"Since King Lu has committed a conspiracy against him, Jian Changshi, as an official of the imperial court, should abide by the country's benevolence and righteousness. It is better to take this opportunity to leave a report note, and this official will submit it to His Majesty in due course to help Daming Sheji! ”

Jian Ning's performance on the road made Shen Yichen begin to continue to increase. The chief of the royal palace originally undertook the duty of monitoring the vassal king, and how could he not have a single testimony from Jian Ning for the heinous crime of impeachment and rebellion?

Even if Jian Ning didn't take the initiative to come to Zhang Qiuzhen today, Shen Yichen would come to the door. When the time comes, the confession on the canal alone is no longer enough, and a real petition is needed!

Listening to Shen Yichen's words, Jian Ning's face turned strangely pale.

There is still a way out for those who are responsible for the ghosts or something, and it may be that in the end, Shen Yichen and King Lu will be safe and sound, and they will return to Beijing after completing the great cause of water control.

And take a step back and say that the news he leaked to Shen Yichen is something that is substantiated. However, this report is a false accusation fabricated out of thin air, and the consequences of the revelation of the matter can rise to the Nine Clans!

It's a matter of herself, it's a big deal to sell this life to Shen Yichen, and even affect his wife, children, and parents, Jian Ning can't make up his mind.

"Jian Changshi, do you think that at this time, there is still a way out?"

Loyalty is not absolute, that is, absolute disloyalty, and this phrase applies to anyone.

Jian Ning betrayed the court first, and then betrayed King Lu, if he can't make up his mind this time and wants to continue to be a wall-riding faction, the end will be certain death.

"The lower official can die, but he can't bear to drag down his wife and children, so he begs for mercy!"

After saying this, Jian Ning knelt on the ground and bowed down.

In this era, except for a madman like Shen Yichen, no official dares to do this.

"Jian Changshi, when you helped to abuse the king of Lu and caused starvation all over the place, have you ever thought about whose wife and children they are, whose parents they are!"

King Lu colluded with local officials, embezzled the people's land, dug the Yellow River embankment, besieged and killed the villagers in Yanggu County, and set fire to the river materials......

There is one thing to count, and everything can be called a book!

As an official of the imperial court, the governor of the palace found that the feudal vassal king had illegal behavior, and he should be supplemented by the sarcasm to make King Kuang lose, which is the duty stipulated in the "Daming Huidian".

If the feudal vassal king does not listen to the advice, the chief of the royal palace will be the court, and let the emperor and the Zongren Mansion determine his guilt.

The situation in Shandong has been eroded to this point, and Jian Ning has an unshirkable responsibility, and it can even be said that he is one of the accomplices.

Shen Yichen can turn Jian Ning into a "tainted witness", which can already be called a lot of tolerance in a sense. Today, I thought that the risk would harm my family, why didn't I think that the people's wives would be separated and their families would be ruined?

"The lower official is guilty."

Jian Ning didn't dare to say more, and trembled on her knees.

At this moment, Bian He walked in from outside, and when he saw this scene, he didn't look surprised, but came to Shen Yichen's side and whispered.

"The proprietor, the peripheral transport army has reported that the carriage of Hong Fantai has arrived in Zhang Qiu Town and will enter the city soon."

"I see."

Shen Yichen nodded, and then continued to focus on Jian Ning.

"This official promised before, as long as you find the ledger, no matter what happens, you will be spared."

"This official has always done what he says, and this time you wrote the Lu Wangmou Rebellion Chapter, which also protects the safety of your family."

Hearing Shen Yichen's concession and promise, Jian Ning seemed to be relieved.

During this period of time, the changes in Shandong are well known, and Shen Yichen can be said to have done what he says, forcibly reversing the situation that had been eroding for half a year, and saving millions of displaced people.

If anyone had doubts about Shen Yichen's words before, then now he has used practical actions to prove the gold content of his promise.

Jian Ning no longer hesitated, and immediately responded: "The lower officials are willing to report King Lu's rebellion to help the Ming Dynasty!" ”

"Then Jian Changshi will follow Mr. Bian and go to the study."

Bian He heard Shen Yichen's command, came to Jian Ning, who was kneeling on the ground, and made a gesture of invitation to him.

"A long history, please."

After Jian Ning left, Shen Yichen did not continue to eat breakfast, but returned to the house to put on the crimson official robe, and prepared to welcome Hong Ying, the political envoy of Shandong.

Although Hong Ying has to be ranked under the governor of the three divisions of moderation in terms of power in Shandong, in name, he is the real chief official of a province, and the effect of impeachment can be imagined.

Once the three chapters of the imperial history of the capital, the political envoy, and the history of the governor of the palace are gathered, it is equivalent to a joint report by the central government, the local government, and the royal government. Even if King Lu has eight mouths, he will not be able to clear the charge of rebellion on his body, and he will be abolished and the country will be abolished!

In the lobby of Zhang Qiuzhen's station, Shen Yichen stood in the middle of the door, greeting Hong Ying, the political envoy who came from Yanggu County to discuss the matter. After reaching a consensus, the two sides no longer have the surging hostility they had before, as if they were old friends reunited, and they complimented each other politely.

After some greetings, the two of them sat up, and this time Shen Yichen sat on the left seat, and with the official position of the imperial history of the fourth grade, he pressed the political envoy from the second rank. This pattern is not only a difference in power, but also a hint of who is in charge of this event.

"Shen Yixian is really powerful, not only knowing about the attack on this official, but also tracking down the people behind the scenes."

Hong Yingtang praised it, but he didn't have much joy, he knew who Shen Yichen was going to deal with this time, and many of them might not be able to get out in the end.

"Ming people don't say secret words, doesn't Hong Fantai know?"

Shen Yichen replied meaningfully.

The highest rank of the administrator of the Ming Dynasty was actually the second rank, and the six Shangshu were all like this. The top level of the first-class members are actually some honorary titles, such as the three princes and three orphans such as Taishi and Young Master.

can become a second-class master, whether it is a Beijing official or a local, he is not an idle person. Not to mention that he used Ma Huiguo to make money before, Hong Ying also made it clear the connection between the other party and King Lu.

Hong Ying's inaction as an official is more a matter of ability and character, not a matter of IQ.

Shen Yichen believed that the other party had already known about the attack on the main envoy, and also understood the purpose of coming to Zhang Qiuzhen to discuss the matter, so there was no need to continue to cover it up.

"This official naturally knows the people behind him, but he doesn't know what Shen Yanxian wants to do?"

"Assassinating the imperial court officials and the imperial history, what does Hong Fantai say this official wants to do?"

When he said this, a playful smile appeared on Shen Yichen's face, and Hong Ying was asking knowingly.

Compared with Shen Yichen's relaxation, Hong Ying's expression was much more solemn. He knew that the young man in front of him was arrogant and ready to deal with King Lu, but he couldn't guess the final result that Shen Yichen wanted.

"Then the official will get straight to the point, does Shen Yanxian want to impeach King Lu for lawlessness, or do he want to impeach King Lu for rebellion?"

"Rebellion!"

Hearing these two words, Hong Ying gasped, and Shen Yichen still embarked on the most decisive path.

"This official has been in the office for decades, and he has become a member of the party after four dynasties, and he has never seen the imperial history impeach the prince for rebellion."

"To be honest, this official is very curious, why did Shen Yanxian do this?"

Hong Ying thought of getting an answer from Shen Yichen, the imperial history of the capital that controlled the water could be said to have nothing to do with King Lu, why did he take a huge risk to bite and bite to the death, and even pretended to be seriously injured by the assassination to make false accusations.

Is there someone behind it? Or what are the benefits?

But Prince Daming has been imprisoned in the feudal country all his life, and Shen Yichen has a bright future as long as he succeeds in controlling the water, and he does not have to succumb to the boundary of Shandong to return to Beijing.

Hong Ying thought about it, but he couldn't find any reason, he had to find an understanding.

"If I say that it is for the people of the three provinces and eight provinces to get justice, will Hong Fan Taixin?"

Just for a fair time?

Hong Ying was a little incredulous.

He actually agrees with Shen Yichen's public righteousness, and if he did not have the belief that he takes the common people of the world as his own responsibility, it would be impossible to come to Shandong for disaster relief and flood control.

It's just that this is too exaggerated, and justice is so important that you put yourself in it?

Looking at the look on Hong Ying's face, Shen Yichen knew that he didn't believe it.

Without too much emphasis, Shen Yichen just said: "Hong Fantai, this official still remembers that you once said that you are also a parent official who has read the book of sages. ”

"When I first came to Zhangqiu Town to control the water, this official also said to His Majesty that he would live up to the Son of Heaven and live up to what he had learned."

"King Lu and his family have brutalized thousands of people, but we have turned a blind eye. Is it worthy of the Son of Heaven, worthy of the common people, worthy of what you have learned? ”

At the end of the words, Shen Yichen felt that his chest was full of righteous indignation.

Why is it that in this world, the pursuit of justice and morality, and the pursuit of what is deserved, must be profitable?

At the beginning, for the sake of Yu Qian, who was "strangers and unknowns", he could disobey Wang Zhen and face the mess in Shandong, although tens of millions of people went to me!

Today, for the sake of millions of displaced people, we can also bring King Lu to justice and do the thing of "punishing the king"!

The upper does not live up to the Son of Heaven, and the lower does not live up to what he has learned.

Hong Ying muttered this sentence silently, and then looked at Shen Yichen, seeing the raging flame in the other party's eyes, as if he saw his young self.

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is also full of enthusiasm to benefit one party, but the edges and corners are smoothed out in the officialdom, and finally chooses to protect himself by doing nothing.

After being silent for a long time, Hong Ying sighed and asked, "What does Shen Yixian want this official to do." ”

"Explain the attack to the imperial court, and at the same time impeach King Lu for plotting against lawlessness!"

"Do you think you can impeach the King of Lu?"

"It's man-made!"

"Okay, this official will risk his life to repay the people of Shandong under his rule!"

Hong Ying made up his mind, he has been tormented by his conscience for too long in the past six months, and at the same time, he has been serving as a political envoy for many years, and he owes too much to the people under his rule.

helped Shen Yichen impeach today, just to atone for his own sins at that time.

"Hong Fantai Gaoyi, this official is here to thank you in advance!"

Shen Yichen stood up and bowed to Hong Yingzuo.

This is not a simple politeness, but Shen Yichen understands that Hong Ying can make this kind of decision, and he must have a little public righteousness in his heart.

"Seriously, it was the official who wanted to thank Shen Yanxian, and it was you who made me understand the original intention of being an official."

After saying this, Hong Ying arched his hand and walked out of the house, his back a little desolate and lonely.

He made up his mind this time, not only to help Shen Yichen impeach King Lu for rebellion and lawlessness, but also to prepare to go to the court to pay tribute.

This muddy and dark officialdom will be cleared up by people like Shen Yichen.

A day later, Shen Yichen had three impeachment recitals in his hands, which were for himself, the political envoy Hong Ying, and the governor of the palace, Shi Jianning.

However, Shen Yichen did not immediately submit it to the imperial court, he knew very well that there was only one chance to defeat King Lu, and he had to be completely sure that the other party would not have any chance to turn the tables.

In addition to the chapter, Shen Yichen also needs all the human and material evidence!

Han Yong, the general manager of Qian Guan and Han Bin, who took over the banknote and salt farms, were called by Shen Yichen to return to Zhang Qiuzhen. He had already learned the news of King Lu's personal guards from Jian Ning, and it was not surprising that this warehouse arson incident was committed by this group of people.

In addition to the crime of arson, that is, in addition to the Yanzhou guards stipulated by the imperial court, the act of keeping guards in captivity is equivalent to rebellion by the private army, and Shen Yichen plans to catch them all.

However, being able to become a family guard is by no means an idle person, and it is not easy to win them. Therefore, Shen Yichen transferred Han Yong and the others back to Zhang Qiuzhen, intending to concentrate the strength of the soldiers in the guard station and not let go of any fish that slipped through the net.

In addition, he also received news that Fan Cheng, a close confidant of Governor Zhang Ji, led a team of cronies to Zhang Qiu Town.

As for whether they are here to find out the news, or to "mend the knife", Shen Yichen can't be sure of this.

But none of this is important, since he chose to act with the personal guards of King Chaolu, Shen Yichen, a group of Zhang Ji's cronies, naturally would not let go. King Lu was the first evil in the Shandong embankment incident, and the governor and the officials of the political department were accomplices, so how could they get away with it.

On the night of the seventh day of the third month of the 11th year of Orthodoxy, the waning moon hung high in the sky, and the clouds that drifted by from time to time made the whole earth unusually dim.

It has been two days since Fan Cheng and the others came to Zhang Qiuzhen, but they have never entered the area around Shen Yichen's station. Because after he discovered the arson, Zhang Qiuzhen's security was stricter than one level, and there were at least three more checkpoints on the way into the town.

If it was just a military household inquiry, they could still disguise themselves as victims to enter Zhangqiu Town, and as a result, the core of the town would no longer be open to the public at all. Even the migrant workers who rebuilt Zhangqiu Town were extremely wary of unfamiliar faces.

If you find something wrong, you will immediately report it to the government for inquiry.

Fan Cheng, a subordinate who finally infiltrated the city, was reported by the rebuilding migrant workers who noticed the abnormality. Fortunately, he was extraordinary, and escaped while he was in chaos, otherwise the whereabouts of himself and others would have been exposed.

It can be said that the current Fan Cheng can be regarded as having tasted the vast sea of the people's war in later generations.

Just when Fan Cheng felt at a loss, there were a few dull noises outside the house, and then he quickly returned to calm.

Hearing this voice, Fan Cheng couldn't be said to be unalert, and immediately shouted outside the house: "What happened, why is there a strange sound?" ”

In the silent night sky, only Fan Cheng's own voice echoed, and the guards who were supposed to be standing at the door did not respond.

Realizing that something was wrong, Fan Cheng pulled out his close-fitting dagger, and before he could reach the door, the wooden door was kicked open.

The head of the canghuo appeared in the candlelight, revealing a fierce and vicious gaze!