I don't know when it started, but the rain that had gradually weakened started to pour again. All the streets and alleys in Suzhou city were paved with bluestone slabs, which were not stained by mud. However, the rain poured down, and it could not be drained out for a while, and the water was overflowing.
Cross the road and flow freely.
Zhang Biejia and the Suzhou government officials behind him never expected that Pei Su would not take them seriously at all, and dared to shoot an arrow through Wang Jingxun's thigh in front of them. They watched Wang Jingxun not far away.
Rolling and wailing, the rain around them was quickly stained red with blood, and everyone was frightened and furious!
I simply regard the Suzhou government office as if it were nothing!
Zhang Biejia jumped off his horse, took three steps at a time and came to Pei Su. His saliva mixed with rainwater sprayed on Pei Su's face: "How presumptuous! Bastard! Do you still have the law in your eyes? Of course.
In front of the imperial officials, you dare to shoot people so unscrupulously, you are really crazy!"
His anger came not only from Pei Su's disregard for him, but also because Pei Su's toughness far exceeded his expectations, and things were developing into something uncontrollable... This was absolutely unacceptable.
How could Pei Su be afraid of his official authority?
Without even glancing at the furious Zhang Biejia standing in front of him, he waved his hand and ordered the soldiers behind him: "Take the prisoner away!"
Several soldiers suddenly stood up behind him and rushed toward Wang Jingxun, who was still writhing and wailing not far away.
Zhang Biejia was furious: "Everyone, please stop it!"
The officials who followed him dismounted and gathered around Wang Jingxun to block the navy soldiers.
Pei Su snorted coldly and said in a deep voice: "The military order is like a mountain. I must take this person away today. Anyone who dares to stop him is colluding with the traitors and intending to rebel. He will be killed without mercy!"
"Kill without mercy!"
The soldiers behind them all raised their arms and shouted, and the dull shouts were heard far away in the heavy rain. The common people and merchants who were secretly opening the windows to peek in the shops on both sides of the nearby streets suddenly took a breath of cold air. They were so murderous!
Following this cry of life, all the navy soldiers pulled out their swords with a "clang, clang, clang", and the rain washed the sharp blade, making a slight "ding, clang, clang" sound, like a death note from hell, frightening everyone.
The officials in Suzhou looked pale.
Several soldiers rushed forward like wolves and tigers and dragged Wang Jingxun up. The officials stood quietly in the rain, not daring to move, for fear that the slightest movement would attract those sharp swords to kill him.
A warrior who has fought hundreds of battles, his military power is overwhelming!
Zhang Biejia watched helplessly as the navy soldiers took Wang Jingxun away. Wang Jingxun's cry for help could still be heard in his ears. His face was washed by the rain and turned first blood red and then pale. After a long while, he suddenly stamped his feet and turned around.
He mounted his horse and without saying a word, he drove towards the government office.
Only a group of officials were left at a loss on the street in the rain...
*****
Zhang Biejia rode his horse through the wind and rain all the way to the government office, dismounted from his horse, threw the reins to the clerk who came up to him, and went straight to the check-in room of Mu Yuanzuo, the governor of Suzhou.
In the duty room, Mu Yuanzuo was reviewing an official document. When he saw Zhang Biejia walking in aggressively, looking as miserable as a drowned rat, he was startled. He put down his brush and official document, got up and walked out from behind the desk, asking.
He said: "Don't drive, what happened?"
Zhang Biejia wiped his face and said angrily: "Everyone in the navy is really arrogant and domineering, and they are lawless!"
Mu Yuanzuo didn't know what was going on, so he ordered his clerk to bring a dry handkerchief and wipe Zhang Biejia's face, saying, "Come on, come on, sit down and have a cup of hot tea. We'll talk to you later."
Zhang Biejia had no choice but to sit down holding his breath, took a sip of tea, and then explained in detail what had just happened, which naturally included exaggerated and biased remarks.
Finally, he angrily asked: "The lower official knows that the governor has a close friendship with Fang Jun, but this navy is the emperor's eagle dog after all. Now that Fang Jun is no longer in charge of the navy, how can the governor allow these guys to invade Suzhou?"
The government office treats you as if it's nothing? This is clearly stepping on your face!"
How could a veteran official like Mu Yuanzuo easily arouse his emotions and give up his stance with just a few words?
After stroking his beard and pondering for a moment, he asked in a deep voice: "Although Wang Jingxun is only a branch of the Wang family in Taiyuan, he is backed by a big tree and has a different identity. No matter how domineering the navy gang is, they will not do it without reason.
At the risk of offending our Suzhou government officials, Wang Jingxun must be taken away, right? Please tell me carefully, what exactly did Wang Jingxun commit that prompted the Navy to arrest him and escort him back to the Navy for disposal?
"
Zhang Biejia paused for a moment and said: "I don't know, even my subordinates... But this is not the key. This place is Suzhou City. Under your rule, the governor, there are royal laws and regulations. How can we allow these gangsters to arrest people? If things go on like this.
, where is your prestige as governor? I am afraid that if this news reaches Chang'an, you will become a laughing stock in the officialdom and even His Majesty will be angry!"
A sneer appeared on Mu Yuanzuo's face, and he said disapprovingly: "As officials, we are asking for orders for the people. As long as the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the weather is smooth and the mountains and rivers are beautiful, how can we care about the gossip of those dirty people?"
Zhang Biejia's face turned red and he didn't know what to say.
The navy's aggressive behavior today completely disrupted his plan. He never expected that Wang Jingxun would be exposed so quickly. He thought that this matter was completely unnoticed...
He was already confused about how to deal with it now, otherwise he would not have come over to encourage Mu Yuanzuo to come forward.
Who in the entire city of Suzhou doesn't know that the governor is like a follower in front of Fang Er, who obeys every word and is driven by whatever he wants?
Seeing that Mu Yuanzuo couldn't take the bait now, Zhang Biejia felt a little helpless.
Mu Yuanzuo could ignore it, but he couldn't.
Once Wang Jingxun couldn't stand the torture of the navy and poured everything out like beans from a bamboo tube, the man in the capital might be fine, but he was afraid that his career would come to an end...
"The sky is above and the soil is thick below. The princes who break the law are guilty of the same crime as the common people! As officials of the Tang Dynasty, guarding the herd on behalf of the emperor, how can we be afraid of the backers behind the lawless people? The governor Mingzhe protects himself, and the subordinate officials have nothing to say, so just
I gave up my robe and gauze and went to negotiate with the Navy!"
After saying that, without further words, he stood up and left.
We can't delay too long. Who knows how long Wang Jingxun can last...
Mu Yuanzuo seemed to be smiling but not smiling. When he walked to the door, he said quietly: "When dealing with people, you must understand the situation and know how to advance and retreat. When you should die, you should die, and when you should save your strength, you can only use it.
He hit the south wall and broke his head! As a relative of the emperor, your Majesty was highly respected, but he was able to keep a low profile and stay out of the government. This is how the Wuwei Zhang family may not appear to be obvious, but it is actually a solid foundation. You and I are colleagues.
, Let’s talk to each other heart-to-heart, let’s say this, think twice about everything.”
Zhang Biejia was stunned for a moment, without saying anything, he walked out of the main door and walked into the heavy rain.
But my heart is never at peace.
…
When Zhang Biejia left, Mu Yuanzuo picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, but his brows were furrowed and could not relax.
In the inner hall, a young official with a handsome face came out.
Mu Yuanzuo put down the tea cup, looked at the young official, and ordered: "Something big must have happened in the Navy. Although I don't know the details, it must be a big deal to allow the Navy soldiers to be so unscrupulous. The Navy is
This is the foundation of Erlang, and there is no room for error. You can go to Huating Town to have a look and ask Pei Xingjian. If there is anything we need, ask him to speak up without any hesitation."
The young official responded quickly: "Here!"
Mu Yuanzuo added: "Tell Pei Xingjian that the father of Zhang Mingpu, Zhang Cong, is Changsun Wuji's brother-in-law and your Majesty's brother-in-law. The Wuwei Zhang family has always been in the same spirit with the Guanlong nobles. This time this man tried his best to stop him."
When the navy arrests Wang Jingxun, the relationship is bound to be complicated. Let him think carefully and don't take it lightly!"
The young official had just listened to the general idea in the inner hall and already knew the reason. At this moment, he naturally understood the meaning of Mu Yuanzuo's words, nodded and said: "A descendant of the Wuwei Zhang family, a bastard of the Taiyuan Wang family... the navy forcefully entered
Suzhou City arrested people, Zhang Mingpu tried his best to stop it... Maybe this is a small secret move of the Guanlong nobles, but I don't know what happened in the Navy..."
Mu Yuanzuo took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "You Shao, you don't have to worry too much. Although Erlang is not in Jiangnan, Su Dingfang is old and prudent and courageous, and Pei Xingjian is not as smart as you, even if something happens
Don't worry too much about big things, just stabilize your position. Go quickly and tell Pei Xingjian to dry out the bright garden. Don't let others lead you. If you slow down the pace, maybe the situation will be completely different...