A group of people swarmed in and rushed into the mansion.
Wei Zheng was worried that something might happen, so he rushed in a hurry, shouting to dissuade him from messing around. When he rushed into the yard, he was stunned. There were dozens of people lying in the yard. They were dressed like the people who had attacked the refugees before, and they were being beaten violently by the refugees.
He lost his previous arrogance and was beaten until he rolled on the ground, wailing, and was about to die.
Ordinarily, the refugees couldn't defeat those thugs, but the strange thing was that they didn't resist.
What's even more strange is why are these people suddenly in the yard?
Wei Zheng stopped and looked at this scene in disbelief. He couldn't figure out the reason. He vaguely felt that this was a trap. He couldn't help but look around, but found that none of the strong men sent by the King of Han were missing. He didn't have time to think about it, so he hurriedly said: "Quick, get up there.
Separate them."
Everyone from the Punishment Department rushed forward, and someone shouted: "The Punishment Department is handling the case, and anyone who has no interest in it should get out of the way."
Since ancient times, people have been afraid of officials. Although the refugees were red-eyed, they were still afraid in their bones. They stopped and backed away one after another.
Wei Zheng was worried that something might happen, so he quickly stepped forward and said, "Everyone, I, Wei Zheng, the doctor at Yushitai, will definitely investigate this matter strictly and give everyone an explanation. Please don't mess up and calm down."
This group of miserable refugees didn't know what Yushitai was for, and they didn't say anything.
At this time, Liu Dewei also rushed up and shouted with a cold face: "I, the Minister of Punishment, please listen carefully and retreat. Do not act impulsively and cause trouble again, otherwise we will all be arrested."
The refugees were shocked and retreated one after another, their faces looking horrified.
At this time, a sudden voice sounded: "Master Liu, you have such great official power. We are just asking the murderer for an explanation. People from your Criminal Department have people being beaten at the scene, but now you are showing off your power to the people who were beaten. You
Grab one and try it.”
Everyone followed the sound and saw a group of people approaching. The leader was wearing brand-new royal robes, walking like a dragon and a tiger, with a majestic air. Under his sword-shaped brows, his eyes were as cold and piercing as the stars in the night sky. It was Qin Huaidao.
Wei Zheng looked at Qin Huaidao who came in and confirmed his suspicion more and more, but there was no evidence and it was difficult to prove it. He went up to him and bowed to him: "Your Majesty Wei Zheng has met the King of Han."
Normally, Qin Huaidao could treat himself as an elder when meeting him, but at this moment, Qin Huaidao was wearing a royal robe, and his nature was different.
Liu Dewei didn't dare to make excuses, so he quickly came up and bowed: "Your Majesty, Liu Dewei has met the King of Han."
Qin Huaidao said in an official tone: "I was passing by nearby and heard that someone was oppressing the people, so I came here to have a look. You can do whatever you want, but you can't bend the law for personal gain, otherwise don't blame me for not agreeing."
A simple opening statement, but it characterized the matter as people being oppressed.
Liu Dewei, an old man, also noticed that something was wrong. He was a dignified king of Han Dynasty, and he had many things to do every day. Not to mention the freezing cold weather. He hid at home and warmed himself by the fire. How could he wander around? He happened to pass by nearby. Who were you kidding?
Involuntarily, Liu Dewei looked at Wei Zheng.
Although Wei Zheng had a close relationship with Qin Huaidao, he was an upright man who did not show favoritism or favoritism. He did not help the two. He said in a deep voice: "This matter is under the jurisdiction of your Criminal Department. I will not interfere. I hope Mr. Liu will enforce the law impartially."
Liu Dewei felt that he was being put on fire, but he had to step forward due to his duty, and immediately said: "Come here, interrogate on the spot, and find out the identity of the murderer."
"Follow the order!" Everyone in the Criminal Department responded loudly.
The assailant was beaten to death and was frightened. He asked what he said and quickly found out the truth. The leader was the son of the general manager of the department store. He drank a lot of wine outside and was provoked by others. He came over with guards from other shops.
I originally thought that I would just beat him and run away. As long as I was fast enough and couldn't catch him, I would be fine. However, I didn't expect that he was knocked unconscious not long after he escaped and was thrown back into the yard, just when the refugees rushed in.
Liu Dewei is not stupid. He grasps two key points keenly and asks who provoked him? Who knocked him unconscious?
However, the son of the general manager of the department store only knew that he met him in a tavern. He took the initiative to invite him for a drink, and they had a great conversation. He forgot to ask the other person's name. As for being knocked unconscious, he said he didn't see clearly who had done it.
Wei Zheng was watching from the side, adhering to his duty of supervision. When he heard the truth, he couldn't help but look at Qin Huaidao, feeling that this matter was related to Qin Huaidao, otherwise it would be too coincidental.
After thinking about it, Wei Zheng motioned Qin Huai to the side and asked in a low voice: "Did you do it?"
"Master Wei, you can't talk nonsense." Qin Huaidao denied it.
"Why are you so anxious? I won't tell anyone. How likely are you to kill the Department Store Pavilion? I heard that the King of Wei is standing behind the Department Store Pavilion. I don't want to see the court in chaos again." Wei Zheng said bluntly in a low voice.
Qin Huaidao was startled, then smiled and said: "Master Wei misunderstood, this matter has nothing to do with me."
"I believe you, you don't need my help, right?" Wei Zheng frowned dissatisfied.
"Don't get involved in this matter." Qin Huaidao was ambiguous.
But Wei Zheng understood. He looked at Liu Dewei who was still interrogating him. He understood, nodded, and stepped aside.
At this time, a muscular man came out of nowhere. Wei Zheng took a look and realized that this was the person who had been talking to him before. There was indeed a problem, but he would definitely not interfere.
The strong man motioned Qin Huaidao to the side and said in a low voice: "Young Master, the brothers searched the study, warehouse, bedroom, living room, etc., and did not find any letters related to King Wei. However, they found a secret compartment in which were stored
The account book contains business income and current accounts, as well as records of bribery of officials, the amount is very large."
"Take the account book and quickly return to Qinjiazhuang and give it to He'er, and give the brothers a gag order." Qin Huaidao was overjoyed. He finally got something for making such a big fuss.
"Follow the order!" the other party whispered and left in a hurry.
Wei Zheng watched the other party leave, hesitated to speak, and finally did not ask.
On the other side, Liu Dewei saw that the facts were clear and could not ask any more questions, so he ordered them all to be taken away and returned to the Ministry of Punishment for processing. The refugees panicked when they heard this. Qin Huaidao stepped forward in time, with a smile on his face, cordial and easy-going, which made people feel like spring breeze.
Holding his fists, he said loudly: "Everyone, I am Qin Huaidao, King of Han Dynasty. I will go with you to the Ministry of Punishment. If the Ministry of Punishment makes random decisions and does not give everyone an explanation, I will never agree."
"Thank you, King Han!"
"The King of Han is benevolent and righteous!"
"With the King of Han accompanying us, we will make the decision for us, so we don't have to worry anymore."
Everyone bowed in return and was extremely grateful.
The group left in an orderly manner and returned to the Criminal Department not long after.
The facts are clear. It is just a formality. Qin Huaidao is following him, and Wei Zheng is supervising him. Liu Dewei is not good at pretending to be someone else, and tries the case himself. He asks the murderer to sign and post all the signatures, and then all of them are sent to the jail, and he will bear the responsibility of the person who was beaten.
The treatment costs and a fine will be compensated.
As for the refugees, they were beaten for no reason and they resisted in self-defense. In addition, they did not cause any random damage after rushing into the mansion. The law did not punish everyone, so they were all released on the spot.
After walking out of the Ministry of Justice, those who had hired the refugees appeared, led everyone to a restaurant, distributed money, had food and drinks, and persuaded everyone to go to another restaurant to continue sitting in to collect debts. This was an experience, and they took real money, although it was not much.
, but it was genuine and not a lie, so everyone agreed without hesitation.
In a restaurant not far away.
Qin Huaidao sat down by the window and watched everyone follow him away in high spirits. He couldn't help but smile. There was more than one owner of the Department Store. One by one, the fun had just begun.
Wei Zheng, who was sitting opposite, also saw this scene and asked angrily: "Are you satisfied now? Where did you sing?"
Qin Huaidao asked back: "The imperial court doesn't care about the life and death of the refugees. It just so happens that I have something to deal with. I am in charge of food, accommodation, and money. It does not violate moral conscience. What's wrong with the Zhenguan Law?"
"Is this something you have to deal with?" Wei Zheng said angrily: "You are not only murdering people, but also uprooting people. But it doesn't matter. The owner behind the Department Store doesn't have a good person, and he knows how to suck the blood of the people. As long as you
Clean up this mess and let the people have cheap food to eat. Even if I violate morality, my conscience will help you."
"Forget it, you can't help."
"Who are you looking down on?" Wei Zheng's eyes widened in dissatisfaction.
Qin Huaidao smiled and said, "Then what do you think we can do?"
"Me?" Wei Zheng was startled, thought carefully, and found that there was really nothing he could do to help, and he became depressed.
Qin Huaidao continued unceremoniously: "It is true that Yushitai has the power to supervise all officials, but I don't need supervision. What I want is to kill them and avoid future troubles. As you said, there may be someone standing behind the department store.
King Wei, it is useless to rely on supervision. Even if he reports it, the man in the palace will not punish his favorite son. At most, he will give you a few words of warning and do whatever he needs to do. Don’t forget that King Jin’s performance has been too poor recently. His Majesty may not have recalled him.
The King of Wei’s mind is that there will be another national dispute at that time. If you want to put an end to it, you can’t rely on supervision, you must uproot it.”
Of course Wei Zheng knew this, and the last thing he wanted to see was that the court would once again fall into a dispute over the country. The danger of the prince's rebellion had not yet passed. He looked solemn and asked: "What can you do?"
"Of course there are ways, but what does it have to do with me?"
After Qin Huaidao finished speaking, he started to eat. No matter how Wei Zheng asked or tested, he never said a word.
Wei Zheng gritted his teeth in anger, but there was nothing he could do.