Chapter 363

Hua Qingfeng hurriedly got up, washed up, and then his groggy head was a little clearer. Su Ya had already ordered the kitchen to bring a bowl of Japonica porridge. At this time, it was almost dry. Hua Qingfeng took it and drank it in two or three mouthfuls, then picked up the tea to rinse his mouth, and hurried forward.

When Hua Qingfeng arrived at the second hall, he immediately ordered Su Xuntian to invite Ye Xiaotian. At this time, Ye Xiaotian was talking with Hua Yunfei in his detention room. This night, he first arranged to watch over Register Wang, and then just took a nap at the table. He didn't rest for too long. His eyes were bloodshot, and he only drank tea to refresh himself.

As soon as he saw Hua Yunfei, Ye Xiaotian immediately jumped up and blurted out: "Is everything going well?"

Hua Yunfei nodded hard, and Ye Xiaotian was relieved. Hua Yunfei said: "Don't worry, big brother, Lu Mo and other criminals have been brought back by me overnight. As for the evidence and other property, they are escorted by the officers and soldiers of the inspection office. It is estimated that they will arrive at noon. "

Ye Xiaotian said happily: "It's good that nothing went wrong!" He thought for a moment and asked, "You didn't make things difficult for the Chen family's wife, did you?"

Hua Yunfei said: "No, according to big brother's order, we didn't touch her money. We only brought back Chen Laoliu, the others are still escorting the Chen family's wife to the north. But … to tell you the truth, big brother, I think most of the gifts received by the Chen family's wife are also … "

Ye Xiaotian was silent for a moment, then sighed and said: "The law is nothing more than human feelings. We can't cut off the life of his orphan and widow, right? That's it." While the two were talking, Su Xuntian plunged in and said hurriedly: "The first master invites the second master to meet him in the second hall."

Ye Xiaotian said: "The county magistrate is awake?"

Su Xuntian said with a smile: "Yes, although he still doesn't look sober, he is awake."

Ye Xiaotian glared at him and said: "Don't make fun of the county magistrate."

Su Xuntian smiled mischievously and disagreed. Ye Xiaotian turned to Hua Yunfei and said: "As soon as the county magistrate woke up, the Hulu County has been turned upside down. I think the first master must be very confused. Come with me, there are some things that only you can explain."

Hua Qingfeng twirled his beard and walked back and forth in the second hall. He couldn't figure out how the case, which had been closed in the coffin, changed so dramatically in just one night. How did Register Wang, who had nothing to do with the case, suddenly become the culprit behind the smuggling in the Hulu County?

As soon as Ye Xiaotian walked into the second hall with Su Xuntian and Hua Yunfei, Hua Qingfeng greeted him and said: "Magistrate Ye, you are finally here. Please sit down. Quickly tell me what's going on. I'm really confused right now. "

Ye Xiaotian bowed and said: "County magistrate, please forgive me for not telling the truth. It is not that I am disrespectful to you, but because the case is too serious. When I found that Register Wang was the culprit behind the smuggling, I was also shocked and couldn't believe it. Before I got the conclusive evidence, I dare not say it."

Hua Qingfeng said with a wry smile: "Let's not pay attention to these things. Now you just tell me why Register Wang became the culprit behind the smuggling!"

Ye Xiaotian told the reason why he suspected Register Wang at first, and the process of him sending Hua Yunfei and others to secretly monitor Register Wang and merchant Lu Mo, until he found a series of improper behaviors of them and even someone put the smuggled goods in the coffin. Then he decided to tell Hua Qingfeng the story of catching Register Wang at his own game and catching Register Wang at his own game.

Hua Yunfei added from time to time, telling Hua Qingfeng in detail what he saw and heard, especially the process of catching Lu Mo with the smuggled goods last night. Hua Qingfeng only listened as if he was in a dream. He only murmured and agreed, but didn't know what to say.

After Ye Xiaotian finished, he said: "Milord, Lu Mo has now been taken back to the county government. Milord will know the clue after you ask him."

Hua Qingfeng was startled for a moment, then ordered: "Men, bring Lu Mo to the second hall!"

Lu Mo was dejected as he was escorted to the second hall. Ever since he was caught, he knew that the situation was hopeless. He was caught with the smuggled goods and there was no way he could clear his name. So when he was escorted to the second hall, Hua Qingfeng only needed to ask him one question before he confessed everything. Lu Mo was a businessman who lived like a prince. He knew that he couldn't bear the torture. Since he couldn't deny it, he might as well confess honestly and suffer less.

Lu Mo's confession was close to what Ye Xiaotian had guessed earlier. According to him, when he came to Guizhou from the central plains to do business, he wanted to pay a visit to the two chieftains in order to have someone to look after him locally. But he was only a small merchant at that time and the chieftains didn't even look at him.

At that time, Wang Ning was already an honored guest of the two chieftains. Lu Mo admired his name and went to visit Wang Ning. Wang Ning had a very congenial conversation with him. Not only did he introduce him to the two chieftains, he also presented him with a big business, which was smuggling.

Lu Mo was originally a merchant, but the huge profits from smuggling were too tempting. In addition, the two chieftains were involved and the two chieftains were the local tyrants of Gourd Ridge. What did Lu Mo have to worry about? From then on, he set foot on the pirate ship …

The secretary was taking notes at the side. Hua Qingfeng stroked his beard and asked: "In that case, the goods you received were all ordered by Register Wang? You don't know where they came from? "

Lu Mo said: "Yes! This is also the reason why I am willing to be controlled by Master Wang. I only care about the goods and do not ask where they came from, following Master Wang's orders. Later, I retired behind the scenes and put Hu Qifeng in front of the stage because of this. "

Hua Qingfeng asked: "Then, where did you sell the goods and who did you sell them to?"

Lu Mo stammered: "I am a travelling merchant and am only responsible for transporting the goods to the Central Plains. There are merchants in each of the major cities in the Central Plains to receive the goods and sell them on my behalf."

Hua Qingfeng said: "Good! Then let me ask you, those people who received the goods from you, what are their names and where do they live? Do you know their background? "

Lu Mo said: "Most of them have some background."

Hua Qingfeng's face lit up. He said: "If I order you to write down the names of these people and confront them in court in the future, are you willing?"

Lu Mo stammered: "I … I …"

Hua Qingfeng stroked his beard and said: "If you are willing to testify for the court, the court will naturally let you go."

Lu Mo was delighted: "In that case, I am willing to testify!"

Hua Qingfeng said: "Good! Sign your name! Men, bring him in and get him a brush and ink. Tell him to write out a detailed statement. "

Ye Xiaotian sat on the side and listened to Lu Mo's statement. Suddenly, a strange question occurred to Ye Xiaotian: Wang Ning was not an official in the past. Since he had such a source of wealth, why did he hand over such a huge benefit to others? It seems like this mystery can only be solved by Register Wang himself.

Ye Xiaotian thought for a while and said to Hua Qingfeng: "Daren, Register Wang is currently in custody. Should Daren strike while the iron is hot and try Wang Ning again?"

Hua Qingfeng hesitated for a moment and sighed: "Bring Wang Ning!"

Register Wang leisurely walked into the second hall and cupped his hands to Hua Qingfeng with a smile. He also cupped his hands to Ye Xiaotian and lifted the hem of his robe. He sat down on his usual seat and crossed his legs. He did not look like a prisoner but a regular visitor to the second hall to discuss business with the county magistrate.

Hua Qingfeng did not know what to say in the face of this colleague and enemy of five years. He hesitated for a while and coughed: "Register Wang, last night Magistrate Ye arrested a group of smugglers. That person was our county's merchant Jia Lumo. According to Lumo's confession, his actions were all instigated by you, Register Wang. I wonder what Register Wang has to say about this accusation? "

Registrar Wang beamed and said, "He's right. All along, this old man has been the mastermind behind the scenes. I am the one who handles all the smuggled goods in and out of Gourd County. "

Hua Qingfeng did not expect him to answer so directly. He couldn't help but stutter: "You … how can you! You are an official of the imperial court and receive your salary … "

Registrar Wang sighed and impatiently interrupted him: "Magistrate, you'd better not talk about this kind of cliche. I've heard it so many times that my ears are getting calluses. You don't need to ask. I know what you want to ask. I will say it myself.

Cough! That's right, I am the one who is secretly in charge of the smuggled goods in Gourd County! Back then, I was in partnership with two chieftains in Gourd Mountain to do this business. Later on, the two chieftains had a fight and almost got me involved. I learned my lesson and retreated behind the scenes. Chang Zizai, Chen Muyan, and the others were just pawns that I cultivated to deceive people. They were greedy for money, so I lured them with benefits. They were manipulated by me for several years and didn't even know that I was using them. It is really sad. "

Register Wang seemed to be talking about someone else. He had a compassionate look on his face. He sighed softly: "Give me the record!"

The secretary was intimidated by his power. Without thinking, he handed over the record that he had just finished recording. Register Wang picked up the brush and wrote his name in one stroke. He threw the brush on the table and asked: "Is there anything else, Master?"

Magistrate Hua stammered: "No … Ah! There is! You … the smuggled goods, where did they come from, where did they go? Who are your accomplices? "

Registrar Wang laughed and said, "Go? Of course they came from Tiger Pass. Unfortunately, Ambassador Pang has disappeared. Otherwise, the County Magistrate could ask him. As for me, I think Lü Mo knows. I only care about the safety of those smuggled goods out of Gourd County. Other things have nothing to do with me. "

Register Wang stood up and asked Hua Qingfeng: "Is there anything else?"

Hua Qingfeng said in a daze: "No."

Register Wang put his hands behind his back and said lightly: "Then let's go."

Hua Qingfeng was stunned: "To where?"

Register Wang looked back at him and said lightly: "Where else other than the prison?" Then he walked out proudly.

Hua Qingfeng was stunned and almost couldn't believe his eyes: "Even the overbearing County Magistrate Meng was not this arrogant when he was in prison. This low-key Register Wang is even more arrogant than the County Magistrate Meng?"