Chapter 194: Conquering Zuo Dading!

With the shrewd and capable Dali Temple Shaoqing Shen Xi, the Prince of Qin, who temporarily held the position of Dali Temple Zhengqing, only went to the Dali Temple every day and then returned to the Prince of Qin's Mansion to rest and recuperate.

Although the emperor wanted to tire the Prince of Qin to death, he couldn't issue an order to force him to sit in on duty every day to try cases despite his sick body. He just sent people to the Dali Temple every day to urge them to quickly

try and close the case. Shen Xi was really a capable talent. With the evidence brought back by His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin after a thorough investigation and the dozen or so prisoners of corrupt officials brought back, the case was thoroughly investigated in just three days. However, he still had to listen to His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin's opinion on how to deal with the court officials involved in the case.

After all, this corruption case involved several important officials of the court. According to past practice, when these officials who held great power and had extensive networks were involved in such corruption cases, even the emperor who hated corrupt officials would eventually punish one or two of them, and the others would be let off lightly.

If the water is too clear, there will be no fish; if the person is too careful, there will be no followers. If corrupt officials were not punished strictly according to the law, there would probably be few officials left standing in the court to serve the country.

When His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin came to the Dali Temple again, Shen Xi handed the case file that he had just reviewed to the prince for review.

After reviewing the case, the King of Qin put the case file on the table and smiled faintly: "Sir Shen, all corrupt officials involved in the Shandong Road case will be severely punished! You should think carefully before making a decision on how to report the officials involved in the case who accepted bribes in the court?"

Shen Xi was surprised to find that His Royal Highness the King of Qin, who has always been upright, clear about right and wrong, and never ruthless to corrupt officials, can actually be accommodating and smooth.

Shen Xi bowed and asked sincerely: "Your Highness, I am not sure how to deal with the officials involved in the court, so I am waiting for you to decide."

Qin Wang Zhao Defang took a sip of the fragrant tea he brought with him, put down the teacup and pondered for a moment.

: "Minister of the Ministry of Revenue Qin Guangnian, take him down! Minister of the Ministry of Revenue Luo Zhongqing has deep roots and leaves. It is not easy to take him down based on this case. Let's not destroy this powerful enemy and let him go for the time being!

Minister of Works Zuo Dading is a capable talent. The amount of bribes he received is not large. Give him a lesson and use it for your own benefit.

Report the others according to the facts, and let the emperor worry about how to deal with them!"

After hearing this, Shen Xi knew that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin completely trusted him as his confidant.

He said with a firm look in his eyes: "I will obey your orders! I will review the case file and make corrections, and report it according to your wishes."

This smart, capable and loyal Shen Xi was deeply loved by the Prince of Qin, who smiled and nodded!

"Okay! Tomorrow is the day of the grand court session. After you sort out the case files, I will report them to the emperor. We can use the power comparison among the ministers to close the case as we want."

Shen Xi accepted the order!

After respectfully seeing off His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin, he hurriedly re-examined several criminals in the cell, coerced and bribed several criminals to re-record their confessions, and then revised the case files.

Shen Xi was busy all day and didn't even have time to eat lunch. Finally, according to the instructions of the prince, he re-examined several corrupt officials involved in the case, hinted that they changed some of their confessions, and revised the case files. Then he got on the carriage and went home exhausted.

Shen Xi, who was resting his eyes in the carriage, thought about the demeanor of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin when he was investigating a case in Jiangnan, and his determination to admire and follow him became more firm! Shen

Xi used to be a low-ranking official and was an honest official, so the Shen Mansion was just a two-entry courtyard.

After the carriage turned into the alley and arrived in front of the Shen Mansion, Shen Xi got off the carriage. Looking up, there was actually an ordinary-looking carriage parked in front of the door.

The curtain of the carriage was opened, and a man of medium build got out.

"Brother Shen, you are finally back. I have been waiting for you here for most of the day."

Shen Xi was happy in his heart. The task of knocking on Zuo Dading, the Minister of Works, and recruiting him for his own use as instructed by the prince was just around the corner.

He went forward to greet him, "Oh! It's Lord Zuo. Lord Zuo has been waiting outside my house for a long time. What's the urgent matter?"

Zuo Dading was about forty years old. On his square face, his eyes under his crooked eyebrows were a little evasive. His guilty expression made it clear at a glance that this man must have done something shameful.

Zuo Dading bowed again, and a bitter smile appeared at the corner of his lips: "Brother Shen, how about we go into the house to talk?"

"Lord Zuo, please!"

Zuo Dading followed Shen Xi into the Shen Mansion with a heavy heart.

Shen Xi took Zuo Dading directly into the study. The maid brought in tea and bowed and retreated.

Shen Xi sat steadily on the fishing platform, and after offering the tea, he quietly waited for the fish to bite.

Zuo Dading was worried, but he didn't know how to start talking. His square face flushed red. Hiding his inner emotions, he picked up the teacup, took a sip, and finally found a topic!

"Good tea! I didn't expect Brother Shen to be someone who knows tea art. This is the first time I've seen you drink tea this way. I wonder where did you buy it?"

Shen Xi secretly laughed in his heart. This Minister of Works, who was one level higher than himself and ten years older, used to be arrogant and looked down on others. Today, he repeatedly addressed him as Brother Shen, and his attitude was humble. It really shows that when you need help from others, even the most arrogant person can put down his status!

Shen Xi took a sip of the fragrant tea from the teacup, then slowly put the teacup down and smiled!

: "To be honest with you, Lord Zuo, the unique tea here was generously given to me by the Princess of Qin when I was investigating a case in Jiangnan.

The princess gave me three pounds of tea leaves, but I usually don't drink it casually. I only brew a pot when distinguished guests come to visit."

With the beginning of the conversation, Zuo Dading's uneasy and reserved mood gradually stabilized, and his embarrassed expression became much more natural.

: "The Princess of Qin is really a genius!

The things she makes, whether it is food or supplies, are all unique and wonderful things.

Has the Princess of Qin sold this tea? If it can be sold, Brother Shen, don't forget me, a tea lover."

Shen Xi put down the teacup again, glanced at Zuo Dading opposite him, and lowered his eyes to look at the teacup in his hand.

"Lord Zuo is still thinking about buying this kind of tea made by Princess Qin?

Even if Princess Qin opens a tea shop in the near future, will Lord Zuo still have the opportunity to buy it?"

Zuo Dading was panicked when he heard it!

He hurriedly stood up and bowed, his face panicked and anxious: "Brother Shen, please save me once! My wife gave birth to a fat son for me two months ago.

The Zuo family, which has been a single-line family for three generations, has a successor. I... I, as a father, cannot go to jail!"

Speaking of this, Zuo Dading's eyes turned red and his voice choked!

Shen Xi stood up, helped him sit on the chair, and patted his shoulder!

"His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin dragged his sick body to the Dali Temple today. After reading the files, he said that you, Lord Zuo, are a man of great talent. It was probably because of a moment of confusion that you committed the crime of corruption and bribery.

If you are dismissed and imprisoned, it will be a huge loss to the agricultural irrigation construction project of the Song Dynasty.

He specially ordered me to re-examine several criminals, induce them to change their confessions, and re-revise the files.

Lord Zuo, the prince and I have taken great risks to keep you, a talent in water conservancy engineering! "

Zuo Dading's heart was relieved at once, and tears of gratitude streamed down his face!

He stood up and knelt down in the direction of the Qin Palace!

With tears streaming down his face, he choked and said, "His Royal Highness the Qin Prince actually rescued me secretly. I never expected this!

With such a great kindness, Zuo Dading will repay His Royal Highness the Qin Prince with all his heart!"

Shen Xi smiled secretly in his heart, but with a serious face, he stretched out his hand to help him up.

"Master Zuo! The prince said that as long as you can contribute to the water conservancy projects of the Song Dynasty with your heart, it will be the best reward for him!"

Zuo Dading was even more ashamed!

"Of course, of course! As long as I am in the position of the Minister of Works, I will dedicate my life to the water conservancy projects of the Song Dynasty to repay the great kindness of His Royal Highness the Qin Prince! "

Shen Xi asked Zuo Dading, who was still sighing, to sit down again and refilled his cup of tea.

"Brother Zuo, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin has been very kind to me.

Because of the delay in solving the assassination of the fourth prince, Shen was demoted due to the involvement, and he was depressed and hid at home to spend his days in leisure.

It was His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin who took the opportunity of investigating the case in Jiangnan and asked the emperor to promote me and transfer me to the Dali Temple.

It was also the wise and brave His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin who risked his life to break into the dragon's den and the tiger's lair to solve the strange case of the disappearance of young children in Jiangnan.

The Princess of Qin was almost made into a medicine cauldron by the demon Taoist because of this case, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and his uncle, the Ghost Hand Poison Doctor, almost lost their lives!

The shadow guards of the Prince of Qin's mansion also suffered heavy losses in this battle!

However, Shen was awarded and promoted to the position of Dali Temple Shaoqing for his participation in solving the case. He is really ashamed!

His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is selfless and broad-minded. It is only because he cherishes talents that he always takes the risk of being suspected by the emperor to protect us who have special skills!

We should remember the great kindness of the prince! When one day we have the opportunity to repay the prince, don’t forget the origin!"

Zuo Dading's expression became serious!

"Brother Shen! If Zuo loses his conscience, he is worse than a pig or a dog! My precious son will also be punished! "

Shen Xi was secretly happy again!

It's done! Zuo Dading, who had a son in his old age, dared to swear on his precious son that he was determined to follow the prince to repay his kindness. ...

Zuo Dading finally slept well tonight, but the other court officials who had guilty consciences were all terrified and unable to sleep all night.

I wonder how the King of Qin, who has always been ruthless and merciless to corrupt officials, will bring the law to their heads on the day of the grand court tomorrow! I wonder

if the emperor will be lenient like in the Yingzhou disaster relief corruption case, and only severely punish the left prime minister Zhao Pu, who disgusted the emperor, and spare him exile, and show leniency to other ministers?