When Ji Chunshen's men rushed to Zhang Jingzhong's house, they saw a mess and obvious traces of battle.

And Zhang Jingzhong's family has long been missing, and they have no choice but to hurry back and report the situation to Ji Chunshen.

"Childe!"

"Zhang Jingzhong's family members are gone."

"No one can be found, and there are still obvious signs of fighting at the scene."

Ji Chunshen was very smart, he immediately guessed what was going on, it was obvious that Chu Xiu had taken Zhang Jingzhong's family hostage.

Ji Chunshen slapped the table and said viciously.

"Chu Xiu, this bastard, why did he start so quickly?"

"This!"

At this time, Ji Chunshen was extremely angry, but the fear and uneasiness in his heart also lingered.

Because Zhang Jingzhong knows too many secrets, not only disguised as a bandit this time, but also many things before.

For example, the transfer of court materials, tax theft, etc., if these things are said by Jingzhong and reach the ears of the emperor, it will be troublesome.

Ji Chunshen wanted to kill Zhang Jingzhong immediately, but at this time, Zhang Jingzhong was deposed, and he couldn't get close at all, let alone kill people.

"This..."

"It's over!"

Ji Chunshen was completely helpless and didn't know what to do, and at this moment, the people below reported a very bad news.

"Childe, the spies reported that Chu Xiu used eight hundred miles to expedite and sent a document to Kyoto!"

"We don't know what's in it right now."

Ji Chunshen completely collapsed in his chair, he knew very well that the information that could be transmitted urgently with eight hundred miles must be crucial, and Zhang Jingzhong was in Chu Xiu's hands, was there anything else that needed to be guessed? This is obviously Zhang Jingzhong's confession.

"It's over, it's really going to be reported to the palace."

"I can't explain it at all."

Ji Chunshen can already imagine these things, if they really report to the emperor, what kind of uproar will it cause?

"I..."

Ji Chunshen knew that this matter was completely beyond his ability, and he really couldn't handle it, so he should quickly report the matter to his father.

"Alas, hurry up and find the old man."

In desperation, Ji Chunshen ran to Jijia Villa and found his father Ji Lingxun.

Ji Chunshen knelt on the ground with tears streaming down his eyes and said.

"Father!"

"Chu Xiu already knows everything we have done in the past few years, and it is very likely that he has reported all of Zhang Jingzhong's confessions."

"At this time, the emperor probably already knows."

"Father... I..."

Ji Lingxun was not as flustered as Ji Chunshen, he was only sixty years old, and Ji Lingxun had already reached the point of not being shocked, and there were few things that could shock Ji Lingxun.

Even after listening to Ji Chunshen's report, Ji Lingxun just nodded calmly.

"It seems that this Chu Xiu is indeed a character."

"The means are very clever, you can't play him."

Ji Chunshen nodded, and also admitted his defeat, after all, in so many battles with Chu Xiu, he had never won, and he had been deflated.

But now is not the time to regret it, they have to quickly find a way to calm the situation, in case the emperor is really angry and gives a holy decree to deal with it, they will really be passive.

"Father, Chu Xiu is here, we can slowly figure out a way, what should we do there, Your Majesty?"

Ji Lingxun sighed, stood up slowly, and said helplessly.

"What else can I do? I can only show my old face. ”

"Prepare the car immediately, I'll go to Kyoto myself!"

Ji Chunshen's heart was extremely ashamed, he had sworn to his father that he would lead the family to prosperity, but he didn't expect to get one failure after another.

Now he wants to hurt his father to enter the court and plead with the emperor, Ji Chunshen is ashamed.

"I..."

Ji Lingxun waved his hand calmly.

"Don't say it, go and prepare the car!"

Ji Chunshen struggled to get up from the ground, hurriedly prepared a carriage and horse for his father, and the old man set foot on the road to Kyoto.

At this time in Kyoto, deep in the palace, the emperor also received a report from Chu Xiu.

The emperor said with a smile.

"I didn't expect Chu Xiu's efficiency to be so high."

"It's only been a few months, and there are so many results."

"Not bad, not bad!"

In the emperor's opinion, Chu Xiu's current harvest can no longer be described as abundant, it is simply a complete victory.

He weakened the military power of the Ji family, took control of the office, and most importantly, he also got such a piece of evidence, which is really perfect.

The great eunuch beside the emperor came over and asked cautiously.

"Your Majesty, what's next?"

The Emperor replied with a smile.

"There's no need to worry, just wait, I estimate that Ji Chunshen will be here soon."

"These evidences are far from enough, but it is enough to let the Ji family bleed!"

In fact, the emperor knew all what Ji Chunshen had done before, but there was no evidence.

And now, even if the evidence is obtained, it is impossible to completely bring down the Ji family, but in the emperor's opinion, as long as the authority of the other party can be weakened, it can be regarded as progress and victory.

Chu Xiu is the biggest contributor to this victory, and he must be commended.

"Passing the decree, Chu Xiu has made meritorious efforts to suppress bandits, lead the second-class loyal and brave duke, and add the title of prince and young master!"

The emperor's reward soon reached Chu Xiu's line, and Chu Xiu knelt down to thank the saint.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Although Chu Xiu had gained the trust of the emperor and received full power from the government, Chu Xiu was still just a military general in essence.

For the civil officials in the court, although Chu Xiu can stammer, he still has no right to speak in the court, and it is difficult to integrate into the circle of civil officials.

But now the situation is different, Chu Xiu now has a knighthood, although it is not precious, but his identity is indeed different.

What made Chu Xiu happiest was that Chu Xiu won the second-class honor of civil official and added the title of prince and young master.

This also means that Chu Xiu is no longer just a soldier, but should be regarded as half a civilian official.

At least the emperor approves of it, and then deals with those civil officials, and Chu Xiu will have confidence.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiu said with excitement on his face.

"Haha! Pin your head to your belt, after fighting for so long, it's finally fruitful! ”

"In the future, he will no longer be a simple general."

Qin Siyong was also happy, as Chu Xiu's absolute confidant, Chu Xiu was promoted and gained more power, didn't Qin Siyong's identity also rise?

"Haha, my lord, it seems that the risks we are taking now are well worth it."

"I just don't know what the emperor will do with Ji Chunshen? Is it really a penalty of three glasses of wine? ”