Looking at the two people struggling together, Li Qing suddenly wanted to laugh: No wonder later generations often said that the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty loved fighting more than military generals. This is true!
Li Qing watched with great interest, but Zhu Zhanji was so angry that one Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven, and he cursed:
"Stop, stop it all!"
Wang Zhong felt that he could still save the life, so he stopped.
Jin Chun knew that he couldn't escape, but he refused to let him go. He slapped Wang Zhong so hard that stars appeared in his eyes.
"Emperor Grandson, look at him... Ouch."
Wang Zhong covered his cheek and shouted: "Emperor Taisun, please say something!"
I'm talking about your uncle... Zhu Zhanji stepped forward and kicked the two of them away: "Jin Chun, tell me honestly, who else is involved in this matter?"
"No, it's just me." Jin Chun took a breath and readily confessed, "If the emperor's grandson wants to be killed, I will cut him into pieces."
"You still have a tough mouth." Zhu Zhanji laughed angrily, "I hope you can continue to do so after you go to Zhao Prison."
"Come on, tie me up."
It's just the two of us, who are you coming with? Li Qing stepped forward helplessly, one of them received a blow from his hand, and the two of them fainted.
…
The next day, early in the morning.
Li Qing was woken up by Zhu Zhanji who was staying overnight: "Uncle Qing, it's time to review the case."
"The person has been caught, my mission is completed." Li Qinggang woke up from his dream, still a little hysterical: "You can try the case, it will just happen to show off in front of your goddess."
"What goddess?" A certain licking dog didn't know it yet.
"Oh, go ahead and let me sleep a little longer." Li Qing turned over and continued to sleep soundly.
"Get up quickly." Zhu Zhanji didn't respect his elders at all and pulled Li Qing up forcefully. "We solved the case together. I don't want to be alone."
Quite particular... Li Qing reluctantly put on his robe and said, "Let's go."
The two came to the courtyard, untied Jin Chun and Wang Zhong from the tree, and escorted them to Zhao Prison.
"Uncle Qing, don't you usually wash your face?" Zhu Zhanji asked curiously on the way.
Li Qing said with a smile: "What you said...I love cleanliness the most, so of course I wash it."
"I thought..." Zhu Zhanji said sarcastically, "Actually, you don't need to wear a mask. You are already old, why do you care about this?"
"I'm used to it." Li Qing said perfunctorily.
Zhu Zhanji was startled for a moment, and was deeply touched: "Uncle Qing, when you die, I will publish a biography for you alone."
Thank you... Li Qing hummed softly: "I appreciate your kindness, but no need."
After a pause, "If you have this intention, why not give one to the Three Treasures."
Li Qing said seriously: "Without the wealth brought by maritime trade and the introduction of Yongle rice and Yongle beans, the Ming Dynasty would not be what it is today;
Over the years, Sanbao has really dedicated himself to the Ming Dynasty and suffered too much. He should be remembered by future generations;
If we really talk about merit, no one can match the merits of the Three Jewels!"
Zhu Zhanji smiled and said: "I will do this even if you don't tell me. Sanbao is one of our own, so of course we can't treat him badly, but..."
He said seriously: "The same goes for you, Ming Dynasty will not let you down."
"Hey~ don't draw cakes, I've had enough already." Li Qing teased, "Just cash in your bet."
Zhu Zhanji's face was full of black lines and he complained: "I lost all my pocket money to you."
"I am willing to admit defeat."
"You defrauded children of their money, so your conscience won't hurt."
"Your children will run away, and you still have children..." Li Qing sarcastically said, "You're not ashamed."
"I..." Zhu Zhanji blushed and whispered: "Uncle Qing, I want to ask you something."
"explain."
"Um...am I really suffering from kidney deficiency?"
Li Qing couldn't help but want to laugh, "Why do you say that?"
"I..." Zhu Zhanji was a little distressed and a little embarrassed, "Xiao Hu gave birth to two daughters, both of whom were daughters. My grandson also gave birth to a daughter a few days ago. Does this mean that I... have kidney deficiency?"
"Pfft..." Li Qing couldn't help it anymore: "Hahahahaha..."
"Oh, don't laugh." Zhu Zhanji was a little annoyed, "If you laugh again, I will fall out!"
"Okay, don't laugh." Li Qing coughed twice and hid his smile: "This has nothing to do with kidney deficiency, it's just a matter of... He can't tell, having a son or a daughter is luck. The more you work hard, you will have a son.
"
Zhu Zhanji asked: "Is there any way you can give birth to a son?"
"This... really doesn't happen." Li Qing shook his head, "You are so young, there is no need to worry about this."
"Grandpa Huang is not young anymore!" Zhu Zhanji said, "Don't I want him to hug his great-grandson?"
Do you want the fourth child to hold your great-grandson? Do you want to secure your position as great-grandson? I don’t hesitate to tell you... Li Qing rolled his eyes and was too lazy to pay attention to this grandson.
However, when Zhu Zhanji said this, he suddenly remembered the arrival of the Ming God of War.
By the way, when was Zhu Qizhen born?
Li Qing thought for a long time, but couldn't think of a reason.
…
Zhao Prison.
Jin Chun and Wang Zhong were held incommunicado.
Zhu Zhanji was a nobleman of Tianhuang, and the interrogation fell on Li Qing.
Wang Zhong was very happy and immediately poured out everything he knew, hoping to be punished lightly. However, he didn't know much.
But Jin Chun is different. This old boy is very tough-talking, but he sticks to the 'bottom line'.
Until he fainted from the pain, he did not reveal his accomplices, which surprised Li Qing.
"Why don't you tell me?"
"I don't want to frame my colleagues."
Li Qing asked back: "You are also involved in the same case, why should you be punished and your family exiled, while they can get away with it?
Don’t you think this is unfair?”
"Stop talking nonsense, kill if you want, I am the mastermind behind the scenes." Jin Chun is quite a 'manly'.
Li Qing was puzzled: "No, what are you planning?"
Jin Chun just sneered and didn't answer.
The Jin Yiwei on the side said in a low voice: "Master Hou, why don't you go directly to the rinse bath?"
"No need." Li Qing shook his head, and after washing, there were no more descendants. "Keep an eye on him, don't let him come into contact with anyone, let alone let him die."
Li Qing said coldly: "If he dies, you will suffer the Lingchi death penalty in his stead."
"Ah? This..."
"What, do you have any objections?"
"No, no, I obey." His arms couldn't twist his thighs, so Jin Yiwei agreed bravely.
~
The gate of Zhaoyu Yamen.
"How?" Zhu Zhanji asked.
"He's very arrogant, and there's nothing he can do." Li Qing frowned and said, "This is very unreasonable. People are almost dying. He shouldn't behave like this."
Zhu Zhanji scratched his head: "It's unreasonable. This person is obviously greedy for life and afraid of death and cannot bear punishment, but he is so stubborn. Is there anything more terrifying than Ling Chi?"
"Who knows." Li Qing smiled bitterly: "You should report it to the emperor first, and I will interrogate Wang Zhong to see if there is any gain."
"Well, okay."
~
Li Qing returned to Zhao Prison and interrogated Wang Zhong.
"Besides Jin Chun, do you know any other accomplices?"
Wang Zhong shook his head: "I have only had contact with him. I don't know if there are others. Lord Hou, I was really forced..."
"Okay." Li Qing waved his hand to interrupt, "Let me ask you a question. If you answer it well, I can put in a good word for you, and maybe the crime will be lighter."
"Excuse me, Lord Marquis. I know everything I know and can tell you everything I want to say." Wang Zhong nodded hurriedly.
"Jin Chun did not reveal his accomplices, but shouldered the responsibility. Do you know why this is?"
Wang Zhong thought for a while: "The lower official should know."
"Tell me about it."
"Because of family." Wang Zhongdao said: "On the surface, officials are bigger than aristocratic families, but in fact this is not the case. Aristocratic families have too much energy. They are rich and know how to win over people. Many of them cooperate with gangsters, and even worse. , the servants in the house are all raised to die;
If Jin Chun takes full responsibility, those aristocratic families will naturally take care of his family. This is an unwritten agreement between officials and gentry;
But if he surrenders all the court officials who have been won over by the family, even if he can get away with it, his family will be violently retaliated, and it is not uncommon for them to be exterminated, and even their ancestral graves will be dug up for him.
Just like the official, before handing over the anonymous letter, my youngest son was sent out to be taken care of..." He suddenly paused and said sarcastically, "Master Hou, I know everything you promised me. You also have to keep your word."
Li Qing's eyes narrowed and his expression turned ugly: This motherfucker is even blacker than Heisehui!
There was no need for Wang Zhong to explain, he already understood the inside story, "Then why did you dare to confess Jin Chun?"
"You have all discovered that it doesn't matter whether I confess to him or not... ah no, he forced me to do it."
"..." Li Qing felt powerless. These aristocratic families that have been inherited for more than a hundred, hundreds, or even thousands of years are really difficult to deal with!
He suddenly became angry and decided to kill them all.
Even if there is a civil commotion or even rebellion, we will not hesitate!