It is certain that Yang Shu promised benefits to Magistrate Zhu.
There are only two reasons why Magistrate Zhu suddenly changed his mind.
Or, there was someone who wanted Yang Cong to die and promised Zhu Cong greater benefits, even benefits that would be enough for Zhu Cong if he didn't abide by the rules.
Who wants Yang Cong to die?
Shen Qingyun himself.
But Shen Qingyun did nothing and could not make any promises to Zhu Cong. Even if he had the ability, Shen Qingyun would only feel that it was not worth it for Yang Cong.
In this case, there is only one other possibility.
Zhu Cong was threatened, or in other words, he was given an order.
Who can command him?
Someone with a higher official position and more power than him.
In terms of official positions, Zhu Cong is the county magistrate and the largest official in Liangzhou City.
But when it comes to power, besides Zhu Cong, there is another person in Liangzhou City.
The seven commanders of Liangzhou.
"Did people from the Seventh Department discover the affair between Zhu Cong and Yang Shu?"
Shen Qingyun frowned, but even so, Zhu Cong has not done anything yet. There must be a verbal agreement with Yang Shu. There is no evidence. Even if Zhu Cong is afraid of the Seventh Department, at most he can enforce the law impartially and wait for the receipt from the Seventh Department. , there is absolutely no need to kill Yang Cong in such a hurry.
In this way, not only was it impossible to please the Qibu, but it also offended Yang Shu. It didn't make sense, it really didn't make sense.
Shen Qingyun was puzzled and murmured: "Is there a person in Liangzhou City with hands and eyes that can reach the sky? But why does this person want to embarrass Yang Cong? Has Yang Cong offended him? It shouldn't be, Yang Cong didn't even come to Liangzhou City. How long has it been since you started to have some issues with me...me?"
Shen Qingyun was stunned. Could it be that the reason why this person targeted Yang Cong was because of himself?
"Is it the princess? No, the princess is still on her way back to the imperial capital. Even if she wants to do this, she will inform me.
Then besides the princess, the only one left is...the old man? "
Shen Qingyun was shocked, "Yes, yes, it must be the old man."
Apart from Su Chengwang, Shen Qingyun could no longer think of anyone else.
"Qibu, princess, old man..."
Shen Qingyun's eyes flickered, "The princess can temporarily command the Seventh Division because of Zhuge's affairs, but the old man also knows everything, and most of the time he relies on the Seventh Division. The princess just begs for things, so what does this mean to the old man?"
Or is it that the old man is originally from Qibu? Are you still coming out to be a police officer at such an old age? "
Shen Qingyun shook his head and shook off this absurd idea.
The old man is definitely not a Chazi. The reason why he can control the power of the Seventh Ministry is that he is either a senior member of the Seventh Ministry, or he has won the trust of His Majesty the Emperor. After taking office, the emperor specifically ordered the people of the Seventh Ministry to take care of the old man.
At the old man's age, he probably won't be able to do much.
So the latter is the only possibility.
"If your Majesty can trust such a veteran official, then the scope will be narrowed a lot."
Shen Qingyun grinned, revealing a row of teeth.
"Lao Qi, help me check something out..."
In the uncle's house, Yang Shu was anxious.
He couldn't figure it out. He had told Zhu Cong well two days ago that he had found the culprits. The official documents sent back by the Ministry of Punishment for the retrial were already on the way and should be delivered in five or six days at most. .
But Zhu Cong suddenly changed his mind and wanted to kill Yang Cong in such a hurry. It was really unreasonable.
"Now Magistrate Zhu refuses to see anyone, and he doesn't know what happened..."
Song Ying comforted: "Uncle, don't be too anxious..."
"How can I not be anxious?" Yang Shu glared at Song Ying, "Tomorrow your cousin and my son will be beheaded in public, and you still tell me not to be anxious?"
Song Ying was not angry at all, and just said: "The matter has come to this, there is no point in being anxious, uncle still has to find a way to remedy the situation as soon as possible."
Song Ying was also confused about Zhu Cong's changes, but now, like Shen Qingyun, she also wanted Yang Cong to die.
Although Yang Cong is unable to speak now, if Yang Shu is really rescued and treated, he will have a lot of nightmares at night.
"Repair... I can't even see Zhu Cong's people now, how can I remedy it?" Yang Shu shook his head in despair, "Who is it? Who wants to harm my son?"
Song Ying hesitated: "Could it be Shen Qingyun?"
"Him?" Yang Shu said disdainfully: "Just him? Just because of an uncle, Zhu Cong won't be afraid of him, and he can't give Zhu Cong greater benefits, and he offended the Yang family for Shen Qingyun, Zhu Cong is not that stupid."
Of course, Yang Shu cannot completely represent the Yang family in Xiping, but when he goes out, he relies on the Yang family's reputation.
"Then what happened to Mr. Zhu?"
Yang Shu shook his head and sighed: "There must be other big shots involved in this matter, but this person is not on my side."
Song Ying said clearly: "Now that Mr. Zhu is avoiding his uncle, he must have been threatened by this big shot, right?"
"Yes." Yang Shu nodded slightly, "To make Zhu Cong scared like this, he must have the ability to reach the sky, or... Qibu?"
"Seven Departments?" Song Ying was slightly startled. She had only heard of this name. It was said to be a sharp blade that His Majesty hung over the heads of officials.
"The Seventh Department is responsible for supervising hundreds of officials. Maybe the people from the Seventh Department noticed me going to see Zhu Cong?" Yang Shu frowned and said: "In the final analysis, Cong'er's case is just an ordinary case and does not involve political affairs. People from the Seventh Department shouldn’t pay attention..."
Yang Shu really didn't understand.
In recent years, the Seven Ministries have almost existed in name only. From the governors to the inspectors and commanders in each state, almost everyone has been bribed and colluded with local officials. Even if the officials have something extraordinary, the people in the Seven Ministries generally don't bother to take care of it and turn a blind eye. Just close one eye and forget it.
It is precisely because of this that Yang Shu went to Zhu Cong directly without any scruples.
Could it be that the Seven Ministries in Liangzhou are more conscientious than the Seven Ministries in Xiping?
Little did Yang Shu know that with Su Chengwang returning to his hometown, the director of the Seven Ministries had long been replaced. It had been almost two years since Su Chengwang resigned, and the Seven Ministries had already gone through a purge and had a completely new look.
It's just that these changes were made in the dark, and the newly appointed director didn't seem to want to make a fuss, and didn't pay attention to some minor mistakes made by local officials, so that people like Yang Shu still couldn't feel the changes in the seven departments.
"Whether it's Seven Parts or not, only Mr. Zhu knows what happened now." Song Ying shook her head, "It's just that now he refuses to see his uncle, and we don't even have a chance to confirm."
Yang Shu frowned, "Zhu Cong doesn't dare to see me, but he may not see you."
"Me?" Song Ying hesitated, "Uncle, you mean, let me go find Mr. Zhu?"
"Yes." Yang Shu nodded, "Now my uncle can only rely on you, and your cousin's life depends on you. Even if the matter is irreversible, at least you must let your cousin die knowingly."
Song Ying nodded in agreement, "I understand, I'll go to the government office right away."
Song Ying believed that Shen Qingyun was also interested in this, so it was necessary to ask clearly.
County government.
Zhu Cong was still uneasy. He was not sure that he could indeed kill Yang Cong directly, but he had broken the rules after all. If Yang Shu used this to sue him, the people of the Seventh Department...or the commander-in-chief would Will the person come forward to help him solve this trouble?
If nothing happens, of course it's best, but if he doesn't pay attention to it anymore, there's nothing Zhu Cong can do.
"Sir, Mrs. Sinan Bo wants to see you."
"No." Zhu Cong frowned and refused.
The officer was about to retreat after hearing this. Zhu Cong seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly stopped him, "Wait...please go to the side hall, I will be there soon."
"yes."
Song Ying waited in the side hall with a bulging belly. After a while, Zhu Cong appeared.
"Master Zhu..."
Seeing Song Ying getting up, Zhu Cong hurriedly stepped forward, stretched out his hand to support her and said, "Madam, you're welcome, please sit down quickly."
When Song Ying sat back, Zhu Cong also sat down at the main seat.
"I wonder why Madam came here today?"
Song Ying said: "I heard that your Excellency will behead my cousin Yang Cong in public tomorrow. I wonder if the news is true or false?"
"Of course it's true."
"Why?" Song Ying frowned.
Zhu Cong said solemnly: "Killing for life is the law of Chu and the way of heaven. The evidence is conclusive that Yang Cong killed Zhou Bing. According to the law, Yang Cong should be executed."
"Do you have a receipt from the Ministry of Justice?"
Zhu Cong's face darkened when he heard this, "Although Madam is a member of Uncle Sinan's family, she is not allowed to interfere in criminal cases."
"Your Excellency, you have misunderstood." Song Ying shook her head and said: "Yang Cong is my cousin after all, and I am not trying to excuse him. It's just that when human lives are involved, I should wait until the Ministry of Punishments receives a reply. Why are you so indifferent now? ?
The adults should give us an explanation. "
Zhu Cong also shook his head slightly and said, "Master Yang asked Madam to come, right?"
"Yes." Song Ying nodded.
Zhu Cong said in a deep voice: "Madam, you should also know that I have some discussions with Mr. Yang..."
"I just came to ask your lord, why did my uncle suddenly stop discussing with you?"
Zhu Cong smiled bitterly and said: "It's not that I'm going back on my word, but that someone has intervened in this matter. It's beyond my control. Please forgive me, Madam and Mr. Yang."
"Is anyone asking? Who?" Song Ying asked quickly.
Zhu Cong shook his head, "I have already revealed enough. If Madam wants to ask more, I will not dare to say more."
Song Ying frowned slightly. For Zhu Cong to be so secretive, someone from the Seventh Department must have intervened.
Zhu Cong deliberately named one person to give Yang Shu an explanation, indicating that this matter was not his wish, and hoped that Yang Shu would not embarrass him because of this matter.
It's not that he doesn't cooperate, but that someone wants Yang Cong to die.
I dare not offend this person, let alone reveal his identity. I will tell you this much. As for if you want to avenge your son, don’t look for me. If you want to look for someone who gives orders, then you can make up your own mind. Anyway, not my business.
Song Ying thought for a moment and said, "Aren't you afraid of accountability from above if you do this?"
To be honest, Zhu Cong was quite scared, but he was even more afraid of Qibu.
"There is no need for Madam to worry."
