Jinyi Town Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 472

Jin Yiwei slipped He Xinyin, He Fangqing, Xu Congcheng, Ren Guozhang, and Meng Fanxin in front of He Liu like chickens.

He Liu chuckled lightly: "Leader He, Deputy Leader Xu, Ren Ruozhu. I, He Liu, have a lot of life, right? Heh, if my subordinates come a little later, I'm afraid I've become a roast duck by now."

Several people were silent.

He Liu told Yang Wan: "Take these five people down. Keep them under strict supervision."

Yang Wan asked: "What about the scholars in the academy?"

He Liudao: "All sent home."

He Shizhong asked from the side: "Father, I don't understand. Why did you let these scholars go? Also, since the main criminal He Xinyin and others have been arrested, why don't you strike while the iron is hot and interrogate them immediately?"

He Liu smiled and said: "Shizhong, you are still young! Do you know that there is a word called "Don't blame the public?" Thousands of students. Can we arrest more than 72 people, can we arrest 200 people? They are all arrested. The fathers of these 8000 students must not step down the threshold of our North Town Fusi? Besides, they are all hot-headed Young man, he is not a villainous person."

He Shizhong said: "Even if we don't arrest these students, we should immediately interrogate He Xinyin, Xu Congcheng, and Ren Guozhang, the main culprits. Are you not afraid of long nights and dreams?"

He Liu shook his head: "The Zhiliangmeng case involves too much. Didn't you hear what He Xinyin said? Some of the chief envoys, governors, and cabinet members have joined Zhiliangmeng. We can't make decisions on this matter without authorization. We must report to Zhang Sir, Empress Dowager Li. Please Mr. Zhang and Empress Dowager Li decide.”

Seven days later, Kunning Palace.

Empress Dowager Li finished reading the brochure that He Liubabaili hurriedly handed over, and angrily threw the brochure on the ground.

Zhang Juzheng silently picked up the folder.

Empress Dowager Li said angrily: "Has the conscience of these people been eaten by dogs? The New Deal has been implemented for six years, and the lives of ordinary people are getting better every day. They turn a blind eye to it? Why did such a wolfish and ambitious person come up with a 'Zhiliangmeng'?" ', colluding with the imperial family, and those officials who have lost power oppose the new policy! Let He Liu thoroughly investigate! All officials and imperial relatives who join the Zhiliang League will be killed without mercy!"

Although Empress Dowager Li is a girl, her thunderbolt methods have never lost to men.

Zhang Juzheng persuaded Empress Dowager Li: "Empress Dowager, you can't be killed. According to He Liu's report, there are as many officials and relatives of the emperor who participated in the Zhiliang League! Now the implementation of the New Deal in various places is getting better and better. At this time, a big case is raised and the killings are rampant. It will definitely destabilize the government! If the political situation is unstable, it will definitely affect the implementation of the New Deal!"

After listening to Zhang Juzheng's words, Queen Mother Li hesitated: "What Mr. Zhang means, how should we deal with Zhiliangmeng and others?"

Zhang Juzheng said: "Only punish the chief villain! He Xinyin meddled in the government as a commoner and must not stay; Xu Congcheng is the son-in-law of the eldest princess with a noble status and cannot be killed. He can be imprisoned in the eldest princess's mansion forever; Zhang, although he joined the Zhiliang League. However, he has led troops in Jiangxi for 14 years, and he has made a lot of contributions. It is enough to send him to the smoky border guards; as for the 72 academies under the Zhiliang League, all of them will be closed. , send them all home!"

Empress Dowager Li said angrily: "Shouldn't we stop checking which officials and royal relatives have joined the Zhiliang League?"

Zhang Juzheng clasped his hands and said: "Queen Mother, when the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when people observe it, there will be no disciples. Now, those people are only secretly opposing the New Deal. If this case is thoroughly investigated, they will be pushed to the front! Face to face with the New Deal! At that time, the situation will be out of control. Jiajing Lord tacitly allowed He Liu to burn the "Hundred Officials Records" and deal with the Ding Wang case in a low-key manner, which is the reason! The law does not blame the public!"

Empress Dowager Li is a smart person.After pondering for a moment, she said: "Then, as you said, order He Liuchu to die and He Xinyin, and seal up 72 academies."

Zhang Juzheng fell to his knees, kowtowed and said: "I have the courage to suggest that He Liu return to Beijing. Send Huguang governor Wang Zhiyuan to take over the case."

Empress Dowager Li frowned: "Mr. Zhang, what does this mean?"

Zhang Juzheng said: "Empress Dowager, He Liuzhong has been loyal and courageous, and has served the imperial court for 37 years! He has made great contributions! In the past six years, he has offended countless people in order to help the imperial court carry out the New Deal! This time, if he is allowed to kill Jiangnan He Xinyin, the leader of Shilin, closed down 72 academies. He will definitely offend scholars all over the world! To put it bluntly, whoever does this job will be stained with dirty water that will never be washed away..."

Empress Dowager Li interrupted Zhang Juzheng's words: "Mr. Zhang is sympathetic to He Liu. Forget it, Aijia allows you to play. Order Huguang governor Wang Zhiyuan to be an imperial envoy and go to Nanchang to take over the case."

Zhang Juzheng kowtowed: "The empress dowager is wise!"

In Nanchang, the imperial envoy went to the palace.

The palace sent a young eunuch to announce the decree to He Liu and his son.

"There is a decree to order He Liu, the governor of Jinyiwei North Town, to hand over He Xinyin and other criminals to Wang Zhiyuan, the governor of Huguang. After the handover, return to Beijing immediately. Here!"

He Liu kowtowed: "I accept the decree, long live the emperor!"

The little eunuch handed the imperial decree to He Liu and said, "Master Liu, if there are no accidents, Governor Wang of Huguang will arrive in Nanchang in three days. By then, you can return to Beijing in a good mood. Oh yes Yes, before the maidservant leaves the palace, Empress Dowager Li made a special confession. Please bring He Fangqing, the daughter of He Xinyin, back to the capital along the way."

He Liudao: "Well, good. Little eunuch, you have traveled all the way to Nanchang to announce the decree to me. It is really hard work! This little meaning is not a respect."

After finishing speaking, He Liu took out a gold key from his sleeve and stuffed it into the little eunuch's sleeve.

The little eunuch was flattered and said: "Oh! How dare I accept your gift from the sixth master. I am the grandson of Eunuch Feng, and you are the righteous brother of Eunuch Feng. In terms of seniority, the servant should respectfully call you grandfather. Woolen cloth."

He Shizhong couldn't help but laugh when he heard it from the side: "Ha, little eunuch, just take it. Don't just don't give face to my grandpa, my father."

The little eunuch cupped his hands and said: "Yes, the servant will thank Liu Ye for the reward. After the decree has been delivered, the servant will leave."

He Liu said politely, "Eunuch, go slowly."

The little eunuch turned and left.

He Shizhong was a little displeased: "Father, what does the imperial court mean? You handled the Zhiliangmeng case by yourself. My father and I were almost roasted because of this case. Now we have caught the culprit." However, the imperial court sent another imperial envoy to pick up the ready-made ones. Isn’t this taking credit from us?”

He Liu laughed loudly: "My silly son, you are still very young!"

He Shizhong said unconvinced: "Sending another imperial envoy to take over the case is to take our credit."

He Liu patiently explained to his son: "Shizhong, the imperial court didn't send people to take our credit, but sent people to give us a thunderbolt! Sealing up 72 academies and killing the leaders of Jiangnan Shilin will be punished by the whole world." People criticized it! This is a dirty job that can't be more dirty! Whoever handles this case will be infamous! I think Mr. Zhang must be considerate of me, so he suggested that Queen Mother Li and the emperor send Wang Zhiyuan Take the place of our grandfathers."

(End of this chapter)