Amid everyone's discussion, Meng Yi was taken away by the people brought by Cao Yangyun.
Meng Yi really didn't understand why he was arrested?
Ran Fang obviously promised him?
Even though he had ten thousand questions in his mind, he felt that Ran Fang must have ordered him to be arrested by Ying Zheng, so he did not resist when he was arrested.
When he arrived at the gate of the Qinjun Captain's Mansion, he looked at this place that was clearly Xianyang Prison, but now it gave people a completely different feeling. He was in a trance for a moment.
Cao Yangyun locked the others in a dark and damp cell, and chose a cell for Meng Yi that looked very fast and had a window.
"Master Meng, go in."
"This is the cell that my lord has been in before, and it is specially reserved for you."
Judging from the meaning behind these words, it was obvious that this arrangement was Ran Fang's intention.
Meng Yi cursed Ran Fang a thousand times in his heart at this moment, but when he thought of his situation, he endured it, otherwise he would not know how long he would stay in this prison.
"Thank you sir for me!"
"When I go out, I will give him a big gift!"
Seeing him gnashing his teeth as he spoke, Cao Yangyun felt a little proud.
He didn't seem to notice Meng Yi's anger. After Meng Yi walked in, he locked the cell door with a click and turned around to leave.
Meng Yi was left alone, looking at the straw mat in the cell and the pungent smell. He endured the disgust in his heart and just stood in the cell, as if he was determined not to sit in the cell in humiliation.
Cao Yangyun didn't care about these, he happily went to Ran Fang to report the situation.
After talking about everything, Cao Yangyun asked Ran Fang with some doubts: "Sir, how should we deal with Meng Zhonglang's matter?"
"This Meng Zhonglang has won the trust of His Majesty, so he arrested him like this. If His Majesty accuses him of being guilty in the future, what should we do?"
"Besides, the matter of accepting bribes... was also approved by His Majesty."
Although Cao Yangyun felt very happy when he captured Meng Yi, after the capture, he began to panic.
Ran Fang raised his head and glanced at him. He did not answer the question, but asked: "When you were asked to follow those people in the business office for corruption, did you notice their faces at that time?"
"I saw it. He looked like he was motivated by wealth, just like the officials my subordinates met in Xianyang Prison before!"
"That's right."
This made Cao Yangyun even more confused. He didn't understand what he meant by this.
Seeing that he didn't understand, Ran Fang spoke again: "Greed is human nature, but it is correct to suppress nature and stick to principles."
"This is especially true when it comes to being an official."
"There are so many people in the business yamen, and there are more than one rich people who bribe. Meng Yi is the first to accept bribes, so naturally the people behind him will follow suit."
"But there are people who can stick to their principles and say no to temptations. Only these people will be honest and good officials when they become officials in the future."
"Although there is no guarantee that they will not join in the same trend in the future, at least now they have chosen to persevere."
"So, this experiment will serve as a warning to those officials who want to commit corruption or those who do not. No matter how much or how little, whether they have a big or small official position, if they are caught, they must be dealt with seriously!"
"I will personally go to the palace to explain this matter to His Majesty. I am afraid that none of the officials will dare to intercede this time!"
Hearing this, Cao Yangyun nodded repeatedly.
But what he cares about is not those minions, but Meng Yi.
Seeing that Ran Fang never mentioned Meng Yi, he asked without giving up: "What about Meng Yi?"
"Just lock it up like this."
Ran Fang said it very matter-of-factly. When he saw Cao Yangyun's puzzled expression, he added: "Let him have a long memory and dare to agree to anything."
"You can't do anything without thinking!"
After saying this, Cao Yangyun understood.
After returning to the prison for a while, he knew how to treat Meng Yi. After all, he would still be released in the future, so he couldn't go too far, but he wouldn't make it too easy for him.
No matter what, I am also a member of Ran Fang, so it depends on the owner when it comes to beating a dog.
Huh?
That’s the truth anyway.
Ran Fang didn't know what was going on in Cao Yangyun's mind. He got up and prepared to go into the palace to see Ying Zheng. Otherwise, if the matter dragged on for too long, Ying Zheng might have opinions about him.
When he arrived at the gate of Zhangtai Palace, Wei Liang had already been waiting at the gate, and rushed forward anxiously when he saw him coming.
"Commander, you are here."
"Your Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time, just because of Master Meng's matter."
Ran Fang nodded, took out a purse from his sleeve and put it in Wei Liang's hand.
"Thank you, sir."
After saying that, they entered Zhangtai Palace under the leadership of Wei Liang.
"See Your Majesty."
Seeing him, Ying Zheng had a rare emotion on his face. He was obviously a little angry that he did things without consulting him.
"Get up."
After hearing this, Ran Fang not only did not get up, but directly knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty."
This made Ying Zheng a little confused, and the anger in his heart disappeared instantly.
He asked doubtfully: "What's the crime?"
Ran Fang lowered his head, with a completely humble attitude, and said in a deep voice: "When my men were arresting corrupt officials, they also arrested Lord Meng Yi, so I am guilty."
"oh?"
Ying Zheng was really confused. Wasn't it Ran Fang's order to capture Meng Yi?
He doesn't believe it!
Although he believed in Ran Fang, he also understood Ran Fang's personality.
One look at that expression showed that there was something else to say.
"Then tell me, is Meng Yi corrupt?"
"have!"
Ran Fang's words were sonorous and powerful. Before Ying Zheng could get angry, he added: "But this matter has something to do with me."
"I discussed this corruption matter with Meng Yi and asked him to use his body as bait to test how the newly appointed official would choose in the face of interests."
"But I didn't expect that when my subordinates were investigating corrupt officials, they would arrest Meng Yi by mistake. Therefore, I am guilty of lax governance."
After hearing what he said, all the anger in Ying Zheng's heart disappeared.
As long as Ran Fang can testify that Meng Yi is not the kind of person who is blind to money, he will be satisfied.
This shows that his eyes are still very accurate.
"Okay, get up."
"I already know about this matter. Meng Yi discussed it with me before deciding to collect the money."
"He said this was all your idea. Now that I see it, it's really true."
"But now that things are so disturbing, how are you going to deal with it?"
