Aspirations

Chapter 180

"Okay, let's get down to business, Xia Xianzun, I called you here because I want to ask you a few things." Cui Xiang had already made a decision, and he smiled, "Did you take Liu Changting, Wei Wei? Zhongqiang and Fuke?"

"This official is about to report this matter to Cui Fuzun." Xia Xiang said with a very upright attitude, "Not only did this official take down Liu Changting, Wei Zhongqiang and Fu Ke, but also accidentally discovered I set up an underground bank, and there are millions of money in the bank..."

Seeing that Xia Xiang was not hiding the truth, Cui Xiang had no choice but to answer the question: "Whose bank is the underground bank?"

"According to Liu Changting's confession, it is His Royal Highness Xingwang's bank, and millions of dollars of money are used to recruit soldiers and horses." Xia Xiang said straightforwardly, "The lower officials dare not make their own claims, so they have to seal up all the money. In the county government office, wait for Cui Fuzun to deal with it."

"This..." Countless thoughts quickly flashed through Cui Xiang's mind. Xia Xiang's words were a bait to lure him into being fooled, so he would not take this fire. , How could His Royal Highness Xingwang hide millions of coins in Zhending? It is simply nonsense. I heard that Liu Changting was taken by Xia County Venerable because he kidnapped Lady Lian? How does Xia County Venerable want to deal with Liu Changting? "Cui Xiang made a decision in an instant, for the sake of His Royal Highness Xingwang's fame, Liu Changting can no longer stay.

Seeing that Cui Xiang avoided answering about the underground bank, Xia Xiang asked Liu Changting instead, knowing in his heart that Cui Xiang was going to abandon the car to protect the commander in chief: "Although Liu Changting kidnapped Mrs. Lian, he committed a heinous crime, but he also had the merit of exposing and prosecuting him. I didn't hurt Lady Lian, the next official thinks it's fifty-fifty, and I'll keep her in custody for three months."

"The punishment is too light. Liu Changting's crime is unforgivable. In my opinion, I should be executed according to the law!" Cui Xiang said sharply, "Xia County Honorable, you report the case to the Governor, and I will sentence you to beheaded."

Xu Heguang was secretly startled, he and Cui Xiang had known each other for many years, Cui Xiang was always gentle and slow to act, today was the first time he was so resolute and decisive, and even wanted to kill someone.Liu Changting is a confidant of His Royal Highness Xingwang, one of the most trusted and powerful tools to make money, how can he kill him at will?He wanted to remind Cui Xiang to think twice before acting, but seeing Cui Xiang's ruthless face and fierce eyes, he couldn't help being startled.

Xia Xiang secretly smiled, thinking Liu Changting, Liu Changting, it's really not my official who wants to kill you, it's Cui Fuzun who insists on silence, this official is just following orders, he immediately said: "Follow the orders of Cui Fuzun."

Xu Heguang thought that Xia Xiang would save Liu Changting's life as a witness, but he didn't expect Liu Changting to be killed if he followed suit, so he couldn't help being anxious, and couldn't take care of many things: "Master Cui, Lord Xia, Liu Changting killed No."

Although Liu Changting never took Xu Heguang seriously, Xu Heguang regarded Liu Changting as the only link between him and Xing Wang. Once Liu Changting died, there would be no connection between him and Xing King.Most importantly, he was worried that Liu Changting's murder would anger Xing Wang, and if Xing Wang got angry, Cui Xiang's officials would also be implicated.

"This matter does not allow you to talk." Cui Xiang gave Xu Heguang a hard look, and blamed Xu Heguang for being ignorant of current affairs. He firmly believed that Xing Wang would also want Liu Changting to die, the sooner the better, in comparison, Xia Xiang was smart Too much, because Xia Xiang knew that he wanted Liu Changting to die, and Xing Wang also wanted Liu Changting to die. count.

"There is one more thing to report to Cui Fuzun." Xia Xiang knew very well that Liu Changting had no choice but to die. Only after he died, Xing Wang and Cui Xiang could sleep peacefully. Needless to say, he caused Xing King to suffer a heavy loss. Just saying that he can tell the truth at any time is enough to make Xingwang Rumang memorize it, but what Cui Xiang doesn't know is that Xiao Jia and Shen Rongchang went to the prison to meet Liu Changting early this morning. I believe it won't be long before Liu Changting's story It can be published in the form of anecdotes and legends on the "Yuan Xuan Chao Bao", and it doesn't matter whether Liu Changting is dead or alive.

Yes, just yesterday, Shen Rongchang had come to Zhending from the capital, and under Xiao Jia's arrangement, he began to write an article for publication in "Yuanxuan Chaofu".After a period of operation and publicity, the sales volume of "Yuan Xuan Chao Bao" has rebounded rapidly, and it seems to be the largest newspaper in the capital.

Not only that, Xiao Jia also let Shen Rongchang start to develop local markets. Now "Yuan Xuan Chao Bao" has been sold in Tokyo, Nanjing, Taiyuan, Quanzhou and other places. Although it will lag behind the capital for several days or even dozens of days, it can still be sold All kinds of anecdotes spread all over Daxia.

"Talk." Cui Xiang's heart sank. The arrest of Liu Changting, Wei Zhongqiang, Fu Ke and others had already exhausted him mentally and physically. Seeing Xia Xiangzhi's expression of determination, could it be that something unexpected happened? ?

Xia Xiang keenly caught the change in Cui Xiang's expression, and he said calmly: "Master Cui, Yang Jiang was ordered to take Fu Ke away. Working hand in hand with Liu Changting, the lower officials thought that Yang Jiang should be dismissed for his fault."

Are you going to take Yang Jiang under the knife?Cui Xiang's face darkened: "This matter has nothing to do with Yang Jiang, Xia Xianzun should not make a fuss over a molehill."

Xu Heguang also said: "Xia Xianzun is a county zun, why bother with a small prison officer? There are old and young in Yangjiang, and it is not easy to support a family. If he is removed from office, I am afraid it will hurt the hearts of the brothers. .”

"Since that's the case, we won't pursue Yang Yasi's fault." What Cui Xiang and Xu Heguang didn't expect was that Xia Xiang accepted it as soon as he saw it, and the topic immediately changed. , Temporarily suppressed without trial. Liu Changting was handed over to Cui Fuzun for judgment, and Yang Jiang had no merit or fault...how to deal with one other person is quite embarrassing for the next official."

"Who else?" Cui Xiang was surprised.

"Yan Hao, Taiwei Yan." Xia Xiang threw the big killer, "Yan Taiwei was seriously injured by Fang Shiniang, and he is still in the county government. The best doctor has been invited to treat him, and the injury may not heal for a while. Also, Commander Wu came to the county government office last night and sat down with the officials to discuss the doctrine and talk happily over tea. Commander Wu also generously gave two of his personal soldiers to the officials , It is also a coincidence that the two soldiers are the lost brothers of the lower official. The lower official is very grateful to Commander Wu."

"What...what?" Cui Xiang was dumbfounded in shock, "Taiwei Yan was seriously injured?"

"Ah?" Xu Heguang was also very surprised. Yan Hao is not only Xing Wang's capable general, but also his strong spiritual pillar. At the critical moment, Yan Hao can kill Xia Xiang with a single knife, but now Yan Hao is seriously injured, and his last hope is shattered. , He could hardly believe his ears, "Yan Taiwei is so powerful in martial arts, how could he be seriously injured? Xia Xianzun, did Yan Taiwei be killed by your design? No, no, why did Commander Wu go to the county overnight? Ya is looking for you, he has never met you, and he has no friendship with you."

This is too much, Cui Xiang coughed and reminded Xu Heguang not to make obvious mistakes.Xu Heguang also realized the slip of the tongue, and was about to add a few words when Xia Xiang spoke.

"Taiwei Yan's injury is a grievance in Jianghu, and has nothing to do with this official. Besides, he wanted to insult Fang Shiniang, and Fang Shiniang cut off his male..."

As soon as these words came out, Xu Heguang only felt a pain between his legs, and he tightened his legs involuntarily.

Cui Xiang was also stunned, with mixed feelings in his heart, he shook his head and sighed: "It's a pity for Captain Yan, the body of a good man is actually useless. Xia Xianzun, Commander Wu went to the county government, why?"

It is still Cui Xiang who is mature and prudent. Although he is panicked in his heart, he is still calm on the surface, but the doubt and uneasiness in Cui Xiang's eyes still betray him. Fang Shiniang's attack was too ruthless, and it was because he took advantage of others' danger to rape Fang Shiniang. Fang Shiniang was merciful in not killing him. As for Commander Wu, he came to the county government to marry his wife. Liu Changting tied her up. After Mrs. Lian, she took Mrs. Lian to the barracks in order to deceive others. Fortunately, Mrs. Lian and Deputy Commander Han knew each other. Deputy Commander Han took care of the overall situation and personally escorted Mrs. Lian out of the barracks. Commander Wu was worried, so he After chasing him to the county government office, after some good words from the lower officials, he not only did not bring back Mrs. Lian, but also decided to keep his two soldiers behind. pay."

How could Cui Xiang fail to understand Xia Xiang's implication, and took a breath, thinking that Xing Wang's big plan was really going to be ruined.Not to mention that the underground bank was wiped out, Yan Hao was seriously injured, and even Wu Yidong acted according to the wind, and must have retreated. As a result, Xingwang's influence, financial and military strength in Zhending would be difficult to sustain. He was the only one left to support him, and it was difficult to support him alone.

What can I do?Cui Xiang was in a dilemma, feeling unprecedented confusion and exhaustion.

Cui Xiang sat back in the chair—it was the medicine chair that Lian Ruohan gave him. He felt the heat and power of the medicine from the medicine chair, but he couldn't raise his confidence and morale, and he felt all hope was lost.

"How to deal with Fu Ke, Yan Hao, and Fang Shiniang, I'd like to ask Cui Fuzun to decide." Xia Xiangcai threw the problem in front of Cui Xiang regardless of how desperate Cui Xiang was.

Cui Xiang rubbed his forehead and sighed: "Fu Ke is temporarily detained, Yan Hao is transferred to the government office, and I will find her husband to treat him. Fang Shiniang and Liu Changting together...decision!"

"Obey." Xia Xiang took the order and left.

Only after returning to the county government office did I find out that Lian Ruohan, Cao Shuli, and Xiao Jia went to Xiajiazhuang and Wenyuan to check the progress of the project. Cao Shujun, Jin Jia, and Ye Muping went to Guanxin Pavilion. Only Zheng Xiangan, Ma Zhanguo, Ding Ke and Lu Zhiyue are waiting for him.

Lu Zhiyue was very happy to learn that Xia Xiang arranged Xia Lai Xia Qu to be by his side as his entourage. Xia Xianzun let his brothers who share life and death follow him by his side, which was his recognition.He has already learned all about what happened yesterday, and he is even more fortunate to have stood firmly on Xia Xianzun's side.

Not long after, the dejected Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang begged to see him.When the two met Xia Xiang, they no longer had the arrogance they had before, especially Yang Jiang, who bowed his head and admitted defeat with a sincere attitude. Xia Xiang didn't say much about him, letting him do it for himself.

Xia Xiang didn't have time to talk endlessly with Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang. He still had a lot of things to do. He knew very well that Cui Xiang would definitely send someone to Beijing to report to Xing Wang. , will definitely adjust the strategy.Xingwang will not stop at this point, he will only return even more vigorously.

Xia Xiang asked Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang to take Yan Hao away. Anyway, Yan Hao is a useless person in a short period of time. It is useless for him to stay, so he simply gave Cui Xiang a favor. him.As for whether Yan Hao will practice any unworldly magical skills after he recovers from his injury, that is a matter for the future.

After Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang left, Xia Xiang told Ma Zhanguo, Ding Ke, and Lu Zhiyue about Cui Xiang's opinion on Liu Changting, Fang Shiniang, and Fu Ke. Ma Zhanguo and others didn't say anything, and just listened Zheng Xiangan disagreed.

Zheng Xiang'an frowned slightly: "Zheng really doesn't understand why Xia Xianzun didn't continue to try the case of Fu Ke? Now that the truth has been revealed, why do you still listen to Cui Xiang's words?"

Xia Xiang smiled helplessly: "It's not like Zheng Langjun doesn't know that a high-ranking official crushes someone to death. As a magistrate of the seventh rank, I only have the responsibility of adjudicating the case and not the right to judge the case. Only when Zheng Tixing comes in person can the trial be retried." Fuke case."

"Although Cui Fuzun has the right to judge the case, even if he sentenced Liu Changting and Fang Shiniang to death, it still needs to be reviewed by the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and Zheng Tixing has to handle it." Zheng Xiangan smiled slightly, "Xia County Sir, let me ask you, if Zheng Tixing wants to retry Fu Ke's case, would you be willing?"

"Of course I would." Xia Xiang looked at Zheng Xiang'an with a smile, "No accident, tomorrow is the day after tomorrow at the latest, Zheng's punishment should be here, right?"

"Should be there." Zheng Xiang'an said vaguely, "But it's not necessarily true. He's busy with work, so I don't know if he can get away."

"So we can only wait for Zheng's punishment to be brought before retrialing the case of Fuke." Xia Xiang smiled meaningfully, stopped talking, buried himself in reviewing the official documents, and quickly finished processing, saying, "Maxian Lieutenant! "

"Yes!" Ma Zhanguo bowed and said.

"You and Ding Butou escort Liu Changting and Fang Shiniang to the government office and hand them over to Zheng Tongpan." Xia Xiang handed over the dossier to Ma Zhanguo, "Remember, you must hand it over to Zheng Tongpan. mistaken."

"Obey." Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke followed orders and left.

Xia Xiang stretched his waist, opened the window, and let the cold wind blow in, he smiled: "The matter is finally over, Zheng Langjun, do you have the time to accompany me to Xiajiazhuang?"

Zheng Xiang'an was very puzzled by Xia Xiang's relaxed attitude: "Master Xia, the matter has come to an end. It's clear that you are unwilling to do things because you prefer the easy and the difficult. Mr. Zheng is not in the mood to play with you."

"Aren't you going?" Xia Xiang didn't care about Zheng Xiang'an's ridicule, and put on a calm and calm face, "Walk to the poor water, sit and watch the clouds rise. Occasionally, I'm old man Lin, and there's no time to return when talking and laughing... …When it is time to have a leisurely mind, it is better to have a leisurely mind.”

Xia Xiang asked Xiao Wu and Qi He to accompany Zheng Xiangan. He went to Guanxin Pavilion, called Shang Jinjia, Ye Muping and Cao Shujun, and the four of them rode a horse each to Xiajiazhuang.

(End of this chapter)