Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 246 Who Wants to Assassinate Pei Ji?
It is a big deal no matter where the government beats the people.

Of course, there is a premise here, that is, to be known by higher officials.

But in Chang'an City, high officials are like leaves, there are too many to count, Fang Yuan is like making everyone angry.

But because Fang Yuan is an order of Chang'an, with a special position, he is only supervised by the emperor, and cannot be punished by other institutions.

However, even though other institutions could not punish him, some ministers met with the emperor, impeached Fang Yuan, and demanded that Fang Yuan be dealt with.

"Go, let Chang'an order immediately roll into the palace to see me!"

Li Shimin ordered in anger.

At the feet of the emperor, it is a taboo to bully others.

Still bullying the people as a parent official violated Li Shimin's bottom line.

Not long after, Wang De arrived at the Chang'an county government office.

"Fang Ling, Your Majesty orders you to enter the palace immediately."

"Now His Majesty is very angry, and some ministers want to deal with you."

The first sentence was read aloud by Wang De.

The second sentence was said to Fang Yuan in private.

"Thank you, Eunuch Wang, please wait a moment."

Fang Yuan accepted the order.

He took out five hundred-yuan treasure bills from his pocket and handed them to him.

"How long will it take?"

Wang De glanced at the hundred-dollar note, wanted to accept it but dared not.

The emperor asked Fang Yuan to enter the palace immediately, Fang Yuan said he would wait for a while.

If Fang Yuan enters the palace too late, he, the eunuch who announced the decree, will be questioned.

Wang De secretly revealed a little information to Fang Yuan, but he didn't dare to hide it from the emperor with Fang Yuan.

"It's all on me."

"The prince will enter the palace after drinking some tea."

Fang Yuan smiled even wider, he kindly pulled Wang De to the coffee table to sit down, and at the same time gave him the money.

Wang De was a little flattered, tremblingly took the treasure handed over by Fang Yuan, and quickly stuffed it into his bosom.

He was not flattered by Fang Yuan's favor, but flattered by Fang Yuan's behavior.

As eunuchs, while they call themselves villains, they also look down on themselves, let alone being looked down upon by others.

Fang Yuan used to treat him as a normal person, but now he is still kindly pulling him, which is something that all ministers do not have.

"Then I'll wait, Fang Ling, hurry up and get busy."

Wang De sat down and greeted himself.

Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction, returned to sit under Gong Zheng Lian Ming.

But Fang Yuan didn't go back to work, just put on a show.

His real purpose was to wait for Luo Zheng, Zheng Jiu and the others to come back and arrest them.

Time passed slowly, and a quarter of an hour passed quickly.

At first Wang De sat there calmly drinking tea, then he became anxious and looked at Fang Yuan from time to time.

Wanting to urge, seeing Fang Yuan working seriously, finally gritted his teeth and waited for a while.

After half a stick of incense passed, Wang De felt that he couldn't wait any longer, he had to go back to the palace and get up to see Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan sighed in his heart.

But fortunately, when Zheng Jiu and Luo Zheng came back at this time, they also captured seven or eight civilians with bruised noses and swollen faces.

"Fang Ling. Fang Ling, these people have a problem. It seems that someone is instigating them. The subordinates need some time."

Luo Zheng reported urgently.

But after noticing that Wang De was here, he approached Fang Yuan and whispered.

"Do as here."

Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

Give him a letter.

This letter was just written by Wang De during the waiting time.

It was because after Wang De couldn't wait any longer, Zheng Jiu and Zheng Jiu didn't come back to prepare.

"Yes."

Luo Zheng took a quick look at the contents of the letter, his eyes widened slightly.

"Eunuch Wang, I kept you waiting for a long time, let's enter the palace."

Fang Yuan took back the letter, looked at Wang De and said.

Wang De nodded, heaved a sigh of relief, and entered the palace with Fang Yuan.

When Fang Yuan stepped into the imperial study room, he was immediately locked by more than ten people.

They were all senior officials than Fang Yuan, and the atmosphere in the imperial study suddenly became oppressive.

"Beating people in the street, do you still have the king's law? How did you become the order of Chang'an?"

Li Shimin scolded.

He looked at Fang Yuan with anger and disappointment.

"Your Majesty, I think that Chang'an Ling's behavior is bad and cannot be tolerated!"

"Even if he has great reasons, he should be dismissed and investigated to the end!"

Cui Zhentang, the servant of the household department, was the first to stand up to impeach Fang Yuan.

When Cui Zhentang framed Zhao Yingcai last time, he was suspended for investigation.

But Boling Cui's family has a big business, his problem was quickly clarified, and the official was reinstated.

Fang Yuan knew this person, and also knew that he had targeted Zhao Yingcai before.

"My minister agrees!"

"Only when the people are stable can the country be stable and prosperous!"

"The Chang'an decree knows the law and breaks the law, causing public anger and shaking the foundation of the country. Please Your Majesty dismiss him and investigate."

Wang Zhaoyang, the servant of the Ministry of punishment, seconded the proposal.

The ministers present also agreed to dismiss Fang Yuan and investigate.

"You only have one chance to explain!"

Li Shimin said solemnly.

He beat nearly a hundred ordinary people in the street, and his behavior was very bad.

As Cui Zhentang and others said, Fang Yuan has the possibility of shaking the foundation of the country, dismissal and investigation are considered light.

"They were instigated by Bishamon."

Fang Yuan said calmly.

After the words fell, the expressions of everyone present changed.

Originally, everyone blamed Fang Yuan, but Fang Yuan said this, the nature changed.

From beating the people to shake the foundation of the country to fighting criminals to maintain the peace of the country, the contrast is too great.

"Is there evidence?!"

Cui Zhentang asked loudly.

It was originally the public outrage caused by Pei Yun's assassination.

Why did it suddenly involve the empire's number one anti-thief organization?
And this public outrage
"To Your Majesty and the ministers, do I dare to speak nonsense without evidence?"

Fang Yuan didn't answer directly.

He actually had no evidence, but falsified evidence.

When going out, what Luo Zheng was told to do was to forge evidence.

Regardless of whether they were instigated by Bishamon or not, they will be charged with crimes first.

Cui Zhentang's face became ugly, he opened his mouth, but finally did not make a sound.

The others exchanged glances with different expressions, wondering if they believed it or not.

"Arrogance, these disorderly officials and thieves!"

Li Shimin was furious.

Damn it, it turned out to be the ghost of Bishamon.

These thieves just want the Tang Dynasty to collapse, and they will be killed sooner or later.

"The minister has already ordered people to torture the servants and force them to explain why."

"In addition, I suspect that the assassination of Prime Minister Pei was related to Bishamon, but there is no evidence so far."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

"it is good!"

"Check it out!"

"I, the imperial court and Prime Minister Pei are waiting for your news!"

Li Shimin nodded heavily and said in a deep voice.

Bishamon, oh Bishamon, time and time again against my subjects.

"Yes!"

Fang Yuan should be, leave.

At the scene, Cui Zhentang and others looked ugly and were very angry.

Originally they came together to impeach Fang Yuan, but in the end Fang Yuan retreated completely.

Even the emperor praised him somewhat. After all, the Chang'an County Government has more information than the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.

After three days of searching, even if there were no results, at least the results of the Chang'an County Government were much better than those of the other two institutions.

Damn it, Fang Yuan escaped punishment again!

After Fang Yuan left the imperial study room, he was relieved.

It's really hanging, several servants have impeached themselves.

Among these people, some came from five surnames and Qiwang.

It seems that the five surnames and seven Wangs have their eyes on him, and life will be difficult in the future.

But it doesn't matter, I have come all the way, and when I got to my current position, since when have I never fought with aristocratic and famous families?

However, Pei Ji was assassinated, which force instigated it?

At this moment, Fang Yuan thought of Zheng Guanyin and wanted to ask her about her situation.

But this idea was dismissed after just thinking about it, because he didn't want to see too much with Zheng Guanyin.

She was put under house arrest by the emperor, and she was easily discovered when she met frequently, and the consequences would be bad.

After Fang Yuan left the palace, he returned to Chang'an county office.

"Fang Ling, they recruited."

"It is true that someone ordered them, but they don't know who it is."

"This is the portrait based on their description. Do you want to be wanted in the city?"

Luo Zheng came to report.

Holding a sketch in his hand.

The appearance is quite vivid, completely different from the portraits posted on the wall on TV, with clear facial features and outlines.

If you can meet the real person, you should be able to find out whether the person is consistent with the portrait.

"Not yet."

"You imitate a few portraits, let the brothers in Sifang City stare at this person, and arrest him immediately if found."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, shook his head and said.

This person's identity is unknown now, so if he posted it rashly, it would be easy to scare the snake.

Before that, it's better to keep an eye on the city gate to prevent him from leaving, and then go to the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple to see if there is any archive in their archives.

"Yes."

Luo Zheng went to arrange immediately.

Although the defenders of the Sifang Gate of Chang'an City have nothing to do with the Chang'an County Government.

However, according to recent investigations, there are people from the Chang'an County Government in Sifang City.

In fact, the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple also arranged for someone to guard the city gate at this time.

Fang Yuan called Zheng Jiu, and also called Xue Bowu, took a portrait and prepared to go to Dali Temple.

The Minister of Dali Temple is Li Daozong. He has dealt with him several times, so he knows him well. It is easy to talk to Dali Temple first.

If you find the archive of the portrait in Dali Temple, you don't need to go to the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and you can still give Li Daozong a favor.

But just as Fang Yuan left the door, he saw Li Daozong coming with several people.

"Meet King Ren Cheng!"

Fang Yuan was a little surprised, and saluted Li Daozong.

"polite!"

"Fang Ling has a clue about Pei Yingying's assassination?"

Li Daozong quickly helped Fang Yuan up, and asked friendlyly.

The emperor only gave three days to track down the murderer, which put pressure on Dali Temple.

It wouldn't be so exhausting if there were any clues, but the problem is that there are no clues.

Under such circumstances, he heard that the group of public anger that Fang Yuan caught was instigated by Bishamon, so he came here to inquire.

So the attitude towards Fang Yuan is naturally better, hoping to cooperate in handling the case and give the emperor and Pei et al an explanation.

"I was going to find you, please come inside."

Fang Yuan nodded and said invitingly.

Li Daozong's eyes lit up, and he entered together with several young people he brought.

"This is the clue I got, provided by the people who mobilized public anger."

"It may be related to Pei Ying's assassination. Can Dali Temple find out the details of this person?"

Fang Yuan took out the portrait and asked.

"This stopped me from asking."

"Bring the portrait back to me, or Fang Ling and I go back together?"

Li Daozong shook his head and laughed.

It is impossible for him to recognize people, and he has to hand it over to the professional people of Dali Temple.

Fang Yuan nodded, not surprised, after all Li Daozong didn't need to identify too many people.

He was thinking of going to Dali Temple with Li Daozong, but at this moment, a young man stood up behind Li Daozong.

"I seem to know this person!"

"My lord, Fang Ling, this person seems to be Chen Ziqiang, Pei Chengxian's bookboy."

The young man observed the portrait carefully and said.

"Who is Pei Chengxian?"

Fang Yuan's expression changed, he said in a deep voice.

The surname is Pei, is it someone from Pei Ji?

"It's Prime Minister Pei's grandson."

Li Daozong's expression also changed.

It turned out to be the bookboy of Pei Ji's eldest grandson.

Who instigated Pei Ji's assassination?

"My lord thinks, is it because the Pei family has complaints against me personally, or is there another secret behind Pei Yingying's assassination?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

There are two possibilities here.

The first one is that the Pei family blamed Fang Yuan for Pei Ji's assassination, and then mobilized public anger to smear Fang Yuan.

The second is that Pei Ji's assassination is not that simple, it is not Bishamen, nor is it an assassin, but
"You'll know if you're caught and tortured?"

Li Daozong didn't give an answer, and said coldly.

He was also curious, curious about what the real situation was like.

"The book boy of Pei Xiang's family should not be simple."

"When we arrest people, we can't scare the snake. It's better to be careful."

Fang Yuan called Luo Zheng again, and ordered him to arrest people secretly.

Yes, to catch people secretly instead of taking them away blatantly.

Now that Pei Ji is seriously injured and the Pei family is receiving much attention, it must be very difficult to arrest people at this time.

"Then the king will not participate."

Li Daozong nodded and said solemnly.

If it was the first reason, he shouldn't have interfered.

If it is the second reason, it is trustworthy to hand it over to Fang Yuan.

After all, it is the evidence that Fang Yuan found, so Fang Yuan can go and capture it, and just sit in the county government office and wait for the news.

Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction, and made tea for Li Daozong and others.

Time passed slowly.

There is still a lot of public opinion in Chang'an City.

People denounced the murderer who assassinated Pei Ji, wishing to devour him alive.

At the same time, Fang Yuan aroused public outrage, beating ordinary people, even arresting some people to attract more attention.

But because of the heavy blows, although many people are very dissatisfied with Fang Yuan's behavior, so far no one dares to go to the county government to make trouble, and they are all waiting for the result.

The matter of Pei Ji's assassination is still fermenting. Although there is no public outrage in Chang'an City, many people outside Chang'an City are clamoring for justice for Pei Ji, to delay the murderer and so on.

Soon, the sky became dark and night fell, and Luo Zheng hadn't returned yet.

Fang Yuan didn't urge, Li Daozong didn't rush either, he asked people to prepare dinner to eat in the county office.

Finally, at Haishi, in the dead of night, Luo Zheng finally came back and brought back the person in the portrait.

There is still a big difference between the person and the portrait, only [-]% of them are similar.

"Who are you guys?"

"I'm a book boy in Pei Xiang's residence, and Pei Xiang will uphold justice for me!"

When Chen Ziqiang was let go, he screamed in panic.

He acted flustered and didn't see the situation in front of him clearly.

It was already dark at this time, and there were not many places where the county government was lit, so it was not very clear.

"I am Chang'an Ling Fang Yuan, this is Dali Temple Minister Li Daozong."

"Chen Ziqiang, do you know what my official and Dali Siqing are asking you for?"

Fang Yuan said slowly.

The flustered Chen Ziqiang immediately froze and looked at Fang Yuan in horror.

Soon, Chen Ziqiang sent it down, heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Why are the two adults looking for the villain?"

(End of this chapter)