Zhao Teng looked up to the sky and sighed, feeling unhappy in his heart. He always felt that his IQ was a bit insufficient recently. 5∞eight 5∞eight 5∞ read 5∞ books, ←o≈
At first, he was confused and was used by Li Shui to become his pawn against Zhao Gao. But this kind of use is fair and aboveboard, and I can't refuse it.
Then what? Zhao Gao wanted to find someone to blame. I also acquiesced to this. Otherwise, how could Wang Ba be allowed to say those words to Zhao Jiu when he came in?
But what did Zhao Gao do to himself?
It is understandable that Zhao Jiu committed suicide. After all, he was an old slave in the Zhao family who could not withstand the torture and recruited Zhao Cheng. He felt a little guilty and it was normal for him to commit suicide.
But Wang Ba, why did he commit suicide? That must have been arranged by Zhao Gao. Either coercion or inducement.
Zhao Teng sighed in his heart, "I facilitated Zhao Gao, but Zhao Gao treated me like this. This person should not be deeply friends."
Now Zhao Teng has two confessions in his hands, both from Zhao Jiu.
One of them said that the man behind the scenes was Zhao Cheng. If you follow this line of investigation, you can find Zhao Gao. Regardless of whether Zhao Gao can be brought down, today's bad breath can be released.
Another confession stated that the mastermind behind the incident was Wang Ba. Now that Wang Ba is dead, the matter can be settled.
Zhao Teng hesitated for a while, but finally chose to make a second confession and settle it with Wang Ba.
He hates Zhao Gao, but he doesn't want to fight to the death with Zhao Gao. What's more, Zhao Jiu is dead, and there is no proof of his death. Now if he goes to investigate Zhao Cheng, there will be no results, and he will only cause a lot of trouble.
People in official circles often suffer some injustices. It doesn't matter, a man can bend and stretch. A gentleman's revenge is never too late.
Zhao Teng comforted himself for a while, then ordered his subordinates, "Go and report to Your Majesty, saying that the mastermind behind the incident is Wang Ba and Zhao Jiu is an accomplice. Zhao Cheng has nothing to do with this matter and is being falsely accused."
The subordinate officer agreed, and then asked in a low voice, "Wang Ba and Zhao Jiu are dead, this..."
Zhao Teng said calmly, "If your Majesty doesn't ask, there's no need to tell. I don't think your Majesty is too lazy to ask."
The subordinate officer understood immediately and left in a hurry.
After Zhao Teng finished his instructions, he turned around and saw Li Shui and Li Xin standing behind him, looking at him with half-smiling smiles.
Zhao Teng was startled and asked, "When did you two come?"
Li Shui smiled and said, "I've been here for a while. I see Master Zhao is enforcing the law impartially, so I don't dare to disturb him."
Zhao Teng glanced at the housekeeper angrily.
The housekeeper shrank his neck and thought, "If I had known this, I should have tried my best to keep these two people out just now."
Fortunately, Li Shui did not pester Zhao Teng about solving the case. He smiled and said, "Master Zhao, I have a suggestion."
Zhao Teng asked, "What suggestions?"
Li Shui said, "Now the murderer is barely caught. But the arrest process is not without twists and turns. Eight-eight Reading, 2√3￠o Especially in the homes of the courtiers, there are countless servants and maids, and they are not registered in the household register. It will be very troublesome to trace them. How about taking this opportunity to check the population of each prefecture and register it? "
Zhao Teng was slightly startled, feeling that Li Shui seemed to have made a good suggestion. Through this matter, registering various prefectures can not only strengthen the management of Xianyang City, but also improve one's own authority.
However, Zhao Teng said hesitantly, "It's just that the ministers in the DPRK will object, right?"
Li Shui said with a smile, "Except me and Li Xin, who knows that you have found the real murderer? The ten-day deadline has not come yet. Master Zhao, take advantage of this opportunity and do something as soon as possible."
Zhao Teng nodded and immediately summoned a group of people to register at each house.
Li Shui and Li Xin volunteered, led a group of troops, and excitedly went to Chunyu Yue Mansion.
Zhao Teng looked at the backs of these two people and thought a little puzzled, "I heard that Li Xinnai, Chunyu Yue's brother-in-law, doesn't look like him..."
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In Ying Zheng's study room, Zhao Gao's knees were already a little sore. At this time, there was a sound of footsteps behind him.
Zhao Gao raised his head slightly, took a peek, and found that this man came from outside the palace. Judging from his clothes, he looked like someone from the imperial family.
Zhao Gao understood clearly. It seemed that Zhao Teng's case had been investigated clearly.
After a while, the envoy official left in a hurry. And a young eunuch said to Zhao Gao, "Master Zhao, Your Majesty has summoned you to see him."
Zhao Gao agreed, slowly got up, and limped into the study.
Ji Ming stood next to Ying Zheng and saw Zhao Gao limping in. He couldn't help but feel sympathy for each other. "Is Mr. Zhao's leg lame too?"
Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Gao and asked calmly, "The result of Ma Lingshu's murder has been resolved. Do you know?"
Zhao Gao answered honestly, "I don't know."
Ying Zheng asked again, "If you don't know, why are you kneeling outside?"
Zhao Gao said, "I heard that my brother's housekeeper was involved in this matter. Therefore, I came here to plead guilty."
Ying Zheng chuckled, "Your brother's housekeeper did something, but you came to apologize. Are you making a big deal out of a molehill?"
Zhao Gao said, "Since I have become an official, I have been trembling every day, lest I make any mistakes and disappoint Your Majesty. Although it was just a small housekeeper who committed an offense today, it is also because I was not strict with my subordinates. Therefore, I came to plead guilty. It’s as it should be.”
Ying Zheng asked, "What do you think of Wang Ba?"
Zhao Gao looked confused, "Wang Ba?"
Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Don't you recognize this person?"
Zhao Gao hesitated and said, "It seems to be a certain court official, but I don't have a close relationship with him and am not very familiar with him."
The blank expression on Zhao Gao's face was not fake. He really didn't know Wang Ba very well.
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's all, I won't mention this matter. I called you in because I have something else to ask you."
"Since Huaiguzi entered the palace, many people have slandered him and looked for charges against him. What do you think of Huaiguzi?"
Zhao Gao hesitated for a moment and said, "This servant is not very familiar with Huaiguzi and doesn't know him well. However, the courtiers unanimously said that Huaiguzi is not good. Maybe they have their own reasons."
Ying Zheng smiled slightly and said, "You and Huai Guzi are officials in the same court, and we have met several times at court meetings. You must have some opinions. But it doesn't matter."
Zhao Gao said, "Etiquette-wise, Huaiguzi is a bit vulgar and rude. If he disagrees with someone, he will slap people in the face. From the court, he doesn't seem to be on good terms with the officials. From the people's point of view, I heard that not long ago , this man bought up all the cattle and horses near Xianyang City. Just to win a bet, he asked the people to work ten times harder to cultivate the fields. This is really...sigh."
Ying Zheng said, "So, do you think Huaiguzi is a demon in the court? Do you think Huaiguzi should be killed?"
Zhao Gao shook his head repeatedly, "No, not only do you think Huaiguzi shouldn't be killed, but he should be reused."
Ying Zheng asked curiously, "Why is this?"
Zhao Gao said, "It's just because Huaiguzi can refine the elixir that will make your Majesty immortal. As long as he can refine the elixir, even if there are all kinds of bad things, they can be offset. Your Majesty doesn't have to listen to the criticism of those courtiers. Someone will accuse Huaiguzi in the future." , I am willing to stand in front and cover Huai Guzi. As long as he can refine the elixir as soon as possible and make His Majesty live forever, I will not hesitate to bear the infamy."
Zhao Gao's eyes were already red when he got excited.
Ying Zheng was deeply moved when he heard this.
Ji Ming was dumbfounded when he heard, "No wonder Zhao Gao is so trusted by His Majesty. So you can show your loyalty in this way? If I learned how, how could I get beaten all day long?"
For a moment, Ji Ming's mind was filled with ups and downs, which was difficult to suppress.
Ying Zheng suddenly asked Ji Ming, "What are Huai Guzi doing these days?"
Ji Ming was stunned and thought, "How do I know what Huaiguzi is doing?"
Ji Ming said honestly, "I don't know."
Ying Zheng said with a strange look, "Aren't you always very well-informed about the news outside the palace?"
Ji Ming didn't dare to answer.
Ying Zheng said to Ji Ming, "Since you don't know, then go to Shang Jun's courtyard and ask Huai Guzi for me how the elixir is being refined."
Ji Minggang was about to agree. Ying Zheng suddenly said, "That's all, I'll go and see for myself, so that you don't make another joke about a drunken demon."
Ji Ming wanted to cry.
When Zhao Gao heard that the emperor went to Shangjun Courtyard in person, he was immediately excited.
He has actually been paying attention to what Li Shui has been doing recently. He was sure that Li Shui definitely didn't make an elixir. In this way, if the emperor makes a sudden attack, Li Shui will definitely reveal his secret.
Zhao Gao felt so happy that he immediately volunteered to organize a car to accompany Ying Zheng to Shang Jun's courtyard.
Not long after, Ying Zheng led thousands of guards and set out for Shangjun Courtyard in a mighty manner. Zhao Gao drove the car himself, and after a while, he saw Shangjun Courtyard.
He was very excited, imagining Ying Zheng's dissatisfaction with Li Shui. Zhao Gao felt happy.
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Everyone in Chunyu Yue Mansion was called out. A small official will register the records.
Chunyu Yue was very reluctant. But I heard that all the big households in Xianyang City are like this. I also heard that it was to capture the assassin. In the future, anyone who is not on the list will be regarded as a fugitive.
So Chunyu Yue just listened to it.
Li Shui and Li Xin hid in the crowd. Li Shui whispered to Li Xin, "After a while, once Zhu'er appears, we will snatch it and run away. We will drive horses out of the city and go straight to Shang Jun's courtyard."
Li Xin asked in a low voice, "Can Shangjun's courtyard be able to stop the pursuers? If this bamboo is really that important, Chunyu Yue will definitely pursue him."
Li Shui chuckled and said, "Don't worry. After the assassin left last time, I learned the hard way and dug a lot of tunnels in the other courtyard. I will hide this girl casually when the time comes to ensure that Chunyu Yue can't find her."
Li Xin nodded.
At this time, Zhu'er finally came out.
At first, she was not willing to join any roster. But then I thought about it, being on this list is equivalent to a new identity, and it is recognized by the government.
From then on, it became even more difficult for those people to find her and kill her.
So Zhu'er came excitedly.
When the small official in charge of registration saw Zhu'er, his eyes lit up and he asked, "Girl, please tell me your name, age, and ancestral home."
Zhu'er was about to speak. Suddenly there was a loud shout from the crowd, knocking everyone to half death. Immediately afterwards, Li Shui and Li Xin rushed out with claws and teeth.
Zhu'er was so frightened that her face turned pale. Why are these two guys here?
Before she could react, Li Xin had already carried her on his shoulders and ran out the door.
When Chunyu Yue came to his senses and led his servants to chase him, he only saw two horse's buttocks.
Li Shui and Li Xin were almost running to the city gate.
Chunyu Yue was furious and said, "Prepare your horses, prepare your horses, and chase me back immediately."
Li Shui and Li Xin were extremely excited. Amid Zhu'er's screams, they rode their fast horses and rushed out of the city gate.
Shangjun Courtyard is only a quarter of an hour away from Xianyang City. If you ride a horse, it will be faster.
Li Shui looked at the houses from a distance and felt happy.
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