"Prefect Liu, this person named Su is absolutely unwilling to be accommodating?"
The group returned to Luoshan County Yamen and sat down in the second hall. Du Weiming and others asked Liu Qichang anxiously. Literature Museum
Liu Qichang nodded with a dark face and said: "This guy named Su, we really underestimated him. When he first came here, he was so cowardly with us, and we really let him fool us. Who knew he would come to us?"
We built a plank road in the open, crossed Chencang secretly, and sent people to find out everything about us. This move is a killer move."
"We were indeed careless. Looking at his young age, we didn't expect him to be so scheming." Du Weiming also sighed with emotion.
Liu Qichang said: "Su Hao himself probably doesn't have such a profound plan. I'm thinking that there must be some very capable staff behind him. It's a pity that we didn't find out in advance."
"Prefect Liu, what should we do now?" Tan Yizhong asked with a sad face, "There are indeed many things recorded in the account books of Xinglong Gambling House. What if the person named Su hands the account books to the Lord?
We are all doomed."
Liu Qichang said angrily: "You bastard, who asked Xu Rendi to write down every detail in the account book? Let alone let anyone check the account book, if it is stolen by a thief and the news leaks out, it will cause big trouble."
It’s so turbulent. How can these things be documented in black and white?”
"Yes, yes, the lower official deserves to die, the lower official deserves to die!" Tan Yizhong repeatedly condemned himself.
People like Liu Qichang and Du Weiming are the bosses behind Xinglong Casino. Without their protection, Xinglong Casino would not be able to act so unscrupulously. As a rule, when Xinglong Casino makes money, it will pay dividends to the bosses behind the scenes.
Yes, how could Xu Rendi not write down the dividend account one by one?
As Xu Rendi's cousin, Tan Yizhong would often remind Xu Rendi that he must make clear the account books. The first purpose was to make it easier to explain clearly to the bosses behind the scenes, and secondly, to hold some of them in check.
It was meant to blackmail Shangguan. With such an account book, if Liu Qichang wanted to harm Tan Yizhong, Tan Yizhong would have the means to fight back. At worst, it would be a fight to the death.
What Tan Yizhong didn't expect was that such an account book would actually fall into the hands of the investigating officer sent by the imperial court, and this investigating officer had a shady face. If this account book was sent to
If you go to the capital and make it public in the court, then officials in Runing, including Liu Qichang, may not be able to explain clearly. As an official of the imperial court, accepting so many dividends from a gambling house, the implications are appreciated by everyone.
Got it.
"It's too late to talk about this now, Magistrate Liu, we have to think of a countermeasure." Du Weiming interrupted Tan Yizhong's confession and said to Liu Qichang. He knew what happened to the Xinglong Casino's account books, but
If we want to settle the score with Tan Yizhong, we have to wait until Su Hao is sent away.
Liu Qichang sneered and said: "This Su Hao thinks that he can do whatever he wants with us. This is really an idiot's dream. How can things in this place be so easy to deal with? He is not the one who runs the court. I, Liu
Someone has been in the officialdom for many years. Wouldn't it be a joke if he was brought down by a little kid?"
"Yes, yes, Magistrate Liu's old stories are all over the world. How could it be the turn of a young boy like Su Hao to make a difference?" Tan Yizhong quickly flattered Liu Qichang. In this situation, everyone will suffer. Everyone will be prosperous. If Liu Qichang
If we can withstand Su Hao's pressure, then everyone will be safe.
"Tan Magistrate!" Liu Qichang spoke.
"I'm here!" Tan Yizhong quickly stood up and agreed.
"You quickly send people to deliver letters to the states and counties, inform them of what is happening here, and ask them to contact the local squires, sign the Book of Ten Thousand People, accuse Su Hao of Luo Zhi, set up troops to commit murder, and arrest innocent merchants. Contact more people and kill them.
The more there are, the greater the momentum, and the more beneficial it is to us." Liu Qichang said.
"I obey my orders!" Tan Yizhong responded. All the officials in Runing Prefecture were familiar with this kind of kidnapping of public opinion. In the past, there were also officials who came down to investigate the case. After seeing such a book of the people, they could not continue the investigation.
, because no one dares to go against the people of an entire government.
After Liu Qichang finished explaining Tan Yizhong, he turned to Du Weiming and said: "Shiyuan, you are quite famous among the officials. Can you contact them this time? I heard that Su Hao's backer is Li Li in the palace.
Eunuch, he handles the case in Runing and relies on his battalion of warriors. If he succeeds, where will the face of the scholars in the world go? Shiyuan can contact a group of officials and jointly submit a letter to the court to express this bitterly.
If something goes wrong, give Su Hao some eye drops."
Du Weiming nodded and said: "This method is very good. If we can take the moral advantage, Su Hao will not be able to make big waves."
"That's right." Liu Qichang said.
Du Weiming said again: "Prefect Liu, Prince Chong... Do you think you also want to say hello?"
Liu Qichang smiled slightly and said: "I'm afraid I don't need my officer to say hello to King Chong. Su Hao is about to follow the clues and investigate the land annexation. I won't stop him. I believe he only needs to investigate for two days.
Went to Prince Chong's Mansion. If he made Prince Chong angry, I'm afraid I won't protect him now."
"That's great." Du Weiming clapped his hands and said, "The water in Runing Mansion is very deep. If Su Hao wants to make trouble here, he is afraid that he will capsize first."
"Yes, yes, with the sea-fixing needle of Magistrate Liu, how can this person named Su be able to overturn the world?" Tan Yizhong agreed.
Liu Qichang frowned, patted the case gently with his hand, and said: "Let's talk about it, we still have to be very careful about Su Hao. We have looked away before, and now we can't let him use any dirty tricks.
That’s right. This guy’s behavior is eclectic and different from ordinary officials, so he must not be underestimated.”
"I understand!" Everyone responded together.
Liu Qichang and others were discussing countermeasures intensively, and Su Hao was not idle either. Liu Qichang walked away from Xinglong Casino, which meant that the conflict between the two parties had become public and there was no room for cover-up. Su Hao discussed with Li Zhi,
Their investigation work must be accelerated and the case must be turned into a solid case before Liu Qichang and others find an effective response strategy.
The atmosphere in Runing Mansion suddenly became tense. Liu Qichang's side and Su Hao's side were at war with each other, forming a confrontation. Intimidated by the fighting power of the Kanyu Camp, Runing's officials and powerful officials did not dare to use force against the Kanyu Camp.
It took the form of cold violence and non-cooperation. Su Hao didn't care about this. After a large-scale manhunt some time ago, important witnesses and evidence were already in his hands. An investigation report written by Li Zhi has been released.
, Su Hao sent a capable team to escort the report to the capital with arms.
Let's talk about the Chongwang Mansion in Runing City. Chongwang Zhu Yijue was sitting in the lobby, holding a letter sent by the prefect Liu Qichang in his hand, his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about something embarrassing. The Crown Prince
Zhu Changjin hurried back from outside. When he saw his father, he bowed his hands and said, "Father, you asked me to come back. What's the important thing?"
"Jin'er, what have you been busy with these days?" Zhu Yijue asked.
Zhu Changjin said with great interest: "Father, I have been busy with the Academy of Sciences these days. The theory of Franchise taught by Su Hao is indeed interesting. Let's just talk about physics..."
"You can just think about these things. I am too old to understand what you young people are doing." Zhu Yijue interrupted Zhu Changjin and said.
Zhu Changjin smiled apologetically and said, "I understand. I have only done this interesting thing since I was so old, so I put all my heart into it. Please forgive me, father."
Zhu Yijue said: "You have things you are willing to do. This is a good thing. What crime is there? Jin'er, I called you back because I want to ask you, do you think Su Hao is evil?"
"Su Hao?" Zhu Changjin was stunned. He didn't understand why his father suddenly asked this question. Su Hao had turned the Runing Mansion upside down these days, and Zhu Changjin was unaware of it. As he said himself, he had no idea what he was doing these days.
My whole mind is focused on the affairs of the Academy of Sciences, and I really don’t know what is going on outside.
"Father, I feel that Su Hao... is both good and evil in terms of doing things. He has some of the meaning of good and bad in the art of war. However, as far as his character is concerned, I feel that he can be trusted."
Zhu Changjin answered based on his own knowledge.
Zhu Yijue said: "Have you ever talked with him about the purpose of coming to Runing?"
Zhu Changjin said: "Of course we have talked about it. He came to Runing on the order of the Holy One to investigate the invasion of farmers' land by powerful people. I also know about this. Some gentry in Runing Prefecture expropriated farmers and the people were very resentful. Su
The purpose of thoroughly investigating this matter before making changes is to provide justice to the people."
Zhu Yijue said: "These are what Su Hao told you, right? What I'm asking is, have you ever learned about his other motives from the sidelines? For example, have you received a secret order from the Holy One to investigate some information about Prince Chong's Mansion?"
matter?"
Zhu Changjin's face changed drastically and he asked anxiously: "Why, did your father hear anything?"
For these vassal kings, everything in the world has nothing to do with them. The only thing worth caring about is whether the emperor has any thoughts about them. All the rights of the vassal kings, including their personal safety, depend on the emperor's attitude.
As long as the emperor doesn't touch them, no one can influence them. On the other hand, if the emperor has any thoughts about them, no one can save them.
Zhu Yijue suddenly asked Zhu Changjin if he had discovered that Su Hao had other secret missions. This question made Zhu Changjin feel scared. He quickly recalled every bit of his interactions with Su Hao in his mind, trying to tell whether Su Hao really planned to have a relationship with Chong Chong.