Chapter Ninety-Three: Cai Jing is demoted
General Xu was worthy of being the imperial minister valued by Emperor Zhao Xu, and he acted resolutely, and in early February, he handed over the evidence and pleadings of Cai Jing's corruption to Emperor Zhao Xu.
Xu Jiang submitted not only the evidence and pleadings of Cai Jing's corruption, but also personally listed Cai Jing's crimes of colluding with the inner servants to corrupt the dynasty and framing the lives of Cao Kan, and submitted them to Zhao Xu. As an important minister of the imperial court, he has gone through wind and rain to reach today's high position, Xu Jiangke is not a fuel-efficient lamp, he sees more deeply and thoroughly, and his understanding of the inside story is even more amazing.
Zhao Xu was furious after reading the indictment and the indictment, and immediately ordered Cai Jing to be arrested and taken to prison, and instructed the Criminal Department, Yushitai, and Dali Temple to be tried and dealt with impartially. In the past few months, Cai Jing has repeatedly contradicted the tune, which has long aroused Zhao Xu's dissatisfaction, and he is thinking about how to punish him! No, Xu Jiang found a reasonable excuse for him, and it was in Zhao Xu's arms!
Because there are pamphlets as evidence of corruption, there are grievance papers as clues for investigating the case, and there is Xu Jiang's corroboration, the facts of Cai Jing's greed for ink are irrefutable, and even the evidence of collusion with the inner servants to corrupt the government and frame the lives of Cao Kan has also been dug up one by one. Zhao Xu was furious and turned away many people who pleaded for him.
A month later, Cai Jingfu was ordered by Zhao Xu to raid his house, confiscated countless property and property, and the mansion was confiscated. Cai Jing's family of nearly 20 people was all exiled for 3,000 miles to Lingnan for resettlement and never hired. The members of the New Party were exiled to Lingnan after Shao Sheng, and Cai Jing became the only one!
His younger brother Cai Bian was also implicated and was demoted to the prefect of Hangzhou. Hangzhou is rich, and it can be regarded as a good place to degrade. Zhao Xu is generous, for the sake of being Wang Anshi's son-in-law, coupled with Zhang Chun's intercession, it can be regarded as showing mercy to Cai Bian's subordinates.
The eunuchs such as Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng and Yang Jian, who colluded with Cai Jing, were punished with a cane for 20 years, expelled from the palace, and were all relegated to Gongyi, Henan Province to guard the imperial mausoleum, and were never allowed to return to Beijing.
Time flies, in March, the spring flowers bloom in a good season, the warm spring is coming quietly, and it also brings gratifying news, with Cai Jing being imprisoned and degraded, Liu Susu's family was finally able to avenge their grievances and completely ***. Liu Yuan was posthumously named the head of the household, and the two elder brothers were named Wen Lin Lang and Jiang Shilang respectively, and they were ordered to return to Beijing to restore their lives, and all the female dependents were restored to their good status, and Liu Susu was also able to recover her free body, and she was no longer an official prostitute.
After the two high-level vacancies came out, Zhang Chun and Cao Bu tried every means to get their own people to the throne. Zeng Bu has taken over the position of the second minister left by Li Qingchen after he was demoted from the capital, and has been promoted to the right servant of Shangshu and the servant of Zhongshu, and has the capital and confidence to compete with Zhang Chun. Zeng Bu's position as a member of the Privy Council has also been replaced by Zhang Ji.
Wu Zhi watched coldly, his goal had been achieved, killing six birds with one stone, and the effect of the blow was much more brilliant than he expected. As for who can take over the positions of Cai Jing and Cai Bian, he doesn't care at all and doesn't want to participate.
Originally, according to his speculation, he used this ink corruption case to step on Cai Jing, and by the way, he pressed Cai Bian and brought Liu Yuan's unjust case to ***, killing three birds with one stone. How do you know that Xu Jiang is even more old and spicy, and he also added oil and vinegar, not only helped him take Cai Jing off, Cai Bian was also demoted out of the capital, but also helped him get rid of Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng and Yang Jian at the same time, this kind of result was completely unexpected by Wu Zhi.
Except for Cai Bian, these people are all the objects that Wu Zhi racked his brains to deal with, and now he has almost been caught in a net, he is inexplicably surprised. Ginger is still old and spicy! Wu Zhi couldn't help but sigh in his heart that Xu Jiang's methods were old. Xu Jiang, this old man, looks loyal and honest on weekdays, but in fact, he is also a non-fuel-efficient lamp! Wu Zhi strengthened his determination to tie him to his ship.
Wu Zhi was happy, and went straight to Hao Sui to come to the will of Liu Yuan's family, and he didn't care about Hao Sui's surprised and curious gaze, pulled Hao Sui, and ran to the Teaching Department with the holy decree to help Liu Susu settle down. After getting rid of the music membership, they came to the alum tower together, found Liu Susu, and immediately told her the emperor's will.
When Liu Susu heard that the emperor had completely broken down for her family, she immediately cried with joy, and she couldn't help but hug Wu Zhi and cry because she couldn't care about Hao Sui's presence. Wu Zhi understood her mood very well, patted her on the shoulder, took out a handkerchief, and gently
Wipe her tears away.
Seeing this, Hao Sui was embarrassed by the situation of the two, crying and laughing, holding the holy decree in his hand, standing or sitting. He finally saw that this was a proper bridge where Lang and Concubine were happy to meet! No wonder Lord Wu Zhi is so obsessed!
Cai Jing was demoted to Lingnan, maybe there is also this Lord Wuzhi secretly exerting his strength? Thinking of this, Hao Sui's heart couldn't help but jump in shock. But then he was relieved, he was fortunate to be friendly with this Lord Wuzhi, and he was not Wuzhi's enemy, so he didn't need to be wary of him. Hao Sui was secretly happy, but at the same time he felt sorry for Wu Zhi's enemies, and began to sympathize with them.
Xiaocui was also pleasantly surprised when she heard that her sister was able to avenge her grievances, and she cried with her sister. Seeing her sister throw herself into Wu Zhi's arms, she didn't care at all, and felt that it was a matter of course.
After a long while, Liu Susu gradually calmed down, stopped crying, and saw that he was still hugging Wu Zhi tightly, his tearful face was suddenly covered with shame, and he hurriedly let go of him shyly, bowed deeply towards Hao Sui in disguise, and said, "Thank you, noble man!"
"Don't dare to be! The little lady doesn't have to be polite, this is what our family should do!" Hao Sui hurriedly returned the salute, and at the same time handed her the holy decree. He didn't dare to hold it up, but this was Lord Wuzhi's confidante!
Liu Susu read the holy decree in her hand from beginning to end, and then solemnly put it away, smiling like a flower. She thought about it day and night for almost two years, and now that the grievance was cleared, her wish was finally granted. But when she thought of her tragic father and her mother, she couldn't help but feel sad again, and her eyes dimmed again.
"Hao Duzhi has worked hard!" After Wu Zhi saw that Su Su's mood had regained his composure, he took out a hundred silver tickets from his pocket and stuffed them into Hao Sui's hand.
When Hao Sui saw the 100 silver tickets in his hand, his heart jumped, and he wanted to excuse himself, but was stopped by Wu Zhi, so he had to give up. So, he said goodbye to the two with a smile and went back to the palace to return to his fate.
After Hao left, Wu Zhi took the certificate of registration to Su Su, and she saw that she had left the music family, and there was a mixture of joy and sorrow.
"Sister, this is a great thing, you should be happy!" Xiaocui saw that Su Su was about to cry again, so she hurriedly comforted her.
"yes, it's something to celebrate, and you should be happy!" Wu Zhi held Su Su's soft wattle and comforted her softly. This time, Su Su let Wu Zhi hold her hand, did not break free, and watched Wu Zhi's eyes become calm and calm.
"Susu, what are your plans after you settle down?" Wu Zhi pulled her to the table and sat down, sat down himself, picked up the teapot casually, poured a cup of tea for her and himself, and after drinking a cup, he poured another cup of tea for himself, and then looked into her eyes and asked.
Liu Susu and Xiao Cui were both frightened by his act of pouring tea, and looked at him blankly, forgetting to reply. Such a casual and carefree Hou Ye, it is the first time they have seen it.
"What's wrong? Tell me what you plan to do in the future?" Wu Zhi knocked on the table and asked again with a smile.
"Oh! Brother Wu Zhi, I definitely can't live in Alum Tower anymore. The two brothers haven't come back yet, and Su Su doesn't know where to go. Maybe I'll rent a house and live in it first, and then make plans." Su Su thought for a while, and her expression was gloomy.
Things came too suddenly, and she really didn't think about what else she could do, how to make a living, where to live, and how to live after she settled down, and left the business of a courtesan.
"Or else? Susu, you and Xiaocui don't have to rent any more houses. Come and stay in my Hou Mansion and do something for me!" Wu Zhi looked at Su Su and said softly.
"This? Can it really work?" Liu Susu was happy and hesitant, and looked at Wu Zhi with expected eyes.
"Me? Can I also follow him to the Hou Mansion?" Xiao Cui asked weakly with surprise and expectation.
"You can come, as long as you want!" Wu Zhi smiled and said sideways to Xiao Cui.
"Yes! I do!" Xiao Cui listened and couldn't wait to answer, overjoyed.
"That's it! Wait until you pack your luggage and follow me back to the Hou Mansion!" Wu Zhi said undoubtedly.
Su Su was originally returned
A little reserved and hesitant, hearing him say this, she had to swallow what she wanted to say back into her stomach, which was also the best arrangement for her and Xiaocui at present. And in her heart, she has subconsciously regarded Wu Zhi as the closest person except for her two elder brothers, and now she can see Wu Zhi's face and hear his voice every day, she will feel happy and peaceful.
"Ouch, my aunt! What are you going to do with us?" Wu Zhi watched Su Su and Xiao Cui packing their luggage, when a shrill and soft exclamation came into the courtyard. Suddenly, a middle-aged woman wearing pearls and emeralds, dressed in a kapok fur, and still charming, led a group of women into Su Su's room, and when she saw Su Su, she took her hand, cried and wiped her tears, as if she was separated from life and death. She is the housekeeper of the alum tower. Several sisters on the side also interjected, looking affectionate.
Wu Zhi sat quietly, watching coldly, and felt funny in his heart: When did the old bustard and the actor become so affectionate and righteous?
Watching everyone perform for a long time, Wu Zhi was a little impatient, hurriedly stood up, took out a thousand silver tickets, raised them, and then handed them to the middle-aged woman: "I said this eldest sister, do you think this can be done better?"
When the woman saw that it was a thousand silver tickets, her eyes lit up, and she said in a loud voice, "Easy to do! It's easy to do!"
"Easy to do? Then take it and go! Let's be quiet and quiet!" Wu Zhi said.
"Okay! Let's go. Susu, you're going to come and see us often in the future!" The woman smiled and took the silver ticket in Wu Zhi's hand, and after some hypocrisy, she led everyone away. Before leaving, the sisters looked at Su Su's eyes full of envy. Seeing this, Su Su and Xiao Cui pursed their lips and didn't dare to laugh out loud.
After Su Su and Xiao Cui packed their luggage, Wu Zhi led Xiao Cui to the front yard, found the manager of the alum building, helped Xiao Cui pay 300 yuan for her body, and got her employment contract. Then he instructed Erhu to help load the luggage onto the ox cart, and the group of four returned to the Hou Mansion. Wu Zhi arranged for Su Su and Xiao Cui to live in the small courtyard that was vacant in the master area.
In this way, Liu Susu finally broke away from the music family, settled in the good family, and lived in the Hou Mansion with peace of mind.