Chapter 55 Interrogation

Fang Yuanshan returned to the house with his heart, and several sons and stewants greeted him separately. Fang Jing Shouman said unevenly, "Father, the people of the National Security Department today are really too arrogant. They suddenly broke into the mansions of Cao, Li and Liang in the early morning, and then..."

After his son finished speaking, Fang Yuanshan waved his hand and said, "No needless to say, I know everything. This time, the National Security Department came prepared, and Xu Jinghong was even more clear in the morning meeting.

"What?" The sons looked at each other in surprise. Fang Yuanzhou, the fourth brother of Fang Yuanshan, said, "So, we can't save people this time?"

After taking them into his study, Fang Yuanshan's expression became more solemn: "It's not only impossible to save those who are now captured, but even Cao Mao, Li Hang and Liang Sansi may be taken down by the National Security Division. And Xu Jinghong's real goal is not these three, but us..."

"He has such a big appetite, why!" Fang Jingding couldn't help saying, "He is just a five-grade capital. How can he have the power to arrest the three-level senior officials of the imperial court, and even Shang Shu dare to commit crimes?"

"Third brother, don't be impatient." Seeing his father frown, Fang Jingshou quickly scolded his brother, "Since my father said so, he must have his basis and judgment."

However, when he heard his son's words, Fang Yuanshan also thought a little deeper: Yes, no matter how bold Xu Jinghong is, if no one supports him, why would he do such a big thing? Thinking of the court meeting, none of the six families stood up to speak for himself, which made him more convinced that there was something wrong with it.

"Maybe it's because there is someone behind him, but most importantly, it's because he has conclusive evidence." Fang Yuanshan did not say his worries directly, because this would only mess up his mind. Now what he cares most about is self- Protection. Those three families are completely finished, and there is no need to bother to save them. So he pondered for a moment and said, "Now there are some things that you must do quickly, and you must not leave any trouble behind. This is the basis for keeping yourself."

Seeing that my father said this so solemnly, several sons did not dare to be careless and all held their breath: "Father, just say it. We will definitely do as you said."

"First, deal with all the property and land deeds that have come from the house. Don't leave people's words."

"Ah..." Although they have made some preparations, after hearing Fang Yuanshan's instructions, several sons were still puzzled and unconvinced: "Why do you do this? Those are what we got very hard..."

"Well, do you know what happened to Cao, Li and Liang? Just because he was caught by Xu Jinghong, and a large number of things were found by his men. That alone is enough for them to be convicted."

"Yes, the child will do it immediately!" Fang Jingshou immediately agreed that he was much more sophisticated than his younger brothers.

After nodding his head to his eldest son, Fang Yuanshan continued, "Second, let our people spread the news in the capital, saying that Xu Jinghong's target is the whole family class. After the three families, he will inevitably destroy more families." He knew that he would no longer have the upper hand to fight with this unruly boy alone, and he must unite more forces.

After several people nodded and agreed, Fang Yuanshan gave a third countermeasure: "Use all our relationships, we must thoroughly understand the attitude of the six families. It's better to move them and deal with Xu with us, otherwise it's still a little tricky.

After several sons and stewers left, Fang Yuanzhou asked his brother doubtfully, "Brother, is it too much for you to do this? With a five-grade official, we can turn over his hands and let him die. Why do we have to fight so much?

"You don't know how powerful this person is. Those gangsters are not very powerful in Beijing. Aren't they destroyed by them at once? Cao Liliang's three families are not ordinary people, but they don't even have the power to counter their hands, so they have been made into what they are now. If I look down on this son again, I'm afraid the next one will be our family.

"The three families of Cao Liliang are from our family, which is known to everyone in the court, and he told everyone through this action that he would be the enemy of me. But the other families in the court let it be. Isn't it dangerous enough? Do you have to wait until he really kills us, just like those people in Lingzhou?

"What the eldest brother said is that I underestimate this person too much. But why did he bite us so tightly?

"Well, didn't you offend him before, and the eldest sister and he have an insoluble hatred? Now that he has his own power, he will certainly not let us go.

"So it is. Brother, there is one sentence that I don't know whether to say it or not. After pondering for a moment, Fang Yuanzhou suddenly said again.

"Say, there's nothing you and my brothers can't say here."

"Since this son is already a big problem for our confidants, why don't we take action first and eradicate him? With the power of our family, it should not be difficult to get rid of him as an unruly boy, right?

"Do you want to use the power in the dark?" Fang Yuanshan glanced at his brother and shook his head: "I'm afraid it won't work. This son's martial arts is quite good, and there are many loyal brothers around him who have fought from the battlefield. How can they give us a chance to do it? Moreover, even if he can be assassinated, this method is not feasible.

"Why?" Fang Yuanzhou asked puzzledly.

"Because now everything is clear, no one in the court knows that he is targeting me. If he has something good or evil at this time, everyone knows that our family has done something to him. And if you give people such a handle, those guys who are obsessed with us will naturally not let go of a good opportunity, and then our trouble will be even greater.

Now, Fang Yuanzhou was speechless and had to sigh, "It seems that this person is indeed a big trouble. We have to deal with it carefully."

"Yes, be careful. This is also the purpose of my three countermeasures. Do you understand now?"

When the Fang family was responding nervously, Xu Jinghong had also returned to the government of the National Security Division with Sun Zaiyuan. The brothers were relieved to see him return safely. They were very worried that he would be retained by the court.

"Everyone did a good job this time without making any mistakes in our plan." After meeting the crowd, Xu Jinghong smiled and praised a few words: "Since the head of the class, he will receive ten taels of silver every day, and then he will collect it." He knows very well that these brothers are not really loyal to him. In addition to verbal praise, material rewards are indispensable, so that everyone will be more attentive in the future.

"Thank you very much!" Many servists heard that Xu Jinghong's reward was ten taels of silver, and they all smiled happily. You should know that they usually only have such a little income in a year, and they have a year's income today. How can they not be grateful?

"This is what you deserve. As I said, I am a person with clear rewards and punishments. As long as you do your job honestly and do your job well, you will not be stingy with rewards." After taking the opportunity to publicize his purpose again, Xu Jinghong made another task: "Rei, work hard again, take a few brothers to Cao Liliang's three families and bring the owners of the three families."

"Yes!" Wang Liehai answered and ordered several brothers to run out. Others showed surprise. The identity of the head of the three families is not low. Xu Jinghong actually took it, which made them more respectful to their capital, because they felt that there must be a solid backer behind them. They were in the Guoan Division, and their future prospects and money must be boundless.

"Where are the people who brought them?" After dispersing the crowd, Xu Jinghong asked his cronies around him.

Xiong Geng replied first, "It's all thrown into the back cell. Because the team didn't tell you what to do after taking someone back, so the brothers haven't done it yet.

"That's good. Let them dry first, and it's not too late to ask when they are afraid." Sun Zayuan said beside him.

But Xu Jinghong shook his head: "No, it's time to strike while the iron is hot. Now they are scared enough that there is no need to wait any longer. And after all, this matter is very implicated. We must be charged earlier, otherwise there will be many dreams at night. Who knows what will happen?

"Then shall we go to interrogate?" The old dog asked.

"Don't worry so much. Everyone has been working hard for a long time. You have to have a good rest and have enough energy to deal with them, right? Moreover, if the owners of their three families are not available, they still have a fluke mentality and may not be willing to recruit. So wait a minute. When we are all ready and the people arrive again, it's not too late to ask them. With that, Xu Jinghong had invited a person to go to the restaurant on the street ahead to book a few tables to enjoy in the government office.

Not long after the banquet was delivered, Wang Liehai also brought people back. Li Hang, Cao Mao and Liang Sansi, the owners of the three families, were also brought back by him. At this time, the three seemed to have no more demeanor at the court meeting, and looked a little haggard and embarrassed.

This is also a reasonable thing. Although they already know that Guoan has taken action against their families, they still have a fluke in the court and can still hold on to deal with a few words. But when they really arrived at home, they found that the mansion had been turned upside down and their families were taken away. Naturally, the blow to them was huge.

So when Wang Liehai took people to arrest them, he hardly encountered much resistance and successfully brought them back. In order not to hurt the decentness of the court, the three have also changed their official uniforms, only in ordinary clothes, so their temperament is even weaker.

Seeing Xu Jinghong, who was eating and drinking arrogantly, the eyes of the three showed fear and resentment. After a long time, Li Hang said, "Xu Jinghong, what do you want to bring us? We still have officials. Your National Security Department does not have such a power to interrogate officials. Although the words were a little tough, the tone was very cringe and obviously fierce.

Xu Jinghong didn't even bother to respond to their questions at all. He just waved his hand and said, "Take people down and let them reunite with their relatives, so as not to say that we are too ruthless."

Several government officials put down their chopsticks and twisted the three to the back. In front of these rude guys, the three adults would naturally not get any benefits.

After eating and drinking enough and sleeping, Xu Jinghong took several government officials he taught himself to the backyard to detain the three families. At this time, it was almost dusk.

The people of these three families are still different from those gangsters. They don't have the ability to get out of prison, so Xu Jinghong only locked them in the warehouse behind and did not throw them into the dungeon with those gangsters. However, the environment here is not good, because there is no sun all year round, and there are solid stones on all sides, which also looks gloomy and humid, which makes the people of the three families who have always been good feel uncomfortable.

So, when they heard the door of the cell, they all jumped at the fence one by one to see if someone had come to save themselves. But the result disappointed them. Only Xu Jinghong and several vicious yi yi yi came. Looking at the sneer at the corners of Xu Jinghong's mouth made them feel that it was a big deal.

"What do you...what do you want to do? We all have official bodies. You can't torture us, otherwise the court will not allow you..." When they saw the blood-stained whips and other things in the hands of those servants, several timid people shouted even more.

Xu Jinghong came to them, sat on a prepared chair, and then smiled and said, "I am still more reasonable. Naturally, I will not torture you at will. However, your own crimes are so serious. If you refuse to tell the truth, I have to offend the court and those victims.

After saying this opening sentence, Xu Jinghong ordered Cao and other three family owners to come out: "The three of you are the head of a family, obviously the most clear thing you have done to your family, so I just ask you."

Hearing what he said, the three families locked inside couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. At least today they will not suffer from the vassals.

"You don't have to ask, we admit it is!" After looking at each other a few times, the three agreed at the same time. At this point, human and material evidence are all there, and there is no room for them to distinguish. Presumably, it is impossible for others in the court to exonet them under such circumstances, so just admit all the charges.

"Oh? So happy?" Xu Jinghong seemed to be a little surprised, and then laughed: "You don't even know what I'm going to ask. Are you so eager to admit it?"

"What else, isn't it just collusion with the underworld? Yes, several of us did do it and cooperated with them. We spoke for them in the court, and they divided the benefits with us. Li Hang said all the crimes happily: "We have lost the trust of the court and are willing to accept punishment. Just report everything to the criminal tribe case."

This is the reason why they pleaded guilty, which is to leave the National Security Division. As long as they are out of Xu Jinghong's grasp, they will naturally have a way to protect themselves, so that even if they can no longer stand in the court, their second half of their lives will be very good.

Xu Jinghong laughed and said, "If it's just this charge, why should I bring you here? Why do you have to talk like this on the court and make such a big noise? Do you think I will do so much for the three of you? Isn't this too overestimating yourself?" In the end, his smile was already ridiculed.

"What do you...do you want to know?" At this time, the three people felt nervous and knew that things had been unexpected, and the teenager's idea was so elusive.

"Although you three have a certain position in the dynasty, you don't have the courage to do such a thing. Not to mention anything else, other officials in the court will not interfere when they see your behavior. So I know that there must be a bigger backer behind you, which is my goal. As long as you confess this clearly, I will naturally treat you with leniency. Xu Jinghong said that he glanced at the faces of the three people.

The three were swept away by him, and there was a shiver all over. But they didn't confess according to his words: "We don't understand what you mean..."

"Is that right? It seems that your family is really loyal, and you still want to defend him at this time. Do you think that if you do this, you will have a way out, and the Fang family will come to protect you?

"..." The three people's bodies were shocked again. Obviously, they were broken by Xu Jinghong's words, but they were silent. The Fang family is their last support, and naturally they will not betray people.

Xu Jinghong shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Originally, I was going to have a good talk with you, and I hope you can cooperate. But now it seems that you are not going to appreciate my kindness. Then there is nothing we can do. In addition to courteous inquiries, our National Security Division has more means to make people confess. Finally, I will give you time to consider a column of incense. Will you admit it or not?

The three people closed their mouths tightly and obviously made up their minds. Others in prison began to worry about them, especially their wives and concubines, who were even more worried, but did not dare to speak and looked pitiful.

The time of a column of incense soon passed. Xu Jinghong lowered his eyelids and sighed: "Since you don't drink a toast, don't eat punishment wine, don't blame me for being ruthless! Come on, torture me!"

"We are court officials. No one can torture us before we are removed from office..." The three immediately shouted. But strangely, the servants walked past them and came to those cells...