Chapter 051: Huai'an Cao Gang II

From this chapter onwards, the word count is about 4,000 words per chapter, and the most important thing is to make everyone less irritated when reading the book

The official rank of Yang Yipeng, the governor of Caoyun, is the third grade, and now the official rank of Chen Cao's commander of the Nanzhen Fusi is also the third grade, and the two have the same grade, but due to the distinction between civil and military, in this era, the civil and military meeting grade is not a level, of course, this is the rule of officialdom, artificially formed, not legal.

Therefore, after Chen Cao met Yang Yipeng, he also showed his official authority: "I have heard Lord Yang's name for a long time, and when I see it today, it really deserves its reputation." ”

Yang Yipeng felt that Chen Cao didn't understand etiquette and officialdom, but now that others opened their mouths first, it was not easy for him to take a shelf, so he politely arched his hand to the left side: "Lord Chen is lucky..."

Yang Yipeng's movements Chen Cao is clear, to the left side of the hand is to respect the Son of Heaven, and to the right side is the contempt of Chi Lulu, Yang Yipeng and Chen Cao met for the first time, they will definitely not be on the right side, but they look down on Chen Cao, so the left side of the hand is bowed.

Chen Cao was secretly unhappy in his heart, and after the two guests of honor sat down, Chen Cao preemptively spoke: "Lord Yang, Chen is here today, there are official and private matters, I don't know which one Lord Yang wants to talk about first?" ”

You ask me?

Yang Yipeng felt that Chen Cao had made a mistake in his identity, as if he was a guest: "Is Lord Chen mistaken?" ”

"There's nothing wrong," Chen Cao shook his head: "I'm a member of the military, and civil officials have always looked down on us, the most important thing is that we speak straightforwardly, we don't know how to be tactful, and some things are not good to say thoroughly, but Chen has never liked to talk around the bush and say half of it, and let people guess the remaining half." ”

"Master Chen, don't forget that you are also a Confucian apprentice," Yang Yipeng interjected.

Chen Cao pretended to be suddenly enlightened: "I really forgot, but it's better to say it directly, Lord Yang, let's talk about private matters first." ”

Yang Yipeng couldn't figure out what kind of medicine was sold in Chen Cao's gourd, and as soon as he came up, he talked about public and private matters, so he said: "I have never met Lord Chen, so how can I talk about private matters?" ”

"Yes..."Chen Cao stretched his tone: "Later, when I talk about Li Yangchong, Master Li, isn't it just familiar..."

Yang Yipeng's eyelids trembled obviously, and then showed a trace of unkindness, Chen Cao was the best at observing words and feelings, so he laughed twice: "I'll just say, we must have private matters to talk about." ”

Yang Yipeng didn't want to deal with Chen Cao in his heart, so he said, "Then ask Master Chen." ”

Chen Cao arched his hand: "Let's open the skylight and say something, Lord Yang, Miss Weng Meixin of the Weng family of the Cao Gang Yanzhou Mansion has an old relationship with Chen, and I came here today to ask Lord Yang for a favor and let Miss Weng family go." ”

After Chen Cao's words were finished, the two remained silent, they didn't finish for a long time, and they could even hear each other's breathing in the hall, Yang Yipeng stared at Chen Cao's smiling expression, and blurted out: "Lord Chen knows that this matter has been closed, the evidence of Weng Meixin's collusion with the horse thieves is conclusive, and the Yamen of Shandong Governor has personally submitted the official document, and went to the Criminal Department with the official document of the Inspector General, Lord Chen, you must know that the stakes are very important, and it is not that you can improve it with a word of sophistication." ”

When Yang Yipeng spoke, Chen Cao crossed his hands in front of his chest, staring at Yang Yipeng with a disdainful expression, he also learned from Yang Yipeng, and did not speak for a long time, and then said: "I believe that with Lord Yang's ability, he will definitely be able to recover the official documents, and then the criminal department will remand them for retrial." ”

Yang Yipeng was a little annoyed by Chen Cao's way of speaking: "Why should this official help you?" ”

Chen Cao didn't answer his sentence at all: "Actually, the matter is very simple, as long as Lord Yang hands over Miss Weng to Chen, Chen will naturally do it properly for Lord Yang, and it will not make Lord Yang feel a little embarrassed." ”

Yang Yipeng said with an unkind expression: "What qualifications do you have to let this official help you?" Don't forget, Lord Chen, this official is not familiar with you at all. ”

"You guy is so uninteresting..."Zhao Xin, who was standing aside, became angry at the moment.

"Presumptuous..."Yang Yipeng scolded Zhao Xin: "You are a mere martial artist, how dare you call this official around?" Do you really think that this official is easy to bully? ”

Chen Cao waved his hand and signaled Zhao Xin to shut up, then laughed twice, still with a smile and said: "Lord Yang, don't be familiar with my subordinates, Chen is still the same sentence, the matter is very simple, as long as Lord Yang hands over Miss Weng to Chen, Chen will definitely not embarrass Lord Yang, and there are benefits." ”

Yang Yipeng sat up straight, looked businesslike and said: "If it is for this matter, the official also advises Lord Chen not to interfere, this favor The official will not help, and he will not help." ”

"Since Lord Yang insists on tearing his face, then Chen can only do business," Chen Cao immediately replaced his smiling face with a serious expression: "Lord Yang, according to Shandong Tiqi's report, Weng Meixin's suspected collusion with horse thieves has other hidden circumstances, and this official has ordered Jin Yiwei to go to the Criminal Department to transfer the file, and the case will be remanded for retrial in a few days." ”

Yang Yipeng was shocked in his heart, he forgot Chen Cao's identity.

"The horse thieves were full of cholera when they were in the Wuzong Dynasty, in order to ensure the peace of the court, this official, as the commander of the Nanzhen Fusi, has the responsibility to deal with this matter, and I came here today to promote the party Weng Meixin, where is she?"

Yang Yipeng completely forgot the identity of Chen Cao Jinyiwei and their means of doing things, but at the moment, he couldn't lose his face as the governor of Caoyun, so he said stiffly: "Her case has been decided, besides, she is an important criminal, if she falls into the hands of your Jinyiwei, she may have to do something, what if she dies?" ”

"Lord Yang, have you figured out the power of Jinyiwei?" Chen Cao frowned: "This official is kind enough to mention you, you don't appreciate it, you have to tear your face, tell you, Jinyiwei is the Son of Heaven's army, and he is only responsible for the Son of Heaven, if you insist on not handing over Weng Meixin to this official, this official can't help but wonder if she is not the only one who colluded with the horse thieves, or are you all part?" When the time comes, my Jinyiwei will get a driver's post, don't say that you are the governor, that is, the secretary of the ministry, and my Jinyiwei will also catch it. ”

...

"Little sister," Weng Linzhi was very grateful, and the moment he saw Weng Meixin, he knelt down to Chen Cao excitedly: "My lord's kindness, the grass people can't repay it, please accept my worship..."

Boom...

Chen Cao couldn't stop it, and Weng Linzhi knocked his head heavily on the floor of the room.

Weng Meixin cried very sadly, his three elder brothers all died, and his father was also imprisoned, and now he can come out, all thanks to Chen Cao.

Chen Cao found Weng Meixin staring at him crying, so he said: "I know you didn't let your brother come to me, and the jade pendant is still in your hands, but the last time you saved my life, I said it, I will definitely return it, Meixin, you can rest assured, your business is my Chen Cao's business, and it will definitely be arranged for you." ”

Weng Meixin wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then saluted Chen Cao: "Lord Xie, the people's daughter, please help me save my father." ”

"Ling Zun's matter is not small," Chen Cao sat on the chair with a serious face: "Do you know how the Yamen of the Shandong Governor convicted your father?" ”

Weng Meixin shook her head: "After the Jinan incident, I was arrested by Ren Chengwei, and I don't know anything." ”

Including Weng Linzhi, he still doesn't know why his father was brought to Huai'an: "At the time of the Jinan incident, I was delivering goods in Beizhili, so I escaped, and as soon as I arrived at Yanzhou Mansion, the people over there chased after me. ”

Chen Cao said with a straight face: "Weng Shijie colluded with the horse thieves and used black to eat black, with the intention of causing trouble. ”

The brother and sister frowned in unison.

Chen Cao said again: "Cao Yun is related to the lifeblood of the entire Ming Dynasty, whoever dares to move Cao Yun, that is, to be the enemy of the emperor, what the governors of Cao Yun said is what it is, the patrol of the imperial history and these people are all the way, as long as the official documents are handed over, your father... Surely death..."

"And the three brothers of the two were arrested in Jinan, and they also launched a large number of Cao Gang men to fight with the Inspection Department with weapons, although they were finally exterminated by the official army, but this is the reason for your Weng family's rebellion, and it is already a sure thing." Zhao Xin interjected.

Weng Meixin is extremely smart, where does he not know the seriousness of this crime, and now it seems that as long as the other party makes a move, his family will be a thief.

Chen Cao nodded: "I, Chen Cao, can only protect you temporarily, fortunately, I am Jinyiwei, I can investigate the major case of rebellion, if you change to someone else, you will not be able to get out of it, and now you are still safe and sound, I am afraid that it is because your father has not agreed to Pan Yourong's request, or the request of those people in the court, otherwise." ”

Chen Cao didn't finish his words, then sighed and shook his head.

Weng Meixin bit her lip tightly, and then said angrily: "Third brother, since these people are unkind, don't blame us for being unjust, it's better to directly reverse this nest court, and kill one more dog thief to earn it back." ”

Ooh...

Zhao Xin couldn't help laughing: "Miss Weng is really bold, and she dares to say rebellion in front of our Jinyiwei." ”

Chen Cao didn't know where Weng Meixin got the courage, so he opened his mouth to stop it: "Don't be impulsive, just you people, don't brag with you, I'm afraid that even the big river guard of Huai'an Mansion can't beat it." ”

Weng Meixin has already covered up the appearance of the crying little woman before, and has exchanged it for the momentum of a heroine: "Lord Chen, don't put gold on their faces, the Daming Guard is now in tatters, just Dahewei's gang of oil soldiers, it's not me who brag big, as long as there are 300 henchmen and brothers, they can be defeated." ”

Chen Cao's left eye trembled, and he thought to himself that this woman was really not simple: "This is the territory of Nanzhili, although the guards of Huai'an Mansion are eroded, but you don't forget the garrison of Nanzhili, the number of people alone can crush you." ”

"I know," Weng Meixin didn't care at all: "Back then, Liu Liu, Liu Qi, weren't they also a family of 300 people?" In the end, the white-clothed army developed to more than 100,000 people, and the whole of Shandong was their world. In the territory of Yanzhou Mansion, there are at least one or two thousand horse thieves, and no guard force can catch up, and the imperial court has to rely on our Cao Gang to maintain Cao Yun. ”

"Yo," Chen Cao quipped, "Miss Weng, you really know the Ringing Horse Thief." ”

"Not only do I know," Weng Meixin said angrily: "Those people in the Cao Gang know each other. ”

"No wonder..."Chen Cao suddenly realized: "I casually detained you for the crime of colluding with horse thieves, and now it seems that you are not wronged." ”

Weng Linzhi didn't want to rebel, if he wanted to rebel, he would have done it with his other three brothers in Jinan at that time: "Lord Chen, now my Weng family relies on the help of adults." ”

"Third brother..."Weng Meixin looked at Weng Linzhi with some discouragement: "Haven't we been bullied enough over the years?" ”

"Shut up," Weng Linzhi was indeed angry: "The most important thing at the moment is to save my father." ”

"Zhao Xin, get a set of our Jinyiwei's official uniform for Weng Linzhi, let's go to the governor's prison together, and go to see the master of Weng Hall first."

...

Yang Yipeng was very angry, but he couldn't help it, Chen Cao was a Jinyiwei, as long as it involved rebellion, regardless of the north and south divisions, he could intervene in the investigation.

So Chen Cao wanted to see Weng Shijie, and he had no reason to refuse.

"Jinyiwei asked, and the idle people avoided it." Zhao Xin blocked the gate of the prison door and stopped Yang Yipeng, who wanted to follow in, outside.

"You..." Yang Yipeng was choked speechless, and brushed his sleeves away: "Sven swept the floor..."

"Dad..."As soon as Weng Linzhi entered, he saw Weng Shijie covered in bruises.

Weng Shijie opened his eyes, looked at Weng Linzhi, nodded vigorously, and there were tears in his eyes: "Okay, good, my Weng family is not the queen..."

"Dad, this is Lord Chen, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, and he is here to rescue our Weng family." Weng Linzhi pointed to Chen Cao behind him.

Weng Shijie turned his head to look at Chen Cao, and saluted very respectfully: "At the next Weng Shijie, I have seen Lord Chen." ”

Chen Cao returned the salute to Weng Shijie: "Master Weng is polite, I came here today mainly to ask about something." ”

"Lord Chen, please speak."

Chen Cao looked around to see that there was no one before he spoke: "Does Pan Yourong want to annex the Cao Gang?" ”

As soon as Pan Yourong was mentioned, Weng Shijie was furious, and immediately greeted the ancestors of the Pan family: "The dog thief and Yang Yipeng were in collusion, forcing the old man to hand over Rentang, and then he dominated the Cao Gang, and the officials in the DPRK and China turned a blind eye, and the old man only hated that he didn't kill Pan Yourong's dog thief back then." ”

Chen Cao didn't want to listen to the old past, so he asked: "They haven't killed you for so long, they only tortured you, except that Brother Weng and Ling Yan haven't fallen into their hands, Chen wants to ask Master Weng, what other reasons are there?" ”

Weng Shijie's eyes were a little cloudy, and he said after a long time: "The founding of my Cao Gang began to be the merit of the ancestors, the Qian family and the Pan family came to invest in the Mengyuan Dynasty, and the three families built the Cao Gang to do things for the imperial court, my Weng family has the most prosperous foundation, there are nearly one million Cao Gang family members in the Shandong Canal, when the Jinan incident happened, there were only more than 1,000 people who were arrested, and those who took refuge in the past were also the Rentang Gang in Nanzhili. ”

Chen Cao nodded: "No wonder Ling Yan dared to speak out about the rebellion before, it turned out that there were so many people in his hands, Chen probably knew, the reason why they didn't dare to kill you was because once you died, they were afraid that Brother Weng and Ling Yan would launch the million Cao Gang uprising and rebellion, so they didn't dare to touch you." ”

Weng Shijie nodded: "This is my Weng family's secret." ”

"I know," Chen Cao's expression was awe-inspiring: "The reason why Hall Master Weng dares to tell me is because you yourself know that even if you don't hand over Rentang, you can still let the court kill you on the justification of intending to rebel..."