After getting Chen Longzheng's promise, Yuan H was a little relieved.
He didn't have a place to live in the capital, so he temporarily stayed in Chen Longzheng's house to wait for news. Chen Longzheng began to travel around, using the connections he made in his spare time to inquire about this matter.
This matter was indeed not simple. The fact that the Central Investigation Department directly went to Luzon to arrest people, instead of through formal channels was enough to prove that this matter was not small.
What was going on?
Chen Longzheng was very suspicious.
After so many years of ups and downs in the official world, Chen Longzheng was no longer the hothead who ran amuck in Myanmar.
A series of political changes since the establishment of the Daqin State made him a lot more mature, especially everything that happened in the process of the Great Purge, which made him more mature and more aware of the cruelty of political struggle and the ruthlessness of imperial power.
At the same time, he also understood that Xiao Ruxun was no longer the old Xiao Ruxun, no longer General Xiao, but the emperor.
Therefore, like other people, he respectfully called the emperor "Your Majesty" without any overstepping. Therefore, when he suddenly heard Yuan H call him "Hsiao Jixin", he was still a little absent-minded.
Then he felt that he might have inadvertently figured out something, although this matter was definitely not what he wanted to know.
But the possibility was very high. s3();
There were many advantages of following Xiao Ruxun all the way, one of which was that he had seniority.
Because of his seniority, he knew a lot of people who served in the government, some of whom were very important and relatively close to Xiao Ruxun. There were some news that other officials didn't know, but they knew.
For example, a steward of the Blackwater Force in the headquarters in the capital also knew Chen Longzheng from Myanmar.
At that time, the two also went to Europe together and forged a friendship. Chen Longzheng felt that if he wanted to know something, he had to try to follow his way.
Ordinary people would not know what the emperor wanted to do and what he did not want to do.
And the Blackwater troops could always get some information through special channels, which was very crucial.
Chen Longzheng had originally thought that he wouldn't need to use these connections, but now, for the son of his mentor and guide, he had to do this.
Thus, he contacted his friend, Chen Chong, and requested a private room in one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital to treat him to a meal.
"Yo, Tilong, you're actually willing to reserve a private room in a place like this to treat me to a meal. This isn't easy, isn't it? Could it be that the H weasel is up to no good by paying a New Year's greeting to J? "
Chen Chong cheerfully agreed to the appointment.
"What? Can't I treat you to a meal to reminisce about old times? My salary isn't low either. It's more than enough to eat a meal here. Order whatever you want to eat today. If you can't finish it, take it home and eat it. Are you afraid that you won't have anything to eat? "
Chen Longzheng's' I'm rich, I'm paying 'attitude caused Chen Chong to burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha! Good, good, good. Since you, Chen Tilong, are willing to spend so much money to treat me to a meal, then I have to treat you well. Otherwise, who knows when the next time will be. "
The two immediately began to exchange toasts, eat, and drink, reminisce about old times. After three rounds of wine, Chen Chong raised his cup with a smile, his eyes shining as he looked at Chen Longzheng.
"Okay, we've eaten and drunk. If you have something to say, say it!"
Chen Longzheng raised his cup and clinked it with him, then sighed.
"This matter isn't big, but it's not small either. The crux of the matter is that not many people know about it, so I had to find you. Ziye, how much do you know about the arrest of my teacher's son, the Minister of State of Lu Song, Yuan Yan?"
Chen Chong's hand trembled as he held his cup, his expression changing.
"Your teacher asked you to gather information?"
Chen Longzheng nodded.
"Teacher is old and impatient. Ruosi is doing fine as the Minister of State of Lu Song, so why would something suddenly happen to him? Teacher and I are both puzzled and want to know the reason. We all know that Ruosi is definitely not a person who takes bribes and breaks the law. He was like this when he was in Myanmar, diligent and conscientious, right? "
Chen Chong's expression was unsightly, and he thought for a while.
"Tilong, I know that this matter concerns your teacher, but as a friend, I still have to give you a word of advice. Since you have nothing to do with this matter and are still in Xi 'an fighting locust, you should leave the capital as soon as possible. Don't get involved in this matter."
Chen Chong's words caused Chen Longzheng's heart to thump, and he silently cursed.
"Is there a reason for this matter that I don't know about?"
"Of course there is. Otherwise, even those madmen from the Central Bureau of Investigation wouldn't casually arrest people. They are His Majesty's lackeys. Without His Majesty's orders, they won't arrest people."
Chen Longzheng hurriedly asked, "Could it be that this matter was personally ordered by His Majesty?"
"That should be the case. That's what I heard. Otherwise, why would the people from the Central Bureau of Investigation personally set off from the capital to Lu Song to arrest people? The Central Bureau of Investigation also has local branches, so why would the headquarters be dispatched? Without His Majesty's orders, is it possible? "
Chen Chong's words caused Chen Longzheng's heart to thump.
"Ziye, just what did Ruosi do? Could it really be corruption? Or is it a false accusation? I know Ruosi's character better than anyone. He would never take bribes. "
Chen Chong shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Which of the people arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation are truly corrupt? The true corrupt are all in the prison of the Ministry of Justice. The people locked up in the prison of the Central Bureau of Investigation are not ordinary people. We should all know this. "
"Could it be …"
Chen Longzheng was shocked. "What taboo did he commit?"
Chen Chong lowered his voice and moved closer to Chen Longzheng. He whispered, "I'm only telling you, it's not Yuan Yan who committed any taboo. It's his father, your teacher, Yuan H, who committed a huge taboo!"
"Ah?"
Chen Longzheng was really frightened. "How could it be? How could my teacher commit a huge taboo? "
"Believe me, this matter is absolutely true," Chen Chong said.
"This matter has nothing to do with our Black Water, but it happened right in front of our eyes. About a month ago, the first batch of prisoners of war from Wei Nation was sent to Tianjin Wei Port. It was said that they were to be given to the laborers of Northwest Dachi Road and Liaodong Dachi Road.
At that time, Old Mister Yuan was also there. He was the Governor of Dachi Road in Liaodong. He went to receive them. Accompanying him was the Tianjin Prefectural Magistrate, Jia Guangnan, who was also a trusted official promoted by His Majesty. Your teacher directly called His Majesty's courtesy name in front of Jia Guangnan! "
Chen Longzheng was stunned.
"Ah?"
"Yes."
Chen Chong nodded. "That's not all. Jia Guangnan reminded Mr. Yuan to respect His Majesty and not call His Majesty by his courtesy name. Guess what he replied? He said that he is Daming's elder, Daming will always be in his heart, and no one can take him away. What do you think is going on? "
Chen Longzheng's face turned pale as he looked at Chen Chong in disbelief.
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