"Those literati are the most troublesome. You didn't use any extraordinary means during the investigation, right?" Zhang Zhang Dejun suddenly asked in the corridor.
This question is a bit redundant. How can we really expect an organization like the Imperial City Division to completely abide by the rules and regulations when doing business? The biggest difference between the Imperial City Division and the Wude Division is that they do whatever they can and have no scruples.
Although he felt a little disapproval in his heart, Zhang Jinjie still replied honestly: "Don't worry, although literati are pedantic, they are also soft-headed and cannot withstand intimidation. I only used some means to intimidate, but I did not use severe punishment.
but......"
Thinking of Zhang Dejun's previous attitude, Zhang Jinjie also showed a little hesitation. Seeing his hesitation, Zhang Dejun frowned slightly: "No matter what, tell me immediately!"
As the voice rose, Zhang Dejun's voice became much shriller. Not daring to be disrespectful, Zhang Jinjie lowered his head and said: "When we were investigating the people present at Zhaihualou that day, in order to find out the personnel situation, we conducted a search at the store in Zhaihualou.
interrogation.”
After a pause, Zhang Jinjie said the most crucial sentence: "This Flower Picking Building is the property of the Duke of Luan..."
Murong Yanchao, Duke of Luan, was nearly seventy years old. Although he had been serving as an official for several years, he still had an old heart. After returning home, he devoted himself to running the fields, manors, trade, restaurants, and various industries.
Prosperous.
Everyone in the government and the public knows that Duke Luan loves money and likes to make money, and he has a good way to make money. However, if anyone tries to influence him to make money, the old guy will also get angry.
"Okay!" After hearing what he said, Zhang Dejun couldn't help but smile, but he was slightly depressed: "A King of Qin is not enough, and the Duke of Luan is also involved. A prince, a Duke, Tianhuangguiwei, royal family members, you
Do you think I, the Imperial City Secretary, can really have no scruples?"
"You're being reckless!" Seeing this, Zhang Jinjie quickly admitted his mistake: "I'm just working for my father and want to get the job done!"
"If not, do you think you can avoid a slap in the face?" Zhang Dejun glared at him, and then said: "Learn more from your elder brother and use your brain when doing errands!"
"Yes! That's what my father taught me!" Zhang Jinjie showed his respect.
However, the slightly twitching corners of his mouth showed a bit of ridicule and sarcasm. Of course, this sarcasm was not directed at Zhang Dejun, but at the "big brother" in his mouth.
Zhang Dejun's four adopted sons and the four great kings of the Imperial City Department are obviously not in harmony. They are all for power, for glory and wealth, and to recognize their godfather. This competition for favor and supremacy is also very fierce. In Zhang Jinjie's eyes, the so-called
The eldest brother Wang Shouzhong only flatters Zhang Dejun, and he is very hypocritical. In terms of his ability to do things, he has no regard for him at all.
Although he was pretending to be something, Zhang Dejun's ability to observe words and emotions also caught the connotation revealed in Zhang Jinjie's expression, but he did not say much. He understood the conflicts and disagreements among the adopted sons, but
I don't care, every person in a superior position wants some competition among his subordinates, as long as it doesn't delay things.
Here, Zhang Jinjie mentioned something else: "During the investigation, I discovered that someone else was also investigating the matter, trying to find out what was behind it!"
"Oh?" Zhang Dejun tilted his head: "Who is it?"
"After tracking and surveillance, we pointed the finger at Murong Defeng!" Zhang Jinjie said with certainty.
Hearing this, Zhang Dejun was a little surprised, but also a little emotional, and murmured: "It seems that our Crown Prince is also vigilant and on guard! In this way, there is one more situation that can be reported!"
"In addition, we also found out a situation that I don't know if it is related to this matter. Xu Shilian also has some relationship with Rong Guogong. His father Xu Qibiao married Rong Guogong's aunt!"
"This matter is getting more and more interesting..." After hearing the news, Zhang Dejun couldn't help but exclaimed: "It must be a coincidence! Duke Rong Guo must not be involved in it!"
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While Zhang Dejun was in the imperial city office, worried about the results of the investigation, news came from the Prince of Qin's Mansion in the south of the Imperial City that King Qin Liu Xu hurriedly returned to his mansion.
This movement made people who knew him feel a little unusual. According to his normal schedule, as long as it was not a holiday, he would definitely be in the government office. He would only come back late, but not leave early.
What's more, during this period, we were paying attention to the chaos in the Northeast. Wanyan Jurchen had already sent troops to the north and was fighting with Tulu Bu Shiwei. The situation there not only involved the political and military stability of Liaodong, but also the vassals.
Liu Xu, who was in charge of the vassal council, was naturally deeply concerned about the clan's governance issues. In addition, the Jurchens and Shiwei were fighting, and Liu Xu catered to Emperor Liu's will and actively promoted it.
Even so, after receiving the summons from the palace, Liu Xu did not delay at all and returned in a hurry. Once he returned to the palace, he ignored the concerns and worries of Princess Bai Niangzi and went directly to the study, closing the door to only his confidants Chang Shi and the steward.
Notification.
The chief historian of the Prince of Qin's Palace, named Li Ying, was born as a Jinshi. He had served as a censor, a county magistrate, and a doctor in the household department. He was good at writing poems and poems. At this time, he and the steward were standing in front of the bookcase, with a very calm face and just lowered their heads.
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In comparison, the steward on the side was much more nervous, and his face was full of fear. He confessed to Liu Xu in awe, saying that he was not doing things well.
Although Liu Xu's expression was a little gloomy, he still showed a smile and waved his hand vigorously: "Okay! At least you are aware of it and are not so slow that I know nothing about it!"
When Liu Xu said this, the steward became even more nervous and said: "It's the little one who didn't clean up the head and tail. He's guilty!"
"How to clean it up? Do we still need to silence it?" After hearing what he said, Liu Xu was immediately angry and scolded: "Since you have done this, you have to bear the risk of being discovered! It's just..."
The expression on Liu Xu's young and majestic face changed for a while, and finally he sighed: "It's my fault in the first place. I thought too simply and did it too revealingly. After all, I still didn't expect that the Imperial City Secretary
A person with such a keen sense of smell has already found out about the palace in just a short time!"
The steward was still loyal. Seeing Liu Xu's emotional and embarrassed look, he gritted his teeth and immediately knelt down: "Your Highness, this matter was done by a small person and has nothing to do with Your Highness. If anything happens, just take the punishment!
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Hearing what he said, Liu Xu immediately laughed and rebuked in a non-serious tone: "Loyalty is commendable! But it is a bit stupid! With your status, can you afford this?"
"This..." The steward suddenly realized. Yes, what is his identity?
"Okay, get up!" Liu Xu waved his hand: "This matter is not that serious! Even if the Imperial City Department investigates it, what can it prove? Can it be used to convict me?"
"You guys, please step back and let me think about it!" Liu Xu ordered with some waning interest.
"Yes!" Seeing Liu Xu's situation, the steward's eyes were filled with worry, but he still stepped back together with Chief Shi Li Ying.
Liu Xu sat on the chair, his eyes fixed on Li Ying who had not said much. His eyes were a little cold, and he had secretly made up his mind that this person could no longer be trusted.
Although Liu Xu secretly promoted this turmoil, it was Li Ying who proposed it. Judging from the process and results, it did have a certain effect, and even almost dragged the prince into the water. Even if it ended smoothly, Li Fang was also
It was released to Hubei.
However, from an objective point of view, how much influence can it have on the prince? This can be regarded as a tentative move, but so far, Liu Xu is very dissatisfied.
Now, the Imperial City Division has noticed this matter, and without Emperor Liu's instruction, how would the minions of the Imperial City Division have thought of pursuing and investigating it like this?
Obviously, Emperor Liu was also silently paying attention to the story behind it. From this point of view, it did not have much impact on the prince, but instead put himself in a dilemma. It was a waste of money. Looking back at the decision at that time, it is even more debatable.
Already.
However, Liu Xu, sitting in deep contemplation with an expressionless face, tried his best to get rid of the emotion of regret. At least he felt that he should not have such emotions.
As he said, things like this are not serious enough to warrant accountability. But some consequences may be more serious than direct censure.
For example, how would Emperor Liu view himself after learning that he was behind this matter? Such behavior is simply a villain's behavior. Does this mean that he will lose impression points with Emperor Liu?
This is what Liu Xu is really worried about!
If he said he regretted it, Liu Xu definitely did not regret it. When it came to the fight for the legitimate son, how could he be affectionate? There is nothing worthy of contempt and ridicule for the villain's behavior, but the only thing that should not be done is to be noticed after doing it.
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That night, Liu Xu locked himself in his study and did not go out for a long time until the next morning. When King Qin Liu Xu appeared again, except for the scrawling of his spreading beard, his whole person was more restrained.