my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 544 Major Case
After Zhu Di explained, Zhang Anshi and Hu Guang said they obeyed the order.

Then, the two resigned.

After leaving the trip, Zhang Anshi hesitated for a while, but still couldn't help but look at Hu Guang, and said with relief: "Mr. Hu, my condolences..."

However, Hu Guang only glanced at Zhang Anshi indifferently, and wrote lightly: "I'm tired, I really don't have sex today, Your Highness, goodbye."

Immediately, Hu Guang went back to rest.

On the contrary, Zhang Anshi couldn't help feeling embarrassed. Fortunately, there were only the two of them here, but he also understood Hu Guang's mood at this time, smiled helplessly, and simply returned to his residence.

In Zhang Anshi's residence, on the desk dedicated to Zhang Anshi, many memorials sent by Raozhou Station had already been piled up.

The most detailed one is the situation of the injured civil servants this time.

Zhang Anshi is very interested in Hu Mu.

Because the Raozhou Station has a high evaluation of Hu Mu, most of them are meticulous in his work, and he is well-known among his superiors and colleagues.

Zhang Anshi couldn't help being a little puzzled. Logically speaking, this Hu Mu should be a son, even if he wasn't a son, at least a family with such a background would be quite resistant to civil servants.

It is rare to be able to do things with peace of mind, and it is even more incredible to be able to do things well.

On the contrary, he has a brother who is quite idle, he only hangs around in the market all day long, and his reputation is not very good.

Zhang Anshi carefully collected these useful materials and prepared them for tomorrow. After thinking about them, he ordered: "Tomorrow... find a way to send these people to His Majesty. This person was seriously injured. It’s nothing to say it out here, it’s only important for His Majesty to see the severity of the injury with his own eyes. Let the doctors think of a way.”

In the early morning of the next day, the sun was rising.

Zhang Anshi got up early today, had some refreshments, and then went on his way.

At this time, Yi Shiha had already conveyed His Majesty's will, ordering Raozhou station and Raozhou government officials to wait outside to see you.

Zhang Anshi only glanced at these people indifferently, ignored them, and walked slowly forward.

When he arrived in front of Zhu Di, he saw Zhu Di was sitting upright with lowered brows, with a somewhat cruel expression on his face, he only said to Zhang Anshi: "Call everyone in."

Zhang Anshi complied, and immediately ordered someone to call for him.

After a while, the hall where this line is located is already overcrowded.

Chen Jia, the prefect of Raozhou Prefecture, and Wang Yanren, the prefect of Tongzhi, etc.

In addition, the station master, station clerk, and bookkeeper of Raozhou Station have also arrived.

Everyone bowed down and shouted long live.

After all, these people are all low-level officials, and they hardly have the chance to see the holy face.

Even Chen Jia, the magistrate, only met him once when he was in the capital.

Therefore, everyone was trembling and looked cautious.

Zhu Di only smiled, but didn't order them to get up.

Zhu Di didn't talk about being flat, so the crowd had no choice but to continue to kneel down, feeling even more anxious, and some people couldn't help shivering.

After a while, Zhu Di stood up, and suddenly sighed: "Over the years, many things have happened in the world, but at last... the world is in my hands, and it is barely safe, and the common people can barely do it." Live and work in peace and contentment! I can’t be greedy for the achievements of heaven, so, in the final analysis, this is the result of the hard work of my subjects, so that I can get the reputation of a Taiping emperor.”

Zhu Di paused for a moment, and then said: "Food the emperor's salary, loyalty to the emperor, finally... most people can do it. However, there are also some young people who think that the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, completely ignoring the king's law, and regard me as a great Ming." The law is like a child's play, it encourages the officials below and the soldiers and civilians to fight, not to mention the earth-shattering disturbances, but also to teach the world to laugh at you. You guys... really don't want to lose face..."

When Zhu Di said this, he suddenly opened his tiger eyes, showing a stern look, and shouted: "But you are shameless, and I have shame. You can be shameless, and I am ashamed!"

This sudden yelling made one's liver and gallbladder split, Chen Jia and the stationmaster of Raozhou station were busy kowtowing, kowtowing like pounding garlic, shouting to death.

Zhu Di sneered and said, "It's ridiculous, but now you know how to be afraid? I thought that you are all Zhao Zilong of this dynasty, full of courage."

"..."

Zhu Di continued to say coldly: "When something like this happened, I naturally won't tolerate anyone. No matter whether there is a right or wrong today, it will be impossible. The cause and effect of this matter will be revealed today. Whose head will I kill today?" , there must be a cause and effect today, who of you can tell?"

There was an indescribable silence in the hall.

After a long time, the Chancellor of Raozhou Station suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the reason for the matter is very clear. Because the people rushed to settle in Raozhou Station, some people in Raozhou Prefecture blocked it. Therefore, Raozhou Prefecture proposed to stand here. Go to discuss a plan for both ends, and the station will order the pawns to lead a group of civil servants to Fucheng to discuss, but no one expected..."

Zhu Di squinted his eyes. He didn't say a word at this moment, but pursed his lips tightly and listened carefully.

"Unexpectedly, they launched an attack immediately. Seven or eight officials of the railway department were severely beaten by them, causing serious casualties..."

Zhu Di only squinted his eyes and still didn't say a word.

After Zhan Cheng finished speaking, he felt apprehensive, and cautiously raised his head to look at Zhu Di.

Zhu Di only said: "That's all?"

"That's it." Zhan Cheng said: "The cause and result of the matter are very simple... I... I will never dare to deceive the king."

After Zhu Di heard this, he smiled coldly, and turned his eyes to Chen Jia, the prefect of Narao Prefecture.

Chen Jia was not in a hurry.

At this time, he glanced at Hu Guang first, and saw Hu Guang standing aside silently, as if expecting that Hu Guang could say something at this time.

But Hu Guang didn't say anything, but Chen Jia still had her own draft and plan, and said at this time: "Your Majesty, since this person keeps saying...he dare not deceive the emperor, then I dare to ask Your Majesty, if he deceives the emperor, what should he do? "

Zhu Di immediately said without doubt: "Exterminate the three clans."

That Zhan Cheng couldn't help shivering, knowing it was one thing, but now that His Majesty said it himself, it was another matter.

Chen Jia immediately said: "Your Majesty, they keep saying that it is from the Fucheng side, and ask them to send officials to the Fucheng to negotiate business. But I dare to ask, since it is an invitation from the Fucheng, is there any official document?"

Chen Jia looked at Zhan Cheng.

Zhan Cheng's expression was a little unnatural, and he said: "It's a message from the capital of your mansion."

Chen Jia smiled and said: "The government has written evidence for everything in order to prevent mistakes. But now the railway department has no evidence, but they keep saying that the government invited them to go. , it doesn’t make any sense. Now there is no real evidence, and there has never been black and white words, and there is no evidence for words, so can the railway company be allowed to turn right and wrong?”

Zhu Di looked at Chen Jia coldly and said, "Then...what's the truth?"

Chen Jiadao: "Your Majesty, the minister...in fact...wasn't there at the time, so...he just heard from others."

Chen Jia's words really hit the nail on the head.

If Chen Jia said that she was at the scene, it would be unreasonable, because since they did not invite the people from the railway department, Chen Jia, the magistrate, did not know about it at all, so naturally, it was impossible for him to be at the scene immediately.

Therefore, Chen Jia's words can be said to be airtight, with almost no flaws to be found.

I saw Chen Jia continued: "However, after the incident, I did ask someone about the cause and effect. I couldn't answer this matter, so... I brought some people who were present at the time... I implore Your Majesty... to summon them. "

After hearing this, Zhu Di pursed his lips and nodded.

Not long after, an old man limped in slowly, leaning on a cane.

The old man's beard and hair were all white, and he was only wearing a clean but not expensive long gown.Look at the age of seventy and eighty, anyone who sees him can't help but show respect.

In ancient times, people respected the elderly very much, especially the old man, who had at least seventy or eighty years of life, which was rare. Such a person, even Zhu Di, could not help but have a pleasant face.

"Grassman Zhu Jianfang, I have seen Your Majesty."

After saying that, the old man trembled slightly and wanted to bow down and make a big salute.

Zhu Di quickly said: "There is no need to be too polite, come and give me a seat."

These old people have almost stepped into the coffin with one foot. Locally, they are respected as elders, and even Zhu Di has to treat them separately.

The old man sat on the brocade pier out of breath.

Only then did Zhu Di seriously say: "Zhu Jianfang? I'm here to ask you, how was the situation at that time?"

Zhu Jianfang said: "At that time, there was a commotion in the neighborhood. The little old man, who was sitting in the courtyard at home, heard the commotion of people, so he went out of the courtyard to have a look. Only then did he see seven or eight people surrounded by people. , seems to have had a dispute with someone."

Zhu Di asked, "Dispute? What dispute?"

"It seems that these seven or eight people... have flirted with a woman from a good family a lot. Therefore, when the woman's father and brother saw it, they refused to agree, and the other neighbors became angry and surrounded them. .”

After Zhu Di heard this, although his face seemed calm as still water, he still remained silent.

Zhang Anshi couldn't see any joy or anger on his face at this time, but a sneer appeared on his lips.

On the other hand, it was Hu Guang who stood quietly, with a dull look on his face.

Zhu Di said: "Really, this matter...is it true?"

Zhu Jianfang coughed a few times before saying calmly: "That's true. The little old man also knows a thing or two about the situation of that woman's family. After all, she is from the village. Although this woman is a widow at home, she is extremely chaste. Never exceed half a point. Your Majesty, if this chaste and strong woman hadn't been provoked by others, how could she give up her own reputation and frame others?"

This rhetorical question left Zhu Di speechless.

Zhu Di had no choice but to say, "What about after that?"

"Afterwards, a quarrel broke out. Since the matter involved the woman's name, the woman's father and brother refused to let them go. But these people were very loud and arrogant. Among them One even said, you troublemakers, do you know who we are? He also said... and said that they are from the Railway Department..."

Zhu Jianfang continued to cough, and then said: "After hearing the word Railway Department, many people have already retreated. Who in the Raozhou government knows that the people of the Railway Department cannot be provoked? But I don't know Is it possible that some of them got carried away with complacency and actually said something, that kind of woman was married to be a wife long ago, she subdued her own man, and now she is a widow, what kind of chastity is there?"

"Also... how much is his monthly salary, and how many women like this he raises every year is not a problem. He even said: it is your family's luck to be able to see this woman, and you dare to gather here , but I don’t know... Is this railway department run by His Royal Highness? They are all disciples of the Son of Heaven, and this His Royal Highness will be the emperor in the future.

When Zhu Di heard this, he didn't necessarily believe it completely, but he seemed to be very angry, his thick eyebrows raised, and his tiger eyes glanced at murderous intent.

Then, Zhu Di sneered, "Really?"

Zhu Jianfang said with sincerity on his face: "Caomin, don't dare to bully your lord, and this matter and these words were heard by many people at that time, the little old man... Although he is old, his eyes are not blurred, and his ears are not blind." Recite...it's absolutely true."

"After that?"

"After that...the woman's father and brother became furious, and Dang even started to fight with her. Seeing this, the rest of the neighbors couldn't help being furious, and went to help...In the end, things became like this. Hey... ...Your Majesty, the little old man also has a sentence that he doesn't know whether to say or not. This matter... the little old man is dull, and he can't tell the good from the bad, but... Nowadays, the world is indeed in decline. Humans are certainly rich and powerful, but... even if they spend a little money, they can find the remnant flowers and willows in the brothel and enjoy themselves. Why do they want to provoke such a good family? The little old man naturally knows that these people , are all the confidantes of His Royal Highness, but if we do this, we will only bully us ordinary people, and it will involve women's reputation, so no one will be willing to let it go."

"Naturally..." Zhu Jianfang said cautiously again: "The little old man is dull, and he is ultimately ignorant. Your majesty has his own foresight. These foolish opinions of the little old man are just a joke... Please don't blame me, Your Majesty."

Hearing this, Zhang Anshi frowned slightly, and was slightly surprised in his heart.

Raozhou government released this, but he did not expect it.

An old man on the verge of death stated a 'fact' in such a trembling manner.

But for such a person, even if you feel that his words may not be credible, it is impossible to intimidate him or even punish him.

As for what the old man said, it was even more powerful.

First, it involves the issue of women's chastity. Such things are taboo to teach people. Not to mention a few civil servants, it is an unforgivable crime to moles a woman from a good family. He will never be spared lightly, at least he will be beaten hard, and then he will not be confined.

After all, doing such a thing is already despised.

But the more ruthless ones are still these few civil servants who are implicated with the emperor and grandson.These people were in large crowds, not to mention molesting the two wives, but even clamoring with great fanfare, they are the emperor's grandson's pawns and the confidantes of the future Ming emperor.

Can His Majesty tolerate this kind of thing?

As for the issue of credibility, there are seniors in their [-]s and [-]s making statements here, and it also involves a woman from a good family. As this old man said, which woman from a good family would use her reputation to slander others?
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but glanced at Chen Jia, but he saw that Chen Jia was calm and relaxed, with a half-smile on his face.

But Chen Jia immediately looked at Hu Guang.

Now...he has made all the preparations he should make, and it is time for Mr. Hu to come forward, but just a few righteous words are enough to settle the matter.

But to his disappointment, Hu Guang still didn't say a word, and he continued to say nothing.

Chen Jia frowned, feeling a little impatient in her heart, but she had to be patient in front of His Majesty.

Zhang Anshi said at this time: "Your Majesty, after all, this is just a family's statement, and it cannot be trusted."

Zhu Di seemed to be very angry. He might not know the truth, but right now, his own grandson was involved in this matter. Teaching the soldiers and civilians to spread these things was enough to make him furious.

Zhu Di had a gloomy face, with obvious anger in his eyes.

But Chen Jia hurriedly said: "What His Royal Highness Song Wang said is very true."

He actually followed Zhang Anshi's words and continued: "The words of a family are really not trustworthy. Therefore, I invited the woman at that time, as well as other neighbors in the city, to ask Your Majesty to ask them one by one. "

Zhu Di opened his eyes and shouted sharply: "Xuan."

After a while, a woman came in wiping her tears.

She looked extremely timid, once she entered here, she trembled instantly, bowed down timidly, but she seemed like an ignorant and foolish woman, she didn't dare to raise her head, let alone utter a word, and then she began to sob.

Zhu Di frowned, feeling annoyed, but facing such a woman, he just said, "Tell me what happened that day!"

The woman still just hangs her head and sobs.

Zhu Di shouted sharply: "Say!"

Only then did the woman shudder, and then said with a trembling voice: "That day, that day...the bitch was on the window sill, just about to splash water...who would have expected...who would have expected...a few people passed by downstairs, One of them...one of them looked up and saw the bitch...then..."

Just then...

Something unexpected happened.

Suddenly a voice said: "Then the man laughed out loud, didn't he?"

The woman was stunned at first, very surprised, subconsciously said: "Yes, one person laughed out loud."

Then everyone looked at the speaker in surprise, but it was Hu Guang who had been silent just now.

I saw Hu Guang's face was calm and indifferent, but he said: "Is this laughing man around 20 years old, with a pale complexion and a mole on his forehead?"

As soon as these words came out, the woman frowned slightly, but she was completely dumbfounded.

A flash of panic flashed in her eyes, and she subconsciously looked at the prefect Chen Jia.

Obviously, all of these... are consistent with what she wants to say, and they are almost the same. This makes the woman wonder whether this person is also... arranged for a long time ago.

When the prefect Chen Jia saw the woman looking at him, she was startled and hurriedly turned her face away.

(End of this chapter)