"How did you die?" Liu Chengyou's expression changed slightly, and his expression was unkind. He hated this kind of unexpected and uncontrollable things: "Wude Si can't even watch a prisoner?"
"The warden reported that Wang Jingchong committed suicide out of fear of his crime because he was not aware of the crime! After checking, I found that he hanged himself with a hemp rope and hung in the prison cell!" Zhang Dejun said.
"Would a person like Wang Jingchong commit suicide out of fear of crime? It's simply ridiculous!" Liu Chengyou only thought for a moment and then said with certainty: "He died after being imprisoned for only one day and night. There must be a hidden reason. Go and find out for me. !”
"Yes!" He just returned to the palace, but before he could rest, Zhang Dejun hurried away again, looking very energetic.
Leaning on the throne, Liu Chengyou closed his eyes and thought deeply, sighing in his breath. However, since the person was dead, he no longer had to worry so much about how to deal with the aftermath. After thinking about it, his mind became clearer.
After winter, the chill between heaven and earth became more intense. I was lined with duck down and covered with mink fur. I was wrapped tightly, but after taking a walk for a while, I felt a sweltering feeling and my back was sweating. I pulled on my outer robe. , let the cold wind penetrate inside, and then I felt more comfortable.
Zhang Dejun hurried over and was out of breath. After calming down his breathing for a while, he reported: "I'd like to report to the officials. The matter has been cleared up!"
"Speak!" Liu Chengyou said directly.
"After interrogation by the police officer, it was found that it was the warden Wang Xiong who strangled Wang Jingchong to death at night, making him commit suicide out of fear of crime!"
"Wang Xiong? I have an impression!" Liu Chengyou frowned.
Zhang Dejun explained: "Wang Xiong was originally a magistrate of Wude Si in Gyeonggi Province. After Shou Guogong left office, he was dissatisfied with Wang Jingchong and repeatedly confronted him, causing delays in official affairs. He was later demoted to jailer. Later, he encountered a fight in the market and was beaten. A leg was broken, and it is said that it was Wang Jingchong who was behind it. From then on, Wang Xiong hated Wang Jingchong deeply! This time Wang Jingchong was imprisoned, it was within his jurisdiction, and he was murderous because of his hatred!"
"Ha! It's a good revenge show!" After hearing the narration, Liu Chengyou said, "What about Wang Xiong?"
"When I was little, I committed suicide before I went to prison!" Zhang Dejun replied.
After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh: "I put Wang Jingchong in the Wude Prison. I originally thought that he would be in the office and had many party followers, so he could be protected. I never thought that it would harm him and hasten his death... ..."
"It was also his usual behavior that was wanton, too domineering and arrogant, and offended too many people, which led to this disaster!" Zhang Dejun said in a comforting tone. Even though he was dead, he boldly expressed his views.
Liu Chengyou nodded and said calmly: "It's a pity! He was a high-ranking official and a military officer, but he died at the hands of a jailer, but it's also a pity! The price of a jailer is nothing more than this!"
"Also, there is one more thing." Zhang Dejun hesitated, but still said.
Liu Chengyou only winked, and Zhang Dejun immediately reported: "Along with Wang Jingchong, another person died in prison. After investigation, it was found that he was an old subordinate of Wang Xianggong of the first three divisions. Wang Jingchong had a grudge against Wang Xianggong, and he was imprisoned for nearly a year. It was intended to be a trap, but it was unexpected that Wang Xianggong died of illness, so it was stopped. He was imprisoned opposite Wang Jingchong, and I thought that his death would be silenced by the prison warden..."
After hearing this, Liu Chengyou was silent for a long time and said quietly: "I don't know how many things this Wang Jingchong has done behind my back!"
"Wang Jingchong seems to have two sons!" Liu Chengyou ordered: "Pass an edict that his eldest son should be promoted to the first rank of Marquis. Let his family collect his body!"
"yes!"
No matter how sinful Wang Jingchong was during his lifetime, and how angry people were, since he was dead, Liu Chengyou did not want to criticize him more harshly, and he also wanted to treat his children favorably. This has nothing to do with "the dead are the most important", but at this time, Liu Chengyou did not want to If there will be any more disturbances due to Wang Jingchong's incident, this will show his attitude.
"Besides, there is news that everyone from Gyeonggi Province has come to see me!"
The Wude Secretary Yamen, below the chief and deputy envoys, are all the governors of all provinces. Among them, the governor of Gyeonggi Province has the highest status and is permanently stationed in Tokyo. The following are the ministers of various houses and relatives, and the detective officers.
Li Shaoyou resigned and Wang Jingchong came to power, but before he could appoint a deputy envoy, Wang Jingchong died again. As a result, the people in the Wude Department who were able to take charge were only known to the capital.
"Your Majesty, Zhou Can, bow to your majesty!" Zhou Can, a well-known person in the capital city of Gyeonggi Province, paid homage to Liu Chengyou in the Chongzheng Hall.
He was a little nervous and a little excited at the same time. This was the first time that he had been in front of the emperor and had such close contact with the emperor. In the past, only the chief and deputy envoys had this qualification. Now, for him, it can be said that he is lucky.
Zhou Can was originally Wang Jingchong's confidant. He was quite scheming. He was relied on as a think tank and promoted repeatedly until he reached a high position in the capital.
Liu Chengyou looked at him. He didn't have any rudeness. He seemed to be a civil servant. He looked a little thin and had a long beard on his lips, which was quite unique. He bowed before the emperor respectfully and lowered his eyebrows to please his eyes.
"You know everything about what happened in the prison!" Liu Chengyou said.
When asked, Zhou Can seemed to have been prepared and responded: "I didn't expect that Wang Xiong's resentment towards Ren Gong was so deep. The ministers were negligent and made a huge mistake. Please punish him!"
"Now in the Wude Department, people's hearts are also in a state of flux, and it will be even worse after Wang Jingchong's death!" Liu Chengyou ordered: "When you return to the office, you should calm down your staff to stabilize people's hearts, and everyone should return to their duties and take care of their affairs!"
"yes!"
"In addition, the cause of Wang Jingchong's death has been strictly sealed by me. This is a matter of Wude Division and should be sealed internally!" Liu Chengyou said solemnly.
Zhou Can reported: "I have ordered that all officials who know about this matter be controlled. I will give strict instructions after I return!"
Hearing this, I couldn't help but glance at this person. He had a decent response and a flexible mind. This person is not famous in history, but it does not mean that he is incompetent. I think it is true that he can gain his trust under Wang Jingchong and climb to the position of the capital of Gyeonggi. , without some vision and means, it is impossible.
After a brief consideration, Liu Chengyou said directly: "I have seen that you are quite capable in handling affairs. Nowadays, there is a change in the Wude Department, and you are promoted to the Deputy Wude Envoy, temporarily in charge of the affairs of the Secretary Yamen!"
Before he was summoned to the palace, Zhou Can had already realized that maybe his opportunity had come, and he had some expectations in his heart. Therefore, when he heard Liu Chengyou's words, his expression was calm, but his tone was still a little excited. : "Your Majesty trusts me, I thank you!"
"After Li Shaoyou, there is Wang Jingchong. After Wang Jingchong, who can take charge of Wu Desi?" Liu Chengyou murmured softly, glanced at Zhang Dejun beside him, and his face once again showed a thoughtful look.
...
"Bian Gong, Zhong Cheng, that Wang Jingchong is dead!" In the Censor's Office, a Taiyuan Censor quickly walked in and reported with joy to Bian Guitan and Zhao Litong who were discussing matters.
"What! How did you die?" Bian Guitan and Zhao Li looked at each other with a look of surprise.
"The news came out that Wang Jingchong died of a sudden illness at night and could not be treated!" The censor said with a smile: "This thief committed a serious crime and died in prison. He will be punished by God, which is very happy!"
"Wang Jingchong has always been in good health and has no illness or disaster. How could he suddenly die of illness? I'm afraid it's not that simple!" Bian Guichun thought for a while and said.
Zhao Li also echoed: "Yes! However, now that Wang Jingchong is dead, what should we do? If we submit the incriminating evidence prepared before, it will be of little use to His Majesty!"
Bian Guitan thought for a while and said: "After Wang Jingchong's death, Wu Desi must be distraught. This time, these minions, headed by Wang Jingchong, have gone too far and are deeply hated by everyone both inside and outside the court. We can take the opportunity to say something. Please
Even if His Majesty's dismissal of Secretary Wude is not successful, you should suppress his power and place him within the imperial court system..."
"Mr. Bian's words are very true!" Zhao Li immediately agreed with Bian Guichen's words.
"However, His Majesty issued another edict to appoint Wang Jingchong's eldest son as marquis, which seems to have the intention of ending this matter." said the censor.
"No matter how many there are, as the censor, we have the responsibility of supervision and the right to give advice. We just have to do our job well!" Bian Guijun said: "This time, I must take the opportunity to urge your majesty,
Reorganize the imperial court!"
After Bian Guichen left, a strange look flashed across the face of Censor Zhongcheng Zhao Li, his expression became solemn, and he sat in his seat, looking thoughtful.
"Zhongcheng, you seem to have some doubts about this matter?" The censor asked softly without leaving.
Zhao Li glanced at him and said, "What do you think?"
The censor looked around, stepped forward, and whispered: "I believe that going too far is not enough. This time, because of the remonstrances of the ministers, Your Majesty is already dissatisfied. Now that Wang Jingchong is dead, if you are still holding on to this matter,
, I am afraid that Your Majesty will really get angry if you don’t give in or forgive me. Even though we uphold the public spirit, we can’t resist it. The Emperor is so angry!
The Wude Secretary belongs directly to His Majesty, and although he is reviled by the courtiers, he is an important weapon of the imperial power. If Lord Bian wants to make a fuss about the existence of the Wude Secretary, it is His Majesty who is fighting against him! Although His Majesty is the heir to the throne, he is the pioneer.
Lord, I have always been strong, but I am afraid that it will be unbearable! If we are to be punished again, it will be unpredictable."