"The Supervisory Censor?? Although the Supervisory Censor has the power to supervise hundreds of officials, inspect prefectures and counties, correct prisons, and clean up court rituals, the rumors cannot be completely groundless. How can he fabricate groundless things to impeach? Where is Magistrate Wang? And how does this old official know that it was him who impeached him?"
Chen Ping had many questions in his mind. Some things were still unclear, so he couldn't help but ask.
Zhao Jin nodded approvingly, feeling that Chen Ping was indeed mature and thought about issues very comprehensively.
He explained: "I had this question when I first heard about it, but the old official said that someone handed over the so-called evidence of the crime of Magistrate Wang to Yu Yang, so he filed an impeachment petition."
"The person who submitted the evidence is Qi Hongming, the former governor of Qianzhou!" Zhao Jin gave the answer directly without waiting for the three people to ask.
Qi Hongming, the former magistrate of Qianzhou, has been promoted to Shaoqing of Dali Temple, the fourth rank.
After Magistrate Wang's incident six years ago, the official accountability document from the imperial court followed. At that time, many people in the imperial court praised Qi Hongming for not shielding his subordinates, actively cooperating in cleaning up the unhealthy practices in the imperial court, and finally being promoted after his term expired.
Moreover, there were rumors in the early years that Qi Hongming and County Magistrate Wang had a brief friendship as classmates when they were young.
Now that they heard that it was Qi Hongming who provided the so-called evidence of guilt to the censor, how could everyone not be shocked?
"According to what the old official said, there were several people present at the scene to witness it, and Qi Hongming did not avoid suspicion. It's just that the old official was quiet and didn't want to get involved, so he didn't mention it to others for so many years. Until I looked for him some time ago, He hesitated to tell the story of that day."
Zhao Jin told everything he knew in one breath, squeezing the teacup in his hand hard, with a fierce look on his face.
"Qi Hongming entered the official position earlier than Wang County Magistrate. His ability is mediocre, he has not achieved anything during his tenure, and he has also caused several civil riots. If there is no accident, even if he has sufficient qualifications in this life, he will not be able to hold the position of magistrate at the highest level. We’ve made some progress further.”
Several generations of the He family have been rooted in Zhengxing Mansion, and He Qingxuan must know more than them.
"But after Magistrate Wang's incident, he was promoted to the rank of Shaoqing of Dali Temple. Based on Brother Zhao's investigation, he must have done everything! This damn beast!" Ye Chongwen's expression was ferocious.
"But we can't overturn the case of Magistrate Wang just based on what an old official said." Chen Ping reminded calmly.
"So this time I rushed back to Zhengxing Mansion to meet with you, just to see if there is any way you can find the records of the state government back then." Zhao Jin said the purpose of coming back this time.
"Chen Ping, you helped Mr. Lu find water and dig a well last time, and also provided methods to drive away locusts. Can you ask him for help and pull out the records from that year?" Ye Chongwen asked.
Chen Ping thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's not easy. I have no close relationship with Mr. Lu, and the matter involving County Magistrate Wang involves the court, and it was done by his predecessor. I have no clue about the situation, so I rashly approached him
Please help, I’m afraid it might be self-defeating.”
Zhao Jin also expressed his agreement with Chen Ping's concerns, "Yes. We don't know the details of Mr. Lu. If he is the same as Qi Hongming, it will inevitably scare the snake."
"I'll think of a way. No matter what, this clue must be investigated." Chen Ping comforted everyone.
"Besides," Zhao Jin looked at He Qingxuan again, "The He family has extensive connections in Zhengxing Mansion, so I need your help to find someone."
"It is our duty. Who do we want to find?" He Qingxuan responded decisively.
"Liu Bi. This man has been Qi Hongming's coachman when he was the prefect. Qi Hongming took him with him wherever he went. But the strange thing is that after Qi Hongming was promoted to the capital, Liu Bi disappeared and did not follow him.
Beijing."
"Could he know too much and be silenced by Qi Hongming?" Ye Chongwen guessed.
"This is unknown. But if we can find him, we may have more clues."
After many years, clues are rare. Zhao Jin naturally does not want to let go of any possibility.
He Qingxuan nodded seriously, "Okay, I'll note it down."
"Be careful to act secretly. Before everything is clear, we should not make too big a move." Zhao Jin reminded.
"Don't worry, Brother Zhao, I'm awake."
Chen Ping and Ye Chongwen also said that they would try their best to find it.
Zhao Jin looked at the three of them and sighed, "We don't need to be too anxious. I have been looking for it for five or six years. So there is no need to rush. The truth will be revealed one day."
After going round and round, I finally returned to Qianzhou.
This time, he will not leave easily until the truth is found out.
Perhaps this is his mission to live.
Everyone discussed some details again and agreed on the date of the next meeting. Ye Chongwen and Zhao Jin rushed back to Yongshun County overnight.
......
After Chen Ping sent them away, his heart was still as turbulent as the turbulent waves.
Although Zhao Jin comforted everyone not to be anxious, but recalling the frame-ups that Mr. Ye and County Magistrate Wang had suffered over the years, how could he not be anxious.
Cheng Cheng and Xie Zhiyuan had been waiting for Chen Ping to come back in the bamboo garden, and saw him walking in with a lost look.
"Why is your face so ugly?" Cheng Cheng stepped forward quickly and asked with concern: "Did something happen at home?"
"Brother, what's wrong with you?" Xie Zhiyuan also asked anxiously.
Chen Ping looked up when he heard the sound and replied softly, "Thank you two senior brothers for your concern. I'm fine."
He was really not in the mood to talk, so he said hello and went back to the room, staying behind closed doors.
"I have never seen him look so ugly." Cheng Cheng was very worried.
"What else can little Zhuge be troubled by? No, I have to ask clearly." Xie Zhiyuan took a step forward and rushed into Chen Ping's room.
Cheng Cheng grabbed him and said, "Don't disturb him. Let him be alone first."
In the room, Chen Ping sat on the floor leaning against the wall.
He went through all the information he learned today again, and in the end he still looked embarrassed.
As a child, he could read the government files at will. Lu Wei admired him a little, but it was just appreciation.
Chen Ping was at a loss for a while, not knowing how to start.
For several days in a row, he was restless and often distracted when studying.
Cheng Chengcheng couldn't stand it anymore, so he stopped in front of him and asked: "Junior brother, what happened? You can tell me."
Chen Ping was upset and spoke in a much lower voice, "No, I'm just a little restless lately."
"The government examination will be here soon," Cheng Cheng had to remind him, "Can you do it in your current state?"
The exams start in the middle of April, and March is about to pass.
Hearing this, Chen Ping frowned even more and said, "I didn't forget, don't worry."
Cheng Cheng opened his mouth to say something else, but Chen Ping lowered his head and walked past him, leaving the Zhuyuan.
"His face is already bad enough, but what about the exam? Wouldn't it make it even more annoying?" Xie Zhiyuan couldn't help but complain.
"But even when Teacher Zhao came to find him, he was in this state. A fool could tell that something must be wrong with him."
Zhao Wenhe talked to Chen Ping twice, but Chen Ping was unwilling to tell the reason. He just repeatedly told the teacher not to worry.
How could such an appearance make people not worry, so Zhao Wenhe told Cheng Cheng to be optimistic about Chen Ping.
"Since he doesn't want to say it, he has his reasons. As brothers, we will accompany him and he will tell us when he figures it out." Xie Zhiyuan knew that this was the best way at the moment. "It makes sense." Cheng Cheng nodded.
"Let's go, let's chase him." Xie Zhiyuan raised his feet and left.
"Why are you chasing him?"
"Drinking, one drink will relieve a thousand worries."
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