"Official, the procuratorate has approved the arrest of Sima Bin, a suspect suspected of stealing silver for sterilization of shipping water storage systems." Ding Fei uttered a series of proper nouns in as calm a tone as possible. After finishing speaking, Ding Fei looked at Zhao Jiaren and tried to analyze some expression signals from Zhao Guanjia's face.

Zhao Jiaren said indifferently: "Got it." ”

Ding Fei's heart shook slightly. On Zhao Guanjia's face, he could only see that Zhao Guanjia's thoughts were as deep as the sea. If this case only received the ordinary attention of Zhao Guanjia, Zhao Guanjia's expression should be a little more excited. Now Zhao Guanjia's expression is not shocked, if it weren't for Zhao Guanjia's lack of concern at all, the rest may probably be that Zhao Guanjia believes that this matter can set off a monstrous wave. Now this little fluctuation is nothing.

The technique of how to analyze the human mind is still taught by Zhao Guanjia to the Anti-Rape Committee and taught to Ding Fei. Ding Fei now sees Ruhaishen's mind through this technology, and the biggest feeling in his heart is more panic. From a psychological point of view, the more positive human beings have about a certain existence, the less tolerant they are of negative evaluations of that existence. No matter how you look at it, Zhao Guanjia's tolerance doesn't seem to have any positive evaluation of Sima Bin and others. This is completely contrary to the large amount of training that Zhao Guanjia has for officials on weekdays. If the Zhao family had no expectations for officials, they would naturally not spend so much energy on them.

Thinking of this, Ding Fei was even more frightened. The purpose of his report this time is to test the bottom line of the Zhao official family, if the official family decisively issues an order at this time, Ding Fei can deal with it calmly. Faced with a completely inexplicable object, Ding Fei completely lost his bearings.

Maybe Ding Fei was silent for a long time, and Zhao Jiaren spoke again, "Is there anything else?" ”

“…… The official family and the minister received news that an important suspect, a section chief of the Quanzhou branch of the Maritime Safety Bureau, who was in charge of inspecting water storage equipment, appeared to have hanged himself. ”

"Like?" Zhao Jiaren asked flatly.

Ding Fei's body was shocked, and Zhao Jiaren caught the keyword again. He had to be sure, "Yes." It seems to be self-hanging. ”

"And what are you going to do?" Zhao Jiaren said.

Hearing a kind of 'so so' ridicule from the official's voice, Ding Fei felt even more nervous. At that time, everyone in the world knew that the Zhao official family hated the Song traitor very much, and everyone knew that the Zhao official family would never bypass the Song traitor. But none of the captured Song traitors hanged themselves, and they all tried their best to survive until the last moment. Even if these people do such a thing now, it will not be a capital offense according to the law. These greedy people didn't even struggle to the end, so they decisively chose to hang themselves, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't conform to common sense.

If this person chooses to die on his own initiative, it means that he will pay a price worse than death if he continues to live. If this person is killed, then someone believes that by killing this person, a greater sin can be concealed. Whatever the reason, Ding Fei did not think that he could sit idly by and ignore the forces behind the death of the suspect.

"The official, the minister is ready to investigate to the end." There was something rare in Ding Fei's tone.

"Ding Fei, what are you afraid of?" Zhao Jiaren went straight to the point.

"Official, the minister didn't expect those people to be so bold and reckless. If you dare to murder a court cadre, it must be a capital crime. Because these people are still holding the old yellow calendar, they feel that the imperial power is not lower than the county. Ding Fei, do you think I'm a faint king? ”

"Of course not." Ding Fei replied loudly from the bottom of his heart.

Zhao Jiaren nodded, his tone full of sighs, "I also don't think I'm going to be a faint king." But I hope that all the people who work all day can live a good life, and I am afraid that there are not many people who can stand on the same side as me. If all the people who work in the world can get their fair pay, many people who do not work will feel that they are going to die of poverty. ”

Ding Fei was shaken, and finally felt the bottom line of Zhao Guan's family. For such a case, Zhao Guanjia did not mean to let it go. If it was to calm things down, Zhao Guan's family would probably echo up and down, and push the blame on the guy who hanged himself.

"Ding Fei, check it out. I'd like to see what those people think. Zhao Jiaren ordered.

From the outbreak of the case, Sima Kao chose to remain silent. Until he learned that there was a death caused by this, Sima Kao ordered the important people of the Sima family to gather in Gusu. At this time, the Sima family had been divided into two groups, Jiangnan and Nanhai, and the Jiangnan gang soon arrived in Gusu City. Sima Kao immediately called the gang together.

The Great Song Dynasty naturally has clans, and the patriarchs are basically the ones with the highest official positions in the clan. Sima Kao has already given his way to Shi at this time, and the current patriarch is Sima Qiong, the squire of Sima Kao's clan brother. But as soon as Sima Kao sat on the main seat, no one dared to squeak. The important figures of the Sima family sat on both sides, and these people were either court officials and cadres, or shopkeepers with a lot of money. Anyone is considered a decent person.

"You must have heard about Sima Bin's arrest. But does anyone not know? Sima Kao asked loudly. No one said they didn't know. Those who were handed over to the meeting were given detailed notice.

Seeing that no one said he didn't know, Sima Kao continued to ask loudly: "Does anyone in the clan think that the clan will save Sima Bin at any cost?" ”

Still no one spoke. Sima Bin is Sima Kao's grandson, even if someone wants to save Sima Bin, it should be Sima Kao. After being silent for a while, Sima Kao's son Sima Hong spoke, "Dad, I'm just afraid that someone is framing our family." We can't let anyone deal with our family. ”

Sima Kao looked at his son, his face was calm as if he was dealing with a prisoner, "Since you say so, then let me ask you." Someone stole silver from a sea ship, as far as you know, but really? ”

“…… Probably true. Sima Hong didn't dare to tell his father nonsense, there was indeed this kind of theft.

"How much money do you think our Sima family has made by sea freight in the past ten years?"

"This ...... It has nothing to do with it. Sima Hong was overwhelmed by his father's question.

"I don't know the exact number, but there are always millions. Because knowing this number, I don't understand. Our Sima family has made so much money from sea transportation, and we should be grateful to the sea transportation and show kindness to the crew members of the sea transportation. With sea freight and those crew members, my Sima family can earn this money. If the crew falls ill and dies while running on the sea, who will transport the goods for us! Tell me about it! ”

Sima Kao was holding back his anger at first, but at this time, his anger exploded, and his voice became louder and louder. By the time he had almost finished roaring, there was silence all around. Sima Hong's face was full of surprise, he never expected his father to talk like this. However, seeing the fire in his father's eyes, Sima Hong immediately lowered his head.

The more Sima Kao looked at the silence of these guys, the more annoyed he became. He stood up with his crutches and looked at the guys condescendingly, his voice full of anger, "I don't think Sima Bin would take the initiative to do such a thing." But I didn't expect Sima Bin to turn a blind eye to this matter. There must be some backers behind those who dare to do this little trick, but no matter how big those people's backers are, can they be so big that even I can't move? I don't want Sima Bin to denounce those people, he just doesn't allow those people to do anything wrong during his tenure. Whoever dares to do something to Sima Bin because of this, I will definitely protect Sima Bin. It's just that I can't protect it, at least I can go to the official family to sue the emperor. With the wisdom of the official family, how can they allow those who are young to run rampant. But now, where do I still have the face to go to the official family. How our Sima family started in the past ten years, you must know very well! Without the support of the officials, we would not be where we are today. The next time our Sima family sees the official family again, others only need to say one thing, that is, the Sima family who stole silver from the ship and deliberately killed the sailors. What do you think the officials will think of us? Cough! Ahem! cough cough cough cough ......"

Because he was too excited and choked by himself, Sima Kao coughed again and again. At this time, the leader of the Sima family hurriedly came up to help Sima Kao sit down and beat him on the back. When he felt a little better, Sima Kao pushed away the guys around him and shouted bitterly: "You are just killing yourself, killing yourself!" ”

Sima Hong's expression was miserable, of course he felt sorry for his son, and when he learned that his son had an accident, he just wanted to save his son first. But after listening to his father's words, Sima Hong's heart was extremely frightened. Not long after his son Sima Bin took office, he nervously told Sima Hong that someone in the department he was in charge was short of catties and taels of sterilization silver for water storage equipment. When Sima Hong learned that there were other forces behind those people, he advised his son not to participate in theft, but not to block people's money. The road is facing the sky, and each one walks on one side. Why bother to form personal grudges because of public affairs.

Originally, it seemed to be a matter of hello, me, and him, but now that his son Sima Bin is in prison, not only his father Sima Kao publicly stated that he would not save his son, but the future of the Sima family has been implicated. At this time, Sima Hong suddenly realized that when the upper echelons were engaged in the exchange of hello and good courtesy, what they ignored was the lives of those sailors that Sima Hong had never seen in his eyes. However, the father Sima Kao and the current official family know that it is the sailors who drive the ship for thousands of miles, not Sima Hong and Sima Bin father and son.

The important people of the Sima family all had gloomy faces, and the life or death of the sailors was not in their consideration. What they care about is the future of the Sima family, and this future, as Sima Kao said, is maintained in the favor of the Zhao official family. After Sima Kao lost his temper, someone finally spoke: "Uncle, what should we do now." ”

"If you want to ruin the future of the Sima family even more, then you can say whatever you want, and you can do what you want. If you want to hear me, then I will tell you that from today onwards, you are not allowed to mention anything related to Sima Bin outside. No matter what others say, you just say a word, at this time, our Sima family has nothing to protect, nothing to defend, and it is all at the disposal of the imperial court. ”

Sima Hong opened his mouth, and wanted to express his opposition at that time. But at this time, he also knew that he must not say so publicly, in the eyes of the people around him, the interests of the Sima family were far higher than the life of Sima Bin alone. If Sima Bin can be exchanged for the favor of the Zhao official family for the Sima family with a thousand cuts, these people will never have the slightest objection.

Around the time Sima Kao convened the Sima family meeting, Ding Fei, who had returned from Zhao Jiaren, also received a letter from Sima Kao. Sima Kao told Ding Fei in a simple and clear letter that the Sima family would never protect Sima Hong, an unfilial son, so Ding Fei would deal with it as much as he wanted. If someone lobbied in the name of the Sima Kao family, it must be fake. Please pay attention to this.

Regarding the reaction of the former quasi-minister of justice, Sima Kao, Ding Fei was very impressed in his heart. He felt that if he encountered such a situation, he probably might not be able to make such an instant decision as Sima Kao. In fact, with the information that Ding Fei has, Sima Bin doesn't seem to be taking advantage of his own pocket. But Sima Bin didn't benefit himself, but he also protected those traitors. This responsibility is not low. When Ding Fei was the chairman of the anti-rape committee, he did not indulge Song traitors because of receiving benefits. As long as he sits idly by while knowingly, there is only one capital crime.

Putting away Sima Kao's letter, Ding Fei immediately sent someone to Quanzhou. There was a murder in Quanzhou this time, and it doesn't look like an accident no matter how you look at it. A section chief of the Quanzhou Branch of the Maritime Safety Administration, this is the real power of the section level. Under the new bureaucratic system, the cadres are the former officials, and the deputy section with real power is the lowest-ranking official in the past. If the county lieutenant of a county suddenly hangs himself, he is afraid that it will not be unresponsive in the previous officialdom.

To investigate this case, it is naturally Ding Fei's trustworthy person to be dispatched. Before going, Ding Fei asked the Ministry of Health how the epidemic situation in Quanzhou was. The Ministry of Health replied that the outbreak was under control and that there had been no new cases of plague recently. Only then did Ding Fei order his subordinates to set off.

In addition to Ding Fei, Zhao Qian also came to inquire about the epidemic situation in Quanzhou. He was ordered by his uncle Zhao Jiaxin to come, the emperor Zhao Zhizhuo and the Empress Dowager Chen died, as the eldest son Zhao Jiaxin wanted to immediately go south to transport his parents' coffins to Hangzhou for burial. Unexpectedly, there was an outbreak of the plague. As soon as the plague emerged, all ships were banned from entering or leaving the port. It also strictly quarantines all sea vessels from Tianzhu Ocean. This time the route was chaotic, and the southbound fleet was greatly affected.

On New Year's Day, Zhao Qian visited farmers in the local area and greeted them. This was an order from his father Zhao Jiaren, and Zhao Qian had to obey it. After New Year's Day, he rushed back to Hangzhou and learned the news of his grandparents' death. Zhao Qian was surprised, and went to see the eldest uncle and second uncle as his father's representative, and the uncle looked sad, but he was still very sensible. The second uncle seemed to be very crazy, and the whole person was babbling things like 'I was not filial' and 'I was not able to serve my parents'.

However, Zhao Yong, the son of the second uncle Zhao Jiali, secretly said to Zhao Qian: "You don't have to worry about my father, he looks like he is blaming himself for this, but he actually wants to say that the third uncle listens." ”

The three brothers are brothers of the same father and mother, and Zhao Qian's generation has a total of seven boys and ten girls. Among these cousins, Zhao Qian has the best relationship with Zhao Yong. After listening to his cousin's words, Zhao Qian wanted to laugh very much, but because of politeness, he just laughed dryly. Everyone knows that the most unsuccessful of the three brothers of the Zhao family is the second Zhao Jiali.