It was getting dark, the officials who should leave work had already left work, the gate of Shuntianfu was still open, and there were several officials standing in front of the door.

Cao Zhihuang was a burly middle-aged man, he appeared not far from Shuntian Mansion, looking at the deep door, unable to move.

Meng Hezhou and the others stood in the dark corner behind him, looking at him quietly.

Cao Zhihuang felt as if a poisonous snake was staring at him behind him, and he couldn't help but step forward.

As soon as he stepped on the steps, a servant stepped forward and shouted, "What a person! ”

Cao Zhihuang raised his head, raised his hand and said, "Villain Cao Zhihuang, come to surrender." ”

The official was stunned for a moment and said, "What case did you vote for?" ”

"Last year, the official ship was hijacked." Cao Zhihuang said.

The officer's face changed suddenly, and several other officials rushed over and surrounded Cao Zhihuang.

Robbery of official ships is a felony!

Cao Zhihuang trembled, but did not move.

Soon, Cao Zhihuang was brought in and interrogated by Shuntian Mansion in person.

It didn't take long for this Fu Cheng to stare at the official behind him, and said in a deep voice: "Take care of him, if you make a mistake, I want your head!" ”

The official was startled and hurriedly responded.

This Fucheng hurriedly ran to the backyard and knocked on the door of Zhuo Mai, the governor of Beizhili.

Zhuo Mai was just about to rest for a while, when he watched him come in and said, "What's the matter?" ”

This mansion is called Yue Ting, he looked at Zhuo Mai, and said, "My lord, someone voted for the robbery of last year's Caoyun official ship. ”

Zhuo Mai was stunned at first, and then said: "Can you find out the mastermind behind the scenes?" ”

Zhuo Mai investigated this matter last year, this is not an ordinary bandit, there is an official's background in it, and it is not an ordinary official!

Yue Ting looked at Zhuo Mai, his expression moved, and said, "My lord, he said, he can say it, but ask for his life." ”

Zhuo Mai thought about the imminent situation now, his brows furrowed, and he was a little hesitant.

What if he did ask a big guy? He has always been an invisible official, far from party strife, is he going to be swept up at this time?

Zhuo Mai looked cautious and said, "What else did he say?" ”

He said that he had also been ordered to kill the Chin Cha and assassinate the Inspector of the Imperial History, but failed. Now the people behind him want to kill him, and he surrendered to save his life. Yue Ting said.

Zhuo Mai listened even more solemnly, the people behind this are so rampant, not to mention the robbery of official ships, but also dare to kill Qin Cha and assassinate the imperial history of the imperial court!

Zhuo Mai's expression changed, he looked at Yue Ting and said, "What do you think?" ”

Yue Ting raised his hand and said, "My lord, I'm afraid this matter can't be suppressed." The people behind Cao Zhihuang are estimated to know that Cao Zhihuang has surrendered soon. Besides, if he is involved in other cases in the future, we will not be able to escape the blame. ”

Zhuo Mai stood up violently and said, "Go!" Arraignment, only you and me. ”

"Yes." Yue Ting Road.

Zhuo Mai and Yue Ting quickly interrogated Cao Zhihuang, Zhuo Mai asked, Yue Ting remembered.

In just half an hour, the two came out with confessions, their expressions almost the same solemn, even frightened.

They never expected that the person behind Cao Zhihuang would be Cui Chengxiu, and Cui Chengxiu also sent Cao Zhihuang to assassinate Zhou Zheng.

In the secret room, Yue Ting said, "My lord, this makes sense." Cui Chengxiu was still the imperial history of Zuodu last year, and he was in charge of investigating the Cao Yun fraud case and looting official ships, which must have been to cover up the truth. As for the assassination of Zhou Zhengyun, it was nothing more than Zhou Zhengyun's repeated impeachment of him and forced him to resign. ”

Zhuo Mai had already believed Cao Zhihuang's confession, and he hesitated on his face, saying, "You say, what should I do now?" ”

Yue Ting looked at Zhuo Mai and was speechless for a while.

Wei Zhongxian's death has made the court situation like a tight string, which may break at any time, causing an unpredictable earthquake in the government and the opposition. If Cui Chengxiu's matter is reported, it will probably be the last straw that crushes the camel's back!

If Zhuo Mai detonated it, he would be involved in the party struggle of the imperial court, and it would be difficult to be alone.

The two were silent for a while, and Yue Ting said: "My lord, this Cao Zhihuang can't tell the truth, we are pressing, I'm afraid something will happen." ”

Zhuo Mai's eyes flashed, and he said: "Since you can't hold it down, then poke it out and let them fight!" Make a new copy of the confession, remove some things, take Cao Zhihuang with you, and enter the palace overnight. ”

"Yes, my lord." Yue Ting hurriedly raised his hand, and at the same time he was still a little nervous in his heart.

Cui Chengxiu, Cui Chengxiu, who everyone is afraid of, is about to really fall.

Just when Zhuo Mai was preparing, Cui Chengli had already returned to Cui's mansion, kneeling in front of Cui Chengxiu, drooping her head.

Cui Chengxiu sat on the chair, his expression was very indifferent, and his eyes were empty.

He Qitu stood not far away, looked at Cui Chengxiu's face, and said: "My lord, Zhou Zheng hated being persecuted the most, and the second master attacked him again and again, I'm afraid it will anger him." ”

Cui Chengxiu glanced at He Qitu, his eyes were gloomy, and he didn't speak.

Cui Chengli looked up at Cui Chengxiu and didn't dare to squeak. He knew that he was in trouble, and he didn't dare to say anything more.

He Qitu felt a sad aura, his heart was cold, and he said: "My lord, if you don't do something, Zhou Zheng is afraid that he will not be indifferent and do nothing." ”

"It's too late." Cui Chengxiu sighed and said softly.

He has long had an intuition of the 'end of the road', and when Cui Chengli did this, he already felt it very clearly.

It may not make sense, but this instinct is so sure that he gave up all struggle and waited for his fate.

Where was He Qitu willing, and said: "My lord, don't give up until the end, that Zhou Zheng is a child, is there really no way for adults to handle him?" ”

The corners of Cui Chengxiu's mouth moved, as if she wanted to laugh but didn't.

Do you still think that he is the former imperial history of the left capital? Do you still think Wei Gong is still there? Since the time when the first emperor was seriously ill, everything has changed, and they can't do anything for them.

Today, the 9,000-year-old who succeeded to the throne for only two months forced to death, is this an ordinary emperor?

It's changed.

He Qitu looked at Cui Chengxiu with a look of despair, anxious like ants in a hot pot, but he couldn't find anything to persuade.

At the same time, Zhuo Mai had already taken Cao Zhihuang into the palace.

Zhu Youzhen looked at the confession, his face was blue, his hands trembled, and he was speechless with anger.

Zhuo Mai stood at the table with his hands down, his head bowed.

Wang Chengen and Li Zhong stood behind Zhu Youjian, their expressions were a little worried.

Zhu Youzhen stared at this confession, threw it away, and said angrily: "Take a look!" This is what my Ming ministers have done! Forming a party for personal gain, robbing official ships, killing imperial envoys, assassinating and supervising the imperial history, what do they want to do, rebel! ”

Zhuo Mai's expression moved, and he didn't dare to speak.

Zhu Youzhen roared angrily: "Just yesterday, Shoufu was still in front of me, praising Cui Chengxiu for his loyalty and courage and outstanding ability, is this ability?" If this continues, are they going to kill the king? Is there anything else they don't dare to do......"

Long live the Lord was furious, Wang Chengen, and Li Zhong lowered their heads and didn't dare to speak.

Yesterday, the Banzai Rods killed two prison guards for stealing the palace property for gambling.