high official

Chapter 498
"It's hard to say, so let's not talk about it." Wang Xian shook his head and said, "Brother Jin, you haven't been tortured, have you?"

"It's okay," Jin Wen thought about it, the crown prince is in danger, so does Wang Xian still have the right to pick and choose?On second thought, there was another burst of ecstasy.Although the scholar has his own bones, is there anything happier than being surrounded by his own people in this dark prison?
Speaking of which, they have been imprisoned for nearly half a year, and I really don't know how they survived this half year.The Imperial Prison is a real hell on earth, cold and damp, full of lice and fleas, mosquitoes and mice are rampant, not to mention, it also suffers from all kinds of tricks played by the guards in Beizhen Fusi.The reputation of prison or hell is not for nothing. Jin Yiwei does not treat criminals as human beings at all. They are strict in resistance and confession.In particular, when they first entered the Imperial Prison, they were dragged out to be tortured every day. Although they had Zhu Liuye’s care, the guards in Jinyi did not dare to torture them to death. Signs and stabbing the testicles with pig bristles, these tortures without external injuries are enough to torture these frail scholars so much that they are so miserable that they want to die.

Later, the number of interrogations gradually decreased, and the body slowly recovered. However, he was imprisoned in a dark cell all day long, and he didn't know if he would have a chance to see the light of day again in this life. This mental torment was even more difficult than torture.The day before yesterday, I heard that Master Zhu Liu, who had taken care of them, had suddenly resigned, and Jin Wen's heart sank. He felt that this was Ji Gang's mischief, and that disaster was about to come... Sure enough, the next day, they were killed From the cell on the ground to the dungeon with ten times worse conditions, everyone knows that those inmates who look like ghosts are their future, and they may not be able to get out of this dungeon in this lifetime...

Unexpectedly, only one day later, Wang Xian appeared and became the successor's governor.How can we not let the princelings in the dungeon be overjoyed?Everyone knew that the emperor asked Wang Xian to be the envoy, which meant that at least they would not have to die in prison.

Wang Xian originally wanted to go up one by one, but after seeing the situation in the dungeon, he couldn't care less, so he simply made a list and asked Wei Qianhu to send all the people up there.Wei Qianhu then felt that it was against the rules, but just as it was against the rules to get all these people down at the beginning.

Although Wang Xian tried his best not to express his feelings, he still checked the conditions of the princeling prisoners one by one. Overall, they were not bad. Only Huang Huai and a few older ones, who had been severely punished, had already fallen ill... But by this time No one is dead, it is already God's favor, what more can I ask for?
After everyone went up, Wang Xian felt that something was wrong. He took the list and saw something was wrong - the first person on the list was missing!

"Where's Xie Jin, Bachelor Jie?" Wang Xian frowned. Although he had never met him, he was very fond of this genuine Ming scholar. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he grew up listening to the stories of Bachelor Xie.Aside from those legends, Xie Jin is still the civil servant leader of the Ming Dynasty, and the number one hero in the eyes of the prince!

It can be said that the number one person Wang Xian wanted to protect was him, why didn't he meet him in the dungeon?
Not caring much, Wang Xian immediately asked questions.Wei Qianhu was hesitating and evasive, and was forced to question by Wang Xian, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Bachelor Xie is already dead..."

"What?" Wang Xian was startled, the list in his hand fell to the ground, and it took him a long time to ask quietly, "When did it happen?"

"It's just these two days." Wei Qianhu replied in a low voice, but seeing Wang Xian's eyes that seemed to be able to see through the bone marrow, staring at him, obviously he didn't believe it.The handover period between Wang Xian and Zhu Liu is extremely short, only three or five days. Xie Jin has been in the prison for five years, and he will die sooner or later, but he died in these few days. How can there be such a coincidence in the world? thing!

"I'll ask you later, you think it over before you talk." Wang Xian looked away at once, and said lightly: "However, I can remind you that Xie Jin is a subject that the emperor likes very much. Although he was imprisoned for some reason, the emperor I have never forgotten him. So don't expect to be dragged to the incineration field and burned like ordinary prisoners. I must give the emperor an explanation, and you have to give me an explanation..." He said coldly He sneered and said: "If you want to be a scapegoat, you can do as you please."

"Yes, yes..." Wei Qianhu was already sweating profusely.

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Going up to the prison cell on the ground, Wang Xian saw that the guards of Jinyiwei sent the prisoner to the empty cell casually. He frowned, looked at Wei Qianhu and asked, "How many Tianzihao are there in the edict prison?" The so-called 'Tianzihao' , is a cell with a unique location and good lighting and ventilation. Every prison will have a few of them, which are used to extract wealthy prisoners.

As soon as the three characters of "Tianzihao" came out, Wei Qianhu knew that Wang Xian was an expert. At least he had conducted a detailed investigation of the prison before coming to know the existence of "Tianzihao".Unexpectedly, Wang Xian was born as a petty official, and he was very familiar with the prisons in the prefecture and county. Thinking of the situation in the prison in Fuyang County, he wanted to ask if there were any similar high-quality prisons.

"Yes..." Wei Qianhu didn't dare to lie, and nodded with difficulty.That was his source of income... Although he was reluctant, he didn't dare to prevaricate. Even the old prisoner knew that Wang Xian could deceive him by lying?Obviously impossible. "My lord, there are four such cells in the prison, each with five cells. There are windows on the wall in front of the cells for light, and there are skylights on the roof for ventilation..."

"Who are they living in?" Wang Xian asked again.

"Jin Yiwei guarding the cell," Wei Qianhu paused, and then whispered: "There are also prisoners who have paid money." It seems that money can turn ghosts, and these few words can also be used in imperial prisons number.

After Wei Qianhu finished speaking, he took Wang Xian to see those prison cells. The conditions were indeed much better. Not only did they have sunshine, good ventilation, and no humidity, but they also had simple furniture and beds... In the humid Jiangnan, beds are really important .If you sleep on the cold ground, no matter how thick the straw pile is, moisture will enter your body and make you seriously ill.

"Let them squeeze and free up half of the cells." After reading, Wang Xian ordered.

"This..." Wei Qianhu finally couldn't help but said: "This is not right, my lord. Prisoners are always held in solitary confinement." Wang Xian didn't know the truth on the first day he took office, and he didn't dare to say that those people had already paid for it. .

"The purpose of solitary confinement is to prevent collusion!" Wang Xian said coldly, "Is the interrogation of Bachelor Jin and the others over?"

"It's over." Wei Qianhu muttered.

"Is the case closed?" Wang Xian asked again.

"Done……"

"Then make a fart confession!" Wang Xian couldn't discuss it at all: "If you really don't want to break the rules, then let them vacate all the Tianzi names and go to another prison!"

"Yes..." Wei Qianhu had no choice but to bow his head in response, feeling so depressed in his heart, you are so powerful, does Dudu Ji know?

In Wei Qianhu's eyes, Wang Xian became a young man who became arrogant and did not know the heights of the sky and the depths of the earth.He felt that without Ji Gang's presence, Li Chun could make Wang Xian look good when he came back!

Wang Xian knew that Wei Qianhu was upset, but he couldn't care less.He knows too well the importance of a clean and ventilated environment to prisoners in prison.Not only are rats and bugs infested in this prison, but the feces and urine of the prisoners are also mixed with the smell of food in the closed cell. In addition, poor prisoners sleep on the ground during the severe winter. When the earth's air rises in spring, few of them will not get sick. Yes, if the system is weak, it will die.

As for Wei Qianhu's thoughts, Wang Xian didn't care at all. Someone must be blamed for Xie Jin's death, no matter whether Li Chun could be involved in the end, Wei Qianhu's scapegoat would be decided anyway...

After all the prisoners were settled in the old prison, Wu Wei was also called by Wang Xian to give them a comprehensive physical examination. As a result, all of them were sick. Even those who looked healthy had already been infected by the evil energy in the prison. , is already a symptom of external dryness and internal deficiency. If it is not treated and recuperated, it will not last for a year or two.Not to mention those Huang Huai who were seriously ill and comatose, if Wang Xian came a few days later, he might be taken away by Yama.

Seeing the tears in the eyes of the prisoners when Wu Wei skillfully prescribed the prescription, Wang Xian heaved a sigh of relief and walked out of the dark corridor... He knew that this was his second investment in this life.Less investment and less risk, but the return may not be lower than the first one.

As for the first sum, it is natural to get involved with the grandson, join the princeling party, become the favored minister of the two dynasties, and the honor will not decline.Of course, the price is too high. So far, I have almost lost my life several times, and even lost several 10 taels of silver, and it still seems hopeless...It really makes people doubt whether I will fail before dawn?

This one is much simpler, as long as you take good care of these princelings who have become prisoners, after a few years, these people will be released one day, and they will definitely occupy high positions in the court.At that time, even if they don't help themselves, they will definitely not oppose him, otherwise it will be morally unjustifiable... After all, Wang Xian is also their reborn parents.This can be regarded as one of the few advantages of readers.

But after thinking about it, this transaction can only be rewarded on the premise that the prince can succeed smoothly, so Wang Xian was very discouraged.Shaking his head and throwing away those unrealistic thoughts, he said to Wei Qianhu: "Come out with me, I have something to ask you."

Wei Qianhu shrank his neck, knowing that it must be to understand Jin's death...

Before Wang Xian left, he didn't say hello to Yang Pu and Jin Wen. Firstly, the identities of the two parties were awkward, secondly, it was to take care of their face, and thirdly, speaking at this time seemed to be asking for credit.It is better to do it silently and let them be moved by themselves.The so-called silence is better than sound, and the effect is better.

　I still haven't written it today, I'm going crazy...Status, where have you been? ! ! ! ! ! !

　　
　
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