Chang Tianmo fell into deep thought.

Lu Jin's methods that told him were actually not too clever, but as long as he really insisted on this, the people of the Xie family would have nothing to argue. Presumably, the government has other arrangements, and the human and physical evidence from several aspects are gathered together, and it should not be too difficult to kill the Xie family.

What frightened him was the threat hidden in Lu Jin's previous words. His Chang family has done a lot of things to save Chang Wenyu, and now Lu Zhen must still have a handle in his hand. Once he doesn't testify against the Xie family as he said today, I'm afraid the Chang family's troubles will not be small.

Also, what Xie Jingchang did this time did make Chang Tianmo very angry. If it weren't for this kid's assertion and thinking of using this matter to deal with Lu Jin, his son wouldn't have died on the execution ground. So in a sense, it is not so much that Chang Wenyu died at the hands of Lu Zhen or the government, but that he was killed by Xie Jingchang.

And he only has such a son, and now that he is dead, even if he has thousands of family wealth, it is useless.

Chang Tianmo raised his head suddenly: "Lu Tong judged that you are right, everything is because the Xie family robbed them of a business in order to take revenge on my Chang family, so they wanted to frame us by using this matter." That was also because the grass man was drunk and confused for a while, and he mentioned to Xie Bingxiao at the wine table that he wanted to exchange someone for his son, which made him mistakenly think that my Chang family really did this, so there was a change on the execution ground today. ”

After hearing these words, Lu Zhen first exhaled, and then laughed: "Master Chang really understands the righteousness, and this official knows that the Xie family planned all this. With your confession, the Xie family will never want to escape the blame. You can also rest assured, since the Chang family is innocent, the government will definitely return your innocence! ”

"Multi-...... Thank you Lu Tong for your insight and clearing the door for my Chang family! Chang Tianmo arched his hand. There was a wry smile in his heart, obviously the one in front of him was the main envoy who sent his son to the butcher's knife, but now he still has to thank him and cooperate with him.

Qian Manjiang had already recorded his testimony and confession at this time, so he picked up the stack of papers and came to Chang Tianmo. After he saw it, he signed it. With him writing his name and pressing his fingerprints, the accusations against the Xie family in this case are no longer shakable!

When Chang Tianmo was sent away, it was already the second watch. Looking at the troubled appearance of the servants below, Lu Zhen waved his hand: "That's it, I'll be here today." It's not too late to try Xie Bingxiao again tomorrow, you all go down. ”

When the servants heard this, they bowed down and withdrew, as if they had been pardoned. To be honest, after seeing Lu Jin's methods today, they have a new understanding of this young Shangguan who seemed very low-key before, and they have developed a lot of awe for him.

Let's ask, who in this government can target the Xie family so boldly? Even the prefect is afraid that he doesn't have the guts. But this Lord Lu just did it, which not only made them feel frightened, but also made them feel a little relieved, in the past, they were not less angry with the Xie family, and this time they finally took the opportunity to take revenge. At least he can beat the young master of the Xie family dozens of boards, which is something that he couldn't think of before.

Therefore, if Lu Zhen insists on interrogating Xie Bingxiao overnight today, these people will not dare to disobey, and they will definitely work harder.

Lu Zhen also picked up the teacup a little tiredly and took a sip of the tea that had been cold for a long time, and when he looked up, he saw that Qian Manjiang did not leave, but looked at him with a complicated expression.

"Brother Qian, you look at me like this, but do you think what I did today is a little too cruel and vicious?" Lu Zhen didn't shy away from getting up and asked.

Qian Manjiang obviously didn't expect him to say this about himself, and he was stunned. Then he smiled reluctantly: "It's really a bit too ruthless for you to do this, and it's completely meant to kill them all." ”

Lu Zhen came to his side, looked at the dark sky outside, and sighed softly: "No, no, after all, the enemy force I am facing is much stronger than my government office." This time, it was not easy to catch his mistakes, and naturally he was going to put him to death in one fell swoop. ”

"But......" Qian Manjiang opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but when the words came to his mouth, he didn't know what to say.

"I know what you mean, it's just Xie Jingchang who is targeting me, and I don't have to drag the entire Xie family in at all, right?" After seeing the other party nodding, Lu Jincai shook his head and said, "Your opinion is actually not right. On the surface, it seems that my opponent does have only one Xie Jingchang, but have you thought about it, why does he dare to do this? Just because he's a showman? It's not because he has the big backer of the Xie family!

"Indeed, the Xie family almost didn't know about this incident, and he did this more just to be angry with me. But what would happen to me if he did? Losing office and resigning may be light. Moreover, as long as the Xie family knows about this, as long as I fall into passivity, I dare to guarantee that they will definitely make mistakes and put me to death at all costs!

"So in my opinion, if you want to protect yourself, it is far from enough to solve one Xie Jingchang, you must solve the Xie family behind him together in order to save everything. And even if I take a step back, the Xie family really doesn't make a move, as long as I get rid of Xie Jingchang for self-protection, the Xie family will definitely not let me go. If sooner or later we are going to be the enemy, why can't I strike first? Now that they have done it, they can't be given any room to turn over! ”

After saying this, Qian Manjiang couldn't come back to his senses for a long time. But if you think about it, it makes sense. The difference in strength between the two sides is too great, and Lu Zhen only has this one chance to win, so no matter what means he uses, it is understandable.

"Okay, it's not too early today, so you can go back and get the news. Tomorrow, there's one last step to go. Lu Zhen gently patted the other party's shoulder, and then Shi Shiran left.

And Qian Manjiang stood in place for a long time, then he sighed and walked away.

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Xie Bingxiao didn't know that in the past half a day and half a night, Lu Zhen had actually put all the charges on the head of the Xie family. When he was brought to Lu Jin, he originally wanted to say a few words. But after listening to Lu Jin's narration, and at the same time bringing the testimony of Xie Jingchang and Chang Tianmo to him and letting him see it, his whole face suddenly turned pale: "You...... This is a sin of desire! I want to see the prefect! ”

"The prefect is sick, and today's case has already been handed over to this official for trial." Lu Zhen explained and continued: "Xie Bingxiao, now that the testimony is available, and the witness is also in the government, what else do you have to say?" ”

"You are framing, my Xie family has always been strict and has never violated the laws of the imperial court, how can you do such a thing to frame others and provoke the people? And what is in our interest in doing such things? Our Xie family is a businessman, and the more stable the city of Hangzhou, the more beneficial it is to us, how can we cut off our own financial routes! Xie Bingxiao knew that the matter was very serious, and immediately retorted loudly: "At this point, even if the lawsuit is brought to Nanjing and Beijing, it will not make sense!" ”

Qian Manjiang, who was on the side, didn't feel a headache for Lu Jin. Indeed, in terms of motives, it is impossible for the Xie family to do such a thing, if their backers make a big fuss about it, it is really possible to turn the case over.

Lu Jin's face also sank: "It seems that you Xie Bingxiao don't shed tears when you don't see the coffin!" ”

Seeing him like this, Xie Bingxiao didn't have the slightest fear, and straightened his chest: "The government is unfair, even if I am a grass citizen, I have to tell the truth." Even if you use torture, don't think about bending into a trick! "Put on a fearless posture.

Seeing this, Lu Zhen sneered: "This official will not torture you, but it is not too difficult to find the evidence and motive of your Xie family to do such a thing." Now that there is a witness, the government can determine that your family is very suspicious, so just now I have sent subordinates to your Xie family to search carefully, and I think we can always find relevant clues. ”

"You ......" Xie Bingxiao didn't expect Lu Zhen to do things so desperately, and there was really no room left, and he was suddenly a little speechless.

Lu Zhen slapped the table: "Xie Bingxiao, now that you confess to the crime, the official can still read that you have some slight credit with Hangzhou, and let go a little bit in some aspects." But if you wait until everything is clear, you don't want to be sentenced lightly. ”

"Hmph, I'm Xie Jiaqing, I'm self-purifying!" Although Xie Bingxiao said it toughly, there was a burst of panic in his heart.

Although he has never been mixed in officialdom, he also knows some of its dirty methods. Planting blame or something, for the people in the government, it is completely a matter of being caught, once their people really break into their own house, I am afraid ......

The only thing he could rely on was for his younger brother to go to the political envoy and the eunuch to intervene. As long as either of these two comes in before and takes over the case, everything will be very promising.

But what made him feel uneasy was that it had been more than half a day, why hadn't any of those two appeared? Is it because this fact is too big for them to show up? Or are these two people already colluding with the government?

For a while, the four words of official protection suddenly appeared in his mind, making his heart hang high. It was only at this time that he understood how reasonable the old saying that the people do not fight with the officials was. Even though his own family has been rooted in Hangzhou for many years, after three generations, it is really against the government, and the result is still like an egg hitting a stone.

Time passed in silence, and when the day rose again to the middle of the sky, a man dressed as an errand strode to the front of the hall. Seeing the excitement on his face, Lu Zhen also moved: "Lin Lie, but have you found anything?" ”

"Lord Hui, that's exactly the case. I found ...... in a secret room of the Xie family."

As he told what he found, Xie Bingxiao's body on the side suddenly crooked, and he fell directly to the ground - he knew that this time, the Xie family was really finished......

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Thanks to Wang Yong of the Wang family, Sleeping Cat Fu and Raptor for the monthly ticket support of the three book friends, as well as the support of other book friends who could not show their names and voted for the valuable recommendation of this book.

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