Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 135
Jia Qiong walked under the four-character plaque of Gongming Lianwei and bowed deeply to the plaque.

Then he sat down on the Taishi chair behind the koan, took off the Longquan sword from his waist and placed it on the koan.

Everyone in the hall looked at the sword curiously, thinking that it was strange that they had never heard of a county magistrate wearing a sword in court.

But because the sword had a cloth cover on it, they couldn't see anything.

Magistrate Chen could not come because he was "bedridden", so he sent his master to hand over the magistrate's seal, various account books and household registers to Jia Qiong one by one for inspection.

Jia Qiong confirmed that it was correct, and after signing and sealing the document, the handover was completed.

As soon as the famous master left, Huang County Cheng led everyone to bow and salute and said: "We respectfully ask the county magistrate to give you a lecture."

Jia Qiong smiled slightly and said: "It is said that a new official has three things to do when he takes office. This should be regarded as a rule. Of course, I must abide by it.

How to burn this first fire and where to burn it? Everyone can help me come up with ideas. "

The Chang'an County government office was silent. Jia Qiong sat behind the public case and squinted her eyes slightly without saying a word.

The four imperial guards in front of him stood on the left and right, looking coldly at the people in the hall.

And these assistants, scribes and servants all stood in the hall with their heads lowered and trembling, but no one spoke.

After waiting for a while, when no one spoke, Jia Qiong said coldly: "I only light three fires. Now I let you report it yourself. You can let this fire burn others.

If you don't cherish the opportunity, this fire may burn on your own head. You guys need to think clearly!

I'll give you another cup of tea, it's up to you whether you want to or not. "

When Jia Qiong spoke, he kept his eyes on Liu Chun, as if he was speaking to him alone.

Liu Chun lowered his head, but he kept secretly observing Jia Qiong from the corner of his eyes.

He was originally timid and fearful, but now that he saw Jia Qiong staring at him, he felt very nervous.

He thought to himself: This new county magistrate's first fire is not going to burn him, why is he just staring at him?

At this time, Jia Qiong seemed to accidentally look through the account books on the case, took out one of them and looked through it, but it turned out to be a warehouse income and expenditure account book.

Liu Chun felt nervous. He was in charge of the warehouse. Could it be that the new county magistrate really wanted to take action on him?

He was having a fierce ideological struggle in his heart. He wanted to speak but was afraid that others would bite him and accuse him. If he didn't speak, he was afraid of being targeted by Jia Qiong.

At this time, Jia Qiong picked up the Longquan sword on the case, took off the cloth cover, and slapped it on the case.

Everyone in the hall was frightened and their eyes couldn't help but focus on the sword.

A few knowledgeable ones among them gasped after seeing the decoration on the scabbard.

When Liu Chun saw the sword decorated with dragon patterns, his psychological defense almost collapsed.

His eyes met with Jia Qiong's, and when he saw the coldness in Jia Qiong's eyes, his heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly said, "My lord, I have to report this under my humble position."

Jia Qiong laughed when he heard this: "He who understands current affairs is a wise man. Master Liu can be one step ahead. He is indeed a smart man."

"Thank you for the compliment, sir, I"

Jia Qiong waved his hand to interrupt him and said, "Wait a minute, I'm a little thirsty.

Mr. Liu, come with me to the back hall, and we'll have a chat while drinking tea. "

"..." Liu Chun.

Liu Chun originally wanted to fool him with some innocuous questions, but was interrupted by Jia Qiong, and then was invited into the back hall by two royal guards.

"Master Lu, Master Tong, you guys are watching here, no one is allowed to leave the lobby."

"Yes, my lord."

No matter how strong the fortress is, it can be broken from the inside. Seeing someone rebelling, other subordinates will become uneasy.

They didn't know what Chief Liu would say, which was the most disturbing thing. Many people began to have random thoughts and their hearts were wandering.

Huang Xian Cheng secretly said that he made a mistake. He still underestimated Jia Qiong. He did not expect that his methods would be so sharp. This was a fierce dragon crossing the river, and the one who came was not good.

In the back hall, Jia Qiong sat leisurely drinking tea.

Liu Chun sat opposite him, with only half of his butt touching the chair, looking restless.

He originally thought that Jia Qiong would listen to his complaint when he arrived in the back hall, but Jia Qiong ended up chatting with him.

"Master Liu, when did you become the chief clerk of Chang'an County?" "Sir, I have been serving as the chief clerk of Chang'an County for 16 years."

Jia Qiong said in surprise: "Oh, then you are an old-timer.

My two masters speak highly of you. Why haven't you been promoted in so many years? "

Liu Chun felt a lot more at ease after hearing this, and said with a smile: "The humble position is just a scholar, because he is a native of Chang'an, and he worked as a scribe in the county government more than 30 years ago.

Being able to be promoted to the position of chief register is already a great blessing from the emperor, and I don't dare to think about it in a humble position. "

Jia Qiong nodded and said: "I am new to the position and there is no suitable person under my command.

I think you are quite sensible, much more pleasing to the eye than that Huang Bian.

Work hard from now on and I won't treat you badly. "

Liu Chun was overjoyed when he heard this and hurriedly said: "I am willing to hold the whip and stirrup for you, and I am willing to do the work of dogs and horses."

Jia Qiong smiled and said: "Very good, then you can tell me what Huang Bian did illegally."

Liu Chun hesitated when he heard the words, and said awkwardly: "Sir, I don't know what Huang County Cheng has done illegally in his humble position."

Jia Qiong's smile suddenly faded when she heard this, and her voice became a bit colder: "You have to think about it.

Regardless of whether you say it or not, Huang Bian will do it, and the name of this report will be placed on your head. "

Liu Chun was so frightened that he knelt down and begged: "Sir, please have mercy on me. Huang County Cheng's daughter is the concubine of King Zhongshun. How dare you provoke him?"

I have a seventy-year-old mother and an eight-year-old son. You have a lot, please let me go. "

Jia Qiong pouted and said: "As long as the evidence is conclusive, let alone saying that his daughter is the concubine of King Zhongshun, Huang Bian is not afraid even if he is the concubine of King Zhongshun himself.

Today I am going to kill a chicken to scare the monkeys. If you are obedient and help me get rid of Huang Bian, I will keep you safe and recommend you to be the county magistrate.

If you don't obey, if I can't bring Huang Bian down this time, do you think he will let you go? Then don't expect me to save you. "

A quarter of an hour later, Jia Qiong and Liu Chun returned to the lobby. Jia Qiong took Liu Chun's testimony and sat back behind the case.

Huang Bian found out that Liu Chun had been deliberately avoiding him after he came back, and he suddenly felt something was wrong.

At this time, Jia Qiong said coldly: "Huang Bian, do you know your guilt?"

"The subordinate doesn't know."

Huang Bian pretended to be calm, but his voice was already trembling.

Liu Chun knew everything about him. If Liu Chun really betrayed him, he would be doomed.

However, Liu Chun was timid and fearful, but Huang Bian didn't believe that he really dared to betray him.

Jia Qiong sneered: "I won't shed tears until I see the coffin. Pan Yi, Wei Huan, you and Master Liu go get the account book."

"promise!"

The two Jinyi guards led Master Liu out of the courtroom. Jia Qiong sat on the Taishi chair with her eyes closed to relax, but Huang Bian was already sweating like rain.

He wanted someone to report the news and move reinforcements, but Lou Yi and Xiao Ling stared at him, leaving him no chance.

About a quarter of an hour later, Master Liu and the others came back with several account books, which Liu Chun had secretly recorded Huang Bian's illegal activities over the years.

Jia Qiong flipped through it casually and said leisurely: "Huang Bian, you secretly exchanged the new grain from Changping Cang for old grain.

If the grain becomes moldy and the old grain is sold to buy new grain to replenish it, how much profit will be made each year?
You set up a clever excuse to forcefully collect security management fees and cleaning fees from merchants. How much profit do you make every year?
In the name of entertaining Shangguan, you used public funds to buy a house and raise an outhouse. How much did you spend? "

Do you still want me to continue talking?If you don't plead guilty quickly, you will have to wait for me to be severely punished.

I’ll ask you one last time, do you want to hire someone or not? "

Huang County Magistrate was on the verge of collapse at this moment, but he still held on and said: "I am the eighth-grade County Magistrate, and I have the title of civil servant. What right do you, a small county magistrate, have to torture me!"

Hearing this, Jia Qiong sneered and said: "I don't have it, but I have it in the prison. If you want to go in and have a taste, I will help you today!"
Pan Yi and Wei Huan sent him to Beizhen Fusi for strict interrogation! "

This sentence directly became the last straw that broke the camel's back, and Huang Bian couldn't hold on anymore.

Now that he has confessed his crime, with King Zhongshun, he will be imprisoned for a few years at most. It is hard to say whether he will survive in the imperial prison.

He quickly knelt down and gave in and shouted: "Sir, please spare your life, I will attack you, I will attack you all."

(End of this chapter)