Looking at the sunset outside, Emperor Tianqi felt a little heavy. Thinking of Xiong Tingbi's appearance, Emperor Tianqi could only shake his head and smile bitterly. At this time, the Ming Dynasty was suffering from internal and external troubles, and God did not help, causing a small ice age. It can be described as a complete mess!

"Your Majesty, it's getting late, it's time to go back to the palace." Seeing Emperor Tianqi standing there in a daze, Chen Hong slowly came to Emperor Tianqi's side and whispered.

Emperor Tianqi didn't say anything. He glanced at Xiong Tingbi's mansion, sighed softly, and left immediately.

This time out of the palace, Emperor Tianqi understood the situation in Liaodong, so he was not blinded. However, the current situation seems to be very bad. Tomorrow is the morning of the morning, and the investigation results for Xiong Tingbi have not been released yet. It really makes people a little anxious when they come out. Although there are carrier pigeons to deliver the news, the investigation seems to have taken too much time. Should the Wei Dynasty be urged?

The early spring in Liaodong was still cold. Wei Zhongxian and his party arrived in Shenyang City yesterday. They did not have time to appreciate the scenery of the northern country. Before coming, the Wei Dynasty had been warned that nothing unexpected would happen this time.

Changlong Inn is a relatively large inn in Shenyang City. It is located on the busiest street in the east of Shenyang City. It is bustling with traffic every day. Wei Zhongxian is sitting in a room in the backyard of the inn with a gloomy face at this time, surrounded by east and west. The fan of the factory. Standing in front of Wei Zhongxian is a middle-aged man in his forties with a signature smile on his face.

"Shopkeeper Zhang, how many years have you been in Liaodong?" Wei Zhongxian said calmly after glancing at the shopkeeper of Changlong Inn. The shopkeeper of Changlong Inn is the hidden stake of Dongchang in Liaodong.

"Sir, it has been twenty years." Zhang Fu sighed in his heart. The eunuch in front of him was different from the previous eunuchs. This one was really shrewd. What surprised him the most was that this eunuch actually worked hard. , it’s really rare that you don’t come here just to make money.

Nodding slightly, Wei Zhongxian glanced at Zhang Fu and asked: "Have you found out what you were asked to investigate?" Wei Zhongxian knew the implications of the matter at this time. Before Wei Chao came, he also gave many warnings and instructions, and he must do it. The matter must be clarified as soon as possible, and the news must be sent back to the capital within three days.

"My lord, I have found out. In fact, there is no need to investigate this matter. Everyone in Liaodong knows about it." Since the other party is not interested in money, he must have other motives! Zhang Fu feels that he should handle the matter. The prettier ones are better.

Wei Zhongxian suddenly became interested, glanced at Zhang Fu, and asked quickly: "Tell me about it?"

"Sir, Mr. Xiong Tingbi has been serving as an official in Liaodong, and the people in Liaodong also know it. Although this Mr. Xiong has a bad temper, he is a rare good official. He has improved military discipline and strengthened border defense. Let the Tatars not The people of Liaodong are very grateful to him for daring to fight. As for the Yang family, it can be said that the Yang family has a big tree and deep roots. After more than ten years of operation, it is not uncommon to say that it is a local tyrant in this one-third of an acre of land in Liaodong." Zhang Fu said about things in Liaodong. It can be said that he knows him very well. Since he runs an inn, he naturally knows people from all walks of life, so he naturally knows more.

"Go on, don't lie!" Seeing that Zhang Fu stopped at the key point, Wei Zhongxian frowned and snorted coldly.

"My lord, in the past few years, because Yang Hao was the manager of Liaodong and the Yang family had military power, they naturally would not take a patrol commissioner seriously, so this Lord Xiong was depressed and frustrated. But then Yang Hao died.

He was escorted to Beijing by Master Xiong. The Yang family went to find Master Xiong but was scolded by Master Xiong. This is the reason why the Yang family and Master Xiong are at odds, but it is not the main reason for this incident. Master Xiong has the ability.

, he has great morale in the army. In the past, his reputation was not justified, so Lord Xiong did not have military power. But now, his name is justified, and Lord Xiong naturally wants to take the military power. "

"But this touches on the interests of the Yang family. The land of Liaodong is different from other places. The fist is the last word here. Whoever has the military power naturally has the final say. The Yang family naturally cannot sit back and wait for death, so there is this

That's the thing." Zhang Fu smiled coquettishly, and told everything he knew.

Nodding slowly, Wei Zhongxian said thoughtfully: "Is it true that someone in the imperial court participated in the performance of Master Xiong trampling on people's fields and blackmailing people?"

Zhang Fu nodded this time and said in a deep voice: "It's true, but it happened for a reason. Master Xiong robbed none other than the local wealthy squire, but it's not really a robbery. Master Xiong will let these people do it every year

The funds invested in garrisoning the army have not gone to Mr. Xiong himself in recent years, but have all been invested in the army. As for trampling on people's fields, it is a bit ridiculous."

"Every autumn harvest, the Tatars would come to plunder. In order to preserve the food, Master Xiong ordered people to harvest it every time. Of course, most of the grain was transported to the military camp. Sometimes, when there was no time to harvest, Master Xiong ordered it to be burned.

Grain, burn all the grain. It's hard to say who to blame." Zhang Fu looked quite emotional, glanced at Wei Zhongxian and shook his head gently.

Having been in Liaodong for so many years, Zhang Fu was well aware of the situation in Liaodong and was able to protect Xiong Tingbi quite a bit, so he mostly protected Xiong Tingbi when he spoke.

Wei Zhongxian frowned slightly, feeling helpless. He straightened his face and said in a deep voice: "Our duty is to figure out the ins and outs of the matter. As for who is right and who is wrong, who is right and wrong, it is not up to us to decide.

These matters must be left to the emperor to decide, we can't get involved with our own emotions here, and don't forget what you do."

Zhang Fu straightened his body, bowed to Wei Zhongxian, and said gratefully: "What you have taught me is that you understand humble positions."

Standing up gently, Wei Zhongxian walked slowly to the window, looked at the gloomy sky outside, and said in a serious tone: "Zhang Fu, this matter was investigated under the order of the emperor. If something goes wrong, you

You know what the outcome will be. Go back and write down the whole story and send it to me. After I read it, write it down in code and send it to the capital in Feige."

"Yes, I understand." Zhang Fu saluted Wei Zhongxian and replied with a serious face.

Wei Zhongxian waved his hand to Zhang Fu and said in a deep voice: "Go and do it! If the matter is done this time, the Governor will naturally receive a heavy reward. If it fails, not only you, but even I will not be able to bear the consequences."

Walk."

After giving a salute to Wei Zhongxian, Zhang Fugong bowed out and gently closed the door.

Patting the window sill hard, Wei Zhongxian had a sneer on his lips and an inexplicable light flashed in his eyes.
Chapter completed!