Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Wang Hongfu returned to Zhang Sheng's room, at which time Zhang Sheng had already finished writing his confession.

Seeing Wang Hongfu coming in, he immediately said:

"Boss, I have written down everything I know. I hope you can report this to His Royal Highness Prince Ji and ask him to spare my family.

I really know I was wrong. I am sorry to the Ji Palace and His Royal Highness the Prince Ji.

I know that I have committed a grave sin and cannot escape death, so I beg Your Highness Prince Ji to show mercy."

Wang Hongfu took Zhang Sheng's testimony and sat down.

"Zhang Sheng, if you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?

You know how high my hopes are for you.

Oh, don't worry, I will report the truth to His Royal Highness Prince Ji, and I will also plead for you when the time comes. His Royal Highness Prince Ji is kind,

Since you have made up for your crime, I believe nothing will be done to your family."

After saying this, he ignored Zhang Sheng's thanks and started reading the testimony.

You don’t know until you see it. It’s shocking. The more Wang Hongfu read the testimony, the more frightened he became, and his expression became uglier and uglier.

It not only contains Zhang Sheng's own deeds, but also includes testimony on how he was coerced and bribed by Wang Wencheng and finally became a part of the gang.

He also knew some of Wang Wencheng's actions and who were Wang Wencheng's followers.

Unexpectedly, the entire huge industry of the Anxi Ji Palace was controlled by Wang Chengwen.

From top to bottom, there is no one who is not Wang Wencheng's man.

Not only did they embezzle the money of Prince Ji's Mansion, they also used the name of Prince Ji's Mansion to form a huge gang of evil forces in Anxi.

They bully people by taking advantage of their power, force purchases and sales, kill people and rob them, and do all kinds of evil. The local government is also connected with them.

This included the several times when Wang Wencheng asked Zhang Sheng to deliver gifts to Li Xiaoke, the governor of Xizhou, all of which were precious and rare treasures.

Not only Li Xiaoke, but also the Chief Secretary, the Prime Minister, and the Sima of the Provincial Government.

After reading it, Wang Hongfu closed his eyes. He felt a little confused and puzzled.

His cousin knows that he can handle small things, but he lacks some wisdom in big things.

The reason he was able to become the chief treasurer of the Anxi Protectorate was because of his support, which was an abuse of power for personal gain.

He didn't understand where his cousin got such courage and wisdom.

He actually took control of the entire Anxi Protectorate in just a few years and had such a huge force.

Who gave him such courage?

Thinking of this, Wang Hongfu looked at Zhang Sheng again.

"Is everything you wrote here true?"

"My Lord, this is basically true. Some of it is what I heard, so there may be some deviations, but they won't be too far off."

Zhang Sheng hurried to explain.

"Well, I will verify everything here. If there is a big difference from what you wrote, you should know the consequences."

Wang Hongfu threatened.

"Don't worry, Master Shopkeeper. If the difference is too big, no matter how you punish me, I will have nothing to say."

Zhang Sheng knelt on the ground and said firmly.

“Okay, if that’s the case, I promise to ask His Royal Highness Prince Ji to do my best to protect your family.

Even if they have to cancel their household registration, Wang will give them a large sum of money so that they can live a better life. "

Wang Hongfu assured that what Zhang Sheng wrote here was too important, and most of it was things that Prince Ji’s Mansion had not investigated.

"Thank you, boss. Thank you, boss."

He felt relieved after hearing Wang Hongfu's words. Wang Hongfu was from a wealthy family, and if there was a little leakage between his fingers, it would be enough for their family to be rich.

"Take him away and keep him under guard."

Wang Hongfu waved his hand and gave an order.

Two guards took Zhang Sheng away.

Wang Hongfu sat there, lost in thought. According to the confession, coming here this time might not be so easy.

The confession said that Wang Wencheng also recruited two to three hundred people as guards, all of whom were local survivors.

The northern herdsmen were good at riding and shooting, and he was also trying to prevent the craftsmen from escaping.

He only brought a squad of guards with him, and was somewhat outnumbered.

What if Wang Wencheng becomes desperate?

But where can we get reinforcements now? Unless we send a fast horse back to Chang'an to ask for help, it will take a long time to go back and forth.

The large troops here will not be able to move so fast.

"Manager Wang, the food is ready. Do you want it to be delivered here?"

A guard came in to report.

Wang Hongfu shook his head.

"No need. Mr. Wang is not a nobleman. I'd better have dinner with you all."

My own safety depends on the protection of these people, and they are not in a superior-subordinate relationship.

Officially speaking, the Imperial Guard Battalion is also an official position with a regular organization.

The meals are prepared by the guards themselves. This is the most basic operation. No matter whether they taste good or not, they will definitely not be poisoned.

Everyone got a bowl of hot water, a steamed bun, and a large piece of meat.

"Everyone, I am grateful to you for taking care of me all along the way. I will rely on you to protect me from now on.

Wang is here to offer a toast to everyone with water instead of wine. "

Wang Hongfu picked up the bowl, gestured, and took a sip.

"Manager Wang, you are too polite. We are all following the orders of His Royal Highness Prince Ji. This is all part of our job.

When we came here, His Royal Highness Prince Ji ordered us to ensure that the shopkeeper was safe."

The guard squad leader said with a smile, but still took a sip of water, and so did the other guards.

Wang Hongfu continued.

"This is not as simple as we thought, it is also dangerous, so we have to be more careful next time.

However, the higher the risk, the greater the reward. The stolen goods you see today are just the beginning, and there will be more to come.

Don't worry, everyone. After returning, I will definitely reward you according to your merits. His Royal Highness Prince Ji is not a stingy person.

I estimate that if we do well this time, and His Royal Highness Prince Ji is happy, the reward we receive will be equal to ten years’ salary, or even several dozen years’ salary.”

"Ten years' salary?"

"Decades of salary?"

The guards present were all pleasantly surprised. They had thought it was a tough job, but unexpectedly it turned out to be a good one.

Who among these guards doesn't want to go out and do things? Every time they go out to do something, even if it's not a big deal, Prince Ji's Mansion will give them a reward.

It is called hardship pay.

If you have made some contribution, it will be a huge reward.

They heard that the last time they went to Wang's family in Langya to do some work, they just slapped the young lady a few times, and each of them was rewarded with twenty strings of cash after returning.

Let these people be very envious.

This time it's finally their turn.

"Don't worry, Manager Wang. Just tell us what to do. Before we came here, His Royal Highness Prince Ji ordered us to obey your orders, otherwise we will be subject to military law."

The guard squad leader was also a little excited.

This is a legitimate opportunity to make money. It's not that he doesn't love money, he just knows what money he can take and what money he can't take.

They are not afraid of dying in battle, as Prince Ji's Mansion treats guards who die in battle the best.

Not only are they given more pensions, but they also receive various rewards and benefits. Even their normal rewards are more than those of others.

Moreover, the punishment for bullying the families of guards who died in battle was very severe. The punishment was engraved next to the gate of each manor to warn people.