Two days have passed in the blink of an eye, and today is the day when Yan Maoqing, Wang Ting and others came to Zhejiang.

Early in the morning, Zhao Zhenji took Zheng Michang, He Maocai and officials of all sizes in Zhejiang to the dock to greet him.

After all, no matter how Yan Maoqing, Wang Ting and others were ordered by the imperial court to come to Zhejiang to investigate Ma Ningyuan's case, they can be regarded as half of the ministers.

Zhao Zhenji, as the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, needs to come to greet him in person.

"I really didn't expect that this official actually had a day waiting for someone at the dock, and I thought that when this official was the supervisor of the imperial history, it was someone else'......"

Just when Zhao Zhenji was so emotional, he heard an exclamation not far away: "Look, the ship has arrived!" ”

When the people heard this, they followed the prestige, and saw a fleet of four or five large ships and several small boats appear in the distance.

At the moment, this fleet is moving in the direction of the dock in an orderly manner.

"This Yan Maoqing has finally arrived!"

Seeing that the distance between the ship and the dock was getting closer and closer, Zheng Michang and He Maocai couldn't help but glance at each other, and they both read this message from each other's eyes.

In the eyes of Zheng Michang and He Maocai, the reason why Yan Maoqing was sent to Zhejiang to investigate the case must be behind Yan Gelao's instructions.

It must have been Yan Ge Lao who noticed the problem, so he sent Yan Maoqing over to help them cover up the case.

Just as the two were in reverie, the ship had already docked, and then Yan Maoqing, Wang Ting, and an official of the Inspectorate disembarked from the sampan, escorted by a large number of guards.

Seeing this, Zhao Zhenji immediately leaned down, arched his hand, and said respectfully: "Zhao Zhenji, the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, has seen all of you!" ”

After that, Zheng Michang, He Maocai, and officials of all sizes in Zhejiang also bowed to the three of them, and said in unison: "I've seen all of you!" ”

When Yan Maoqing and Wang Ting heard this, they looked at it quietly, and Zhao Zhenji, who was standing at the front of the team, had a hint of jealousy in his eyes.

As early as when Zhao Zhenji was still serving as the inspector of the Imperial History, they heard of Zhao Zhenji's name.

Zhao Zhenji is capable, quite ruthless and decisive, if he doesn't make a move, he will go to death if he makes a move!

Not only that, Zhao Zhenji rarely left a handle, even if you want to retaliate afterwards, you can't do it.

is such a powerful character, but was sent by His Majesty to Zhejiang to take over Hu Zongxian's position, the original Zhao Zhenji was very difficult to deal with, and now Zhao Zhenji has the authority of the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, which is even more difficult to deal with.

Thinking of confronting Zhao Zhenji next, Yan Maoqing's heart couldn't help but flash a trace of panic.

After this, I saw Yan Maoqing forcibly suppress the panic in his heart, looked in the direction where Zhao Zhenji was, and responded with a smile: "Your Excellency Governor doesn't have to be so polite, I came here this time to follow His Majesty's will to come to Zhejiang to investigate the case of Ma Ningyuan, the prefect of Hangzhou!" ”

"In the next period of time, I will have to rely on the governor a lot!"

As soon as Yan Maoqing's words fell, Wang Ting on the side also stood up and added: "Yes, Lord Governor, I hope to bear with me in the next period of time!" ”

Hearing this, Zhao Zhenji stroked his beard, withdrew his gaze from Yan Maoqing and his party, nodded, and said slowly: "This is natural, everyone, please!" ”

After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, he made a gesture of please.

Subsequently, Zhao Zhenji, Yan Maoqing, and Wang Ting walked at the front of the team, followed by officials of all sizes in Zhejiang.

Near the docks, there are heavily armed soldiers patrolling everywhere, and no wind or grass can escape their eyes!

At this moment, Yan Maoqing looked in the direction where Zhao Zhenji was as if he suddenly remembered something, and asked, "By the way, Lord Governor, what is the current situation of the Qin prisoner Ma Ningyuan?" ”

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he paused suddenly, turned around, looked in the direction where He Maocai was, and said slowly: "The specific situation, the official is not clear, let's let Lord Zhentai tell you!" ”

Seeing this, He Mao immediately stood up, leaned down, and said respectfully: "Your Excellency, since not long ago, after the imperial court issued an official document to arrest Ma Ningyuan, according to the side of the Prosecutor's Department, someone has been sent to arrest him and put him in prison, waiting for his fate!" ”

As soon as He Maocai's words fell, he saw Yan Maoqing nodding and commanding: "Since this is the case, then take us over!" ”

When He Maocai heard Yan Maoqing's words, he subconsciously looked in the direction where Zhao Zhenji was, and after getting the permission of the other party, he lowered his head and responded in a deep voice: "Yes, my lord, please come with the lower officials!" ”

Wang Ting and Yan Maoqing did not leave in a hurry, but looked in the direction where Zhao Zhenji was, and said respectfully: "Lord Governor, as the governor of Zhejiang, you have a lot of affairs, and it is inconvenient for us to disturb too much, let's not pass it for the time being!" ”

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he responded imperceptibly, and then watched Yan Maoqing, Wang Ting and other people, under the leadership of He Maocai and Zheng Michang, march in the direction where the prison is located.

Zhao Zhenji, as the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, was able to come to the dock to greet Yan Maoqing and his party in person, which was already very face-saving.

Therefore, Yan Maoqing, Wang Ting and others did not dare to make more demands on Zhao Zhenji.

After this, I saw Zhao Zhenji retract his gaze, looked at the guards on the side, and commanded: "Go back to the Governor's Palace!" ”

When the guards on the side heard this, their expressions immediately turned grim, and they responded in a deep voice: "Obey, Lord Governor!" ”

……

At this moment, one of the cells in the cell, perhaps because of the lack of sunlight for a long time, the straw on the bed has become moldy, and there are still dark red blood stains that cannot be cleaned up in the cracks of the stone bricks on the ground.

At this time, Ma Ningyuan was wearing a prison uniform, lying on the bed bored.

Because he had already learned in advance the exact date of Yan Maoqing and his entourage, who were sent by the imperial court to investigate the case, to come to Zhejiang.

Therefore, early in the morning, Ma Ningyuan was transferred to this cell, and the civilian clothes he was wearing were also changed into prison clothes.

And it has been a while since Ma Ningyuan was imprisoned, except for the fact that his freedom was slightly restricted and he could not enter and leave the cell at will, everything else was no different from when Ma Ningyuan was outside.

With the care of Zheng Michang and He Maocai, those jailers are also trying their best to curry favor with Ma Ningyuan, and their attitude towards Ma Ningyuan is far more filial than their own father.

"Alas, I don't know when this official will be able to get out of here!"

Just as Ma Ningyuan sighed, he saw several jailers appear in the corridor not far away.

Later, I saw these jailers come to Ma Ningyuan's cell, and one of the jailers took the key from his waist and opened the door of the cell.

Seeing this situation, Ma Ning couldn't hold back the curiosity in his heart, and couldn't wait to ask the jailer, "Could it be that someone sent by the imperial court to investigate the case is here?" ”

When the jailer heard Ma Ningyuan's words, he didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, so he immediately lowered his head and responded cautiously: "Yes, yes, my lord, the person sent from above to investigate the case has arrived, please come with the little one!" ”

"Well, it seems that the day when this official will go out from here is not far away!"

Ma Ningyuan thought so, his face full of anticipation.

After that, Ma Ningyuan was put in shackles and shackles by the jailers, and under the leadership of these jailers, he left the cell.

When Ma Ningyuan stood in the sunlight again, the whole person couldn't help but feel like a world away.

Because Ma Ningyuan was in a dark and damp cell with no sunlight before, it was difficult for him to adapt to this light for a while.

He hurriedly shielded his hands from the sunlight for a long time before he readjusted.

Subsequently, Ma Ningyuan was escorted into the public court by the jailer, and there was a long table on the public court, and there was a startling wood on the long table.

There are three Taishi chairs in the back, the rest of the furnishings have not changed, and there is a plaque hanging above the lobby, and four big characters are hung on the mirror.

Wang Ting, the right attendant of the household department, was in the center, and on both sides sat Yan Maoqing and the official of the Inspectorate.

As for Zheng Michang and He Maocai, they sat on the side of the long table, and in addition, there were several officials who were in charge of recording confessions.

"My lord, the criminal Ma Ningyuan has already been brought!"

The jailers who were in charge of escorting Ma Ningyuan before, after bringing the person into the court, immediately leaned down and said respectfully.

When Wang Ting heard this, he unhurriedly took his eyes off the case file on the table, waved his hand, and commanded: "Okay, it's nothing for you, go down!" ”

"Yes, sir!"

When the jailers heard this, their faces filled with relief, and after arching their hands, they stepped away.

……

After the jailers left one after another, they only heard a crisp sound of 'bang', and everyone present was startled by this sudden sound.

followed the prestige, only to find that Wang Ting's hand was holding the shocking wood.

"The criminal Ma Ningyuan, seeing that the official didn't kneel, what are your intentions, is it difficult, do you want to despise the court?"

When Ma Ningyuan saw the royal court coming up, he put a big hat of "contempt for the court" on himself, his face was full of indignation, and he didn't make any action for a long time.

Seeing this situation, Zheng Michang and He Mao on the side couldn't help but 'chuckle' in their hearts, at this moment, they all read the same emotion from each other's eyes - the person who came is not good!

After all, no matter how you say it, Ma Ningyuan is also the prefect of Hangzhou, and he is a member of the four grades of the imperial court, if he cares a little about the face of officialdom, there is no need to make such an ugly scene.

In this way, it is equivalent to tearing the skin on the spot, and it is about to make a lot of trouble.

Afterwards, I saw Zheng Michang laughing twice, wanting to stand up and play a round: "Big ...... My lord, no matter how you say it, this Ma Ningyuan was also the prefect of Hangzhou before, and he was a member of the four grades of the imperial court, and the lower officials still felt that it was ......"

It's just that before Zheng Michang's words were finished, he was coldly interrupted by Wang Ting: "Hmph, this official doesn't care what position he held before, but now, his identity as Ma Ningyuan is a criminal of the imperial court, since he is a criminal, then he should kneel when he sees this official!" ”

When Wang Ting said this, he looked in the direction where Zheng Michang was, and continued to add: "Your Excellency, you are standing up to intercede for the imperial court at this time, could it be that you are colluding with him?" ”

When Zheng Michang heard this, his whole body trembled suddenly, and the expression on his face suddenly turned cold.

Wang Ting's words can be described as a very serious warning, you must know that Ma Ningyuan is a criminal arrested by the imperial court in person, if he is involved with him at this time, he will take off a layer of skin if he does not die.

After Wang Ting finished speaking, he seemed to feel that he was not happy enough, so he glanced at Ma Ningyuan, and then looked at He Maocai not far away, and said coldly.

"According to the envoy, Ma Ningyuan is a prisoner of the imperial court, it stands to reason that he should wear at least thirty catties of shackles, why are the shackles and shackles he wears not in accordance with the rules?"

When He Maocai heard this, beads of sweat suddenly oozed from his forehead, and after he wiped it off with his sleeve, he said cautiously: "Big ...... My lord, maybe the people below were negligent, and after they came down, the lower officials would definitely discipline them strictly! ”

At this moment, Yan Maoqing, who was on the side, stood up and changed the topic: "My lord, let's try the case first!" ”

When Wang Ting heard Yan Maoqing's words, he responded imperceptibly, and Zheng Michang and He Maocai on the side had a relieved expression on their faces.

Then, I saw Wang Ting look in the direction where Ma Ningyuan was, and after a moment of silence, he spoke: "The criminal Ma Ningyuan, this official is thinking that you have served the court for many years, and you don't have to kneel, you have to recruit from the truth later!" ”

When Wang Ting said this, he paused, and added: "Otherwise, don't blame the official for being polite!" ”

When Ma Ningyuan heard Wang Ting's words, a trace of gloom flashed on his face, and he immediately raised his head and responded as usual: "Yes, my lord!" ”

Seeing this, Wang Ting closed the case file in front of him, looked in the direction where Ma Ningyuan was, and asked: "Criminal Ma Ningyuan, let's explain the case for the time being!" ”

When Ma Ningyuan heard Wang Ting's words, he thought for a moment before he said slowly: "That day, the official received a report from his subordinates, saying that some people in Wangjia Village, Chun'an County, had planted seedlings without authorization despite the ban of the government, and had a conflict with the people sent by the government!" ”

"After learning of this news, the lower official was deeply worried, and it happened that the guards of the government and the official were short of manpower, so in order to avoid further deterioration of the situation, the lower official had to ...... it."

Soon, Ma Ningyuan recounted the circumstances of the case.

Of course, as recorded in the case file, it was the villagers of Wangjia Village who were at fault first, and it was they who planted seedlings without authorization in disregard of the ban of the imperial court, which led to this incident.

After that, I saw Zheng Michang standing up after him, and said helpfully: "My lord, it is a national policy to change rice to mulberry, and those villagers ignore the ban of the imperial court and plant seedlings without authorization, they are clearly against the imperial court!" ”

"Maybe they received the money from the Japanese robbers, so they deliberately disrupted the implementation of the imperial court's policy of changing rice to mulberry!"

After Zheng Michang, He Maocai on the side also followed up and said: "Yes, my lord, this Wangjia Village has always been a fierce people, and there are not a few people who are traitors, which is quite a headache for the government, you must not be deceived by these people!" ”

"In the final analysis, this matter is nothing more than a little accident in the process of changing rice to mulberry, you must know ......"

Before He Maocai's words were finished, he was coldly interrupted by Wang Ting: "Shut up to the official, there is a saying that water can carry a boat and also capsize a boat, as a parent official in Zhejiang, don't you even understand this truth?" ”

"What is involved in this case is not a cat or a dog, but a living human life!"

"Is the life of the people worthless in the mouths of the two adults?"

Seeing the sudden attack of the royal court, Zheng Michang and He Maocai didn't know what to do for a while.

After all, this question is not answered, nor is it not answered.

If the answer is yes, the next impeachment of them will soon fill the Inspectorate, and if the answer is not, then their previous defense of Ma Ningyuan's behavior will be extremely pale and weak.

Thinking of this, Zheng Michang and He Maocai couldn't help but cast their eyes at Yan Maoqing for help, hoping that he could stand up, make a round, and bring this topic over as soon as possible.

Who knows, Yan Maoqing seems to have not seen the eyes of the two of them asking for help, and still looks at his nose and nose, looking like he has nothing to do with himself.

Seeing that Yan Maoqing had no intention of standing up, I saw Zheng Michang retract his gaze and said secretly: "Damn Yan Maoqing, it's really unreliable!" ”

Then, perhaps because he didn't want to dwell too much on this topic, he saw Wang Ting look in the direction where Ma Ningyuan was and asked.

"Criminal Ma Ningyuan, this official asks you, who instructed you to mobilize the guards without authorization to suppress the unarmed people, and is this matter related to your teacher Hu Zongxian?"

"No, this is a decision made by the lower officials themselves, and it has nothing to do with anyone else!"

When Ma Ningyuan heard Wang Ting's words, he immediately responded categorically.

When Ma Ningyuan's words fell, I saw Yan Maoqing look at the officials on the side, and commanded: "Record!" ”

When Wang Ting heard this, he did not comment on this, only to see him sneer, withdraw his gaze from Ma Ningyuan's body, and continued: "Hmph, Ma Ningyuan, don't think that this official doesn't know, after the case, your case was quietly suppressed!" ”

After Wang Ting finished speaking, he turned around and looked in the direction where He Maocai was, and the meaning contained in it was self-evident.

After He Maocai noticed Wang Ting's gaze on him, he suddenly panicked, and hurriedly got up from his seat and explained.

"Big ...... My lord, this matter has nothing to do with the lower officials, and the lower officials all act in accordance with the charter! ”

"As a procurator, how can a subordinate official know the law and break the law and cover up the crime for others?"

"It should be that the people below have made a mistake, my lord, the lower officials are wronged, all this is ......"

It's just that He Maocai's words were not finished before he was interrupted by Wang Ting's words: "The evidence is conclusive, and I dare to deny it, I waited for this time to come to Zhejiang to investigate this case at the behest of His Majesty. ”

When Wang Ting's words fell, I saw Yan Maoqing stand up and said slowly: "Lord He, Ma Ningyuan's case has an inexplicable relationship with you, you must know that the only one who can help cover it up is your Inspectorate Division!" ”

After Yan Maoqing finished speaking, he looked at Zheng Michang on the side, and said unhurriedly: "And you, Lord Zheng, on weekdays, you and Lord He are very close, and the two often get together to feast and drink, and now, if something happens to Lord He, you can't be exempt from suspicion!" ”

"If you don't want to be implicated in Ma Ningyuan's case, you might as well suspend the two of you for a while, and then let you be reinstated after the case is investigated?"

When Yan Maoqing's words fell, Zheng and He realized that this Yan Maoqing was not here to help them at all!

Then, I saw Zheng Michang suddenly stand up from his seat, his face was full of gloom, and he looked in the direction where Yan Maoqing was and said word by word.

"Hmph, Yan Maoqing, who do you think you are, this official is the political envoy of Zhejiang, if you want to move this official, you have to ask the court first, and besides, aren't you afraid of Yan Ge and them......"

In the face of Zheng Michang's threat, Yan Maoqing's face suddenly turned cold, and he slapped the table and said in a deep voice.

"Shut up to the official, Lord Zheng, you must know that this official came to Zhejiang to investigate the case at the behest of His Majesty this time, are you threatening the official?"

At this moment, I saw Wang Ting glance over Yan Maoqing and Zheng Michang respectively, and said coldly: "Lord Zheng, do you know what the crime of threatening the imperial court officials is?" ”

"At the beginning, Ma Ningyuan's case could be quietly suppressed, and the assistance of the Prosecutor's Department was definitely indispensable in the middle, and you, Lord Zheng, have a close personal relationship with Lord He on weekdays, and you are also very suspicious!"

"This is just to avoid suspicion, so I temporarily suspended the two of you, and after the truth of the case is clarified, I will let you be reinstated!"

"All this is done in accordance with the statute, even if you sue the cabinet and your majesty, it will be of no avail!"

Subsequently, I saw that the royal court summoned the guards and ordered in a deep voice: "Tell the governor for this official, and say that the political envoy Zheng Michang and the envoy He Maocai are involved in the case of Ma Ningyuan, and for the sake of safety, he will be temporarily suspended, and after the truth is ascertained, the official will be reinstated!" ”

When the guard heard this, his face was full of hesitation, after all, the identities of these two were extraordinary.

Seeing that the guards did not hesitate to move, an impatient expression appeared on Wang Ting's face, and he looked at the guards and asked in a cold voice.

"Why, didn't you hear what the official said?"

When the guard heard this, he immediately lowered his head and replied as if walking on thin ice: "Big ...... My lord, this ...... Should this matter be taken seriously? ”

"You know, this is the political envoy and the envoy, in case the time comes......"

Before the guard finished speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Wang Ting: "What are you afraid of, we have come to Zhejiang to investigate the case at the behest of His Majesty, if something goes wrong at that time, this official should bear it!" ”

Seeing that Wang Ting had already said this, the guard did not dare to shirk it any longer, so he trembled and cautiously responded: "Yes, my lord! ”

At this moment, I saw Zheng Michang sneering, glanced over Wang Ting and Yan Maoqing, and said slowly.

"Since we're only temporarily suspended, we can leave now, right?"

When Yan Maoqing heard this, he just wanted to speak, but was stopped by Wang Ting with his eyes, and then, he saw Wang Ting look in the direction where Zheng Michang was, and said slowly: "This is natural, two adults, please!" ”

After Zheng Michang and He Maocai left, I saw a look of worry on Yan Maoqing's face, and then said: "Just let them go like this, will it be ......?"

When Wang Ting heard Yan Maoqing's words, he shook his head imperceptibly, and said slowly: "If we leave the two of them behind, we will definitely anger Zhao Zhenji, the governor of Zhejiang, and now that this is the case, everyone can at least get by on the surface!" ”

"If you anger Zhao Zhenji and let him intervene, things will be in trouble!"

"Send someone to stare at them, and in addition, tell the Weaving Bureau that you can do it!" (End of chapter)