Chapter 798: Guild Hall, Hou's Mansion
The head of the department is the one who is the one who is not as good as the one who is not as good as the one who is in charge of the department will have more face than them.
Although the two leaders who come to Suzhou Guild Hall to preach every day have a master-disciple relationship with Yan Qing, the Minister of Personnel, Yan Qing is a man who is firm and does not take good care of his disciples, and they have never gained much benefit in their daily lives.
But these days, they were very ambitious and were passionate in this guild hall. There were many people watching and echoing, and their reputations gradually spread. You know, it was not once that they came to this Suzhou guild hall, but there were many officials here, so who would pay attention to the two ordinary officials?
Now as soon as the two of them entered the guild hall, the people in the guild took the initiative to offer incense tea and leave the best seats. Many people who were of higher rank and more famous came to greet them.
This is what it means to be famous. According to past experience, the two of them can already be called famous people to this extent, and they will have any praises such as "character". With such a reputation, there will be great opportunities to make up for the future if there is any precious and lack of position.
The person who spoke is not guilty, and these words are not written in words, and there is no evidence to investigate, so there is no need to worry about being caught and guilty, so the two of them said it very vigorously.
There is already someone in the Suzhou Guild Hall knows that Wang Tong has returned to Beijing, but those who know about it are not ready to promote it everywhere, and there is no need to tell these two people.
Zhang Boyu and Li Guangting had just spoken a few words, but they were stopped by the Jinyiwei outside. Five Jinyiwei were on the edge of the crowd, staring at them with a solemn expression, and the audience all walked around.
As an official of the court, he naturally knew that the Jinyiwei was powerful. However, so many people watched, Zhang Boyu and Li Guangting could not lose face. Zhang Boyu snorted coldly and said, "It's me, you..."
After saying a while, two Jinyi Guard soldiers walked forward and pulled their hands behind their backs, and tied them up directly with the prepared rope.
"What are you doing!! We are officials of the court, and you have fame and fortune, but you are actually a child."
"Zhang Boyu, Li Guangting, you two are confusing the crowd and slandering the meritorious soldiers. Jinyi's personal army suspected that you were ill-behaved and were ordered to take them down and questioned!!"
Just now, the two of them were shouting that the army in the Northern Expedition was ill-behaved, but they did not expect that the retribution would come so quickly in this life. These words were directly placed on their heads by the soldiers of the Jinyiwei Guard.
He was scolded sternly and his hands were tied up. The two of them had seen this scene, but at this moment they thought that the Jinyiwei didn't have to pass through the Ministry of Justice to take the people and put them in the imperial prison. The cruel means of conquering people was chilling.
Zhang Boyu and the others were already panicked. Li Guangting was younger and shouted here at the top of his voice: "We are innocent. The Jinyiwei tied up and insulted the imperial officials in the street, a gentleman, these Langlang boots."
As soon as the words started, a ball of rag was stuffed into his mouth. Zhang Boyu was not spared. The two of them couldn't speak, and their whole bodies began to shake because of fear. The Jinyiwei was not polite to them, and dragged the person out like a dead dog.
When the officials and scholars around him saw it, they were all frightened. The scholars were polite and gentle. The two were asked and tied up and showed such a embarrassed look. They had already lost their face. If this was himself, the Jinyiwei was indeed the sharp blade in Wang Tong's hand and was chopped up as soon as they were offended.
However, everyone is also surprised that not only Suzhou Guild Hall, but other Guild Halls and Teahouses have many people preaching like this, and it has been half a month. Why did we react today? No matter what, we can't afford to offend this evil god, so we can't avoid it. But if we think so, it's not that easy to get out now.
The two Jinyiwei dragged people out, and there were three people in the room. Two people were watching the fun in the crowd. They walked out, holding paper and pen in their hands, talking to the Jinyiweiwei soldiers, and then said, "The slanderous words that the two of them just now are recorded here. Everyone here comes to sign and testify!,
Everyone was frightened. The Jinyiwei was really meticulous in his work. He couldn't escape the words and could not escape the consequences of listening. But at this time, they could not help but do anything. They could only bite the bullet and testify.
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"Sir, everyone has arrested five guild halls and twelve teahouses in the city, and has been detained now!"
Wang Tong was walking on the road, and there were hundreds of Jinyiwei households riding horses to catch up with him. He reported directly immediately. Wang Tong nodded and ordered: "Meet the people from the Public Security Department and the Military and Law Department to review. Today, we must take out the confession, do not see blood, and do not kill anyone. The rest of the methods are used. If there is business in their family, directly warn them and do not cooperate properly, they will definitely lose their money!"
The hundred households immediately bowed to take the order and hurriedly turned around. Wang Tong was about to reach his destination under his entourage from the crowd. There were no ordinary people on the road in the north of the city. There were many people riding horses and riding cars, and most of the people on the road were dressed up by servants. This was the place where the nobles of the capital lived. These people were rich for generations or even dozens of generations. The high-ranking atmosphere was difficult to have in other places.
The road is lined with white walls and black tiles, and the mansion is deep. From time to time, passing by a certain door, Zhu Tao’s gate is surrounded by a grand atmosphere, neatly decorated and arrogant servants are listed in front of the door to welcome guests.
The servants were wearing silk and satin. The small households with horses tied in front of the door may not be able to afford the income they had in their lifetime. Looking at the courtyard inside from the opened door, you can also see strange flowers and plants, pavilions and water pavilions. Such luxury and wealth are the only place in Nanjing that can be compared.
This should be the place for the upper class of the Ming Dynasty. Wang Tong immediately saw clearly that a fourth-rank official whispered accusation in front of a house. The servants of that house looked cold and arrogant.
But when this group saw Wang Tong's team riding by horse, they were a little panicked. Wang Tong looked around immediately. Anyone who was swept by Wang Tong's eyes couldn't help but bow his head to avoid it, and some even hid in the door. This behavior made Wang Tong even more ridiculous. He was a person who was harsh and rude and was dependent on his power. It was really not worth mentioning.
After walking more than a hundred steps forward, there turned out to be a large pond over there, with woods around the pond. This place is not like other places in the capital. The ponds and woods are filled with debris and garbage, which are extremely dirty. Instead, it is because of the quietness and some wild scenery, which is carefully protected by the powerful and powerful.
Some people built pavilions here and arranged for gardeners to come here regularly to clean up, making it more neat and the scenery more pleasant. Because of this, the land prices here and around are extremely high. The land prices in the north of the city are originally the most expensive in the capital, and this place is the most expensive among the most expensive. Being able to buy an industry here is a proof of identity and wealth.
But by the middle of Longqing period, the beautiful scenery in the city became a private garden. When Wang Tong arrived here, he had already strangled his horses. Within more than a hundred steps in front, there was a spacious open space, and there was only one family in the area surrounded by four streets in front.
This is the most top wealthy family in the capital and the number one among the nobles, the current Queen Mother’s brother, His Majesty’s uncle, and the mansion of Li Wenquan, the Marquis of Wuqing.
Wang Tong looked at this extraordinary mansion. You could see the pavilions and pavilions inside through the high walls. Some people who visited it commented that the mansion of Wuqing Marquis can be regarded as the best in the world. Even the Duke of Wei in Nanjing cannot compare with it. Some people said that the palace is not as good as it is? That person commented that the Western Garden of the Palace was built decades ago, and the things are outdated...
"Who, get off the horse quickly!"
Wang Tong and his men were about to step forward when they heard someone shouting loudly at the gate of the Marquis of Wuqing Mansion. Wang Tong was stunned and still shaking the reins and walking forward. Dozens of cavalry behind him followed.
"Do you know who this is? Do you still dare to be right away?"
The person who called out was obviously a little angry. Seeing that Wang Tong and others still did not stop, several people ran over, looking at the servants dressed up and down. When they were still more than ten steps away, they waved their arms up and down and shouted there: "Where is Wuqing Hou Mansion? No matter what grade you are, you have to dismount. You have the same eyes as today..."
There were still a few steps closer to Wang Tong's mount and still pointing fingers there. Wang Tong raised the whip in his hand and whipped it directly. The man didn't expect that Wang Tong would dare to take action. He was caught off guard and his face was already sucked, and a red mark appeared immediately. You Ke covered his face and howled.
"Do you want to be disrespectful to the current Empress Dowager and the Emperor?"
The other three people who followed him did not expect Wang Tong to take action and stood up in fear. When they saw that Wang Tong was wearing only the robe of a commander of the Jinyiwei Tong, his courage became stronger. He was shouting there with a powerful force. Seeing that Wang Tong was still standing in front of him, he couldn't help but dodge him in fear.
"Can there be an order in the palace to let civil and military officials get off the horse and sedan chair in front of the Wuqing Marquis' Gate?"
Wang Tong asked coldly immediately. The three people in front of him could answer that although Empress Dowager Li believed in her father and brother, she could not do such a domineering move. The reason why everyone has this habit is that they respect the power of the Wuqing Hou family and give them some face.
Seeing the Jinyiwei coming over without hesitation, the three servants who were not scared were shocked. There were still people in the capital who did not give Wu Qinghou face. They retreated in a hurry, and one of them sat directly on the ground. Seeing the horses coming over, they couldn't help but scream in horror.
Chapter completed!