"Sir, I hope you won't make things difficult for us."
However, what Xu Guangqi didn't expect was that neither Han Long nor the government officer had any intention of retreating.
"Huh? I heard you correctly, right?"
The Minister of Rites was stunned for a moment. Although he did not enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister, he was at least a second-rank official in the imperial court.
What's more, now that the emperor also favors him, it should only be a matter of time before he joins the cabinet and becomes the prime minister.
Could it be that these two unscrupulous little officials have taken advantage of them?
"Master Xu, I hope you won't embarrass us."
The head catcher glanced at the person in front of him, cupped his hands and said, "The main reason is that this person was involved in a murder case. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, important officials of the court should not interfere."
"Homicide..."
Xu Guangqi also hesitated.
Indeed, if it was really a murder, then there was really no need for him to intervene.
Now that he has offended the Donglin Party, if he is tricked by his political opponents at this time, it will be very difficult for him in the future.
But now the emperor's order was here again, and he was in a dilemma for a while.
"Hu Yunqing, can you come out and see me?"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help shouting into the room.
"Master Xu."
But I saw Hu Yunqing walking out openly, and said with a relaxed expression, "I heard everything you said just now. There is no need for you to wade through this muddy water before the matter is completely resolved."
Hu Yunqing still has a good impression of Mr. Xu.
At least they are not like those Donglin Party members who only focus on party strife and ignore the imperial court.
"It's good that you can see it this way. I actually have a sacred mission when I come here this time. But since you are involved in the murder case, I can only avoid it for now."
Xu Guangqi nodded, and then looked at Han Long and the government officials, "According to Ming Dynasty law, you don't have definite evidence now, so naturally you can't put him on a torture device! Otherwise, you will definitely run into trouble in the future!"
"Then give Mr. Xu some face."
Han Long didn't care at all. He originally thought that Xu Guangqi would show his strength, but now it seemed that it was nothing more than that.
But if you can bring someone back, you can kill this guy.
"The butler."
Hu Yunqing turned his head and glanced into the room, and then realized that he had met his cousin so many times, and he still didn't know the name of this housekeeper.
"Master Hu."
Wang Chengen did not expect that Xu Guangqi would cherish his wings so much. He should know the importance of Hu Yunqing.
Alas, what a pity.
"I had a few words with Niu Wazi just now. He is smart and should know what to do. You are here to help him."
Hu Yunqing looked at Niu Wazi, then turned and walked outside.
"Take this guy back!"
Han Long felt happy and hurriedly said to the government officials.
If he completes this matter today, he will be a general by then! Is this speed of promotion so rapid?
"Eunuch Wang..."
Only then did Xu Guangqi notice Wang Chengen!
Then a terrible thought flashed through his mind. As the emperor's personal eunuch, appearing in such a place at this time, doesn't it mean that Chongzhen is also there?
In this way, he missed an excellent opportunity to make a contribution.
"Master Xu, it's too late to say anything now."
Wang Chengen waved to this man and then walked towards the house.
At this moment, he saw Chongzhen walking out with a gloomy look on his face, as if he wanted to kill someone.
"His Majesty!"
Xu Guangqi immediately lowered his voice and did not dare to say a word.
"Xu Guangqi, I asked you to deliver the decree! There is nothing more important than my decree!"
Chongzhen didn't expect that the person he admired yesterday would be so timid, "You go to Shuntian Mansion now. If they dare to torture my cousin for missing a hair, I will kill you." life!"
"I understand!"
Xu Guangqi turned pale with fright and hurriedly chased after him.
"Follow that child, and immediately send someone to find Wei Zhongxian, and take the Jin Yiwei to Shuntian Mansion!"
Chongzhen waved his hand and signaled Wang Chengen to say.
"Slave, you obey!"
Wang Chengen noticed it, and the emperor was really angry!
Shuntianfu Yamen.
In the back office, Zhang Fengqi, the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, was drinking tea leisurely.
As the saying goes, he is a third-level official in the capital, but he is now a third-level official.
In fact, the power in his hands is not much different from that of a first-rank official. The only possibility is the difference in official uniform and rank.
After all, when he saw the six ministers, he had to bow respectfully.
But even so, he might not be able to appreciate him if he were to serve as the Minister of the Six Ministries.
"Master Zhang, long time no see."
At this moment, I suddenly saw someone walking in and sitting down next to Zhang Fengqi without any hesitation.
This guy is none other than Hong Shijie.
At this time, he had a proud look on his face again, looking very happy.
"I was wondering who it was, but it turned out to be Young Master Hong."
Seeing this, Zhang Fengqi leaned over slightly, held his hands in his hands, and said with a smile, "It's been a few years since we last said goodbye, right? Is your father in good health? To be honest, every time I return home, I think... Let’s go back and take a look! But I’m busy with official duties, so I really can’t leave.”
"The old man has always been in good health."
Hong Shijie picked up the tea cup next to him and skimmed the floating tea, and then smelled it, "This tea is quite good. By the way, I heard that you also like good tea. I asked someone to bring a few kilograms over for you to try. If If you like it, I’ll have someone bring you a few more pounds.”
Although it is said that this young master of the Hong family also holds the official position of Yuanwai Lang, in the final analysis he is just a low-level official of the sixth rank.
But the attitude of this Shuntian Prefect was extremely respectful.
"Young Master Hong is too polite."
Zhang Fengqi smiled nonchalantly, and then said, "I heard that the business in Zunhua has been affected recently, is this true?"
"Don't mention it. I don't know how the Bai family and the Qiao family got in touch with Jiannu. Such an act of collaborating with the enemy and treason! It's simply shameful! We are partners, so naturally we have been affected."
Hong Shijie sighed, with a look of unwillingness on his face.
Zhang Fengqi smiled, but didn't say much. Who didn't know that Shanxi merchants all over the world were all related to each other, so who would believe that the Hong family had no connection at all?
"By the way, I just wanted to find you."
He took out an envelope from his sleeve and put it on the table, "I will try my best to handle the things you asked me to do. As for this bank note, I can never accept it. The relationship between you and me, why should I do it?" Want this?"
"You're welcome, aren't you?"
Hong Shijie pushed the banknote back without thinking, "This is to honor your father-in-law and has nothing to do with this matter!"
