Chapter 144 An unexpected surprise
Guo Zixuan wanted to refuse, but stopped after hearing Qin Wei's words.
There was no way, Qin Wei gave him too much, and he was moved.
Seeing Guo Zixuan's hesitation, Qin Wei did not urge him, but waited for Guo Zixuan's reply with a smile.
Guo Zixuan hesitated for a while and said, "What words do you want to bring?"
Qin Wei smiled when he heard this.
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“Man Shanda.” Zhang Zongshi saluted.
"Zhang Lu, no need to be polite, please sit down."
Sheng Hong greeted Zhang Zongshi to sit down and asked Dongrong to serve tea.
Zhang Zongshi was the director of the Kaifeng Prefecture and participated in the military affairs. He was not only responsible for the administration of the six Cao Cao, but also the prisons of the Kaifeng Prefecture.
Sheng Hong came to Kaifeng Mansion a few days before Zhao Xing took over, and Zhang Zongshi was the first to fall in love with him.
Sheng Hong has been an official for so many years, so he naturally has no shortage of means.
Through a simple investigation, Sheng Hong had initially believed in Zhang Zongshi's surrender.
Sheng Hong asked Zhang Zongshi to conceal the matter, and no one knew about it.
Zhao Xing asked him to ensure the safety of the people captured last night. It was naturally most appropriate to leave this matter to Zhang Zongshi.
"Sheng Shanda, just now Guo Tongpan's master went to see those people and threatened them with their family members to force them to commit suicide. He also bribed the prison boss, hinting that the prison boss would provide convenience for them to commit suicide." Zhang Zongshi said.
Although the prisons in Kaifeng Mansion were under his control, they were not under his direct control. After Sheng Hong told him, he called the officials responsible for managing the prisons over and gave them detailed instructions.
What Guo Zixuan sent people to the prison to do was soon reported to him.
After learning the news, he immediately came over to tell Sheng Hong.
"What?"
Sheng Hong was shocked when he heard this. Zhao Xing asked Sheng Changwu to tell him to ensure the safety of those people. He was thinking about Zhao Xing's purpose.
However, Zhao Xing said nothing except sending Sheng Changwu to ensure the safety of those people.
After much thought, he couldn't figure out what Zhao Xing's intention was.
Now after listening to Zhang Zongshi’s words, a thought suddenly came to Sheng Hong’s mind—could Zhao Xing’s goal be Guo Zixuan?
Sheng Hong pondered for a while and said: "Zhang Lushi, you must ensure the safety of those people. I will go out."
"Sheng Shanda, this matter cannot be delayed for too long, otherwise Guo Tong The judge will definitely be suspicious," Zhang Zongshi reminded.
"I understand." Sheng Hong nodded.
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Perhaps it is because of the rumors outside, or it may be that the father feels that he will not go to the Kaifeng government office and does not want him to be idle.
After the last conversation, people continued to send Zazi over.
After Zhao Xing took care of the knot, he stretched and asked, "What time is it?"
"It's almost noon." Sanshui replied.
When Zhao Xing heard that it was almost noon, he was ready to eat.
Before anyone left the study, a eunuch walked in and reported: "Your Highness, Sheng Shaoyin of Kaifeng Mansion wishes to see you."
"Bring him here." Zhao Xing said.
“Yes!” The eunuch ordered and retreated.
"Sanshui, go tell Miss Yu that Gu has something to do, so that she doesn't have to wait for Gu. Have someone bring food to the study, and remember to prepare one for Sheng Shaoyin." Zhao Xing said.
“Yes!” Sanshui responded and retreated.
Zhao Xing returned to his desk and sat down, waiting for Sheng Hong's arrival.
After a while, Sheng Hong was led in by the eunuch and saluted: "I pay homage to Your Highness."
Zhao Xing nodded slightly and said, "Give Sheng Shaoyin a seat."
" Thank you, Your Highness!" Sheng Hong thanked En and sat down.
"Sheng Shaoyin came to see Gu, why?" Zhao Xing asked.
"Your Highness, minister..." Sheng Hong told him what Zhang Zongshi told him.
Zhao Xing glanced at Sheng Hong in surprise.
I didn’t expect that Sheng Hong had some tricks and was able to win over Zhang Zongshi, the director of military affairs, so quickly.
Zhang Zongshi’s authority ranks among the top five in Kaifeng Mansion.
However, Zhao Xing quickly realized that Sheng Hong was a veteran in the officialdom. If he didn't even have this means, then he would have been in vain all these years.
And rather than saying that Zhang Zongshi turned to Sheng Hong, it was better to say that he turned to him.
There was a hint of amusement in the corner of Zhao Xing's mouth. Originally, he just wanted to help Gu Tingye get revenge, but he didn't expect that there would be an unexpected surprise.
He asked Sheng Hong to ensure the safety of those people, but he never thought that Sheng Hong could really protect them.
After arresting the person, there was no vigorous investigation, just to give Xiao Qin a chance to silence him.
With just those few people, it is not that easy to deal with Xiao Qin’s family.
But if Xiao Qin paid someone to kill the prisoners in Kaifeng Mansion Prison, the nature would be different.
Originally, according to Zhao Xing's guess, Xiao Qin would only bribe some jailers in the prison. After all, this kind of thing was very simple for the jailers.
Furthermore, the jailer’s low status makes it easier to silence him afterwards.
Zhao Xing asked Sheng Hong to ensure the safety of those people in order to make Sheng Hong take notice.
Others were killed, and the perpetrators were silenced before they were discovered.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Qin was looking for Guo Zixuan, giving him the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.
Sheng Hong saw that Zhao Xing was silent and sat there quietly, his eyes slightly lowered.
Sanshui walked into the study and saluted: "Your Highness, the food has been delivered." Zhao Xing came back to his senses, looked at Sheng Hong and said with a smile: "Sheng Shaoyin hasn't had lunch yet, so stay with me." Let's eat together."
"Yes!" Sheng Hong responded excitedly.
It is a great honor to have a meal alone with His Royal Highness.
"Pass the meal around," Zhao Xing ordered.
Sanshui ordered to go down, and after a while, more than a dozen palace ladies filed in.
Two eunuchs carried a short table and placed it in front of Sheng Hong.
The palace maid arranged the food and then withdrew.
There are not many dishes, only six dishes per person, and there is no wine.
"If I have something to do this afternoon, I won't drink." Zhao Xing said.
"I haven't gone on duty yet, so it's not convenient for me to drink." Sheng Hong said with a smile.
"Sheng Shaoyin is really strict with himself, please use your chopsticks." After Zhao Xing finished speaking, he started eating.
I have to say that Sheng Hong is a wonderful person. Zhao Xing is not the kind of person who eats slowly, but he is not a wolf either.
But it may not be suitable for the status of a prince.
Sheng Hong chewed his food carefully at first, but when he saw Zhao Xing's eating style, he immediately adjusted it and ate a bit more boldly compared to Zhao Xing's.
When Zhao Xing looked at him, Sheng Hong was still a little embarrassed and said: "I usually behave like this at home. I'm a little rude. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Look at this. With regard to his speaking skills, if Zhao Xing hadn't known Sheng Hong's temperament, his liking for him would have greatly increased after this meal alone.
"It doesn't matter, I don't like to be too reserved." Zhao Xing waved his hand.
After the meal, Sheng Hong thanked him and left.
Zhao Xing said: "I will go to the Kaifeng government office with you."
After saying that, Zhao Xing ordered Sanshui to notify people to prepare a car.
After the carriage was ready, he took the carriage to Kaifeng Mansion Office with Sheng Hong.
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Guo Zixuan was taking a lunch break when he was suddenly awakened by a burst of noise.
"Why are you arresting me? I'm a general judge..."
When Guo Zixuan woke up, he heard Master Jin's loud shouting coming from outside. Before he finished speaking, the sound was gone.
Guo Zixuan's face changed slightly, he quickly got out of bed, picked up his official uniform and put it on himself, and went out with his clothes disheveled. I saw more than a dozen forbidden soldiers in the yard. Master Jin was forcibly controlled by two forbidden soldiers, and his mouth was blocked by a cloth ball.
"Uh...uh..."
Seeing Guo Zixuan come out, Master Jin struggled fiercely and wanted to say something, but it became unclear.
"Stop!" Guo Zixuan shouted angrily: "This is the Kaifeng government office. Who asked you to arrest people here? I want to go to the officials to consult you!"
The two imperial guards are here Ignoring it, he dragged Master Jin out of the yard.
Guo Zixuan rushed up to intercept him, but Sheng Changwu stopped him and said lightly: "His Royal Highness, please ask Guo Tong to come over!"
"Hmph!" Guo Zixuan seemed to have already stopped at this time. After understanding something, he snorted coldly: "Even His Highness the Crown Prince, there is no reason for the imperial army to arrest people at will in Kaifeng Mansion."
"This doesn't bother Judge Guo Tong, His Highness is still waiting. "Guo Tongpan, come with me," Sheng Changwu said.
Guo Zixuan's mind was spinning wildly, thinking of ways to deal with it.
Zhao Xingming captured his master and asked people to take him there, obviously because of the thing he did for Qin Wei.
But Guo Zixuan can climb to his current position, so he is certainly not a fool.
He knew that this incident was just a trigger, and Zhao Xing's goal was obviously him.
In other words, Zhao Xing is waiting for the chicken that can respect the monkey.
Zhao Xing has not been to Kaifeng Mansion since he took office, except for once on the first day, in order to make them relax their vigilance and wait for them to jump.
It’s not like Guo Zixuan never thought of this possibility before, but later gave it up.
In his opinion, Zhao Xing is not very old, so he should not have such a deep city.
In addition, Qin Wei gave too much and it was not a big deal, so he agreed to come.
Guo Zixuan was cursing Qin Wei for cheating him, while thinking of ways to escape.
Sheng Changwu didn't care about this and urged him to leave quickly.
Guo Zixuan could only follow Sheng Changwu to Zhao Xing's public house.
Guo Zixuan is a person who has seen strong winds and waves after all, and he calmed down on the road.
He knows that he cannot admit this matter no matter what. Master Jin has given him so many years, so he should know the seriousness of the matter and is unlikely to betray him.
Even if the person paid off by Master Jin is willing to identify him, there is insufficient evidence.
After all, he is a fourth-rank official with no proven evidence. What can he do even if he is a prince?
When he came to Zhao Xing's public house and saw Zhao Xing, he saluted calmly and said: "I pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Guo Tongpan is very calm." Zhao Xing smiled.
"I don't understand what His Highness means." Guo Zixuan pretended to be confused.
"Gu is too lazy to talk nonsense to you. You just think that your master will not betray you. Your master is not a slave, and what he said can be used as evidence. Do you think Gu told him that as long as he If you say it, spare his life. If he doesn't say it, he will be dead. Do you think he will say it?" Zhao Xing said lightly.
"Your Highness..."
"You want to say that this is a forced confession? You are the general judge of Kaifeng Mansion. It is impossible not to know that even a confession that is forced into submission can be useful, right?" Zhao Xing sneered.
Guo Zixuan was silent after hearing this. He naturally knew that torture was legal.
It is against the rules for Zhao Xing to threaten his life, but does he have any evidence?
(End of this chapter)