Chapter 2664 Imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Justice
"But godfather, I heard that the Ministry of War has issued a notice to recruit volunteers as soldiers in Luoyang and surrounding places.
"It's only been a few days, and thousands of young men have been recruited..."
"If we delay it any longer, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to us."
Zhang Liang stroked his long beard and shook his head disapprovingly. "What are you afraid of? If some young people want to become elites who obey orders and regulations, it will take a lot of hard work and sweat, and it will take a long time.
Nowadays, in my opinion, those young men are just a bunch of rabble. Wang Yong, an old man, also mentioned this matter to me."
"They are worried that the elite Zuotun Guards commanded by Cheng Yaojin will enter the Central Plains."
"And it's not only Cheng Yaojin who needs to be on guard, but also General Chai, who has always been loyal only to His Majesty, and the many elites who are still in Jinyang."
"So no matter what, we must first gather a large army. Even if it is not strong in combat, we can rely on strong cities like Luoyang to defend it.
"Previously, I volunteered to lead Zuo Jinwu Guards to the south of the Yangtze River to conquer Cheng Yaojin and the eldest prince and his party."
"Of course, it is no surprise that I was rejected by them. After all, if the Jinwu Guards under my command really leave.
Just with those idiots like the prison guards and a kid like Guo Xun who has made no achievements in the army, if something happens to Luoyang, haha..."
"Everyone, how are the arrangements going now?"
"Don't worry, godfather. The child has bribed a group of brothers on the prison guard's side through his old brother. As long as godfather gives orders, someone will lead us into the palace."
"Commander, there are many people sent by the great families, and the generals have sent people to keep an eye on them. If they want to replace my position and right to speak in Zuojinwu Guard in a short period of time, it is simply impossible to think about it.
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"But Commander, when will we start the uprising? The longer it takes, the more disadvantageous it will be for us."
"Don't worry, we are anxious. Those aristocratic families are more anxious than us. Mr. Wang Yong has already revealed a piece of news to me. They will persuade them to come in as soon as possible and try to get it done within a few days."
"And the enthronement ceremony is scheduled for the first day of the next month. As long as the enthronement ceremony is completed, they will definitely relax.
At that time, it will be the perfect opportunity for me to take action. The aristocratic family will cause chaos in the court.
It is clear that they want to hold the emperor hostage and order the world. How can we, the people of our generation, sit idly by and ignore such despicable acts?
As a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty, I naturally want to kill the rebellious ministers and traitors for the emperor, so as to help the country..."
What Zhang Liang, his confidants and adopted sons are trying to do is to let the mantis catch the cicada, leaving the oriole behind.
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"Let us go, you bastards. You are an important official of the imperial court. How dare you, these rebellious officials, treat me like this..."
"I never thought that such a day would happen to someone. Alas... the Tang Dynasty is about to fall into the hands of thieves. Will the tragedy of the previous dynasty be repeated in our Tang Dynasty?"
"Oh... I can't believe that Duke Zhao, a close friend of His Majesty and the brother of the Empress, would actually join in with those thieves."
"Although I am not from a famous family, I am my cousin's brother-in-law. He is from the Lanling Xiao family."
"They actually don't regard me as one of their own and imprison me here. It's simply unreasonable."
The entire prison of the Criminal Department can be described as packed to the brim.
Moreover, those being imprisoned here these days are all officials, from the three provinces and six ministries.
There are still many people who are loyal to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and recognize that Prince Li Chengqian is the best candidate to inherit the throne.
Moreover, they did not think that His Highness the Crown Prince would cause trouble in Jiangnan and kill officials, soldiers and civilians wantonly.
Moreover, they strongly opposed the succession of the Jin Dynasty by Li Zhi, the king of the Jin Dynasty. After all, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was still there. Even if the Crown Prince could not inherit the throne, the Crown Prince Li Xiang was still there.
You didn't pick the first and second-ranked emperor's successors, but actually let Jin Wang Li Zhi take the throne. Are you guys crazy?
Faced with such doubts, criticism and impeachment, Changsun Wuji only used one method.
That is, find all opponents and unstable factors, find suitable charges for them by every possible means, and imprison them.
As a result, the whole court naturally seemed to be singing and dancing in a much more peaceful manner.
At this moment, in such an environment full of complaints, there are three prisoners squatting in the cell, frowning and sighing.
It was Cheng Sanlang's Tian Can Di Que combination, and Wang Xuance, the master of Honglu Temple.
The two brothers, Li Yifu and Xu Jingzong, were Cheng Sanlang's lackeys and eagle dogs. It was quite normal for them to be caught in this prison.
The only unlucky person was Wang Xuance, who happened to be discussing matters with the two brothers in the Luoyang government office at that time.
Unexpectedly, they met the team that came to arrest Xu Jingzong and Li Yifu. After knowing that he was Wang Xuance who had offended Wang Yong, they also threw him into prison...
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At this moment, Li Yifu looked at the blackened wooden pillars of the cell with an extremely dull expression, and murmured in a low voice.
"Obviously we didn't do anything during this period, but suddenly you and I were thrown into jail.
They did this obviously because you and I are Cheng Sanlang's confidants and want to kill us."
With a haggard face, Xu Jingzong, who was sitting against the wall, looked numb and stared straight ahead.
"Then what should I do, alas... I have pity on my wife who just came out of the house not long ago, and she became pregnant not long ago."
"As a result, something like this suddenly happened, and now I can only assume that my wife's body is fine.
If you can give birth to a son and a half daughter for me in peace, I can rest in peace even if I die now."
Wang Xuance, whose official uniform was already very sloppy, sat between the two of them, looking at the narrow window high on the side wall with his eyes.
I don't know where the hair on my head has gone, and my hair is hanging down, showing no trace of the grace and magnanimity of a famous minister.
He was not as verbose as these two traitorous ministers. He just pursed his lips tightly and his eyes flickered, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
"Yes, who would have expected that, alas, Xu's only wish now is that His Highness King Jin will be merciful after he ascends the throne.
Promulgate a decree of amnesty for the whole world so that we can also spare our lives."
"Xu County Cheng, you have such a beautiful idea. The three of us are deeply involved with that Cheng Sanlang.
Li dares to conclude that as long as His Royal Highness King Jin ascends the throne, the death of the three of us will be imminent."
"Hey, Cheng Luoyang, Cheng Luoyang, when you left Luoyang, you could have reminded me to wait.
Putting our close friends in danger, this kind of behavior is too hurtful."
But now Cheng Yaojin and his army are on the side of His Royal Highness."
"And Cheng Sanlang is far away in Jinyang Palace and has no way to help us."