Datang: Empress mother-in-law sent Li Er to test me

"Wei Che Jingyi of Wannian County, a humble official, has met County Magistrate Zhang."

Zhang Dun smiled and cupped his hands, "Dong Xiancheng, Che Xianwei, it's the first time we meet, please take care of me in the future."

"Don't dare!" Dong Xiancheng quickly waved his hands and said, "Magistrate Zhang has the talent of the number one scholar, and His Majesty has placed high hopes on him. Please take care of the humble magistrate Zhang in the future."

Che Xianwei asked curiously: "Just now I heard from the yamen servant that County Magistrate Zhang and Bantou Yang went to Xiuzhengfang? Is it because of that case?"

Zhang Dun nodded and said, "Yes."

Dong Xiancheng said cautiously:

"Magistrate Zhang, according to my humble position, this case is very clear. The criminal Liu Que has already confessed. He is sentenced to be beheaded after autumn, and the case can be closed after it is handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple."

"The humble officer thinks the same way." Captain Che said with a sad face: "Recently, Yushitai has been watching too closely, and this matter cannot be delayed. People, the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and Dali Temple may also send people to inquire."

Zhang Dun looked at the two, closed the case?Now this case involves Zhang Liang, the Duke of Changping County, and the case was closed hastily. Didn't he pass the knife to the people at Yushitai?

Moreover, the father of the Eucommia that he met when he participated in the poetry grand meeting was Du Yan, the imperial historian.

If the case is closed hastily, maybe Du Yan will take advantage of this matter to refer to him.

Although he doesn't want to be an official, it doesn't mean he will be thrown out of office by Renshen.

What's more, he could tell that Dong Xiancheng and Che Xianwei also understood that this case was difficult to handle.

In the past, the two put Yang Ban's head in front of him to deal with the censor who came to inquire.

Seeing that they had made the Ten Thousand Years Order now, the two of them wanted to push him to the front. Once something happened to the case, it had nothing to do with them.

Zhang Dun said with a smile on his face: "No hurry, the prisoner is in prison and can't escape."

"That's wrong." Dong Xiancheng looked serious, and said, "Although the prisoner can't escape, he can be released."

let it out?Zhang Dun raised his brows, not understanding what he meant.

Dong Xiancheng said in a low voice: "Magistrate Zhang, I'm a lowly official, let me be clearer. This case involves Zhang Liang, the Duke of Changping County, and Zhang Shenji is Zhang Liang's adopted son."

"Although the death of the deceased has nothing to do with Zhang Shen, it seems that the Zhang family intends to protect criminals."

Want to protect criminals?Zhang Dun narrowed his eyes slightly.

Logically speaking, the Duke of Changping County should avoid this case as much as possible, so why did he want to save Liu Que who is in prison?

Suddenly, Zhang Dun's heart skipped a beat and he asked, "What is this Liu Que's identity?"

"Ms. Zhang looks like watching the fire." Dong Xiancheng looked serious, and said, "Liu Que used to be a part of Changping County Duke."

Zhang Dun clicked his tongue, spread his hands and said, "Look, how can I close the case?"

Chapter 148 Reporting to the Ministry of Officials, The Truth About Changsun Wuji

"The deceased, Shu Die, was tricked into the residence of the Duke of Changping. The adopted son of the Duke of Changping did something wrong to Shu Die. She was killed at home the next afternoon."

Zhang Dun looked at the two and said seriously:

"Just involving Liu Que, do you think you can give Yushitai an explanation?"

"Liu Que is a member of Duke Changping. He committed the crime, and now the Zhang family wants to protect him. It is entirely possible that someone from the Duke of Changping's mansion sent him to kill Shu Die in this case!"

"Of course, there's no evidence for that."

"However, if the case is not investigated and the truth comes to light, the case will be closed hastily. When the time comes, when the censor will participate in the court hall, should he participate in yours or the official's one?"

Dong Xiancheng and Che Xianwei looked at each other and frowned.

Dong Xiancheng couldn't help but said: "Magistrate Zhang, you don't understand the world and the world, let alone the way of being an official!"

"Look at County Magistrate Wang Xun, how good at being a man! He bluntly said at the beginning that he wanted to sell Changping County Duke to save face, why did he come to County Magistrate Zhang and wanted to make the water even more muddy?"

Zhang Dun said lightly: "Let me ask you, who is wearing the official robe of the Wannian Order?"

Dong Xiancheng was at a loss, "Naturally it is Zhang County Magistrate."

Zhang Dun asked, "Where is Wang Xun?"

"..." Dong Xiancheng opened his mouth, understanding the implication of his words.

Zhang Dun said with a smile on his face, "Look, is there a problem? Wang Xun is now being interrogated by the third division because he knows the way of being an official and the world so well."

"So, as a person or an official, you can't always think about the ways of the world and pretend to be an official."

"It's good to have a shorter shaft and a straighter one. At least you won't lose your official robes, and you won't be interrogated by the three divisions, right?"

"You don't want to be dismissed because of this case, because of this case, you will be dismissed by Yushitai?"

Hearing this, Dong Xiancheng and Che Xianwei felt chills in their hearts.

Zhang Dun's words made them realize that it was impossible to close the case hastily.

If you don't investigate to find out the truth, and there is no result that makes Yushitai speechless, you will definitely be played by Yushitai!

"Then, what should I do..."

Dong Xiancheng felt his palms sweating, and said with a throbbing throat: "This matter, after all, involves Duke Changping."

Zhang Dun said with a smile: "It's not the Duke of Changping who committed the crime, what are you afraid of?"

"You tell me what you know here first, that Liu Que is really a part of Changping County Duke?"

Che Xianwei nodded and said, "It's absolutely true, but he wasn't there half a year ago."

Zhang Dun snorted and listened to him continue.

Soon, figure out the whole story.

Liu Que is indeed a part of Duke Changping, but he was kicked out because of a mistake half a year ago.

For unknown reasons, he did not leave Chang'an City, but worked in a gambling house.

The reason why Liu Que wanted to kill Shu Die was that according to him, he hated those women who sold themselves for money.

When he heard that the woman Shu Die had gone to the mansion of Changping County Duke, he became angry and killed her.

After Zhang Dun finished listening, he asked, "Do you believe it?"

Dong Xiancheng and Che Xianwei looked at each other, then shook their heads.

There are so many women in Chang'an city who sell themselves for money, he didn't kill Liu Que, but he wanted to kill Shu Die.

This reason cannot be explained!

Zhang Dun smiled, "I don't believe it either."

"But we have no proof."

"So the most important thing now is to collect evidence and find out whether this Liu Que has been to the Changping County Duke's mansion recently, or whether the people in the Changping County Duke's mansion have any contacts with Liu Que."

As long as this can be found out, if any one of them is confirmed, the Changping County Duke's Mansion will not be able to get rid of it.

"Also," Zhang Dun thought for a while, and said, "Call that Zhang Shenji to the county government office for questioning."

"Lieutenant Che County, you are responsible for investigating what I just said. Cheng Xiancheng, you are responsible for sending someone to the mansion of the Duke of Changping."

Zhang Dun gave Hu Quhe a look, and asked her to leave with him, and said: "I have to go to the Ministry of Officials first, and see the eldest grandson Shangshu, and I will come back after the report."

"Congratulations to County Magistrate Zhang!" Dong Xiancheng and Che Xianwei hurriedly cupped their hands.

After Zhang Dun left, the two breathed a sigh of relief, looked at each other, and both could see the sadness on each other's faces.

"I didn't expect this case to be so difficult!"

Lieutenant Che County said a little angrily: "This County Magistrate Zhang is the same, he must be investigated to the end, let me see, put all the blame on Liu Que, the case can be concluded, and the Yushi may not necessarily offend Shu Die for the sake of Shu Die. Duke Changping!"

Dong Xiancheng took a deep breath, and said: "You and I know the character of those censors at Yushitai, what Zhang County Magistrate said is not unreasonable, if there are censors to participate in our performance, you and I can't bear it."

"Let's see what Magistrate Zhang does."

After finishing speaking, Dong Xiancheng frowned even tighter, this county magistrate Zhang, a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers.

But it doesn't matter, if Duke Changping is really involved, that's what County Magistrate Zhang meant, and it has nothing to do with them.

If Changping County Lord really went to the Ten Thousand Years County Government in a fit of anger, Zhang Dun would deal with it!

However, not long after, a person who claimed to be the mansion of the Duke of Changping came suddenly, and the expressions of the two of them changed drastically.

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After explaining to Hu Quhe, Zhang Dun walked into the Suzaku Gate alone and came to the Household Office.

In the government office, Zhang Dun saw Changsun Wuji from a distance, paused his footsteps, bowed slightly, and said, "Your Majesty Zhang Dun, I have met Changsun Shangshu."

Changsun Wuji put his hands behind his back, heard the voice, looked back at him expressionlessly, and said with a hum:

"The old man thought that you would come to the official department to report for duty as soon as you went to court, but the old man made a mistake."

Zhang paused his forehead, blaming himself for keeping him waiting for so long, and asked in confusion, "Is Changsun Shangshu waiting for his appointment?"

Changsun Wuji didn't say a word, but waved his palm, and led him to the lobby of the Ministry of Officials.

In the lobby of the government office, there was no one there.

"sit."

Changsun Wuji sat behind the middle copy, spread his palms calmly, and asked him to sit behind the next copy.

Zhang Dun arched his hands and sat down.

Changsun Wuji stared at him for a few seconds, then asked: "In the early court, His Majesty has appointed you an official, and you and I are colleagues, so I will call you County Magistrate Zhang."

"It should be so." Zhang Dun nodded.

Changsun Wuji squinted his eyes and asked, "I've been confused for the past two days. Please tell the magistrate Zhang the truth, why did you write scribbles when you passed the exam?"

"You don't want to be an official?"

Zhang Dun said with a dry smile, "I do have a plan, but the situation is beyond my control."

"If possible, Xiaguan actually wants to be an unknown commoner and spend his whole life in Chang'an City."

Changsun Wuji raised his brows, the big news you did in Zuixian Tower has already spread throughout Chang'an, even if you don't become an official, you can't remain unknown!

"Oh." Changsun Wuji sighed, "Actually, I don't want you to be an official either."

Chapter 149

Zhang Dun was taken aback for a moment, but he was honest enough.

Changsun Wuji continued: "It's a done deal, so it's useless to say so much. Today, I'm waiting for you in the official department. One is to report to the official department for you, and the other is because of the Wannian Ling case."

Zhang Dun frowned, "Changsun Shangshu also knew about the murder case in Wannian County?"

A smile appeared on Changsun Wuji's face, and he said, "This old man gives you a suggestion, you can blame the murderer Liu Que for this case."

"In this way, you can not offend Duke Changping, but you can also give the court an explanation."

Zhang Dun looked at him and asked, "What does Changsun Shangshu mean, that he wants to dismiss the case hastily?"

"The old man didn't say that." Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "The case is actually clear, hasn't Liu Que pleaded guilty? There is nothing to investigate, and if you continue to investigate, it will not be a result you can bear .”

Zhang Dun asked back: "If the case is closed like this, what should be done if Yushitai participates in the court?"

"Participating in..."

Changsun Wuji said calmly, "Then let them participate."

"To join you for a book is nothing more than getting you fired from office."

"Aren't you also thinking about not being an official? It's good for everyone to do so."

"Who is this, who are you referring to?" Zhang Dun stared at Changsun Wuji and asked.

"One is you, and the other is the old man." Changsun Wuji said without concealing his purpose.

Zhang Dun looked at him calmly, and said, "Shangsun Shangshu, the official has always been confused."

"Ever since the imperial examinations, Changsun Shangshu has been targeting lower officials. I really don't understand the truth about lower officials."

"Shangsun Shangshu did this to vent his anger on your son?"

"But in the impression of the lower official, the lower official has never offended the son."

"If it is because of other things, let Changsun Shangshu take down the official to vent his anger, the lower official will not understand, when did the lower official offend the eldest grandson Shangshu? Let the eldest grandsun Shangshu target the lower official like this?"

Seeing Zhang Dun express his confusion in one breath, Changsun Wuji picked up the teacup on the copybook with no expression on his face, and took a sip lightly.