Zhang Pu rushed back to the capital non-stop, and Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance also followed him to the capital.

It only took five days for Zhang Pu to return to the capital, and he knew very well that the investigation could not be delayed, otherwise Zheng Xunrui would know about it, and with sufficient preparation, things would be difficult to handle.

After returning to the capital, according to the rules, Zhang Pu should be waiting at the official post, waiting for the emperor's summons, and then reporting the situation of the patrol in Henan in the Qianqing Palace, but Zhang Pu did not do so, he arranged Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance and others after the official post, and immediately went to find Qian Shisheng, an assistant minister of the cabinet.

Zhang Pu entered Qian Shisheng's mansion at night, and directly entered the study.

While Zhang Pu was still waiting in the study, the cabinet assistant minister Hou Xun also came.

Qian Shisheng and Hou Xun entered the study at the same time.

Seeing the two adults enter the study, Zhang Pu hurriedly stood up and saluted.

Qian Shisheng had a smile on his face, but Hou Xun didn't have much smile on his face, the reason for this, Qian Shisheng and Zhang Pu both knew, or because of Hou Fangyu's affairs.

Hou Fangyu was suppressed by Zheng Xunrui, although he was in Nanjing Guozijian, he didn't dare to make any changes, his handle was pinched by Zheng Xunrui, Hou Xun knew the situation very well, and he also reprimanded Hou Fangyu at the beginning, I didn't expect Hou Fangyu to deal with things so sloppily and recklessly, it can be said that it added a huge trouble.

Hou Xun has always been angry about this matter, if it weren't for Qian Shisheng's repeated persuasion, I am afraid that he would have fallen ill a long time ago.

After sitting down, Qian Shisheng opened his mouth and asked Zhang Pu to report all the situation in detail.

Zhang Pu left and began to report, saying in great detail.

Gradually, Qian Shisheng and Hou Xun's expressions became focused, they probably didn't expect that Zhang Pu would be able to get such valuable information when he went to Henan to patrol this time.

After Zhang Pu finished speaking, the study became quiet.

There was silence for a long time before Qian Shisheng spoke.

"Lord Hou. Look at Zhang Pu's investigation of Li Yan's matter, how should he deal with it. ”

"According to my opinion, this matter should be reported to the emperor and the governor of Henan, Wu Fu, should be summoned back to the capital. Inquire in detail, I think Wu Fu will definitely tell the truth, if it is like Zhang Pu's analysis, Wu Fu privately handed over all the twists and turns of Qixian County and related archives to Zheng Xunrui, then this is a great sin. Deeper, this is collusion. ”

After Hou Xun finished speaking, Zhang Pu nodded.

"Xiaguan feels that what Lord Hou said is extremely true, when Xiaguan was in Kaifeng Fucheng, he never had direct contact with Lord Wu Fu, which is to prevent extraneous branches."

Qian Shisheng shook his head slightly.

"Zhang Pu, do you think what you did can hide from Wu Fu, that is impossible, Wu Fu is the governor of Henan. After so many years in Henan, he is very familiar with the officials up and down, so it can be said that if you go to investigate in front, Wu Fu will be able to make all the situation clear, where can you keep it secret, but the best thing you can do is to let Xiong Wencan and Gao Qiqian support you, so that Wu Fu has no choice, if you are a little careless. All the efforts made were in vain. ”

Zhang Pu was a little unconvinced, and at this time, Hou Xun spoke again.

"What Lord Qian said is, Zhang Pu. You still don't have much experience in this area, and you can't be blamed for this, you are not very old, and you have always been in the capital, although you have been tempered a little in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but this is far from enough. You have to know that local affairs are a lot more complicated, and the relationship is complicated, and many times when you start your whole body, you will say that you have found Song Feng, the county magistrate of Qi County, and he can tell the truth in front of you, will he hide something in front of Wu Fu, so anyone you find will tell you what you know before, and you will turn your head and inform Wu Fu of these matters. ”

Qian Shisheng and Hou Xun both said this, and Zhang Pu lowered his head, but he quickly raised his head.

"The lower officials think that even if Wu Fu knows all the circumstances, it doesn't matter, after all, the lower officials have real evidence, which is a matter that Wu Fu cannot deny, and the lower officials are light-hearted, and it is not good to ask Wu Fu directly, but the emperor or the cabinet asks directly, presumably Wu Fu cannot hide any matters."

Qian Shisheng's face was expressionless, but Hou Xun nodded.

Qian Shisheng looked at Hou Xun, his brows furrowed slightly, it seemed that Hou Xun was really unable to hold his breath, it is no wonder that although Hou Xun was an auxiliary minister of the cabinet, he was very uncomfortable because of Hou Fangyu's affairs, and at this time he found an opportunity to fight back against Zheng Xunrui, he must have wanted to seize it well and overthrow Zheng Xunrui in one fell swoop.

But according to what Hou Xun said, it really can't be established.

Sighing slightly, Qian Shisheng spoke.

"Lord Hou, Zhang Pu, if everything is presented to the emperor, there is such a possibility in this matter, that is, Wu Fu and Zheng Xunrui admit that things have not been done well at the same time, but they have not considered so much, because Li Yan is a talent, and he has made great contributions, so they are striving for talents for the imperial court."

"The imperial court can even recruit Liukou, can't it accommodate a talent like Li Yan, think about it, the Ministry of Rites will insist that Li Yan's matter must be reported, if we insist, then someone will definitely say that if such a thing happens, the Ministry of Rites is not completely in accordance with the rules, and there has been no deviation, this is obviously impossible."

"If it is ripped off according to this situation, then there is no way to pursue it, and in the end, it will not be done, maybe the emperor will think that Wu Fu and Zheng Xunrui have handled it well, and they will be free from cumbersome procedures, Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance can make contributions, it is difficult for Li Yan to be able to make meritorious contributions, especially that letter, which is very illustrative, Li Yan wrote this letter, which is obviously to let Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance break away from Li Zicheng, if you present the letter, can't the emperor understand it."

When Qian Shisheng said this, Hou Xun's old face was a little red, in fact, when Qian Shisheng said the front, he had already understood, but because he had an unusual hatred for Zheng Xunrui, he spoke a little irrationally.

Zhang Pu was originally very complacent, thinking that he had done a very good thing and was praised by Hou Xun, but when Qian Shisheng said this, it seemed that all the things he did had lost his meaning.

After Qian Shisheng finished speaking, Hou Xun followed and spoke.

"What Master Qian said is very reasonable, this is because I am too anxious, this matter must be handled safely, otherwise Zhang Pu will be busy for a while."

Qian Shisheng looked at Zhang Pu and spoke.

"Zhang Pu, how do you think this matter should be handled, it is the most appropriate."

Zhang Pu lowered his head and thought for a while, he still had no clue, he had returned to the capital, and he was about to go to the Qianqing Palace to report on many matters in Henan, according to Qian Shisheng's opinion, he really didn't know how to report, but what Qian Shisheng said did make sense, if it was reported directly, things were likely to be reversed, Zheng Xunrui and Wu Fu had nothing to do, and he Zhang Pu caused a lot of trouble.

Seeing that Zhang Pu really couldn't think of any good ideas, Qian Shisheng spoke again.

"Zhang Pu, don't always stare at Zheng Xunrui and Wu Fu when doing things, although our goal is Zheng Xunrui, many times we need to attack from the side and approach the target step by step, so that it is possible to achieve the ultimate goal."

Zhang Pu is very smart, and Qian Shisheng's reminder gave him an idea suddenly.

"What the adults mean, the lower officials understand, they should start with Li Yan's body."

Qian Shisheng nodded with satisfaction, the son can be taught.

"Yes, starting from Li Yan's body, don't mention Wu Fu and Zheng Xunrui at all, there are Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance to testify, everything is easy to say, Li Yan is Li Zicheng's important strategist, and Li Zicheng has so many ideas, the fall of the former governor of the five provinces, Lu Xiangsheng, has a very direct relationship with Li Yan, as well as the Red Lady's rebellion, such an important person, how could the court let it go, as for Li Yan to abandon the secret and turn to the light, the court did not see any twists and turns, who knows, So asking Zheng Xunrui to send Li Yan and the red lady to the capital is the best way. ”

Zhang Pu nodded again and again, he had to be convinced, Jiang is old and spicy, Qian Shisheng's idea is the most perfect idea, it should be said that Li Yan is capable, otherwise Zheng Xunrui would not have included Li Yan under his command, but Zheng Xunrui also has negligence in doing things, that is, he is too confident, thinking that taking away the Qixian Song and the archive can eliminate everything, and can make Li Yan's history innocent, which is also too self-righteous.

As long as Li Yan and the Red Lady can be escorted to the capital, then everything will be solved, once Li Yan and the Red Lady confess, Zheng Xunrui and Wu Fu will be convicted of harboring Liukou, which is a very serious crime.

After leaving Qian Shisheng's mansion and returning to the official post, Zhang Pu began to prepare, according to Qian Shisheng's arrangement, he needed to reorganize all the investigations, erase all the traces involving Zheng Xunrui and Wu Fu, and add all the blame to Li Yan and the Red Lady, not only that, but he also had to say that Li Yan and the Red Lady had been arrested by Zheng Xunrui, so that the imperial court could issue an edict to escort Li Yan and the Red Lady to the capital.

Soon, Zhang Pu completed the recital, and he carefully looked at the recital until there were no problems, and then he was relieved.

This night, Zhang Pu barely rested, and he did not contact Zhang Cai and others, this news must be kept secret, before it is fully operational, the fewer people who know, the better, so that things can really be done.

After making all the preparations, Zhang Pu waited for the news with peace of mind, he knew that the emperor would be summoned soon, some wind directions in the court, he was clear, some subtle thoughts of the emperor, Zhang Pu was also able to make an analysis, I am afraid that in the court, not only the Donglin Party people are thinking about finding trouble with Zheng Xunrui, but there are other forces, and they are also thinking about falling into the ground. (To be continued.) )