On the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the streets of Tokyo are crowded with people, making it a lively and prosperous scene.

But behind this lively and prosperous place, few people know that many major events are happening in the imperial court.

On this day, a very important person arrived in the capital.

This person is Zhang Shen, the strategic envoy of Fuyan Road.

Why is this person very, very important?

The investigation into him was the beginning of the official Zhao family's real attack on Shaanxi's military affairs.

The previous rotations were just preparation.

Even Wang Xie is only a small role.

A military envoy is equivalent to the commander of a military region group army.

Taking action against such a military and political boss, and even arresting and interrogating him, would in itself trigger a considerable political turmoil.

At noon, the Military Governor's Office conducted a series of interrogations on Zhang Shen.

The old rule: I don’t know this, I don’t know that. It’s all Wang Xie’s fault and it has nothing to do with me. I am loyal to His Majesty.

Until the afternoon, Zhao Ning walked out of the small door at the corner of the palace and walked all the way to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.

At this time, the Fan Building in Tokyo was bustling with activity, and Zhang Wencai booked a luxurious high-end private room to entertain his classmates at the University of Tokyo.

Zhou Shu raised his wine glass and said: "Zhang Yanei, let me toast you first. I hope Yanei will take care of you in the future."

The rest of the people also raised their glasses. Most of these people had participated in the Qian family's banquet that night and were Zhang Wencai's classmates.

After everyone drank, Zhou Shu said: "I heard that Zhang Yanei can enter the martial arts hall this year?"

Zhang Wencai said proudly: "It has been decided."

Everyone started talking about it.

For ordinary people, after graduation, they have to start from the grassroots level, such as becoming a town supervisor. They may work hard for more than ten years and reluctantly be promoted to county magistrate.

However, for Zhang Wencai, he might directly become an officer or county magistrate after graduation.

This is the difference between people.

"I have long said that Zhang Yanei is different from ordinary people. Not only is his talent amazing, but he also has a bright future!"

"By the way, have you found that official Zhao?" Zhou Shu said suddenly.

Everyone shook their heads and said that they had never seen Zhao Guanren again since that night.

Zhou Shu said: "If I see him again, I will definitely teach him a lesson!"

Zhang Wencai chuckled and said: "Forget it, he's just a little person."

While they were talking, footsteps were heard outside, and the door was forced open.

Zhou Shu was furious: "Who dares to come here!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, he froze.

He Bin asked with a cold face: "Who is Zhang Wencai?"

Everyone looked at Zhang Wencai in unison.

"Are you Zhang Wencai?"

"This superior officer, I am Zhang, the son of Wai Lang, the Privy Council member in Hexi Province..."

Before he finished speaking, He Bin waved his hand: "Catch him, there is another one named Zhou Shu."

After saying that, he didn't even look at her again, turned around and left.

If Gao Qiu had not ordered this person to be arrested, Zhang Wencai's level would not be enough for He Bin to arrest him personally.

Zhang Wencai looked shocked: "I am a member of the Hexi Chamber of the Privy Council..."

With a snap, Zhang Wencai was slapped on the face.

"Zhang Wencai, Zhou Shu is now a key criminal in the imperial court!"

In the panic of everyone, Zhang Wencai and Zhou Shu were taken away.

In the evening, after Zhao Ning finished his dinner, he left the palace from the corner and walked all the way to the Penal Department Prison.

Qin Hui, Gao Qiu and other officials were waiting at the door.

"His Majesty."

"Where are the people?"

"inside."

Soon Zhao Ning met Zhang Shen.

Zhang Shen quickly knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I was wronged!"

Zhao Ningfeng said calmly: "I have read the memorial you wrote for me to impeach Wang Xie. Whether it is unjust or not is not your decision."

"Your Majesty, I have no knowledge of this matter at all."

Zhao Ning sat there without speaking, just drinking tea slowly.

It was not until Zhang Wencai and Zhou Shu were brought in.

"We are unjustly accused! We are unjustly accused! My father is a member of the Hexi Chamber of Commerce in the Privy Council! My father is a member of the Hexi Chamber of Commerce in the Privy Council!"

Zhang Wencai was brought here.

The first thing he saw was Zhao Ning's calm and composed face.

After being stunned for a moment, Zhang Wencai shouted loudly: "The surname is Zhao! It's you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a Ban Zhi from the Imperial City Division struck Zhang Wencai on the kneecap with a hammer, directly breaking his kneecap.

Zhang Wencai tilted his body and fell to the ground. He was in so much pain that he couldn't even scream. He curled up tightly on the ground. Zhou Shu on one side was stunned.

After a long while, Zhang Wencai slowly felt better.

Gao Qiu said coldly: "You clown, how dare you act so arrogantly when you are here today!"

When Zhou Shu heard this, he knelt down and buried his head: "I didn't know it was your Majesty. He deserves death!"

The moment he saw Zhang Wencai, Zhang Shen's expression also changed.

Zhao Ning asked with a smile on his face: "Zhang Wencai, tell me again what you said in front of the Daxiangguo Temple that night."

"Spare my life..."

"Tell me again, why did you arrest Mr. Li?"

Upon hearing this question, Zhang Wencai quickly said: "My uncle asked me to arrest..."

"Who is your uncle?"

Zhang Wencai pointed at Zhang Shen with trembling fear.

"Your Majesty, he is wronging me!"

"Why did he ask you to arrest Mr. Li?"

"Your Majesty, I have noticed Wang Xie a long time ago, so I asked him to find the Li family and protect the Li family."

"Shut up!" Zhao Ning impatiently grabbed the teacup and threw it at Zhang Shen. With a bang, it hit Zhang Shen's head and the teacup shattered.

Blue veins popped up on Zhao Ning's forehead. When he turned to look at Zhang Wencai, a smile appeared on his face again.

Zhang Wencai was so frightened that he was trembling all over. He never imagined that Mr. Zhao was actually his wife.

"He didn't say the reason, he just said that it would be best to catch Li... it would be best to kill him."

Zhang Shen continued to shout: "Your Majesty, you are wronged..."

"My father knows about this..."

Speaking of his father Zhang Bi, as soon as he finished speaking, he was also taken to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.

As soon as Zhang Bi saw Zhao Guan's house, he crawled over on his knees and shouted: "Your Majesty, I am wronged! It was Zhang Shen who asked us to do it!"

Zhang Shen was as pale as death.

Zhao Ning said coldly: "A manager wants to put a peasant woman to death! This is really rare in the world!"

At that time, Fan Zhongyan's position in the northwest was only deputy envoy for economic and strategic affairs.

Shaanxi has always been the place where the governors of the Song Dynasty achieved their military exploits. If Shaanxi's managers did well, they could return to Beijing and serve as governors in the two governments.

It can be said that the six envoys of Shaanxi Province are all important figures who can influence the court and the local area, and control the wealth and lives of millions of people in their hands.

Zhao Ning said calmly: "How much pension do you get?"

Zhang Shen hesitated for a moment and said, "Several hundred thousand guan."

"Where's the military spending?"

"One million strings."
To be continued...