Daming primary school students

Chapter 849

Things in the palace are often so confusing, Empress Fang didn't show too much shock, but she was still lost in thought.

In the palace, it is very difficult to trust a person; if you trust the wrong person, the price will often be very heavy.

Seeing that Empress Fang didn't speak for a long time, Chen Hong became a little anxious, and said angrily:

"I think the eunuch Qin's actions are like an undercover agent! The previous groveling may have been just to deceive the empress's trust! Now that you have the authorization, you will be exposed!"

Empress Fang came back to her senses and asked back: "Then who do you think can instruct eunuch Qin to be an undercover agent?"

Chen Hong also spoke casually in anger because he was treated with contempt by the eunuch Qin.

He just wanted to explain that eunuch Qin was unreliable and credible in handling this case, but he couldn't answer Queen Fang's rhetorical question.

If a person is an undercover agent, then this person must have someone else who is truly loyal to him, but who in the palace is worthy of Qin eunuch's allegiance?
The emperor was still in a coma, the Empress Dowager Zhang herself didn't have much authority, and Zhang Zuo, the chief inspector of ceremonies, was the enemy of the Qin eunuch for many years.

Although eunuch Qin's behavior looks like an undercover agent, it doesn't make sense logically.

However, Chen Hong's words gave Empress Fang a direction to think about. If she was ordered, the Qin eunuch was really ordered by someone, that is the foreign minister Qin Dewei Qin Zhongtang.

Regardless of whether it was money or other benefits exchanged, it was Qin Dewei who instigated Qin eunuch to find a way to handle the assault case.

So it can be inferred that Qin Dewei must think that eunuch Qin is reliable in handling this matter.

So the essence of the question is whether to trust Qin Dewei, or whether to trust Qin Dewei's judgment.

Thinking of this, Queen Fang suddenly became enlightened.

From a subjective point of view, Qin Dewei may always avoid suspicion, or may always avoid himself on purpose, but there is absolutely no reason to entrap himself, a potential fellow supporter and former crush.

Objectively speaking, based on the analysis of Qin Dewei's record in politics for many years, the probability of being stupid is very low, and the winning rate is completely trustworthy once.

After thinking about these two points, Empress Fang told Chen Hong: "You continue to assist Eunuch Qin, and don't hinder him from doing things first!"

Chen Hong was very surprised. He didn't expect the result of the complaint to be like this. Empress Fang chose to continue to trust the eunuch Qin.

In desperation, Chen Hong said worriedly: "The eunuch Qin paid 10,000 taels to track down the clues of those who fled!

What should I do if it is really dug out?At that time, it will be difficult to cover up. "

At that time, several eunuchs who held sticks and smashed up in Ciqing Palace were instigated by Chen Hong, and Chen Hong also arranged for their escape.

Originally, after escaping from the palace, it was like looking for a needle in a haystack, it was difficult to be found again.But the temptation of 10,000 taels was too great, which made Chen Hong feel uneasy.

If these few people were dug out, Chen Hong himself might be the first to be implicated, so Chen Hong couldn't help but worry.

Empress Fang still said: "If you are asked to assist eunuch Qin, then go and assist. Watch carefully first, but don't get in the way!"

Queen Fang is still very decisive in dealing with people, otherwise she would not have brought up the transfer case and the shooting case in order to compete for status.

When Qin Dewei saw the palace transfer case with his own eyes, and heard about the ramming case, he immediately chose to "slide and kneel", not because he suddenly lost his wits, nor because he was blinded by sex.

It was because through these two incidents, Qin Zhongtang saw that Empress Fang was capable and capable, worthy of "investment", so he decisively showed his favor.

Chen Hong's repeated persuasion was useless, so he had no choice but to come out from Queen Fang.He really couldn't understand why Queen Fang trusted Eunuch Qin so much based on what judgment she made, and she couldn't even listen to the persuasion of the old man beside her.

Then Chen Hong went to Dongchang again, because Empress Fang ordered him to assist eunuch Qin, he had to go there, and he had to monitor eunuch Qin dutifully!

When he arrived at Dongchang, Chen Hong pondered how he should open his mouth to see Eunuch Qin.

After all, he left in a fit of anger this morning, and now he came back after he failed to file a complaint, feeling a little embarrassed.

But immediately a letter said to Chen Hong, "Duke Qin ordered that when Eunuch Chen arrives, please meet him in the back hall."

Now Chen Hong didn't have to think about it anymore, and was directly led to the back hall of the East Factory, which made countless people fearful.

On the way, Chen Hong thought to himself, judging from the eunuch Qin taking the initiative to invite him to meet, even though the eunuch Qin might have a different heart, he still didn't dare to tear himself apart at this time.

It is estimated that the eunuch Qin would pretend to treat him politely in order to paralyze himself, just like the last eunuch Qin pretended to comfort Zhang Zuo yesterday.

Or when you see that you really dare to file a complaint, you treat yourself "better" so that you don't continue to file a complaint?

Chen Hong had seen this trick of being arrogant before being respectful yesterday, so how could he be fooled again today?
However, if eunuch Qin really intends to show tenderness to himself, should he take the opportunity to simply blackmail some personal benefits? 1000 taels of silver is not too much, right?

While thinking about it, Chen Hong saw that the eunuch Qin was sitting leisurely behind the koan, holding a teacup in his hand, sipping tea carefully.

Seeing Chen Hong coming in, Eunuch Qin just raised his chin to the left and said, "Come forward and talk!"

When most people came in to see the eunuch Qin, those with low status would kneel right in front, while those with a bit of status could stand right in front.

In the eyes of eunuch Qin, it is enough to save face by letting others stand in front of the case.

But in Chen Hong's eyes, this is too contemptuous of himself. He doesn't ask for an equal seat, but how can he not even set up a seat?Standing up to show the greeting etiquette, is it right?

Moreover, Eunuch Qin's demeanor was very contemptuous, completely contrary to Chen Hong's previous prediction, and there was no sign of showing any kindness at all.

The huge contrast between the real situation and psychological expectations made Chen Hong, who was waiting to put on airs, a little bit unacceptable.

But thinking about his task of "assisting eunuch Qin", the conscientious Chen Hong held back his anger, stood in front of him, and then said, "Master Qin, what else do you want to say?"

The eunuch Qin took a sip of the tea soup, put down the teacup, and said to Chen Hong in a mocking tone: "Didn't you go to complain to your mother, why are you back?"

Chen Hong tried his best to maintain a decent face and replied: "I was ordered to assist Master Qin in handling the case. The errand is not over yet, so of course I have to come to Dongchang."

The eunuch Qin stopped ridiculing, and instead said: "Then follow your mother's will! You can't be idle anymore, you and I should have a division of labor and work separately!
I thought about it for a while, and it makes sense for you to propose to investigate from the people in the palace, so I leave the direction of the palace to you!

And I was in charge of tracing the direction outside the palace, casting a net to hunt down those who fled.In this way, you and I have one in and one out, each has its own emphasis, and neither will be delayed! "

After thinking for a while, Chen Hong suggested: "There should be a division of labor, but it needs to be changed. I will be in charge of the outside of the palace, and Lord Qin will be in charge of the inside of the palace."

Eunuch Qin asked with a half-smile, "Why?"

Chen Hong replied: "Of course it's because the outside of the palace is more difficult, and I'm younger, so I can bear more hardship."

Xiao Jiujiu in Chen Hong's heart knew very clearly that those who were on the run outside the palace were related to him!
If he is in charge of the direction outside the palace, if he really digs out clues, he still has a chance to "destroy the corpse and wipe out the traces" to prevent the real culprit from being found out.

Eunuch Qin directly rejected Chen Hong's proposal, "There is no need to change it, it was you who proposed to investigate from the palace first, if you are not responsible, who should be responsible?

Besides, the investigation outside the palace involves the mobilization of a lot of manpower and material resources, which is originally the affairs of the East Factory!
Are you, Chen Hong, sure that you have the ability to command?Or is it that you, Chen Hong, want to take this opportunity to intervene in the affairs of the factory guard? "

Chen Hong was speechless, the eunuch Qin's reasons made him unable to refute.

Suddenly, Eunuch Qin asked again: "Just now you went to see the empress, what did the empress say?"

Chen Hong is not a pure Xiaobai either, he said with a good attitude: "The words of the empress are for me, so I don't want to reveal them to Lord Qin."

Eunuch Qin smiled, and said sarcastically again: "You have come back to Dongchang honestly, it seems that the empress didn't say anything."

Although very upset, Chen Hong still worked hard to maintain his dignity and said: "No matter what the empress said, most of them have nothing to do with Qin Ye, but she still ordered me to assist Qin Ye."

The eunuch Qin didn't care about Chen Hong's "not cooperating", as if he wanted to confirm again:
"Your Majesty didn't say to stop me from tracking down those who escaped outside the palace, did she? Didn't she say that you are responsible for tracking down those who are at large?"

Chen Hong didn't answer directly, but said: "Your Majesty has her own thoughts, it's not for us to speculate casually."

The eunuch Qin, who hadn't looked at Chen Hong directly, suddenly stood up and walked in front of Chen Hong.He let out another long sigh, and his eyes gradually softened.

Chen Hong was baffled, wondering what the Qin eunuch was up to.I was used to the eunuch Qin's contempt and sarcasm just now, why did I suddenly change my style of painting again?
Eunuch Qin shook his head, sighed again, then stretched out his hand and patted Chen Hong's shoulder.

At this moment, the eunuch Qin's eyes changed from softness to sympathy, and the level of change reached a peak.

"You are really..." Eunuch Qin hesitated to speak, and then reorganized his words after a pause: "Seeing you, I really feel sad. That's all I said, think about it for yourself!"

Immediately, Eunuch Qin walked away, leaving only Chen Hong who was in a daze.

Eunuch Qin is such a good-natured person, what does it mean that he suddenly starts to sympathize with himself?
Chen Hong tried his best to recall the previous conversation with Eunuch Qin. The last sentence of Eunuch Qin was: "Your Majesty didn't say to stop me from tracking down those who escaped outside the palace, and she didn't say that you should be responsible for tracking down those who are at large."

Thinking of the eunuch Qin's sudden sympathy after saying this sentence, Chen Hong suddenly had a very terrible thought.

Could it be that he is about to become a "scapegoat"?
To put it bluntly, did Queen Fang intend to sacrifice her "black glove"?Otherwise, why indulge Qin eunuch to track down the fugitives outside the palace?
If everything was blamed on him, and he happened to shut up permanently, then all the insiders of the shooting case would really disappear, and Queen Fang would be completely safe.

Besides, Queen Fang believed in Eunuch Qin so much, did she already hide from herself that she had reached a cooperation intention with Eunuch Qin?
What kind of cooperation intention do you need to hide from yourself, a trusted eunuch?
Chen Hong tried his best to prevent himself from thinking like this, but some bad thoughts kept popping up in his mind uncontrollably.

In such a perverted environment in the palace, I have seen too many ruthless things since I was a child.

Sacrificing a "chess piece" is really not a very special thing, Chen Hong dare not be sure that the queen will not do this.

He really wanted to ask Queen Fang if she thought so.But he didn't dare, and couldn't even ask at all.

As long as he dared to ask Queen Fang, it would be tantamount to publicly expressing that the other Queen had doubts, even if it was false, it would come true.Because as a slave, she was not qualified to doubt her master.

But without asking or verifying, Chen Hong couldn't completely dispel the suspicion deep in his heart.

If ordinary people encounter this kind of thing, they will encounter it, and the consequence is nothing more than being blamed and shouldering the responsibility.

But in a place like the palace where there are swords and swords, eunuchs often lose their lives when encountering such things.

According to the division of labor, Chen Hong casually searched the palace for a whole day, not knowing exactly what he had found.

When he went to the East Factory to write written materials, he walked to the vestibule and suddenly saw two people being tied up and pushed into the East Factory. Their heads were covered with thick cloth, and their faces could not be seen clearly.

Afterwards, Chen Hong heard Qian Shu, who was handling the handover formalities, sigh: "It's true that there must be a brave man under a heavy reward. I didn't expect that the clues to the attack on the Ciqing Palace were caught so quickly from the surrounding counties."

Chen Hong immediately felt a "click" in his heart, and then jumped around non-stop.

Under the torture of Dongchang, the arrested people couldn't bear it, so would they implicate themselves?

Once you implicate yourself, what will happen next?Before he could make a sound, he naturally became a victim?

With the fear of death in his heart, Chen Hong really couldn't bear it anymore, and he didn't dare to gamble.After he thought of an idea, he left Dongchang immediately.

After receiving the tip, Eunuch Qin smiled slightly, got up and went to Renshou Palace in Xiyuan, and begged to see Empress Fang overnight.

Empress Fang was unprepared, she was taken aback and said, "What? Chen Hong went to Zhang Zuo's mansion just now?"

The great eunuchs all have foreign houses, and Zhang Zuo must have his seal as the supervisor of ceremonies.

Moreover, the emperor has been in a coma recently, and the management of the palace has been relaxed a lot. Many eunuchs began to dislike the poor conditions of the straight house and often stayed in the outer house.

Eunuch Qin said with certainty: "It's absolutely true, the East Factory spy saw it with his own eyes! Chen Hong did indeed enter Zhang Zuo's house!"

It was originally out of safety considerations, so I would arrange other people to keep an eye on the key figures in my business, but I didn't expect it to be such a reward. "

Queen Fang simply couldn't understand: "Why did he do this?"

The eunuch Qin hid his merit and fame, and said innocently: "I don't know what he thinks, but this matter is so important that I have to report it to the empress overnight."

Empress Fang was a little flustered, all the trusted eunuchs are so unreliable, so the only one who can rely on to do things now is the eunuch Qin in front of her?
Eunuch Qin calmly waited for instructions. Everyone thought that Zhang Zuo was his primary target. In fact, Chen Hong on his side was the real primary target.

Get rid of Chen Hong, so that he can take the position next to Queen Fang and replace Chen Hong as the most trusted eunuch.

Gongdou, it's not shabby, what's the point of cheating on one's own people?

(End of this chapter)