Chapter 099 The Old Case of Dengzhou

Just a few months ago, Han Jiang went to Wang's house. When talking about Lv Huiqing, he mentioned Li Shining. It is said that this person was a student of Wang Anshi. He was implicated in an old case and was not released until Wang Anshi Fuxiang. I heard that Li Shining had an opinion and asked Li Gefei whether this person was related to the Ayun case. .

Li Gefei said, "The prince didn't know anything. Before the restoration of the prime minister, some people found out some old cases to obstruct the restoration of the prime minister. Among them, there was the case of A Yun in Dengzhou, which said that the punishment was unfair in those years. At that time, A Yun had also had already formed a family. He said that the family was actually a concubine of Li Shining. When he found out the old case, Li Shining Hide A Yun while doing the above.

Wang Biao frowned slightly: "There is no reason for repentance in the case that has been sentenced. Li Shining is also understandable out of human feelings."

"After that, Li Shining was exposed. It was ridiculous to think that his original wife was out of jealousy. In this way, A Yun was escorted back to the capital for retrial, and Li Shining was also demoted to prison."

"Ah, what about the future?"

"In the future, it was naturally Wang Xianggong who learned about this matter and reported it to the emperor. Only then did he let Li Shining go of the matter. However, Li Shining has been idle for a long time, and now he can only make a living by teaching."

"That's not right. Now that the result has been broken, the official should be reinstated."

Li Gefei said, "That's what I persuaded him to do, but he has no intention to be an official. This time I just met him when I came back from the capital and talked to him about the prince. He only said that he would be relieved if he could know the situation of the prince."

Wang thought that this man was unlucky enough, so he agreed, "The A Yun case was a sensation in the capital at that time. I also had a part in this case, and the emperor was also present at that time. How can it be said that the case will be reversed?"

Li Gefei smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that the law of the world can only be based on the emperor's order. The reason why the prime minister resigned is not because the emperor's appointment is not resolute. After the A Yun case, any controversial case will be tried in public. It is the people who have the emperor's final say or the jury. There are many complaints from Dali Temple. There are many complaints from the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and even the emperor feels that the emperor's power has been damaged. Although A Yun's case is small, it can be said to be a dispute between various ministries and the rule of law.

Wang nodded: "Speaking of questions, they are still in power, but it's really outrageous to use the people to open the throne. I don't know what's going on with Li Shining and A Yun now."

"It's also miserable. The two of them had a daughter, but Li Shining's original wife was indeed extremely jealous. On the way to A Yun's death, Li Shining went to prison. The original wife actually sent the daughter away. Later, she didn't know her whereabouts. This person was really unlucky. I felt that this man had some talent, so I told the prince that if it was the royal palace. There are useful places, and I still want to bother the prince to take care of me.

Wang knew that Li Gefei had never bothered him. Today, he specially talked about Li Shining. It seemed that he still had a good preference for Li Shining.

"Uncle Wen, don't worry, I was going to Dengzhou. You just need to tell me how to find him."

After staying in Yunzhou for two or three days, Wang Bian and others went straight to Dengzhou. Dengzhou is located in the northernmost part of Jiaodong Peninsula, bordering the Bohai and Huang Erhai, across the sea from Goryeo. When they came to Dengzhou, Wuling sighed with great emotion. While going to Shiqian, he talked about the trip to Goryeo with the prince. When he came back, he just got off the boat in Dengzhou here. What's more, he saw it that day. Go to Haishi.

I haven't heard of the word Haishi, let alone seen it. Haishi is the mirage mentioned by later generations. Wu Ling told Shiqian that they looked back at Goryeo on the sea. There were clouds on the vast sea. In the clouds, you can faintly see the palace bedroom, the landscape of the pavilion, the wall of the city wall, the characters, The carriage and horse, Shi Qian was almost dumbfounded, and he couldn't help but be surprised.

The three of them entered the state city and found a restaurant to live in. After waiting for Wang to take a bath and change clothes, Shi Qian asked the shop clerk to take the changed clothes and wash them. According to Wang's instructions, he took the address given by Li Gefei to Li Shining.

Wang Bian and others chatted with Kung Fu and Wu Ling. Speaking of the matter of Qinghe County, Wang Bian asked, "When Sun Qian came to me that day, I thought this person was strange. He didn't look like a villain. How did he start this casino business?"

Wu Ling said, "I just heard that this old man Sun was easy to gamble when he was young. Later, he went to the capital and owed a large amount of gambling debt, so he hid. Who knew that the person who won him actually chased him to his house. Seeing that he was not there, he was evil, forced his wife to death, and also harmed his eldest daughter. When he returned home, both mother and daughter From then on, he changed his past and saved some money. Later, he heard that his enemy was from Qinghe County, so he came to Qinghe County to open a gambling house to wait for his enemy.

"Why don't you report to the official?" Wang asked casually, and he also smiled.

Wu Ling replied seriously: "It was a folk resentment, and there was no evidence when the mother and daughter died. Sometimes when the people could not count on the government, they preferred to think of some ways to solve it by themselves. The result was not revenge. Even if the old man Sun wanted to revenge, he did not want the government to intervene, but he was too unlucky and came to Qinghe. After such a long time, the enemy didn't come back.

"Oh, who is his enemy?"

"Your Majesty, you really asked the right person. Liu Yishou has disappeared for many years. He used to be the first gambler in Qinghe County. Later, I went on a business trip to handle a case. I happened to meet that person in another state. At that time, after he was beheaded by one hand in the gambling game, the local government wanted to find the gambling house for bad luck about this matter. Who knew Liu Yi? Shou didn't cooperate with the government and slipped away by himself. Later, I didn't know where he went.

Wang said, "He is still smart. If he cooperates with the government, I'm afraid it's not a matter of one hand to go out."

Wu Ling said, "I think it's good if he doesn't go back to Qinghe County. If he goes back, he will still die."

The two of them were talking, and Shi Qian came back with a person: "Your Majesty, the person you want to see is here." Wang Bian hurriedly got up to meet him. He saw a middle-aged man in his forties and fifties and 50s on the opposite side. His face was a little haggard. He was wearing a wide shirt with coarse cloth and straight seams. He looked a little shabby. Seeing Wang Zong hurried forward to salute: "I didn't expect that the prince would really come to see Li. It's an honor for Li."

Wang quickly gave up his seat and said, "Brother Li, you're welcome. I've wanted to come for a long time, but it's just that many things have been delayed for a few days."

Li Shining said, "I'm just a mortal. How can I bother the prince to worry about it? A few days ago, when I heard that the prince was coming to Dengzhou, I wanted to see the prince and do my best for the landlord."

Wang side smiled and said, "You are my father's student, and you and I are predestined." After saying that, he moved to arrange a banquet for Li Xining. Li Xining got up and said, "I don't dare to do it. I just want to greet the prince and ask about the situation of my teacher by the way."

"My father is still good. Now he has set up a temple in Jiangning Mansion and worships Buddhism, just like a foreigner."

Li Shining smiled and said, "My teacher is different from ordinary people. Now that I have seen through the world, I must be more extraordinary. In this case, I am relieved. I will leave."

"Oh, wait, why did you leave as soon as you came?" Wang looked at him in a hurry and asked with a smile.

Li Xining hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I came to see the prince, that is, the old man of my teacher. Now I still want the prince to entertain me, but I can't stand it."

Wang side laughed and said, "Why are you not generous at all? It's rare that Li Gefei keeps praising you."

"Why, Instructor Li mentioned me."

"He doesn't mention you. How can I see you? Li Gefei recommended you to me. If you don't dislike Brother Li, are you willing to work in the royal palace?" Wang said it directly, and his father's students were not too bad.

Li Xining looked at the king and shook his head: "Your Majesty, it's difficult for me to obey."

"Oh, why?" Now the king is a little curious. Although he returned to the capital and did not seek official positions, he had a certain reputation and influence both in the court and the people. People who want to turn to the royal palace will definitely be in an endless stream as long as the door of the royal palace is open. Why does Li Shining refuse?

Li Shining smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, I used to be a guilty person, and I don't know how can I work in the royal palace."

Wang looked at Li Xining: "Brother Li is not talking from the bottom of his heart."

Li Shining was shocked: "Your Majesty, how do you know?"

Wang Bian had seen through Li Xining as soon as he entered the door. This man seemed to be humble and humble, but he was a little arrogant in his bones. Otherwise, he would not have abandoned his official for many years. He made a color to Wu Ling, and Wu Ling immediately turned out of the room to guard the door.

Li Shining looked at it, and his face was a little confused: "Your Majesty, I have something to say to you."

"I didn't. I want to hear from you." The king said faintly.

"This..." Li Shining hesitated for a moment and looked up at him. His eyes were bright and his eyes were sharp, but it was indeed an encouraging look. Although this was the first time he saw Wang, he felt that there was a deep and matureness behind Wang's seemingly young face, and Wang's words seemed to be vaguely unquestionable. He summoned up his courage and said, "Your Majesty, you also know my experience. In fact, I am also grateful to the prince for saving A Yun this time. I think that if the prince had been there, he would not have happened in the future, but this matter also made me see clearly that the officialdom is nothing more than a battle of rights. Anyone can become a pawn of this struggle or The victim, the formulation of each policy and decree is not for the people's personal consideration, but how to seize the rights, which is also the reason why I have abandoned my officials for many years.

When Wang saw his words, he looked depressed when he first came, and his eyes were shining. It could be seen that this was something he experienced and hated.

"There's more." The king asked.

Li Shining glanced at the king and said, "If I say it directly, I hope the prince will forgive me."

"But it doesn't matter."

"Also, I don't want to be a person in the prince's house. In those years, the prime minister innovated and discussed with the prince. The prince left without saying goodbye for more than ten years, and all his mentors himself. Now the prince is back. Instead of restoring the new law, he has to help the emperor refine some elixir, so that the world can continue to say that the new law of the king's new law will mislead the country. Excuse me, I can't agree with you."