Changsun Mansion.
The once prosperous and splendid Zhao Guogong Mansion is now austere, solemn and solemn.
After the accident of Changsun Chong, the eldest son, Changsun Wuji's only legitimate sons were Changsun Jun and Changsun Dan. The tragic death of Changsun Tan now is like a heavy blow to the Changsun family. It makes the people of this clan who are still immersed in the glory of the world's first-class wealthy family deeply feel that the current situation is difficult. Today's Changsun family is no longer what it used to be. That clan of queens who can weigh the world...
Even the legitimate son of the family can suffer such a misfortune. Naturally, everyone is in danger and their morale is low.
There's quite a bit of panic in people's minds...
In the flower hall, Changsun Wuji was wearing a plain cotton robe, his face was gloomy, and he was silent.
Who would have thought that after such a meticulous plan, Fang Jun still couldn't be convicted? He did not intend to sentence Fang Jun to death. It would be enough if Fang Jun was dismissed from office and preferably exiled to the army.
One thing that can shock His Majesty's supporters, look at the fate of His Majesty's pawns. Even Fang Jun, who is Jing Zhaoyin, will be ruined. Don't you think about the consequences? The Guanlong Group is fully mobilized, this is no joke!
The second is the fear of Fang Jun.
Although this man has a bad temper, acts willfully, and seems to have no scheming, in fact he is full of ambition and strategy. He is best at turning defeat into victory in seemingly impossible circumstances in some bizarre ways.
Since Fang Jun took office at Jingzhao Yin, although there have been many face-to-face battles with the Guanlong Group, such as the "Urban Management Bureau" that made many merchants and shops in the east and west cities miserable, there has never been any substantial dispute. action.
Changsun Wuji knew Fang Jun well, whether it was glass, gunpowder, the "one whip method" of Lishan Farm, the "production team model" of Huating Town, or even the increasingly influential "Dong Datang Company". Fang Jun’s talent.
Such a person is sitting in the position of Jing Zhaoyin, with Fang Xuanling and His Majesty behind him, so he has to come up with a thunderous means, at least to give enough deterrence to the Guanlong Group.
Is it because Fang Jun has run out of skills?
Changsun Wuji would never think so.
From the city gate official Wang Xuance's private inquiries into the owners of shops in the east and west cities, to the mysterious and mysterious actions of the scheming Li Yifu, Changsun Wuji can be sure that Fang Jun is really planning something big!
Being able to prepare for so long and hide so deeply, Changsun Wuji believed that as long as Fang Jun launched his plan, it would definitely have a strong impact on the Guanlong Group and cause countless losses...
Now is an excellent opportunity to move Fang Jun in one fell swoop. No matter how shocking his planned moves are, they will still be aborted.
Changsun Wuji knew His Majesty Li Er, and he knew what the emperor who was sitting in the Tai Chi Palace and watching the world with disdain was waiting for. Naturally, the Ministry of Punishment will not put it in the eyes of His Majesty Li Er. He is waiting for the Guanlong Group to mobilize with all its strength. As long as Fang Jun's case is submitted to the Tri-Faculty Division for trial, the Guanlong Group will have to mobilize all its forces to ensure that Fang Jun must conviction.
And once these powers are exposed to His Majesty... Even if the Guanlong Group moves to Fang Jun, there will be no more secrets. As an emperor, holding the world in his hands, he naturally has many ways to cut off the wings of the Guanlong Group one by one without shaking the court situation.
At that time, it will be the real end of the Guanlong Group...
The most disgusting thing is that Zhang Yunji, whose ancestor was just a Shandong thieves, was brave enough to betray the enemy at the most critical moment, causing all the arrangements to almost come to nothing!
Really abominable!
Wei Yijie, who was sitting in front of him, paid careful attention to Changsun Wuji's expression. When he saw his anger spilling out, he said, "Zhang Yunji is the most slippery old man. It was probably because Liu Dewei rushed to Tai Chi Palace in a hurry, which made him think that there were also people in the Punishment Department. I’m not monolithic, I think this is an opportunity for speculation. Hmm, even if he can cause trouble for us, the evidence in Fang Jun’s case is solid, and even His Majesty can’t exonerate him, let alone the position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment!”
The witnesses and physical evidence are all available. Unless His Majesty Li Er wants to use imperial power to interfere with the judiciary, who can clear Fang Jun's guilt?
Changsun Wuji nodded slightly and said: "The most urgent task now is to obtain Fang Jun's confession as soon as possible. Even if the evidence is conclusive, as the saying goes, the night is long and the dream is many, who knows what will happen in unpredictable ways?"
"promise!"
Wei Yijie quickly responded respectfully: "I know this, so I will go back and urge the government officials to make Fang Jun plead guilty."
Then he said, "But Fang Jun is really tough... He is a generous person. If we really want to use severe punishment on him, but we can't get around Zhang Yunji... I really have no choice but to lower my official rank."
Changsun Wuji rubbed his brows, his expression was quite tired, and he said in a hoarse voice: "Zhang Yunji... leave it to me to find a solution. All you need to do is keep an eye on Fang Jun. Don't let him come into contact with outsiders. Once he If I receive the news from His Majesty or Fang Xuanling, he will be punished with severe punishment, and he will not admit guilt until he is killed."
Wei Yijie solemnly said: "It's better to be a low-ranking official! I also ask Zhao Guogong to express his condolences. A dead person cannot be resurrected. Although Liu Lang died violently, the entire Changsun family and the entire Tang Dynasty still need you to take the lead. We, the junior officials, need to pay more attention to you." You should study more and accept the teachings."
As the leader of the Guanlong Group and the emperor's uncle, even if the Changsun family is in turmoil, Wei Yijie must maintain enough respect for Changsun Wuji, even if it makes him seem too flattering...
Changsun Wuji gave a bitter smile and sighed: "Everyone knows the truth, but a white-haired person gives a black-haired person... This kind of heart-breaking pain and suffering, who has not experienced it personally, can understand it? But we still have to Thank you for your comfort. I have had many ups and downs in my life, how could I collapse so easily? Go back to the Penal Department Yamen to see Fang Fangjun quickly, and don’t let him play any tricks."
"No! I will resign now, Duke Zhao, take care of yourself..."
Wei Yijie stood up, bowed and saluted, exited the flower hall and returned to the Criminal Department.
After Wei Yijie left, Changsun Wuji got up and went to the mourning hall on the side of the flower hall, his expression sad and gloomy.
The mourning hall was filled with incense and candles, and on both sides there were Taoist priests from Zhongnan Mountain, as well as several juniors from the eldest grandson's family keeping watch.
There was a large coffin in it, and his son, who was in his prime, had turned into a cold corpse, lying in it.
A burst of heart palpitations suddenly occurred. Changsun Wuji covered his chest and turned pale.
Chang Sun Jun, who was guarding one side, quickly stepped forward to support Chang Sun Wuji's arm, and asked anxiously: "Father, is the chest pain happening again?"
Changsun Wuji shook his head, took a deep breath, looked at the painted coffin in front of him, his eyes were filled with sadness, and there was a kind of pain and regret that went deep into his bones.
His voice was as ethereal as the clouds: "Go and tell him that in this life, I will never see him again. From now on, the world will be far apart, and everyone can live with their destiny..."
The gray beard trembled slightly, and the old muddy tears instantly spread freely...
Changsun Jun remained silent.
*****
Wei Yijie hurried back to the Yamen of the Ministry of Justice and asked the clerk casually: "Is Mr. Zhang at the Yamen?"
The clerk said: "Shilang Zhang is in prison."
Wei Yijie was stunned: "What are you doing in the prison?"
"In Fang Jun's cell, the lower official just heard that Fang Jun was clamoring for a drink, so Minister Zhang sent people to Songhe Tower to organize a banquet and brought it to him. The two of them must be drinking in the cell at the moment."
Wei Yijie suddenly became furious, slapping the table and angrily saying: "That's unreasonable! What does he think of this yamen of the Ministry of Justice? A brothel or a restaurant? He's still clamoring for a drink, so he's not afraid of someone giving him some poison?"
The corner of the clerk's mouth twitched, and he thought, "Don't stop talking. Poison?"
You have to guard against others poisoning Fang Jun to be real...
If Fang Jun dies in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, you are the first person responsible and cannot escape the blame!
Wei Yijie said angrily: "Shilang Zhang is also messing around, do you need some rules?"
The scribe was silent.
You are all big guys, we brats don’t dare to join in the fight between gods...
Wei Yijie became more and more angry. After thinking for a while, he said, "Let's go and see what these two people are doing!"
He was afraid that Zhang Yunji would act as a "messenger" and deliver news for Fang Jun.
The clerk followed Wei Yijie to the prison of the Hou Yamen Penal Department, and walked into the gloomy cell deep underground. A musty smell filled the tip of his nose.
Wei Yijie covered his nose in disgust. As soon as he walked down the long corridor, he heard a voice from the front: "Get a pen and paper quickly!"
Wei Yijie was overjoyed. Was Fang Jun pleading guilty?
