Chapter 315: A small matter turns into a big deal
Zhu Yunxi, who had just hit a tiger punch, suddenly swayed his waist.
Sun Cheng had quick eyesight and quick hands. He quickly stood up and stepped forward, holding Zhu Yunxi's hands firmly with both hands, so as to prevent his grandson from falling to the ground.
Zhu Yunxi's face was full of surprise and shock, and he grabbed Sun Cheng's arm with his backhand: "Are you sure it's that idiot Wan Jinbiao?"
Sun Cheng nodded gloomily. He really didn't know how to speak. It would be a big trouble if he didn't get this right.
Zhu Yunxi took a deep breath before calming down. He walked step by step to a chair aside and sat down. Although his face was tense, his brows were beating constantly.
The Ming Dynasty is so big that few people can clearly understand how huge it is.
Every day in the Ming Dynasty, a murder occurred, and every year there were many cases of family extermination.
But now, the matter of exterminating the family is related to the people under the tax bureau.
The last thing Zhu Yunxi wanted to see was that things happened after all. Although something like this had long been expected by him, the fact that something related to human life actually happened directly made him unable to react for a while.
After receiving Sun Cheng's affirmative reply, Zhu Yunxi remained silent, thinking about the possible impact of this matter.
The first thing to bear the brunt is the tax bureau, which has just been established and has directly taken charge of the most basic power of the world's grain ministers and taxes. It will be questioned by the court and will even form a very bad negative image among the people.
People will not think deeply and analyze the original appearance of the incident.
They will only think that this year the people from the tax bureau can wipe out others, and if they do not do well in paying taxes next year, the tax bureau will also wipe them out.
Wan Jinbiao is the deputy tax director of the Shangyuan County branch of Yingtian Prefecture of the tax bureau. If he can kill people in Yingtian City, then tax collectors from other branches of the tax bureau dare to kill people in broad daylight.
This is the most likely association that people will have after an event occurs.
And if someone seizes the opportunity...
Even if the imperial court has a hundred mouths, it still can't explain it clearly.
In the end, everyone will shout in unison that officials will protect each other and everyone will cover up.
A long sigh.
Zhu Yunxi looked at Sun Cheng and asked in a low voice: "How did it happen?"
Sun Cheng quickly replied: "Last night, when the palace gave a banquet to Jinke's two successful candidates, Wan Jinbiao and his colleagues from the Shangyuan County branch wanted to have a drink with Qinhuaihe River. At the stroke of midnight, Wan Jinbiao returned to Taipingli drunk.
At home, before arriving home, the entire Li family on the street was killed on the way."
Zhu Yunxi frowned slightly.
Every time after the imperial court appoints officials, the people of Yingtian City celebrate together in the Ming Dynasty, which lacks entertainment activities.
Because of the special nature of the tax bureau, the treatment given to tax bureau officials is also excellent.
Wan Jinbiao had a lot of money in his pocket, and it happened to be the day when the whole city was celebrating Wen Qu's coming to the world, so it was inevitable that he and his colleagues would go out for a drink.
Just...
Zhu Yunxi's brows became more serious: "Is Wan Jinbiao the only one who committed the crime?"
Sun Cheng quickly said: "Only Wan Jinbiao is involved in the case."
"Where are people now?"
"First, Wu Hou, who was patrolling the city, found out and went to Taipingli to round him up. Then Yingtian Mansion learned about it and sent officers to ask for Wan Jinbiao who was under Yingtian's rule. However, after the commander learned about this matter, he
I immediately sent my subordinates to negotiate."
Sun Cheng did not dare to conceal anything or leave anything behind. He looked at Zhu Yunxi and continued: "Now, Wan Jinbiao is being imprisoned in Jinyiwei Prison."
"Jiang Wei?" Zhu Yunxi raised his eyebrows: "He actually took the initiative to go to Yingtian Mansion to ask for someone."
Zhu Yunxi felt a little surprised that Jiang Yineng made the decision to go to Yingtian Mansion to ask for people after learning that Wan Jinbiao was involved in the case in such a short period of time last night.
Sun Cheng glanced at Zhu Yunxi carefully and said in a low voice: "The commander said that Wan Jinbiao is the deputy tax department of Shangyuan County Branch. Although he is only an official, he is also an official of the imperial court. He has a salary from the imperial court, and
It involves a major case of annihilation of a family in an important place in the capital, and Jin Yiwei should take charge of this matter."
Zhu Yunxi nodded, frowned and pondered.
After a long time, he slowly spoke: "You said earlier that the case of the family being wiped out in Taiping was the first to be known to Marquis Wu who patrolled the city last night? How did they know about it?"
"Of course..." Sun Cheng opened his mouth to say, but suddenly paused, and then whispered with some hesitation: "It seems... someone heard the noise in the Li family's house, and then went out to report the case to the patrol police.
Hou’s.”
Zhu Yunxi frowned calmly, and then said quietly: "When the crime happened last night, there were still many people outside in the city?"
"At that time, the banquet was almost over, and the imperial court did not issue a decree to lift the curfew. Logically speaking..." Sun Cheng raised his head and looked at Taisun, and whispered: "Logically speaking, except for those with official status like Wan Jinbiao,
Most of the others stayed at home, or spent the night in restaurants or Qinhuai River."
"What about the person who reported the crime?"
Sun Cheng frowned and said with some uncertainty: "It seems that Wuhou did not check it, and Ying Tianfu did not go to review it afterwards. When Wuhou arrived at Li's house, he saw corpses all over the courtyard.
, and Wan Jinbiao sitting paralyzed in a pool of blood."
"What Wan Jinbiao said."
"He only said that he was going home last night and could not remember what happened. He flatly denied that he was responsible for the murder of the Li family."
Zhu Yunxi snorted coldly.
But his eyes darkened again, and his face became cold.
Was it Wan Jinbiao who committed a brutal murder after being drunk, or was it a trial by civil servants led by Zhan Hui and others?
……
"This matter has nothing to do with me! I can't do such a despicable thing!"
In the official room of the Minister of Civil Affairs, Zhan Hui patted the table as the other four ministers who came in front of him came across the table.
The position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment was vacant last year, and the imperial court has never filled this position.
Sitting in front of Zhan Hui, Yu Xin, the newly promoted Minister of Hubu and Wenhuadian University scholar, also hummed: "I have been deeply favored by the emperor. Now, thanks to the emperor's favor, I have been added to the household department and led by Wenhuadian University." Sir, this matter has nothing to do with me, and I don’t know about it.”
Wang Jun turned his head and looked at Yu Xin, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, and he felt that this man was really good luck.
Originally, everyone thought that Yu Xin was just there to serve as a foil, and they just wanted to wait for Xia Yuanji to gain more experience for a few more years. Yu Xin gave up his seat, and Xia Yuanji was also in charge of the Ministry of Finance.
But who knows, after the imperial court decided on Jinke Sandingjia a few days ago.
Yu Xin took the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and even became a bachelor of Wenhua Palace together with Zhan Hui, Ren Hengtai, and Fang Xiaoru.
Although His Majesty did not clearly state in the decree what the rights and responsibilities of the Wenhuadian Grand Scholar are.
But with a Wenhuadian walking around who can counsel on political affairs, who would think that the Wenhuadian Bachelor is just a false title?
Maybe, the Ming Dynasty will regain the power of the central prime minister of the former Tang and Song Dynasties.
Ren Hengtai turned his eyes twice, but he was the only one of the three bachelors present who remained silent.
With a slight cough, Ren Hengtai said: "I think it's impossible to say who did this. At least I'm innocent. Whether it's your majesty, the prince, or your highness, all of them have been kind to me. I can't help it." I will do this."
Zhan Hui nodded.
In the past two days, he was the one with the most complicated mood among everyone present.
Ru Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Wang Jun, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, may only be troubled and ignorant because they did not become the bachelor of Wenhua Palace.
Although he had the false title of a bachelor of the Wenhua Palace, his job as the censor of Zuodu in the Imperial Procuratorate was relieved of his duties.
Which is more important? We have to wait until His Majesty clearly states the responsibilities of the Grand Bachelor of Wenhua Palace before we can weigh our own benefits.
At this time, Ren Hengtai also finished speaking.
Ru Yu then raised her head to look at the crowd and said silently: "So, everyone here has already concluded that the murder of the Li family was not committed by Wan Jinbiao, the deputy tax director of Shangyuan County Branch?"
"Can a drunkard kill twenty-three members of the Li family?"
Zhan Hui's palm hit the table hard again, his face turned livid and gloomy.
This is someone insulting the court's intelligence and thinking that everyone is a fool!
Zhan Hui took a deep breath and was filled with anger: "Do they think we are all fools? A drunk man, late at night, can break into a closed house, draw a knife and kill twenty-three people in one go. Yes!
If someone hadn't reported the case to Marquis Wu who was patrolling the city, I'm afraid it would have been three to five days before the government knew about the Li family's affairs!
This is deliberate! It’s premeditated! Then Wan Jinbiao is an idiot who takes the blame!"
In the public room, Zhan Hui roared angrily, which shocked the officials outside and took a detour.
The deputy tax director of the tax bureau is exterminating the family. This is a top priority. No one knows who will be hit in the head first under the snowflakes.
Wang Jun curled his lips: "In this case, then the criminal involved in the case, Wan Jinbiao, naturally does not need to continue to be imprisoned in Jinyiwei Prison."
After finishing speaking, Wang Jun did not forget to raise his eyebrows and look at a few people.
The public room suddenly fell into silence. Several people looked at each other, but fell silent one after another.
Wang Jun's smile flashed across everyone's face.
Then he said quietly: "The tax office is a good place. It is a government office that is beneficial to the country. If it is successfully established in the future, I am afraid that you, Yu Shangshu, will no longer have to worry about the empty warehouse of the Ministry of Revenue." /p>
The Ministry of War no longer has to roll up its sleeves and go to the Ministry of Revenue to ask for money. Zhan Shangshu can probably provide enough space for money and food, and all officials can live a relaxed life.
Now who knew that something like this happened? If this is not handled well, who will be responsible and who will receive the penalty? How can the tax office proceed?"
After finishing speaking, Wang Jun silently held the tea cup and tasted this spring's new tea in silence, which was far better than the imperial tribute in the palace.
Zhan Hui glanced at Wang Jun coldly.
This guy is still running around with guns and sticks.
Zhan Hui snorted coldly: "Jinyiwei hasn't investigated the matter yet, and the palace is still not sure whether it has just been known. Is Wang Shangshu going to discuss who should be held responsible and punished for this case? Or does Wang Shangshu feel that he doesn't have to? Stay at the Ministry of Industry and go to the Taxation Office to take charge of all matters?"
Wang Jun's old face sank: "I didn't say this, it's just the personal conjecture of the bachelor."
"Humph!"
Zhan Hui snorted coldly, showing no mercy.
Yu Xin stood aside and said: "Now is not the time to talk about this, but Wang Jinbiao is involved in the case of the Li family's extermination. Now that he is imprisoned in the Jinyiwei Prison, how should the court deal with it and what attitude should be adopted."
There was silence once again in the public room.
Everyone has their own ideas and considerations, and everything is based on their own status and perspective.
After a while, Zhan Hui was the first to speak: "I think this matter needs to be investigated strictly."
After finishing speaking, Zhan Hui glanced at the four people present.
Wang Jun was the first to express his position: "I think this should be the case."
Yu Xin thought for a while, and then concurred in a concise and concise manner: "Second."
Ru Yu frowned, and then slowly said after a while: "The tax office has a wide range of connections, heavy responsibilities, and many implications. We must investigate and eliminate the source."
Then, Ru Rui turned to look at Ren Hengtai beside her.
Ren Hengtai's face looked a little solemn, and he sighed silently, closing his eyes: "Check, it makes sense."
After getting unanimous approval from everyone present.
Zhan Hui nodded silently and looked at Wang Jun, Minister of Industry, who had just been scolded by him.
Wang Jun's eyes swayed slightly, and he said thoughtfully: "I believe that since the tax bureau has such an important relationship, it is the grassroots level of tax collection in the Ming Dynasty and faces the people all over the world. Although it is only implemented in Yingtianfu now, it will be implemented in the future. It is inevitable to promote the world and not to let it leave the court. If the grandson inherits the great treasure in the future, who can take on such an important task?
Today's incident of tens of thousands of gold coins, no matter who the culprit is, is a wake-up call for us, the court, and the Ming Dynasty. The court must not let the tax office make any mistakes."
Yu Xin looked sideways at Wang Jun with a smile on his face.
Rujun, the Minister of the Ministry of War, stared at Zhan Hui, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
Ren Hengtai, the Minister of Rites, turned his head and looked at the towering tree faintly planted in the official office outside the window paper.
Zhan Hui coughed lightly: "My grandson supervises the country, and all matters in the tax office are decided by the bottom. The matters here should be carefully considered. Don't involve innocent people just because of the investigation, let alone tarnish your reputation." ”
"It's not like Taisun killed the person. After the tax bureau was established recently, Taisun was also supervising the planting of sweet potatoes in Shanglin Garden, supervising the manufacturing of steam engines in Taipingfu Mine, and the Mid-Autumn Festival wedding a few days later. I never have time to run the tax office."
Wang Jun muttered silently, and then said: "I believe that the tax office currently lacks a person who is truly in charge of the tax office to take on the big responsibility and concentrate on the tax office."
After finishing speaking, Wang Jun lowered his head silently.
Everyone knows that although his grandson does not care much about the affairs of the tax office now, after Prince Yan returned to Beijing with his grandson, he concentrated on handling all the affairs of the tax office. As for the Cuju competition in the martial arts hall, it was just a matter of leisure. It's just a game.
Zhan Hui opened his mouth and let out a breath silently.
"In this case, let's take care of each other's affairs at this time. Things are difficult for the country and the country, and I hope that you can work together and work hard together!"
……
Imprisonment.
This is always the place where the most grievances are cried out, and it is also the most chilling place.
Darkness is the main color here.
Blood is the main smell here.
Rot, continue to rot, is the fate of most people after entering here.
Under the dim light and shadow, Zhu Yunxi frowned slightly and sat in an interrogation room at the deepest part of the prison.
Outside, there was the sound of clanging shackles.
Every move can make people with secrets tremble and frighten.
Creak.
The door frame soaked in darkness made a harsh sound, which was very much like the soundtrack of the yaksha ghosts in the underworld when they were seeking their lives.
Sun Cheng, who looked gloomy, walked into the interrogation room with Wan Jinbiao, whose hands and feet were shackled.
Take a quick look.
Zhu Yunxi saw clearly Wan Jinbiao, who had a dark face, a big head and a big body.
This is a fool!
Wan Jinbiao, who walked into the interrogation room, also saw the emperor's grandson sitting on the bench. His eyes heated up, his nose twitched, and he knelt down in front of Zhu Yunxi with a heavy cry.
Wan Jinbiao's forehead hit the ground heavily.
"My subordinates did not kill anyone."
"I am ashamed to be cultivated by His Highness."
"This subordinate deserves death!"
Zhu Yunxi's eyes flickered, he sighed, and nodded silently: "I firmly believe that you did not kill anyone, and I firmly believe that you are not guilty."
No questions.
Only two sentences of firm belief.
Even Wan Jinbiao, who could fight twelve people at the head of Daluo City and continued to fight with his sword even after being seriously injured, finally burst into tears and banged his head on the ground. Noise.
Sun Cheng on the side couldn't bear it, shook his head, and stepped forward to grab Wan Jinbiao, who was still kowtowing, trying to pull him up in front of Taisun.
After he pulled Wan Jinbiao up.
Then he saw that Wan Jinbiao’s face was covered in blood.
Zhu Yunxi stared at Wan Jinbiao's forehead that was still bleeding. Such a man did not die in Daluo City, but was framed in Yingtian City. He wanted to die to apologize, just to live up to his trust.< /p>
With a long sigh, Zhu Yunxi asked softly: "How is your mother's cash? I heard that every time I worked on rainy days, my whole body ached and I couldn't sleep all night long. My wife is pregnant again recently. What are your plans for the two older ones?" ”
Wan Jinbiao had tears in his eyes. When he heard this, he wanted to kill himself in front of his grandson.
Just when he lowered his head, he saw that Taisun's feet had already reached the place where he was kowtowing in front of him.
Wan Jinbiao bit his lip heavily until he felt the smell of blood in his mouth, then he raised his head: "Your Highness always thinks about your family, and I can do nothing to repay you.
My mother-in-law is now taking the herbal medicine sent by the hospital every day, and her body and bones are gradually improving, and she is quite strong.
My wife no longer works, so I just stay at home and raise my baby.
The boss said a few days ago...a few days ago he said that he would do for His Highness what his subordinates are doing now, and the second child was still young and just wanted to have a girl all day long."
"That's good. Only when the family is harmonious and stable can we live a long and good life." Zhu Yunxi said silently, then raised his head and looked at Sun Cheng.
Sun Cheng nodded and said: "The old lady says every day that Your Highness will be a good man who will live a long life. My wife has taken good care of the family and has never given any burden to Deputy Tax Commissioner Wan. The eldest son of the family is also tall and tall.
He looks a bit like a deputy tax secretary, but the second son has a quiet temperament."
Wan Jinbiao knelt on the ground.
He knew very well that the Li family was wiped out and he was involved in it, and the tax office was now a top priority with so many connections. Killing himself was the best and fastest way to calm things down. p>
After all, the grandson is a merciful person. Even if he dies, he will probably not let his family fall into ruin.
Zhu Yunxi smiled and said: "Since the boss is like you, I will go to him to learn martial arts for a few years. The work of a deputy tax department is nothing. If you go into battle and kill the enemy, you will be made a marquis immediately. If you go to Wanjia, you can
It is best to honor our ancestors.
Since the second son is quiet and quiet, he can just go to school. Xie Jin has several disciples, including Gao Yangzhi on the Jiaozhi Road. The number one scholar in Hongwu's twenty-fifth year is also his disciple. When the time comes, let him
Your second son is studying behind Xie Jin."
Wan Jinbiao was speechless.
With such a promise, Taisun has already considered all his posthumous matters.
At this moment, Wan Jinbiao felt that even if he had nine lives, he would still be willing to die for his grandson.
And the next moment, it was exactly what he ‘thought’.
I just heard Zhu Yunxi sigh slightly: "I just got the news that several Wenhua Palace bachelors and ministers in the court gathered together to discuss something, probably to discuss your matter. It seems that they are going to
Make this originally small matter of opinion big."
Wan Jinbiao raised his head and stared at the emperor's grandson sitting in front of him with twinkling eyes.
His chest slowly rose up, his waist was straight and tight, and he was completely unafraid, as if he had returned to the heroic and fearless days when he faced the enemy in Daluo City.
"I am willing to go through fire and water for my grandson, and I am not afraid of death!"