Yanlouchun

Chapter 6 Is this considered retribution for doing all the bad things?
The next day, the imperial court wrote a letter to the court of advice.

Guan Zhong, who participated in the Ministry of Punishments, privately collected money from criminals, and marked the price of the prisons in the Ministry of Punishment as three, six, or nine grades. Those who have money go to jail like vacations, while those who have no power lose their human rights when they go to prison. They beat and scold at every turn, without any law.

The emperor ordered the case to be handed over to Dali Temple, and Jiang Yujin, the director of Dali Temple, made a judgment on the case.

After the court, Shen Zhiyun had just walked out of the palace gate.

"Master Shen, my lord Zhonglang General Zhang Peng invites you to Fanlou for a brief discussion."

Shen Zhiyun nodded, agreeing.

When they arrived at Fanlou, Zhang Peng was already sitting in the room, with guards guarding the door.

After all, he is a general, and his guards all wear long knives.

Shen Zhiyun opened the curtain to enter, while Bai Bian waited outside the door.

"Master Shen."

The sound is like a bell, carrying a majesty that is difficult to violate in the slightest.

Zhang Peng, the general of Zhonglang, is now middle-aged, and he is quite prejudiced against civil servants, let alone Shen Zhiyun, who is so young.

Moreover, in the barracks, most of the soldiers are reckless, and they regard strength as masculinity.

Zhang Peng looked at the newly promoted Shen Cifu, with thin skin and tender flesh, male and female appearance, compared with the strong general, he was weak.

The wrist that was exposed when the curtain was lifted felt like he could break it with one hand, and felt disdainful in his heart.

But in the end, there are demands from others, so I didn't show it.

Shen Zhiyun took a seat opposite Zhang Peng, without any timidity.

"Master Zhang probably didn't just want to have a chat with me today."

Shen Zhiyun went straight to the point, which saved Zhang Peng's energy. He was most annoyed with the civil servants.

Zhang Peng poured wine for Shen Zhiyun, and filled it up for himself again, with a vigorous movement, a few drops of wine splashed on the table.

"Master Shen is a scholar, I am not, I am just a rough man who practices martial arts all day long."

"I won't say anything else, just ask directly."

Zhang Peng's eyes stared straight at Shen Zhiyun, the corners of his eyes drooped, thick wrinkles piled up at the end of his eyes, his eyes were like sword lights, sharp and reminiscent of vultures looking for food.

"Guan Zhong was a soldier I brought out from the Peking University earlier. I can guarantee his courage and temperament. I will never do such a cheap thing!"

Shen Zhiyun seemed to suddenly realize it, but in fact, she had expected it a long time ago.

This Guan Zhong can be regarded as the connection person of Bei Daying in the Ministry of Punishment.

The power of military commanders and other ministries is often separated, so as a related person, Guan Zhong has a lot of power in the power of military officials.

Zhang Peng was very concerned about whether Guan Zhong could save his life, and he was bound to keep their military commander's right to speak in the Ministry of Punishment.

"So you're here for the case of Guan Zhong."

Shen Zhiyun lowered his eyebrows, "It's just that this matter has nothing to do with me. It is neither sentenced to the Ministry of Household Affairs nor given the right to interrogate the cabinet."

"I know that you have a very good relationship with Jiang Yujin of Dali Temple."

When Zhang Peng said this, there was no need to go any further, everything that should be clarified has been clarified.

"Today, I have a request from Mr. Shen. I will drink three glasses of this wine first to show my sincerity."

After all, three cups in a row, three cups into the throat.

Shen Zhiyun sat quietly opposite without hindrance, and after Zhang Peng put down the wine glass, he picked up the wine glass in front of him.

"Master Zhang is a generous person."

He raised his head to drink and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing that Shen Zhiyun took the initiative to return the wine, Zhang Peng felt that there was a sign of this matter.

"If Mr. Shen is willing to help me with this favor, if there is anything that can be used for me in the future, he will definitely not refuse."

Shen Zhiyun shook his head with a smile, "I am in the cabinet, how can I intervene in the case of Dali Temple."

"Although Jiang Yujin is on good terms with me, private is private and public is public. If everyone talks about friendship, how can the case be resolved in this world."

Seeing this, Zhang Peng felt hopeless again, but he still did not give up.

"Master Shen just give it a try. If Guan Zhong survives, you will be his great benefactor, and you will be the Ministry of Punishment in the future. You may also have some connections."

Zhang Peng felt that he had to lower his posture when asking for help, and he wondered whether he should call Shen Zhiyun "you" or "you", but he really couldn't say "you" to a person of Shen Zhiyun's age. Afraid that Shen Zhiyun would think that he was arrogant and refused to help him, his brows were furrowed together.

"Master Zhang is in an important position, he is upright, and he has brought out many good men who can fight for the country. I respect it. Now that you have something to ask me, I really want to help you."

Shen Zhiyun frowned, as a sign of difficulty.

"But."

"But what?"

Zhang Peng felt that the will was dark and the flower was bright again, and he was only one foot away, so he asked anxiously.

Shen Zhiyun spoke again.

"Let me ask you, what is the character of this Guan Zhong?"

Zhang Peng patted the square table, and the dishes and wine on the table shook a few times.

"If you are worried about helping the wrong person, the villain who used his power to get money in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, then don't worry about it. Guan Zhong was brought out by me personally. If he is despicable and shameless, you will Go to the Remonstrance Court and let those old men sue me for not being strict with my orders."

Zhang Peng was only from the military camp, and now he is a member of the Sixth Division. Even if he has misbehavior and has to blame his superiors, when will he get Zhang Peng.

But this was just what Shen Zhiyun thought in his mind, and he didn't point it out.

"I naturally believe in Mr. Zhang's character."

Then he let out a long sigh, "But this Dali Temple's decision is really not something that can be decided by just one word."

"I have an idea, Mr. Zhang can try it."

"Just say it straight."

Zhang Peng's heart was going up and down, and now he was extremely anxious.

"I will go south to supervise the construction of the Academy in a few days. During the period, the allocation of school fields will be involved, and the laws and regulations are complicated. I am afraid of making mistakes. I am going to ask His Majesty to send someone who is familiar with the laws and regulations to go south with me."

"At that time, I can name Jiang Yujin. Now you just need to let the case of Guan Zhong drag on until I go south and take Jiang Yujin away. This case will be reviewed by the internal staff of Dali Temple. I want to do something at that time. It's so much easier."

When Zhang Peng heard it, he felt wonderful. Jiang Yujin was too high to be selfish. If it were an indecisive person, wouldn't the case be settled as he wanted?

"It's doable."

Immediately thinking that this case still needs to be dragged on, he asked again: "When will Mr. Shen go south?"

"You know that the cabinet hopes that Shengguo and Qingguo can open a mutual market in Hanhai, but there are too many people who disagree with this matter, and they all want to start a war to take back Hanhai. You have also fought in the frontier. This battle is not so easy. Can win!"

"Those people, headed by Prince Gu, have a huge family. Who knows if they want to get a fortune from this appropriation after the war. I feel sorry for the soldiers! So I must settle this matter before going south. .”

Speaking of this, Shen Zhiyun lowered his eyebrows and sighed, and Zhang Peng also sympathized.

He is currently in charge of the important affairs of the City Defense Department in Beijing, so he has not participated in the debate on Han Hai, and has always maintained a neutral attitude.

Although he has not led soldiers on the frontier for a long time, the injustice he encountered when he was young is now coming to his heart like a tide.

"I understand."

Zhang Peng snorted coldly, "Those people really came here just by opening their mouths. I don't know how much blood will be shed and how many people will die in a battle!"

"Don't worry, I will write a note when I get back and explain this matter to His Majesty."

"With Master Zhang's help, that would be great. I respect you for this wine."

After finishing speaking, Shen Zhiyun poured himself another glass and drank it down.

Seeing that the matter was resolved so smoothly, Zhang Peng felt refreshed and drank a cup.

After the deal was concluded, the two had a chat and said goodbye after sharing lunch in Fanlou.

The two talked about many strategies in the book of war. Zhang Peng felt that Shen Zhiyun was too much for him, unlike other old men who respected their generals very much and had unique insights into the art of war.

After saying goodbye to Zhang Peng, Shen Zhiyun returned to the Shen residence.

Bai Bian was very happy, "I didn't expect General Zhonglang to use you sometimes."

"Everyone needs to use others. The higher the official position, the more things you do, the more you need to use others."

"Didn't the young master say yesterday that he would pay a visit to the crown prince this morning?" Bai Bian remembered and asked.

Shen Zhiyun said indifferently: "Wait a few days, hold back."

"Have you finished what I asked you to do?" Shen Zhiyun asked.

This is business, Bai Bian restrained his smile, and replied respectfully: "The things in the study are ready, just waiting to lure the snake into the hole."

Shen Zhiyun nodded, "That's good."

"Son."

A female voice came from outside the door, soft and gentle.

It is Lan Yu.

"Enter."

Lan Yu opened the door and walked in, saluting Shen Zhiyun.

"Aunt Jiang's cousin and maidservant have already found out. Do you want to listen now, Young Master?"

"You said."

Lan Yu helps Mrs. Shen and manages the trivial matters of Shen's residence, but she is a servant after all, with a bad name and hard to convince the public.

And Shen Zhiyun was hindered by the man's body and it was inconvenient to check more about the affairs of the inner court, so he often gave Aunt Jiang the opportunity to do something.

"Aunt Jiang's cousin is named Jiang Tanghe, and has entrusted Aunt Jiang's relationship with the Shen Mansion, and has been serving in the city defense forces.

"I have been promoted over the years, and I have someone under my command, and my back has straightened up, so I took the initiative to come to his cousin to show some courtesy."

Bai Bian listened at the side, thinking, this is unfortunate, the city guards are under the jurisdiction of Master Zhang Peng.

"Young master, why don't you just tell Master Zhang Peng to remove Jiang Tanghe from his post, and see who Aunt Jiang can rely on." Bai Bian suggested.

"No." Shen Zhiyun said.

"Now, I am asking Jiang Yujin to leave for Mr. Zhang, and Mr. Zhang will help me in the mutual market. If I ask him again, the transaction between us will not be equal."

"Lan Yu." Shen Zhiyun tapped on the armrest with his fingers.

"The servant is here."

"Find some buddies and spread rumors to my father, saying that Zhang Peng's support for sending troops to the Qing Kingdom at this time is not against me, so he asked his men to monitor the Shen residence, even the guards of the Shen residence were taken into his pocket."

"My father is a man who knows that his concubine's position in his mansion is not right, and he is afraid of others saying that he spoils his concubine and kills his wife. If he finds out that others are monitoring Shen's mansion, I'm afraid there will be many scandals, and he will be annoyed."

"Yes." Lan Yu replied.

"Let's deal with this matter like this, you go down first." Shen Zhiyun waved his hand, as if he was a little tired.

Lan Yu stood by the side without saying a word, without moving, and without leaving.

After Shen Zhiyun found out, he looked at Lan Yu.

"But what else needs to be reported?"

Lan Yu lowered her head, bit her lip, still hesitating.

"Lan Yu?" Shen Zhiyun didn't know why, and asked softly.

"My lord, the old lady said that you are still immersed in writing desks all day long at an old age, fearing that you will hurt yourself, so you found some women from your hometown who she knows all about, and now they have been sent to the mansion." Lan Yu said.

This is because she is not good at handling things, so she has a guilty conscience and is worried that the young master will punish her.

"When did it happen?" Shen Zhiyun was surprised.

"Didn't you and Nanny Gui stop you?"

"Madam is sick in bed, Nanny Gui and slaves are servants, how can we stop it."

Lan Yu said aggrievedly.

Shen Zhiyun suddenly became one head and two big, thinking of what he had told Li Zhile, he felt funny again.

Does this count as retribution for doing something bad?
"What does Gu Shizi mean?"

Zhang Peng's eyes were fierce, and his rough palm was rubbing his wristband.

"Whether I'm sowing discord, or telling the truth, Mr. Zhang will find out by himself, won't he?"

Gu Hanshu and Zhang Peng were sitting in the same carriage.

"Master Zhang only needs to send someone to Shen's residence to inquire about it, and ask the cook in Shen's residence if he has prepared lunch for Master Shen today, and then he will know that the two of you are talking about it in Fanlou. He Shen Zhiyun is doing things, or he has already played chess and waited for you to enter the game."

What Gu Hanshu meant was that today Zhang Peng invited Shen Zhiyun to Fanlou for a narration, and suddenly Shen Zhiyun was left to have lunch in Fanlou, during which time his servant was waiting outside the door.

If Shen Zhiyun didn't know about this in advance, then there was no servant to inform him, why Shen's family acquiesced that Shen Zhiyun would not come back at noon, and did not prepare lunch for him.

If Shen Zhiyun knew about this in advance, then he would be catching a turtle in the urn, and his heart was not kind.

There was a cold light in Zhang Peng's eyes. In this case, Shen Zhiyun must have been responsible for Guan Zhong's slander and imprisonment.

He fought a set of combined punches with Jiang Yujin, deflecting him around.

It's really infuriating.

"However, let's not talk about the truth of what you said. If I don't stand in line with Shen Zhiyun's request, how can I get Guan Zhong out of Dali Temple?"

Although he was angry, the business was still important. If there was no better solution, he could only fall into Shen Zhiyun's routine, and the rest could only be settled later.

Gu Hanshu chuckled lightly.

"why are you laughing?"

Zhang Peng asked anxiously.

"Why does Guan Zhong want you to worry about this? He is now a member of the Ministry of Punishment, so naturally the adults of the Ministry of Punishment are worried."

"Then it depends on Guan Zhong accepting bribes, who is his immediate family, and how many people are dragged into the water. If there is a crime, it means that these officials and officials are protecting each other. If they are innocent, everyone will live in peace."

Gu Hanshu’s trick is bad, since Shen Zhiyun and Jiang Yujin made a game to get Guan Zhong imprisoned, he will make the game bigger, and then pull some people into the water, there are too many people, everyone defends each other and defends each other, is it true? Accepting bribes has become easier to ascertain.

Zhang Peng opened his stern eyes, thought for a while, and said unhappily: "Aren't you dragging someone into the water again?"

snorted coldly.

"Because the person you want to save has been slandered, slander others. Is this the way of a gentleman you scholars have learned?"

"I don't think it's as good as us warriors."

Gu Hanshu smiled helplessly.

"Who is it that draws the boundaries of the gentleman's way? Isn't it the meaning of learning books to use what I have learned to save the people who should be saved?"

"Although some people were dragged into the water, their lives were not harmed. Within the bottom line, if you do something that is feasible, it is feasible. How can there be a good thing that can be done without any injury?"

Zhang Peng seemed to be persuaded. He estimated the damage to other people in his heart, and he also felt that Gu Hanshu's method was feasible.

I secretly cast aside in my heart.

Damn it!Damn it!
Damn civil servants, always twisting and conspiring!

"I will consider what you said." Zhang Peng said in a deep voice.

If Shen Zhiyun really set up a trap, he would not let him go easily.

(End of this chapter)