As soon as these words came out, the leader's expression suddenly changed with horror. He did not dare to wipe the blood on his head, and kowtowed repeatedly: "No, Your Majesty, have mercy. The villain's family has nothing to do with this matter. They don't know anything and they are innocent."
Hongli's voice was cold and authentic: "You once said, 'I have a life, and I must take your lives.' Who is the master you are talking about? Tell me!"
"Little man...little man..." The leader knelt on the ground, trembling all over, and blood was dripping from his forehead.
"Don't you say so? Okay!" Hongli sneered and raised his voice: "Come here, take him down, verify his identity, and then beat him to pieces on a cart, and punish his three tribes, men, women, old and young, all will be killed without mercy.
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"No! Your Majesty, I don't want it!" The leader was heartbroken and hurriedly said: "The villain says it, the villain wants to say it, I beg you to have mercy and don't kill the villain's family!"
Hongli signaled the guards to step back and said coldly: "If you want to save the lives of your family, tell the truth. If there is any deception, your family will all die because of you, and no one can save you!"
The leader nodded repeatedly, and after calming down for a moment, he said: "The villains are the Green Camp soldiers under Governor Wang. They were originally following Lord Wang on errands. On the way back to the city, they met people under Lord Fang.
They asked Master Wang for help, saying that they had executed three people on Master Fang's order, but they were blocked by a group of people on the way, and several people died. Wang
The relationship between the master and Master Fang has always been very good, so he ordered the villain to assist them, and then sent a group of people to help them, and brought a message from the master, saying that those who escaped must be killed!" As he said that, he kowtowed repeatedly.
He said: "But I really don't know that it's the Emperor and the Queen. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to do such a thing even if I had the courage to do so. Please give me a clear warning from the Emperor!"
"Wang Wei!" Hongli slowly spit out these two words. This person was different from Li Shijun, but he was someone he valued very much. He originally planned to transfer him to the capital in two years to serve as Minister of War, but he didn't
Thinking that he actually colluded with Li Shikun and others to commit such murderous things.
Hong Zhou said worriedly: "It seems that the entire Hangzhou government is connected from top to bottom. I don't know how many officials are involved."
Hongli had a sullen face and said nothing. After more than half an hour, Wang Wei and others were brought in. Fang Guancheng was carried in. Yesterday, he was scolded by Hong Zhouxing with a cane. Although he applied medicine afterwards, his back still remained.
The injury won't heal overnight, and I still can't get up, let alone walk.
Before Hongli could ask questions, Wang Wei already said with excitement: "Since the emperor disappeared, I and others have been anxious and uneasy, and together with Prince He sent people to search for him. Fortunately, the emperor returned safely, otherwise I would not be able to redeem myself even if I die.
His crime."
Hongli said in a deep voice: "You can't atone for the sins you have committed even if you die ten thousand times. Wang Wei, you are so brave, you actually dare to murder me!"
Wang Wei knelt down in shock and said: "Why did the emperor say this? Even if I have great courage, I would never dare to do anything detrimental to the emperor, let alone murder. Please investigate clearly!"
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"You don't want to admit it? Okay!" Hongli's eyes fell on the leader and others kneeling on one side, and said: "You guys tell the matter again."
The leader and others quickly repeated what they said. After they finished speaking, Wang Wei hurriedly said: "To report to the emperor, they are indeed the green camp soldiers under me. The leader is Ding Rong, but I really have nothing to do with this matter."
I don’t know, but as for Mr. Fang, I can also vouch for him. He has definitely not done such a treasonous and unethical thing. Otherwise, how could he not tell the prince yesterday and ask the emperor to give him a clear warning?"
Fang Guancheng, who was lying on the ground, said with tears: "I was a Jinshi in the early years of Qianlong. I was favored by the emperor and given official positions. I was promoted all the way to the position of governor today. I have always remembered the emperor's kindness and have never forgotten it.
, these years
, No matter where I am an official, I wholeheartedly seek the welfare of the people, hoping to repay the favor of the emperor, so how can I do such things to harm the emperor? These people must have been instructed by others to intentionally wrongfully accuse the minister and the emperor.
Master Wang."
"Really?" Hongli sneered, looked at Li Shixun and said, "Are they really the two loyal ministers you wronged me?"
Li Shifeng came back to his senses and said hurriedly: "No, it was indeed Mr. Fang who sent someone to pick up the emperor and the queen. He was also the one who told me that you two might be related to Prince He and that they must be eliminated as soon as possible.
So as not to cause more trouble. As for Mr. Wang... I don’t have much contact with him on weekdays, so I don’t know. If the emperor doesn’t believe it, he can send the jailer to ask.”
"Your Majesty..." Hongli raised his hand to stop Wang Wei from speaking, and continued: "What is your relationship with Wanhua Tower? Why do you protect such a brothel so much?"
Although the panic flashed in the eyes of Wang Wei and Wang Wei, they were still discovered by Hongli, who calmly said: "Li Shihui, the crime you committed is absolutely unforgivable, but if you are willing to tell the truth,
By making amends for your sins, I can save your parents and children from being implicated. This opportunity only comes once, so you better think clearly."
Li Shifeng gritted his teeth and said, "I would like to say that I would like to ask the emperor to spare my family. I would be very grateful!"
Following Li Shihui's narration, Hongli learned about the fortune of Wanhua Tower and the inextricable relationship with many officials in Jiangnan, which was really shocking.
Over the years, women have been abducted, deceived, or forcibly bought by Wanhualou, regardless of the circumstances. The families of those women once filed lawsuits with the government, hoping to tear up the false deeds of sale, but the results can be imagined.
Like Qiao Yan'er, Li Shikun was sentenced to Wanhualou for various reasons. Those people refused to accept and sued the governor, and the result was naturally the same. Some of them were even beaten, instead of lying on the bed.
In the past month or so, I have been disabled since then.
This is a gold-selling cave for men in Hangzhou City. Nanny Lin has made countless amounts of money. She is also a well-rounded person. She is very generous to Li Shixuan and others, and she will send them banknotes every once in a while.
, as little as one or two thousand taels, as much as three or four thousand taels.
Li Shiqiu was a little hesitant at first, but later on, facing the banknotes thrown at him one after another, he was completely lost in it and did something against his conscience.
It has to be said that Granny Lin is very capable. No matter how they were sold to Wanhua Building, she would always take care of them and no one could escape from her grasp. Qiao Yan
Son is the first.
Later, Li Shihui named some officials, all related to the Wanhua Tower. Most of them were from Hangzhou Prefecture, and a small number were officials from neighboring prefectures and counties. After a rough count, there were seven or eight officials.
Everyone, this does not include officials that Li Shiqun didn't know. Adding these, there will definitely be no less than ten people.
Hongli pondered for a moment and said, "I heard someone said that Wanhua Tower also has officials in the capital relying on it. Do you know who they are?"