After getting the news, Xu Xianchun had already walked out of it.

Seeing Huang Kezhang, Xu Xianchun hurriedly arched his hand and said with a smile: "Why did the elder come here?" ”

Looking up at Xu Xianchun, although Huang Kezhang didn't look down on Xu Xianchun, he also knew that now was not the time to care about this.

So Huang Kezhang said: "I just learned the news of His Majesty's assassination, and I entered the palace with Xu Ge Lao and the British Duke. Your Majesty has already slept, so we didn't bother. Elder Xu Ge asked me to come here to take a look and ask what the specific situation was. ”

Hearing Huang Kezhang's words, Xu Xianchun's heart suddenly flipped up, and at the same time understood what it meant.

Obviously, the news of His Majesty's assassination this time has made a big fuss, and the three big men have formed a temporary yamen. Two elders and a British prince, this combination can't be provoked by themselves.

So Xu Xianchun said: "The person is already interrogating, I wonder if the elder wants to take a look?" ”

At this time, he naturally couldn't stop Huang Kezhang, and if he stopped him, maybe something would happen, so Xu Xianchun directly wanted Huang Kezhang to take a look.

Since people have already arrived here, there is naturally no reason not to see it, so Huang Kezhang nodded and said, "Then let's go and see it together." ”

"Pavilion Elder here, please." After saying this, Xu Xianchun turned around and led the way in front very respectfully.

Two people came to the same room one after the other.

After walking in, Huang Kezhang found that this place had been arranged into a prison by Jinyiwei. Obviously, Jin Yiwei's movements are still very fast.

The burning brazier crackled from time to time, and the red-hot iron seemed to smell a smell of barbecue. On the walls hung all sorts of brand-new torture instruments, all ready to be sacrificed with blood.

A man was stripped of his coat, and all that was left was his middle coat, which was no longer of a discernible color, and was hanging in tatters like a pile of rags on a shelf not far away.

The iron hook hooked directly on his jaw, and the whole body was staggered, the flesh and blood were flying, and there were blackened blood stains under his feet. It makes people shudder.

Obviously, after the person arrived at Jinyiwei, Jinyiwei did not hesitate at all, and directly took the means.

Huang Kezhang glanced at Xu Xianchun, frowned and asked, "Who is this person?" ”

Although the criminal department will also use punishment when questioning cases, it is not as drastic as Jinyiwei, so when Huang Kezhang saw this scene, he always felt a little uncomfortable.

But this time it's a big case of rebellion, and it also involves the assassination of His Majesty, even if the means are more intense, there's nothing to say, as long as you don't kill people.

Besides, this time the case was investigated by Jin Yiwei, which was also explained by His Majesty. I didn't get His Majesty's holy decree, so naturally it was not good to meddle rashly.

Ask about the interrogation process and take a look at the people in the case, this is already the maximum. If you intervene too deeply, Jinyiwei's side will definitely be dissatisfied.

Now it's a situation of hello, hello, everyone, and there's no need to make any more noise. If you let Your Majesty know that you are having a quarrel with Jinyiwei, especially when Your Majesty is assassinated, if you make a quarrel with Jinyiwei, it will seem that you are ignorant.

Xu Xianchun heard Huang Kezhang ask this, and said with a smile: "Chen He, the chief eunuch of the Lu Palace. ”

Chen He's name, Huang Kezhang has naturally heard of it. He had already figured out who the two assassins were before he came to Jinyiwei, and now that he heard that it was Chen He, he didn't feel anything surprised.

Raising his head to look at Xu Xianchun, Huang Kezhang asked, "Can you give me a mouth?" ”

"Of course there is no problem." Xu Xianchun also said with a smile, and at the same time reached out and took Chen He's confession.

There is no problem with the confession at all, Xu Xianchun is not afraid that Huang Kezhang will see what the problem is.

Reaching out to take the confession, Huang Kezhang looked at it quickly.

In this confession, Chen He gave a detailed confession of why he wanted to assassinate His Majesty. The reason is also very simple, that is, they are afraid, they are afraid that His Majesty will track them down.

During the day, His Majesty met with King Lu and asked King Lu about some things. After King Lu returned, Chen He went to see King Lu and asked what His Majesty and King Lu had said.

King Lu told Chen He that His Majesty had talked about embezzlement and disaster relief. After getting this situation, Chen He was very frightened in his heart.

According to Chen He's confession, King Lu didn't know about the embezzlement of food and salary, and all the things were done by him and Zhou Yi, the chief of the palace. So they were afraid.

Once His Majesty learns that the two of them deceived King Lu and embezzled disaster relief food and salary under the banner of King Lu, what good fate could the two of them have?

So Chen He went to Zhou Yi to discuss this matter. After hearing about this incident, Zhou Yi put forward the idea of assassinating His Majesty.

According to Chen He's confession, Zhou Yi had long colluded with the White Lotus Sect, and Zhou Yi sold a lot of the relief food embezzled by the Lu Wangfu to the White Lotus Sect.

The White Lotus Sect is also wantonly collecting food to rebel and use it as military rations. At the same time, the White Lotus Sect has existed for decades and has developed very strongly.

Zhou Yi wanted to make Jining chaotic by assassinating His Majesty, and then let the White Lotus Sect enter the city. After doing these things, they will support King Lu together.

At that time, Zhou Yi and Chen He were both heroes of the founding of the country. The reason why the two of them are full of confidence is because they are not only the two of them who are selling food, they have many partners.

Including officials at all levels in Shandong, especially the political envoys and the criminal envoys, these two people are also their partners. There are even people from Qufu.

Everyone will be afraid that the corruption of disaster relief food will be exposed, so as long as His Majesty is dead, they will raise their arms and shout, and these people will inevitably rebel with them.

After reading this confession, Huang Kezhang was furious, slapped the confession on the table and said: "It's just wishful thinking, daring!" These people are really innocent! ”

Listening to Huang Kezhang's words and looking at his appearance, Xu Xianchun smiled slightly.

Of course, there are half-truths in this confession, but some things can stand up to scrutiny. As for those things that can't stand up to investigation, there is no way to investigate

There is evidence for selling food, embezzling food for disaster relief, these things. The officials involved and the people in Qufu are all evidence that can be checked.

As for saying that they colluded with the White Lotus Sect, this kind of thing was naturally extremely private, and it was very difficult to investigate. But if you give yourself time. Naturally, evidence can be found.

"I don't know if there's anything else Elder Ge wants to ask?" Xu Xianchun looked at Huang Kezhang and asked with a smile.

Xu Xianchun is very confident that no matter what Huang Kezhang asks, he can give an answer.

Huang Kezhang shook his head directly and said, "There's nothing to ask." ”

Huang Kezhang could see that not all of the things in this confession were true, but he had no way to confirm it. It is impossible to interrogate these two people here, although he is a cabinet elder, he still does not have this right.

"Your Majesty asked Jinyiwei to investigate this matter, then this matter must belong to Jinyiwei."

If you want to intervene, it is ultra vires, Jinyiwei will not agree, and Your Majesty will not agree.

I'm not so stupid that I won't meddle in this matter for the sake of two thieves.

Whether His Majesty wants to use the hand of the thief to clean up some people, or someone really wants to rebel, it has nothing to do with him, so why bother to stir himself in.

Judging from the current situation, it may be said that there is such a thing.

In these days in Jining, Huang Kezhang has not been idle, he has checked up and down, even Zhang Shun of Jining has checked, and he has also got some useful things.

In this confession, many confessions can be corroborated. For example, reselling grain for disaster relief, such as Shandong officials.

Only the matter of the White Lotus Sect has not been confirmed, but it is not so difficult, as long as the news is sent, it will definitely be confirmed.

"Lord Xu has worked hard." Huang Kezhang said with a smile: "I'll leave first." ”

"Elder Ge walks slowly." Xu Xianchun also smiled and said, "I'll send the elder pavilion." ”

The two of them went out of Jinyiwei's station together.

Huang Kezhang came back directly, it can be said that he went fast and came back quickly.

After Huang Kezhang saw Xu Guangqi, he told Xu Guangqi everything as it was.

After listening to Huang Kezhang's words, Xu Guangqi slapped the table and said angrily: "These people are really bold!" ”

"yes." Huang Kezhang also chimed in: "It's really bold?!" reselling the food for disaster relief, but there is no remorse in his heart; After the matter was exposed, he actually thought of rebellion, which is really an unforgivable sin! ”

Xu Guangqi glanced at Huang Kezhang and said, "The top priority is to find the anti-thief of the White Lotus Sect. Let his subordinates investigate and find out the White Lotus Sect rebels in Jining.

Listening to Xu Guangqi's words, Huang Kezhang nodded.

Of course, he understood what Xu Guangqi meant, on the surface, he wanted to investigate the thief, but in fact, he wanted to confirm Xu Xianchun's words, confirm that confession, and see if someone really wanted to rebel.

If someone really wants to rebel, then naturally there is nothing to say. If it is Xu Xianchun's hat and wants to take the opportunity to make a big deal in Shandong, then this matter may have to be taken care of.

It's just that this matter can't be said on the surface, and you can only find out the matter first.

"I'll have someone check it out right away." Huang Kezhang nodded and said.

In Jining, Jinyiwei is naturally pervasive. Qi Jin's people guarded Jining City; As for Huang Kezhang, he is the yamen who leads this Jining.

All the yamen, big and small, are in Huang Kezhang's hands, and he has people in his hands

"Without further ado, I'm here to play, you don't have to worry." Xu Guangqi also nodded and said, "Be sure to find out before dawn." ”

"I'll go right away." Huang Kezhang also nodded and said.

When Huang Kezhang left, Xu Guangqi sat on the chair, thinking about today's things repeatedly, and at the same time thinking about the possibilities of this matter and how to deal with the aftermath tomorrow.

For Xu Guangqi, no one is innocent in this matter. Whether it is the people of the Lu Wangfu or the officials at all levels in Shandong in the Ming Dynasty, they are all innocent.

The only thing that worries Xu Guangqi is those people in Qufu. That's a descendant of Confucius, a dignified Yan Shenggong.

Although Xu Guangqi doesn't believe in Qufu, or even looks down on Qufu, but the attitude of scholars in the world, everyone calls themselves disciples of Confucius, if it really makes trouble, I'm afraid there will be trouble.

At that time, I am afraid that it will affect Your Majesty. However, for this matter, he can only think about it, what the final result will be, it depends on what His Majesty says, and he has to get ideas from His Majesty.

Early the next morning, the sun rose in the east, and the sun shone all over Jining City.

When today's people pushed open the door, they found that Jining City was actually under martial law, and the streets were full of soldiers.

The faces of these soldiers were serious, and they looked murderous. This look naturally scared many people out of their minds.

It's just that no matter what time it is, there are naturally people who are bold, and there are also people who are well-informed. Some people go out to inquire about the news, and some people go directly to the street to ask.

And so the news spread.

His Majesty was assassinated in Jining! There are people in Jining who want to rebel!

After the news came out, everyone was heartbroken.

You must know that this is Your Majesty, your Majesty of the Ming Dynasty!

Assassinate Your Majesty, who is so bold?

More people are afraid that this rebellion case can be big or small, and if it is really investigated and investigated, it does not have to involve many people.

There was no more news, but it was scary enough.

At the same time, Huang Kezhang led people to the door of a house at this time.

Huang Kezhang glanced back at the man who was bending over and smiling beside him, and asked directly, "Are you sure this is here?" ”

"Back to my lord, this is it." The man hurriedly agreed.

This person is no one else, it is the original Zhang Shun's master.

After going back yesterday, Huang Kezhang interrogated these people as soon as possible, asked about this incident, and saw if any of them could know the clues.

As a result, this Zhang Shun's money and grain master Wang Ke, he actually knew the clues.

According to what he said, there was a branch of the White Lotus Sect in this Jining City. Some of the previous relief food was indeed bought by them. In their words, they want to save the people and their congregation.

This matter was handled by Wang Ke, so he knew it clearly, and when Huang Kezhang asked, Wang Ke directly told the matter.

So Huang Kezhang took him directly to arrest people without the slightest hesitation.

After listening to Wang Ke's words, Huang Kezhang nodded and said, "Go in directly and arrest people, and if you resist, you will be killed." ”

When the soldier who followed him heard this, he did not hesitate at all, and went up and kicked the door hard.

As a result, what was unexpected was that the door was inserted so tightly that there was no way to kick it open.

Several people hurriedly went up and banged on the door together, but they couldn't open it.

Huang Kezhang's face sank suddenly, and he said directly: "Kill it!" ”

More than a dozen soldiers poured under the wall.

The people in the first row stand with their hands on their knees and in a half-arched stride.

The other man stepped directly on his hand, and the two half-squatting men worked together, and the man climbed over the wall.

It's just that what people didn't expect was that as soon as this person went up the wall, he was caught off guard by a stick and was directly beaten down.

Obviously, the people inside had been prepared, and when they saw someone on the wall, they beat them down with sticks.

Seeing this scene, Huang Kezhang's face darkened even more, obviously someone was hiding inside.

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