Be a master through ancient times

In Zhizhou Yamen, Xu Zheng was discussing the case with someone, when suddenly the porter came to report and said, "Master Xu, there is a scholar outside who claims to be your disciple, and wants to come in to see him, what do you think?"

"Disciple? I don't have any other disciples? I don't see you!" Xu Zheng has only accepted Chuci in his life, and now he is working in the Imperial College, how could he come here?

"Ah? Oh, the little one will let that Mr. Chu go." The concierge originally thought that Chu Ci's overall demeanor did not look like a liar, but he did not expect to be exposed by this.

"Wait, what did you say his last name is?" Xu Zheng asked suddenly when he heard him speak.

"He said his surname was Chu." The porter said tremblingly.

"Chu? Come on, invite someone in." Xu Zheng ordered.

After the concierge left, Xu Zheng continued to discuss the case with others, but his attention was not as focused as before, and he had to turn his head to look outside from time to time.

The Zhizhou yamen was not accessible to ordinary people, and it was getting late, so Chu Ci only brought Zhang Hu over.At the moment Zhang Hu was guarding the carriage outside, so Chu Ci walked in behind the porter alone.

The yamen of the Great Wei Dynasty all looked the same, but the layout inside was different. Chuci had been to the Six Departments, and he found that the Zhizhou Yamen in Yangxin Mansion was not much different from the Six Departments’ Yamen. Because of the wide area, the Zhizhou Yamen seems to be even bigger.

Chu Ci looked while walking, and when they walked outside a courtyard, they could vaguely hear someone scolding someone loudly inside.The concierge trembled, for fear of harming Chi Yu, he said, "Young master Chu, I have something to do outside, so I won't send you in. You can take two steps by yourself?" Someone is chasing after him.

Chu Ci was very speechless. It seems that his husband is very prestigious in the yamen. The man just heard the scolding and frightened away. Thinking that he was chased away with a broom back then, didn't he persist?

Chu Ci raised his foot and walked in. Xu Zheng, who was still cursing, saw his figure, tried to restrain his emotions, and waved these people down.

Chu Ci stood aside, and after these people left, he walked into the room and greeted him: "Mr., disciple Chu Ci is polite."

"Get up." Xu Zheng helped him up, "Why did you come back this time? Could it be that you have the emperor's life?"

"Sir, you guessed right. My disciple was sent to work in the Department of Education in Zhangzhou Prefecture, Southern Fujian Province, so I can come back to see you." Chu Ci said.

"Why are you so well-behaved that you will be sent to Southern Fujian Province? Haven't you been a secretary in the Imperial College for only half a year? Did you offend someone?" Xu Zheng frowned after hearing what he said, feeling a little strange.

Chu Ci touched his nose, and replied with some embarrassment: "Isn't it?" He told the whole story about his entanglement with the First Prince, Xu Zheng suddenly laughed after hearing this.

"I just said that you are still young, and you can't even beat an idiot prince." Xu Zheng has a straightforward personality, and there are only him and Chu Ci here, so he scolded the eldest prince mercilessly.

"Sir, you speak lightly, and you don't look at who is standing behind him? And I always feel that this is unusual, and the purpose of the people behind the scenes is not simple." Chu Ci was a little sad, what kind of sir is this? , Seeing how unlucky he is, he can still laugh.

"What's unusual about this? It's just a battle for power. Is it rare in history books? It's strange to see a scene like Jiayou Dynasty." Xu Zheng said disdainfully, and it is natural to use conspiracy to fight for power. , what can this means be considered.

"However, it's good for you to leave, so that you don't get involved and suffer in vain. You said that you were a student in Zhangzhou Prefecture, and you were able to advance two levels in a row, which shows that the Holy One still values ​​you." Old fritters like them in the officialdom naturally understand Inside the unspoken rules.

Generally speaking, when officials in the capital are devolved to other places, transfer at the same level means that there is no bright future, and promotion to one level is for a bright promotion and a hidden demotion, while promotion to two levels means that this person is in the heart of the emperor, and anyone who can make a little contribution in his position , After returning to Beijing, you can go up again.

Chu Ci nodded, he could see the mind of the Holy Majesty, presumably as long as the folk customs in Nanfu Province improved, the day when he returned to Beijing would not be far away.

"As expected, I was taught by this old man. In just one year, I belonged to the same level as my old man." Xu Zheng felt a little bit emotional. He is the magistrate of Zhili prefecture. If you choose a prefect to study, you can enjoy the treatment of a fifth-rank magistrate.

"Sir, you are too famous. You are a magistrate of a prefecture, a serious parent officer, and you have tens of thousands of people under your jurisdiction. I just have a name, and there are only a few people under my command. By the way, when the disciples did not enter the courtyard just now , I heard arguing inside, and I don't know why sir is angry?" Chu Ci changed the subject.

"Hey, I get annoyed when you mention this!" Xu Zheng's face changed instantly, "These people are usually better than the other, and if we really want to use them, it's inappropriate! You You should have seen it when you entered the city, right? A major case occurred in Yangxin Mansion, and it happened in this prefecture, which had a great impact. So the Governor ordered the Zhizhou Yamen to be in charge of this matter, and the county government coordinated the case. But after a few days, these People can't even explain the facts of the case, and I'm so angry!"

After Xu Zheng finished speaking, the hands under his sleeves moved quickly. Chu Ci took a glance and knew that he was using the Rubik's Cube to calm his mood.

"Sir, don't be angry, the people below must have tried their best. Before coming here, I also heard from my teacher's wife that the case is very complicated. Fortunately, they reported the case in time, and you made a decisive decision, sir, and ordered the city gate to be strictly guarded. If you can't get out, it will be a matter of time before you catch him." Chu Ci stepped forward to smooth his hair, so as not to damage Xu Zheng's body.

"Hey, that man is extremely vicious. I'm afraid that he will do evil again after he escapes. Besides, it's not easy to seal the city gate. After some people know the inside story, they clamor to leave here. I heard that they have united to find the governor a few days ago. The adults exerted pressure, and this was the order to close the case in half a month. After half a month, no matter whether the case is solved or not, they will be let out of the city. At that time, I am afraid it will be difficult to find the murderer." Xu Zhengchang sighed, everyone Each has its own difficulties, but is it easy to solve the case?Don't you see that there are many old cases that have not been solved in the case files in the yamen.

Chu Ci thought, no wonder.Those people put pressure on the governor, and the governor transferred the pressure to the people below.In fact, his husband can also fool around a bit, after all, half a month to solve a suspicious case is indeed a bit reluctant for ancient criminal investigation methods.But how could Xu Zheng act like this?

"Sir, if there is anything that the disciple can help, just ask."

Xu Zheng thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "You are interested, but this case is too bizarre, and even those who specialize in this case have no clue. What can you do when you first enter the officialdom?"

Chu Ci wanted to say that he had watched the complete works of Di Renjie and Song Ci, and was also a fan of Detective Conan. He dared not say that he could solve the case, but he could still provide some clues, right?But he couldn't say that, Chu Ci thought for a while, and said, "Sir, I'm pretty good at drawing portraits, but the person on the arrest document you posted outside is too blurry, if you want to use it to catch the murderer, I'm afraid An idiot talking about a dream."

Xu Zheng rolled his eyes at him and said, "This is already the best painter in the yamen, and that's what he said."

"Sir, anyway, you don't have any clues now, why don't you let me try."

Xu Zheng thought for a while and said, "Forget it, then you can try it. It's just that the servant who escaped by chance has been crying and crying because he saw the murderer's attack, and the answer is intermittent. You will ask later. He should keep his voice down."

Chu Ci nodded.

Xu Zheng took Chu Ci to the place where the witness was.Because he was the only survivor of the case, he was locked up under the strict protection of the government.

Xu Zheng asked the Yacha to open the door, and then walked in with Chu Ci.Sure enough, as soon as they walked in, they heard mournful cries.

A man in his 20s was sitting on a stool wearing an ill-fitting dress, covering his face with his hands and crying, looking quite distraught.

"Grass people... see my lord." Seeing Xu Zheng approaching, Song San tried his best to suppress his crying, and knelt on the ground to salute Xu Zheng.

"Get up, don't be too sad. If the master of the Zhong family knows that you are so loyal, he must be able to rest in peace. The most urgent task is to find out the murderer who killed the fifteen members of the Zhong family. This is the new arrival. The painter, you can recall the appearance of the murderer again, and tell the painter to listen to it."

As soon as Song San heard this, he immediately looked at Chu Ci, his face was full of surprise and doubt, making people confused.

"What's wrong?" Xu Zheng asked.

Song San quickly shook his head, and then tentatively said: "No...it's nothing, I just think this painter is too young. My lord, the grassroots told the appearance of the thief that day, and the painter Jia painted exactly the same as the thief. Is there... is there something wrong?"

"No, most of the portraits in the city have been damaged and need to be repainted. You can just say it again."

"oh, I see."

During the conversation between Xu Zheng and Song San, Chu Ci had been observing Song San, and he found that Song San seemed relieved just now, was he worried that he would be questioned?

"Please think about it again." Chu Ci laid out the paper and waited for him to speak with a pen.

"Uh, the thief is six feet five inches tall, with a strong body, eyes like copper bells, a nose like a gall, thick lips, and a beard on his face. He looks very fierce..." Song San compared the man's body. The appearance blurted out, and it must have been said many times these days.

Chu Ci listened carefully to what he said, then picked up a pen to draw the man according to his description, he showed the drawn man to Song San, and asked him: "Is the one on this portrait exactly the same as the murderer? "

Song San glanced at the piece of paper, and found that it was the big copper bell eyes and beard, and said with certainty: "This person is the murderer that day!"

"Are you sure? You might as well take a closer look to avoid mistakes." Chu Ci handed the drawing paper to him again.

Song San had no choice but to take a few more glances, then nodded firmly: "This person is the murderer!"

The corners of Chu Ci's mouth raised slightly, and he said, "Okay, let's have someone engrave this person's portrait right now, so you can rest."

Xu Zheng followed Chu Ci out of the door, and when he got to a place where no one was around, Chu Ci suddenly said, "Sir, there is something wrong with Song San."

"Huh?" Xu Zheng didn't understand the meaning of his words for a while.

"Sir, this Song San must be hiding something. Can I take a look at this Song San's confession?" Chu Ci's expression was serious.

"Aci, why are you so sure that there is something wrong with Song San? He clearly only said a few words just now." Xu Zheng felt a little confused.

"Sir, is there still a portrait of the murderer in the yamen?" Chu Ci asked.

Xu Zheng nodded: "Yes, yes, but don't you also have a copy?" He felt that Chu Ci's paintings were similar to Jia's.

"Sir, you can get someone to bring that portrait to see." Chu Ci wanted to show off, but Xu Zheng saw that he was so sure, so he asked someone to bring over the previously engraved portrait.

Chu Ci put the two portraits together and said, "Look."

Xu Zheng looked down, and the expression on his face immediately changed from bewilderment to surprise.

These two portraits look like the same person alone, but when they are placed together, the difference between them can be clearly seen. It can be said that they are completely two people!