Zhou Zheng's case dragged on for more than a month, and finally there was a result.
There was no Trial by the Three Divisions. The Ministry of Criminal Affairs and the Metropolitan Procuratorate were in charge. Originally, he was sentenced to one year in prison. Zhou Zheng used 10,000 taels to redeem his body, saving him from prison.
He lost all his official posts and only retained his fame, but after this incident, he was even worse than the white clothes.
Zhou Zheng is in trouble, and there are naturally many people in the ruling and the opposition who scream for injustice and grievances; but this kind of predecessor, like those in the past, is useless.
At the end of November in the sixth year of Chongzhen, Zhou Zheng was released from the prison.
Without disturbing anyone, Liu Liuzhe led Zhou Zheng back to his home.
On the carriage, Liu Liuzhe looked at Zhou Zheng who was a little thin, and said with a look of disgust: "Second Young Master, the court is too mean!"
Zhou Zheng waved his hand and said, "How is the house?"
Liu Liuzhe said: "Fortunately, the master has always been worried. The second young wife has also lost a lot of weight. She was originally going to come. Later, Fu Bo said to keep a low profile, and then she didn't come."
Zhou Zheng hummed and said, "What's happening everywhere else?"
Liu Liuzhe has been following Zhou Zheng for many years, and he understands what Zhou Zheng meant. "The salt merchants are a little unstable. Many people participated in the impeachment of the second young master. Wei Gongzi wanted to use some methods, and he was persuaded by the shopkeeper. Come down."
Zhou Zheng no longer puts these salt merchants in his eyes, and said, "I'll deal with it. Tianjin Wei, where is Dengzhou?"
Liu Liuzhe hurriedly said, "Cao Bianjiao is still Tianjin Bingbei Road, Jin Guoqi is still Dengzhou General Soldier, and Denglai has not decided yet."
Zhou Zheng looked calm, thought for a while, and said, "Have Ma Shiying's affairs been arranged?"
Liu Liuzhe said: "It was arranged, and it took thirty thousand taels. It's a doctor of the Ministry of Industry."
Zhou Zheng let out a sigh of relief and said: "Okay. After I go back, no one will be seen. Also keep a low profile for all other things, and don't get caught by anyone."
The impeachment of Zhou Zheng this time was caused by the victory of Dongjiang Town, but none of the'criminal evidence' involved Zhou Zheng's specific matters. It was nothing more than a'wind talk'. If he was caught with a real handle, it would be extremely difficult to do good. Up.
Even so, the relationship that Zhou Zheng used this time and the money he spent was unprecedented.
Liu Liuzhe responded and said: "It's okay to take a break, the second master has done so many things for the court, and they still don't appreciate it. Without the second master, what will happen to them in the future!"
Zhou Zheng took care of Li Yijiao and said, "Which is so easy to escape, continue to prepare if you should."
Liu Liuzhe was startled, and said, "Second Young Master, what else is there?"
Zhou Zheng thought that in the 7th year of Chongzhen, the robbers would really take a seat. I don’t know how many wars and generals have fallen into the sand. How could he have been able to hide
Naturally, he will not hide.
Zhou Zheng didn't say much, shook his head, and said: "Keep your strengths and bide your time, sit and watch the situation change."
Liu Liuzhe clearly felt that although the second young master of their family had no official status, he was even more dangerous.
He didn't dare to ask more, and urged the carriage to return home as soon as possible.
Zhou Zheng got off immediately, and before entering the door, he saw Shangguanqing standing at the door with red eyes, and others standing behind her.
Zhou Zheng stepped forward, hugged her, and laughed softly: "It's okay, it's okay."
Shangguanqing hugged him for a long time before humming.
At this time, Zhou Qingli coughed, walked out of the crowd, glanced at Zhou Zheng, and said, "Go back and wash."
Zhou Zheng looked at him and said, "Okay."
Then, it was a wicker sprinkling water over the brazier, and it took Zhou Zheng into the house to take a bath for a while.
After changing into clean clothes, he talked to Shangguanqing for a long time, and put Shangguanqing to sleep. Then Zhou Zheng left the house and went to Zhou Qingli's study.
Seeing Zhou Zheng coming in, Uncle Fu greeted him and went out quickly.
Zhou Qingli watched Zhou Zheng sit down on the chair opposite him, and said, "It's too dangerous."
Zhou Zheng stood up, poured a glass of water for Zhou Qingli, and said, "I have done too many things in the past few years. "
Zhou Qingli heard the taste. It wasn't that Zhou Zheng had expected this time, but he deliberately arranged and sent himself in to end what he had shown in the past few years.
Zhou Qingli sighed softly and said, "I said long ago that your blood will hurt you sooner or later."
Zhou Zheng put down the teapot and said seriously: "I have no choice. Jianlu kept sitting big. Apart from fighting with fate and consuming Jianlu's vitality, there is no other way to win. Now Jianlu has been hit hard, and I will never be able to threaten Daming within five years. Isn't this a good result?"
Zhou Qingli thought about the turmoil and shook her head secretly, saying: "Don't talk about the court, even the emperor will not accept your affection. Fortunately, you have retired all over this time. You must think twice before doing things. Shangguan will give birth. Now, you have to be a father, and think more about them."
Zhou Zheng snorted and said, "I know. Now my conflicts in Daming have shifted from Liaodong to Guan, and there are people in Guan who can conquer good warriors. I don't need me for the time being.
Zhou Qingli didn't notice the word'temporary', picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said: "The emperor's handling of this time obviously leaves room for you. You must find a way to dilute your presence in the court."
Zhou Zheng had a plan, thought for a while, and said, "Father, I heard that the three hall officials of the Ministry of Engineering, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Household said a lot for me this time?"
Zhou Qingli held the teacup and said: "They are afraid of being implicated and retreat from advancement. Tangguan Zhang is acceptable, you should not think about others."
Zhou Zheng also understood in his heart, and said: "I didn't have any hope, I just took the opportunity to do something. I'm afraid that many people are thinking about it. I have heard that some people are planning to attack the eldest brother and want to take the Yongping Mansion. ."
Zhou Qingli's eyes suddenly became indifferent, and said: "Your eldest brother can't have an accident, otherwise our Zhou family will really be pushed down by everyone."
Zhou Zheng put down the teacup and said, "I made some arrangements in advance, but I still have to be deterred as necessary to prevent some people from kicking their noses on their faces."
Zhou Qingli did not object this time, saying: "Ma Shiying is really good, with good qualifications and abilities. Within one year, it should not be difficult to push to Jiu Si Temple Qing."
With Zhou Zheng’s fall, the power of Zhou Zheng or the Zhou family will inevitably be hit, and the Zhou family needs to push another person up to stand it up!
Zhou Zheng glanced at Zhou Qingli, did not conceal, and said: "Wen Tiren is not easy to control. Although he takes my money, he doesn't do much. In addition, this person is not to be liked by the emperor. He is the taller one among the short ones. I'm afraid it won't last long."
Zhou Qingli actually saw the court situation more clearly than Zhou Zheng, and gently shook her head, saying: "You have done enough. The court is too dangerous. Don't get involved too much."
Just as Zhou Zheng was about to take the call, Zhou Qingli suddenly sat up straight and looked at Zhou Zheng said: "I will give you some insight too. Wang Chengen likes to play chess very much. We occasionally drink tea in the teahouse and play against each other."
Zhou Zheng blinked, not knowing what his expression was.
Dad, you silently became friends with the most trusted eunuch next to the emperor? (End of this chapter)