Official documents represent the official attitude. Of course, the documents in Yizhou City in front of us are the responsibility of Zhizhou Lan Liqun.
However, my own documents appeared along with a batch of fakes, and the reasons left a lot of room for imagination.
Although Xiao Chen accepted more than 200,000 taels of silver notes from him, Lan Liqun had no way of knowing what his attitude was at this time. If Xiao Chen wanted to protect himself and he didn't try hard to defend himself, would he let him
Is it a bit difficult for Xiao Chen to do it too?
Or maybe Xiao Chen just wanted to play a trick on himself before he died. In any case, he should still struggle hard. Whether it works or not is God's will.
"Steward Zhang, you actually used the state government's documents to protect these fake Yishui inkstones of yours? Is this your idea or the idea of your Ouyang family head? You tell me." Lan Liqun said angrily.
Lan Liqun had an idea and began to question Lan Liqun. At this moment, if he turned against the guests, he might still have a chance to survive.
Butler Zhang was stunned. He didn't seem to have thought that Lan Liqun would actually question him like this, as if he had never known about it or received any benefits in Ouyang Workshop's business.
"Mr. Lan, when did you start issuing state government documents without even inspecting the goods? I remember that Mr. Lan is a very meticulous person. When it comes to state government matters, it can be said that he does everything personally.
.Isn't it a bit unreasonable for you to accuse me and the Ouyang family like this?" Butler Zhang had a look of disdain on his face.
The Ouyang family is now in decline. Because of Master Ouyang's incident, the whole family has suffered. However, after taking the Ouyang family's money, they also want to add insult to injury to the Ouyang family. This kind of ignorant white-eyed wolf is really chilling.
Make people despise.
"What do you mean by this? Am I being unreasonable? I am the magistrate of Yizhou and I do things aboveboard. I don't understand. Butler Zhang, do you want to give your Ouyang family a backstop?" Lan Liqun asked.
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Xiao Chen smiled and watched the two fighting each other without saying a word.
Although this steward was just a steward of the Ouyang family, he was implicated by Young Master Ouyang and was about to be imprisoned. However, he did not make any judgments. When he met someone who wanted to throw dirty water on the Ouyang family, he could still stand up to defend the family. This person is right
The Ouyang family is really loyal.
"What Mr. Lan said is really irrefutable. Now, except for this state government document, I don't have any evidence that can be used against you. It's not that I, the Ouyang family, didn't think of it, leaving some life-saving evidence for myself.
However, we have always regarded Mr. Lan as one of our own, and we don’t need to be on guard against our own people.”
"But I didn't expect that Mr. Lan would still make trouble for our Ouyang family now. Even I, a servant, feel sorry for Mr. Lan's words." Butler Zhang shook his head and said softly.
Lan Liqun's eyes widened and he looked at Butler Zhang fiercely, feeling very anxious in his heart.
Your butler, the Ouyang family is already finished, so what if you bear more responsibility for me? You will all be imprisoned in Yizhou Prison from now on. If you bear more responsibility for me, I will take more care of you.
Why are you so persistent in maintaining face for the Ouyang family that no longer exists?
But since in front of Mr. Xiao, he chose not to admit his participation in the manufacture and sale of counterfeit Yishui Inkstones, and Mr. Xiao has not made any dissatisfaction until now, he can only continue to deny his account.
"I don't understand what Butler Zhang said. What evidence does Lan Liqun have that I didn't let your Ouyang family stay?" Having said that, he turned his back to Xiao Chen and blinked hard at Butler Zhang.
, I just hope that the other party can shoulder a little responsibility for me.
But Butler Zhang, who had always been extremely intelligent and scheming, was like a wooden man at this moment, turning a blind eye to Lan Liqun's eyes.
"Master Lan, every time I send you a lot of money on behalf of the Ouyang family, you accept it with a smile. Just deny it. I always send it to you secretly. However, you are the fifth member of the imperial court.
How much is the annual salary for a high-ranking official?"
"According to Ming Dynasty laws, all court officials who serve as local officials should live in the local yamen. First, it is for convenience.
Office, and also to save some expenses for the court."
"But what about you, Mr. Lan? Your family members live in Zhouya? The secluded courtyard you have in Zhoucheng is the product of the Ouyang family. With the Ouyang family's money, you live in the Ouyang family's house.
But you turned around and accused the Ouyang family. This is the behavior of a villain."
Butler Zhang chuckled, with a determined expression on his face.
After hearing what Butler Zhang said, Lan Liqun knew that he could no longer deny it. He glared at Butler Zhang fiercely, turned to face Xiao Chen who was sitting behind the desk, and knelt down with a "pop".
"Master Xiao, this house is indeed the property of the Ouyang family, but at that time the head of the Ouyang family only lent the house to me temporarily for me to live in. The ownership of this house still belongs to the Ouyang family."
Lan Liqun hurriedly explained.
Xiao Chen smiled, put his legs down from the desk, and sat upright.
"Okay, Butler Zhang, you want to wait outside the hall for now."
"Yes." Butler Zhang bowed and slowly exited the lobby.
The government servants who were basking in the sun outside were also standing together in a queue at this moment.
Today, something big may happen to the state government, and it is still unknown whether ordinary government servants like myself will be implicated.
In the distance, Duan Tianming had already settled all the prisoners and returned with the Dongchang captains.
In the lobby, Xiao Chen stood up and walked slowly to Lan Liqun.
"Mr. Lan, you have worked hard as the magistrate of Yizhou these years." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
Lan Liqun hurriedly kowtowed and said, "If you serve as an official for one of your parents, you should treat them as one of them."
"Master Lan's loyalty to the imperial court is obvious to the people of Yizhou City. However, the more than two hundred thousand taels of silver that Master Lan put in my place is really the wealth of Yizhou City." Xiao Chen raised his hands.
Carrying it on his back, he looked up at the roof and said lightly.
Hearing this, Lan Liqun's heart suddenly became cold.
The rope was broken at a thin point, and what was supposed to come did come.
"This matter is indeed the result of poor supervision by the state government. It is also the responsibility of me, the governor of the state. I will never refuse, and I cannot refuse. But it is up to you to decide." Lan Liqun said with his forehead against the ground.
Xiao Chen took two steps forward: "The embezzlement of two hundred thousand taels is enough to kill everyone. However, for the sake of turning the money over to the court, you can give your family a chance to live."
"However, if Mr. Lan has something to hide, once it is revealed, I am afraid that I will be powerless to do anything about the lives of your family."