Fenghou

After all, Wang Jian is almost 40 years old, and his self-cultivation is already good. He was annoyed in his heart, but still smiled gently on his face: "If that's the case, then you can go!"

Wang Jian led his men out of the restaurant and walked to the street. He suddenly realized, no, Yan Changli probably didn't know that he was no longer the county magistrate, and that big shopkeeper had to go on the road again after running all night without even taking a day off. , is this a normal businessman?

Those few of his subordinates answered the questions without any leaks, and they were all mature and capable, which made people suspicious.

But doubts are doubts, Wang Jian still didn't think too much, he also understood Yan Changli's desire for the signboard, in order to get back the signboard, he would rather offend himself, which is actually reasonable.

Half an hour later, Yan Changli followed Zou Hong and left Wenshui County and returned to Taiyuan City.

……

Zhang Yang was very efficient. Early the next morning, he handed over to Chen Qing the list of officials drafted by him and Wang Lianqing, signed and supported by dozens of Taiyuan gentry.

Chen Qing was very polite, and only said that after a little checking, it would be promulgated, which left Zhang Yang speechless. The check list was normal, so how could they just say what they said?

But then Zhang Yang got the news that the government office in Taiyuan had been sealed off, and dozens of civil servants who were about to return to the government office could not enter the government office at all. This news made Zhang Yang a little nervous.

Obviously, Chen Qing was angered by the boycott of the government office. If Chen Qing had already been angered, how true was his politeness to himself and Wang Lianqing when he received the list in the morning?

Zhang Yang has three sons. The eldest son, Zhang Ming, is about 40 years old. He has been serving as the general judge of Taiyuan Mansion and has real power in Taiyuan Mansion. Will not be linked personally.

The second son, Zhang Jun, is in charge of the family business. The various shops, brothels, gambling houses, teahouses, docks, warehouses, fleets, etc. of the Zhang family are basically controlled by Zhang Jun. Of course, he also has evil deeds. Xing is to use all means to plot against other competing businessmen. He joined forces with his third brother Zhang Tie, and every businessman he targeted lost his family and his wife and children.

Yan Changli's Sanyuan Restaurant was targeted by him, and his third brother Zhang Tie took it away.

The third child, Zhang Tie, is the thug of the Zhang family. In Zhang Yang's words, if he can't be admired, then he will be frightened. They need someone who can do black things.

Zhang Tie is obviously the reincarnation of a demon, born specifically to do evil things for the Zhang family. He was born of a concubine. He was arrogant and arrogant since he was a child. When he was beaten to death with a stick, Zhang Yang not only didn't get angry, but thought that his son was courageous and dared to do great things, so he began to ask martial artists to train him.

At the age of 17, he learned martial arts, bullied men and women, and committed all kinds of crimes. He especially liked to bully women from good families.

It’s just that the main general Wanyan Yinshu at that time was the same as now, he didn’t like to use Han people as soldiers, and Xiangyong had to be disbanded, but Zhang Tie still left 30 people and became his confidantes, and he was the one who harmed the people of Taiyuan Mansion minions.

Zhang Tie is now 29 years old. Over the past ten years, at least hundreds of innocent people have died at his hands. As for the women who have been abused by him, there are countless.

In the lobby, Zhang Yang told his three sons: "This Chen Qing is not someone we can offend. During this time, the second and third sons have to restrain themselves a bit. Needless to say, Da Lang, I still recommend you as Taiyuan's son." As the general judge of the government, Chen Qing needs to use local people and people who are familiar with the officialdom. You are the most suitable, so if there is no accident, you will continue to serve as the general judge, but you should keep a low profile these few days and help Pei Xiangjun when you have time. Take him to understand the situation in Taiyuan City, open up his joints, and he will speak good words for you."

Zhang Ming nodded and agreed, "My child understands, do you want to give Pei Xiangjun some money?"

Zhang Yang waved his hand, "Giving money is too obvious. He might not dare to accept it. He is from Wenxi Pei's family. Mrs. Pei's [-]th birthday is next month. As a junior, he must show something. Mrs. Pei believes in Buddhism, so you can give it to me." Pei Xiangjun has a white jade Bodhisattva, and he said that he bought it from a second-hand stall for tens of pennies, and he will accept it."

"My child remembers!"

"The second child continues to do business, and the price of salt and oil are all adjusted to the government price."

"But the salt is only sold for forty Wen per catty, and the profit is too little."

"fart!"

Zhang Yang stared, "At this time, if you should pretend to be a grandson, you have to pretend to be a grandson. When he returns to Jingzhao and the officials of the imperial court control Taiyuan Mansion, then we can make a comeback, understand?"

"The child understands."

At this time, Zhang Yang's eyes turned to the third son, Zhang Tie. This is his most powerful son, but also the son he worries about the most. He has too many enemies, what should he do if he is sued?He thought for a long time, the only way is to die, the dead cannot be held accountable.

"Third son, you go to Lanzhou to avoid the limelight, and Taiyuan will make a false impression and say that you are dead."

Zhang Tie was tall and burly, with a fleshy face, and there was always a fierce look in his eyes, but in front of his father, the fierce look in his eyes subsided, and he muttered: "It's okay to play dead, but I'm not going anywhere."

Zhang Yang slammed the table and said angrily, "How dare you disobey me?"

Zhang Tie lowered his head and didn't dare to say anything. The eldest son Zhang Ming persuaded, "Father, it's better for the third child to stay in Taiyuan. After all, our power is in Taiyuan. If we go to Lanzhou, we won't be able to take care of him."

It was right for Zhang Yang to think about it, so the eldest son and the second son said: "Then find a house outside and let the third child hide and not show up. Invalid is dead, hold a funeral for him, and find someone who looks like him to pretend to be."

The three sons bowed together and said, "Follow my father's order!"

……

The death of Zhang Tie, the third son of Zhang Yang, became a sensation among the people of Taiyuan. Hearing the news, the people of Taiyuan all clapped their hands and cheered. Zhang Tie was full of evil and finally got his retribution.

However, there are still many people who don't believe it, just because the Zhang family said that Zhang Tie was killed because of fighting against the Jurchen army, how could it be possible?The Zhang family colluded with the Kingdom of Jin, and everyone in Taiyuan didn't know who didn't know, and they actually fought against the Jin army, which is almost the same as fighting the Song army.

But no matter what, Zhang Tie's coffin was put out, and the gentry in the city came to offer incense one after another, and the Zhang family also invited a group of monks to perform salvation for Zhang Tie, which looked decent.

A carriage drove past the gate of the Zhang family. Next to the gate was the coffin shed, covered with streamers. Inside the carriage, Zou Hong looked at the coffin shed and smiled at Yan Changli next to him, "Do you think Zhang Tie is dead?"

Yan Changli shook his head, "Zhang Tie will never do bad things. The Zhang family came up with this method because they were afraid of revenge. If they want the golden cicada to escape, Zhang Tie must be hiding somewhere."

Speaking of this, Yan Changli said to Zou Hong: "The key is to catch Ge Wu, he will definitely know something about Zhang Tie's background."

Zou Hong smiled slightly: "Someone has already arrested him in his hometown, and he can't escape."

Chapter 787 Reporting

Thirty miles northwest of Taiyuan City, there is a village called Luojiabao. The village is not big, with only about fifty families, most of whom are named Luo.

That night, more than [-] men in black appeared in the woods outside the village. These men in black were the elite scouts of the Song Army.

This time, Zou Hong is responsible for collecting Zhang Tie's evidence and arresting Zhang Tie, so he also relies on them.

A man was the guide of the man in black. He pointed to a dilapidated small courtyard at the east end of the village and said, "The person you are looking for lives in that small courtyard."

"You can't make a mistake!"

"It's not wrong. I want to earn money, so why would I guide the way indiscriminately? That small courtyard also belongs to Luo Yuanwai's family. The man wants to go out conveniently, so he lives in this small courtyard. I saw him before dark."

The leader of the man in black took an ingot of five taels of silver and gave it to the guide. With a wave of his hand, he led more than twenty men to surround him.

Naturally, they came to arrest Zhang Tie's confidant, Ge Wu. After Zhang Tie's death, several of their most powerful men also hid. character, it is very important to catch him.

They first found the village where Ge Wu's old home was located, and found that his old house had already collapsed. Later, someone told them that Ge Wu's parents died, and he was raised by his uncle since he was a child, and he lived in Luojiabao ten miles away.

The group rushed to Luojiabao, the village where Uncle Ge Wu lived, and under a heavy reward, an insider betrayed Ge Wu who was hiding in the village.

More than [-] people quickly surrounded the small courtyard, leaving half of the people guarding outside, and the rest jumped into the courtyard. There was only one hut in the courtyard. The leader of the man in black kicked open the door, and everyone rushed in. A man who was sound asleep was knocked down. The man was as strong as a bull, roaring, struggling desperately, and finally was severely stunned by the handle of the knife, and was then tied up behind his back.

A man in black ignited a torch, and leaned closer. In front of him was a man with an extremely vicious appearance. Half of his left ear was cut off, which was Ge Wu's physical characteristics.

"take away!"

Ge Wu was gagged, put on a black bag, and quickly carried away.

……

In the morning of the next day, Zou Hong came to report to Chen Qing periodically. He reported on the case of Sanyuan Restaurant and the process of arresting Ge Wu, and finally said: "Ge Wu has already confessed, Zhang Tie ordered him to kidnap Yan Changli's son, and beheaded, his and Yan Changli's testimony is sufficient to prove the fact that Zhang Tie kidnapped and murdered."

Chen Qing nodded, "Where is Zhang Tie hiding now? Is he dead?"

"Reporting to the county king, Zhang Tie is definitely not dead."

“How come you see?”

"On the second day after we captured Taiyuan City, the restaurant was opened. Zhang Tie also brought a group of men to drink in the restaurant. The shopkeeper and the guys of the restaurant can prove it. The Zhang family said that he was shot and killed by the arrows when he was fighting against the Jin soldiers. Contradictory."

"Where is he hiding? Can he be caught?"

Zou Hong hesitated for a moment and said, "Ge Wu revealed a method, which may be feasible."

"any solution?"

"This Zhang Tie especially likes to abuse some older women. He has to toss almost every night. He used to attack women from good families. He should not dare now, but he will look for them in brothels. Even if he hides, he will change If he doesn’t have this habit of eating shit, he will definitely look for it in the brothel run by his family, it’s safer, there are five brothels in total, as long as we keep an eye on it, if we’re lucky, we can catch Zhang Tie tonight.”

Chen Qing said happily: "How can I help you?"

"Reporting to the county king, I need five hundred soldiers to surround the target's mansion and prevent him from escaping."

"Okay, I'll give you a thousand soldiers."

……

When it was dark, Wang Jian hurried back to Taiyuan from Wenshui County. Early this morning, he received an apology letter from Yan Changli, expressing that he could not come back soon. Enmity, we can't share the sky."

Wang Jian suddenly realized that the shopkeeper Zou of the Sanyuan restaurant must be an official of the Song Army. No wonder all his subordinates are like soldiers, and they can resist fatigue and run all day and night without sleep.

When Wang Jian returned to the mansion, he saw his father in the study. Wang Jian asked directly: "Father, I heard that Zhang Tie is dead?"

Wang Lianqing was startled, "Why do you ask this?"

"Father, the matter is very important, please tell the child."

Wang Lianqing sneered, "How could his son die? He has committed too many crimes. He just faked his death. We all know it. It's just an act of filial piety."

"Father, Chen Qing may be investigating Zhang Tie's case."

Wang Jianjian told what happened in Wenshui County, and then handed Yan Changli's letter to his father.

"Father, Yan Changli is less courageous than a chicken. If Chen Qing hadn't supported him behind his back, how dare he seek revenge on Zhang Tie."

Wang Lianqing's face became very serious, and he nodded, "Your analysis should be correct. The Sanyuan Restaurant is the Song Army's intelligence point. On the night when Jin Bing fled, someone saw the bright lights in the Sanyuan Restaurant and Song Army soldiers at the door. Standing guard, there are generals of the Song army coming in and out."

"Father, is this... a sign that Chen Qing is going to clean up Zhang Yang?" Wang Jian finally came to a conclusion.

Wang Lianqing lowered his head and pondered for a while, then finally nodded, "It should be. The collective boycott of the government has offended Chen Qing. He wants to make an example, but the person he chose is Zhang Yang, and the choice is really accurate. I'm afraid the entire Zhang family will be ruined." .”

"Father, will this incident implicate us?"

Wang Lianqing was upset for a while, he waved his hands and said, "You go outside, let me think about it alone."

Wang Jian retreated outside, and Wang Lianqing paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. Fortunately, his son reacted quickly, so he realized that Chen Qing had already launched a murderous plan and was going to attack the Zhang family, but would the Wang family be implicated?Zhang Wang's family has been married for several generations!On the issue of supporting Jin Bing, the Wang family is not clean. If we really get to the bottom of it, the Wang family may not escape.

Forget about it, in order to protect himself and the reputation of the family for hundreds of years, he had no choice but to go all out.

Wang Lianqing finally made up his mind. He took out the wooden box from the big box, hugged it in his arms and went out, saying to his son, "Accompany me to the military camp outside the city. I'm going to see Chen Qing!"

……

As soon as night fell, Pei Xiangjun came to Daying, put a white jade Guanyin statue on the table and said with a smile: "Zhang Ming gave this to the humble official, and he said he bought it from a second-hand stall for a few pennies."

Chen Qing chuckled, "There is such a good thing, why can't I buy it?"

Pei Xiangjun smiled and said: "If the king wants to pick up a bargain, I will set up a stall immediately, and I promise that the king can buy a white jade Guanyin for two pennies."

Chen Qing laughed loudly, "It's very interesting! From now on, there will be people setting up second-hand goods stalls in front of senior officials' homes."

He asked again: "How much is this white jade normally worth?"

Pei Xiangjun said: "This is the white jade that Khotan brought to the Central Plains. It is very expensive. This white jade weighs at least five catties and is worth more than five thousand guan."

"He knew you needed this?"

"Yes! Our old grandmother of the Pei family will soon celebrate her 80th birthday. It is a major event for the Pei family. The old grandmother believes in Buddhism, so the Zhang family will do what they like. They want me to speak well for the Zhang family. Zhang Ming will continue to serve as Taiyuan Tong. Sentence."

Chen Qing glanced at the list on the table. It was the official recommendation letter sent by Zhang Yang and Wang Lianqing yesterday morning. Zhang Ming was the first to recommend him to continue serving as the Taiyuan General Judge.

Chen Qing said with a smile: "You still accept this white jade Guanyin, but it has nothing to do with the Zhang family. Just treat it as a birthday gift from me to the old lady Pei. I will write a birthday poem later."

Pei Xiangjun was overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, Prince Jun, for your great love for the Pei family!"

"The Pei family has contributed to the capture of Jie County, and should be rewarded!"

Meritorious service is just an excuse, and more importantly, the Pei family is crucial to stabilizing the south of the East River Road in the future, so he must do these things well.

At this time, the personal soldiers walked into the big tent quickly, bowed and said: "The head of the Wang family, Wang Lianqing, asked to see him outside the camp gate, saying that he has something very important to report to the county king."

Chapter 788

Pei Xiangjun took his leave first and left. Not long after, the soldiers brought Wang's father and son into the big tent. The father and son saluted and saw them. Chen Qing smiled and said, "Didn't Wangzhi County return to Wenshui County? Why did he return to Taiyuan?"

As soon as Chen Qing said this, Wang Jian immediately confirmed that shopkeeper Zou must be an official of the Song Army. Chen Qing knew his situation from him, and he quickly bowed and said, "Father asked me to come back to discuss important matters. Will return to Wenshui County."

In fact, Wang Jian guessed wrong. Chen Qing knew that his return to Wenshui County had nothing to do with Zou Hong, but he sent dozens of spies to find out about the situation of local officials in various counties.

Wang Lianqing stepped forward to put the wooden box on the table, sighed and said, "The Zhang family is my mother's natal family, Zhang Yang is my cousin, and Zhang Ming was my son-in-law, so the relationship is very close, but thinking about what the Zhang family has done these years Because of this, I am ashamed of such a relative, I don't know what to do, until the dog repeatedly persuaded me to put righteousness first, I finally decided to kill relatives righteously, and handed this box to the county king."

"What's in here?" Chen Qing asked curiously.

"This is all evidence that Zhang Yang and his son have colluded with Jin Guo and exploited the people over the past ten years, including agreements, wills, suggestions, etc., with the signatures of Jin Guo and Zhang Yang."

Chen Qing was overjoyed, he just needed this thing, he didn't expect it to come at the right time, Wang Lianqing is really a caring person!Actually collected all these evidences.

Now that Wang Lianqing had already done it, he decided to go all out. He said again: "As early as the day the Song army captured Fenzhou, Zhang Yang sent someone to Lin'an to deliver the letter. He has a backer in the imperial court."

"Who is Zhang Yang's backstage at the court?" Chen Qing asked.

"He refused to say, but I can guess it. If I'm not wrong, it should be Qin Hui."

Chen Qing was taken aback, "Zhang Yang knows Qin Hui very well?"

Wang Lianqing nodded, "It was the second year of Jianyan. Wanyanchang stayed in Taiyuan Mansion for more than half a year. Qin Hui was Wanyanchang's staff at that time, and also participated in Taiyuan's government affairs. He had a very close relationship with Zhang Yang. The relationship between the two The friendship should have been formed at that time, Tong Guan, the backstage of the Zhang family, used to boast about it every day, but now they keep it secret, completely opposite to the previous attitude, which shows that this friendship is a bit shameful."

"I see. I am grateful to Wang Yuanwai for his righteous killing of relatives, and also thank Wang Yuanwai for telling us in time."

"Then don't bother the county king. If the county king needs me to come forward, just ask, I am happy to serve the county king!"