Became a prodigy in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 169 A new cooperation that every family leader can't refuse
A group of patriarchs and persons in charge couldn't help but collectively study and guess the various methods that Cheng Chuli might use.It just so happened that no one guessed that Cheng Chuli would partner with the emperor.

What are you kidding, how is this possible?If Cheng Chuli partnered with the emperor, according to Li Er's virtue, Cheng Chuli would not get a penny.

This is a full 1000 million yuan!No one would believe that Cheng Chuli would be willing to hand it over to the emperor.

Well, no one would believe them even if they were killed.Even if this possibility arises, they will lose miserably.They will not make any preparations for this possibility.

Because, let alone Cheng Chuli who desperately wanted money, anyone, including Wei Zheng, who is said to only love fame and not money, would not be able to withstand such a temptation.

1000 yuan!
People who really don't love money cannot cooperate with them.Now that we have cooperated with them, it is impossible to be willing to hand over the money.

For this, they firmly believe.

Half an hour later, another messenger rushed in and said to them: "Reporting to the Patriarchs, that Cheng Chuli has left the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and he really blatantly led our people towards us..."

"Ah! This kid, he really does what he says, isn't he too courageous? After tomorrow, this matter will definitely spread throughout Chang'an City. Could it be that he is really not afraid at all?" a Patriarch exclaimed Said, interrupting the words of the person who came to report.

At this time, the person who reported the letter said again: "Patriarchs, our people went to contact him again just now. He said that in order to thank the patriarchs, all the people he released were the ones who were the most selective officials and the most important to the family. Important people. Our people have also seen it, and those people are indeed the most important to us."

"what?"

The Patriarchs were once again shocked.You know, the more important the person is to their family, the more official they will be, and the more money they will embezzle.

Before that, in their thinking, if Cheng Chuli wanted to release them, he would release those with relatively minor crimes.

Because the lighter the crime, the easier it is to operate.In this regard, they are like a mirror in their hearts.There is no doubt that it is much easier to get ten minor crimes than one serious crime.

However, this kid Cheng Chuli, in order to please them, or deliberately showed them his strength.He even picks the most serious crimes and releases them.

This is so awesome.

Isn't he afraid that the remaining ones are all light crimes, which will make people suspicious?

All the owners and persons in charge were puzzled there.

Not long after, a messenger came in to tell them.Cheng Chuli and the others turned another street, and they arrived at their place.

Cui Ren sneered: "Okay, this hateful little thing, since he likes to be high-profile, let's fulfill him! All of us here should welcome him with the most noble and solemn ceremony! Doesn't he like to be famous? Seriously help him raise his profile and make him famous."

Cui Ren is so vicious, he just wanted to let everyone in the Tang Dynasty know that Cheng Chuli, as the head of corruption investigation, blatantly and personally sent these corrupt officials back.

He just wants to make this matter real, how can Cheng Chuli save himself when he sees it?As long as this matter is confirmed, not to mention that he saved himself, even the emperor will not be able to protect him.

Soon, Cui Ren and the other masters appeared in front of the gate of Cui Mansion.

On the left and right, there were people beating gongs and drums frantically, welcoming Cheng Chuli's arrival happily.

And Cheng Chuli, seeing this situation, didn't look disgusted at all.On the contrary, from a distance, he laughed and said to Cui Ren and the others.

"Patriarchs, I've been waiting for a long time. Because something unexpected happened before, all the patriarchs were worried. In order to express my apology, I, Cheng Chuli, selected the most important figures of each family to release. This is enough to represent my sincerity, Cheng Chuli, right? "

Patriarch Lu, as the person in charge of this matter.At this time, he stepped forward to chat with Cheng Chuli without hesitation.He said all kinds of polite words, but he didn't take the initiative to welcome Cheng Chuli in.

Cheng Chuli's heart is like a mirror, the longer he stands here, the worse it will affect him.

However, Cheng Chuli acted as if he couldn't see it, and under the protection of Yuchi Baolin's leader, he kept arguing with them there.

Those patriarchs are even more disgusting, right here at the gate, they immediately start to recognize people.Slowly one by one, they invited the members of their family back to their team.

Cheng Chuli ignored them, and waited there very cooperatively until they finished identifying people.Then he cupped his hands and said to them: "Okay, Patriarchs, I have personally handed over the person to you. This matter is over. Now, I should leave."

How could the majors be willing to let him go?If let him go, who will solve the doubts in their hearts?
All the patriarchs went out to invite together, and Cheng Chuli finally agreed to stay for a light meal.

In fact, the reason why Cheng Chuli came here in person this time was that he would not leave easily.

Of course, it was impossible for Cheng Chuli to go in alone, but he brought fifty Xuanjia troops with him.

There is no way, even if you are not afraid of death, you must hold up the pomp.This is his Cheng Chuli style!

Well, actually, fear of death.

There must be no room to sit in the living room, so everyone took their seats in the largest courtyard of Cui Mansion.

Cheng Chuli was sitting there, with Yuchi Baolin and a group of Xuanjia soldiers holding strong crossbows standing densely behind him.

That imposing manner, although those Patriarchs are also full of officials who have just been released.The momentum was still suppressed by Cheng Chuli's side.

The most important thing is that these officials who have just been released are as cowardly as quails in front of Cheng Chuli, and they can't stand up at all.

But Cheng Chuli insisted on asking them to stand there, saying that he would thank him later.How did they know that Cheng Chuli's arrangement had other meanings?

The two parties were seated, and before the food was served, Patriarch Lu couldn't wait to say: "Cheng Chuli, I've convinced you. It's really hard to imagine, under such circumstances, how you managed to turn the tide and put this matter to rest. made?
To be honest, when I received the news, I already had no hope for this matter.Unexpectedly, Lord Cheng Xiaohou, you are so powerful, you actually gave us such a big surprise.I wonder if Master Cheng Xiaohou can clear up our confusion? "

This is a question that all Patriarchs want to know.It was also what Cheng Chuli was going to say.

Cheng Chuli had no scruples, showing a complacent look, and said: "What's so strange about this? I, Cheng Chuli, will be the head of the corruption investigation this time. Only me and my two students can handle these accounts. settle.

This matter, of course, is up to me to say what I say.What Changsun Wuji said to Wei Zheng had no influence on me at all.What am I afraid of?

As for the two of them, as long as I tell the emperor that they don't obey orders, they hold a grudge against me and want to avenge themselves publicly.The emperor must deal with them.

Because, the emperor also asked me to handle the corruption case of the Ministry of Civil Affairs for him.If he doesn't deal with them, I'll quit.Therefore, no matter how favored this eldest grandson Wuji and Wei Zheng are, they must be punished today. "

"What do you mean?"

Patriarch Lu couldn't fully understand, so he couldn't help asking.

The other Patriarchs also had a half-knowledge, and all looked at Cheng Chuli with piercing eyes, waiting for his explanation.

Cheng Chuli had no choice but to explain: "Let me tell you this! Although everyone in Chang'an City now knows that I have released these children of your family, I am not afraid at all. Do you know why?"

"why?"

The Patriarchs were even more puzzled.

Cheng Chuli smiled and said: "The reason is too simple, because only my two disciples and I are the ones who settle accounts. My two disciples, as my students, will definitely not betray me.

Therefore, this account was calculated entirely by the three of us.Who is not corrupt?Guilty or not?Is it entirely up to me?
Therefore, these people I released, in the memorial to the emperor, wrote that the guilt was very small or even innocent.Since they are innocent, I let them go. That is a matter of course and right, and it is also my power as the head of corruption investigation.Who dares to say that I am wrong? "

"what?"

Jing Chengli explained it so clearly again that the Patriarchs finally understood.

In other words, these people are guilty, and his innocence is entirely up to Cheng Chuli to decide.He releases all those who are innocent or whose guilt is so small that they can be released completely.

This is to act according to the law, even if it is the emperor, there is no way to say that he is wrong.Unless, he can prove that these people released by Cheng Shili are guilty.

However, Cheng Chuli's master and apprentice are the only ones who settle accounts, as long as his two students don't betray Cheng Chuli.Then no one can do anything to Cheng Chuli.

I get it.

All the heads of the family were very fortunate, if Fei hadn't dragged Cheng Chuli to stay today and tricked him into telling them this secret.When the time comes, they will make people sue Cheng Chuli in court, and there is a real possibility that they will return without success.

It's a pity that Cheng Chuli is still too young to know their plot at all, so he told them such an important thing so foolishly.

Knowing this key information, it will not be difficult for them to kill Cheng Chuli when the time comes.

At this moment, Cheng Chuli suddenly slapped his head and said: "By the way, all the Patriarchs, I just remembered that, in fact, we can continue to cooperate."

Still cooperate?You slowly think of beautiful things, right?You have been released, now, just wait and see how we deal with you.Still working with you?

Cheng Chuli said to himself: "Patriarchs, in fact, I can completely acquit the officials of your family and restore them to their posts. As long as you are willing to spend money, I can not only restore them to their posts, but also restore them to their posts." Can write the report to the emperor very beautifully.

Let the emperor think that they are great upright officials who are loyal to his emperor.In this way, these people not only have nothing to do, but also return to their original posts, and their official career is prosperous.This money is worth much more than just fishing people out. "

"what?"

Not only can you be innocent, but also be a big clean official, let them all return to their posts, and the official fortune will be prosperous?
This……

The Patriarchs, who were completely disdainful just now, are now heartbroken.

You must know that every time a family cultivates a talent, it consumes huge resources.

Especially if they are assigned to official positions that can contribute to their families, it will consume even more resources.

Although it doesn't need to cost as much as [-] guan.However, it took too long to cultivate from an early age.This is what they can't wait for.

The most important thing is the uncertainty that exists.For example, if you train ten people from an early age, and two or three of them become successful in the end, you are already considered lucky.

And among these two or three people, if one of them can really enter the officialdom and become a useful person to the family, then they have to burn incense and thank their ancestors for their blessings.

Calculated in this way, to truly cultivate an official who is useful to the family, even if it costs less than [-] guan, it will be almost the same.

Therefore, what Cheng Chuli said was very tempting to them.You know, official positions in the Ministry of Civil Affairs are hard to come by.

Although it costs [-] guan at a time now, it may be earned back in three or two years.

Coupled with the report promised by Cheng Chuli, these officials are valued by the emperor, and with the help of their family's secret operations, it is entirely possible to have one or two prime ministers among these people.

To put it bluntly, as long as what Cheng Chuli said is true.Then the [-] pennies spent, no matter how you look at it, it is absolutely worth it.

Thinking of this, the Patriarchs almost vomited blood.

What are you doing after spending 1000 million pennies to buy [-] pieces of trash?
But this can't be blamed on Cheng Chuli, they didn't have such a request before, Cheng Chuli must follow their request and just fish him out.

Patriarch Lu asked unwillingly: "Cheng Chuli, can the people behind me be reinstated?"

Cheng Chuli shook his head and said: "No way, you didn't say it before? Now, their files have been completed and handed over to the emperor. For such tainted officials, I don't think it is necessary to invest.

But the more than 100 people inside are different, as long as you are willing to spend the money.After they return to their original positions, they will work honestly for three or two years, and after they have completely gained the trust of the emperor.It is entirely possible to become a prime minister in the future. "

Patriarchs, fell silent.

According to Cheng Chuli's current conditions, it is too easy to achieve the conditions he said.

It's just that this money-hungry person wouldn't be willing to help them unless he scooped up the next wave of wool on them.

I spent 1000 million guan before and bought back [-] trash.

If they give up the remaining more than 100 officials, then this time, the loss of their family's officials in the court will definitely hurt them.

At the very least, the authority of these families in the court will definitely be reduced by more than half.The result was that they were replaced by other families.

Therefore, they need to help these officials back up too much. As long as there is an opportunity, they must fight for it.

However, the thought of spending more than 100 million guan again made the hearts of the Patriarchs ache a little.

Patriarch Lu said weakly: "Cheng Chuli, since this is the second cooperation, can you accept a lower price? Besides, this matter is not difficult for you at all, is it?"

(End of this chapter)