The Heavens Begin with Detective Di Renjie

Chapter 17 The Yangzhou Case

With Di Renjie's delivery of orders to the emperor, the Youzhou case was finally settled.

The emperor's imperial decree also arrived in Youzhou a few days later, summoning Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang to return to Beijing to return to their orders.

Less than a month has elapsed since the occurrence of the mission case and the conclusion of the Youzhou case.

Wu Zetian was naturally overjoyed with such a fast speed in solving the case, and he did not hesitate to praise Di Renjie, Li Yuanfang and Shen Youzhi.

With this Youzhou case, Di Renjie returned to the position of minister in the cabinet and returned to the political center of Wu Zhou.

Li Yuanfang went straight to the top. From a small guerrilla general, he was directly promoted to a fourth-rank inspector Yingyangwei Zhonglang General, and was ordered to personally guard Di Renjie, the minister of the cabinet.

The so-called "inspection" actually means agency, and most of them are empty positions with only grades but no real power.

The emperor probably thought that Li Yuanfang, as Di Renjie's personal bodyguard, needed a suitable grade.

As for Shen Youzhi, the emperor also complied with his request and gave millions of money and food to the people of Youzhou.

It's not that Shen Youzhi's contribution is really worth millions of dollars.

Youzhou is an important border area, and has suffered great changes. It has just stabilized not long ago, and the people are suffering even more. The imperial court needs appeasement.

In the name of rewards, the practice of appeasement not only obtained actual benefits, but also showed that the emperor would reward the emperor for his meritorious deeds, benevolence and love for the people.

How could Wu Zetian refuse such a thing that kills three birds with one stone?
Not only the main heroes Di Renjie, Li Yuanfang and Shen Youzhi, but also other officials in Youzhou were also commended one by one.

Now, the Youzhou affairs have been dealt with, and the new governor has also completed the handover.

Di Renjie finally took Shen Youzhi and Li Yuanfang on the journey back to Luoyang, the capital of the gods.

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Di Renjie, who was ordered to return to Beijing, rushed to meet Emperor Wu Zetian immediately.

Shen Youzhi and Li Yuanfang, led by Di Chun, came to the mansion bestowed by the emperor on Di Renjie.

"After a few months, I finally returned to the capital of God." Li Yuanfang couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

When he left at the beginning, he was still innocently wearing the guilt.

When he came back now, he was already a general of the fourth rank.

The ups and downs of this life really moved him a lot.

"Brother Yuan Fang has not only cleared away his grievances, but he has also risen to the top of the ranks, and he is in the fourth rank of the official position." Shen Youzhi joked: "Thinking about it, the timing will change, and there will be good luck in the future!"

Although he was joking, he was telling the truth.

Ever since meeting Di Renjie, hasn't Li Yuanfang been lucky?
Not only is the official position rising steadily, but the beautiful and lovely wife is also uninvited.

Hearing Shen Youzhi's ridicule, Li Yuanfang smiled helplessly, and said, "Brother Shen was joking."

He doesn't expect any time to come and go, but he wants to be clean and innocent.

At this moment, Di Renjie, who had returned from the delivery, also walked over with a smile.

"Yuanfang, worry about it."

Di Renjie greeted.

"Digong (my lord)!"

The two also replied in unison.

Immediately, the three of them sat down in the main hall.

Di Chun immediately brought warm tea to the three of them.

Di Renjie took a sip of tea and said, "Youzhi, I have submitted your pleadings to the emperor for review.

The emperor appointed me as Yangzhou's dethroning envoy, and I set out to inspect Yangzhou three days later. "

The matter of water transportation is the lifeline of a country. It is not only related to the economy of a country, but also to the rise and fall of all walks of life. It affects the livelihood of countless people. No wonder the emperor is so anxious.

After hearing this, Li Yuanfang quickly looked at Shen Youzhi, and said excitedly, "That's great!"

Shen Youzhi had to calm down a lot, and said cautiously: "Di Gong, King Ying has great influence in Yangzhou.

Officials at all levels are either driven by him or coerced by him.

He also has thousands of Iron Hand killers under his command.

There is a saying that it is difficult for a strong dragon to overwhelm a local snake.

I'm afraid it won't be so easy for us to deal with him! "

Di Renjie also nodded and said: "You are right.

Yuan Qi is the king of Ying who was proclaimed by the emperor.

If there is no real evidence, no one can touch him! "

Investigating cases focuses on witnesses and physical evidence.

It is easy to handle witnesses, and tens of thousands of water workers in Yangzhou can be used as witnesses.

But physical evidence is hard to find.

If Yangzhou officials cover each other and clean up all the physical evidence, it will be difficult.

What is even more difficult is how to prove that the iron hand group is indeed controlled by King Ying.

"Moreover." Di Renjie changed the subject, and continued: "The Tie Shou group's whereabouts are secretive, if they can't find their lair, they will be wiped out.

Afterwards, they will take revenge on those poor water workers. "

After Li Yuanfang listened to it, he understood the difficulty of the problem.

Although this case is not as confusing and thrilling as the Youzhou case, it may take a lot of trouble to handle it well.

Di Renjie thought for a moment, and finally said: "This matter should not be rushed, only slowly."

Afterwards, he arranged again: "Worry, in this way, we will divide into two groups.

You are from Yangzhou, and you know the local situation better, so go ahead and inquire about the news of the Iron Hands from the rivers and lakes.

Yuan Fang and I went to Yangzhou with the guards to check the evidence of King Ying's crime from the officialdom.

When you find the lair of the Iron Hands, we can take a two-pronged approach and uproot all the forces of King Ying in Yangzhou! "

Shen Youzhi nodded after listening to Di Renjie's arrangement.

This arrangement is appropriate.

Starting from the two angles of the arena and the officialdom, the two lines run side by side, one light and one dark, which can catch Yuan Qi by surprise.

Moreover, Di Renjie's arrangement this time is different from the past.

Di Renjie had transferred him away many times before, but all in order to exclude him from the core of the case.

But this time, of the two lines, his line is the most important.

The line of Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang is just an auxiliary, more to attract Yuan Qi's attention.

After all, Yangzhou's goal of dethroning the emissary is too big. With Yuan Qi's power in Yangzhou, it is impossible not to take precautions in advance.

On the contrary, it was Shen Youzhi's dark line that could quietly find out key information.

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Li Yuanfang seemed to be concerned about Di Renjie's arrangement, so he hesitated.

"Yuanfang, what's the matter?" Di Renjie was a little puzzled.

Shen Youzhi also cast a surprised look.

Li Yuanfang explained: "I know a thing or two about the ins and outs of the Iron Hands."

"Oh?" Di Renjie was surprised when he heard the words: "You know?"

Li Yuanfang nodded and said: "The Iron Hands Group is the largest killer organization in the Jianghu. Its predecessor is the Wubi Group, also known as the Xiangbu. It was originally created by the Wubi Lords during the Southern and Northern Dynasties to defend the suzerain's territory and castle. .

Later, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty ruled the world and eliminated Wubi.

Most of the members of the Wubi group were wiped out, and those who survived were the elite.

Among these people, there is a peerless master named Yuan Buji.

He was originally a descendant of a wealthy family in Hebei Province. He has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and he is very talented.

It was this Yuan Buji who gathered the exiled members of the Wubi Group and formed the Iron Hand Group. "

"Yuan Buji?" Di Renjie asked suddenly.

"Yes." Li Yuanfang replied.

Yuan Buji, Yuan Qi, is there any connection between these two?
Di Renjie thought carefully in his heart.

Li Yuanfang continued: "I once heard my master say that Yuan Buji's martial arts are unparalleled in the world, and no one can match him.

Therefore, although the Iron Hands have done many evils and cruel methods, no one has ever been able to bring them to justice. "

Di Renjie understood, he understood what Li Yuanfang meant.

"I understand, Yuan Fang, you are one of the worried people who went to investigate, and you are likely to be chased and killed by the masters of the Iron Hands." Di Renjie said.

Li Yuanfang nodded heavily.

Although he knew that Shen Youzhi's martial arts were not inferior to his own, even in terms of moves alone he was half a point better than him.

But there are countless masters in the Iron Hands, and no one can guarantee that they will be safe and sound when facing them.

"In this case, Yuan Fang, you and You Zhi will go together, so that we can take care of each other." Di Renjie thought for a moment and said.

"Impossible!" Shen Youzhi immediately refused: "Duke Di, the Iron Hands Group has no purpose, everything is to obey the suzerain.

And they have always been bold and lawless.

If you don't have Yuan Fang's guards by your side, it's hard to guarantee that they won't attack you! "

"Yes, my lord." Li Yuanfang also said: "Those people are desperadoes, killing court officials is also a common thing for them, they can't take risks!"

Shen Youzhi continued: "Sir, you don't have to worry about my safety.

Although I am no match for the Iron Hands, it is not so easy for them to kill me! "

"But." Di Renjie still hesitated.

In the past, he had misunderstood and doubted Shen Youzhi many times, but the other party repaid his hatred with kindness, rode alone into Jin Mulan's lair, and helped him solve the Youzhou case with his own strength.

Now, he wanted Shen Youzhi to face the vicious and brutal Iron Hands alone again.

This made Di Renjie feel even more guilty.

"Don't worry, Mr. Di!" Shen Youzhi comforted, "I won't confront them head-on. Once I find out their lair, I will join you as soon as possible!"

Seeing that he couldn't resist him, Di Renjie had no choice but to agree, but he still repeatedly told him: "You must be careful!

Focus on investigation, and we must not confront them head-on.

If you are noticed by them, you must evacuate immediately.

Now that we know the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes, we are not afraid that we will not be able to catch him! "

Shen Youzhi nodded, and then said: "Since that's the case, Mr. Di, there's no need to delay, I'll go right away!"

Get rid of Yuan Qi one day earlier, and he can start the follow-up plan one day earlier.

Afterwards, Di Renjie ordered Di Chun to prepare horses and money for Shen Youzhi, and sent him out of the house with Li Yuanfang.

Before leaving, Di Renjie handed Shen Youzhi another thing - an exquisite human skin mask.

"This item was obtained from the fake Fang Qian during the Youzhou case." Di Renjie explained: "You have appealed many times in Yangzhou, and were even hunted down by the killers of the Iron Hands.

Those people must already be very familiar with your appearance.

So, you'd better disguise yourself, so that whatever you do will be more convenient. "

Shen Youzhi didn't expect that Di Renjie thought so carefully and thoughtfully, he even kept in mind what he said casually back then.

"Thank you Di Gong! I remember it!" He took the human skin mask and replied solemnly.

"Worry, you must be careful on this trip, remember! Remember!" Di Renjie urged again.

It can be seen from this that at this moment, he is no longer as alienated and suspicious of Shen Youzhi as before.

Shen Youzhi nodded, then turned to Li Yuanfang and said, "Brother Yuanfang, the safety of Di Gong is entrusted to you!"

Li Yuanfang nodded and said: "Brother Shen, don't worry, I will do my best to protect the safety of adults!"

Shen Youzhi stopped talking and rode away.

Just like that, Shen Youzhi, who had just regained consciousness for less than two days, embarked on the journey to Yangzhou again.

(End of this chapter)