The Prime Minister of Dali Temple took notes carefully and did not miss a word.

Li Bozong asked again: "The "Book of Public Security" mentions six people, either as internal servants or important ministers. Why do you slander them as the six thieves?"

Ju Ming said: "Which of the numerous charges listed in the memorial is fabricated? Since it is fact, how can it be said to be slander?"

Nie Yu couldn't help but say: "After all, he is an important minister of the imperial court. Even if his administration is wrong, he should not be called a thief. What's more, the Duke of Lu (Cai Jing) manages the country, works hard at night, enriches the treasury internally, and opens up externally.

How can we call a good minister who has done great service to the country a thief?"

Zhu Ming said with a smile: "Today's rulers all say: 'I can open up land for you and fill your treasury.' The so-called good ministers today are the so-called thieves of the people in ancient times."

These were Mencius's original words. As soon as these words came out, Li Bozong stood in awe and bowed his hands towards Ju Ming.

"Be careful!" Nie Yu reminded quickly.

Because of Mencius’ original words, there is another sentence below: "If you do not follow the country's way and do not aspire to benevolence, but you seek wealth, you are rich and unruly."

Ju Ming quoted Mencius, not only scolding Cai Jing as a traitor to the people, but also insinuating that Song Huizong was Jie and Zhou.

After a casual interrogation, Li Bozong announced the end of the work and divided the interrogation record into two parts. One part was handed over to the Ministry of Punishment, and the other part was sent to the emperor.
Chapter completed!