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Chapter 692 Ding Run: No arrests before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month?I'm going to kill someone on the first day of the first lunar month!

New Year's Eve.

At the end of the month and the new year, no matter what disturbances the outside world has, in the eyes of most people, this day should be reunited with family members and spent happily.

In the palace, in the Daqing Hall, which can accommodate tens of thousands of people, a grand Zhengdan Dachaohui is being held.

According to the etiquette, Zhao Ji, the emperor of Song Dynasty, got up early in the morning and worshiped the heaven devoutly, in order to "pray for the common people to have a hundred grains in the sky".

After the complicated etiquette of offering sacrifices to heaven, one should pay New Year's greetings to the Empress Dowager: "Yuanzheng Qizuo, all things are new, Fu Wei, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, I will be honored by the time and rest with the sky."

Under normal circumstances, the empress dowager would return to the emperor: "The blessing of taking office is the same as that of the emperor."

But Zhao Ji didn't have a mother, so this step was omitted, and he went directly to the next step. The civil and military officials paid New Year's greetings to the emperor: "Yuanzheng Ling Festival, it's a big celebration, and I wish to celebrate the ten thousand years."

Zhao Ji's face was slightly pale, and he raised his hands horizontally: "The auspiciousness of being a newcomer is equal to the public."

Then came congratulations from envoys from all over the world, including Liao, Xixia, Goryeo, Jiaozhi, Dashi, Japo, Sanfoqi, etc., for a "righteous battle".

Compared with the influence of the former Tang Dynasty that benefited the world, the Song Dynasty was far behind, but the subjective will to maintain the order of Huayi still existed.

Or it can be said that the Song court, which did not take advantage of foreign wars, hoped to expand its international influence through overseas tribute.

Therefore, for the overseas envoys who came to meet with them, the Song Dynasty implemented the principle of "those exchanges are more generous" politically and economically. The frequent tribute paid by overseas envoys also put a heavier burden on the country's finances.

But it doesn't matter, it's okay to suffer from the people in your own country, but you can't suffer from people from abroad. After all, when overseas envoys submit to the emperor of Song Dynasty time and time again, the pride of adoring foreign countries is incomparable.

It's just that in the past, envoys from all over the world were extremely obedient to the Song court who was stupid and rich, but this year the expressions of these envoys are a bit weird.

Especially when the Xixia envoys glanced at the ninety-five-year-old who was sitting on the dragon chair, he showed a bit of playfulness.

The virtues of the monarch of Xixia are hard to describe in one word, needless to say for Li Yuanhao, that is, besides patricide, other ethical elements of the Tian family are gathered together, and his son Li Liangzuo also seized power at the age of thirteen by relying on his sleeping sister-in-law. , was seriously injured by an arrow shot by Song Jun, so that he died at the age of [-].

Among the people of the Song Dynasty, the king of Xixia has always been contemptuous, but now, your official family is not very good~
Seeing the weird expressions of the envoys from all over the world, the ministers who also knew the rumors in the market couldn't help but look sad.

So much so that when it comes to drinking and composing poems and farting rainbow farts, this year's poems are obviously much less.

Fortunately, next, led by Shangting Xingshou, the official prostitutes selected by the Jiaofang Division began to perform entertainment programs such as singing, dancing and zaju.

Under the atmosphere of the Spring Festival Gala, the atmosphere gradually became more natural. Seeing the wonderful things, the officials applauded and praised, and the courtiers also applauded.

When he was King Duan in the past, Zhao Ji was actually most interested in this kind of program, and he also liked to secretly take his attendants to Goulanwa City to watch, but at this time he just responded dullly, guiding the atmosphere, and more Focus on observing others.

For example, besides King Jian Zhao Si, there are three other princes, all of whom were descendants of Shenzong. Now these three seem to dare not look at themselves at all...

hateful!You don't really think that King Jian was murdered by him, do you?

Looking at the group of officials headed by Han Zhongyan and Zeng Bu, the eyes of these officials were superficially focused on singing and dancing, but their eye contact was extremely frequent.

hateful!You won't be planning Yiho's affairs, and you will force yourself to abdicate after the next year, right?

As for those foreign envoys, they gloated at others' misfortune, and their smiles were not smiles, which made Zhao Ji furious, wishing to wave their hands and drag them down and chop them all down.

It's a pity that I can't cut it...

Looking around, everyone's eyes made him feel ulterior motives, but one looked at his eyes, which were full of loyalty.

That person is Gao Qiu.

Gao Qiu used to be a lowly and powerful person. On occasions like the Great Court Meeting, the seat was relatively far behind. Zhao Ji couldn't even see him. moved forward.

This made Zhao Ji even more uncomfortable.

Blame it, he's loyal, don't blame him, he's in a panic...

Subconsciously, Zhao Ji glared at Gao Qiu coldly, then looked away, and thought: "Gao Qiu and the Imperial City Secretary can only attract the hostility of civil servants, and put a little check and balance on it. If we want to stabilize the court, I need a wise man." , the gentleman who can really suppress the ministers!"

Not to mention Zhao Ji's guilty reaction and groaning, the emperor's every move is actually under the attention of the officials, especially the important officials who are sitting in the front row and can observe their expressions.

For the details of Zhao Ji glaring at Gao Qiu, Han Zhongyan was a little strange, Zeng Bu remained calm, Cai Bian gently stroked his beard, Wu Juhou and Zhao Tingzhi's eyes moved, and they both saw the eagerness in each other's eyes.

A connecting flight?

After the end of the New Year's Eve, all the ministers filed out of the Daqing Hall, scattered out of the palace, and returned to their own mansions.

And in an alley, the carriages of Wu Juhou and Zhao Tingzhi stopped silently.

In the cold wind, two old men in purple robes came down and discussed secretly.

Zhao Tingzhi was the first to speak: "The official's attitude towards Gao Qiu has changed. Rao is a traitor who seems loyal and harbors evil intentions. After all, he still showed his flaws and was hated by the official."

Wu Juhou smiled and said: "Promote the clear and suppress the turbid, the officials are orderly, and the toast is prosperous. This is a holy move."

The Imperial City Division is an extension of the imperial power, so it naturally needs the strong support of the officials. The previous ups and downs were all related to the direct attitude of the officials, and many of them were compromises with the Wenchen Group.

Therefore, in Wu Juhou's view, it must be the recent turmoil that prompted Zhao Ji to suppress the Imperial City Secretary in exchange for the support of civil servants. Since the other side is soft, the attitude must be in place.

Zhao Tingzhi also made the same guess, but still asked the key point: "Kaifeng government office, is there any evidence of Gao Qiu's crime?"

Wu Juhou frowned.

Although Gao Qiu has ulterior motives and is trying to gain fame, there is really nothing wrong with what he does. Recently, the Imperial City Division has even begun to arrest the enemy's secret agents...

So Wu Juhou thought for a moment, but still did not change his original intention: "Gao Qiu acted cautiously, the evidence of the crime is difficult to investigate, in my opinion, I still have to start with Ding Run."

Zhao Tingzhi was a little displeased: "Ding Run is a small evil, Gao Qiu is a big evil, why bother to startle the snake?"

Wu Juhou shook his head: "Although Ding Run is a small villain, he is Gao Qiu's arm. This man has decided to relinquish his position as a judge and return to the Imperial City Secretary, which shows that his nature is unstoppable!"

Zhao Tingzhi showed disgust: "If you are in the same rank, then take it down!"

Wu Juhou did not find Gao Qiu's crimes, and Ding Run's black materials had already been prepared: "The unjust, false and wrong cases made by this person should be punished according to the law. If Gao Qiu can be convicted, he can also be spared and exiled! "

Zhao Tingzhi nodded: "Before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it's not advisable to do anything. After the Lantern Festival, get rid of the thieves immediately!"

"it is good!"

After the two agreed, the carriages separated and headed towards their respective homes.

After a whole day of meeting etiquette and thinking all the way, when Wu Juhou got off the carriage, he couldn't hide the tired look on his brows, but he still took a look at the position of "receiving blessings" at the gate.

During the holidays, relatives and friends will come to cast stabs to celebrate the New Year. If there are too many people and it is difficult to receive them, a red paper bag will be hung next to the gate with the word "Jiefu" written on it.

At this time, there were five "receiving blessings" in the Wu Mansion, and the first four were fully packed, while the fifth was still half empty.

Wu Juhou looked at it and was very dissatisfied, but after thinking about it, he looked forward to it again.

As early as the night when Hou Jiang's guild leader Ye Ji Chang ransacked his home, he and Zhao Tingzhi reached an alliance against Gao Qiu.

On the one hand, civil servants would never allow the growth of an institution that supervises officials like the Imperial City Division;

There is only one step away from the prime minister, but it happens to be this step, it is often so close, and it will never go out.

Compared with other political achievements, Gao Qi and Huangcheng Secretary are undoubtedly bigger targets. As long as Gao Qi is captured and the arrogance of Huangcheng Secretary is suppressed, the prestige among scholars will be boosted. In front of the gate of the mansion, I am afraid that ten blessings are set up, which is not enough!
Thinking of this, Wu Juhou walked into the mansion, and faced the welcome of groups of wives and concubines and eleven sons, he showed a happy smile.

……

"That's what Wu Juhou and Zhao Tingzhi said?"

Ding Run held an ebony stick, tilted his head, and looked at the person in front of him.

That man was Wu Juhou's carriage driver, and he replied tremblingly: "Judge Ding, you are absolutely right, that's what A Lang and Zhao Zhongcheng said, please let my family go..."

Ding Run rubbed his head and looked at the coachman: "The seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister, Wu Juhou has gained power recently, and you have allowed your family to invade the fields everywhere. A mere coachman is domineering in the countryside. Your family has long They were cleaned up in prison, you go down to accompany them!"

After saying that, the shadow of the stick flashed, and the coachman flew out without making a sound, his brain burst and blood spread.

Ding Run didn't dispose of the corpse either, and carried out a box, which contained the property that had been exchanged for the son, and the items passed down by the master.

"Old man, I'm sorry!"

He sighed.

Ding Run knew very well that he was different from his younger brother Gongsun Zhao.

Gongsun Zhao paid attention to evidence in handling cases. Without evidence, no matter how suspicious he was, he would not arrest people indiscriminately. Therefore, although many officials hated Gongsun Zhao, they couldn't grasp the reason, and the trumped-up routine would not be used against a small judge.

However, Ding Run's judgment is entirely subjective, and some rich and powerful relatives and slaves commit crimes, and they are not polite in accepting the benefits. Therefore, he feels that he is worthy of the name of Yama of the common people.

But Yan Luo's meaning on the other hand can be implemented.

At this time, he put down the ebony stick, took out the treasured knife from the box, Ding Run wiped it lightly, thinking about Wu Juhou and Zhao Tingzhi's plan, he couldn't help laughing: "Don't arrest people before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month? How pedantic..."

Smiling and laughing, a pair of fierce eyes were reflected on the sharp knife: "I'm going to kill someone on the first day of the first lunar month!"

　Thanks to the book friends "A Gentleman Holds Benevolence and Righteousness", "Crane Crane" and "Black Bear Playing with Hairball" for their rewards.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)