Outside the gate of Jingzhao Mansion, a jaw-dropping scene appeared.
Hundreds of vendors and common people were silent, neatly divided into two rows on the street, leaning against the wall. They took off their pants and waited for the police officers to come over and tie their hands. Then they squatted down obediently, not daring to make a sound.
throat.
Fortunately, there are no stars or moon tonight, and the light rain is still pouring down. Otherwise, if the full moon was shining brightly in the sky, thousands of snow-white buttocks would reflect the moonlight...
That picture is so beautiful.
Although the rain was not heavy, the patter never stopped.
These traders and ordinary people had already been soaked when they were in the East Market, but they were so excited at that time that they didn't feel anything bad. Now they squatted obediently on the side of the street, with the light rain on their heads making them shiver and feel chills all over their bodies.
However, no one dared to complain. Compared to the cold caused by the low temperature of the rain, the scene where Fang Jun violently beat Hu Chong just now was truly chilling to the bone and frightening.
This mallet really dares to kill people...
On the other side, Fang Jun beat Hu Chong half to death before he straightened up and took a breath.
Wei Dawu's eyelids jumped and his heart trembled. He swallowed secretly, looked at Hu Chong who was moaning and wailing on the ground, and had to step forward and asked: "Fu Yin...how to deal with this person?"
Seeing that his arms and legs were all broken, and he didn’t know how many good bones were left in his body, he couldn’t just stay here and let him die on his own, right? Even if he really didn’t care about Hu Chong’s life or death, he would still have to be thrown outside the city.
Go to mass graves...
Of course, this Hu Chong is from the eldest son's family. The Wei family and the eldest grandson's family communicate with each other. We can't just watch Hu Chong die in agony. Otherwise, how will we explain to the eldest grandson's family afterwards?
Fang Jun glanced at Wei Dawu lightly and asked, "Whose family does this person belong to?"
"I don't know him personally." Wei Dawu naturally recognized Hu Chong, but how could he dare to say so? If Fang Jun decided that he and Hu Chong were colluding, it would be over.
Although he did know about the Dongshi incident in advance...
"do not know?"
Fang Jun looked at Wei Dawu for a while, then suddenly smiled: "Then Wei Shaoyin, just take him home and take care of him like a relative."
The air around him suddenly became stagnant.
What does this mean?
Wei Dawu was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he almost regretted slapping himself. Why are you talking so much?
He quickly denied it and said: "I really don't know this person. He is definitely not a member of my Wei family..."
Fang Jun nodded: "Whose family does it belong to?"
Wei Dawu wanted to say that he didn't know him, but when he saw Fang Jun's increasingly cold expression, he felt a sudden change in his heart. Could it be that Bangchui already knew that he was an insider and knew that he knew Hu Chong, so he wanted to take advantage of it now?
Clean yourself up?
Swallowing hard, Wei Dawu felt that it would be better for him to be more honest. Compared to admitting this Hu Chong at this moment, if he resisted to the end, the outcome would be even worse!
He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Xiaoguan saw that this person has a kind face. He seems to have had a relationship in the past. He is probably a relative of the Changsun family..."
Fang Jun did not make it difficult for him. He nodded after hearing this: "The Changsun family is a family of honorable relatives. They have always been law-abiding, honest and self-disciplined, and are a model of honorable nobles. Although this person is from the Changsun family, he must have been instigated by villains.
, this is how you can do such illegal things. How about troublesome Wei Shaoyin and personally send this person back to Changsun's family?"
Wei Dawu's eyes widened...
You beat someone like this and you want me to send him back to the eldest grandson's family?
Originally, the Wei family was in secret collusion with the Changsun family and had a grudge against Fang Jun. It was just that they failed to protect the Changsun family. Now they send this half-dead Hu Chong back to the Changsun family. Changsun Wuji is that old fox.
What would you think?
This is too deceiving!
Wei Dawu had a troubled expression on his face, and said in a hushed tone: "This... Fu Yin, the Yamen is in a mess right now. The lower official must do his duty, and the only way to take care of the Fu Yin is to share your worries. How about... the lower official sends a Yamen servant?"
, send this person to the eldest grandson’s family?”
He really didn't want to go.
At that time, Changsun Wuji asked him: As the young Yin of Jingzhao Mansion, you just watched as my disciple was beaten to death like this? If you can't stop Fang Jun, that's fine. The question is whether you did or not.
, advised or not?
What do you want Wei Dawu to say?
You can’t say that I dare not stop or persuade, I am afraid that I will be beaten to death by Fang Jun...
Fang Jun's face suddenly darkened and he snorted coldly: "Why did Wei Shaoyin push back on my arrangement? Is it possible that your Wei family and the eldest son's family are the masterminds behind the trouble in Dongshi?"
Wei Dawu was sweating profusely: "Absolutely not! Fu Yin Mingjian and his subordinates are also members of the Jingzhao Fu Yamen. How could they do such a wrong thing?"
Fang Jun sneered: "Come here! Give me a surprise trial overnight, and set fire to these merchants who intend to destroy the stability of the empire. Anyone who has anything to do with the Wei family will be severely punished! I don't believe it.
, why can’t you ask for it?”
Wei Dawu was completely stunned as if he was struck by lightning...
What the hell, do you want all the charges to be thrown on the Wei family?
Almost all the aristocratic families were involved in the riot in Dongshi this time. The reason why they were so bold was because "the law does not punish the public." No matter how angry the emperor was, he would not attack all the aristocratic families, right?
But if it's aimed at the Wei family...
I'm afraid that the rest of the aristocratic families would be happy to clap their hands, and they will definitely not be able to provide help in times of need, and it will be indispensable to add insult to injury!
The emperor has no scruples at all. How can a mere Wei family bear the emperor's wrath?
Wei Dawu was completely pissed off.
"Fu Yin forgives me, it's Xianguan's fault... Xianguan has always treated Fu Yin with obedience and awe, how dare he disobey orders? I will personally send this person to the eldest grandson's house."
Without saying a word, Wei Dawu ordered a few of his cronies to lift Hu Chong up. He didn't care about his shrill screams, and ran quickly towards Chongrenfang where the Changsun family was...
The entire Jingzhao Mansion Yamen started to move rapidly.
The yamen officers made a sudden interrogation overnight and verified the background information of these traders and common people one by one, including their names, place of origin, occupation, family affiliation, etc., and then asked whether they were ordered by others, and what was the purpose of this behavior...
So busy.
Fang Jun had arranged the affairs well, and as soon as he returned to his duty room, a servant rushed to the Yamen, saying that the master of the house asked Erlang to go back to the house and had something important to explain.
Fang Jun did not dare to neglect. Even if no one came to the house, he would return home and ask Fang Xuanling for advice after the arrangements were made.
Before leaving, he told Cheng Wuting: "Keep an eye on all these people and don't let any of them escape."
Cheng Wuting asked: "After the interrogation is over, I will send you the confession."
Fang Jun shook his head: "No need."
Then he turned and left.
Cheng Wu was quite confused...
What do you mean no more?
*****
In the study room of Fang Mansion, Fang Xuanling listened quietly to Fang Jun's detailed account of the incident and the means of handling it, without interrupting.
It wasn't until Fang Jun finished speaking that Fang Xuanling slowly nodded and said happily: "The incident happened suddenly. It's good to be able to take care of the overall situation in a hurry."
Fang Xuanling is a typical Confucian gentleman who believes in the principle of "a strict father produces filial sons". Although he is not very strict with his sons due to his personality, it is not easy to get a compliment from Fang Xuanling.
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Fang Jun said modestly: "My father always teaches me strictly, but there are bound to be some omissions. I hope my father will teach me."
"Um."
Fang Xuanling hummed, picked up the tea cup on the desk and took a sip, then sighed slightly and said: "This matter... I'm afraid you will be wronged."
Fang Jun frowned: "Isn't that true?"
Originally, traders were causing trouble in Dongshi, and he, Jing Zhaoyin, could not escape the blame. It was impossible for His Majesty Li Er to start a full-scale war with the family members for his sake. However, Fang Jun set fires and smashed things, and the scale of the matter was greatly increased.
Raised to more than one level, such a large-scale disturbance has far exceeded His Majesty Li Er's bottom line.
Of course, even if His Majesty Li Er's bottom line is exceeded, it is impossible to seriously fall out with the family members and fight sword to sword and gun to gun.
Because the family members will inevitably surrender...
In the eyes of the aristocratic family members, the family's inheritance is more important than anything else. They provoked the riots in Dongshi in order to gain a relaxed living environment for their family and force His Majesty Li Er to give up his will to suppress the aristocratic family members.
But if there is an all-out war...
I don’t know if the Tang Dynasty will be finished. I am afraid that most of these aristocratic families will disappear. Even if they are not wiped out, they will be severely damaged and unable to recover, and the inheritance may be cut off...
This is an outcome that the family members are absolutely unwilling to face.
Therefore, the struggle between the family members and the emperor has always adhered to the bottom line. No one dared to break this tacit understanding by doing whatever they wanted, and then suffered disaster.
Under such circumstances, the riots in Dongshi were just left alone, so how could you say that you would be wronged?