Zhu Yunxi, who had just hit a tiger punch, suddenly swayed his waist.
Sun Cheng had quick eyes and quick hands. He quickly stood up and stepped forward, holding Zhu Yunxi's hands firmly with both hands, so as to prevent his grandson from falling to the ground.
Zhu Yunxi's face was full of surprise and shock, and he grabbed Sun Cheng's arm with his backhand: "Are you sure it's that idiot Wan Jinbiao?"
Sun Cheng nodded gloomily. He really didn't know how to speak. This matter would be a real trouble if it wasn't handled well.
Zhu Yunxi took a deep breath before he calmed down. He walked step by step to a chair aside and sat down. Although his face was tense, his brows were beating constantly.
The Ming Dynasty is so big that few people can clearly understand how huge it is.
Every day in the Ming Dynasty, there will be fatalities, and every year there will be many killings.
But now, the matter of exterminating the family is related to the people under the tax bureau.
The last thing Zhu Yunxi wanted to see was that something happened after all. Although something like this had been expected by him for a long time, the fact that something related to human life actually happened directly made him unable to react for a while.
After getting Sun Cheng's affirmative answer, Zhu Yunxi remained silent, thinking about the possible impact of this matter.
The first thing to bear the brunt is the tax bureau, which has just been established and is directly in charge of the most basic power of the world's grain chiefs and tax collectors. It will be questioned by the court, and it will even form a very bad negative image among the people.
People will not think deeply and analyze the original appearance of the incident.
They will only think that this year the people from the tax office can wipe out others, and if they do not do well in paying taxes next year, the tax office can also wipe out their families.
Wan Jinbiao is the deputy tax chief of the Shangyuan County branch of Yingtian Prefecture of the tax bureau. If he can kill people in Yingtian City, then tax collectors from other branches of the tax bureau dare to kill people in broad daylight.
This is the most likely association that people will have after an event occurs.
And if someone seizes the opportunity...
Even if the imperial court has a hundred mouths, it still can't explain it clearly.
In the end, everyone will shout in unison that officials will protect each other and everyone will cover up.
A long sigh.
Zhu Yunxi looked at Sun Cheng and asked in a low voice: "How did it happen?"
Sun Cheng quickly replied: "Last night, when the palace was giving a banquet to Jinke's two successful candidates, Wan Jinbiao and his colleagues from the Shangyuan County branch wanted to have a drink with Qinhuaihe. At midnight, Wan Jinbiao returned to Taipingli drunk. At home, before they even got home, they killed the entire Li family on the street."
Zhu Yunxi frowned slightly.
Every time after the imperial court appointed officials, the people of Yingtian City celebrated together in the Ming Dynasty, which lacked entertainment activities.
Because of the special nature of the tax bureau, the treatment given to the officials of the tax bureau is excellent.
That idiot Wan Jinbiao had money in his pocket, and it happened to be the day when the whole city was celebrating Wen Qu's coming to the world, so naturally he couldn't help but go out for a drink with his colleagues.
only……
Zhu Yunxi's brows became more serious: "Is Wan Jinbiao the only one guilty?"
Sun Cheng quickly said: "Only Wan Jinbiao was involved."
"Where are people now?"
"First, Wu Hou, who was patrolling the city, found out and went to Taipingli to round him up. Then Yingtian Mansion learned about it and sent officers to ask for Wan Jinbiao who was involved in Yingtian's rule. However, after the commander learned about this matter, I immediately sent my subordinates to negotiate."
Sun Cheng did not dare to conceal anything or leave anything behind. He looked at Zhu Yunxi and continued: "Now, Wan Jinbiao is being imprisoned in Jinyiwei Prison."
"Jiang Gu?" Zhu Yunxi raised his eyebrows: "He actually took the initiative to go to Yingtian Mansion to ask for someone."
Zhu Yunxi felt a little surprised that Jiang Yineng made the decision to go to Yingtian Mansion to ask for people after learning that Wan Jinbiao was involved in such a short period of time last night.
Sun Cheng glanced at Zhu Yunxi carefully and whispered: "The commander said that Wan Jinbiao is the deputy tax department of Shangyuan County Branch. Although he is only an official, he is also an official of the imperial court. He has a salary from the imperial court, and Involving the annihilation of a family in the capital city, Jinyiwei should host this event
thing. "
Zhu Yunxi nodded, frowned and pondered.
After a long time, he slowly spoke: "You said earlier that the marquis Wu who patrolled the city last night was the first to know about the family that was wiped out in Taiping? How did they know about it?"
"Of course..." Sun Cheng opened his mouth to say, but suddenly paused, and then whispered hesitantly: "It seems... someone heard what happened in the Li family's house, and then went out to report to the city patrol. From Marquis Wu."
Zhu Yunxi's brows calmly relaxed, and then he said quietly: "When the eucalyptus broke out last night, there were still many people outside in the city?"
"At that time, the banquet was almost over, and the imperial court had not issued an order to lift the curfew. Logically speaking..." Sun Cheng raised his head and looked at Taisun, and whispered: "Logically speaking, except for those with official status like Wan Jinbiao, Most of the others stayed at home, or spent the night in restaurants or Qinhuai River."
"What about the person who reported the news?"
Sun Cheng frowned and said with some uncertainty: "It seems that there was no verification on the part of Wuhou, and Yingtian Mansion did not go to review it afterwards. When Wuhou, Xuncheng, arrived at Li's house, he saw corpses all over the courtyard. , and Wan Jinbiao sitting paralyzed in a pool of blood."
"What did Wan Jinbiao say?"
"He only said that he was going home last night and could not remember what happened. He denied that he was responsible for the murder of the Li family."
Zhu Yunxi snorted coldly.
But his eyes darkened again, and his face became cold.
Was it Wan Jinbiao who committed a brutal murder after being drunk, or was it a temptation by the civil servants headed by Zhan Hui and others?
…
"This matter has nothing to do with me! I can't do such a despicable thing!"
In the official room of the Minister of Civil Affairs, Zhan Hui patted the table opposite the other four ministers who came before him.
The position of Minister of Punishment was vacant last year, and the imperial court has never filled this position.
Sitting in front of Zhan Hui, Yu Xin, the newly promoted Minister of Hubu and a scholar of Wenhuadian University, also hummed: "I have been deeply favored by the emperor. Now, thanks to the emperor's favor, I am added to the household department and lead Wenhuadian University." Sir, this matter has nothing to do with me, and I don’t know about it.”
Wang Jun turned his head and looked at Yu Xin, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, and he felt that this man was really good luck.
Originally, everyone thought that Yu Xin was just to serve as a foil and just wanted to wait for Xia Yuanji to gain more experience for a few more years. Yu Xin gave up his seat, and Xia Yuanji was also in charge of the Ministry of Finance.
But who knows, after the imperial court decided on Jinke Sandingjia a few days ago.
Yu Xin took the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and even became a bachelor of Wenhua Palace together with Zhan Hui, Ren Hengtai, and Fang Xiaoru.
Although His Majesty did not clearly state in his decree what the powers and responsibilities of the Wenhuadian Grand Scholar are.
But with a Wenhua Palace counselor who can advise on political affairs, who would think that the Wenhua Palace Scholar is just a false title.
Maybe, the Ming Dynasty will regain the power of the central prime minister of the former Tang and Song Dynasties.
Ren Hengtai turned his eyes twice, but he was the only one of the three bachelors present who remained silent.
With a slight cough, Ren Hengtai said, "I think it's impossible to tell who did this. At least I'm clean. Whether it's your majesty, the prince, or your highness, all of them have been kind to me. I can't help but Will do this."
Zhan Hui nodded.
In the past two days, he was the one with the most complicated mood among everyone present.
Ru Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Wang Jun, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, may only be troubled and ignorant because they did not become the bachelor of Wenhua Palace.
Although he had the false title of a bachelor of the Wenhua Palace, his job as the censor of Zuodu in the Imperial Procuratorate was relieved of his duties.
Which one is more important? We have to wait until His Majesty clearly states the responsibilities of the Grand Bachelor of Wenhua Palace before he can weigh his own benefits.
At this time, Ren Hengtai also finished speaking.
Ru Yun then raised her head to look at the crowd and said silently: "So, everyone here has already concluded that the destruction of the Li family was not caused by Wan Jinbiao, the deputy tax director of Shangyuan County Branch?"
"A drunkard can kill two members of the Li family
A family of thirteen? "
Zhan Hui's palm hit the table heavily again, his face turned livid and gloomy.
This is someone insulting the court's intelligence and thinking that everyone is a fool!
Zhan Hui took a deep breath, filled with anger: "Do they think we are all fools? A drunk man, late at night, can break into a closed house, draw a knife and kill twenty-three people in one breath !
If someone hadn't reported it to Marquis Wu who was patrolling the city, I'm afraid it would have been three to five days before the government knew about the Li family's affairs!
This is deliberate! It's premeditated! Then Wan Jinbiao is an idiot who takes the blame! "
In the public room, Zhan Hui yelled angrily, and the officials outside were so shocked that they took a detour.
The deputy tax director of the tax bureau is exterminating his family. This is a top priority. No one knows who will be hit in the head first under the snow.
Wang Jun curled his lips and said, "In that case, naturally Wan Jinbiao, the criminal involved in the case, does not need to continue to be imprisoned in the Jinyiwei Prison."
After finishing speaking, Wang Jun did not forget to raise his eyebrows and look at a few people.
The public room suddenly fell into silence. Several people looked at each other, but they all fell silent one after another.
Wang Jun's smile flashed across everyone's face.
Then he said quietly: "The tax office is a good place. It is a government office that is beneficial to the country. If it is successfully established in the future, I am afraid that you, Yu Shangshu, will no longer have to worry about the empty warehouse of the household department."
The Ministry of War no longer has to roll up its sleeves and go to the Ministry of Revenue to ask for money. Zhan Shangshu can probably provide enough space for money and food, and all officials can live a relaxed life.
Now who knows that something like this happened? If it is not handled well, who will be responsible and who will receive the punishment? How can we continue to deal with the tax office? "
After finishing speaking, Wang Jun silently held the tea cup and tasted this spring's new tea in silence, which was far better than the imperial tribute in the palace.
Zhan Hui glanced at Wang Jun with a cold gaze.
This guy is still running around with guns and sticks.
Zhan Hui snorted coldly: "Jinyiwei hasn't found out the matter yet, and the palace is still unsure about the matter. Is Wang Shangshu going to discuss who should be held responsible and punished for this crime? Or does Wang Shangshu think he can do it?" You don’t have to stay at the Ministry of Industry and go to the Tax Office to take charge of everything?”
Wang Jun's old face sank: "I didn't say this, it's just the personal conjecture of the bachelor."
"snort!"
Zhan Hui snorted coldly, showing no mercy.
Yu Xin stood aside and said: "This is not the time to talk about this now, but Wang Jinbiao was involved in the annihilation of the Li family. Now that he is imprisoned in Jinyiwei Prison, how should the court deal with it and what attitude should it adopt."
In the public room, there was silence again.
Everyone has their own ideas and considerations, and everything is based on their own status and perspective.
After a while, Zhan Hui was the first to speak: "I think this matter needs to be investigated strictly."
After finishing speaking, Zhan Hui glanced at the four people present.
Wang Jun was the first to express his position: "I think this should be the case."
Yu Xin thought for a while, and then concurred in a concise and concise manner: "Second."
Ru Yu frowned, and then slowly said after a while: "The tax department has a wide range of connections, heavy responsibilities, and many implications. We must investigate and eliminate the source."
Then, Ru Rui turned to look at Ren Hengtai beside her.
Ren Hengtai's face was a little solemn, and he let out a long silent sigh and closed his eyes: "Check, it makes sense."
After receiving unanimous approval from those present.
Zhan Hui nodded silently and looked at Wang Jun, Minister of Industry, who had just been scolded by him.
Wang Jun's eyes swayed slightly, and he said thoughtfully: "I believe that since the tax bureau has such an important relationship, it is the grassroots level of tax collection in the Ming Dynasty and faces the people of the world. Although it is only implemented in Yingtianfu now, it will be implemented in the future. It is inevitable to promote the world and not to let him leave the court. If the grandson inherits the great treasure in the future, who can take on such an important task?
No matter who is the culprit in today's incident of tens of thousands of gold coins, it will not matter to us, to the court, or to us.
Ming Dynasty is a wake-up call. The imperial court must not allow the tax office to make any mistakes. "
Yu Xin looked sideways at Wang Jun with a smile on his face.
Rujun, the Minister of the Ministry of War, stared at Zhan Hui, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
Ren Hengtai, the Minister of Rites, turned his head and looked at the towering tree faintly planted in the official office outside the window paper.
Zhan Hui coughed lightly: "My grandson supervises the country, and all matters in the tax office are decided by the bottom. You should carefully consider your words on matters here. Don't involve innocent people just because of the investigation, let alone tarnish your reputation." "
"It's not like Taisun killed the person. After the tax bureau was established recently, Taisun was also in charge of supervising the planting of sweet potatoes in Shanglin Garden, supervising the manufacturing of steam engines at Taiping Mansion Mine, and the Mid-Autumn Festival wedding a few days later. I never have time to run the tax office."
Wang Jun muttered silently, and then said: "I believe that the tax office currently lacks a person who is truly in charge of the tax office to take on the big responsibility and focus on the tax office."
After finishing speaking, Wang Jun lowered his head silently.
Everyone knows that although his grandson does not care much about the affairs of the tax office now, Prince Yan has been focusing on handling the affairs of the tax office after following his grandson back to the capital. As for the Cuju competition in the martial arts hall, it is just a matter of leisure. only games.
Zhan Hui opened his mouth and exhaled silently.
"In this case, let's take care of each other's affairs at this time. Things are difficult for the country and the country. I hope you can work together and work hard together!"
…
Imprisonment.
This is always the place where the most grievances are cried out, and it is also the most chilling place.
Darkness is the main color here.
Blood is the main smell here.
Rot, continue to rot, is the fate of most people after entering here.
Under the dim light and shadow, Zhu Yunxi frowned slightly and sat in an interrogation room at the deepest part of the prison.
Outside, there was the sound of clanging shackles.
Every move can make people with secrets tremble and frighten.
Creak.
The door frame soaked in darkness made a harsh sound, which was very much like the soundtrack when the yaksha ghosts in the underworld seek their lives.
Sun Cheng, who looked gloomy, walked into the interrogation room with Wan Jinbiao, whose hands and feet were shackled.
A quick glance.
Zhu Yunxi saw clearly Wan Jinbiao, who had a dark face, a big head and a big body.
This is a fool!
Wan Jinbiao, who walked into the interrogation room, also saw the emperor's grandson sitting on the bench. His eyes became hot, his nose twitched, and he knelt down in front of Zhu Yunxi with a heavy cry.
Wan Jinbiao's forehead hit the ground heavily.
"My subordinates did not kill anyone."
"I am ashamed to be cultivated by His Highness."
"This subordinate deserves death!"
Zhu Yunxi's eyes flickered, he sighed, and nodded silently: "I firmly believe that you did not kill anyone, and I firmly believe that you are not guilty."
No questions asked.
There are only two words of belief.
Even Wan Jinbiao, who could fight twelve people at the head of Daluo City and continued to fight with his sword even after being seriously injured, finally burst into tears and banged his head on the ground. Sound.
Sun Cheng on the side couldn't bear it, shook his head, stepped forward and grabbed Wan Jinbiao, who was still kowtowing, trying to knock himself to death in front of Taisun, and pull him up.
After he pulled Wan Jinbiao up.
Then he saw that Wan Jinbiao's face was covered in blood.
Zhu Yunxi stared at Wan Jinbiao's forehead that was still bleeding. Such a man did not die in Daluo City, but was framed in Yingtian City. He wanted to die to apologize, just to live up to his trust.
With a long sigh, Zhu Yunxi asked softly: "How is your mother's cash? I heard that every time I worked on rainy days, my whole body ached and I couldn't sleep all night long. My wife is pregnant again recently. What are your plans for the two older ones?" "
Wan Jinbiao had tears in his eyes. When he heard this, he wanted to kill himself in front of his grandson.
Just when he lowered his head, he saw that Taisun's feet had reached the place where he was kowtowing in front of him.
Wan Jinbiao bit his lip heavily until he felt the smell of blood in his mouth, then raised his head: "Your Highness always remembers your subordinates' family records, and I have nothing to repay.
My mother-in-law is now taking the herbal medicine sent from the Tai Hospital every day, and her body and bones are gradually improving and she is quite strong.
My wife no longer works, so she is at home to raise her baby with peace of mind.
The eldest brother said a few days ago...a few days ago that he would do for His Highness what his subordinates are doing now. The second child was still young and only thought about having a girl all day long. "
"That's good. Only when the family is harmonious and stable can we live a long and good life." Zhu Yunxi said silently, then looked up at Sun Cheng.
Sun Cheng nodded and said: "The old lady says every day that His Highness will be a good man who will live a long life. My wife has taken good care of the family and has never given any burden to Deputy Tax Commissioner Wan. The eldest son of the family is also very tall. He looks a bit like a deputy tax commissioner, but the second brother has a quiet temperament."
Wan Jinbiao knelt on the ground.
He knew very well that the Li family was wiped out, and he was involved in it, and the tax office was now a top priority, with many things involved. Killing himself was the best and fastest way to calm things down.
After all, the grandson is a merciful person. Even if he dies, he will probably not let his family fall into ruin.
Zhu Yunxi smiled and said: "Since the boss is like you, I will go to him to learn martial arts for a few years. The work of a deputy tax department is nothing. If you go into battle and kill the enemy, you will be made a marquis immediately. If you go to Wanjia, you can Guangzong Yaozu is the best.
Since the second son is quiet, he can just go to school. Xie Jin has several disciples, including Gao Yangzhi on the Jiaozhi Road. The number one scholar in Hongwu's twenty-fifth year is also his disciple. When the time comes, let him Your second son is studying behind Xie Jin. "
Wan Jinbiao was speechless.
With such a promise, Taisun had already considered all his posthumous matters.
At this moment, Wan Jinbiao felt that even if he had nine lives, he would still be willing to die for his grandson.
And the next moment, it was exactly what he "thought".
I just heard Zhu Yunxi sigh slightly: "I just got the news that several Wenhua Palace bachelors and ministers in the court gathered together to discuss something, probably to discuss your matter. It seems that they are going to This originally small matter of opinion has become a big deal.”
Wan Jinbiao raised his head and stared at the emperor's grandson sitting in front of him with flickering eyes.
His chest slowly rose up, his waist was straight and tight, and he was completely unafraid, as if he had returned to the heroic and fearless days when he faced the enemy in Daluo City.
"I am willing to go through fire and water for my grandson, and I am not afraid of death!"
