As soon as the two entered the county government office, Ma Zhengweng ordered people to tie up Zhang Chun. Zhang Chun pointed at Li Youwen and asked loudly: "Uncle, are you betraying me?"
Li Youwen was dejected and said: "Zhang Chun, Zhang Chun, you can only blame yourself. I asked you to prepare for the interrogation, but I didn't ask you to rebel. It was not a big thing, but you did it to reveal the truth."
,Isn’t this asking for death?”
Zhang Chun looked annoyed and filled with endless remorse. He didn't know whether he regretted not following Li Youwen to the county government office or regretting his decision to rebel.
Zhang Chun was captured, and his servants and guards were scattered.
The housekeeper Zhang Gui was quite astute. Before the county government officials arrived, he had a premonition that something was not going to happen, so he ran away with some gold and silver jewelry. His escape skills were really impressive.
Zhang Chun was arrested because he had already made plans to rebel. Without major meritorious service, it would be impossible for him to survive.
So with the mentality of making meritorious deeds, he confessed all the officials who had interacted with him, including Cui Cheng, who had been demoted to other places by Zhao Yun.
More than a dozen officials were confessed, all of whom had benefited from him. Even Wu Xiulin, who gave him advice, was also confessed by Zhang Chun.
Zhang Chun finally understood that even if he died without meritorious service, before he died, it would be best for everyone to go down and accompany him.
But what is surprising is that Wu Xiulin, who originally ran away, now returned home in a swaggering manner.
As expected, he was quickly arrested and taken to the county government, where Ma Zhengweng wanted to punish him.
Wu Xiulin cried out that he was wronged and said that he did not know Zhang Chun at all, so how could he give advice to Zhang Chun?
Ma Zhengweng then ordered the two to confront each other on the spot, and Zhang Chun told him how Wu Xiulin gave him the advice and asked him to bribe the knight-errant heroes to go to Renhe to cause trouble.
Ma Zhengweng glared at Wu Xiulin and said, "What else do you have to say now?"
Wu Xiulin looked innocent and said: "Old Qingtian, he is slandering others. He made up all these nonsense. Do you want Lao Qingtian to let the students ask him a few questions to see how he can cover up his lies?"
Ma Zhengweng nodded and agreed.
Wu Xiulin then asked Zhang Chun: "You said I met you, tell me when we met, and what did I wear as a student?"
Zhang Chuntao said: "It was the early morning of the third day of the first lunar month. I ordered the housekeeper Zhang Gui to invite you, but you didn't come until the evening. That day you were wearing a green gown and waving a fan in your hand. Do you dare to say that you are not?"
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"Hahaha,,,"
Wu Xiulin laughed, then turned to Ma Zhengweng and said: "Old Qingtian, you have heard it. He said that he invited the students to his house in the early morning of the third day of the first lunar month, and the students only went there in the evening. I wonder if anyone has ever been a guest in the evening? If so, this is
If you behave rudely, won't you be kicked out of the host's house?"
Ma Zhengweng nodded, thinking that it was indeed against common sense to invite someone in the morning and go to the appointment in the evening.
Wu Xiulin added: "He also said that the students wore long gowns when they went there, shaking fans in their hands. It was the cold season in the first month of the year, and the coats and cotton-padded clothes were not enough to keep warm. How could they go out with a long gown? Besides, in their hands
Still holding a fan, isn’t this nonsense?”
"Well, it does go against common sense."
Ma Zhengweng nodded, not believing Zhang Chun's words. He turned to Zhang Chun and said angrily: "Zhang Chun, you dare to do meritorious service and bite you randomly. How can I spare you so easily? Come here and use this spring stick."
Let’s see if he still dares to talk nonsense after 30 blows.”
Zhang Chun was dumbfounded. He looked at Wu Xiulin and his eyes were blazing. He said: "Well, Wu Xiulin, it turns out that you have been preparing for this day for a long time. You are ruthless, but you can only be regarded as a little clever. You are really stupid. If you are
Give me your advice wholeheartedly, and maybe you can become the second Xiao He."
"Bold."
Before Wu Xiulin could retort, Ma Zhengweng was so angry that he blew his beard, glared, and said angrily: "Zhang Chun, how dare you say such rebellious words, how can I spare you? Come on, give me a hard beating."
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Several government officials came forward, took off Zhang Chun's pants, and hit him hard with a board one after another. After more than a dozen boards fell, Zhang Chun was bloody and bloody, and finally passed out.
That night, Zhang Chun was severely injured because he was beaten with a board, and his high fever did not go away. Three days later, he finally died in the cell, while Wu Xiulin was acquitted and had no problem at all.
Imperial Palace, Funing Hall, Study Room.
Zhang Chun's file was sent to Zhao Yun's case.
Zhao Yun read it carefully and was very satisfied with the trial of the case, especially since Zhang Chun was treated as a major rebellion case and his family property was confiscated. After this, the state treasury received at least hundreds of thousands of dollars. He
The two to three hundred thousand acres of farmland under his name will also be confiscated, laying a solid foundation for the future implementation of the new law in Yuhang.
Zhao Yun was very satisfied and praised Ma Zhengweng and Wang Hong in the document, and then wrote: "In order to comfort the Wu family, the suffering owner, I will give him hundreds of dollars, hundreds of grains, and a small farmhouse, and allow him to live a stable life.
In addition, Zhang Chun's incident was arranged into a drama to educate the people."
After finishing writing, Zhao Yun closed the file and immediately focused on the officials who were bitten by Zhang Chun.
Zhao Yun has been depressed these days due to the impeachment memorials of countless officials. Now he has the opportunity to finally vent his anger.
"Gao Shi, Xuan Zhuzhu comes to see you."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Gao Shi respectfully agreed. Seeing that Zhao Yun was in a good mood, he felt grateful for Zhao Yun in his heart and went to summon him happily.
Soon, Zhu Zhu came.
"My lord, I have met Your Majesty."
Zhu Zhu raised his hands respectfully, his attitude remained respectful, and he did not show any slightness towards Zhao Yun because of his opposition to the new law.
Zhao Yun nodded slightly to express his satisfaction, raised his hand to support him, and said: "Without courtesy, please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhu Zhu thanked him and sat down.
Zhao Yun immediately said: "Qing family, I believe you already know about the case of Yuhang powerful Zhang Chun. He confessed to thirteen officials. I hope that the Qing family will investigate these people."
When Zhu Zhu heard this, he hesitated a little and opened his mouth to speak, but remained silent for a long time.
Zhao Yun smiled and said: "Is there anything that the Qing family can't say to you? This really surprises me. Even the Qing family dared to object to the new law. The case of a powerful person in a mere county actually stumped you?"
Zhu Zhu was startled and sweating profusely. He raised his hand nervously and said: "Your Majesty, I have no selfish motives in opposing the new law. I am only dedicated to serving the country. Please give me a clear warning."
"Hehehe,,,"
Zhao Yun laughed a few times, waved his hands and said: "The Qing family don't have to be so nervous. You were promoted by me. I am reassured about you. The new law is nothing more than different political opinions. I can tolerate this now.
Because I believe that when the effects of the new law begin to show, you, as well as the officials in the DPRK and China, will slowly change their attitude. I can wait for this day."