Chapter 091 Civil Unrest in Hangzhou
Huang Chongtao was extremely anxious at the moment, because the mob had been vandalizing the city, including many students, and his guards simply did not have enough manpower.
"Master Liu, what did your people do to you?" Huang Chongtao couldn't bear it anymore and was the first to get angry at Liu Weisi.
Liu Weisi sneered: "You all know the people arranged by me. The total number can be up to 20,000 people. Counting those wealthy merchants, the extra 30,000 people will be more than 30,000 people. Don't think about it. It must be Chen Fucking trick.”
"The civil unrest in Hangzhou cannot be concealed. Mr. Liu, please wish yourself well. I will write to the court right away..."
Just as Huang Chongtao was about to leave, Liu Weisi said coldly: "Commander Huang, don't forget your identity..."
"snort..."
November 12
Chen Cao finally waited for the governor Zhang Yangming who went to the capital to report on his duties and then came back. Zhang Yangming was very angry after entering the city. Because of the mob, at least half of the city of Hangzhou had been affected, and some places were completely burned by fire. Leftover.
Zhang Yangming also brought the meaning of the imperial court.
"In view of Uncle Dingwu's many experience in handling matters, the matter in Zhejiang will be handled by the imperial envoy Uncle Dingwu with full authority." Wu Chun chuckled and said: "Uncle, you are now the top leader in Zhejiang..."
"Is this what the imperial court really means?" Chen Cao asked again.
Wu Chun nodded: "The boy who came was temporarily captured by the Internal Affairs Bureau to deliver a message. It was said that His Majesty gave the order directly in front of all the officials. As for uncle, you kidnapped the county magistrate's daughter and blackmailed Qi Shangwen. Your Majesty asked you to investigate first. Report the truth and then make a judgment."
Chen Cao now really realizes the benefits of being an eunuch during this time, and he also gives full marks to Old Wei for his ability to do things.
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Cao stared at Zhang Yangming, who was already in his fifties: "Master Zhang, what do you think of this matter?"
Zhang Yangming was very dissatisfied, but at present the civil unrest in Hangzhou concerns the whole of Zhejiang, and he must not be careless: "To prevent the riots from continuing to expand or spreading to surrounding prefectures, the imperial court has made a decision on this matter, so I'd better listen to Uncle Dingwu's opinion. "
"It feels really good to have great power..." Chen Cao paced back and forth in the hall. He even felt that the chair he touched had an emperor-like feeling: "Master Zhang, is this uncle going to be arbitrary?"
Zhang Yangming handed over his hand and said, "I will listen to Uncle Dingwu as well."
"Okay, our first thing is to deal with the murder case of Jinyiwei." Chen Cao turned around and looked at Zhang Yangming with a scornful attitude: "Sir Zhang, Xu Kaixian, the official of Qianhu of Jinyiwei, is still detained in your governor's office. "
Zhang Yangming handed over his hand: "I will arrange for people to release Xu Qianhu immediately."
"No," Chen Cao rejected Zhang Yangming's kindness: "I told you before I came here that business matters must be done first. Xu Kaixian was not arrested by your governor's office. If I don't find fault with you, I will ask whoever caught him."
who? The Hangzhou magistrate's office handed it over to the Chief Envoy. Liu Weisi thought it was a hot potato and handed it over directly to the governor's office.
Zhang Yangming pondered for a moment: "Uncle Dingwu, this is not what happened."
Chen Cao couldn't help but ask: "I wonder, Mr. Zhang, is it the Donglin Party or the Qi, Chu, and Zhejiang Parties?"
Zhang Yangming was stunned for a moment, and then he handed over his hand sternly: "No matter what party the official belongs to, after all, the official is working for the court and the Holy One."
It was an official statement. Chen Cao nodded: "In that case, I have nothing to say. Liu Weisi and several officials from the Third Division detained my Jin Yiwei and deliberately allowed the mob to beat the Jin Yiwei to death. In fact, the matter has already happened I have some clues, because they are senior officials at the second-grade level, and I don’t dare to deal with them at will, so we have to wait for Master Zhang to come back and we will witness them together.”
"Does Uncle Dingwu have actual evidence? Or does Uncle Dingwu guess that officials from the Third Department were involved in the mob rebellion?" Zhang Yangming asked.
Chen Cao smiled and said: "This is not a guess. I have initially obtained the iron-clad facts and concrete evidence. After subsequent verification, I will share it with Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Yangming rolled his eyes, and then returned to normal: "Since Uncle Dingwu has something to worry about, it's not convenient for me to ask more questions. Uncle Dingwu has arranged it."
Chen Cao then ordered: "Zhao Xin, pass my military order. All Nanjing right guards will be dispatched. The whole city will search for the chief criminal. Send the order to the Zhejiang General Army Office and ask them to send troops to assist in suppressing it. Remember, anyone who resists stubbornly will not care about the common people or scholars." , to protect the peace of Zhejiang, kill them on the spot."
"yes..."
Zhang Yangming was shocked. What surprised him was that Chen Cao was serious and decisive in his actions: "Uncle Dingwu, my subordinates also brought soldiers and officials from the governor's Yamen to coordinate."
"Thank you, Master Zhang." Chen Cao bowed his hands towards Zhang Yangming: "By the way, Master Zhang," Chen Cao stopped Zhang Yangming who was about to leave: "I want to meet Qi Shangwen, the magistrate of Qiantang County."
Qi Shangwen has been placed in the governor's yamen since he surrendered. He is an official and the chief envoy can't take charge of it, so he can only hand it over to the governor's yamen. Zhang Yangming thought for a while: "I'll make the arrangements right now."
Qi Shangwen looked a little scared when he saw Chen Cao again, but Chen Cao came with a smile on his face: "President Qi, oh no, my son-in-law has met Mr. Taishan."
Qi Shangwen looked confused, but then he realized it, because Chen Cao's behavior was enough to show that he wanted to make things right.
"This...Uncle Dingwu...you..."
Chen Cao stood up straight, and then his face turned serious: "Qizhi County, did you think about the consequences when you sent your daughter here?"
Qi Shangwen naturally did not dare to answer. Chen Cao continued: "She is your daughter after all. Doesn't it seem too cruel for you to do this? Let's not talk about it for now. Once it is found out that you framed the imperial envoy, Qi Zhixian, your daughter must be Sent to the Jiaofang Division, and you, not only ruined your reputation, but also exiled to Qiongzhou Island until you die, tell me, you have been studying for decades just for this consequence?"
Qi Shangwen's body moved, and then he lowered his head.
Chen Cao said again: "Qi County Magistrate, do you know Liu Youwei, deputy inspector of the Qiantang Inspection Department?"
"I know you... I know you..."
"Let me tell you this, Liu Youwei has now become a tainted witness. He has admitted that he was ordered by you to arrange for more than 300 people to participate in the beating of Jin Yiwei. This matter is of great importance and has been heard by heaven. Your Majesty pays special attention to it. , do you think there is anything else you can hide?"
As soon as Chen Cao finished speaking, Qi Shangwen slumped down and sat directly on the ground. Chen Cao did not move to help him, but said: "Qi Zhixian, I didn't know you heard about what happened to the deputy capital imperial envoy Li Weihan."
Qi Shangwen raised his head, his eyes a little distracted: "I'm the official..."
"Don't resign," Chen Cao was really angry, but if he could open a gap from Qi Shangwen, everything would be fine: "Qi Zhixian, you have only two choices. First, tell the truth, I will ensure that your family will be rich. We are now getting married. I will call you Lord Taishan. After this incident, the official circles in Zhejiang will definitely be shaken. I will protect you as the prefect of Hangzhou.
Second, you stubbornly resisted and Qi Yuanxiang sent you to the Jiaofang Division. After the matter is found out, in addition to the punishment mentioned earlier, in order to protect your reputation, I will certainly send your entire female family to the Jiaofang Division. The consequences will not be ordinary. serious. "
Qi Shangwen was agitated, and after a long ideological struggle, he said: "Uncle Dingwu, I will do all the tricks when I lower my rank."
Chen Cao hurried forward and helped Qi Shangwen up personally: "Father-in-law, from now on we will be a family. Even if Yuan Xiang cannot become an equal wife, she will still be a side wife. As long as I protect you, everything will be fine for you."
...
"Sir, let's make a decision." Jiang Tao, the inspector general, Zuo Qianshi, looked at Liao Kaiwen with a bitter face.
Liao Kaiwen felt a little paralyzed all over: "How to make a decision? I am a member of the Donglin Party, and Chen Cao is an eunuch, not to mention that Liu Weisi still holds a lot of information about me. Want to make this matter amicable? Easier said than done... "
"Sir..." A servant walked to the study: "The Imperial Envoy Yamen ordered the Zhejiang General Soldier Yamen to lead troops into the city to help suppress the mob."
As soon as he finished speaking, Liao Kaiwen stood up as if he had taken some reassurance: "Let's go, the nature of this matter has changed. I will go see Uncle Dingwu right away."
It was not that Chen Cao expected that Liao Kaiwen would come to him, but Huang Chunyao told Chen Cao that when Liao Kaiwen actually came, Chen Cao couldn't help but feel that it was indeed a wise choice for him to take Huang Chunyao under his sect.
"Master Liao, please sit down..."
Chen Cao sat on the main seat and looked at Liao Kaiwen with a smile.
Liao Kaiwen quickly handed over his hand: "Thank you, Uncle Dingwu, for granting me a seat. However, when I come to see Uncle Dingwu this time, I have something to discuss with Uncle Dingwu."
"No need," Chen Cao waved his hand: "Don't you like to do things in a business-like manner? Let's just follow the principle of doing things in a business-like manner. Don't think that I don't know who is behind Liu Weisi, let alone Zhang Wexu, it's Li Weihan. They are no match for me, he asked me to replace him as the left servant of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and I want to defeat him, it is just a piece of cake."
When Liao Kaiwen heard what Chen Cao said, he really felt that he had come here at the right time: "Uncle Dingwu, I have important secrets to tell Uncle Dingwu. I just hope that Uncle Dingwu can treat me leniently."
"A secret?" Chen Cao frowned, then smiled and said, why don't I tell you a secret first: "Do you know Qiantang County Deputy Inspector Liu Youwei?"
"I know that this person is Lord Liu's nephew." Liao Kaiwen nodded.
"Well, Zhao Xin, give Liu Youwei's confession to Mr. Liao for a look," Chen Cao arranged, and then after Liao Kaiwen took the confession, he said: "Liu Youwei turned into a tainted witness and testified against Qi Shangwen, the magistrate of Qiantang. On October 24, under the instigation of the Chief Envoy Liu Weisi and others, they summoned untouchables, green skinners, gangsters and others to participate in the case of killing the Jin Yiwei. In the morning, Qi Shangwen, the magistrate of Qiantang County, also turned into a tainted witness. It is alleged that under pressure from senior officials of Zhejiang's Third Division, prisoners were summoned to participate in the operation."
"Uncle, I was wronged by the official..." Liao Kaiwen quickly evaded: "The official did not instruct others to participate."
"Eh..." Chen Cao smiled and waved his hand: "You, Mr. Liao, are well aware of whether you are involved or not. I will not engage in verbal disputes with you. I just want to arrest a few officials from your inspection department and ask them. Hehe. ..."
When Liao Kaiwen heard this, he immediately collapsed and his whole body began to tremble.
"Uncle...uncle..." Liao Kaiwen said tremblingly.
"Master Liao, why are you calling me uncle?" Chen Cao frowned deliberately.
"I'm a lower official... I'm a lower official... I'm going to be a tainted witness..."
