When Yang Zhen realized that time was pressing, Qin Gang, dressed as a scholar, had already appeared in front of the yamen of the Criminal Department, took his name card and threw it in, and was soon received by Yan Qing. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

Although he, a scholar of the middle school, is only a seventh-grade petty official, and Yan Qing is a dignified second-grade member of the imperial court, or a hall official, the gap between the two seems to be like a cloud and mud, but Yan Shangshu does not dare to snub such a petty official, just because he is the most trusted person around Zhang Juzheng.

In fact, with Qin Gang's background in the second class of the imperial examination, as well as the identity of the Jishi of the Hanlin Academy, coupled with the political experience in the past few years, it is more than enough to be a prefect of a medium-sized government who should have been released to a place. But he was willing to be bland, and stayed by Zhang Juzheng's side wholeheartedly as an assistant, even if his official position was humble, it didn't matter, he was so loyal, and naturally won Zhang Juzheng's trust.

And this is where Qin Gang is smart. Following Zhang Gelao's side, not only can you show your talents and ambitions, but you don't have to worry about being calculated. In addition, with such the most powerful person in the world, although it seems that his status is not high on the surface, in fact, the benefits he should have will not be less. If you have benefited, why bother with those false names? This is similar to the personal secretaries of some high-ranking officials in later generations - I mean real male secretaries, the kind that can do things, don't think crookedly - although these people are not of high administrative rank, they have no less power than ordinary officials.

So even Yan Shangshu was quite polite after seeing Qin Gang: "I don't know why the Qin Sheren came here today?" ”

Qin Gang, who was sitting respectfully at the bottom of the head, saw the other party asking, so he smiled and said, "Actually, if the lower officials don't say it, with Yan Shangshu's knowledge, you should be able to guess the reason." ”

"But for last night's incident?" Yan Qing asked vaguely.

"Exactly. After Elder Ge learned the news early this morning, he was really surprised, and he was rarely angry for this......" Qin Gang said and glanced at Yan Qing. Just like those secretaries in later generations, they don't have any power themselves, and what they are best at is to use the power behind them to exert pressure on people.

After seeing Yan Qing's gaze shrink slightly, as if he had some scruples, he continued: "Yan Shangshu, you also know that Elder Ge has always been very important to Li Ye, this time he actually did such a thing, Elder Pavilion was both angry and ashamed, and bluntly said that he didn't know anyone, and he was ashamed to ...... the Son of Heaven and the world."

Sure enough, after hearing his words, Yan Qing immediately said: "Zhang Ge Lao's words are too serious, as the so-called knowing people and knowing faces do not know their hearts, Manchu officials, and a few people would think that Li Ye would dare to do such a rebellious thing!" What's more, he is him, and Ge Lao is Ge Lao, who dares to implicate his crime in Zhang Ge Lao? ”

"Yan Shangshu really cares about Zhang Gelao, but he makes the lower officials a little moved." Qin Gang said and threw his hand at him, and then frowned and said: "Actually, Xia Guan also persuaded the elder of the pavilion in this way, but the elder of the pavilion still had a knot in his heart, and he really wanted to question Li Ye in person. But...... Xia Guan felt that this matter was troublesome enough, and he must not let the elder of the pavilion be involved, so he tried his best to persuade him, and finally the elder of the pavilion allowed me to come here to see Li Ye on his behalf, and asked him a few words, I wonder if Yan Shangshu can open up the net and ask me to meet with him. ”

After going around in such a big circle, Qin Gang finally told his intentions. And Yan Qing's face at this time also unconsciously brought a trace of embarrassment. This case has just gained eyebrows, and it stands to reason that no outsiders can be allowed to see Li Ye's face. But this is Zhang Juzheng's meaning, but it makes it a little difficult for him to refuse, and now in the whole world, there is really no one who dares to do things according to Zhang Gelao's intentions.

Seeing that the other party frowned and didn't answer, Qin Gang said again: "Elder Ge also reminded the lower officials when I came, if there is anything difficult on the part of the criminal department, don't force it." But I don't know if Yan Shangshu has any difficulties? ”

"Since we know that your request will embarrass us, then don't come. It's good now, but how can I shirk it? Yan Qing was very dissatisfied in his heart, but the look of embarrassment on his face was hidden: "Since it is the meaning of the elder of the pavilion, what is there to be embarrassed about by this official, can I still not trust the elder of the pavilion, and I can't trust you Qin Sheren?" In this way, it is naturally not a problem for you to see Li Ye, but you have to be wronged and sacrificed to you, because this person is not lightly charged, and he really dare not take him out of the prison at will, so please go to see him in the prison. ”

Seeing that the other party agreed to his request, Qin Gang was overjoyed in his heart, and naturally he didn't care about going to the prison, so he hurriedly said: "This is natural, the rules of the Criminal Department still have to be followed." ”

Since he had said this, Yan Qing could only call a subordinate official, and he would take the Qin Sheren to the Heavenly Prison to visit Li Ye. After they left, Zhu Chen walked out from behind the screen with a hint of uneasiness: "My lord, aren't you afraid of what he is doing in the prison?" ”

Yan Qing smiled bitterly: "Zhang Ge Lao has sent people, can I really refuse them?" And he couldn't do anything in that prison, and the two sides were still separated by a fence. ”

"There is some truth in what you say." Although he said this, the sorrow on Zhu Chen's face did not diminish a little because of this, although he did not ask anything about Zhang Juzheng from Li Ye's mouth, but he always felt in his heart that this incident had a certain connection with Zhang Ge Lao.

This was also the first time that Qin Gang had entered the prison of the Criminal Department, looking at the somewhat deep environment here, and sniffing the stench mixed with various smells here, his brows wrinkled unconsciously. But as soon as he thought of his own task, he put this feeling away again, as long as he got things done, what was the point of suffering this little crime?

Under the guidance of the subordinate officer, Qin Gang quickly stopped in front of a separate cell, and saw a man with a disheveled hair and a wooden expression curled up in the corner of the cell, not at all reacting to the outside world.

After looking straight at it for a while, he confirmed that this was the Li Ye he was familiar with. It's only been two days, and this etiquette Langzhong, who has always been extraordinary, is completely like a different person.

"Li Langzhong......" Qin Gang called softly: "Are you okay?" As he spoke, his gaze casually glanced at the criminal department official next to him.

The man naturally understood his thoughts, and after only a little hesitation, he smiled at him: "Qin Sheren, please." Then he retreated far away.

After listening to Qin Gang's call, Li Ye, who was lifeless in the prison, moved his eyes by mistake, slowly moved to Qin Gang's face, and after hesitating for a moment, he sat up suddenly: "Qin ...... Qinshe people! But...... But the old man asked you to come to see me? ”

As soon as Li Ye, who was already dead, saw that it was him, a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared in his heart, and he rushed forward, and hit the wooden fence of the cell, staring at Qin Gang with his eyes dead, his eyes full of longing, and then repeated what he had just said; "But...... But the old man asked you to come to see me? ”

"Yes, it was the elder who asked me to come to see you, and he was very annoyed by what you had done. You are so disappointed that you actually did such a thing, didn't you think about the result of doing this? Qin Gang's voice was very calm, and there was no slightest emotional fluctuation on his face, just looking at the person in front of him quietly, as if he was looking at an object.

Although Li Ye was full of excitement at the beginning, thinking that he could still be saved this time, but after being matched by the other party's cold tone and look, his heart quickly became cold, and he had already sensed something from Qin Gang's tone - obviously, Zhang Juzheng's attitude towards himself was the same as his attitude towards Li Liang, since he had become a burden, then abandon it.

Thinking of this, Li Ye felt a little like crying, and some wanted to laugh. What is the current newspaper, this is it. He had just abandoned his loyal servant and killed his most trustworthy person with his own hands, and in the blink of an eye, the same fate had befallen him.

Then, a wave of resentment also diffused from his heart-why did I do such a rebellious thing, isn't it because I want to help you Zhang Juzheng? Now that things have gone wrong, you want to abandon me like a piece of, there is no such cheap thing in the world!

Seeing that a trace of resentment suddenly flashed in Li Ye's eyes, Qin Gang's face turned a little colder. It seems that Elder Ge is right to call himself over, otherwise I'm afraid this guy may really say something that shouldn't be said before he dies.

Thinking about it like this, he was still a little apologetic, but he completely let go, and said lightly: "The crime you committed is really irreparable, even if Elder Ge has always valued you, he will not help you say a word this time." But ......" Speaking of this, he narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice: "After all, Elder Ge is the first assistant today, and there are still some things that can help you." For example, your family members, although the crimes you have committed are extremely serious, and some people in the court also intend to condemn them, as long as the elder does not agree, there is still room for things to turn around. So you don't have to worry too much about what's behind you, you know what I mean? ”

Li Ye, who was still full of resentment, suddenly stiffened his expression after hearing this. The resentment on his face suddenly turned into worry. He naturally understood the meaning of the other party's words, which was threatening him with his family not to talk nonsense. It is for him to shoulder this responsibility with all his might, and not to implicate Zhang Juzheng.

"This is what Elder Ge wants me to explain to you, I hope you will do it yourself." As soon as Qin Gang saw the change in his expression, he already knew that he had completed the task, and Li Ye didn't dare to pull Zhang Juzheng out. So he didn't stay for long, just looked at each other deeply, and left.

In the prison behind him, Li Ye fell to his knees with weakness, and two lines of dazed and weak tears flowed from his eyes......