Chen Sihai took a deep look at Chen Qiyu, and he finally knew why this county magistrate wanted to ask him to come to the Qinglou.

This is to let yourself come here to have a look and see what this Henan prefect is doing here.

"Give me the evidence you have." Chen Sihai looked at Chen Qiyu fixedly, and said in a deep voice: "You don't have to ask about other things. ”

Chen Qiyu was stunned by these words, and said with some hesitation: "Don't you need me to do anything?" ”

"You're just a magistrate." Seeing that he was puzzled, Chen Sihai said patiently: "You have fulfilled your responsibility." You're doing a good job, and it's up to me to do the rest, it's my responsibility. ”

After saying this, Chen Sihai stood up, turned around and walked outside.

When Chen Sihai walked to the door, he stopped again, slowly turned his head to look at Chen Qiyu, and said with a gentle smile: "What you have done today can be a model for Ming officials, Your Majesty appreciates it, and the officials admire it." I don't want to come to you one day so I can do it for myself. ”

After saying this, Chen Sihai didn't stop any longer, turned around and walked outside.

Only Chen Qiyu and Master Li Fang were left in the house.

Compared with Chen Qiyu himself, the expression on Li Fang's face was a little unpleasant, and he hesitated and said, "This Lord Chen really has some arrogance. ”

Chen Qiyu smiled, reached out and took a sip of the teacup, and the fragrance of tea instantly filled the entire mouth.

He smiled and said, "He's protecting me." ”

"I'm a county magistrate of Luoyang, it's enough to do this job, and if I continue to do it, I'm afraid I will become the target of public criticism. I like this person very much, if the officials of the Ming Dynasty have this responsibility and responsibility, why worry that the Ming Dynasty is not prosperous? ”

"Your Majesty's wisdom in employing people today can be seen; The slander of His Majesty by the government and the opposition can also be seen. ”

After saying this, Chen Qiyu also stood up, turned around and walked outside.

Compared with when he first came, his steps at this time seemed unusually brisk.

Luoyang City has always been a place of prosperity and hustle and bustle.

In the northwest of Luoyang City, it is a little quiet, there is an inconspicuous yamen here, and there are few people coming and going on weekdays.

Even if someone passes by, stay away, and if possible, many people will choose to take a detour.

This is Luoyang's Jinyi Guard Yamen.

It was originally a very peaceful day, and there wasn't much going on, but on this day, a group of people came to the door of Jinyiwei, which looked a little weird.

The gatekeeper couldn't help but look at them twice.

The leader was a man in his forties, wearing a robe and an elegant temperament.

He was followed by several men, each with a different demeanor, but a few caught their attention because they smelled their own kind.

A person walked quickly to the steps, and said to the Jinyi guard who was guarding the door: "The General Administration Department inspects Shi Chen Sihai Chen, and wants to see your thousand households." ”

This place in Luoyang is just a government, so Jinyiwei is equipped with a thousand households.

The gatekeeper was stunned for a moment, and saw the driver's post handed by the other party. Hurriedly reached out and took it.

He reached out and opened the driver's post, and gave a quick glance, or rather, he quickly glanced at the payment behind him.

"The history of the inspection of the four products of the General Administration Department."

Although I don't know what kind of official position this is, I can't afford to mess with the fourth grade. What's more, people are still from the capital, which is even more unusual.

The gatekeeper didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly said, "I'll go in and report immediately." ”

After he said this, he turned and ran inside.

Jinyi Wei Qianhu Yamen inside.

Luoyang Jinyi Wei Qianhu Chen Baili was drinking tea.

For him, it was a leisurely afternoon, and there wasn't much going on inside the Jinyi Guard's yamen, so he had time to come and drink tea.

Looking at the people who hurriedly ran in outside, Chen Baili couldn't help frowning and scolded, "What does it look like? Be safe, be safe. How many times have you said it, don't be so anxious about anything, we are Jinyiwei, representing the face of the royal family, to be steady! Stable! ”

The person who came gasped and stopped, arched his hand at Chen Baili, and said, "Lord Qianhu, a group of people came outside, saying that it was the inspection envoy of the General Administration Department, and this is their driving post. ”

Hearing the word "driver's post", Chen Baili immediately sat up straight.

Obviously, the other party's official position is higher than his own, otherwise he will use the prayer post. Now I use a driving post, which proves that the identity of the other party is much higher, because in similar cases, I will also use a greeting post, which is more polite.

In addition, the name that caught Chen Baili's attention was the inspector of the General Administration Department.

If it is during this time, the frequency of the general administration secretary being mentioned is very high, but the relationship with Jinyiwei is not too big, so they are not very concerned.

But a few days ago, a document came from the Fusi of Jinyi Weibei Town, informing all localities that Jinyiwei must cooperate well when encountering the inspection envoy of the General Administration Department, and must not delay and ignore it, otherwise it will be dealt with in accordance with the family law.

This kind of document is very unusual, Chen Baili didn't pay attention to it originally, who knows when these inspectors will come, whether they will come.

Unexpectedly, this is here.

Chen Baili's face was not very good-looking. Originally, there was nothing to do, and I stole half a day of leisure, but now it's good.

He reached out and took the driver's seat, gave it a quick look, and stood up suddenly.

The Department of General Administration inspects the Division of Secretaries, and is the fourth product.

What does this official position represent, Chen Baili knows very well in his heart, this means that the highest commander of the inspection department has arrived.

Originally, this inspection department was extraordinary, but now the supreme commander is here, which is a big deal.

After tidying up his clothes, Chen Baili hurriedly said, "Hurry up and greet you." ”

After saying this, Chen Baili walked out quickly.

The look on the face of the Jinyi guard who came in to report the news was a little strange, just now Lord Qianhu himself said that he wanted to be stable and steady, why is he not stable now?

It's just that this complaint can only be put in my heart, and I dare not say it.

When Chen Baili rushed out of the yamen, he saw a crowd of people at the door at a glance.

Chen Baili hurriedly smiled and clenched his fists and said, "I don't know which one is Lord Chen Sihai Chen?" ”

"Xiaguan Luoyang Jinyi Wei Qianhu Chen Baili, welcome late, and hope that Lord Chen will forgive his sins."

Chen Sihai stood in place, also smiled and hugged his fists and said, "This official is Chen Sihai." ”

At the same time, Chen Sihai's heart was a little weird, why is there a surname Chen everywhere?

Luoyang Zhixian is called Chen Qiyu, and there is a Jinyi Wei Qianhu named Chen Baili here, fortunately, the Henan prefect is not surnamed Chen.

"It turned out to be Lord Chen's face." Chen Baili hurriedly smiled and said, "Adults, please." ”

Chen Sihai nodded and followed Chen Baili in.

Everyone came to the back hall, and after the guests were seated, the tea was also served.

Chen Baili said politely: "The Jinyi Guard Yamen is a little shabby, and I hope Lord Chen will take care of it." ”

Waving his hand lightly and putting down the teacup in his hand, Chen Sihai said with a smile: "As an official, be honest and self-controlled; The yamen is magnificent, but it is not beautiful. ”

"Lord Chen is far-sighted, and he is right." Chen Baili hurriedly smiled and flattered.

Seeing that the atmosphere was almost over, Chen Sihai did not hide it anymore, but continued: "This time I came to Luoyang, and this official came to thoroughly investigate the case of corruption and bribery in the Henan prefect on the orders of His Majesty. ”

"After several days of visits and investigations, the official already has tangible evidence in his hands. This time, I came to the Jinyi Guard's yamen in the hope that Chen Qianhu could transfer some Jinyi Guard's manpower and follow the official to Suo Na prisoners. ”

Hearing Chen Sihai say this, Chen Baili was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "In this way, there is naturally no problem." ”

"Jinyi Weibei Town Fu Division has written, and Jinyi Wei from all over the country should cooperate with the General Administration. So what do adults need, but it doesn't hurt to say it. Chen Baili said with a smile.

It's just that it's just a prefect, and it's not a difficult thing for Jinyiwei.

However, Chen Baili's heart is not calm, and he wants to arrest Liao Zhong, the prefect of Henan.

They were all mixed on the ground in Luoyang, and Chen Baili naturally knew Liao Zhong's character, but it was not his duty, and it was not his turn to take care of it.

Luoyang's Jinyi Wei has its own responsibilities, and watching King Fu well is the key. If King Fu rebelled and Jinyiwei didn't find out, it would be a dereliction of duty. The rest is not their business.

However, Chen Baili also has some doubts in his heart, he just grabbed a prefect, why is this so?

You must know that the yamen of this general administration department can dispatch Jinyi guards, which shows its great power.

The Chen Sihai in front of him is the actual person in the General Administration Department, and he is also in charge of this inspection department. Check a prefect and use him to go out in person?

After thinking about it for a while, Chen Baili knew that there was something here. It's just that he didn't know what it was, and he didn't ask.

"That's very good." Chen Sihai nodded and said, "Then take someone with us." ”

After saying this, Chen Sihai stood up and looked like he was leaving.

Chen Baili said with some hesitation: "Do you want to go now?" ”

Hearing Chen Baili's words, Chen Sihai stopped, turned his head to stare at Chen Baili, the smile on his face slowly disappeared, and said with a calm face: "Is there anything inconvenient about Chen Qianhu?" ”

Chen Baili hurriedly shook his head, "No, no, I'll prepare manpower immediately." ”

Just after being looked at by Chen Sihai, Chen Baili felt trembling.

This guy is not good at stubble at first glance, and if he asks himself, it is clear that there is a pit. If you say it's inconvenient, you probably even catch it yourself.

"That's good, then let's go." Chen Sihai nodded and said.

In fact, Chen Sihai did this in order to keep it secret and not give Liao Zhong, the prefect of Henan, the slightest chance to react. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, he can't afford it.

You must know that although Liao Zhong is a prisoner, he is also a very important witness. Once the news leaks out, the ghost knows if Liao Zhong will commit suicide?

If Liao Zhong dies, how can he check it down?

If Chen Baili wants to drag it down, then take him together.

This time the matter is a big case, and it is estimated that the entire Henan Mansion will be shocked. It is impossible for me to make mistakes in small things, and I don't have to give face to anyone.

Chen Baili hurriedly ordered all the manpower and followed Chen Sihai straight to the prefect's yamen.

When the group rushed to the prefect's yamen with great momentum, everyone was startled.

The official of the prefect's yamen, who was guarding the door, saw a group of brocade guards menacing, turned around and ran in to report the news.

At the same time, someone came up and wanted to say hello, Chen Sihai said directly: "Just get it to the side." If someone resists with a weapon, kill them on the spot! ”

"If someone dares to stop it, kill them on the spot!"

"Someone dares to shout loudly, pass on the news, and kill on the spot!"

Listening to Chen Sihai's three killings on the spot, Chen Baili was trembling.

That's right, I was not mistaken, this guy is a ruthless man, and this appearance is simply about to rush into the prefect's yamen and kill.

This guy is not only bold, but also ruthless.

Chen Baili was a little afraid in his heart, and at the same time a little excited. Jinyiwei should be so majestic and domineering!

It's a pity......

Holding the knife on his waist, Chen Baili took a step forward and said loudly: "Everyone rushed in, don't let them shout to pass on the news, and directly take down the prefect Liao Zhong." ”

"Yes, sir." A group of brocade guards agreed, and then rushed in.

Chen Sihai also followed the crowd in, but he was behind.

There was a sudden burst of chickens and dogs jumping inside the prefect's yamen.

By the time Chen Sihai walked in, everything had already settled.

The big and small officials of the prefect's yamen were all detained on one side, and the prefect Liao Zhong was detained on the other side by two brocade guards.

Seeing Chen Sihai walk in, Henan prefect Liao Zhong stiffened his neck, stared at Chen Sihai with a swollen face, and said loudly: "Who are you?" What are you going to do? ”

Chen Sihai walked up to Liao Zhong expressionlessly and said, "No need to call, your case has been released." ”

"As for who we are, we are the inspectors of the General Administration Department, and we are here to arrest you. You see, this is an arrest document issued by the General Administration, if there is no problem, sign it. ”

Liao Zhong's body trembled, and the whole person was depressed.

He is the prefect of Henan Prefecture, and he knows more clearly about the inspection department of the General Administration Department.

During this time, he had already shouted everywhere, but Liao Zhong didn't expect the other party to investigate himself in the first case.

originally thought it was just a dispensable yamen, but who would have thought that it would do it?

Liao Zhong glanced at the arrest document, and the big seal of the Inspection Department was held behind it.

He raised his head and looked around, and said slowly, "But someone impeached me?" ”

You must know that Liao Zhong also has a general post of the General Administration Department here, and you know that they are just playing tricks. After the secret music system came out, Liao Zhong was worried that someone under him would impeach him, but he also felt that it was unlikely.

Because their subordinates have long been fed by themselves, and if they dare to impeach themselves, it will be tantamount to putting them all in there.

Chen Sihai glanced at Liao Zhong, and said with a smile on his face: "You don't have to worry about this matter, not to mention that you are better worried about yourself now." ”

"Strip off his official uniform and hat, and bring him in, and the official will interrogate him now."

After saying this, Chen Sihai walked directly into the lobby of the prefect's yamen and sat on the main seat.

At the same time, Chen Sihai said to the people around him: "You go to the second hall, and the rest of the prefect's yamen will be interrogated." If they are willing to confess to Liao Zhong and have actual evidence, they will be counted as meritorious in exposing it. ”

"When the court confesses its guilt, it will look at their meritorious role in exposing them and reduce their guilt. You can tell them about it so they know about it. ”

"Yes, sir." A few people hurriedly agreed, and went down to get busy.

When Liao Zhong was brought to the lobby again, the whole person no longer looked like a prefect, and he was escorted and knelt directly on the lobby.

Glancing at Liao Zhong, Chen Sihai said, "Do you say it yourself or do I ask?" ”

"If you say it yourself, you will take the initiative to confess, and when the Dali Temple interrogates you, you may be given a light sentence; Otherwise, you know it's not going to end well. ”

After hearing this, Liao Zhong looked up at Chen Sihai and said directly: "I'll explain it myself." ”

In fact, from the moment he was arrested, Liao Zhong knew that he was finished.

Your Majesty today is not a soft-hearted person, how many officials did Beijing kill a few days ago?

That's a big guy that even he can only look up to.

The six yamen of the capital were all cleaned up, and it is said that there was a river of blood outside the gate at noon.

Hearing that he could get a chance to be lightly punished, Liao Zhong decisively confessed his guilt, and there was no luck at all. Liao Zhong is willing to explain everything he has done, just to save his life.

Chen Sihai nodded lightly, not surprised at all. A person like Liao Zhong is afraid of death, and it is impossible for him to let go of the opportunity to reduce his guilt.

Chen Sihai said: "Then you can say it." ”

At the same time, he nodded to the clerk on one side and said, "You are in charge of the record." ”

In fact, whether it is the Ming Dynasty or later generations, once corrupt officials are caught, they will actively cooperate with the investigation, and there are few such dead ends.

Because they know very well in their hearts that the more you die, the faster you will die.

Especially in this day and age, especially under the premise that His Majesty has killed so many corrupt officials.

Liao Zhong poured beans into a bamboo tube and explained all his affairs.

Since he went to Luoyang as an official, how he was corrupted, how he was co-opted by the Fu Wangfu, how he opened the door for the Fu Wangfu, and how he embezzled and took bribes, he said everything one by one, without the slightest concealment.

Of course, Liao Zhong is also biased, and he put the main blame on King Fu, and he himself said that it was relatively light, and the biggest crime was corruption and bribery.

Chen Sihai listened quietly, but there was no expression on his face, and at the same time there was a little regret in his heart.

The fact that the General Administration Department was unable to sentence these people was really a bit unpleasant. Otherwise, according to the law of the Taizu period, such a person should be directly stripped of skin and grass, and then hung directly on the flagpole at the door of the yamen for the admonition of the latecomers.

The top boss of his own family, that is, the supporter of Emperor Taizu, believes that all corrupt officials should be severely punished according to the laws of Emperor Taizu.

More than 40 times of embezzlement, all of them were stripped of skin and filled with grass, and then hung on the flagpole at the entrance of the yamen. Before the next official who came here to be an official entered the yamen, he saw the body of his previous officer.

Of course, it was not a corpse, because only human skins remained, and they were all filled with straw, fluttering in the wind on the flagpole at the entrance of the yamen.

Regarding Liao Zhong's responsibility for putting the blame on King Fu, Chen Sihai did not speak, because when the time came, they could confirm each other after arresting King Fu.

This Liao Zhong made it clear that he didn't dare to catch King Fu.