Chapter 10 The dispute over management rights [5000,
Wan Hong said with a bitter look on his face: "Sir, you know now how painful it is for me. I can't even show such a good car to others. This life is too boring."
Ning Chen looked at Wan Hong's painful look and didn't want to pretend. But the more he looked like this, the more he looked like he deserved a beating.
The carriage came out of Yanzuofang, turned a corner and arrived at Anlefang.
Anlefang is also a poor village, with many military households living here.
Although the Dawu Dynasty went through Taizu and Gaozu, several emperors had great civil and martial arts, and it can be said that the world was at peace.
But it has only been a few decades since the four seas were at peace, and the human race is still surrounded by enemies on all sides.
So when Emperor Shun came here, he still adopted the national conscription system of garrison service.
But what's better than before is that if you reach the age and you don't want to go, you can pay not to go.
After all, the environment is much better than before.
But Anlefang, Yanzuofang and several nearby poor towns.
There are so many military households living there because these military households themselves or their ancestors have actually been on the battlefield.
This is the rule set by Emperor Gaozu. Anyone who has made meritorious service to the country can choose to settle in Kyoto, and the military fields are all of the highest quality. If he does not want to, he can be exempted from taxation for ten years.
The rules set by Emperor Gaozu were very good, but Emperor Gaozu forgot that people are forgetful.
Not to mention decades, just a few years of peaceful life.
Many people have already forgotten this matter.
Those military households with people who have always been in the military are okay, at least they can still live in some civilian towns.
At the same time, the high-quality military land at home can also be preserved.
But if the incense is cut off, it will naturally be marginalized little by little.
As for the superior military fields, they gradually became inferior.
Although they are still in Fengjing City, they are already worlds apart.
The military family that Ning Chen and Fatty Wan came to was depressed because they had lost their incest.
After arriving at the place, Ning Chen said to Fatty Wan: "This is where real poor people should live. Look at the thatched hut you live in. It looks so neat from the outside. I don't even want to talk about the inside."
Fatty Wan chuckled and said, "What you are trying to teach me is that after I go back this time, I will immediately find a craftsman to make the drawings you gave me, so that I can blatantly use money as soon as possible."
Ning Chen was too lazy to pay attention to Fatty Wan. It was more important to do business now.
After the two got off the car, Ning Chen knocked on the door, and soon a one-armed old man who looked very old and frail opened the door for Ning Chen and the others.
The one-armed old man looked strange, but Ning Chen and Fatty Wan, who were dressed in rich clothes, suddenly softened their tone: "Go back and tell your master that I don't want money, and I'm not selling my daughter.
Even if I starve to death, I will not sell my daughter."
Fatty Wan saw that the old man had misunderstood, and quickly explained: "Old man, my lord and I are not here to give you money, we are here to seek justice for you, old man."
The one-armed old man listened to Wan Hong's words and sneered: "Justice, come here, isn't that what you said?"
Wan Hong was choked after hearing this.
Originally, Wan Hong thought that he seemed superior by saying this.
It turns out that everyone who comes here always starts like this.
"Old man, I'm really here to help you get justice.
I won't give you money, and I won't force you to sell your son or daughter.
I'll take you to sue the officials later. If the officials don't care, I'll take you to rob someone.
Anyway, now that I know this, he shouldn't try to fool him like this.
No matter who it is, he must pay the price if he did this!"
Ning Chen was full of righteousness, and coupled with his own awe-inspiring righteousness, when he said these words, the one-armed old man believed him on the spot.
"Are you really here to seek justice for me?" the one-armed old man asked.
Ning Chen nodded: "That's natural."
"Then do you dare to take me to see the official now?" the one-armed old man asked Ning Chen.
"It's just what I want, let's go now." Ning Chen said.
"Okay, I'll go check with you and see if you really help me get justice."
The one-armed old man was very resolute, he just closed the door and left with Ning Chen.
Ning Chen didn't leave any ink and just asked the old man to get in the car.
The old man who got into the car was almost blinded by the luxury of the car.
"Are you really a person who upholds justice?" The one-armed old man asked his soul.
This is considered torture from the soul.
The priceless little carriage in front of me, no matter how I looked at it, I didn't think it was a carriage for someone who could uphold justice.
Ning Chen glanced sideways at Fatty Wan, who immediately understood and pushed the old man into the car.
At the same time, he pushed it back and said: "Old man, what you want is justice, what do you care about this car?
Your getting on this car further proves that justice is more valuable than gold."
"Master Ning, please get in the car?"
After holding the old man down in the car, Wan Hong said to Ning Chen with a happy face.
Ning Chen got out of the car and was stunned by Wan Hong's operation.
The process is not important now, just get on with it.
Ning Chen got into the car and then lowered the door curtain to block the splendid car.
"Where are you two taking me?" asked the one-armed veteran who was held down by Wan Hong.
"Wan Fatty, please let go of your hands first. We are here to seek justice, not to kidnap justice." Ning Chen said helplessly.
After hearing Ning Chen's words, Wan Hong quickly let go of his hand.
The one-armed veteran glared at Ning Chen angrily: "You can't even try to impress me with these yellow and white things. I said before, I won't sell my daughter!"
"Old man, I really will take you to seek justice.
As for this car, it belongs to him and has nothing to do with me.
As for who he is, don't mention it.
Let’s talk about you first.”
Wan Hong, who was still in high spirits at first, immediately fell down when he heard that Ning Chen had no intention of mentioning him.
But if Ning Chen doesn’t mention it, then let’s not mention it. Can I mention it to others in the future?
Whoever says he is unkind because of his wealth has also upheld justice.
"Old man, where have you gone to complain before?" Ning Chen asked the one-armed veteran.
The one-armed veteran was alone at this time, but he was not afraid of what Ning Chen and the others would do to him.
Since Ning Chen asked, he would just tell the truth: "I went to Zongzheng Temple to complain. However, Zongzheng Temple said that the person who kidnapped my daughter was not the prince.
This matter is not under the control of Zongzheng Temple, so they asked me to go to Jingzhao Mansion to file a complaint.
I went to Jingzhao Mansion, but they said that the new Jingzhao Yin had not come to take office yet, so they asked me to go home and wait."
After hearing what the one-armed old man said, Ning Chen thought about it and said to the one-armed veteran: "Let's go to Jingzhao Mansion to sue him."
After saying that, Ning Chen said to Wan Hong: "Go to Jingzhao Mansion."
Suddenly thinking of something, Ning Chen added: "Park the car at the back door."
Although Wanhong didn't know why he parked at the back door.
But I still did as Ning Chen told me.
As the carriage drove on the road, the one-armed veteran questioned Ning Chen and Wan Hong more than once.
"You really do justice?"
"Can you really bring me justice?"
"Are you all good people?"
"Why are you holding me down? I can't jump out of the car."
…
The carriage finally arrived at the back door of Jingzhao Mansion.
"Take my badge and ask the people inside to inform Cao Xing that Cao Xing will meet me."
Ning Chen still has this bit of confidence.
No matter how you say it, Ning Chen was kind to Cao Xing.
Ning Chen believes that Cao Xing is a man who knows how to repay kindness.
Wan Hong got out of the car with Ning Chen's waistband.
After a short effort, Wan Hong came back with his waist badge and said with a smile on his face: "Master Ning, Master Cao invites us in."
Ning Chen nodded and led the one-armed veteran into Jingzhao Mansion through the back door.
"Shouldn't the complaint be made in front of the court and played with drums? If you go through the back door, is it justice?" The one-armed veteran felt more and more confused about Ning Chen's actions.
Before Ning Chen said anything, Wan Hong lowered his voice and said to the one-armed veteran: "What you want is a daughter. Are you in charge of the front door and the back door?"
When you walked through the front door, weren't you allowed in?
Just because some things cannot be handled in person does not mean that they will not be handled later.
Just watch it and it’ll be fine.”
The one-armed veteran didn't speak any more. Ning Chen thought for a while and didn't explain anything more to the one-armed veteran.
Ning Chen has summed up his experience. The less he says, the less likely he is to make a comeback.
So it's good now.
The three people arrived at the inner hall in the backyard of Jingzhao Mansion, where Cao Xing, dressed in casual clothes, was already waiting there.
"I've met Mr. Cao." Ning Chen took the initiative to greet Cao Xing.
Cao Xing, Jing Zhaoyin, is a high-ranking official of the third rank.
It's several levels higher than Ning Chen now.
However, Cao Xing didn't have any airs when facing Ning Chen.
Just as Ning Chen guessed, although the two of them had never met, Cao Xing remembered the kindness of knowing each other.
Cao Xing quickly stood up and returned the gift to Ning Chen: "Master Ning, what are you doing? I have never thanked you in person for your kindness. Isn't this embarrassing me?"
After saying this, Cao Xing invited Ning Chen and others to come inside and sit down.
After sitting down, Ning Chen took a closer look at Cao Xing and found that Cao Xing was quite selfless.
Ning Chen felt that if Cao Xing were darker and had a crescent moon on his head, it would be even more perfect.
"Sir, I won't say any polite words. I'm here today to bring a complaint." Ning Chen said directly after seeing Cao Xing's face.
"Complain?"
When Cao Xing heard that Ning Chen took people out the back door to complain, his face darkened.
When Ning Chen saw Cao Xing frowning, he couldn't help but explain: "Sir, there is a reason why I complained through the back door.
This old man is Sun Jia, and he is the father of the kidnapped Sun Yuxiang."
When Cao Xing heard this, his face relaxed a little.
However, this matter now makes Cao Xing very embarrassed.
Cao Xing is upright, but Cao Xing also knows that this matter involves too many areas.
It seemed like a small matter, but in fact it was a duel within the royal family.
If it is not done well, it will shake the foundation of the country.
This is not what Cao Xing, as a court loyalist, wants to see.
"Master Ning has just returned to Beijing. There may be some things that are not clear yet..."
Ning Chen interrupted Cao Xing and said, "I know what Master Cao is going to say.
But Mr. Cao, have you ever thought about it?
Just because things are complicated, innocent people suffer unnecessary disasters.
Isn't this a bit unfair to them?
If I didn't know about this, I could have just pretended it never happened.
But now that I know it, I can’t just sit idly by and ignore it.”
After Ning Chen finished speaking, Ning Chen looked at Cao Xing and offered himself a dozen points of [loyalty].
"Bear it, bear it.
If I want to push this matter forward, it will inevitably make some people think that I am righteous.
This is a necessary price to pay
When fighting within the clan breaks out and destabilizes the court, this small [loyalty] will be smoothed out in an instant."
After comforting himself in his heart, Ning Chen looked at Cao Xing, who had been persuaded by him, and continued to add fuel to the fire and said:
"Master Cao, I brought someone to complain about this matter.
So this matter has nothing to do with anyone.
I just want to help him and his daughter get justice, and the rest has nothing to do with me.
And I took him in through the back door, so I was already thinking about the overall situation."
Cao Xing hesitated again and again, but finally made up his mind and said to Ning Chen, "What do you need me to do, Master Ning?"
How to do it?
Ning Chen thought about it on the way.
In this [incident], Ning Chen's first priority is to be stable, and the second priority is to control the scope of influence.
The scope of influence of this [incident] must not go beyond the court.
Once it spreads to the public, it will be uncontrollable.
After all, there is a difference between good and evil among the people and good and evil above the court.
For example, in this matter, among the people, Ning Chen stood up for Sun Jia, which was a good thing.
But in the court, Ning Chen was just a rebellious traitor who only wanted fame and reputation, regardless of the overall situation.
The good things above the court should put the foundation of the country first.
In a word, this time we must get [Nie] points steadily.
Ning Chen quickly ran through his thoughts in his mind before he spoke:
"Master Cao, Zongzheng Temple said that the person who arrested the person was not the fifth prince.
So our first step is to arrest the arresters first.
Convict him so that we can have evidence to arrest him.
The second step is to ask for people, and we want people back first.
Finally, let’s talk about how to punish him.”
When Cao Xing heard that Ning Chen was planning to bring the bad guys to justice, his brows jumped slightly.
Cao Xing thought it would be good if he could get the person back quietly.
Ning Chen also wanted to force the bad guys to be brought to justice, because Ning Chen was worried that the situation was not chaotic enough.
Ning Chen saw Cao Xing's expression changed and couldn't help but said:
"Don't worry, Mr. Cao, let the bad guys be brought to justice.
It won't happen in Jingzhao Mansion.
I will go to the court to ask for an explanation."
This was what Ning Chen had planned in advance, and there was no need to involve Cao Xing in this matter.
It’s best not to hit up anyone. The more people you hit up, the higher the chance of a business trip.
"Master Ning misunderstood, I have no intention of being implicated."
After a pause, Cao Xing smiled bitterly and said, "Besides, my position as Jing Zhaoyin won't last long. So I don't care if I get off early or late."
Cao Xing stopped here and glanced at Wan Hong and Sun Jia.
Obviously what he was going to say next was not suitable for the two of them to hear.
Wan Hong is very sensible, but he just suffered the disadvantage of being uneducated, so the excuse he made was poor.
"Sir, my stomach feels uncomfortable. The latrine is over there. I want to go to the latrine."
Although the excuse was bad, Cao Xing still asked someone to lead Cao Xing down.
As for Sun Jia, Wan Hong forced him to drag him to the hut together.
After Wan Hong left, Cao Xing smiled bitterly again: "Master Ning, this matter is by no means as simple as you think."
"Then please come to me in detail. I want to hear how it is not simple."
While Cao Xing was analyzing this matter carefully for Ning Chen, Wan Hong was also giving Sun Jia some tips on the matter.
"Old man, don't look unhappy. You know that Mr. Ning is risking his life to help you this time.
You saw your girl being kidnapped, but you didn’t know how deep the water was inside.”
After saying that, Wan Hong looked around to make sure there was no one around, then lowered his voice.
He told Sun Jia what he understood.
After hearing this, Sun Jia realized that the water inside was really deep.
"You know now, if it weren't for Mr. Ning's righteousness, he would be willing to help you stand up.
Don't expect anyone to speak up for you on this matter.
And don't think too much, we came in through the back door.
If you go through the main door, you can sue.
But have you thought about it after you take your daughter back?
Will those people let you go?
I will definitely not let you go, so Master Ning is protecting you by not letting you show your face and go through the back door."
After saying this, Wan Hong sighed, and then shook his head: "I don't know how much Mr. Ning will be involved in this matter this time. He might lose his head if he doesn't do it."
Sun Jia was shocked after hearing Wan Hong's words: "You said Lord Ning would lose his head?"
Seeing that Sun Jia had taken the bait, Wan Hong said solemnly: "What do you think? How can such a serious matter not involve the risk of losing your head?"
Sun Jia pondered for a moment and said, "If something really happens, how about I mobilize everyone to petition for Lord Ning?"
Wan Hong sneered and said, "It's not that I want to hit you.
You can think about it carefully. As for your matter, if you can only speak it yourself, how many people can you tell it to hear?
Even if you can tell it to tens of thousands of people, the most they can do is praise Master Ning in their hearts.
How many people do you think are really willing to petition you?
When it comes to the royal family, how many people do you think would dare to stand up for you?
Not everyone has such a sense of justice like Mr. Ning.
Old man, you have to learn to be grateful."
After hearing Wan Hong's words, Sun Jia was silent and did not speak, but was thinking about something.
Wan Hong saw that Sun Jia had listened, and he couldn't help but feel happy and thought to himself: "Master Ning may not seek fame and fortune, but I can't let Master Ning suffer. Anyway, in the long run, it will be fine, and Sun Jia doesn't know Master Ning's teacher.
It’s Kong Jijiu.”
After Wan Hong had an inner monologue, he silently gave himself a thumbs up.
At the same time, on Ning Chen's side, Cao Xing also sorted out the entire matter for Ning Chen.
After listening to Cao Xing's story, Ning Chen felt that what Wan Hong described to him was nonsense.
According to what Cao Xing said, Cao Xing's departure from Dali Temple was part of the entire plan.
If Cao Xing was in Dali Temple, then it would definitely not be Cao Xing's turn to deal with this matter.
But it's different in Jingzhao Mansion.
Cao Xing even guessed it, even if Ning Chen didn't come to find him.
This matter will eventually fall on Cao Xing.
They felt that with Cao Xing's character, he would definitely take care of this matter.
When they are caught, they will start to attack the eldest princess.
The eldest princess will eventually put the overall situation first and directly take issue with Cao Xing.