Zhao Jun personally sat in the Imperial City Division and interrogated the captured prisoners.
This is a long process.
In addition to interrogating the prisoners, they also have to go to the city to find the victims and find more personal and material evidence.
Fortunately, Fan Zhongyan helped him solve many problems, and Lao Fan had already obtained a lot of evidence, otherwise Zhao Jun would not have been able to arrest so many people at once.
Afterwards, Zhao Jun sent people to post notices in the city, announcing to the public one by one the crimes committed by those in Kaifeng Mansion, and encouraged the people to be brave enough to expose them and find more victims.
For a time, the people in Bianliang City were furious, and Kaifeng Mansion suddenly turned into a rat that everyone shouted to beat. Not only did it lose its majesty, but it almost completely lost its previous prestige.
The next morning, the Yushitai and the Admonition Court were noisy about impeachment, but Cao Xiu took Ping'er to the morning court and told everyone about the evil things done by those in Kaifeng Mansion, and immediately shut up their mouths.
There were still many upright censors and admonishers in the Yushitai and the Remonstrance Court. Seeing this scene, they were furious. A group of people headed by Fu Bi, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu and others launched firepower to impeach the Kaifeng Mansion. Zhao Zhen then borrowed Poxia's donkey to replace Dingdu, the governor of Kaifeng, and replaced him with Fan Zhongyan.
With the cooperation of Lao Fan, the process of continuing to arrest the key criminals went extremely smoothly. In the past, Zhao Jun only arrested officials from the top of Kaifeng Mansion. There were too many government officials in the third class below, and a lot of them slipped through the net. But now they were all arrested by Lao Fan and put on self-trial.
As a result, in just a few days, the cancer that had plagued the people of Bianliang was wiped out.
Fan Zhongyan also took on the task of rebuilding Kaifeng Mansion. He transferred a group of young and promising officials from other places and recruited many new government officials to rebuild Kaifeng Mansion.
The Imperial City Division also recruited a large number of family members of victims who had hatred for Wuyoudong, Guifanlou and a large number of gangs in Bianliang to expand the size of the Imperial City Division. The number of police officers increased rapidly, reaching more than 3,000.
at the same time.
Old Caomen Street, the residence of Han Zong, the judge of the Third Division of Household Affairs.
Compared to those small fish and shrimps that Zhao Jun was too lazy to interrogate personally, the Han family was the real big tiger.
Although the little fish and shrimps are already covering the sky with one hand for the people of Bianliang, making them feel desperate, the Han family and the Ma family behind the scenes are even more terrifying.
Because the current old man of the Han family, Han Yi, is a member of the Tongzhi Privy Council and is the deputy privy minister.
Moreover, in history, in the fourth year of Jingyou's reign, that is, 1037 AD, he was promoted to the post of Chief Minister of Political Affairs and became the dignified deputy prime minister, which can be said to be a high-power position.
Han Yi and Chen Yaozuo were corrupt, perverted the law, and engaged in malpractice for personal gain. It took until the fifth year of Jingyou, that is, 1038 AD, that Han Qi found evidence of their crimes and then pulled them down.
At this moment, although Han Yi is not yet a member of the political affairs committee, he is still very powerful in the government and the public. He is currently one of the few high-ranking officials and dignitaries besides the three ministers, three ministers, the prime minister, and the prime minister.
Han Zong is the second son of Han Yi. During the Tiansheng period, he served as an official in Kaifeng Prefecture. The power of the Han family in Kaifeng Prefecture developed here.
After Han Zong left, Han Yuan took over. Han Yuan was impeached by Fan Zhongyan and replaced with Gao Dingyi, the son-in-law of the Han family.
It can be said that the Han family's strict family tradition is recorded in history books, but in fact it is completely different.
Han Yi was corrupt, knew the law and broke the law, and was impeached and dismissed by Han Qi.
The eldest son, Han Gang, knew about the Guanghua Army, mistreated the soldiers, ate their wages and drank their blood, causing the Guanghua Army to rebel.
The second son, Han Zong, covered the sky with one hand in Kaifeng Mansion.
The sixth son, Han Zhen, was cruel and unkind and was convicted and demoted because a drunken subordinate accidentally broke into his backyard and took a look at his concubine, so he ordered her to be killed with a cane.
The family has a good reputation in "History of the Song Dynasty", but in just a few words, it is revealed that the Han family is corrupt and corrupt.
At this moment, inside Han Zong's mansion.
In addition to Han Zong himself, there were also Ma Yuan, the censor of Yushitai, and Ma Zhongfu, the judge of Sansi Duzhi.
The three of them were sitting in the hall, each of them looking unhappy.
Although the Ma family has declined slightly due to the death of the old man Ma Liang from illness a few years ago, the Ma family has marriages with several prime ministers' families. Moreover, Ma Liang had many disciples and former officials, and Ma Yuan and Ma Zhongfu occupied important positions, so their influence was still considerable.
But they didn't expect that Zhao Jun, who knew the Imperial City Secretary, would appear out of nowhere, confuse the officials, give the Imperial City Division arrest and trial rights, and arrest their people. This was a real slap in their face.
So the three people got together to discuss countermeasures.
"The Cao family has said hello, but Cao Xiu is a bit of a soft-spoken person, and he hasn't let him go yet."
"This matter is very difficult to handle. Zhao Jun did a great job. He announced their criminal evidence in public, and even vaguely pointed the finger at us. Yesterday, the Yushitai was still impeaching Zhao Jun, but today they will change it. The direction of the wind."
"Are we just going to watch our people being taken away by the Imperial City Division? I asked someone to inquire and found out that they live a very poor life there. Not only do they have to be tortured, but they are also abused a lot."
"That person named Zhao Jun is really hateful, and I don't know where he came from."
The three of them were very dissatisfied.
No matter how Ma Yi Gaoding and others are, they are still theirs. The Imperial City Secretary arrests people without even saying hello, which is too disrespectful to the Han family and the Ma family.
"The most important thing now is not to recruit people. Don't you still understand the current direction of the trend?"
Seeing that the two horses were in danger, Han Zong didn't realize it, so he frowned and said: "The Imperial City Division has been ruthless this time, and the officials have ordered a thorough investigation. Even my father is not allowed to interfere in this matter, so you are not afraid of getting bitten." On your heads?”
Ma Yuan was puzzled: "Why, you mean that Zhao Jun still dares to attack us?"
"That's not good."
Han Zong shook his head and said: "Then Zhao Jun dares to surround Kaifeng Mansion. Once the people inside spill dirty water on you, as long as the evidence is conclusive, you will lose half your life even if you die. Over the years, you have made money from Kaifeng Mansion. There must be a lot of benefits.”
Ma Zhongfu said dumbly: "Brother Han, don't be ridiculous. Brother Han has made a lot of money in Kaifeng Mansion over the years? It's like we are the only ones who have taken it."
Han Zong said with a slightly ugly expression, "So we are in the same boat now."
"Brother Han, is there anything you can do?"
Ma Yuan asked.
Han Zong said solemnly: "There are two ways. One is to immediately cut off relations with those people, burn the letters exchanged with them, abandon them, and write a letter to plead guilty, saying that unfortunately there is a scum in the family, and the officials are lenient. They probably won’t do anything to us.”
Ma Yuan and Ma Zhongfu's expressions suddenly darkened.
The only person who was captured by the Han family was Gao Dingyi, a collateral son-in-law. He just abandoned him. It was no big deal.
But those who were taken away from the Ma family were direct descendants. Ma Yi was Ma Yuan's biological brother, and Ma Liang was their biological uncle, so the relationship was much closer.
Therefore, the Han family could choose to abandon their pawns to save their rooks, but they were abandoning their rooks to save their commanders, which was not the same level at all.
"Brother Han is very courageous, but my brother and I have a deep brotherhood, how can we abandon him?"
Ma Yuan refused directly and said, "Is there any other way?"
Han Zong said: "The second is to see if we can find Zhao Jun, meet him, and discuss the terms. I thought that no one in this world would refuse something."
"you mean?"
"Some people like wealth, some people like fame, and some people are lustful. If you refuse, it only means that you didn't give enough."
"Um."
Ma Zhongfu nodded thoughtfully.
Zhao Jun acted too quickly and too harshly. With the evidence provided by Lao Fan, he directly arrested the person and then made it public.
Now the entire Bianliang people know that Kaifeng Mansion has become a den of thieves, and in just two days, Yushitai and Jianyuan changed their words. The Han family and the Ma family are not talking about street rats, but some people already think that it is them. The mastermind behind the scenes.
Given their current situation, even if they want to make small moves behind their backs, they may not be able to succeed. In addition to the Imperial City Secretary who was staring at them, many people in Yushitai and Jianyuan were also staring at them.
In this case, there are not many options available to them. Negotiating peace with Zhao Jun is the simplest and most practical way.
The problem is that Zhao Jun is so elusive that hundreds of people follow him covertly and covertly every time he travels.
Firstly, they couldn't find a suitable time to approach, and secondly, Zhao Jun was becoming more and more powerful in the Imperial City Division, and the Imperial Guards of the Imperial City Division were the emperor's personal troops. It was taboo for ministers to approach the Imperial Guards privately, so they did not Have the guts to make contact.
But at this point, there is no other way.
Ma Zhongfu said: "It's just that Zhao Jun lives in seclusion and is not seen at all on weekdays. It is said that he is often at the Imperial City Office, and the people sent to follow him were also found out by the police. They only know that he lives in Qingtai Street. How can this happen? manage?"
Han Zong smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, I already know where he lives. It just happened that I met this man once when I was eating at Xiangding Tower before, so I asked someone to inquire and found out where he lives."
Zhao Jun lives on Qingtai Street, so the neighbors naturally know it. The person sent to follow him will definitely be found, but if he asks his neighbors, he will be sure to answer the question.
Ma Yuan then said, "It would be great to know his address. How about we prepare enough gifts and Brother Han go with us?"
Han Zong shook his head and said, "You still have to be cautious about this matter. I plan to ask my father to come forward."
"It would be best if my husband is willing to come forward."
Ma Yuan was overjoyed.
Han Zong wondered: "However, this matter is not easy. My father has nothing to do until now, so it may take some time. Let's wait for my father to find out the good news."
Ma Yuan was immediately unhappy after hearing this, and was about to ask Han Yi when he would come forward. Ma Zhongfu patted his hand to express his comfort, then stood up and said, "In that case, let's say goodbye first and wait for your husband." information."
"I'll send you two off."
Han Zong said he would see her off, but in fact he sent her to the door of the living room.
Erma came out of Han Zong's house.
After waiting a little further away, he did not immediately leave in a sedan chair. Instead, he stood under the wall outside Han's house and discussed in a low voice.
"What does Han Zong mean?"
"What can you mean?"
"His family members were also arrested. It doesn't sound like there's any urgency at all."
"The person who was arrested was just a side son-in-law, not a legitimate son, so naturally there is no rush."
"Then why is he playing dirty tricks with us now?"
"What do you think?"
"Should we be spies first to test Zhao Jun's tone?"
"I'm afraid I'm not testing the officials."
"What's the meaning?"
"Do you think ordinary people are so bold as to surround Kaifeng Mansion?"
"Of course not."
"Don't forget, the power of the Imperial City Division comes from the official family."
"You mean the Han family is worried that the officials are behind the scenes, so let's test the officials' attitude?"
"Alas, after my father's death, the world has become a miserable place."
Ma Zhongfu sighed.
His father, Ma Liang, had been dead for five years and was gone. There were still big bosses in the Han family, but their family was just an empty shell, so their status was naturally different.
What's more, those who were arrested were direct members of their family. The Han family was definitely not in a hurry, so it was normal to use them as cannon fodder.
Ma Zhongfu estimated that Han Zong's so-called inquiring about information was basically asking them to do it.
If Zhao Jun is easy to talk to, and wants fame, wealth, etc., then of course it will be easy to talk.
After the Ma family fished the people out, the Han family went to fish them out again.
If Zhao Jun is not a good person to get along with, I am afraid that the Han family will immediately abandon their son-in-law with a foreign surname and abandon their soldiers to protect the car.
What's even more frightening is that if Zhao Zhen wants to get to the bottom of it and find out a few corrupt tigers, the situation will be very scary.
This means that it is very likely that the Ma family, Han family and other people involved may be arrested.
No one can run away then.
And now it is very likely that the Ma family is the person sent by the Han family to test the bottom line of Zhao Zhen and Zhao Jun.
The inner story inside can be understood with a little thought.
Unfortunately, the Ma family now has no leader, and their power and status are not as good as before. They cannot compete with the Han family, so now they just have to be a little more sophisticated.
If people recognize this kind of thing, it’s just human nature. If they don’t recognize it, they don’t know who you are.
So in the end you still have to rely on yourself.
Ma Yuan said anxiously: "Zhongfu, Ayi is also your brother. You can't just die without saving him."
Ma Zhongfu pondered for a moment, and finally said: "That's the only way it can be. Then Zhao Jun made the matter too big and it won't end well. If it can't be resolved privately, the matter will eventually involve you and me. Go home immediately and prepare." A good gift must be valuable.”
"Are you really going to do this?"
"Then what can we do? It can be regarded as a favor to the Han family."
"Oh, I'm a little reluctant."
"There is nothing to be unwilling to do. I hope they will remember this kindness in the future. Otherwise, it will not be good for anyone if the fish is killed and the net is broken. Then Zhao Jun can't catch us all."
"That's true."
Ma Yuan nodded.
Now it seems that Zhao Jun has arrested so many people in Kaifeng Mansion, but after all, they are all from the sixth rank or below, and many of them are from the same family as Jinshi.
Men Yin and Tong Jinshi were not taken seriously in the officialdom and their status was low, so they did not cause such a big stir.
The two of them were Jinshi. In that social environment at that time, Jinshi was not only valuable, but many of their fellow Jinshi were officials in the court and localities, and they called their friends to become cronies.
Often when one is attacked, a group of people will rally to protect him, thus creating a complex relationship in officialdom.
Ma Yuan and Ma Zhongfu are now in Yushitai and Sansi. They have many colleagues and their status is far beyond that of the group of assistant officials in Kaifeng Mansion, so they are not afraid.
What's more, the officials are kind-hearted. Even if they want to find out who is behind it, as long as they evade it and say that it was all money given to them by Ma Yi, they don't know that the money came from Ma Yi's robbery in Kaifeng Mansion.
After that, they would voluntarily hand over the money Ma Yi gave them. According to the rules customized by Zhenzong and today's officials, basically nothing would happen.
Therefore, the two of them were not very worried.
After Erma returned, they prepared enough gifts, gathered at Ma Zhongfu's house, and then prepared to leave for Qingtai Street.
But what people didn't expect was that before they set off, numerous imperial guards appeared at Ma Zhongfu's residence on East Street.
At this moment, Zhao Jun came with great momentum. He walked seven or eight miles to reach East Street in the outer city, and his feet hurt.
"Looks like I need to learn how to ride a horse."
Zhao Jun raised his head, glanced at the huge plaque of Ma Mansion, and thought to himself.
Ma Yuan and Ma Zhongfu heard the news and quickly came out to greet them.
Seeing Zhao Jun, the two of them looked at each other.
Unexpectedly, when they were going to find each other, the other party came to their door.
But it looks like the person who came here is evil.
"Zhao Zhisi!"
Ma Zhongfu stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "I wonder what's the matter with Si's visit?"
Zhao Jun smiled and said: "It's okay, I came to chat with you two. I was originally going to Ma Yushi's house later, but I didn't expect you to be there, so let's chat together."
"Since you are a guest, please come in, sit down and have a sip of tea."
Ma Zhongfu stretched out his hand to signal.
Zhao Jun walked in, followed by Di Qing and more than ten burly men.
Seeing this, the Ma family's servants all looked at each other.
Ma Yuan even frowned.
Zhao Jun smiled and said: "I'm sorry, the officials had to ask them to protect me personally, and they also specially arranged a battalion of the Palace Front Division and the entire Imperial City Division Guards. Even if I went to the hut, there were more than a hundred people following me. I myself I also find it troublesome.”
Ma Zhongfu said awkwardly: "Since the official said it, it must be because the Zhisi has a distinguished status. The Zhisi's visit to the humble residence makes people shine."
"It's different when you become a high-ranking official. Unlike the low-level officials and government servants below, who yell and scream in front of the people, and those who don't know think they are the husband-in-law. But when you become a high-ranking official, it's easier to talk to them."
Zhao Jun smiled.
Strictly speaking, Ma Yuan and Ma Zhongfu are not of high levels, one is in seventh grade and the other is in sixth grade.
But both of them are typical officials with small power and great power.
If it were to be released outside, it would at least start from the fifth level general judge or the fifth level Zhizhou.
One has the power of national supervision, and the other has the power of national finance. They have a pivotal position in Yushitai and Sansi. They are middle- and high-level officials. Generally, the magistrates are lower than them. They are by no means ordinary petty officials.
Hearing Zhao Jun's words, Ma Zhongfu just laughed and led Zhao Jun to the main hall.
There were some gifts for Zhao Jun placed in the main hall. Ordinary coins were too vulgar. There was a box of pearls, a box of gold and some precious calligraphy and paintings.
Zhao Jun saw these things as soon as he entered the door, glanced down and said with a smile: "Which house are Judge Ma going to visit?"
Ma Zhongfu said: "I just wanted to visit Zhisi's house."
"oh?"
Zhao Jun became interested, squatted down and opened the box. When he saw the things inside, he said happily: "Could these be given to me?"
"It's fine if Chiji likes it."
Ma Zhongfu was overjoyed to see that he seemed interested.
Zhao Jun shook his head and said: "It's a pity that Yan Liben's "Wushan Pictures" is not included here, otherwise I would really be tempted."
Wushan map?
Ma Zhongfu's expression suddenly changed, and then he forced a smile and said, "Zhi Si is joking."
"There really was no way to arrest you. It's all because of the benevolence of the late emperor and the officials. They insisted on treating corrupt officials kindly. As long as there are no other serious crimes, it's not a big deal to be greedy for money and ask for bribes."
Zhao Jun stood up, turned to look at Ma Zhongfu and said with a smile: "So your brother Ma Yi made so much money from Kaifeng Mansion and bought you hundreds of thousands of coins, but he really can't defeat you. But who makes you greedy? I also engaged in paintings that were passed down by people's ancestors, ruining their families, and I got caught. Corruption and extortion of bribes are not a big deal, but using power to rob them is a big deal. You two, come with me."
Ma Zhongfu suddenly panicked.
Thanks to Zhao Zhen's tolerance for corrupt officials, embezzlement of public funds is really not a big deal unless someone like Teng Zijing does it.
But using public power to cause the destruction of wealthy businessmen and then snatching their ancestral paintings is another matter.
Once he is found out, he will really be demoted and removed from his position.
So he hurriedly said: "Chisi, if you are willing to show your favor, I would like to give this picture to Chisi!"
Zhao Jun was angry at that time and said: "Confused!"
"If your house is confiscated, it belongs to me too!"
Say it.
He shouted: "Arrest him and search his house!"
In an instant, Di Qing and others around him went up and caught the two horses.
Immediately afterwards, the police officers outside swarmed in. For a moment, the Mafu was in chaos, and screams could not be heard.
(End of chapter)
