General Xu was worthy of being a court minister valued by Emperor Zhao Xu. He acted vigorously and resolutely. In early February, he handed over the evidence and the pleadings of Cai Jing's corruption and perversion of law to the hands of Emperor Zhao Xu.
General Xu submitted more than just the evidence and pleadings of Cai Jing's corruption. He also personally listed the charges of Cai Jing colluding with his servants to corrupt the imperial court and framed Cao Jing's life. He also submitted them to Zhao Xu. As an important minister of the imperial court, he has gone through ups and downs to reach his current high position.
Xu Jiangke is not a light-hearted person either. He sees deeper and more thoroughly, and his inside knowledge is even more astonishing.
Zhao Xu became furious after reading the charges and the pleadings. He immediately ordered Cai Jing to be arrested and imprisoned, and ordered the Ministry of Punishment, Yushitai, and Dali Temple to conduct a joint trial and deal with it impartially. In the past few months, Cai Jing had repeatedly spoken against him, which had long caused controversy.
Zhao Xu was dissatisfied and was thinking about how to punish him! No, General Xu found a reasonable excuse for him, playing into Zhao Xu's hands!
Since there were pamphlets as evidence of corruption, pleadings of grievance as clues to the investigation, and General Xu's evidence, the fact that Cai Jing was corrupt was indisputable, and the evidence of colluding with the eunuchs to corrupt the imperial court and framing Kusanagi's life were also uncovered one by one.
When it came out, the facts were clear and the evidence was irrefutable, which fully confirmed Cai Jing's crime. Zhao Xu was furious and shut out many people who pleaded for him.
One month later, Cai Jing's house was confiscated by Zhao Xu. Countless property and properties were confiscated, and the residence was confiscated. Cai Jing's family of nearly 20 people were demoted and exiled three thousand miles to Lingnan, and were never hired. Members of the new party were in Shao
The Holy Queen was exiled to Lingnan, Cai Jing became the only one!
His younger brother Cai Bian was also implicated and was demoted to Hangzhou Prefecture as the magistrate. Hangzhou was rich and prosperous, so it was a good place to be demoted. Zhao Xu was generous because he was Wang Anshi's son-in-law, and Zhang Chun interceded.
This is showing mercy to Cai Bian's men.
The eunuchs such as Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng and Yang Jian who colluded with Cai Jing were punished with twenty sticks and expelled from the palace. They were all demoted to Gongyi, Henan to guard the imperial mausoleum, and were never allowed to return to Beijing.
Time flies, in March, spring is a good time for flowers to bloom. Warm spring has come quietly, and it also brings gratifying news. With Cai Jing imprisoned and demoted, Liu Susu's family can finally clear up their injustice and be completely free. Liu Yuan
He was posthumously granted the title of Minister of Household Affairs, and his two elder brothers were granted the title of Wenlin Lang and Jiang Shilang respectively. They were ordered to return to Beijing to resume their duties. The female family members were all restored to good status, and Liu Susu was also able to regain her freedom.
Then there are the official prostitutes.
The case of Cai Jing's bribery and perversion of the law and his involvement with an internal servant broke out, which instantly caused turmoil among the top officials of the imperial court. After two high-ranking positions became vacant, Zhang Chun and Zuo Bu tried their best to fight for power and tried every means to put their own people in the position, and they fought like crazy.
, bloody. Zeng Bu has taken over the position of secondary prime minister left after Li Qingchen was demoted from the capital, and was promoted to Shangshu Youpu She and Zhongshu Shilang. He has the capital and confidence to compete with Zhang Chun. Zeng Bu’s knowledge
The post of Privy Councilor has also been taken over by Zhang Kai...
Wu Zhi watched with cold eyes, his goal had been achieved, killing six birds with one stone, and the impact was much more brilliant than he expected. As for who could take over the positions of Cai Jing and Cai Bian, he didn't care at all, and he didn't want to participate.
Originally, according to his speculation, he would use this corruption case to suppress Cai Jing, suppress Cai Bian, and eliminate Liu Yuan's unjust case, which would kill three birds with one stone. Who knows that General Xu is even more sophisticated and adds fuel to the fire?
, not only helped him remove Cai Jing, Cai Bian was also demoted from the capital, but also helped him get rid of Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng and Yang Jian at the same time. This result was completely beyond Wu Zhi's expectation.
Except for Cai Bian, these people were all the people Wu Zhi had racked his brains to deal with, and now they were almost all caught in one sweep. He was inexplicably surprised. Jiang is still very old! Wu Zhi couldn't help but sigh at Xu General's sophisticated methods.
Although this old man looked loyal and honest on weekdays, he was actually a waste of money! Wu Zhi was determined to tie him to his warship.
Wu Zhi was so happy that he went straight to Hao Sui to ask for the decree to completely annihilate Liu Yuan's family. He ignored Hao Sui's surprised and curious eyes, pulled Hao Sui, and ran to the Jiaofang Division with the imperial decree.
Help Liu Susu settle down. After removing the Yue registration, we went to Fanlou together, found Liu Susu, and immediately told her the emperor's will.
When Liu Susu heard that the emperor had completely married her family, she burst into tears of joy. Regardless of Hao Sui's presence, she couldn't help holding Wu Zhi and crying. Wu Zhi understood her mood very well and patted her shoulder gently.
, took out the handkerchief, and gently
Wipe her tears.
When Hao Sui saw this, he was embarrassed by the situation between the two of them. He couldn't laugh or cry. He was holding the imperial edict in his hand and could neither stand nor sit down. He finally saw that this was the perfect scene for the happy reunion of a man and his concubine.
!No wonder Lord Wu Zhi is so focused on it!
Cai Jing was demoted to Lingnan, maybe Lord Wu Zhi was secretly exerting force in this? Thinking of this, Hao Sui couldn't help but feel frightened. But then he was relieved. Fortunately, he was on good terms with Lord Wu Zhi, and he was not Wu Zhi's.
Enemies, there is no need to be wary of him. Hao Sui was happy, but at the same time he felt sad for Wu Zhi's enemies and began to sympathize with them.
Xiaocui was overjoyed when she heard that her sister had been redressed and rehabilitated. She cried with her sister. When she saw her sister throwing herself into Wu Zhi's arms, she didn't take it at all and thought it was a matter of course.
After a while, Liu Susu gradually calmed down and stopped crying. When she saw that she was still holding Wu Zhi tightly, her tear-stained face suddenly became clouded with shame, and she let go of him shyly, as if to cover up.
He bowed deeply to Hao Sui and said, "Thank you, noble man!"
"Don't dare! You don't have to be polite, little lady. This is what our family should do!" Hao Sui quickly returned the gift and handed her the imperial edict. He didn't dare to trust her. This person in front of him was Master Wu Zhi's confidante!
Liu Susu read the imperial edict in her hand from beginning to end before putting it away solemnly, with a smile on her face. She had been thinking about it day and night for almost two years, and now her grievances were redressed, and her wish was finally granted. But when she thought of her tragic death,
She couldn't help but feel sad about her father and mother who died of illness, and her eyes dimmed again.
"Hao Douzhi, thank you for your hard work!" After Wu Zhi saw that Su Su's mood had calmed down, he took out a hundred silver notes from his pocket and stuffed it into Hao Sui's hand.
Hao Sui's heart skipped a beat when he saw the hundred silver notes in his hand, and he wanted to refuse, but Wu Zhi stopped him, so he had no choice but to give up. So he said goodbye to the two of them with a smile on his face, and returned to the palace to resume his duties.
After Hao Sui left, Wu Zhi showed Susu the certificate of registration. When she saw that she had left Leji, she felt a mixture of sadness and joy again.
"Sister, this is a great thing, you should be happy!" Xiaocui saw Susu was about to cry again and quickly comforted her.
"Yes, this is something worth celebrating, you should be happy!" Wu Zhi held Susu's catkins and comforted her softly. This time, Su Su allowed Wu Zhi to hold her hand and did not break away, watching.
Wu Zhi's eyes became peaceful and calm.
"Susu, what are your plans after leaving home?" Wu Zhi pulled her to the table and sat down. He also sat down. He picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for her and himself. After drinking one cup,
, he poured another cup of tea by himself, then looked into her eyes and asked.
Liu Susu and Xiao Cui were both frightened by his act of pouring tea. They stared at him blankly and forgot to reply. This was the first time they had seen such a casual and free-spirited Mr. Hou.
"What's wrong? Tell me, what are your plans for the future?" Wu Zhi knocked on the table and asked again with a smile.
"Oh! Brother Wu Zhi, I definitely can't live in Fanlou anymore. My two brothers haven't come back yet, and Susu doesn't know where to go. Maybe I'll rent a house first and then make plans." Susu thought.
After a while, his expression turned gloomy.
It happened so suddenly that she really hadn't thought about what else she could do, how she could make a living, where she could live, and how she could continue to live after leaving Fanlou and the career of singing prostitutes.
My heart was at a loss.
"How about this? Susu, you and Xiaocui don't have to rent any house anymore. Come and stay in my house and help me do something!" Wu Zhi looked at Susu and said softly.
"Is this really possible?" Liu Susu was delighted but hesitant, looking at Wu Zhi with expectant eyes.
"Me? Can I follow you to the Hou's Mansion?" Xiaocui asked weakly with surprise and hope.
"You can too, as long as you are willing to come!" Wu Zhi said to Xiao Cui sideways with a smile.
"Yes! I do!" After hearing this, Xiao Cui couldn't wait to answer, beaming with joy.
"Then it's settled! After you pack your luggage, come back to the Marquis Mansion with me!" Wu Zhi said without any doubt.
Su Su originally returned
A little reserved and hesitant, when she heard what he said, she had to swallow what she wanted to say. For her and Xiaocui, this was also the best arrangement at the moment. And in her heart, she had already subconsciously
Wu Zhi has become the closest person to her besides her two brothers. Now she can see Wu Zhi's face and hear his voice every day, which makes her feel happy and peaceful.
"Oh, my aunt! What will we do when you leave?" Wu Zhi looked at Su Su and Xiao Cui packing their luggage. At this time, a high-pitched and soft exclamation came into the yard.
In a moment, a middle-aged woman with pearls on her hair and a kapok fur who still had charm led a group of women into Susu's room. When she saw Susu, she held her hand and cried, wiping her tears.
It was as if life and death were parting. She was the housekeeper of Fanlou. Several sisters on the side also chimed in, appearing to be deeply affectionate.
Wu Zhi sat quietly, watching with cold eyes, feeling funny in his heart: When did the madam and the actor become so affectionate and friendly?
After watching everyone perform for a long time, Wu Zhi became a little impatient. He quickly stood up, took out a thousand silver notes, waved it, and then handed it to the middle-aged woman: "Sister, look at this.
Can it be easier to do?"
When the woman saw that it was a thousand-guan banknote, her eyes suddenly lit up and she kept saying, "It's easy! It's easy!"
"Easy? Then take it and go! Let's be quiet!" Wu Zhi said.
"Okay! Let's go. Susu, please come and see us often in the future!" The woman took the banknote from Wu Zhi's hand with a smile, and after some false pretense, she led everyone away.
Before leaving, the sisters looked at Susu with envy in their eyes. Seeing this, Susu and Xiaocui pursed their lips and did not dare to laugh out loud.
After Su Su and Xiao Cui packed their luggage, Wu Zhi led Xiao Cui to the front yard, found the steward of Fanlou, helped Xiao Cui pay 300 yuan, and got her employment contract. Then he ordered Er Hu
Helping to load the luggage onto the ox cart, the four of them returned to the Hou Mansion. Wu Zhi arranged for Su Su and Xiao Cui to stay in the small spare yard in the master area.
In this way, Liu Susu finally left the music family, settled down and became a good person, and settled down in the Hou Mansion with peace of mind.