Imperial Palace, Imperial Garden.
In the pavilion with bright yellow curtains hanging down, there is an octagonal table made of yellow rosewood, and a yellow robe and a blue robe.
Wei Yuan and Emperor Jing of Yuan were similar in age. One was rosy and had black hair, and the other one had gray hair early on, with the vicissitudes of time deposited in his eyes.
If men are compared to wine, Emperor Jing of Yuan is the most glamorous and noble pot. But in terms of taste, Wei Yuan is the most mellow and fragrant.
The two talked in hand.
Emperor Jing of Yuan looked at Bai Zi who was taken away by Wei Yuan and sighed:
After the death of King Huai, there was no Optimus Prime in the northern border. The barbarians could not stir up troubles for the time being, but if the Northeast Witch God Sect detours the northern border and enters the pass from Chuzhou, it would be a direct attack on the capital and slaying the dragon!
While speaking, Emperor Jing of Yuan made a move, and the crisp sound of the chess piece hitting the chessboard, the situation suddenly stood on the side, and Bai Zi formed a sharp sword, approaching the dragon.
Tsk, Wei Qing is a little absent-minded in playing chess today.
Wei Yuan had a gentle look, and he twisted the black spot and said: Optimus Prime is too tall and too big, it is difficult to control. When will it collapse, it will hurt others and even more hurt yourself.
A light move.
While chatting and playing chess, after four or five moves, Emperor Jing of Yuan said lightly:
A few days ago, the prince was assassinated, and everyone in the harem was in danger, and the queen was also a little scared. She couldn't eat well and sleep well during this period, and she became haggard.Wei Qing Ah, if you catch the assassin earlier and let the matter pass, the queen will not have to worry.
Wei Yuan looked at the chessboard, gave in, and slowly breathed out: Your Majesty's chess skills are becoming more and more exquisite.
Then, he stood up, took a few steps back, and bowed: It is the empress who has dereliction of duty. He must do his best to catch the assassin as soon as possible.
Emperor Jing of Yuan burst into laughter.
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At the same time, the cabinet.
A middle-aged eunuch in a python robe brought two eunuchs to Wenyuan Pavilion and paid homage to the chief assistant Wang Zhenwen.
He didn't stay for too long, and in just a quarter of an hour, the eunuch led the two eunuchs away.
The chief assistant Wang Zhenwen sat behind the desk with a expressionless face, and had not moved for a long time, like a silent sculpture.
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The next day, at the court meeting, Emperor Jing of Yuan still argued with the dukes about the Chuzhou case, but it was no longer as fierce as yesterday, and the hall was full of gunpowder.
Although today's court meeting still has no end, it dispersed in a relatively peaceful way.
Zheng Xinghuai, who had been through the officialdom for a long time, smelled a trace of uneasiness. He knew that the problems he was worried about yesterday finally appeared.
At the court meeting, although the dukes still refused to let go, they did not insist on convicting the King of Zhenbei like yesterday.
Even when the nobles proposed how to eliminate rumors in the capital and change the views of the 20,000 Chuzhou soldiers on this matter, some civil officials participated in the discussion in the name of scolding.
What made Zheng Xing most heartbroken was that Wei Yuan and Wang Zhenwen remained silent throughout the whole process.
After the court was dispersed, Zheng Xinghuai walked silently. As he walked, he suddenly heard someone calling him behind him: Lord Zheng, please stay.
He turned around blankly and saw Duke Cao in Duke's crown uniform catching up with him, with a clear smile on his face.
In Zheng Xinghuai's view, this is the winner's smile.
Lord Zheng, you left Chuzhou privately and went to Beijing to file a complaint. You thought you were coming with the general trend, but did you ever think that you would be today?
Duke Cao looked calm and said lightly:
I will give you a straight road, and the city of Chuzhou is in ruins. You are the governor of Chuzhou.At this time, it is time to stay in Chuzhou and rebuild Chuzhou City.As for the matter in Beijing, don’t get involved.
He turned his head and looked at the Golden Palace behind him, and mentioned: This is also what Your Majesty meant.
Your Majesty means that if you see it, you will stop, and you will still be the governor of Chuzhou.Where to come from, go back to.Anyway, Chuzhou is tens of thousands of miles away from the capital, and I am pure in seeing you.
Pooh!
What responded to him was Zheng Xinghuai's spit.
Not conscious of esteem.
Duke Cao looked at Zheng Xinghuai's back and sneered.
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To fight against the yamen, Haoqi Tower.
Wei Yuan was the first person to visit after Zheng Xing's Huai San Dynasty.
Xu Qi'an has been paying attention to the movement in the court today. He was about to go to the post station to find Zheng Xinghuai to ask about the situation. When he heard that he was visiting Wei Yuan, he immediately went to Haoqi Tower.
But he was stopped by the guards.
Mr. Wei said that no one is allowed to disturb him during the visit.In addition, Mr. Wei has not planned to see you during this period. Haven’t you driven you several times?
Guard and Xu Qi'an are old acquaintances and have no scruples in speaking.
Xu Qi'an was also not worried about beating people. He kept slapping his hands on others' heads, beating and scolding: You are just talking too much, you are just talking too much...
Seventh floor.
Wei Yuan, wearing blue clothes and gray temples, sat cross-legged in front of the desk.
Opposite him was Zheng Xinghuai who was gradually hunched over, his hair was also gray, and his eyebrows were unable to dissolve and his depression.
At the end of the Beijing inspection, Lord Zheng returned to Beijing to report his work, and I have met you once.Although your hair was gray at that time, your energy was very good.Wei Yuan's voice was gentle and his eyes were pity.
Now seeing you, this person seems to have no soul. The thick bags and blood in his eyes indicate that he can't sleep at night.
The slightly drooping corners of the mouth and eyebrows shows that the other person has deep resentment, difficulty calming his mind, and difficulty relaxing his anger.
Did Duke Wei also plan to give up?Zheng Xinghuai said in a deep voice.
I admire Xu Qi'an very much and think he is a natural martial artist, but sometimes he also has headaches because of his temperament.
Wei Yuan replied dysfunctionally: I told him that when you are struggling in the officialdom, you should think twice: be aware of danger, be a retreat, and be a change.
Before doing things, you should consider the consequences of this matter, understand the pros and cons, and then weigh whether to do it or not.
If the rolling trend is unstoppable, you must think about retreating and avoiding its edge.Our Majesty, we have done a good job.Only when you retreat and become safe can you think about how to change the situation.
Xu Qi'an replied to me: I understand all these principles, but I don't care... Hey, a vulgar martial artist.
Zheng Xinghuai remembered what Xu Yinluo said in the cave. He knew that the King of Zhenbei was powerful, but he still wanted to go to Chuzhou to investigate the case. He couldn't help but smile on his rigid and serious face.
The reason why Mr. Wei can say the word "vulgar" just shows that Mr. Wei has no choice but to do anything to him.
Zheng Xinghuai understood what Wei Yuan said, but like Xu Qi'an, he had the bottom line that he had to stick to and never retreat.
He went downstairs alone and saw Xu Qi'an waiting downstairs.
Lord Zheng, I will send you back to the post station.Xu Qi'an came up to him.
This official will not return to the post station.Zheng Xinghuai shook his head and looked at him with a complicated expression: Sorry, I disappointed Xu Yinluo.
Xu Qi'an's heart sank.
The two left the yamen silently, entered the carriage, and Baili Shentu, who acted as coachmen, drove away.
On the way, Zheng Xinghuai described the whole story of today's court, pointing out that the public's attitudes were ambiguous and their positions were quietly changing.
Duke Wei shouldn't have arrived at his position. If you really want something, you can plan it yourself without going against your conscience and cater to Your Majesty.
Xu Qian frowned deeply, puzzled by this.
It is difficult for Mr. Wei.Zheng Xinghuai explained for Wei Yuan, his tone was powerless:
There is a difference between the king and the minister. As long as Your Majesty does not touch the interests of most people, no one in the court will be his opponent.
Mr. Wei said three thoughts... Why don’t Lord Zheng think about it?Let's avoid the edge for the time being. King Huai is dead, and the people of Chuzhou City have already avenged their revenge.Xu Qi'an advised.
Lord Zheng is a good official, and he doesn't want such a person to end up with a miserable end, just like when he was in Yunzhou, he blocked the rebels alone for Governor Zhang.
There were no rebels this time, and this battle was in the court. Xu Qi'an could not rush into the palace with a knife, so he did not play a role.
I can only persuade Lord Zheng to think twice.
Zheng Xinghuai looked at him and asked: Are you willing?Are you willing to watch an executioner like King Huai become a hero, and you are worthy of the Taimiao, and you are famous in history?
Xu Qian did not answer, but Zheng Xinghuai saw the unwillingness in the eyes of this young man.
So he smiled with relief.
This official is a second-rank governor, but this official is a scholar. Scholars only want to be ashamed of themselves, and they must be the right parents who have worked hard to raise you.
Nothing to say along the way.
After a long time, the carriage stopped on the street, and Shentu Baili whispered: Sir, you are here.
Xu Qi'an lifted the curtain and parked the carriage in front of an extremely grand courtyard. The plaque at the gate reads: Wenyuan Pavilion.
cabinet!
Zheng Xinghuai jumped out of the carriage and said to the guards at the door: Zheng Xinghuai, the governor of Chuzhou, asked to see the king's assistant.
Seeing this, Xu Qian already understood Zheng Xinghuai's plan. He wanted to be a lobbyist, lobby the public and bring them back to the camp.
The guards entered the cabinet to report, and then quickly returned, strode back, and said in a deep voice:
The Chief Auxiliary said that Lord Zheng is the governor of Chuzhou. No matter whether it is on duty or after the break, don’t go to him, so as not to be impeached on the grounds of forming a clique.
Zheng Xinghuai left disappointed.
In the next day, Xu Qi'an watched him running around and lobbying, hitting walls everywhere... At dusk, he returned to the post station sadly.
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Xu Xinnian returned home on the break, but he didn't see his elder brother. He walked around the yard and heard someone shouting on the roof: Your elder brother is here.
That is the pleasant voice of a young woman.
Looking up, it turned out to be Li Miaozhen, a saint of Tianzong. She stood on the eaves, looking down at herself with a expressionless face. Just looking at her face, she could detect that the other party was in a wrong mood.
When Xu Erlang brought the ladder, he found that Li Miaozhen was no longer there. The eldest brother was holding a grass root in his mouth, pillowing his hands on the back of his head, lying on the roof, crossing his legs.
The handsome and unintentional Xu Xinnian carried the hem of his official robe and climbed up the ridge along the stairs.
What are you doing? Xu Qian said angrily: After leaving an annoying woman, you come over and quarrel with me again.
Master Li seemed unhappy.Xu Erlang's tone was stable and he sat down next to his elder brother.
Of course she was unhappy. If she had the strength, she would want to enter the palace at Mao hour now.
Why wait until the hour of Mao?
Because she felt that animals in the temple were everywhere and all of them should be killed, so she had to wait for the court to come to the court at the hour of Mao to kill a nest.Xu Qian said angrily.
When Xu Erlang heard this, he shrunk his head: Fortunately, I am just a Shujishi.
Xu Qi'an couldn't help laughing. After laughing, he sighed again:
What Tianzong cultivated is the Supreme Being Forgetful Love. Perhaps, when she really has this strength in the future, she is no longer the FeiYàn female hero she used to be back then.This is life, eight out of ten things that are not satisfactory.
The eldest brother seemed to have become more calm.Xu Erlang said with relief.
It’s not that I’m calm, it’s that I’m a little tired and disappointed.Xu Qian pillowed his hands on the back of his head, looked at the sky gradually fading at dusk, and murmured:
Is it that difficult to admit your mistake and apologize?
Xu Erlang turned his head, glanced at him, then turned his eyes to Qingming's sky and said:
I already understand the affairs of the court and came up to me to talk to my elder brother.Although the court made a conclusion on the case of the Zhenbei King's massacre, the matter was already a foregone conclusion in the capital.It's not that simple to turn the situation around.
Even if the court forcibly portrays Zhenbei King as a hero, this matter will leave hidden dangers. When people talk about this, they will never forget the Zhenbei King massacre that initially shocked them.This is the key to reversing the case in the future.
Reversing the case... Xu Qi'an raised his eyebrows and instantly remembered many cases in the history of his previous life.
Many loyal ministers and generals who died innocently were eventually overturned, while the once glorious treacherous ministers finally got their due outcome.
The most famous of them is Qin Hui.
The bronze statue of this treacherous minister and his wife for generations is still standing in a famous scenic spot and has been despised by future generations.
How much is Qin Hui's wife pretending to be?
Mr. Wei asked Zheng Xing to think twice. Did he have the same idea? Lord Zheng was blinded by anger and hatred, and his emotions were inevitably extreme. He might not be able to understand Mr. Wei's meaning. Well, I will remind him tomorrow.
It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years. Since the situation is stronger than others, then just endure it.
My Erlang really has the qualifications of the chief assistant, and his intelligence is not inferior to that of Duke Wei... Xu Qi'an sat up with relief and hugged Xu Erlang's shoulder.
Xu Erlang pushed him in disgust.
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Imperial Palace.
In the luxurious bedroom, Emperor Jing of Yuan leaned against the soft-collapse, studied the Taoist scriptures, and asked casually: What's going on in the cabinet recently?
The old eunuch whispered: The Chief Auxiliary has not seen guests recently.
Emperor Jing of Yuan nodded with satisfaction: Where is Wei Yuan?
After the court was dispersed the day before yesterday, Zheng Gongmao went to the Kengren Yamen. When Duke Wei met, the two of them did not meet again.The old eunuch reported truthfully.
Wei Yuan and Wang Shoufu are both smart, but Ah, Wei Yuan doesn't take me seriously.Emperor Jing of Yuan was not angry. He turned the page and looked at it for a while, and suddenly his face turned cold:
Where is Zheng Xinghuai?
Lord Zheng has been running around in the past few days, trying to lobby all officials. Not many people are willing to see him, and the officials are waiting and watching.He later changed his mind and went to the Imperial College to deceive the students.The old eunuch whispered.
Emperor Yuan Jing smiled, his eyes were filled with coldness.
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On the morning of May 12th, eight days have passed since the body of Zhenbei King was transported back to the capital.
The court's announcement has not been posted about convicting King Zhenbei in this way.
The people of the capital are not in a hurry. As residents at the foot of the emperor, they have even seen a case that has been delayed for several years, and also seen a government order that reduces and exempts taxes. It has been circulated a few years ago, and will continue to circulate a few years later.
Don’t be anxious, there is still heat, and it has not cooled down.
After dinner, the people of the capital would habitually carry out the King of Zhenbei out one, two, and three...
Early that morning, a group of uninvited guests came to the capital.
Thirty rode their horses and rushed into the city gate, passed through the outer city, and stopped at the inner city gate.
The leader had a good face, but he was blinded by the Chuzhou commander Que Yongxiu.
The Duke of the National Guard was wearing broken armor, his hair was messy and dusty.
This is true for his companions.
When he arrived at the city gate, Que Yongxiu abandoned his horse and entered the city and walked on foot. He took out a blood letter from his arms and held it in his palm and shouted:
This Duke is the commander-in-chief of Chuzhou and the Duke of Guarding the State. He sued the governor of Chuzhou Zheng Xinghuai, who colluded with the demon barbarians and killed the King of Zhenbei.Killed 380,000 people in Chuzhou City.
Afterwards, Zheng Xinghuai deceived the mission and chased the master. In order to cover up the fact that he colluded with the demons and barbarians, he falsely accused the King of Zhenbei and massacred the city, which was extremely evil.
He walked along the way, which attracted the people in the city to stop and watch and discuss.
Protect the Duke of the Country?Is it the Duke of the National Guard in Chuzhou?The one who helped the evil in the case of the Zhenbei Massacre?
Good to come back, I'll fall into the trap. Keep a close eye on it. Don't let them run away. Let's go to the government office to report to the officials.
Don't worry, listen to him, the governor Zheng Xinghuai colluded with the demon barbarians, killed the King of Zhenbei, and deceived the mission... What's going on?
Could it be that the Chuzhou governor was the culprit that destroyed Chuzhou City?
The people in the market are used to hearing this kind of reversal case, just like the clichéd storyteller loyalty and goodness being framed and finally being reversed.
They are most familiar with such a drama.
It must be fake. Chuzhou City was ruined by the King of Zhenbei. Have you forgotten that there is Xu Yinluo in the mission.Will Xu Yinluo wrongly accuse a good person?If that governor was a traitor, would Lord Xu not be able to see it?
It makes sense.
The people around him agree deeply.
During the year of Beijing inspection, a series of major cases occurred in the capital. Every time the organizer was Xu Qi'an. At that time, he gradually became known to the people from a small gong and became a topic of conversation.
After Yunzhou returned, his reputation rose to a higher level, from a topic of talk to a martyr.
What really exploded was the Buddhist fighting. After defeating Buddhism, he became a hero in the capital. He was sent to various places with the imperial court's mansion, and was talked about by the people and people from all over the world.
It solidified its huge reputation.
The battle between heaven and man consolidates his image and reputation. He exists in the deep minds of the people, in their dreams, in their hearts, and in their shouts.
Therefore, compared with Que Yongxiu's bloody letter, the people around him were more willing to believe in the Chuzhou governor who was brought back by Xu Yinluo.
Soon, the commander-in-chief of Chuzhou, the Duke of the State Guard, returned to Beijing, holding a blood letter in his hand, and sued the Chuzhou governor Zheng Xinghuai along the street, which quickly spread along the crowd.
For a time, the case of Zhenbei King's massacre became increasingly confused.
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After the incident, Que Yongxiu was immediately taken to the palace by the imperial guards and met the emperor alone.
Soon, the emperor summoned the princes and held a small court meeting in the imperial study.
Emperor Jing of Yuan sat behind the desk, with the civil servants on the left and the nobles on the right.Que Yongxiu, who was kneeling in front of the case, held a blood letter in his hand.
Dear friends, look at this bloody letter.Emperor Jing of Yuan handed over the blood letter to the old eunuch.
The latter was respectfully taken and passed to the royal family, and then the civil servants.
Duke Cao stepped forward and said indignantly: Your Majesty, Zheng Xinghuai colluded with the demon barbarians and killed the King of Zhenbei. He was extremely guilty and should be punished by the nine clans.
The Minister of Rites frowned and went out. Duke Cao's words were too arbitrary. Zheng Xinghuai colluded with the demon barbarians and then killed his whole family?
A prince retorted: Who can be sure that Zheng Xinghuai's whole family died in Chuzhou?
Zhao Tingfang, a Grand Secretary of the Dongge, was furious and said harshly:
If Zheng Xinghuai colluded with the demon barbarians, what would happen to the mysterious master who killed the King of Zhenbei?He said that the King of Zhenbei massacred the city by name.What the mission saw with his own eyes and heard with his own ears.
Duke Cao sneered: Who is that mysterious master?You asked him to come out and testify for Zheng Xinghuai.How can you believe what an evil practitioner of unknown origin say?
The right censor Liu Hong was furious. It was the evil cultivator you mentioned that he had killed the leader of the barbarian clan.Duke Cao was timid in front of the barbarians, but he made a heavy blow in the court. It was so majestic.
Before Duke Cao refuted it, the Zuodu Censor Yuan Xiong took the lead in arguing with his political enemies: The so-called "being non-my race" must have different hearts, Lord Liu should not forget his identity.
Liu Hong sneered: Is it not my race that can use the sword of the country?
Enough!
Suddenly, Emperor Jing of Yuan slapped the table suddenly, his eyebrows and eyes were filled with anger.
Seeing this, the Duke of the State Guarding Que Yongxiu immediately fell to the ground and cried: Please, Your Majesty, make the decision for me, make the decision for the King of Zhenbei, and make the decision for the people of Chuzhou City.
Emperor Jing of Yuan nodded slowly: This case is of great importance, so I will naturally find out clearly.This matter is jointly heard by the three departments, and you must also participate in it.
After saying that, he glanced at his companion around him and said: I will give Duke Cao a gold medal and go to the post station to capture Zheng Xinghuai immediately. Those who violate the violation will be killed first and then reported.
Duke Cao excitedly said: Yes, Your Majesty is wise.
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After leaving the palace, Wei Yuan quickly caught up with the King's Shoufu, and the two powerful ministers walked side by side without riding in the carriage.
This scene is a scene before the eyes of all the officials.Many years later, the scenery is still worth remembering.
I advised Zheng Xinghuai, but unfortunately he has a stubborn temper.Wei Yuan's voice was gentle and his face was as usual.
If he were not stubborn, he would not have been sent to the north of the Seychelles back then.Shoufu Wang sneered: What a fool.
I don’t know if it’s scolding Zheng Xinghuai or scolding myself.
Wei Yuan said lightly: Last time, I almost caught Que Yongxiu in the palace and ran away for him. The next day we searched all over the city, but still couldn't find it.At that time, I knew that this matter was not violated.
The King of the King said calmly: It’s not a bad thing. The Lord can agree with Your Majesty’s opinion because King Zhenbei is already dead.Now that Que Yongxiu is back alive, some people will not agree.This is our opportunity.
Wei Yuan shook his head: It is precisely because Que Yongxiu came back that those people saw the hope of "reversing the case". As long as they cooperate with His Majesty, the case can be settled.Once decided, Que Yongxiu is a first-class duke. After the founding of the country, it will be difficult for him to deal with him again.
After a moment of silence, the two of them asked at the same time: Did he threaten you?
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Station.
A cough came from the room. Zheng Xinghuai was wearing a blue casual dress, sitting at the table, and his right hand spread out flat on the table.
A white-clothed warlock was taking his pulse.
After a long time, the white-clothed warlock retracted his hand and shook his head:
There is no big problem with depression and illness. Take a few medicines and take a few days to cultivate.However, Lord Zheng should relax earlier, otherwise he will come to you again.
Chen Xian and his wife breathed a sigh of relief and sighed again.
The disease is a minor illness and is not difficult to treat. What is difficult to treat is Lord Zheng’s heart disease.
Zheng Xinghuai did not respond to the white-clothed sorcerer and bowed: Thank you, Doctor.
Don't act like you don't take it seriously.The white-clothed sorcerer in Si Tianjian is arrogant and has always said something directly as long as he is not violently oppressed:
You are not too old, and if you are heartless, you can live a few more years.Otherwise, Ah, in three to five years, I will have a serious illness, and at most ten years, I can go to your grave to burn incense.
Chen Xian and his wife looked unhappy.
Zheng Xinghuai seemed to have seen the face of the white-clothed sorcerer. He did not blame or get angry, but asked: I heard that Xu Yinluo and Si Tianjian were in close contact.
The white-clothed warlock sneered: I know what you meant. Mr. Xu is a nobleman from our Sitianjian.However, if you want to see the supervisor through him, don't think about it.Si Tianjian doesn’t care about the affairs of the court, this is a rule.
Zheng Xinghuai was about to say something else, but he heard the white-clothed sorcerer add: Xu Yinluo had already gone to Sitianjian to ask for it. If this road is easy, do you need to say it?
He, he had already been to Sitianjian... Zheng Xinghuai looked complicated. In the mission that returned to Beijing, only Xu Yinluo was still running for this matter.
Others chose to remain silent due to the situation.
As he spoke, the sound of rapid footsteps came from the downstairs, followed by Zhao Jin's roar: Which yamen do you belong to, dare to trespass the inn where Lord Zheng lives...
Zheng Xinghuai and others ran out of the room and happened to see Duke Cao in military uniform, waving his scabbard and slapped Zhao Jin's face hard, breaking his half-open teeth.
Yin Luo from the Gengren Yamen rushed out of the room with several Tongluo and shouted: Stop!
He ordered the Tongluo to hold the angry Zhao Jin, and the Yinluo stared at him and warned: This is the imperial guard in the palace.
Zhao Jin's face froze.
Yinluo took a deep breath and bowed: Duke Cao, you are...
Duke Cao looked at Zheng Xinghuai who was running out of the room, with a cold smile and said: According to Your Majesty's order, I will arrest Zheng Xinghuai and return to Dali Temple for questions. If anyone disobeys, he will kill him.
What?!
Da Gengren, Zhao Jin and others' expressions changed.
Zheng Xinghuai was not afraid, had a clear conscience and said: What crime did this official commit?
Duke Cao was stunned, his smile became playful, and he mocked: It seems that Lord Zheng did not go out today. Well, the commander of the Chuzhou capital and the Duke of the Guardian Que Yongxiu has returned to Beijing. He sued Your Majesty for collusion with the demon barbarians and killed the 380,000 people in the Chuzhou City.
Zheng Xinghuai staggered, his face was bloodless.
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Huaiqing Prefecture.
The chief guard knocked on the door of Princess Huaiqing's study, stepped in, and presented the note in his hand:
Your Highness, all the information you want is here, Lord Zheng has been imprisoned.In addition, there are many people in the capital who are spreading rumors that "Master Zheng is a collusion with demons and barbarians" everywhere, and it is Duke Cao's men who are instructing him behind the scenes...
While listening, Huaiqing unfolded the notes and finished reading silently.
This palace knew that his father had a backup plan, so Que Yongxiu had already returned to the capital, lurking in secret, waiting for an opportunity.My father ignored the rumors in the capital just to wait for this moment. It was amazing.
She waved.
The chief guard retreated.
Wait until the door of the study room is closed, Huai Qing, wearing a white long skirt, walks to the window and quietly looks at the spring scenery outside the window.
A gentle sigh echoed in the study.
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East Palace.
Lin'an ran with his skirt, like a cluster of gorgeous flames, with the hem of the skirt, waist jade and ribbon fluttering.
Six palace maids chased her, shouting: Your Highness is slower, Your Highness is slower.
Prince Brother, Prince Brother...
The pleasant voice like a silver bell echoed and floated into the hall from outside.
The prince was visiting the pretty palace maid in the bedroom. When he heard the girl's shouting, his face changed drastically.He climbed out of bed in a panic, picked up the clothes on the ground, and quickly put them on.
Fortunately, the eunuchs in the East Palace were sensible and knew that their master was working hard for the royal family. They forced Lin'an to enter the bedroom and invited her to the living room.
While tidying up his clothes, the prince entered the living room. When he saw his sister, his face turned soft and said gently: What's so anxious?
Lin'an frowned with his delicate little brows, his charming peach blossom eyes flashed with panic and worry, and he kept saying: Prince Brother, I heard that Zheng Gongzheng was arrested by his father.
The prince was silent for a moment and nodded: I know.
He has been the prince for so many years and has a background, and he knows everything in the court clearly.
Lin'an said sneakily: Father, he, he misses Lord Zheng, right?
After the prince retreated the eunuch and the palace maid, only two brothers and sisters were left in the hall, he nodded and gave a positive reply.
The lively peach blossom eyes dimmed, and Lin'an whispered: The Huai King massacred the city and killed 380,000 innocent people. Why did the father still cover up for him and he would not hesitate to blame Lord Zheng for this?
This is related to the royal face, and it is absolutely impossible to give in at all... The prince wanted to say this, but when he saw the girl was depressed, he sighed and patted her shoulder:
If you are a daughter, don’t worry about these things. Isn’t it good to study Huaiqing? You shouldn’t go back to the palace.
Lin'an lowered his head, like a frustrated little girl.
The prince still felt sorry for his sister. He pressed her shoulders and said in a deep voice: My father likes you because you are sweet-mouthed, because you never ask about the affairs of the court. Why have you changed now?
Lin'an said weakly: Because Xu Qi'an's position is getting higher and higher...
The prince's face changed and he showed anger: Did he encourage you to enter the palace?
No... Lin'an slapped and said aggrievedly: I, I don't dare to see him, I have no shame to see him.
King Huai is her biological uncle. He committed such atrocities in Chuzhou and was both a royal family. How could she completely separate her relationship?
The guilt for the 300,000 unjust souls made her feel faceless to see Xu Qi'an.
She even gave in and thought that she would never meet again.
So, you came to me today because you wanted me to plead with my father?The prince led her to sit down again. When he saw her sister pecking her head, he shook his head and laughed:
My father doesn’t even see you, how could he meet me?In Lin'an, there is no right or wrong in the officialdom, only gains and losses.Not to mention whether it is useful for me to come forward, I am the prince Ah, and I must stand with the royal family and nobles.
You are just a daughter's house, and no one cares what you do.If you are a prince, you will have lost the throne after the actions a few days ago.
Lin'an said with a sad look: But, killing so many people always has to pay a price.Otherwise, who would still believe in the kingly law we worshipped?I heard from Huaiqing that the one who killed someone for King Huai was Duke of the Kingdom.
I was very unhappy that he had killed so many people and his father wanted to protect him.
Silly sister, under the dragon throne of the father, there is a sea of corpses and blood.
There were many such things before, but now, and they will continue in the future.No one can change.
Including the Xu Qi'an you like.
The prince shook his head helplessly.
……
Dali Temple, prison.
In early summer, the air in the cell was rotten and smelled bad, mixed with the smell of prisoners urinating and defecating at will and the smell of rotten food.
The muffled air makes people sick.
The Dali Temple Chief went to prison with two pots of wine and a pack of beef.He slowly came to the cell where Zheng Xinghuai was imprisoned, and did not hesitate to dirty place names and sat down with his feet.
Lord Zheng, I will ask you to drink.The Dali Temple Chief smiled.
Zheng Xinghuai, with his hands and feet wrapped around his hands and feet, walked to the fence, looked at the Dali Temple Chief, and said: You don’t look very good.
What's wrong?It was clearly rosy and relaxed.
Dali Temple Cheng took apart the butter paper and ate it with Zheng Xinghuai.As he was eating, he suddenly said: After this matter was over, I retired and returned home.
Zheng Xinghuai looked at him and nodded: That's pretty good.
After eating the meat and drinking, the Dali Temple Chief stood up and bowed deeply to Zheng Xinghuai: Thank you, Lord Zheng.
He didn't explain and left on his own.
Thank you for helping me get my conscience back.
As soon as Fang walked out of the dungeon, the Dali Temple Chief saw a group of people walking towards him. The two people standing shoulder to shoulder were Duke Cao and Duke Huguo Que Yongxiu.
What are they doing here? As the main figure in the case, should they also be detained?
The Dali Temple Chief's eyes flashed over them and saw the entourage behind them... and the entourage was still in custody?
Dali Temple Master, we meet again.
Que Yongxiu came up with a smile, looked up and down, and said:
It turned out that he was only a sixth-rank official. When I was in Chuzhou, I thought you were a first-rank master. He was so powerful that even I dared to question him.
The Minister of Dali Temple suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice: What are you doing when you come to Dali Temple?
Of course, it was interrogation of the prisoner.Que Yongxiu showed a sarcastic smile: According to the oral order of Your Majesty, the criminal Zheng Xinghuai will be interrogated. During this period, no one is allowed to enter the dungeon. Violators will be punished with the same crime.
After saying that, the two dukes entered the dungeon side by side, and the minion closed the door of the dungeon and locked it inside.
They were going to kill someone to silence the silence... This thought flashed through the Dali Temple Chief's mind, as if he was struck by lightning.
He instinctively wanted to go to the Dali Temple Minister for help, but the two dukes dared to come here, which was enough to show that the Dali Temple Minister knew about this and agreed to it.
Because the two dukes were instructed by His Majesty.
They want to kill people to silence their mouths, and then pretend to commit suicide in fear of crimes, so as to tell the world.In this way, the anger towards King Huai will be transferred to Zheng Xinghuai.
This is much simpler than overturning the previous statement. It is much easier to force the King of Huai to be punished and is easier to be accepted by the people.Your Majesty, he doesn't plan to try the case at all. He wants to catch the Duke off guard and let the Dukes have no choice...
The Dali Temple Chief walked away quickly, his pace getting faster and faster. Finally, he ran wildly and rushed towards the horse shed in the yamen.
He had only one thought in his mind: look for Xu Qi'an.
Only the smelly stones in this pit can stop Duke Huguo and Duke Cao, and only he can be angry at the belief in his heart.
……
Duke Cao covered his mouth and nose, frowned, and walked in the corridor between the dungeons.
What's this stinking smell? Duke Cao, you haven't led your troops for too long.The one-eyed Que Yongxiu said sir.
Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and finish the work and leave, if it changes later, it will happen.Duke Cao waved his hand.
The two stopped in front of Zheng Xinghuai's cell. Que Yongxiu glanced at the wine pot and butter paper on the ground, and shouted: Lord Zheng, you are living a good life.
Zheng Xinghuai's eyes turned red in an instant, and he ran out with shackles, roaring like a lion: Que Yongxiu, you beast!
Que Yongxiu was not angry and said with a smile: I am a beast, kill all the beasts in your family.Zheng Xinghuai, you were lucky enough to escape that day, which caused so many things to happen later.Today, I'll send you a family to reunite.
Zheng Xinghuai roared and roared, and his grandson, who was provoked by a spear, his son who was nailed to the ground, his wife and daughter-in-law who were hacked to death by random knives.
The people of Chuzhou City fell to the ground in the arrows, and their lives were like mustard grass.
The scenes were clear and clear, making his soul tremble and howl.
Que Yongxiu smiled happily, and he leaned back and forth.
Duke Cao sneered beside him and said:
You have been jumping up and down these days, and Your Majesty has long been unable to bear it. If you hadn't had it useful, you would have died silently.Zheng Xinghuai, you are still not smart enough.If you can think carefully about what happened in Chuzhou, you should know who you are going to face.
Zheng Xinghuai suddenly froze, as if he had been knocked on a stick.
A few seconds later, the scholar's body began to tremble, trembling, and trembling.
Why did he do this, why did he do this...Those, those are his people...
He lowered his head and never raised his head again.
The backbone of this scholar was broken.
Que Yongxiu hummed: Thank you Duke Cao, so you can understand even if you die.
As he said that, he stretched out his hand and smiled fiercely: Give me Bai Ling, I will send him up with you in person.
A follower handed over the white silk, and another follower opened the prison door.
Que Yongxiu stepped in, his wrist trembled, and the white silk wrapped around Zheng Xinghuai's neck, pulled it hard, and said with a smile:
Zheng Xinghuai, the governor of Chuzhou, colluded with demons and barbarians, slaughtered 380,000 people. After being exposed by the Duke of the State Guard, Que Yongxiu, he committed suicide by hanging a beam in prison.
Is Lord Zheng satisfied with such an ending?
Zheng Xinghuai could no longer speak. His eyes were raised, his face turned red, and his tongue spit out little by little.
His struggles ranged from intense to slow, occasionally kicking his legs, and his life passed by rapidly, like a candle in the wind.
At this moment, life is about to come to an end, and the past life appears in Zheng Xinghuai's mind.
A miserable childhood, a hardworking boy, a lost young man, a selfless middle-aged man... At the end of his life, he seemed to have returned to a small mountain village.
He ran on the dirt road in the village and headed towards home. He walked this road thousands of times, but today he didn't know why, but he was particularly anxious.
Bang bang bang!
He knocked on the yard door anxiously.
The gate of the courtyard slowly opened, and an ordinary woman stood in the door, weathered and frosty, with a gentle smile.
He breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had found a harbor in life, rested all his fatigue, and smiled happily.
Mom, I'm back home...
……
I don’t know how long it took, but a loud bang broke the quiet dungeon.
The iron door leading to the dungeon was violently kicked open and hit the opposite wall hard, and the loud noise echoed in the dungeon corridor.
Xu Qi'an rushed into the dungeon with a knife.
The Dali Temple Chief followed him panting. At his age, even though he was usually very concerned about physical care, his violent running still made his lungs burn.
The Dali Temple Chief chased Xu Qi'an into the corridor and saw him suddenly froze at the door of a certain cell.
It was frozen there, like a sculpture.
The Dali Temple Chief's heart sank. He staggered over from where he got his strength.
In the gloomy cell, a body hung on the fence.
The Dali Temple Chief sat on the ground, covering his face, tears streaming down.
In the pavilion with bright yellow curtains hanging down, there is an octagonal table made of yellow rosewood, and a yellow robe and a blue robe.
Wei Yuan and Emperor Jing of Yuan were similar in age. One was rosy and had black hair, and the other one had gray hair early on, with the vicissitudes of time deposited in his eyes.
If men are compared to wine, Emperor Jing of Yuan is the most glamorous and noble pot. But in terms of taste, Wei Yuan is the most mellow and fragrant.
The two talked in hand.
Emperor Jing of Yuan looked at Bai Zi who was taken away by Wei Yuan and sighed:
After the death of King Huai, there was no Optimus Prime in the northern border. The barbarians could not stir up troubles for the time being, but if the Northeast Witch God Sect detours the northern border and enters the pass from Chuzhou, it would be a direct attack on the capital and slaying the dragon!
While speaking, Emperor Jing of Yuan made a move, and the crisp sound of the chess piece hitting the chessboard, the situation suddenly stood on the side, and Bai Zi formed a sharp sword, approaching the dragon.
Tsk, Wei Qing is a little absent-minded in playing chess today.
Wei Yuan had a gentle look, and he twisted the black spot and said: Optimus Prime is too tall and too big, it is difficult to control. When will it collapse, it will hurt others and even more hurt yourself.
A light move.
While chatting and playing chess, after four or five moves, Emperor Jing of Yuan said lightly:
A few days ago, the prince was assassinated, and everyone in the harem was in danger, and the queen was also a little scared. She couldn't eat well and sleep well during this period, and she became haggard.Wei Qing Ah, if you catch the assassin earlier and let the matter pass, the queen will not have to worry.
Wei Yuan looked at the chessboard, gave in, and slowly breathed out: Your Majesty's chess skills are becoming more and more exquisite.
Then, he stood up, took a few steps back, and bowed: It is the empress who has dereliction of duty. He must do his best to catch the assassin as soon as possible.
Emperor Jing of Yuan burst into laughter.
……
At the same time, the cabinet.
A middle-aged eunuch in a python robe brought two eunuchs to Wenyuan Pavilion and paid homage to the chief assistant Wang Zhenwen.
He didn't stay for too long, and in just a quarter of an hour, the eunuch led the two eunuchs away.
The chief assistant Wang Zhenwen sat behind the desk with a expressionless face, and had not moved for a long time, like a silent sculpture.
……
The next day, at the court meeting, Emperor Jing of Yuan still argued with the dukes about the Chuzhou case, but it was no longer as fierce as yesterday, and the hall was full of gunpowder.
Although today's court meeting still has no end, it dispersed in a relatively peaceful way.
Zheng Xinghuai, who had been through the officialdom for a long time, smelled a trace of uneasiness. He knew that the problems he was worried about yesterday finally appeared.
At the court meeting, although the dukes still refused to let go, they did not insist on convicting the King of Zhenbei like yesterday.
Even when the nobles proposed how to eliminate rumors in the capital and change the views of the 20,000 Chuzhou soldiers on this matter, some civil officials participated in the discussion in the name of scolding.
What made Zheng Xing most heartbroken was that Wei Yuan and Wang Zhenwen remained silent throughout the whole process.
After the court was dispersed, Zheng Xinghuai walked silently. As he walked, he suddenly heard someone calling him behind him: Lord Zheng, please stay.
He turned around blankly and saw Duke Cao in Duke's crown uniform catching up with him, with a clear smile on his face.
In Zheng Xinghuai's view, this is the winner's smile.
Lord Zheng, you left Chuzhou privately and went to Beijing to file a complaint. You thought you were coming with the general trend, but did you ever think that you would be today?
Duke Cao looked calm and said lightly:
I will give you a straight road, and the city of Chuzhou is in ruins. You are the governor of Chuzhou.At this time, it is time to stay in Chuzhou and rebuild Chuzhou City.As for the matter in Beijing, don’t get involved.
He turned his head and looked at the Golden Palace behind him, and mentioned: This is also what Your Majesty meant.
Your Majesty means that if you see it, you will stop, and you will still be the governor of Chuzhou.Where to come from, go back to.Anyway, Chuzhou is tens of thousands of miles away from the capital, and I am pure in seeing you.
Pooh!
What responded to him was Zheng Xinghuai's spit.
Not conscious of esteem.
Duke Cao looked at Zheng Xinghuai's back and sneered.
……
To fight against the yamen, Haoqi Tower.
Wei Yuan was the first person to visit after Zheng Xing's Huai San Dynasty.
Xu Qi'an has been paying attention to the movement in the court today. He was about to go to the post station to find Zheng Xinghuai to ask about the situation. When he heard that he was visiting Wei Yuan, he immediately went to Haoqi Tower.
But he was stopped by the guards.
Mr. Wei said that no one is allowed to disturb him during the visit.In addition, Mr. Wei has not planned to see you during this period. Haven’t you driven you several times?
Guard and Xu Qi'an are old acquaintances and have no scruples in speaking.
Xu Qi'an was also not worried about beating people. He kept slapping his hands on others' heads, beating and scolding: You are just talking too much, you are just talking too much...
Seventh floor.
Wei Yuan, wearing blue clothes and gray temples, sat cross-legged in front of the desk.
Opposite him was Zheng Xinghuai who was gradually hunched over, his hair was also gray, and his eyebrows were unable to dissolve and his depression.
At the end of the Beijing inspection, Lord Zheng returned to Beijing to report his work, and I have met you once.Although your hair was gray at that time, your energy was very good.Wei Yuan's voice was gentle and his eyes were pity.
Now seeing you, this person seems to have no soul. The thick bags and blood in his eyes indicate that he can't sleep at night.
The slightly drooping corners of the mouth and eyebrows shows that the other person has deep resentment, difficulty calming his mind, and difficulty relaxing his anger.
Did Duke Wei also plan to give up?Zheng Xinghuai said in a deep voice.
I admire Xu Qi'an very much and think he is a natural martial artist, but sometimes he also has headaches because of his temperament.
Wei Yuan replied dysfunctionally: I told him that when you are struggling in the officialdom, you should think twice: be aware of danger, be a retreat, and be a change.
Before doing things, you should consider the consequences of this matter, understand the pros and cons, and then weigh whether to do it or not.
If the rolling trend is unstoppable, you must think about retreating and avoiding its edge.Our Majesty, we have done a good job.Only when you retreat and become safe can you think about how to change the situation.
Xu Qi'an replied to me: I understand all these principles, but I don't care... Hey, a vulgar martial artist.
Zheng Xinghuai remembered what Xu Yinluo said in the cave. He knew that the King of Zhenbei was powerful, but he still wanted to go to Chuzhou to investigate the case. He couldn't help but smile on his rigid and serious face.
The reason why Mr. Wei can say the word "vulgar" just shows that Mr. Wei has no choice but to do anything to him.
Zheng Xinghuai understood what Wei Yuan said, but like Xu Qi'an, he had the bottom line that he had to stick to and never retreat.
He went downstairs alone and saw Xu Qi'an waiting downstairs.
Lord Zheng, I will send you back to the post station.Xu Qi'an came up to him.
This official will not return to the post station.Zheng Xinghuai shook his head and looked at him with a complicated expression: Sorry, I disappointed Xu Yinluo.
Xu Qi'an's heart sank.
The two left the yamen silently, entered the carriage, and Baili Shentu, who acted as coachmen, drove away.
On the way, Zheng Xinghuai described the whole story of today's court, pointing out that the public's attitudes were ambiguous and their positions were quietly changing.
Duke Wei shouldn't have arrived at his position. If you really want something, you can plan it yourself without going against your conscience and cater to Your Majesty.
Xu Qian frowned deeply, puzzled by this.
It is difficult for Mr. Wei.Zheng Xinghuai explained for Wei Yuan, his tone was powerless:
There is a difference between the king and the minister. As long as Your Majesty does not touch the interests of most people, no one in the court will be his opponent.
Mr. Wei said three thoughts... Why don’t Lord Zheng think about it?Let's avoid the edge for the time being. King Huai is dead, and the people of Chuzhou City have already avenged their revenge.Xu Qi'an advised.
Lord Zheng is a good official, and he doesn't want such a person to end up with a miserable end, just like when he was in Yunzhou, he blocked the rebels alone for Governor Zhang.
There were no rebels this time, and this battle was in the court. Xu Qi'an could not rush into the palace with a knife, so he did not play a role.
I can only persuade Lord Zheng to think twice.
Zheng Xinghuai looked at him and asked: Are you willing?Are you willing to watch an executioner like King Huai become a hero, and you are worthy of the Taimiao, and you are famous in history?
Xu Qian did not answer, but Zheng Xinghuai saw the unwillingness in the eyes of this young man.
So he smiled with relief.
This official is a second-rank governor, but this official is a scholar. Scholars only want to be ashamed of themselves, and they must be the right parents who have worked hard to raise you.
Nothing to say along the way.
After a long time, the carriage stopped on the street, and Shentu Baili whispered: Sir, you are here.
Xu Qi'an lifted the curtain and parked the carriage in front of an extremely grand courtyard. The plaque at the gate reads: Wenyuan Pavilion.
cabinet!
Zheng Xinghuai jumped out of the carriage and said to the guards at the door: Zheng Xinghuai, the governor of Chuzhou, asked to see the king's assistant.
Seeing this, Xu Qian already understood Zheng Xinghuai's plan. He wanted to be a lobbyist, lobby the public and bring them back to the camp.
The guards entered the cabinet to report, and then quickly returned, strode back, and said in a deep voice:
The Chief Auxiliary said that Lord Zheng is the governor of Chuzhou. No matter whether it is on duty or after the break, don’t go to him, so as not to be impeached on the grounds of forming a clique.
Zheng Xinghuai left disappointed.
In the next day, Xu Qi'an watched him running around and lobbying, hitting walls everywhere... At dusk, he returned to the post station sadly.
……
Xu Xinnian returned home on the break, but he didn't see his elder brother. He walked around the yard and heard someone shouting on the roof: Your elder brother is here.
That is the pleasant voice of a young woman.
Looking up, it turned out to be Li Miaozhen, a saint of Tianzong. She stood on the eaves, looking down at herself with a expressionless face. Just looking at her face, she could detect that the other party was in a wrong mood.
When Xu Erlang brought the ladder, he found that Li Miaozhen was no longer there. The eldest brother was holding a grass root in his mouth, pillowing his hands on the back of his head, lying on the roof, crossing his legs.
The handsome and unintentional Xu Xinnian carried the hem of his official robe and climbed up the ridge along the stairs.
What are you doing? Xu Qian said angrily: After leaving an annoying woman, you come over and quarrel with me again.
Master Li seemed unhappy.Xu Erlang's tone was stable and he sat down next to his elder brother.
Of course she was unhappy. If she had the strength, she would want to enter the palace at Mao hour now.
Why wait until the hour of Mao?
Because she felt that animals in the temple were everywhere and all of them should be killed, so she had to wait for the court to come to the court at the hour of Mao to kill a nest.Xu Qian said angrily.
When Xu Erlang heard this, he shrunk his head: Fortunately, I am just a Shujishi.
Xu Qi'an couldn't help laughing. After laughing, he sighed again:
What Tianzong cultivated is the Supreme Being Forgetful Love. Perhaps, when she really has this strength in the future, she is no longer the FeiYàn female hero she used to be back then.This is life, eight out of ten things that are not satisfactory.
The eldest brother seemed to have become more calm.Xu Erlang said with relief.
It’s not that I’m calm, it’s that I’m a little tired and disappointed.Xu Qian pillowed his hands on the back of his head, looked at the sky gradually fading at dusk, and murmured:
Is it that difficult to admit your mistake and apologize?
Xu Erlang turned his head, glanced at him, then turned his eyes to Qingming's sky and said:
I already understand the affairs of the court and came up to me to talk to my elder brother.Although the court made a conclusion on the case of the Zhenbei King's massacre, the matter was already a foregone conclusion in the capital.It's not that simple to turn the situation around.
Even if the court forcibly portrays Zhenbei King as a hero, this matter will leave hidden dangers. When people talk about this, they will never forget the Zhenbei King massacre that initially shocked them.This is the key to reversing the case in the future.
Reversing the case... Xu Qi'an raised his eyebrows and instantly remembered many cases in the history of his previous life.
Many loyal ministers and generals who died innocently were eventually overturned, while the once glorious treacherous ministers finally got their due outcome.
The most famous of them is Qin Hui.
The bronze statue of this treacherous minister and his wife for generations is still standing in a famous scenic spot and has been despised by future generations.
How much is Qin Hui's wife pretending to be?
Mr. Wei asked Zheng Xing to think twice. Did he have the same idea? Lord Zheng was blinded by anger and hatred, and his emotions were inevitably extreme. He might not be able to understand Mr. Wei's meaning. Well, I will remind him tomorrow.
It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years. Since the situation is stronger than others, then just endure it.
My Erlang really has the qualifications of the chief assistant, and his intelligence is not inferior to that of Duke Wei... Xu Qi'an sat up with relief and hugged Xu Erlang's shoulder.
Xu Erlang pushed him in disgust.
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Imperial Palace.
In the luxurious bedroom, Emperor Jing of Yuan leaned against the soft-collapse, studied the Taoist scriptures, and asked casually: What's going on in the cabinet recently?
The old eunuch whispered: The Chief Auxiliary has not seen guests recently.
Emperor Jing of Yuan nodded with satisfaction: Where is Wei Yuan?
After the court was dispersed the day before yesterday, Zheng Gongmao went to the Kengren Yamen. When Duke Wei met, the two of them did not meet again.The old eunuch reported truthfully.
Wei Yuan and Wang Shoufu are both smart, but Ah, Wei Yuan doesn't take me seriously.Emperor Jing of Yuan was not angry. He turned the page and looked at it for a while, and suddenly his face turned cold:
Where is Zheng Xinghuai?
Lord Zheng has been running around in the past few days, trying to lobby all officials. Not many people are willing to see him, and the officials are waiting and watching.He later changed his mind and went to the Imperial College to deceive the students.The old eunuch whispered.
Emperor Yuan Jing smiled, his eyes were filled with coldness.
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On the morning of May 12th, eight days have passed since the body of Zhenbei King was transported back to the capital.
The court's announcement has not been posted about convicting King Zhenbei in this way.
The people of the capital are not in a hurry. As residents at the foot of the emperor, they have even seen a case that has been delayed for several years, and also seen a government order that reduces and exempts taxes. It has been circulated a few years ago, and will continue to circulate a few years later.
Don’t be anxious, there is still heat, and it has not cooled down.
After dinner, the people of the capital would habitually carry out the King of Zhenbei out one, two, and three...
Early that morning, a group of uninvited guests came to the capital.
Thirty rode their horses and rushed into the city gate, passed through the outer city, and stopped at the inner city gate.
The leader had a good face, but he was blinded by the Chuzhou commander Que Yongxiu.
The Duke of the National Guard was wearing broken armor, his hair was messy and dusty.
This is true for his companions.
When he arrived at the city gate, Que Yongxiu abandoned his horse and entered the city and walked on foot. He took out a blood letter from his arms and held it in his palm and shouted:
This Duke is the commander-in-chief of Chuzhou and the Duke of Guarding the State. He sued the governor of Chuzhou Zheng Xinghuai, who colluded with the demon barbarians and killed the King of Zhenbei.Killed 380,000 people in Chuzhou City.
Afterwards, Zheng Xinghuai deceived the mission and chased the master. In order to cover up the fact that he colluded with the demons and barbarians, he falsely accused the King of Zhenbei and massacred the city, which was extremely evil.
He walked along the way, which attracted the people in the city to stop and watch and discuss.
Protect the Duke of the Country?Is it the Duke of the National Guard in Chuzhou?The one who helped the evil in the case of the Zhenbei Massacre?
Good to come back, I'll fall into the trap. Keep a close eye on it. Don't let them run away. Let's go to the government office to report to the officials.
Don't worry, listen to him, the governor Zheng Xinghuai colluded with the demon barbarians, killed the King of Zhenbei, and deceived the mission... What's going on?
Could it be that the Chuzhou governor was the culprit that destroyed Chuzhou City?
The people in the market are used to hearing this kind of reversal case, just like the clichéd storyteller loyalty and goodness being framed and finally being reversed.
They are most familiar with such a drama.
It must be fake. Chuzhou City was ruined by the King of Zhenbei. Have you forgotten that there is Xu Yinluo in the mission.Will Xu Yinluo wrongly accuse a good person?If that governor was a traitor, would Lord Xu not be able to see it?
It makes sense.
The people around him agree deeply.
During the year of Beijing inspection, a series of major cases occurred in the capital. Every time the organizer was Xu Qi'an. At that time, he gradually became known to the people from a small gong and became a topic of conversation.
After Yunzhou returned, his reputation rose to a higher level, from a topic of talk to a martyr.
What really exploded was the Buddhist fighting. After defeating Buddhism, he became a hero in the capital. He was sent to various places with the imperial court's mansion, and was talked about by the people and people from all over the world.
It solidified its huge reputation.
The battle between heaven and man consolidates his image and reputation. He exists in the deep minds of the people, in their dreams, in their hearts, and in their shouts.
Therefore, compared with Que Yongxiu's bloody letter, the people around him were more willing to believe in the Chuzhou governor who was brought back by Xu Yinluo.
Soon, the commander-in-chief of Chuzhou, the Duke of the State Guard, returned to Beijing, holding a blood letter in his hand, and sued the Chuzhou governor Zheng Xinghuai along the street, which quickly spread along the crowd.
For a time, the case of Zhenbei King's massacre became increasingly confused.
……
After the incident, Que Yongxiu was immediately taken to the palace by the imperial guards and met the emperor alone.
Soon, the emperor summoned the princes and held a small court meeting in the imperial study.
Emperor Jing of Yuan sat behind the desk, with the civil servants on the left and the nobles on the right.Que Yongxiu, who was kneeling in front of the case, held a blood letter in his hand.
Dear friends, look at this bloody letter.Emperor Jing of Yuan handed over the blood letter to the old eunuch.
The latter was respectfully taken and passed to the royal family, and then the civil servants.
Duke Cao stepped forward and said indignantly: Your Majesty, Zheng Xinghuai colluded with the demon barbarians and killed the King of Zhenbei. He was extremely guilty and should be punished by the nine clans.
The Minister of Rites frowned and went out. Duke Cao's words were too arbitrary. Zheng Xinghuai colluded with the demon barbarians and then killed his whole family?
A prince retorted: Who can be sure that Zheng Xinghuai's whole family died in Chuzhou?
Zhao Tingfang, a Grand Secretary of the Dongge, was furious and said harshly:
If Zheng Xinghuai colluded with the demon barbarians, what would happen to the mysterious master who killed the King of Zhenbei?He said that the King of Zhenbei massacred the city by name.What the mission saw with his own eyes and heard with his own ears.
Duke Cao sneered: Who is that mysterious master?You asked him to come out and testify for Zheng Xinghuai.How can you believe what an evil practitioner of unknown origin say?
The right censor Liu Hong was furious. It was the evil cultivator you mentioned that he had killed the leader of the barbarian clan.Duke Cao was timid in front of the barbarians, but he made a heavy blow in the court. It was so majestic.
Before Duke Cao refuted it, the Zuodu Censor Yuan Xiong took the lead in arguing with his political enemies: The so-called "being non-my race" must have different hearts, Lord Liu should not forget his identity.
Liu Hong sneered: Is it not my race that can use the sword of the country?
Enough!
Suddenly, Emperor Jing of Yuan slapped the table suddenly, his eyebrows and eyes were filled with anger.
Seeing this, the Duke of the State Guarding Que Yongxiu immediately fell to the ground and cried: Please, Your Majesty, make the decision for me, make the decision for the King of Zhenbei, and make the decision for the people of Chuzhou City.
Emperor Jing of Yuan nodded slowly: This case is of great importance, so I will naturally find out clearly.This matter is jointly heard by the three departments, and you must also participate in it.
After saying that, he glanced at his companion around him and said: I will give Duke Cao a gold medal and go to the post station to capture Zheng Xinghuai immediately. Those who violate the violation will be killed first and then reported.
Duke Cao excitedly said: Yes, Your Majesty is wise.
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After leaving the palace, Wei Yuan quickly caught up with the King's Shoufu, and the two powerful ministers walked side by side without riding in the carriage.
This scene is a scene before the eyes of all the officials.Many years later, the scenery is still worth remembering.
I advised Zheng Xinghuai, but unfortunately he has a stubborn temper.Wei Yuan's voice was gentle and his face was as usual.
If he were not stubborn, he would not have been sent to the north of the Seychelles back then.Shoufu Wang sneered: What a fool.
I don’t know if it’s scolding Zheng Xinghuai or scolding myself.
Wei Yuan said lightly: Last time, I almost caught Que Yongxiu in the palace and ran away for him. The next day we searched all over the city, but still couldn't find it.At that time, I knew that this matter was not violated.
The King of the King said calmly: It’s not a bad thing. The Lord can agree with Your Majesty’s opinion because King Zhenbei is already dead.Now that Que Yongxiu is back alive, some people will not agree.This is our opportunity.
Wei Yuan shook his head: It is precisely because Que Yongxiu came back that those people saw the hope of "reversing the case". As long as they cooperate with His Majesty, the case can be settled.Once decided, Que Yongxiu is a first-class duke. After the founding of the country, it will be difficult for him to deal with him again.
After a moment of silence, the two of them asked at the same time: Did he threaten you?
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Station.
A cough came from the room. Zheng Xinghuai was wearing a blue casual dress, sitting at the table, and his right hand spread out flat on the table.
A white-clothed warlock was taking his pulse.
After a long time, the white-clothed warlock retracted his hand and shook his head:
There is no big problem with depression and illness. Take a few medicines and take a few days to cultivate.However, Lord Zheng should relax earlier, otherwise he will come to you again.
Chen Xian and his wife breathed a sigh of relief and sighed again.
The disease is a minor illness and is not difficult to treat. What is difficult to treat is Lord Zheng’s heart disease.
Zheng Xinghuai did not respond to the white-clothed sorcerer and bowed: Thank you, Doctor.
Don't act like you don't take it seriously.The white-clothed sorcerer in Si Tianjian is arrogant and has always said something directly as long as he is not violently oppressed:
You are not too old, and if you are heartless, you can live a few more years.Otherwise, Ah, in three to five years, I will have a serious illness, and at most ten years, I can go to your grave to burn incense.
Chen Xian and his wife looked unhappy.
Zheng Xinghuai seemed to have seen the face of the white-clothed sorcerer. He did not blame or get angry, but asked: I heard that Xu Yinluo and Si Tianjian were in close contact.
The white-clothed warlock sneered: I know what you meant. Mr. Xu is a nobleman from our Sitianjian.However, if you want to see the supervisor through him, don't think about it.Si Tianjian doesn’t care about the affairs of the court, this is a rule.
Zheng Xinghuai was about to say something else, but he heard the white-clothed sorcerer add: Xu Yinluo had already gone to Sitianjian to ask for it. If this road is easy, do you need to say it?
He, he had already been to Sitianjian... Zheng Xinghuai looked complicated. In the mission that returned to Beijing, only Xu Yinluo was still running for this matter.
Others chose to remain silent due to the situation.
As he spoke, the sound of rapid footsteps came from the downstairs, followed by Zhao Jin's roar: Which yamen do you belong to, dare to trespass the inn where Lord Zheng lives...
Zheng Xinghuai and others ran out of the room and happened to see Duke Cao in military uniform, waving his scabbard and slapped Zhao Jin's face hard, breaking his half-open teeth.
Yin Luo from the Gengren Yamen rushed out of the room with several Tongluo and shouted: Stop!
He ordered the Tongluo to hold the angry Zhao Jin, and the Yinluo stared at him and warned: This is the imperial guard in the palace.
Zhao Jin's face froze.
Yinluo took a deep breath and bowed: Duke Cao, you are...
Duke Cao looked at Zheng Xinghuai who was running out of the room, with a cold smile and said: According to Your Majesty's order, I will arrest Zheng Xinghuai and return to Dali Temple for questions. If anyone disobeys, he will kill him.
What?!
Da Gengren, Zhao Jin and others' expressions changed.
Zheng Xinghuai was not afraid, had a clear conscience and said: What crime did this official commit?
Duke Cao was stunned, his smile became playful, and he mocked: It seems that Lord Zheng did not go out today. Well, the commander of the Chuzhou capital and the Duke of the Guardian Que Yongxiu has returned to Beijing. He sued Your Majesty for collusion with the demon barbarians and killed the 380,000 people in the Chuzhou City.
Zheng Xinghuai staggered, his face was bloodless.
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Huaiqing Prefecture.
The chief guard knocked on the door of Princess Huaiqing's study, stepped in, and presented the note in his hand:
Your Highness, all the information you want is here, Lord Zheng has been imprisoned.In addition, there are many people in the capital who are spreading rumors that "Master Zheng is a collusion with demons and barbarians" everywhere, and it is Duke Cao's men who are instructing him behind the scenes...
While listening, Huaiqing unfolded the notes and finished reading silently.
This palace knew that his father had a backup plan, so Que Yongxiu had already returned to the capital, lurking in secret, waiting for an opportunity.My father ignored the rumors in the capital just to wait for this moment. It was amazing.
She waved.
The chief guard retreated.
Wait until the door of the study room is closed, Huai Qing, wearing a white long skirt, walks to the window and quietly looks at the spring scenery outside the window.
A gentle sigh echoed in the study.
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East Palace.
Lin'an ran with his skirt, like a cluster of gorgeous flames, with the hem of the skirt, waist jade and ribbon fluttering.
Six palace maids chased her, shouting: Your Highness is slower, Your Highness is slower.
Prince Brother, Prince Brother...
The pleasant voice like a silver bell echoed and floated into the hall from outside.
The prince was visiting the pretty palace maid in the bedroom. When he heard the girl's shouting, his face changed drastically.He climbed out of bed in a panic, picked up the clothes on the ground, and quickly put them on.
Fortunately, the eunuchs in the East Palace were sensible and knew that their master was working hard for the royal family. They forced Lin'an to enter the bedroom and invited her to the living room.
While tidying up his clothes, the prince entered the living room. When he saw his sister, his face turned soft and said gently: What's so anxious?
Lin'an frowned with his delicate little brows, his charming peach blossom eyes flashed with panic and worry, and he kept saying: Prince Brother, I heard that Zheng Gongzheng was arrested by his father.
The prince was silent for a moment and nodded: I know.
He has been the prince for so many years and has a background, and he knows everything in the court clearly.
Lin'an said sneakily: Father, he, he misses Lord Zheng, right?
After the prince retreated the eunuch and the palace maid, only two brothers and sisters were left in the hall, he nodded and gave a positive reply.
The lively peach blossom eyes dimmed, and Lin'an whispered: The Huai King massacred the city and killed 380,000 innocent people. Why did the father still cover up for him and he would not hesitate to blame Lord Zheng for this?
This is related to the royal face, and it is absolutely impossible to give in at all... The prince wanted to say this, but when he saw the girl was depressed, he sighed and patted her shoulder:
If you are a daughter, don’t worry about these things. Isn’t it good to study Huaiqing? You shouldn’t go back to the palace.
Lin'an lowered his head, like a frustrated little girl.
The prince still felt sorry for his sister. He pressed her shoulders and said in a deep voice: My father likes you because you are sweet-mouthed, because you never ask about the affairs of the court. Why have you changed now?
Lin'an said weakly: Because Xu Qi'an's position is getting higher and higher...
The prince's face changed and he showed anger: Did he encourage you to enter the palace?
No... Lin'an slapped and said aggrievedly: I, I don't dare to see him, I have no shame to see him.
King Huai is her biological uncle. He committed such atrocities in Chuzhou and was both a royal family. How could she completely separate her relationship?
The guilt for the 300,000 unjust souls made her feel faceless to see Xu Qi'an.
She even gave in and thought that she would never meet again.
So, you came to me today because you wanted me to plead with my father?The prince led her to sit down again. When he saw her sister pecking her head, he shook his head and laughed:
My father doesn’t even see you, how could he meet me?In Lin'an, there is no right or wrong in the officialdom, only gains and losses.Not to mention whether it is useful for me to come forward, I am the prince Ah, and I must stand with the royal family and nobles.
You are just a daughter's house, and no one cares what you do.If you are a prince, you will have lost the throne after the actions a few days ago.
Lin'an said with a sad look: But, killing so many people always has to pay a price.Otherwise, who would still believe in the kingly law we worshipped?I heard from Huaiqing that the one who killed someone for King Huai was Duke of the Kingdom.
I was very unhappy that he had killed so many people and his father wanted to protect him.
Silly sister, under the dragon throne of the father, there is a sea of corpses and blood.
There were many such things before, but now, and they will continue in the future.No one can change.
Including the Xu Qi'an you like.
The prince shook his head helplessly.
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Dali Temple, prison.
In early summer, the air in the cell was rotten and smelled bad, mixed with the smell of prisoners urinating and defecating at will and the smell of rotten food.
The muffled air makes people sick.
The Dali Temple Chief went to prison with two pots of wine and a pack of beef.He slowly came to the cell where Zheng Xinghuai was imprisoned, and did not hesitate to dirty place names and sat down with his feet.
Lord Zheng, I will ask you to drink.The Dali Temple Chief smiled.
Zheng Xinghuai, with his hands and feet wrapped around his hands and feet, walked to the fence, looked at the Dali Temple Chief, and said: You don’t look very good.
What's wrong?It was clearly rosy and relaxed.
Dali Temple Cheng took apart the butter paper and ate it with Zheng Xinghuai.As he was eating, he suddenly said: After this matter was over, I retired and returned home.
Zheng Xinghuai looked at him and nodded: That's pretty good.
After eating the meat and drinking, the Dali Temple Chief stood up and bowed deeply to Zheng Xinghuai: Thank you, Lord Zheng.
He didn't explain and left on his own.
Thank you for helping me get my conscience back.
As soon as Fang walked out of the dungeon, the Dali Temple Chief saw a group of people walking towards him. The two people standing shoulder to shoulder were Duke Cao and Duke Huguo Que Yongxiu.
What are they doing here? As the main figure in the case, should they also be detained?
The Dali Temple Chief's eyes flashed over them and saw the entourage behind them... and the entourage was still in custody?
Dali Temple Master, we meet again.
Que Yongxiu came up with a smile, looked up and down, and said:
It turned out that he was only a sixth-rank official. When I was in Chuzhou, I thought you were a first-rank master. He was so powerful that even I dared to question him.
The Minister of Dali Temple suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice: What are you doing when you come to Dali Temple?
Of course, it was interrogation of the prisoner.Que Yongxiu showed a sarcastic smile: According to the oral order of Your Majesty, the criminal Zheng Xinghuai will be interrogated. During this period, no one is allowed to enter the dungeon. Violators will be punished with the same crime.
After saying that, the two dukes entered the dungeon side by side, and the minion closed the door of the dungeon and locked it inside.
They were going to kill someone to silence the silence... This thought flashed through the Dali Temple Chief's mind, as if he was struck by lightning.
He instinctively wanted to go to the Dali Temple Minister for help, but the two dukes dared to come here, which was enough to show that the Dali Temple Minister knew about this and agreed to it.
Because the two dukes were instructed by His Majesty.
They want to kill people to silence their mouths, and then pretend to commit suicide in fear of crimes, so as to tell the world.In this way, the anger towards King Huai will be transferred to Zheng Xinghuai.
This is much simpler than overturning the previous statement. It is much easier to force the King of Huai to be punished and is easier to be accepted by the people.Your Majesty, he doesn't plan to try the case at all. He wants to catch the Duke off guard and let the Dukes have no choice...
The Dali Temple Chief walked away quickly, his pace getting faster and faster. Finally, he ran wildly and rushed towards the horse shed in the yamen.
He had only one thought in his mind: look for Xu Qi'an.
Only the smelly stones in this pit can stop Duke Huguo and Duke Cao, and only he can be angry at the belief in his heart.
……
Duke Cao covered his mouth and nose, frowned, and walked in the corridor between the dungeons.
What's this stinking smell? Duke Cao, you haven't led your troops for too long.The one-eyed Que Yongxiu said sir.
Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and finish the work and leave, if it changes later, it will happen.Duke Cao waved his hand.
The two stopped in front of Zheng Xinghuai's cell. Que Yongxiu glanced at the wine pot and butter paper on the ground, and shouted: Lord Zheng, you are living a good life.
Zheng Xinghuai's eyes turned red in an instant, and he ran out with shackles, roaring like a lion: Que Yongxiu, you beast!
Que Yongxiu was not angry and said with a smile: I am a beast, kill all the beasts in your family.Zheng Xinghuai, you were lucky enough to escape that day, which caused so many things to happen later.Today, I'll send you a family to reunite.
Zheng Xinghuai roared and roared, and his grandson, who was provoked by a spear, his son who was nailed to the ground, his wife and daughter-in-law who were hacked to death by random knives.
The people of Chuzhou City fell to the ground in the arrows, and their lives were like mustard grass.
The scenes were clear and clear, making his soul tremble and howl.
Que Yongxiu smiled happily, and he leaned back and forth.
Duke Cao sneered beside him and said:
You have been jumping up and down these days, and Your Majesty has long been unable to bear it. If you hadn't had it useful, you would have died silently.Zheng Xinghuai, you are still not smart enough.If you can think carefully about what happened in Chuzhou, you should know who you are going to face.
Zheng Xinghuai suddenly froze, as if he had been knocked on a stick.
A few seconds later, the scholar's body began to tremble, trembling, and trembling.
Why did he do this, why did he do this...Those, those are his people...
He lowered his head and never raised his head again.
The backbone of this scholar was broken.
Que Yongxiu hummed: Thank you Duke Cao, so you can understand even if you die.
As he said that, he stretched out his hand and smiled fiercely: Give me Bai Ling, I will send him up with you in person.
A follower handed over the white silk, and another follower opened the prison door.
Que Yongxiu stepped in, his wrist trembled, and the white silk wrapped around Zheng Xinghuai's neck, pulled it hard, and said with a smile:
Zheng Xinghuai, the governor of Chuzhou, colluded with demons and barbarians, slaughtered 380,000 people. After being exposed by the Duke of the State Guard, Que Yongxiu, he committed suicide by hanging a beam in prison.
Is Lord Zheng satisfied with such an ending?
Zheng Xinghuai could no longer speak. His eyes were raised, his face turned red, and his tongue spit out little by little.
His struggles ranged from intense to slow, occasionally kicking his legs, and his life passed by rapidly, like a candle in the wind.
At this moment, life is about to come to an end, and the past life appears in Zheng Xinghuai's mind.
A miserable childhood, a hardworking boy, a lost young man, a selfless middle-aged man... At the end of his life, he seemed to have returned to a small mountain village.
He ran on the dirt road in the village and headed towards home. He walked this road thousands of times, but today he didn't know why, but he was particularly anxious.
Bang bang bang!
He knocked on the yard door anxiously.
The gate of the courtyard slowly opened, and an ordinary woman stood in the door, weathered and frosty, with a gentle smile.
He breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had found a harbor in life, rested all his fatigue, and smiled happily.
Mom, I'm back home...
……
I don’t know how long it took, but a loud bang broke the quiet dungeon.
The iron door leading to the dungeon was violently kicked open and hit the opposite wall hard, and the loud noise echoed in the dungeon corridor.
Xu Qi'an rushed into the dungeon with a knife.
The Dali Temple Chief followed him panting. At his age, even though he was usually very concerned about physical care, his violent running still made his lungs burn.
The Dali Temple Chief chased Xu Qi'an into the corridor and saw him suddenly froze at the door of a certain cell.
It was frozen there, like a sculpture.
The Dali Temple Chief's heart sank. He staggered over from where he got his strength.
In the gloomy cell, a body hung on the fence.
The Dali Temple Chief sat on the ground, covering his face, tears streaming down.
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