He Cheng snorted coldly and said: "It's just a matter of farmland, it's insignificant. Did you know that my adopted daughter is accompanying the king at the moment? If you dare to touch my wife, you will be tampering with the official family. Do you know
crime?"
Jiang Wanli was a little surprised and obviously didn't know about Tian's sleeping arrangements.
Jiang Wanli weighed it in his mind, then softened his tone slightly and said: "There are serious suspicions in this case. I am also following the official order and am fully responsible for investigating the matter. I also ask the officer to follow me to the county government office."
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If Yuan Wai is not guilty, I will not embarrass Yuan Wai. If Yuan Wai is guilty but is pardoned by the official, I will not embarrass Yuan Wai."
He Cheng felt proud after hearing this, but he also knew that the Tian family had not yet established a firm foothold in front of Zhao Yun at this time, and it was not appropriate for him to leave a bad impression on Zhao Yun because of himself, so he agreed to follow Jiang Wanli to the county.
Yamen, assist in the trial.
Arriving at the county government office, Jiang Wanli personally presided over the trial of Zhang Sui's case of collusion between officials and businessmen. At this time, Zhang Sui had already taken off his official robe and hat, knelt down in the hall, and accepted the interrogation obediently.
He Cheng saw Zhang Sui looking like this, but he didn't take it seriously. He said to Jiang Wanli: "Please bring me a chair. I am old and frail and should not stand for a long time."
Jiang Wanli glanced at him and said: "The court has its own rules. Please be patient. Your request will not be dealt with until the case is completed."
He Cheng was a little angry and seemed impatient, and Zhang Sui was even more dissatisfied.
Zhang Sui said: "Although I am suspected of committing a crime, the case has not been finalized yet. According to our laws of the Song Dynasty, I still have an official position at this time and should not kneel."
With a "pop" sound, Jiang Wanli suddenly slapped Zhang Sui, and angrily scolded Zhang Sui: "Zhang Sui, you have made the officials unhappy, and the thunder was so angry that they did not punish you on the spot, which is an act of mercy outside the law. Why are you still doing so?"
You dare to roar in court here! If you dare to say a word nonsense again, I will slap you, so what will you do?"
Zhang Sui shrank his neck in fear and did not dare to argue anymore.
Jiang Wanli asked Zhang Sui again: "I received a report from the people, saying that you were corrupt and perverted the law, colluded with He Chenghe, concealed the acres of land, and embezzled land. Is this possible?"
At this time, Zhang Sui knew that he had violated Tianwei, and the only way to have a chance of mercy outside the law was to make meritorious deeds, so he couldn't control that much and nodded and said:
"It is true that the government implemented the farmland transfer method to each household. He Cheng had more than 10,000 acres of land in his name. He went to his official and asked his subordinates to give him convenience. The subordinates were obsessed for a while and accepted his benefits, and then he and his
Embarrassingly committing adultery.
I know that I am guilty, and I am willing to tell you everything I know truthfully. I only ask for your grace to allow me to take advantage of the crime, so that I can be merciful beyond the law, and be merciful beyond the law."
As he spoke, Zhang casually took out an account book from his sleeve and continued: "Your Majesty, this is the account of the transactions between Xiaguan and He Cheng. All the past property numbers are recorded here. Not only him, but also
Other people's accounts are also recorded on it. As for the money, I have already transported it back to my hometown, but the money has not been touched. Please rest assured."
He Cheng listened on the side and couldn't help but give him a "poof" and cursed: "You are so shameless, how dare you keep a ledger like this?"
Zhang Suidao: "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected. It's better to have something than nothing. If you don't have this account book today, wouldn't you be able to escape?"
The account book was presented to Jiang Wanli. Jiang Wanli opened it and looked at it carefully. It was indeed a record of his dealings with officials, merchants and friends at all levels over the past few years. How much was given and how much was received.
Detailed details.
After Jiang Wanli finished reading, he looked at He Cheng and said, "Exceptor He Cheng, now that the witnesses and material evidence are all there, do you have anything to say?"
He Cheng was not afraid at all. He put his hands behind his back, held his head high, and said, "I am requesting an interview with the official."
Jiang Wanli refused and said: "The official is the True Dragon Emperor. You can see him whenever you want. Since you say so, I will take it as a confession. Come on, take He Cheng to the prison and then go to his mansion."
The house was searched and his family members were also taken away."
He Cheng was shocked, pointed at Jiang Wanli and said: "How dare you? Do you know that my righteous daughter is now favored by the officials, and if she enters the palace one day, she will definitely be named a noble concubine. If you touch me today, you will do it tomorrow
Your family will be confiscated and your clan will be destroyed."
Jiang Wanli was not afraid at all, he was upright and said: "Today's matters will be settled today, and tomorrow's matters will be handled tomorrow. Why bother? Come on, take them down."
He Cheng refused to accept it and continued to cry out for grievances, and clamored to see Zhao Yun and his so-called righteous daughter Tian, but Jiang Wanli ignored him and acted extremely forcefully, not caring whether Zhao Yun would
He really loves his adopted daughter.
Then, the imperial guards went to He Cheng's mansion, took all his family members into prison, and interrogated them one by one.
At the same time, He Cheng's mansion was also searched one by one, and all gold, silver, copper coins, antiques and other valuables were taken into custody and put under unified custody.
"Rumble,,,"
It started to rain heavily again. Zhao Yun and Tian were playing in the garden behind the county government office. When they saw it started to rain again, they both ran to the pavilion to take shelter.
Zhao Yun shook his head and sighed: "I didn't expect it to rain all the time. It seems that the journey will be postponed again."
Tian said with relief: "Your Majesty, you don't need to worry. You used to stay in the palace. It's hard to come out this time. It's good to stay outside for more time. Your Majesty can be more aware of the people's sentiments and understand the voices of the people. In the future, your Majesty will
The story is spread among the people, and it is also a good story."
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"Hehehe,,,"
Zhao Yun laughed a few times and praised: "You are right, the opportunity is rare, then I will enjoy the life among the people."
While the two were talking, Jiang Wanli arrived.
Jiang Wanli raised his hand to Zhao Yun and said: "Your Majesty, the wealthy businessman He Cheng and the magistrate Zhang Sui are colluding with each other. The evidence is conclusive. Please make your decision."
While talking, Jiang Wanli submitted the file to Zhao Yun for inspection.
Zhao Yun flipped through a few pages and was satisfied with Jiang Wanli's performance.
Zhao Yun nodded and said: "Zhang Suizhi broke the law, colluded with evil businessmen, and even obstructed the new law. He committed a heinous crime. He was ordered to be beheaded, his family members were exiled, and his property was confiscated. The merchant He Cheng colluded with officials and occupied acres of land to resist the new law. This crime cannot be forgiven.
, ordered him to be beheaded, his family members to be exiled, and his property to be confiscated."
When Tian heard this, he was shocked. He subconsciously wanted to speak and plead for He Cheng, but when the words came to his lips, Tian finally swallowed them back.
Mrs. Tian thought to herself: "He Cheng is finished. This is fine. If he dies and his family is exiled, his identity will never be exposed. He can stay with the officials in peace and contentment without fear of being threatened by others."