Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 248 Nothing was found, a night meeting with Zheng Guanyin
Chapter 248 Nothing was found, a night meeting with Zheng Guanyin
The emperor's imperial edict and the documents of the three provinces were issued together.
The time specified in the imperial edict refers to three days, and today is already noon on the second day.
In other words, there is only one and a half days left for Fang Yuan and others, and time is already very scarce.
All the officials in the county government were enveloped in a strong sense of tension, and everyone felt like they could not breathe.
Although the imperial edict refers to punishing the chief officials heavily, if the chief officials are punished heavily, the punishment for them, as subordinates, will definitely be even greater.
As for the heavy reward, now we don’t even know what the assassin looks like, and no one cares about the reward.
"I don't need to reiterate the situation to you. Let me investigate more closely!"
Fang Yuan called Zheng Mingzhu and others and said.
There was no scolding or urging, because it was of no use.
None of them are fools. They all know the emergency and the consequences.
Zheng Mingzhu and others should all increase their efforts to investigate the case.
Chen Ziqiang, who was imprisoned in the cell, was tortured again, and even the few people who made the trouble at the beginning were not immune.
The entire cell was surrounded by screams, but no actual information was asked. It can be said that it was a useless effort.
But Fang Yuan ignored these.
Ask the yamen to go to Dali Temple to find Li Daozong and ask if he got any useful information from Princess Linhai last night.
Unfortunately, the reply she got was that she didn't ask anything. Princess Linhai didn't know anything about it and emphasized that she hadn't seen Chen Ziqiang for a long time.
As for Fang Yuan, from Chen Ziqiang's words, he did not work as a book boy in the princess mansion for several days, but he followed Princess Linhai's wishes to organize manpower.
But no one can prove this, so they cannot correct that Princess Linhai is related to the assassination of Pei Ji, or even has anything to do with inciting public outrage.
The day passed quickly, and the three major institutions, including Zongzheng Temple, found nothing.
When he was about to get off work, Shao Yaofei, a doctor from the Criminal Department, arrived with two colleagues.
"Meet Fang Ling!"
"Fang Ling, Lord Shangshu invites you to a gathering at the Ministry of Punishment."
Shao Yaofei saluted Fang Yuan and said respectfully.
"Has the case been discovered?"
Fang Yuan thought that the case had been discovered and asked with a little excitement.
"No, I want to invite you to discuss the case."
"The Minister of Dali Temple has already invited someone."
Shao Yaofei smiled bitterly and explained.
"Okay, I'll go."
Fang Yuan shook his head slightly disappointed.
Bai was so excited that there was no news at all.
It is estimated that two days have passed and the three major organizations have found nothing. They gathered together to see if they could find anything.
"Then I will resign first."
Shao Yao left with a flying ceremony.
After getting off work, Fang Yuan asked someone to bring the situation back to Du Miaoyan, and told her not to come over to join in the fun.
Not long after, Fang Yuan came to the Criminal Department, and Li Daozong happened to arrive at this time.
"Fang Ling, I'm making you laugh. Linhai didn't ask for any useful information."
Li Daozong smiled bitterly.
Zongzheng Temple is a terrible place.
But Zongzheng Temple is also a place that teaches law.
Unless it is confirmed that Princess Linhai has any relationship with the case, lynching cannot be carried out.
This provision protects the wronged royal members to a certain extent and gives them a certain degree of dignity.
But it also makes many cases more difficult.
"Understand."
Fang Yuan responded with a chuckle.
But I feel a little disappointed.
If it were an ordinary person, or if it were judged by oneself in private, the result would be different.
"Please."
Li Daozong nodded.
Under the leadership of officials from the Ministry of Punishment, we met Liu Zhenghui, the Minister of Punishment.
"Meet Liu Shangshu!"
Fang Yuan and the other two saluted.
"The King of Ren City, the Order of Chang'an, welcome you!"
"You haven't eaten yet, let's chat while eating."
Liu Zhenghui is an old man in his sixties.
This age is already quite long-lived in this era.
But he still looks very tough, and he feels like he is flying as fast as he walks.
We took Fang Yuan and the two to the backyard and had already prepared a good meal for them.
There was also a young girl at the banquet who looked six or seven years younger than Fang Yuan.
She looks quite delicate, slim, petite and cute, but her eyebrows are thicker than those of men, which greatly affects her beauty, but she also has her own unique characteristics.
"The little girl Liu Yichen pays homage to King Rencheng and pays homage to the Order of Chang'an."
Liu Yichen stood up and saluted Fang Yuan and the two.
"My granddaughter, let her pour us wine."
Liu Zhenghui spoke at the right time and invited Li Daozong and Fang Yuan to sit down.
Li Daozong and Fang Yuan returned the favor, and as Liu Zhenghui sat down, Liu Yichen poured the wine.
"Now that I'm old, I won't go round and round. This time I came to see you guys to see if it's possible to share clues to solve the case."
"It's a pity that I don't have any clues here yet. I heard that you found Princess Linhai yesterday and was assassinated. Can you tell me?"
Liu Zhenghui first offered Fang Yuan a drink for both of them, and then asked.
Today's emperor's imperial edict and court documents put him under great pressure.
When there are no clues and there is not much time left, it is best to find Fang Yuan and the two of them to discuss it.
But he may be rejected, so as the Minister of Punishment, he has a good attitude and is not arrogant because of his high official rank.
"Except for knowing that Chen Ziqiang was ordered by Princess Linhai to seduce public outrage, I found nothing else."
Li Daozong was the first to say.
Although he is a prince, his status is above Liu Zhenghui.
But Liu Zhenghui was a veteran minister who had made great contributions to the court and was also the emperor's confidant.
Therefore, he was very polite and explained everything in detail, telling Liu Zhenghui everything he knew.
"Chen Ziqiang is a small person, and considering the constant torture in prison, he has no reason to lie, but no one can prove that he is telling the truth."
Fang Yuan added.
The contradiction is that no one can prove what Chen Ziqiang said.
"So the question now is how to get Princess Linhai to speak?"
Liu Zhenghui frowned and said.
"Yes and no."
"We cannot confirm whether Princess Linhai is really related to Pei's assassination."
Li Daozong smiled bitterly.
There is actually a big problem between them.
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That is whether Princess Linhai just wants to cause public outrage, or is it related to Pei Ji's assassination.
If it's just the former, then they have been doing useless work these past few days and have absolutely no bearing on solving the case, and they will eventually be punished.
But now there is only this clue. No matter whether it is true or not, we have to investigate this clue.
"Oh, what a headache."
Liu Zhenghui said after taking a heavy drink.
The only clue is still not sure whether it is useful, it’s really a headache.
"Since Princess Linhai can't ask for anything, can she ask Lawyer Pei?"
"The relationship between their husband and wife is not harmonious. If it is something that is not conducive to Princess Linhai, Lawyer Pei will say it, right?"
Liu Yichen interrupted at this time.
Liu Zhenghui did not speak, but looked at Li Daozong and Fang Yuan.
Lawyer Pei has a special status. He is the legitimate son of the dying Pei Ji and the future Duke of the country.
Even if the Ministry of Punishment suspected him, they would not dare to bring him over for questioning in private unless both Dali Temple and Chang'an County Government agreed.
"You can give it a try!"
Fang Yuan and Li Daozong looked at each other and agreed.
The relationship between Lawyer Pei and Princess Linhai is not harmonious, but there is a high probability that he will not betray Princess Linhai, or he does not know anything.
But now I am helpless, I can try any method.
"Then let's decide this first. Our Criminal Department will be responsible for investigating Lawyer Pei!"
"Now we only have one day left. I hope we will have a good ending tomorrow!"
Liu Zhenghui raised his glass again and said.
After one drink, everyone started to eat.
There isn't much time left for them now, but there is still time for meals.
And if you have something to do, just arrange for the people below to do it, and the three of you can just wait for the results.
Of course, Liu Zhenghui has to go in person to deal with Lawyer Pei. After all, Lawyer Pei is Pei Ji’s son.
After filling his stomach, Fang Yuan said goodbye to Li Daozong, while Liu Zhenghui went to find Lawyer Pei in person.
It was already under curfew, the sky was already dark, there were no pedestrians on the road, and it was almost impossible to see the road clearly.
Considering the assassination yesterday, both Fang Yuan and Li Daozong asked Liu Zhenghui for a group of manpower to escort him back.
When Fang Yuan returned, he was going back to Fang Mansion, but saw Du Miaoyan dressed in men's clothing already waiting at the county government office.
"Didn't I tell you not to come over?"
Fang Yuan complained.
But my heart is warm.
"Hehe, have you eaten?"
Du Miaoyan smiled and approached Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan drank a little tonight, and you will know when he gets close.
"Well, I ate it when I was in the Ministry of Justice."
Fang Yuan explained.
I mentioned Liu Zhenghui’s invitation by the way.
"So now we are treating a dead horse as a living horse doctor?"
Du Miaoyan's expression became solemn.
It can be heard that there are almost no clues now.
And tomorrow is the last day, time is very tight.
"Yes."
"Since you are here, then go somewhere with me."
Fang Yuan nodded and said.
Holding Du Miaoyan's beautiful hand and walking out of the county government office.
Originally I didn’t want to make this move, but Du Miaoyan is here, so let’s give it a try.
"Where to go?"
Du Miaoyan asked curiously.
After walking out of the Chang'an County Government Office, it was pitch dark outside.
Tonight is the same as last night, there is no moonlight, the night is very deep, and it is difficult to see the road.
But Fang Yuan did not let anyone else accompany him, and just set off with Du Miaoyan and a lantern.
"Go to Zheng Guanyin and ask her if she might know?"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
Zheng Guanyin and Bishamon have a close relationship.
Normally, because of her relationship with the emperor, she wouldn’t bother her too much.
But there is no way now. Du Miaoyan happened to be here again, so I stopped by to ask.
After a while, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan escaped from the patrol, appeared at the door of Zheng Guanyin's residence, and knocked on the door.
"Who?"
The door didn't open, but there was a sound coming from inside.
"Tell Zheng Guanyin that Fang Yuan is here!"
Fang Yuan said through the door.
"Wait a moment."
He answered the door and left.
About a quarter of an hour later, the door opened.
Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan saw Zheng Guanyin and her guards.
"Aren't you afraid that your wife will be jealous when Fang Ling arrives late at night?"
Zheng Guanyin said with a faint smile.
Also very deep, she didn't pay much attention to Du Miaoyan beside Fang Yuan.
Also because Du Miaoyan was dressed in men's clothing, I didn't expect it to be Du Miaoyan.
"Zheng Guanyin, I'm here to ask something, not for a private meeting. How could my wife be jealous?"
Fang Yuan took Du Miaoyan's hand and walked in directly to avoid being discovered outside the door.
After entering, the door was closed, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan seemed to be targeted by the masters, and the atmosphere became different.
But Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan seemed not to notice it, turning a blind eye to this phenomenon, and followed Zheng Guanyin and others to stare at it.
"It turns out that I brought my wife here. Why did Fang Ling come here?"
Zheng Guanyin found Fang Yuan holding a man, and was immediately surprised.
After taking a closer look at Du Miaoyan, I finally discovered Du Miaoyan's true identity and realized it immediately.
"Is the assassination of Pei related to Bishamon?"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
"As far as I know, it has nothing to do with it."
Zheng Guanyin's expression suddenly became serious and she said in a deep voice.
The atmosphere at the scene seemed to become more depressing as a result.
"Then do you know who you are related to?"
Fang Yuan was a little disappointed.
If it has nothing to do with Bishamon, it will be difficult to investigate.
I still thought I could get some useful information from Zheng Guanyin, alas.
"Maybe it has something to do with Deng Ling's ink."
Zheng Guanyin pondered for a moment and said.
"How likely is it?"
Fang Yuan suddenly became interested.
It has nothing to do with Bishamon, it can be related to Den Lingshi's Ink.
"It's quite big. The Deng Ling clan is a chivalrous and righteous person. It is not a matter of a day or two to wipe out traitors and traitors."
Zheng Guanyin smiled slightly and said.
"Then thank you and say goodbye!"
Fang Yuan frowned slightly, feeling that what the other party said might be just a guess.
But it doesn't matter. You can go to Mo Cailing and ask her for the truth.
She also owes herself a favor, and he should be able to determine the authenticity from her.
"Wait a minute."
"Fang Yuan, I have to warn you to be cautious and don't come to me often."
"If you cause the emperor to doubt me, I will kill you and destroy your family."
Zheng Guanyin called Fang Yuan to stop and said seriously.
"Bishamon just wants to destroy Fang Mansion?"
"How about we start a war now, who will win?"
Du Miaoyan interjected.
His eyes were full of sneers.
She has no good impression of Zheng Guanyin.
"Oh, seriously?"
Zheng Guanyin snorted coldly and looked at Du Miaoyan provocatively.
"Seriously!"
Du Miaoyan refused to give in.
In the city of Chang'an, Bishamon cannot cause trouble.
With the current strength of Fang Mansion, it is also very powerful in Chang'an City.
"Hahaha Du Miaoyan, she really deserves her reputation."
Zheng Guanyin looked at Du Miaoyan coldly and suddenly laughed.
She turned around, walked towards the house, and quickly disappeared into the night.
"Let's go."
Fang Yuan smiled slightly, took Du Miaoyan's hand and left.
Fang Yuan actually didn't take Zheng Guanyin's warning very seriously.
If it's a dead end, Bishamon really has the power to wipe out the Fang Mansion.
But under normal circumstances, Bishamon does not have that strength, at least not in Chang'an City.
In Chang'an City, Fang Yuan is the commander of Chang'an and can mobilize a large number of forces. Fang Mansion also has bombs and so on.
But Fang Yuan didn't need to get angry with Zheng Guanyin and let her warn him. He would come to her again when it was time to come to her.
"Miaoyan, you don't have to worry about Zheng Guanyin from now on. I have my own ideas."
Fang Yuan warned.
It is easy to dodge open guns but hard to defend against hidden arrows. Fang Yuan is worried that Du Miaoyan will be assassinated.
Naturally, with Du Miaoyan's martial arts, assassination is very difficult, but there is also a certain degree of worry.
"I know, I won't tell you if you don't let me."
Du Miaoyan nodded and said.
She knew that Fang Yuan was worried about her safety.
Soon, Fang Yuan and the two returned to Fang Mansion and found the giant to contact Mo Cailing.