In this conspiracy, Sheng Yuanfu could not escape his involvement, but Da Kui suffered from the lack of evidence, so he could not do anything to Sheng Yuanfu. Even so, he could not make this kid feel better. Da Kui took Sheng Yuanfu to the
Sitting down by the bed, he began to talk about "poems and songs". He always made excuses to pat Sheng Yuanfu on the shoulder or thigh. Sheng Yuanfu inevitably screamed every time. But there was nothing he could do.
Sheng Yuanfu told Tiantian not to respond, but Earth and Earth failed, so it was inevitable that he would fall into Zhang Dakui's hands.
After talking for more than an hour, it was getting dark. Sheng Yuanfu was covered in sweat and his voice was hoarse.
Dakui chuckled and said: "I hope people from Shanda will take more care of this Wu Liu matter. When I am released from prison, if Wu Liu and his family make any mistakes, I will ask you to take care of it slowly." After that, he raised his hand.
Putting his arm on Sheng Yuanfu's shoulder, without exception, Sheng Yuanfu let out another miserable howl.
Dakui's finger strength is amazing, but if he grabs it with just a little force, Sheng Yuanfu will feel miserable. This is not just chatting, it is clearly torture.
At this moment, the iron door of the cell opened again, and a government official stepped into the cell. He first looked at Dakui, and then handed over his hand to Sheng Yuanfu and reported: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister Liu Bowen came to the lobby of the Yamen of the Ministry of Punishment and said that he wanted to interrogate Zhang Da.
Kui."
Sheng Yuanfu not only looked at Zhang Dakui next to him, but his eyes were full of fear. Then he turned to the official and cursed: "You short-sighted dog, Master Zhang's name is also yours? Why don't you call Zhang Dakui quickly?"
My lord, please apologize!" Sheng Yuanfu was really afraid of Zhang Dakui. In his eyes, Zhang Dakui was an evil star.
"Yes, yes, I have made a mistake. Mr. Zhang Haihan!" Yamen almost bowed his head and looked humble.
"It doesn't matter, people are called by their names, what's the crime?" Dakui said, stood up and continued: "Even if Prime Minister Liu wants to interrogate Zhang, let's go now."
Sheng Yuanfu was overjoyed when he heard this. He quickly stood up and stood beside him, stretched out his hand to say, "Master Zhang, please." He frowned, and it turned out that the injury on his shoulder was affected. He didn't know the burning pain on his shoulder.
No matter how badly he was injured, there was also the same sharp pain in his legs. Although he had experienced all the pain, Sheng Yuanfu still forced a smile, fearing that the evil star would strangle him to death if he was not satisfied.
Da Kui swaggered out of the cell door, but then he waved to Wu Liu, who was standing by the door, and said, "You can go with me." Wu Liu heard that he was amnesty, and hurriedly walked to Da Kui's side, and followed Da Kui out of the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
Seeing the red clouds all over the sky again, it was already dusk. Da Kui was led by Sheng Yuanfu to the lobby of the Criminal Department Yamen. As soon as he entered the door, he saw a tall figure sitting in the hall. Liu Bowen looked at Da Kui with a slight smile on his face.
After entering the door, two groups of guards stood solemnly in the hall with their swords in hand. Although there was silence, they also looked majestic.
"Prisoner Zhang Dakui has met Prime Minister Liu." Dakui said, clasping his fists and bowing, and saluted Liu Bowen in the hall.
Liu Bowen smiled slightly and said: "Master Zhang, there is no need to be polite. The rest of you can leave."
Sheng Yuanfu and others bowed in agreement and retreated out of the lobby.
Liu Bowen then asked with a smile: "How is Mr. Zhang doing these days?"
But Dakui didn't answer and asked instead: "How did Brother Chang die? Was he poisoned?"
Liu Bowen looked at Dakui for a long time, then nodded and said: "Yes, General Chang's body was brought back to the capital, and after an examination, it was indeed poisoned." Liu Bowen looked at Dakui and asked softly: "How did Mr. Zhang know?
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Dakui clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth with a look of grief and indignation: "I, Zhang Dakui, swear to Tianmeng that I will definitely avenge Brother Chang." At this moment, Dakui was excited, and after a while he replied: "I am in Yunnan.
At that time, I had secretly heard about this incident. Beiyuan was spying on the land of Peiping, but because it was afraid of Marshal Xu and Brother Chang, it asked the King of Liang in Yunnan for help. The King of Liang sent a poison master northward with the intention of plotting against Marshal Xu and Brother Chang.
, just to be on the safe side, I sent people to go north to warn the police, but who knew that God did not have what he wanted, and Brother Chang was still poisoned."
Liu Bowen nodded when he heard this and said: "The murderer has been identified now, and it is Fang Jiutian from Miaojiang. After Jiutian succeeded, he served under the Yuan general Zhang Liangbi."
When Dakui heard the news about Fang Jiutian, his eyes lit up. But then he sighed: "Zhang has committed a serious crime, but I don't know how the emperor will punish him. I don't know when Brother Chang's revenge will be avenged!"
"If you are determined to serve the country, how about I give you a chance?" Liu Bowen looked at Dakui and said slowly.
Hearing this, Dakui was overjoyed. He raised his hand and saluted again and said loudly: "The prime minister gives me 20,000 soldiers and horses, and I will definitely come back with Fang Jiutian's head." This time Dakui's eagerness was beyond words.
Liu Bowen chuckled and said: "Today is different from the past, but it is impossible to have troops and horses." After saying this, he stroked Xu Ran and said: "You have committed a serious crime. If I don't kill you, it will be a great favor from the emperor. How can I let you lead troops to go to war again?
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"Then how to take revenge?" Dakui was already a little impatient.
Liu Bowen smiled but did not answer, and then ordered the two groups of guards: "You should also step back. No one is allowed to enter without the permission of the prime minister." The guards took the order and left the hall.
When there were only Da Kui and Liu Bowen in the hall, Liu Bowen said: "You are corrupt and perverting the law. How can the emperor still trust you?" When Da Kui was about to argue, Liu Bowen stretched out his hand to stop Da Kui and said: "Now I will give you some instructions.
There is a clear path, I wonder if you are willing to do it?"
Dakui asked anxiously: "Prime Minister, it doesn't matter if you just say it."
Liu Bowen then said: "You are a relic of the Later Song Dynasty, and you have done nothing in the Ming Dynasty army. If the emperor wants to use you again, you have to start a new life."
Dakui not only asked in confusion: "How to be a new person?"
Liu Bowen said seriously: "Start as a soldier, and then be promoted to general through military merit. There is no other way."
"Ah?" Da Kui was dumbfounded when he heard this. When he joined the army in Jiangbei, he was a partial general at the beginning. Later, after years of fighting, he was promoted to a general. Now he has to start as a soldier? Doesn't he want to get mixed up?
Hair turned white?
"Prime Minister, what if this road is blocked? What should I do?" Dakui couldn't help but ask tentatively, his heart pounding.
Liu Bowen said meaningfully: "You should be very clear about the emperor's methods. If you disobey the decree, you will naturally be punished for corruption. Your private property will be confiscated and your entire family will be executed. Do you need to ask again?"
Da Kui's head buzzed when he heard this, and he felt weak all over his body and his legs were weak. After a long time, he asked in a trembling voice: "How can the sin of one person affect the whole family?" Liu Bowen smiled and did not answer, but looked at Da Kui and waited for a reply.
Dakui stood there, but he was at a loss. Liu Bowen said again: "The emperor has issued an order to send your family to the capital. I'm afraid they will arrive in a few days. Once it is known that you have committed a serious crime and are in jail, I don't know what you are doing."
What will your wife think?" After a pause, Liu Bowen continued: "If you are willing to join the army, the imperial court will definitely take good care of your family. Moreover, the emperor has decreed to return your former residence in Beijing to you.
Your family can still receive a first-class salary, and they will naturally be well-fed and clothed."
Dakui felt calm at this moment and asked: "When should I set off?"
When Liu Bowen saw that the matter had been settled, he smiled and said: "There is no hurry, we can set off in three days." But then he said: "You are a high-ranking official, so naturally you cannot really be a soldier. Let's do it. Now there are two
There are military positions for you to choose from. One is the Houjun Dian Mu Cheng, and the other is the Huotou Military Colonel. You can choose either one."
Dian Mu Cheng, who was in the official Taipu Temple, was ranked eighth in rank, but in the army, Dian Mu Cheng was in charge of raising war horses and had no rank.
The captain of the Huotou Military Academy was attached to the rear army's supply camp and was in charge of food for thousands of people. To be honest, he was the leader of the cooks. Naturally, he had no rank. One was the horse herder and the other was the cook. Da Kui thought about it and then said: "Colonel
It's better to be a lieutenant than to let the horse go."
Liu Bowen chuckled and said: "Then I will send someone to take care of everything for Colonel Zhang." After saying that, Liu Bowen stood up and shouted to the outside of the hall: "Come here." There was a promise from outside the hall, and a clerk came in.
Liu Bowen said to Dakui: "This is Hou Dianji, you guys can talk slowly." After saying that, Liu Bowen stood up, walked around the table and walked out of the hall.
Hou Dianji bowed and bowed repeatedly: "Prime Minister, please go slowly, please go slowly!" He had never seen a big shot like this.
After Liu Bowen had left for a long time, Hou Dianji stood up straight. He looked Dakui up and down and said: "From now on, you will no longer need this official uniform. I will record your name first according to the order of the Prime Minister. Tomorrow
Report to the military camp in the south of the city." After saying that, he took out an account book from his arms, walked to the table in front of the hall, took some wolf hair and fed it with ink, and then raised his voice and asked, "What is it called?"
Dakui sighed and then said: "Zhang Dakui."
While Hou Dianchi was writing, he asked again: "How old are you? Where do you live?"
Dakui answered one by one: "I have wasted thirty-five years this year and live in Dafu Mountain, Wuxian County, Suzhou."
Hou Dianji said softly, "Hmm," and then asked, "What position did you hold before?"
Dakui said: "I was once the political envoy to Jiangnan."
Hou Dianji was not surprised when he heard what he said, and recorded everything Dakui said. After collecting the account books, he walked up to Dakui and said: "Tomorrow before Mao hour, hand over the seal and official clothes to the officials, and then go to the south of the city.
Do you remember the military camp report clearly?"
Dakui nodded: "I'll remember it."
Hou Dianji said "grace" again, and then walked out with eight-character steps.
Dakui stood alone in the hall for a long time, and then he realized that he had seen the light of day again. Although he was happy in his heart, he could not help but feel sad. From a high-ranking official to a cook, it was really a twist of fate.
After leaving the gate of the Criminal Department, Dakui walked back to the Deyue Tower. When he arrived at the door of his upper room, he saw twenty soldiers who had been waiting here for many days.
"My lord is back!" All the soldiers gathered around to ask questions.
Da Kui smiled softly and said, "It's okay. I am following the Emperor's order and will be heading north in a few days. Come into the room with me." He said that Da Kui should enter the room first.
Everyone didn't know why and followed him into the room one after another. The first thing Dakui did was to take a shower and change clothes. The soldiers were busy with the task. Afterwards, Dakui changed into a blue robe. Seeing Da Kui like this, the soldiers couldn't help but wonder.
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Dakui packed up his official uniform and put the seal on the table, and then said to everyone: "From now on, you don't have to follow me anymore. Madam will come to Beijing in a few days. Then you and others will follow. I believe the court will treat me