When Zuo Ping left, the sun was setting red in the sky.
The motorcade stretched for a long time, stretching from Shiliting Pavilion to the city gate.
Zuo Ping stood in front of Shili Pavilion, looking at the city gate in the distance, his face a little lonely.
During his thirty years as an official, he had countless disciples and former officials, but they were all over the capital. Unexpectedly, when he came to beg for his bones, no one came to send them to him.
The butler Lao Ning urged from the side: "Let's go, Master, it's getting dark. We have to get to Shiliting today, otherwise we will be disobeying His Majesty's will."
When Zuo Ping heard what Lao Ning said, he couldn't help but laugh bitterly. It was so funny to disobey His Majesty's will.
In today's dispute between the imperial power and the prime minister's power, the prime minister's power trumps the imperial power. If any of the ministers take His Majesty's will seriously, it is just because they see themselves losing power, and a group of cruel officials take the opportunity to attack.
"Let's go"
Zuo Ping got on the car and gave instructions.
The car started, moved forward not far, and then stopped again. Zuo Ping was a little unhappy. Didn't this old Ning become unreliable in his work?
"Sir, there are guards blocking the way ahead."
The servant reported it.
Zuo Ping's heart skipped a beat, is he really here?
When Su Lu came to Beijing, he knew that he would not be spared this time, so he simply proposed to resign his position. If the two positions were vacant, it would take some time for the civil servants to fight among themselves. If Su Lu wanted to show off his power, now was the time, and he could be considered as a helper.
After giving Su Lu a push, he probably wouldn't make things difficult for me anymore.
After tidying up his robes, Zuo Ping opened the curtain and got out of the car. He looked forward and saw that it was Su Lu. Among the several guard generals guarding him, the one sitting in a wheelchair was not Su Lu.
Probably not here to get his own, Zuo Ping pinched the booklet in his sleeve, made up his mind, and walked over.
"Master Marquis, we said goodbye last year. I didn't expect that the day we saw each other again would be the time for me, Zuo Ping, to resign and go into seclusion. I wonder why the Marquis stopped my motorcade here?"
Zuo Ping said neither humble nor arrogantly, that thing should not be taken out unless absolutely necessary.
Su Ping raised his hand to Zuo Ping and said with a smile: "After all, it was a fight with Marquis Paoze. When there was blood on the city wall and enemies were killed in the streets, I would never have thought that the Prime Minister would be where he is today."
"I'm here. Firstly, I am Prime Minister Songsong. Secondly, the princess said that the Prime Minister has something here that he wants me to take back."
After Su Lu finished speaking, Li Kun and Su Ping behind him drew out their swords at the same time. The steel sword was unsheathed, its cold light was half exposed, and its murderous intent was looming.
Behind Zuo Ping, several slaves poked their heads out, and the gangsters he had raised also pressed on the bags around their waists.
Su Lu waved his hand: "The prime minister is a sensible person, you guys should not be so anxious."
Zuo Ping smiled bitterly: "Master Hou, have you convinced me?"
Su Lu looked at the setting sun in the west. The sky was full of red clouds, dyeing half of the sky red.
"Zuo Ping, do you think you can have a safe life after resigning from office?"
"Because of you, how many Guardsmen died in the northern border, and how much blood flowed across Suzaku Street. If you take it out, many people will die less. If you don't take it out, will those people let you go?"
Zuo Ping gritted his teeth, his gray hair fluttering in the wind, his clothes flying, and he said in a deep voice:
"Okay, I'll give you the stuff, but I want you to have a guarantee. If you don't do anything right, and those people want to deal with me, Dingxiang Guard must be on my side."
Su Lu nodded and glanced at Li Ling next to him.
Li Lingpi said with a smile: "That's easy to say. As long as the things the prime minister brings out are of sufficient weight, don't say anything about Xiang Wei. Even the new guard camp in the city can be persuaded by me."
Su Ping also said with a smile: "Wealth and silk touch people's hearts. The Prime Minister has been an official for so many years. If you let out a little bit, I guarantee that your brothers will beat you to death."
Zuo Ping smiled bitterly, flipped his wrist, and the booklet appeared in his hand.
"This is the roster. Mr. Hou has a look at it."
Chang Ning took a few steps forward, took the booklet, checked it, and after confirming that there was no problem, handed it to Su Lu.
While Su Lu was flipping through the book, Zuo Ping asked.
"Master Hou's injuries seem to be quite serious?"
Su Lu responded casually: "Yes, I was stabbed three times in Langjuxu Mountain, one of which almost chopped off my arm. If it weren't for the princess's skill and Mrs. Ye's quick attack, my life would have been sealed."
Zuo Ping was a little worried when he heard this: "The Marquis is the pillar of the country. Wan Wang takes care of his health. It is natural for Princess Li Qing to inherit the great treasure. If Princess Li He inherits the great treasure, the Marquis Wan Wang should not neglect his own body. Everything is done for the sake of the country."
For the most important thing, the Han Dynasty cannot do without Lord Marquis."
Cao Hua, who was next to Li Kun, said: "My master was a famous general at that time, and he was still living well after leaving Han. Don't worry about this, old man."
Su Lu waved his hand: "Please take care, Mr. Zuo. Mountains are high and rivers are long. Congratulations to Mr. Zuo for returning to the countryside safely. If I have time in the future, I will go to the countryside to visit Mr. Zuo."
Zuo Ping let out a sigh of relief in his heart. He finally passed Su Lu's level. He cupped his fists and saluted Su Lu, his voice full of excitement.
"It's easy to talk to. If the Marquis is willing to come, he will have enough chicken, millet, and wine ready."
Zuo Ping boarded the car and left.
Li Kun asked doubtfully and said: "Second brother, Zuo Ping is not a good person. Why should you let him go? Just kill him. Anyway, the military power is mine, and all the officials in the government and the public will not let him go."
Li Ling next to him chuckled: "If this court is as good as you Li Kun thinks, it will be much easier."
Su Lu threw the booklet to Li Ling: "Read the list clearly. When the moon shines tonight, you will get the imperial edict. I will send a patrol to help you. Tonight, we will confiscate your family and exterminate your clan, and kill them all."
Li Ling flipped through the book and his face suddenly fell: "Master Hou, kill all these people?"
Changning had already pushed Su Lu's car towards the city gate, and Su Lu's voice floated along the wind:
"Why, don't you dare?"
Li Ling's back felt cold, knowing that Su Ping and Li Kun were already targeting him, and they would capture him as soon as Su Lu gave the order.
"My subordinates don't dare. I just feel that if the killing is so heavy, it will trigger a civil uprising."
Su Lu snorted coldly: "The people will not change, right? What will change are the officials, those who have interests in them. The Dingxiang Guards will have more and more powers in the future. It seems that you, Li Ling, are not suitable."
"
The murderous intention in his back seemed to become reality, and Li Ling knelt down with a plop.
"The Marquis has learned that Li Ling has absolutely no bad intentions. It's just that many of them are relatives of Li Ling. As a relative of Ling, I can't save them. I feel uneasy."
Su Lu turned his head and glanced at Li Ling.
"I won't get involved in the specifics of who dies. If it doesn't affect the overall situation, you don't have to come to me. Just make the decision yourself."
Su Lu was pushed onto the carriage.
…
At night, the long street is quiet.
On the empty long street, only the patrol camp moved back and forth to suppress the sound of curfew.
"Duoduoduo"
The sound of neat footsteps suddenly sounded on Zhuque Street.
"哐啷"
The door to Cao Ze's residence, Minister of Industry, was smashed open, and a sharp sound sounded at the door of Cao Ze's house.
"Cao Ze hooked up with the palace and wanted to do something wrong, so he ordered everyone to beheaded."
Immediately afterwards, the sound of killing was heard.
Li Qing stood on the palace wall, watching the firelights that kept lighting up on Zhuque Street. One house, two houses, three houses, and more and more official residences were raided.
Su Ge suddenly ran up the palace wall in a panic. When he got in front of Li Qing, he fell to the ground and said with a cry in his voice.
"Princess, Your Majesty has passed away."
Father died?
Li Qing's eyesight went dark and he fell backward.
