The imperial envoy wearing a gauze hat and a python robe was riding a tall horse. He was about forty years old, broad and fat. When he saw the gold medal given by the Tang family, he felt relieved and turned around to signal Zheng Chaoming, the captain of Zhiguo School in Dengzhou County, to lead a hundred soldiers.

He went into Crouching Tiger Manor with him to read out the imperial edict. Su Qingtong and Tang Jiusheng walked down from the crenellations on the wall protecting the village. Su Qingtong was feeling uneasy and respectfully accompanied the imperial envoy to the manor, preparing to go to the hall to receive the imperial edict.

As Tang Jiusheng walked, he looked the imperial envoy up and down. He saw that the patch on the official's python robe was a white pheasant. It seemed that he was a fifth-rank official. When the official saw Tang Jiusheng looking him up and down, he quickly put a smile on his face. Although the Imperial Master Tang Fulong

He has been demoted to the third rank of the Protector of the Country, but he is still "doing business in the Quan State Prefect's Office", which means that Old Man Tang still has a great chance to make a comeback. He, a small fifth-grade official, cannot afford to offend the National Preceptor's Office.

Young Master.

The imperial envoy said with a smile on his face: "Oh, Mr. Tang, I haven't seen you for a few years, and you have grown so tall! The old imperial master is really lucky to have such a handsome man with extraordinary martial arts skills.

Good son! Since I left the capital, I haven’t seen the old Imperial Master for three years. He has always been in good health. Oh, by the way, let me introduce myself. I am He Chunju, a doctor in the Ministry of Punishment."

Tang Jiusheng thought to himself, it turns out that this is a doctor from the Ministry of Punishment. Although his official position is not very high, he is an imperial envoy who has come here with orders. He cannot be neglected, right? Tang Jiusheng cupped his hands and smiled politely: "Thank you, Mr. He, for thinking about me."

, My father has always been in good health! I wonder what business Mr. He has come to Crouching Tiger Village on this occasion?" Although he had already heard from Leng Hongxing that the imperial envoy was coming to fetch Su Qingtong, he still had to ask one question to feel at ease.

He Chunju smiled slightly, "Don't worry, you will know it after the imperial edict is read out later!" As the few people talked, they had already arrived at the Su family hall. He Chunju stood proudly in the hall, with his entourage kneeling on one knee behind him.

, raised his hands above his head, and saw that the attendant was holding a tray with both hands, covered with yellow satin.

He Chunju stretched out his hand, uncovered the yellow cloth and satin, picked up a scroll from the tray, and said loudly: "The imperial decree has arrived. Su Qingtong of Crouching Tiger Village will receive the decree!" Su Qingtong knelt down on his knees and said loudly: "Common man Su Qingtong listens to the decree! I hear the decree!

Long live the emperor!" Except for a few people such as Tang Jiusheng, everyone in the hall knelt down to listen to the order.

He Chunju unfolded the scroll and read aloud: "Edict from Emperor Fengtian Chengyun: Ten days ago, a giant thief Su Qingtong sneaked into the palace and stole the emperor's crown and court uniforms from the fourth treasury, as well as jewels and jade treasures from the inner treasury and many martial arts secret books. He was even more bold.

Leave your name on the wall of the palace... The Eastern Internal Security Bureau found out that Su Qingtong was from Wohuzhuang, Wenchang County, Dengzhou County, Shannan Road. He was a big thief who brought trouble to the hometown and ignored the national law... Su Qingtong was executed on the spot! Qin

this!"

There was a lot of content in the imperial edict. He Chunju read it for a long time. His mouth was dry and he finally finished reading it. Immediately, soldiers came over to arrest Su Qingtong.

Su Qingtong was extremely shocked. He raised his head and said loudly: "Wait a minute, sir, the common people are wronged! The common people have not left Wenchang County in the past six months. How can they go to the palace to steal treasures? Besides, how can they leave their names behind after stealing treasures?"

This must be someone framed by ordinary people, I hope you will find out clearly!"

He Chunju general

The imperial edict was rolled up and put back on the tray. He sneered, "Su Qingtong, I am only here to announce the edict and am not responsible for investigating the case. Someone is here to pull Su Qingtong down for execution!" Several officers and soldiers were about to step forward.

After capturing Su Qingtong, Su Qingtong's four disciples jumped up from the ground and pushed back the officers and soldiers. Liu Hutou shouted loudly: "Master, this court is going to kill people indiscriminately. Let's kill this imperial envoy first!"

Su Qingtong was furious and shouted: "The evildoers must not be rude! Since the imperial court has an imperial decree, wouldn't killing the imperial envoys be tantamount to treason? This Zhuangzi has thousands of lives. If you do this, you will be executed by the whole family!"

How could I have killed thousands of people just because of me? Anyway, I, Su Qingtong, traveled all over the world and made a living by stealing, but today I was wronged because someone stole Dauchi's treasures in my name. Alas, this is my fate!

"

Su Qingtong snatched the steel knife from an officer and soldier and wiped it on his neck. Tang Jiusheng picked up a tea cup from the table and knocked the steel knife out of Su Qingtong's hand. Everyone looked at Tang Jiusheng, and Su Qingtong was also confused.

Tang Jiusheng smiled coldly, "Master He, are you here to kill people and silence them? According to the law of Dashang, regardless of whether the person is guilty or not, the Ministry of Punishment must investigate the case clearly before convicting him and handing it over to the inspector.

The court will review it, and finally report it to Dali Temple, which will then report it to the emperor, who will personally approve it three times and confirm it is correct. The execution can only be carried out after the person has been verified. How could this imperial edict be so strange? So hasty? "

He Chunju smiled bitterly and said: "Mr. Tang, what you are talking about is a general situation. This case is now under the jurisdiction of the East Guards Department, and the prisoner's life and death are also decided by the East Guards Department. You think, I am just a small doctor in the Criminal Department.

, an official of no more than five ranks, how can one decide a person's life or death? I just came here with an edict, and this edict came from the Eastern Neiwei Division!"

Tang Jiusheng, who narrowed his eyes and lowered his head in thought for a long time, suddenly raised his head and asked: "Master He, when you came from the capital, was General Manager Yang in the palace? Was this decree drafted by General Manager Yang to invite the emperor, or was it drawn up by another person?

Is there someone else?"

He Chunju said cautiously: "Mr. Tang, I am just a small doctor in the Ministry of Justice. Where can I see Mr. Yang? It's just that I heard that the chief executive has been unwell recently and is recuperating in the palace. Now all the affairs of the Eastern Internal Health Department are managed by

Mr. Ye is responsible for the punishment of thousands of households, Ye Zhaoli. It must be Mr. Ye who invited this imperial edict."

Tang Jiusheng nodded calmly, "Master He, originally you were ordered to kill someone, so I couldn't stop you, but this matter is too strange, so I am going to Beijing to interview the saint, and wait until I find out this matter.

How about the truth of the matter, and then let the Three Justice Department decide whether Su Qingtong is the culprit and whether he deserves to die?"

He Chunju looked embarrassed, and held up his hands and said: "Mr. Tang, I am just following orders! I was sent by an order, and the imperial edict is clear and unmistakable. If I can't complete the task, how can I go back to deliver the mission? If I can't kill Su Qingtong, then I won't be able to kill Su Qingtong.

I need to lose my head! You saved this Su Qingtong, but my head will fall to the ground because of this. I have an eighty-year-old mother and a ten-year-old child, so you have to pity me!"

On the side, Zheng Chaoming, the captain of Zhiguo School in Dengzhou County, stretched out his hand and pulled out his sword, and shouted, "This time, Master He is acting according to the decree. The holy decree is here. Who dares to stop it? Is it you?"

Are you trying to deceive the emperor and ignore your superiors?! Tang Jiusheng, I don’t care what kind of master’s office you are. No matter how big your office is, is it bigger than the imperial edict or the emperor? Come on, capture Su Qingtong!”

All the officers and soldiers agreed and were about to go forward to arrest Su Qingtong. The fat man on the side looked at Tang Jiu Sheng. Seeing Tang Jiu Sheng's face sinking, he knew what Tang Jiu Sheng was thinking. He stepped forward and kicked all the officers and men down with a left and right kick. He smiled ferociously at

In front of him, he wanted to knock Zheng Chaoming down. Zheng Chaoming shouted loudly and slashed at his head with a knife. The fat man did not dodge, stretched out two fingers to clamp the steel knife, and twisted it hard, and the steel knife in Zheng Chaoming's hand was released.

The fat man randomly twisted the steel knife in his hands and twisted it into a twist. Then he kneaded it with his hands and balled it into a steel ball. He threw it on the ground and sneered: "If you don't want to live anymore, Fatty will make it happen."

You! Old Tang, with that imperial gold medal in your arms, doesn’t it mean that officials below the third rank can be beheaded first and then punished later? Now as long as you nod your head, the fat man will behead him immediately. What do you think?"

Zheng Chaoming was so shocked when he saw that the fat man had casually turned his steel knife into a piece of scrap metal. He also heard that the gold medal given by the emperor could be chopped off first and played later, and he was even more frightened. Of course, Tang Jiu Sheng did not want to kill the court officials at will. After all, they were serving the emperor.

The gold medal given by the emperor is used to kill officials who are required to kill according to the law. You cannot kill anyone you want. The gold medal has more symbolic and deterrent meanings.

Tang Jiusheng stood up, reached out and took the imperial edict from the tray, opened it and looked at it. It was indeed the same as what He Chunju had read. Tang Jiusheng threw the imperial edict to Ximen Yushuang and said in a cold voice: "Shuang'er, please give it to me first."

This imperial edict has been accepted, and I will make plans after I go to Beijing to meet the Holy Spirit!" Ximen Yushuang agreed and accepted the imperial edict.

Tang Jiusheng turned back to Zheng Chaoming and He Chunju and said, "You can't kill Su Qingtong today! No matter who comes, you can't kill him. Since Mr. He doesn't want to die, then follow me to the capital to face the saint. I will guarantee your innocence!"

Seeing that the fat man wanted to kill Zheng Chaoming, He Chunju on the side was also frightened. There was no reason to argue with these guys who kill without blinking an eye. He Chunju looked helpless and wiped the cold sweat on his head with his sleeves, "Mr. Tang,

My life and fortune are in your hands! You can't harm me!"

Tang Jiusheng smiled slightly, "Master He is just here on orders. I will not embarrass you. I am responsible for this matter. Even if the emperor pursues it, this matter has nothing to do with you!" He Chunju finally felt relieved.

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Unexpectedly, one of He Chunju's five followers sneered, "Is the young master of the Imperial Prefecture so great? Do you dare not to take the king's law seriously? Do you dare not to take the imperial edict seriously?" He Chunju turned around and looked at this person.

position, my heart was raised again. This follower was sent by the Dongnei Wei Division to supervise the beheading. I had forgotten about him in the rush just now. What should I do? He Chunju looked at Tang Jiusheng with a need for help in his eyes.

Tang Jiusheng pretended not to see He Chunju's pleading look, looked up and down at the man dressed as an entourage, laughed loudly and said: "You are awesome, you hide well enough! You are a second-level master, but you scare me to death! If you don't accept it,
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