I am imprisoned in Kaifeng Mansion

The case is so serious that it is bound to be interrogated overnight.

Han Qi asked the Duke of Yan'an to go back to his residence to rest first, and wait until tomorrow to talk about what's going on.

The Duke of Yan'an nodded slowly. The incident happened so suddenly that it was difficult for him to digest it for a while.Zhao Zongqing's performance just now made him completely feel that his son is another person.For a long time, Lord Yan'an thought that his youngest son was intelligent, gentle, filial and unconventional, so he was willing to give up his glory and wealth, and pursued the path of poverty, and sincerely prayed for his grandfather.So he never treated him badly, and even loved him so much that he, who was originally a concubine, was fostered under the name of his aunt's wife, and his food and clothing were just like a aunt's.

But he never thought that his favorite youngest son just said that he was not his child at all, and even tried to conspire against and kill the emperor.The things he did were outrageous, and every word he said was heartbreaking.With what he's doing now, it's not enough to put him to death eight hundred times!

All kinds of bad emotions were mixed together, and the deeply irritated Yan'an County Duke didn't know what to say at this time.He repeated the two words 'it's over' in his heart. He was afraid that the entire county government would be implicated to death by Zhao Zongning!Now he has to go home quickly and arrange everything, and write an apology as soon as possible and submit it to the emperor and queen mother.

The Duke of Yan'an believed in Kaifeng Prefecture's ability to handle the case very much, and he only asked Han Qi to send someone to inform him when he found out the truth of the case.

"Anyway, let me know the whole story, and die in peace." The Duke of Yan'an solemnly bowed to Han Qi feebly.

Han Qi returned a salute to Duke Yan'an, but didn't say much after all.Before the case was thoroughly investigated, he couldn't make any guarantees, let alone how the emperor would deal with the county government's family.However, if the people in the county government don't know about it, with the emperor's benevolence, it shouldn't be so serious that it will kill the entire county government.

Lu Jiong arranged for his subordinates to drive away the vacant car.

Zhao Zhen was not actually in the car that the emperor was riding in.

When leaving from Jin Mingchi, Han Qi intentionally let Zhao Zongqing see the scene where Zhao Zhen took Yan'an County Duke into the car.In fact, there is an organ on the car, and the door can be opened from the rear side to go out.While Zhao Zongqing was talking to Han Qi at the front of the team, Zhao Zhen had already left from the back of the car under the cover of palace people holding palm fans, tassel brushes and other ceremonial objects.Only the Duke of Yan'an and the guards accompanying him stayed in the car and continued on their way.In order to avoid unexpected accidents on the way, this policy was used to ensure the safety of the emperor.

After two sticks of incense, under the bright moon, the gavel of Kaifeng Mansion resounded.Han Qijing sat behind the public case, with a solemn expression. The fiery red official robe made him handsome and plump, and also formed a stark contrast with his cold face, giving people a sense of inviolability.

Chen Yifa, Chunli and Mo Zhuifeng were brought to the hall first.Chen Yifa identified Mo Zhuifeng as the mastermind behind Jin Mingchi's rebellion.Chunli pointed out that Mo Zhuifeng 2 had something to do with Dizang Pavilion, and it was he who made her mistakenly think that Cui Tao was the murderer who killed Su Yuwan, and instigated her to continue to take revenge on Cui Tao.

Then there were several Jurchen centurions who were captured today, and they all identified that Mo Zhuifeng had gone to the Liao Kingdom to contact their leaders, and later their leaders arranged for them to participate in the Jin Mingchi rebellion.

"In recent years, the conflict between the Jurchen Wanyan tribe and the Khitan tribe has become more and more serious. Their leader believed Mo Zhuifeng's promise, saying that after the event is completed, they will not only give them the city, but also send troops to help them fight against the Liao Dynasty, so they agreed to help .”

Di Tan, who was in charge of the translation, summarized the confessions of these Jurchens and passed them on to Han Qi.

Han Qi: "Just Mo Zhuifeng?"

The identities of Mo Zhuifeng and Lin Shangshu alone were not enough to persuade the Jurchen clan with a limited number of soldiers and horses to travel thousands of miles to the Great Song Dynasty to contribute.

"There is another person who is from the Great Song royal family. Their leader feels that his plan is very likely to succeed, so they are willing to take risks. They don't know what this person's name is, and they say that the names of Song people all sound the same." Di Dao continued to translate.

"This person must be Zhao Zongqing!" When Lu Jiong thought of Zhao Zongqing's face, he couldn't help but click twice in his heart.The emperor would have been shocked if he knew his true colors.

"Can you plead guilty to these accusations?" Han Qi asked Mo Zhuifeng.

Mo Zhuifeng nodded without any objection, and obediently signed the letter.

Now that he has been arrested, the facts are in front of his eyes, whether he pleads guilty or not, the charge of treason has been confirmed.Mo Zhuifeng obviously didn't bother Zhou Xuan anymore, that's why he recognized these issues so simply.

But if you ask him about things related to Zhao Zongqing, he won't say a word, and if you ask, he will be silent, no matter how much he beats and scolds, he won't say anything.Even though many people witnessed him leading people to rescue Zhao Zongqing today, and heard him call Zhao Zongqing Young Master, Mo Zhuifeng would not put a charge on such evidence.

Han Qi didn't talk about Zhao Zongqing for the time being, and ordered someone to put a piece of saltpeter in front of Mo Zhuifeng, and asked him if he recognized him.

Mo Zhuifeng nodded: "It's saltpeter."

"We found this thing in the cave in Anping Village." Han Qi said that he was not surprised to see Mo Zhuifeng, and knew that he actually knew about the saltpeter.But he didn't know that the walls of Bianjing Street were covered with gunpowder bricks.

Han Qi asked Mo Zhuifeng how he got so much saltpeter, and how he transported the gunpowder to Bianjing.

Mo Zhuifeng frowned, but did not say a word.

"Already a prisoner, who does he always show an indifferent face?" Seeing that Mo Zhuifeng was acting arrogant at this time, Lu Jiong immediately suggested to Han Qi, "Torture him for one night, let him Knowing what it means to live without seeking death, he naturally confessed!"

"I've seen 'I can't live, I can't die' is more salty than you eat! But if you want to tickle your father, you can go ahead!" Mo Zhuifeng was not threatened by Lu Jiong at all, and said With a blank face, he said indifferently.

Lu Jiong glared at him angrily, this fellow is too rampant!This traitor should be killed on the spot with his iron fist!Lu Jiong kicked Mo Zhuifeng's face, causing him to vomit blood from the corner of his mouth, and one side of his face was swollen very high.He originally wanted to kick again, but he had to endure it because he listened to the comfort of the people around him.

It's useless to torture someone like Mo Zhuifeng to extract a confession, just look at this guy's posture, he didn't even blink when he was beaten.

Li Cai hurriedly looked at his master, and saw Cui Tao standing in the most inconspicuous corner, leaning against the window to watch the interrogation silently, with neither sad nor happy expression, as if he was in a daze.

In fact, Cui Tao was in a daze, wondering why Zhao Zongqing had concealed the sky lantern and hollow bricks from Mo Zhuifeng.Mo Zhuifeng can be said to be Zhao Zongqing's most trusted subordinate. According to their investigation, almost all of Zhao Zongqing's major arrangements were handled by Mo Zhuifeng. Why did he hide this matter from Mo Zhuifeng?

Han Qi had already ordered Li Yuan and the others to conduct a careful investigation. The gunpowder bricks were almost all over the main streets and alleys of Bianjing. This was not just a murder against Zhao Zhen, but the entire Bianjing city.He really wanted to drag the entire Bianjing city to be buried with him?

But no matter what, the concealment between Mo Zhuifeng and Zhao Zongqing shows that there is a trust problem between the two of them, and making good use of this point may cause a rift between the two.After all, Mo Zhuifeng is Zhao Zongqing's most capable confidant, as long as he is willing to let go, then it will be easy to get evidence.

Then, Zhao Zongqing was brought to court.

The yamen servants forced Zhao Zongqing to kneel on the ground, and his knees hit the blue bricks with a thud, which sounded like pain.Zhao Zongqing was forced to face the ground with his head bowed, his hair in a messy bun, and he looked quite embarrassed.But he was full of energy and laughed out loud.

It seems that the damp and musty prison did not teach him to be a quiet and good boy.

Not waiting for Han Qi to ask, Zhao Zongqing glanced at Mo Zhuifeng, and asked Han Qi first: "Is he not recruiting?"

Mo Zhuifeng glanced back at Zhao Zongqing, then continued to lower his head silently.

"I don't mention anything about you." Han Qi sighed deliberately, "You really have a good dog."

Zhao Zongqing smiled, "It's a capital offense whether you do it or not, so what's the benefit if you do it?"

At such a time, Zhao Zongqing actually wanted to control the scene.

"If you don't want to use torture or not, then use it. Looking at your quail clothes and rotten wounds and maggots will definitely make people feel happier than now." Han Qi refuted Zhao Zongqing with the same sentence pattern .

Zhao Zongqing was stunned for a moment, and the other servants present were also a little surprised.

According to Han Tuiguan's gentle temperament, he would never have said such a thing before.As soon as these words were heard, they should have come from Mrs. Cui.Sure enough, if two people stay together for a long time, they will affect each other.

Alas, who would have thought that in such a solemn trial atmosphere, they could be shown a look of affection.

"I'm different from him. Official Han can ask me anything he can't get out of his mouth. And I don't have too high requirements, and I can easily do it."

Han Qi looked at him warily: "What do you want?"

Zhao Zongqing moved his arms as a gesture, but his arms were tightly clasped behind Wang Zhao, and he couldn't move at all.Obviously, he wanted Han Qi to order to release his hand first, so that he could stand and talk comfortably.

This request is not difficult, but Zhao Zongqing definitely has more than one request.It can be seen that he is very expressive at the moment, and he can continue to sing for any play.

"It depends on your performance first." Naturally, Han Qi would not let Zhao Zongqing succeed so easily.

"It is true that Meiren Wang and I met each other when we were young, and we have promised each other. But after Meiren Wang entered the palace, we have nothing to do with each other. Unlike what Han Tuiguan thought, I don't have much affection for her anymore, but I really have murderous thoughts about the officials because of this."

Zhao Zongqing is really good at speaking, leaving suspense, which makes people curious.

"Why?" Han Qi asked.

Zhao Zongqing glanced at his arm.

Han Qi signaled Wang Zhao to let go.

Zhao Zongqing got up, straightened his sleeves, and said to Han Qi with a smile, "Why is there no wine and food for storytelling? I suddenly want to drink the apricot blossom wine from Baxianlou. The kind served in jade cups and pots is the best. His signature roasted chicken is the best." It's delicious."

"Zhao Zongqing, you have to make an inch!" Wang Zhao said angrily.

"Drinking a little wine will make an inch?" Zhao Zongqing raised his eyebrows in surprise, and asked Han Qi, "I sympathize with Han Tuiguan, I didn't expect this Kaifeng mansion to be so ignorant."

Han Qi winked at Cui Tao and ordered Wang Zhao to do it.Cui Tao and Wang Zhao went out of the court together, and came back after a while, brought a pot of hot tea to Han Qiman, and also poured a cup, motioning for Li Cai to serve it to Zhao Zongqing.

Zhao Zongqing was surprised, and thanked him with a warm smile.

Cui Tao took this opportunity to glance at Mo Zhuifeng, kneeling there tense, his state was not because of the interrogation of Kaifeng Mansion because he was nervous and afraid, but because of Zhao Zongqing's arrival.Due to his loyal nature, Mo Zhuifeng would not say anything nonsense, but he had doubts in his heart, and he didn't understand which song Zhao Zongqing was singing now.And he should still be thinking about Zhao Zongqing's concealment of the sky lantern from him, waiting for Zhao Zongqing to explain to him "you will know during the trial".

Since everyone is so curious about what Zhao Zongqing is going to say next, of course we should give him a chance to perform.

"Before the wine arrives, Han Tuiguan might as well clear up my confusion and let me know where I lost. How did you find out the secrets of sky lanterns and bricks?" Jin Mingchi's rebellion failed and he already knew that the problem was Where is it, but the sky lantern made him very puzzled.Such an ingenious idea, but also lost?

"Many shops give away sky lanterns at low prices or for free. Cui Qiniang felt that it was unusual, so she bought it and tried it out, and found out the problem with the sky lanterns."

"Based on this alone?"

"There is also the Jinxiang Kiln Factory. The bricks they were supposed to supply to Sanqingguan were produced by the Mojia Kiln Factory. They were supposed to make new-style hollow bricks for business, but they buried all the bricks. Obviously Jinxiang Kiln The bricks fired in the factory for a long time have other secret uses. So what can the secret bricks be used for?

The hollow brick only has an opening on one side, and the outer opening is small, and the inner capacity is large.Why is it such a painstaking effort to have holes on one side instead of through holes?Thinking about the saltpeter found in the cave in Anding Village, I suspected that the thing that was going to be put in the brick was gunpowder.The weapons used in your rebellion were transported in batches by water transport ships, so it is very likely that gunpowder will also be transported by this way. "

Of course, these are only Han Qi's guesses, because when he investigated, the water transportation last year had ended and everything had been transferred, so he had no way to search for gunpowder.However, Han Qi thought of one person, Wu Heng, who had a very keen sense of smell in the rouge shop of Mrs. Wu.In those ships and warehouses, Wu Heng could smell wherever the gunpowder had been released, but the smell was very weak. Presumably the gunpowder was carefully packed during transportation, and there was very little residue.Later, Han Qi took Wu Heng to the Jinxiang Kiln Factory, where he found several gunpowder left on the ground in a disused area of ​​the kiln factory, so it was completely certain that he had obtained food.

The sky lantern on fire and the brick with gunpowder can naturally be linked together.

Then, after deliberating on the usefulness of bricks, I naturally thought of Bianjing City and Street Division.It is not feasible to ignite the brick wall with a falling sky lantern, so on the night before the Shangyuan Festival, Han Qi sent someone to secretly patrol the streets and alleys, and he found someone pretending to be a street secretary repairing it on the side of the street Apply lamp oil to the wall.

So flammable and explosive together, it can be explained.

Zhao Zongqing clapped his hands again and again, praising Han Qi for his amazing insight into subtleties.

"Of course, the credit of Cui Qiniang is indispensable in this. The two are a perfect match, which is enviable!" After Zhao Zongqing finished speaking, he took a special look at Cui Tao.

"Zhao Zongqing, it's time like this, but you are really at ease, not afraid of death." Cui Tao said.

Zhao Zongqing snorted and said, "If you have experienced what I have suffered, it will be the same. Everyone has a life, and there is no escape. But I don't believe in life. I would rather let the people of the world be buried with me, and fight for it."

At this time, Wang Zhao hurried back, and tables and chairs were placed in the courtroom.Wang Zhao took out four dishes from the food box, as well as the jade jug and wine cups from Baxianlou.

"The wine is here, I hope what you said is worth the wine and food."

"Of course it's worth it! I'll tell you the biggest thing, something none of you expected!"

Zhao Zongqing lifted his robe and sat down. He drank a cup of wine, smacked his lips comfortably, and sighed that it was a good wine.Immediately, he smiled and glanced at everyone in the room, all of them were staring at him, except for one person.

Zhao Zongqing finally fixed his eyes on Mo Zhuifeng who had been buried in silence.

"His surname is Mo."

Everyone: "..." Believe it or not, you will be killed if you talk nonsense!

"Is there anything in the world that belongs to the king's land?"

Mo Zhuifeng raised his head belatedly, still looking at Zhao Zongqing suspiciously.

Many people in the room did not realize the meaning of these words.

Han Qi and Cui Tao were the first to understand.

Could it be the king's soil?He deliberately chose a sentence with the word 'king', could it be that——

"You all probably think that I am the descendant of Li Tang after the pearl on the mural in Anding Village, but I am not, he is!" Zhao Zongqing pointed to Mo Zhuifeng.