The moment Xia Cong put the banknote into "The Analects of Confucius", his demise was doomed.
Changfu.
Qian Ning entered the house angrily and found Chang Feng: "Master Chang, the fish is hooked."
Chang Feng looked calm and took a sip of tea: "Xia Cong gave Xiao Jiu the stick torture, the tiger bench, and pricked his hands with bamboo sticks. Before nightfall tomorrow, I want him to suffer all the pain Xiao Jiu suffered."
Qian Ning said: "Don't worry, Mr. Chang. I will make sure that he cannot survive or die. I will lead the warriors to arrest him now."
Chang Feng waved his hand: "No! After tomorrow's morning court, I will personally take the strongman to the Criminal Department to arrest people."
Qian Ning understood immediately: "Master Chang is going to demonstrate in front of that old bastard Min Gui?"
Chang Feng said: "If we don't show Jin Yiwei's methods in front of him, he will really think that we are easy to bully."
Qian Ning cupped his hands and said, "Okay. Mr. Chang, I'll take my leave first!"
Qian Ning knew that he, Qian Ning, was the direct trigger of the rift between Chang Feng and the civil service group.
It is no exaggeration to say that Chang Feng saved him.
Qian Ning felt even more grateful to Chang Feng. At this moment, I'm afraid Chang Feng said: "Qian Ning, go to hell." Qian Ning would hang himself on the southeast branch without hesitation.
Now Qian Ning is loyal to only two people in the world. One is his adoptive father Qian Neng, and the other is Bole Changfeng.
Let’s talk about the East Palace.
A commanding comrade named Jiang Bin of the Datong Frontier Army was bribing Liu Jin.
Liu Jin has a bedroom in the East Palace. The bedroom is not big, just like an ordinary eunuch's residence. Keeping a low profile is one of the reasons why Liu Jin gained the trust of Queen Zhang.
In the bedroom.
Jiang Bin stood in front of Liu Jin. He is as talented as any of the popular male actors in the capital. At the same time, he is also a fierce general in the frontier army and is famous for his ability to fight. It's definitely not an embroidered pillow.
Jiang Bin opened a brocade box, which contained two rare Hetian jade pendants.
Jiang Bin is very good at talking: "Confucius said that a gentleman will not take jade from his body for no reason. Eunuch Liu is a famous gentleman. Only such a beautiful jade is worthy of you."
In officialdom, bribery is tantamount to surrender.
Liu Jin had long wanted to win over some border army generals to become his party members. Jiang Bin came to seek refuge. If he wanted to sleep, someone would give him a pillow.
Liu Jin smiled and said: "Then I will be disrespectful. Thank you General Jiang."
Jiang Bin said quickly: "In front of my father-in-law, I really can't bear the word 'general'. You should just call me by my first name."
Liu Jin picked up the jade pendant and played with it again, and was very satisfied: "What a rare and beautiful jade. Tell me, what do you want me to do for you?"
Jiang Bin handed over his hand: "I have been ordered to escort Shanxi's tribute to the capital this time. One of the tributes is for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I will ask your father-in-law for help so that I can meet the Crown Prince tomorrow."
Liu Jin smiled slightly: "Everyone in the world now knows that if you flatter His Highness the Crown Prince, your future prosperity and wealth will be guaranteed. Little brother Jiang has been at the border for a long time, but his mind is very lively."
"There are too many people who want to see His Highness the Crown Prince. If it were anyone else, I would not make it convenient. Little brother Jiang is different. I respect you as a strong general who has repeatedly made military exploits at the border!"
"Come on, I promise you."
Jiang Bin quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "General, I would like to thank my father-in-law for your kindness."
Liu Jin suddenly thought of something: "Who have you visited since arriving in Beijing?"
Jiang Bin said: "The water in the capital is too deep. The general did not dare to run around after entering the capital. He only paid a visit to your father-in-law and Liu Daxia and Liu Butang from the Ministry of War."
Liu Jin praised: "Smart! If you want to find a way, you only need to focus on the key people. If you want to pray to God, you have to find the right temple! It seems that you understand this principle well. What did you give Liu Butang?"
Jiang Bin was a little embarrassed and smiled awkwardly without answering.
Liu Jin smiled and said: "I am still a cautious person! Since I have accepted your jade, I will treat you as one of my own. There is no need to avoid taboos between my own people."
Jiang Bin had no choice but to tell the truth: "For Eunuch Liu, I gave Liu Butang five volumes of orphaned books from the Song Dynasty."
Liu Jin smiled and said: "It really took a lot of thought. If you bring real money and silver to Liu Daxia, Liu Daxia may not accept it."
"After you have finished meeting the prince, you can go and pay a visit to Mr. Chang from Jin Yiwei. He is not only my uncle, but also my benefactor, and the most favored minister around the emperor. I owe my success to him today."
"Getting closer to him will only do you good, not bad."
Jiang Bin said: "Thank you, Eunuch Liu, for the suggestion. Jin Yiwei Chang Tu, no, Master Chang's name has already hit me like a thunderbolt!"
"I just don't know what Mr. Chang likes?"
Liu Jin said: "I know him well. If you give him something, he won't want it. His father-in-law, Liu Bingyi, the old minister, likes good bugs."
"There are many good grasshoppers in Douchong Street in the capital. Just buy a few and give them to Mr. Liu.
Jiang Bin said quickly: "Thank you, Eunuch Liu, for the suggestion."
Jiang Bin made up his mind and planned to follow Chang Feng's path again. After he entered the capital, he heard about something. Master Chang's wife killed a court official in the street, and the Chang family was safe. This shows that Master Chang's power in the capital was evident.
If you can get through the path of such a big shot, you will have a few more chances of getting promoted.
Two days later, the morning dynasty had just ended.
Min Gui was about to return to the Ministry of Justice for business. Chang Feng suddenly walked to his side.
Chang Feng smiled and said: "Min Budang, you know that distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. Jinyiwei and Xingbu are across the street, so we are truly close neighbors."
Min Gui has always been at odds with Chang Feng. Chang Feng took the initiative to talk. In his opinion, it was the weasel paying New Year greetings to the rooster, and he had no good intentions.
And indeed it is.
Min Gui ignored Chang Feng. Continue to stride forward.
Chang Feng said loudly behind him: "Min Butang, I will go to the lobby of the Criminal Department to find you later."
Min Gui remained silent. Chang Feng failed to be defeated this time, and Lao Minwo became angry. Victory was already in sight, but Chang Feng didn't expect that Chang Feng would do anything to end the fight. Ge Lao Xie Qian backed down.
Min Gui thought to himself: Chang Feng came to the lobby of the Punishment Department just to ridicule me.
It's not as simple as ridicule!
Half an hour later, in the lobby of the Criminal Department.
Chang Feng broke in with dozens of Tujia warriors who looked like wolves and tigers.
Min Gui was furious: "Chang Feng, what do you mean by bringing so many soldiers and crabs to the lobby of the Ministry of Justice? The lobby of the Ministry of Justice is the important place of justice in the court, how can you tolerate your blasphemy and arrogance?"
Chang Feng said seriously: "Min Butang, I'm here on business! Xia Cong, the director of your department's arrest department, has taken away stolen goods and sold them. All the witnesses and physical evidence are available."
"Jinyiwei has the duty to monitor the illegal affairs of all officials. I will personally arrest him and bring him to justice."
At the same time that Chang Feng came to the Criminal Department, Qian Ning took another group of people to Xia Cong's house and searched for the five thousand taels of silver note with a secret mark. Zhao Laoxi has also gone to Beizhen Fusi to testify.
Therefore, Chang Feng said that "there are complete human and material evidences."
Min Gui frowned: "Chang Feng, are you seeking personal revenge?"
Chang Feng found a chair and sat down unceremoniously: "I have always been selfless, and all I care about is business. In the case of Zhao Fu, a Shanxi businessman, who beat Lieutenant Feng Guo, Xia Cong charged Zhao Fu's father five thousand taels. Banknote bribe.”
"Xia Cong released Zhao Fu the day after collecting the dirty money. This is a typical case of selling off stolen goods and letting him go!"
"Come on, go to the Supervisory Department and arrest Xia Cong!"
After speaking, Chang Feng took a picture of a driving ticket on the table next to him like a demonstration: "This is the driving ticket issued by Jin Yiwei."
Min Gui asked Chang Feng: "Don't you know who Xia Cong is?"
Chang Feng smiled slightly: "I know, isn't he the leader of the 'Little Jinyiwei'?"
Min Gui said: "Now that you know it, if you touch him, aren't you afraid that Liu Shoufu and Xie Ge Lao above will start a war with you again?"
"I remind you that your wife's two cases are not closed. They were just shelved by our Criminal Department!"
Chang Feng said: "If I want to start a war, it won't be Xia Cong alone, but the entire Little Jinyi Guard!"
"I'll tell you tomorrow, the conditions agreed between me and Mr. Xie Ge are to handle Xia Cong."
"It's a joke, you dare to punish my concubine. If I don't retaliate, you guys will really think that I am a soft persimmon!"
Min Gui was speechless by Chang Feng. The first level of officialdom crushes people to death. Xie Qiandu compromised, and he could not protect Xia Cong. I can only watch Chang Feng show off his power on the territory of his criminal department!
Not long after, Xia Cong was kidnapped and taken to the lobby by Wu Huada.
Xia Cong shouted angrily: "Chang Feng, why do you arrest me?"
Chang Feng only said one name: "Zhao Laoxi."
Xia Cong is a very smart person and reacted immediately: "Butcher Chang! You set a trap for me!"
Chang Feng was noncommittal: "If you are an honest and self-responsible person, even if others try to trick you, they cannot succeed. After all, you are a second-ranked scholar. Don't you know the ancient saying that if you are upright, you will not be afraid of a slanted shadow?"
Xia Cong shouted: "Min Butang save me! Jin Yiwei framed me! I was wronged!"
Chang Feng winked at Basha.
Basha is the old Xiangxi Lane brother who is most loyal to Madam Ninth. He has been thinking about how to avenge Madam Ninth these days.
He directly took out the Xiuchun Dao. However, he did not stab Xia Cong with the knife. Instead, he grabbed the scabbard, raised it high, and slapped Xia Cong hard on the mouth.
"Snapped!"
The force of this thrust was so strong that several of Xia Cong's teeth were knocked out. Xia Cong's mouth was full of blood and he could no longer cry out for injustice.
Min Gui said angrily: "Chang Feng, beat my subordinates in front of me? You...you..."
For a moment, Min Gui was so angry that he couldn't speak at all.
Chang Feng took advantage and gave it up: "Okay, take Xia Cong back to Fusi Prison in Beizhen and interrogate him strictly!"
The crowd escorted Xia Cong and left the Punishment Department angrily. This time, the Punishment Department's prestige was wiped out and its face was completely lost.
After entering the imperial prison, Chang Feng did not directly punish Xia Cong.
Like a cat playing with a mouse, Chang Feng sat opposite Xia Cong: "Xia Cong, you are the civil servant's eagle dog. I am the emperor's eagle dog. We are actually the same kind. I am really reluctant to torture you to death."
"You have only been running the Inspectorate for three years, but you have turned it into the famous 'Little Jinyiwei' in Beijing. You are indeed quite capable."
"Why don't you cut off the labor and work as a eunuch in the East Factory? You will definitely have a bright future!"
After hearing this, Basha and others in the prison burst into laughter.
Xia Cong said angrily: "Chang Feng, you and I have a grudge against you for killing your father! It is only natural that I be your enemy!"
Chang Feng was a little confused: "Revenge for killing my father? How to talk about it?"
Xia Cong cursed: "I have had no father or mother since I was a child. It was Shang Mingshang's father-in-law who gave me food, clothing, and books to read. He is my reborn parent!"
"If you hadn't persecuted Eunuch Shang in the first place, how could Eunuch Shang have died in depression in Jinling?"
Chang Feng was startled after hearing this. He didn't expect that the grudges and grudges from eighteen years ago would continue to this day.
Chang Feng sighed: "Idiot! Fortunately, you have been an official for six years. Haven't you asked your senior officials to understand that it was the emperor who wanted to abandon Shang Ming back then. He was one of the leaders of the imperial concubine party, how could the emperor Can you tolerate him?"
"I am just a dagger used by the Emperor to punish Shang Ming!"
Xia Cong said paranoidly: "Stop sophistry! You persecuted a wise eunuch just to get promoted! I am irreconcilable with you!"
"Hahaha, I only hate that I was soft-hearted. I didn't torture your little bitch to death in the Penal Department Prison."
"Pah!" Basha hit Xia Cong in the face with the scabbard again.
Chang Feng stood up and said, "Let Xiao Jiu suffer the crime once again. Then use the rest of the torture of the memory recovery technique to get his confession."
Basha raised his hands and said, "I obey. Master Chang, just watch it!"
Xia Cong has always been a scholar. After being tortured for a long time, he did everything.
The criminal's confession, witness and material evidence are all there, and the case of Xia Cong's corruption and sale of stolen goods has become a solid case.
Jinyiwei has the power to convict and execute people. Chang Feng sentenced Xia Cong to death according to Ming law and executed him in the imperial prison on the same day.
Chang Feng regained a victory in the battle with the civil servants.
In the evening, Changfeng returned to his house in a good mood.
As soon as he arrived at the door of the house, a young man knelt down to Chang Feng: "Godfather! The child is back!"
This young man is the son of You Tianjue, a loyal and loyal man who died for his country. He is currently serving as You Jingwu, Qianhu, Fusi, North Town, Jinyiwei.
You Jingwu has been living in Chang Mansion since the maritime trade case in the 15th year of Hongzhi. He recognized Chang Feng as his adoptive father and was regarded by Chang Feng as his own son.
In Chang Feng's plan, his son Chang Ponu would take the imperial examination and become a pillar of the country like Wang Shu and Ma Wensheng.
His adopted son You Jingwu will inherit his mantle and power in Jinyiwei.
In the spring of this year, Chang Feng sent You Jingwu to Shandong to handle a major case on his own in order to gain experience. Now that the case has been completed, You Jingwu has just returned to Beijing.
Chang Feng picked up You Jingwu with both hands: "Good boy, you have worked hard for the past six months!"
You Jingwu said: "As soon as I returned to Beijing, I heard that someone harmed my godmother and godmother. Who is it? I want to avenge them."
Chang Feng said: "Silly boy. Will I let that person go? That person has already been executed fair and square by me!"
You Jingwu smiled and said: "That's right! Who is my adoptive father? How can we tolerate others bullying us into our home?"
Chang Feng said: "Child, let's go home and talk."
Needless to say, when You Jingwu returned, the family reunited happily.
After dinner, a servant reported: "Sir, the commander of the Datong border army, Comrade Jiang Bin, wants to see you."
Chang Feng had met Jiang Bin once before and had a good impression of him. But he thought that it was a taboo for a member of the Imperial Guard to make friends with border generals. So he said: "No."
The servant added: "The commanding officer took Eunuch Liu's name card."
Don't underestimate what the servant added. For this sentence, Jiang Bin stuffed him with three hundred taels of silver notes.
Chang Feng still has to give Liu Jin some face.
Chang Feng said: "Okay, let him come to the living room to meet me."
Not long after, Jiang Bin met Chang Feng in the living room.
Chang Feng heard the sound of a grasshopper coming from Jiang Bin's sleeve.
People in the capital are very particular about raising grasshoppers. Ordinary entertainers raise grasshoppers in autumn, while skilled entertainers raise grasshoppers in winter, which is called "winter grasshopper".
Chang Feng asked: "What do you have up your sleeve?"
Jiang Bin replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "I heard that Mr. Liu of your mansion likes to raise insects. I have found two fine grasshoppers to honor him."
As the saying goes, don’t hit someone with a smiling face.
No matter how rare two winter insects are, they are not worth much money. There is Liu Jin's face in this. Chang Feng was disrespectful: "You are thoughtful. Thank you very much."
Jiang Bin presented his resume list from the Ministry of War as a self-introduction: "Master Chang, the last general has been serving in the border army for a long time. This is the last general's resume."
Chang Feng looked at it carefully and said with emotion: "What a brave and capable young general! Those veteran generals who have been in the border army for decades probably don't have as many military exploits as you!"
"In that battle in the 10th year of Hongzhi's reign, you led a surprise attack on the Tatar camp with fifty cavalry and beheaded three hundred people! You can be called a trumpet Huo Qubing!"
Jiang Bin was naturally happy when he saw that Chang Feng admired him very much.
However, he remained calm on the surface and just said humbly: "Master Chang is overly praised!"
Chang Feng and Jiang Bin had a special affinity and chatted about border military affairs for a whole hour.
Chang Feng discovered that Jiang Bin was by no means a rough man who only knew how to charge into battle. He is very strategic and has his own unique insights into border military affairs.
A man who would turn the imperial court upside down in the future officially entered the story.
(End of chapter)
