On the fifth day of August, around ten o'clock in the morning.
Shuntian Prefecture Yin Jiang Qiling hurried to the Yamen again. Li Zhen saw Jiang Qiling's eyes were bloodshot, and his heart skipped a beat, knowing that something bad must have happened again.
Immediately, Li Zhen asked: "Master Jiang, what happened again."
Jiang Qiling said respectfully: "Master Li, another official in the court died. He was hanged. This official's name was Duan Dian. He was a Dian of Taichang Temple. His family was in good condition and he had no difficulties before his death." , but I don’t know what prompted him to hang himself. Duan Dian was at least a seventh-grade official with the same rank as the magistrate, and now he is dead again. The situation is serious."
The corner of Li Zhen's mouth twitched, and his heart was extremely irritable.
what is happening.
The county magistrate is dead, and the Dianbu is dead, what kind of trouble is going on?
Although Li Zhen could take this opportunity to stay in the city, Li Zhen felt very uncomfortable in his heart. Li Zhen was not itchy because of the lice, so he accepted the case reported by Jiang Qiling and then sent Jiang Qiling away.
On the sixth day of August, around 1:30 in the afternoon.
The yamen servant reported to Li Zhen that Jiang Qiling, the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, was here again.
When Li Zhen heard that Jiang Qiling was coming, he knew that something was definitely up to him. This guy had become a representative of the God of Plague, and someone would definitely die as soon as he arrived. Li Zhen's head was so big that he said he didn't want to see him, but Jiang Qiling ran in on his own. He said with a tired look: "Master Li, I got another news today that an editor of the Hanlin Academy has died."
When Li Zhen heard this, he suddenly felt thunder rolling from the sky.
Nima, what the hell is going on?
However, when the case came to light, Li Zhen could only continue. Li Zhen didn't even listen carefully to Jiang Qiling's explanation of how the editor of the Hanlin Academy died, and sent Jiang Qiling away directly. People have died for six consecutive days now. The situation is getting more and more serious and has caused a sensation in Beijing.
This situation is definitely not an ordinary death, it is premeditated, it is definitely a series of murders.
But there has been no progress in the case.
After the domestic slaves, county magistrates, editors, and dianbooks were killed, the news spread, and people's hearts fluctuated, especially the officials in Beijing. They were all greedy for life and afraid of death, and everyone was in danger. After all, the officials who died later were , and there are no common people.
Li Zhen was so busy that he no longer had the joy of staying in Beijing.
This situation really gave him a headache. Not only that, Ci'an and Cixi also received news that a series of officials had been killed, and they summoned Li Zhen to the East Palace.
When Li Zhen arrived at the East Palace, he saw Sushun among them.
Obviously, the news must have been passed on by Sushun.
Ci'an asked in a gentle tone: "Admiral Li, have you found out the clues to the recent serial murders?"
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "I am stupid and don't have any clues."
Sushun sneered twice and said nonchalantly: "Empress Dowager, I think it's not that Li Zhen doesn't want to find out about this matter, but that Li Zhen wants to stay in Beijing through the serial murder case. He didn't want to leave, or maybe Li Zhen wanted to stay in Beijing, so he frantically created this series of serial murders in order to stay in Beijing."
"Shut up."
Li Zhen was already angry in his heart, but when he heard Su Shun's provocative words, he immediately became angry.
Sushun snorted, but really didn't say anything.
Li Zhen stared at Sushun with cold eyes and said coldly: "Sushun, your mouth smells as bad as ever. Be careful, otherwise I won't mind tearing your mouth apart."
His voice was cold, and the biting chill made Sushun shiver.
What I just said was indeed a bit out of line.
It is a taboo to casually slander the ministers of the court.
Cixi also had a trace of hesitation in her eyes. After all, she had asked Li Zhen to find a way to stay in Beijing.
However, after a second thought, Cixi denied it and said calmly: "Su Zhong Tang, Admiral Li got the news that four people were killed on the third day of August, and Li Zhen only got the news that he was leaving Beijing that day. Since he was in
People have been killed one after another before, so this matter must not have been done by Admiral Li. I hope you will consider the consequences before speaking next time, otherwise, it will be a shame for you and the face of the eight auxiliary ministers."
When Sushun heard this, he gritted his teeth with hatred in his heart, but he could only respond respectfully.
Li Zhen continued: "Please rest assured, Queen Mother, I will definitely find out the real culprit behind the scenes. Once the matter is found out, I will leave Beijing and go to the front line to supervise the war, so as to prevent some people from having a thorn in their hearts and having trouble sleeping."
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Sushun's expression changed and he said: "You..." He said one word, but swallowed the rest of the words alive and snorted: "I hope Mr. Li will solve the case as soon as possible. If this matter becomes a headless case,
I hope Mr. Li will not stay in the capital forever."
Li Zhen said tit for tat: "Please relax at Suzhongtang. If Li Zhen cannot find out within half a month, I will ask Suzhongtang to go find out the news personally. I believe Suzhongtang will not have any problems."
Seeing the two of them facing each other, Ci'an felt a headache and dismissed them.
Li Zhen left Guanggong and returned to the Yamen. He ordered his subordinates to continue the investigation and find out the matter within half a month. Even so, all the officials in the court focused their attention on Li Zhen and paid attention to Li Zhen.
I was worried about the progress of the case and what would happen next, for fear that I would be killed.
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Prince Gong's Mansion, study room.
At this time, Prince Gong Yixin was sitting in the study with a contented expression. He leaned on the back of the chair, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile: "Fan Jian, all eyes are focused on Li Zhen. Successfully
By diverting attention, our uprising should be able to proceed smoothly, thanks to your wisdom."
Fan Jian's sinister face showed a smile and said: "The prince is too praised, these tricks cannot be put on the stage, the slaves of those families are dead, the county magistrate is dead, the Hanlin is dead, and the Dianbook is dead, only then can the turmoil be stirred up."
, let everyone stare at Li Zhen, and when they came to their senses, the Russian army entered the city, and the prince was able to successfully ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor."
Yixin laughed and asked again: "How long does it take for the Russian army to be away from Beijing?"
Fan Jian was confident and said without hesitation: "They are on their way concealed, and our officials are covering the road. The army has arrived in Beijing, and it is estimated that it will take another ten days to arrive."
"Ten days?"
A strange light appeared on Yixin's face, and she said seriously: "In this battle, only victory is allowed, no defeat is allowed. Huh, a little baby of a few months old becomes the emperor, two women participate in politics, and eight ministers assist the government.
It’s really a joke, our Qing Dynasty will never prosper if it falls to Sushun and Zaiyuan’s group of people.”
Fan Jian said: "After the prince ascends the throne, he will definitely enhance the prestige of our country."
Yixin waved his sleeves and continued: "The waves in Beijing have been stirred up, and they will be quiet for the time being. As long as we behave and do not expose ourselves, we will wait and wait for ten days before taking action." He stood up. , looking through the window towards the Forbidden City, his eyes filled with endless yearning.
Fan Jian bowed and retreated to prepare for the next uprising.