Chapter 117 Ignorance of praise
Chen Cao shook his head helplessly, because he knew that Liu Kongzhao would definitely not get involved. Since he was killing a chicken to scare the monkey, he had to kill a huge fat chicken, otherwise he would not be able to respect the monkey. But before doing it again, Chen Cao wanted to scare the others. .
"Since Mr. Cheng is determined not to join, Chen can't force him. We are all doing business. Let's use our skills in the business field from now on, and don't make small moves in private. Don't forget that Chen is the leader of Nanzhili Jinyiwei. Your family background is very clear to me." After Chen Cao said with a smile, he walked to his seat and sat down.
Li Ying couldn't sit still anymore and wanted to leave. Chen Cao picked up the chopsticks and said, "Uncle Fuyang, why are you so anxious? I just said that I have private and business matters to discuss. Since we can’t talk about private matters, let’s talk about business matters.”
Li Ying immediately became angry: "Chen Cao, I can come when I want and leave when I want. What qualifications do you have to keep me?"
Chen Cao picked up a piece of fish and tasted it carefully: "The fishy smell is less, if you can sprinkle some Fanbang chili powder and drizzle oil, oh, the taste will be amazing..."
Hidden...
Zhao Xin appeared at the door with an awe-inspiring look, wearing a particularly dazzling crimson flying fish suit. He walked into the private room with an embroidered spring knife, followed by a group of royal guards: "Dear nobles, I am the commander of Nanzhen Fusi, Zhao Xin. , I have something to ask you all, and I would also like to ask you to go to the Zhenfu Division to ask."
boom...
"Presumptuous..." Feng Kelie looked at Chen Cao angrily: "The title of this Marquis was granted by Taizu, and there is a hereditary alchemy certificate in my family. Even if I commit a crime, it is not the Jin Yiwei's turn to come to trial. Chen Cao, what are you going to do?"
Chen Cao put down his chopsticks, still smiling: "My uncle's official position is to be the commander of Nanzhen Fusi. Today, according to the imperial decree, I went to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion to find all the distinguished officials. Only after I went did I find out that none of you were on duty today. So I went to your houses one by one and learned that you were invited to Jixinfang for a banquet today, otherwise I wouldn’t bother coming to Jixinfang to talk to you.”
Chen Cao stood up, stretched, and then gave Zhao Xin a wink. Zhao Xin nodded, took out the bright yellow imperial edict from behind his subordinates, and raised it with one hand above his head: "According to the order, arrest the people of the Nanjing Fifth Army Commander's Mansion. Officers came to the case to inquire, including the left commander of Nanjing’s former military governor’s office, Song Ninghou Feng Kelie, the left commander of the left military governor’s office, Xuandehou Jin Yuzheng, the right commander of the former military governor’s office, Xiongwuhou Zhou Wu, the right commander of the Chinese army’s right commander Fuyang Bo Liying, etc.”
After saying this, Xin Zhao handed the imperial edict to the people behind him, and then took out the driving certificate from their hands: "My lords, this is the driving certificate signed by our Jin Yiwei, take it..."
"I'm not convinced..." Feng Kelie said immediately: "Chen Cao, wait until it's clear that this is a frame-up, what's the crime of arresting us?"
"Yes, what's the crime?" Zhou Rui shouted.
"Hey..." Chen Cao slapped his forehead, then stared at Xin Zhao and cursed: "You bastard, have you read the edict?" Then he said with a serious face: "Jin Yiwei collects Qianyi Qian from the Yunguan of Zhan Shifu. Your Excellency sent a secret letter to inform you that you have secretly communicated with King Fu in an attempt to support King Fu's rebellion, and there is evidence that you accepted the money sent by the guards of Prince Fu's palace. I felt that this matter was extraordinary and should not be underestimated, so on the first day It was time to report it to the capital. No, the imperial court issued a decree, asking me to investigate the matter thoroughly first. Everyone, are you out of your mind? How dare you support that fat man Prince Fu as emperor? "
"Nonsense..." Feng Kelie became even more angry: "You framed me and framed me. I have an ironclad book of elixirs, so I am not guilty."
"Look..." Chen Cao frowned and said strangely: "Isn't it that Song Ninghou is confused? The Lords granted by Emperor Taizu and Chengzu can avoid death in everything except rebellion. You say you, take the iron coupon as an example Yes, besides, it’s also engraved on the iron coupon that you can’t rebel, right?”
"ah..."
Everyone started shouting, and Chen Cao waved his hand: "Zhao Xin, please go to the Fu Si Yamen."
"yes..."
Just as Liu Kongzhao was about to speak, Chen Cao said, "Uncle Chengyi, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave either."
Liu Kongzhao glared angrily: "Chen Cao, don't fool me into this."
"Hey..." Chen Cao quickly waved his hands to express his innocence: "So many pairs of eyes are watching you, Uncle Chengyi, with them, and you are still the one to treat us today. If we don't invite you to the Zhenfusi Yamen, we will have nothing to do with it. , tell me, are you suspicious?"
"You..." Liu Kongzhao pointed his sword at Chen Cao, but he still couldn't say the second sentence.
Only then did Chen Cao become serious: "Xin Zhao, please move. If you don't want to leave, then use force. After all, it is a major case of rebellion and you cannot be careless."
"yes..."
"Uncle," Zhao Xin said with confusion on his face, "Why don't we just arrest him? These people are all people who won't shed tears until they see the coffin. Think about how proud they were when they bullied others in the past?"
Chen Cao turned around and smiled slightly: "How many times have I criticized you and told you not to panic when doing things, but to act steadily and steadily. These people are all officials of the Fifth Army Governor's Office. Although Nanjing is not as good as Beijing, they still manage Nanzhili. And all over the south, what do you think? Let these people go there, don’t do anything, just lock them up for a few days."
"yes..."
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"This matter is of great importance. You must not wade into troubled waters. Our Criminal Department and Chen Cao will not deal with it. If something goes wrong and I have no hope of promotion, you will not have a good life." Qiao Yunsheng patted him. The table gave orders to the officials of the entire criminal department.
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"It is not the turn of our officials in Nanjing to take care of the affairs of the military people. If any of you have anything to do with them and want to come forward to protect people, it is best not to use the banner of my official department. I have been in charge of the official department for so many years, and I am going to do it soon. Now that you have become an official, if your innocence is ruined at the last moment, don’t blame me for turning against you. If you have a high official position and refuse to listen to advice, I will report it directly to the Ministry of Officials in the capital. If you have a small official position, I will directly dismiss you..."
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"Our household department has never had any disputes with Jin Yiwei. You all have to weigh the importance of this matter. Now that the eunuchs are powerful, don't touch Jin Yiwei's sword. If no one from the official department takes action, you will just be honest. You should stay in the ministry and do your job well. If I find out that any of you dare to make secret arrangements, don’t blame me for turning against you..."
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"The Jin Yiwei can do whatever they want when they come to work. Our Ministry of Rites will definitely get involved in this matter, but it is also a business matter. I have received an official document from the General Affairs Department. If the crime of treason is carried out, it will be a major crime that will affect the nine clans. , you can take care of yourself..."
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"Go back and tell your master that this matter has already been heard by Datian. It is not easy to handle. Besides, it is a document issued by the Third Law Department of the capital. I, a small procuratorate, do not dare to make any mistakes. Go back..."
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"Uncle..." Zhao Xin welcomed Chen Cao into the lobby of Nanzhen Fusi: "The family members of various nobles came several times. The steward of Song Ninghou's family even threatened to bring troops and asked his subordinates to detain him. ”
Chen Cao felt a little helpless, then shook his head: "I wonder if these people are out of their minds and still leading troops? Servants, right?"
"It should be so..."
The two of them talked and then arrived at Feng Kelie's residence.
When he saw Chen Cao, Feng Kelie immediately became excited: "Chen Cao, we are not the only ones taking bribes, why are we the only ones being arrested?"
Chen Cao stretched out his hand to signal Feng Kelie to be quiet, then asked him to sit down, and then poured a cup of tea for Feng Kelie: "Song Ninghou, do you know why I am arresting you this time?"
"Only that old thief Qian Qianyi," Feng Kelie said with hatred, "that old thief received a lot of money, but he actually had the nerve to file a complaint first."
"Don't be angry yet," Chen Cao waved his hand: "Why don't I tell you from the beginning. A few days ago, the imperial censor Cui Chengxiu and Chen Yirui wrote a letter to impeach Qian Qianyi. Then a major change occurred when the cabinet secretary Wang Wenyan defected to Wei Eunuch. This incident directly caused the Donglin Party to abandon Qian Qianyi for the benefit of the entire party;
The Third Law Department of the Capital gave me the following text of Nanzhen Fusi, and sent Qian Qianyi the driving notice of my Nanzhen Division. Later, there was also a secret report from Eunuch Wei, asking me to choose any method to learn about Qian Qianyi's life. In order to save his life, Qian Qianyi , has turned into a taint witness, has taken refuge in Uncle Ben, and is now Uncle Ben’s man. "
Feng Kelie trembled. He didn't expect that the matter would be so tortuous and serious. He couldn't bear it at the moment: "Chen...Uncle Dingwu, we have never had any grudges with you..."
Chen Cao raised his hand to interrupt: "I know this, so I put you in solitary confinement to give you time to think about it. However, during this period, you can also see that people are so sophisticated. If something happens to you, the officials from various departments in Nanjing will not dare to protect you. Even Duke Guo of Wei turned a deaf ear to this matter. Have you ever thought about it?
Of course, Uncle Ben will not be sensational, so why not show you something..."
Saying that, Xin Zhao immediately handed the official document to Feng Kelie. While Feng Kelie was looking at it, Chen Cao said again: "I have been cooperating with you in good faith from the beginning, but you always think about your own interests. Earth, the Ming Dynasty must reform now, and we must start with you people. We are all under the rule of Wei Guogong, and I will not deceive you."
After reading the official document, Feng Kelie's hands were shaking a little and he couldn't calm down for a long time. He had to drink a large glass of water to calm himself down.
Chen Cao sat down again: "How to deal with the matter and what to think are all up to Song Ninghou. After thinking clearly, let the people outside the door inform this uncle that next time we meet, this uncle does not want to be here. After all, the conditions are a bit tight, and the conditions ..." Chen Cao looked up and down: "Of course it's not as good as at home. Marquis Song Ning, do you think what I said makes sense?"
Feng Kelie nodded absently.
Chen Cao and Zhao Xin went out, then looked at Xu Kaixian who was waiting outside the door and said: "Bring all the others here, give them food and drink, and wait for the news. By the way, where is Liu Kongzhao?"
Xu Kaixian handed over his hand and said, "It's locked in the side room."
"Okay, don't lock him up. Let him sign and sign and then let him out. Then you will have his good harvest."
"yes..."
