Will the situation get out of control?
Gu Zhengchen smiled calmly: "As long as I am still in Quanzhou Mansion, how far can the situation get out of control? Or do you think that the Bu family will use the help of the provincial government office to cause trouble for me?"
Zhang Jiujing hesitated for a moment, looked in the direction of the door, gritted his teeth and said, "As far as I know, Gao Hui and Gao Shengzheng have a son named Gao Dongxu, who got married in Fuzhou a year ago."
Gu Zhengchen stared: "Who is Gao Dongxu marrying?"
Zhang Jiujing said solemnly: "It is said that her maiden name is Bu Fei, and she is the granddaughter of Bu Shou, the youngest daughter born in Bu Zhong."
Gu Zhengchen walked to the window and raised his hand to open it: "At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, all places in Fuzhou and counties were like primeval forests. In just a few years, they were already tangled. If they were given another ten or eight years, this would be like a virgin forest. Who has the final say locally?"
Historically, Zhu Yuanzhang used the Guo Huan case and the Kongyin case to basically wipe out the middle class and big households in the world. What was the consideration behind this?
Simply venting your anger?
Are you so angry that you can't take back the knife?
Or it could be said that Lao Zhu had a glimpse of the interference and influence of the intricate local network on the imperial government's prefecture and county government offices, and took the opportunity to eliminate them all, warning everyone that the government offices represented the imperial court. The Ming court controlled the local area, rather than the large households controlling the local area.
These are a mystery. Lao Zhu's thoughts are the hardest to guess. He can toast while smiling, or he can kill people with a knife.
Just looking at Quanzhou Prefecture, the Bu family does have the ability to influence the government.
Of course, other prefectures and counties may not have such existence as the Bu family. After all, it is not easy to survive from the end of the Yuan Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. Many big families were wiped out by the war. The few big families left are mostly in dire straits. Living a life with a tight belt, there is not much money to let the government officials push around.
It also takes time to develop a big business.
For example, the Guo Huan case occurred in the eighteenth year of Hongwu, and many middle-class families were raised in the eighteenth year...
Gu Zhengchen slapped the edge of the window and said firmly: "No matter who comes from the provincial government office, they can't save the Bu family. Zhang Jiujing, at noon tomorrow, I will kill Qin Xin, Wu Kang, Wu Yi and other twelve people. After their heads fall to the ground, , I will send someone to send a greeting card to the Bu family, and you will go with me to the banquet the day after tomorrow."
Zhang Jiujing looked at Gu Zhengchen in shock: "Killing so many officials, without the emperor's will, it will be difficult for you to die in the future."
Gu Zhengchen smiled lightly, turned around and walked out.
Zhang Jiujing took a deep breath. Gu Zhengchen's calm demeanor and his lack of concern did not mean that he acted recklessly, regardless of the consequences, and would rather die together. On the contrary, he probably had someone to rely on, so he was confident!
There is no doubt that Gu Zhengchen is a smart man. But smart people will never dig their own graves and seek death.
unless--
Zhang Jiujing thought of the information about Gu Zhengchen, and his expression suddenly changed.
The intelligence said that Gu Zhengchen had a relationship with the East Palace and the Huagai Palace, but the intelligence did not clarify the extent of the relationship. How Gu Zhengchen pleased the prince and the emperor, and how much the emperor and the prince valued Gu Zhengchen, the intelligence did not describe in detail. Now it seems that the relationship between Gu Zhengchen and the emperor is probably beyond everyone's imagination!
As soon as Gu Zhengchen arrived in the front yard, Qin Song hurried over and whispered: "Zhang Chengping sent news that the Bu family is looking for the Lu brothers and seems to be taking action."
"Brothers Lu?"
Gu Zhengchen was a little confused.
Duan Shimin explained: "The two people who were chasing Zhang Jiujing were also locked up in the backyard, but they were locked up in the cellar."
Gu Zhengchen suddenly thought about it and said: "Gao Hui's departure has made the Bu family panic. They will probably repeat their old tricks and transfer me out of Jinjiang City again, this time looking for the Lu brothers. I'm afraid they want to cause trouble." .Go and bring these two people over.
Lu Pan and Lu Chang have been living in the cellar for more than half a month. This period of time is really difficult. The other party does not ask questions and the food is served on time. However, several people come down every day to serve them. Although it was not disabled, the pain on the skin and flesh was still painful.
Gu Zhengchen looked at the two people who were like beggars and frowned: "Why are you so cruel to others? Didn't I tell you that you need to be treated well? Look?"
Qin Song leaned forward and said: "They dressed up like this from the beginning to get close to Zhang Jiujing. We didn't tear off their clothes..."
Gu Zhengchen sighed.
If you pretend to be a beggar in Jinling or Jurong, you will probably be dragged away. After all, the imperial court has set up almshouses. If you can't afford to eat, you can be given a few mouthfuls of food. You can't disturb the appearance of the city outside.
But pretending to be a beggar in Quanzhou Prefecture, probably no one would care.
Because there have been too many poor people in Quanzhou Prefecture over the years, not to mention the almshouses, even if the government offices free up space, there is not enough room for these people.
Gu Zhengchen looked at Lu Pan and Lu Chang who were kneeling and said seriously: "I am Gu Zhengchen, the prefect of Quanzhou. I only want to ask you: do you want to die or live?"
Lu Pan and Lu Chang looked at each other, they were not asking nonsense, who wants to die...
"We want to live!"
Lu Pian said bluntly.
Gu Zhengchen nodded slightly: "Tomorrow Wu Kang and Qin Xin will go to the execution ground, and the Bu family will not be able to hold on for long. If you want to survive, just obey my orders, but there is something wrong. He thinks that you will do it before the Bu family." The person died."
Although Lu Pian and Lu Chang were a little skeptical, after thinking carefully, Gu Zhengchen had no need to lie.
People are knives and servants, and I am fish and meat.
If he wants to kill or behead someone, it's not a matter of using his mouth. Lying is too boring.
Gu Zhengchen walked up behind the two of them and said in a deep voice: "Now that the Bu family wants you to take action, I want you to obey their orders. No matter where you go or what you do, tell him - Lin Shannan."
Lin Shannan saw Gu Zhengchen pointing at him and took a step forward.
Lu Pan and Lu Chang nodded directly without hesitation.
Although he is a desperado, he still cherishes his life.
Gu Zhengchen gave some instructions and arranged for Lin Nanshan to lead people to follow the two of them.
Back in the government office, Gu Zhengchen lay on the bed, closing his eyes and thinking about the current matter.
The Yamen had already posted a notice at dusk that Wu Kang, Qin Xin and others would be beheaded tomorrow. Bu Shou must have heard the news. No matter how fast he ran to find Gao Hui, he could not stop it.
Publicly killing Wu Kang and Qin Xin is what must be done to rectify Quanzhou Prefecture.
The human heart is chilled here, and it cannot be warmed without the water of warm blood.
It is not enough for Gu Zhengchen to be passionate. Wu Kang, Qin Xin and others also need to be passionate. Only in this way can the people of Quanzhou Prefecture be told that the court's will to rectify the officialdom is as sharp and unstoppable as a ghost-headed sword!
Gu Zhengchen needs the heads of these people to fall to the ground, needs to use their deaths to comfort people's hearts, and comfort those who died because of them, are disabled, have their families broken, and are struggling in pain.
Unless these people die, Quanzhou's seven counties will not be able to enforce the laws and prohibitions. Only by violent means and bloody heads can the county government officials who have violated the law restrain themselves.
What was Bu Shou thinking the night before the murder? What else could he do?
Bu family.
Bu Xiu brought the news that Qin Xin, Wu Kang and others were about to be executed. Bu Shou fell into deep fear, and Bu Suanzi couldn't help but feel cold all over.
Bu Zhongsheng stood there, still shouting and cursing: "This thief stole the seal and occupied the government office, but he dared to openly execute the governor of the government and twelve of his officials. It is really bold and reckless! Once the court hears about it, it will definitely Will kill him!"
Shi Su stood near the door, looking at the cold starry sky from time to time.
The wind blew from outside the door, which was a bit chilly.
Bu Suanzi planned the chatter of Bu Zhongsheng: "There is no use saying this now. Even if the court wants to kill Gu Zhengchen, it will only happen in a month or two, but Qin Xin and Wu Kang will die tomorrow! The most important thing is that Gu Zhengchen is like this Why are you so hasty and eager to kill these two people?"
Bu Zhongsheng gritted his teeth and said: "Why, of course it is to establish authority!"
Bu Suanzi glared at Bu Zhongsheng, why is this guy so stupid.
Gu Zhengchen has completely taken control of the government office, and he is basically the only official in the government office. He has killed many people and punished more people with his rod. His majesty has long been established, so why bother to kill Wu Kang and Qin Xin in such a hurry?
He could still explain to the court that Yang Baiju's death was an accident. Tang Xian's death was proved by his wife. It was a sudden death of illness. What about Wu Kang and Qin Xin?
This was a public execution, and he had no way to explain it to the court. No matter how he tried to explain it, it would be futile. It is really too shocking to send people directly to the underworld without going through review by the Ministry of Punishment, without going through the emperor's decision, and just saying hello to the Prince of Hell in advance.
Why did Gu Zhengchen make such a puzzling decision when he was sure of victory? He couldn't wait for the court to give a result before executing him?
Bu Shou grabbed his crutches, stood up tremblingly, gritted his teeth and said: "People's hearts! What Gu Zhengchen wants is the people's hearts in Quanzhou Prefecture!"
"But father, if you want people's hearts, you shouldn't be in a hurry, right?"
The fortune teller was puzzled.
Bu Shou's eyes became deep: "After rectifying the officialdom of Quanzhou Prefecture, Gu Zhengchen will definitely make bigger moves, and this move requires people to unite to achieve it. This is a terrible guy, and what he plans is a chess game. Our imagination is much bigger, we are no match for him. Prepare to withdraw from Quanzhou Prefecture and go to Guangzhou."
Bu Zhongsheng was a little reluctant: "Father, here is the inheritance of our ancestors, we..."
Bu Shou poked the ground with his crutch: "Our ancestors were doing business in Guangzhou. In the Song Dynasty, Pu Kaizong brought his ancestors to Quanzhou! Don't you still understand? The death of Wu Kang and Qin Xin not only means that Gu Zhengchen There are still actions to follow, he is planning for a longer term, and he also explained that Wu Kang and Qin Xin have revealed all the secrets of our Bu family and told Gu Zhengchen!"
"With Gu Zhengchen's intelligence, it is impossible for him to kill Wu Kang and Qin Xin without investigating all the ins and outs! Since he has decided to kill these two people, it means that he already knows our secret! If he is not ready to leave, he will be completely Stuck here!"
Shi Su nodded secretly, what he said was correct.
Gu Zhengchen is a terrible guy, he dares to do things that others dare not do. Once he finds evidence, the Bu family may be in danger. Gu Zhengchen was not merciful to officials at all, let alone the Bu family...
