Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

"Director, someone wants to see you." The entourage leaned close to Zhao Bingjun's ear and said.

"See me?" Zhao Bingjun immediately raised his vigilance. He didn't make any fanfare when he came. How could anyone recognize him? "who is it?"

"He only said that he was the Xia Dujian who tried the case, and that he was your junior."

Only then did Zhao Bingjun suddenly realize, "It turned out to be him, please come in."

Not much effort, when the door curtain was lifted, a tall and thin young man with a red face came in, bowed to Zhao Bingjun and said: "Students pay homage to Mr. Director. Please forgive the students for being so abrupt."

Zhao Bingjun got up and said with a smile: "Shouzhi, it's you. Your eyes are sharpened. There are thousands of audiences in the Golden Theater. How could you recognize me? Come, come, sit down." Let's talk."

You must know that the person who can call himself a student in front of Zhao Bingjun is not an idle person. This young man is called Xia Kangshou, a native of Wuhan, Hubei, a son of a family, father and son two generations of Hanlin, once won the Juren, was selected as a Jinshi the next year, and entered the Imperial Academy as an editor. build.Later, due to his excellent character and learning, he was sent to the United States by the Imperial Ministry of Education to investigate politics and accept Western political ideas.After studying and returning to China, it happened that Hubei set up a consultation bureau and was elected as the deputy speaker.Later, he served as the deputy minister of the Hubei Political Affairs Department, and later served as the advisor of the Dudufu.Back then, when the Imperial Security Bureau was in its infancy, Zhao Bingjun went to Hubei to investigate military development, and Xia Kangshou was fully in charge of the bureau chief's reception and inspection affairs.After Zhao Bingjun lingered for a while, he found that Xia Shoukang was upright and honest, with strong working ability, and he usually didn't like to make friends, and hated the injustice in the officialdom the most.So he praised him very much, and with a letter, he recommended Xia Kangshou to the Beijing Government Affairs Department as a government envoy, specializing in judicial investigations.At that time, Guan Xuqing was vigorously promoting the New Deal period. In view of the lax and corrupt officials at that time, Guan Xuqing attached great importance to the government affairs department and other judicial departments. He also paid attention to Xia Kangshou's efforts to rectify the unhealthy atmosphere in Beijing's official circles.Since Xia Kangshou was recommended by Zhao Bingjun to work in Beijing, he believed that Zhao Bingjun had a kindness for him, so he always respected the bureau chief and called him a teacher.Although the two had never been very close in order to avoid gossip in the officialdom, they had always been very close in their hearts.

Zhao Bingjun knew that Xia Kangshou had fewer hobbies than himself, so he was naturally a little surprised to meet him here today.

After sitting down, Xia Kangshou said with a smile: "Master Zhao, others can't recognize you. The student has known you for five years, how can he not recognize you? Besides, you are dressed as a teacher, but you still have a Two bodyguards, the reason for this will be understood after a little deduction."

"Shouzhi, this is not the main reason. It is mainly because you are engaged in judicial investigation. I think what you have experienced in the past few years is that you can tell the parents when a fly flies by." Zhao Bingjun joked.

The two immediately burst into laughter.

Zhao Bingjun quickly suppressed his smile and asked, "Shouzhi, you never come to this kind of place, but today the sun is coming out from the west."

Xia Kangshou's face turned serious, and he lowered his voice and said, "My lord, to be honest, the students are not here to watch a show, but to do business."

"Oh? You, Su Zhengshi, are really hardworking. You have come to the theater on business. Hehe..."

"Lord Zhao doesn't know something. Recently, students have heard that there is a famous young man in the southern part of Beijing. He imposes land taxes on the guild halls and halls in this area, and even occupies two women, bullies traders, and kills and injures people. There were no less than a dozen of them, and people were angry and afraid of him, secretly nicknamed him Jingcheng Nanbatian!"

"At the foot of the emperor in the capital, there is such a thing? It's the opposite. Who is this person?"

"This person's name is Wang Ke. Naturally, not many people know his name, but when he mentions his name, he is very famous in the imperial city."

"Who is his father?"

"It's Wang Zhixin, director of the Beijing Police Department and mayor of Beijing..."

Zhao Bingjun's face was solemn, and he took a deep breath. Who in Beijing doesn't know Wang Zhixin? He has been in Beijing for many years, and now he is in charge of the police department, that is, almost all the social security forces in the imperial city are in his hands.I once heard that this person is domineering and domineering on weekdays, but Wang Zhixin is not under the rule of the Imperial Security Bureau, so there is no need for me to ask about his affairs. The big one, he always finds an opportunity to get close to this person, so many princes and ministers in the capital have received gifts from Wang Zhixin, or have never had a relationship with Wang Zhixin.In addition to Wang Zhixin's flexible wrist, there is another very important reason, and that is because he is Yuan Shikai's confidant.Some people say that Wang Zhixin is Yuan Shikai’s brother-in-law, and some people say that when Yuan Shikai was working as an assistant in North Korea, Wang Zhixin followed Yuan Shikai to protect Yuan’s safety, and won Yuan Shikai’s trust and respect. The official career is magnanimous, and he has achieved his current prominent position all the way.

Originally, it was only Wang Zhixin, even if he was a big official, Zhao Bingjun would not pay attention to him at all, but he had to take Yuan Shikai's face into consideration.Who is Yuan Shikai?The Governor of Singapore is in charge of the lifeline of Asia, the outlet of the empire, and the Strait of Malacca. He holds the military and political power of Singapore in his hands. He is one of the best figures in today's officialdom. Except for the emperor who can make him fear, there is no one he can put in his eyes.Yuan Shikai was in far away Singapore, so he naturally had to arrange his cronies and eyes and ears in Beijing to keep abreast of the dynamics of the capital and even the emperor.

Zhao Bingjun was silent, as if thinking about something on his mind.

Xia Kangshou continued: "I have received many complaints about Wang Ke from the common people. Relying on his father's influence, this kid has committed all sorts of crimes in the Nancheng area. Therefore, I have collected a lot of evidence of his crime through open and unannounced visits. Today I heard that he is going to come to the Golden Theater to listen to plays, and maybe he will come up with something famous, so I made a special trip to check it out. I didn't expect to meet Mr. Zhao."

"So it's like this..." Zhao Bingjun looked at Xia Kangshou with a half-smile, and said, "Do you know that Wang Zhixin is a leader in the Beijing police circle and has a deep connection with officials. It's not a trivial matter that you intend to touch his son. Maybe you will die!" At the end, Zhao Bingjun's tone suddenly became serious, and his face looked extremely serious.

Xia Kangshou snorted, and said: "The responsibility is, even if you go up the knife mountain or down the oil pan, the students will not hesitate. I still remember that you told me when you recommended me to work in the Suzheng Office in Beijing that the water in Beijing is very poor. Deep, one hair can move the whole body, and I have to be careful everywhere. I still remember that when the emperor inspected the Suzheng Hall, he said to me that I would never be soft on anyone. Although I, Xia Kangshou, have a small official position, Dare to betray the great trust of the emperor, and also dare not to betray the cultivation and kindness of the adults, the responsibility lies in it, and I am obliged. I want to eradicate this thorn in the eyes of the people of Beijing!"

When Xia Kangshou spoke, he was so upright that even Zhao Bingjun couldn't help admiring him, his heart was filled with respect, but at the same time he was also worried about Xia Kangshou.

Xia Kangshou lowered his voice and said again: "Master Zhao, the student is here for Wang Ke firstly, and secondly for Wang Zhixin."

Zhao Bingjun's eyes widened immediately: "What's wrong with Wang Zhixin? Could it be that he also has problems?"

"It's not just a problem. According to what I know so far, Wang Zhixin has been in charge of the Beijing police force for many years and is also the mayor of Beijing. He is suspected of extremely serious corruption and bribery."

"Oh? Shouzhi, the more you talk, the more mysterious it becomes. You can just tell me about today's matter. Don't let it out casually."

"My lord, students don't dare to say that if they are not sure. As far as I know, since Wang Zhixin was transferred to Beijing, he has listed a detailed price list for the promotion, appointment and dismissal of officials. If he wants to be an official, he only needs to spend money according to the regulations on this price list." It is enough to hand over the full amount to Wang Zhixin. Since he became the mayor of Beijing, all officials at the county magistrate level of the 23 counties under his jurisdiction have given him huge amounts of property. When Wang Zhixin celebrates his birthday, the officials have to go to his home to send a huge sum of money. Anyone who doesn’t go will be dismissed soon. Beijing currently has 24 counties under its jurisdiction, except for one county magistrate who was awarded by the prince’s background. In addition, after Wang Zhixin took office, he actually collected bribes from 23 county magistrates. Each of them paid thousands of filial piety, and the stolen money could reach more than [-] yuan at a time. In such a short period of time, at the feet of the emperor, such a large-scale bribery, even in the past During the more than two hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, it was rare to hear about it. Wang dared to do this, first because he thought he had a strong police and judicial background, and second because he was Yuan Shikai's confidant and thought he had a strong Political background. Finally, it is said that Yuan Shikai’s eldest son, Yuan Keding, paid a lot of expenses with public funds, and Wang Zhixin paid a lot of it with public funds, and he is very skilled in raising funds himself.”

Rise of the Storm: World War II Chapter 4 Kyoto Nanbaten

It doesn't matter what Xia Kangshou said, but Zhao Bingjun's face suddenly changed, thinking in his heart that this matter has become a big scandal, and Yuan Shikai was involved. If this matter reaches the emperor's ears, it will definitely cause a huge shock in the officialdom. I know how many heads I can't keep. "Shouzhi, do you know what the consequences will be if you dig deeper into this matter. Don't you plan to hit a nail?"

Xia Kangshou said decisively: "That's right, this time the students have to risk their lives to beat the Golden Bell! I must not just sit and watch Wang Zhixin and his dog son cover the sky with one hand in the city of Beijing."

Zhao Bingjun stared at Xia Kangshou for a while, then patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Good boy! I, Zhao Bingjun, did not misjudge you at the beginning! Although this matter is not within my control, I will definitely support you vigorously and keep everything you say. Your thoughtfulness."

Xia Kangshou bowed to the ground, and said gratefully: "Thank you, sir, for your protection, thank you... Some people in the Suzheng Hall are afraid of Wang Zhixin's power, and some have accepted his benefits, so they are unwilling to investigate this case. I didn’t dare to make a blatant investigation, so I had to make an unannounced visit when I found the right opportunity, needless to say the difficulties and twists in it...” Xia Kangshou let out a long sigh at this point.

"Accept it, don't worry. I will be your backing, and I don't believe that a person like Wang Zhixin can continue to be so rampant under the emperor's feet!" Zhao Bingjun then said: "However, you should always pay attention to safety, and beware of the other party jumping over the wall in a hurry. "

"Yes, thank you for your teaching."

At this moment, only heard a commotion in the field, Zhao Bingjun and Xia Kangshou followed the reputation, and saw the sound of car horns at the entrance of the theater, and then the sound of chaotic footsteps from far to near, and two teams of security police rushed in from outside the door. , all carrying pistols, while rushing forward while waving to drive away the audience in the arena, "Spread out! Scatter all!"

The audience in the aisle didn't know what happened, why so many policemen rushed in suddenly, and they all tried their best to dodge to both sides.The two teams of police officers stood in a neat line on both sides of the aisle, and the leader of the team shouted, "Stand at attention!"

Immediately afterwards, another pair of policemen came in from outside the arena, divided into several teams, and guarded the back door of the theatre, the two sides of the stage, and the entrance and exit gates of the actors.

The audience in the arena were all dumbfounded, they had never seen such a large crowd in the theater, most of them were guessing, who are so many policemen here to arrest?Smart people would have guessed that today's scene would be exciting.A few timid ones tried to sneak out, but were forced back by the police guarding the gate.

"I have known for a long time that there are the most people pretending to be uncles in Beijing, but I have never seen such a show in my official career." Zhao Bingjun frowned and said angrily.

"My lord, just watch, it's a good show tonight." There was something in Xia Kangshou's words.

The two attendants brought by Zhao Bingjun saw that the situation was not good, and hurriedly asked their superiors for instructions: "Director, why don't we leave here first, in case something happens..."

Zhao Bingjun glared and said: "What are you afraid of? I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of! Don't forget your identities, you have all seen big scenes, the elites selected from the imperial army, how can the imperial military agents be afraid? The police in these places are such a joke!"

"We are afraid that the adults will be in danger..."

"Don't be afraid, I'm sure about this play today." Zhao Bingjun said firmly, and at the same time glanced at Xia Kangshou, Xia Kangshou nodded.

The two attendants didn't dare to insist any longer, so they had to retreat aside, but they both held the handles of the guns, and their expressions were highly nervous!

"Young commander—here!" Someone shouted, and there was another commotion in the audience. People straightened their necks and looked towards the door. Many people whispered: "Hey, which family's young master is this?" handsome?"

"Who the hell knows, there are a lot of people pretending to be peacocks by sticking a chicken feather in their necks these days."

"You two don't want to die. Talk in a low voice. People listened to you. They pulled you out and shot you."

"Fuck, there are no more Wang Fa these days! Damn legs!"

"Stop talking, come, come..."

There was another sound of footsteps outside the door, and under the protection of a group of heavily armed policemen, a young man in his 20s walked in.This man was short and thin, with a horse face, dotted with hundreds of large and small pockmarks on his face, his eyes were narrowed into a slit, his upper body was longer and his lower body was shorter, and he was a little bow-legged. Swaying left and right, wearing a black cloak, with a tall blond woman on the left and right sides, who is more than a head taller than this young marshal, as if two women are supporting a minor child.

"Look, what the fuck young commander is, it's nothing more than a monkey from a big horse."

"Don't talk nonsense, do you know who this is?"

"Who?"

"This is the son of Wang Zhixin, the director of the Beijing Police Department. His name is Wang Ke. Haven't you heard of Nanbatian?"

"Damn it, it turned out to be this kid."