Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 303 No need to do it yourself, someone will take care of it
Duan Da was yelled at with a piece of advice, and his mind was buzzing for a while before he came back to his senses and stood still.

In his mind, the scene of Cui Shouye's execution, when everyone went to the execution ground to watch, and the head was violently chopped off by the executioner.

I felt very happy at the time.

Seeing the high-ranking people fall into the mundane world, even if I don't benefit from it, I feel comfortable.

What's more, when Cui Shouye was the servant of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, he was uncompromising and domineering. Duan Da was also reprimanded by him, and he wished that the other party would be unlucky.

But if it was me, kneeling on the high platform of the execution ground, surrounded by colleagues and common people who were pointing fingers, and standing behind him was a bloody executioner...

Duan Da was excited all over, but he was even more unwilling to leave, and said in a low voice: "Huang Jiyi, I heard that Cui Langzhong is interested in the position of servant of the Ministry of Punishment?"

Huang Zhen frowned: "You are well-informed!"

Cui Langzhong here refers to Cui Shouye's elder brother Cui Xiuye, who has now completely inherited his father Cui Dunli's connections, and Huang Zhen is also his right-hand man.

Duan Da made preparations before coming here, and took out a gift list and handed it over: "Although I am light-hearted, I am also a Langzhong of the Fourth Division of the Ministry of Punishment, and I want to help Cui Langzhong, and some friends are willing to build momentum for Cui Langzhong... ..."

Huang Zhen took a closer look, his face softened, but he still shook his head and said, "Based on this alone, it's impossible for us to offend Li Yuanfang."

Duan Da hurriedly said: "Huang Jiyi Mingjian, what Li Yuanfang received was just a report letter after all, maybe he just had a whim, so check it out by the way."

"As for the things about the slave meeting place, that's it. In my Tang Dynasty, slavery prevailed. Without the Chengyi Chamber of Commerce, there will still be other chambers of commerce. There is no difference. Some merchants do things recklessly, and they are even far worse than Chengyi. Chamber of Commerce."

"I'm just asking the two of you to help me turn around and tide over the difficulties. I don't have any extravagant hopes!"

Huang Zhen pondered for a moment, and said, "The key to this matter depends on what those slave merchants have done. How about this, I will tell Cui Langzhong about your matter..."

As soon as Duan Da heard it, he knew it was a trick of dragging words. He used this trick with great proficiency, and immediately interrupted the spellcasting, making a pleading look: "I only have ten days, I hope Huang Jiyi will tell you quickly, please!"

Huang Zhen gave him a cold look, and stood up slowly: "Okay, I'll go now, be satisfied!"

With a smile on his face, Duan Da sent him all the way out of the Criminal Department, watched him enter the gate of the Household Department, heaved a sigh of relief, and turned back to his office.

When Huang Zhen came to the household department, he found that Cui Xiuye ​​happened to be receiving others.

This period of time is a critical moment in this official career.

After the death of Cui Shouye, the servant of the Ministry of Justice, there was only another Minister of Justice, Liu Shilang, who was in charge of the Ministry of Justice. However, that person has recently failed in health.

But his hope is also the smallest, because Cui Shouye did not retire peacefully, but committed a serious crime, was beheaded by the downtown, and made public.

Cui Xiuye, as Cui Shouye's elder brother, is old-fashioned in dealing with others, unlike his younger brother who is domineering, but he is a brother after all, and other political opponents will naturally focus on this point and make a big fuss.

Cui Xiuye ​​is already very old, approaching sixty, if he misses this opportunity, he will never be able to go any further. In order to get a higher position, he also united with many parties. At this time, he had just sent an old friend away, and immediately welcomed Huang Zhen into the house.

He looked tired, sipped his tea, and listened to Huang Zhen's explanation of the situation, his expression became more and more serious: "In your opinion, did the Chengyi Chamber of Commerce commit any crime?"

Huang Zhen said: "The slave meeting place is a place where filth is hidden. None of the slave traders is clean. There must be crimes. I don't know how serious it is."

Cui Xiuye ​​said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid that the crime is not light, but Li Yuanfang is very young, but he is very good at protecting himself. According to my observation, he does things by catching the big and letting go of the small, but everything he focuses on is a major case! A little profit, trap yourself!"

Huang Zhen nodded suddenly, his eyes flickered, and he said in a low voice: "But since Duan Da has been delivered to the door, why don't we investigate this person's criminal evidence and sell Li Yuanfang as a favor?"

Cui Xiuye ​​paused while drinking tea: "Mr. Duan is deeply involved?"

Huang Zhen said: "The lawsuit in the capital is very convenient for the position. This person is even more greedy and wantonly seeks self-interest. This time he refuses to let go. It is obvious that he has taken too many benefits from the slave merchants, and he can't get away."

Cui Xiuye ​​was obviously moved, but also hesitated: "This is indeed an opportunity, but we can't just make friends casually. If we appear too warm, we will be underestimated by the other party..."

Huang Zhen was a little helpless. Compared to Cui Shouye's domineering, Cui Xiuye's flaw was that he wanted to save face.

Now you are thinking about the position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and you want to fight for the strength of all parties. How can you not miss this opportunity?

But if you think about it carefully, it's really not easy to make excuses.

The two sides usually meet at court meetings, that is, they just nod. The last time they had a private encounter with Li Yuanfang, it can be traced back to after Cui Shouye was beheaded, Li Yuanfang brought Qiu Shenji to Cui's residence for dinner.

I can't say that my food is good, why don't you try it again?

Huang Zhen thought for a moment, then suddenly frowned: "It is said that Li Yuanfang has a very good relationship with the Zheng family in Xingyang. Recently, many scholars have promoted him, publicizing his achievements in envoys to Tubo and conquering Tuyuhun. Brother Cui, why don't you contact Zheng Gong and hold a banquet? Get together?"

Cui Xiuye's eyes lit up, he stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Duke Zheng and I, the Cui family, are also old friends. We haven't paid a formal visit since we came to Luoyang, so we just take this opportunity to sit down and talk about the past!"

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Zheng Fu.

Li Yan was invited to come, and from a distance, he saw Zheng Hui, leaning on a cane, welcoming him in front of the door.

He got off his horse and walked forward: "Brother Zheng, what's wrong with you?"

Zheng Hui waved his hands again and again: "Li Jiyi, you are my savior, how can you call me brother?"

Li Yan said with a smile: "You are older than me, and it's a private banquet, so don't you call me so strange? What's wrong with your leg?"

After all, Zheng Hui didn't avoid it, and sighed: "I was beaten by my father. If I don't practice for a year or so, I can't walk normally."

This is what Li Yan wanted to hear, and he was satisfied immediately, and he became curious again, and asked in a low voice, "You and Mrs. Yan...?"

Zheng Hui's eyes showed determination, he was decisive, and said loudly: "I want to marry her, even if both legs are broken!"

Li Yan thought to himself that your sister really understands you, and she must do whatever she wants. Anyway, it is impossible for Zheng Rentong to really break both of your legs.

But Zheng Hui still remembers his filial younger sister: "I won't delay my younger sister. I will marry Yan Niang elsewhere, so as not to tarnish the reputation of my Zheng family... Li Jiyi, I am ready to become an official!"

Li Yan was a little helpless: "Brother Zheng, how many scholars in the world have studied hard to become an official in order to understand brown. You said that being an official is the same as being a criminal, and you are not cherishing it."

Zheng Hui obviously misheard: "I also want to study hard in the cold window. Relying on my literary talents, I will be admitted to the imperial examination. It's a pity! I want to go to the south of the Yangtze River to take a job, and I will take Yanniang with me..."

Li Yan didn't give any hope, but he still wished: "I hope brother Zheng can be an official, benefit the common people, and live a happy life with Lady Yan."

Zheng Hui smiled and said, "Thank you very much!"

The two chatted all the way to the main hall.

From a distance, I saw two old couples waiting in front of the hall.

At the age of Zheng Rentong and Cui Xiuye, it is impossible to wait in front of the door, but it is quite a face to wait in front of the hall, let alone bring their respective wives.

Seeing this, Li Yan also stepped forward a few steps, bowed his hands and saluted: "Duke Zheng! Gong Gong! Blessings to the two ladies!"

Zheng Rentong smiled heartily: "Yuanfang, you said that you would come to the house often as a guest, but it turned out that you only came three times. Haha, hurry up and take a seat!"

Everyone sat at the table and chatted about everyday topics. Mrs. Cui looked at Li Yan, and the more she looked at her, the more she fell in love with him: "Yuanfang is very handsome and talented. Can the Duke of Wei arrange a marriage for you? , a virtuous housekeeper, you can be a good match! If Yuan Fang is interested, I will come and talk to Li Gong!"

Her demeanor is very serious. Marriage between noble families is a major event. If the matchmaking is successful, then the friendship will be deep. And the five surname women in the early Tang Dynasty, although their status is not as exaggerated as later generations, but they are indeed first-class. A good match for one.

In particular, Li Yan made Dou's and Wei's, the two most aristocratic Guanzhong families who are good at marriage, disgraced. The status of women with five surnames in the marriage and love market is getting higher and higher. It is a beautiful thing for a woman with five surnames from Shandong to marry Li Yuanfang.

However, Li Yan's smile remained the same, but his words were blunt, and he stopped short: "I, Aye, am open-minded, but I didn't urge me to get married. I'm currently focusing on work..."

Cui immediately shut her mouth, her father was not in a hurry, so why was she in a hurry.

But this has already hurt the owner of this place virtually, Zheng Rentong glared at his son viciously: "Marriage is a major event in life, you must be careful!"

Zheng Hui quickly looked away, while Zheng protected his son and changed the subject: "Eat vegetables! Eat vegetables!"

Compared to him, Cui Xiuye ​​was more concerned about the relationship between Li Yan and Li Dejian. He used to hear that this man was in charge of the Duke of Wei's mansion, but now it seems true. He toasted several times: "Please Yuanfang! "

Li Yan was also very enthusiastic: "Please, Mr. Cui!"

If Cui Shouye knew, seeing this joyful scene, he would probably have to fight against the coffin a few times.

Even if he hates his in-law Dou Lu Qinwang the most, you can't collaborate with the enemy like this!
But this is the embodiment of power. As Li Yan's status is getting higher and higher, as long as it is not a direct mortal enemy, it will be like the past and not worth mentioning.

For this kind of officialdom, Li Yan will never shut the door and deliberately make enemies, and Cui Xiuye ​​talked about some officialdom topics, and quickly mentioned Duan Da: "I heard that Li Jiyi approached him a few days ago. Doctor Duan who is in the lawsuit?"

Calling an official position is a matter of business. Li Yan nodded and said: "I received a letter reporting the Chengyi Chamber of Commerce. The content mentioned above is very serious and I have to investigate..."

Cui Xiuye ​​solemnly said: "I would like to hear the details."

Li Yan roughly explained the content of the report letter he wrote, and added: "If it is just a simple letter, without evidence, it is not necessary to go to war. The confrontation between chambers of commerce will use such tactics, but Previously, I found a magical crossbow that can only be equipped by a hundred riders in the Beiya on Gao Linu..."

Cui Xiuye ​​was moved: "The slave actually holds a crossbow?"

Zheng Rentong's complexion also changed: "This matter has something to do with those slave traders in Beishi?"

Li Yandao: "There is no real evidence yet, but the magic crossbow is a powerful weapon of the country, and it must not be obtained by foreigners. Those slave venues are often implicated with it, so we must investigate carefully!"

Cui Xiuye ​​hated Duan Da in his heart. Sure enough, Li Yuanfang's investigations were all about major issues. The thief dared to drag himself into the water, and said that it was a simple slave trade. Accepting bribes involves a lot of involvement with slave merchants, this matter should be reported to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the crime will be thoroughly investigated, so as to serve as an example to others!"

Li Yan cupped his hands and said, "Then I have to thank Cui Langzhong and Huang Jiyi."

The status of the capital lawsuit in the Fourth Division of the Criminal Ministry is not high, but at the time of the fight for the position of assistant minister, Cui Xiuye ​​was unwilling to let his political opponent take the position, so he just kept doing nothing and sold his favor to the end: "I don't know what Yuan Fang thought, but Duan Da After leaving the position, who can be qualified for this position?"

Zheng Rentong also pretended to be listening. Li Yan thought for a while, but gave out a character that no one expected: "I will recommend a person to His Royal Highness, the chief guard of the prison guard, Jin Liangtu."

(End of this chapter)