The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 515
Zhu Houzhao's thinking was clear, and he quickly analyzed everyone's motives.

In his opinion, Ma Yongcheng is the most motivated, but he doesn't have to do it, he should also cooperate with others.

There are quite a few people who have feuds with Xie Shen in the court, but there are only a handful of people who truly hate each other and cannot coexist.

I don't know whether Zhu Houzhao did it on purpose or not, but he seems to have neglected someone.

Marquis of Shou Ning, Zhang Heling!
This Marquis seems to be destined to clash with Xie Shen, since Xie Shen entered the officialdom, he hasn't had a good day.This is of course Zhang Heling's own fault.But from the standpoint of Zhang Heling, it may not be the case.

Human nature is selfish, especially people like Zhang Heling, as long as he is happy, he will not care about other people's feelings.Judging from what he has done, this person is a typical scumbag.When Emperor Hongzhi was in power, he took good care of this wife and younger brother, and also developed Zhang Heling's supercilious character.

Now sitting in the Dragon Court has been replaced by Emperor Zhengde, and Zhang Heling is even more confident.He is a serious uncle of the country, who dares to touch him?
In such a situation, Xie Shen became the only threat to Zhang Heling, as long as Xie Shen was removed, Zhang Heling could do whatever he wanted.

Judging from the personal grievances between the two, Zhang Heling also had the motive to frame Xie Shen.With his honorable status as Lord Marquis, Ma Yongcheng might have to give him some face.

Perhaps Zhu Houzhao also didn't want to see his uncle and Xie Shen have a conflict, so he deliberately avoided mentioning Shou Ninghou's name.

But Xie Shen doesn't intend to pretend to be confused!

"Your Majesty, I think this matter may have something to do with Zhang Heling, Marquis of Shouning!"

Zhu Houzhao's complexion turned dark, and he really didn't know how to respond.

This uncle of his is really a sad person.

Although Zhu Houzhao likes to mess around, he still has a degree.But once his uncle started messing around, he really didn't care about it, and didn't think about the consequences at all.

There seems to be a lot of conflict between the husband and uncle.Over the years, as my husband has gained more and more power in the court, my uncle has spoken out less and less.

Zhu Houzhao knew very well that it was impossible for his uncle to bear it.He chose to forbear for sure because he was looking for an opportunity to take revenge.

But it is too far-fetched to say that this matter has something to do with uncle?

Xie Shen saw the doubt in Zhu Houzhao's heart, and said in a deep voice: "If your majesty doesn't believe it, you can send people from Xichang to investigate. I think the white can't be black, and the black can't be white. You can tell right from wrong. If you want to prove the innocence of Marquis Shouning, you need to speak the truth."

Xie Shen's attitude is very firm, he doesn't want to bear with this matter.Although he wasn't sure that Zhang Heling did this, it could be said that it was almost the same.

If his attitude was ambiguous, it would be even more impossible for Zhu Houzhao to order a strict investigation from the perspective of protecting his uncle.

"Just as Mr. said, I will send a decree to Gu Dayong, asking him to secretly send someone to investigate."

Zhu Houzhao hesitated for a moment, but still chose the former between rationality and sensibility.

Since Jinyiwei and Dongchang were involved in the matter, these two organizations could not be allowed to investigate. Zhu Houzhao's only choice was the West Factory.

But he still chose to let Xichang investigate secretly instead of collecting evidence with great fanfare. This was also to save Zhang Heling's face.If it is finally found out that the matter has nothing to do with Zhang Heling, wouldn't his uncle be blamed for nothing.

Now that Zhu Houzhao had reached this point, Xie Shen really couldn't say anything more.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

In the Ming Dynasty, where the world was at home, foreign relatives intervening in politics basically did not exist.But it is unavoidable for foreign relatives to enjoy privileges anyway.

"Sir, let's go back first. I'm afraid you will suffer some grievances these days."

Zhu Houzhao said very apologetically.

"Your Majesty has defeated the evil minister. As long as I can prove my innocence, I am willing to suffer no matter how much. Your Majesty, take care of the dragon's body, and I will resign!"

After finishing speaking, Xie Shen stepped back respectfully.

When Xie Shen came out of the Leopard Room, Zhang Yong chased after him, and said courteously: "Mr. Xiaoge, Your Majesty asked me to bring you a word."

"Eunuch Zhang, please tell me."

"Your Majesty said that he is on the side of the law of the land."

Xie Shen couldn't help but lift up his spirits when he heard the words.

Zhu Houzhao's words mean that he has figured it out.As long as Xichang can finally produce evidence to prove that Shou Ninghou was really involved in the frame of Xie Shen, then Zhu Houzhao will no longer cover up his uncle's evil deeds, but will hand over Zhang Heling to the relevant government office.

This statement of the emperor is very important.

From the beginning to the end, Xie Shen maintained an advantage over Zhang Heling, and Zhang Heling was always at a disadvantage.

But that's all.The reason is that Zhang Heling is a relative.

Although Xie Shen was favored, he was only a foreign minister after all.Zhang Heling is the brother-in-law of Emperor Hongzhi and the uncle of Emperor Zhengde. From an emotional point of view, Zhang Heling is naturally more worthy of the emperor's protection.

Therefore, Xie Shen is unlikely to win like he did against Qian Ning, Liu Jin, and Jiang Bin, because the emperor wants to stand up for Shou Ninghou and Xi Ni.

This is also the reason why Marquis Shou Ning is confident and provokes Xie Shen again and again.Because he knew that even if he went too far, he would be reprimanded by the emperor, and there would be no substantial loss.

But now Zhu Houzhao has given Xie Shen a clear attitude. As long as Zhang Heling can be proved to be involved in it, he will no longer cover it up, but choose righteousness to kill relatives and maintain the dignity of Daming Law.

"Thank you, Eunuch Zhang."

Xie Shen smiled lightly, turned and left.

In the next few days, Xie Shen did not go to the cabinet to be on duty, but stayed at home with his wife and son.

Now he is on the cusp of the storm, and countless memorials to impeach him have been delivered to the emperor.Although these memorials were all suppressed by Zhu Houzhao and did not pose any real threat to Xie Shen, it is better to be safe when people's hearts are sinister.

Going to the cabinet at this time, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were embarrassed at first, and they didn't know how to express their views.Support Xie Shen, the two of them will also be sprayed, but if they don't support Xie Shen, they won't be able to say this.

Second, Xie Shen will also become a target of criticism from the officials.Maybe those indignant melon-eating civil servants will gather outside the cabinet to block people.
At this time, it is better to be a handsome man quietly at home.

Xie Shen believes that Gu Dayong will investigate this matter diligently and return the truth to everyone in the world.

After all, the relationship between Gu Dayong and Xie Shen is very unusual, and it is reasonable to do Xie Shen a favor.

Furthermore, both Dongchang and Jinyiwei were involved.Gu Dayong flirts with Zhang Heling to frame the cabinet scholar of the current dynasty.Then not only Shouning Hou will be brought to justice, Dongchang and Jinyiwei will also bear the thunder and wrath of the emperor.

In this way, the status of Xichang will be higher than that of Dongchang and Jinyiwei, and it will become the most important investigative agency in the Zhengde Dynasty.

Gu Dayong is capable and loyal enough, and he is far superior to many civil servants.

Xie Shen did not misread him.

After Emperor Zhengde decreed, Xichang Changgong mobilized manpower to start investigating the matter.

The object of investigation is not only Jinyiwei, but also Dongchang.Although Gu Dayong is acting according to the order, he may not be without selfishness.

Compared with Dongchang and Jinyiwei, Xichang seems to be inherently deficient.There is no way that the first two have a history of more than a hundred years, while the West Factory was only established in the Chenghua Dynasty, and the background is too poor.

As the saying goes, if you don't have enough background, you need force to make up for it.

Gu Dayong is a loyal supporter of this creed, and he wants to take this opportunity to teach Dongchang and Jinyiwei a lesson and give Xichang a boost.

As for He Xian, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, he has not been investigated by Xichang fanzi for the time being.First of all, He Xian was indeed beaten badly by Jin Yiwei, and he is recuperating at home at the moment.Secondly, compared to Jinyiwei and Dongchang, He Xian was the least suspicious.After all, who is willing to take the initiative to fight?

At first, Jinyiwei and Dongchang were very resistant to Xichang's move, and even wanted to resist.But Gu Dayong directly stated that our family was ordered by the emperor, you better be honest.

Now no one dared to make a sound, and it would be a serious crime to disobey the emperor's orders.

Both Sun Qianhu and the head of the East Factory surnamed Zhang were referred to the West Factory for interrogation, so it was natural that the two had a tacit understanding when they met.

They have already typed countless drafts, so as long as the two of them remain consistent and don't say anything, there won't be any problems.

It's a pity that Gu Dayong didn't give them the chance to collude confessions.

As soon as the two arrived in Xichang, they were interrogated separately, and there was no chance to see each other except for that "meaningful" look at each other.

The first person Gu Dayong interrogated was Zhang Zhang of Dongchang.Probably because they belong to the eunuch system, Gu Dayong is more friendly to Zhang Zhangban.

In the narrow interrogation room, Gu Dayong smiled sadly and said: "Our family was ordered by the emperor to investigate the matter of He Shilang being beaten. You better be a servant, so as not to suffer."

Zhang Zhang couldn't help shivering.

This is the West Factory, not the site of the East Factory. Even if Ma Changgong wants to save him, he can't do anything.

Moreover, Zhang Zhang seriously doubts whether Ma Yongcheng will make a move for him, after all, he is just an insignificant pawn.Even if he is Dongchang's deputy, Mr. Machang's right-hand man, Mr. Miao, is actually just a pawn of Mr. Machang, who can be abandoned whenever necessary.

Thinking of this, Zhang Zhangban felt heartache.How did he get so obsessed that he agreed to do this in the first place?Fortunately, now that it has fallen into the hands of the people of Xichang, it may be difficult to get out of it all.

No one is more aware of the rift between East Factory and West Factory than Zhang Zhangban.

The two fought openly and secretly in the Chenghua Dynasty, trying to win the favor and trample each other to death.

In the end, the powerful eunuch Wang was defeated, and Xichang was also abolished.

But when Emperor Zhengde came to the throne, he rebuilt the West Factory and appointed Gu Dayong as the new factory owner.There was a spring breeze in Xichang, and it was making a comeback.

In this case, Dongchang is naturally a thorn in Xichang's eyes, and he wants to get rid of it quickly.

In this case, there is no problem to create problems.What's more, if there is a real problem now, how can Gu Dayong let it go?
Zhang Zhang looked at Gu Dayong with grief and indignation, but remained silent.

"Why, we have flowers growing on our face, you keep staring at them?"

Gu Da said with a smirk: "Don't think our family doesn't know what you bastards are thinking. Don't say it's you, it's your factory stallion father-in-law. As soon as he comes to our house, he will know What the hell is he going to do!"

Gu Dayong stared at Zhang Zhangban coldly and said: "It seems that you, a servant, don't know how our family treats guests in the West Factory. Would you like our family to loosen the bark for you first?"

After being threatened by the big boss of Xichang, Zhang Zhang had already collapsed, and he knelt down on the ground and bowed his head.

"Eunuch Gu, please forgive me, please forgive me. The young one doesn't know anything. The young one just passed by Xie's mansion and saw Jin Yiwei's murderer, so he just said a few words."

Zhang Zhangban was very scared, but he knew that he must not tell the truth.In this way, even if Gu Dayong will let him go, Ma Changgong will not let him go.

He knew best what the fate of those who betrayed Dongchang would be, and he shuddered when he thought of the torture that tortured prisoners.

"What a lowly servant girl, she pretends to be innocent even when she is about to die."

Gu Dayong gave a sinister smile, and kicked Zhang Zhangban on the shoulder viciously.

After Zhang Zhang fell to the ground, he rolled a few times before stopping, and then he was picked up by two wolf-like gangsters and put on a torture rack.

In the blink of an eye, he was roughly tied to the rack, and then a fan brought a basin of clear water and a stack of thick paper, and stared at him coldly.

Ah!
Zhang Zhang shouted loudly.

"do not come!"

As an outstanding Dongchang person, he naturally understood what this torture was.

In fact, this is an interrogation method commonly used by the entire factory security system.

The interrogator poured water on the prisoner's face, and then took paper and pasted it on the prisoner's face.The paper will quickly soften when exposed to water and stick tightly to the prisoner's mouth and nose, making it difficult for people to breathe.

At first, the prisoner would struggle desperately to push away the wet paper with his tongue, but as the second and third layers of paper were added, it would be tantamount to wishful thinking to push it away.

Many prisoners are not afraid of death, because what they do is to lose their heads, and they have the determination to die before they do it.

But they are afraid that life is worse than death!
Especially this hard to breathe, almost suffocating feeling!
How could Xichang fanzi stop because of Zhang Zhang's shout? He violently poured a whole basin of clear water on Zhang Zhang's face, and then took a piece of paper and pasted it directly.

The paper softened quickly when it came into contact with water, and it stuck to Zhang Zhangban's face without doing anything else.

Zhang Zhangban struggled desperately, opened a "small window" with his tongue, panting heavily.

"Continue to post!"

Gu Dayong simply sat down and sipped his tea.

He enjoyed the feeling very much.

Watching the prisoner resist in front of him, struggling and finally begging for mercy.This feeling is really enjoyable.

The factory owner personally supervised the punishment, and the Xichang fanzi naturally worked extra hard.He pasted three pieces of paper on Zhang Zhangban's face in a row, and Zhang Zhang Ban gradually couldn't break free from this bondage.

When the fifth post was posted, Zhang Zhang could only let out a low whimper. Gu Dayong scraped off the tea powder and asked with a laugh, "Why haven't you recruited? What benefits did Ma Yongcheng and Miao give you?" , told you to work so hard?"

"Woo, woo, woo."

"Are you going to recruit?" Gu Dayong got up and walked to the execution frame, stuck to Zhang Zhang's side and said: "If you want to recruit, just shout three times."

"Woooooo!"

Zhang Zhang sobbed without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)