Chapter 610: Lele alone is not as good as the crowd
Since the news of the Sutra Banquet came out, all the sages gathered in the capital. Except for the four mountain chiefs specially summoned by the emperor, among the other officials in the court, those bachelors with outstanding literary names often held poetry societies and literary meetings in person. In their view,
Come on, if there were not some troubles that Zhang Shou caused from time to time, then this Sutra banquet before the canonization of the crown prince would definitely be the biggest event in the Yongchen period.
Because of this grand event, Rui Qiying patrolled the inner city of the capital almost all day long. In addition, in the outer city where dragons and snakes were mixed, the position of the military commander of the Nancheng Military and Horse Division was suddenly upgraded to the fourth rank.
Even the name was changed from the Nancheng Army and Horse Division to the Five-City Army and Horse Division, which directly governed the Nancheng Army and Horse Division and the remaining four city Army and Horse Divisions. So... Shuntianfu Yamen and Wanping Daxing County Yamen were idle.
But to say that it is really free, it is not necessarily true. After all, Lin Laohu, the head of the Shuntian Prefecture's fast class, and the other three classes of officers had just taken over a private job from Zhu Ying and a bunch of dandy brothers two days ago. As a result, it turned out that
It reached the head of Chu Kuan, the chief minister of rituals.
When he heard that Zhu Ying had directly blocked the office of the Si Li Supervisor, even though Lin Laohu knew how powerful the Zhu family was, he was still worried about suffering a disaster. Even if he heard that Chu Kuan had led everyone in the Si Li Supervisor to retreat, it was said that he was still in front of the imperial court afterward.
Although he revealed that he was willing to apologize, he was still worried. It was not until two or three days passed that no one troubled him or his men that he felt relieved.
On this day, he accepted the invitation of Zhang Baotou, a fast-track officer of Wanping County Government, to come over for a drink. The two were old acquaintances. In the past, Yin Zheng of Shuntian Prefecture was in the third rank, but Wanping County Magistrate was in the sixth rank. Although they said
They are all head catchers, but they are also divided into upper and lower ranks. Nowadays, the four major capital counties in the world, Daxing, Wanping, Jiangning, and Shangyuan, have all been upgraded to the fifth rank. Lin Laohu often teases Zhang catcher.
"You know, a rising tide lifts all boats. Your county honor has been promoted to the fifth rank, and your head catcher is much more expensive than usual. If anything happens in the future, it's your turn to take care of me! Hey, although Wang Datou and Qin Guogong said
They have different temperaments, but they are all difficult to maintain, much more difficult to deal with than your county magistrate."
Zhang Captou immediately smiled bitterly: "My county magistrate is easy to serve. He had to work hard to get the qualifications before sitting in this position, but now he has been summoned by the emperor alone, given face-to-face instructions, and promoted to the fifth rank. That is really satisfying.
Like a ball of hot coals, he had come up with many new ideas before, but if he hadn't been blocked by several masters, hehe, he would have dared to implement them like this!"
It is said that the best way to quickly bring two people closer together, apart from wine and women, is to scold the boss. Not to mention the friendship between Zhang Captou and Lin Laohu, which is to complain and drink at the same time, changing glasses and drinking.
They had a great time. But just as the two of them were getting excited from drinking, anxious shouts suddenly came from outside the thick quilted door curtain: "Master Zhang, Master Zhang! It's not good, it's not good!"
It's a common problem for police officers that their brains hurt when they hear the word "bad". What's more, Zhang Captou and Lin Laohu were drunk at the moment. When he heard this, he became even more furious. He raised his glass and wanted to smash it.
But when he saw Lin Laohu snatching it away and winking at him, he remembered that he had more than just the county magistrate on his head, but also a bunch of current officials that he couldn't afford to offend, and he sighed dejectedly.
However, the next moment, as if he noticed that there was no response in the room, the man outside unexpectedly barged in without warning. He glanced at Lin Laohu and did not regard him as an outsider. He cupped his hand and said angrily: "Master Zhang,
Mr. Lin is also here, the Emperor, the Queen Mother, several empresses, and it is said that the princesses and other nobles have all gone to the Xinglong Teahouse in the outer city!"
At this moment, Lin Laohu and Zhang Captou were sitting opposite each other. Their only reaction was... no reaction. They had no idea about such a big thing in advance! The emperor suddenly traveled, even if he didn't lay out the rules, this
Isn't it necessary to inform all the important government offices in advance, keep a secret guard, and deploy three layers of guards inside and outside? What's more, there are also the Queen Mother's concubines and a bunch of eldest daughters!
Knowing that today was the final of the imperial chef selection competition, they asked Lu Sanlang in advance, who had organized this event from beginning to end. Lu Sanlang only said that if the emperor came out, he would always notify your yamen. Later, when there was no news, they also
I didn't take it seriously, who knew it was an excuse... No, it's possible that the smooth little fat man really didn't know!
The two of them looked at each other, and finally Zhang Captou asked in a dry voice: "Is this a message from Xinglong Tea House, asking us to be on guard, or what?"
"No...it was because the Queen Mother made a lot of noise when she led people out of the palace. After arriving at Xinglong Teahouse, the news couldn't be suppressed. Only then did Third Young Master Lu hurriedly pass on the news, saying that the Ruiqi Camp had been arranged.
Well, Mr. Zhu is personally in charge of the military and horse divisions in the five cities. If nothing happens, the county and government offices are only responsible for maintaining law and order. Don't mobilize troops to rush over."
Although the man outside the door seemed to be very relaxed, Lin Huhu and Zhang Captou looked at each other, and neither of them felt that this situation of doing more than doing less was very relaxed - after all, the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division now
The sudden centralization of power also means that the arrogant and powerful soldiers they faced in the past - or rather stragglers - have now become a solid group.
The future Zhao Guogong now personally holds the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. Can this be compared with the bunch of local snakes and veterans in the past?
In a bad mood, he sent away the person who reported the incident outside the door, and the two brothers started drinking. Although their immediate boss, Magistrate Shen, was promoted to the fifth rank, the one above Lin Laohu was the most difficult to deal with.
Wang Datou has also become a top nobleman like Qin Guogong Zhang Chuan. They seem to be the most proud people in the imperial court, but both of them have a feeling that the capital has changed dramatically.
"It's been an old pattern for decades, and it changes at any time. Hey, I really don't know how I'm going to live in the future!"
While drinking wine, cooking hot pot, and complaining, the two people's topics quickly began to change randomly. When the 35% drunkenness turned into 70% drunk, a certain disturbing voice came again:
"Master Zhang, Master Lin, it's not good!"
This time, Lin Laohu also smashed the table angrily: "Why is it bad again!"
The person outside the door was not the same as the one before. He was startled by Lin Laohu's attitude. He hesitated for a moment and then said: "Dr. Zhang from the Imperial Academy and Miss Zhu from the Zhao Guogong Palace sent someone here!"
Hearing those two titles, even Lin Laohu's scalp went numb instantly. These days, Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying finally didn't trouble Shuntian Mansion Office often. Last time, they came to the outer city because of the flower party.
The cleaning and aftermath matters were left to Wanping County Government. Not to mention he breathed a sigh of relief, Song Tuiguan breathed a sigh of relief, and even Qin Guogong, who seemed to be indifferent, also breathed a sigh of relief.
But now, Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying suddenly sent someone to Wanping County Yamen? This obviously meant something had happened again! But he also took the initiative to send someone to drink here...
Sure enough, Lin Laohu immediately saw his old brother's sharp eyes staring at him. Knowing that even if he wanted to escape at this time, it would be wishful thinking, so he simply said: "After such a drink, it's time to go for a walk. Let's go for a walk." Let’s go take a look together, if it’s difficult, we can discuss it together!”
With Lin Laohu's words, Zhang Captou forced out a smile - it doesn't matter if there are no problems. If there are, of course, it is better to enjoy alone than to enjoy everyone... It is true that everyone has a headache together!
However, when he and Lin Laohu arrived together, they learned that Magistrate Shen had personally received Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying in the second hall. Moreover, they heard that it was not just the couple who came, but also three scholars. , their last bit of luck was immediately gone.
Sure enough, when they arrived at the door of the second hall, they heard the explanation of the cause and effect. When they heard that an inexplicable strong man knocked a candidate who came to Beijing to take the exam directly in front of Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying. He fell into the water, and even attempted to murder people after falling into the water. Even when Zhu Hong went to save people, people pretended to be drowning, and Lin Laohu and Zhang Captou couldn't help but look at each other.
Did that stupid guy eat the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard?
Zhu Hong, who had fallen into the water, and Zou Ming, who had fallen into the water, and Zhu Ying got the most stable carriage directly from Zhao Guogong's mansion, burned a heater in it, and even invited the doctor to escort them over. Zou Ming was weak. , there were already some signs of fever at this time, but when talking about the scene when he was knocked into the water, he still managed to gather his energy and recounted the incident from his own perspective.
Zhu Hong had the experience of going down to the river in winter in previous years. He had washed his body and drank ginger soup before. He looked as normal now. After explaining the experience in detail, he revealed that he had already removed the wet clothes and all belongings from the person. They were all packed up and stored, which naturally attracted the admiration of Magistrate Shen.
After praising the evidence, Magistrate Shen saw Zhang Shou nodding and ordered someone to bring the evidence. He shouted: "Come here, call Zhang Buer. By the way, ask him to bring two people who are good at verifying evidence." Exquisite work!"
"Your Majesty, Beizhi has arrived. The government's chief Lin, who happens to be here, is also here. He used to be the best man in the past." Zhang Captou outside the door couldn't help but grabbed Lin Captou and went inside. Although there was an urgent need to tidy up. However, the smell of alcohol on his body was still unavoidable at this moment. If he didn't drag Lin Laohu with him, he was afraid that he would be criticized by the county magistrate.
Seeing Lin Laohu, an acquaintance, Zhang Shou couldn't help but smile, and Zhu Ying even laughed: "Captain Lin, what kind of nose do you have? You can smell all the wind! Did you know that we were coming, so you waited here specially?" ?”
If I really had this ability to predict things, I would definitely not come here!
Lin Laohu lamented in his heart, but he had to force a smile on his face. But before he could exchange greetings and compliments, Zhang Shou said: "Since the person has been sent, logically we should not take care of it anymore, but today Yingying and I have a temporary relationship. They only went to Shichahai when they got up, but these three young men who are taking the exam next spring had already made an appointment to travel to Shichahai in the winter. If this is not an accident but a plan..."
"Then, the most likely reason is to go after them. However, they all said that they had just arrived in the capital for a few days and were not very familiar with people, let alone offended people. Therefore, this case was not easy to investigate. Shen County Zun and Lin I'm afraid it will be a little harder to catch the head and Zhangtou."
Discovering that it might be an unsolved case that is difficult to solve, not to mention that Magistrate Shen's head was a little swollen and painful at the moment, Lin Laohu and Zhang Captou couldn't help but groan in secret, especially when they learned that the person who hit someone into the water regained consciousness for a while, but remained silent. Without saying a word, the two exchanged glances.
After receiving Lin Laohu's hint, Zhang Captou immediately said without hesitation: "If these murderers refuse to fight until death, they will have to be tortured!" There are no brave men under the three trees, and they cannot be tortured. How can they be persuaded with kind words? Is it a confession?
Zhang Shou has long been accustomed to the simple and crude interrogation mode of the past, and he has no intention of fighting for the human rights of criminal suspects. However, there are many doubts in this matter...or rather, there are many flaws, so he can't bear it. Just a few reminders.
"I didn't notice the scene where he hit someone and fell into the water before, but I heard from Zhu Hong that the person suddenly appeared in a sprint, then ignored the three of them, rushed over, and knocked Mr. Zou into the water. It was as if he lost his mind. Crazy... So, after Zhu Hong informed me of this matter in the store before, he also used some means to interrogate me, but he didn't get any valuable information."
This time, Lin Laohu and Zhang Captou understood everything. Zhu Hong's so-called method was nothing more than violent questioning. If such a shrewd person from Zhao Guogong's palace couldn't ask him out in a short time, then they would ask him what happened. , that will definitely not be easy!
Even if Wanping County Yamen has all the torture instruments, it will still take a lot of time!
Just when Magistrate Shen was suffering from toothache, a faint voice suddenly came from outside: "What do you want to ask, Master?"
Hearing this voice, Zhang Shou was slightly startled, but Zhu Ying immediately became happy: "Oh, Ah Liu is here! I heard from my father that Uncle Hua was the best at asking for confessions, and Ah Liu must also have this ability !”
As soon as Zhu Ying said this, a sentence of "I'll go" came from outside the door. Zhang Shou couldn't help but burst into laughter. Ah Liu obviously took the fourth prince to Jiangdu Palace to watch the excitement, but he didn't expect that the person would be so quick. He heard the news and chased him here! Thinking again, the Yinding Bridge where he and Zhu Ying went before was not far from the Jiangdu Palace. It was not surprising that Ah Liu rushed over after hearing the news.
I don’t know...if that reckless boy from the Fourth Prince came with him!
No matter Magistrate Shen or Zhang Baotou Linhu, no one would ask such a stupid question as to whether Ah Liu has such ability - they wish that Ah Liu really has such ability so that he can solve their biggest problem. If not, it is said that this boy, whom the emperor was very familiar with, and the confidants of Zhao Guogong's mansion were involved. If we couldn't find out, there would be many people who would take the blame.
But the three scholars, including Zou Ming, were confused. Zou Ming couldn't help but ask: "County Lord, is this appropriate?"
In the store before, the general of Zhao Guogong's mansion who rescued him interrogated the prisoner in person, which can be said to be a matter of urgency. But now he is in Wanping County Yamen, and an outsider is interrogating the prisoner. Doesn't this seem unreasonable?
But when he asked this question, he found that everyone was looking at him, even his two companions. He couldn't tell the difference between these looks. He just felt that he was being despised, and he was immediately shocked. depressed.
Fortunately, Lin Laohu heard about Zhang Shou's habit of collecting young talents, and explained with a smile on his face: "Master Zou, some people will not die until they see the Yellow River, and some people will not shed tears until they see the coffin. These people's The mouth is not that easy to pry open."
Zou Ming didn't believe it at first, but after a while, he only heard the same calm voice from outside: "That guy said that because he failed in repeated tests, he listened to the rumors and wanted to join the ceremonial supervisor from the palace.
He wanted to take revenge on those examiners. Who knew that the Chief of Ceremonies only accepted his own people and not outsiders at all? When he was desperate, he wanted to kill a few of the examiners who came to Beijing and die together!"