"Where is that man? Come over and kill him quickly!" Zhao Xiaole slammed the table and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Master Hou, Master Hou, this case has already been convicted. The crime should not lead to death. How can...how can you be dragged in and killed?"
The Minister of Punishment said in embarrassment.
Zhao Xiaole sneered and leaned his upper body on the chair, "Old Liang, are you a prince? What do you want to do to keep you grinding?"
The real name of the Minister of Punishment is Liang Dajiang. He was once a noble son of a poor family. He was honest and honest, and did not like to form cliques for personal gains. He was highly regarded by the prince.
Liang Dajiang smiled bitterly and said: "Master Marquis, you don't know that when a subordinate serves the prince, he must fulfill his duties faithfully. How can he act according to his temper?"
This Liang Dajiang is a bit too honest. No wonder the prince can rest assured that he will be in charge of the criminal department. Unfortunately, Zhao Xiaole could only take out an official document and put it on the docket.
"Old Liang, you see clearly, this is an official document from the West Factory. These prisoners involve major national security and are no longer the responsibility of your Criminal Department. Please transfer all the prisoners I named to the West Factory!"
"Xichang? Why did Xichang get involved in this matter?" Liang Dajiang looked puzzled. It has been so many years. Why did Xichang think of interrogating officials who committed fraud ten years ago?
"This is not what you should ask. Even I don't dare to ask more questions. No, I will rush to the Ministry of Punishment as soon as I get the prince's warrant!"
Liang Dajiang was still hesitant and asked: "Sir, do you have any relationship with Xichang?"
West Factory and East Factory have always been very mysterious.
In the beginning, Taizu set up the Dongchang Jinyi Guard to supervise the officials. Later, the power of the Dongchang became more and more powerful. In order to suppress the Eastchang, later emperors set up the West Factory, which indeed balanced the forces of both sides.
However, as the east and west factories fought, they gradually declined.
Now, with the emergence of a new factory owner in the West Factory, the momentum of the West Factory has returned to its original prosperity.
But Dongchang is almost becoming history. The current status of Dongchang's Jinyiwei is almost equivalent to that of a royal thug, only slightly higher than that of a eunuch.
Not even as good as an ordinary guard.
Therefore, Liang Dajiang also became curious. Thinking of Zhao Xiaole's identity as a former eunuch, could he have any connection with Xichang?
Zhao Xiaole turned his gaze and looked at Liang Dajiang coldly.
Liang Dajiang also quickly realized that Xichang was responsible for supervising the existence of hundreds of officials. Aren't you asking for death by asking about this?
Maybe there are spies from the West Factory in the prison now.
Liang Dajiang hurriedly retracted what he had just said, and laughed in a low voice: "I understand, I understand. As long as the prisoners named by the Marquis will be handed over to the West Factory, no one will ask why!"
"That's pretty much it. If you know too much about some things, you might not be able to see the sun tomorrow morning!"
Zhao Xiaole stood up, patted Liang Dajiang on the shoulder, and strode out of the prison cell of the Criminal Department.
It wasn't until Zhao Xiaole left for a long time that Liang Dajiang dared to straighten up and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. For some reason, the pressure Zhao Xiaole put on him was even stronger than that of the prince!
After Zhao Xiaole left the cell, he drove directly back to the Zhenguo Marquis Mansion, which was no longer the same as before living in the palace.
There is also a secret passage to Xichang from Zhenguo Houfu.
He doesn't need to cover up his whereabouts now. Even if he disappears for a long time, no one will suspect him.
However, he doesn't plan to go to Xichang yet.
After those prisoners were sent, they were first handed over to the imperial prison for interrogation. If they couldn't be found out during the interrogation, they would then go there to see if they could find any useful clues.
Killing is only the last step.
If the crime committed by the other party is not worthy of death, Zhao Xiaole will not kill him, but if the crime is indeed extremely heinous.
Then Zhao Xiaole can only kill first and then play.
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Nowadays, in the capital city, people are talking about Spring Festival in the streets.
In addition to the intense preparation for the exam, there is also a wave of news that is constantly surging in Beijing, which is about the prince's new policy and land reform.
This is also caused by the exam questions.
At that time, many people bet on this question, and even today, many people still bet on this question.
As the real test questions leaked out, almost overtly or covertly, the discussion about this test question was gradually increasing.
Although the students are preparing for the exam, they are not aware of these disputes.
However, few scholars came from poor families, and most of them came from the gentry class. The purpose of land reform was to cut off the flesh of the gentry to feed the ordinary people.
Soon many candidates questioned this.
Some even suggested that reform is the source of chaos. If reforms are implemented wholeheartedly, the world will immediately be in chaos.
These views are discussed more and more and are recognized by more and more people. Naturally, those who oppose them are some people from poor families.
It is a pity that their numbers are declining. Although they agree with the New Deal's strong ideas, their voices are not loud enough.
However, with the help of well-intentioned people, opposition still dominates the mainstream. In other words, it is not an exaggeration to say that the entire country is opposed to the New Deal.
"It's just that it didn't explode. The prince's test question this time is to implement the New Deal. Whoever answers well will get a good ranking."
"If you object, how will you get the ranking?"
"From my point of view, the emperor might as well expose this matter so that this new policy cannot be implemented!"
At the third prince's residence, Lu Qingbai said with a smile.
Hearing this, the third prince, the prime minister and others all frowned and said, "Our new students will also pass the exam this time. If the matter is overturned at this time, how can we correct the article that has been drafted?"
"Yes, this matter should be discussed and discussed again. No matter what questions the prince raises, we must first pass the test before talking about it. We must not let any sudden changes happen at this time!"
Wang Yuan thought for a while and then spoke.
Lu Qingbai's eyes flickered and he slowly said:
"As far as I know, the prince has great expectations for this Spring Festival, which is to select talents to implement the New Deal. If we don't stop it, by then... I'm afraid that the students he selected will have a knife on our heads. !”
"To be honest, Chuzhou is close to the land of King Pingxi. The people there have completed the land reform. The people in other places have been looking forward to this day for a long time. If they wait until Spring to oppose it, it may be too late!"
"And this is exactly His Highness the Crown Prince's conspiracy!"
In recent days, Lu Qingbai has been asking his subordinates to continuously arouse public opinion and spread the word about how cruel the court's methods were to the gentry during the land reform.
Even if he didn't exaggerate at all, just telling the truth, the gentry couldn't accept it.
Why should I share my belongings with others?
Is he my father?
Even if it's my father, I still have to think about it.
Sure enough, after listening to Lu Qingbai's analysis, the third prince and others all changed their expressions. The gentry's land was going to be taken away, but what about the royal family?
Will his property be affected?
Wang Yuan and the prime minister also looked like pig liver. If his disciples had gone to collect their own land that day, they would have really vomited blood.
The wolf cub that he raised turned out to bite him?