Chapter 204
The emperor looked thoughtful. Although the maids and eunuchs serving on both sides lowered their heads, they didn't think so in their hearts. The emperor asked what the strange wind was about today, Tao Zhongwen said there was a fire, but when he asked him specifically where the fire was, Tao Zhongwen could not say. Tao Zhongwen also said that this is the will of God, which cannot be avoided, and also said that Taoism can be used to eliminate disasters for the emperor. Inconsistent and ambiguous, what else could it be if it wasn't a scam?
But the emperor was willing to believe it, so they also showed a look of awe, and they all praised Tao Zhongwen for his profoundness. Standing outside the partition, Lu Heng heard this conversation completely. After the emperor and Tao Zhongwen finished their discussion, the eunuch stepped forward to report: "Long live, Lord Lu is here."
"He's back," said the emperor, not surprised, "call him in."
Tao Zhongwen retire upon seeing this, and Lu Heng came in and happened to have a face-to-face with Tao Zhongwen. Lu Heng smiled and bowed his hands to Tao Zhongwen. Tao Zhongwen also returned a salute and nodded slightly to say hello: "Commander Lu."
The emperor was still waiting inside, and the two of them did not delay. Lu Heng entered and saluted the emperor: "See the saint, long live the saint."
The emperor waved his hand casually: "No ceremony. After you left for two days, did you find out why the woman complained?"
Lu Heng raised his arms parallel to his chest, folded his hands together, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said clearly: "I am fortunate to have brought back the officials involved. The people of Weihui Mansion complained about a gold mine."
When the emperor heard the gold mine, his expression became serious and asked, "What's going on?"
Lu Heng told the emperor about the matter from beginning to end. He didn't say a word of nonsense, and the complicated case was greatly reduced, but the cause and effect were well organized, and people could understand what was going on as soon as they heard it. When the emperor heard half of it, he understood what these officials were doing. Deception and greed for money and profit are all too common, but I didn't expect that there would be a series of tricks such as the White Lotus Sect and the resurrection of the paper figurine.
The emperor was silent for a while after hearing this, and asked curiously, "Why do they have to make it so complicated?"
The more complicated the scheme, the easier it is to make mistakes. On the contrary, the simplest and most primitive means of committing crimes are really difficult to investigate. Lu Heng said, "If they don't muddy the water, how can they cover up the disappearance of more than 100 people?"
The disappearance of more than 100 young and strong men is not a small case, it is enough for a tribunal to interrogate. It was beyond everyone's expectations that Liu's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law could break into the palace. Cheng Youhai was caught off guard, and the time was too tight.
Even bigger than a murder case, it can only be a rebellion case. They did not dare to frame the vassal king for rebelling, so they could only use the name of the White Lotus Sect.
After Lu Heng reported the cause and effect, he bowed his head and said nothing. If the emperor needs Tang Saier's "Book of Heaven" and "Precious Sword" to prove that he has been appointed by the sky and is justifiable, Lu Heng can arrange it now. This matter was all taken over by Jin Yiwei, and no one would know the truth behind it.
Things in this world are disturbing, true and false, separated by a layer of people's hearts, who knows what is true? What the Ming Dynasty needed most was not truth, but stability.
They were tacitly aware of the silence of the moment. The emperor once again sighed that Lu Heng was a man who really knew how to do things. Not only could he relieve the king's worries, but sometimes he also took the initiative to create opportunities to share his worries.
The emperor did not express his position immediately, but said: "First find the gold mine and the missing people."
Whether the White Lotus Sect is true or false, this gold mine must belong to the emperor. The emperor was worried about the lack of money in Taicang. Coincidentally, someone below sent him money.
Lu Heng bowed his head and bowed his hands and stepped back calmly. The emperor would not make a decision so quickly. Anyway, there was Chen Yin in the palace. Lu Heng unceremoniously threw the safety pressure on Chen Yin and went to find the gold mine easily.
He sent someone to look for it yesterday, and there should be a reply in the past two days. Protecting the emperor's safety is his job, but finding gold mines is his credit. For such a simple multiple-choice question, Lu Heng will not choose the wrong one.
After Lu Heng came out, watching the sunset gradually sinking in the sky, his mind finally relaxed. He successfully solved the case within three days, and gave the emperor a talk and a treasury. After that, Chen Yin could no longer be his opponent.
Lu Heng never made a loss-making business. When he issued the military order three days ago, he had already weighed the pros and cons in his mind. Some people rushed into the palace to complain, and the emperor compared himself to Mingjun. If the emperor did nothing, it would be a shame. But the emperor didn't know the situation, and he didn't dare to speak rashly. At this time, someone needed to relieve the emperor. Lu Heng took the initiative to stand up and promise, and promised not to delay the southern tour. All the emperor's worries were eliminated, and he happily agreed to Lu Heng's request.
If Lu Heng made a military order in front of so many people, it would be ugly if he failed, but once he succeeded, it would be a huge prestige benefit. The reward was worth his risk, and Lu Heng didn't hesitate to gamble. As it turns out, he didn't overestimate his strength, and he did succeed.
Lu Heng headed for the hospital in high spirits. Halfway through the journey, the dark whistle ran over quickly and whispered a word in Lu Heng's ear.
When Lu Heng heard the name of an old acquaintance, his brows rose happily. It was a happy event, and another fish took the bait.
Chapter 67 Assassination
Wang Yanqing tilted the tea cup and slowly poured the brown sugar ginger tea in it, his eyes were slightly absent-minded.