Li Yuan rode a fast horse with Wang Jingyao, and after entering the city, he went straight to the Assassin's Mansion. Chuzhou City is a state office, if it is not for the emergency military situation or people from Jinling, Pegasus is not allowed on the street.

However, many of the soldiers patrolling along the street saw the purple official robe on Li Yuan's body clearly, and they only said that it was a visit from a big man in Beijing, and no one dared to stop him.

When he got off the horse at the Assassin's Mansion, the guards in front of the mansion stepped forward to inquire, Li Yuan calmly took out the waist card of "Dianzhidu Yu Hou" with a calm face, and was so surprised that the guards hurriedly bowed to Li Yuan, and then trotted in to report.

After a while, the two of them were respectfully led to the mansion and sat down for tea.

Wang Jingyao tightly tugged at the corners of Li Yuan's clothes throughout the whole process, just like he dragged Li Yuan's hands when he was a child, as if as long as this man was by his side, he would feel a lot more at ease. It's just that where could I have predicted that Li Yuan would develop to such a point that even the Assassin Mansion could enter at will! At this moment, I thought of what happened to me, and I couldn't help but bow my head with inferiority......

A middle-aged man in simple clothes in the back hall came slowly with vigorous steps, and at the same time smiled angrily: "Presumably this is Master Li Yuhou Li!" It's really as rumored that he is a young man and an extraordinary talent! This official also led the army into Chu in the past, and I heard that Lord Li did it in Tanzhou, it was really hard to be hot-blooded, and I just hated to be young anymore, and I was on the battlefield with adults! ”

Li Yuan also got up and saluted back, and looked at it, sure enough, this He Thorn Shi is as recorded in the history books, he is a very down-to-earth official, and he has the spirit of a martial artist.

On the way here, Li Yuan had already recalled, this Chuzhou assassin He Jingzhu was a famous general of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and the Southern Tang Dynasty made the first contribution in the first battle of destroying Fujian, and later was ordered to lead the army to assist Ma Xicao to win the throne, and his achievements were impressive.

After that, the emperor asked him to guard Chuzhou, during which he often traveled in small clothes, inspected the people's suffering, built water conservancy, and had a good reputation, and he could be regarded as a conscientious magistrate.

Therefore, Li Yuan believes at this time that this He Assassin is still fair, as long as it is fair, then he will have some certainty.

Since He Jingzhu was so enthusiastic, Li Yuan's perception was naturally much better, and he replied with the same humility: "Lord He doesn't have to be humble, in the past, you led the army to capture Tanzhou, which can be described as a great achievement!" In comparison, I was just a fluke, how can I compare! ”

However, this sentence is highly praised, when He Jingzhu led the army to attack Tanzhou, at most it was foreign aid to respond, and the main force of the civil war in Chu was of course Ma Xicao's Langzhou soldiers and barbarian soldiers, and the so-called bloody battle actually killed and wounded less than dozens of people.

And as a military general, some people praise their military exploits, even if it is too famous, of course He Jingzhu is willing to accept it, and his good impression of Li Yuan has also skyrocketed: "A few days ago, I heard that Lord Li and his entourage returned to their hometown to visit relatives, which is really filial piety!" It's a pity that the official was entangled in official business that day and couldn't greet him, and today he heard that Master Li had returned south, so he thought about going to Jinling to make amends in the future. I never thought that adults would go and come back, and I was really flattered to come to the humble house! ”

At the end of the point, Wang Jingyao beside him had been uneasy, Li Yuan was no longer polite, and arched his hand: "Lord He guards a state for His Majesty, naturally he is busy with official business, so there is no need to be polite!" Today's visit is for my sister, if there is any presumptuousness, please forgive me! ”

He Jingzhu waved his hand and said generously: "I take the liberty to start with it, Lord Li but it doesn't hurt to say it!" ”

Wang Jingguo's case occurred in Chuzhou, and it can be regarded as a big case, how can He Jingzhu not know? Li Yuan saved time and described it roughly, and his words were quite sincere.

"It turned out to be a case of illegal salt." He Jingzhu's face darkened, he touched his beard, and after pondering for a moment, he said in a low voice: "Lord Li, this matter is difficult to handle. You and I are officials of the same dynasty, and we should know the law of our dynasty, and the punishment for those who trade in illicit salt will be very severe. Presumably, Master Li is clear. The little brother of the Wang family, when he was taken by the state government, confiscated five truckloads of illicit salt, and the stolen goods were seized, and the physical evidence was complete. After the five criminals were arrested, the official had already written to the Third Division. Jinling also came with news, this case is a major stake, and it must be severely punished! Even if I'm a state assassin, I'm afraid it's hard to show favoritism......"

Wang Jingyao only heard this, and once again couldn't control her tears, and then knelt down and begged: "Lord He, the little girl kneels down for your uncompetitive brother!" My brother is only fourteen years old, and he is restless, but how dare I, the common people, commit such a great crime? It must have been called a lie, and please be aware of it! ”

"Miss, you are Master Li's sister-in-law, how can this be done? Alas! It's not that the official doesn't want to help you, it's really that the law is ruthless and powerless! ”

After saying that, He Jingzhu turned his head, his eyes narrowed, and he didn't pay attention to Wang Jingyao in front of him, and let her kneel in front of her, which meant that people couldn't see through. At this time, his heart began to be dissatisfied with Li Yuan, is this Li Yuhou afraid that he is dizzy? What kind of crime is selling illicit salt, how many officials can't avoid it, this Li Yuhou doesn't know the height of the sky, and dares to meddle rashly? Young after all!

Li Yuan witnessed this, his face was also gloomy, and he hurriedly helped Wang Jingyao up, and said softly: "Sister Yao, it's useless to kneel, you get up quickly!" Everything has me. ”

Then he barely squeezed out a smile, and said to He Jingzhu, who seemed calm: "Lord He, this sister in my family is worried day and night, after all, it is her own brother who is in prison, although the words are eager, it is also human nature. But what she said is not unreasonable. As far as I know, since the Wei and Jin dynasties, the salt production area of Chuzhou has been repeatedly banned from trafficking in illicit salt, and most of them are outlaws who defy the king's law.

The laws of our dynasty are very strict, and such a major matter as selling smuggled salt must be carefully planned. Wang Jingguo is from a good background and is still young, how can he calculate this? There must be someone behind the trick and drive! Dare to ask who is the master? Where does this illicit salt come from? And where are you going to ship? These are still inconclusive, since the case is unclear, how can it be submitted to the Third Division? Please think twice about what is going on! ”

Li Yuan's words can be light or serious, after all, He Jingzhu has been immersed in officialdom for many years, where can he not hear it? At present, he has condemned Wang Jingguo to death, and in the letter sent to Jinling, it was also stated that these five people were the main offenders and accomplices, and the court also replied to the letter and commended it. Now Li Yuan said that Wang Jingguo was not the main culprit, didn't he mean that he had wronged the people and closed the case in a hurry?

So he calmed down and said righteously: "Lord Li's words are wrong! Evidence is needed to solve cases! Even if this Wang Jingguo is not the mastermind, but his trafficking is a fact, and there are all human and material evidence, how can he exonerate himself from the guilt? The third division of this case has replied, and there is nothing wrong with it, since Lord Li is loved by His Majesty, he should abide by the laws of the imperial court——"

"Do you think I don't understand the laws of the imperial court?"

Li Yuan continued to say coldly: "The one who steals and sells a stone of salt is dead. What is Trading? Selling for profit in things. And Wang Jingguo is just transporting, and he has been taken by officials on the way, and the private salt is confiscated together, without the slightest profit, and he is not the mastermind, even if the sentence is at most a exile. Why was the autumn decision directly decided? Lord He directly regarded him as the main culprit and convicted him, so can the three divisions know the truth? I'm afraid it's not appropriate to be so arbitrary! ”

Now that Li Yuan's face has changed, He Jingzhu is not a soft bone, and he no longer circulates around, and he also said sharply: "I knew that Lord Li's three-inch tongue is not rotten, and even the king of Chu can be convinced, and today the official can be regarded as a teacher!" What a profit-making sale! The case has long been decided, and the three divisions have already replied, and the masterminds are Wang Jingguo and several people. If he is really asked to sell the private salt, I am afraid that it is the adult's sister, and he will have to sit together at this time! This official respects Lord Li and does not engage in verbal disputes with you. May I ask you, Master Li, since you are sure that Wang Jingguo is not the mastermind, do you have real evidence? If so, the official will report it truthfully! ”

He Jingzhu's confidence is very sufficient, if you Li Yuan have evidence, can you ask for me? And even if there is a mastermind, how can you afford to provoke it? Since the face is torn, then see who suffers.

Li Yuan was stunned in his heart, to be honest, his answer was just a loophole in the words of the law, but he didn't expect He Jingzhu to be so tough. Thinking about it, it is a great achievement to crack the case of illegal salt, He Jingzhu has arrested a few current criminals, how can he let it go? Moreover, the trick of licking blood at the tip of a knife must have relatives and nobles in the DPRK and China behind him, and he He Jingzhu may not dare to investigate, and maybe he will be implicated......

The most important thing is that I really don't have any evidence, everything is just empty talk, and if I continue to argue, I'm afraid it won't help. You can only take one step at a time......

Then he eased his face, blinked and said: "There is really no evidence now, but Lord He, as the parent official of Chuzhou, should have dealt with many criminals in the case of illegal salt before, and whether Wang Jingguo is the mastermind or not, he must understand in his heart." Although I am on duty in the army, it is not difficult to inquire. ”

Seeing Li Yuan's meaningful appearance, He Jingzhu said straight in his heart, is this to press me with his head? Sure enough, as the outside world said, this Li Yuan is just a person who has climbed to the appearance of Chen Envoy, which is really the case! But there are still people above the official!

So he showed a little disdain, and replied coldly: "This official naturally knows it!" Now that Lord Li has the grace of His Majesty, he has a way, where does this official dare to stop him? It's just that I want to deceive the court and let the culprit go without permission, but it's impossible! ”

Li Yuan was helpless in his heart, and said stubbornly: "If you let go without permission, you will be punished as an accomplice, and I naturally can't force adults to do such a rebellious act." In this case, how about I take my sister to visit her brother in prison first? ”

Seeing He Jingzhu's still cold appearance, he didn't reply, Li Yuan had to say sincerely: "Lord He, don't worry, I am also an official person, and I will abide by the laws of the imperial court." At this time, the forbidden troops I accompanied were all stationed outside the city, and they did not enter the city, and Wang Jingguo must not have missed anything. ”

He Jingzhu seemed to have this doubt, and raised his hand indifferently when he heard this: "Five days later, Wang Jingguo and the other five criminals will set off to Jinling Dali Temple, Lord Li, please take care of yourself." ”