"Want to die? Which is so easy! ”

Xia Xun said with a calm face: "If you are allowed to die like this, where is the dignity of the imperial court?" Imperial Envoy Yu, this matter will fall on you, all the things that this Qinglou singer said, you have to find out one by one, distinguish the truth from the false, and return justice to the Lord of Futai. ”

Xia Xun spoke properly, and Lao Fei led two guards to pounce on him and capture Miss Xisi.

Chang Yinglin was stunned, panicked and annoyed, and hurriedly said: "This ......, the prince of the country is very loving, and the lower officials are grateful, but it's just ...... A woman in a Qinglou, absurd and inadvent, why bother to make a big fuss, blast her out, and call her mother in the courtyard to be a good student, how can she disturb the interest of Grandpa Guo. ”

Xia Xun said: "The government intends to forgive me, but the prince does not approve of it. How dare a woman in a green house slander the local parents? As the government said, there must be someone behind the scenes, once it is found out that what she said is false, the national government will investigate the responsibility of the mastermind behind the scenes! The flood in eastern Zhejiang has become a disaster, it is the time when the government and the people work together to fight the disaster and save themselves, some people do not know the general situation, slander the imperial court officials, and abolish the reputation of the imperial court. ”

Chang Yinglin wants to cry without tears, this kindness is too good, it's really fucking dead!

He squeaked, and he didn't know what to say, but Grandpa Guo's maintenance made him feel a lot more relieved, presumably ...... Then what did Imperial Envoy Yu really find out, and Grandpa Guo could also defend it......

In the crowd, Chu Meng was very uneasy, he was much more shrewd than Chang Zhifu, and he had already sniffed out something unusual. The kindness is too good, that is an ulterior motive, is this grandfather of the country really maintaining the reputation of the Chang Governor's Mansion, or is it ......

The more Meng Chu thought about it, the more frightened he became, and he had the heart to remind him, but with so many people present, how could he say anything to Chang Yinglin.

Yu Shiji took the opportunity to say: "What Guogong said is very true, someone is coming!" ”

The two flags of the Metropolitan Procuratorate also stepped forward to wait, Yu Shiji said: "This Xi Si girl is an important witness and suspect, you take a few people, together with the guards of the grandfather of the country, escort this Xi Si girl back to the Qinglou, and put it alone to be guarded, waiting for the official to find out the truth and then take measures!" ”

"Obedience!"

The flag did not allow Miss Xi Si to shout and scold angrily again, and she gave the old man a look, and the two groups escorted Miss Xi Si out.

This is also Yu Shiji's prudence, not the death penalty and adultery, it is forbidden to detain female prisoners in prison, and if this Xi Si girl is left in the prefect's yamen, it will not be bell, this is Chang Yinglin's land, if there is a place that cannot be taken care of, it will inevitably be taken advantage of, and the two sides have not torn their faces, if they are detained here, it is like the forbidden prefect's yamen near the enemy, and no one will be belled.

In the end, what this girl said, although he believed it, but before he caught the real evidence, it was not appropriate to completely turn his face with the Chang prefect, not to mention that the prefect of one side also has the right to send the chapter directly to the front of the emperor, not to mention that there is a Ji Daren behind him who can talk to the emperor at any time, before he has strong evidence, if he asks someone to grab his pigtails, it will be passive.

Miss Xi Si was taken away, and the wine feast was also dissolved.

Chang Zhifu forced a happy face, sent Xia Xun and Xia Yuanji and other adults back to their residences, and just came out, waiting for Chu Meng, who had not left there, and a few other traitorous gentry came up. Chu Meng hurriedly said: "Lord Futai, this thing is a bit weird, I look at that grandfather of the country, it doesn't look like he wants to help us, he sits there like a smiling tiger, there is always a kind of cannibalism that doesn't spit out bones, I look at it and panic!" ”

Chang Yinglin wandered: "I think...... It's not quite right......"

Chu Meng paused and said: "Oh, my Lord Futai, you are really in the game and are obsessed with yourself, what is a little wrong, it is clear that you have ulterior motives." These Beijing officials often walk in front of the emperor, and they have practiced their scheming skills, don't look at their silence, joy and anger, what about the ruthless means, or don't move you, get rid of it and go to death, I think this thing is really hanging! ”

Chang Yinglin was already uneasy, but when he heard this, he panicked, and hurriedly said: "Let's go, go to the study to discuss a countermeasure!" ”

Xia Xun was not idle there, and as soon as he left, Xia Xun called Xia Yuanji and Yu Shiji to his room.

Xia Yuanji said with a smile: "Grandpa Guo's trick to delay the army is used well, it's night today, it's difficult to find out the truth, stabilize him first, and then investigate it carefully tomorrow." ”

Xia Xun smiled slightly, stared at him and said, "Do you really think so?" ”

Xia Yuanji snorted noncommittally, and Yu Shiji couldn't wait to say, "Grandpa Guo, what should we do now?" ”

Xia Xun was no longer embarrassed for Xia Yuanji, beckoned them to sit down, and said calmly: "What Xi Si said, ten, should be true!" ”

Yu Shiji said tentatively: "However, there is still a Master Ji behind the Chang Governor's Mansion, this matter ...... The lower officials are in the middle of the banquet, and they are naturally on official business, but in private, it is inevitable to ask the national government, how do you think we should take measures and to what level? ”

Xia Xun glanced at him, and snorted secretly in his heart: "You are the cadre of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, a celebrity under Chen Ying, Chen Ying and Ji Gang are pinching you to the death, you can't wait to help Ji Gang make 10,000 enemies, and I hope that the prince's faction will be turned upside down, although I can't wait to pull me in!" ”

Xia Xun took a breath and said solemnly: "Two adults, since the disaster relief of the three of you and me, you have all seen the misery of the victims, but if there is a little human heart, who does not feel pity?" If those victims were really rejected by Chang Yinglin, the parent official, the government stockpiled grain and the grain donated by the official gentry, all of them were greedy and inked into his personal pocket, this is a monstrous crime that is angry and hated! ”

Yu Shiji was busy with his head: "What Grandpa Guo said is true, what Grandpa Guo said is true!" ”

Xia Xun's words changed, and he said: "However, although it is very unlikely that he was instructed by someone to frame officials, it cannot be ruled out until the truth is discovered. When the three of you and I left Beijing, the emperor taught him earnestly, and the prince did not dare to forget it for a moment. Xia Shilang presided over the food relief matters, Imperial Envoy Yu presided over judicial justice, and the national government was in charge of the overall situation and supported you! That Miss Xi Si said these words in front of more than 200 people sent by the imperial court and more than 200 official gentry in Huzhou, who would dare to ignore it? How do you explain to the emperor when you go back? ”

Yu Shiji was even more joyful, and said continuously: "The prince of the country is wise! Guogong is wise! ”

Xia Xun's expression was solemn, and he said to Yu Shiji: "Imperial Envoy Yu, right and wrong, it's up to you now!" If the prefect is above board, and there is no crime, he will sleep calmly tonight and do nothing; If he has a ghost in his heart, he must take action tonight, this is a great opportunity for your imperial envoy Yu, if you get real evidence, don't say your own country, even if he is a good sister-in-law, how can he protect such a great crime of bullying the king and harming the people? ”

Yu Shiji was stunned for a moment, and said in a daze: "Well......, this ......"

Xia Xun said with concern: "Is there anything else that Lord Yu is embarrassed about?" If your manpower is insufficient, then as long as you bring it up, the 3,000 guards of your own government can be misappropriated by you! ”

Yu Shiji was unwilling to pull Xia Xun in, but he couldn't miss such a good opportunity, so he had to follow Xia Xun's meaning and said: "Yes, Xiaguan Zheng feels that in the land of the Chang Governor's Mansion, this little bit of people in his hands is not enough, and he also asks Guogong to temporarily lend the right to dispatch 3,000 guards to Xiaguan!" ”

Xia Xun immediately took out the talisman from his arms, and said angrily: "You and I are both for the country and serve the king, what is wrong with this." ”

Yu Shiji smiled bitterly, took the talisman, and arched his hand to Xia Xun and said, "The matter is urgent, Grandpa Guo, the next official will go and place it!" ”

Xia Xun smiled and said, "Go, go, my lord is waiting for your good news!" ”

In the study, Chang Yinglin was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, spinning around.

The second housekeeper was not interested, and chased in to ask for instructions: "Master, do you want to send the girl who prepared the maid for Grandpa Guo and several adults to go over now?" ”

Chang Yinglin flew up with a kick, and even the official boots flew out, scaring the second steward into a smoke and fled. Chang Yinglin sat down on the chair with one bare foot, thought about it carefully, and suddenly remembered the kindness of his master Lou, and said regretfully: "Hey, if I had listened to Master Lou's words, how could I have today?" How did you get to where you are today? Even if there is a complaint against the official who is not afraid of death, the prince can't help me, and now ...... Nowadays......"

Chu Meng hurriedly said: "My prefect, don't regret it, now you have to think about what to do!" ”

Chang Yinglin bit his nails and said nervously: "What should I do?" What should I do? ”

Chu Meng thought about it, gritted his teeth and said: "Everyone, we all made a fortune by relying on Chang Da's talents, and at this moment, helping Chang Da is helping us." What I mean is this, first plug the hole in the treasury, and a few of us will transport the stored grain to the treasury overnight, and the gap of 600,000 quintals will have to be plugged by more than half, and the rest will have to say that it is for disaster relief, and if he wants to find out, he will have to work hard!

Then, instigated the squire to go to the chief, drove the inspection of various places, the county government, and suppressed the common people, those foolish and ignorant people are very intimidating, and there are few people who dare to speak and testify, the prince always has to leave, they still have to live here, who dares to be unscrupulous? ”

Chang Yinglin immediately rushed up and said, "Yes, yes, yes, first take your food to block the errand, and then I will return it to you when I turn around!" than this autumn...... In the autumn of next year, this government will levy a few more percent of the grain tax, which will be regarded as a benefit to you! ”

As soon as a few grain gentry heard that they were going to take the grain out by themselves, although they would return it after the matter, they still had a difficult look on their faces, and they looked very worried, Chu Meng hurriedly said: "Brothers, stay in the green mountains, don't be afraid of no firewood, if Chang Daren collapses, under the nest, there will be eggs?" ”

A grain gentleman hesitated: "That's ...... Isn't there a flaw? ”

Chu Meng said: "If you find a flaw at any time, you can make up for it at any time, and the result is our land!" Besides, the people don't fight with the officials, how many people are as bold as Xi Si's lowly people? Qinglou over there let the old bustard take care of her, as long as she delays here, and then ask Lord Jingli Ji to assist in mediation, this hurdle, we can get through it! ”

Chang Yinglin's jaw was like a chicken pecking rice, and he said continuously: "Yes, yes, yes, that's right!" ”

Several grain gentry looked at each other, and had to reluctantly promise, and immediately prepared in a hurry.

Xia Yuanji had been watching Xia Xun and Yu Shiji play with cold eyes on the side, and when Yu Shiji took the talisman and hurriedly went out, he leaned over to Xia Xun and said with concern: "Guogong, is this Yu Shiji reliable?" ”

Xia Xun said: "You can rest assured, the Duke of China intervenes, but he has to stand by, and now like this, he will go all out." He is a cadre in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and he is an expert in investigating cases, and he must be more thoughtful than his own public in person. ”

Xia Yuanji's heart was relieved when he heard this, and then he sighed lightly and said, "That Chang Governor is also a person who reads poetry and books and inherits the teachings of the saints at an early age, can he really do such a thing that loses his conscience?" ”

Xia Xun said calmly: "If a person has a black conscience and has not read a book, what does it matter? Brother Wei Zhe, I summoned you too, because I have another important matter to tell you! ”

Xia Yuanji heard him call his words, hurriedly left his seat and dressed up, bowed down and said: "The lower officials don't dare, please tell the prince!" ”

Xia Xun said solemnly: "Even if Yu Shiji doesn't get anything tonight, it's easy to find out the truth, the accounts of the treasury, the disaster victims in all directions, and the ......gentry with conscience in Huzhou City, as long as you have the heart to investigate, how can you not find him?" What's more, if Chang Yinglin does do something wrong, Yu Shiji will definitely get something tonight! At that time, the prince of the country will ask for the king's flag, and it will be easy to kill him! Above, I am worthy of the king, and below, I fight for fame and the people, but this is not what I want. ”

Xia Yuanji was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly asked, "What does the Duke of Guo mean?" ”

Xia Xun said: "I am happy alone, and I am famous, how can I help Huzhou Cangsheng?" I patted my ass and left, Huzhou Cangsheng thought at most that there was a Qing official in Beijing, and he had killed corrupt officials for them, Huzhou was everywhere, but the officials and the people regarded each other as enemies, how could the people live and work in peace and contentment? We need to really help them, not just help them vent their anger.

The flood is ruthless, a country in eastern Zhejiang, several people's fields and properties are submerged in the water, and only one escapes with his life, but they work hard, pay food and serve, and support the imperial court, but at this time they are rejected by the government and left to fend for themselves! Brother Wei Zhe, if you cut a knife on your body, it will be fine, but if you cut a knife on your heart, it will be too difficult to heal.

Did you hear what Miss Sisi said? I was injured by the government eleven years ago, and now I still regard the world as an official like an enemy! A weak woman, no matter how much she hates in her heart, she will succumb to fate, but if thousands of people are all of the same heart, can the world still be peaceful and peaceful? ”

Xia Xun said: "So, once Yu Shiji finds out the evidence, we will stay in Huzhou for a while, killing corrupt officials is a crime, but this is not the most important thing, the most important thing is to do something for the suffering people, set up their lives, and at the same time rebuild the confidence of the people in the court, the emperor cherishes his people, and the officials of the court are not all Chang Yinglin and others." If the officials and the people insist on this, it will not be a good thing for the imperial court, and it will not be a good thing for the common people.

Yu Shiji caught the evidence of Chang Yinglin's crime, and he must not be in a hurry to kill, we must instigate the Huzhou gentry and the common people to expose his crimes together, so that the gentry know that the officials of the imperial court are not officials for the sake of official protectors, so that the common people know that the gentry and the old men who have no worries about food and clothing are actually many righteous and kind people!

We need to recall the diaspora from all corners and set up their lives. It is necessary to instigate the Huzhou gentry to go out and go to the countryside with the government to help the victims; Only in this way can we reunite the hearts of the people in Huzhou, so that they know that those old men in the city are not all black-hearted, and the officials of the court are not all Chang Yinglin who takes the people as fish and meat! ”

Xia Xunji was in awe and said from the bottom of his heart: "Guogong is the real gentleman and the parents of the people!" ”

Xia Xun shook his head and muttered: "This kind of praise, I dare not deserve it!" Since we are officials, then the sins that the black-hearted officials have done to the common people should be compensated by us wholeheartedly! ”