing unrest in the country!"

...

"very good!"

Liu Bian nodded and said, "Bao Zheng, I will make an exception and appoint you as the left envoy of the court, Gongsun Ce, and appoint you as the official of the capital. The two of you will assist the Jinyiwei in investigating the case of the missing seal."

The Zuo Ping of the Tingwei was in charge of deciding the imperial prison cases. He had a rank of 600 dan. The Duguan Gongshi was an official under the Sili Xiaowei, and was responsible for investigating and reporting the officials who violated the law. He had a rank of 600 dan.

Although their ranks and salaries seem low, they are actually positions with great power. Moreover, the Inspector of the Capital Region, the Chief Censor, and the Court Justice are the three judicial officials of the Han Dynasty, and they hold important positions under the judicial system.

And with the cooperation of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it was simply a special authorization of the emperor. As long as they wanted to investigate, the three dukes and nine ministers, as well as the royal relatives, could not stop them.

...

"Students accept the order and express their gratitude!!!"

The two shouted in unison.

Liu Bian said to Zhuque:

"In the case of the missing seal, quality is more important than quantity. But if the Jinyiwei encounters a talented person, they can directly investigate and get involved. The missing seal should not be concealed for long. It is no longer a secret!"

"I obey your orders!!!"

Suzaku's expression was solemn!

The Yuan family will definitely interfere and spread the news that the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal are lost. By then, the whole world will be shocked!
Even! It will make those separatist warlords and those with ulterior motives think differently.

Because, the imperial seal was given by heaven, which means longevity and prosperity. Whoever can get it has the mandate of heaven! Therefore, your majesty's hidden meaning is that you hope they can solve the case as soon as possible and get the seal back!

"Due to the food crisis, the palace has tightened its belt, so I won't keep you for a midnight snack."

"I'm leaving now!!!"

Zhuque, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce retreated.

After Cao Zhengchun saw the three people leave, he hesitated and asked, "Your Majesty, how about I ask the imperial kitchen to secretly serve the meal?"

Cao Zhengchun was a martial arts expert and his Tiangang Boy's Kung Fu was the best in the world, so naturally he heard Liu Bian's stomach rumbling.

"Need not!"

Liu Bian said firmly: "Secretly serving food? Isn't this just pretending to be deceiving oneself and others?! Leaders should follow suit. If I don't set a good example, the people below will not follow!"

"Your Majesty, you serve the country and the people, but you must also take care of your health!"

Cao Zhengchun said with concern. Since the food crisis became prominent, Liu Bian has changed from six meals a day to two meals a day.

But he was too hungry and couldn't fall asleep, so Liu Bian could only drink two large bowls of warm water. Only then did he finally fall into a deep sleep with a full stomach.

Cao Zhengchun had been guarding in a side hall. Hearing Liu Bian's stomach growling in his sleep, he suddenly felt that they in the East Factory should also start to tighten their belts, otherwise they would be unworthy of the emperor's grace!

……

After Zhuque, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce left the palace.

Bao Zheng looked at the sky, which was as dark as his face, so he clasped his hands and said:
"Commander Zhu, we will go back to the Imperial College first. We will report to the Jinyiwei Office tomorrow morning. Well, there is a curfew now, could you please send the Jinyiwei to take us back to the Imperial College?"

"Returning to Imperial College?"

Zhuque looked at Shichen, frowned and said:

"It's only the first quarter of the morning (around 1am), are you able to sleep so early at such a young age? The seal concerns the state system, we should forget about food and sleep and investigate day and night!"

"..."

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce were both stunned!

It's already past one in the morning, who wouldn't sleep?! If you don't let us rest and recuperate, how can we have the energy to investigate the case?!

No way? !

It’s our first day at work, and you, as a leader, are asking us to work overtime?! And to work overtime all night long?!

"All right!"

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at the murderous look of the Jinyiwei. They were afraid that if they refused, these people would put knives to their necks and force them to work all night. Instead of doing this, it was better for them to be wise and aware of the current situation.

"This is mint leaf, it refreshes the mind."

Zhuque took out a lot of medicines necessary for staying up late. Following a king like Liu Bian who had a disordered schedule, the Jinyiwei had long been accustomed to a life of sleeping twice every three days.

"This is the Jinyiwei waist badge. Your official documents, official seals, and other proofs will not be available until tomorrow. Please act as a Jinyiwei centurion first. Don't worry, there will be no obstacles!"

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce took the badges and never imagined that they would be involved in assisting the Jinyiwei in investigating the "case of lost seal".

To be honest, the Jinyiwei has become famous in the capital, but its reputation is not very good!
It should be noted that the students of the Imperial College were once paraded through the streets, but were directly scared away by the Jinyiwei - at that time, the Jinyiwei escorted Yuan Ji back to the city, and they had the heads of Wu Kuang, the former infantry captain of the five schools of the Northern Army, and other generals in their hands.

The students were immediately frightened and scattered like birds and beasts!

After these students returned to the Imperial College, they naturally had nothing good to say about the Imperial Guards, and they spread rumors about them as if they were treacherous officials who were doing evil things and slandering the emperor to deceive him. They were notorious and infamous!
There was also the Grand Marshal Yang Biao who led all the officials in the court to bang on the doors and cry loudly. The Jinyiwei took action personally, regardless of whether you were a noble or a powerful official, and created a bloody incident in the Chongde Hall.

Would the families of these officials have anything good to say? !
As a result, when people in the capital heard about the Jinyiwei, everyone cursed them and turned pale!

Because they really kill people!
However, after coming into contact with Zhuque and other Jinyiwei, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce understood that these people were only loyal to the emperor, and anyone who disobeyed the emperor's orders would be their target!
Wherever your Majesty's flag points, that's where their troops will head!
Even if they bear the blame for this, they have no regrets and never explain!

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce knew that Zhuque and other Jinyiwei were loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and actually had some kindness in their hearts.

When meeting His Majesty just now, there was actually one thing that Zhuque did not mention. The reason why the yamen runners did not dare to touch Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce at that time was not because of Gongsun Ce's family background, but because of the presence of the Jinyiwei!
Afterwards, the scholar also wanted to use his status to pressure others, claiming that he was just playing around. It was the Jinyiwei who personally ordered his arrest, and the bailiffs did not dare to compromise and carried out the order resolutely.

"In fact, the Jinyiwei are not bad either. They are all loyal to the emperor and the country."

Bao Zheng smiled when he thought of this, but because of the darkness, only two rows of white teeth could be seen. He gladly accepted it and immediately got straight to the point:
"So, Commander Zhu, may I ask how far the Jinyiwei has investigated?"

“Start from scratch!”

Zhuque's answer left Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce completely speechless. Could it be that the Jinyiwei still had no clue? !

Isn't this too... incompetent?!

However, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce thought about the turmoil in the capital in recent days and the fact that the Jinyiwei were overwhelmed. Strictly speaking, it was not that they were incompetent, but that the capital was too lively these days!
Bao Zheng sighed and said, "It's better to start from scratch to avoid being distracted by too many wrong directions. Then let's sort out the direction of the investigation of this case."

Gongsun Ce nodded.

Just as the two were about to speak, Suzaku interrupted:
"Let's go back to the Jinyiwei Office first. There is enough information there for you to use."

Zhuque looked at the palace gate guards who were on high alert. If they didn't leave, these people would probably keep staring at them.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce reacted and were awakened. They were still standing at the palace gate.

The group returned to the Jinyiwei office in a hurry. As it was in its early stages, it was still a temporary office, but the relevant information had been delivered one after another and everything was available.

The Jinyiwei came and went to do their work, and if you didn't know, you would think it was their duty time.

But the problem is, it's almost midnight, about two in the morning.

Don’t these Jinyiwei need to sleep? !

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce felt like they had entered a "sweatshop". They would have to work from 9 to 5, or even 0 to 7? !

I feel helpless, but I can't resist and can only accept it!

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce devoted themselves to their work and browsed through the information given by the Jinyiwei, and gradually they felt a little shocked.

Your Majesty has gradually announced the turmoil in the capital in recent days to the world. Of course, due to time and road issues, the news was only spread around the capital Luoyang.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce knew the general idea, but they really didn't understand such detailed details.

For example, after Dong Zhuo was assassinated, the Xiliang army had a dispute over the throne. Li Ru suppressed the opposition and visited the Grand Tutor Yuan Kui overnight. The two sides reached an agreement, and the Grand Tutor Yuan Kui insisted on deposing and enthroning the emperor.

These details are unlikely to appear in the imperial edict, so people only know a general idea, and even many inside stories are covered up.

For example, His Majesty was placed under house arrest in Deyang Palace, and Wang Fang and Niu Fu and other generals were on high alert, etc. In the end, how did His Majesty bide his time, support so many forces, suddenly launch an uprising, and turn defeat into victory? !
These are not mentioned in the imperial edicts, but there is a brief description in the documents of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

Of course, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce did not pursue these details. They only knew that His Majesty needed them to track down the whereabouts of the "Six Seals of the Son of Heaven and the Imperial Seal"!

Therefore, don’t ask questions that you shouldn’t ask and focus on your own work.

After reading for more than half an hour, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce cooperated well and gradually found a direction for the investigation.

Bao Zheng said to Zhuque and other Jinyiwei: "Commander Zhu, we decided to start the investigation from the time when the seal disappeared!"

"Tell me what you think." Zhuque said, shaking his folding fan and frowning.

Bao Zheng had dark skin and a serious face. The crescent-shaped mark on his forehead made him look impartial and upright.

Good people will gradually be infected by Bao Zheng's justice, but evil people will be swallowed up by this justice and panic.

"If we want to determine when the seal disappeared, we must determine where the seal is and who controls it!"

Bao Zheng said with a serious face:
"From the investigation of the 'Fujieguan', we learned that after Dong Zhuo took over the capital, the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal were in his hands.

"At that time, Dong Zhuo was in power, supporting his cliques and factions, appointing famous scholars and Confucian scholars to win over the people, all of which were done with the seals of the emperor's six seals, exercising power on behalf of the emperor.

“During this period, the location of the seal has been confirmed!
"After that, a series of accidents happened. On August 30, the day before Dong Zhuo was going to depose and enthrone the emperor, he was assassinated.

"At this time, the Xiliang army was in chaos, and the whole city was searching for the murderer Cao Cao. Then there was a struggle for the throne. Li Ru ignored all the opinions and attached himself to the Grand Tutor Yuan Wei. Then he visited the Grand Tutor's mansion at night and reached an agreement.

"At this time, the location of the six imperial seals and the imperial seal is somewhat uncertain.

“Because the Jinyiwei learned from Xu You that Li Ru had handed over the management of the six imperial seals and the imperial seal to the Grand Tutor.

"Of course, Xu You may also be lying, and it may be a mixture of truth and lies."

...

Gongsun Ce has a serious and focused look on his face, but because of his fair skin, he doesn't give people the impression of being too tough. Instead, he is gentle and elegant, which complements Bao Zheng's toughness.

After hearing this, he nodded and added:
"We don't know if Li Ru brought the six imperial seals and the imperial seal with him when he visited the Grand Tutor that night? Did he hand them over to the Grand Tutor right away? Or did he decide to hand them over later?
“This will cause the position of the seal to change!
"However, judging from Yuan Wei's words and deeds, he is the kind of hypocrite who wants both, and wants more, even though he is a whore.

"He wanted to depose and enthrone the emperor to deal with Your Majesty and Empress Dowager He's relatives, and supported Chenliu Prince Liu Xie, a puppet prince with no foundation, but he didn't want to bear the stigma of deposing and enthrone the emperor, so he has been hiding behind the scenes and pushing the Xiliang army to depose and enthrone the emperor.

“From this perspective, the Imperial Seal and the Six Seals of the Son of Heaven should still be under the control of Li Ru at that time.

"Because the decree of abolition and enthronement, the decree to announce the success of the abolition and enthronement, and other government decrees all need to be stamped with the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal.

“The Grand Tutor will not be directly involved, he will only lead this matter from behind.

"We want to see the content of the edict that Li Ru read out during the dethronement ceremony, so as to confirm when the edict was written. Was it written in advance?
"We can even trace the relevant personnel at the time through the handwriting of the decree of abolition and establishment, and perhaps roughly determine the approximate time when the imperial seal and the six imperial seals were lost."

...

The conversation between Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce made the Jinyiwei dizzy. At this moment, they finally believed that investigating the case was not their forte!
Among the Jinyiwei, only Zhuque, the female Zhuge, roughly understood the direction of their thinking after hearing what they said, and immediately gave the order:

"Immediately find the imperial edict that Li Ru read out on the day of the abolition and enthronement, and demand the original copy!"

"promise!!!"

The Imperial Guards immediately went down to search.

After the dethronement and enthronement ceremony in Chongde Hall that day, they were in control of the overall situation, and it was the Jinyiwei who carried out the post-processing work.

Therefore, the original imperial edict was found quickly, but it was covered with blood, which showed how fierce the battle was on the day of the dethronement ceremony.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other and could see a gleam of light in each other's eyes!
...

The edict is roughly as follows:

"During the period of mourning for the late emperor, the emperor failed to fulfill his filial duty as a son, and his demeanor lacked the dignity that a monarch should have.

"The late emperor had already issued a will to establish Chenliu Prince Liu Xie as the emperor, but General He Jin took the army and forcibly established the prince Bian as the emperor, which violated the late emperor's will. Mr. Dong has received the emperor's grace for generations, so he should share the worries of the emperor and obey the late emperor's will.

"Now Lord Dong was assassinated by the thieves and died, but our Xiliang Army has decided to fulfill Lord Dong's last wish and obey the late emperor's will. We will depose the emperor and make him the King of Hongnong, and enthrone the King of Chenliu as the emperor. Please ask the Grand Tutor to complete the dethronement and enthronement ceremony!"

【The Imperial Seal】

...

Bao Zheng looked serious and made an inference based on the text of the imperial edict:

"The handwriting confirmed that this edict was written by Li Ru himself. The last sentence shows that this edict was written after Dong Zhuo was assassinated and was stamped with the imperial seal.

"Dong Zhuo was assassinated the day before he was deposed and enthroned. The morale of the Xiliang army was greatly boosted, and they all searched for the murderer, and finally found "Cao Cao".

"Later, the Xiliang army generals started a "struggle for the throne". Finally, Li Ru overcame all objections and "met with Yuan Wei", visiting him until late at night.

“Therefore, they did not have the time and energy to write an edict that day. They did not even know whether the Xiliang Army would continue to depose or enthrone the emperor. They did not know where to go.

"It was not until Li Ru reached an agreement with the Grand Tutor and the Grand Tutor "insisted on deposing and enthroning" that Li Ru wrote an edict and stamped it with the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal.

"We are not sure whether Li Ru wrote the edict directly in the Taifu residence and discussed the wording with Yuan Wei? Or did he write the edict after returning to the Xiliang Army's garrison?
"It is possible that Li Ru was here and directly handed over the Six Seals of the Son of Heaven and the Imperial Seal to the Grand Tutor. He may have also given some of the seals to him, or he may not have."

"Then the next day, it was the 'Abolition and Enthronement Ceremony'."

...

Gongsun Ce nodded slightly after hearing this, frowned and thought deeply before guessing:
"During the ceremony of deposing and enthroning, Grand Tutor Yuan Wei did not expect that His Majesty, who had been keeping a low profile and had so many forces under his command, would suddenly launch an attack and finally take control of the power.

"Yuan Wei and his men were originally planning to depose and enthrone the emperor, and then establish a regent. After the dethronement and enthronement were successful, they would need to announce it to the world and other decrees, all of which would need to be stamped with the six imperial seals and the imperial seal.

“So at this time, the seal is either in the hands of Li Ru or in the control of the Grand Tutor, and it must be in the capital.

"At the scene of the 'dethronement ceremony', His Majesty suddenly launched an attack and Li Ru was beheaded. The Grand Tutor was caught off guard and after Wang Fang and Wu Qiong's testimony, he was finally speechless and was arrested in court.

"So the two parties who knew about the Six Seals of the Son of Heaven and the Imperial Seal were both under control. With the death of Yuan Wei and Li Ru, the clues were cut off?"

...

Jinyiwei did not interrupt, and even Zhuque just listened quietly. They could not understand Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce's questions and answers, and did not know their case analysis ability and method of solving the case.

But according to their reasoning, with the death of Yuan Wei and Li Ru, the clues are gone? !
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(End of this chapter)