Shen Daming, a cook at Shilixiang Restaurant, was killed and his body was found floating in Bahe River. The government concluded that he was entangled with two widows and wanted to elope with one of them to Japan. Among them, the widow surnamed Guan has disappeared and is in the home of Mr. Ding, the imperial censor.
Servant, the police found a murder weapon and a blood-stained veil in her residence, and hid a lot of money, which far exceeded the monthly reward given by the Ding family. Coincidentally, a large amount of gold and silk was also found in Shen Daming's house, which is beyond the reach of a cook.
.The other Widow Huang is an embroidery shop owner and is very wealthy.
Idle people on the streets speculated that Shen Daming must have gotten the money from Widow Huang and gave it to Widow Guan; others speculated that Shen Daming and Widow Guan were friends, and Widow Huang robbed him and compensated Widow Guan with some money.
There is a storyteller who arranged it neatly: Widow Huang and Shen Daming were good friends, but it was a pity that one lived in Xianyang and the other lived in Chang'an. Widow Huang learned that Shen Daming not only had another mistress in Chang'an, but was also older and uglier than herself, so she gave herself to him
After giving the money to his concubine, he got angry and hired someone to kill Shen Daming and put the blame on Widow Guan. Another storyteller heard this and added a paragraph at the end that Widow Guan was also killed by Widow Huang and the government was tracing the body. There are various theories.
The uproar suddenly spread throughout the two cities, which was much more interesting than the case in Fuyuntang.
The auspicious embroidery workshop was suddenly filled with guests, and many people wanted to see what the person involved, the widow Huang, looked like. There were strangers guarding the embroidery workshop in front and back, and occasionally an old neighbor passing by could be heard shouting "Captain Li". The ten-mile-fragrant Cao
The owner also went for a stroll near the embroidery workshop, but did not dare to go in - for fear of being recognized and suspicious, he was in a dilemma.
The entire city of Chang'an was searched for seven days, but there were no clues about the mother-in-law. There were more strangers near Jixiang Embroidery Workshop. From time to time, police officers from Chang'an and Xianyang went over to talk to Widow Huang about life and drink tea. Widow Huang understood in her heart,
As long as Mrs. Guan is not found, her suspicions will become stronger day by day. Even though they have no evidence, they will not relax for a moment. If she is really just a shopper who buys clothes and embroidery, her business will be much more prosperous than before; but she is a craftsman.
. Being watched day and night by the government, careful work became a dead end. With no choice, early that morning, Huang Widow wore pine-colored clothes and a purple headscarf, and went to the temple in a carriage to burn incense.
.After a whole day, I visited eight temples, Taoist temples and nunneries in Xianyang City non-stop.
The people following her were all confused and complained: "This woman has never worn something like this before, so it's obviously a sign. But we don't know who she is wearing it for."
After hearing the report, Zhu Tong smiled and said: "It's okay, since she asked for help, the fish bit the hook. Now that the Fuyuntang case has made everyone in the court feel in danger, it just depends on who can help her."
Two days later, someone really intervened. This person's surname was Le Lan, and he was the official Cao Langzhong. Because the world was divided into feudal states, no new six tribes were established in the vassal states, and the kings each chose ancient official names to serve as envoys. The official Cao Langzhong of Qin State
Ling Bian was like a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He paid it back. When he was a cabinet bachelor in the capital, the old King of Qin secretly took refuge with him when he was still a prince, and then followed him to Chang'an, where he won the trust and respect of the old King of Qin.
Zhu Wei was shocked when he heard about it: "Master Le, your whole family is loyal, how can you defect to another country?"
Zhu Tong said: "He is in charge of the officials and is not a court official. If he had nothing to do with him, it would be difficult for him to even know about such a small business case."
Zhu Wei frowned and thought for a long time: "In that case, let's just follow his words and put the case aside for now." Zhu Tong was stunned. Zhu Wei sighed, "Now the case is not in my hands, but in the hands of Mr. Chen.
How can Mr. Chen not listen to Shangguan? What excuse can I use to interfere with him? I am still busy myself, and the safes in Pianfuyuntang cannot be opened. And without ironclad evidence, we will not be able to bring down Le Lan. He does things
Be careful, even Widow Huang had to go to eight temples to report to him, just for fear that there would be no clues to arrest. Besides..." the old man sighed again, "Prime Minister Liu was too stubborn in doing things in the past few years, who cares about it?
They didn’t even give me anything, and they didn’t even know how to win over them, so they forced those old guys into a group.”
Zhu Tong immediately smiled and said: "You have always wronged Liu Feng. He runs the business party, how can he not win over people? That was Zhan Kun's plan. Liu Feng is here to lay the foundation for me, he only needs to make some rules
It’s just good. Even the two years between the two of us were intentional.”
"oh?"
"Liu Feng said that when he first carried out reforms in the Qin State, because he added many new details and made everything clear, the whole court complained a lot. Either the benefits that could have been reaped were difficult, or it was too troublesome. Later,
After he left, it was inevitable that someone would secretly change his rules behind the King of Qin's back. The benefits of the original rules set by Liu Feng were immediately apparent. Didn't Qin's taxes also drop sharply? Only the middle and lower-level officials who were serious about doing practical things understood this.
This kind of rule is good. When I change all the rules, I can win their support."
Zhu Wei stroked his beard: "I see, that's right. During the years when he was here, the old ministers left behind by the late prince gathered together to form a party. As soon as he left, they started fighting among themselves again. If you go up again, I'm afraid they will fight again.
We have to team up."
Zhu Tong nodded and said: "That's why Liu Feng didn't win over any of them. Because it's not worth winning over."
Zhu Wei said sternly: "Don't take it seriously. Jia Cong can easily succeed in Yan State because of Feng Ziying's support."
Zhu Tong smiled and said: "Where is Feng Ziying, it is clearly Jarvis who supports him. How many people left the Yan Kingdom when he first became the regent? The Taiwan government has reserved talents for more than ten years, even if the entire Yan Kingdom's court is empty, he will not
I was afraid. The reason I was able to achieve success in the Lu State was because General Liu Tong was a military general and did not understand the twists and turns among civil servants. I explained it to him clearly and he let me go ahead."
Zhu Wei suddenly remembered something and whispered: "Tong'er, let me ask you, how did Liu Tong die? Did he really die of illness?"
Zhu Tong frowned slightly and whispered: "I don't know. I checked, but nothing was found. Jia Cong doesn't know either."
Zhu Wei's brows moved: "Then...where is King Zhao at the head?"
"I don't know." Zhu Tong thought, "I personally prefer that these two people died for no reason. But Jia Cong really doesn't know."
Zhu Wei's eyebrows knitted into knots: "You mean, someone killed these two people behind Jia Cong's back?"
Zhu Tong sighed softly: "They were just pinched to death. The time of death was so perfect. I can't help but be suspicious."
Zhu Wei pinched his beard and said, "Who are you suspicious of?"
Zhu Tong hesitated for a moment and said: "Fifth Master Jia Xu, Jia Cong's uncle, was born in Jinyiwei. Jia Bureau once told me that Jia Cong was born with a strange idea and cherished human life very much, regardless of whether he was a scholar, farmer, or businessman.
, regardless of whether you are a slave or a fan. As the saying goes, kindness does not control soldiers, justice does not control wealth. If you want to win the world, there are some harsh things that must be done. If others don't do it, Jia Cong has to do it himself. If you do those things too much, you will never change them.
Jia Cong’s temperament. It’s better for him, the uncle, to do it first and keep Jia Cong’s temperament of cherishing human life unchanged.”
"Hiss..." Zhu Wei used his hands hard and grabbed a few of his beards. After a while, he seemed to praise and praise, "No wonder Jia Cong can succeed. Isn't he afraid of annoying Jia Cong one day?"
Zhu Tong said: "In the early years, he and Zhan Qiao conspired to send Lord Feng Ziying to prison. Fortunately, no one did it in prison, otherwise Jia Cong would have been furious. Even that matter was over safely, what else could there be?"
Zhu Wei was stunned: "Did Mr. Zhan do that?"
"He is the mastermind. Jia Xu was the one who stepped in to share the responsibility because he was afraid that something would happen to him."
"What should I do with Jia Cong?"
"Disposal? What to dispose of? Jia Cong is a result-oriented person. Feng Ziying can only be disposed of after Feng Ziying dies. Not only did Feng Ziying have no danger, but she was raised fat and fat in prison without suffering, what else can be disposed of?"
Zhu Wei thought for a long time, nodded and said: "That's fine."
Now that Widow Huang had gone all the way to Mr. Le, how could anyone else dare to look for her? On that day, the surveillance around Jixiang Embroidery Studio was easily removed. Widow Huang breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly went to Chang'an.
The weather was very good the next day, and the young eunuch advised King Qin to go out for a walk. King Qin pretended to be an ordinary young man and left the palace. He walked on the street for a while, and suddenly he looked up and found the prefect's Yamen in front! The followers did not dare to say a word. King Qin smiled bitterly. He said: "I came here before I knew it." So he simply went in.
After Zhu Wei heard the news, he hurriedly welcomed him into the study. After replying a few words about the progress of the case, a government servant came back excitedly and said: "Sir, there is a Confucian scholar outside, and E Guanbo has brought him in! He said he has a way to open an insurance policy. cabinet!"
Zhu Wei frowned and said: "Talking about Chang'an, even the old locksmiths from nearby states and counties were called in, and no one could pry it open. How could he, a scholar, open it? Besides, we have sent people to Ping'an Prefecture. Jiala Safe Factory has set up a maintenance office there and will send engineers over."
The officer said: "That gentleman really said he could do it!"
A master bowed and said: "Master, waiting is still waiting anyway. Since this person says he can open it, let him try it. I have tried so many locksmiths, but he is not the only one left."
Zhu Wei hurriedly went to see the King of Qin; the King of Qin nodded. Zhu Wei then said: "Let him go. If he can do it, he can do it; if he can't, just do it." The yamen servant agreed and left.
The little eunuch who followed King Qin smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I haven't seen any safes yet. Can you let me open my eyes?"
King Qin said: "The safe is just a big iron cabinet...that's all, Mr. Zhu, let him take a look."
Before Zhu Wei could agree, the young eunuch pursed his lips and said, "My lord, are you not going?"
Zhu Wei smiled and said, "It's not like the prince has never seen that cabinet before."
The little eunuch said: "Didn't that gentleman say that he can open the cabinet? The prince has never seen it opened."
Zhu Wei waved his hand and said: "These days, I don't know how many skilled craftsmen have come here and said that they can do it, but it's useless. It's better to just wait for other people's engineers. Go quickly and come back quickly. It should be here in the next few days."
The young eunuch said: "Aren't those just ordinary locksmiths? This man is a man who has studied. How can he do it if we don't protect him?"
Zhu Wei said: "Experts do their own thing. A locksmith can't open a lock, but a scholar can? Isn't this just childish talk?"
The young eunuch still wanted to argue, but King Qin said: "Since that gentleman said he can, let's go over together and have a look. We don't know if he really has other abilities."
Now that he had spoken, what else could Zhu Wei do? He had to get up and accompany the two young men to the warehouse. As soon as he arrived at the door of the warehouse, he saw the yamen servant who had just reported the news leading a Confucian scholar from the opposite road.
As expected, he looked elegant. When the government officials saw Zhu Wei, they hurriedly stepped forward to salute. The Confucian scholar also came forward to bow.
Zhu Wei asked: "What is your name, this Confucian scholar? Where is your family name? Do you have any fame?"
The man said: "I was born late, with the surname Qiu and the name Xingzheng. I am a native of Shengzhou, Yue State. I have already won the imperial examination."
Zhu Wei laughed when he heard the word "lift people" and stroked his beard: "Can you open the safe?"
"The ancestors who were born late passed down the idea of a machine hobby."
Zhu Wei was a little pleased with his appearance, and nodded with a smile: "It's just a hobby besides studying. You just give it a try. It doesn't matter if you don't succeed. Anyway, you are not a locksmith."
Qiu Xingzheng said: "Don't worry, sir, Wansheng knows what he is doing."
The young eunuch whispered to King Qin: "Sir, I want to see what this gentleman can do."
Then everyone walked into the warehouse together. Zhu Wei said softly to the King of Qin: "Looking at his appearance, I don't think he can really start a fight." King Qin smiled slightly, and the little eunuch was a little proud.
I saw Qiu Xing walking around a safe three times, and looking at the combination disk for half a day. He suddenly smiled slightly, lightly holding the sleeve of his right hand with his left hand, and turning the combination disk with his right hand. The combination disk clicked, and the room
More than a dozen people inside held their breath and did not dare to make a sound. This cabinet is the most expensive one on the market, and contains a total of twelve code disks. When Qiu Xingzheng turned the first one, it was still a little slow, but later it became faster and faster.
He was getting more and more comfortable, and his expression was becoming more and more confident. When he turned to the twelfth combination disk, everyone looked at his confident look and felt that he would be able to open this cabinet. They all craned their necks and opened their eyes wide.
The combination dial clicked for a while, and Qiu Xing was finishing dialing the last number. He smiled slightly, gently shook his sleeves, and his posture was very chic. Then he raised his hand and grabbed the cabinet door handle and pulled it hard. Everyone watching couldn't bear it.
Qiu Xingzheng frowned and pulled hard - still nothing. Pulled again, still nothing. The person watching was immediately discouraged. The yamen servant who had just led him in was behind.
He muttered: "I've been putting on airs for a long time, but I don't know how to do it at all." Zhu Wei looked at him and coughed twice, and the yamen officer quickly shut up.
Qiu Xingzheng was anxious, and checked the combination disk again, and whispered: "This should be able to open it!" After thinking about it, he hurriedly dialed another set of numbers from the beginning, but still couldn't open the cabinet door. He changed another set of numbers, and the door still couldn't be opened.
Still can't open it.
The onlookers all shrank their necks. Zhu Wei said kindly: "It's fine if you can't open it. Even a locksmith can't open it, let alone a scholar like you?"
Qiu Xing's face turned red and his ears turned red. He turned around and bowed, saying, "I'm ashamed to be born late."
Zhu Wei said: "This is not what you are supposed to do. It is serious to be good at studying and preparing for the next exam."
Qiu Xingzheng didn't dare to raise his head, so he immediately said goodbye and hid his face. The little eunuch next to King Qin looked at Qiu Xingzheng with a surprised look on his face. Until he disappeared, he still couldn't believe it and muttered: "Could it be those locksmiths?
The lock is broken."
Zhu Wei asked King Qin to return to the study. Just as he sat down, someone came in happily and said, "Master! The engineer from the Dajiala Safe Factory is here!"
Zhu Wei was overjoyed and stood up: "Really? So fast?" King Qin couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly. Zhu Wei said, "Please come in quickly!" He turned to King Qin and said, "Your Majesty, it seems we can still see you today.
If the safe is opened, there must be something important inside."
The King of Qin smiled and said: "The lonely king is right to come today."