in2ebook Chapter 270 He thought Yinzhen was a good person
Chapter 270 He thought Yinzhen was a good person
When Yinzhen returned home, he thought about drinking with Longkodo today and thought to himself that it was indeed not as fun as drinking with Brother Gangzi.
Although he called Longkodo uncle, the two of them sitting together were still full of temptations and calculations.
When this matter is over, he will have to go find Brother Gangzi for a drink.
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Longkodo was shocked by the investigation.
His subordinates were so bold that they not only seized the people's land, but also resold the army's iron weapons and deserted their posts.
Any of these charges is a more serious crime than occupying land.
Moreover, the time when the woman cried out for justice that day was also very particular, as it happened to be a time when he was not in the capital.
He didn't know about this matter at all, and he forgot about it because of many things that happened later.
If Yinzhen hadn't come to remind him specifically, he wouldn't have cared about such a small matter.
Just as he told Yinzhen, there were too many Eight Banners descendants under his command. With so many people, there were more crimes. If he, the deputy governor, had to take care of every single one of them personally, wouldn't he be exhausted to death?
He severely punished those who committed crimes and then came to ask Yinzhen for help.
"Yinzhen, thank you very much this time."
"If you hadn't reminded me, I would have been in trouble."
Yinzhen was not overwhelmed by Longkodo's temporary gratitude, and asked directly to the point, "Uncle, have you found out who is behind this?"
"The person behind this is too cunning and has wiped out all traces. I couldn't find anything."
Longkodo's eyes showed a hint of ruthlessness, "If I find out who is behind this, I will definitely not let him off easily."
Yinzhen's brows were still tightly knitted, not as relaxed as Longkodo. Since the person behind the scenes could wipe out the traces of his deeds so cleanly, it couldn't be that he only had this trick. He was afraid that there were many more tricks waiting for Longkodo later.
He thought of what he and Yixiu had said the day before, when they were chatting. Yixiu said, "If the person behind this has a lot of evidence, even if Lord Longkodo punishes his subordinates, it will be reported to the emperor, and he will be charged with covering up evidence."
He quickly said to Longkodo: "Uncle, you must tell the emperor about this matter and go to apologize to him. The sooner the better."
Longkodo's face darkened. "I have finally dealt with this matter. If I tell the emperor about it myself, all my efforts would be in vain. The person behind the scenes would be very proud."
"That's not the case, uncle."
Yinzhen repeated to Longkodo what Yixiu had said to him.
After hearing this, Longkodo suddenly realized, "You are right, I almost fell into their trap again. The person behind this is really sinister. This plan is linked together. If it weren't for you, I am afraid that I would be reprimanded by the emperor in a few days."
"But uncle, you must remember that reselling the army's ironware is not allowed." Yinzhen lowered his voice.
When he talked to Yixiu, Yixiu made this suggestion.
Longkodo went to the Emperor in a high-profile manner to apologize, so the people behind the scenes would definitely get the news.
But Longkodo met Emperor Kangxi in private, so the people behind the scenes naturally did not know which crimes Longkodo would plead guilty to.
As long as the play is performed well, the people behind the scenes will not find out that they have missed this crime, and naturally they will not sue Longkodo again.
Longkodo knew the pros and cons.
Longkodo did not bother to be polite with Yinzhen anymore. He changed into his official uniform and entered the palace carrying two whips on his back.
This is imitating the ancients who carried a thorny stick on their back to ask for forgiveness.
The bramble had specially selected thick, strong and sharp thorns to pierce his clothes. The blood soaked through his official uniform, and even his footprints were bloody when he walked behind him.
When Emperor Kangxi received the petition from the common woman complaining about her injustice, Sandezi told him that Lord Longkodo had come with a whip on his back.
"He came just in time."
Emperor Kangxi said gloomily, "Even if he doesn't come to me now, I will still question him tomorrow morning."
After Longkodo came in, he presented a memorial to Emperor Kangxi that contained the charges against his subordinates.
"Your Majesty, I failed to discipline them and was negligent in my supervision, which led to the people below me making so many mistakes. Although I have dealt with those matters, compensated the people and reorganized the Eight Banners, the mistakes have been made, and I hope Your Majesty will punish them."
Emperor Kangxi looked at Longkodo coldly.
Longkodo was not one of his most favored ministers. He was already quite old at this time, with fine wrinkles all over his face. The bramble he carried on his back had pierced his clothes, staining them a little red.
Emperor Kangxi suddenly calmed down.
It was indeed the case that Longkodo was unreliable and failed to manage his people well, but once he discovered this, he began to actively remedy the situation.
According to the approach written in his memorial, he also gave the people the compensation they deserved, and those Eight Banners descendants who neglected their duties were punished and beaten.
Even if Emperor Kangxi were to handle these matters himself, it would not be more than this.
"Forget it. This is your subordinate's fault. Although you are not reliable, it is not too late for you to make amends. They have also received the punishment they deserve. I will not punish you severely, but I will not let you off easily either."
"I'll fine you one year's salary."
Longkodo kowtowed immediately and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. From now on, I will strictly control the children of the Eight Banners and will never let them do such things again."
Not long after Longkodo left the palace, Yinzhen got the news.
When they learned that Longkodo had not been punished too severely, they knew that their plan was effective.
After several days without any movement, Yinzhen knew that the person behind the scenes did not know what crimes Longkodo had confessed to, and the matter should have passed peacefully.
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On the other hand, while Longkodo was recuperating at home, he began to really pay attention to Yinzhen.
In the past, he took good care of Yinzhen because he was the son of Concubine De.
After all, he was thinking about the friendship between himself and Concubine De.
Since the emperor has so many sons, he will have to take sides sooner or later. Yinzhen calls him uncle, so there is a natural bond of interests between them.
Now, after this incident, Longkodo really started to pay attention to Yinzhen.
Yinzhen was a meticulous person, patient enough, able to hide his shortcomings, and had a sharp vision. He possessed all the qualities of a man who could accomplish great things.
It is unknown whether he will be able to ascend to the throne in the future.
This time he stood behind Yinzhen willingly.
It has nothing to do with Concubine De, he just thinks Yinzhen is a good person.