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

Chapter 266 An accident happened to Du He, and the tea was cold

"Fang Yuan, do you think that if you won last night, you will be invincible?"

"You can only look at us at the most, and your life will not be easy in the future."

Cui Zhentang lowered his voice and said in a deep voice.

There was no one around, and his voice was not loud, so no one else could hear him.

Fang Yuan won last night, Boling Cui's lost, but five hundred deaths and injuries are just superficial to Boling Cui's.

Next, the Boling Cui family will face up to Fang Yuan, and look at Fang Yuan with the strategy of the family, instead of personal grievances.

"You're right."

"I face you, not you."

Fang Yuan smiled slightly.

Cui Zhentang's expression darkened immediately, he snorted coldly and left.

Fang Yuan's smile slowly subsided, and he returned to his office.

This afternoon, Fang Yuan hardly dealt with official duties, a group of subordinates came to report work.

For the whole afternoon, Fang Yuan's ears were callused, and finally he lasted until he got off work, and he slapped his ass and left immediately.

Fangfu.

When Fang Yuan returned, it was still early.

Du Miaoyan was waiting for Fang Yuan at home, the husband and wife had a very good relationship, like glue.

At night, after Fang Yuan and others finished their meal, Du Miaoyan's elder brother Du Gou brought a piece of bad news.

"Sister, brother-in-law, something happened to Du He."

"The imperial horses in charge of him are all dead, and they have been detained by Zongzheng Temple."

"My application for postponing my employment was submitted to the household department and was rejected. I will leave Cizhou tomorrow at the latest."

Du Gou said solemnly.

During the day, all the royal horses that Du He was in charge of were dead.

After Du Gou learned about it, he immediately submitted an application for delaying his inauguration to the Ministry of Officials, and at the same time learned about the situation from various sources.

But in the afternoon, the Ministry of Officials rejected his application for extension, and also learned that Du He was currently under custody at Zongzheng Temple.

In a place like Zongzheng Temple, non-royal family members would be tortured if they had any evidence, and it would be easy to peel off a layer of skin.

"How could this happen?!"

"Do you know the cause of Yu Ma's death?"

Du Miaoyan's expression changed, and she said in a deep voice.

Du He is now taking up the post of AMTD Fengyu, which is to help the royal family look after horses.

From the fifth rank, it is an idle position, and many dignitaries are staring at these positions, which were arranged by Du Ruhui for Du He before his death.

As for Du Gou, as the eldest son, after succeeding Duke Du Ruhui, Li Shimin named him Cizhou Inspector, these few days are already the days to start.

"Time is too fast, I can't figure it out."

"If it wasn't for my extension application being rejected, I wouldn't want to bother you."

Du Gou said with a face of shame.

He couldn't help with what happened in Fangfu recently.

Fang Yuan and Boling Cui Shi were facing each other just now, they must be very busy and anxious.

But the Ministry of Officials rejected the application for postponement, he had no choice but to seek help from Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan.

"Family, no trouble."

"Have you consulted the emperor for the extension application?"

Fang Yuan shook his head, and invited Du Gou to sit down and chat.

He immediately wondered if the emperor was dissatisfied with him and started targeting Du He.

After all, there were only a few horses, and the emperor didn't need to let Zongzheng Temple take Du He away, just a few curses would be enough.

"After the officials rejected it, I went to the palace to see the emperor."

"But the eunuch in the palace said that the emperor was not there, and he didn't say where he was going, so I couldn't see him."

Du Gou sighed.

If you can see the emperor, you should be able to apply for an extension.

After all, my father just passed away, and His Majesty is not a heartless person, so he will give himself a chance to find out.

But it's a pity, I don't know where the emperor went, and I can't disobey the officials' wishes, so I came to find Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan tonight.

"The emperor is not here?!"

Fang Yuan was surprised by this answer.

If the emperor is not in the palace, where can he be?

But after thinking about it, I think it's normal. The emperor had appeared in Wuling County and Liaozhou for a long time before.

"Yes."

"I want to wait for the emperor to appear before entering the palace to beg."

"But I'm not sure when the emperor will show up, so I can only look for you first."

Du Gou was speechless.

Obviously, a word from the emperor can solve the problem.

But now I can't see the emperor, and I don't know where the emperor has gone.

"Have you looked for Changsun Chong?"

Fang Yuan nodded slightly, then asked.

Changsun Chong is the Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple and the second in command of Zongzheng Temple.

The relationship between Du He and Changsun Chong is also very good, and he should be able to find out the situation.

"I found it, but no visitor."

Du Gou's expression was a bit complicated.

He is now the king of the country, and when he went to ask for an interview, he couldn't even enter the door, and he felt extremely humiliated.

"No visitors?!"

Du Miaoyan said in surprise.

What's going on, you haven't seen any visitors yet?

Du Gou sighed and nodded helplessly.

"Forget about that, let's go into the palace to see the royal horse."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, said in a deep voice.

Go to the palace to see the dead horse and see the situation on the scene.

After learning more about the situation, I will go to Changsun Chong to ask about Du He's situation.

"it is good!"

Du Gou also had this intention.

He also wanted to see the situation of Yuma for a long time.

But he is different from Fang Yuan, he does not handle cases in the imperial city.

Those who do not handle cases in the imperial city can only enter the imperial palace directly when entering the imperial city, and cannot wander around in the imperial city.

But Fang Yuan is different, as the servant of the household department, Fang Yuan can go to most places except that he cannot enter the palace privately.

Of course, it's one thing to be able to go, but another thing to be stopped.

Not long after, Fang Yuan took Du Gou, Du Miaoyan and an experienced groom into the imperial city on the grounds that the household department still had work.

The Imperial City is huge, but Fang Yuan knew most of the layout, so he arrived at the gate of AMTD Bureau not long after.

"Stop, this is the AMTD Bureau, no one is allowed to enter without orders!"

There were two soldiers guarding the gate, stopping Fang Yuan and the others.

"Are you blind?"

"Even dare to stop me?!"

Du Chuke appeared and pushed the soldiers guarding the gate away.

When Fang Yuan decided to enter the city, he greeted Du Chuke in advance.

He is the general of the left guard, he has a high status in the imperial city, and he can go almost anywhere.

With him, even if someone blocks Fang Yuan and the others, he can open the way for Fang Yuan and the others.

"Subordinate, this subordinate is blind, please forgive me, General!"

The two soldiers guarding the gate were startled, but Du Chuke suddenly appeared.

The sight is not very clear at night, so they didn't notice that there was Du Chuke behind Fang Yuan and the others.

"Step aside!"

Du Chuke ordered.

"General, Zong Zhengqing said that no one is allowed in except him and His Majesty."

The two soldiers guarding the gate said with distressed faces.

"Is he your superior, or am I your superior?"

Du Chuke frowned, and grabbed a soldier by the skirt.

"You are, you are."

The soldiers quickly gave way, not daring to stop Fang Yuan and the others.

Not long after, Fang Yuan and the others entered the AMTD office and arrived at the racecourse.

There were twelve racecourses in total, and more than 30 horses in six of them were all dead, while the horses in the other six were still alive.

AMTD Fengyu had two official positions on the left and the right, and he should be in charge of six horse farms. The horses in the six horse farms managed by Du He died.

Fang Yuan and the others carefully checked the dead horses in Du Home's carriage, and then checked the surviving horses, they initially felt that they died from eating the wrong food.

But there is no food and grass at the scene, so there is no way to determine what these dead imperial horses ate to death.

In fact, even if he knew what he ate to death, there was no way to help Du He get rid of the crime.

From the gatekeepers, Fang Yuan and others learned that Du He was suspected of poisoning Yuma and was taken away by Zongzheng Temple for investigation.

Royal horses belong to the royal family, so Du He was taken away by Zongzheng Temple, not by the Ministry of Punishment or Dali Temple.

"Let's go and find Changsun Chong."

After Fang Yuan saw that it was almost the same, he decided to leave.

Come to the scene to see, just to know the situation and have a bottom line in mind.

If you want to see the scene and help Du He get rid of his suspicions, then you are making a big mistake.

Fang Yuan and the others moved to Changsun Mansion.

"Sorry, my young master said he doesn't see any visitors."

The guard at the gate refused to see him again.

It was the same as when Du Gou came to see Chang Sun Chong for the first time.

"Just make another announcement and say that the boss of the Bafang Group wants to see him."

Fang Yuan frowned, and asked the guard to report again.

Changsun Chong didn't see any guests, Fang Yuan thought a lot.

This is not a good sign. Is there too much involvement in the Du He case, or is there another reason?

"You decide."

The guards at the gate dared not stop them.

Everyone here is not something he can neglect.

Not long after, the guard at the gate came back and agreed to see Fang Yuan this time.

Not long after, Fang Yuan was introduced to the Changsun Mansion, and saw Chang Sheng Chong in the living room.

"I can't help with Du He's matter. If you came here because of this matter, you can go back."

The eldest grandson stood up and said calmly.

"I don't need your help, I just ask you something."

Fang Yuan stopped, said calmly.

"Then... please sit down."

Chang Sun Chong opened his mouth and invited Fang Yuan and the others to sit down.

"Did Du He be framed?"

Fang Yuan asked after sitting down.

Du Miaoyan and others also sat down, and Fang Yuan asked.

"do not know."

Chang Sun Chong shook his head and said.

"Has he been tortured in Zongzheng Temple?"

Fang Yuan continued to ask.

"Have."

Chang Sun Chong said calmly.

"Aren't you going to take care of him?"

Fang Yuan frowned slightly.

"Zong Zhengqing is Li Shentong, and His Majesty may not even give you face. How dare I take care of him?"

Chang Sun Chong shook his head and said.

"Aren't you brothers?"

Fang Yuan frowned deeper.

Li Shentong is the emperor's uncle and has a lot of experience.

But Changsun Chong, as the young secretary of Zongzheng Temple, should have no problem taking care of him.

And the matter itself was not a big deal, the emperor didn't necessarily deal with Du He, and there was absolutely no need for Zongzheng Temple to torture Du He.

The most important point is that Du He is the son of the late Du Ruhui, and his body is still alive. Is this how the court treats his son?

Chang Sun Chong lowered his head slightly and did not speak.

"Elder Sun Chong, you grew up with Du He, don't you take care of him when he suffers?"

Du Miaoyan couldn't help but said.

Not only did Chang Sun Chong grow up with Du He, but Du Miaoyan could almost be said to have grown up with Chang Sun Chong as well.

The feelings between each other are deep, not to mention sharing difficulties, but at least sharing blessings, now it's not enough to take care of Du He?
Chang Sun Chong still didn't speak, he lowered his head and didn't look at the crowd.

"Does the emperor know about this?"

Fang Yuan sighed in his heart, and asked again.

At this moment, Fang Yuan recalled Du He's face was bruised and swollen that day.

Maybe it was because after Du Ruhui left, the Du family's status declined, and Du He's status in Changsun Chong also dropped rapidly.

If the status is not equal, it is difficult to be brothers and friends.

It's like when Fang Yuan faced Changsun Chong or Qin Huaiyu, at most he treated them as ordinary friends.

Because the status of each other is too different, if there are not enough interests as a hub, there may be no communication.

"I don't know."

Chang Sun Chong answered again.

"I want to see Duho."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said.

Now the emperor doesn't know where he is, and Changsun Chong refuses to take care of Du He, so he can only meet Du He first and ask.

"I can't help you guys."

"Zong Zhengqing doesn't allow outsiders to see him."

Chang Sun Chong shook his head and said.

"I'm not an outsider, I'm Du He's brother-in-law."

"Miaoyan is not an outsider, she is Du He's older sister."

"There's also Du Chuke and Du Gou, don't I need to talk about it?"

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, said in a deep voice.

"Go away, I can't help you."

Chang Sun Chong still refused.

And issued an order to Fang Yuan and the others to chase away guests.

"Elder Sun Chong, why did you become like this?"

"Do you want to watch your brother suffer in it?"

Du Miaoyan spoke again.

She felt that Chang Sun Chong had really changed.

Just now when Fang Yuan mentioned that he and Du He are brothers, Chang Sun Chong didn't answer.

There are two possibilities here.

One is that Chang Sun Chong feels guilty and dare not admit it.

One is that Chang Sun Chong no longer regards Du He as a brother in his heart.

"Please come back."

The eldest grandson got up and gave the order to chase away the guests again.

"you!"

Du Miaoyan stood up angrily and pointed at Chang Sun Chong.

I really didn't expect that such a good friend in the past would refuse to help.

"Chang Sun Chong, how about a condition?"

Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes and looked at Chang Sun Chong.

Perhaps, Chang Sun Chong really didn't regard Du He as a brother anymore.

After Du Ruhui passed away, it was inevitable that the status of the Du family would gradually decline.

If the status is not enough, naturally he cannot be a brother, similar to Xiao Rui who was executed before.

"I want. Bafang Group's half of the dividend!"

Chang Sun Chong looked at Fang Yuan, narrowed his eyes, and said in a deep voice.

"Okay, I will serve you with pen and ink!"

Fang Yuan didn't hesitate, and said directly.

Bafang Group's half of the profit is worth a lot, but there is no other way.

Zongzheng Temple is not a place for people to stay. Du He will suffer if he stays in Zongzheng Temple for too long.

Du Miaoyan sat down again, and her face gradually became calm.

She didn't get angry anymore because there was no need for it.

Chang Sun Chong no longer regarded Du He as a brother, nor a friend.

Naturally, for Fang Yuan and himself, Chang Sun Chong is no longer a friend, only a relationship of interest.

Not long after, Changsun's mansion prepared pens, ink, paper and inkstones, and signed an agreement, and half of Du Miaoyan's bonus in Bafang Group was allocated to Changsun Chong.

This is what Fang Yuan requested, he must have sufficient control over the Bafang Group.

"Let's go."

Chang Sun Chong looked a little joyful.

But after noticing that Fang Yuan and the others were here, he quickly regained his composure.

"Please."

Fang Yuan and the others got up.

Follow Changsun Chong to Zongzheng Temple.

Not long after, Fang Yuan and others followed Changsun Chong to Zongzheng Temple.

(End of this chapter)