No one expected that he would actually say this, and for a moment, the hall became quiet. Even the young eunuchs of the Royal Horse Prison and those kneeling behind Wang Zhixin were stunned.
But soon, they came back to their senses and stared at Cao Huachun with hatred in their eyes. They took the memorial from Wang Zhixin one after another and verified the property confiscated from his house. Later, they all reported to Emperor Chongzhen that basically every mansion was missing about one-third of its property.
While they were talking, cold sweat broke out on Cao Huachun's forehead. He understood that these people did not want him to have a better life before they died, and they also wanted to support him, or at least disgust him.
With this in mind, he immediately bowed and reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, all the results of the inspection are here. Please give your Majesty a clear review!"
He also spoke with skill. He did not mention a few of the property in the house, but only the proceeds from the search, leaving himself some room. Then he swallowed again and tried to calm down. Cao Huachun glanced at the emperor's face. It seemed that he did not immediately become furious, so he quickly added: "This slave is loyal to your majesty and has never deceived him in the slightest. In the past, he At that time, the slave was blinded by lard, so she did something that was sorry for His Majesty. But now, after Your Majesty’s teachings, the slave has already changed her ways and will never do it again."
At this point, he turned to look at Wang Zhixin and others, then turned back and continued to report to Emperor Chongzhen: "The property that the thief Wang said was one-third less, and I thought he wanted to retaliate and slander me. Want to sow discord!”
Cao Huachun looked directly at Emperor Chongzhen, with a sincere look on his face, and said in a louder voice: "But I am busy with the case of the Royal Horse Prison, and I haven't had time to rectify the East Factory yet. I am also aware of the existence of harmful horses. Today, The servant also encountered someone who wanted to hide property privately. However, the servant was eager to report the results of the search to His Majesty, so he locked up all the relevant people. He originally planned to interrogate them all night after returning. This matter has been reported to the Emperor just now. "
Emperor Chongzhen sneered in his heart after hearing this. He was indeed a cunning man, and he could neutralize Wang Zhixin's offensive in one go. At least that's what he said. If it were the original Emperor Chongzhen, he would probably believe him.
With this in mind, he glanced at Wang Zhixin and others again, and saw that they immediately began to refute Cao Huachun's words, and the two sides immediately started to quarrel in the palace.
Emperor Chongzhen didn't speak immediately, but just watched with a gloomy face. Regarding Wang Zhixin's statement that one-third of their property was missing, it's hard to say how credible this statement is. There must be some private property, but the amount was so large that he didn't believe it when the refugees and slaves lived together.
After thinking for a while, he already had some calculations in his mind, and suddenly shouted: "That's enough!"
In Long Yan's rage, everyone in the palace knelt down in fear, not daring to make a sound.
Emperor Chongzhen stood up, looked down at them and shouted: "If you fail to live up to my expectations and commit such a heinous crime, I gave you a chance but you didn't reflect on yourself, then don't blame me!"
At this point, he shouted coldly: "Come on, push them out and behead them, and hang their heads at the palace gate as a warning to future generations!"
When the guards waiting outside the door heard this, they immediately entered the palace to drag people away.
Wang Zhixin and the others did not resist and beg for mercy. They just shouted loudly: "I am ashamed of your majesty. It is not a pity to die. This thief Cao Huachun is not a good thing. Your Majesty must not be deceived by him! Your Majesty..."
Cao Huachun's back was covered in cold sweat. Hearing Wang Zhixin's shouts getting farther and farther away, they finally stopped abruptly. Knowing that they had been beheaded, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He was really shocked just now. Fortunately, the emperor still believed in him. Fortunately, I wanted to take revenge on them, so I didn't dare to do anything illegal during this period of time.
But no matter what, I feel so stressed. After being bitten by Wang Zhixin and the others, I must be more careful in doing things in the future to satisfy the emperor.
While he was thinking about it, he heard Emperor Chongzhen shout in a cold voice: "Cao Daban, I will accompany you to see what you will do when you get back, so that no one will falsely accuse you of shielding your subordinates!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Huachun's heart suddenly became nervous again. He didn't expect that the emperor would actually go to the East Factory and personally inquire about the situation.
At this moment, he had no chance to think too much. He could only bend down and accept the order: "I obey the order!"
At this time, in the Dongchang Prison, the treatment in several cells was very different.
Jiang Dong was shackled and held in a cell alone. In the room next to him, there was the sergeant and his two men. Not only were they not shackled, but they were eating wine and snacks.
"I said, Lao Lu, you are so mean. Why don't we all be locked up together!" The sergeant took a sip of wine, and then said to another sergeant, Lu Yongfu, outside the cell.
After hearing this, his two followers immediately agreed.
"That's right, Mr. Lu, we are all on the same team, why should we be separated?"
"Yeah, it's not good to waste a cell. If they are locked together, we can also buy him a drink!"
"..."
After hearing this, Lu Yongfu smiled bitterly and said: "Okay, Old Wu, don't make things difficult for me. If we really imprison you all together, then the factory boss is really coming. Even if you don't kill him, I won't be able to make things difficult for you." Explain!"
"Look at what you said, after all, I have been in Dongchang for so many years, and there are not many small tricks that can't tell the injury!" The sergeant, Wu Hongliu, immediately replied, "Today's matter, I am embarrassed. I don’t know how much scolding I will receive when I go back to the factory owner. If I don’t vent my anger, I will feel uncomfortable!”
After hearing this, Lu Yongfu still shook his head and said: "No, it's just a small drink and a snack, just for the sake of our long-term colleagues. If the factory boss comes later, he will have to leave in advance. Today I look at the factory boss. I’m a little angry!”
Having said this, he turned to look at Jiang Dong and saw that he was sitting there motionless with his eyes closed. He couldn't help but shook his head again, thinking to himself, this is also a fool. Can't we make a fortune together? You are so naive that you still believe what the official website says! Once this incident is over, Wu Hongliu will definitely be killed!
Even if the factory owner shows mercy and protects him, who will look down upon him when he is in the hands of others? Knowing his virtue, he might die in the line of duty at some point!
He was thinking that Wu Hongliu and the others seemed to be almost drunk. They approached Jiang Dong and started to yell and curse.
However, Jiang Dong still sat there with his eyes closed, motionless and allowed them to scold him.
At this moment, a person in the cell opposite them suddenly asked loudly: "Eunuch Cao really wants to come to the cell? Why does he want to lock me up? You must give me an explanation, right?"
Hearing this, Lu Yongfu turned around, approached him and said to him: "Commander Luo, please stop shouting. The factory boss has ordered that shouting is useless, just stay quiet!"
This man was Luo Yangxing, the commander of Jinyiwei. He came to discuss with Cao Huachun about finding the Manchu traitor, but unexpectedly he was imprisoned by Cao Huachun. Although he knew in his heart that Cao Huachun did not have the emperor's will, he did not dare to treat him like this. But he didn't understand, what on earth had he done?
At this time, outside the Dongchang Yamen, Emperor Chongzhen who arrived here had a clear grasp of the situation in the cell through the eavesdropping seeds on Luo Yangxing. Therefore, he asked Chen Baoting to clear the way in front and ordered anyone to wait and not move without permission in their original position. As for himself, he let Cao Huachun personally lead him to the Dongchang Prison.
