Chapter 299 The imperial envoy summons! Cavalry flooded out of Taicang
A list!
The inner house of Songjiazhuang.
Even though Zhao Duan was prepared, his heart skipped a beat when he saw the names on the paper!
The top layer of incriminating evidence in this box, on the white paper, is a list of the Taicang County Magistrate’s associates who were investigated by the missing Song Tiju!
Behind each name, the identity is clearly written and the index is marked.
That is, on which page of the stack of documents at the bottom is the evidence of this person's crime.
This is clearly a list of criminals involved in the silver mine corruption case... And among the dozen people on the paper, the one at the top has three names circled in ink:
Governor Gao Lian
Inspector Liu Ji
Sun Xiaozhun, the prefect of Taicang
Next to the names of the three people, there was a line of writing, to the effect of:
The backer behind Wang Chusheng was most likely among these three people.
As for who it is, or how many there are, according to the statement left by Song Tiju, it is not enough to find out based on his ability.
The reason why he narrowed down the suspects among the three was because he investigated that the Taicang County Magistrate was suspected of having a certain "interest transfer" relationship with all three of them.
"The worst happened..."
Zhao Duan's pupils narrowed and he sighed in his heart.
Before leaving the capital, Zhao Duan had a conversation with Yuan Li.
The result of the discussion between the two at that time was that they dared to get involved in the silver mine, which was definitely not something ordinary people could do.
Wang Chusheng was able to cover up for a long time without being exposed. His backer was not in Taicang Mansion, but in Linfeng Road.
It was precisely because of this layer of suspicion that he went to great lengths to "secretly infiltrate Chen Cang".
Now, the list provided by Song Tiju confirmed his guess...
"So... things are basically clear now. Song Tiju, as the chief officer of the mining class promotion department, noticed that the county magistrate Wang Chusheng, who also served as the mine supervisor, was suspected of embezzling mine silver in the name of 'fire consumption', and secretly continued to investigate. The levels involved Getting higher."
"The old judge said that Song Tiju once wanted to submit the evidence to the prefect of Taicang, but later stopped...
Is it because he suspects that the prefect Sun Xiaozhun is also involved in this corruption? And because the two chief officials of Linfengdao are also suspected...he can only report it to the capital secretly..."
“I reported it urgently because I realized that my investigation might be discovered...
Therefore, after the secret letter was sent, he was targeted by the real big tiger behind the scenes. The so-called "disappearance" was probably silenced? Or secret arrest..."
"The 'disappearance' of the county magistrate Wang Chusheng was for the sake of survival..."
At this moment, many thoughts flashed in Zhao Duan's mind, and his eyes flickered.
Once again, write down all the dozen or so names on the list.
The most valuable thing about this list is not the suspects of Gao, Liu, and Sun, but the other names.
These people are all indirect associates of Wang Chusheng.
Wang Chusheng fled in an emergency, but not all of these people may have disappeared...
Well, even if they escape in advance, there are so many people, and even if the "big tiger" behind the scenes has the advantage, time is tight, and it is difficult to do everything carefully.
As long as you follow these clues and conduct investigations and traces, you may be able to identify the real culprit.
"Master Zhao?"
In the hall, seeing him clutching the paper and his face changing, Xu Junling called softly, unable to conceal his curiosity:
"What's on the paper?"
From the perspective of the princess, the content cannot be seen.
Zhao Duan quickly calmed down his emotions, a smile appeared on his lips again, and he teased:
"Do you really want to see it? I have heard a saying that curiosity killed the cat. Some things are different after you have seen them."
What a weird saying... Princess Huai'an, who was dressed in a low-key dress, noble and restrained, rolled her eyes and hummed:
"If you don't show it, you won't see it."
"Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy...look..." At this moment, the fifty-year-old Juren opposite with a long beard spoke cautiously.
Zhao Duan closed the box, put it into the silver scroll in his sleeve like a magic trick, and said sternly: "I will take the things away now and won't disturb you. I hope the old gentleman will keep it secret and wait until I see these two things." The Taicang case will be settled today, and it will be a credit to the Song family."
"I don't dare, I don't dare to ask for anything. It is my Song family's blessing to be able to serve His Majesty." Song Juren stood up to see him off.
In my heart, I just want to distance myself from this matter, and I want to hide as far as possible from the so-called credit.
Xu Junling's attention was on the words "two days", and he was inevitably surprised.
Judging from Zhao Duan's intention, he seems to have the confidence to investigate the case in a short time?
Real or false...
The three people in the hall got up and walked out.
But as soon as they took a few steps, Lu Qingfeng and others looked toward the atrium separated by a courtyard wall and heard noises coming, accompanied by shouts.
"This..." Song Juren looked at the imperial envoy in confusion.
Zhao Duan also frowned.
The next second, I saw a group of people rushing through the atrium and arriving in the backyard. A servant shouted anxiously:
"Master! The county government sent men here and said they wanted to search for thieves..."
At the same time as the servant was shouting, Zhao Duan saw a group of about 20 subordinate officials wearing police uniforms and carrying scabbards rushing in with fierce looks.
The leader's attire is slightly different, he is a head catcher.
At this moment, he entered the door with a tigerish face, his eyes locked on Zhao Duan and the others.
The gesture of holding the handle of the knife became more and more exaggerated, and he raised his chin with a scrutinizing look: "We are the Yamen of Taicang County. We received reports from the people that you were acting suspiciously around the mine. Come back to the Yamen with us. Let’s go.”
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Duan and Xu Junling looked at each other with strange expressions.
Song Juren was also stunned for a moment, and he was confused for a moment: "I'm afraid there is a misunderstanding about this matter..."
"Song Juren,"
The county police officer obviously recognized this gentleman, and his tone was somewhat polite.
But the words could not be rejected, and he cupped his fists:
"Now the imperial envoy from Beijing is coming to Fucheng. This is an important place for silver mining. The supervision is strict. Please ask Song Juren to go to the Yamen together. When the county magistrate comes back, we will investigate and release him."
"..." Song Juren was stunned for a moment, looking at Zhao Duan's expression with some suspicion.
He was suddenly a little unsure whether this was an imperial mission.
"Master, please." The catcher's face was expressionless and he made a "please" gesture. The policemen behind him were closed in a fan shape, as if they were always ready to capture.
Xu Junling showed his unswerving expression.
Lu Qingfeng held up his sleeves and lowered his eyebrows. The man holding the knife held the handle of the knife with stern eyes, trying to stop him.
——A few small agents can overthrow him in two breaths.
"Okay," Zhao Duan smiled and gave them a look to calm them down:
"I was thinking of going to the county government office."
While he was speaking, he carried the yellowed paper in his sleeves behind his back and folded it in the palm of his hand. He didn't know when he had written something on the special message "token".
At this moment, with the traction of the air machine, the two ink characters "come quickly" on the brown yellow paper quickly dried and disappeared.
"Now that we have obtained the evidence of the crime, there is no need to hide it from others."
Soon, the group of people left Song's house under the surveillance of the county police officers.
The Song clan members were left looking anxious and ugly.
"What should I do?"
Song Juren's wife and children were in a panic, and the son of the Song family suddenly grabbed Coach Xie and said: "Please ask Coach Xie to go there in person and inform Magistrate Sun of the news that my father was taken away."
The old Juren was a guest of the magistrate Sun Xiaozhun, and the panicked Song family instinctively sought his help.
"Yes!" Coach Xie walked away. The young boy Xiao Wu rolled his eyes and seized the opportunity to atone for his sins:
"Master, I'm going too!"
…
…
Fucheng, inside the post house.
In the separate courtyard where the "Imperial Envoy" lives, the Jinyi people of Lihuatang sit in twos and threes boredly in the courtyard to kill time.
Qian Kerou, a round-faced female martial artist, walked back from the front yard.
Pushing the door open and entering the room, he glanced around. In the room, Hou Renmeng was sitting cross-legged on the bed, holding a rag to wipe the knife.
Shen Juan, who disguised himself as an imperial envoy with a "mask", lay faceless at the table to catch up on his sleep.
"Sleep, sleep, sleep, just sleep. What if someone comes in and sees you?"
Qian Kerou kicked Shen Juan angrily.
Shen Juan, the well-known stall king of Lihuatang, who is addicted to staying up late, yawned, got up, and didn't care: "There are so many brothers guarding outside, who can get in? Well, what's going on outside?"
Qian Kerou folded her arms and leaned against the wall, saying:
"Chen Yushi is discussing a case with that Magistrate Sun. I feel dizzy."
"Only talking about the case? Didn't Chen Hong spread the idea of a bribe yesterday? These people are not sensible at all?" Shen Juan looked puzzled.
Hou Ren, who was sitting on the bed and wiping his knife, sneered and said quietly: "My lord, have you forgotten about asking for bribes in the yamen and then backhandedly detaining people?
I guess. Ah, these people are also afraid of being cheated. Besides, we are here to investigate corruption. If you really give us gifts, are you asking for death?
I see, this trick of yours has been seen through by others a long time ago. "
Qian Kerou said disdainfully:
"You are the only one who only knows how to fight and kill, but you still understand the thoughts of the adults? You are on the first floor, and the adults are at least on the fifth floor..."
Shen Juan watched the two people quarreling and reluctantly advised: "Okay. How long do you think we have to pretend? Although Chen Yushi is blocking me, I pretend to be cold, but these officials are not You fool, I guess, you can only pretend for two or three days at most before people become suspicious."
Qian Kerou had a straight face. As a confidential secretary, she had the self-consciousness of a squad leader:
"We just have to wait patiently for the next instructions. Your Excellency has a far-reaching plan. There will definitely be arrangements. Maybe there will be instructions later..." …”
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Juan suddenly raised his hand to signal for silence, and took out the folded yellow-brown paper from his arms.
On the paper, a wisp of fire appeared, and the words "come quickly" slowly appeared.
"My lord told us to come over!"
Shen Juan stood up excitedly.
Qian Kerou's eyes lit up:
"I'm going to gather the men! Tell General Yuan to set off!"
"Haha, I'm so suffocated! I can finally go out!"
The rebellious Hou Ren suddenly flicked the blade with his finger, making a buzzing and trembling sound.
People have been flying out.
The word "come quickly" is a signal agreed in advance. Once it is sent, it means that the entire imperial team will set off.
With the positioning between the two brown and yellow paper weights, the direction can be roughly sensed within a certain distance.
…
The front yard of the post house.
Chen Hong, the dental censor who was chatting with Magistrate Sun, heard the movement in the courtyard and his eyes moved. Shi Shiran stood up and said with a smile:
"Sun Futai, the imperial envoy is out for inspection, I will take the first step."
After saying that, he walked away without any explanation.
Because he acted vigorously and resolutely, the prefect Sun Xiaozhun, who represented the city's senior officials and came over early to tell the case today, was confused.
The prefect, who was as thin as black iron and had a strong temperament, stood up and chased him out of the hospital, his crimson official robe trembling in the autumn wind.
They were shocked to find that hundreds of cavalrymen swarmed out from the side of the post house.
The first one was surprisingly the deputy general Yuan Xingjun, who carried the flag into the city yesterday and was wearing black armor and an iron helmet.
"Rumble..."
The horse's hooves were like thunder, waking up the whole city after a day.
Sun Xiaozhun was stunned for a second, his face changed wildly, he grabbed a follower beside him, his eyes were red:
"Hurry and report to Gao Fantai, Liu Jiantai!"
After saying this, the dignified prefect picked up his crimson official robe and strode towards the imperial envoy team:
"Imperial envoy, wait for me..."
(End of chapter)