In fact, Cui Geng really went to Weifu for a private visit. Of course, the object of his private interview was not a corrupt official, but Zhang Jiazhen.

He has seen a lot of people who have the talent of the prime minister, but in order to find out a case, he gives up the glory and wealth of the talented man, but he is the only one who has no semicolon and deserves respect.

Therefore, after hearing that Zhang Jiazhen was not in Xiafeng County, but went to Xujiazhuang, Cui Geng did not send someone to invite, but paid a private visit to Weifu.

Song Genhai and Lu Yan were ordered to stay in Xiafeng County with a large army, and Cui Geng himself took Feng Changqing, Song Genhai, Huang Youwei and the dramatists to come in the direction of Xujiazhuang.

Xiafeng County is the lower county of Jiannan Road, and the whole territory is more high mountains and less flat land, with a total of only 1,500 households. From the county seat to Xujia Village, there was no serious road at all, and Cui Geng and the others walked straight for four or five hours before they arrived outside Xujia Village.

It was close to evening, and the setting sun was shining on the earth, and everything was dyed with a layer of gold.

When I looked up, I saw a lot of paper money scattered on the ground, and a large stall on the ground not far away had just finished burning, and the air was filled with bursts of smoke and fire.

Cui Geng understood at a glance and said: "It is said that Zhang Jiazhen went to the funeral of the villagers, and it seems that today is the day of the funeral." ”

Huang Youwei said a little strangely: "Zhang Jiazhen is not a local, and he only stayed in Xiafeng County because of that case." Could it be that in such a small mountain village, there are any relatives in it? ”

"It's indeed a little strange, just ask Zhang Jiazhen herself later. Eh...... Someone is coming. ”

As he spoke, there was already a group of villagers coming from afar, and there was not much sadness on their faces. The first person, dressed in mourning clothes, looked about forty years old, tall and polite, and stood out among the villagers.

Cui Geng's eyes were bright, and the best-looking dramatist stepped forward to greet him: "Folks, please, let me ask you next, is this Xujiazhuang?" ”

The middle-aged man in the lead nodded and said, "Yes, exactly." Outlander, what are you doing here? ”

"In Xia Nai Jiannan Province, the dethroned envoy drove the guard dramatist to open, and I want to ask you about someone."

"Who do you want to inquire about?"

"Zhang Jiazhen, who used to be the lieutenant of Xiafeng County, but is it in your village?"

The middle-aged man said: "I am Zhang Jiazhen, dare to ask which one is Cui Dizhi?" ”

"It turns out that you are Mr. Zhang, Cui is so polite."

Cui Geng didn't expect to find the main owner so quickly, and hurriedly stepped forward to greet him. The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries, and then they were led into the village.

Not to mention, although this Xiafeng Village is located in a remote area, it has a large population, and it can have one or two hundred households. It may be because of the white things that have just been done, and the wine and meat are ready-made. The effort is not big, and a table that can be called a sumptuous banquet has been set up to entertain Cui Geng and others.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

Cui Geng asked: "Mr. Zhang, I see that you are wearing mourning clothes today, I don't know which of your relatives is the person buried today?" ”

Zhang Jiazhen sighed, shook her head and said, "Actually, I can't talk about any family. The man who died had no relatives or friends, and his only grandson was imprisoned. The official felt guilty about her, so he sent her. Reluctantly, even if I recognize an old godmother. ”

Zhou Xingsha interjected hoarsely: "Mr. Zhang is ashamed of an old lady who is not related to him? This one is strange, I don't know what the hell is going on? ”

Zhang Jiazhen glanced at Cui Geng, and said in a somewhat stiff tone: "Actually, this matter also has something to do with Cui Dizhi. After listening to the following introduction, you should also be ashamed. ”

"What? Should I be ashamed too? Cui Geng was taken aback and said, "Mr. Zhang, are you kidding, this official has never been to Xiafeng County, how can he know any old lady in Xujiazhuang?" ”

Zhang Jiazhen raised her eyebrows and said, "Hmph, it is precisely because you have never been to Xiafeng County that you should feel ashamed!" ”

"Why?"

"Do you remember the Xu Yuanqing case two years ago?"

"Xu Yuanqing's case? Wipe! How did I forget this! Cui Geng's face changed slightly, he patted his head suddenly, and said: "Xu Yuanqing is his ancestral hometown in Xiafeng County, how can I forget this!" ”

Speaking of this, it's really Cui Geng's fault.

I think that at the beginning, Xu Yuanqing killed Zhao Shiwen to avenge his father and indirectly saved Cui Geng's life. Cui Gengtou repaid the favor, and together with Su Weiwei, he wrote a book to exonerate Xu Yuanqing.

After a tug-of-war with Zhang Changzong, Cui Geng won a complete victory.

Wu Zetian personally decreed that whether Xu Yuanqing should be beheaded depends on whether Xu Shuang was wronged at the beginning. And the person ordered by Her Majesty the Empress to find out the truth of this case was Cui Geng, the visiting envoy of Jiannan Province at that time.

To be honest, the case from twenty years ago is difficult to find out even in the future, let alone during the martial anniversary? Therefore, this is actually a favor given by Her Majesty the Empress to Cui Geng.

Whether Xu Yuanqing kills or releases, it's all in Cui Geng's thoughts.

However, as soon as Cui Geng arrived in Jiannan Road, he fell into a lot of whirlwinds, and later even secretly went north to Luoyang, which was full of dangers. As for Xu Yuanqing's case, he was so busy that he forgot about it.

Now that I think about it, Xu Yuanqing killed officials with the people, which is the "injustice" among the "ten evils", and even Wu Zetian's amnesty can't save him. Now, this little brother Xu should still be suffering in the prison of the Criminal Department.

Cui Geng swallowed and foamed, and said with a little embarrassment: "So, the old lady you sent is Xu Yuanqing's grandmother?" ”

"That's true."

"That's really the official's fault, I should have found a way to release Xu Yuanqing a long time ago."

"Huh?" Zhang Jiazhen glanced at Cui Geng and said with a sarcastic smile: "Could it be that Cui Dizhi wants to bend the law for personal gain and turn over the original case?" Dare to love you, Cui Qingtian is like this, Xia Guan admires it. ”

Wipe!

Can you still be friends happily?

Cui Geng said angrily: "What? Listening to Mr. Zhang's meaning, is there definite evidence to prove that Xu Shuang deserved it at the beginning? ”

"Not really!" Zhang Jiazhen took a deep breath and said: "In fact, when I was the lieutenant of Xiafeng County, I also investigated this case, and I am eighty percent sure that Xu Shuang is indeed wronged. It's just that...... Alas, the inside story of this case is not as simple as you think, and I was even dismissed from all functions for this reason. ”

After a pause, he softened his tone again, and said, "What I just said is rude, and I hope to forgive my sins." I am...... Seeing that Cui Dizhi said that the case would be overturned, I only felt that the persistence of the past 20 years was really a big joke! ”

Cui Geng's heart moved, and said: "According to this, you have been investigating the truth of this case for twenty years?" What was going on at the time? ”

Zhang Jiazhen stared at Cui Geng's eyes, and said: "Actually, the old case in the past not only involved Zhao Shiwen, the imperial historian, but also a prime minister today. I'll ask you a word below, but do you really want to get to the bottom of this case? ”

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