Hongli was silent for a while and said: "Five years ago, there was a grain harvest in Hangzhou. Xie Qian opened a granary to store grain, but the granary was full of moldy rice. After the court investigated, it was found that he had enriched his own pockets.
The people were left with no choice but to buy rice from those rice merchants at high prices. Later, Xie Qian was dismissed from office. This is a well-founded case, how can it be said that it is an unfounded crime."
"I don't know what's going on specifically, but I believe that Mr. Xie will never enrich his own pockets. There must be something wrong with the money. Speaking of which, Mr. Li, who took over as the governor of Mr. Xie, is really greedy. How many of his
When Mrs. Fang goes out, who is not wearing gold, silver, jewelry, and buying land outside? Tell me, how can he afford all this with only the salary of a prefect?"
"Are you saying that Xie Qian was framed? But the Criminal Department found out that the evidence is conclusive and there is no doubt about it. Otherwise, I..." Hongli accidentally said his usual self-identification, coughed quickly, and changed his words: "What's wrong, Your Majesty?"
That’s all, Xie Qian’s official position!”
The man didn't pay attention to the word Hongli accidentally said, and waved his hand and said: "I don't know how the emperor convicted him, but in short, Mr. Xie must be unjust." As he said, he shook his head and sighed: "What a fool.
emperor!"
Liu Hu's expression changed in awe, and he yelled: "How dare you disrespect the emperor?"
"Why can't he be blamed for what he did wrong?" The man complained: "Since Li took office, he has been corrupt and perverting the law, plundering people's wealth and wealth. He has failed to do everything, but he will flatter the emperor. Before
He even gave him "Qing"
The words "Integrity and Mingming" are really ridiculous; why do you think I am locked up here? I am a teacher, just because I knew that after the emperor wanted to tour the south again, he said, "I waste money and waste people, and I don't know the sufferings of the people." Then
Li Shiyao
He locked me up without asking any questions, and there was no deadline. It seems that he wanted me to die in prison." At this point, he snorted: "But what did I say wrong, Emperor?
I just wanted to play by myself, so I borrowed
In the name of the southern tour, he came to the south of the Yangtze River to enjoy the beautiful scenery. He felt comfortable. He only suffered for the people. Not only was he ordered to rebuild the palace, but he also had to increase taxes. The emperor went back after enjoying his tour, but the people were tortured.
A layer of skin."
"The emperor's southern tour was to inspect the administration of local officials, inspect river embankments and coastal defenses. As early as the beginning of his departure from Beijing, he issued an order to keep things simple in various places and not to waste people or money."
The man said disdainfully: "That's just what he said on stage. In fact, he didn't want to be as luxurious as possible! Otherwise, why would he come to the rich and prosperous places in the south of the Yangtze River instead of the cold and cold places?"
When Liu Hu was about to argue with him, Hongli stopped him and said, "Sir, you are absolutely right. By the way, I have been talking for so long, but I still don't know your name. Can you tell me?"
"My surname is Wu and my name is Hong." After the man answered, he added: "By the way, why are you concerned about this?"
When he learned that Hongli and others were imprisoned in this cell because they were against Wanhualou, Wu Yang shook his head repeatedly and said: "It's hard to offend anyone but Wanhualou. It seems that you want peace."
It’s difficult to get out.”
Hong Li was moved in his heart and said: "Mr. Wu, it seems that you also know something about Wanhua Tower, why don't you tell us about it?"
Wu Xiang nodded and told everything he knew. It was very similar to what Qiao Yaner said. They both said that there were unfathomable forces behind this brothel, including high-ranking officials in the capital.
Wu Xang hesitated and said: "I see that you are well-dressed, you should be people of some status and have some money. If possible, I will use more money, and maybe you can get out safely." At this point, he shook his head sadly and said:
"I never thought that one day I would ask someone to bribe officials. It's really sad."
Hongli didn't say anything, but his expression was extremely serious. He always thought that the Qing Dynasty under his rule would be governed by officials and the people would live and work in peace and contentment. But he never expected that in this prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River, there were so many shady things hidden.
Wanhua Tower...Li Shiyao...
Hongli is very clear about this Li Shiyao. He was a member of the Xianghuang Banner of the Han Army, the son of Li Yuanliang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the fourth grandson of Li Yongfang, the second uncle. In the early years of Qianlong, he was awarded the title of Seal Zhang Jing by Yinsheng, and he served several times after that. Five years ago,
He was transferred to the post of Hangzhou Magistrate. In the past five years, his achievements have been quite decent. There were even people's signatures.
He wrote a letter instructing him to live in Qingtian. When he was happy, he wrote the four words "Integrity and Integrity", and thought that in a few years, he would be transferred to the capital to be reused. Unexpectedly, the ministers he valued were actually in the eyes of the people.
He is a corrupt and corrupt person. If this matter is true, it would be a great irony for him...
In the cell, there was no daylight, only a few oil lamps emitted a weak light. Hongli was brought here before he had dinner, and then the food was taken away by the jailer. He didn't eat even a grain of rice. He didn't feel it before.
After a while, he started to feel uncomfortable with stomach rumbling. He thought that he, a majestic king of a country, had never suffered from such hunger. He was so uncomfortable that he couldn't even sleep.
At this time, Xianyue, who was imprisoned on the opposite side, handed over a bowl of rice through the fence, but due to the limitations of her arms, she could only place it in the middle of the two cells, "Fourth Master, although this rice does not taste very good,
But it can finally fill your belly, so you can be more accommodating and take a few bites."
Although Hongli felt hungry, he didn't want Xianyue to suffer from hunger, so he immediately said: "I'm not hungry, madam, you can eat it yourself."
Xianyue and Hongli have been married for many years, so how could she not understand his thoughts, and immediately said: "It's enough for Yan'er and I to share a bowl. It's not like Fourth Master doesn't know that I don't eat much, so leaving this bowl alone is a waste."
, please eat quickly." Seeing that Hongli still refused to reach out, she added: "If the fourth master doesn't take it, the jailer will come over later and take it away again."
Seeing what she said, Hongli had no choice but to nod and take the bowl of rice that exuded a slight sour smell. He swallowed it with suffocating breath. When there was still half of it left, he stopped, handed it to Liu Hu and said, "You
Let’s eat some too.”
Liu Hu was flattered and said: "I'm not hungry, so it's better for you, Fourth Master, to use it."
Hongli insisted on handing it to him and said: "If you don't eat it, how will you protect me and my wife if something happens? There are not so many rules here as in the mansion. If you are told to eat it, just eat it as soon as possible."
Seeing that Liu Hu couldn't refuse, he took it in his hand and said gratefully: "Thank you so much, Fourth Master!"
After the two of them calmed down their hunger, they put on their clothes and went to sleep. They slept for an unknown amount of time when they heard the sound of chains, and then someone yelled: "Get up quickly, it's time to go to the hall!"
Hongli stood up, wiped his face, looked at Wang Bao in front of him and said, "Is Li Shiyao finally going to try this case?"