Chapter 417 Beat Him to the Point of Being Powerless

"Instigating the refugees to attack the Earl's Mansion is a rebellion. The old man wants to sue the imperial court, and the old man wants Gu Jiu to walk away without food."

The refugees retreated, and with the support of Jinwuwei, Chengen Bozhu's resignation immediately gained confidence.

In front of Jin Wuwei's left guard Wei Zhong, he kept accusing Gu Jiu of rebelling.

Wei Zhong's eyes were rigid, "Uncle, calm down. Do you have any solid evidence to point out that Zhao's wife rebelled? When the lower official came to His Majesty to answer, he could not just make up the emperor's grandson's wife's rebellion out of thin air. But it's going to be killed."

This is an obvious threat. Tell Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci to pay attention to the appropriateness of his speech.

What's going on outside the South City Gate? The battle between the Zhu family and Mrs. Zhao has been in full swing recently, and none of them escaped Jin Wuwei's eyes.

As for today's refugees attacking the Earl's Mansion, it was indeed unexpected.

It's just that hundreds of people attacked an earl's mansion, but they didn't open the gate, and no one climbed the wall and entered the earl's mansion. This is very strange.

I am afraid that it is false for the refugees to attack the Earl's Mansion, but it is true to deter the Zhu family.

What is the benefit to Mrs. Zhao just to make things worse?

Wei Zhong still didn't want to understand the reason.

Cheng Enbo Zhuci had a gloomy face.

When he thought that the Earl's Mansion was almost rushed in by the refugees, and when he thought of his fear and panic at that time, he could not wait to peel off Gu Jiu's skin.

So he must let Gu Jiu die.

"Instigating the refugees to attack the Earl's Mansion is not a rebellion? Mr. Wei, do you want to cover up Mrs. Zhao?"

Wei Zhong's face sank, "Uncle, be careful with what you say. You said that the wife of the edict was rebellious. Where's the evidence?"

Cheng En Bo Zhu Ci was furious, "Isn't the smashed stone lion outside the door not evidence. Those straw sandals and tattered clothes are not evidence?"

Wei Zhong's face was gloomy, "This can only prove that someone has attacked the earl's mansion, but it cannot prove that someone has rebelled. Kill an official to rebel, kill an official to rebel, and to rebel should at least kill an official.

Those people didn't even kill officials, they didn't even kill a small fight, they didn't attack other mansions, they didn't smash and loot in the market, and they didn't cause chaos in the capital. Can this be called a rebellion? "

It can only be regarded as a precise strike, and the target is Cheng'enbo Mansion.

Chengen Bo Zhuci was furious,

"What does Mr. Wei mean? For such an obvious thing, you ask the old man for evidence? The evidence is outside the South City Gate. Mr. Wei, hurry up and check! As long as you check, there must be evidence."

Wei Zhong said: "Outside the South City Gate, Xiaguan will naturally send someone to investigate. But before the investigation, Xiaguan will ask if the uncle is sure that the person who attacked the Earl's Mansion is a refugee from outside the city?"

Cheng'en Bozhu asked rudely, "Isn't it a refugee from outside the city or who? Mr. Wei, the old man is a victim, but you have been interrogating the old man. What is the reason? Gu Jiu, why don't you interrogate Gu Jiu? ? She's the culprit."

Wei Zhong said, "Whether Mrs. Zhao is the culprit or not, it's not up to my uncle to say. Since my uncle can't produce more evidence, I will leave."

"Mr. Wei, I hope you can handle this case impartially. If you let this old man know that there is anything tricky, this old man will never let it go."

Wei Zhong smiled coldly, "Farewell!"

Wei Zhong took people out of the Earl's House.

The subordinate asked: "Sir, are you going to investigate outside the South City Gate?"

"Of course we need to investigate. Didn't Cheng Enbo say that we should investigate this matter thoroughly? Check, from the beginning to the end, every clue will be spared. Those who Xiuyiwei arrested a few days ago, ask them to send a copy. File here."

Wei Zhong smiled coldly.

Dare to dictate to Jin Wuwei, I won't kill you.

...

Wang Jiangen returned to his shack excitedly.

The whole family was waiting for him.

Seeing him come back, Qi Qi let out a sigh of relief with a look of relief.

Wang Lian hurriedly asked, "Are you alright?"

Wang Jiangen washed his face, "It's alright, things went well. We went to the capital, and we got things done in no time. Look, what is this?"

"silver?"

Wang Lian couldn't believe it.

For so many years, I have only seen copper plates, but I have never seen silver. As far as the living standard of the Wang family is concerned, they can't earn any money at all, so it would be nice to have copper.

Wang Jiangen grinned, "One tael of silver is the hard work paid by the owner. Now I have the money to move."

Mrs. Wang Lian carefully picked up the silver, imitating the shopkeeper in the shop and bit the silver to his mouth, grinning, "It's real silver."

"The owner gave it, of course, the real silver. And it's all taels of official silver, one tael of silver per bloom. Look at the bottom of the silver, there are words printed on it."

Wang Lian turned the silver over and saw that there were three characters printed on it. It's a pity that the word knows her, but she doesn't know the word.

With these two pieces of silver, the family's livelihood is not a problem. When moving to a new house, I also have the money to buy two decent pieces of furniture.

...

Li Sheng received one or two to five coins from the accountant.

He is the team captain, responsible for leading a team of thirty people to attack the Earl's Palace. Afterwards, he was responsible for organizing everyone to retreat, but was not caught by Jin Wuwei.

Therefore, his reward is five cents more than others.

As soon as he came out of the account room, he turned a corner and entered the sales office.

"I buy a house, two rooms."

He thought about his wife and children, and when he found them, he would have to have a place to live.

One or two to five cents of silver to buy two rooms. The remaining five coins were saved and used to make new clothes for the children in the future.

The sales office is very busy these days.

When people are panicking, no one really comes here.

Just a guy guarding, be like.

Hearing that someone was buying a house, the guy was stunned for a long time before he recovered.

"You, you, you want to buy a house?"

Li Sheng nodded, "Yes. I want to buy a house in Lane 15."

The guy came back to his senses and quickly turned out the housing registration form to check, "The house in Lane 15 has been sold out."

Li Sheng frowned.

The man continued: "You can buy a house on Lane Thirteen or Lane Twelve. It's only a tad more expensive, but the house area is larger and the lighting is good."

Li Sheng thought for a while, "Can I see the room?"

"Yes! Can you see now?"

Li Sheng nodded.

The guy took the key and took him to see the room.

The guy was very curious, "Why did you think of buying a house at this time, don't you worry? No one has bought a house these days, and some people even come to inquire about checking out."

Li Sheng grinned, "I believe the owner will be able to overturn the Zhu family."

"Ha ha……"

The guy laughed loudly, "Have a vision. I'll give you an inside story. The construction site will resume work in three or five days at most. It's wise to buy a house at this time!"

When Li Sheng heard the resumption of work, he was full of energy, "Is it really possible to resume work in three to five days?"

"I heard from the steward above, it's still fake. Look at it, the Zhu family is a grasshopper in the autumn, and it won't be able to roam for two days."

Li Sheng laughed hey hey.

...

Gu Jiu and Cheng Enbo Zhuci both wanted to make things bigger, so things really got bigger.

Two days later, Wei Zhong put the investigation report in front of the emperor, and the emperor was so angry that his face was ashen.

"It's just nonsense! Call Cheng Enbo and Gu Jiu to me."

Chen Dachang took the order and ordered the people below to bring Gu Jiucheng Enbo into the palace quickly.

While reading the investigation report, the emperor asked Wei Zhong about the specific situation.

"Is it true that the refugees attacked Cheng'enbo Mansion?"

"It's basically true. On the same day, there were suspected refugees who entered the capital at the east gate and west gate, but the people from Cheng'enbo's house could not come forward to identify them."

"Why can't I be identified?"

"At that time, Uncle Cheng's Mansion was frightened from top to bottom, and no one noticed what the people outside looked like. Moreover, none of those who attacked the Earl's Mansion climbed over the wall and had no chance to face the people of the Earl's Mansion. ."

The emperor smiled coldly, very contemptuous, "Incompetent! Waste! A few refugees rushed to the door, and they were so frightened that one or two dared not show their faces. Since no one has identified them, how do you arrest people? How to be sure that the refugees did it? "

"Your Majesty forgives your sins, but Wei Chen is incompetent, and Wei Chen did not find any solid evidence. If His Majesty allows it, Wei Chen will take people to arrest people outside the South City Gate. Under three sticks, they are not afraid of not confessing."

"Absurd!" The Emperor angrily scolded.

Wei Zhong hurriedly pleaded guilty.

The emperor said angrily: "The construction site outside the Nancheng Gate has been suspended, and the refugees have no income. This is the time when the crowd is excited and ignited. Are you arresting people at this time to provoke civil revolt?"

"Weichen is stupid. Thanks to His Majesty's advice, Weichen almost made a big mistake."

When Wei Zhong pleaded guilty, he did not forget to flatter and coax the emperor into comfort.

It's no wonder that he can be the first lackey around the emperor, and he does have some skills as an official.

The emperor snorted, his expression calmer than before.

"You're good at arresting people and investigating cases, but when it comes to guessing people's hearts, you have to learn more."

"Wei Chen respectfully follows His Majesty's teachings. Do we need to continue investigating the case of refugees attacking the Earl's Mansion?"

The emperor threw the investigation report heavily on his desk, "No one has identified him, and there is no solid evidence. What to investigate? Are you Jinwuwei very busy?"

Wei Zhong laughed inwardly, and his face was terrified, "Wei Chen is stupid. After all, it is the Earl's House, and Wei Zhong is worried that Cheng Enbo will be dissatisfied with the unsuccessful investigation and will file a complaint before His Majesty."

The emperor's face darkened, "I will give him a chance to be high-ranking today. I also want to hear what he has to say."

...

Gu Jiu refused Liu Zhao's company and entered the palace alone with the servant.

Arrived at Xingqing Palace, no accident, met Chengen Bo Zhuci.

Gu Jiu smiled at him and greeted him, "This junior has seen Uncle. How has Uncle been recently?"

Cheng'en Bozhu made a blunt remark and ignored her.

Gu Jiu was aggrieved and said to the servant: "Uncle is an elder, I don't care."

When Chengen Bo Zhuci heard this, he was furious, "Gu Jiu, you encouraged the refugees to attack the Earl's Mansion, what's your motive? After meeting with Your Majesty, the old man will definitely read your book."

Gu Jiu blinked, "Uncle, you can eat rice indiscriminately, but you can't talk nonsense. I advise you to take this sentence back quickly."

"Don't think about it!"

"Don't make noise!"

Shen Changshi came out, "Uncle, Mrs. Zhao, please come in. Your Majesty is inside. Be careful when you talk, don't make a loud noise."

Gu Jiu was blessed, "Thank you, Chang Shi Shen for reminding me."

She was polite and polite to everyone.

"Uncle, please." Gu Jiu said to Cheng En with a smile.

Cheng Enbo snorted coldly and walked into the hall first. Gu Jiu followed closely.

Chang Shi Shen looked interesting and thought to himself that Cheng Enbo would probably lose this game.

He instructed Xiao Huangmen, "Cheng Enbo will come out later, remember to return the money to him."

Xiao Huangmen was surprised.

Shen Changshi smiled and didn't explain much.

...

Inside the hall.

Gu Jiu bowed and saluted.

She had a firm stomach, which was really not that convenient.

The emperor saw her hard work, so he kindly said, "Give Mrs. Zhao a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Cheng Enbo, as the uncle of the emperor, was naturally granted a seat.

But he was very excited, "Your Majesty, Wei Chen has something to report."

"Speak!" The emperor said concisely.

Chengen Brown said loudly: "Report to Your Majesty, Madam Zhao encouraged the refugees to attack the Earl's Palace. This move is clearly a rebellion. Please, Your Majesty, order a strict investigation of this matter and punish Madam Zhao for the death penalty!"

The emperor's face was gloomy, and he glanced at Gu Jiu, "Gu Jiu, you heard it. Cheng Enbo said that you rebelled, do you want to justify it?"

Gu Jiu bowed and nodded, "Daughter-in-law Sun wants to defend. Uncle, you keep accusing me of instigating refugees to attack the Earl's Mansion. Is there any evidence? Is there any physical evidence?"

Cheng Enbo was very excited, "It wasn't you who did it? Only you can do such a crazy thing. You are obviously taking revenge. You still don't plead guilty?"

Gu Jiu smiled contemptuously, "What sin do you confess? What do I have to do? Uncle opened his mouth and said that I was guilty, but he couldn't produce either human or physical evidence, and he forced me to confess. Are you the Great Zhou Law, or Jinkou Yuyan ?

Whoever you say is guilty is guilty. You are more powerful than the Great Zhou Law. Whoever is convicted by the Great Zhou Law will pay attention to certified physical evidence. As for you, just rely on your mouth, you are straight up! "

"you you you……"

Cheng Enbo was extremely angry, pointed at Gu Jiu, his mind was spinning rapidly, desperately trying to figure out what Gu Jiu could handle.

Unexpectedly, Gu Jiu took the lead, "Your Majesty, Sun's daughter-in-law is going to sue the Zhu family of Cheng'enbo's house. The Zhu family has evaded and evaded taxes. The amount is huge, involving millions of taels of tax loss. Please investigate carefully."

"You are presumptuous!" Cheng Enbo was shocked.

"Shut up!" The emperor pointed at Cheng Enbo and scolded him angrily.

Cheng En Bo Zhu Ci was frightened and his face was pale.

As soon as the emperor heard the loss of millions of taels of tax, his expression changed.

What does the Son of Heaven hate the most?

I hate that someone digs the corner of Da Zhou.

Tax evaders are the most hateful in the eyes of the emperor.

The resistance of the court is huge, and it is not easy to carry out tax reform.

But it does not mean that if someone reports tax evasion and evasion, the emperor will sit idly by.

The emperor had a gloomy face, "Gu Jiu, you said that the Zhu family evaded taxes, is there any evidence?"

Gu Jiu said with certainty, "Yes! Your Majesty can pass the household tax cadre, and the embroidered clothing guard left guard Mr. Xu to the palace. A few days ago, the two sides jointly conducted tax inspections, and all the evidence and accounts are in their hands."

The emperor's face was dark, "It was passed on to the tax cadre of the household department, and Xu Xianzhi entered the palace."

Chen Dachang got the order and quickly explained it.

Cheng'en Bo Zhu's speech panicked, "Your Majesty, Wei Chen also wants to report Gu Jiu for tax evasion and evasion."

Gu Jiu looked at him with pity in his eyes, "Uncle, don't you know, all the properties under my name have been paying taxes on the first day of business, and the Ministry of Household Tax Cao has a detailed tax list. Haven't you heard?"

"Impossible!" Chengen Bo Zhuci shook his head again and again.

Gu Jiu smiled contemptuously, "Uncle Tuo's blessing, because of your malicious suppression, the tax paid on the property under my name is estimated to be less than half this month. Tax Cao should hate you."

Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci's face changed drastically.

Gu Jiu raised his voice abruptly, "Your Majesty, grandson-in-law still has something to say."

"Say!"

Gu Jiu said loudly: "Cheng Enbo deliberately destroyed the project outside the Nancheng Gate, deliberately drove up the market price, and disrupted the market. As a result, the construction site outside the Nancheng Gate was suspended.

Thousands of young and strong refugees have no work, thousands of families have been forced to cut off their livelihoods, and tens of thousands of refugees have fallen into starvation and cold. If things go on like this, tens of thousands of refugees are afraid of killing officials and rebelling, attacking the capital, and causing immeasurable damage to the entire capital.

Cheng Enbo clearly knew the serious consequences of this matter, but he still used his financial resources to act recklessly. Sun-in-law saw that he was clearly trying to push back against those refugees outside the city. He is the wolf's ambition. Not only can he die for money, he can even betray the court, Da Zhou, and even His Majesty. "

As soon as the voice fell, the atmosphere in the hall was tense, and it might break at any time.

Chen Dachang carefully observed the emperor's reaction.

The Son of Heaven was clearly on the brink of rage.

Cheng Enbo's face turned pale, and he reacted instantly. He pointed at Gu Jiu's nose and cursed, "You spit out blood. The old man has no grievances with you. Why do you want to harm the old man?"

Gu Jiu sneered and said softly: "Uncle is sure that he has no grievances with me? Let me remind you that Uncle himself admitted to suppressing me before, so why didn't he admit it in a blink of an eye?

Jewelry shops, pharmacies, grain shops, cloth houses, and construction sites under my name are all out of stock. The guys have nothing to do, and the loss is thousands of taels every day. Is this also called innocence?

Do you have to wait for the uncle to take my property and then kill me, is there any grudge? I'm so sorry, I'm not an angry little daughter-in-law. I don't want to be beaten on the left side of the face, but I will take the initiative to send the right side of the face to be beaten. Let uncle disappointed! "

"Your Majesty, between Wei Chen and Mrs. Zhao, it's just an ordinary business competition, not what she said. Your Majesty, don't listen to him!"

Cheng Enbo knelt on the ground, crying bitterly.

He is also smart.

Seeing that he was going to lose, he decisively changed his strategy and began to pretend to be old and weak.

It is human nature to admire the strong and pity the weak.

The weaker party deserves the support and sympathy of more people.

It's just that the person they are facing is the emperor?

Surely this will work?