Luo nine needles

Chapter 26

When the distant city of Xu was noisy because of a subordinate official, the excitement caused by a scholar rushing for an exam in the bustling capital city has not yet subsided.

"Look at Liu Xiucai's last letter quickly."

"The words are light and the meaning is deep, the rhetoric is gorgeous, as if weeping and complaining, and the charm is extraordinary."

"There is no one in the past, and there will be no one in the future. The world's crimes are number one."

When hearing this yell, the faces of several scholars passing by were strange.

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All scholars do not hope that their writing can win the first place.

It's just that I don't know if Liu Xiucai is very happy in Yan Luodian at this moment after receiving this praise.

"How could such a thing happen?" A scholar raised his head to see where the noise was coming from, "Is this for business?"

It's too much to use the victims as a gimmick, so no one cares?

Lu Yizhi, who was walking among them, also looked up, and saw that the place passing by was Huixian Tower.

The knowledgeable guest who seemed to never rest stood outside the door with a smile, introducing the inquiring guests.

"Not all of them can be seen. I can only book the Tianzihao room, which is the room where Liu Xiucai hanged himself."

"Yes, yes, someone died in that room, bad luck."

"That's why our boss wants to use his popularity to counteract the bad luck."

"Everyone, please rest assured that Liu Xiucai's last confession letter was bought by our boss from the government, and the government allowed us to use it."

"Although it is a rubbing, it is no different from the original. If you go in and take a closer look, guest officer, you can see that there are still traces of Liu Xiucai's tears on it."

"Wouldn't it be more immersive to watch the place where things happened, and you will definitely have a deeper understanding of this prose."

It's really traces, there are still tears, and it's still immersive... What is it all about? The scholars are speechless and want to scold their mothers.

Is it okay to do business like this?

Have you considered the feelings of the deceased?
What about the face of the Liu family?
"The government has agreed, who can say anything?" Someone whispered, stopping the companion who was about to come out to question.

What Gao Xiaoliu bought from the government is not so much the rubbings of the criminal book, but rather the right to make it public.

It will cost a lot of money, Lu Yizhi thought, but it can't be done by just spending money.

This action not only reversed the bad luck of Huixianlou's death, but also attracted countless guests. There are many people in the world who are afraid of the house of death.

Lu Yizhi recalled what he saw that day. The young man who looked like a dandy was indeed not a beautiful idiot.

"It's pitiful." A companion whispered, "Liu Xiucai will not live in peace even if he dies."

What Huixianlou did is undoubtedly pulling Liu Xiucai out to show the public over and over again. No matter how well written the prose is, the content is also a confession.

As they spoke, a few people came out of Huixian Building with angry expressions.

"Gorgeous rhetoric is blood, this Liu Xiu is really cruel."

"It's really a human face and a beast's heart. People should not be judged by their appearance. These scholars, don't be fooled by their gentle and elegant appearance. Their hands can write well, and they can also be stained with blood."

How can you slander all scholars with just one article?The scholars at the door were shocked and ashamed when they heard this.

The case has not yet been resolved, Liu Xiucai is clearly the victim...
"This won't work." Lu Yizhi, who had been silent all this time, said suddenly, "We should petition the government to urge the investigation of the case as soon as possible."

Everyone looked at him. Some people still remember that when Liu Xiucai had an accident, the young man told everyone to avoid talking about it. Why is he going to petition the government now?
"Originally this case was Liu Xiucai's personal grievance, so it is inconvenient for us to talk about it, but the government has been slow to make a decision, and it was used by businessmen to seek wealth. The more the matter spread, the more it became worse. After all, Liu Xiucai is a scholar." Lu Yizhi said, "If someone who cares Take advantage, Your Majesty, please stop the Taixue, it will be bad."

He didn't talk about avoiding it at first, but he was worried that it would make a big fuss and affect the Taixue exam.

But now they are not discussing, and things have not subsided.

Taixue was first established, and the examination of talents from all over the world was launched. Not all the courts agreed. The Great Zhou Dynasty has always been based on the inspection system, and the emperors are all officials selected by local levels.

The new emperor is young, but has a strong personality. He resists all opinions and wants to carry out the New Deal.

But at this time, Liu Xiucai's incident aroused public anger, and the courtiers used this to attack the examination, and the emperor had no choice but to withdraw his order.

The faces of the scholars present all became dignified.

Because of Liu Xiucai's status, coupled with the official authority of the Liu family's relatives and friends, the case was quickly transferred from Jingzhao Mansion to Dali Temple.

However, Zhang Yuan continued to follow as the initial investigator of the case.

He walked in with a gloomy face. Although Dali Temple is also a place of litigation, there are no noisy people, and there are no rushing servants. The halls here are solemn, the ancient trees are green, and the corridors are wrapped with wisteria. How many people are there under the wisteria at this time? whispering and laughing.

One of them saw Zhang Yuan approaching, and hurriedly greeted him.

"Master Zhang is here." He greeted with a smile, and said, "Master Siqing is not here."

Zhang Yuan often ran here these days, and he knew everyone. He called out: "Master Wu, Mr. Liu is so busy that he doesn't see anyone every day. The next time he wants to see him, he can only go to Huixian Tower and wait."

Director Wu knew where Zhang Yuan's resentment came from, because Liu Siqing allowed Huixianlou to take away Liu Xiucai's crime letter.

He didn't criticize the Shangguan, and he didn't get involved in matters that had nothing to do with him. He laughed and laughed, and said, "Master Siqing is really busy. You know that there have been many cases in recent years, but Mr. Siqing is really busy with Liu Xiucai's case. Jicheng rushed to send the details of the tenant case, and my lord went to see it."

Zhang Yuan's expression didn't ease in the slightest, and he let out a heck: "Your Excellency finally has time to read it. I've finished reading it, and I'm going to copy it for you, so that you don't have time to move..."

Master Wu rubbed his nose and smiled, hey: "We have new tea here, His Majesty just gave it to you, Zhang Canjun, do you want to taste it?"

Zhang Yuan is a warrior, but he can also understand the meaning of what Master Wu said. There are so many ministries in the capital, and not many can get new tea from His Majesty.

Liu Yan was valued by the emperor very much.

When Zhang Yuan wanted to say something, there were footsteps behind him, mixed with the words "My lord is back."

He hurriedly turned around and saw a dark-faced official in his thirties approaching slowly, followed by two minor officials.

This is Liu Yan, Minister of Dali Temple.

Liu Yan was born in a filial family. When he first became an official, he was assigned to the fiefdom of the King of Jin. When he first arrived, he blocked the way and called for grievances. He put the younger brother of Princess Jin, who robbed his wife and daughter and occupied the land, into prison.

He didn't mean to behead him, and he didn't even interrogate him, but the concubine of the Jin Dynasty was dissolute, weak, angry and hated, and didn't express his temper.

When something like this happened, he was dragged into the palace by King Jin and almost beaten to death.

After narrowly escaping from the dead, he was demoted to Huicheng, where he spent ten years abroad until the new emperor enthroned and pardoned the world before being recalled.

The new emperor saw him when he was reviewing the criminal case of the King of Jin, and specially called to meet him. He wanted to show his grace, but Liu Yan spent ten years abroad, and experienced official and civil affairs. He played against the emperor, which made the dragon heart happy , So he was arranged to work in Dali Temple.

A year later, Huo Lian imprisoned the original Minister of Dali Temple in Duchasi Prison, and Liu Yan was directly promoted to Minister of Dali Temple.

"Lord Liu." Zhang Yuan didn't say much, and said directly, "How is the case progressing? What should we do next?"

Liu Yan said: "Jicheng's case file says that the tenant, one wife and one daughter, has been assigned to Jiaozhou. The official ordered someone to go to Jiaozhou to investigate the papers."

Zhang Yuan held back his temper and said, "Lord Liu, the tenant's wife and daughter have nothing to investigate, they have no ability to hire murderers."

Liu Yan said: "That may be, the wife and daughter are assigned to the Secretary of the Jiaofang, and there may be someone who pity the fragrance and cherish the jade..."

"The tenant girl is seventeen or eighteen years old, and she is still young, but she is dead, and there is only one wife left!" Zhang Yuan couldn't help shouting again, "An old wife, who has no beauty, has lived in prison and then been sent home. The Secretary of the Jiaofang didn't even bother to ask for it, so he just asked to clean the toilet, what kind of incense do you pity? Yexiang!"

Mr. Wu, who was standing aside, couldn't hold back a muffled laugh.

Liu Yan's expression was unwavering, and he looked at Zhang Yuan and said, "You checked it quite clearly."

Zhang Yuan sneered: "Thank you for your praise, my lord. I'm not as busy as my lord. I don't even look at the case file after it's delivered for three to five days."

The good old Mr. Wu didn't speak, and the two little officials behind Liu Yan shouted in displeasure, "Zhang Yuan, why are you talking to your lord!"

Liu Yan raised his hand to stop it, without any anger on his face, and said: "In many cases, the murderer is often hidden in the impossible, so we still have to investigate patiently..."

"Okay, I have no objection after careful investigation, but my lord, act quickly. Also, don't worry about it. The government has not yet finalized the case. Huixian Tower has already told several versions of the story. What Liu Xiucai regrets, what kind of female ghost Seeking revenge and love." Zhang Yuan said with a sneer, "It doesn't matter if the people are messing around, those scholars have also come to Jingzhao Mansion to make trouble."

Liu Yan said: "What are they making troubles? Don't go to self-examination and self-examination, how dare you come to make trouble? Let your governor investigate them."

After all, go forward.

Ask Fu Yin to check who is a scholar?Easy to say!

This Liu Yan's speech is really annoying, Zhang Yuan can't help but want to beat him - but he is not the king of Jin, he can't beat Liu Yan, and even if the king of Jin is there, he can't beat him.

It is said in private that Liu Yan is reused by His Majesty, in fact, it is because he sat with His Majesty in the study and cursed King Jin, felt sorry for himself, and felt sorry for His Majesty.

Your Majesty is the prince's direct younger brother and is closest to his elder brother.

The prince died at the hands of King Jin, and the emperor hated it.

"Master Liu, stop investigating the wives and daughters of the tenants in Jiaozhou, Jicheng. The murderer has nothing to do with those, but he just made excuses." Zhang Yuan followed Liu Yan and shouted, "We should still investigate strictly in the capital, and investigate Liu Xiucai's crimes." People around me, Liu Xiucai has outstanding talents, isn't it said that literati look down on each other? Guess who is jealous and killed Liu Xiucai."

Liu Yan smiled: "Zhang Canjun, you told a good story, let's go to Huixian Tower to sit in the hall."

"I'm not as good as Mr. Liu when I go to court. Mr. Liu put the victim's last letter in Huixian Tower and sold it for money. That's a big fortune." Zhang Yuan shouted, "Mr. Liu is so good at doing business, it's too late. If you don’t want to close the case, you want to die a few more, right?”

This time, the good old Mr. Wu stopped watching the excitement.

"Zhang Yuan, stop messing around in our Dali Temple!" he shouted.

The two little officials had already rushed over and grabbed Zhang Yuan, "So bold!" "Insulting the Shangguan!" "Send him to Yushitai!"

Zhang Yuan was not afraid of them, he threw his punches and kicks away, and cursed: "I am from Jingzhao Mansion, you are not my superiors, you mediocre and incompetent people are undoubtedly the criminal's accomplices, why can't you scold me? "

There was a noise, and there was a sound of hooting.

"Where are the criminals' accomplices? No need to scold, just leave it to us."

The few people who were pulling together stopped, and saw that there was a group of people in the yard at some point, wearing black clothes and wearing heavy swords.

The person who spoke was a young man in his twenties, with a smile on his face, showing white teeth: "Master Liu, if you have something to do, you can order it. Although you are not my superior, but if you say a word, Zhu Chuan will immediately arrest him."

Liu Yan said lightly: "I will tell Dudu Huo personally if I need it." Taking another look at Zhu Chuan, "What are you doing here at Dali Temple?"

Zhu Chuan said: "The governor went on a tour and brought back some criminals by the way. Our Duchasi prison is too small and full. Let's use the prison in Dali Temple."

Liu Yan said: "The Duchasi also invites Dudu Huo to speak to me if necessary."

This is ignoring Zhu Chuan.

Huo Dudu once said that wherever his subordinates, Duchasi's soldiers and guards went, it was as if he was there in person.

In the past, the Duchasi went to the prison of the Criminal Department to raise people. The Criminal Department said that Huo Dou would come, and then the guards of the Duchasi smashed the gate of the Criminal Department. Afterwards, Huo Lian came in person and sat at the entrance of the Criminal Department. The gate was being repaired, and the Ministry of Criminal Justice was unable to open the gate for several days.

The servant of the Ministry of Punishment went to the emperor to complain, and the emperor pretended to be stupid and suggested that he could take the opportunity to ask Duchasi to repair the door and spend more money on them as a show of revenge.

However, this Liu Yan was also a favored minister of the emperor, and he died once again under King Jin.

What happens when these two meet?

The surrounding atmosphere was a bit stagnant, and Zhang Yuan also forgot to struggle, letting the two little officials grab his arms.

Zhu Chuan smiled, instead of pulling out his knife and smashing the door, he stepped back, turned on his toes, and stood sideways.

"The governor knew what your lord was going to say." He said, and bowed, "I invite you, the governor."

Huo Lian is here too?
Everyone looked out.

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