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Chapter 199: Honglian helps, and the merits and demerits offset each other

Ji Wuye retorted: "Even so, the relief food is far from enough. Since you didn't privately transfer military food for disaster relief, where did the food you used for disaster relief come from?"

Han Fei's expression remained unchanged as he said, "The food Han Fei uses for disaster relief is exactly the military rations."

Ji Wuye was instantly delighted. Look, he admitted it.

Han Fei continued: "To be precise, it is fake military rations."

Han Wangan was even more confused. It had only been a few days, and so many things had happened. He asked in doubt, "Fake military rations?"

Han Fei continued to explain: "The day before yesterday, when I was counting the granary with Prime Minister Zhang, I discovered that someone was hiding grain in the name of the military."

"The bandit has collected grain privately in the name of the military. His methods are despicable, but since he dared to violate the law and collect grain privately during a national crisis, I am under the king's order and should confiscate it."

Han Wangan said angrily: "Who on earth dares to hide grain under my nose?"

Han Fei replied, "I don't know, but this man is willing to take the risk and dare to do such a rebellious thing in front of my father. I believe he is very familiar with the defense of the capital."

Han Fei asked, "General Ji, do you have any doubts about the candidate?"

The pressure came to Ji Wuye, who clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was not aware of this."

"Your Majesty, Han Fei secretly transferred military rations and detained generals. This crime cannot be forgiven."

At this time, the soldiers entered the palace and reported: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother Le Ling of Wei has arrived outside the palace."

Honglian supported Queen Mother Le Ling and slowly entered the palace. Queen Mother Le Ling's appearance was so domineering that King Han An had to take her seriously.

The ministers bowed respectfully: "You see the Queen Mother."

Han Wangan said, "My aunt has come from afar, so I'm sorry for my poor preparations. I will order the bells to be struck and the tripods to be set up."

Empress Dowager Le Ling sat down and said, "No need for that. I am coming here uninvited this time, which is really rude of you."

Han Wangan said politely: "Aunt, you worry too much. Before, I sent envoys to invite you many times, but you didn't agree. This time?"

Queen Mother Le Ling explained, "I'll come to the birthday banquet, of course."

"But this time, I did it for him, Han Fei."

Han Wangan looked puzzled and bewildered.

Queen Mother Le Ling continued, "I have heard it outside, and you are still hesitant about this matter."

Han Wangan said, "Aunt, please teach me."

Queen Mother Le Ling knew that Han Wangan was pretending, and said, "What can I teach you? You already understand these principles, so let Honglian explain them to you."

Honglian bowed, came to the center of the hall, and said, "Father, grandma thinks that my brother is certainly not wrong."

"Nanyang was hit hard by the disaster, and domestic grain prices have soared. My brother is helping the victims, and this is a matter of kindness and justice. How can this be a crime?"

"My brother bought grain from Wei to relieve the crisis in Nanyang. He not only saved the people of Nanyang, but also stabilized the grain prices in the country."

"During your father's birthday banquet, I have made Korea peaceful and prosperous. Do you think I have done a great service?"

"Not only that, my brother has also strengthened the brotherhood between Han and Wei. Even my grandmother admires him very much."

Han Wangan asked, "Where did you get the money to buy grain?"

Han Fei was embarrassed for a moment, but Honglian laughed and helped, "Father, do you know that my brother has a friend who lives in Zi Lan Xuan? Zi Lan Xuan's fine wine and perfume are sold well in the seven countries."

"I made a lot of money in the Seven Kingdoms. Of course, my brother borrowed it from them."

"Not only that, my brother also gave the best wine and perfume to father. Father wouldn't have forgotten."

Queen Mother Le Ling asked, "Fine wine and perfume, are those the ones you brought here before?"

Honglian nodded and said, "That's right, grandma, these were brought by my brother's friends, and they also prepared a portion for you, it smells so good."

Han Wangan understood and said, "So that's how it is. The fine wine from Zilanxuan is very attractive to the soldiers, and the perfume is very popular in the harem."

"It's right to have a lot of money in a short period of time. Han Fei, you have made a good friend."

Honglian continued, "This time my brother invited grandma to the banquet as well, which made father's birthday banquet more glorious. Do you think it would be a credit to my brother?"

Han Wangan was comforted by Honglian and agreed.

Only Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei had livid faces, but they had no idea what to do.

Han Fei cupped his hands and said, "Father, I have to thank the Queen Mother for agreeing to pay in installments. Even if someone helps me, I can't come up with so much money all at once."

Han Wangan asked, "Have all the money been settled?"

Empress Dowager Le Ling replied, "It has already been settled."

Zhang Kaidi came to the middle, held hands and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, although the Ninth Prince committed two crimes, fortunately no bad consequences were caused. His merits are to rescue the victims and stabilize the price of grain, which benefited the two countries of Han and Wei."

"I think the merits and demerits offset each other, which can show the majesty of Your Majesty."

Ji Wuye was very dissatisfied and loudly retorted: "I think it is inappropriate. Even though Han Fei has made contributions, the fact that he violated the law cannot be refuted. Moreover, all the crimes he committed are serious and should be dealt with severely."

Bai Yifei looked indifferent and said, "Mr. Nine has always advocated strict laws and severe punishments. Does that mean that if I break the law, I can be forgiven regardless of whether I am right or wrong?"

Honglian pleaded, "Father, although my brother committed two crimes, the grain that was privately transferred was only transferred. Now it has been returned in full. The generals were detained because the fire hazard has not been eliminated. We had to deal with it this way. Basically, it did not violate anything."

Empress Dowager Le Ling also advised: "Han Fei did not do much wrong. He did a great job in rescuing the victims and stabilizing grain prices."

Han Fei politely said, "If my father wants to reward Han Fei, please give Han Fei a severe beating."

Han Wangan looked uncertain and asked, "What do you mean?"

"I have violated the laws of Korea. Even if it is in the opinion of the Prime Minister, my merits and demerits should be offset, and I should not be rewarded."

"Moreover, as the Minister of Justice, I should be punished even more severely. I hope that my father will punish me."

Han Wangan looked gloomy and kept thinking. Finally, he said, "I have already made up my mind. Han Fei committed two serious crimes, but neither of them had a significant impact."

"It aims to rescue the people of Nanyang and stabilize the food prices in South Korea."

"Considering that he helped South Korea through a difficult time, his merits and demerits are offset and he will not be punished."

Han Fei did not violate any serious laws, so King Han An let him go.

Zhang Liang and Honglian breathed a sigh of relief. Since the conclusion had been reached, there would naturally be no punishment. It was a pity that their merits had been offset by their faults, but they did not receive any reward.

Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei were also helpless, with gloomy eyes. Han Wangan would definitely not change his decision easily after making it.

Even Han Fei breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that Mu Feng reminded him not to use the money for Han Wangan's birthday banquet.

Otherwise, it would involve the serious crime of stealing the official seal of the imperial court, which would touch the bottom line of the royal power. Han Wangan would never give up easily.

Han Fei himself will take the blame for the sake of the law in his heart. Now is the best situation.

Zhang Kai thought to himself, "Earlier, the king seemed to have the intention of appointing a crown prince, and the Fourth and Ninth Princes were the most favorable candidates. Now the Ninth Prince has shown his talent, and his position in the court has not yet been consolidated, but he has already made enemies everywhere. I am afraid that he is not the best candidate for the position of crown prince."