Chapter 48: Let Wei Ran suffer, I will take the blame!
During this period, there were major adjustments to the minor officials in Hangzhou, and it seemed that Chu Hong had the final say.
But no one said anything.
Wei Ran was waiting for Chu Hong's signal, not daring to offend him. Li Jin and Zhao Shun were watching tremblingly.
Chu Hong was also waiting, waiting for the military and Ministry of Justice officials!
Finally, the military and criminal officials arrived together.
Half of the officials in the Ministry of Justice were people Chu Hong knew, and some of them had even toasted Chu Hong before.
Most of them are people I know, so it’s much easier to talk to them.
There were nearly three thousand soldiers in this rebellion suppression campaign. The leading general was named Xie, a fool with no real ability.
When Chu Hong was in Bian Jing, he also heard about the deeds of General Xie and knew that he was an arrogant, conceited, and incompetent person.
Therefore, he did not expect to have any pleasant interactions with General Xie.
Both sides have their own civil and military powers, and they should each do their own thing and not interfere with each other.
Um.
When sweet words of praise came out of the eight-foot tall man's mouth, Chu Hong was really shocked.
To tell the truth, it sounds good!
The eight-foot-tall man with thick eyebrows and big eyes lowered his body slightly, a flattering smile appeared on his fierce face, and he lagged behind half a step and slowly followed the flattering scene.
It's really interesting!
Chu Hong immediately entertained General Xie with great hospitality and also arranged for famous prostitutes from "Hangzhou Man" to go with him.
However, no matter what, the famous prostitutes in Hangzhou are just so-so, while the skinny horses in Yangzhou are the best.
This time, the officials from the Ministry of Justice came to Hangzhou mainly to solve the case.
Ma Ziyi was a fourth-rank official after all, and he was suddenly assassinated. There must be an explanation.
After careful analysis and the test of wine, all the officials of the Ministry of Justice believed that Ma Ziyi's death was the revenge of Hangzhou bandits.
After all, these pirates have been quite active recently, and it is unlikely that there are other murderers except these guys.
The army was requested by Chu Hong to suppress the river bandits in Liangzhe.
In one word, the local authorities could no longer suppress the bandits, and they even dared to assassinate the Tongzhi.
Scary!
With Teacher Han Zhang acting as the pillar of the court, this kind of thing was naturally approved easily.
After the soldiers had rested enough in Hangzhou, the suppression of the rebellion officially began.
Chu Hong implicitly told the three major families that wiping out the Hangzhou water bandits was a good political achievement. It would be even better if local officials voluntarily killed the bandits and the military and civilians worked together.
Hangzhou is currently in a special relationship situation, and is somewhat stuck in a stalemate.
The prefect Chu Hong became the center.
If the prefect wants it, of course I have to give it to him!
Li Jin, Zhao Shun and Wei Ran all went, of course, and each of them had their own ulterior motives.
Although they said there were pirates, these three people really didn't take it seriously.
After all, how many pirates are there? How dare they fight against three thousand soldiers?
The pirates will run away when they encounter the army. There is nothing to be afraid of.
Several of them were following the army from a distance, which was quite safe!
The three of them were chatting leisurely, each with their own thoughts.
The candlelight is soft and warm, and a cup of hot tea is quietly placed on the table, emitting a faint heat and a light fragrance that makes people feel relaxed and happy.
Chu Hong read Gongyang Zhuan carefully. This ancient book was very much his favorite. He always found it new and had different feelings every time he read it.
At this time, there was a sound of wind outside the door.
"Sanqi, what do you mean?"
Chu Hong gently put down the ancient book, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then stood up and looked at the dimly lit streets of Hangzhou.
"Sir, several skilled fighters from Yangzhou shot arrows accurately. Zhao Shun and Li Jin were pierced through the hall by three-inch thick arrows. They both died."
Chu Hong closed his eyes slightly, feeling much more at ease. "These disciples are all trustworthy people, let them follow you from now on!"
"Yes, my lord!"
"Well, they are so capable, have their parents, wives and daughters been brought to Yangzhou?"
"These people were specially arranged. Their parents, wives and daughters are all well taken care of in the clan!"
This is surveillance, but also welfare.
Anyone who is truly faithful will not see any problem with this.
This is surveillance, of course, but if you are truly loyal, then it is actually a good thing.
After all, the people in the tribe are well-fed and well-fed, and their freedom is not restricted.
His parents, wife and daughters have no worries about food and drink, and he has fulfilled the duties of a good husband and a good son.
"Well, it's late, get some rest!"
"Yes!"
Sanqi retreated quietly.
Chu Hong took a deep breath. The way the local officialdom fought was somewhat different from that of the Bian Jing officialdom. The moves were a little wilder and there were not so many restrictions.
After this incident, the heads of three of the four major families in Hangzhou were wiped out.
The only murderer is naturally Wei Ran!
After all, Zhao Shun wrote a letter at that time!
The letter detailed Wei Ran's crimes of impersonating an angel's handwriting and acting recklessly under the guise of the emperor's authority for several years.
Now, Zhao Shun is dead.
The letter was with Chu Hong half an hour ago, and now it is in Zhao Shun's arms!
Chu Hong did not put the letter from Wei Ran into Li Jin's arms.
There are two pieces of evidence, one of which is presented publicly. If the governor Yan Fu does not make it public, Wei Ran's letter can allow the plan to proceed smoothly.
Be prepared for both situations!
Li Jin and Zhao Shun died for no reason.
In-depth analysis and bold speculation, is the murder of Zhao Shun and Li Jin also related to this letter?
Did these two people also discuss an alliance with Wei Ran, but did not expect the army to come to kill the bandits, and Zhao Shun became frightened, secretly wrote down Wei Ran's crimes, and planned to turn to the light?
Wei Ran discovered all this and killed people to silence them?
Who else could this thief be other than Wei Ran?
Let Wei Ran suffer, I will be the bad guy!
But even so, debts cannot be wiped out after death. Is it correct that Zhao Shun and Li Jin have the subjective consciousness of borrowing the majesty of the emperor?
So, does this count as treason?
Is it true that treason can be forgiven by death?
Just eat this political achievement and keep silent.
Chu Hongxin slowly calmed down, and continued to read Gongyang Zhuan while watching the strange scenes in Hangzhou.
"Husband, it's late at night, why are you still looking through the documents? Shall I ask someone to make a bowl of ginger soup to get rid of the cold?"
Before he finished speaking, a pair of slender hands like green onions gently pressed on Chu Hong's temple. The cold little hands pressed gently with gentle force, making people feel relaxed.
This is Chu Hong’s first wife Sheng Hualan.
She has a gentle face, eyes like autumn water, full of affection, as if she could speak. Her steps are like the wind in the willows, and her long hair falls gently like a waterfall, swaying in the wind, emitting a faint fragrance.
She was wearing a plain dress and no makeup, but she had a fresh and unworldly scholarly temperament, just like a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally without any embellishment.
She has already given birth to a child for Chu Hong, but precisely because of this, she has a unique temperament of a young woman. Coupled with the dignified temperament of a lady from a noble family, there is a feeling of wanting to refuse but not being able to, which makes people feel restless and want to conquer her.
Chu Hong held his beloved wife's hand and gently held her in his arms, "Xin'er and Xi'er are already several months pregnant, my lady, please bear the suffering for them!"
"what?"
Sheng Hualan was stunned for a moment, and then her cheeks turned red.
Chu Hong laughed and walked inside with his beloved wife in his arms.
"Husband, don't"
"uh-huh."
(End of this chapter)