People are in Zhenguan, solving crimes scientifically

Chapter 265 The news spread, Fang Xuanling was shocked!
As Ma Yuan stopped making excuses, the truth about the murder of Wang Jian, the young minister of Dali Temple, was finally revealed.

However, there is still some way to go before the case is completely concluded.

Catching Ma Yuan is only the first step. Further trials and trials in Dali Temple are required in the courtroom, and then submitted to Li Shimin, the task publisher, for review before Ma Yuan can be finally convicted. At that time, the murder of Wang Jian was revealed. It's truly over.

But with the many evidences found by Lin Feng, there are no more twists and turns in the process, so it is only a matter of time before Ma Yuan pays for Wang Jian's life.

Just like that, the dark clouds hanging over the palace finally dispersed.

Two quarters of an hour later.

The people who came to the palace to investigate the case left one after another.

The entrance to the palace.

Lin Feng smiled and looked at Gao Xingyi, who had no smile on his face. He cupped his hands and said, "Gao Shaoqing, have you not brought shame on Dali Temple?"

Gao Jingcheng looked at Lin Feng's smile and felt that the smile was so dazzling, as if he was mocking himself. He recalled that he had come so powerfully and thought about using his power to gain credit easily, so that Lin Feng would completely lose his ambition to compete for the qualification of Shaoqing. Seeing Lin Feng easily solving the case, taking all the credit in his hands, and yet not finding any trouble from the beginning to the end, he felt his heart aching with depression.

Zhou Helin hesitated slightly after hearing this. If it was before the investigation, he would definitely not tell Lin Feng. After all, Lin Feng was also his opponent. Letting Lin Feng know too much information would not do him any good.

He nodded quickly: "I understand."

Lin Feng thought for a while and said: "County Magistrate Zhou, I just returned to Chang'an today and I don't know much about the current situation... I wonder if Magistrate Zhou can give me some advice on who our opponents are?"

"It's just a small effort. I just hope I can give Lin Si Zheng some help." Seeing that Lin Feng understood his gesture, Zhou Helin stopped delaying.

In addition, Hou Liang is the son of a dignified minister of the Ministry of War, and his background is not weak, so he is naturally a strong competitor.

Zhang Wei glanced at Gao Xingyi, who was running away quickly, and quickly raised his hands to Lin Feng and said: "Lin Sizheng, congratulations on successfully solving the case. You will definitely be the next Shaoqing... I'm sorry that I came here with Gao Shaoqing." Gao Shaoqing was asked to leave alone, so Xiaguan also resigned first. Later, Xiaguan will host a banquet in person to celebrate Lin Sizheng. "

After saying that, he saw Gao Xinghao was about to run away, so he quickly turned around and chased him without any further delay.

What Zhang Wei wanted was Lin Feng's words. After all, these words directly proved that Lin Feng was willing to accept his approach.

"It really echoes the old saying that officialdom is a place where background is the key...that means I have a special experience, otherwise I really wouldn't have any chance to compete with them."

Lin Feng nodded slightly: "Thank you Zhang Sicheng for the file. If Zhang Sicheng has anything to do in the future, you can come to me directly."

He cupped his hands to Lin Feng and said, "Now that the case is over, it's time for me to return to the Yamen. I haven't returned to the Yamen for five days in a row. There's no telling how many things have accumulated to deal with, so I won't accompany Lin Sizheng."

But now... he has determined that he has no chance, and Lin Feng, in his opinion, is the one with the best chance, so in order to ease the relationship with Lin Feng and establish a good relationship with the future Shaoqing in advance, Zhou Helin said: "Be able to compete Those who hold the position of Shaoqing are either of the fifth rank or the lowest rank of the fourth rank. Although there are many officials in the imperial court, there are not many who have the opportunity to compete for the position of Shaoqing. "

Lin Feng could hear Zhou Helin's displeasure. After all, he was competing openly and honestly with his own strength, and was almost kicked out by Gao Xingxing midway. It was strange that he would be happy.

Lin Feng responded with a smile: "County Magistrate Zhou is busy with official business, so I won't waste Magistrate Zhou's time. When I have time in the future, I will personally entertain Magistrate Zhou. Magistrate Zhou must not refuse."

Seeing Lin Feng talking about business, Sun Fujia nodded: "The report is over. Dai Shangshu is very shocked by your performance. He specifically asked me to tell you that you can go to the Ministry of Justice to find him when you have time. He wants to know more details. "

After saying this, Zhou Helin no longer hesitated, turned around, and strode away with the government officials.

Zhou Helin took a deep breath and said: "Lin Sizheng, your real opponents are only Changsun Pingan and Hou Liang."

"Like Lin Sizheng before..."

"With no background, no ability, no merit, just an official position, there is no chance to compete for it, and among those who can compete, there are also three, six or nine grades."

And Hou Liang... the son of Hou Junji, the Minister of War, is a fifth-rank Jinwu Guards general. The Jinwu Guards are in charge of the day and night patrols in the palace and the capital, and they are responsible for enforcement and non-violation. In other words, the Jinwu Guards are regarded as the public security system. a member of.

As Gao Shilian's son and a true relative of the emperor, how had he ever suffered such depression?

Zhang Wei's impression on Lin Feng was much better than that of Gao Xingyi. Although they were both postgraduates of meritorious service, Zhang Wei was obviously more understanding of the world.

After saying that, he took a deep breath and said seriously to Lin Feng: "Lin Sizheng, if there is anyone among these people who I have the least complaints about losing to, it is you, so you must succeed!"

Sun Fujia, who had been standing quietly by the side, saw this scene and then slowly said: "County Magistrate Zhou is still open-minded."

Jin Wuwei was able to directly participate in many cases in Chang'an and the palace.

But he couldn't have an attack yet. After all, what he said at the time was to investigate the case and for the reputation of Dali Temple. Now that Lin Feng has successfully solved the case and successfully preserved the reputation of Dali Temple, as a young minister of Dali Temple, he can't even get angry. , he couldn't even frown, he could only smile with blood dripping from his heart and said: "You have done really well. I will help you claim credit from Xiao Siqing in the future. I still have official duties to attend to, so I will go ahead. One step."

Changsun Ping'an... Changsun Wuji's relative, Gao Jixiong had previously taken action for Changsun Ping'an. He did have a profound background and was a strong competitor.

It looked like he was running away in a hurry.

After saying that, he didn't even wait for Lin Feng to respond, and turned around and left.

"But that was just before..." Zhou Helin quickly changed his tone and said: "Now, Lin Sizheng, you have solved the murder case of Wang Shaoqing, made great contributions, and even made Gao Shaoqing embarrassed. Once this news comes out, I believe that your colleagues will Your evaluation and impression will change dramatically, and by that time, your competition level will rise directly to the first rank.”

He turned to look at Sun Fujia and said, "Dr. Sun, has he finished reporting to Dai Shangshu?"

At this time, Zhou Helin walked over slowly, looking at Gao Xingyi's back as if he was fleeing, he sneered: "He still wants to use his power to suppress others and take our credit... I don't know if he regrets his previous strong and domineering attitude."

Obviously these things only happened a few months ago. In the decades-long journey of life, a few months is nothing at all, but he felt inexplicably like a sea of ​​change, as if decades had passed. .

Zhou Helin laughed and said: "Absolutely, then I will wait for Lin Sizheng's invitation."

Zhou Helin didn't have to tell himself, and even if he told himself, he didn't need to be so detailed, so this was obviously Zhou Helin's deliberate show of goodwill towards him. Lin Feng was at the beginning of his power, so he naturally had to accept Zhou Helin's kindness.

"In this sequence, there used to be only me, Changsun Pingan, and Hou Liang. But now that I haven't solved Wang Shaoqing's case, I have no chance to compete with them, so..."

After Lin Feng identified his competitor, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He looked at Zhou Helin and thanked: "Thank you, County Magistrate Zhou, for informing me."

After saying that, Sun Fujia couldn't help but laugh and said: "Zide, you don't know how regretful Dai Shangshu was when I told you about your ingenious plans. He patted his thigh and said in annoyance that he should have used it at that time. He took you from Dali Temple to the Ministry of Punishment, and now you can no longer hide your abilities. He said that even if he tried his best, Xiao Siqing would not let you go. "

Lin Feng smiled and was noncommittal.

He looked at Lin Feng and said: "Although Mr. Xiao recommended you, because you are not in Chang'an, and... there were rumors about you before, some officials are not optimistic about you, so although you have a chance to compete, , but it is actually ranked at the last level.”

Listening to Sun Fujia's words, Lin Feng couldn't help but recall the invitation that Dai Zhou sent to him a few months ago.

He knew that this was because he had experienced too many things in the past few months. He had not had a free day, and his brain had not rested for a moment, making him feel as exhausted as he had for decades.

He smiled and said: "It seems that I have time, so I have to go to the Ministry of Justice."

Sun Fujia glanced at Lin Feng, nodded and said, "Let's go. At this time, you need support the most."

Lin Feng understood what Sun Fujia meant. His background was all supported by Xiao Yudaizhou and the others, so he naturally had to move around more.

He smiled and nodded: "I will go. I also have to visit Wei Gong."

Seeing that Lin Feng understood what he meant, Sun Fujia said nothing more. He turned back and glanced at Ma Yuan and Gao Shun who had been arrested, and said: "What are you going to do next? Take them back to Dali directly. Temple interrogation? Or what?”

Lin Feng thought for a while and said: "I still have some things I want to ask about Ma Yuan. I also promised Gao Shun to investigate his uncle's case again, so I really have to talk to them again."

Sun Fujia nodded: "Then I won't waste your time... But Zide, the case is important, and so is your health. You have a bumpy journey, come back covered in dust, and then come to investigate the case non-stop. If this continues, your body It will definitely be too much, so when it’s time to rest, you must rest, otherwise your body will not be able to bear it before the results come out.”

Lin Feng listened to Sun Fujia's words and couldn't help but recall a sentence... Outsiders will only care about your achievements, only true relatives will care about your hard work and sweat under the glory.

He nodded: "I understand...if there is still time before Mr. Xiao comes back, I will rest."

"Before Mr. Xiao comes back?"

Sun Fujia's eyes flashed, and he heard something unusual in Lin Feng's words.

He couldn't help but said: "Zide, do you have some plans that I don't know about?"

Lin Feng looked around and saw that no one nearby could hear him. He took a deep breath and said, "Dr. Sun, there is something I want to tell you..."

Then, Lin Feng told Sun Fujia without reservation that Xiao Yu wanted him to participate in the coma case of the East Palace Prince.

After hearing this, Sun Fujia couldn't help but widen his eyes. He couldn't help but said: "Zide, this is a trip into muddy water. Are you sure you want to go into it? In fact, your achievements are almost the same now. You rescued so many people in Cizhou Common people, you have solved so many thieves from the Four Elephants Organization in Linshui County, brought back so many names of corrupt officials, and now you have solved Wang Shaoqing’s case... The credit you have accumulated is enough for you. You don’t need to take risks if you are ahead of others.”

"The matter of the prince's coma is completely different from the East Palace envoy case you investigated before. This involves the battle for the crown prince, so it must be very complicated. If you are not careful, you may be shattered to pieces!"

He rarely expresses his opinion on Lin Feng's decision, but this time, Sun Fujia said directly: "I do not recommend that you participate in the prince's coma case!"

Lin Feng understood that Sun Fujia's uncharacteristic objection to his decision was entirely out of consideration for his own safety. Sun Fujia had been an official for decades and had experienced the Xuanwu Sect. He was very aware of the matters involving the battle for the crown prince. How dangerous.

"Dr. Sun, I understand what you mean."

Lin Feng said softly: "But now I am not just doing it for the credit, I have a reason to participate."

Then, Lin Feng informed Sun Fuga of his speculation that he had not even told Xiao Yu.

"...So, the Donggong case is probably not an isolated case. It is likely to involve the last Donggong case and the murder of Wang Shaoqing this time. And you also heard what Ma Yuan just said, I have already gone behind the scenes. If I can’t find out the person behind the scenes, even if I don’t participate in the Donggong case, I won’t be safe at all.” “Only by participating in the Donggong case can we find out the secrets behind it all and truly find out who is behind it. Only then can I be truly safe... Not to mention that the Four Symbols Organization is about to take action, and the Jinchai family and the merchant forces in the Western Regions are also ready to take action. What if the Donggong case is related to these forces? What if they are leading the Donggong case? What if the Donggong case is the final trigger of the Chang'an rebellion? Any of these reasons makes me unable to turn a blind eye to the Donggong case."

Sun Fujia's pupils couldn't help but beat violently as he listened to Lin Feng's words. He had no idea that the East Palace case was so complicated, and was even related to Wang Jian's murder this time.

If it is true as Lin Feng analyzed, doesn't it mean that the East Palace case is more complicated than the crown prince's battle as he expected? More dangerous?
But as Lin Feng said, with these speculations, we cannot turn a blind eye.

He frowned, and the expression in his eyes kept changing. At this moment, he fell into contemplation and decision-making for more than ten breaths. Finally, after a while, Sun Fujia exhaled a long breath, and he looked at Lin Feng, He only said one thing: "When you go to investigate the case of the prince's coma, don't forget to call me."

Lin Feng looked at Sun Fujia fiercely, staring straight at Sun Fujia.

Sun Fujia had just made it clear to himself that he did not want him to investigate the Donggong case, but as a result, now that he knew that the Donggong case was more complicated and dangerous than he thought, he told himself to call him... What did Sun Fuga mean? No explanation is needed anymore.

Lin Feng smiled. He didn't say anything more, but just nodded and said, "Then Dr. Sun must be prepared at any time."

Between close friends, there is no need for unnecessary words.

It is enough for each other to understand each other's intentions.

Sun Fujia sighed: "I really didn't expect that I would get crazy now that I'm old."

Lin Feng smiled and said: "After all, if you don't go crazy, you will be really old."

"Hahaha, that's what you said."

Sun Fujia smiled heartily, raised his head and looked at the blue sky, and said: "Okay, it's getting late. I won't waste your time anymore. After you finish interrogating Ma Yuan and the others, they can rest as soon as possible. Since Xiao Siqing is I went to see Your Majesty about those corrupt officials. I guess I won’t be back for a while. After all, this matter is very closely related. He and Your Majesty probably won’t come back until he and Your Majesty have thought of the most appropriate solution. Can you still Some time to rest.”

Lin Feng smiled and said: "Okay, if I have time, I will definitely take a rest."

Both of them were quick and decisive people, so they separated without further delay.

Sun Fujia returned directly to the mansion to rest and recuperate for the upcoming East Palace case. Lin Feng took Ma Yuan and Gao Shun back to Dali Temple, preparing to try to pry open Ma Yuan's mouth and gain a deeper understanding of Ma Yuan's backstory. power... And just as the two of them were preparing for what was to come, the news that Lin Feng had cracked the murder case of Wang Jian had quickly swept through the entire Chang'an like a storm.

The residence of Wei Guogong.

In the study room.

Fang Xuanling is playing chess with his son Fang Yizhi.

The two of them were sitting on both sides of the table. There was a chessboard on the table, with black and white stones crisscrossing the board. The black stone held by Fang Xuanling had begun to gain the upper hand.

He looked at the chess game and said slowly: "You were not focused and you fell behind just as you reached the middle of the game. What was it that distracted you?"

Fang Yi held Bai Zi in his arms and sat upright with his back straight. Hearing his father's inquiry, he answered truthfully: "My son heard that Lin Si Zheng was back, and he also went to investigate Wang Shaoqing's case."

Fang Xuanling raised his eyebrows, raised his eyes to look at his eldest son, whom he valued most, and said, "So, are you worried about your friend Lin Feng, or are you worried about your senior brother?"

Fang Yizhi said truthfully: "The child is worried about his father worrying about the opportunity that senior brother has fought so hard for."

"Turn your elbows outward, but you make it sound like you are really worried about me."

Fang Xuanling smiled, took out a black piece from the chess box, gently rubbed the smooth and round chess piece with his fingertips, and said, "Do you think Lin Feng can solve the case before your senior brother?"

Fang Yi nodded.

"Oh?"

Fang Xuanling asked: "Why? You have to know that your senior brother started the investigation five days earlier than Lin Feng! You also have to know that in order to give your senior brother a chance, my father cut off the opportunity for everyone to participate, even if it was Xiao Siqing also knows nothing about the case, so even if Lin Feng wants to investigate, he will participate without any clue. Even so, do you think Lin Feng can solve the case before your senior brother? "

Fang Yizhi nodded again.

Fang Xuanling's eyes suddenly narrowed: "Why? Do you suspect that your senior brother is not capable enough?"

Fang Yizhi shook his head and spoke calmly: "I have never doubted senior brother's ability. Senior brother has solved many major cases and he has the ability to solve this case."

"Then why do you still think Lin Feng will solve the case first?"

"My child doesn't have any special reason. He just feels that Lin Si is a man full of miracles. Anything judged by common sense cannot be placed on him."

Fang Xuanling looked a little more serious when he heard Fang Yizhi's answer, and said, "Do you know that your father is very dissatisfied with your answer?"

"My father has told you many times that you cannot judge anything by intuition! All things in this world, their causes, development and final results can be traced. As a smart person, you must What we do is to collect all the information that can be collected, and then make the most rational judgment based on this information, so that we can make less or no mistakes.”

"In those years when my father followed His Majesty in the Northern and Southern Wars, I relied on rational analysis. If I had made decisions purely based on intuition, my father would have died countless times."

"so……"

Fang Xuanling looked at Fang Yizhi and said in a teaching tone: "Don't use intuition to judge anyone or anything! Relying on intuition will only make very limited and wrong judgments based on your life experience and experience!"

"Just like this case investigation dispute, my father thought that your senior brother would investigate the case first."

"First of all, your senior brother has rich experience in investigating cases. He may not be as talented as Lin Feng, but his experience is enough to make up for many talent gaps! Secondly, your senior brother investigated five days in advance. Five days was enough for him to obtain far more than Lin Feng. Information, and if Lin Feng wants to obtain this information, one hour or two hours is not enough at all. In other words, Lin Feng was already much slower at the beginning. This starting gap may be something that Lin Feng will not be able to catch up with in the end. "

"Finally, let me tell you something you don't know..."

Fang Xuanling glanced at Fang Yizhi, who was frowning slightly, and said slowly: "Father has received news that Gao Luxing, the Junior Official of the Dali Temple, has also gone to the palace."

"Gao Xingcheng? What is he going to do?" Fang Yizhi didn't know this information at all.

"What?"

Fang Xuanling said calmly: "Think about his identity, think about the time when he went to the palace, combined with all this information, can't you deduce his purpose?"

Fang Yizhi's expression changed and he couldn't help but said: "He wants to help the eldest grandson Ping An? Does he want to hinder senior brother Lin Si Zhenghe?"

"Fortunately, you are right enough to rely on intuition for everything instead of using your brain."

Fang Xuanling commented on Fang Yizhi and continued: "Don't worry, I have made arrangements. If he really hinders your senior brother, my people will take action...but..."

He changed his voice, looked at Fang Yizhi, and said: "Your senior brother, with my help, Xiao Yu, who may have supported Lin Feng, went to the East Palace and never came out. He didn't even know that his Shaoqing was going to stop the person he chose. How can I help Lin Feng?"

"So, Lin Feng's enemies are not only your senior brother, but also his Dali Temple Shangguan."

"Because of all these reasons, he was already lagging behind your senior brother in investigating the case, and now he is even more obstructed by his high-level execution. Use your rational brain to think carefully about who can solve the case first, him or your senior brother."

Fang Yizhi couldn't help but hesitate. He didn't know anything about Gao Jishi. As a pure scholar, he couldn't help but said: "Gao Jishi is really hateful. Changsun Pingan can't compete with Lin Sizheng with his strength, so he used such despicable methods." means!"

"Despicable means?"

Fang Xuanling said calmly: "Things that can be understood at a glance cannot be called despicable. Besides, this is Changsun Pingan's own connections and background. That is his advantage. He uses his advantage to deal with other competitors. What's wrong?"

He looked at his overly decent-minded son and taught him: "Dalang, this is the essence of officialdom. When you are in officialdom, you must abide by the rules of officialdom! In officialdom, ability is not important. Background, connections, and so on. Adding a little ability determines everything!”

"So, give up your intuition. If Lin Feng's failure can help you grow, it will not be in vain."

Fang Yi listened to his father's earnest instructions, pursed his lips tightly, and frowned, wanting to say something, but not knowing how to say it.

Boom boom boom!
At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the closed study door.

Then I heard a hurried voice outside: "Master, it's bad, there is news from the palace... Lin Si is investigating the case of Wang Shaoqing's murder, and County Magistrate Zhou lost!"

Brush it.

The atmosphere in the study room seemed to freeze instantly.

Fang Yizhi suddenly raised his head and looked straight at his wise father.

Then he discovered that his father, who had always been calm and indifferent, seemed to freeze at this moment.

This was something he had never seen before.

pat!

Suddenly, the round and smooth chess piece in Fang Xuanling's hand suddenly fell from his hand and fell on the chess board, directly disrupting the originally orderly chess game.

"Father, you..." Fang Yizhi looked at the falling chess piece and couldn't help being shocked.

Then he saw his father stand up. Fang Xuanling walked directly to the window, opened it, and looked outside in silence for a long time.

After a long while, Fang Xuanling's voice sounded: "Find some time and invite your friends to come to the house for dinner."

(End of this chapter)