Chapter 2231 Poison
Zhang Mingpu was in a state of confusion.
Pei Xingjian was able to say these words, and he had obviously guessed some of the truth behind this matter. Although there was no evidence, it was always because of his carelessness that Wang Jingxun was exposed...
However, he remained stubborn: "The Navy is lawless. Who knows whether it abused Wang Jingxun or tortured him? Under three trees, he was beaten into submission. Is this your plan?"
Pei Xingjian was too lazy to pay attention to him: "Whatever you say, Wang Jingxun must not be let go."
Zhang Mingpu held back his anger and said: "The officer wants to see Wang Jingxun to see if he has been tortured and beaten into submission!"
Pei Xingjian wanted to refuse, but who do you think you are, relying on the reputation of the Wuwei Zhang family and the Changsun family to show off your power in front of me?
But seeing Zhang Mingpu so urgent, my heart moved...
"Whether it's the Navy or Huating Town, everyone up and down is abiding by the law, how can they do such abuse of torture? Zhang Biejia wants to see Wang Jingxun, just go. We are aboveboard and will never do it. Framing any good person!”
"Hmph! I hope you can do what you say!"
Pei Xingjian was too lazy to talk nonsense, so he called a close scribe and said, "Take Zhang Biejia to visit Wang Jingxun in the prison!"
"Here!"
Zhang Mingpu felt relieved, cupped his hands towards Pei Xingjian, turned around and left with the clerk.
Pei Xingjian watched Zhang Mingpu walk out of the room, then called a clerk and warned: "Go and inform those in the prison that no matter what Zhang Mingpu does, they will just watch from the side without stopping him."
"Here!"
The scribe left in a hurry, and Pei Xingjian leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply in his mind, considering and weighing every possibility.
It would be best if this Mingpu was cruel...
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The prison in Huating Town is not far behind the town office.
A row of houses made of red bricks and cement, simple and sturdy. Even if it rains heavily outside, there is not much feeling of dampness inside the prison.
Zhang Mingpu entered the prison under the leadership of the officials from Huating Town. He looked around and saw that even the ground was paved with red bricks. All the cells along the way were clean and refreshing. They were unlike any other yamen cells that were dark and rancid. Smell, this cell in Huating Town is probably the most comfortable in the world...
There was a long passage, and Wang Jingxun was imprisoned in the innermost room.
Zhang Mingpu leaned on the cell door and took a look inside. He was shocked when he saw a figure lying on a pile of hay in the corner with blood dripping from his body.
He looked back and glared at the official, and said angrily: "How dare you abuse torture? Do you want to be beaten into submission?"
The official curled his lips and said disapprovingly: "Zhang Biejia, are you making a fuss out of a molehill? There are prisons all over the world. How can a prisoner not be punished first when he enters? Especially for some extremely vicious criminals. If they don't get punished, is it possible for you? Expecting his own conscience to find out and confess the evil deeds he has done?”
Zhang Mingpu choked for a moment, but was still furious: "But this Wang Jingxun is just a suspect, and he has not been convicted, how can he be punished?"
The official was a little impatient and said casually: "Since there is suspicion, then of course there will be an interrogation. Since it is an interrogation, then of course there will be a sentence... Zhang Biejia, are you going to come in for a visit? I am busy with my affairs. If you If you don’t plan to go in, then let’s go back now..."
"Open the door!"
Zhang Mingpu shouted angrily.
This Huating Town is Fang Jun's fiefdom. Although the yamen is still appointed by the imperial court, almost all the officials in the town office hold concurrent positions in the Shipping Department. Although he is from Suzhou, his official rank is five, six or seven steps higher than his opponent. But they don’t belong to each other, and they can’t control others at all...
The cell door opened and Zhang Mingpu stepped in. He was surprised to find that all the officials and jailers were standing outside the door, with no intention of following him in to monitor him.
Does this mean he doesn't dare to play tricks in the cell?
I suddenly felt happy...
In the cell, Zhang Mingpu stepped forward quickly, walked to the man lying in the corner, and called in a low voice: "Respect?"
The man was as motionless as a dead person, with only a very low groan indicating that he was still alive. When he heard Zhang Mingpu's call, his whole body was shaken, and he managed to turn over, revealing his face and a mess. Predecessor...
Zhang Mingpu took a breath of cold air.
Mother!
How cruel was this? The whole person is almost humanoid...
Seeing Zhang Mingpu, Wang Jingxun was stunned for a moment, then grinned and cried with a "ouch", but this time it affected the injury on his body, and his face suddenly twitched.
"Zhang Farewell, take me out quickly..."
Faced with Wang Jingxun's plea, Zhang Mingpu couldn't care less. He took a step forward, leaned down and asked eagerly: "Have you ever confessed?"
Wang Jingxun was stubborn. He shook his head and endured the severe pain all over his body: "They tortured me severely when they started, but I persisted and never said a word..."
Zhang Mingpu let out a long sigh, and his heart instantly returned to his stomach.
As long as he never confesses, no one will be able to do anything to him, Suzhou!
He glanced at the cell door behind him and saw everyone standing outside, just staring here, but no one stepped forward to interfere. He took out a wax pill from his arms, pretended to lean over to check Wang Jingxun's injury, and stuffed the wax pill After reaching Wang Jingxun's hands, he whispered: "Even though you have never confessed before, how can the Navy's methods be easy to do? Either you will pry open your secrets or kill you, there is no other way..."
Wang Jingxun was stunned for a moment, and then struggled to speak, but was blocked by Zhang Mingpu.
Zhang Mingpu stared into his eyes and said quickly: "If you confess, you will definitely die; if you don't confess, the Navy will never let you go, so now you have no reason to survive. You still have parents and children, if If you are able to commit suicide, both the Wang family and this official will treat you kindly, die for your parents, and raise your children. But if you confess, you can imagine their fate..."
Wang Jingxun was stunned for a long time, his straight neck slowly lowered, and the light in his eyes dissipated.
He understood what Zhang Mingpu meant. Although he was forcing himself to die, everything he said was true...
Unless he confesses, it is impossible for him to walk out of here alive; and once he confesses, how can his family let him go? Not only will he not let himself go, but his parents, wife, and children will be implicated and their bodies will not be left intact, as a way to shock others.
The hand holding the wax pill tightened. He was also a ruthless person. He understood the current situation and could not withstand the torture of the navy. He gritted his teeth and stuffed the wax pill into his mouth.
Zhang Mingpu let out a long sigh.
No more worries...
However, seeing Wang Jingxun's pale face and the dissipated luster in his eyes, it was inevitable that he would feel a sense of sadness.
In the final analysis, everyone is just a flag, and the whole thing cannot be controlled by oneself. No matter whether it is right or wrong, where is the choice?
It was only his own fault that he was careless. If he had sent Wang Jingxun away in advance, or even silenced him early, there would not have been the current flaw.
Zhang Mingpu said softly: "Don't worry, I keep my word. I will raise your children on my behalf and treat them as my own. Go in peace of mind."
Wang Jingxun remained silent.
Zhang Mingpu straightened up, stared at Wang Jingxun for a while, then turned and walked out of the cell.
Standing outside the cell door, Zhang Mingpu shouted angrily: "You abuse torture, do you still have the law in your eyes? If this person cannot withstand the torture and dies, who will bear the responsibility? I will never let this matter go. , even if we go to His Majesty to complain, we must pursue it to the end!”
All the officials from Huating Town at the door were too lazy to pay attention to him, allowing him to talk nonsense, and then sent him away. They were relieved to see that Wang Jingxun was no different.
Logically speaking, it was extremely stupid to allow Zhang Mingpu to directly visit Wang Jingxun and allow him to speak in private. Not to mention the possibility of collusion, if Zhang Mingpu instructs Wang Jingxun to kill himself, wouldn't it be a big mistake?
However, Pei Xingjian specifically told him to let him come close to visit and not to monitor him. Everyone had no choice but to pray to God and Buddha to teach the king that nothing would happen...
After walking out of the cell, Zhang Mingpu raised his eyes and looked at the dark sky. The heavy rain was not stopping for a moment.
It seems that this summer, Jiangnan will encounter a flood...
The mood is relaxed and relieved.
As long as Wang Jingxun dies, all clues will be cut off, and this can be used to annihilate Huating Town and the Navy's abuse of torture and destruction of good people.
Don't you, Pei Xingjian, insist that you come from a famous family and don't put me in your eyes, and you can even humiliate me?
Just wait for me, you will feel better!
At that time, the first charge of the impeachment memorial is that you, Pei Xingjian, neglected your duties and caused Zhentianlei to be blown up, colluded with the navy, and harmed good people. You will be stripped of your skin even if you die!
As for myself...Wang Jingxun was fine when I left, but then Wang Jingxun died, what does that have to do with me?
At that point, it's a dead end.
As long as he thought of his promise to be transferred to Chang'an and join the Sixth Ministry as a minister after completing this matter, Zhang Mingpu's heart became hot. Since his father left Chang'an for Muzhou, the Wuwei Zhang family has been far away from the central government. Although this can protect them from the political turmoil, they no longer have the power to enter the central government.
But now, the Wuwei Zhang family is about to return to Chang'an and return to its peak in his own hands!
In the heavy rain, Zhang Mingpu was in a bright mood.
He held up the umbrella comfortably and walked into the rain. Let the rain splash on his trousers and wet his shoes, and he felt cool and comfortable. (End of chapter)