Chapter 1088 Death without evidence!

Facing Ma Runchuan's bitter smile, Gu Sansi fell into silence·····················
Although from Shen Changhong's story, Ma Runchuan did not do anything too evil or bullying.

On the contrary, he not only used Wang Jianghe's financial resources to achieve political achievements for himself, but also really helped many people in Qi and Lu, solving some problems for them and improving their living standards!

But no matter what, the relationship between Ma Runchuan and Wang Jianghe is undoubtedly a typical case of interest transfer, collusion between officials and businessmen, and power-for-sex transactions!

To be honest, after knowing all this, Gu Sansi felt a little regretful for recommending Ma Runchuan in front of the Marshal. After all, if Ma Runchuan went wrong, Gu Sansi, as the person who recommended him, would naturally be in trouble!
But it's too late to say all this now. He, Gu Sansi, has already recommended Ma Runchuan to the Marshal. He can't just go to the Marshal and say, "I'm sorry, Marshal, but I, Gu Sansi, made a mistake in his judgment."

Thinking of this, Gu Sansi couldn't help but look up at Ma Runchuan, his heart full of helplessness. However, things had come to this point, and the past could not be changed. Now he could only try his best to make up for his previous mistakes!

Taking a deep breath, Gu Sansi said to Ma Runchuan in a deep voice:
“Brother, I suggested to the Marshal that Sun Jing’an be transferred to the post of Governor of Youyan…”

Ma Runchuan was stunned when he heard this, and then he immediately realized the intention of Gu Sansi's move. A look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face, and he asked:

"Think twice, what did the Marshal say?"

Facing Ma Runchuan's expectant gaze, Gu Sansi nodded and gave the answer he wanted:

"If nothing unexpected happens, Sun Jing'an's transfer to the post of Governor of Qi and Lu will basically be a success!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the surprise on Ma Runchuan's face was beyond words. He was transferred from the central government to Qilu in order to succeed Sun Jingan.

But after all these years, Sun Jing'an is still firmly in his position as the Governor of Qilu. Seeing that there is no hope for him to take over, Ma Runchuan is thinking of taking a different approach!

And now if Sun Jing'an is transferred to be the governor of Youyan, then the position of governor of Qilu will naturally be vacant. In this case, wouldn't it be natural for me, the deputy governor, to take over?

Although the location of Qi and Lu is not as important as Youyan, it is also very good in the entire territory of Da Zhou, and the economic foundation is also very good. It is not far from Yijing, and can make some political achievements and be noticed by the Marshal!

Thinking of this, Ma Runchuan couldn't help but imagine himself as the governor of Qi and Lu, full of vigor and energy and in charge of everything!
But at this moment, Gu Sansi's light cough interrupted Ma Runchuan's fantasy. At this time, Ma Runchuan could not care about anything else and directly asked Gu Sansi:

"Think carefully, what does the Marshal think of me taking over as the governor of Qilu?"

Facing the eager questioning of his senior brother Ma Runchuan, Gu Sansi did not give a direct answer, but said in a deep voice:

“Brother, if you want to become the governor of Qilu, you need to complete one thing…”

Ma Runchuan, who was obsessed with power, immediately said:
"Think twice, as long as I become the governor of Qilu, I will listen to you in everything, not just one thing, but ten or even a hundred things!"

Gu Sansi heard this and said calmly:
"Brother, this matter is that you must cut ties with Wang Jianghe and kill him!"

As soon as these words came out, the joy on Ma Runchuan's face froze. After hesitating for a moment, he tentatively asked Gu Sansi:

"Think carefully, has Wang Jianghe offended you in any way? I'll ask him to come over and kowtow to you to apologize!"

Gu Sansi heard this and said calmly:
"He hasn't offended me, and we have no intersection at the moment!"

Hearing what Gu Sansi said, Ma Runchuan also asked with a puzzled look on his face:

"In that case, Sansi, why do you want to kill him?"

Gu Sansi glanced at Ma Runchuan and said:

"Because of you, Senior Brother Ma!"

"As the old saying goes, if you don't want others to know, then don't do it yourself. There is no wall that is impenetrable. The connection between you and Wang Jianghe has long been seen by those who are interested!"

“I am not even afraid to tell you that the Coordination Office has already reported you to the Marshal. Fortunately, Brother Ma, you did not go too far, so the Marshal did not arrest you. But Brother Ma, you have never been valued in these years and cannot make further progress in the officialdom. I guess this is also related to this matter…”

As Gu Sansi finished speaking, Ma Runchuan, who sensed the danger, felt a chill on his back. He never expected that such a small matter of his would be reported to the Marshal by the Coordination Office!
Seeing the look of fear on Ma Runchuan's face, Gu Sansi continued to say earnestly:

"Brother, I don't know if you know this, but Wang Jianghe has been sending his advisor to Yijing recently to try to get licenses for gambling dens and brothels, and he's also trying to get a license for the Qilu Bank!"

"From this we can see that this person is quite ambitious!"

"So if you become the governor of Qilu, he will definitely use your relationship to expand his business in Qilu!"

"Brother, I don't need to tell you what the Marshal hates the most, right?"

"So this Wang Jianghe is a bomb. If you keep him, sooner or later he will destroy your family and shatter you to pieces!"

"Brother, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. If you continue to keep him, then I will think twice and apologize. I will no longer be in charge of your affairs!"

Seeing Gu Sansi's direct showdown, Ma Runchuan was caught in a dilemma. On the one hand, he had always dreamed of the position of governor, on the other hand, he and Wang Jianghe had a very good cooperation over the years. It was with Wang Jianghe's help that he was able to enjoy a comfortable life in Licheng with his beautiful wife.

If Wang Jianghe didn't help him anymore, not only would no one offer tribute to him, but it would also be more difficult for him to make achievements.
If Ma Runchuan had to make a choice between these two things at this time, it would be difficult for him to make a decision·····························
Seeing Ma Runchuan's hesitation, Gu Sansi couldn't help but show a little disappointment in his eyes. He never expected that his senior brother would be so reluctant to let go of Wang Jianghe, a businessman!
Seeing this, Gu Sansi couldn't help but continue:

"Brother, the Marshal's patience is limited. If you can't turn back from your mistakes, you may end up in bloodshed!"

This sentence can be said to be a wake-up call, making Ma Runchuan tremble all over, realizing that the question now is not whether he is willing to cut ties with Wang Jianghe! Instead, it is that Wang Jianghe looks like he is going to be unlucky, and whether he, Ma Runchuan, wants to be unlucky with him!

Understanding this, Ma Runchuan's Adam's apple rolled and he silently swallowed his saliva. After hesitating for a moment, he still spoke with some reluctance:
"Think twice, it's fine if I don't associate with him, but if I do, it would be a bit inhumane!"

Gu Sansi shook his head and said:

"Brother, remember not to be soft-hearted at this time. Do you think he will bite you when he is in trouble? You must do this yourself!"

Hearing what Gu Sansi said, although Ma Runchuan still felt a little reluctant, he also felt that Gu Sansi was right. He silently apologized to Wang Jianghe in his heart, and then nodded to Gu Sansi and said:
“Just do as you say! But Wang Jianghe has been operating in Qilu for many years. It’s not an easy thing to defeat him…”

Gu Sansi narrowed his eyes slightly and analyzed calmly:
"This time Gongsun Hao was transferred from Sichuan to serve as the Minister of Justice, so the position of the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner of Qi and Lu became vacant. Sun Jingan recommended Xue Hengxin, who is a local from Qi and Lu and one of Sun Jingan's own!"

"However, Sun Jingan's recommendation fell on deaf ears when it reached the Imperial Guards. No news came out. I don't think the Marshal will agree to Sun Jingan's recommendation!"

"Since the restoration of Qi and Lu, the Marshal has basically not touched Sun Jingan's followers in order to let him work and develop with peace of mind. This time the Marshal has transferred Sun Jingan away from Qi and Lu. I think it's time to close the net!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner of Qi and Lu will be airdropped this time, and he should also bring the mission of cleaning up the officialdom of Qi and Lu with him!"

"Brother, after you take office as the governor, the first thing you have to do is to kill Wang Jianghe. As long as you kill Wang Jianghe, there will be no evidence. Everything else will be easy. All you have to do is to find some evidence of Wang Jianghe's collusion with Sun Jing'an's subordinates. If you can make the case into an ironclad case, then you'll be done!"

"Brother, do you understand what I mean?"

Feeling the profound meaning in Gu Sansi's words, Ma Runchuan's expression became uncertain. If he heard correctly, Gu Sansi meant that no matter what crime was charged against Wang Jianghe, Wang Jianghe must be killed before the new Censor took office...

But if we do this, there seems to be only one way, first convict Wang Jianghe, but the conviction involving the death penalty must be submitted to the Ministry of Justice for review, and now there is obviously no time for this, so if you want Wang Jianghe to die immediately, the only way is to let him "commit suicide out of fear of crime" in Qilu's prison!

As long as Wang Jianghe died and was labeled as Sun Jing'an's accomplice, even if the new Qilu Censor really found out something, he could explain that it was Wang Jianghe's shameful frame-up!

Although he still felt a little reluctant, for the sake of his own future, Ma Runchuan nodded and said:
"Think again, I know what to do!"

After hearing this answer, Gu Sansi nodded slightly, and then reminded:

"Brother, I will do my best to influence you in Yijing and make sure you can get through this difficult time!"

"But in Qilu you have to rely on yourself, so don't make the mistake!"

“The salaries and rewards you’ve received over the years are quite a lot, enough for your whole family to live on, and for future generations to come…”

"There is a God above us. If you still harbor greed, no one can save you!"

"And you and your Zhao Yue'er should also restrain yourself. After all, he was given to you by Wang Jianghe. You should be careful that some villains will use this matter to your advantage!"

Ma Runchuan nodded when he heard this:
"Think twice, don't worry, I will definitely change my ways this time, and I will never make the same mistake again!"

"After returning to Licheng this time, I will never let her leave the house again in my life. Don't worry, just think twice!"

Having said this, Ma Runchuan paused for a moment, then bowed to Gu Sansi and said sincerely:

"This time, I was able to take the throne thanks to your planning. I will remember this kindness in my heart. From now on, I will follow your lead in the court. I will fight wherever you point my finger!"

Ma Runchuan has been in the officialdom for many years and is a wise man, not a fool who knows nothing!

Although the relationship between the two brothers is very good, he is very clear that Gu Sansi's busying around and taking responsibilities for him this time is naturally not entirely due to their brotherly love!

Gu Sansi is the person who will fight against Daliang in the future court, and he needs someone to help him. Ma Runchuan holds a high position and has a good relationship with Gu Sansi, so he will undoubtedly be the first to bear the brunt!

Ma Runchuan was also happy about this. After all, Gu Sansi seemed to be a reliable figure. If he could hold on to him more tightly, he might be able to enter the cabinet someday...
If he could become a cabinet minister, then he, Ma Runchuan, would bring honor to his family and die without any regrets in this life!

Listening to Ma Runchuan's words, Gu Sansi was also very satisfied in his heart, but on the surface he still waved his hands and pretended to be angry:

"Brother, you are too kind. What do you mean by following my lead? Don't hurt me!"

"You and I serve in the same court, so naturally we must follow the Marshal's lead and share his worries. We will fight wherever the Marshal points!"

Ma Runchuan was not surprised by what Gu Sansi said. After giving Gu Sansi a look that said "I understand", he continued:
"It's my fault. I tend to say the wrong things when I'm happy. I'll drink three cups as punishment!"

"You've finally come to my place, so you must get drunk first. Think twice before you refuse!"

Gu Sansi smiled and said:

"No problem. I'll see if your alcohol tolerance has improved!"

After saying this, Gu Sansi and Ma Runchuan smiled at each other...

(Tongming has almost finished the foreshadowing, and will speed up the progress tomorrow. I wonder what everyone thinks about the chapters on Dongdao and Nanyang? Tongming hopes you can speak your mind, and I will listen attentively!)
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