Although Fang Jinshi hates people like Wan Qixi very much, now that he is here, let's see what he says. . .
The three of them sat down and the food and drinks were served. Liu Tong briefly introduced Fang Jinshi to Wan Qixi. He only said that he was a good friend of Jin Tongda and Fu Xuan, and didn't say much. Wan Qixi looked at Fang Jinshi for a long time. Fang Jinshi felt a little embarrassed. This person who was born in prison looked at others differently.
Finally, Wan Qixi said: "I seem to have met this Young Master Fang before." Fang Jinshi said, "Really?" He neither admitted nor denied it. Wan Qixi said, "If I remember correctly, it should be a few days ago." I saw it in Prince Kang¡¯s mansion.¡±
Wan Qixi¡¯s memory is really good. Fang Jinshi never spoke to him in Prince Kang¡¯s mansion. There were so many people at that time, but he could still remember meeting Fang Jinshi. Fang Jinshi could only say: ¡°Governor Wan Qi has a really good memory.¡±
After hearing the compliment, Wan Qixi didn't even have a smile on his face, and continued: "Yesterday, I heard shopkeeper Liu Da talk about Mr. Fang's friend's case, so I asked someone to investigate it overnight."
Fang Jinshi couldn't help but ask: "How?"
Wan Qixi shook his head and said: "It's almost impossible for your friends to escape." Fang Jinshi was a little frustrated when he heard what Wan Qixi said, but then he thought again, if Wan Qixi had no choice, it would be very difficult. Maybe he wouldn't come out to see him. Since he was willing to come out to see Fang Jinshi, it was definitely not just to have a banquet with him.
Wan Qixi¡¯s words like this just made Fang Jinshi anxious, and then he came up with his own method to show his cleverness. The reward he asked for must be generous. In other words, he just wanted Fang Jinshi to beg him.
Fang Jinshi didn't dare to say that he had seen this kind of old fox trick a lot, but many people in later generations acted like this, so he was no longer surprised. Fang Jinshi smiled secretly, stood up and said: "In this case, then I won't No need to worry anymore, take your leave."
He was about to leave, but Wan Qixi did not expect him to do this. Liu Tong also did not expect that Fang Jinshi wanted to leave after a few words, so he quickly stopped him and said: "Governor Wan Qi only said it was almost impossible, and did not say anything. Jue, let¡¯s listen to him and tell us if there is any other way before we leave.¡±
Fang Jinshi looked at Wan Qi and said: "Governor Wan Qi is the governor of the Criminal Division of Lizhou Luti, and he does not serve in Bianliang City. It is normal for things to be difficult to handle. Why should I force others to make things difficult?"
Wan Qixi looked very embarrassed. He wanted to make excuses and let Fang Jinshi beg him to come. At this time, the young man's words were full of force. He didn't take him seriously, but he felt a little anxious. , I am really afraid that Fang Jinshi will just leave like this, and a good deal will be so bad. He already knows from the side. Although Fang Jinshi does not seem to be a great person on the surface, first of all, this young man seems to be familiar with King Kang. Second, he had already learned some rumors from some channels, and his professional sensitivity let him know that there was much to be done in this case.
For Wan Qixi, who was eager to climb the big tree, he could not miss any opportunity to fly to the high branches. This time, he put down the case at hand and came to Bianliang City to "do activities" because he was too unwilling to just do it in Lili City. As a small governor in the Criminal Division of Zhouluti, Fang Jinshi's fearless attitude at this time further confirmed what he was thinking, that is, even if Fang Jinshi left him, there would be enough ways to win this case.
Thinking of this, Wan Qixi also stood up and said with a smile: "Master Fang, please don't leave in a hurry. Although I am a foreign official, the prison sentences of all government agencies are the same. Although your friend's case is difficult, I But there are some ways.¡±
Fang Jinshi cursed in his heart: You are really shameless. If you can't talk properly, you have to let me show off to you.
He sat down and said, "Then let me hear what you have to say." He sat down in a hurry, even put his feet on the stool, took a chicken leg from the table and gnawed it, with a very arrogant and disdainful attitude.
The more he behaved like this, the more cautious and respectful his attitude became, and the more he felt that he was hidden and unfathomable. This was the capital, and the people on Lizhou Road were not as familiar as his. Wan Qixi even stood up and said : "There are two extremely disadvantageous aspects of your friend's case." He habitually stopped talking, just to let others ask questions, but Fang Jinshi just gave him a cold look, and Wan Qixi felt a panic in his heart. , and quickly continued: "The first point is that those salt criminals insist that they know your friends, can call them by name, and are their accomplices."
Fang Jinshi didn¡¯t know the relationship between Jin Tongda and the salt gangsters before. After hearing what Wan Qixi said, he said, ¡°My friends don¡¯t know those salt gangsters.¡±
Wan Qixi said: "It would be much easier to handle if your true friend and those salt criminals didn't know each other. These salt criminals committed extremely serious crimes and openly killed many people outside Bianliang City. They could not escape the punishment of beheading in Qishi City. They He bites people with such bloody mouth, he must be under the instruction of someone else."
Even Fang Jinshi couldn¡¯t help butHe agreed that what Wan Qixi said was reasonable, and he asked Wan Qixi: "Who do you think these salt criminals are most likely to be instigated by?" Wan Qixi shook his head and said: "It's hard to say, but I always escape. But your friend¡¯s enemies, who don¡¯t want him to be released from prison, just need to find out who among the relatives and friends of these salt prisoners can get benefits, and the person who instigated them will be ready to come out.¡±
Fang Jinshi was really impressed by Wan Qixi's ability. Although this person is a villain, he still has some real abilities. He nodded and said: "What about the second point?"
When Wan Qixi saw him nodding, he felt happy and continued: "What about the second point? It is said that when we came back from halfway, there were thieves who wanted to rob your friend and injured several officers and soldiers. Everyone saw it with their own eyes. Once you hear it with your own ears, you can¡¯t do it falsely. Your dear friend can¡¯t argue with you, and it¡¯s hard not to admit it.¡±
Fang Jinshi said: "Then what do you mean?" Wan Qixi said: "From what I can see, these thieves in Bandao are not friends, but enemies who want to harm your friend. Even if they are not the ones who instigated the salt crime, He must also be an accomplice.¡±
Fang Jinshi said: "From what you see, is there any chance of overturning this case?" Wanqixi pondered for a moment, then raised his head and looked outside warily before lowering his voice and said: "Whether the case can be overturned depends on Mr. Fang How much strength can be exerted?"
Fang Jinshi smiled slightly and said, "What if you have enough strength?" Wan Qixi said seriously: "That would be like flipping a pancake." He stretched out his hand and made a palm-turning gesture, and Fang Jinshi laughed and said, "I'm afraid This cake is a bit difficult to turn."
Wan Qixi sat back down in his seat without saying a word, and there was no sign of happiness or annoyance on his face. Fang Jinshi threw the chicken legs he had chewed into the plate, wiped off the greasiness on his hands and said, "Tell me your method." Come."
Wan Qixi said solemnly: "Then I have to ask Mr. Fang to make it clear first and see how much strength he can exert before I can speak." Fang Jinshi said proudly: "Is Mr. Cai strong enough?" Since he has grown up, he will Simply bring up Cai You's name and show off your power before talking about it.
Wan Qixi said happily: "Of course that's enough. If so, this cake will be too easy to flip." He was happy that this young man really had a good background. If he could get to know him and then get to know Mr. Cai You, his future would be very prosperous. It¡¯s limited.
Seeing the change in his expression, Fang Jinshi really disliked this person. Liu Tong said on the side: "Governor Wanqi will soon come up with a solution." Wanqihe hesitated and said, "Supposedly, Mr. Cai is backing this matter. It's very easy, but I want to handle this matter without causing any damage to Mr. Cai's reputation, and it's not easy. When I go back, I'll find someone to think about it and work it out in detail. We'll discuss it tomorrow. ?¡±
This is not because he is being arrogant or pretending to be sophisticated, but because he is afraid that if something goes wrong accidentally, he will not only fail to climb the high branches but also get into trouble.
Fang Jinshi was not in a hurry at this moment, so he nodded in agreement, and Wan Qixi sent him out respectfully. Even the money for the food and drinks was paid for by Wan Qixi. This was completely different from when Fang Jinshi came.
Fang Jinshi bid farewell to Liu Tong and went home. As soon as he arrived at the gate, he saw a heroic carriage running towards him. The carriage stopped in front of him. A man who looked like a follower of a wealthy family came out of the carriage and saluted Fang Jinshi: " Mr. Fang, Prince Yun has sent you a message to come to the palace as soon as possible."
Fang Jinshi knew that this person was a servant of Prince Yun Zhao Kai, so he didn't dare to neglect him and didn't even enter the house. He took the palace's carriage and came to Prince Yun's Palace. These days, he was waiting for the snow to stop and the ice to melt. A teahouse was set up in the south of the Yangtze River, but there was no news from Consort Cai or Prince Yun's Mansion. Fang Jinshi couldn't ask directly, so he could only wait. Suddenly, someone from Zhao Kai came to spread the news. It seemed that things had become clearer.
Fang Jinshi came to Prince Yun's Mansion. Zhao Kai met him in the side hall. After Fang Jinshi saluted him, Zhao Kai looked at him with a smile and said, "Do you know why I sent you here?"
Fang Jinshi said: "The third brother sent me here must be related to the tea ceremony in Jiangnan." Zhao Kai nodded and said: "You guessed half of it right." Fang Jinshi asked strangely: "Half?"
Zhao Kai said: "It's true that I asked you to run a tea house, but this time I don't want you to go south to the south of the Yangtze River. I want you to go north."
Fang Jin Shi Daqi said: "Going north? How can there be tea in the north?" Zhao Kai said: "There is no tea in the north, but tea will be transported from the south of the Yangtze River and then shipped to the Kingdom of Jin. You go to the north and run the tea house in the north for me. Jiangnan I¡¯ll find someone else to go to the tea house.¡±
Fang Jinshi asked: "Third brother, do you want me to go to Zhuozhou or Yizhou?"
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "No, I want you to go to Tanzhou or Youzhou." Fang Jinshi was shocked and said: "Aren't both Tanzhou and Youzhou guarded by Jurchens from the Jin Kingdom?"
Zhao Kai glanced at him and asked, "Are you afraid?" Fang Jinshi was really a little worried, but loyalty still had to be shown, so he patted his chest and said, "With the support of my third brother, how can I be afraid?"
Zhao Kai?With a laugh, he actually stepped forward and hugged Fang Jinshi's shoulders and said proudly: "Don't worry, how could I put you in danger? Now, all the Sixteen States of Youyun are my land of the Song Dynasty!" "
Fang Jinshi was greatly moved and said happily: "Is this true?" Zhao Kai nodded firmly and said: "It's absolutely true! It was finally agreed yesterday that the Song and Jin Dynasty's alliance to attack Liao came first, and the Jin people kept the agreement and agreed to send Youyun All sixteen states belong to me, the Song Dynasty."