Be afraid of seriousness in everything, especially the seriousness of a political administrator is the most terrifying thing. The same principle applies to ancient times and modern times.
No matter how detailed the plan is, as long as the direction of the investigation is correct, a door can be opened through a slight omission, and the entire inside story can be seen clearly.
The attack on the prince did not depart from this principle.
Under the guidance of the right direction, the Imperial City Division did not even need to describe it in detail, but it got more and more evidence that pointed clearly.
Some people say that for a king, he does not need evidence, only opinions. This is also the reason why ministers who know the inside story think that the officials are ready to settle the matter.
In the eyes of courtiers, as long as the king has an opinion, he can put it into action. Zhao Xi is not like this. He is setting an example, serving his ministers, or serving as a king for future generations. Just like reforming the dynasty.
The same as the impeachment system, he does not want to make false accusations the basis for punishment.
Even a king must abide by the principles based on facts and the law as the criterion.
Therefore, all actions need to be taken after the investigation results are available.
Wang Zhongzheng couldn't sleep at all these days, or he didn't dare to sleep, and he couldn't sleep well. As the reports from the Imperial City Division came frequently, he became more and more frightened.
"Xing Shu participated in banquets most frequently when the second prince was practicing in Jing Lake. The second prince practiced in Jing Lake for two years and held a total of forty-three banquets. Except for the first time, Xing Shu did not attend any of the other banquets.
Absence. In the entire Jinghu Road, only one person is like this."
"During this period, the person in charge of water transportation to Han Dynasty attended seventeen banquets. He was introduced by Xing Shu and the second prince..."
Although Wang Zhongzheng was frightened, he did not dare to hide anything, and warned the Imperial City Department that all inquiries made by the Imperial City Department should not be concealed.
As the investigation deepened, the nature of the incident changed and became more and more serious. Wang Zhongzheng did not have the wisdom of a cabinet minister, but at this point, he could see the nature of the incident clearly.
No prince is close to Wang Zhongzheng. He is a member of the official family. He knows very well in his heart that he cannot control the fear in his heart.
Wang Zhongzheng had heard the story of the late emperor's accession to the throne and Chen Lin's appointment, and had also experienced the rebellion between the maids and the eunuchs in the palace during the late emperor's dynasty. These incidents could also give him clear instructions... follow the officials closely and
You can't go wrong by seeking truth from facts.
"The two batches of goods cleared through customs in Dali are the second prince's handwritings?"
"Going back to the official house, judging from the investigation, Cai Jing borrowed the second prince's handwriting to pass the customs."
The person in charge of this matter was Cai Jing. This was the result of the Imperial City Department's investigation.
“What else needs to be continued to be investigated?”
"Back to the official's house, according to the direction designated by the official, everything that can be investigated has been found out. It's just... It's just that Xing Shu's whereabouts on the second day after the attack on the prince are not clear yet, so Xing Shu can't be clear.
I wonder if he was the one who finished the attack."
Evidence from all aspects shows that the firearms used in the attack on the prince should have come from Dali. However, the results of the Imperial City Department's investigation revealed only the personnel involved in the transportation route from Dali to the imperial court, as well as evidence that the water transport was responsible for the transportation through the Yangtze River waterway.
In the end, the Imperial City Division once again had no direction as to the whereabouts of these firearms.
If hundreds of muskets are still in the territory, once the court launches action, what will happen will be...Wang Zhongzheng dare not think about it, nor dare to remind him. He believes that the officials have considered it more carefully than he does.
At this time, Wang Zhongzheng also figured out why when the prince was attacked, all the casualties of the Imperial City Detective were not caused by firearms. It was because the gangsters were not familiar with firearms, and it could even be said that it was the first time they used them.
However, several months have passed since the attack on the prince. It is not difficult to become proficient in using firearms as long as you are trained.
"Let the detectives on Guangnan West Road also take action and participate in the investigation of the incident."
It is still not clear how many muskets Dali transported into the country.
Judging from Gongfang City's accounts, the imperial dynasty supported the Dali Royal Guards with muskets on three occasions, totaling 3,000 pieces, and the corresponding ammunition was equivalent to one month's use of the 3,000 Guards in the offensive and defensive battles.
This amount does not need to consider any bad intentions in Dali. The reason why the court allowed such support was because Dali's civil servants and military generals were subject to the control of the state.
Then, Duan Silian abdicated and Duan Lianyi slowly took back his power, but they never really touched the Song Dynasty's interests in Dali. In other words, the Song Dynasty never bothered to trouble this little brother who needed to be dealt with.
At this time, Zhao Xi can only hope that they will not become crazy and timid towards the court, and that Dali will not dare to sink the boat...
Therefore, Zhao Xi asked the Imperial City Department to investigate Guangnan West Road. Due to the mining town, Chengdu Road, the entire border with Dali, and all the lines connecting Dali and Chengdu have been developed. Guangnan West Road, which is close to Dali, has also reached
Not enough to be familiar with and monitor all channels.
The vigorous investigation on Jinghu South Road gradually showed signs of stopping. No one in the court felt that it was abnormal. The ministers who knew the inside story seemed to accept such a result.
The prince is a well-behaved person. Although he is not as outstanding as the official family was when he was young, the prince's ability has been widely recognized. Even if the identity of the heir is put aside, the prince is considered to have the qualities of a cabinet minister.
A bit of a mistake, the officials' compromising approach on the attack on the prince actually won the prince a lot of sympathy points among important ministers.
In fact, as far as the prince's experience is concerned, whether it is Jiangwu Hall or Gongfang City, the prince has experienced all these real direct descendants of the official family, and it can be said that he has a profound foundation of connections. Otherwise, Su Song would not bear the concern.
He was suspected of affairs within the palace walls, and came to talk to the officials about all this.
The court has entered a period of stability. The attack on the prince itself was only known to a small extent. The follow-up work after the annihilation of Xixia is slowly being standardized in accordance with the procedures that the court should have.
The establishment of state capitals, the division of resources, the placement of officials, the deployment of garrison troops, etc., the areas originally controlled by the party members were being steadily taken over by the Song Dynasty.
The prince was deeply involved in the entire process.
Such a situation in the court seems to be what the ministers and ministers want, especially the cabinet ministers. The great situation of the country and the court really do not want any accidents that may lead to chaos...
The investigation on the Imperial City Division's side has basically reached its conclusion.
Fortunately for Zhao Xi, the two batches of goods entering from Dali... were the shipment of muskets. After careful investigation by the Imperial City Department, they finally left the country from Guangnan.
It seems that his lack of care during the changes made him think that his own plan could be complete and seamless.
Even Xing Shu and Cai Jing continued to work diligently in their positions as if nothing had happened...