Great Qing Xiangguo

Chapter 48

Gao Shiqi said: "I also heard recently that this house was seized by Yu Ziyi from the common people and sold to me. Don't worry, Mr. Yuan, even if it involves me, Mr. Gao, you don't have any scruples! Please invite Mr. Yuan to deal with Yu Ziyi's murder case." Strict trial and strict handling!"

After hearing this, Yuan Yong fell to the ground with a thousand catties of stone: "Master Gao is a man of integrity, Yuan admires him! Okay, I won't bother you anymore!"

On the second day, Yuan Yongcai was promoted to the hall to question the case, and Yu Ziyi had to plead guilty after a while of sticks.He thought that since Gao Shiqi stood up for him anyway, why not eat less sticks first?Unexpectedly, just as he put a charge on his confession, Kuang Xiaomao accused him in court, saying that he had killed Zhu Qi's son Zhu Dafu in the 18th year of Shunzhi.Yu Ziyi was stunned, knowing that his head must be moved.

Xiang Bingdao didn't know that Yu Ziyi had been taken by the Shuntian Mansion long ago, so he ordered his subordinates to search for him early on, and at the same time invited Chen Tingjing to discuss the case.Xiang Bingdao originally respected Chen Tingjing very much, but after hearing Gao Shiqi's words last night, he felt a little unhappy, so he said to Chen Tingjing: "Master Chen, even if I am deceived by my subordinates, other people have eyes! You can't doubt the court All officials are worthless!"

Chen Tingjing hurriedly cupped his hands and apologized: "Wan Wang asks for your understanding! Let's discuss the facts of the case first, and we will start the trial on another day."

Xiang Bingdao shook his head and said: "The old man has always been vigorous and resolute in his affairs. I have already passed on the successor, and I will be promoted immediately!"

At this time, the head of the criminal department hurried over, with a nervous expression on his face: "Master Xiang, Lord Chen, Yu Ziyi committed a serious crime of murder and has been arrested by Shuntian Mansion! The case has been concluded!"

After the principal finished speaking, he presented the case file of Shuntian Mansion to Xiang Bingdao.Xiang Bingdao took the file and hurriedly flipped through it.Chen Tingjing asked from the side: "Who was killed?"

Xiang Bingdao handed the file to Chen Tingjing and said, "It is Zhu Qi who sued Yu Ziyi!"

Chen Tingjing let out an ah, his face turned pale.He guessed that Zhu Qi's death must be related to Yu Ziyi, maybe Gao Shiqi was involved.But he has no evidence in his hand, so how dare he make random guesses?He just sighed repeatedly, shook his head and shouted to the sky: "My God, I killed Zhu Qi! If I hadn't accepted his case, he wouldn't have killed himself!"

Xiang Bingdao also shook his head and said: "I didn't expect Yu Ziyi to be such a villain who murdered his fortune! Mr. Chen, I really missed my watch! You and I don't need to retry this case, so hurry up and sue the emperor!"

Chen Tingjing couldn't say anything in his stomach, so he had to agree to play the emperor.

The emperor summoned Xiang Bingdao and Chen Tingjing in the afternoon of that day, Yuan Yongcai and Gao Shiqi were also summoned.He apologized endlessly to Bingdao, Yuan Yongcai, and Gao Shiqi, but Chen Tingjing bowed his head and remained silent.The emperor was relieved one by one, and did not blame anyone.Gao Shiqi still pleaded guilty, saying that he really didn't know the origin of Yu Ziyi's house was unknown, so he bought it for cheap, and was willing to let the house be admitted to the government.

Yuan Yongcai said: "Qizou Emperor, it is a fact that Yu Ziyi killed Zhu Qi and his son successively, but it is also a fact that Zhu Dafu owed Yu Ziyi 6000 taels of silver. Yu Ziyi paid for the murder with his life, and the Zhu family owed the debt with the house. It should be so. Therefore, Gao Shiqi bought the house from Yu Ziyi, and he didn't commit any crimes."

After hearing this, the emperor felt that Yuan Yongcai was right.

Chen Tingjing was puzzled by the inexplicable turn of events.He bite the bullet and said: "Qi Zou the emperor, I think that there is something wrong with Yu Ziyi's murder case and should be retried!"

Yuan Yongcai hurriedly knelt down and played: "Qizuo to the emperor, Yu Ziyi confessed to the truth, there are all witnesses and material evidence, the plaintiff has also been killed, Chen Tingjing has made troubles!"

The emperor's face was gloomy: "Chen Tingjing! I just saw that all the ministers expressed remorse, but you are the only one who is completely clean! Are you really a saint? You want me to take Xiang Bingdao, Yuan Yongcai, Gao Shiqi and a few Ren Shun into consideration. Do you feel at ease after the governor of Tianfu has punished you?"

Chen Tingjing kowtowed to apologize: "Back to the emperor, I never have such intentions!"

The emperor said: "I always warn you that the most important thing for officials is to be quiet. Keep things quiet and the world will be peaceful! Don't make a fuss when something happens!"

The ministers all lowered their heads, not daring to breathe.The emperor looked at Gao Shiqi, very kindly: "Your house is still yours, don't talk about it anymore. However, your house may be a bit fierce, and I feel uneasy just thinking about it. It's not convenient for me to call you because I have something to do. There is a courtyard inside Xi'an Gate, you can move in and live there!"

Hearing that the emperor granted Gao Shiqi a house, several ministers couldn't help but secretly surprised.Gao Shiqi couldn't believe his ears, he was stunned for a while before he knelt down and bowed: "Your Majesty, there has never been a precedent for a minister to grant a residence in the Forbidden City since ancient times. Shiqi has nothing to do, so he dare not accept this favor! I implore the emperor to take back his order !"

The emperor shook his head and said: "Shiqi, you have served the inner court for many years and worked hard. I know it well. You don't have to refuse. There is a folk saying that a family moves three times and you are poor. I will give you ten pieces of inner and outer satin and 500 taels of silver as a gift. It’s for moving. Just move in quickly.”

Gao Shiqi was so grateful that he wept bitterly: "Although the minister is heartbroken, it is not enough to serve the emperor like a cow or a horse!"

The emperor said again: "I wrote two words yesterday: peace. Today I give you these two words."

While speaking, Zhang Shande held out the emperor's calligraphy.Gao Shiqi accepted it on his knees, thanking him more than ever.

After the summoning was over, several ministers withdrew from the Qianqing Palace, inevitably congratulating Gao Shiqi.

Yuan Yongcai cupped his hands and said, "Lord Gao, the emperor bestowed a minister's house in the Forbidden City, which is an eternal example! Congratulations!"

Gao Shiqi smiled and said: "My emperor is sage, there are many things he sets a precedent for the old man! He ascended the throne at the age of 14, and his power shocked the world, which has never been seen since ancient times; at the age of 16, he cut off Oboi, and the world returned to his heart, which is unprecedented since ancient times. Yes; cutting down feudal vassals to pacify chaos, stability in Liuhe, which has never existed since ancient times; "Sixteen Articles of the Holy Edict" educates the people, and the people's customs are getting stronger, which has never been seen since ancient times!"

At this time, Zhang Shande chased after him, and whispered: "Master Chen, the emperor asked you to come in and have a word!"

Chen Tingjing couldn't help being surprised.The emperor is very displeased with him today, what's the matter now?Chen Tingjing walked back with Zhang Shande, and asked cautiously: "Director, what is the emperor calling me for?"

Zhang Shande said: "I don't know, I can only hear the emperor sighing."

Chen Tingjing didn't ask any more questions, and bowed his head and entered the Qianqing Palace.The emperor was pacing with his hands behind his back in the Xinuang Pavilion, when Chen Tingjing knelt down, before finishing his polite words of thanks, the emperor told him to get up.Chen Tingjing Xie En got up and stood with his hands down.

The emperor stood still, looked at Chen Tingjing for a while, and then said: "I know you are holding your breath! Human life is at stake, it is not a trivial matter. But the plaintiff is dead, and the murderer is dead! Do you really want me to deal with this matter so much?" Minister?"

Chen Tingjing said: "I have always been kind to others, and I have never used excuses to punish people!"

The emperor sat down and said: "Gao Shiqi is only a sixth-rank middle school scholar. You are from the second rank. You want the adults to ignore the faults of the villains! Gao Shiqi came from a poor background and is honest. I really have pity for him. He also does his best when he is on duty. Yes, don't argue with him!"

Chen Tingjing said: "I won't argue with him!"

The emperor sighed, and seemed to have infinite emotion: "Since ancient times, the officialdom has been compared to the eunuchs. The so-called sea is three feet without wind and waves. But I think that the key to governing the country is to be quiet and peaceful. I don't think it is good to make the officialdom high. Right. Use people like tools, maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses. You have your strengths, and Gao Shiqi has Gao Shiqi's strengths. People are not sages, who can do nothing? If you ask for blame, no one can use it."

The emperor's words are naturally reasonable, but right now the case is turning black and white.Chen Tingjing still had a lot of things to say in his heart, so he didn't dare to say any more, so he cupped his hands and said: "The emperor is lenient in employing people, and he is wise in inspecting officials, and I am sincerely convinced!"

Gao Shiqi sat cross-legged on the kang, smoking a hookah.Madam happily played with the silk and satin given by the emperor, and asked: "My lord, are the empresses and concubines all using these materials?"

Gao Shiqi sucked the hookah so loudly that he said, "In the future, you can also use the material used by the empress! These are all made by Jiangning officials, and they are only for Da Nei."

The wife was overjoyed and said: "My lord, our emperor is really a living Bodhisattva, I have to burn incense for him every day, and bless his old man long live long live long live long live!"

Gao Shiqi snorted and said, "Aren't you worried that Chen Tingjing will overwhelm me? Have you seen it? How is it? Chen Tingjing satirized me to my face, saying that I only produced one in 3000 years! He was right!"

The wife even regarded her man as a treasure, and said: "I have to make some clothes quickly, and live in the Forbidden City tomorrow, so don't let people look at you poorly!"

At this moment Gao Daman came in and said that Kuang Xiaomao was here, Gao Shiqi's face darkened, and he just told him to wait in the study first.Gao Shiqi deliberately smoked and drank tea for half a day before going to the study.

Seeing Gao Shiqi, Kuang Xiaomao hurriedly knelt down: "Thank you, Mr. Gao, for saving your life. Mr. He Gao is very happy!"

Gao Shiqi put on airs on purpose, and said lightly: "What do I have to be happy about? Get up and talk!"

Kuang Xiaomao stood up and said: "Master Gao has been favored by the emperor to grant a house in the Forbidden City. This is a great joy!"

Gao Shiqi didn't seem to take it seriously at all, and said: "I have been in front of the emperor for more than 20 years. I often have this kind of favor, but others think it is rare."

Kuang Xiaomao bowed his head and said, "Master Gao, thanks to your kindness, I will be like a cow and a horse in front of you from now on!"

Gao Shiqi said: "Xiao Mao, I know your loyalty. I am a loyal and friendly person. I originally planned to give the 30 gold, eight for me and two for you! I'm thinking about it today, and I can't let you go Yu Ziyi became rich. Yu Ziyi is a lesson!"

Kuang Xiaomao was stunned, and asked, "Master Gao, what do you mean?"

Gao Shiqi smiled and said: "Wealth and honor come slowly, otherwise you can't bear it, just like Yu Ziyi, you will die. The 30 gold was originally mine, and Yu Ziyi just managed it for me. Yu Ziyi originally gave it to you. The monthly salary is five taels of silver, and I will increase it to ten taels for you!"

Kuang Xiaomao didn't expect Gao Shiqi to be so contradictory, and he scolded his mother in his heart, but he had to kneel down again: "Master Gao, how dare the little one accept such great love? If the little one has another heart in the future, heaven and earth will be destroyed, and the nine clans will be wiped out!"

Gao Shiqi laughed loudly and said, "Why does Xiao Mao make such a poisonous oath? I know you will be loyal to me!"

At this time, the servant girl Chunmei came in and said, "Master, Ma'am said, Master has to get up early tomorrow, please rest earlier."

After hearing this, Kuang Xiaomao hurriedly got up and left.Gao Shiqi walked into the bedroom, yawned big, and said to his wife: "Outside people only know that we are officials who are domineering, but how do you know that we have to wake up early and stay late? If we live in the palace tomorrow, we don't have to wake up so early." gone."

(End of this chapter)