Chapter 497 How aggrieved is it

Zhao Dingyuan served in Luoyang, Xijing, and was temporarily transferred from the Criminal Department to Tokyo during the Xiangguosi murder case. Although Zhao Ding has a good ability to judge cases, he is a veritable three-list jinshi, with outstanding literary talents, and his ability to handle government affairs is not bad. In fact, there is nothing strange about this, in the Northern Song Dynasty, if you want to become an official, you rely on pen and ink to be literate, and no matter how proficient you are in the criminal name, it is useless, in the eyes of the scholars, the investigation of the murder and the judgment of the case is just a small talent, and it is not possible to enter the hall of elegance, especially the ability of the autopsy, which is what lowly people such as the puppet should do, so the officials of the two capitals do not pay much attention to the outlier of Zhao Ding. At that time, when he was in charge of Kaifeng Mansion, he intended to transfer Zhao Dingru Kaifeng Mansion to be a Fa Cao, but at that time, his reputation was really bad, and Zhao Ding's fear of Kaifeng Mansion was like hiding from the plague, and the matter was over.

I have to say that Zhao Xiaojunwang's luck is very good, and Zhao Ding is serving in Bianliang, Tokyo at this time. Why do you say you're lucky? The officialdom of the Northern Song Dynasty paid attention to personal connections, and secondly, they paid attention to seniority, and officials rarely served in a certain place for more than five years, and under normal circumstances, even if they had no merit in three years, they would be promoted and transferred to other places according to their qualifications, which was also to prevent officials from operating local cultivation forces. Similar to Zhao Ding, he had already been a member of the Wupin Criminal Department and a Beijing official before, and after two years of common sense, he should be promoted to Langzhong of the Criminal Department, and transferred to any other place to serve as a criminal prison envoy or a prison prisoner. In Beijing, an official from the fifth rank to the fourth rank is not even a fart, but if he wants to be transferred to another place and hold real power, he is also a big man. Of course, there is common sense, and there are accidents. Zhao Ding is a special case. Counting the time of Xijing Luoyang's tenure. Zhao Ding has been in Liangjing for seven years, but he is still a foreigner, not to mention that he has real power in foreign transfer.

Zhao Ding is so aggrieved as an official, is it because his ability is too poor? On the contrary, it is because he is too capable, especially his ability to investigate and solve murder cases, which is a must in the DPRK. The hundreds of officials of the imperial court look down on this kind of post-mortem and case-breaking things, but sometimes they can't help but rely on these skills. For example, the four cities of Kaifeng Prefecture and Bianliang Prefecture have a population of one million under the jurisdiction of the entire Kaifeng Prefecture, and there are countless large and small cases, including some murder cases and difficult cases. When it comes to those important cases with answers, the high-ranking court bigwigs can only bite the bullet, but where do they know what to investigate the case, and in the end they can only count on others. Kaifeng Mansion is okay to say that there is a master book, a law Cao, and a quick arrest under his command, and if there is a case handed over to these people, it will be done, but the Criminal Department and the Yamen of the Four Cities of Bianliang will not work. There are many officials, but Zhao Ding is the only one who really understands how to investigate cases. Because of Zhao Ding's particularity. In short, every time Lord Zhao solves the case and makes meritorious contributions, then someone will impeach Lord Zhao, and then there will be a merit to offset it, so Zhao Ding Zhao is a member of the Ministry of Justice for seven years, and he has become a tool in the hands of the bigwigs of the Criminal Department.

A few years ago, it was okay, but in the last two years, Zhao Ding's resentment has become deeper and deeper, others have been promoted every three years as an official, he is good, since he entered Beijing as a foreigner, he has played and walked in place. For this matter, my mother-in-law has not been less nagging, and last year I also took out my family savings to dredge up the relationship, the same year as the township, and acquaintances from the Criminal Department, in short, the people who can move around have left, but in the end I didn't even make a sound. Now, every time he goes home, he has to be counted down by his mother-in-law, Zhao Ding also feels wronged, he can't figure out who he has offended, why is everyone against him? The family couldn't stay still, so they ran to the Lu family tavern on the street to have a few sips.

"You are Lord Zhao Ding?" Being called by his name, Zhao Ding was somewhat displeased, and there was already a puff in his stomach, so he suddenly frowned and squinted at the visitor, "What about it?" Who are you, Zhao recognizes you? ”

Yang Zaixing is inexplicable, he doesn't seem to have messed with Zhao Ding, why is this old boy like he has taken medicine? If it was a few years ago, Yang Zaixing would have mentioned Zhao Ding a few slaps, but after being nurtured by Zhao Yougong and Zhang Yi over the years, his temperament has also calmed down a lot, he smiled with his mouth crossed, and arched his hand to Zhao Ding, "Since it is Lord Zhao, then Yang Mou has not found the wrong person." If it's okay, how about asking Lord Zhao to go with Yang, someone wants to meet you! ”

"It's still the same sentence, who are you" After drinking for half an hour, Zhao Ding was already a little drunk, his face climbed up a few times, and he looked at Yang Zaixing with disdain in his eyes.

Yang Zaixing secretly said depressed, this Zhao Ding is a drunkard, his eyes are not very good, he looks very sloppy, why does His Royal Highness look down on this person? There was already some dissatisfaction in his heart, but thinking of Zhao Yougong's explanation, Yang Zaixing still said kindly, "Let Lord Zhao know that Yang is valued by His Royal Highness King Qin, and he is currently the commander of the Ruifeng Battalion of the Dingguo Army." ”

What is the commander of the Ruifeng battalion, Zhao Ding didn't pay much attention to it, because there is also a Ruifeng battalion in Tokyo. But the problem is that King Qin is two words, Zhao Ding's wine is half gone, his cloudy eyes show a little clarity, he looked Yang Zaixing up and down, only to see that this young man looked dignified, his expression was upright, and he couldn't help but be curious, "You are General Yang Zaixing?" ”

"Yes, it seems that Lord Zhao's wine has woken up, hehe, how about it, Lord Zhao will go with Yang, let His Royal Highness King Qin wait for a long time, it's not a good thing, right?" Yang Zaixing's eyes narrowed, his body leaned forward slightly, there was some warning in his words, in short, Zhao Ding agreed or not, he had to take Zhao Ding to see His Highness.

Zhao Ding has experienced a lot of people and things, but he was also confused by Yang Zaixing, he Zhao is a small member of the criminal department, what is His Royal Highness King Qin looking for him?

"General Yang, would it be okay for the subordinate to inform his family?"

Hearing Zhao Ding's request, Yang Zaixing shook his head and smiled bitterly, and hummed sarcastically, "Lord Zhao, you take yourself too seriously, Your Highness wants to kill you, just do it here, why call you elsewhere?" So, don't worry about it, it's a good thing that Your Highness is looking for you. ”

was told by Yang Zaixing, Zhao Ding also smiled a little embarrassed, drank two cups of tea, sobered up, and straightened his robe, and then went to the Chu Palace. When Yang Zaixing brought Zhao Ding to the living room of the palace, Zhao Yougong was somewhat surprised, "Tsk, I didn't expect it to be more than three years." Lord Zhao is still in Beijing. This king is also afraid that Lord Zhao will be transferred to another place. I'm in charge. ”

What Zhao Yougong said was originally a kind word, but when it fell into Zhao Ding's ears, how could it sound like a kind of sarcasm, he Zhao Ding didn't say that he was transferred to another place to hold real power, and he is still a member of the criminal department. Zhao Ding's breathing was a little short, his face turned red and white, and he looked extremely embarrassed. Zhao Yougong was puzzled, but fortunately, Yang Zaixing came up and whispered, "Your Highness, Zhao Ding is still a foreigner." ”

Well? Zhao Yougong finally knew why Zhao Ding showed such an embarrassed expression of anger and anger, he had been a member of the criminal department for seven or eight years, and he was already ashamed, but he Zhao Xiaojun Wang still said that he was transferred to another place and was in charge of a criminal party, isn't this a typical sarcastic person?

"Hehe, don't blame Lord Zhao. This king really doesn't know the situation of Lord Zhao! Zhao Yougong bowed his hand towards Zhao Ding with a natural expression and expressed his apology.

Zhao Yougong apologized. But Zhao Ding didn't dare to dream of it, the shock in Zhao Ding's heart at this time can be imagined, the dignified King of Qin actually apologized to a small member of the criminal department of his foreign army, is he still the king of Yongning County who troubled the capital a few years ago? Is the King of Qin, who is such a courteous corporal, a murderous villain who is rumored to be a murderer in the court? Zhao Ding is not a stingy person, not to mention that Zhao Yougong can apologize in person, that is, no matter how much resentment there is, it should be dissipated, so he hurriedly bowed and saluted, and said, "What His Highness said, I am ashamed of my majesty!" ”

"Hehe, Lord Zhao, don't be nervous, please sit down and talk!"

Zhao Ding thanked him again, and then sat upright on the chair, but seeing his buttocks half-raised and his eyes drifting away, it can be seen that there is still a little unease in his heart. Soon a maid served fragrant tea, Yang Zaixing saw that Zhao Ding didn't dare to drink tea, pushed the teacup gently, and said with a slightly sarcastic smile, "Lord Zhao, take a sip of tea, and suppress the wine." ”

"Ahem" Zhao Ding almost didn't choke to death by Yang Zaixing's words, this General Yang is also very bad, which pot is not opened. His lips pursed slightly, and he put down the teacup, Zhao Ding asked with some uneasiness, "Your Highness, I don't know what you have to say when you find the lower official?" ”

"Since Lord Zhao asked, then the king will not hide it from Lord Zhao, today there are corpses of Jin people sent to Kaifeng Mansion, and there are even Jin officials who have accused this king of killing the envoys of Jin State without permission, Lord Zhao should have heard about this, right?"

As an official of the Criminal Department, how can he not know about such a big case in Beijing? At first, Zhao Ding felt that there was no need to investigate this case, but now the King of Qin is sitting in Guanzhong, with hundreds of thousands of strong soldiers in his hands, cultivating civil and military affairs internally, and connecting with Daliao externally, it can be said that he does not listen to the tune or listen to the announcement, not to mention that he killed a few Jin State guards, that is, he killed the second prince of Jin State, can Kaifeng Mansion still convict the King of Qin? Originally, he didn't care much about this case, but now that Zhao Yougong asked in person, Zhao Ding suddenly felt that things didn't seem to be so simple.

"The lower officials have heard about this matter, but this case was handed over to Kaifeng Mansion, and it was jointly tried by His Royal Highness King Yun and the three divisions, and it was not in the hands of the Criminal Department, so I really don't know what His Royal Highness means by looking for the lower officials?"

"Lord Zhao, today this king can give you a truth, the envoy of the Jin Kingdom, Suke Shaha, did die at the hands of this king, but the death of those Jin Kingdom guards has nothing to do with this king's house. I came to you to ask you to find out the cause of death of those Jin Kingdom guards for this king, and find enough evidence, how about it, Lord Zhao is willing to do things for this king? ”

Zhao Yougong looked at Zhao Ding with a smile, for Zhao Ding, this was a difficult choice. He could understand what Zhao Yougong meant, and His Highness was asking if he could do something for him, not just investigate the case. And Zhao Ding also knew very well that as long as he got on the ship of His Royal Highness King Qin, he would never be able to get down.

In a short period of time, Zhao Ding thought a lot, and after a long time, he arched his hand and said slowly, "Your Highness, the lower officials think that they have no power and no power, and their talents are not as good as many people in the current dynasty, why do you look at the lower officials?" ”

"Hehe, Lord Zhao is proficient in criminal law, good at investigating murder and judging cases, and is a genius in the world. Lord Zhao's talent is much stronger than those who talk about it and sell their reputation. ”

Zhao Yougong did not deceive Zhao Ding, he really valued Zhao Ding's ability, this Zhao Ding is not much better than Song Ci in later generations, and his ability is comparable to Bao Gong of the Renzong Dynasty. Zhao Yougong's words can be regarded as talking about Zhao Ding's heart, Zhao Ding has been suffocated and aggrieved over the years, and his proud ability has been regarded as a small skill of carving insects, and he has not been able to do so for a long time. There is a way for a scholar to die as a confidant, Zhao Ding looked excited, and asked in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, do you really see it that way?" ”

"Lord Zhao, your question is ridiculous, with the current identity of this king, is it necessary to lie to you?"

Zhao Yougong raised his eyebrows slightly, there was such a strong confidence in his tone, Zhao Ding was stunned, and secretly scolded stupidly, is it necessary for His Royal Highness King Qin to lie to him? And what is there for him to deceive? Thinking of this, Zhao Ding actually slid down from the chair with tears in his eyes, landed on his knees, and bowed deeply, "Your Highness's love, minister, I am very grateful." ”

Zhao Ding's kneeling also made Zhao Yougong laugh dumbly, what made a dignified man feel aggrieved like this? (To be continued......)