Zhang Ren found a deserted place and put on Jin Yiwei's robe, and then took out the Xiuchun knife that had not been used for a long time and wiped it until it was shiny, and then rushed towards the Ministry of Punishment.
The Xingbu Yamen is not far away. You can see the Xingbu Yamen after exiting the left gate of Chang'an.
After announcing his name at the door, Zhang Ren was invited into the side hall of the Ministry of Punishment. The main hall of the Ministry of Punishment is usually where major and important cases are tried, and the side hall is where guests are received.
An assistant officer served tea to Zhang Ren and said he would wait a moment before retreating.
Zhang Ren just picked up the tea and took a sip when he saw a slightly fat man with a smile on his face entering the side hall.
Zhang Ren quickly put down the tea, stood up, cupped his hands and said, "I don't know what to call this lord? I am here to supervise a difficult case on your majesty's order."
This man also cupped his hands towards Zhang Ren and said, "My name is Wang Ge. Just call me Mr. Wang, young general."
Zhang Ren did not expect that the dignified Minister of the Ministry of Justice would come to receive him. He immediately said: "It turns out that it is Wang Shangshu in person. It is really disrespectful."
Wang Ge smiled and waved his hand, but he didn't have any airs about being a fool. He just heard him say: "The little general doesn't recognize me, but I know the little general. The little general solved the murder case of Li Gui and bravely fought against the nine sects." , is really a first-class hero in this world. Wang has long wanted to make friends with the young general, but he has been too busy recently and really has no time to spare, so he missed the opportunity to make friends with the young general. But this time it happened , we can also get close to each other through official business.
Wang Ge is a minister-level official. If he praises others, ordinary people will be happy to the sky. However, during this period of time, Zhang Ren has figured out the officialdom and the style of speaking and doing things among nobles. He knows that what Wang Ge said is nothing more than Kind words. Everyone was carrying the sedan chair, and Zhang Ren also immediately said to Wang Shangshu: "Your Majesty, your Majesty is ridiculous. I am just a guard in gilded clothes. How can I get such praise from your Majesty? Your Majesty, Master Shangshu, controls the punishments of the Ming Dynasty. Humerus."
The two looked at each other and smiled, neither of them taking these polite words seriously.
Wang Ge came to the main seat and sat down. At the same time, he motioned for Zhang Ren to take his seat. The accompanying officer also immediately served Wang Ge tea.
Wang Ge took a sip and then said, "The Criminal Department does have a difficult case."
Zhang Ren quickly asked, "I would like to hear the details."
Just listen to Wang Ge say: "This case is quite simple. The Ministry of Punishment and Jin Yiwei have been investigating the case of Jiumen and Fei Ju recently. I think the young general also knows about it."
Zhang Ren nodded, this matter was considered to be caused by him, and he knew it very well.
Wang Geze continued: "There is a small official named Ding Bin in the Ministry of Husbandry who happens to be involved in this case. The evidence is conclusive and he has been sentenced to exile by the Ministry of Punishments. However, this Ding Bin has a special identity. He is a close confidant of Duke Xuan. , and they were somewhat related. Even though Duke Xuan had not asked about the government affairs for a long time, he still went to the palace to plead with His Majesty after hearing about it. However, His Majesty never issued an order, so Ding Bin has been detained in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. "
Duke Xuan is Li Shanchang, and Zhang Ren and his two grandsons are also having a very unhappy time. One of them, Li Mao, even accepted a lot of bribes from Jiumen, but I don't know if he has been investigated.
Since the evidence in Ding Bin's case is sufficient, it couldn't be simpler. But since Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhang Ren to come to monitor, there must be some deep meaning in it.
Not only Zhang Ren thought of this, but Wang Ge also thought of it.
To be called a capable official by Zhu Yuanzhang, Wang Ge is naturally not the kind of procrastinator.
He stood up and said to Zhang Ren: "Since the young general is sent by His Majesty to supervise, let's go to the prison without further delay, shall we?"
Zhang Ren nodded and followed Wang Ge to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
There is only a wall between the prison of the Criminal Department and the back hall of the Criminal Department, but it is heavily guarded. You can see a wave of government officials every three or five steps.
However, this time Zhang Ren was supervising the case for His Majesty, and with Wang Ge, the Minister of Punishment, following him, naturally no one came forward to question him. Wang Ge waved to the prison steward.
The steward immediately ran over. Although the prison of the Ministry of Justice was an important place, ordinary big shots would not come here. It was rare to see Lord Shangshu come in person today. The steward also asked with a flattering face: "Tangbu, you are here."
Why did you come here in person? If you have any questions, just give me an order. "
Although Wang Ge is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, he has always been courteous to others. Even when he was facing the prison manager, he showed a warm smile and said, "It's okay. Although I am in charge of the Ministry of Punishment, I may not be able to come here for a year." I have been imprisoned several times, but brothers like you have been working in a dark prison, which is really hard."
Although the jail manager has the title of manager, he is not an official. He is at most a junior official in the Ministry of Punishment. His status is completely different from that of Wang Geyi. Now the immediate superior of the Ministry of Punishment said something like this, The jail manager felt that his body felt much lighter. What happened today was definitely enough for him to brag about for the rest of his life.
I don't know if he was really moved or if he was pretending. He turned over this prison steward and wiped the slightly moist corners of his eyes, and said, "Nothing can compare to the hard work of this villain compared to you, Tobe."
Wang Ge smiled and patted the prison manager on the shoulder, then pulled Zhang Ren over and introduced him: "This young general was sent by your Majesty to supervise Ding Bin's case. From now on, the young general must not be blocked from entering or exiting the prison."
The manager naturally agreed.
Later, Zhang Ren and Wang Ge were led into the prison together by the steward. The prison of the Ministry of Punishment was much cleaner than the prison of the local county government. Although the vision was dim and there was some moisture, there was no unpleasant smell. Bloody The anger is also much lighter than that of Zhenfusi Dalao, which is at least acceptable.
The group of people walked around until they reached the deepest part of the cell and then stopped.
The cells in this area are cleaner, and they are single rooms. Even the sleeping area is not thatched like other cells, but covered with quilts. This kind of environment will only be provided to some prisoners with high status.
There was a prison guard in charge of this area in the prison. At this moment, the prison guard saw Wang Ge, and the expression on his face was not much different from that of the supervisor. He stood up directly and saluted Wang Shangshu: "Master Tangbu, this prison is dark. , It’s really not a place where a noble person like you should come.”
Wang Ge smiled, waved his hand, and said, "No need to be polite. You are here, and I am here too."
Then Wang Ge pointed at Zhang Ren and introduced to the cell leader: "This young general was sent by your Majesty to supervise Ding Bin's case. Where is Ding Bin? Take us there."
When the prison chief heard that Zhang Ren was sent by His Majesty, he immediately put on a smile to greet him. However, he may have been in the prison for too long, and his face was not only pale, but also had a hint of violence. This smile made people feel a little bit... It was scary, but Zhang Ren still raised his hands and returned the salute to the prison head.
The cell leader took everyone to a cell. Inside, I saw a prisoner in prison uniform lying with his back to the door.
Facing the prisoner, the cell leader was naturally not polite. He slapped the cell door with his sword and said to the prisoner: "Ding Bin, get up. Mr. Tangbu wants to personally interrogate your case."
Ding Bin slowly turned back and reluctantly got out of bed in ten steps. Only then did Zhang Ren see his appearance clearly. He had a square face, very determined eyes, and a long beard that was well taken care of. If you only looked at his appearance, You will feel that Ding Bin is a person full of righteousness and cannot be associated with the word criminal at all.
He cupped his hands to Wang Shangshu and asked, "I have met Wang Shangshu. Isn't my case closed? When will your Excellency send someone to escort me to exile?"
Although Ding Bin was a prisoner, he was an official before. Wang Shangshu bowed his hand in return, and then said: "Xuan Guogong personally interceded for you. Your Majesty has sent the case back for retrial. Lord Ding does not need to go to Yazhou for the time being." Already."
After hearing what Wang Ge said, Ding Bin, who was originally calm, suddenly became irritable. He stepped forward and grabbed the cell door with both hands, and said to Wang Shangshu: "Duke Xuan pleads for me? You are confused! I am confused! Ding Bin is confused!" I was just exiled, but my life was saved at least. My husband has not been involved in political affairs for many years, but he rashly interceded for Ding. There is no guarantee that this matter will be suspected by your majesty. Wang Shangshu, we have some friendship directly, can you give it to my husband? I have a message, please don’t wade into this muddy water again.”
People say that the authorities are blind, but they never thought that Ding Bin could see so clearly. The case of Jiumen and Fei Ju was implicated in Hu Weiyong's rebellion. Many nobles have been imprisoned. Now Li Shanchang can be alone. It was rare, but he still waded into this muddy water.
Wang Ge wanted to speak, but he still raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Ren.
Zhang Ren is also a sensible person. Although he is supervising on behalf of the emperor, the Minister of Punishment is naturally respected in the Ministry of Punishment. If he speaks rashly, it will be impolite and a violation of the rules. Zhang Ren said to Wang Shangshu: "I am His Majesty has sent us to supervise the situation, it is up to the Minister to decide how to do it."
Wang Ge nodded, and then said to Ding Bin in prison: "I will tell you what to say, but Your Majesty would like to ask Lord Ding, is there any secret between you and Duke Xuan? "
The last sentence was added by Wang Ge himself, just to bluff Ding Bin. Wang Ge thought he knew His Majesty somewhat. He knew that His Majesty sent someone to monitor this case, which gave him a signal. Didn't Li Shanchang plead for mercy? Well, let’s just use this case to bring down Li Shanchang!
After hearing this, Ding Bin immediately fell to the ground. He has been in the officialdom for many years, and he can naturally think of many key points. He looked lonely, as if saying to himself: "Old man, you really shouldn't go there. This is muddy water."
After Ding Bin finished speaking, he started crying again.
After crying for a moment, Ding Bin raised his hand to wipe the tears from the corner of his eyes, raised his head and cupped his hands to Wang Shangshu and said: "Wang Shangshu is laughing, sir, there is no need to send messages to the old man. Although Ding has a close personal relationship with the old man, But there are no hidden secrets.”
After Ding Bin finished speaking, his eyes were full of determination. He stood up and hit the brick wall behind him. Was he committing suicide out of fear of crime? Fortunately, Zhang Ren had the Xiuchundao in his hand and his reaction was quick enough. He threw the Xiuchundao out, and the handle of the knife hit Ding Bin's lower back.
There is a meridian here. Unless you are a person with advanced internal skills, if you are hit here, you will be in unbearable pain for a short time, and your legs and feet will be unable to move.
Ding Bin was hit before hitting the wall and fell to the ground in pain. He was sweating profusely in pain, but he still managed to turn his head and look at Zhang Ren with hateful eyes.
Zhang Ren grinned, "We have saved your life after all. Why do you look at me like the enemy who killed your father?" Zhang Ren didn't want to say more. There happened to be a stone near his feet, so he kicked it directly into Ding Bin's neck, causing him to faint.
