Chapter 72 Zhang Xingkai’s identity [Thanks to “Squirrel MO” for the reward! 】
In the main hall of Zhangjia, there is a white hanging spirit.
Mrs. Zhang, who was dressed in plain clothes, knelt in front of the soul, with tears in her eyes and an expressionless face.
"Sorry to bother you again." Liang Yue came over and sat on the futon behind her, "There are some things I want to confirm about President Zhang's case."
Mrs. Zhang turned back calmly and said, "If my husband's case has not been closed as a suicide, what does Commander Hu have to say?"
"Because Mrs. Zhang was also attacked when you came here last time, so Commander Hu wanted me to ask if there was any additional situation today and see if you are safe." Liang Yue said.
"No." Mrs. Zhang shook her head and said, "I have made arrangements, but no one has taken action against me yet. Maybe they only dare to hide in secret."
"For Do you really have no guesses about the possible origins of the murderer?" Liang Yue said: "If there are some suspects, it may not be an enemy, but a friend who knows him well."
He asked this because he wanted to see who Zhang Xingkai had frequent contact with.
Mrs. Zhang looked at him slightly suspiciously, "Does Commander Hu want you to ask, or do you want to ask yourself?"
"Heh." Liang Yue smiled sheepishly and said, "Mrs. Zhang saw through it. I have just been promoted to a guard, and I really want to solve a big case to prove myself. The president of the Yuezhou Chamber of Commerce is exactly the same person. A case of sufficient weight."
Mrs. Zhang looked deeply, pondered for a moment, and said: "Liang Duwei saved my life yesterday, so I won't hide anything from you, but... ...I hope you won’t reveal it to others.”
“Absolutely not,” Liang Yue agreed.
"Actually, I have a suspicion." Mrs. Zhang suddenly asked: "Do you know who my husband works for?"
Liang Yue did not say anything, just with a Looking at the other person in confusion, he naturally didn't know.
"When the elders of his family were convicted and their homes were confiscated and distributed, it was Lu Yuanwang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who saved him." Mrs. Zhang slowly recounted: "Lu Yuanwang arranged for him to do business in Yuezhou and handed over all government construction projects to him. , to pave the way for the Sixth Prince."
Liang Yue listened quietly, but his heart was actually filled with confusion.
In the royal family of the Yin Dynasty, only those born with the blood of the God King can inherit the throne.
There are three princes in this generation who have the blood of the God King.
More than ten years ago, Emperor Mubei was unable to recover from his old injuries. He was worried that he would not have much time left, so he made the oldest of the three princes the crown prince. The other princes were still too young at the time, so there was no controversy.
Later, Li Longchan went to the palace to present treasures and healed the emperor's injuries, and he has been in good health to this day.
But when the sixth prince grew up, he became very virtuous and was praised by both the government and the public. It was said that the emperor also loved the sixth prince more and regretted his hasty decision to establish a heir apparent in his early years.
The remaining ninth prince is only thirteen years old this year and does not have the ability to compete with his two elder brothers.
Between the Crown Prince and the Sixth Prince, rumors of deposing and establishing the Crown Prince have never stopped.
The sixth prince’s mother-concubine is Concubine Lu, the daughter of the Minister of Industry and the most favored concubine in the harem.
Lu Yuanwang is the sixth prince's grandfather.
Liang Yue did not expect that Mrs. Zhang would be a big one as soon as she opened her mouth.
Suddenly the fight for the dragon was involved.
“Lu Yuanwang is in charge of the Ministry of Industry and uses his huge power to amass money crazily. Yueyang Company is one of his tools. He leaves most government construction projects to my husband and drives up the cost. , and put all the treasury money into his own pocket, and most of the wealth he gathered was used to bribe officials and build momentum for the Sixth Prince in both the government and the public. "
Mrs. Zhang made a surprising statement. Liang Yue was surprised when he heard this, but kept his expression unchanged.
These upper-level secrets are not something he can hear.
Everyday people heard that the Sixth Prince was wise, caring for the people, and good at both civil and military affairs. If he could be the emperor, he would definitely be a good man. It is a pity that he was born a few years late.
Did Lu Yuanwang spend money to incite public opinion?
If everything everyone knows is false, then what is true?
“He persisted for more than ten years and successfully made the sixth prince into the prince with the best reputation. This was all the result of heavy bribes. And the source of the money is that there are many people like my husband. People are operating for him all over Jiuzhou, and Yuezhou is only the largest part, not the only part. In Shendu City, this tool is called Longya Gang." Mrs. Zhang threw out another familiar name.
But this did not surprise Liang Yue. The Longya Gang has always controlled Nancheng Real Estate. No one will believe it if it is not tied to the Ministry of Industry. The only difference is how much the Ministry of Industry takes.
"They did it more secretly in Longyuan City. The Ministry of Industry did not come forward directly, but supported the Longya Gang. All businesses that want to undertake government construction must provide benefits to the Longya Gang. The Ya Gang can ensure that they get the project, and the power of the Ministry of Industry is behind it."
"But recently, there has been a problem with the Long Ya Gang."
The candlelight in the mourning hall flickered. Mrs. Zhang's expression was dark and unreadable.
“The Ministry of Industry has been thoroughly investigated by the Ministry of Punishment. The Longya Gang has done too much in recent years and has been targeted for a long time. It is difficult to preserve it. The Sixth Prince wants to cut off the Longya Gang and cut off all contacts with them. Just as the construction of the city in Yuezhou was completed, the Sixth Prince recalled my husband to the capital city and wanted him to take over all the properties currently in the hands of the Longya Gang, and then kick the Longya Gang away."
Liang Yue continued: "The Longya Gang should be unwilling." "This is natural." Mrs. Zhang sneered, "But this is the fate of people like them. They seem to be in good times, but in fact they are all borrowed from big shots. The power is just a knife in someone's hand. Now that the higher authorities don't need them, it's good that they can die with dignity. How can they say they don't want to?"
"So..." Liang Yue followed her words and said, "Do you think killing President Zhang is the Longya Gang's resistance?"
"I don't think so, it must be the truth." Mrs. Zhang said firmly: "They didn't dare to disobey Lu Yuanwang and the Sixth Prince. They only dared to attack my husband to express their dissatisfaction."
"But why did the Longya Gang steal Zhengyang Lei?" Liang Yue asked confused.
"It may be some kind of threat." Mrs. Zhang said: "This batch of Zhengyang Thunder is a security guard from the Ministry of Work, so we can always get it from the Imperial Guard. If they are pressed, what will they do with this batch of Zhengyang Thunder?" If the fish dies and the net is broken, many people from the Ministry of Industry and the Imperial Guard will be buried with them."
Her eyes turned to the distance outside the window, "Liang Duwei, if you want to investigate, go and investigate the Longya Gang. "
"Okay." After hearing what she said, Liang Yue nodded lightly, "I understand."
......
After Liang Yue came out of Zhang's house. , walked slowly back to Fukangfang, meditating along the way.
What Mrs. Zhang said tonight is indeed shocking enough, and the struggle between the government and the opposition involved does not sound fake. If Liang Yue was just standing in the position of an imperial guard, he might indeed be shocked by what she stated and stop intervening.
But after getting involved in the transaction with Zhen Changzhi, Zhang Xingkai is definitely not that simple.
The simple truth is that if he has always been the tool of the Minister of Industry, then what he wants to get from Zhen Changzhi does not need to be dealt with privately.
There must be some secrets about him that Mrs. Zhang did not tell, but Liang Yue cannot be in a hurry. Asking too many questions will arouse vigilance.
Of course.
Mrs. Zhang might be lying if she told this part.
Liang Yue thought about it silently in his mind, and it seemed that he could try to verify her words.
After listening to the positive side, let’s listen to the negative side.
With this thought in mind, Liang Yue turned around and instead of going home, he quickly came to another part of Nancheng.
Hong Mansion.
The last time I came here, Hong Yinsheng led someone to apologize to him, although I still don't know why he was so polite.
He came to the main entrance and told the guard that he wanted to see Boss Hong. Not long after the guards returned to report, Bai Zhishan, the leader of the Leopard Hall whom they met last time, came out to welcome him.
"Liang Duwei, I'm so sorry!" He said with an apologetic look: "Our gang leader has gone out and is not at home for the time being. If you have anything to do with the gang, you can also ask me. . If it’s not convenient, can you wait a while?”
“You can also ask Hall Master Bai.” Liang Yue thought for a while and said, “I want to ask about Yueyang Company. Do you know?"
"This..." Bai Zhishan suddenly looked like he was hesitant to speak.
"Is there anything you can't say?" Liang Yue asked with a smile.
“Alas.” Bai Zhishan sighed and said, “If others come to ask, I will naturally not tell you, but our gang leader has already ordered you to do everything convenient for Liang Duwei. Don’t leave the place. "I guess you came here to investigate Zhang Xingkai's murder case, right?"
"That's right." Liang Yue nodded.
Bai Zhishan looked around, raised his hand and said, "Then please ask Liang Duwei to go out for a walk with me."
He immediately took the lead, and the two walked down the flood He walked up the steps of the main entrance of the mansion and came to the empty street outside, taking a leisurely walk.
"Isn't it convenient to say this in the Longya Gang?" Liang Yue said.
"It's a bit inconvenient." Bai Zhishan smiled, "Liang Duwei may not know something, but Zhang Xingkai and I were classmates and friends more than ten years ago."
" Oh?" Liang Yue looked at him, "Is there such a thing?"
"It's sad to say that at first we had our own talents and shared our sympathies, but many years later he was doing business in Yuezhou and I was in Shendu. ...Sigh, I heard that he returned to Longyuan City, and I wanted to find a chance to reunite with him, but we were separated by heaven and earth." Bai Zhishan sighed.
“Based on what Hall Master Bai knows about him, who might have done this case?” Liang Yue asked.
Just listen to Bai Zhishan say with certainty: "There is no doubt that the murderer in this case is his wife!"
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(End of this chapter)