Hexi

Chapter 271 Congratulations, Mr. Chang

When Han Mo returned to the Duke's Mansion, Yang You and the others were already waiting for their return.

"How about it?"

"Reporting to my son, three people were originally caught alive, but one committed suicide by taking poison, and two would rather die than open their mouths. No information has been obtained so far."

Yang You bowed his head and said in a low voice.

Han Mo glanced at them, and immediately said: "Tomorrow morning, send a message to the prince of Qianqing Palace. After the court is over, I will ask to see the emperor."

After speaking, without waiting for them to reply, he strode back to Anqingtang.

It was almost early morning, and the house was quiet everywhere.

After entering the room, Han Mo took off his coat by the dim light left in the room, and stood in front of the window for a long time before going into the back room to wash.

Recently, there was peace in the court and the palace, and the early court was scattered in the palace. The emperor often called a few courtiers to talk, and stayed in the imperial study for the rest of the time.

Chang Wei, Minister of the Ministry of War, was passed into the palace today.The emperor went straight to the point: "The Defense Department of the Chinese Military Commander's Mansion wants to transform the defense mechanism. What's wrong with the rules? It's not about dismantling the Defense Department. Why are you so nervous?"

Chang Wei said: "Your Majesty doesn't know something. What Lord Zhen Guo said was just to replace the machine, but in fact he never reported the whole thing to the Ministry of War from the beginning to the end. This is against the rules. Although I understand Zhen Guo It is inconvenient for fairness to be transferred to the Central Military Mansion as the governor. It is inconvenient for the new official to take office. However, the court has clearly stipulated that he did not report to the Ministry of War. Lord Zhen Guo immediately stop this behavior that disturbs Chao Gang."

The emperor stroked his beard and said: "Since there are clear regulations, then there is no need to report this matter to me. Ai Qing can go and discuss with Duke Zhen with the provisions. You are a capable minister of the Six Departments. Putting down Xue Rong's rebellion, I believe you won't disturb me because of such a trivial matter."

"emperor……"

"emperor."

Chang Wei was about to talk again when the eunuch Wang Feng came in with the tea as usual, glanced at the room under the threshold, and then stepped forward with a tray and said: "Your Majesty, the prefect of Fujian has specially sent Wuyi tea as a tribute, please Your Majesty." taste."

The emperor took a sip of the tea, then waved his hand and said, "Let Master Chang have a taste too."

Chang Wei swallowed his words and bowed to thank her.

Wang Feng said again: "The prince of Zhen Guogong is asking to see the emperor outside the palace."

"Oh?" The emperor raised his eyes from behind the cup, "He's here too?"

Wang Feng took a look outside.

"Then pour another glass, and ask the prince of Zhen Guo to taste it too."

Wang Feng bowed his head back.

Chang Wei followed his back and subconsciously glanced at the door.

Han Mo stepped into the hall, first saluted himself, and then flattened under the emperor's signal.

The emperor asked: "I haven't heard from you for a long time, what case are you investigating recently?"

Han Mo glanced at Chang Wei next to him, and then said loudly: "Reporting to the emperor, I have recently been investigating a series of cases such as the assassination of Luo Zhi, the head of the military department, in Dali Temple. I just made some progress last night, so I came to report to the emperor. .”

"What's going on?"

"Before Yuan Qing died, he left a copper box containing evidence. I wonder if the emperor still has an impression of this matter?"

The emperor put tea, nodded and said: "I have an impression. How is it?"

"Last night, I was in Longquan Temple and got the box that Yuan Qing left behind." Han Mo said this, looking sideways at Chang Wei, "Master Chang, ordered his subordinate Luo Zhi, Mr. Luo, to murder Yuan Qing. , A breakthrough has been made. Congratulations, although Luo Zhi is indeed the murderer, the evidence left by Yuan Qing proves that he is just a pawn, and the real murderer is someone else."

Chang Wei glanced over: "I have no personal relationship with Luo Zhi. I don't know where to start with Han Shizi's congratulations?"

"Even if he has no personal acquaintances, Luo Zhi is still a member of the Ministry of War. He has fornicated with officials and family members, framed courtiers, arbitrarily obtained documents from the Ministry of War, and colluded with officials of the Wucheng Military Division. He is notorious. As a superior, Mr. Chang, isn't he Feel ashamed to have such a subordinate? Don’t you have to bear the guilt of lax control? Doesn’t it cause misunderstandings, making people think that there is no good thing from top to bottom in the Ministry of War? Now it can finally be proved that he is just a poor pawn , somewhat restored the dignity of the Ministry of War, isn’t this good news for the Ministry of War?”

Chang Wei's expression sank when he heard this: "What does Han Shizi mean?"

Han Mo raised his lips: "That's the meaning in the words."

"How do you talk?" the emperor pulled out his voice after the case, "Master Chang is the Minister of the Ministry of War, you are just a headhunter, so be careful."

"Observe the order." Han Mo leaned over and said again: "Your Majesty, I have brought the evidence in the copper box. After Mr. Chang finished reporting his affairs, I still want to report the details to the Emperor."

The emperor glanced at Chang Wei, and said: "The matter of the Defense Department will be handled according to what I just said, and Chang Aiqing can go to work."

"emperor!--"

"Come here, give Master Chang a jar of the tea leaves brought in as a tribute from Fujian."

Putting down the emperor's words, Chang Wei didn't dare to say any more, even if he had the guts.

After leaving the Qianqing Palace, he looked down at the tea leaves in his hand, then looked back at the palace gate that was far away behind him, frowned deeply, and strode onto the verandah where he left the palace.

The Chang family has a big house in the capital. Since they became famous in the battle to put down the Xue Rong Rebellion more than two years ago, the Chang family has become a very popular family in the capital. On her tenth birthday, she bought the neighboring houses on the left and right, and expanded them into a big house with gardens on the front, back, left, and right sides.

As soon as Chang Wei's sedan chair entered the corner gate, the servants under the gate immediately came up to greet him: "Master left the Yamen so early today?"

Chang Wei went straight into the main courtyard without saying a word.When he was approaching the door of the study, he stopped and ordered: "Master Chuan, come in."

Seeing that his complexion was not good, the servant acted much faster than before.Because of this, Chang Wei entered the door, and soon there were footsteps outside the door.

"Father!"

Chang He, the eldest son of Chang, entered the door and bowed, then looked at his expression: "Didn't you enter the palace?"

"It's entering the palace, but Han Mo disturbed it." Chang Wei sat down with a sullen face.

"Han Mo? How did he enter the palace? Didn't he not serve as an official in court?"

"He is no longer an official, but he is still the nephew of the late Concubine Shu's natal family, the son of Duke Zhen." Chang Wei looked at him, "Let me ask you, has the trial of Luo Zhina's case been concluded in Dali Temple?"

"The trial is over, and the case will be finalized in two days." After Chang He finished answering, he stepped forward: "Father suddenly asked about this matter, did something go wrong?"

Chang Wei stared deeply: "Earlier, Han Mo told the emperor that he got the real copper box left by Yuan Qing in Longquan Temple last night."

Chang He was speechless.

Chang Wei's right hand resting on the case slowly clenched into a fist: "The case is about to be finalized, why did such a box really appear? What did Luo Zhi do behind our backs?"

(End of this chapter)