Chapter 224: Defeated

pieces of a teacup, calmly addressing the Ninth Prince.Li Chen's indifferent gaze fell on him, and the Ninth Prince shivered all over, as if he had returned to the nightmare of the day when Li Chen al...Chapter 224: Defeated

Dujiang's sudden interjection caused the ministers, who had thought this dramatic and turbulent court session was about to end, to once again feel their hearts pound in their chests.

Zhao Xuanji immediately looked at Duan Jinjiang, his eyes full of confusion.

There was no agreement in their previous discussions to have Duan Jiang come forward and say anything.

Could it be that Duan Jinchang is going to propose pardoning his son at this event

If that were the case, Zhao Xuanji would have to consider how to get Duan Jintang out of the cabinet, because he has a screw loose.

Li Chen said faintly, "Go on."

Du Jianjiang took a deep breath, lowered his head and looked at his toes, avoiding all eye contact. He said, "Your Majesty, I request to reopen the investigation into the Yumen Pass massacre from years ago."

The Taihe Palace, the air seemed to solidify.

Zhao Xuanji's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Duan Jinjiang.

His agitation lasted only a fleeting moment before he returned to his usual state of deathly stillness.

But his eyes were still fixed on Duan Jinjiang, his gaze as sharp as a knife, as if he wanted to cut Duan Jinjiang a thousand times.

And at this moment, Duan Jijiang's words continued unabated: "Although a number of people were investigated for the Jade Gate Pass Massacre that year, in reality, those were just insignificant stragglers. Their positions wouldn't have allowed them access to confidential military information from the imperial court. The Jade Gate Pass Massacre clearly involved a high-ranking official within the central government colluding with the Liao State. The mastermind behind it all remains at large. Your minister has been unable to sleep or eat properly for over ten years!"

His words were delivered with such emotion, they touched my heart deeply.

...Everyone's expression was eerie.

Whoever says this, it's normal. But for Duan Jiang to say it, it's not right at all.

When the Yu Men Pass Massacre occurred, Duan Jinjiang was the Minister of War. If anyone was suspected, he would be the first to be looked at.

Strangely enough, over ten years have passed and no one has mentioned it again. Yet Duan Jinjiang dug up this old grave himself. Is he trying to pin the blame on himself

Or is this a way for him to exonerate himself

The problem is that this happened over ten years ago, and no one talks about it anymore.

"Good."

Li Chen chuckled lightly and said, "It's rare to find someone in the court who still remembers the shame of Yu Men Pass. Since Lord Duan mentioned restarting the investigation, we naturally have to investigate, and thoroughly so."

"Your Highness!"

Zhang Biwu couldn't sit still.

He spoke directly, "Right now the court is busy with many affairs, and it's a time of great importance. It would be inappropriate to cause any unnecessary trouble. This matter, this matter should be postponed for further discussion."

Zhao Xuanji spoke, "Indeed, this old minister agrees with Zhang's proposal."

At this time, the cabinet, which had always been united, split into two factions.

Duan Jinchang suddenly proposed to restart the investigation, but Zhao Xuanji and Zhang Biwu firmly opposed it.

With Li Chen's support, it is now a two-on-two situation.

All eyes instinctively turned to Fu Yuzhi, the only Cabinet University scholar who had yet to state their position.

When Zhao Xuanji looked at Fu Yuzhi, seeing the latter's embarrassed and conflicted expression, a warning bell rang in his heart, thinking to himself, "It's ruined."

Despite all calculations, I overlooked this one move.

On any other matter, Fu Yu Zhi would inevitably stand on the same side as me.

The Yumenguan massacre was related to Fu Yuzhi's only daughter, he couldn't possibly object.

As expected, Fu Yuzhi slowly spoke: "Your Majesty... I agree with Lord Duan's opinion. We should restart the investigation into the Jade Gate Pass massacre. Those hundreds of thousands of souls deserve an explanation."

Once this was said, the matter was settled!

Today at court, the cabinet, besides retaining control over edicts, was thoroughly defeated.er. Now that I am acting regent, there are some things you already know. The power of government, I don't have much. Not to mention being restrained by the cabinet, those words are just polite. If Zh...