The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1571

[1571.Chapter 1492 Sweep away]

Sure enough, after Zhu Houzhao gave the order, there was a rush of footsteps outside.

The clattering boots have a rhythm.

This is obviously…a group of guards coming from outside.

There was an uproar in the courtyard.

Zhang Mao and others looked at each other in confusion.

Although Yan Shenggong pretended to be calm, the smile on his face disappeared.

Zhang Heling, the Marquis of Shouning, couldn’t help but said: “Ah, didn’t I agree that I would only come here to talk about the Beijing inspection? Is there anything to eat? Why can’t I leave?”

Unfortunately, no one answered him.

Seeing that no one said anything, Zhang Heling got angry. After all, he is the uncle of the country and he also wants to save face: “Whether you have food or not, let’s be honest. You can’t be dishonest as a man. I, Zhang Heling, am not someone to be bullied, so I will put my words aside today.” Here, no food is given, no matter who I am, no matter how noble my status is, no one can stop me. I will leave now, and this relationship will be settled. From now on, we will cut it off in two!”

His words were very resounding here. The people in the hall linger around the beams for a long time.

Zhu Houzhao thought he was nosy and couldn’t help but stare at him.

But Zhang Heling also had his own pride and stared at his nephew with the same stubborn eyes.

After their eyes met for a short time, Zhu Houzhao actually gave in. Business is important, so it’s better not to get into trouble for the time being: “Three meals are my responsibility, and they are very rich. Don’t worry about this. It’s important to finish the official business first.”

Zhang Heling took back his stubbornness. With a look in his eyes, he suppressed the excitement deep in his heart like a deer. When he heard that the meal was still abundant, he thought: “Can you call my brother here? He has been hungry for many days.” He

lost 800,000 yuan to himself. After two silver coins, the Zhang family had not had a meal for many days, and all they ate were raw and cold food.

Zhu Houzhao shook his head decisively: “No.”

This uncle knew very well that if he gave in one step, he could not give in the second step, otherwise he would increase the pressure step by step and push the envelope even further.

Zhang Heling showed regret and remained silent.

Zhu Houzhao then said coldly: “Get the case files.”

Stacks of case files were brought in by the scribes.

Not only that, hundreds of Beijing police officers were waiting outside.

Zhu Houzhao first took out the first copy and read: “Qian Zhi, the deputy commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, concealed the theft case. This person obtained funds from theft and collaborated with the thieves. He has been unpopular for a long time. The Beijing police who handled the case Where is Liu Jianwen?”

The scribes shouted: “Where is Liu Jianwen?”

Liu Jianwen came in and saluted.

The Beijing inspectors were a little confused…

but they saw Zhu Houzhao flipping through the file and nodding: “The evidence above is quite detailed. There are confessions from three merchants, accusing this person of harboring thieves, and… after verification, his A brother’s job is to blackmail merchants. He once had a brother-in-law who worked in his house, but now he has turned witnesses and said that he took a lot of money from the house, mostly from theft. You all take a look.”

After that, the file was circulated.

The envoys from the capital took turns to read it one by one. When the news reached Chen Tianjin, Chen Tianjin was already a little confused.

What do you mean…

seriously?

He had some impression of Qian Zhi, an honest and loyal person…

He was thinking in confusion, looking at the case file for a long time.

This case file is written in beautiful cursive script, which is very comfortable to read, and the writing is very smooth, making it clear at a glance. There are many confessions in it, not only that, but also an investigation of Qian Zhi’s financial situation. For example, it was found that he had spent eighty or ninety thousand taels of silver on buying a mansion and purchasing slaves in the past few years. His family was not well-off before. Not only that, he had no record of borrowing money from a bank to buy a mansion. So, The amount of money from unknown sources is really shocking.

Chen Tianjin could hardly find any faults, but… there

are more than 300 cases, and what we have seen now is just the tip of the iceberg.

This…

Chen Tianjin took a breath and finally couldn’t help but said: “Your Highness, it is difficult to be confused about some things, otherwise it will inevitably cause fear…”

This is the truth, he has his concerns.

If more than 300 cases are like this, then it’s okay. Isn’t this forcing people to die? Isn’t it time for Emperor Taizu Gao to make everyone feel at risk?

This is poking a hornet’s nest.

Zhu Houzhao only glanced at Chen Tianjin, with a hint of ridicule in his eyes, and sneered: “What do you mean by this? Are you a Beijing inspector or a corrupt official? Why are you turning your elbows outward?”

Fang Jifan turned around and smiled. He said: “Mr. Chen, this is our duty…”

Chen Tianjin couldn’t help but feel a little angry and did not dare to offend the prince, but he stubbornly said: “I am here to seek the country, Duke Qi… must not make a mistake.”

After so much work, everything was ready. Fang Jifan seemed to have run out of patience. He suddenly changed his face: “You are a dog-like thing. I usually give you three points of color. You even opened a dyeing shop. Who are you? How dare you do this?” If I say this, do you want to be Jiao Fang?”

Chen Tianjin was so angry that he stared at him suddenly and started to leave.

But as soon as he took two steps, two guards holding open fires came in and drew their swords with a clang.

Chen Tianjin: “…”

The blade of the knife raised by the forbidden army showed a sharp edge…

“You’re here, and you still want to leave?” Fang Jifan had completely put away his smiling face and suddenly became fierce: “Also, I want to tell you the truth, what nonsense is it that I am making mistakes? I, Fang Jifan, must make mistakes , I know what you are thinking, you are just afraid, but we are not afraid to succeed the vassal. We have been favored in this world, and now there are corrupt officials who harm the people. It is the duty of a minister to cut off evildoers. Even if you are hated by others, you will seek revenge. Even if I die, I will have no regrets. Sit down for me, otherwise, we will start with you today!”

Fang Jifan shouted.

Ouyang Zhiren and others’ eyes sank, murderous intent flashed in their eyes.

Several imperial guards stood with their swords crossed, even more murderous.

Chen Tianjin was stunned for a moment. After all, he was a person who could see the situation clearly. In the end, he sat back down silently.

Fang Jifan’s expression softened a little, and he turned sideways to the recording officer and said, “Just record what you said just now.” In

today’s closed-door meeting of the Beijing envoys, everything needs to be reported to the palace. After all, the matter is serious. .

The recording officer nodded hurriedly, picked up the pen in a hurry, and recorded it intact.

Zhu Houzhao then looked at the Beijing Inspector Liu Jianwen and said, “You are handling this case. What do you think of this case?”

Liu Jianwen saluted and said, “The evidence is conclusive, and now that we have a clue, I would like to ask all the Beijing Inspectors to issue a search order. The subordinate went into his residence to search and temporarily detained this person.

“What do you think?” Fang Jifan was

the first to say, “I have no objection.”

Xiao Jing then nodded with a smile: “Your Highness, slave. “

No objection.”

Zhang Mao and others nodded.

Ouyang Zhiren and others also nodded.

Liang Chu was thoughtful and finally nodded.

On the other hand, the people from Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment were quite worried, and they subconsciously looked at Chen Tianjin.

Chen Tianjin gritted his teeth and said: “No… this matter should be…”

Before he could continue, Zhu Houzhao interrupted her: “Unfortunately, most people have already agreed, and you are in the minority. In this way, it is approved.”

Chen Tianjin: “…”

“Which Beijing police envoy will issue the search warrant and the arrest warrant?”

Fang Jifan smiled and said, “Come, Mr. Chen.”

“Yes, come, Mr. Chen.”

Chen Tianjin said with a sullen face and frowning: “Your Highness, I don’t agree.”

“That’s how the charter is.” Zhu Houzhao said: “Since it has been decided by the majority, it must be signed. It doesn’t matter if you don’t agree. You are the imperial envoy, so you must sign it. “This is a rule, and no one can break it. You agreed to this charter at the beginning.”

Liu Jin stood up with a grin on his face and said, “Everyone must abide by the rules. If you don’t follow them, don’t blame me for being rude.”

Others .

He watched with cold eyes and looked at Chen Tianjin indifferently.

Chen Tianjin still felt something was wrong, and still stubbornly shook his head and said: “This…” “

It doesn’t matter, anyway… I have already carved your seal for you. I will keep it for you temporarily and just sign it for you.” Zhu Houzhao said with a smile.

Chen Tianjin: “…”

“Okay, time waits for no one, so hurry up and decide on the next case file.”

Chen Tianjin: “…”

…

Three days later.

Xiao Jing personally brought a stack of files and memorials to the palace.

Emperor Hongzhi never expected that Xiao Jing, the imperial envoy, would be there for three full days.

Xiao Jing fell down and said, “I have seen your Majesty.”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Xiao Jing who looked slightly tired and said, “Why has it been delayed for so many days?”

Xiao Jing said truthfully: “There are too many files.”

Too many… …

Emperor Hongzhi became interested: “Bring it here and show it to me.”

So the more than three hundred cases were quickly moved in and piled high on Emperor Hongzhi’s desk.

Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes still flashed with surprise. He just took one of them. It was Taipusi Cheng who secretly replaced the good horses in the temple with bad horses.

Taipu Temple managed royal chariots and horses, but the temple minister was very courageous. He secretly stole the good horses and sold them, and colluded with a horse dealer…

This was a scribe of Taipu Temple who secretly The report was recorded in great detail.

Emperor Hongzhi saw it and was shocked.

My horse… he dares to replace it secretly?

When Xiao Jing saw Emperor Hongzhi’s face dropped, he said: “Each of these items have been carefully searched and verified. After discussion by the Beijing inspectors, more than 180 of them have been authenticated. There is no doubt about the physical evidence. The other evidence is not enough, so it will be returned directly for re-evaluation. Now…just wait for your Majesty to make a decision. The Beijing Inspector is ready to issue a detention driving sticker and a search warrant. With your Majesty’s permission, the imperial police immediately mobilized factory guards to take action.”

Emperor Hongzhi did not say a word. He then picked up the files one by one and looked at them very carefully.

This look… is really shocking…

there are stolen goods, misappropriations, bullying, extortion, and even rape of women everywhere.

Emperor Hongzhi’s face turned sallower… As for Bing Jing and Tan Jing, they were simply not worth mentioning in front of these.

(End of chapter)