Chapter 1666: Although I am foolish, I dare not obey the edict (2)
"Old man Yang, don't toast me and you'll be punished with a drink!"
After hearing what Yang Zui said, the eunuch in the red python robe turned blue with anger, and the orchid fingers he held were shaking so much.
"I'm old and don't drink." Yang Zui tilted his chin, glanced at the eunuch in red python robes with the corner of his eye, and replied lightly, without any threat from the eunuch in red python robes.
"You! Since you won't eat the toast, don't blame..." the eunuch in red python robe said harshly. Although the Holy Emperor ordered him to come and ask Yang Zui if he knew his mistakes, if Yang Zui knew his mistakes and could correct them, it would be a great good.
But he has been serving Emperor Jiajing all year round, and he knows very clearly what Emperor Jiajing really thinks. Yang must admit his mistake. If Yang doesn't admit his mistake, Emperor Jiajing will always feel like he is having trouble doing his job. So,
You must act according to the circumstances, otherwise how will you return your orders to the Holy One and repay the Holy One's trust?
"Eunuch Chen, please wait a moment. Let me give you some advice." Before the red python robe could finish his harsh words, Takumi, a member of the imperial guard next to him, spoke up.
Eunuch Chen?
Could this eunuch in red python robe be Chen Hong? Zhu Ping'an in the cell next to him heard Takumi's name for the eunuch in red python robe and subconsciously guessed in his heart. After thinking about it, he realized that it was Chen Hong.
I heard that Chen Hong had a good relationship with Gao Gong? According to unofficial records, more than ten years later, Gao Gong served as a bachelor. When Feng Bao and Chen Hong competed for the position of chief eunuch and eunuch, Gao Gong recommended Chen Hong against all opinions.
Hong served as the eunuch in charge of the ceremony. For this reason, Feng Bao's hatred of Gao Gong grew day by day.
However, looking at Chen Hong's sharp and mean look, he doesn't look like a good person at all. How did Gao Gong fall in love with him?!
While Zhu Ping'an was thinking, Jin Yiwei's colleague Tuo Hai spoke up. He admired Yang Zui's integrity and could not bear to punish Yang Zui, so he opened his mouth to guide Yang Zui, "Master Yang, Tuo has heard of Yang Zui."
In the name of loyalty and filial piety, tomorrow will be July 13th, and the ancestors of the Yang family are still waiting for Master Yang to send paper money. Master Yang cannot change his story, as long as Master Yang follows the instructions of the Holy Spirit and submits a letter acknowledging his mistake.
Memorial, Master Yang can leave the imperial prison and return home immediately."
Jinyiwei Tongzhi Tuohai Dongzhi used his emotions to understand and reason, and took Yang Zui's loyalty and filial piety as a breakthrough to attack Yang Zui.
If he were an ordinary person, Jinyiwei Takumi's words would definitely have worked, but unfortunately he met Yang Zui.
"Although I am a fool, I dare not obey the imperial edict."
As soon as Yang Zui finished speaking to Tuohai, he held his neck and decisively refused without being moved at all.
"If you don't eat the toast, you will be fined with wine!" The eunuch in red python robe had a gloomy look on his face.
"Master Yang, think about it carefully. Tomorrow is July 13th..." Takumi, a member of the Jinyi Guards, couldn't bear it and tried to persuade him again.
"No need to think about the two words of loyalty and filial piety. The word "loyalty" comes first and the word "filial piety" comes last. If I go against my will and commit crimes, I am afraid that my ancestors will scold me as an unfilial descendant.
I have no face to pay homage to my ancestors. Mr. Tuo, there is no need to persuade me any more. Although I am stupid, I cannot accept the call."
Yang shook his head without hesitation, and after finishing speaking, he even closed his eyes to express his determination.
"Master Yang..." Takumi, a member of Jinyiwei, still didn't want to give up.
However, the red python-robed eunuch on the side became impatient and said, "Master Tuo, don't waste your time with him anymore. Your Majesty is still waiting for the Zajia to return to life, but the Zajia have no time to spend it with him."
"Eunuch Chen, what you said makes sense." Jin Yiwei's colleague Takumi sighed in his heart and nodded.
"Come here, open the cell door and bring out Yang Zui." The eunuch in the red python robe raised his hand to his shoulder, waved it forward vigorously, and ordered in a high-pitched voice.
After obtaining the consent of Jinyiwei comrade Zhi Tuohai, the prison officer took the key from his waist and opened Yang Zui's cell door. Two officers walked in and lifted Yang Zui out of the cell with his arms crossed.
"Old man Yang, if you don't eat the toast, don't blame the Za family for punishing you with the wine." The eunuch in the red python robe said sadly.
"So much nonsense." Yang Zui raised his chin and sneered.
"You!" The eunuch in the red python robe was shaking with anger. He looked at Yang Zui with a half-smile, and said in a strange voice, "Okay! Old man Yang, you are very kind! The Za family heard that you have always been known for your direct remonstrance and toughness. In the past ten years, there have been many officials who have been rebuked by you, so today, the Za family has to see how straight and hard your old man Yang's bones can be?!"
After saying this, the eunuch in red python robe turned to look at Tuohai, a member of the imperial guards, with a smile, and said with a pinched voice, "Master Tuo, the Za family has always heard that the punishments in prison are cruel and inhumane, including wiping fingers, clamping sticks, peeling skin, tongues, and broken spines. There are as many as 18 types, such as falling fingers, stabbing the heart, and pipa. It is said that there are also many new gadgets that make people unable to survive or die. Hehe, it is rare to have old man Yang to show his face today. Please give me some help, Mr. Tuo. People should try these punishments one by one to open their eyes."
When Yang Zui heard this, he was not afraid at all and looked as usual.
When Zhu Ping'an in the cell nearby heard this, he couldn't help but worry about Mr. Yang. The torture instruments in the prison were inhumane, and the eighteen types of torture were the worst among them. That was a punishment that required several layers of skin to be peeled off even if he didn't die. Mr. Yang How could he endure it at such an old age and in poor health? Not to mention trying all the eighteen tortures one by one, Mr. Yang might not be able to withstand any one of them.
"Old Yang..."
Zhu Ping'an couldn't help shouting and tried to persuade Yang Zui.
"Boss Zhu, I know what you want to say, but the three armies can seize the commander, but an ordinary man cannot seize the will."
Yang Zui looked at Zhu Pingan, shook his head firmly, and interrupted Zhu Pingan's persuasion.
"Assemble the instrument of torture."
The eunuch in the big red python robe waved his hand and ordered the prison officials to move eighteen kinds of torture instruments from the execution room, preparing to torture Yang Zui, and beat him to make him admit his mistake.
"Eunuch Chen, Mr. Tuo, Mr. Yang are so old, how can Mr. Yang withstand such eighteen kinds of torture..."
Zhu Ping'an saw that Yang Zui could not be persuaded, so he turned to the eunuch in red python robes and fellow guardsmen in brocade to intercede for Yang Zui.
"Zhu Ping'an, you are a Bodhisattva who can't save yourself when crossing the river, so stop meddling in other people's business and seek blessings for yourself." The eunuch in red python robe glanced at Zhu Ping'an and said sarcastically.
"Eunuch Chen, what Zhu Ping'an said is not unreasonable. Look at Yang Zui, his beard and hair are all white, and half of his body has been buried in the ground. I'm afraid he can't withstand our eighteen martial arts. I'm afraid he only comes here.
"Tools of torture, you didn't even have time to ask, he died. Even if he wanted to change his story and admit his mistake, it was too late, so why not..." Takumi, a member of the Imperial Guard, approached the eunuch in red python robes and lowered his voice.
"This..." The eunuch in red python robe glanced at Yang Zui and nodded, "What you said makes sense, but you can't make this old man too happy. This old man's memorial is like pointing his nose at the Holy Emperor.
His Majesty was so angry that he was not doing his job properly... Let's put the cane on him first and relax his muscles and bones."
Jin Yiwei and Takumi nodded.
Soon, two officers pinned Yang Zui to the ground on the spot. They swung their canes and hit Yang Zui on the buttocks. The canes penetrated his flesh and they beat him very hard.
"Old man Yang, the Holy One is asking you, do you know that you are wrong?" the eunuch in red python robe asked sharply while watching the execution.
"Although I am stupid, I dare not obey the imperial edict...Although I am stupid, I dare not obey the imperial edict..." Yang Zui was very stubborn. Although his buttocks were covered with blood from being beaten, he did not even cry out in pain.
Yell, just keep saying this sentence.
The eunuch in the red python robe asked over and over again, but what he always heard was this sentence: "Although I am foolish, I dare not obey the imperial edict."
"Looking for death! Beat me hard until you die!" The eunuch in red python robe became angry and said fiercely.
The officers worked even harder, and Yang Zui's buttocks were covered with blood and flesh.
"Although I am foolish, I dare not obey the imperial edict..."
Yang Zui's breath became weaker and weaker, and his murmurs became weaker and weaker, until there was no more sound.
The jailer stepped forward, felt Yang Zui's breath with trembling hands, and felt Yang Zui's pulse. He swallowed, looked up at Jin Yiwei's colleague Tuo Hai and the eunuch in red python robe and shook his head, "He is gone."
When the song ended and everyone dispersed, the cell became quiet again.
"Although I am foolish, I dare not obey the imperial edict..."
Zhu Pingan sat on the ground blankly, staring blankly at the empty cell next door, with this sentence lingering in his mind.