At this time, Zhan He began to explain confidently: "Gu's disciples are all over the empire. Three out of ten officials in the imperial court are from his disciples, let alone Langzhou City. The lower officials boldly speculated about Chang Lao's assassination and the Qian family.
All the deaths in the family were caused by him.”
After that, the county magistrate took the autopsy report and handed it to Chu Nanzhi, and continued:
"I would also like to ask the queen to take a look. The official has already sent us to do an autopsy. The stab wounds on the bodies of the six members of Qian's family were all caused by sharp blades. They were killed with one blow. The depth of the knife blade was about one foot, but the thickness was less than half an inch. It was the same as Chang Lao's body.
The knife wounds are consistent with each other. Such a sharp but thin broken blade is definitely not made by civilians, it can only come from the military."
After sizing up Chu Nanzhi, who was reading the autopsy report carefully, Zhan He showed a more determined look in his eyes:
"Many of Mr. Gu's disciples served as officials in Langzhou City, and there were countless powerful troops in the army. I have read the Queen's policy on the reform of the official system. It is really refreshing. It is a pioneering move to help the emperor. I deeply appreciate it."
I express my admiration, but such a fair and reasonable method will naturally arouse the indignation of the great families, and they will never want to see this scientific research method come out."
Listening to Zhan He's conclusive words, combined with all the files he had read, Chu Nanzhi also vaguely realized that the death of the Qian family was inseparable from Chang Lao's assassination.
It was understandable that they assassinated Chang Lao to prevent the reform of the official system, but it was really crazy to wipe out the Qian family.
Just as Chu Wenbi said, the wet nurse just wanted to earn a few taels of silver to improve the family's livelihood, so why did she suffer such a disaster.
However, Li Sanmu and the prefectural court official Shi's thorough investigation of Chang Lao's case has not made any progress in the past month, and no conclusion can be drawn based on the autopsy report alone.
After all, if this kind of military dagger is really involved in the military, it will not be as easy to investigate as it was in Jin Hui's house. It will be like finding a needle in a haystack with no way to trace it.
After thinking about it, she decisively signaled to Tang Weiming: "Manager Tang, you personally take people to Gujiazhuang and ask the head of the Gu family to come and ask questions."
"Please ask Mr. Gu to come to the county office?"
Tang Weiming frowned and looked at Chu Nanzhi with an uneasy expression.
This is no child's play, a great scholar like this would be the most offended.
Although Zhan He suspected that Gu Lei sent people to assassinate Chang Lao and massacre the entire Qian family, there was no conclusive evidence.
When I heard that the queen was going to fetch someone, I became very upset and said: "Queen, I'm going to lower my rank."
"Needless to say, I just want to inform Mr. Gu to come to the county government office for questioning. I have no other intention."
Chu Nanzhi interrupted Zhan He and said with a warm smile: "Is it possible that the queen who is about to be canonized in this palace should be given guidance when she invites famous people from the state to come and speak?"
"I don't dare, my subordinates."
Zhan He shook his head tremblingly.
"go quickly."
Chu Nanzhi urged Tang Weiming to go, while he stayed to continue interrogating the details of the murder of the Qian family.
Zhan He called the county captains and officers who were going to conduct a thorough investigation to the courtyard for her to dispatch.
Looking at the cautious group of county officials, Chu Nanzhi deliberately showed a relaxed smile and asked casually: "I heard that the assassination of Chang Lao and the murder of Qian's family were both investigated by County Lieutenant Tong personally."
"Indeed."
Lieutenant Tongxian replied cautiously.
"Besides the autopsy report made by you, did Lieutenant Tong find anything else?"
Chu Nanzhi looked through the files carelessly, without checking the expressions of several people.
Seeing how approachable she was, everyone's nervousness relaxed a lot.
Tong County Lieutenant replied meticulously: "I dare not deceive the Queen. I sent people to search everywhere and found no trace. The murderer is really cunning."
"If we can conclude that it was done by someone in the military, this is a major clue."
Chu Nanzhi raised her head and comforted her.
She was used to dealing with county government officials in Luyan Port, and she knew very well the style of these people. She would not be able to hear the truth if she relied solely on official coercion.
As for how to start this serial murder case, she has already decided not to start with the case itself. Only by taking a long-term approach can she catch the big fish.
The so-called Gu Lei, a well-known celebrity in Langzhou, is the long-term lead she has released. If this person is really inseparable from this case, his hypocritical mask will be exposed today.
But if this was not his fault, she would have to make some preparations in advance before meeting him.
After thinking about it for a long time, Chu Nanzhi pretended to be nonchalant and started chatting with several officials: "I have heard a little about Mr. Gu's reputation, but just a few words from him can make the whole Lang
Pregnant women in the state dare not give birth, and even my newborn baby cannot even find a wet nurse. This is very scary to think about, but I don’t know what he can do?”
"The Queen's position and honors, the mother's honor to the world, we are naturally in awe, but the Queen has to return to Beijing after all. Except for the three states of Qinghe, the famous families in Langzhou can occupy half of our country. Those who want to stay safe and sound in Langzhou
People from these famous families should have a little less money to earn a living."
Zhan He replied with a smile.
Although he had already heard that the queen was trying everyone's words, he was very frustrated after serving as the magistrate of this county for several years, and he kept saying many things that he did not like. At this time, he also deliberately incited the anger in Chu Nanzhi's heart.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, he immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the county magistrate and the county lieutenants, who all cast their eyes at him.
Tong County Lieutenant hurriedly added: "Speaking of it, Langzhou is indeed no better than other places. Even the previous emperors have ordered that Langzhou follow the ancestral system. The reputation of this ancient capital, which has been renowned for its filial piety, benevolence and righteousness for thousands of years, must not be ruined. The late emperor's
National mourning should not be taken carelessly. The common people have been deeply favored by the emperor and should mourn the late emperor."
"I see."
Chu Nanzhi smiled slightly.
It was immediately apparent that there were many things in Zhan He's heart that he did not dare to say.
At this time, I roughly understood the reason why I couldn't find a wet nurse. I am afraid that the saying "there are no tigers in the mountains, monkeys rule the king" has come true.
Wentuntun glanced at everyone, and when he looked at the county magistrate Zhan He, Chu Nanzhi's eyes became a little more meaningful, and then asked: "I heard that women who give birth during the national mourning period must be
According to the official registration and inspection, Jichun County is also considered a large county within a hundred miles. There must be many women giving birth in the rest of this month. After all, they are pregnant in ten months. How can they hide their fetuses so smoothly? "
"Of course..."
The county magistrate and the county lieutenant were about to rush to answer, but Zhan He's voice immediately overshadowed the two of them: "How can it be so smooth? It is not easy for a woman to get pregnant, let alone when it is time to give birth, there are ways to have an abortion.
, there are many people who use drugs to force stillbirth, or use external force to compress and vibrate the abdomen to cause the fetus to miscarry, and even worse, drown the fetus after birth and throw it away.”
Such a tragic thing was said by him so calmly, which made Chu Nanzhi very angry.
Chu Wenbi shouted angrily with a blushing face: "County Magistrate Zhan, as a parent and official, you despise the lives of others so much. You are really shameless."
Zhan He, however, looked like he was breaking a jar. He immediately knelt down, took off his black gauze hat, raised it in front of him, and said in a deep voice: "I am ashamed to have treated the people of this county. Please punish the queen."