Chapter 111: It's hard to ride a tiger
Qin Mubai had long heard Li Ke say that Quan Wanji had a strong temperament, uprightness, and a bit fiery temper. It's really true, it's really not afraid of the ground, and it's not afraid to fight with others even if you lift your head. He once served as the chief of the Imperial History, supervising the impeachment of clean government and impeaching hundreds of officials, and what he did was a job that offended people. He also served as the assassin of the local state and county, and has always hated the dereliction of duty and corruption of local officials.
In the Zhenguan Dynasty, because Li Shimin was good at admonishing and encouraging admonition, there were many admonitions like Wei Zheng who dared to rebel against the dragon scales, and Quan Wanji was one of them. Even the emperor is respectful, afraid, loved and hated by such officials.
I've never heard that Qin Mubai has seen it with his own eyes this time. Looking at Quan Wanji's style, I can't hope to bring Liao Lirong to justice now, and then find out all the culprits of the crime. But in this way, it can startle the snake, and it is easy to do bad things.
So Qin Mubai hurriedly persuaded: "Mr. Quan is angry. Liao Lirong has all ten problems, but we don't have to rush to get him now. Mr. has also served as an official of a local state and county, and you know that the officials of the local state and county have always been in the same spirit, right? Right now, if we take Liao Lirong, the ground in Jiangzhou is like a thunderbolt, and everyone will be in danger, and the wind will be loud. As we are in a critical period for disaster relief and rejuvenation, we must focus on the overall situation. It's better to forbear for the time being and secretly investigate to find more sufficient evidence, investigate the case more clearly, and settle accounts after the matter of settling the victims is properly handled! ”
Quan Wanji's face was angry, and after listening to Qin Mubai's words, he slowly took a long breath and nodded: "The general is reasonable, and now we should really focus on the overall situation." In any case, the life and death of tens of thousands of victims are far more important than cleaning up those corrupt officials who are inferior to beasts. Let's send the heads of these thieves for now! However, this matter should be reported to the emperor as soon as possible, and His Majesty will know about it. By the way, did the general report this matter to His Highness? ”
"Not yet." Qin Mubai's face did not change and said calmly: "Your Highness is busy with disaster relief and refuting the people all day long, and eats and lives with those officials. I am worried that if I tell His Highness this news, it will affect his mood. Mr. also knows that His Royal Highness has been grounded for more than half a year, and finally has a chance to show his strength and do something. If you tell him these things, it will distract him and affect his motivation. Moreover, this matter is only the beginning, and when there is conclusive evidence, we will inform His Highness before it is too late. ”
"It makes sense." Quan Wanji nodded: "Then let His Highness focus on disaster relief and recovering the people!" You and I are secretly investigating this case! After the evidence is conclusive, it will be reported to His Royal Highness King Wu to handle the case. You and I are not the imperial history, nor are we the Qincha of Dali Temple, but King Wu was granted the right by His Majesty the Emperor to 'be arbitrary and arbitrary, like a pro-family'. When the two of you and I report directly to Your Highness, the results will be much simpler and clearer. ”
"That's so good, just Mr. Quan!" Qin Mubai arched his hand and smiled.
Quan Wanji cut his hands behind his back and sighed: "It's really a misfortune for Sheji!" I can't imagine that my Lang Lang and Taiping Zhenguan Datang will also have such a corrupt official, and it is really a crime that cannot be punished! ”
In the next few days, Qin Mubai asked Li Ke to find all kinds of excuses to take him to his side, and he couldn't stay away. As a result, the heavy responsibility of "investigating the case" has actually completely fallen on Quan Wanji. Qin Mubai intentionally or unintentionally revealed a clue to him, comparing the rice used to fill the flood and build the embankment is a trick used by corrupt officials to mend the cave; For example, most of the forged suicide note was written by Liao Lirong, because only he was most familiar with the deceased Zhu Chengwen, and was most likely to imitate Zhu Chengwen's handwriting; Finally, I finally found the head of the thorn Shi Cheng Songnian. When Quan Wanji learned that he had a close relationship with Shengnanhou, he realized that this case was a huge brown case - it was about the crown prince!
Almost everyone in the Manchu Dynasty knows that the prince's nurse has a younger brother who has not learned since he was a child, but he has a very close relationship with the prince, and the two are even called uncles and nephews in private. After the Marquis of Shengnan was previously surnamed Zhang, Sande, and Li Chengqian was named the crown prince, he personally walked around and found a marquis for him, and the court gave him a mansion and rewarded Tian Enrong. Then he himself changed his name to Zhang Tianci. His intention is obvious, probably saying that his current glory and wealth are all rewarded by the Son of Heaven in the future.
Zhang Sande, Li Chengqian, is more than ten years old, and others don't specialize in eating, drinking, and having fun, and they have a bad habit - hobby male pets!
Under his influence, Li Chengqian actually contracted this terrifying vice. It is said that more than a year ago, Zhang Sande secretly entrusted someone to send a male pet named "Linxin" to Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian can't put it down, playing day and night, and is a pet.
These things are almost an open secret, and I am afraid that only the emperor does not know. Or maybe he knows and pretends not to.
When the case was found out, when Shengnan waited for him, Quan Wanji also felt tricky. Although he is upright and upright, it does not mean that he is stupid. At present, the crown prince is immoral, the emperor favors the king of Wei, and it is rumored throughout the Manchu dynasty that the emperor has the intention to abolish the prince. If Shengnanhou is poked out at this juncture, it will inevitably affect the whole body. Not to mention anything else, as long as the matter of the male pet's "heart" is made public, it will inevitably be an unprecedented royal scandal. This alone is enough for the emperor to use as an excuse to abolish the crown prince Li Chengqian!
At the same time, if the people in King Wei's camp know and have a reason not to use the topic to wave the stone? At that time, his power Wanji will be invisibly used by the Wei Wang Party!
It is difficult to ride a tiger, and Wanji has never hesitated.
He was never afraid of being killed because he was angry with the dragon scales, and he was never afraid of retaliation from those who were impeached by him, and he was afraid that because of some of his actions, the entire court would be shaken, and the society would be unstable.
The prince of the prince is the foundation of the society and the pillar of the imperial court - what will happen if such a thunderous means are used to remove this pillar and foundation? How many courtiers will die because of this? The struggle for the heir has always been bloody, and there is no peace at all!
Now, as long as the crown prince falls, then the people who assisted him before are likely to be killed. Even Fang Xuanling, who is also the crown prince Zhan Shi, is the prime minister of a country and the most trusted and respected person by the emperor. Because as long as the other prince comes to power, he will inevitably carry out a political purge of the former hostile camp.
No one is immune!
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Thinking of this, Quan Wanji's face changed a little.
He was far from expecting that such a huge series of things would be involved behind a small corruption case of the people of Jiangzhou!
Now it's a real dilemma.
If the case is stopped, not investigated, concealed, and not reported, then the matter may be calmed down and will not cause a huge shock in the court. But this is not the style of his power! In doing so, he is not only sorry for the mighty emperor, but also sorry for his conscience, which will be even more uncomfortable than killing him!
But if the emperor is truthfully played and the case is thoroughly investigated in accordance with the law...... The consequences are unimaginable!
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Thinking of this, Quan Wanji suddenly had a thrill in his mind - wow! Li Ke, Qin Mubai, you actually use me!!
Quan Wanji was furious and found Qin Mubai for the first time.
As soon as Qin Mubai saw Quan Wanji's expression, he knew that something was wrong. Although this stubborn old man has an upright and strong temperament, after all, he is also an old man who has been in the officialdom for many years, but if he is wise and foolish, he must be tired of figuring out something!
"Why is Mr. Kwon so angry today?" Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Who dares to offend our Mr. Quan so boldly?" ”
"General Qin, is it necessary for you to cover up and fake in front of me like this?" Quan Wanji snorted coldly, stroked his sleeve, turned around and stopped talking.
Qin Mubai was slightly stunned: This stubborn old man really thought of everything...... Well, it's a good thing to pierce the window paper. After all, you are now the head of the Wu Wangfu, that is, the teacher of Wu Wang Li Ke. In terms of relationship, you are more intimate with him than I am. I don't believe you're going to make some sacrifices for his good?
So Qin Mubai simply opened the skylight and said brightly: "Seeing that Mr. is so angry, I also understand in my heart that Mr. must have understood something." If there is anything offended, it is all Qin Mubai's fault. In the next here, I will not compensate Mr. ”
After saying that, Qin Mubai, who was dressed in military uniform, shook his golden knife and shook his hand, and he was about to bow down on one knee and make a big salute.
It is inconvenient to dress up and salute the king, and at most he will give this salute when he sees the king. No matter how big the official is, he just stood up straight and hugged his fists. Therefore, Qin Mubai, this is a great gift.
Quan Wanji hurriedly turned around, grabbed Qin Mubai's arms, didn't let him bow down, his thick eyebrows tightened, his eyes looked directly at Qin Mubai's eyes, he was silent for a long time, and sighed: "Hey! Actually, I also know that you are doing all this for the sake of King Wu. Although I was used by you, I was actually willing. The Lord's Death Festival is a matter for loyal ministers, and I have no complaints. It's just General Qin, do you know...... If we really investigate this case thoroughly, how much upheaval will it affect the court? ”
"I understand below." Qin Mubai said: "It's a big case about the prince. In fact, the facts of the case are very simple, in other words, it is an ordinary person, there is no need to drive King Wu, and there is no need to ask Mr. Quan, I, Qin, led a team of 100 horsemen to take it down, and cut off the dog's head on the spot. It is precisely because of the importance of the matter that the three of us, Mr. Wu Wangquan, must work together to find a good solution to solve the problem. Otherwise, not only will the court have to change drastically because of this, but the lives of you and me will probably also be affected. It's not a pity that you and I died, but it's a pity that His Royal Highness King Wu was summoned to come to the disaster relief and comfort the people, but he didn't do anything wrong, but he made a great contribution to the society and the people. Will the gentleman just let it be poisoned? ”
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