Several people hurried through the simple and flat courtyard. A boy rushed over to take the bamboo hat that Bao Zheng had taken off, and shouted inside: "The master is back, here is the herbal tea; hurry up and prepare some water to wipe the master's body." Inside.
Some people hurriedly agreed and got busy.
Bao Zheng turned to Su Jin and said, "Sit down in the hall for a while. I will come right away after washing my face. Bao Mian, take Mr. Su to sit in the hall and get some summer-relieving soup."
The boy responded, stretched out his hand and said, "Master Su, please come this way."
Su Jin smiled and watched Bao Zheng go to the side room, then followed the young man named Bao Mian along the stone road to the side hall.
Su Jin was confused. Mr. Bao's behavior was weird in every aspect. He was wearing a bamboo hat and walking around on such a hot day. He wouldn't choose to go sightseeing in the hot weather in June. Isn't this asking for trouble? Especially, especially
The family member who opened the door just now peeked around before closing the door, as if he was afraid that someone was watching. Why is this?
Full of doubts, Su Jin was sent to a side hall. The maid of the Bao Mansion offered a cup of herbal tea. Su Jin drank it while waiting for Bao Zheng.
Not long after, Mr. Bao changed into a moon-white robe and appeared at the hall door refreshingly. Su Jin quickly stood up and stepped forward to salute and pay homage.
"Sit down, you don't have to be polite. I heard that you came to my house several times in the past few days. Unfortunately, I was out on business, so you ended up in a wrong way." Bao Zheng slowly came to the table with a rare smile.
Sit down on the big wicker chair.
Su Jin then sat down and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you have so many things to do, so naturally you don't have much time. I have nothing to do all day long. Of course, I can't come up with a single idea during this time."
Bao Zheng chuckled and said: "You are so humble. How can you use all the wisdom and wisdom on me? Today's emperor and the princes in the court are the ones with all the wisdom and wisdom. We are just busy with trivial matters."
"
Su Jin was flattering and said sternly: "There is nothing trivial for the common people. Master Bao is busy with the common people. His value is as great as that of handling military and state affairs. National affairs are made up of thousands of trivial matters. It is the great people who do it."
For those who really do practical things, if every official can ensure that the people live in peace, it will be a great blessing for the country. Why worry about the country not being prosperous and the people not being rich?"
Bao Zheng looked at Su Jin with some surprise, and said for a long time: "What you said really makes sense. There is no small matter for the people. This sentence is good, but it is a bit childish. We need all officials to be honest and serve the public, and we will have peace."
Wealth is just talk, how can it be so easy?"
Su Jin smiled and said: "Yes, I am a bit idealistic. For example, this Luzhou Prefecture..."
Bao Zheng stretched out his hand to stop Su Jin's words, his face gradually became sad, and he secretly admired in his heart that Bao Zheng was sincerely serving the country and the people, and he was straight-hearted and never tried to hide it. As soon as he mentioned these heart-warming things, he immediately became confused.
Externally, the concern for the country and the people is beyond words.
Seeing that Bao Zheng was silent, Su Jin didn't dare to say anything. He just looked at Bao Zheng's face. He hadn't seen it for a few days. Bao Zheng was tanned. He was originally a fair-skinned white Bao Zheng, but now he was really a black man.
, but I don’t know what he has been doing outside in the scorching sun these past few days.
"Su Xiaoguan, there are some things I didn't want to tell you, but I have thought over and over again and decided to tell you so that you don't accidentally get into trouble and suffer a loss without realizing it." Bao Zheng suddenly said seriously.
Su Jin's heart trembled. Bao Zheng proposed so solemnly that the matter must be very serious. He clasped his fists and said: "Please make it clear, sir."
Bao Zheng waved his hand and ordered everyone in the hall to leave, and then he said: "Su Xiaoguan must have heard about what happened in Luzhou City recently."
Su Jin said in astonishment: "What big thing? I don't know. I have been organizing books in the study for the past few days, preparing to study hard for the imperial examination. I don't know anything about the outside world."
Bao Zheng said: "Have you decided to take the scientific examination and become an official?"
Su Jindao: "After careful consideration, I feel that it would be better to use my career to contribute to the welfare of the people, and that my life in this world will not be in vain."
Bao Zheng stared at Su Jin, trying to figure out the authenticity of what Su Jin said. Originally, Su Jin only entered the official position to avoid being bullied, but within a few days, he actually said something like seeking welfare for the people, which had to be suspicious.
"Well, no matter what the purpose is, becoming an official is always the right path. Even if you do something good for the people, it is good. Just make the decision. We will talk about this later." Bao Zheng did not want to talk to Su Jin anymore.
The scientific examination was based on the motive of making a fuss. After all, most people who participated in the scientific examination had the purpose of getting promoted and making money to honor their ancestors. As far as motivation was concerned, they rarely had the idea of serving the country and the people. Why should I bother with Su Jin's purpose?
?
Besides, judging from Su Jin's words and deeds, he doesn't seem to be a great villain. As long as he doesn't harm the country and the people, he can be considered competent.
"That's all other things, but there are two things in recent days. Even if you inquire every day, I'm afraid it's hard to know, but I am willing to tell you." Bao Zheng's tone became sharp, and he was obviously upset.
Su Jin pricked up his ears to listen to what was going on, and saw Bao Zheng clenching his fist and smashing it on the armrest, saying angrily: "All the people involved in Qin Dalang's case have disappeared. The autopsy coroner died in the prison five days ago. It is said that he
He hanged himself to death, and Zhu Shiyong was sentenced to commit suicide out of fear of crime."
Su Jin was shocked and said: "Seriously? The prefect dares to kill people and silence them?"
Bao Zheng sneered and said: "Even you know that it is murder and silence, which shows that this matter is strange, but Zhu Shiyong did it flawlessly and got the confession of his wife admitting to the murder and framing the blame, and it was a confession signed by his brother Ang Wugo himself.
A good show.”
Su Jin was speechless. He knew Zhu Shiyong was ruthless, but he didn't expect him to be so ruthless. He knew Zhu Shiyong was ruthless, but he didn't expect him to be so ruthless. He silently sweated for himself. It seemed that he was lucky to escape punishment last time in court. If
If Bao Zheng hadn't been present, he would have been imprisoned long ago, and he might have been charged with some crime, so he deserved his death.
"Isn't this nothing?" Bao Zheng continued: "Based on the facts of the case, I inferred that the person who suspected of framing you must be someone from the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce, so I visited in disguise and wanted to get to the bottom of it. Guess what happened?"
Su Jin thought: He couldn't have found out that Scarface Heiqi and his gang were the Shushan bandits who were executed five years ago.
"I can't guess, sir, let me know for sure." Su Jin shook his head.
"Hahaha, hahaha." Bao Zheng laughed back angrily, laughing so hard that he was about to burst into tears: "Even I can't believe it. I actually saw a group of people who died five years ago, and they are still going in and out of Fireworks Willow Alley.
, life is nourishing; is there really an unkillable person in the world, or does this group of people all have a twin brother? Or am I, Bao Zheng, suffering from hysteria because of my old eyesight? "
"My lord, you mean... I saw..." Su Jin hesitated. He had already guessed this, but he didn't expect it to be so exciting to Bao Zheng.
"Five years ago, a group of bandits ran rampant at the foot of Dashu Mountain in the southwest of Luzhou, robbing, robbing and killing countless people. The leader of the bandits was called Scarface Black Seven. The Huainan West Road Transport Envoy asked the Lord to lead the troops to pay the fee, and used both sides of the army. It took a long time
It took several months to wipe out, more than 200 people were killed, and more than ten bandit chiefs were captured alive. For this, the imperial court issued a decree to commend them. Many people were promoted to nobles for this, but they did not expect that they were sentenced to be sent to Beijing without being transported and executed on the spot.
Among the more than ten bandit chiefs who decided to make the decision, there are actually several who are still alive and well. If the Holy Spirit finds out, I don’t know what to think. It is so sad, ridiculous and ridiculous that such a thing happened to me in the Great Song Dynasty."
Bao Zheng was so angry that he was trembling all over. Out of anger, he slapped his hands on the armrests repeatedly, making a "pop" sound.
Su Jin saw that he was in a state of excitement and did not dare to say anything. At this moment, they were all talking about this appearance. I wonder what kind of appearance Master Bao was on the day when the investigation was found out. Did he bang his head against the wall in pain or become furious?
Bao Zheng was still furious and sat panting. Su Jin waited for his face to calm down a little and comforted him: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Since your Majesty found out about this matter, the person involved will be severely punished and those involved in this matter will be punished."
Get away with it.”
Bao Zheng sighed and said: "You think so highly of me, Bao Zheng, I am just a fourth-grade prefect, so how can I have the right to pursue this matter? Besides, as you said, this matter is not just a matter for Luzhou Prefecture.
Zhu Shiyong and Chairman Tang of the Chamber of Commerce who took in the scar-faced Black Seven were not so bold. The higher-ups must be involved. There is no guarantee that the important officials in the court will not be involved in this matter. If they rashly report it without any basis and evidence, it will not be them, but me.
Bao Zheng is saved."
Su Jin admired in his heart that such a person who hates evil can still analyze the situation calmly and objectively when acting, never make any rash decisions, and make decisions before taking action. He is truly worthy of being admired by thousands of people in future generations. Master Bao is not in vain for his wisdom and bravery.dd