Chapter 344: Framed

The autumn wind is like a knife, rustling with trees. At the end of the long street, near the shimmering Qiantang River, a square building stands tall. It was originally a cool autumn wind, but the pedestrians along the way dared not stay here. They just felt the cold air was so cold that they drooped their heads and walked quickly.

There is a prison next to the Taiping Department. It is said that prisoners often wail, so Qiantang is quite taboo about it. What's more, in front of the Taiping Department, there are two stone lions with exposed fangs on the long street, seven or eight soap officials with their backs and bears, holding spears and swords, and vigilantly looking at every suspicious person in front of the street.

This is the Criminal Department, which is the highest criminal organ on Liangzhe Road. It is in charge of the vassals in the counties and counties. It verifies cases in each county, supervises traitors, and makes unjust and abuses. It also has the power to supervise officials in the department every year to protect their integrity and impeach and prosecute the law. From officials to the people on Liangzhe Road, as long as they break the law, the Criminal Department can interfere with it.

After passing several ritual gates, there was a main hall. The main hall was like most yamen. The front door was quite mottled. If the official did not repair the yamen, he would only take the post for less than a fee. This is the rule since ancient times. No one would make wedding dresses for his successors unless it was absolutely necessary. In the hall, there were rows of hall pillars on both sides. The hall was dim and the sun could not penetrate. Only a few lights swayed could finally illuminate it.

In the darkness, two people in scarlet public uniforms sat side by side. Coco Lee sat on the left, put the back of his head on the back chair, closed his eyes, and calmed down. On the right was Jin Shaowen, who was so naughty that his face changed, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

As for Zhou Qing, he stood up and didn't even dare to breathe too much. Just now, the two adults asked him to sit, and he would rather stand. This is his philosophy of life. What's the use of hard bones? Climbing up is the right thing. God is pitiful. He finally passed the Jinshi exam and was already quite old. He couldn't compare with Cheng Hui, Shen Ao and others could fall and roll. This official must be done. To be an official, he had to learn to be a human being. So he went to search for Cai Jing first and called himself a disciple. As a result, Cai Jing ignored him. What is a new Jinshi in front of the Grand Tutor?

He felt distressed. If he could not find a backer, when the Ministry of Personnel drafted the regulations, he would probably have to enter the court, and at most he would be a noble bachelor. So he looked at Cai Lun again and tried hard to curry favor with him, and actually accepted Cai Lun's godfather.

If it were in the past, Cai Lun would not have paid any attention to him. However, after considering Zhou Qing's identity as a Jinshi, he remembered that Shen Ao was also a Jinshi in the current year, so he had an idea and accepted this son.

With this connection, Cai Lun began to run for Zhou Qing, and finally let Zhou Qing meet Cai Jing again. This time, Zhou Qing was even more cautious, flattering, kowtowing, and flattering, and finally let Cai Jing support him.

Before coming to Hangzhou, Cai Lun had already instructed him to make Shen Ao look good. If he had the chance, he would have a hard blow. No matter what happened, he would be covered by Cai Lun.

Now, the opportunity has come!

The yatang was silent, and the three of them were all worried and didn't say anything. Jin Shaowen suddenly caught the teacup beside the case and took a sip, and asked suddenly: "What time is it now?"

"Sir, it's not yet a moment!"

Jin Shaowen slowly put down the teacup and said slowly: "Have you arrived yet? Let me ask someone to urge you."

Coco Lee, who had closed his eyes and nourished himself, suddenly opened his eyes and said, "No need, what should come will come naturally. If he doesn't come, Lord Jin will be polite first and then soldiers, so there is no need to be polite to him."

Jin Shaowen looked at Coco Lee sideways. He still obeyed Coco Lee. He was originally swaying left and right between Coco Lee and Jiang Bing, haha; but Chen Ao's arrival made Jin Shaowen no longer able to shake.

He had already found out Chen Ao's background clearly. He was the mortal enemy of the Taishi. As a disciple, Jin Shaowen, who relied on the Taishi to gain power, could he miss this opportunity to perform his merits? No matter who it is today, as long as Chen Ao stepped into the threshold of the Tizheng Department, Jin Shaowen would not let Chen Ao go out no matter what.

With Coco Lee's support, Jin Shaowen became more courageous. So what if Jiang Bing interferes? Lord Li is the chief official of Liangzhe Road and is in charge of the Criminal Division, and happens to be inquiring about this matter. Jiang Bing is the transshipment commander. No matter how great the transshipment commander is, can he interfere in the affairs of the Criminal Division?

After making up your mind, you don’t have to go through many things anymore. No matter how much you want, it’s useless. If you have this energy, you can use it to deal with Chen Ao.

What Jin Shaowen said just now happened to express his attitude. This comforter has been silent for too long and feels uncomfortable. Today, he is here to establish his authority through this arrogance.

Jin Shaowen smiled with a pursed lips and said, "Sir, you are right. If he doesn't come, he will be afraid of the crime. Perhaps those assassins may not be invited by County Magistrate Chen."

Coco Lee smiled and said nothing.

After waiting for another half an hour, someone came to report: "The Transport Authority and the County Magistrate Chen have arrived."

Coco Lee stood up and said, "Mr. Jiang is here too? OK, great." He stroked his beard and smiled, and walked quickly towards the hall like a spring breeze. Jin Shaowen and Zhou Qing hurriedly followed behind. As soon as they left the hall, they saw two figures slowly coming. Coco Lee smiled and said, "Mr. Jiang is here, and he is not welcome, haha..." Then he looked at Jin Shaowen and said, "Mr. Jin, look at Master Jiang, come to the Execution Department in person, your Execution Department is full of glory."

Jin Shaowen laughed and said, "That's right, come and serve tea for Lord Jiang."

He made a clear attitude when he refused to mention tea to Chen County Wei.

Jiang Bing laughed and said, "So you all are here."

Although he knew there would be a bloody storm, Chen Ao still smiled and bowed to Coco Lee and Jin Shaowen, "The officials have met two adults, hey, it turns out that County Magistrate Zhou is here too? It's a coincidence today."

Zhou Qing snorted coldly, looked at Chen Ao with a smile, and turned his head away. Since he had already tear his face apart, why are you still polite!

Jin Shaowen ignored Chen Ao for now and said to Jiang Bing: "Sir Jiang, it's very windy outside, please sit inside."

The group of people humbled and let me go, and they all entered the main hall. After all, Jin Shaowen was the owner of the Tizheng Department. This time, he sat in the upper head without hesitation. Coco Lee was polite, but his hands and feet were not slow, and he sat on the left side. The officials regarded the left as the most respected, so all the officials in history were all the main offices, and the right prime minister was the deputy. As soon as he got the seat, his attitude was clear.

Jiang Bing didn't care and sat down in his right seat with a smile.

Chen Ao and Zhou Qing stood in the hall. After all, Chen Ao was an official, so he could not judge and could only interrogate him. There were many ways to interrogate him. Jin Shaowen winked at Zhou Qing and refused to speak for himself, so he asked Zhou Qing to be the pioneer.

Zhou Qing nodded slightly at Jin Shaowen, and she was already understanding and glaring at Chen Ao: "Prince Chen, I want to ask you, how did those two assassins board the ship? As far as I know, the granary ship was down the water at that time, and it was extremely fast and did not stop along the way. It was impossible for the assassins to board the ship halfway. So the only possibility is that they boarded the ship from Bianjing Wharf?"

Chen Ao smiled and said, "This is amazing. How does the assassin board the ship? Come and ask me what I do?"

Zhou Qing sneered and clenched his fists and said, "Hmph, the Huagang Ship was sent to Hangzhou at that time. You will arrange for anyone to board the boat. So I have long suspected that the assassin was the one who arranged it. Chen County Magistrate Chen County Magistrate, you and I will take the test together. You became the county magistrate. I am the county magistrate. You were jealous of me, so you deliberately hired someone to commit the crime, right?"

His words were extremely heartbroken. In the past, he questioned Chen Ao that harmed him, but now he changed his words and framed him directly. If Chen Ao only harmed himself to save his life, it would be a minor crime of misconduct and reading the books of sages. However, hiring murderers and killing officials in the court will be completely different. This is to put Chen Ao to death.

Chen Ao's eyes flashed, but he didn't expect that Zhou Qing was playing this trick. Then he laughed and clapped his hands and said, "The story of Zhou County Magistrate is very well written. When will Zhou County Magistrate no longer be an official, you can go to Suiyashanfang to be an editor. The best writer of the year is Zhou County Magistrate."

Jin Shaowen sneered and said, "Rareless! County Magistrate Chen, what Zhou Qing asked you, you will answer whatever you want, and don't talk nonsense."

Chen Ao glanced at Jin Shaowen with disdain: "What are you saying? He is obviously slandering people, right? Do you want me to be solemn? Did I say that my concubine stole someone? I can only answer yes or no? Am I jealous of him?" Chen Ao laughed: "Just because of him? Only Mr. Chen in Bianjing City, who knows a county magistrate Zhou? Everyone in the world knows a scholar Chen, and the county magistrate Zhou is just a dog of the Cai family. It is better not to joke about this kind of joke between Zhou and Lord Jin."

"You...you...you are so brave!" A trace of fierce look flashed in Jin Shaowen's eyes: "How dare you insult me? Do you know what the crime is to insult Shangguan?"

A recorder on the side said carefully: "Report to the Lord, insulting Shangguan as a crime of disrespect, you can impeach him."

Jin Shaowen sneered and said, "Add this one and settle the score with him at that time."

Chen Ao smiled and said, "Wait! Lord Jin, where did the servant insult you?"

Jin Shaowen wanted to say it, but he felt it was not easy to say it. However, Coco Lee, who was watching coldly, said slowly: "Prince Chen just said that Lord Jin's concubine had stole someone. If there is no evidence for this matter, it would make sense to insult Shangguan."

Chen Ao smiled and said, "Mr. Li is right, Lord. Jin is right. The official just said that Lord Jin's concubine might have stolen someone. Even if there is not now, it may not be necessary to have it in the future. It is not necessary to have it incorrectly. Is this considered slander?"

Jin Shaowen slapped the table and stared at Chen Ao: "What a slick guy. If you talk nonsense, I took off your official uniform on the spot. Let's see if you dare to speak stubbornly!"
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