When Hunjun begins to make elixirs

Chapter 168 True and False

Bao Mingtong looked at the two people, confused for a long time because of the lack of information.But it’s hard to ask, as that would make you look too stupid.

Ding Ao basically figured out the whole matter: "You have been handling the official affairs for the past three years, so you also wrote the memorial submitted to the court?"

Zhou Fubao said directly: "Part of it was written by Kochi County, and part of it was written by the official imitating Kochi County's handwriting."

Ding Ao was a little unbelievable. If he made a mistake in writing a memorial, he would be beheaded: "Gao Wuyong didn't know?"

Zhou Fubao explained: "He knew that after the official wrote it, he would let him read it, so the official said that he was a good person, but not a good official."

Ding Ao nodded: "You said you want me to give Nanshan County justice? What happened in Nanshan County?"

Zhou Fubao recalled the past and talked about what he had seen and heard in Nanshan County over the years.

Since he took office as the magistrate of Nanshan County, he has often received reports of missing persons. At first, people near Nanshan went missing after entering the mountains.The county magistrate at that time sent people to investigate several times, but the case was always concluded as a wild beast attacking people.After all, Nanshan is so big and there are so many wild animals.

However, since the Yang family occupied the land in Nanfeng Village and Beifeng Village, the number of missing people in Nanshan County has increased explosively.Gao Wuyong had already taken office at that time.He knew that he was not qualified to govern the people, so he left many things to Zhou Fubao.Zhou Fubao is also a good person and often gives up his achievements to him.Therefore, Gao Wuyong's official reputation in Nanshan County is still good.

When necessary, Gao Wuyong shows up, and when nothing happens, he hangs out with his group of friends.The two gradually formed a tacit understanding, and no one else knew about it.Gao Wuyong promised that as long as his political performance met the standards, he would recommend Zhou Fubao to the court to take over as Nanshan County Magistrate upon expiration of his term.Zhou Fubao naturally wouldn't take it seriously, and the previous county magistrate also said the same thing.He has resigned himself to his fate and just does his own thing.

What happened next was out of their control.Because Gao Wuyong discovered that the missing persons case in Nanshan County was actually related to the missing person case in other prefectures and counties. The number of states and counties involved and the huge population were staggering.The missing people from various places are likely to be gathered deep in the Nanshan Mountains, and the number is estimated to be more than [-].

What do so many people want to do when they gather in Nanshan?He further discovered that the wealthy gentry headed by the Yang family were delivering food to Nanshan.So, he told Gao Wuyong about it.Gao Wuyong no longer understood government affairs and understood the seriousness of the matter.

Originally, the two of them wanted to submit the memorial jointly, but Gao Wuyong seemed to suddenly have an idea. He told Zhou Fubao that he would submit the memorial alone.If something unexpected happens, the other person is protected.Gao Wuyong presented three memorials to the court in succession.As a result, they all disappeared into the sea and there was no news.

Then, Gao Wuyong was killed.Zhou Fubao was also worried, fearing that he would be next.At this time, his younger brother came and said: Gao Wuyong has told his wife everything.His wife told herself again.Zhou Erlang felt that Gao Wuyong's death could not be investigated further, so he was willing to take the blame and close the case to confuse those people in order to repay his brother for his years of upbringing.So there was this fornication and murder case.

After the chaos in the north, Zhou Fubao couldn't bear the suffering of his younger brother and released him privately. Unexpectedly, not long after he was released, his younger brother was killed.Zhou Fubao also modified Gao Wuyong's administrative diary so that no one could detect his traces.

Ding Aohe was also shocked after hearing Zhou Fubao's description.If what he said is true, this is not an ordinary thing.With so many people gathered in Nanshan, do they want to rebel?Compared with this matter, the truth behind the Gao Wuyong case is simply a trivial issue.

He sent people to protect Zhou Fubao closely. It seemed that he was on the right track, and the missing persons case was the key.

At night, when he was about to take a good rest after hearing a case all day, there was a knock on the door outside the house.Shenji Wei Yuelang Guan Chaokong whispered: "Master Ding, there is a noble person who wants to see you."

Ding Ao stood up, opened the door and asked, "Who can see me?"

Chaokong took out Li Shun's jade pendant.Ding Ao immediately said: "Lead the way."

Chaokong said: "Master Ding still needs to disguise himself."

Ding Ao quickly turned around and went back to his house, put on his regular clothes, and was led by Chao Kong to the inn.Li Shun opened a new room and was waiting inside.

Ding Ao entered the room and when he saw Li Shun, he immediately saluted: "I am here to see you, Your Majesty. Long live my Emperor."

Li Shun showed a kind smile: "Get up. Ding Aiqing, thank you for your hard work. You have been away doing things these days, and you can't go home even during the New Year and the holidays. I feel guilty."

Ding Ao said: "It is my duty to serve the emperor." He stood up and stood with his head bowed respectfully.But in my heart, I was thinking about the purpose of the emperor's visit this time.

Li Shun took the records of his trial today and said, "Ai Qing, how much do you think what Zhou Fubao said is true?"

Ding Ao said: "Seven points at most."

Li Shun smiled and said, "What's the doubt?"

Ding Ao said: "I feel that in his description, Gao Wuyong is too stupid. If this is the case, why did Gao Wuyong suddenly think of so many things when he presented the memorial? There should be something hidden about this piece of Zhou Fubao."

"Are you saying that he belittled Gao Wuyong, or deceived Gao Wuyong regarding the memorial?"

"It's possible. He has been in Nanshan County for many years and knows the power of the Yang family very well. Moreover, such a major case involving several states or even several provinces will definitely cause trouble, so he does not dare to jointly file a petition."

Li Shun agreed: "It makes sense. I think what happened to Zhou Lang was probably not that he came to the door and demanded to be blamed. Instead, in order to save his life, he persuaded Zhou Lang to bear the crime, and then killed him to silence him. None of this is important anymore. The fact that he was able to plan the whole thing and have Gao Mu go to Beijing to file a petition proves that he still cares for the court in his heart. So I feel there is no need to pursue it too much."

"Sometimes people can deny their relatives to save their lives. In fact, as long as you find Gao Wuyong's wife, you can understand these things. I even suspect that it was not Zhou Lang who had an affair with her, but him. Now, the truth is no longer important. If he If the circumstances reported are true, the Yang family’s sins are boundless.”

Ding Ao understood the emperor's dilemma and asked: "Your Majesty, why did you come here this time?"

Li Shun also knew what he meant, and said: "I will reach the same destination with you through different paths. I still say the same thing, there are no taboos. The matter in Nanshan County is very likely to be related to the Shenmu Sect, and I will not use Jiangshan Sheji as a favor. There is no allowed in the process. Any changes. When everything settles and the truth is revealed, I will consider those things again. You must remember that anyone who endangers Dayin's country can be killed! "

Li Shun's words gave Ding Ao reassurance: "I will find out what happened to the Yang family and give justice to the people of Nanshan County." He heard the words "Shenmu Cult" from the emperor's mouth and realized that the matter was more serious than he thought. It's still big.The northwest side is still in chaos.

"This involves practitioners, Ding Aiqing should be more careful. Aiqing broke the law with just one word in court before. This is the ability given to you by my luck, Dayin. At critical moments, you can protect yourself and defeat the enemy."

Ding Ao was stunned. In the last incident, he thought he shouted too loud and scared Yang Wei.He had heard these legends, but he never thought they would happen to him.

"Everything is under the blessing of the Emperor! The Emperor is the Holy Lord and Mingjun. Only then will my luck be strong, and I, Dayin, will be able to avoid all gods and ghosts."

Li Shun was very pleased with the flattery of a capable minister like Ding Ao, and said with a smile: "Go and do the work. You and I, the king and the ministers, work together to resolve the Nanshan matter as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)