Hangzhou government office.
Bao Zheng took an anonymous letter and read it repeatedly for a long time, then handed it to Gongsun Ce and said:
"Mr. Gongsun, do you think this letter is true or false?"
Gongsun Ce was about to speak when he suddenly saw a government official coming to inform Zhu Min that he wanted to see him, so he smiled and said:
"This matter is simple. Why don't Mr. Bao try his reaction?"
Bao Zheng pondered for a moment, nodded and said:
"That's fine. I'll wait for my officer to greet you."
When Zhu Min came in, he also took a group of merchants stained with blood into custody and said:
"Master Bao, please see, this is the businessman who sold the goods for the rebel thieves, and now he has all confessed."
"Now the truth has emerged. Cao Bin is the biggest culprit in the tax bank robbery case."
As he spoke, his expression became serious and he said:
"Master Bao, it's time to take a serious blow!"
"Do you really want to watch the Song Dynasty be harmed by these corrupt officials?"
"Don't let down the mighty emperor's grace, let alone the people of the world!"
The corners of Bao Zheng's eyes twitched and he asked calmly:
"What do you think Master Zhu should do?"
Zhu Min slapped the table and said decisively:
"His Majesty gave Lord Bao the Emperor's Order Flag. As long as you and I join hands, we can restrict Cao Bin's rights!"
"Even if I fight to the death, I will still expose Cao Bin's crime."
Bao Zheng was silent for a long time, then took the anonymous letter from Gongsun Ce, placed it in front of Zhu Min and said:
"Master Zhu, please take a look. This is the report that the official received this morning."
"This is your communication letter with the rebels!"
When Zhu Min saw that the letter was actually his own handwriting, he couldn't help but be surprised and said:
"No way, I've never...cough."
"I mean, how could I write a letter to the rebels?"
"This must be a false accusation! Someone imitated my handwriting."
Feeling guilty, he almost exposed his flaw.
However, he did not write a letter, and it was impossible for him to leave any evidence to the White Lotus Society.
Even the businessmen he brought over were greedy for money, so they bought the Bailian Society's dirt at a low price and sold it to Cao Bin at a high price according to the Bailian Society's requirements.
The businessman couldn't figure out the truth and thought it was Cao Bin's method.
Zhu Min only gave him a little guidance and allowed him to frame Cao Bin.
All this is done flawlessly.
If Cao Bin was not prepared, he might actually get into a lawsuit.
But he didn't expect that Cao Bin was also evil and actually copied his notes and reported him.
Now he and Cao Bin are both suspected, it can be said that they are evenly matched.
Under such circumstances, it was impossible for Bao Zheng to follow his ideas.
He took the letter and read it for a long time, trying to find any flaws.
It's just that the imitation ability purchased at the Space-Time Mall was so incredible that for a while, it was even difficult for him to identify it.
Seeing Bao Zheng's suspicious eyes, Zhu Minhan was even relieved and said quickly:
"Master Bao, you don't really believe this letter, do you?"
As he spoke, he gritted his teeth and said:
"I am willing to accept the investigation together with Cao Bin, but..."
Except for the flaw in letting his staff contact the rebels, he guided them inadvertently without leaving any evidence. He did not believe that Bao Zheng could find out anything in a short time.
Relatively speaking, the filth of the rebels is the evidence that convicts Cao Bin. With the cooperation of the White Lotus Society, as long as it is verified, he will be arrested.
But before he could finish speaking, Bao Zheng slapped the table and said:
"good!"
"I hope Mr. Zhu will keep his word."
In fact, Bao Zheng has been investigating this case, but there is no clear imperial decree, and he cannot let go when two frontier officials are involved.
He had been waiting for this sentence for a long time.
With Zhu Mian's guarantee, I believe Cao Bin will also make a statement in order to get rid of suspicion.
Zhu Min was choked by Bao Zheng and felt uncomfortable for a while, but he couldn't say anything, so he could only calm down and continue:
"But I hope Mr. Bao will personally investigate the case and go all out. He cannot just deal with it as he is now..."
Hearing this, Bao Zheng was a little speechless. He didn't want to deal with it, but he didn't have enough rights. Isn't this just waiting for you to express your stance?
Just as he was talking, the Yamen servant suddenly reported:
"Master Bao, please show me your guard."
When Zhu Min heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said:
"Let Zhan Zhao go and investigate. It's best to visit the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion at night and find the hiding place of the dirty things."
"He has superb martial arts skills and is suitable for doing this kind of thing..."
The more he talked, the more excited he became, and it seemed that he had already seen Cao Bin confessing his crime.
Bao Zheng shook his head slightly and said:
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhu. Since the official has taken over the case, he will naturally go all out."
At this time, Zhan Zhao was already standing outside the door. Hearing this, he felt a little embarrassed and said:
"My lords, Zhan is related to Lord Cao, so I'm afraid we have to avoid this matter!"
Zhu Min was stunned for a moment and sneered:
"Guard Zhan wouldn't be so cowardly, would he? He would shirk it with such an excuse?"
"Zhong Jinghou robbed your new wife. How could it be that you don't want to take revenge?"
Bao Zheng heard this and said displeasedly:
"Sir Zhu, please be careful. Investigating the case is a public matter. How can we avenge private revenge?"
Zhu Min was about to refute, but Zhan Zhao said:
"My subordinates came to the government office just for this matter. The competition has just ended and Mr. Cao has returned my wife."
"And... thanks to Lord Hou's... kindness, I accept my wife as my adopted daughter!"
Zhu. Both Bao and Bao looked confused, almost disbelieving their ears, and couldn't understand how Zhan Zhao could accept such an operation.
Zhan Zhao couldn't understand it either, but his wife and concubines had already recognized their father, so they couldn't just give up. He couldn't be so ruthless yet.
Thinking that all his wives and concubines were Cao Bin's adopted daughters, he had already imagined the days when he would work for Cao Bin in the future.
My wives and concubines asked me to help Cao Bin. Can I refuse?
At this moment, Bao Zheng suddenly had the urge to scratch his head. He had been poached by that boy Cao Bin unknowingly.
At least in the case against Cao Bin, Zhan Zhao cannot participate, otherwise it will be unfilial and his wife and children will be separated.
Bao Zheng shook his head helplessly and said:
"In this case, Guard Zhan will cooperate with Mr. Zhu to prove his innocence."
"Master Zhu has just made a promise to accept any investigation, and Guard Zhan will just let it go!"
Zhu Min's eyes widened and he looked at Bao Zheng in disbelief, not understanding why things turned out like this.
Does this count as shooting yourself in the foot?
Ma De, you worked so hard to get Zhan Zhao, the imperial guard, to ask him to investigate you?
When he returned to the temporary residence, he was still full of nonsense and didn't know how he got out of Bao Zheng.
"Master, I'm so happy!"
As soon as Zhu Min entered the door, he met the second housekeeper who was walking out, and he was full of congratulations.
Zhu Min was in a bad mood. Hearing this, he slapped his hand and said angrily:
"Fart, sir, why am I so happy?"
The second housekeeper got a big slap in the face for no reason, so he could only secretly say that he was unlucky and said carefully:
"Sir, the imperial envoy has arrived."
"The messenger said that you have made great achievements in offering auspicious auspiciousness, and the dragon is very happy. I want to increase the reward!"
"The villain is looking for you to receive your order."
Only then did Zhu Min react, and his mood immediately improved, and he quickly said:
"Quick, where is the messenger? Quickly lead the way."
Winning the favor of the emperor and the court will not only lead to promotion, but also the impeachment of Cao Bin will have more weight.
When the time comes to bring Bao Zheng along for impeachment, Cao Bin will definitely be sacked, and maybe even the emperor will no longer favor him.
