Are the people in the Criminal Department a grass-roots team? Of course not.
Although the investigation technology in ancient times was very backward, and many things relied on psychological evidence rather than empirical evidence, it had made great progress by the Song Dynasty.
Song Ci wrote a record of clearing wrongs, which is the best evidence of the achievements of this group of people. The Criminal Department represented the most elite criminal investigation force in the Song Dynasty at that time. It was easy to kill a person in a dark prison in the countryside, but it was not that easy here.
If the Ministry of Punishment dares to kill someone, they themselves can't figure it out, and the people outside, such as the Yushitai, don't even have to think about it, because the most professional people are waiting in the Ministry of Punishment, and the Yushitai can't figure it out. What's good about words is much worse when it comes to professionalism.
Tan Bocang believed that he was fair and innocent and had not committed any fraud in the case. Even if the other party's problems were not as bad as his own, there was nothing to be afraid of in Jiang Qi's questioning. It was just that his voice was a little louder. He told Jiang Qi How did Luo Yidao die? Does Jiang Qi understand?
But this clue was just broken!
Zhao Zhen said: "You can't pay attention to such a key figure. Xia Qing, Liang Chuan is your man. He has been looking after this prisoner all the way. Did he ask anything?"
Xia Song said: "Your Majesty has already submitted this matter to the three departments for review. I am also the subject of suspicion. It is not appropriate to say more at this time."
There was something in Xia Song's words. There was a hint of complaint in Zhao Zhen's ears, which made him very uncomfortable. It seemed that he, the eldest brother, didn't know how to handle things. Xia Song handled things very beautifully. This was not a letdown. People?
"Jiang Qi, please take someone to investigate whether there is any illegal behavior in the handling of this case. If anyone is obstructing it, report it immediately. We will not give you mercy!"
When Zhao Zhen talked about Qing Rao, he specifically looked at Tan Bocang. He was the person in charge of the Criminal Department. He had nothing to do with this matter. After speaking, he looked at Jia Chaochang again. It was rare that this guy didn't speak today. , which made him very unhappy, you are Pingzhang, not a clay sculpture!
"I accept the decree!"
Jiang Qi was very excited when he hugged him. He didn't believe that he couldn't find out any clues after turning the Ministry of Justice upside down. This man would die sooner or later, but he died when he was about to be investigated. His death was just what some people needed. ! He doesn't believe in evil anymore. The Ministry of Punishment is not monolithic. Sooner or later, some problem will be found!
The boss of the Punishment Department is Tan Bocang. He is also a person with a bit of character. He used to go to Hunan to be an official. When he went to Shaozhou, he saw that the local scenery was very beautiful. He gave birth to eight sons in one breath. According to his temper, now that his official career has come to an end, letting him go home to retire is exactly what he wants.
However, the Minister of Justice of the Ministry of Justice and all the other chief doctors were all staring at his position eagerly. They did not have the integrity of Tan Bocang, and they would not hesitate to step on the corpses of their colleagues if they could climb up.
Recently, the movements in the court have become more and more strange. It seems that an insignificant person died in prison, but in fact it is the result of some power competition. The struggle in the temple seems like a fight between gods, no different from the village girls in the countryside. They are women. Like intrigues and intrigues.
Everyone is worried. As long as the court calms down and there is no war on the border, internal strife will definitely begin. The peaceful days that we finally look forward to will have to worry about who will come to power and who will govern every day.
This kind of day is more terrifying than the war, because in the war they can just talk, and it is not their turn to shed blood and sweat, but it is different to stand in line. They invite you over for tea in the middle of the night, and if you fall out, you will fight to the death. .
Zhao Zhen seems to have learned the lesson this time. Not only did he point the finger at the Ministry of Justice, but the breakthrough point of the problem is probably Jingdong Road. That is the crux of the matter. If he doesn't go there to understand the actual situation, I'm afraid the truth will never come out. water surface!
Zhao Zhen looked around at the ministers. The atmosphere among His Highnesses suddenly solidified. They had a bad feeling. Why were there so many things going on today? Normally at this time, the yellow gate on the jade steps would sing, "There is something going on, but there is nothing going on." After the dynasty, everyone should go about their business. Why are the officials still looking for someone? What else are they looking for?
"Han Qi!" Zhao Zhen suddenly called on this name, and everyone trembled.
Han Qi is now the deputy privy envoy. If nothing goes wrong, he will soon go to the Third Department as an errand, or to be the chief of the Sixth Department. Yang Chongxun is too old now, and it will be a matter of time before he returns home to take care of himself. Moreover, Yang Chongxun was a military general, and during the Zhao Heng period, he was still During the war, they could still tolerate him being such a high official, but now these civil servants can't tolerate it.
"I'm here!"
"I have promoted you to be the envoy of Jingdong Road. I will go to Jingdong Road with the joint decree to find out the matter!"
Han Qi's head has always been tilted to the sky at a forty-five degree angle, and he has a sense of arrogance as if looking at people with his nostrils. This posture makes him feel unapproachable, so he has few friends in the court, only like-minded ones. Comrades'.
Han Qi was very direct. He opened his mouth and asked Zhao Zhen: "Your Majesty Qizou, what are you investigating?"
"The imperial officials represent the majesty of the Song Dynasty. Now there is a murder case on Jingdong Road where an official was killed in the government office. The criminal was so courageous and did not take the government seriously. Isn't it because these officials usually do not catch thieves well or even It's a collusion between officials and thieves. Regardless of whether the slaves in Xia Song's family have any illegal behavior, I think it's time for the officials on Jingdong Road to be brought under control. You'll be asked to join the investigation as soon as you go. Who are the officials who only want to feed the common people? If the gang is caught, no one can be spared!"
Han Qi paused, squinted his eyes even more, and felt a chill coming over him, and said, "To what extent!"
This is a bit interesting. Who is Han Qi? This person has more personality than Fan Zhongyan. He has some talents and cannot tolerate anyone in his eyes. He is a war leader, and he dared to issue such military orders when the Western Army was fighting. Even if his orders were wrong on the battlefield, he must carry them out to the end. Otherwise, when the general returns, he will be executed regardless of whether he is victorious or defeated. He killed and crippled countless generals.
He is asking for a Shangfang sword. If the officials want him to go through the motions, then he has the right to treat it as a tourist. If he really wants him to purge the officials, then he will go with a sword. There will be no bloodshed by then. We can't cure these people!
The Song Dynasty had the privilege not to kill civil servants, but there were many ways to kill people. Only if he had the power in his hands, it would be even more uncomfortable than killing them to remove these officials first!
The most important thing for investigating officials is not to be afraid of death. This temperament is suitable for Han Qi, but fear means there are restrictions. If the investigation reaches a certain level, they will not be investigated. That is just a joke and using Han Qi as a gunman.
Han Qi is not stupid, he is just asking for an imperial edict in front of everyone. He will not be merciful when he takes action in the future. Everyone present should be a witness!
Since Zhao Zhen dares to choose Han Qi, he is not afraid of his mischief. When the time comes, he will not protect anyone but himself. He said: "Under the Self-League, all decisions come from your hands. We must find out the facts, straighten out the administration, and restore peace to the people."
Xia Song told him that Jingdong Road was not only corrupted by officials, but also invaded by foreign invaders. A group of Japanese invaders came from nowhere on the sea and burned and killed people in the Penglai area of Dengzhou for several years. No one mentioned this matter, so he took this opportunity to take advantage of it. Let Han Qi go see the truth!
Han Qi is also the most suitable candidate. He is from the Western Army and is proficient in marching and fighting. If it is true as Xia Song said, then the problem here is serious. Does he really not have the destiny of the Taiping Emperor? He who constantly promotes benevolent government never even enjoys a single day of peace!
Jia Chaochang really couldn't sit still at this moment. He didn't know Han Qi's methods yet. He would show no mercy to anyone who was unhappy with him. Not to mention that he was from the Western Army. When he was in the Western Army, he had no relationship with the chief officer Xia Song. And, when he came back, everyone thought he was from the Western Army, but he was in his own group, and no one could judge him.
He knew best about the dirty hands and feet of those on Jingdong Road. Countless people had been killed by the Japanese there in the past few years, and he suppressed all these murders. Many local officials ignored the imperial court, and even colluded with bandits to harm local people, and then blamed the Japanese for the trouble. The imperial court didn't care anyway, and they were even more unscrupulous!
It’s not that the court doesn’t care, it’s that he, Pingzhang Zhengxiang, has long been bribed!
"I'll start!" Jia Chaochang stood up.
"allow!"
If he doesn't take action, when Zhao Zhen sends people to cut off all his hands and feet, he will become a loner. When the time comes, he will be alienated from his moral character and he will not be far from losing power!
"The case on Jingdong Road is complicated, and people's hearts are even more unpredictable. I'm afraid Master Han can't handle it alone. I suggest sending someone to assist!"
It's called assistance, but it's actually a restriction!
Han Qi said nothing.
Zhao Zhen pondered for a moment, touched his beard, which was not very thick, looked at Xia Song and said, "What do you think, Xia Qing?"
Xia Song bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please don't forget that your Majesty has sent a capable general to Jingdong Road a few days ago. You can ask this person to assist Mr. Han in rectifying the administration!"
Zhao Zhen's eyes lit up and he said, "Is it Bao Xiren you are talking about?"
Xia Song said with a smile: "Exactly, this person previously handled the case of the son of the Prince of Pingxin'an, who secretly used a domestic slave to commit murder on the street. He was not afraid of power, fair and just, and the results were very popular. He is the best candidate. Why not appoint this person?" !”
Zhao Zhen was overjoyed: "Your thinking is correct, so let's do it like this!"
Bao Zheng's methods were as red as his face. After acting as Kaifeng governor for three days, he chopped off Zhao Zong'e's head. This really made a large number of royal relatives who dared to act arrogantly restrain their hands and feet!
Everyone couldn't help but worry about the gang of ghosts and snake gods on Jingdong Road. Don't the combination of these two mean black and white and impermanence? Can anyone stop the murderer when he comes?
This topic was almost covered. Everyone saw that it was already getting late, and the shadow of the sun outside the palace was almost gone. Huangmen stood on the steps with a look of helplessness. It was time to retreat from the court!
Unexpectedly, Xia Song gave him a casual look, and a little-known official from the Ministry of Industry, Zhang Ze, came out loudly: "I have my own notes!"
Everyone's faces suddenly darkened, and they all turned their heads and looked at the little official at the end of the six officials. Everyone seemed to have a message written on their faces to ask Zhang Ze's mother, "Who do you think you are? It's your turn here." Got you got Bengui?
