At this moment, the cell leader's body trembled like chaff, he was so frightened that he couldn't do it, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his heart was beating a drum, as if he had a thousand words of explanation in his chest, gnawing and squeaking, and he didn't say a word, his eyes were full of tears, and he looked more wronged than Dou E. Seeing that Li Hongji didn't let go of himself, he could only cast his pleading gaze on the county commander Yan Zibin: "County master, I really didn't lie......"

The cell boss's words came to an abrupt halt, and was stopped by the county commander waving his hand, and the latter said impatiently: "Okay, okay, get up, look at your virtuous and unproductive appearance, it's really a shame for the government!" ”

Yan Zibin didn't continue to scold, turned to look at Li Hongji, and said in a deep voice: "Li Hongji, are you really a fool to be an official?" Can't see such a little carving insect skill? ”

At this time, Li Hongji put away his spoof smile, still looking light, fearless, and said softly: "It is worthy of being the county master of Mizhi County, it is really not simple, and his intelligence is extraordinary." Yes, I, Li Hongji, am indeed ready to confess, just as the cell boss said. ”

Seeing Li Hongji's outstanding bearing, Yan Zibin couldn't help but look sideways slightly, and secretly praised with some appreciation. But his face was as usual, and then he said lightly: "Okay, you've had enough, and the revenge of the punishment has been avenged, and the cell boss was tricked like this by you, so it's time to get angry, right?" Is it time to confess and explain your problems? ”

The county order said that it was not impressed, but in the words, it was full of non-refusal, and it was very strong.

"County master, before confessing, can I be alone with you for a while and discuss some things?"

After saying these words plainly, Li Hongji was very confident, and it seemed that Yan Zibin would definitely agree to his request and confession. The latter, however, only raised his eyebrows slightly, showing disdain, and said nothing, looking at him forcefully.

Li Hongji had already expected this kind of result, and seeing that Yan Zibin did not make any movement, he did not feel embarrassed, but said further: "County master, if you want the horse to run, and you don't want to give the horse grass, is it a bit contrary to human nature?" Now, once I confess, it means that there is no hope of life. Before you die, can't you even agree to such a small request? ”

Yan Zibin's expression moved, and his attitude was obviously relaxed, Li Hongji sensitively caught this change in expression, and hurriedly said: "County master, I just asked for a chance to be alone and talk to you." One of us is in prison and one is outside. Moreover, I am so seriously injured, the county master will not be at ease, worried that I, a prisoner who is seriously injured and can't get up, will hurt your old man, right? ”

"You all go out~" The county commander waved his hand and ordered.

Soon, many officials left one after another, and Gao Ligong fell to the end, with a complicated face, and one last glance at Li Hongji, as if sighing, and like despair, then disappeared into the darkness.

The silence in the cell returned again, Yan Zibin stared intently, his eyes were deep, he looked at Li Hongji, and said faintly: "Okay, everyone has gone out, what do you want to say about something unseemly, you can say it now, don't say that the official didn't give you a chance?" ”

Li Hongji stood up slowly, struggling a little stubbornly, and walked towards Yan Zibin, his demeanor became more and more calm and confident: "County master, now there are only the two of us, this is your territory again, Ming people don't say secret words, you want to implement my charges in every possible way, and put me to death, just for the word money." Since ancient times, people have died for money, and birds have died for food, and I can understand all of this."

Yan Zibin was still silent, standing there quietly, looking noncommittal.

"Hehe, county master, if I can provide you with a chance to make a fortune, the silver you get is far more than what Ai Juren gave, I don't know~ Can you let go of the next horse?"

Hearing this, Yan Zibin's eyes lit up, and he disappeared in a flash, and returned to normal in an instant, and said lightly: "Li Hongji, don't try to deceive the official. As for your details, the official knows everything and finds out clearly, you are just a grass man, penniless, and once served as a post station officer in Yinchuan. ”

Li Hongji knew that the county magistrate was persuaded by himself, and the plan was already half successful. This is a greedy master, who forgets his righteousness when he sees money, as long as whoever gives more money, he will help whomever he wants.

Thinking of this, Li Hongji became even more confident in his plan, and then said: "County master, what do you think of Ai Juren's family assets?" ”

"Li Hongji, what do you mean by this? Are you playing a trick on the official? ”

"County master, how dare you be small? The reason why I say this is, of course, for your own good. Let's imagine that once all the property of Ai Juren belongs to you, won't the adults have the capital to be promoted? Isn't it possible to raise donations from the imperial court for bigger officials? ”

Although he didn't know what Li Hongji meant, Yan Zibin was already moved, as the parent official of Mizhi County, he still knew that Ai Juren was a dignitary in the county, and he was second to none as a wealthy person. If he can really pocket his family property, as Li Hongji said, his career will be smoother, and he will no longer have to nest in this place where birds don't.

Seeing the greedy look on the county commander's face and the green light in his eyes, Li Hongji added another fire: "County master, wait a minute in the confession, if the small words are bold, report Ai Ju to rebel, want to overthrow the court, and secretly collude with the thief." Then, the result is obvious, the household habits of the Ai Ju people have become ownerless. ”

Although the words are endless, the meaning is endless.

Li Hongji is gambling, betting that Yan Zibin is a smart person who can understand his own meaning and plot ways to seize Ai Ju's property.

Obviously, Li Hongji won the bet, only to see Yan Zibin say awe-inspiringly: "Yes is yes, no is no, what is bold, rebellion is rebellion, facts." You just have to tell the reason and tell the truth. Then, even if you are guilty of meritorious service and meritorious exposure, you can be punished lightly, and your charges are all fabricated by Ai Juren and imposed on you~! ”

Li Hongji smiled, smiled proudly, smiled a little profligately, and was very proud.

Yan Zibin didn't say anything more, waved his sleeves away, and threw down a sentence lightly: "Behave well, explain well, the official will say hello to the cell boss and change you to a better cell." As long as you behave well, you will have three meals a day with wine and meat, and you will not be punished in the future. When this matter is over, the official will take you under his command, eat the imperial grain again, and take the imperial court. ”

"Okay, county master, you are invited, my performance, you are satisfied, as you wish!"

Li Hongji finished this sentence with a smile, and when he saw Yan Zibin going away, his expression was closed, showing disgust, and he raised his middle finger, despise this county master very much, and secretly scolded.

"Damn, Lao Tzu looks down on this kind of person the most! MD, although Lao Tzu is also a tasteless and unscrupulous little rascal, he also knows how to steal. A dignified corrupt official, without any professional ethics, does not know what it means to take people's money and eliminate disasters for others, but is open-minded when he sees money, who would dare to cooperate with you? Day, even if you are given more money, Lao Tzu doesn't believe it, how high can you climb? ”