"How did you die?" Liu Chengyou's expression changed slightly, and his expression was unkind. He hated such unexpected and uncontrollable things: "Wude Si can't even watch a prisoner?"
"The warden reported that Wang Jingchong committed suicide out of fear of his crime! After checking, he found that he hanged himself with a hemp rope and hung in the prison cell!" Zhang Dejun said.
"Would a person like Wang Jingchong commit suicide out of fear of crime? It's ridiculous!" Liu Chengyou thought for a moment and then said with certainty: "He died after being imprisoned for only one day and night. There must be a hidden reason. Go and find out for me. !”
"Yes!" Just after returning to the palace, Zhang Dejun hurried away again before he could rest, looking very energetic.
Leaning on the throne, Liu Chengyou closed his eyes and thought deeply, feeling a sigh of relief in his breath. However, since the person is dead, he doesn't have to worry so much. When he thinks about how to deal with the aftermath, it becomes clearer in his mind.
After winter, the chill between heaven and earth becomes more intense. We are lined with duck down and covered with mink fur. We are tightly wrapped, but after taking a walk for a while, we actually feel a sweltering heat and sweat on our backs. He pulled on his outer robe to let the cold wind in, which made him feel more comfortable.
Zhang Dejun hurried over, panting from running, and after regaining his breath for a while, he reported: "Let me report to the official family, the matter has been found out!"
"Speak!" Liu Chengyou said directly.
"After interrogation by the police officer, it was found that it was the warden Wang Xiong who strangled Wang Jingchong to death at night and made him commit suicide out of fear of crime!"
"Wang Xiong? I have an impression!" Liu Chengyou frowned.
Zhang Dejun explained: "Wang Xiong was originally known as Wude Si in Gyeonggi Province. After Shou Guogong resigned, he was dissatisfied with Wang Jingchong and repeatedly confronted him, causing delays in official affairs. He was later demoted to jailer. Later, he encountered a fight in the market and was beaten. A leg was broken, and it is said that Wang Jingchong was behind it. From then on, Wang Xiong hated Wang Jingchong deeply! This time Wang Jingchong was imprisoned, it was within his jurisdiction, and he was murderous because of his hatred! "
"Ha! It's quite a revenge show!" After hearing the narration, Liu Chengyou said, "What about Wang Xiong?"
"When I was young, I committed suicide before I went to prison!" Zhang Dejun replied.
After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh: "I put Wang Jingchong in the Wude Prison. I originally thought that he would be in the office and had many followers, so he could be protected. I never thought that it would harm him and hasten his death... ..."
"It was also his usual behavior that was wanton, too domineering and arrogant, and offended too many people, which led to this disaster!" Zhang Dejun said in a comforting tone. Even though he was dead, he boldly expressed his views.
Liu Chengyou nodded and said calmly: "It's a pity! It's a pity that a dignified official and a military officer died at the hands of a jailer, but it's also a shame! The price of a jailer is nothing more than this!"
"Also, there is one more thing." Zhang Dejun hesitated, but still said.
Liu Chengyou only winked, and Zhang Dejun immediately reported: "Along with Wang Jingchong, another person died in prison. After investigation, it was found that he was an old subordinate of Wang Xianggong of the first three divisions. Wang Jingchong had a grudge against Wang Xianggong, and he was imprisoned for nearly a year. It was intended to be a trap, but it was unexpected that Wang Xianggong died of illness. He was imprisoned opposite Wang Jingchong. I thought that his death would be silenced by the warden..."
After hearing this, Liu Chengyou was silent for a long time and said quietly: "I don't know how many things this Wang Jingchong has done behind my back!"
"Wang Jingchong seems to have two sons!" Liu Chengyou ordered: "Pass the imperial edict, and his eldest son will be demoted to the first class of marquis. Let his family collect his body!"
"yes!"
No matter how heinous crimes Wang Jingchong committed during his lifetime, and the anger of heaven and the resentment of people, now that he is dead, Liu Chengyou does not want to criticize him more harshly, and he also wants to treat his heirs favorably. This has nothing to do with "the dead are the most important", but at this time, Liu Chengyou does not want to cause any more troubles due to Wang Jingchong's incident, which shows his attitude.
"Besides, it's been said that everyone from Gyeonggi Province has come to see me!"
The subordinates of Wude Si Yamen, below the chief and deputy envoys, are all governors. Among them, the governor of Gyeonggi has the highest status and is permanently stationed in Tokyo, followed by the ministers of various houses, relatives, and detectives.
Li Shaoyou resigned, Wang Jingchong came to power, but before appointing deputy envoys, Wang Jingchong died again, so that within the Wude Department, those who were able to take charge were only known to the capital.
"Your Majesty, Zhou Can, please pay homage to your Majesty!" In the Chongzheng Hall, Zhou Can, a well-known person from the capital city of Gyeonggi Province, paid homage to Liu Chengyou.
He was a little nervous, but also a little excited. This was the first time that he had been in front of the emperor and had such close contact with the Yellow Emperor. In the past, only the chief and deputy envoys had this opportunity. Now, for him, it can be described as a sudden joy.
Zhou Can was originally Wang Jingchong's confidant. He was quite scheming. He was relied on as a think tank and promoted repeatedly until he reached a high position in the capital.
Liu Chengyou looked at him. He didn't look rude. He was probably a civil servant. He looked a little thin. He had a long beard on his lips, which was quite unique. He bowed before the emperor respectfully and lowered his eyebrows.
"You know everything about the prison!" Liu Chengyou said.
When asked, Zhou Can seemed to have been prepared and responded: "I didn't expect that Wang Xiong's resentment towards Mr. Ren is so deep. The ministers were negligent and made a huge mistake. Please punish him!"
"Now in the Wude Department, people's hearts are also in a state of flux, and it will be even worse after Wang Jingchong's death!" Liu Chengyou ordered: "When you return to the office, you should calm down your staff to stabilize people's hearts, and everyone should return to their duties and take care of their affairs!"
"yes!"
"In addition, the cause of Wang Jingchong's death has been strictly sealed by me. This is a matter of Wude Division and should be sealed internally!" Liu Chengyou said solemnly.
Zhou Can reported: "I have ordered that all officials who know about this matter be controlled. I will give strict instructions after I return!"
Hearing this, I couldn't help but glance at this person. He responded appropriately and had a flexible mind. This person is not famous in history, but it does not mean that he is incompetent. Thinking about it, it is impossible to gain the trust of Wang Jingchong under Wang Jingchong and climb to the position of the capital of Gyeonggi Province without some vision and means.
After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said directly: "I have seen that you are quite capable in handling things. Nowadays, there is a change in the Department of Wude, and you are promoted to the deputy envoy of Wude, temporarily in charge of the affairs of the bureau!"
Before being summoned to the palace, Zhou Can had already realized that maybe his opportunity had come, and he had some hopes in his heart. Therefore, when I heard Liu Chengyou's words at this time, his expression was calm, but his tone was still a little excited: "Your Majesty trusts me, I thank you!"
"After Li Shaoyou, there is Wang Jingchong. After Wang Jingchong, who can take charge of Wu Desi?" Liu Chengyou murmured softly, glanced at Zhang Dejun beside him, and his face once again showed a thoughtful look.
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"Bian Gong, Zhong Cheng, that Wang Jingchong is dead!" In the Censor's Office, a Taiyuan Censor quickly walked in and reported with joy to Bian Guitan and Zhao Litong who were discussing matters.
"What! How did you die?" Bian Guitan and Zhao Li looked at each other with a look of surprise.
"The news came out that Wang Jingchong died of a sudden illness at night and could not be treated!" The censor said with a smile: "This thief committed a serious crime and died in prison. He will be punished by God. It will be very happy!"
"Wang Jingchong has always been in good health and has no illness or disaster. How could he suddenly die of illness? I'm afraid it's not that simple!" Bian Guichun thought for a while and said.
Zhao Li also echoed: "Yes! However, now that Wang Jingchong is dead, what should we do? If we submit the incriminating evidence prepared before, it will be of little use to His Majesty!"
Bian Guitan thought for a while and said: "Wude Division will definitely be distraught after Wang Jingchong's death. This time, these minions, headed by Wang Jingchong, have gone too far and are deeply hated by everyone inside and outside the government. We can take the opportunity to say something, please Even if His Majesty's dismissal of Secretary Wude is not successful, you should suppress his power and place him within the imperial court system..."
"Mr. Bian's words are very true!" Zhao Li immediately agreed with Bian Guichen's words.
"However, His Majesty issued another edict to appoint Wang Jingchong's eldest son as marquis, which seems to have the intention of ending this matter." The censor said.
"No matter how many there are, as the censor, we have the responsibility of supervision and the right to give advice. We just have to do our part!" Bian Guijun said: "This time, I must take the opportunity to urge your majesty, Reorganize Chao Gang!"
After Bian Guichen left, a strange look flashed across the face of Censor Zhongcheng Zhao Li, his expression became solemn, and he sat in his seat, looking thoughtful.
"Zhongcheng, you seem to have some doubts about this matter?" The censor asked softly without leaving.
Zhao Li glanced at him and said, "What do you think?"
The censor looked left and right, stepped forward, and whispered: "I believe that going too far is not enough. This time, because of the remonstrances of the ministers, Your Majesty is already dissatisfied. Now that Wang Jingchong is dead, if you are still holding on to this matter, , If you don't give in, I'm afraid that His Majesty is really going to be angry. Even though we uphold the public spirit, we can't resist it. The emperor is so angry!
The Secretary of Wude belongs directly to His Majesty. Although he is reviled by the courtiers, he is an important weapon of the imperial power. If Mr. Bian wants to make a fuss about the existence of Wu Desi, the one he is fighting against is His Majesty! Although Your Majesty is the heir to the throne, he is also the master of development. He has always been strong, but I am afraid it will be intolerable! If we add memorials, the consequences will be unpredictable! "
