Deputy Envoy Kong was extremely sad, for fear that this merchant would bite out his own affairs at that time, and he was afraid that he would usually usher in the send-off and find out his involvement, but now he could not kill people and kill people, so he could only make a positive appearance and command the messengers to rush in to take people and search.

Jinyiwei was not idle, and also rushed up.

As for that Shang Zheng, he collapsed on the ground like mud and fainted.

Xu Qian occupied the dove's nest and sat in the hall of the merchant's compound, Deputy Kong's face changed uncertainly, and his heart was uneasy, he saw Xu Qian and Zhang Tao eating tea slowly, and couldn't help but say: "Xu Gongzi, it is better to immediately tie up these criminals and bring them to the Yamen for interrogation. ”

There is such a strange thing in this world, it is obvious that Xu Qian is the one who came to take revenge, but Xu Qian is not in a hurry, but the old friend of the merchant, Deputy Envoy Kong, is eager to immediately behead the merchant.

Xu Qian glanced at Zhang Tao, Zhang Tao had a good time, but he was glad in his heart, fortunately he didn't have too much to do with this businessman, otherwise at this moment, most of them would be similar to this surnamed Kong.

Zhang Tao pondered for a moment and said, "What does Gongzi Xu think?" ”

Xu Qian was not in a hurry, and said: "Let's wait, if there are no results, they are not considered human criminals, and we will talk about it when the results are found." "Xu Qian is not afraid that he can't find anything, as the saying goes, if you want to whole a person, you can always find out what you want, there is no evidence of the passage to the sea, there is evidence that you went to the sea without permission, there is evidence that you are rampant in the countryside, if you don't even have this, then I am afraid that you can't find something like that you have a problem with your life style, and force the good to be a prostitute?

From the moment he took out the imperial sword, the merchant was certain to die, and the problem was how Xu Qian did this matter beautifully, otherwise it would be difficult to explain it to the palace.

When Deputy Envoy Kong heard Xu Qian say that the merchant was not a human prisoner, he immediately became excited. Clenched his fists and said awe-inspiringly: "Xu Gongzi's words are wrong, in fact, the official has long seen that this surname Shang is not a good thing, when he was in Chun'an, the surname Shang was a fish and a common man, and he didn't put the government in his eyes, his family is so rich, where did the money come from?" The source of these coins is unknown, and they are either robbed or stolen. Also, the children of their clan are arrogant and domineering. Last year, Chun'an County received a case, that is, this merchant killed a tenant, what evidence do you need to talk about such a male thief and a female prostitute? As a prisoner, this official connived at them in every way for the sake of his ancestor Wenyi Gong. Now they dare to ignore the law of the country and do such a rebellious thing, hmph, these people all deserve to die! ”

The words were righteous and awe-inspiring, as if Bao Zheng possessed his body, and sent a circle of light to the back of his head, which was transcendent and holy.

Xu Qian was about to answer. At this time, an errand officer came over quickly and said, "Young Master Xu, my lords, I have found an account book from this courtyard. This account book is so weird, there must be something boring. ”

When Deputy Envoy Kong heard this, he immediately became excited and said, "Take a look, take a look." What the official said is not wrong, this account book is ironclad evidence that their merchants have done wrong. "Say it. He hurriedly took the account book, looked through it a few times, and asserted: "The amount of accounts in it is huge, and the language is unknown, needless to say, it must be evidence of the common law, Xu Gongzi, Zhang Qianhu, you are here later, I will immediately inform the Chinese officials to verify, as for whether these criminals are immediately interrogated?" You must know that this is just the merchant's courtyard, it is the tip of the iceberg of the merchant, if it is delayed, once the merchant's Chun'an old house receives the news, it is difficult to guarantee that the dog will not jump over the wall in a hurry. ”

Zhang Tao also said: "Since this is the case, it really can't be delayed." ”

Zhang Tao is not stupid, there is no need to make Vice Kong guilty, sell him a favor now, and there will be many convenient places in the future.

Deputy Envoy Kong glanced at Zhang Tao gratefully, and hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, we can't delay any longer, we must not be merciful if we are complicit in rebellion." ”

Xu Qian had no choice but to say: "Okay, since Master Kong is so enthusiastic, then choose a place in this courtyard to hold the trial, which can just save time." ”

Deputy Envoy Kong said: "Xu Gongzi is not going to listen to the trial? ”

Xu Qian smiled slightly and said, "The student is not a criminal officer, what's the use of listening to it?" 一qiē has Lord Lao. ”

Deputy Kong was overjoyed, in fact, what he was most afraid of was that the surnamed Xu would go to the trial, and when the time came, if Shang Zheng said something that should not be said, he was afraid that he would not be able to excuse himself.

He shook his spirits, put on an official posture, and immediately went to the small hall on the side, the scribe had already moved the tables and chairs, and was ready to record it, and several errand servants pressed Shang Zheng up, and Deputy Kong did not startle the wood, but there was a lion's roar, and he roared loudly: "The hall is Shang Zheng!" ”

Shang Zheng woke up at this time, everything that happened today was like a dream, he originally thought that Xu Qian, a small character, would be cleaned up casually, who knew that it would end up like this, he knew that Deputy Envoy Kong was going to fall into the well, so he sneered: "Hello Master Kong." ”

"Bold!" Deputy Envoy Kong patted the case, and his voice was fierce: "Wait for a grass people, if the official didn't ask you, you dare to speak, come, slap your mouth!" ”

A few of the officers were not polite, two people held Shang Zheng down, another officer held his chin up suddenly, and the other hand held a wooden card and slapped it fiercely at Shang Zheng's mouth.

After just a few efforts, Shang Zheng's mouth spit out a mouthful of blood, but he was also stubborn and shouted: "The surname Kong, every year Bing Jing, Tan Jing, every New Year's Festival, my merchant has not given you any benefits, you and I have been friends for three generations, is this what is it for me?" You dog thief......"

Deputy Kong glanced at the scribe who was recording, and the scribe understood, and immediately put down his pen and stopped recording.

Subsequently, Deputy Envoy Kong's eyes were gloomy, but he was not as angry as before, and he said slowly: "Brother Shang, if the gentleman does not erect a dangerous wall, your surname Shang wants to find death, why drag people into the water?" Listen to the words of this official, you confessed. ”

Shang Zheng yelled: "The merchant is not guilty, what do you want me to confess?" ”

Deputy Kong Envoy Sen Ran sneered: "When death is imminent, I still don't shed tears when I don't see the coffin." Your businessmen violated the national policy of banning the sea, went to the sea to do business privately, colluded with the Japanese and conspired against the people, this is a big crime of raiding the family and destroying the family, the imperial court, has already mastered the evidence, you want to be light, or honestly confess, if not......"

Shang Zheng was dizzy when he heard it, especially the four words of the conspiracy, which almost made him faint again.

Deputy Envoy Kong slapped the case fiercely at this time: "Come, let's fight first!" ”

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But on the other side, a lot of things have been found in the courtyard, among which there are two Western firearms and a Japanese sword.

It stands to reason that there are many wealthy people who collect this kind of thing, but now this thing has also become evidence of going to sea. As for the account book, the language is unknown, but the discrepancies are huge, often tens of thousands of taels of silver, which is also shocking.

Another official seal was found in the warehouse, obviously this official seal is an antiquity, made of ivory, and the words engraved on it are the words 'Hou Ye of Nanyang County'.

In this way, it is not trivial. The Ming Dynasty did have a Nanyang County Marquis, named Ye Chen, who was also a person from Zhejiang, and was a founding hero, who was posthumously named Nanyang County Marquis because he was killed by the rebels.

It stands to reason that Ye Houye has been dead for many years, but the question is, why is this ivory official seal in the merchant? Because the official seal is generally used for burial, this official seal is naturally a burial thing.

After such scrutiny, it is easy to explain that this official seal is from a tomb robbery, and it is still the tomb of the Marquis of the Ming Dynasty, not to mention whether the merchant is directly involved in the tomb robbery, but it is definitely a big crime to hide this kind of thing.

Zhang Qianhu's spirit was also lifted, he didn't expect that the ironclad evidence of the messenger had not arrived, and he had already found out such a crime first, he squinted, and he already understood in his heart that the merchant was really finished this time.

And at this time, another thing was found, a parchment chart.

Xu Qian and Zhang Qianhu carefully examined the chart, and Xu Qian couldn't help but say: "This chart depicts the topography of the South Seas, what is the use of a gentry's family asking for this chart?" ”

Zhang Qianhu pursed his lips and said, "These alone are not enough. There was a pause, and then he said, "But presumably there will be progress on Master Kong's side." ”

Zhang Qianhu said and smiled at Xu Qian.

Everyone knows that there will definitely be progress on Lord Kong's side, and it won't work if there is no progress, everyone has already seen the power of this Master Kong.

Sure enough, two hours later, Deputy Envoy Kong came over full of surprise and said excitedly: "It's called, it's already confessed, the traitor merchant has already admitted that the merchant went to the sea without permission, but he doesn't admit it anyway." ”

Zhang Qianhu sneered: "Going to the sea is also a big crime of stealing the family and exterminating the clan, just confess it." ”

Xu Qian said to Deputy Envoy Kong: "My lord, could it be a trick to be beaten?" If so, the confession may not be useful. ”

Deputy Envoy Kong's face turned red with excitement, and he said, "What are you talking about?" To deal with this kind of thief, how can he be willing to recruit without punishment? This kind of serious crime has always been confessed by severe torture, after all, it is related to losing the head, so it is naturally denied in every possible way. Besides, the old man did not only interrogate a businessman, but several principals and several account offices of this merchant had also confessed, and they all said that the merchant had coerced them to do many shady things. ”

Deputy Envoy Kong said it confidently, looking like he didn't share the sky with the merchants.

Xu Qian had no choice but to say: "Yes, yes, students are taught, and students don't understand the matter of criminal names, so naturally adults have the final say." ”

At this time, a captain in brocade clothes came in outside and reported: "Zhejiang's political envoy, the procurator of the sentence, the chief military officer of Zhejiang, the general judge, the general of the navy division and other adults have arrived." ”

Deputy Envoy Kong's face turned pale with fright, and he said, "Everyone...... What are you doing here? (To be continued)