After Hu Hai returned from Xia Wujiu's place, he learned that one of his retainers had been arrested. He was furious and clamored to go to Chang'an Mansion and Tingwei Mansion to release him.
Huang Banban and Lin Ze quickly stopped him, and Hu Hai looked puzzled: "Don't we just ignore them?"
Lin Ze replied calmly: "Since they dare to take action, they must be fully prepared. Even if the young master goes to find them, I'm afraid it won't help. And it's already clear that this matter is definitely the secret hand of Fusu and the others. We
We need to deal with it more carefully.”
Hu Hai asked back: "Then what do you think I should do?"
Lin Ze thought for a while and said: "Young Master first sends a message to Tingwei Mansion and Chang'an Mansion, asking them to release the people. I will handle the rest and ensure that they come out safe and sound."
Hu Hai was stunned: "Didn't you say they won't let him go? Why do you want me to pass on the message again? Isn't it unnecessary?"
Lin Ze explained: "The Master's message is to express his position. First, he tells his disciples that he will not give up on them, so as to reassure them; second, he shows to Tingwei Mansion and Chang'an Mansion that those people are indeed the Master's disciples. If they dare to do whatever they want,
If you want to cause harm, you must be prepared to bear the wrath of the young master."
But Huang Banban asked: "If Liu Mengchan and the others are really convicted of treason, wouldn't they implicate the young master?"
Lin Ze shook his head and said: "They dare not accuse the young master. Your Majesty is above. If they dare to falsely accuse the young master of treason, I am afraid they will really get tired of living."
Hu Hai asked curiously: "Lin Ze, please tell me how you are going to rescue them."
Lin Ze pretended to be mysterious and said: "The mountain man has his own clever plan. Since Fusu and the others framed him and arrested him, of course it is most appropriate to let Fusu come forward to release him. Please wait and see, sir."
Hu Hai looked strange: "Are you going to beg Fusu? Don't look at me, I won't beg him."
Lin Ze said sternly: "What are you thinking about? Even if they all die in prison, it is not worth it for the young master to ask Fusu to release them."
After speaking, Lin Ze called Liu Ji and gave him detailed instructions. He waited until he had memorized everything before letting him leave.
Hu Hai's face was full of wonder: "Just like this, will Fusu submit?"
Lin Ze smiled: "Master, please be patient and watch."
————Gorgeous dividing line——————
After attending classes at the Imperial College, Fusu and Zhou Qingchen were about to return to Qiyang Palace. When they left the door, suddenly a group of civilians came and surrounded the carriage. The accompanying palace guards were shocked. Their swords were unsheathed and their bows were drawn.
He cocked the crossbow and looked at the group of people with full vigilance.
The leader, an old man, knelt down and shouted: "Young Master Fusu is unparalleled in his kindness and righteousness. Please save your life."
The old, weak, women and children behind also knelt down and shouted: "Master Fusu is unparalleled in his kindness and righteousness. Please help me."
Pedestrians nearby, including the disciples of the Imperial College, were attracted by this scene and gathered around to watch the development.
Fusu couldn't sit still in the carriage, so he got out of the carriage and stood in front of the carriage and said: "Everyone, please get up. Please tell me slowly if you have any grievances. I will definitely make the decision for you."
The leader of the old man got up and said: "Old man, I am from Nancheng, Chang'an. The third son of my family works as a helper in a shop in Chang'an to earn some money to support the family. Two days ago, I was arrested by the Tingwei Mansion, saying that I was suspected of treason.
It's a pity that the old man's family has been living in Chang'an for a long time. At that time, my three brothers, the eldest and the second brother, all died for the country on the battlefield. Only the old man was young and stayed to carry on the family lineage in accordance with the Qin law and did not join the army. How could my son rebel, Mr.
With unparalleled benevolence and righteousness, please save the old man’s son.”
Others also started talking: "My son has always been timid, how could he be suspected of treason?" "My husband is loyal and patriotic, how could he be suspected of treason?"
As soon as passers-by heard this, they started talking to each other and started talking about it. How could a family of common people who farmed and fought be suspected of treason? It must be those corrupt officials who used excuses to oppress the people and deserved to die.
Fu Su's expression was not very good. Some people were arrested in Nancheng a few days ago, but they were all lackeys of Hu Hai's clan. They were so brave and dared to complain in front of me. He was about to refuse.
But a man who looked like a scholar on the roadside shouted: "I have chosen the right person now. With Mr. Fu Su's benevolence and righteousness, I will definitely not ignore him."
Another vendor also nodded in approval: "Master Fusu is famous for his benevolence and righteousness all over the world. How can he bear to lose his son all the time?" Suddenly something occurred to him and he shouted: "Master Fusu, his benevolence and righteousness are unparalleled."
Other onlookers who did not know what was going on also shouted: "Master Fusu, your benevolence and righteousness are unparalleled."
Fusu's face turned green, he grasped and released his fingers tightly, and finally returned to normal and said to the old man: "Don't worry, old man, I will go to Tingwei's Mansion with you to get an explanation."
The old man thanked him immediately. In order to show that he was approachable, Fusu asked the carriage to follow him. Under the protection of several guards, he walked towards Tingwei's Mansion with the group of people who complained.
Passers-by also followed him one after another and expressed their sincere appreciation: "Master Fusu loves the people like a son. If he ascends to a high position in the future, the people will be blessed."
Lin Ze watched the group of them walk over, and then said to Hu Hai: "Okay, if nothing else happens, they will be released today. When they are released, Master, please arrange another place for them, Chang'an City
, they still can’t stand.”
Hu Hai was puzzled: "When did Fusu become so easy to talk to? He would make the decision for anyone who complained about injustice. What is he trying to do?"
Lin Ze explained with a smile: "Humans are very strange creatures. Some people have been good people all their lives. If they accidentally do something bad, others will say: Look at him, he usually pretends to be stylish, but that's not his true nature.
After the disclosure, everyone's sense of him was greatly reduced."
"Someone has been a bad person all his life, but in the end he does something good. Others will say: It turns out that he is quite good. Maybe he was wrong in the past. Everyone's perception of him has changed."
"Fusu has always had a reputation for benevolence and righteousness. This is his greatest advantage, but it is also his weakness. We seize this point, arrange for the old, weak, women and children to complain about injustice, and then arouse the emotions of others. After weighing the pros and cons, Fusu
Naturally, he will be released. After all, compared to his world-famous name of benevolence and righteousness, it doesn't matter whether a few minions live or die. So I once advised the young master that it is best not to learn Fusu's benevolence and righteousness. After all,
No freedom."
Hu Hai thought thoughtfully: "No wonder Lin Ze, you have always been evil and ruthless. That's what you think."
Lin Ze...
Then the two of them came to Tingwei's Mansion, and happened to see Liu Mengchan and others being released, and the old man was saluting Fu Su to thank him.
Hu Hai clicked his tongue and praised: "Lin Ze, where did you find him? He acted very well."
Lin Ze said quietly: "These people are the real relatives of the arrested people. They are not the ones I asked for. I just told Liu Ji to tell them that their son and husband were arrested, and only Fusu could save them."
Only the scholar and the vendor were the ones I found."
Hu Hai took a deep breath. Lin Ze was right about being evil and ruthless.
Lin Ze smiled and watched a group of people praising Fusu. Fusu also nodded frequently to indicate that the king and the people were harmonious. What a wonderful scene. Keep it up.