Jiang Shengqun not only arrested Yue Liusheng, but also arrested Yue Liusheng's new disciple, Shangyi Supervisor Zhong Xiuwei.
Zhong Xiuwei was always loyal to Yue Liusheng, making beds and folding quilts, serving tea and water, and never failed to show any courtesy.
Unexpectedly, when things really happened, Zhong Xiuwei was in trouble.
After being tortured twice in the Shenjisi Yamen, Zhong Xiuwei confessed to Yue Liusheng. Not only did he tell him that Yue Liusheng had a seventh level of cultivation, he also said that Yue Liusheng had to practice outside the city every three days.
It was precisely because of his whistle-blowing that Yue Liusheng was blocked by Jiang Shengqun.
Jiang Shengqun temporarily placed Yue Liusheng in a cell without being tortured.
The reason why Yue Liusheng was not tortured was that Yue Liusheng's status was different from Zhong Xiuwei's.
Yue Liusheng was the official secretary of Shangyi Supervisor and held the official position of the sixth rank.
It's not that he can't be beaten, even Qin Yan, the chief official of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, was tortured by Jiang Shengqun. Qin Yan had a fourth-rank official position.
But the other party is an official, so the beating should not be too severe, at most one whip.
If Qin Yan is not convinced by this whip, he will definitely not be convinced by Yue Liusheng. Yue Liusheng will not confess. If he has a temper, he may go to the Shenji Department to make a fuss.
But if it were Shan Zhongming, the chief of the Shenji Department, it would be a different matter. If Shan Zhongming came to interrogate him in person, there would be no harm in beating the eunuch to death!
Jiang Shengqun made up his mind and waited at the door of Shan Zhongming's attic early the next morning.
Shan Zhongming usually comes very early, but Xu Zhiqiong doesn't like to get up early. He didn't come until noon these two days, and Jiang Shengqun waited respectfully in front of the attic.
Jiang Shengqun had been waiting for several years for this achievement, and now at the most critical moment, he must not make any mistakes in front of Shan Zhongming.
Xu Zhiqiong came earlier than usual today. He focused on reading Yuan Chengfeng's files today.
As soon as they arrived at the attic, they saw Jiang Shengqun waiting at the door. When Xu Zhiqiong got off the sedan, Jiang Shengqun came up to him in two steps, knelt on his knees, and immediately kowtowed to Xu Zhiqiong.
"Your Excellency, I have something important to report to you!"
Xu Zhiqiong asked him to get up and led Jiang Shengqun upstairs.
What's the matter with this guy? He came to block me at the door early in the morning?
When they arrived at the main hall on the third floor, Jiang Shengqun knelt down again, held a document in both hands, raised it above his head and said, "Your Excellency, please take a look."
Xu Zhiqiong took the document, read it, and listened to Jiang Shengqun's description:
"I have been in the humble position of investigating the servants in various prisons since the thirty-sixth year of Taihe. In three years, I have uncovered many clues and analyzed them thoroughly, and finally found the traitor's background. Now that I have captured the key criminal, and many evidences of the crime have been confirmed, I also ask the Lord to castrate this person."
Stand tall and catch them all in one fell swoop!"
These words are very measured.
Taihe is the reign name of Hong Juncheng after he succeeded to the throne.
Hong Juncheng served as the Divine King for thirty-nine years, and the thirty-sixth year of Taihe refers to three years ago.
Jiang Shengqun began investigating the private practice of his chamberlain three years ago. In the document, he listed the clues he had searched over the years. The main targets were all pointed at four people: Qin Yan, Yue Liusheng, Zhao Jindong, and Hu Yupeng.
These four people were all disciples of Chang Decai, and Chang Decai praised them for their courage and carefulness.
Now it seems that these four people are indeed very courageous, but it is difficult to say whether they are careful or not.
But if it's really too detailed, like Li Quangen did, things won't get done.
Xu Zhiqiong looked at the document and smiled.
Jiang Shengqun, you came at a good time, you have found the right person!
Xu Zhiqiong took a sip of tea and said in a calm tone: "Sheng Qun, you just said, who is the key criminal captured now?"
Jiang Shengqun knelt on the ground and replied: "I captured Shangyi Supervisor Qian Shuyue Liusheng last night. This thief went outside the city last night and practiced evil together with other servants. On the way back, he was captured by his subordinates and is now imprisoned in the Shenji Division Prison.
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Yue Liusheng was arrested.
Xu Zhiqiong repeatedly praised: "Sheng Qun, you did this decisively and properly. Please take me to see the criminal."
Jiang Shengqun hurriedly took Xu Zhiqiong to the prison. The Shenji Division's prison was underground, with three floors in total. The underground floor contained some charlatans and suspected cultivators. These people could be interrogated at any time, and as long as they were Shenji Generals, they could be interrogated.
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There are some cultivators with solid cultivation status locked up on the second floor underground. If you want to interrogate these people, you must at least get the permission of the Minister of Divine Machinery and interrogate them in a special cell with full preparation.
On the third underground floor, prisoners who have committed heinous crimes and have high levels of cultivation are imprisoned.
In fact, some criminals have reached the fifth level of cultivation, but there are also some criminals who have no cultivation.
Just like Liu Xiangping and other charm demons, they have no cultivation, but they are handsome, and they are also imprisoned in the third underground floor.
Prisoners on the third underground floor can only be interrogated with the consent of the chief, and the interrogation must be in front of the chief.
A handsome charmer like Liu Xiangping cannot take advantage of others and must be locked up on the third floor underground.
However, Yue Liusheng's cultivation has not yet been established, and he is just a prisoner captured by General Shenji, so he can only be placed on the underground floor.
Entering the cell, Xu Zhiqiong saw Yue Liusheng.
Yue Liusheng recognized Shan Zhongming, and when he looked at him, he was frightened out of his wits, but he still pretended to be tyrannical.
"Your Shen Ji Si Yamen is too arrogant. I went out of the palace on errands last night as ordered by Shen Jun. How dare you arrest people casually? If you don't believe it, take me to the Shen Jun's hall and look for the palm print of Shang Yi Supervisor. Let's judge!"
Xu Zhiqiong sneered and said: "What kind of judgment are you talking about? If your palms dare to avenge you, they will be cut into pieces together. You slaves who don't know how to die, I don't think you will shed tears until you see the coffin, left and right,
Call me!"
It would definitely not work without fighting. Jiang Shengqun managed to capture the man, and Xu Zhiqiong couldn't help it.
Two Shenji captains stepped forward, picked up their whips and started beating.
Yue Liusheng gritted his teeth and received more than a hundred whips without saying a word.
Xu Zhiqiong ordered the execution to be suspended, took Jiang Shengqun outside the cell, and asked in a low voice: "Shengqun, did you arrest the wrong person? I don't think he has the slightest intention of confessing."
Jiang Shengqun hurriedly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, Yue Liusheng has a lot of cultivation, and my subordinates will never mistake it. Zhong Xiuwei, his disciple in Shangyi Prison, has been captured by his humble position. Zhong Xiuwei personally admitted that Yue Liusheng every three days
He is going out of the city to learn skills once, and even his subordinates know exactly where he is leaving the city."
Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said: "You are confused! Now that everything has been investigated, why are you arresting Yue Liusheng for what? Why don't you bring some manpower to catch all these traitors?"
Jiang Shengqun expected Shan Zhongming would say this.
Should I bring some people to catch all the thieves?
If the evidence is not established in advance, who gets the credit?
Besides, there are so many cultivated chamberlains who are not so easy to deal with.
"Your Excellency, the cultivation of these chamberlains is not low, and there are foreigners who are giving guidance behind their backs. If my subordinates go there rashly, I'm afraid it will be difficult to capture them, but they will be harmed by traitors instead."
Xu Zhiqiong naturally understood the meaning of these words. Jiang Shengqun did not want to take risks alone, let alone take risks in vain.
He first wanted Shan Zhongming to confirm his contribution, and also wanted the Lord Privy Council to allocate some manpower to him.
Xu Zhiqiong helped Jiang Shengqun up and said: "Shengqun, I can see your fierce loyalty. The servants are the people around the Lord God. If these eunuchs have different intentions, it will directly affect the safety of the Lord God.
I can rest assured that I will leave this matter to you. You can select a few people among the young ministers and generals, and bring their own men to exterminate the traitors with you."
Jiang Shengqun was surprised and said: "How can I mobilize Shaoqing?"
Xu Zhiqiong smiled and said: "Why can't Shangqing mobilize Shaoqing?"
Jiang Shengqun was shocked. Was he going to be promoted to minister?
Shangqing is the fourth rank, and general is the sixth rank.
Jiang Shengqun's father was only a seventh-rank county magistrate. He felt that he would be satisfied if he could become a fifth-rank Shaoqing.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the Master opened his mouth, he directly passed the fifth rank and asked him to be the fourth rank minister.
However, we should not be happy about this matter too early. Chief Shan only agreed verbally, and the matter has not been settled yet.
Jiang Shengqun tried again: "With your humble position, it is indeed inappropriate to transfer the young minister without permission."
Xu Zhiqiong said: "It doesn't matter, just write down the list of people you want to choose, and I will personally order them to listen to you."
Jiang Shengqun heard this and quickly kowtowed.
"Sheng Qun, I've given you this achievement, but you have to do it decently. If you wait for a few months and don't find out, I will let you lose all my face."
Jiang Shengqun kowtowed and said, "Sir, don't talk about it for a few months. We will find out in these three to five days!"
Xu Zhiqiong nodded and said: "Before you take action, let me know. If anyone doesn't obey your orders, let me know as well!"
Jiang Shengqun thanked him profusely and sent the Lord off.
He returned to the cell, came to Yue Liusheng, and said with a smile: "Yue Qianshu, I have made you suffer. I just discussed it with the Lord Priest. This matter has nothing to do with you. I will release you back to the palace in a while."
Yue Liusheng gritted his teeth and said, "Is this beating I received in vain?"
Jiang Shengqun frowned: "Then what do you want? Do you still want to stay here and argue with me?"
Yue Liusheng did not dare to argue. Many of the servants had been beaten at the hands of Jiang Shengqun, but in the end they all chose to swallow their anger.
After loosening the rope, Yue Liusheng lowered his head and left the Shenji Si Yamen.
The anger in his heart grew stronger and stronger, but he didn't know where to vent it.
No one dares to provoke Shen Jisi, and it seems that this revenge will never be avenged.
Wait until I learn how to kill this guy in private!
Yue Liusheng wiped the blood and clenched his fists.
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Jiang Shengqun went to another cell and ordered people to put Zhong Xiuwei down from the torture rack.
Zhong Xiuwei was beaten so badly that he couldn't find a good piece of flesh from head to toe.
Jiang Shengqun stood in front of Zhong Xiuwei and looked down: "Do you remember what I told you?"
Zhong Xiuwei nodded repeatedly: "My life was given by the Divine Machinery Division, and I must obey the Divine Machinery Division's orders from now on."
Jiang Shengqun said: "I will let you go back to the main hall now. You are still following Yue Liusheng. As soon as he leaves the main hall, you tell me immediately without delay."
Zhong Xiuwei nodded and said: "Don't waste a moment."
Jiang Shengqun nodded and said: "When you go back, tell Yue Liusheng that you have not offered anything. From now on, you will wholeheartedly follow him in practice. If the news leaks out, you will just wait for death."