Pei Xingjian was able to say these words, and he had obviously guessed some of the truth behind this matter. Although there was no evidence, it was always because of his carelessness that Wang Jingxun was exposed...
However, he insisted on being tough: "The navy is lawless, who knows whether it abused Wang Jingxun's torture? Under three trees, you can beat him into submission. Is this your plan?"
Pei Xingjian was too lazy to pay attention to him: "Whatever you say, Wang Jingxun must not let him go."
Zhang Mingpu held back his anger and said: "The officer wants to see Wang Jingxun to see if he has been tortured and beaten into submission!"
Pei Xingjian wanted to refuse, but who do you think you are, relying on the reputation of the Wuwei Zhang family and the Changsun family to show off your power in front of me?
But seeing Zhang Mingpu in such a hurry, my heart moved...
"Whether it's the Navy or Huating Town, everyone up and down is law-abiding, how can they do such abuse of torture? Zhang Biejia wants to see Wang Jingxun, just go. We are aboveboard and will never do it.
Falsely accuse any good person!"
"Hmph! I hope you can do what you say!"
Pei Xingjian was too lazy to talk nonsense, so he called a close scribe and said, "Take Zhang Biejia to visit Wang Jingxun in prison!"
"Here!"
Zhang Mingpu felt relieved, cupped his hands towards Pei Xingjian, turned around and left with the clerk.
Pei Xingjian watched Zhang Mingpu walk out of the room, then called a clerk and warned: "Go and inform those in the prison that no matter what Zhang Mingpu does, they will just watch from the side without stopping him."
"Here!"
The scribe left in a hurry, and Pei Xingjian leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply in his mind, considering and weighing every possibility.
It would be best if this Mingpu was more ruthless...
*****
The prison in Huating Town is not far behind the town office.
A row of red brick and cement houses, simple and solid. Even if it rains heavily outside, there is not much feeling of dampness inside the prison.
Zhang Mingpu entered the prison under the leadership of the officials from Huating Town. He looked around and saw that even the ground was paved with red bricks. The cells along the way were clean and refreshing. They were unlike any other yamen cells that were dark and rancid.
Smell, this cell in Huating Town is probably the most comfortable in the world...
There is a long passage, and Wang Jingxun is imprisoned in the innermost room.
Zhang Mingpu leaned on the cell door and took a look inside. He was shocked when he saw a figure lying on a pile of hay in the corner with blood dripping from his body.
He looked back and glared at the official, and said angrily: "How dare you abuse torture? Are you trying to get it done by beating me?"
The official curled his lips and said disapprovingly: "Zhang Biejia, you are making a fuss out of a molehill, aren't you? There are prisons all over the world. How can a prisoner not be punished first when he enters? Especially for some extremely vicious criminals. If they don't get punished, is it possible for you?
Are you expecting him to find out on his own conscience and confess the evil deeds he has done?"
Zhang Mingpu choked for a moment, but was still furious: "But this Wang Jingxun is just a suspect, and he has not been convicted, so how can he be punished?"
The official was a little impatient and said casually: "Since there is suspicion, then of course there will be an interrogation. Since it is an interrogation, then of course there will be punishment... Zhang Biejia, are you going to come in for a visit? I am busy with business, if you
If you don’t plan to go in, then let’s go back now…”
"Open the door!"
Zhang Mingpu shouted angrily.
This Huating Town is Fang Jun's fiefdom. Although the Yamen is still appointed by the imperial court, almost all the officials in the town office hold concurrent positions in the Shipping Department. Although he is from Suzhou, his official rank is five, six or seven steps higher than his opponent.
But they don't belong to each other, and they can't control others at all...
The cell door opened and Zhang Mingpu stepped in. He was surprised to find that all the officials and jailers were standing outside the door, with no intention of following him in to monitor him.
Does this mean he doesn't dare to play tricks in the cell?
My heart suddenly felt happy...
In the cell, Zhang Mingpu quickly stepped forward, walked to the man lying in the corner, and called in a low voice: "Respect?"
The man was as motionless as a dead person, with only a very low moan indicating that he was still alive. When he heard Zhang Mingpu's call, his whole body was shaken, and he managed to turn over, revealing his face and a mess.
Predecessor...
Zhang Mingpu took a breath of cold air.
Mother!
How cruel must this be? The whole person is almost no longer human...
Seeing Zhang Mingpu, Wang Jingxun was stunned for a moment, then grinned and cried with a "ouch", but this time it affected the injured area on his body, and his face suddenly twitched.
"Zhang Farewell, take me out quickly..."
Faced with Wang Jingxun's plea, Zhang Mingpu couldn't care less. He took a step forward, leaned down and asked eagerly: "Have you ever confessed?"
Wang Jingxun was stubborn. He shook his head and endured the severe pain all over his body: "They tortured me severely when they first came, but I persisted and never said a word..."
Zhang Mingpu let out a long sigh, and his heart instantly returned to his stomach.
As long as he never confessed, no one would be able to do anything about his Suzhou status!
He glanced at the cell door behind him and saw everyone standing outside, just staring here, but no one stepped forward to interfere. He took out a wax pill from his arms, pretended to lean over to check Wang Jingxun's injury, and stuffed the wax pill
Putting it in Wang Jingxun's hands, he whispered: "Even though you have never confessed before, how can the Navy's methods be easy? Either you will pry open your secrets or kill you, there is no other way..."
Wang Jingxun was stunned for a moment, and then struggled to speak, but was blocked by Zhang Mingpu.
Zhang Mingpu stared into his eyes and said quickly: "If you confess, you will definitely die; if you don't confess, the Navy will never let you go, so now you have no reason to survive. You still have parents and children, if
If you are able to commit suicide, both the royal family and this official will treat you kindly, die for your parents, and raise your children. But if you confess, you can imagine their fate..."
Wang Jingxun was stunned for a long time, his straight neck slowly lowered, and the light in his eyes dissipated.
He understood what Zhang Mingpu meant. Although he was forcing himself to die, everything he said was true...
Unless he confesses, it is impossible for him to walk out of here alive; and once he confesses, how can his family let him go? Not only will they not let him go, but his parents, wife, and children will be implicated and their bodies will be left intact as a shock.
Others.
The hand holding the wax pill tightened. He was also a ruthless person. He understood the current situation and could not withstand the torture of the navy. He gritted his teeth and stuffed the wax pill into his mouth.
Zhang Mingpu let out a long sigh.
No more worries...
However, seeing Wang Jingxun's pale face and the dissipated luster in his eyes, it was inevitable that he would feel sad that the rabbit had died.
In the final analysis, everyone is just a flag. The whole thing is beyond our control. No matter whether it is right or wrong, where is the choice?
The blame is only on my own carelessness. If I had sent Wang Jingxun away in advance, or even silenced him early, there would not have been the current flaw.
Zhang Mingpu said softly: "Don't worry, I keep my word. I will take care of your children and treat them as my own. Go in peace of mind."
Wang Jingxun remained silent.
Zhang Mingpu straightened up, stared at Wang Jingxun for a while, then turned and walked out of the cell.
Standing outside the cell door, Zhang Mingpu shouted angrily: "You abuse torture, do you still have the law in your eyes? If this person cannot withstand the torture and dies, who will bear the responsibility? I will never let this matter go.
, even if we go before His Majesty to complain, we must pursue it to the end!"
All the officials from Huating Town at the door were too lazy to pay attention to him, allowing him to talk nonsense, and then sent him away. Seeing that Wang Jingxun was no different, they felt relieved.
Logically speaking, it is extremely stupid to allow Zhang Mingpu to directly visit Wang Jingxun and allow him to speak in private. Not to mention the possibility of collusion, if Zhang Mingpu instructs Wang Jingxun to kill himself, wouldn't he miss a major event?
However, Pei Xingjian specifically asked him to be allowed to come close to visit and not to monitor him. Everyone had no choice but to pray to God and Buddha that this king would not let anything happen to him...
After walking out of the cell, Zhang Mingpu raised his eyes and looked at the dark sky. The heavy rain was not stopping for a moment.
It seems that this summer, Jiangnan will encounter a flood...
My mood is relaxed and relieved.
As long as Wang Jingxun dies, all clues will be cut off, and we can use this to attack Huating Town and the Navy's abuse of torture and destruction of good people.
Don't you, Pei Xingjian, insist that you come from a well-known family and don't take me into consideration, and you can even humiliate me?
Just wait for me, you will feel better!
At that time, the first charge of the impeachment memorial is that you, Pei Xingjian, neglected your duties and caused Zhentian Lei to be blown up, colluded with the navy, and harmed good people. You will have to peel off your skin even if you don't die!
As for myself...Wang Jingxun was fine when I left, but then Wang Jingxun died, what does that have to do with me?
At that point, it's a dead end.
As long as he thinks of his promise to be transferred to Chang'an and join the Sixth Ministry as a minister after completing this matter, Zhang Mingpu's heart becomes hot. Since his father left Chang'an for Muzhou, the Zhang family of Wuwei has been far away from the central government, which can certainly protect him from the political situation.
The turmoil spreads, but no one has the power to enter the center.
And now, the Wuwei Zhang family is about to return to Chang'an and return to its peak in his own hands!
In the heavy rain, Zhang Mingpu was in a bright mood.
I comfortably held up my umbrella and walked into the rain. I let the rain splash on my trousers and wet my shoes, and I felt cool and comfortable.