"Ziying, Jianchu, the ministers... I, what should I do? Why can't I die so cruelly? How great would it be if I died?" Wang Kui looked at the three people in front of him. People were so sad that they shed tears.
The three people came with wine and food, and set up a table with various kinds of food, but Wang Kuiyi had no appetite at all. Because he had just learned the news that Sun Enbao, the prefect of Chenzhou, had died in the city!
He knew that Sun Enbao. They had been waiting for Quan in Beijing together on the two days, and they had gone through the door of Saitang together. They also borrowed Beijing debts from the families of two royal palaces in Beijing, and only then came to Hunan to take office. .The so-called Wangfu family is actually the Wangfu's own business, using the name of "family" is just for the sake of dignity.
Wang Kuiyi borrowed a debt from the King of Hell from the palace, that is, the "family" of Lao Wu who was adopted by Xianfeng, and brought a man named Zhang with him. As far as Wang Yi knew, Sun Enbao borrowed even more - from the prefect. We are in short supply and it is expensive, so borrowing more will not be enough.
Sun Enbao made a loss on his previous "official loan". His father died a few days after renting a magistrate. He went back and kept filial piety for three years. After he was "released", he found that he was no longer young, so he thought cruelly. Be a big boss, be greedy, and when you're done, go home and become a landlord and take care of yourself.
Unexpectedly, not long after he took office, he himself died...or died unexpectedly! But now Wang Kuiyi is very envious of Sun Enbao's death!
What a good death! If he dies and becomes a loyal martyr, he won't have to pay back the King of Hell's account in Prince Zheng's Mansion.
Moreover, Prince Zheng's Palace will not go to Zhonglie's son to collect debts... The Iron Hat King of the Qing Dynasty is forcing the family members of Zhonglie ministers to pay debts. Is this to destroy the ancestral business of Lord Xianfeng? Prince Zheng's Palace will definitely not be so confused. !
However, Wang Kuiyi did not kill himself ruthlessly when he was in Daozhou City. As a result, he lost his dignity and the opportunity to default on his debt... so much so that it is too late to die now! "I, it's too late for me to die now...? "
After crying for a while, Wang Kuiyi actually asked such a question. Huang Shijie, Zhang Dingxiang, and Zhang Guoliang looked at each other in confusion.
If Wang Kuiyi dies now, of course...it's okay!
The best "opportunity to die" has been missed. There are no loyal heroes of the Qing Dynasty. Maybe there will be a charge of committing suicide out of fear of crime. But it is better to commit suicide out of fear of crime than to submit it to the Ministry for discussion!
He would have to spend money to hand it over to the Ministry for discussion!
Although it is a dead end, when life is at stake, you have to struggle a few times. How to struggle? Of course you have to spend money to find a way out!
Staying in prison also costs money. Of course, it was free to go to prison in the Qing Dynasty, but if you want to live a decent life in prison, the cost is more expensive than staying in the best hotel in Beijing! Beheading at Shangcaishikou You also have to spend money... Of course, the Ministry of Punishment also has a "free killing" business, but killing for free is not fun! Cutting off the head with a blunt knife is a serious crime.
Finally, if you are held in prison, it is equivalent to being held in the hands of Prince Dun's palace! If the people in the palace don't squeeze the Wang family dry, can they let Wang Kuiyi die?
Thinking of this, Huang Shijie nodded and wanted to tell Wang Kuiyi the answer.
If Wang Kui is determined to die, then Zhang Dingxiang and Zhang Guoliang who are here can help... Isn't it just that the white knife goes in and the red knife comes out?
"Master Wang, you cannot die!"
A shout suddenly came out before Huang Shijie, and then he saw a young man in green clothes and a small cap rushing in from outside the door, rushing in front of Wang Kuiyi, staring at him: "Master Wang, you can't die! Even if you die now, you will not be considered a loyal martyr... The people in the palace will not let your family go!
They still have to use their whole family to pay off your debts, which means that both people and money will be wasted. If you don't die, you can pay off all the debts you owe. If you need to sell, you should borrow. Maybe the prince can help. Tell me something. It is impossible for an officer to be reinstated, but a former military officer's service is still stable!"
Needless to say, this young man knew that it was Zhang Zhongqing, Wang Kuoyi's stooge, and the supernumerary servant of Prince Dun's Mansion.
Zhang Zhongqing's situation is similar to that of Yan Fugui. His ancestors were all slaves who entered the customs with Dorgon. However, because of their "incorrect blood", they became non-staff slaves. Although this slave is non-staff, he has ordinary people's characteristics. Unimaginable power. In the previous Daozhou, Zhang Zhongqing was almost on an equal footing with Wang Kuiyi!
For many things, he could even bypass the magistrate appointed by the Qing Dynasty and directly give orders to the master, who would handle them directly.
However, the responsibility he bears is not light. He has to ensure that Wang Jieyi's debt is not bad, otherwise he will have to pay it off for Wang Jieyi.
But to keep this debt alive, Wang Changyi cannot die.
Because after Wang Kui's death, Prince Dun most likely refused to come forward to force the orphans and widowers of the Wang family... This generation of Prince Dun is Cheng Feng's younger brother, the dignified fifth prince! On weekdays, he just eats, drinks and has fun, and doesn't care about the palace at all. Where did all the gold and silver in this place come from? It’s wrong for him to be able to collect debts on behalf of his slaves.
"Your Majesty... can you speak for me?"
"Yes!" Zhang Zhongqing nodded, "Your Majesty is the emperor's biological brother after all! My lord, you tried your best in Daozhou City... Although Daozhou was not defended, my lord, you still brought out the 800 regiments from Daozhou to practice. !The Emperor has just issued an order to Mr. Zeng to organize regiment training in Hunan. A talented person like you can contribute just in time."
"That's right!" When Wang Kui heard what Zhang Zhongqing said, he suddenly felt hope in his heart and didn't want to die.
Huang Shijie, Zhang Dingxiang, and Zhang Guoliang could only sigh secretly.
Since ancient times, the only difficulty is death!
"In that case, let's set off tomorrow and go to the provincial capital together!" Huang Shijie looked at Wang Kuiyi with some sympathy, and secretly made up his mind: What the "Anti-Jing" said is right, we must hold it firmly Hold on to the military power! Only with soldiers... can we have our lives!
Otherwise, you will have to be like Sun Enbao and Wang Kui!
Changsha, Hunan Governor's Yamen.
In Luo Bingzhang's study, the two sat opposite each other. Luo Bingzhang was impeached a few months ago by Sai Shang'a, who went south to run the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, saying that Hunan's armaments under his management were lax. As a result, the coward Xianfeng believed the slander and issued an imperial edict. Got him off.
Although the imperial edict stating that he would be given another appointment when he returned to Beijing, it did not say what official he would be given?
What is even more despicable is that the new governor Zhang Liangji sent by Xianfeng was very lazy and had not arrived in Changsha for several months.
This time, Luo Bingzhang was in trouble!
When Zhang Liangji was not here for a day, he, the outgoing governor, could not hand over the errands. Cheng Feng, a cheater, did not make it clear in the imperial edict. What kind of official would he be given? Is he going to be on a military plane? Or was he lost? A cold stove to burn? Or maybe there is no official at all...
Seeing him, he packed up and left. The emperor did not tell where he would become an official. Moreover, the person who impeached him was the military commander in charge, the imperial envoy Saishang'a! This Luo Bingzhang might have been called back to question the crime. Who dares to get close to him at this time? ?
cabita With a "click" sound, Luo Bingzhang dropped the envelope in his hand on the table, covered his old face with a pair of hands full of age spots, rubbed them vigorously, and sighed deeply: "The emperor has done it again The Taoist edict... said that Zhang Shiqing and his party were at the junction of Yunnan and Sichuan
We encountered a civil uprising and delayed our trip. I am afraid we will have to wait another month or two before arriving in Changsha. I have to prepare defenses before Zhang Shiqing arrives and make sure that Changsha is not lost at all costs..."
"..I am a governor who is about to step down. He was impeached and resigned by the military commander and the imperial envoy. The emperor did not indicate any positions. How can I prepare for defense? The gentry in Changsha City can still listen to my words. In this provincial capital, my words are of no use!
This emperor wants people to be slaves, but he doesn't give the slaves power... I'm tied up now, what can I do?"
Chapter completed!