Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 83
The Qianqing Palace is as warm as spring, and the air is filled with a touch of sandalwood.

A young man wearing a fifth-rank official uniform still had a slight chill on his body. Facing the question from the Holy Majesty, he nodded with blazing eyes and said, "Report to Your Majesty, I have indeed solved it! The problem lies with the boatman! If the owner fails to make an appointment, It is reasonable for the boatman to look for Li Yuanwai at home, but since he came looking for Li Yuanwai, why is it Mrs. Li who called at the door? From this, it can be concluded that the boatman has already known that Li Yuanwai is not at home, and it is impossible to be at home, so the boatman will either Li Yuanwai was either imprisoned or killed, so the boatman should be arrested immediately!"

The voice is loud, but without a trace of emotion, it is resolutely convincing analysis.

what?
After hearing Song Cheng's analysis, Liu Jin couldn't help being stunned for a while, never expecting that it was such a simple and disappointing answer.

"Yes, this is exactly the answer I want, so you should know why I came here for you, right?" Zhu Youtang did not despise the person in front of him, so he decided to hand over Wynn's case to the black-faced young man in front of him road.

Song Cheng's eyes were firm, and he seemed very sure: "Your Majesty wants my ministers to find out a major corruption case! Today, His Majesty seized the ceremonial supervisor, Bingbi, and eunuch Chen Zhun. The amount found was appalling, and all the officials asked His Majesty to use it with caution." Eunuch, this is not in line with His Majesty's concept of employing people, so there is an urgent need to find a corruption case of civil servants to fill the courtiers' mouths!"

When talking about "youyouzhongkou", he obviously elongated his tone, as if he had seen through Zhu Youtang resolutely.

This……

Liu Jin couldn't help being stunned, remember that His Majesty seems to want the Ministry of Criminal Justice to investigate Wynn's case, right?
"Cough, you guessed... well, then do you dare to take this job?" Zhu Youtang didn't expect Song Cheng to guess this, and he was slightly moved in his heart.

Song Cheng's eyes were clear, his chin lifted slightly and he said, "I dare you!"

"Aren't you afraid that this move will be criticized by all the ministers?" Zhu Youtang was a little interested in this black wood-like official, and asked immediately.

Song Cheng didn't even blink his eyes, and he seemed to take it for granted: "I don't care about the court battles, I only care about the affairs! There are many maggots in the court, if your Majesty appoints, I will check the photos!"

"Okay, then I'll leave this matter to you!" Zhu Youtang said after a little thought before making a decision.

Although he really wanted to find out who poisoned Wynn, Wynn's case was extremely complicated, and there was no need to rush to find out.On the contrary, if he can quickly uncover the maggots in the civil service group, his pressure will undoubtedly be relieved a lot.

In addition, the world says that literati have backbone, and the gang of Qingliu keep claiming that they are serving the people of the world when they become officials, but in a certain dynasty, it was these people who called slaves the loudest.

If they can tear off the underpants of this group of people, then they will not be able to pretend to be saints in front of themselves, so they can honestly do errands for themselves and do some practical things that are truly beneficial to the common people.

Song Cheng stayed where he was, and didn't express his opinion.

Liu Jin didn't scold Song Cheng, but turned to look at Zhu Youtang.

Only then did Zhu Youtang realize that Wailang, a small member of the Zhejiang Division of the Criminal Department, wanted special privileges if he wanted to handle a major corruption case against a high-ranking official, so he gave Liu Jin a wink and said, "You can travel cheaply with my token. I will let Jinyiwei Qianhu Wang Xiang assist you with your errands!"

Song Cheng's face was still not happy, and he cupped his hands in a businesslike manner: "I accept the decree!"

"Let's step back!" Zhu Youtang felt that the young official's behavior was too rigid, so he didn't dare to have too much hope, so he raised his hand and said.

Liu Jin found that this young official was a bit different. Facing honor and disgrace, he remained silent, like a piece of black wood.

Song Cheng received the token, and after confirming that it was correct, he politely saluted and left.

It was the first time for him to come to the Qianqing Palace, but he just watched the road under his feet, from the long white marble palace road to the Qianqing Gate, and did not dare to look around.

The little eunuch leading the way couldn't help but secretly marvel at Song Cheng's abiding by the rules.

Just as he walked out of the Qianqing Gate, Song Cheng almost bumped into Wan An who was walking towards him. He hurriedly took a step back and saluted, "Song Cheng, a member of the Zhejiang Division of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, pays his respects to Lord Yuanfu!"

"Ministry of Punishment? What are you doing in Qing Palace?" Wan An was thinking about something just now, but he was almost bumped by this sturdy young man, looking at this handsome young official with lingering fear.

Song Cheng made a thoughtful expression, but shook his head lightly and said, "Your Majesty can't reveal anything about His Majesty, this is disloyal!"

"Investigate...investigate the case?" Wan An nervously guessed as if thinking of something terrible.

Song Cheng hesitated for a moment, and found that there was no need to deliberately keep this matter secret, so he nodded slightly and said, "Yes!"

"Investigate...investigate the corruption case?" Wan An's complexion suddenly changed, and Dang even continued to boldly guess tremblingly.

The world said that he was favored by obeying his words, but he didn't know that the Sacred Heart was unpredictable, and he even relied on guessing the Sacred Heart to handle the emperor's mission well, which won the favor of Emperor Chenghua, and thus sat firmly on the throne of the chief minister of the cabinet for a long time. ten years.

Now facing the new monarch, he also used this skill, resolutely and vaguely guessed His Majesty's next move.

Song Cheng realized that he could no longer disclose relevant information, but lying was not his style, so Dang even hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty has the Emperor's order, so I will take my leave first!"

You guessed it!

Looking at the back of Song Qian leaving in a hurry, Wan An suddenly felt dizzy, the newly rejuvenated second spring seemed to wither in an instant, his body and bones immediately felt sore back, and a chill hit his heart.

Although he knew that His Majesty would not give in to the civil servants making such a fuss, he didn't expect that the butcher's knife came so fast, it was likely to be cut on his head!
Corruption, ransacking, can you really run away?

Inside the palace walls is a big hidden world, but outside the palace walls there are countless pairs of eyes staring at the gate of the Forbidden City.

Song Cheng entered the palace to face the saint, which naturally cannot escape the eyes of caring people.

It's just that Song Cheng is an official who doesn't fit in well but has strong professional skills. Even if he wants to get in touch with him, it's difficult, let alone get things out of him?
Du Ming, Shangshu of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, called Song Cheng to the duty room. Perhaps he realized that his answer was wrong during the conversation with Wan An. Song Cheng's mouth was even stricter this time, and he just answered "no comment".

"Since you have accepted the imperial envoy, your official duties in the Zhejiang Division will be temporarily put on hold, and you will not need to report to the Ministry of Criminal Justice in the future, just concentrate on handling the imperial envoy!" Du Ming, Shangshu of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, couldn't figure out why. Seems reasonable.

When Song Cheng nodded, he finally realized that he was following the old fox's way, but it seemed that he really couldn't hide it from Du Ming when he was running an imperial errand.

With Du Ming's permission, he went to the Ministry of Criminal Justice's file room to look through some materials, and then left the Ministry of Criminal Justice directly, but chose to go to the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry.

Although Song Cheng's actions are eye-catching, it is not uncommon to summon middle-level and lower-level officials from the six ministries recently. For example, Liu Zhong, the doctor of the Guangxi Division of the Ministry of Households, and Liu Yuyu, a new employee of the Tuntian Division of the Ministry of Industry, often enter the palace, and after Song Cheng, it is also the case. Several officials from the Ministry of Criminal Justice went to face the saint.

In the evening, the wind was cold and bleak.

There is a house on the edge of the city wall in the west of the city. There is a dilapidated courtyard house from the Yuan Dynasty, which has been rented out now.

Song Cheng walked back from Dongjiang Mixiang as in the past, entered the courtyard and walked to the west wing.This is the house he has rented since he entered the official career, and has been extending the lease until now.

"Husband, you are back, the food is ready!" A beautiful woman came out of the room to welcome Song Cheng who came in with a smile.

Song Cheng's face was obviously warmer, but he still said solemnly: "Your Majesty sent the emperor's grace, so I came back a little late today!"

"Your Majesty asked you to investigate the case?" the beautiful woman thought for a while before guessing.

Song Cheng sat down at the dining table, but said with a straight face, "Don't inquire!"

The beautiful woman stuck out her tongue cutely, and the maid who brought out the food hesitated for a moment before complaining: "My lord, that Mr. Xu came to harass the young lady again today!"

Just as he was speaking, a middle-aged man with the appearance of a butler walked in outside and said, "Master Song, my master has invited me, and he said that I haven't seen you for a long time!"

Song Cheng saw that it was his teacher's butler who came in person, he hesitated for a moment, Dang even put down the bowl and chopsticks and decided to be invited.

(End of this chapter)