The Jin King Party, and the Jin King Party, it seems that the emperor's consideration was not wrong, the Jin King Party is really like a weed, and the spring breeze blows and grows. Shao An's head is getting more and more swollen and painful, could it be that Jiang Jiamin is also a hidden Jin Wang party? Or what is the way through which the Jin Wang Party bribed the officials of the Criminal Department, thus stealing the jade pendant.

It's a pity that Jiang Jiamin is dead, and he can't ask for any more news.

This rebellion triggered by Hangzhou inevitably extended to the capital. Gu Qingyu, the left attendant of the Criminal Department, was imprisoned, and all the remaining officials of the Criminal Department were suspended, and Dali Temple intervened in the investigation.

As for Hangzhou, Li Hongyi led the forbidden army to search all corners of the city, which can be said to have dug three feet into the ground, but it was still in vain. Shao An discussed with Feng Che that it was very likely that King Jin's power was not in Hangzhou, but in the capital.

After all, on the eve of the uprising, the King of Jin had entered Chang'an privately, and what he ventured into Beijing for remains to be investigated.

It's almost the same thing in Hangzhou, and only one last thing remains. Someone in prison, Shao An must meet in person.

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In the dark and damp prison, Shao An looked down coldly at the prisoner kneeling in front of him, his face covered with dirt and scars-Zhang Wenbai.

When the King of Jin stole into the capital, Zhang Wenbai, as a subordinate official of the Jin Palace, accompanied him to Chang'an. Shao Anxin said, if you want to say which of these subordinate officials is the most suspicious, this person is the only one.

Zhang Wenbai was shackled at the moment, raised his head laboriously, and looked at the surrounding environment casually. It was an airtight dark room, with no jailers, no officials, and no officials in charge of keeping records of court trials. From this, he guessed that this interrogation was a private interrogation, only Shao An and him, and all the content of the conversation would not be leaked, which showed that this interrogation was extraordinary.

"Zhang Wenbai, a native of Jingzhou, was orphaned and poor at an early age, and studied with his brother. Yongkang 12 years of Jinshi, at the beginning of the Jingzhao Prefecture Liyang County bookkeeper, Jianchang Army manager joined the army; Later Zhigui, Liu, Xiangzhou; Later, he was a subordinate official of the Jin Palace. Shao An slowly recited Zhang Wenbai's resume, "The family background is mediocre, the talent is mediocre, and the political performance is mediocre; Like most officials, there are no bright spots. ”

Zhang Wenbai kowtowed and said: "Who can have the talent and luck of Shao Xiang, who can be in the emperor's heart and enter the phase." ”

His voice was hoarse and low, and he seemed neither humble nor arrogant. Shao An looked at the person in front of him, although he looked tired, his mood did not fluctuate.

"You don't know anything about King Jin's rebellion, and no one instructs you?" Shao An flipped through Zhang Wenbai's confession on the table, "What a lie without loopholes." ”

Zhang Wenbai repented: "The offender does not dare to lie, and the matter of the king of Jin is the negligence of the offender, dereliction of duty, and the crime of dereliction of duty." However, the offender did not admit to the great crime of treason. ”

"Who instructed you? Where are your armies? And there are no accomplices? Shao An asked sharply.

"I don't understand what you're talking about." Zhang Wenbai looked at Shao An with an innocent face, and said with great embarrassment, "If you have to say something, isn't it you, Prime Minister?" ”

Shao An slapped the table and scolded angrily: "What nonsense! ”

Zhang Wenbai laughed softly, "The prime minister forgot, who sent me?" ”

Shao An naturally knew that it was Sun Yi who recommended him, and finally he agreed. It's a pity that he and Sun Yi made thousands of calculations and thousands of choices, but they still missed one point - Zhang Wenbai is a member of the Jin Dynasty.

"Don't confuse the public, you are actually a member of the Jin Dynasty." Shao An said leisurely, "Your brother Zhang Wenhui, who was a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, died in the palace rebellion in the twenty-first year of Yongkang. ”

"My brother and Ben are not from the Jin King Party."

Zhang Wenhui ...... Not really. It's a pity that at that time, the prince and the others had already killed the red-eyed, indiscriminately, and classified all the officials and officials as the Jin Wang Party, and killed anyone they met. ”

The prime minister's words were even more incomprehensible to the offender. If that's the case, I should take revenge on the princelings, why rebel? ”

Shao An couldn't answer this question. He looked at Zhang Wenbai's blank eyes, and countless doubts flashed through his mind......

Shao An's interrogation was fruitless, so Zhang Wenbai had to continue to be detained, and all the affairs in Hangzhou were dealt with. Shao An summoned Pei Shaojun, Li Hongyi, Xu Lei, Feng Che, Ye Heng, Liu Ruqing, and officials of Hangzhou for the last meeting.

Li Hongyi, Feng Che, and others reported the search situation in turn, and confirmed that there were no rebels in Hangzhou and everything was safe. Shao An reassured him, and the officials in Hangzhou finally relaxed.

Secondly, to discuss the matter of returning to Beijing, the king of Jin will definitely be brought back to Chang'an. In addition, there are several subordinate officials of the palace, and all the items in the study of the king of Jin are brought back as human and physical evidence. Shao An thought about it later, and felt that he could take care of King Jin by bringing several of King Jin's personal servants along the way.

In the end, Shao An said some finishing touches, and soon ended the assembly.

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Before leaving, Shao An came to King Jin's room again, and at this moment Du Yunling was feeding King Jin, and King Jin's situation was still stupid and stupid, and it didn't get better.

Seeing that the prime minister was coming, Du Yunling put down the bowl and wanted to get up and salute, but was pressed by Shao An to sit down, "Go on, don't worry about me." ”

Du Yunling turned his head to continue feeding, Shao An looked at King Jin from the side, and sighed: "How is he recently?" ”

"Still won't speak." Du Yunling also sighed.

Shao An frowned, "This official is about to return to Beijing, this is the case of the prince...... Alas, how to take him away? ”

"Back to Beijing? When? Du Yunling was startled, his hands moved, and his heart was full of worry and fear.

"Tomorrow."

So fast! Du Yunling's brain was blank, and he couldn't care about feeding. He suddenly knelt on his knees and pleaded bitterly: "I beg the prime minister to take Ling Guan to Beijing together, and Ling Guan can also serve the prince well along the way." What's more, the prince's condition is inseparable from people's care. ”

Shao An helped Du Yunling up, "You have to think clearly, maybe when King Jin goes back, he will no longer be a prince." Follow him from home, do you really regret it? ”

"No regrets." Du Yunling replied without hesitation, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, which made Shao An slightly stunned.

"Is it really worth it to leave here, give up the roots of Hangzhou, and start over?" Shao An asked again, "How many years will it take you to gather so many opera fans, inherit opera, and become famous all over the world?" ”

"What do you say about inheriting opera and becoming famous all over the world? Ling Guan just wants to stand in the light and be an upright person. So many drama fans, even if they are crazy and spend a lot of money, they look down on me from the bottom of their hearts, only because I am a ninth-rate. Only King Jin really loves drama, really looks up to me, and sincerely learns drama from me. And you, Prime Minister, actually look down on our drama in your heart, and even oppose King Jin's singing. ”

"I admit, I don't agree. As the prince, he sang on stage, insulting the royal prestige. But as my friend, I don't object to it, he can do whatever he likes, as long as he is happy. Shao An remembered that when he was young, his brother loved martial arts, and he liked literature. The emperor did not force them to be both civil and military, but let their brothers show their strengths, so that people can make the best use of their talents and materials. Only King Jin was imprisoned in the rules and regulations of the royal family all his life, and he was depressed.

"As for you, I did despise you before. From today onwards, I will be equal to people and get to know you again. It was only at this time that Shao An could be regarded as seeing Du Yunling's truest side. Only at this moment will Du Yunling wash away the lead and show his true face.

When Du Yunling heard this, he raised his eyes and stared at Shao An in great surprise, "Prime Minister ......"

"The matter of returning to Beijing, since you insist on ......doing this," Shao An smiled, "Okay, you can act as King Jin's servant and go together." ”

“…… Prime Minister Xie. Du Yunling took a deep look and made a formal gentleman's salute.

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On the day of departure, it was rare for Hangzhou to have a first snow that had not been seen for many years. Tiny white snowflakes fall softly from the sky and melt as soon as they hit the ground. It's like a sad farewell, and it's like a speechless stuck. Shao An came out of Ye Heng's mansion and saw that the King of Jin was wearing a light blue thick cotton jacket and a white cloak trimmed with fox fur. He stood in the snow with Du Yunling's support, and seemed to have become one color with the ice and snow.

Shao An raised his hand to signal King Jin to get into the car, and Du Yunling saw that it was a carriage, so he was busy helping King Jin pedal the car, and at the same time secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the prime minister did not let King Jin be humiliated all the way in the prisoner car, but arranged a comfortable carriage and let himself wait with the car.

Everything was ready to go, Shao An and Pei Shaojun, as representatives, said goodbye to the officials in Hangzhou, and then boarded the car and left.

When the convoy passed by the West Lake, Shao An gently lifted the bead curtain by the window and looked at the tender West Lake. I saw the rime and the sky, the clouds, the mountains, and the water, white up and down. (1) It is really full of ice flowers, and the water and sky are the same.

Shao An watched obsessively, until the carriage turned a corner, leaving the West Lake far behind, and he slowly lowered the bead curtain and placed himself in the eternal and quiet gloom.

He knew that it was the last time he stared at West Lake. Without King Jin's Hangzhou, he would not come again.

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(1) From: Zhang Dai of the Ming Dynasty "Watching the Snow in the Lake Pavilion". Rime: Ice flowers formed by condensation of water vapor; 沆砀 (hàngdàng): The appearance of white gas.