After leaving the East Palace, Wang Baoren first came to the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
According to Wang Baoren's idea, the Metropolitan Procuratorate is the stronghold of the "Princeling Party". He himself is now considered a member of the "Princeling Party", and Wang Youlun, deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, is also his favorite disciple. He should
It was easy to get support from the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Although the position of Crown Prince and Grand Master does not have much real power, it is a prestigious position after all, and he is also responsible for the cooperation and coordination of the Three Law Departments. Therefore, several leading officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate did not dare to neglect, and they also came out one after another.
The government office welcomes you.
When facing Emperor Deqing, Wang Baoren looked steady, capable, and loyal; when facing Prince Zhu Heyu, Wang Baoren looked virtuous, sincere, reserved, and confident; but when facing the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate,
At that time, Wang Baoren changed his mask again, but he was approachable, friendly and kind.
When he saw Du Bai, the censor of the left capital, Lu Chunxiao, the censor of the right capital, and Wang Youlun, the censor of the deputy capital, all coming out of the office to greet him, Wang Baoren flashed a trace of complacency in his eyes, but on the surface he spoke reproachfully:
"It's too exciting to mobilize the troops. I came to visit the Metropolitan Procuratorate. I just want to know the current situation of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It's not an important matter. Your Excellencies are all busy with government affairs. Just send someone to lead me into the Yamen.
Why do we need to go out to welcome them together in such a big way? What a waste of delaying official business? It’s not appropriate, it’s not appropriate..."
Knowing that Wang Baoren came to the capital to assist Crown Prince Zhu Heyu, Lu Chunxiao was naturally close to Wang Baoren and said with a smile: "Master Wang is so polite. After you come to the capital, it should be me and other officials from the Metropolitan Procuratorate who take the initiative to visit and greet you.
Now it is already rude, and coming out of the office to greet you is the respect we owe you, Grand Master Wang."
On the other side, Du Bai was a close confidant of Zhou Shangjing. He was somewhat wary of Wang Baoren, but on the surface he was even more enthusiastic than Lu Chunxiao. He also smiled and said: "Yes, Taishi Wang is not only a noble status, but also a senior official, and is deeply loved by His Majesty."
Thank you for your respect. It is an honor for us and the others in the Metropolitan Procuratorate to visit the Metropolitan Procuratorate just after returning to the capital today, even if we dare to neglect it."
Wang Baoren still looked reluctant, shaking his head repeatedly and saying: "You sirs are too polite. I am only visiting the Metropolitan Procuratorate for official business. We can just go about our official business. There is no need to mobilize troops and mobilize people like this."
Wang Youlun saw that the two sides were going to continue to be polite, but he said: "Master Wang, Master Du, Master Lu, in my opinion, let's go into the Yamen together to talk. Master Wang has been running around all day, and he needs to rest. After all, this is not the place."
A place to entertain guests.”
After hearing Wang Youlun's reminder, Du Bai and Lu Chunxiao also agreed, and together with the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, they surrounded Wang Baoren and entered the main hall of the Yamen.
Then, everyone sat down separately. Wang Baoren, who had the highest status, naturally sat at the head, Du Bai sat beside him, and Lu Chunxiao, Wang Youlun and others sat on both sides.
After everyone sat down, Wang Baoren's expression became a little more serious, and he finally started to talk about business, and said slowly: "Just now, Deputy Censor Wang talked about 'hospitality', as if I was the Procuratorate of the City.
It seems that I am a guest, but in fact I am not a guest, but one of my own... At noon today, when I met the Holy Spirit, His Majesty had already issued a decree, ordering me to be responsible for the cooperation and coordination of the Three Law Departments from now on.
So we will still have many opportunities to get in touch in the future... Today you all welcomed me with great fanfare. I also accept your kindness, but from now on, don’t make such a big move. Under the holy order, I will definitely come here from time to time.
Procuratorate, if we are greeted with such great force every time, how will everyone have time to do business?"
After hearing what Wang Baoren said, everyone in the Metropolitan Procuratorate was shocked.
Emperor Deqing's imperial edict has not yet reached the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so they only now know that Wang Baoren will be responsible for the coordination and coordination of the Three Law Departments.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate is the stronghold of the "Prince's Party", but Zhou Shangjing's influence cannot be ignored. Therefore, the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate also had very different attitudes after receiving the news. The "Zhou Party" officials represented by Du Bai all had pale faces.
Chen Shen only felt that the threat after Wang Baoren returned to Beijing was greater than imagined. The "Princeling Party" officials represented by Lu Chunxiao all had happy faces, thinking that this was the "Princeling Party" regaining its prestige.
an opportunity.
In the end, it was Wang Youlun who reacted first, stood up and congratulated Wang Baoren: "I didn't expect that Grand Master Wang would be so highly regarded by His Majesty just after he returned to the capital. It's really gratifying!"
Under the guidance of Wang Youlun, everyone in the Metropolitan Procuratorate also stood up one after another, expressing their congratulations either sincerely or against their will.
Seeing the reaction of the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Wang Baoren's eyes flashed with amusement, but his expression became more serious, and he continued: "Don't say congratulations for now. Your Majesty, he asked me to take charge of the affairs of the Third Law Division because of Hu.
The assassination case of Minister Zhao Junchen has not been solved for a long time, which makes His Majesty a little dissatisfied, so this incident is not something to congratulate, but is a warning to everyone, I hope you are aware of it!"
Then, Wang Baoren asked directly: "So, we don't need to be polite. I directly asked the assassination case of Zhao Junchen, the Minister of Household Affairs. Three months have passed, why can't it be solved? Is it even a little bit difficult?
No useful clues?"
Because of Emperor Deqing's hint, Wang Baoren wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to show off his abilities to Emperor Deqing and the officials. Now that he came to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he acted vigorously and resolutely, only after a few polite words.
, and asked directly about the case.
However, after hearing Wang Baoren's inquiry, the expressions of everyone in the Metropolitan Procuratorate changed slightly, and they all secretly looked at Wang Baoren with strange eyes.
Seeing everyone's gaze but not answering his question, Wang Baoren couldn't help but feel a little strange and asked: "What? Didn't the Metropolitan Procuratorate find any clues?"
After hearing Wang Baoren's questioning again, Du Bai seemed to have figured out something, and a hint of mischief flashed in his eyes as he looked at Wang Baoren.
Then, Du Bai said: "I'm ashamed to say that Mr. Zhao's assassination case is very complicated and extremely difficult to detect, and the mastermind behind the scenes is even more powerful. The Third Law Division often finds some clues with great difficulty, but these clues are quickly revealed."
It will be destroyed by others, and there has been little progress so far, but..."
Speaking of this, Du Bai prolonged his tone.
Wang Baoren couldn't help but frown slightly and asked, "But what?"
Du Bai continued unhurriedly: "However, although we and the Sanfa Division have been unable to find any clues in the capital, the former cabinet boss Huang Yourong accidentally discovered it in Jiangnan when he went to Nanzhili on errands.
Relevant clues... Speaking of which, if Taishi Wang had not visited the Metropolitan Procuratorate today, I and other officials from the Metropolitan Procuratorate would definitely have visited Taishi Wang, because the clues Mr. Huang Ge found are in your hands!"
Hearing this, seeing Du Bai's confident and fearless look, Wang Baoren suddenly felt a little uneasy for some reason, and continued to ask: "Looking for me? The clue is in my hands? What does it mean? Du Du Yushi is the most
It's better to speak clearly directly, so why keep covering it up?"
Lu Chunxiao glanced at Du Bai dissatisfied and said, "Master Wang, this is what happened. Shortly after the morning session ended today, when Master Wang just entered the capital, Your Majesty specially summoned us and other major officials of the Third Law Department, and took the
A secret document was sent to us for inspection. This secret document was submitted by Mr. Huang Ge... In this secret letter, Mr. Huang Ge impeached the Six Ministries of Nanjing on charges of condoning smuggling, making friends with the feudal princes, and
Premeditated murder of Mr. Huang Ge, Mr. Zhao and other court ministers!"
Wang Baoren's expression suddenly changed, and the good mood that had lasted all day suddenly disappeared. He just stood up suddenly and asked Lu Chunxiao with a horrified expression: "What? Huang Yourong impeached the Sixth Department of Nanjing? He also said that the Sixth Department of Nanjing
Deliberately plotting to kill him and Zhao Junchen? Nonsense! I have always been in the Sixth Department of Nanjing, why did I never know about this? Does he have any concrete evidence? "
The Nanjing Sixth Department was the foundation of Wang Baoren's power. After hearing that the Nanjing Sixth Department was involved in these serious crimes, he was naturally horrified.
Du Bai's scheming vision was also among the best within the "Zhou Party". At this time, he had figured out the true intention of Emperor Deqing's "valuation" of Wang Baoren. His heart was full of sarcasm and teasing, and he quietly admired the change in Wang Baoren's expression for a moment.
After that, he finally said slowly: "At first, we couldn't believe it, but the fact that some smugglers plotted to assassinate Mr. Huang Ge was something that Mr. Huang Ge heard with his own ears. There is absolutely no lie.
After Mr. Huang Ge personally interrogated these smugglers, these smugglers also confessed that the mastermind behind them was none other than Nanjing Liubu! They also admitted that they were responsible for the assassination of Mr. Zhao, the Minister of Household Affairs, and that they were the mastermind behind it.
It’s also the Sixth Department of Nanjing! These smugglers who committed the crime were all personally escorted to Beijing by Grand Master Wang. Could it be that Grand Master Wang was completely unaware of this matter?”
Hearing this, Wang Baoren's face was as dark as water, and all the pride in his heart was gone. He said slowly: "These smugglers... encountered a fire on the way I was escorting them, and they all perished in the flames!"
Du Bai looked surprised and said: "What a coincidence? These smugglers were all the most critical witnesses in the case, but they all lost their lives and not a single one survived? Could it be that the Nanjing Sixth Department was responsible for the murder? Wang Taishi, you used to be the Nanjing Sixth Department.
The leader really has no idea?"
Du Bai's words actually pointed the finger at Wang Baoren.
Suddenly, a trace of anger flashed in Wang Baoren's eyes, and he was about to refute.
However, before Wang Baoren could speak, his favorite disciple Wang Youlun had already stood up and said: "Master Du is a little presumptuous. Grand Master Wang has always been an upright and selfless official model. Even if this matter has something to do with the Nanjing Sixth Department, it must be the Nanjing Sixth Department."
Someone secretly concealed Taishi Wang’s private behavior. What do you mean by questioning Taishi Wang like this? His Majesty asked Taishi Wang to be responsible for the affairs of the Three Laws Department. He has already shown his attitude of trust. Is Mr. Du questioning His Majesty? "
In the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the subordinate relationship between officials is not strong. The left and right censors are ostensibly the leaders of all the censors, but their daily actions and positions are not restricted by the left and right censors. Therefore, Wang Youlun has no
Afraid of Du Bai's intentions, in order to express his support for Wang Baoren, he directly stood up and refuted Du Bai.
At least, that's the case on the surface.
On the other side, after Wang Baoren glanced at Wang Youlun, a flash of relief flashed in his heart. He felt that Wang Youlun was indeed his favorite disciple. In order to support him, he directly refuted his immediate boss. He was indeed loyal, and his trust in Wang Youlun suddenly surged in his heart.
It's a level deeper.
However, for Wang Baoren, the most important thing now is to clear the Nanjing Sixth Department from suspicion.
Therefore, Wang Baoren did not care about Du Bai's hint, but slowly asked: "So, what is the attitude of the Metropolitan Procuratorate towards Huang Yourong's impeachment?"
Lu Chunxiao was embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "Master Wang, after learning about Mr. Huang Ge's impeachment, we did not dare to neglect. We quickly conducted an in-depth investigation and found out everything about Mr. Zhao's assassination.
The signs are all consistent with the impeachment of Mr. Huang Ge... Therefore, most of the colleagues in the Metropolitan Procuratorate agree with the impeachment of Mr. Huang Ge and believe that Mr. Zhao's assassination is indeed related to the Nanjing Six Ministries..."
After hearing what Lu Chunxiao said, Wang Baoren's face became even more ugly.
He has always been scheming and sharp-sighted, and now he has finally figured out the whole story. Emperor Deqing's "valuation" and putting him in charge of the affairs of the Sanfa Department are definitely unkind!
To be precise, Emperor Deqing wanted to use force to fight fire with fire! Let him, the leader of the Nanjing Sixth Department, personally deal with the Nanjing Sixth Department!
Obviously, Huang Yourong's impeachment of the Six Ministries of Nanjing was a premeditated frame-up! And the fire that Wang Baoren encountered on the way to escort the prisoners was definitely not an accident, but a murder and silencing, but the murderer and silencing was definitely not
The Six Ministries of Nanjing, but some high-level officials of the imperial court! They just want to keep this matter unconfirmed and make Huang Yourong’s impeachment the only evidence in this case!
Then, Emperor Deqing took advantage of the assassination of Zhao Junchen and repeatedly reprimanded the officials of the Sanfa Division. He not only dismissed some officials of the San Fa Division to scare the monkeys, but also set a deadline for the San Fa Division to solve the case, indicating that the San Fa Division
If the case cannot be solved after the time limit, then all officials will be punished for "dereliction of duty"!
As a result, all the officials of the Three Laws Department are naturally panicked!
Just when the Sanfa Division's panic reached its limit, Emperor Deqing told them about Huang Yourong's impeachment of the Nanjing Sixth Department, saying that Zhao Junchen's assassination was related to the Nanjing Sixth Department!
For the clueless officials of the Third Law Department, this has become the only straw to save themselves. The case finally has progress and clues. In order to solve the case as soon as possible and protect their official positions and interests, how can they pay attention to these clues?
Is it true or false? Naturally, we should follow the clues to investigate the case and implement the results of the case as soon as possible! Even if someone discovers that there are flaws in Huang Yourong's impeachment, Nanjing Sixth Department may be unjust, but they will only turn a blind eye, or even secretly modify the case to make the case further
Matches the clues!
Hence, what Lu Chunxiao said just now, "All signs of Mr. Zhao's assassination are consistent with Mr. Huang's impeachment"!
Therefore, "the mastermind behind the assassination of Zhao Junchen was the Nanjing Sixth Department" is the common will and tacit understanding of the three law divisions. Even those "princeling" officials will never come forward to question it in order to keep their black hats.
The clues don’t make sense!
I'm afraid that in two days, officials from the three judicial divisions will join forces to announce the "truth of the case."
Then, at this moment, seeing that the case was about to be settled, Emperor Deqing put Wang Baoren in charge of the Sanfa Division and directly placed the case in front of Wang Baoren!
As a result, Wang Baoren was caught in a dilemma, a wolf in front and a tiger in the back!
If Wang Baoren agrees with the outcome of the case of the Third Law Division, then the Nanjing Sixth Department will be completely passive and will inevitably face a large-scale purge. At that time, not only the status of the Nanjing Sixth Department will be shaken, but Wang Baoren's legacy in Nanjing Sixth Department will also be shaken.
The foundation will be completely wiped out, and years of hard work will be wasted!
The best thing is that because Wang Baoren agreed with the outcome of this case, and Wang Baoren was the leader of the Nanjing Sixth Department, not only would no one question this matter, but the supporters of the Nanjing Sixth Department would only think that this matter was about Nanjing.
The internal conflicts among the Six Ministries will not support the Nanjing Six Ministries at all, and the Nanjing Six Ministries' own resistance will be further weakened. Even before the imperial court takes action to clean up, the Nanjing Six Ministries will conflict with themselves!
After the Six Ministries of Nanjing are rectified and purged by the court, the relationship between Wang Baoren and the Six Ministries of Nanjing will be completely broken. Not only will the Six Ministries of Nanjing no longer support Wang Baoren, but Wang Baoren will no longer be able to support the Six Ministries of Nanjing. At that time, the biggest beneficiary will be
It will only be the center of the imperial court!
Such a result is something Wang Baoren absolutely does not want to see!
But if Wang Baoren does not agree with the outcome of the case of the Three Justice Division, then the development of the situation will be even more unfavorable to Wang Baoren.
As Wang Youlun said, Emperor Deqing's arrangement of Wang Baoren to be in charge of the Three Laws Division this time was ostensibly a sign of trust in Wang Baoren. If Wang Baoren questioned the results of the Three Laws Division, he would have betrayed Emperor Deqing's trust and represented Wang Baoren.
Protecting the Nanjing Sixth Division means that Wang Baoren will also be unlucky after the Nanjing Sixth Division is unlucky. By the way, Wang Baoren will completely offend the Third Law Division!
Such a result is even more unacceptable to Wang Baoren!
After thinking about these things, Wang Baoren's face turned livid!
Wang Baoren discovered that since he entered the capital, he had fallen into a carefully planned trap!
The person who arranged this trap was the entire imperial court including Emperor Deqing!
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This is the first update, 5,000 words!
The second update will be later. The weather has been sultry recently, and I feel a little irritable and in a bad state. Please forgive me.
Also, congratulations to Zenwu Fuji Ouyang for becoming the second alliance leader in this book!