The concierge in the small courtyard is not big. The area separated by the screen takes up about a quarter of the area. There are only a few chairs and a cabinet in the six-foot-square corner. It is very noisy with people coming and going outside the screen. This is the Ministry of Punishment.
This is the place where documents are delivered most frequently, and there are actually several captured criminals being brought in and out from here.
He Qizhou quickly finished flipping through the finger-thick file, which can be described as worthless. Most of it talked about the past misdeeds of the Yan Gang, its members, how the crime was committed, etc. The only gain was that the Wu Chao Department tried to prove that the case was indeed
Wei Tong of Baihu provided detailed personal files and property information.
Wei Tong is a local who has been employed for nearly ten years. His family background is mediocre. If the large amount of gold and silver found in his residence is enough to prove that he colluded with the gangsters, then the house he bought four years ago worth three thousand taels is completely
It has nothing to do with this case, but this is unimaginable for a hundred-year-old household with an annual salary of no more than 200 taels. He Qizhou thinks that we should start with Wei Tong. If we can find out how he earned the money to buy a house, who brought him the money?
If you try to make him rich, you may be able to find out the real mastermind!
He Qizhou didn't want to waste any more time in this noisy environment. After locking the file, he went directly to Wan Zhiyuan, first to say goodbye, and secondly to ask some questions. Wan Zhiyuan was a little surprised that He Qizhou came over so quickly.
After asking about the situation, He Qizhou replied truthfully and then asked: "Master Supervisor, I have read the file, can I ask you some questions?"
"Okay, but I have basically never been involved in this case. Have you asked Su Tuo first?"
"No, I heard what he meant. He thought the case was closed and there was no need to investigate further, and he wouldn't help me. I really don't know how he climbed to such a high position at such a young age."
"Don't underestimate him. Although I don't like him fawning over Jiang Di, he is indeed very capable. Although he doesn't spend much time in the Yamen and hangs around with Jiang Di all day long, the cases in the capital are handled in an orderly manner.
, so no one dared to say anything more. Did you know that he was the second place in the last martial arts examination, and he couldn't survive in the military training hall for half a year. He probably didn't want to face Xiao Jihuai anymore. Looking for
Jiang Di was assigned to the Criminal Department, where he started as the deputy chief of the sixth rank and solved major cases. In less than two years, he jumped three levels and was promoted to the fifth rank of doctor. He is the youngest doctor in the history of our Criminal Department."
"According to what you said, with his ability, he can definitely stay in the Arms Hall for a longer time, and he will definitely find a better position! Does he have any grudge against Xiao Ji?"
"It can also be said that Xiao Jihuai came out last time. He was unique and very graceful. In every round of the trial, he allowed the opponent to show his strongest strength. At the worst, he made the opponent use six moves. But
In the final battle in front of the palace, he faced his senior brother Su Tuo with a series of ruthless blows, knocking him off the stage with three moves, making Su Tuo the laughing stock of all the officials! In fact, in my opinion, if it weren't for Su Tuo
In the first few rounds, I encountered strong opponents one after another. I was slightly weak in energy and suffered some injuries. Otherwise, I would have absolutely no problem taking the twenty moves. Su Tuo may have had a grudge, so he devoted himself to the prince."
"Then why is Xiao Jihuai so disrespectful?"
"Maybe there is no room for two tigers in one mountain. Su Tuo is a very deep man. Anyway, just be careful in the future."
"Supervisor of Wan Yuan, besides the Military Inspectorate, where can I find Shi Tong's file? It's the Baihu who was introduced by the Military Inspectorate."
"All personal files of people in the Wucha Division will be stored in the Wucha Division. Except for the emperor's nod, no one, including the prince, can check it, and they dare not ask to check it."
"Why?"
"When the Military Inspection Department was first established, it was under the control of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, but it was snatched away by the Jin Yiwei not long after. They are responsible for supervising officials and the army, and there are many spies hidden in the dark. You said they can easily let others find out.
Any details?"
"What should we do? Wei Tong bought a house worth 3,000 taels four years ago. I want to find out if he followed Wang Dingbian four years ago. Did he get the money by himself or did Wang Dingbian or others
Shi Lan rewarded him. Also, Wang Dingbian is a Jinyi Guard. When was he transferred to Shi Lan, and is there any connection between him and the Yan Gang? In this case, we can only do nothing now."
When Wan Zhiyuan heard this, his face darkened and he said: "The capital officials above the fourth rank are generally in charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the officials of the Military Procuratorate are not the ones we at the Criminal Department can investigate casually. Did you know that Wang Dingbian is a fourth rank officer?"
, is also famous for his combat prowess among the Qianhu of Jinyiwei, not to mention Shi Lan, I order you not to investigate from this line anymore!"
Seeing that He Qizhou was noncommittal, Wan Zhiyuan said in an evil voice: "Did you hear that?!"
"Okay, I promise you won't ask in public!"
"I know that you are not afraid of heaven, earth, or even the emperor, but you are still a fledgling, and you must not act on your own initiative. Do you understand?"
"Okay, I will definitely be careful."
"Let me tell you another good news. Zhang Luyao will be released tomorrow morning. He should be sent to the Nanzhili Guild Hall. Someone has already notified his family."
"Wow, that's great!" He Qizhou said happily.
Watching He Qizhou bow and leave, Wan Zhiyuan could only sigh in his heart, knowing that it would be difficult to change the little guy's mind.
When He Qizhou stepped out of Wan Zhiyuan's courtyard, he saw the clerk who was leading him running towards him panting: "Master He, you disappeared in the blink of an eye. Mr. Su was right, you are really here, let's go.
I will take you to the accounting office to collect this month’s salary.”
He Qizhou thought to himself that there was such a good thing. After working for half an hour, he could get money. He happily followed the clerk there. On the way, he also asked how to send letters home. The clerk was the concierge's errand boy.
, the person who could flatter the new chief would not miss the opportunity, so he asked He Qizhou to hand over the letter to him, and he would take care of it. Jingyi sent a specialist to the Ministry of Justice, and letters would be sent and received every day.
In the accounting office, He Qizhou received fifteen taels of salary for the first month, and another fifteen taels of New Year's salary, plus two sets of neatly folded official uniforms, one thin and one thick.
Two unknown white birds caught his eye on the patchwork of his official uniform. Of course He Qizhou was embarrassed to ask what kind of birds they were, so he put on a mature and solemn look and nodded to thank the accountant.
Seeing that He Qizhou had a lot of things that were difficult to carry, the chief officer specially brought a big cloth bag for He Qizhou to put his official uniforms and other things. On the way back, He Qizhou couldn't help but snicker while carrying the cloth bag. He would never have to live in poverty again.
Yes, haha...
He Qizhou bought two jars of good wine on the way back to honor his greedy master. When he arrived at the Arms Hall at Youshi, he planned to have something to eat in the cafeteria and then went straight to Xu Mu. He happened to bump into Xu Mu in the cafeteria and filled up the food.
Just as he was about to leave with his suitcase, he asked and it turned out that it was Lu Baogen who was here. Since he didn't want to go to the cafeteria, he asked Xu Mu to come and bring food. Seeing that there were many things, He Qizhou immediately followed Xu Mu and prepared to eat with Lu Baogen.
Xu Mu was also very happy because she had bought food and was going to buy wine. Seeing He Qizhou carrying the wine jar was like seeing a savior.
On the way, He Qizhou excitedly told Xu Mu everything about today, and asked her to think of a way to bring Li Ruogu and Urna together.
Xu Mu was extremely happy when he learned that Zhang Luyao was released. He said that he would go to see him tomorrow. Regarding He Qizhou's thoughts, he asked jokingly: "If Urna really likes you, He Qizhou, can you bear to make her sad?"
?”
"I can't bear it," He Qizhou replied.
"Men are not good things!" Xu Mu said.
"Women can only say this, but I can only bear it if I can't bear it. She and I are not like childhood sweethearts like Li Ruogu and her. Since we are not in love with each other, it is better to break it off as soon as possible to avoid being in two different situations in the future.
, it’s a double-dealing, and both sides suffer losses, even if you say so, it’s not true.”
"I believe you are really a scholar." Xu Mu suppressed a smile and rolled his eyes at He Qizhou.
"By the way, let me ask you a question. Don't laugh at me."
"Just ask"
"What kind of bird is the white bird on the uniform of the sixth-rank official?"
"Hahaha..." Xu Mu laughed wildly, and then said seriously: "Not a good bird!"
"Why is this like this? Let me ask you for advice..." He Qizhou felt aggrieved.
"White Pheasant! What a beautiful pheasant." Xu Mu still couldn't bear to say it.
"By the way, Laoyoutiao said that she can also teach you some kung fu. She said that you are extremely talented. Don't be polite to him and choose what he is best at!"
"Old fritter?"
"It's Lu Baogen, Yuanbao, Yuanbao Zhenren, do you know?"
"Learn his three unique swords? Then I have to wait until the year of the monkey to learn them?"
"He has the ability to steal money from the air. It seems that you can learn it after passing the Six Meridians. By the way, you should learn this from him!" He Qizhou said excitedly.
"That's called the Sounding Claw, idiot. Once your skill reaches a certain level, you can retrieve objects from the air. But your internal skills are even better. Okay, I'll learn this. I heard you got money today? Just in time.
You can practice your skills."
"Hey, pretend I didn't say that!"
The two people were noisy and soon arrived at Lu Zhenyao's yard. They vaguely heard someone arguing at the door. But as soon as they entered the door, the quarrel disappeared. Xu Mu whispered that it was two old people arguing over their martial arts competition.
Even though they were arguing, it was said that her disciples were merciful, but as soon as she appeared, the two of them became extremely elegant, so she kept deliberately staying far away and eavesdropped on their quarrel.
One of them was carrying a food box and the other was carrying liquor. He Qizhou arrived at Li Jichen's living room without even putting down the bag he was carrying. Lu Baogen and Li Jichen were sitting at the round table drinking tea. Seeing He Qizhou come in with wine, he said with great joy
: "Old Dong...Mr. Zhenzhu, how about we chat over a drink?"
Li Jichen said: "What else are you talking about? Let's eat!"
Lu Zhenyao, who had been pretending to practice Qigong, was also called in, and had a pleasant meal. After the meal, Li Jifa began to teach He Qizhou the golden finger, and Xu Mu really proposed to learn how to detect the air claw. The two old men tried their best and gave everything they had.
There seems to be a competition to see who can teach the other disciple first.