I thought that there would be no more turmoil, and the Inspection Department arranged a hearing according to the normal situation, but when Zhang Fangping opened his mouth to retract his confession, the head of the Inspection Department who was in charge of the hearing was shocked. But his position was too low to dare to make any moves during the trial of the Three Law Divisions, so he immediately asked his subordinates to continue the trial, and he rushed back to the Inspection Division in a panic to report to his superiors.

When Hu Jing heard the report, he couldn't help but lean forward and asked, "Zhang Fangping confessed that someone spent 100,000 yuan of silver to ask him to find the presumption?" ”

The fan said: "Yes, and then the three legal divisions had different opinions, and the criminal department was unwilling to continue the trial, but the Metropolitan Procuratorate insisted on hearing Zhang's confession in accordance with the law." I didn't dare to call the shots, so I came to report to the priest quickly, and I didn't know the situation later. ”

Hu Jing stood up and said, "Go!" I'll see for myself. ”

When Hu Jing and his people hurried to the hearing room next to the lobby of the Criminal Department, Zuo Zhenkun had just begun to preside over the trial. As soon as Hu Jing sat down, he heard Zuo Zhenkun ask: "What evidence do you guess is the Hu family in Jiangnan?" ”

Zhang Fangping said: "Except for the Jiangnan Hu family, who has so much silver, and who can mobilize the people of Yuejian Hall?" ”

Zuo Zhenkun said: "I'm asking if you have any evidence?" ”

Zhang Fangping said: "That's not true. Yuan Zhongmou also did not admit it. ”

Hu Jing listened and looked at the previous records, Zhang Fangping confessed that someone in Jiangnan gave 100,000 taels of silver, and asked him to find the Wudoumi Sect Heavenly Master in the name of looking for the Wudoumi Sect Heavenly Master, but he actually wanted to find an illegitimate son of the family who had been exiled to Xiangfan and go back to inherit the family business. The reason why I searched secretly was because I was afraid that after the side branch learned the news, it would become complicated. Zhang Fangping didn't know which one of the huge riches in Jiangnan was, only one person named Yuan Zhongmou was responsible for contacting him, and after the Wudou Mijiao uprising, that Yuan Zhongmou cut off contact.

Seeing this, Hu Jing's heart was half relieved, and then he heard Zuo Zhenkun ask, "What evidence is there for Yue Jiantang's involvement?" ”

Zhang Fangping said: "Every time Yuejiantang comes, they hide their identities, but because our Wudou Rice Sect arranges food and lodging, after a long time, my subordinates have also discovered their identities." There is Duan Shi, the master of the hall, Liu Jinglin, the second master, and the son of the hall master is named Gu Huai, and I can't remember the others. ”

Hu Jing's heart rose again, he knew these names, and he knew that Yue Jiantang couldn't escape from it.

Zuo Zhenkun asked, "Since that Yuan Zhongmou has already robbed Mao Xiang, why did he send him back to Wan'an Mountain?" ”

Zhang Fangping said: "This is also what I don't understand. Originally, it was said that Yuan Zhongmou would bring Mao Xiang back to Jiangnan, and find another person with a similar appearance to send him to Wan'an Mountain to replace him, but in the end, he sent Zhen Mao Xiang back. ”

Zuo Zhenkun said: "So, do you admit that Mao Xiang did not participate in the rebellion of the Five Doumi Sect? ”

Zhang Fangping said: "That's true. ”

Zuo Zhenkun said: "Sign and draw." Then you carefully describe Yuan Zhongmou's appearance, and I will make people paint. ”

After a while, I heard Zuo Zhenkun say: "Two adults, since the circumstances of the case have changed, how about postponing the verdict today?" ”

At this point, Hu Jing did not continue to listen, stood up and left in a hurry.

After the trial of the three legal divisions, Zuo Zhenkun and the other three came to the political hall and reported to Lu Yichu about Zhang Fangping's retraction of his confession.

After listening to the report, Lu Yichu took Zhang Fangping's confession and looked at it carefully, put down the confession and asked, "What do you three people think?" ”

Zuo Zhenkun spoke first: "Prime Minister, I am the chief judge of Zhang Fangping's confession, I think this confession is enough to prove that Mao Xiang has nothing to do with the Wudoumi teaching case, and the Inspection Department should be notified immediately, and Mao Xiang can no longer be interrogated on the charge of treason." ”

The Criminal Department Shangshu said: "This is only the confession of Zhang Fangping alone, and there is no evidence from the confessions of other criminals. Besides, it is too unbelievable for the Hu family to find an illegitimate child, Mao Xiang's background is unknown, the situation is complicated, and the investigation should continue. ”

Lu Yichu asked Dali Siqing: "What is your opinion?" ”

Dali Siqing said hesitantly: "The Inspection Department has taken over the case of Mao Xiang, whether to transfer this confession to the Inspection Department, we are in charge of the trial of the Zhang brothers." ”

Zuo Zhenkun said: "If it can't be proved that Mao Xiang has nothing to do with the Five Dou Mi Sect, Zhang Fangping's corrective merits cannot be determined, how can the sentence be accurate?" ”

The criminal department Shangshu said: "The emperor asked us to close the case before the year, don't we have to wait until the charge of impersonation is clear before we can conclude the case of the Zhang brothers' rebellion?" ”

Zuo Zhenkun said: "The three law divisions must act in strict accordance with the law. ”

Lu Yichu stretched out his hand to interrupt the two and said, "Okay, okay, both of you have a point, we must not only obey the emperor's will, but also act according to the law." In this way, the new confession was first sent to the Inspection Division, and then the opinion of the Inspection Department was asked, and finally the emperor was asked to decide. ”

At this time, the official of the political hall came to report: "Lord Hu, the head of the inspection department, has come to see the prime minister." ”

Lu Yichu said: "What a coincidence, please." After saying that, he stood up and greeted him.

Hu Jing walked into the political hall quickly, and as soon as everyone sat down, Hu Jing said: "I know about the trial of the three law divisions today, thank you Lord Zuo for finding new evidence for us, and ask the three law divisions to hand over the new evidence to the inspection department." ”

Zuo Zhenkun said: "The evidence is to be handed over to the Inspection Division, but Hu Zhangsi, as we said just now, can Mao Xiang prove that it has nothing to do with the rebellion of the Wudoumi Sect?" Because this is directly related to the sentencing of Zhang Fangping. ”

Hu Jing said happily: "Mao Xiang has nothing to do with the rebellion of the Wudoumi Sect, Zhang Fangping has meritorious work. ”

Everyone didn't come back to their senses for a while, and Shangshu of the Criminal Department hurriedly said: "Is it innocent of taking the chance?" ”

Hu Jing said: "I didn't say that, I just said that Mao Xiang has nothing to do with the rebellion of the Five Doumi Sect." ”

Zuo Zhenkun seemed to understand what Hu Jing meant, and said, "So, the case of Mao Xiang has not yet been decided?" ”

Hu Jingdao: "That's the case, Mao Xiang filed a case alone, and the inspection department will investigate and try it, so you won't bother the three law divisions." ”

Zuo Zhenkun was unwilling, and he couldn't find a reason to oppose it for a while. Seeing this, Lu Yichu hurriedly said: "This is easy to do, the three law divisions will immediately transfer the new evidence to the inspection department, and then discuss the sentencing of the Zhang brothers as soon as possible, and announce the verdict after reporting to the emperor for approval." The case of Mao Xiang was tried by the Inspection Division, and the Three Law Divisions did not need to interrogate any more. ”

Zuo Zhenkun had no choice but to ask people to hand over the evidence to the Inspection Department, and after the handling was completed, Hu Jing said goodbye and took people away.

Lu Yichu said to the three of them: "The Inspection Department is also cooperative with us, now we are just like what we said, we not only obey the emperor's will, but also act in accordance with the law of Dasui, the best of both worlds, you three are busy." ”

The three of them left the political hall with different thoughts, Dali Siqing was in trouble, and Shangshu and Zuo Zhenkun of the Criminal Department were happy and happy, but their joys and sorrows were just the opposite.

That night, the attendant of the Jinling Palace's palace said to Wei Li with a strange expression: "Mr. Pan asks to see you." ”

Wei Li had been looking for Pan Lei for an afternoon, but he couldn't find it, and he was in a hurry, although he had some strange expressions on his side, he didn't ask more, and said, "Please Mr. Pan come in." ”

After a while, a head with hair came in at the gate, Wei Lizheng was inexplicable, the head head bowed to him, and said, "I've seen the prince." ”

Wei Li recognized that it was Pan Lei, and couldn't help but be surprised: "Mr. Pan! What are you doing here? ”

Pan Lei said to Wei Li: "Lord Wang, the practitioner is already a monk, and the Dharma name is empty. ”

Wei Li said: "Don't be joking, what kind of home do you have?" ”

Dao Xuan said to Wei Li: "Please let the prince retreat." ”

Wei Li hurriedly waved his hand, and after waiting for someone to exit, he asked urgently: "Mr. Pan, sit down, what's going on?" ”

Daoxu sat down and said, "Lord Wang, today's triage of the three law divisions, Zhang Fangping's confession is already known, right?" ”

Wei Li said: "Yes, aren't you in a hurry to discuss." ”

Dao Xuan said: "The walker has already planned clearly, and he will take care of everything for the prince." ”

Wei Li was a little surprised, and said with some doubts: "Tell me quickly." ”

This Pan Rai came to Wei Li 15-6 years ago, saying that he was from Hedong, and because he made a big mistake, he was expelled from the family and was never allowed to enter the family tree. Wei Limen had many guests, and when he saw that Pan Rai was a scholar, he left him.

Later, Pan Lei showed extraordinary talent and helped Wei Li solve several major problems, which were gradually reused. But Pan Lei never wanted any official position or reward, nor did he let Wei Li hype him, just said that he was behind the scenes and could better contribute. At first, Wei Li was also a little skeptical and tried a few times, but over the years, Pan Lei never showed any dissent.

Pan Lei lives outside the palace alone, does not deal with outsiders, does not get close to women, and reads Buddhist scriptures in his spare time. The tasks assigned to Wei Li are always completed very well, and everything is considered from Wei Li's point of view, and there is never any selfishness. Finally, Wei Li and his son fully trusted him and regarded him as a confidant.

Dao Xuan said: "All the things that Zhang Fangping retracted his confession can't involve the prince. The only trouble was me, because he explained my appearance and painted a shadow. Fortunately, I was prepared, using Yuan Zhongmou's name, and I changed into a walker in the afternoon, and Du Mu was prepared early, without any flaws. Tonight, I will go out of the city and rush to Jiangnan to deal with several other things confessed by Zhang Fangping for the prince. ”

Wei Li asked, "What are the things?" ”

Daoxu said: "Jiangnan Hu family and Yue Jian Tang." ”

Wei Li was a little worried: "The Hu family doesn't care, but Yue Jian Tang knows about this, what are you going to do, do you want to destroy Yue Jian Tang?" ”

Dao Xuan shook his head and said: "No, Yue Jian Hall's master Gu Tinglin's martial arts are strong, and the twelve apprentices and the disciples are all masters, don't say that it is not easy to destroy, even if it is forcibly destroyed, it will make a great disturbance, but it will expose us." ”

Wei Li said: "Then what should you do?" ”

Daoxu said: "Let the Hu family and Yue Jiantang disappear together, this is more solid, and the search for Mao Xiang is indeed the Hu family's doing." ”

Wei Li said: "How did you disappear?" And the Hu family has nothing to do with this matter, he won't complain to the court? ”

Daoxu said: "I will persuade the Hu family and let them understand that no matter what, the imperial court will copy the Hu family this time." ”。

Wei Li said in disbelief: "The Hu family is one of the three major merchants in the world, with deep influence, a big family, and an inextricable connection with the entire Jiangnan officialdom and me. ”

Dao Xuan said: "There is no excuse for the crime that you want to add, the court is not afraid of the Hu family, but the prince and the officialdom in Jiangnan. In recent years, the finances of the imperial court have become increasingly tight, and Jiangnan is rich, and the influence of the prince in Jiangnan is unique, you remember that in the 13th year of Jing'an, someone attacked the prince, saying that the imperial court decree was sad about Jiangnan. In this case, the inspection department spent so much money on Zhou Zhang, and wanted to do something related to the prince and Jiangnan, so as to take the opportunity to attack Jiangnan. But the emperor has never made a final decision on the position of the crown prince, so he does not want to implicate the prince and the prince. Zhang Fangping's confession was directed at the Hu family, and the court's disposal of the Hu family not only weakened the prince and Jiangnan, but also preserved the possibility of the prince becoming the crown prince, killing two birds with one stone. ”