Chapter Thirty-Eight: Powerful Analysis
"Qi Degui?" Zheng Wen didn't expect that what Li Yuntian wanted to talk about was related to Qi Degui, his eyes flashed with surprise, and after a deep sigh, he said, "Boss Qi is the richest man in this county, and he is also the first good, and he has to donate a lot of money every year to do good deeds, build bridges and pave roads, and worship Buddha." Pro, eye & fast, a large number of novels to read for free. ”
"It's not a secret, this official received a case related to Qi Degui today, and he wanted to repair a letter to explain it to Lord Zheng, but because this matter is very important, he rushed here in person."
Li Yuntian saw that Zheng Wen's evaluation of Qi Degui was good, and knew that the personal relationship between Zheng Wen and Qi Degui must be very good, so he said quietly, "Someone reported to this official that Qi Degui was secretly colluding with the water bandits, so this official came to ask Lord Zheng if Qi Degui had any signs of secret communication with the water bandits." ”
"I have never heard of any wrongdoing in him since he took office." Zheng Wen was taken aback when he heard this, and asked suspiciously, "Lord Li, does the person who reported it have evidence that Boss Qi had an affair with the water bandits?" ”
"This matter is very important, and the official does not dare to make a judgment, so I ask Lord Zheng to help him and help the official sort things out." Li Yuntian told Zheng Wen about Feng Tian's matter and Boss Feng's report as it was, and looked at him helplessly.
"The statue of the golden jade maid?" Zheng Wen finally understood what was going on, his brows furrowed slightly, and he looked a little embarrassed, "Lord Li, this official also wants to find out about this matter, but this official can't just summon Boss Qi for interrogation based on that Boss Feng's one-sided words, at least he must first verify the origin of the golden jade maid statue." ”
"This official knows it, but Boss Feng said conclusively that he knows that the statue of the golden jade maid was hidden by Qi Degui, and this matter is a matter of gangsterism, and the official has to come and disturb him."
Li Yuntian knew that Zheng Wen had resistance to this matter in his heart, and said with a wry smile, "This official also thought about finding out about the statue of the golden and jade maid first, but there are many merchants passing by on Poyang Lake and even the Yangtze River, and there is no way to check it at all, so this official wants Lord Zheng to inquire whether the Qi family has a statue of a golden and jade maid." ”
"That's fine." Zheng Wen nodded after thinking about it for a while, he didn't dare to pack the ticket now Qi Degui must not have colluded with the water bandits, since Li Yuntian was so cautious, then he naturally didn't need to carry it to the death, test Qi Degui first, so as not to fold himself in.
After reaching an agreement with Li Yuntian, Zheng Wen sent someone to find Qi Degui to discuss matters at the county office, and Li Yuntian and Chen Ningning were arranged by him to wait for news in an elegant wing.
"Master, did you say that Zheng Zhixian would help us?" After the maid serving tea retreated, Chen Ningning closed the door and looked at Li Yuntian with interest.
She was surprised to find that Li Yuntian had mastered the situation with ease when she negotiated with Zheng Wen just now, step by step, step by step, and did not give her a chance to speak at all, she never expected that Li Yuntian would be so good.
"Madame thinks Zheng Zhixian will die to keep Qi Degui, who is suspected of being a bandit?" Li Yuntian smiled slightly, and did not answer Chen Ningning, but asked rhetorically.
"Even if Zheng Zhixian has a deep friendship with Qi Degui, he will not take such a big risk to defend him." Chen Ningning thought about it, looked at Li Yuntian and said.
"If Qi Degui is enough to threaten Zheng Zhixian's career, then Zheng Zhixian has no need to maintain Qi Degui. In fact, it doesn't matter what the case Qi Degui committed, what matters is whether it poses a threat to Zheng Zhixian. Li Yuntian nodded with a smile and nodded at Chen Ningning.
"Master, I understand what you mean, you want to turn Qi Degui into Zheng Zhixian's enemy, so that Zheng Zhixian won't help him speak." Chen Ningning's eyes lit up when he heard this, no wonder Li Yuntian wanted Zheng Wen to ask Qi Degui for news, it turned out to be that Zheng Wen fell into it step by step, and when Zheng Wen felt Qi Degui's threat to him, he naturally would not protect Qi Degui anymore.
"The children can be taught!" Li Yuntian smiled and pinched Chen Ningning's cheeks, which made Chen Ningning's face blush twice.
More than half an hour later, Zheng Wen invited the two to the study, where he met Qi Degui just now.
Qi Degui had already heard about Boss Feng accusing him of gangsterism, Hukou County and De'an County were not far apart, and such an important matter was enough to reach his ears within a day.
He was very shocked by this, and solemnly told Zheng Wen that he had absolutely nothing to do with the water bandits, let alone heard of any golden and jade maid statues, which was completely falsely accused by Boss Feng, and his expression was very excited, so that Zheng Wen had to talk to each other.
"Lord Li, since Boss Qi has denied that there is a statue of a golden and jade maid, this official is helpless, he is a famous squire in this county, if there is no conclusive evidence, the county can't move him, please Lord Li find other evidence."
Waiting for Li Yuntian and Chen Ningning to sit down, Zheng Wenshen looked at Li Yuntian helplessly, he was very annoyed by what happened today, and he was implicated in this kind of trouble for no reason.
"Lord Zheng, in the opinion of this official, things have become simpler, and whether the Qi family has that golden jade maid statue or not has become the key." Li Yuntian pondered for a moment, and said to Zheng Wen seriously, "If there is, Qi Degui is a bandit, and if not, it is Boss Feng who is falsely accused." ”
"Master Li, having said that, this official can't let people search his home for no reason." Zheng Wen thought about it and shook his head at Li Yuntian.
"Lord Zheng, Boss Feng knows the whereabouts of the golden jade maid statue, but the official has not told the public in order to prevent the news from leaking." Li Yuntian deliberately lowered his volume and said to Zheng Wen.
"Master Li, do you know where the statue of the golden jade maid is?" Zheng Wen was stunned for a moment, no wonder Li Yuntian came in a hurry, it turned out that he had something to rely on in his heart.
"If it weren't for Boss Feng suing the official, the official wouldn't have thought of that place, but I don't know the truth of what he said yet." Li Yuntian nodded, and looked at Zheng Wen with a stern expression, "This official has been thinking, Boss Feng and Qi Degui have never known each other, if Boss Feng wants to frame Qi Degui, what is the purpose?" Was it instigated? ”
"Will anyone use that golden jade maid statue to frame Boss Qi, Boss Qi has been in business for many years and has some opponents in the mall." Zheng Wen felt the same way, and said with a frown.
"Lord Zheng, according to Boss Feng, the place where the golden jade maid statue is hidden is very secret and special, and this official thinks that it is difficult for outsiders to frame it." Li Yuntian pondered for a moment and denied Zheng Wen's speculation, because Zheng Wen has nothing to do with Boss Feng's case now, he can't reveal the relevant facts of the case to him.
"Master Li, do you think what Boss Feng said is trustworthy?" Zheng Wen felt that Li Yuntian had some evidence in his hand, so he asked in a deep voice.
"If he framed Qi Degui, then he has no reason to live." Li Yun pondered for a moment and asked rhetorically, "Lord Zheng, do you think Qi Degui will do anything to collude with the water bandits?" ”
"The official has not received any relevant clues, so he cannot make a rash conclusion." Zheng Wen hesitated for a moment, and did not answer Li Yuntian's words directly.
"Water bandits have always been a big problem for the imperial court, burning, killing and looting are all evil, and this official has a deep understanding of their cruelty."
Li Yuntian knew that Zheng Wen couldn't make up his mind about whether Qi Degui colluded with the water bandits now, so he said with an indignant face, "Those who collude with the water bandits are particularly hateful, and it is precisely because of their secret support for those water bandits that they can be so unscrupulous, and this official hates them deeply. ”
"This official also hates those who are collaborators, they act for the tiger, and their crimes are added to the first degree." Zheng Wen knew what happened in Baishui Town last year, so he completely understood Li Yuntian's reaction at this time, nodded and agreed.
"Lord Zheng, Qi Degui is from your county, and the official originally wanted to jointly handle the case with the adult, if it is inconvenient for the adult, then the official will report the matter to Jiujiang Mansion and let the government decide the matter." Li Yuntian glanced at Zheng Wen and said helplessly.
"It is the duty of the official to suppress bandits, and it will be inconvenient for the official." Zheng Wenyan's face changed slightly, he waved his hand at Li Yuntian, and said with a wry smile, "It's just that if this matter is wrong, then the Qi family will definitely not give up." ”
Li Yuntian specially rushed to De'an County to discuss with Zheng Wen this time, it can be said that he has done his best, if he reports the matter to the government office, the government government will definitely send Feng Kui to try the case, and he and Li Yuntian will both attend as jurors at that time.
Once Qi Degui's bandits are really found, then he will be implicated, and then punished by the government, and the gains will outweigh the losses.
To tell the truth, because it is a major crime of gangsterry, if Zheng Wen is in Li Yuntian's position, then he will definitely report the case to the government office, and he will definitely not suppress it and make trouble for himself.
"Lord Zheng, it is also responsible for the Qi family to find out this matter, so as not to suspect them of being a bandit." Li Yuntian saw that Zheng Wen's tone softened, so he struck while the iron was hot and said in a deep voice, "According to this official, this matter involves people from Hukou and De'an counties, and it is best for Lord Zheng and this official to jointly investigate and handle it, so as not to alarm the government and add many incidents." ”
"Lord Li, can you tell the official now, what evidence does Boss Feng have in his hands?" Zheng Wen felt that what Li Yuntian said was reasonable, nodded and asked, he was very curious about the evidence in Li Yuntian's hand, which could make Li Yuntian pay so much attention to this case.
In Zheng Wen's opinion, if the two of them jointly handle the case, then he can still discuss with Li Yuntian to control what happens, and if the government is alarmed, then the development of the situation will be in danger of getting out of control.
What is particularly important is that the joint handling of the case by the two is an active investigation, and once Qi Degui's bandits are discovered, it will be a political achievement for him.
Even if Qi Degui was framed, then the spearheads of the Qi family should be Li Yuntian and Boss Feng, and they have little to do with him.
Therefore, Zheng Wen weighed it left and right, and felt that it was better to cooperate with Li Yuntian, and his relationship with Qi Degui had not yet reached the point where he wanted to protect the Qi family to the death.
"Boss Feng told the official that Qi Degui hid the statue of the golden and jade maid in the ancestral tomb of the Qi family." Seeing that Zheng Wen agreed to jointly investigate the case with him, Li Yuntian showed a smile on the corner of his mouth, and said in an orderly manner.
Chen Ningning's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this, and sure enough, Boss Feng went to Qi Xiangchen's coffin.
"Ancestral grave?" Zheng Wen's face was full of surprise, he never imagined that this matter would involve the ancestral tomb of the Qi family, and the situation seemed to be becoming more and more complicated.