Volume 2 The Wind and Rain of the Imperial Capital Chapter 171 Where to start

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The matter involved a lord of the imperial court, and he was the lord before Tumubao, Lu Jin did not dare to reveal it at will, even if he was facing important officials in the court. The only person who can make him trust and truthfully report this is only one Manchu official, and that is Hu Hui.

So when it got dark, he secretly came to Hu Hui's mansion to ask for a meeting. After coming to visit several times, Lu Zhen was already familiar with the people of Hu's house, and without leaving any difficulty, he led him in through the side door, and after waiting for a while, he saw Hu Shangshu himself.

As soon as they met, Hu Hu looked Lu Zhen up and down with concern for a while, and then smiled happily: "It seems that Lu County has not injured you, so the old man is relieved." ”

"Everything is thanks to Hu Butang's blessing, so that Xia Guan was not injured by the assassin." Lu Jin hurriedly got up and saluted.

Hu Hu smiled bitterly when he heard this, and shook his head: "Your words made the old man a little embarrassed, it should be said that the old man almost hurt you." If I hadn't insisted that you take up the post of magistrate of Daxing County, why would you have been so attacked? ”

Lu Jin's expression was solemn when he saw him say this, not as if he was fake, and he didn't feel a little moved in his heart. You must know that for a big man like Hu Hui, such a small county order as himself is really not even a chess piece, and he can say this from the bottom of his heart, which is enough to prove that he is generous.

So he hurriedly said: "My lord's words don't dare to be an official, in fact, this path is also my own choice, even if there is a real case, I will not complain about the sky, let alone blame the adult." In fact, if it weren't for the adults who came to the rescue before, I, Lu Jin, might have died in the edict prison, where did I come from today? ”

When Hu Hu heard this, the expression of appreciation on his face became even stronger: "Lu Xianling is really a person in my generation, no wonder I can make those two poems, the old man really didn't see the wrong person." That's it, I won't mention him for the time being. By the way, what did you come here for today at night? ”

Seeing that the other party finally got to the point, Lu Jin's face was also solemn: "I asked the boss before about how to deal with the murder of Feng Changchun, and now I finally have some eyebrows." But ......"

Seeing that Lu Zhen was hesitant, Hu Hu waved his hand and let the two relatives who were waiting on the side retreat, and then said, "But how?" It seems that the encounter with the assassin in your county office this time should be related to this matter, do you already have any clues? When he said this, his brow furrowed and full of worry.

He really felt incredible, how could a seemingly ordinary homicide case lead to such serious consequences? What kind of ulterior secret is hidden behind this Juchun Tower, which can make people take such a dangerous step to do such a bad act. This is almost the same move as rebellion, this is the capital!

Lu Jin was silent for a moment before Lu Jin continued: "The boss's speculation is good, it is precisely because I found clues related to this case that they are in a hurry to kill people and kill them. Moreover, it is still the power of the army that is used. ”

Hu Hu still just knew about this conclusion, and when he heard it, his body was slightly boosted, and two sharp lights like lightning shot out in his eyes: "Is this true?" ”

This is no joke, military power, especially in the city of Beijing, is too sensitive. Once it is really involved, it will ruin many families, and at worst, even the society may be shaken! Even an old man like him, who has gone through four dynasties, can't be calm in the face of such news.

Lu Zhen looked directly into the other party's eyes and nodded affirmatively: "It shouldn't be wrong." As he spoke, he repeated the inference he had made in the Criminal Department.

After speaking, Hu Hui's face sank a few points, but he still spoke: "It seems that your judgment is really seven or eight points." However, how could such a murder case be linked to the military camp in the capital? This was a very puzzling point for him, and he couldn't make a decision without explaining it.

Lu Zhen knew that the time had come, so he said softly: "In fact, before the attack on Xiaguan, he had already said that Tang Qianchuan, the owner of Juchun Building, had told the truth. Unfortunately, before he could speak, the Assassin appeared, and he was mortally wounded by an arrow. But...... Before he died, he said six words to his subordinates. ”

"But what are those six words?" Seeing his solemn appearance, Hu Hu also knew that it was the drama meat, so he straightened his waist again, and leaned his head slightly towards Lu Jin.

After taking a deep breath, Lu Zhen slowly spit out those six words: "Guangningbo!" Back garden! ”

Although he was prepared, after hearing these six words, Hu Hui's body still trembled, and his eyes quickly narrowed: "Is it related to Guangningbo?" ”

His mind spun around and extracted everything related to it.

Liu Rong of Guangning Bo was one of the many generals who raised troops with Emperor Taizong, although the merit was not too great, but also relied on military merits, plus the merit of fighting against the Japanese in Liaodong and was named a guerrilla general and the lord of Guangning Bo.

However, Jing Nanli has been away for decades now, so Liu Rong's influence is also very limited, and what really makes him dare not ignore is Liu Rong's third son Liu An, although this person has already died a few years ago, but he has made a lot of military achievements, and was even posthumously named the Duke of the State. Today's Guangning Bo Liu Xun, the son of Liu An, not only has a knighthood, but also won the former military capital governor's mansion because of his father's grace, and is a real figure who is both famous and powerful.

At the same time, there is nothing wrong with combining this with the inference that Lu Zhen mentioned earlier that the assassins were people in the army. Only a lord like Liu Xun can mobilize the elite of the army to carry out the assassination.

Thinking about this, even Hu Hu felt a little chill in his back: "How many people still know about this matter?" ”

Lu Jinzheng said: "Now only Xiaguan and Hu Butang know. He wouldn't say that in fact, Lin Lie also knew, after all, it was indispensable to defend against people, even if the other party seemed so upright.

Hu Hui's complexion changed several times, and he was silent for a long time before he said, "This matter is indeed a bit tricky. ”

"I don't know what Lord Butang means......" Lu Zhen also asked tentatively: "The Criminal Department asked the subordinate officials to hand over the case back earlier, if the adults think that the matter is serious, then it should be as if nothing happened." ”

Hu Hu was stunned for a moment, and then laughed hehehe: "Lu County Order, at this time, do you still want to test the old man?" If the old man didn't even have such a little responsibility and courage, he resigned many years ago and went back to his hometown to farm, how could he still be an official in this court? What the old man is worried about is just how much turmoil this case will bring. ”

Lu Zhen lowered his head and smiled: "It seems that the lower officials have the heart of some villains to spend the belly of the gentleman of the boss." ”

"You're wrong." Hu Hu shook his head: "The old man has never been a gentleman, and it is impossible for a gentleman to be an official in the court for decades, and even sit in the position of a secretary of the ministry." ”

"Forehead......" Lu Zhen didn't know how to deal with it for a while, so he could only smile awkwardly.

"Actually, you are not a gentleman, because you and I both know that if we want to deal with those villains, those villains who do evil and commit adultery, we must not be gentlemen, but should use more despicable means than villains. I'm right, right? Hu Hu Zhengrong asked.

Lu Zhen nodded: "What the old man said is true." ”

"So this time the matter is also general, if you learn from those Taoist gentlemen, you really go to check it clearly, not to mention your small Daxing county order, even the old man, who is the official of the court, I am afraid that he will not be able to catch it. I am not afraid of your jokes, now there are many open and secret battles between the two classes of the Chinese and martial arts, and if we suddenly point out Guangningbo's crimes at this time, I am afraid that those military attachés and nobles will definitely block it. And in this way, Your Majesty is bound to find it difficult to let us and others pursue this case! Hu Hui spoke earnestly about his concerns.

Lu Zhen nodded frequently when he heard this, and he also had a clearer understanding of the Ming Dynasty politics at this time.

Today's Ming court is not controlled by civil officials decades later, at most there are a few big eunuchs to insert a lever. Now that the civil and military forces are equal, no one can overwhelm anyone, which is one of the reasons why Wang Zhen wants to use troops against the Mongols. Because he wanted to show favor to those military attachés and nobles, after all, once he went to war, the strength of the military attache in the court would also be improved.

However, because there has not been any major war in the past few decades, the power of civilian officials has gradually increased, and there is even a possibility of overpowering military attachés. However, the military attachés and nobles who have fallen silent are not easy dough to knead, and if a civil official like Hu Hu really dares to attack a certain lord, they will inevitably join together, and it will not be good to cause a court dispute at that time.

Knowing this, Lu Jin was also a little dazed: "What does the old man mean?" "I want to investigate the case, but I can't just provoke a civil and military dispute, but there is only one clue, but what should I do? Is there a way to do both?

Hu Hu picked up the tea bowl and tasted it gently, then continued: "So the old man just said that you can't use the way of a gentleman to deal with this matter, but it's time to use some means." ”

"By what means?"

Hu Hu didn't answer directly, but suddenly asked: "I heard that when Lu County ordered you to come to the capital, there was a friction with a person in the Tongzhou Post Station, and later you gave up the courtyard set for you by Dongchang?" ”

"It is true." Lu Zhen nodded lightly, and then his heart moved, and he asked with some surprise: "Could it be that the boss wants to borrow that person from the Xu family to achieve his goal?" ”

Seeing him, he immediately understood his thoughts, and Hu Hu smiled with satisfaction: "Wei Guogong is the most popular one in the army, and this young master of the Xu family has been in the capital recently. I heard that he still has a good impression of you, so Lu County Ling, this matter still has to fall on you. ”

On the last day of 2017, I wish you all the unhappiness and unhappiness in this past year, and all the best in the new year!!

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