Judge of the Lamp

Jiang Shengqun not only arrested Yue Liusheng, but also arrested Yue Liusheng's new disciple, Shangyi supervisor Zhong Xiuwei.

Zhong Xiuwei was always loyal to Yue Liusheng, making the bed and folding the quilt, serving tea and water, and never missed the slightest courtesy.

Unexpectedly, when something really happened, Zhong Xiuwei was at a loss.

After being tortured twice in the Shenji Yamen, Zhong Xiuwei confessed to Yue Liusheng, not only saying that Yue Liusheng had a seventh-rank cultivation, but also that Yue Liusheng had to go outside the city to practice once every three days.

Because of his informant, Yue Liusheng was blocked by Jiang Shengqun.

Jiang Shengqun temporarily placed Yue Liusheng in a cell without being tortured.

The reason for not torturing Yue Liusheng is that Yue Liusheng's status is different from that of Zhong Xiuwei.

Yue Liusheng is the secretary of the Shangyi Supervisor, and has the official position of Zhengliupin.

It's not that they can't be beaten, even Qin Yan, the supervisor of rites, was tortured by Jiang Shengqun, Qin Yan has a fourth-rank official position.

But the opponent is an official, so the beating can't be too hard, at most a whip.

If Qin Yan couldn't be beaten with this whip, he would definitely not be able to beat Yue Liusheng either. Yue Liusheng wouldn't confess, and if he had a temper, he might go to the Shenji Division to make a fuss.

But if it was Shan Zhongming, the head of the Shenji Sishu, that would be a different matter. If Shan Zhongming came to interrogate himself, it would be fine to beat the eunuch to death!
Jiang Shengqun made up his mind and waited at the door of Shan Zhongming's attic early the next morning.

Usually Shan Zhongming came very early, but Xu Zhiqiong didn't like to get up early, and he didn't come until noon these two days, and Jiang Shengqun waited respectfully in front of the attic.

Jiang Shengqun had waited for several years for this feat, and now at the most critical moment, he must not make any mistakes in front of Shan Zhongming.

Xu Zhiqiong came earlier than usual today, and he focused on Yuan Chengfeng's file today.

As soon as he arrived at the attic, he saw Jiang Shengqun waiting at the door, Xu Zhiqiong stepped off the sedan chair, Jiang Shengqun came up to him, knelt on his knees, and immediately kowtowed to Xu Zhiqiong.

"My lord, I have something important to report for my humble position!"

Xu Zhiqiong said please, and led Jiang Shengqun upstairs.

What's the matter with this guy, he ran to the door early in the morning to block me?
In the main hall on the third floor, Jiang Shengqun knelt down again, held a document in both hands, raised it above his head and said, "Please look over it, my lord."

Xu Zhiqiong took the document and read it while listening to Jiang Shengqun's description:
"Since the 36th year of Taihe, I have investigated the servants of the prisons. In three years, I have found many clues and analyzed them in detail. I finally found the thread of the traitor. Now that the important criminal has been captured, many evidences of crimes have been confirmed. Please, Lord Chief, eunuch this. Catch them all!"

These words are very measured.

Taihe is the reign name of Hong Juncheng after he succeeded to the throne.

Hong Juncheng has been a god for 39 years, and Taihe has been a god for 36 years, which means three years ago.

Jiang Shengqun began to investigate the matter of his servant's private practice three years ago. In the document, he listed the clues he had searched over the years, and the main targets were all four people, Qin Yan, Yue Liusheng, Zhao Jindong, and Hu Yupeng.

These four people are all disciples of Chang Decai, and Chang Decai praised them for being bold and careful.

Now it seems that these four people are really courageous, but it is hard to say whether they are careful or not.

But if it's really too detailed, like Li Quangen, things can't be done.

Xu Zhiqiong looked at the document and smiled.

Jiang Shengqun, it's a good time for you to come, you have found the right person!
Xu Zhiqiong took a sip of tea, and said in a calm tone, "Shengqun, you said just now, who is the one who has captured the key criminal?"

Jiang Shengqun knelt on the ground and replied: "Last night, I captured Shangyi Supervisor Qian Shuyue Liusheng. This thief went outside the city last night and practiced evil together with other servants. On the way back, he was captured by his subordinates and is now being imprisoned in the prison of Shenji Division." .”

Yue Liusheng was arrested.

Xu Zhiqiong praised repeatedly: "Shengqun, this matter was done decisively and properly, and take me to see the criminal."

Jiang Shengqun hurriedly took Xu Zhiqiong to the prison. The Shenji prison is underground, with a total of three floors. The basement floor houses some quack warlocks and suspected cultivators. These people can be interrogated at any time, and as long as they are General Shenji, they can be interrogated .

On the second basement level, there are some practitioners who are well-established. If they want to interrogate these people, they must at least obtain the permission of the Master of Divine Mechanism, and they must be interrogated in a special cell with full preparations.

On the third floor underground, there are criminals who have committed the most heinous crimes and are not low in cultivation.

In fact, some criminals have reached the fifth rank, but some criminals have not.

Just like Liu Xiangping and other Charms, they have no cultivation base, but they are good-looking, and they were also imprisoned on the third basement floor.

Prisoners on the third floor of the basement can only be interrogated with the consent of the chief, and the interrogation must be in front of the chief.

A handsome Charm like Liu Xiangping can't take advantage of others, and must be locked up on the third basement floor.

But Yue Liusheng's cultivation has not yet been confirmed, and he is just a prisoner captured by General Shenji, so he can only be arranged on the basement floor.

After entering the cell, Xu Zhiqiong saw Yue Liusheng.

Yue Liusheng recognized Shan Zhongming, and when he glanced over, he was terrified, but he still put on a domineering face.

"You Shenji Yamen are too arrogant. I went out of the palace last night to run an errand according to the order of the emperor. How dare you arrest people casually? If you don't believe me, take me to the hall of the emperor and find the seal of the Shangyi supervisor. Let's judge!"

Xu Zhiqiong sneered and said: "What are you talking about? If you dare to report your palm prints to protect you, and you will be hacked into pieces together, I don't know how to die, I think you will not cry when you see the coffin, left and right, Call me!"

It would be impossible not to fight, Jiang Shengqun managed to arrest him, Xu Zhiqiong felt compelled to do so.

Two captains of Shenji stepped forward and started beating with their whips.

Yue Liusheng gritted his teeth and received more than 100 lashes without saying a word.

Xu Zhiqiong ordered the execution to be suspended, took Jiang Shengqun out of the cell, and asked in a low voice: "Shengqun, did you catch the wrong guy? I don't think he has any intention of confessing."

Jiang Shengqun quickly knelt down and said, "My lord, Yue Liusheng has a cultivation base, and his subordinates will never be wrong. Zhong Xiuwei, his disciple accepted by the Shangyi Supervisor, has been captured by a humble official. Zhong Xiuwei personally admitted that Yue Liusheng every three days He is about to go out of the city to learn art, and even his subordinates know exactly where he left the city."

Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said, "You're confused! You've found out everything, but why did you arrest Yue Liusheng? Why didn't you bring your men and wipe out these traitors?"

Jiang Shengqun expected Shan Zhongming to say that.

Shall I take the manpower and wipe out all the thieves?
If the evidence is not confirmed in advance, whose credit is it?
Besides, it's not so easy to deal with so many servants with cultivation base.

"My lord, these internal servants are not low in cultivation, and there are foreigners pointing out behind them. If the subordinates go rashly, it may be difficult to capture them, but they will be killed by traitors instead."

Xu Zhiqiong naturally understood the meaning of these words. Jiang Shengqun didn't want to take risks alone, let alone take risks in vain.

He first wanted Shan Zhongming to confirm his contribution, and also asked the chief minister to assign some manpower to him.

Xu Zhiqiong helped Jiang Shengqun up and said, "Shengqun, I can see how loyal you are. The servants are the people around Shenjun. If this group of eunuchs has a different heart, it is directly related to the safety of Shenjun.

I will leave this matter to you. I can rest assured that you will select a few people among Shaoqing and the general, each of whom will bring their own manpower, and together with you, we will wipe out the traitors. "

Jiang Shengqun was surprised: "How can my subordinates mobilize Shaoqing?"

Xu Zhiqiong smiled and said, "Why can't Shangqing transfer Shaoqing?"

Jiang Shengqun was startled, is this to promote him to Shangqing?
Shangqing is the fourth rank, and the general is the sixth rank.

Jiang Shengqun's father was only a seventh-rank magistrate, and he felt that he would be satisfied if he could become a fifth-rank Shaoqing.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Master Shushou opened his mouth, he directly passed the fifth rank and asked him to be the fourth rank Shangqing.

But this matter can't be too happy too early, Shan Shushou only verbally agreed, and the matter has not yet been settled.

Jiang Shengqun tried again: "It is indeed inappropriate to transfer Shaoqing without authorization in today's lowly position."

Xu Zhiqiong said: "It's okay, just write down the list you selected, and I will personally order them to listen to you."

Jiang Shengqun kowtowed quickly when he heard the words.

"Shengqun, I gave this achievement to you, but you have to do it decently. If you wait for a month or so and don't find out, you will lose all my face."

Jiang Shengqun kowtowed and said, "My lord, don't talk about it for a month, the result will be known within three to five days!"

Xu Zhiqiong nodded and said: "Before you make a move, let me know, whoever doesn't obey orders, let me know!"

Jiang Shengqun thanked him a thousand times and sent off Mr. Shushou.

He returned to the prison cell, came to Yue Liusheng, and said with a smile: "Yue Qianshu, I have made you suffer. I just discussed it with the chief minister just now. This matter has nothing to do with you. I will let you go back to the palace in a while."

Yue Liusheng gritted his teeth and said, "Is my beating for nothing?"

Jiang Shengqun frowned: "Then what do you want? Do you want to stay here and argue with me?"

Yue Liusheng didn't dare to argue. Many servants had been beaten by Jiang Shengqun, but in the end they all chose to swallow their anger.

After loosening the rope, Yue Liusheng left the Shenji Yamen with his head down.

The anger in his heart was surging one after another, but he didn't know where to vent it.

No one dared to provoke the master of the magic machine, and it seemed that this revenge would never be avenged.

And when I learn the skills, I will kill this bird in private!

Yue Liusheng wiped away the blood and clenched his fists.

……

Jiang Shengqun went to another cell and ordered Zhong Xiuwei to be released from the rack.

Zhong Xiuwei was beaten badly, and he couldn't find a piece of good flesh from head to toe.

Jiang Shengqun stood in front of Zhong Xiuwei, looked down and said, "Do you remember what I told you?"

Zhong Xiuwei nodded again and again: "My life was given by the Divine Machine Commander, and I will obey the Divine Machine Commander's orders in the future."

Jiang Shengqun said: "I will let you go back to the main hall now, and you are still following Yue Liusheng. As soon as he leaves the main hall, you should tell me immediately without delay."

Zhong Xiuwei nodded and said, "There is no delay."

Jiang Shengqun nodded and said: "When you go back, tell Yue Liusheng that you have not confessed anything. From now on, you will practice with him wholeheartedly. If the news leaks out, you will just wait for death."