Chapter 98: Race against Time
In front of everyone's eyes, Lian Liangcai walked into Meng Yi's mansion with such a swagger.
No one knew what they said, only that half an hour later, the lieutenant army in the city began to investigate the entire Xianyang City to find out the people on the two portraits.
For a while, the people in Xianyang City were panicked, for fear that they would be involved.
The spies who had been paying attention to the movements of the ministers immediately ran back to tell their family about it, for fear that they would miss the big thing if it was too late.
Zhao Gao, who was in the palace at the moment, naturally also received this news, and it was only at this time that he knew that those assassins were actually people from Yan Lefu.
At this moment, he understood in his heart, no wonder Feng Quji didn't let himself care about the assassin's affairs, it turned out that he was waiting for him here!
Everyone knows that Yan Le is their own person, so didn't this matter end up on their own head?!
He barely even defended!
"! Old Puff! ”
He was cursing Feng Quji in his heart, but he knew that the most important thing now was not to scold, but that this matter could not be known by Yingzheng.
Especially when he has just come out of Xianyang Prison, His Majesty's attitude towards himself is still very intriguing, and he can't let His Majesty know.
Otherwise, with Yingzheng's suspicious nature, he will definitely feel that he did this by himself.
At this moment, a little eunuch ran in the direction of Zhao Gao, panting and said, "My lord, Meng Zhonglang has entered the palace." ”
"There is also Xianyang Ling behind him, and he is walking in the direction of the Qilin Palace."
Zhao Gao's heart moved, didn't he just say that he was tracking down the assassin?
Why did they enter the palace at this critical juncture?
You must know that in this kind of case involving the ministers of the DPRK and China, there must be sufficient evidence before they dare to arrest people.
Now that Meng Yi suddenly brought Lian Liangcai into the palace, it was hard for him not to suspect that they were coming for him.
"Could it be that the assassin has already been caught?"
"The assassin must have said that I ordered it!"
"Feng Quji! Old Puff! Don't fall into my hands! ”
If it was usual, Zhao Gao might still think about it and determine the evidence in Meng Yi's hands.
But now, because he is worried that if he is investigated, there will be no way to continue the corruption case.
Therefore, no matter what, he cannot arouse the slightest suspicion of His Majesty!
Especially when he guessed that there was Feng Quji's handwriting behind this matter, it was naturally impossible to dodge, so he had to think about things in advance.
First of all, the most important thing is that Meng Yi can't be allowed to see His Majesty!
He glanced at the little eunuch beside him and ordered: "Send someone to stop Meng Yi, don't let him see Your Majesty." ”
"If you ask, you will say that Your Majesty is resting, and no one will see you!"
"Whoa." After saying that, the little eunuch immediately nodded, trotted away.
At this time, Yan Tong stepped forward, looked at Zhao Gao with some anxious eyes, and asked with some anxiety: "My lord, what should I do?" ”
"It is estimated that it won't be long before Meng Yi stops, and it will be ...... then."
This Zhao Gao also knew, he looked at Yan Tong and asked, "How's the evidence?" ”
"My lord, the rest is already fine, but there are some problems with that incorruptible talent, if you check it carefully, I am afraid there will be problems."
The current Zhao Gao doesn't care about those, and Lian Liangcai is not the main figure in the corruption case, if he is really investigated, no one will investigate him.
He thought for a moment and firmly ordered, "You immediately take the evidence and go to the Qilin Hall now!" ”
"Whoa!"
Before leaving, Yan Tong glanced at Zhao Gao, with an expression of wanting to say something, and finally ran out without saying anything.
He knew that it was time now, and that this matter had to be settled before Meng Yi.
Seeing him leave, Zhao Gao Zhao Gao thought for a while in his heart, and made sure that the evidence of corruption was all done by himself, and there would definitely be no mistakes, so he walked in the direction of the Qilin Palace.
From a distance, his expression was very calm, but it could be seen from the steps under his feet that he was also nervous at the moment.
When he came to the door of the Qilin Palace, he saw that Yan Tong had also come over with a box of evidence, and he was a lot more relieved.
Seeing that there was no Meng Yi and them in the distance, the corner of his mouth sneered, now it is up to him to see who will gain His Majesty's trust first, as long as he occupies the active position, even if Meng Yi gets the evidence, he is not afraid.
Because that's slander!
Thinking about it, he pushed the door and entered, kneeling respectfully in the middle of the hall with Yan Tong.
"See Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng, who was watching the double-entry accounting method that Ran Fang said, was suddenly interrupted by Zhao Gao's voice, and his face was obviously a little unhappy.
Zhao Gao has always been measured, he will not come in without notification, and he also disturbs his thinking.
Why today?
He raised his head, looked at Zhao Gao and asked, "What's the matter?" ”
Seeing that Ying Zheng's face was a little ugly, especially when he saw himself, obviously with some angry expressions, Zhao Gao sighed in his heart, could it be that Your Majesty also received the news?
He stabilized his mind, since His Majesty did not question, then he still had a chance to argue, as long as the corruption was big enough, then the assassin's matter was not a big deal.
"Your Majesty, the corruption case has already come to an end."
"This corruption is very involved, and these are the lists of corrupt officials, as well as evidence of their corruption."
As he spoke, he gestured with his hand to the box behind Yan Tong.
Yan Tong immediately understood, knelt down and opened the box, there were bamboo slips and paper inside, neatly placed there, and at a glance, there were many people involved.
He picked up a stack of the top of the box and handed it to Zhao Gao.
Looking at the full box, the expression on Ying Zheng's face became even more ugly, and his face could drip ink.
"Bring it on!"
Hearing Ying Zheng's business, Zhao Gao knew that he was angry, so he was relieved.
Not daring to delay, he immediately stood up and trotted forward, putting the list in front of Ying Zheng's desk.
Then he stood by and waited for Yingzheng's order.
Looking at the names written on it, as well as the silver taels they embezzled, Ying Zheng's face became more and more gloomy.
"Lin Xian, Zeng Wan, Teng Deyun, Quan Jiang ......"
When he turned to the last page, Ying Zheng's expression changed a little, looking at the silver money written on it, he said angrily: "Lian Liangcai! ”
"Whoa." Zhao raised his head and looked submissive, looking worried that Ying Zheng would take his anger on him.
But that's not what comes out of your mouth.
"Your Majesty, the servant has just found out, although this person's official position is small, he has been entrenched in the court for many years, if it is not for the minister's investigation, I can't believe that he will be corrupt."
Seeing that Ying Zheng didn't speak, just stared at these names, he couldn't help but remind aloud: "Your Majesty, how should these officials be handled?" ”
He originally wanted to say that he would arrest everyone at once now, but he was afraid that talking too much would backfire.
At this moment, a small eunuch walked in from outside and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Zhonglang will Meng Yi and Xianyang Ling Lian Liangcai ask to see you outside." ”