"My brother is ashamed. It was not until Eunuch Xi came to see my brother that I found out that the emperor was in prison. But my brother didn't understand why the emperor had to hide his identity and was willing to stay in this prison." He grew up with Hongli.
Often one look can reveal each other's feelings. Because of this, he did not meet Hongli in court, which made Li Shixun think that the whole thing was just a coincidence, and that Hongli was just an ordinary foreign businessman.
Hongli didn't answer and asked instead, "Lao Wu has been helping me handle government affairs for many years. Can you tell me, how about this Li Sifeng?"
"Li Shihui..." Hong Zhou pondered for a moment and said, "My younger brother has heard of his name in the capital. Judging from the assessment of the Ministry of Personnel, he should be a good official. But today, watching his trial, I found that he seems to be a good official."
It is very puzzling to my brother to deliberately favor Wanhua Tower."
Hongli nodded and said: "There are rumors in Hangzhou Prefecture that the power behind Wanhua Tower is huge and can even influence the government's will. From today's trial, it seems that Li Sifun should be the official behind Wanhua Tower, but it is just the official behind Wanhua Tower."
one."
Hong Zhou said tentatively: "The emperor is saying... there are other officials!"
"Yes, that's why I have been putting up with that Li Sikou." Hongli paused for a moment and said coldly: "Since we have decided to investigate this matter, we must root them out and leave no one behind!"
"My brother understands that I will do my best to assist the emperor." After saying this, Hong Zhou said worriedly: "My brother is just worried that the emperor and the empress will be in danger in the cell, otherwise..."
"It's only two days. At most, you will only suffer some pain. There will be no danger. But you have to try to find out which officials are involved with Wanhua Tower in these two days. According to my calculations, your appearance has already destroyed the world."
It messed up Li Shifu's calculations and made him unable to
He is blatantly helping Wanhualou, and he dare not offend you, the prince, so he will definitely find other people to discuss countermeasures. In addition, please pay attention to one thing. As far as I know, there is a Beijing behind Wanhualou.
Zhongdaguan, try to find out his identity!"
"My brother knows that I will keep an eye on Li Shihui and Wanhua Tower. But here..." Hong Zhou glanced around and advised: "It's really not the place where you and your empress should live, or..."
Hongli said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter what I said, you don't have to worry. Besides, if I can't bear even a little pain, wouldn't I become a foolish king who only cares about pleasure?"
Hong Zhou said in fear: "My brother, this is absolutely not what I meant. It's really..."
"Okay." Hong Li stretched out his hand outside the fence, patted Hong Zhou on the shoulder and said, "I know your thoughts, and you...you should also know my thoughts. If there is really danger, I will try to leave, no matter what.
You will put yourself and the queen in danger."
Seeing what he said, Hong Zhou could only say: "Well, my brother will send people to guard around the government office. If there is an emergency and we need to get out of trouble, we can respond immediately."
"I can rest assured that you have always done things properly." After saying this, he warned: "Remember, never tell the Queen about this matter, lest she worry."
Hong Zhou nodded and said: "My brother knows that he resigned first." Because he was afraid of revealing his identity, he left without talking to Xianyue.
Looking at Hong Zhou's leaving figure, Qiao Yan'er asked doubtfully: "Madam, is that your friend?"
Although Xianyue didn't see Hong Zhou's face, she guessed it and said with a smile: "It should be, otherwise I wouldn't have talked to Fourth Master for so long."
"Then he..." Qiao Yan'er whispered: "Can he save you from here?"
Xianyue patted her hand lightly and said, "Don't worry too much. This incident has even alarmed the prince. That Mr. Li doesn't dare to do anything wrong."
Qiao Yan'er bit her lip and said: "I hope this way, I can do it alone, but if it involves my wife and fourth master, then I will really deserve death."
Xianyue smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, we will definitely be able to leave here in two days." Although Xianyue's words were accepted, Qiao Yan'er was always uneasy and worried about the retrial in two days.
Let's talk about Li Shiyao. When he came to the governor's house, he told the story to Fang Guancheng, the then governor of Zhejiang. The latter frowned and said: "Why are you so careless in doing things? Who can't be alarmed?"
He has the closest relationship with the Emperor. If this matter comes to the Emperor's ears, it will be very detrimental to you."
"The official knows, but the official really doesn't know that Prince He will show up at that time, otherwise nothing will happen." Li Shiyao said with a bitter face, and then said: "Prince He forced the official to review the case two days later.
, when the two sides are in a dilemma, I really don’t know how to make a decision.”
Fang Guancheng pondered for a long time and said in a serious voice: "Don't make an example of Qiao, otherwise we may be in constant trouble in the future. Besides, Wanhua Tower gives us a lot of money every year, so we have to help some."
Li Shifeng nodded repeatedly and said: "This is what I mean, but with the prince..."
When it comes to Hong Zhou, Fang Guancheng also feels that it is extremely difficult. This person must not be offended. After thinking about it carefully, he said: "Don't you think... the timing of your appearance with the prince is too coincidental?
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Li Shixun was startled and blurted out: "Could it be that... Your Excellency suspects that Prince He appeared at that time on purpose?"
"I'm not sure, but think about it, what kind of status is Prince He? There are many things to help the emperor handle during the southern tour. How could he be wandering around and come to your government office so coincidentally to listen to the trial?
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"If it's not a coincidence, someone deliberately reported it to Prince He. However, the people in the yamen are all used by lower officials. Logically speaking, no one should report it. Unless..."
Fang Guancheng asked: "Unless what?"
Li Shixun made up his mind: "Your Excellency, when we arrested Qiao Yan'er, we also captured a couple who came here to do business. We interrogated them together before. The man named Hong Si was very arrogant and obviously
He is just a businessman, but he is very thorough in his words and refuses to stand up in court.
He knelt down and repeatedly contradicted the prince. If he hadn't come over with the prince and begged for mercy, the official would have beaten him to death. However, they have been in prison and have no contact with the outside world, let alone peace.
The prince has a distinguished status and is far beyond their ability to get acquainted with."
"I begged the prince for him? Do they know each other?" Facing Fang Guancheng's question, Li Shixun shook his head and said: "Judging from their words and deeds in the hall, they didn't know each other. He and the prince should just be asking for each other casually."
Fang Guancheng thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "It doesn't look like it, it doesn't look like it."
Li Shixun tried and said: "Sir, what you are saying does not sound right, you mean..."
"I met Prince He several times when I was on duty in Beijing. He is extremely cautious and doesn't look like the kind of person who would open his mouth to plead for others without knowing the reason. They... must know each other!"