In the palace of Prince Dai, Liu Bi looked a little uneasy. Even a strong man like him could not help but sweating at this moment.
At first he was very happy. Chao Cuo was caught and had to be interrogated. This was a good thing.
But gradually, things seemed to go wrong. Wang Tianqi came to investigate the matter and said that someone had falsely accused Chao Cuo and wanted to execute the person who falsely accused Chao Cuo. Liu Bi suddenly became the number one suspect.
Although there are many people who have grudges against Chao Cuo, Liu Bi has the most tense relationship with him recently. He even threatened Chao Cuo many times, saying that he would kill him.
The trouble was still that Liu Bi was "Ren Xia". He had many knight-errants under his command, and the person who heard about stealing the letters was a hero from Chu State. Liu Bi had been to Chu State when he was attacking Yingbu. Over there
He also had many friends. As a result, many people speculated that Liu Bi was responsible and thought he wanted to kill Chao Cuo.
Liu Bi is not stupid. He knows the status of the Supreme Emperor in Liu Chang's heart. If this matter rests on him, of course, His Majesty may not kill him, but he will definitely be left out in the cold from now on, and he will probably be deprived of the throne.
Just become Chehou!
He wanted to go into the palace several times to explain face to face, but he couldn't get in.
After much deliberation, he finally came to the acting king Liu Bo. Liu Bo was rewarded with a mansion by his brother half a year ago. He also had many followers and began to prepare for his future return to the country.
Liu Bo looked at the nervous Liu Bi in front of him and asked, "Isn't it really you?"
I hear you fart here!
Chao Cuo explained the things to be done in the future, but he was still not satisfied, so he looked at Zhao Yu, his carefully cultivated confidant.
"Don't be afraid, your Majesty is not a person who kills indiscriminately. Even if I bear the crime, I will never let you all be executed. There will definitely be consequences."
Zhao Yu was also in a very embarrassed state at the moment, with bruises on his face. It looked like he had a direct conflict with the Tingwei soldiers.
Everyone in Chang'an was staring at Wang Tianqi, thinking about how he would find a way to solve this matter. As a result, they learned that he had arrested all the people in the Yushi Mansion and prepared to punish them together. Many people in the court looked on with cold eyes. Everyone in the Yushi Mansion
Chao Cuo arranged for a large number of Legalist hawks, promoted them to his side, and established his own faction. These people were different from Chao Cuo. Although Chao Cuo was radical, he was essentially a university student.
Jia Jia, the mainstay of the Legalist school, was an excellent political talent, but the people under him were a large group of ruthless officials who were just as anxious to do things as Chao Cuo, but they did not have the overall view of Chao Cuo.
They were arrested, and no one thought about rescuing them. Everyone was silent, as if they didn't know anything.
"What's up?"
Zhang Buyu listened to Liu Chang's complaints without interrupting him.
At this moment, Chao Cuo opened his mouth to comfort them.
"What are these words?! Killing innocent people indiscriminately!!"
Chao Cuo just shook his head and sighed.
"Father Zhong, I'm not here to play. I just have something to ask you for help!"
"Prince! How can this be done?!"
The officials of the Yushi Mansion were extremely happy and congratulated Chao Cuo one after another, but Chao Cuo narrowed his eyes and didn't know what he was thinking.
"An is such a bastard, it's really disgusting! When something happens to his brother, his first reaction is to serve him with potion! My brother treats him as his own child, how dare he do this?! It seems now,
In terms of generosity and righteousness, he is not as good as Bo!"
Liu Chang didn't look very happy. At this moment, he was complaining to Zhang Buyi about family matters.
"Yu, among the many officials in the Yushi Mansion, you are the one I value the most."
One person gently opened the cell door, feeling in the dark, and tiptoed towards Chao Cuo's cell.
Wang Tianqi glanced at him calmly, then looked at the rest of the people and asked, "What do you think? How should things go?"
His urgent breathing could be clearly heard in the cell.
At this moment, Liu Chang was in the Houde Hall, eating meat with Zhang Buyi.
Wang Tianqi looked very happy and soon brought people to see Chao Cuo and everyone else.
"Can you please stop falsely accusing Chao Cuo and follow me to find my father and bail Chao Cuo out?"
"Father Zhong, why don't you go find my brother? My brother should know more than me."
"Father Zhong! You are indeed here!"
Liu Ci shook his head hurriedly, pointed to the person beside him, and said, "Father Zhong, look at this man. His name is Zhang Tang, and he is a disciple of Chao Cuo. He found me and wanted me to help."
"Well, if even you think that I am suspicious, wouldn't this be bad? What has your father been doing these days?"
Chao Cuo sighed with emotion and said loudly: "When you go out, you must fulfill my last wish. The first thing is to cut down the feudal vassal."
Liu Bo frowned, "Ci, now is not the time for you to fool around!"
"But what if it turns out later that it was really not you who did this?"
After approaching the cell, he gently opened the cell door with the key again, looked around cautiously, and then quickly entered the cell. Chao Cuo was lying next to the window, sleeping soundly. The moonlight shone on his body, making him blurry.
Seeing his face, the man tiptoed closer and gently took off Chao Cuo's belt. The man looked at Chao Cuo and seemed to be very hesitant. He didn't do anything for a long time, but just gasped for air.
He aimed his belt at Chao Cuo several times and let go of his hand several times.
Soon, Tingwei soldiers were dispatched en masse. Most of the officials in the Yushi Mansion were shocked and were arrested without knowing anything. Wang Tianqi did not interrogate them and directly detained them in Tingwei Prison.
When Chao Cuo was transported here, he felt even more angry when he saw many familiar officials here, and almost shed tears. If he was just locked up, he could still let them handle the matter, but now they are all locked up.
Okay, who should take care of those things?
"Are all the people in the Yushi Mansion thieves?!"
While the two were discussing, there was a sudden noise at the door. Soon, four people broke into the mansion. Liu Bo's confidants were not able to stop them. The three walked into the mansion and saw Liu Bi, the leader in front of them.
One light.
"This is impossible. King Yan is pleading for Chao Cuo??"
Liu Bi was still very angry, "Then I became an unfilial and disloyal traitor? What the hell is this idea?!"
Liu Bi sighed, "I'm busy doing big things now, you can play with yourself."
Wang Tianqi didn't seem to hear what he said. He had discussed this matter with Xuan Moru a long time ago. He came to Tingwei today to announce two things. He wanted to transfer Shen Tujia and Chao Cuo to the cells here. At the same time, he also
If you want to arrest the main officials of the Yushi Mansion and put them in prison, the truth will probably not be found out. It is better to deal with them all together. Maybe it can alleviate some of His Majesty's anger. Everyone in the Tingwei Mansion is
Stunned, what does this mean??
Liu Bi looked at Liu Bo, and then at the people in front of him, "Oh, so you want me to plead guilty?"
Liu Bo did not answer, but Liu Bi became increasingly upset.
"If you had known, Mr. Chao, that you would die like this, shouldn't you have just done everything that needs to be done, regardless of standards, objections, or charges?"
After Liu Chang finished speaking, Zhang Buyi smiled and said: "Your Majesty has a good way of teaching his children, I really admire him!"
"Is the Supreme Emperor really going to die?"
This annoying censor can be regarded as abiding by his duties and not a mediocre person.
"Finally found you!"
Zhang Buyi lowered his head and spoke seriously, and the anger in Liu Chang's heart gradually disappeared, "You are right, he is really not qualified to be so forthright with me, he still has to pretend."
"Your Majesty!! King Yan came to see him and said that he was the one who falsely accused Chao Cuo. He wanted to apologize to your majesty in person. I hope your majesty can forgive Chao Cuo!!"
Liu Chang looked at Zhang Buyi in front of him in surprise.
Chao Cuo only thought it was ridiculous. King Yan falsely accused him? And yet he took the initiative to plead guilty? And he also begged for mercy for himself?
But this incident seemed to have really happened. Although Wang Tianqi did not release them directly, he did not allow the officials to beat and humiliate them anymore, and also sent them good meals, indicating that they would be released after King Yan's investigation was clear.
Everyone.
"It's too late to think about anything now"
Liu Bi shook his head, "I don't dare to look for him now. Your brother is determined to stand with Chao Cuo. My suspicions are probably brought out by his subordinates. What should I do with him?"
Zhang Shizhi was furious, stood up and scolded him sternly, his eyes full of anger.
Liu Bi was furious, "Am I crazy to do this? The Emperor and I are blood relatives, how could I do such a thing?"
Only Luan Bu insisted on not killing indiscriminately and wanted to summon the ministers to oppose this matter.
"Brother, why do you despise me so much? I have done a lot of great things in these days!"
While the two were talking, Lu Lu hurried in.
"So you decided to be selfless and trade your father-in-law's life for Chao Cuo's life??"
Zhang Shizhi looked at Xuan Moru in disbelief and was about to explode with anger.
Liu Bi was stunned for a moment, then narrowed his eyes, "What do you mean? Who asked you to come? Your father? Your eldest brother?"
"It's just hateful that everything can't be done."
In Tingwei's mansion, Wang Tianqi was discussing with many officials about arresting the traitor.
"I absolutely agree! How dare you thieves do this?!"
In Tingwei's prison, the officials of the Yushi Mansion gathered together, and everyone's expressions did not look very good.
None of the ministers could see Liu Chang, except Zhang Buyi.
Liu Bo smiled bitterly again.
Both of them were sitting under Wang Tianqi at the moment, listening carefully to Wang Tianqi's orders.
"My brother, named Zhang Tang, has been following Chao Cuo and knows him quite well. He is sure that Chao Cuo did not say such words, and he knows the situation in the Yushi Mansion. Not long ago, he
He came to me and told me a lot of things. I originally wanted to tell my father directly, but my father didn't want to see me. It just so happened that Wang Tianqi's grandson Wang Chulong met me. He treated me as his elder brother, so I quietly told him through him.
We found Wang Tianqi and asked Zhang Tang to talk to Wang Tianqi alone."
"How could I murder Father Zhong? This is the case. My father is very angry now, but he is reluctant to kill Chao Cuo. He must be very entangled in his heart. If Father Zhong can come forward and give my father a step forward, my father will definitely not
I will kill you, and after Chao Cuo comes out, I'm afraid he won't have the face to talk about reducing the vassal status."
"King Yan!"
"You often say that you don't want the prince to be like you. If you imitate you, you will perish. Isn't what the prince did is what you want? The prince is not as good as you, but he will not be a mediocre king. It can be seen that your majesty is still
Those who are good at raising children, as for the acting king, your majesty must not praise him like this in front of others. Only when brothers are harmonious can they inherit the great man."
Liu Bi was a little confused. He looked at the few figures in front of him and fell into deep thought.
Liu Ci excitedly grabbed Liu Bi's hand, and there were three people standing behind him, all of whom were babies.
Liu Bi was not happy, "Chao Cuo is my enemy, why should I cooperate with Wang Tianqi to save him?"
Xuan Moru stroked his beard and said in a low voice: "It's okay. We can find letters in the Yushi Mansion. It shows that they are just traitors. It doesn't matter if they are executed."
"I made a mistake, Father Zhong, don't blame me."
Liu Chang's face turned dark. If the person in front of him hadn't been Zhang Buyi, he would have punched him. Zhang Buyi hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, please listen to me. Your Majesty is benevolent and righteous and treats others with sincerity. This is what any king can do."
No one can compare to you. You have no fear of your brothers. You are a model of filial piety and brotherhood. Everyone in the world admires you. But only you can accomplish such a thing. Your prestige is unmatched by any king.
Your superiors, whether they are ministers, generals, or the clan, all obey your words and do not dare to offend you in the slightest."
Zhang Tang said first: "If the matter is not clear, I'm afraid you will become a recognized sinner. From now on, if my love and majesty can help the prince to find out the truth, you will definitely benefit a lot and gain a good reputation."
Liu Ci's words are simply heartbreaking. This means that he has confirmed that I falsely accused Chao Cuo and wants me to plead guilty??
"Chao Cuo, no, Mr. Chao, congratulations on your going out. King Yan has taken the initiative to plead guilty and said that it was his doing and it has nothing to do with you. You are going out."
"Your Majesty, why don't you let him come in and report first?"
"But how can the prince have such prestige as you? How can he dare to treat others with such pure sincerity as you do? He must think about everything and do things thoughtfully. Even if it seems hypocritical, he must not fail to do it. He must not give anything to others.
You are not afraid of making excuses with others, and you even dare to beat the crown prince. But the prince does not dare. If the prince is a little rude, he has to think of more ways to solve it. Therefore, he can only do this. This does not mean that the prince is not enough.
Kindness, Your Majesty, kindness also requires strength. If the prince were twenty years older, had fought in battles, convinced everyone, and had half of your prestige, he would no longer be hypocritical."
Zhang Shizhi cursed loudly, and Wang Tianqi's expression changed, and he pointed at him and ordered, "Detain this person too!!"
"The prince has said that there is no need for you to confess your guilt. You just need to see my father in the name of confessing your guilt, and then tell your father the truth. The main thing is to let others know that you have confessed your guilt."
When the news reached Ting Wei, everyone was stunned.
Liu Bo smiled bitterly and said, "Father Zhong, I just received Liu Jing. Everyone knows about this. The rest of the time, he takes care of my uncle in the other hall. I have never seen him go out."
Zhao Yu's eyes were full of sorrow. He looked at Chao Cuo and murmured: "Chao Cuo, no matter how much we abide by the rules, as long as we govern others, others will not believe us. Otherwise, how could so many people want to
Are you going to get rid of us?"
"What do you think our Tingwei Mansion is?!"
Soon, the news spread throughout Chang'an. King Yan took the initiative to plead guilty, saying that he had falsely accused Chao Cuo, and asked the emperor to release Chao Cuo.
"Don't speak like that. The position of censor is to offend people. Only mediocre censors will not be hostile to others. But offending people does not mean that you can completely ignore the law and means. This is a completely different matter."
Liu Bi's face suddenly turned red and he cursed: "Shuzi! You wanted to borrow my city before, but now you want to borrow my head?!"
"After I die, you don't have to think about revenge for me and concentrate on doing the things I told you. There is just one thing. You are too radical in doing things. You only care about the results and ignore the process. This is not right. If the Yushifu wants to govern people, first of all
It is to convince others that rules must not be lost at any time. If you act recklessly, the whole world will become chaotic. No matter who the next imperial censor is, you should not do things as you did before. You are all
If my former official continues to behave like this, he will be jealous."
"He asked us to come to you. In fact, he also wanted to find out the culprit and wanted your cooperation."
Today's Tingwei is Xuan Moru, and Zhang Shizhi has become Xuan Moru's deputy.
Chao Cuo did not forget to hold a meeting with everyone at this moment, and the expressions of the officials were different. Some were scared, some were angry, and some were secretly happy. Chao Cuo explained everything that should be done one by one. For most of the day, he was there
After explaining the major events in the future, he did not mention the arrangements for his private matters, such as burial. At first, Sergeant Tingwei was a little disdainful, but after hearing this, his face became a little solemn, and he couldn't help but look at Chao Cuo a little more.
Very respectful.
So it was late at night.
Zhang Shizhi was particularly intolerant. He couldn't stand such behavior. How could he kill innocent people indiscriminately? Just because someone among them might have committed a crime, should everyone be executed?
When Wang Tianqi saw that everyone was speechless, he said: "Okay, then the matter is settled. Now let's go to Tingwei's Mansion to get the people. No one can be left behind, all of them are captured, waiting to be executed together with Chao Cuo.
alright."
Liu Ci looked around cautiously and closed the door.
Liu Chang was stunned, "What did you say? Who???"
Just when the man raised the belt in his hand again, Chao Cuo said lazily: "Man, you can kill if you want, why do you hesitate?"
The man was shocked. At this moment, a figure suddenly rushed over and pushed him to the ground. Under the moonlight, you could see the appearance of the man who rushed towards him. It was Zhang Shizhi who was imprisoned by Wang Tianqi.
At this moment, Zhang Shizhi pressed tightly against the black figure, preventing him from moving.
Chao Cuo lay on his back and slowly opened his eyes.
"Zhao Yu. I personally promoted you and taught you the knowledge of governance. I have never been disrespectful to you. Why do you want to kill me?"