I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Under Hu Zongxian's narrative, Jiajing had a more detailed understanding of the current situation in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

Then, Jiajing waved his hand, looked in the direction of Hu Zongxian, and said: "Well, okay, let's get here today!"

When Hu Zongxian heard this, he felt as if he had been granted amnesty. He quickly bent down, bowed to Jiajing and said, "As ordered, Your Majesty, I will retire now!"

After that, Hu Zongxian immediately stepped forward and left Qianqing Palace without any hesitation.

After Hu Zongxian left, Jiajing was seen supporting his chin with one hand, looking thoughtful.

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang, who was on the side, immediately stepped forward and cautiously warned: "Your Majesty, I think this matter must be done step by step. Don't rush it."

"After all, it involves land annexation, which is a major event that affects the whole body!"

When Jiajing heard this, he glanced at Lu Fang quite indifferently, and then said: "Well, I know, now is not the right time!"

Just when Lu Fang thought she could breathe a sigh of relief, Jiajing changed the subject and continued: "However, as Zhao Zhenji said in his previous letter, the Jiaxing Yuan family has annexed 200,000 acres of land. But he only paid a mere two thousand taels in taxes to the imperial court!"

"This is clearly treating the imperial court as a beggar. This kind of behavior is simply a crime that cannot be punished. It must not be tolerated and must be dealt with severely!"

When Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang lowered her eyes, looked at the ground casually, and said to herself: "It seems that His Majesty has made up his mind to operate on the Yuan family in Jiaxing!"

"Oh, don't blame me. If you do, I can only blame you for doing things too ugly. With such a huge family fortune, you are only willing to pay a small amount of taxes to the court. By doing so, you are ruining His Majesty's property. Where can I put my face?"

After that, Lu Fang suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, raised his head, looked in the direction of Jiajing, and said in agreement: "Your Majesty is right, this Yuan family clearly does not put the imperial court in the first place." In my eyes, if you don’t want me to send someone..."

When Jiajing heard this, he glanced over Lu Fang's body, waved his hand, and then said: "No need, everything must be done with integrity, let Zhao Zhenji handle this matter!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, she suddenly understood. He looked away and said silently to himself: "It seems that His Majesty intends to use official means to take advantage of the case of Yuan Kui, the young master of the Yuan family. You justifiably stole the Yuan family’s property!”

Then, Lu Fang came back to her senses, leaned down, and responded respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand!"

……

Night falls, in the capital, in Yan's study room.

At this moment, Yan Song was sitting behind the desk, browsing the books in his hands with great concentration, while Yan Shifan was standing uneasily not far away.

Time passed by like this, just as Yan Shifan's patience was about to run out.

Yan Song put down the book in his hand, raised his head and looked in the direction of Yan Shifan, and asked, "Tell me, Yan Shifan, what happened again?"

When Yan Song finished speaking, Yan Shifan leaned down and responded without thinking: "Father, didn't you let the children keep an eye on them before?"

"Recently, I have received news that secretly, many people are dissatisfied with this and have even begun to plot against you!"

"They think you did this just to make up for the shortfalls of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Works last year. Father, you see..."

Before Yan Shifan finished speaking, Yan Song snorted coldly, slammed the table, and reprimanded: "These short-sighted fools, how many times do you want me to explain to them, I just asked them to come out with a little money, just like It’s like it’s going to kill them!”

"Yan Shifan, send me someone to keep an eye on them. If there is any situation, report it to me immediately. Those who are disobedient and want to be disobedient will be dealt with directly!"

Naturally, Yan Shifan did not dare to go against Yan Song's words. He immediately leaned down and said in a deep voice, "Yes, father, I understand!"

After that, Yan Song seemed to suddenly remember something, and he looked away from Yan Shifan, and continued: "By the way, how did you do with the thing I told you earlier? "

When Yan Shifan heard this, he immediately lowered his head and asked Yan Song tentatively: "Father, are you referring to the matter that His Majesty mentioned in the cabinet meeting earlier about finding the Chen family members who once ruled Annan?"

Hearing this, Yan Song nodded, and then said: "Well, yes, that's exactly what happened. Have you found a suitable candidate?"

When Yan Song's words fell, a look of hesitation appeared on Yan Shifan's face. After repeatedly considering his tone, he responded: "Father...Father, to be honest, someone has been sent to look for the child, but... We still haven’t found the right candidate yet!”

After Yan Song learned the news from Yan Shifan, he frowned and said, "How come you can't even handle this little thing? It's not like you actually go to the Chen clan, as long as it's almost enough! "

Just when Yan Shifan was about to explain, Yan Song waved his hand and continued to add: "Okay, no need to explain. After we find a suitable candidate, we must find a few Hanlin scholars to teach him Annan." history, don’t let it slip easily.”

When Yan Shifan heard the words, he nodded and responded respectfully: "Yes, father, the child understands!"

After that, Yan Shifan came to Yan Song and lowered his voice: "By the way, father, I heard that His Majesty summoned Hu Zongxian early this morning. I don't know what happened?"

When Yan Song heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. A trace of curiosity flashed across his face, and he subconsciously said, "Oh, there is something else?"

Then, Yan Song picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip, and said, "Don't worry about this matter for now. Do the things at hand first!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, his expression immediately became serious and he responded in a deep voice: "Yes, father!"

"Okay, if nothing happens, you can go down first!"

"Yes, father, please leave now!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shifan bowed his hands to Yan Song and left immediately.

……

A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and we were in prison in Zhejiang, Hangzhou.

Since there is no sunlight all year round, the prison seems extremely dark and damp.

There is a lingering musty smell permeating the corridor, and if you smell it carefully, you can also smell a slight smell of blood.

Since tomorrow is the day when Zhao Zhenji will publicly hear Yuan Kui's case, for the sake of safety, Zheng Michang and He Maocai plan to come to the prison in advance to see the specific situation.

At this moment, Zheng Michang and He Maocai were walking in the damp and dark corridor, with several jailers in front of them, leading the way with flattering faces.

"Sir, please come this way!"

"Ah."

When the prisoners in nearby cells saw the arrival of officials, they desperately squeezed to the cell door as if grasping at a life-saving straw, scrambling to express their grievances.

"Sir, I was wronged!"

"Sir, I really didn't kill anyone. I have seniors and juniors, so how could it be possible..."

The prisoners became more and more excited as they talked, and even stretched out their hands outside the cell door and waved vigorously, hoping to attract the attention of Zheng Michang and He Maocai.

When the leading jailer saw this, his expression changed instantly. He quickly stepped forward and scolded: "Be honest. If you disturb your lord, I will see how I deal with you next!"

When the jailer's words fell, the faces of the prisoners in the prison couldn't help but show fear, and they all shrank back again like eggplants beaten by frost.

After the jailer finished reprimanding him, he quickly came to Zheng Michang and He Maocai and explained with a flattering look on his face: "You two adults, don't worry, these people are just bastards who talk nonsense all day long!"

After hearing this, Zheng Michang nodded slightly, took off the handkerchief covering his mouth and nose, and said: "Well, continue to lead the way!"

"Yes, my lord!"

When the jailer heard this, he immediately looked stern, leaned down, and respectfully responded: "Yes, sir!"

Under the leadership of the jailers, Zheng Michang and He Maocai arrived at the cell where Yuan Kui was imprisoned.

At this moment, Yuan Kui was lying sideways on the bed, seemingly taking a nap. The prison uniform he was wearing was also brand new.

Perhaps due to proper management, the cell where Yuan Kui lives is different from the others. He lives alone in a cell.

Not only that, the bedding, straw, etc. in the room are all new, and there are some simple furnishings in the room.

A bit of sunlight shines through the cell window, making people feel warm.

When the leading jailer saw this situation, he suddenly panicked and looked in the direction of his subordinates with a look of hatred.

You must know that before this, he specifically asked Yuan Kui to be moved to the cell next to him.

If the two adults saw this scene, how should they explain it? Wouldn't this be equivalent to confirming that they had received money from the Yuan family?

After noticing his gaze, the subordinates lowered their heads one after another, not daring to look at him. Their looks seemed to say: "Sir, there is nothing we can do!"

Then, a look of panic appeared on the face of the leading jailer. He turned around and hurriedly explained: "Sir... Sir, things are not what you think. In fact..."

However, before the jailer finished speaking, he was coldly interrupted by He Maocai on the side: "It's really ridiculous. Does this look like being in prison? Come on, find some suitable clothes for him to wear!"

Naturally, the jailers did not dare to disobey He Maocai's instructions, so they quickly took out the keys and opened the cell door.

Perhaps sensing the movement coming from outside, Yuan Kui just sat up from the bed and was surrounded by the jailers. .

Seeing this situation, Yuan Kui couldn't help but look horrified and asked: "What do you want to do?"

"I'm sorry, I'm offended!" As soon as he finished speaking, the jailers swarmed up and took off Yuan Kui's new prison clothes, and then replaced him with an extremely worn and dirty one. Prison clothes.

"How dare you do this to me? I am the young master of the Yuan family. When I go out, I will take care of you!"

After the jailers finished doing this, they returned to Zheng Michang and He Maocai and returned to them.

"grown ups!"

"Ah."

Seeing this situation, He Maocai responded in a subtle way. After looking Yuan Kui up and down, he immediately said: "Well, this looks like being in prison!"

When Yuan Kui heard this, he immediately looked in the direction of He Maocai, with a trace of resentment flashing in his eyes, and subconsciously threatened him: "Do you know who this young master is?"

Hearing this, He Maocai had an inexplicable smile on his face. Immediately, he came to Yuan Kui and said unhurriedly: "Aren't you Yuan Yongyu's incompetent third son?"

"I am He Maocai, the Inspector-General of Zhejiang Province. You must know that before this, your Yuan family sent people to your door many times, trying every possible means to beg me to let you go!"

When He Maocai said this, the expression on his face suddenly turned cold, and then he waved his hand and gave instructions.

"He's nothing more than a playboy. He dares to talk to me like this. Come on, slap him!"

When He Maocai finished speaking, the jailers' faces were full of hesitation. After looking at each other for a long time, they made no move.

Then, a jailer stood up, plucked up the courage, and admonished: "Sir... sir, this Yuan Kui belongs to the Yuan family after all..."

He Maocai ignored the jailer's admonition and continued with a cold face: "Didn't you hear what I just said, or are you trying to disobey me?"

Seeing this situation, the jailers did not dare to give any more advice, and immediately followed He Maocai's instructions and had Yuan Kui controlled.

"What do you want to do? I'm...ah!"

With the crisp sound of slaps, He Maocai's stern expression softened slightly.

After that, He Maocai did not forget to remind him: "Anyway, you have offended him now, you might as well try harder!"

"I don't know how many dandies like this I have seen. After he comes out, he will definitely find someone to take revenge on you. You'd better think about your wives, children, and children!"

"Just make sure that when the governor hears the case in public tomorrow, he will still be able to breathe!"

When the jailers heard He Maocai's words, they made a decision quickly without thinking too much.

Then, a jailer looked fiercely in the direction of Yuan Kui, spat on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "Damn it, you still dare to order me around with two stinky money. I will do it today." Let you know who you cannot offend!"

After that, the jailer quickly left the cell. When he came back, he already had a set of torture instruments in hand.

After this, there was a burst of tragic wailing.

Yuan Kui had never experienced this before, so he soon passed out because he could not bear the punishment.

Then, He Maocai looked away, turned around, looked at Zheng Michang on the side, and suggested: "Old Zheng, go and report to the governor!"

Hearing this, Zheng Michang nodded and said in response: "Well, let's go!"

……

"Your Majesty the Governor, I have already gone to the prison to see Yuan Kui, the young master of the Yuan family!"

In the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion, He Maocai stood up from his seat, looked at Zhao Zhenji, who was sitting in the main seat at the moment, and reported the report with unusual respect.

Zhao Zhenji heard the words and responded in a subtle way, then withdrew his gaze from He Maocai, nodded, and asked: "Oh, how is the situation?"

As soon as Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, He Maocai responded without hesitation: "Your Majesty the Governor, the Yuan family seems to have been well organized before this. Therefore, Yuan Kui's life in prison is quite nourishing!"

Zhao Zhenji frowned after learning the news from He Maocai.

The change in Zhao Zhenji's expression was keenly captured by Zheng Michang on the side.

Seeing this situation, Zheng Michang quickly stood up from his seat and explained: "My lord, the governor, after learning about this situation, I immediately responded and asked the jailers to punish Yuan severely. Kui!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zhenji's previously frowning brows relaxed again. After that, he glanced at Zheng Michang and He Maocai respectively, and ordered: "Well, everyone, sit down! "

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

After the words fell, Zheng Michang and He Maocai sat back down.

After that, He Maocai looked hesitantly in the direction of Zhao Zhenji and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty the Governor, tomorrow is the day for the public trial of Yuan Kui's case. If it is handled according to Ming law, Yuan Kui's The case can only be punished with sixty sticks at most, and five years of relocation, but the crime will not lead to death!"

Zhao Zhenji saw the expression on He Maocai's face, and saw him stroking his beard, and said unhurriedly: "This case of Yuan Kui is certainly not punishable by death, but don't forget that it is in our hands. There are also the testimonies of those merchants from before!”

When Zhao Zhenji's words fell, He Maocai suddenly remembered that those merchants who had previously tried to buy raw silk from the common people at low prices had revealed everything they knew after being caught by the government in order to alleviate their crimes.

The testimonies of those merchants can prove that the Yuan family in Jiaxing was also involved in this matter, trying to buy raw silk from the people at low prices and then make huge profits.

Thinking of this, He Maocai had a look of sudden enlightenment on his face. He stood up from his seat, bowed to Zhao Zhenji and said, "Thank you, Lord Governor, for your advice. I understand!"

He Maocai knew very well that tomorrow would not only be a public trial of Yuan Kui's case, but also the fact that the Yuan family had partnered with those merchants to purchase raw silk from the people at a low price at the right time.

Only in this way can the government be able to clean up the Yuan family legitimately.

Seeing that the matter had been settled, just when Zheng Michang and He Maocai were about to say goodbye and leave, they were stopped by Zhao Zhenji.

"Here is the latest newspaper sent by the Information Agency. Take a look!"

As soon as Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, the guards on the side stepped forward and handed the two newspapers into the hands of Zheng Michang and He Maocai respectively.

When Zheng Michang and He Maocai took the newspaper, they suddenly discovered that what was written in the newspaper was that the imperial court was going to reduce the people's taxes for one year.

After browsing the contents of the newspaper, Zheng Mi Chang had a look of confusion on his face and asked Zhao Zhenji: "Your Majesty the Governor, this is..."

Facing the confused looks on their faces, Zhao Zhenji smiled and explained: "The imperial court just issued an official document on tax reduction and exemption not long ago, and now it has mentioned it in a publicly distributed newspaper. It can be seen from this that, How seriously the court takes this matter!"

"I just want to remind you that this matter must be implemented in place!"

When Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, Zheng Michang and He Maocai showed gratitude on their faces. They leaned down and respectfully responded: "As you command, Lord Governor!"

……

The night passed in the blink of an eye. Since today was the day when Zhao Zhenji, the newly appointed governor of Zhejiang Province and the governor of Zhejiang Province, announced the public trial of Yuan Kui's case.

Therefore, early in the morning, many people gathered at the entrance of the government office to watch the excitement.

Not only that, people from the Yuan family also mingled among the crowd, intending to inquire about the situation.

In the court hall, there is a long table with a gavel.

There is a Taishi chair placed behind the long table, and two more chairs are placed in front of and side of the long table. The rest of the furnishings remain unchanged. There is a plaque hanging above the lobby, which reads "Ming Jing Gao Hang" in four large characters.

On both sides of the courtroom, there were two rows of government officials holding killing sticks, looking majestic.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhao Zhenji, Zheng Michang, and He Maocai took their seats one after another. Zhao Zhenji sat in the middle behind the long table, with Zheng Michang and He Maocai on both sides.

Then, Zhao Zhenji suddenly slapped the crowd and said in a deep voice: "Bring Yuan Kui to me!"

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

When Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, the government servants who had been waiting aside quickly escorted Yuan Kui to the court.

At this time, Yuan Kui, wearing five kilograms of shackles on his feet, moved step by step to the courtroom under the escort of the government officials, and then knelt on the ground with a 'plopping'.

He was still wearing the prison uniform that He Maocai ordered him to put on yesterday. His hair was disheveled, his body was covered with various scars, his lips were blue, and his eyes were full of fear.

After that, the parties involved in the case were also brought to court.

It was a young man who was limping and walking with a homemade crutch, and his wife.

The man had never seen such a battle before. He couldn't help but feel weak in his legs. He immediately knelt down on the ground and trembled: "Second King of the Caomin, I have met... I have met all of you adults!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zhenji nodded, looked in the direction of the man, and gave instructions: "Well, please tell me everything that happened back then!"

After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, the man glanced at Yuan Kui next to him with fear, and then narrated the whole story: "Sir, the thing is like this. That day, Cao Min's wife was walking on the street. At that time, it happened to be..." (End of this chapter)