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Chapter 12 Shen Shuren in the Atmosphere

Zhang Xuezeng has been the prefect of Suzhou for several years, but the last few days have been the most magical during his tenure.

Successive experiences made him hardly believe his eyes and ears.

On June [-]th, two days after Shen Shuren's case was closed, Shen Tingyang personally came to his door and sent him money to secretly ask him to do business and kill his relatives righteously.

But this was nothing at all, because just two or three days later, another wave of more generous visitors came, and it was still for the case of Shen Shuren.

The purpose of the visit this time was to let Zhang Xuezeng write the dossier as lightly as possible, so as to avoid transferring Shen Shuren to Nanjing for questioning.

The identity of the visitor was obviously completely unexpected to an outsider like Zhang Xuezeng—it was Zheng Hongkui, the fourth younger brother of Fujian Coast Defense Commander Zheng Zhilong, who was in charge of the military.

Zhang Xue once thought about it, but he didn't even think about why a coastal defense officer originally from Fujian would care so much about Shen Shuren?

In order to prevent Shen Shuren from being transferred to Nanjing, the price he paid was several times higher than that of Shen Tingyang!Whose son is this Shen Shuren?
My father wanted to offer 2000 taels plus 5000 pieces of Korean ginseng for official business, but outsiders offered [-] taels plus two boxes of Annan Ganoderma lucidum in exchange for a high price? !

See you soon.

Fortunately, Zhang Xuezeng is still politically sensitive and has a sense of conspiracy. In addition, Shen Tingyang had repeatedly told him to keep things secret no matter what, so Zhang Xuezeng did not dare to be capricious immediately.

If something goes wrong, there must be a demon. He has already felt that there must be a hidden big shot behind the scenes that can make these two forces so abnormal.

This money must be hot to hold, and no one knows whether they can bear the end of repentance.

Therefore, when Zheng Hongkui's money was delivered, he had no choice but to pretend that the mirror was hanging high and that oil and salt would not enter.

After sending them off, he immediately passed the news of Zheng Hongkui's visit to Shen Tingyang in line with the professional ethics of first come, first served, to see what Shen Tingyang meant.

Shen Tingyang said: Knowing that Zhang Futai is difficult to do, the money was given before because he was afraid that others would hinder Zhang Futai from enforcing the law impartially, and he had no other intentions.Therefore, as long as Zhang Futai is willing to enforce the law impartially, it will make up for the difference in Zhang Futai's losses. I hope that Zhang Futai will put national law first.

As for who is behind Shen Tingyang, Shen Tingyang's tone is naturally very strict, no matter what Zhang Xuezeng hints, he will not reveal it.

……

The two sides just dragged each other like this, and three or four days passed quickly.

Shen Shuren has been issued a document by the Suzhou government in the past few days, and he is not allowed to leave the city for the time being, and must wait for the final transfer decision.

Of course, in Wu County, he is still very free. After all, the first trial ruled that he has no problem.

Shen Shuren is comforted by old and new friends such as Zhang Huangyan, Gu Yanwu and Zheng Sen every day.Shen Shuren added fuel to the flames calmly, and became more familiar with Zheng Sen, and gradually figured out Zheng Sen's current attitude towards the court and the family.

On the 24th, that is, the day after Zheng Hongkui gave money to Zhang Xuezeng, was delayed by Zhang Xuezeng playing Tai Chi and informed Shen Tingyang.

Since Shen Tingyang came to Wu County, he naturally wanted to see his son.This is also the first time that father and son can meet openly after the incident.

The meeting place was nothing more than a garden belonging to the Shen family in Wuxian City - with the luxury of the Shen family, it is of course impossible to only have a garden mansion in Taicang, and there are also gardens in Fuzhi Wu County, and there are more than one.

Shen Tingyang was worried, and was still a little afraid of the Zheng family's obstructive energy, but when he saw his son, his trust in his son was far from what it was a month ago.

Although the errand assigned by Mr. Yang Ge was still short of the last step, but Shen Tingyang felt inexplicable confidence when he saw his son.

My son is really capable. If such a delicate operation can be arranged, there must be a way to solve the follow-up troubles, right?

"Zheng Hongkui also stuffed Zhang Xuezeng with money. Now it seems that Zhang Xuezeng dare not break the law because of this. But I am always worried that Zhang Xuezeng's rejection of Zheng Hongkui will violate the law, which will make the Zheng family nervous and impulsive.

Moreover, if Zhang Xuezeng hesitated to make a decision, and delayed for a few more days, if the Zheng family immediately asked Zheng Sen to pretend to be sick, or even to leave Suzhou with an excuse, something bad might happen. "

Shen Tingyang uttered his worries without reservation, and secretly hoped that his son would create another miracle in his heart.

Shen Shuren did not disappoint him.

He sat in front of his father, drinking tea leisurely: "Didn't father think of this possibility in advance? If you judge others by yourself, you will give money, but others will not give money?"

Shen Tingyang was stunned for a moment, and felt a little ashamed: "I really didn't expect this level. After all, we are our own business. For the Zheng family...well, it is actually their business. However, since we have neglected, the key What is the current situation? Could it be that you can think of it in advance?"

Shen Shuren put down the teacup, and said leisurely: "Actually, before Zheng Hongkui went to Zhang Xuezeng's place, Hai'er knew in advance that he would go - these days, Hai'er secretly made friends with Zheng Sen, and the effect was not bad.

Before Zheng Hongkui went to send the money, Zheng Sen had secretly told me to put my mind at ease, saying that their family was also very concerned about my affairs, and that his fourth uncle had already gone to clear up the aftermath, so that I would not be sent to Nanjing to be censored again cross-examination.

Moreover, before Zheng Sen opened his mouth, I had prepared countermeasures for this possibility—I had investigated before the incident happened. Among the local officials in Suzhou, there was Cao Zhende of Su Songhe, who belonged to Zhu Dadian, the governor of water transport.

Father should know that the officials of the river and water conservancy roads in various places in the Jianghuai River and Huaihe River are already involved in the affairs of water transportation and have a share of benefits.Cao Zhende is in charge of the management of the canal in the boundary of Susong, and it is normal for him to obey Zhu Dadian.

It's just that Cao Zhende has lived in a wealthy place for a long time, and he doesn't want to be promoted, and he doesn't care about central government affairs, so he didn't fully understand the conflict between my family and Zhu Dadian's family before.After all, it was only two months ago that my father broke Zhu Dadian's fortune when he went to the "Water Transport to Change the Sea". Those who have a poor sense of officialdom may not be astute enough to figure out the key points.

Therefore, Hai'er took advantage of this. After learning that the Zheng family had come forward, Hai'er hinted at one of Cao Zhende's masters through private channels, so that he could remind his employer and reap benefits from both sides:

Our Shen family has already become enemies with Zhu Dadian.As Zhu Dadian's eyes and ears in Suzhou, if he finds that our Shen family has committed illegal activities, he immediately collects information and reports to Zhu Dadian in Huai'an, then he will definitely be appreciated by Zhu Dadian.

The following things are logical, and the trip to Lianghuai is only a few days away.When the news reached Zhu Dadian's ears, he must take advantage of the opportunity and try to harm our Shen family as much as possible.

After Zhu Dadian took action to put pressure on Zhang Xuezeng and let him do business.Zhang Xuezeng has the opportunity to reject the Zheng family, and he doesn't have to worry about ruining his relationship with Zheng Zhilong. "

Shen Tingyang was completely shocked after listening to his son's profuse plugging strategy.

What kind of apocalyptic conspiracy is this!In such a round, all these off-the-market moves were counted!

Zhang Xuezeng was on the first floor, Shen Tingyang was on the second floor, Zheng Zhilong was on the third floor, Zhu Dadian was on the fourth floor, and Yang Sichang was on the fifth floor.

As for Shen Shuren, the manipulator who lifted the thread, he was naturally in the atmosphere.Although he doesn't have any strength himself, but he has both ways and uses his strength to fight, but he plays it extremely well.The analysis and pulling of interests has been done to the extreme.

Shen Tingyang was shocked for a long time before he said in disbelief: "I advocate changing the water transport to the sea. Although it will damage the Zhu family's wealth, it is mainly for the court to save money and reduce the loss of the road. How can Zhu Dadian hate me so much? If he still If you have a public heart and refuse to avenge your private revenge publicly, what should you do?"

"Impossible. Cutting a man's fortune is like killing his parents. How could those corrupt beasts who are sucking blood from the canals let our family go. If my father doesn't believe me, then wait another two or three days and we will see the outcome." Shen Shuren said very confidently .

Shen Tingyang gritted his teeth and decided to wait and see. Anyway, the time is not long, and he has nothing else to do right now.

……

Three days later, everything was as expected by Shen Shuren.

Zhang Xuezeng, the prefect of Suzhou, once again invited Zheng Hongkui to his door.

Zheng Hongkui thought it was the end of the matter, Zhang Futai was finally willing to accept the money, and his expression was quite relaxed.

However, after closing the door, Zheng Hongkui was caught off guard by Zhang Xuezeng's firm statement with a polite expression but an unquestionable attitude.

"Zheng Dusi, these nourishing medicinal materials last time are really shameless. My body constitution is also weak, so you should take it back."

"Zhang Futai, what do you mean by this?" Zheng Hongkui immediately stood up.

Zhang Xuezeng made a virtual pressing gesture: "Be safe and don't be impatient, I still want to make friends with Brother Ling very much, I hope this incident will not damage the relationship between the two.

This officer is also helpless, I got a hint from Zhu Dadian, Governor of Water Transport yesterday, I guess, Governor Zhu must have held a deep hatred for the Shen family because Master Shen repeatedly advised His Majesty about changing the water transport to the sea.

Now that someone in the Shen family has an accident, they want to turn a small matter into a big one, not to mention taking advantage of the principles of the "Law of the Ming Dynasty".I can't afford to offend, so I can only do business.I have delayed your attention for five or six days, which is the limit, so let's leave it at that. "

As if to prove that the matter had nothing to do with him, and not to bring hatred to himself, Zhang Xuezeng secretly showed Zheng Hongkui the letter from Zhu Dadian.

Of course, it was limited to seeing it with the naked eye. After reading it, Zhang Xuezeng burned the letter on a candle.

Zheng Hongkui had no choice but to acquiesce in this matter. At the same time, he was quite a man and did not take back the thousands of taels of silver.He just said: "Zhang Futai Gao Yi, our Zheng family has recorded it. It is better for Zhang Futai to keep the nourishing medicinal materials of a few thousand taels of silver. After all, it has helped us delay for five or six days. It should be."

Zhang Xuezeng didn't really want to refund the money, the other party gave him a step, so the matter went smoothly.

After Zheng Hongkui left the Yamen of the prefect of Suzhou, he immediately began to think about how to change the way to fulfill his elder brother's entrustment and bring his eldest nephew back to Fujian safely.

However, this time, Zheng Hongkui had no chance to complete the task, because only two days later, before he could figure out a plan, his nephew Zheng Sen suddenly disappeared.

Of course, Zheng Sen didn't say goodbye without saying goodbye, he also left a secret letter to Zheng Hongkui, explaining the specific reasons.

(End of this chapter)