Chapter 111: If I am the Qing Emperor in his year, I will open it with the peach blossoms [asking fo
The twelve years of Yongsheng.
December twenty-fifth.
early morning.
Since seeing him off yesterday, Gu Jinnian hasn't slept since he came back.
He fainted and became a little weak.
To be more precise, it was mental weakness. I had experienced too much during this period and had a mental breakdown.
The main reason is that the ancient tree absorbs the resentment of all living beings.
Yin Shi.
Genius has just dawned.
A night of thoughts made Gu Jinnian calm down a lot.
Bang bang.
Accompanied by knocks on the door.
Gu Jinnian knew someone was coming.
"Enter."
soon.
The door opened, revealing the figure of Su Huaiyu.
He walked into the room, closed the door slowly, then walked into the room and sat down directly.
"His Royal Highness."
"Kyoto has a decree."
"Every official is impeaching you. This time you have gone too far and violated too many rules. In the face of national law, your Majesty may not be able to protect you."
Su Huaiyu was very indifferent. He told Gu Jinnian about Kyoto's decree.
However, when he heard this, Gu Jinnian didn't feel the slightest bit resentful.
On the contrary, he felt that His Majesty was not wrong.
The state has national laws, and families have family rules. Although I am doing things for the people, I have indeed violated too many rules.
To put it bluntly, if another person had done such a thing, no matter what the purpose, he would probably be sentenced to death on the spot.
His Majesty's choice was not wrong, and neither was the impeachment of the officials.
It's just that there are some people with ulterior motives here.
"knew."
Gu Jinnian nodded.
He was very unsure, mainly because he knew that his grandfather would definitely protect him, and what he had done would not lead to death.
Gu Jinnian understands it better than anyone else.
He always controlled the bottom line. Although he violated the rules, he did it just right.
If he really wanted to act recklessly, he would have slaughtered King Qilin's army of one hundred thousand soldiers yesterday.
There are three reasons why I didn't choose to do this.
First, the crime of a hundred thousand soldiers will not lead to death.
He said some unpleasant things, and King Qilin had other evil intentions, but they had nothing to do with these 100,000 troops. They also had their own families, their own parents, and their own children.
If you kill a hundred thousand troops in a moment of anger, you will indeed gain a world-famous reputation, but the consequences will be unimaginable.
Death in battle is acceptable, just because killing a hundred thousand people in a fit of rage is neither a gentleman nor benevolent.
Secondly, the Great Xia Dynasty was about to go to war with the Xiongnu Kingdom, and the imperial court would send troops to suppress it. If the twelve cities were not captured, then it is easy to say that the imperial army's army was enough.
But if it was to seize the twelve cities, or if the war took a shocking turn, King Qilin's 300,000-strong army would have to take action no matter what. If he didn't take action, he would have died.
So at this juncture, killing 100,000 people is inevitably asking for trouble.
Thirdly, and the most important point, trapping and killing soldiers is detrimental to luck. Now, in the struggle for destiny, you are burdened with destiny. Although you don't understand the role of destiny, you still have some understanding in your heart.
You can't do this kind of thing.
The above three points are Gu Jinnian's rationality and the reason why he did not kill 100,000 cavalry.
Listening to Gu Jinnian's voice, Su Huaiyu also seemed very indifferent.
But he continued to speak.
"When I return to Beijing this time, I'm afraid His Royal Highness will suffer in prison."
"This is also a good thing. At least we can use this opportunity to take a closer look at who wants to target the prince."
Su Huaiyu is very rational.
"I see."
"Brother Su, there is no need to say more. When I return to Beijing this time, I will be punished by the court as I please."
"The state has national laws and the family has family rules. Gu knows in his heart that he will not make it difficult for your majesty, nor will he make it difficult for my grandfather."
Gu Jinnian was very natural. He understood what Su Huaiyu said so much. He was worried that if His Majesty did not choose to help him after returning to Beijing this time, he would have knots in his heart and gather resentment.
"Your Majesty, it's good if you understand."
Su Huaiyu nodded. Since Gu Jinnian understood, he wouldn't say anything more.
However, after Su Huaiyu finished speaking, Gu Jinnian couldn't help but speak slowly.
"Have you found out what happened at Qingyuan Temple?"
Gu Jinnian opened his mouth and asked the latter.
This matter is far from over.
The child disappeared and was taken to Qingyuan Temple. If it was kidnapping, it would be okay, because after all, the loss was in money.
But this matter is far from that simple. The child was not abducted, but used as a container to refine the essence and blood.
This is puzzling.
"Some clues."
"But I'm not sure. It's suspected that he is practicing magic, but it's unlikely."
Su Huaiyu spoke up and said this.
"Why?"
Gu Jinnian frowned slightly.
"His Royal Highness, although there are extremely powerful demonic monks in the world, it is impossible for such a powerful person to rely on such underhanded methods to practice."
"A person in the demonic path who cultivates with the help of human essence and blood will definitely not be particularly strong, and certainly not too weak."
"But a demonic cultivator of this level has absolutely no ability to affect a land, or even a county, and it also involves King Qilin and others."
"Therefore, this matter is not as simple as practicing magic skills."
Su Huaiyu rejected the possibility of practicing magic skills.
After listening to Su Huaiyu's speculation, Gu Jinnian nodded.
What he said is absolutely correct.
A peerless demonic master should disdain using this method to improve his cultivation.
And moderately powerful demon masters do not have this ability, so this matter is definitely not as simple as practicing demon skills.
"If it's not about practicing magic, then what is it?"
"I don't know, but there must be a bigger secret hidden in this matter, and it has something to do with the Kong family."
Su Huaiyu speculated.
"Is it related to the Kong family?"
Gu Jinnian's expression changed slightly when he heard about the Kong family.
"Probably."
"Even if there is no major connection, there is definitely a problem."
"By the way, Kong Zhen was taken away."
Su Huaiyu spoke up and said this.
"It was taken?"
"Who allowed it?"
Gu Jinnian asked with a frown.
There must be something wrong with Kong Zhen. He had some conjectures before, but he didn't have any evidence to prove that Kong Zhen was involved in this matter.
But according to normal procedures, Gu Jinnian would not let him go easily.
"Someone from the Kong family came and took Kong Zhen away by force."
"I couldn't stop you. In the past few days when you were unconscious, your uncle came forward, but he still didn't stop you."
"But your fifth uncle is not an ordinary person. I'm afraid he may have other ideas."
Su Huaiyu said this.
"Understood."
Regarding Kong Zhen's departure, Gu Jinnian didn't have much trouble in his heart. After all, it was the Kong family. Without evidence, he really couldn't stop it, especially since he was in a coma.
However, the Kong family's behavior is still a bit suspicious.
At this moment, Gu Jinnian couldn't help but think deeply, and a lot of information emerged in his mind.
Gangneung County.
Bailu Mansion.
the Kongs.
King Qilin.
Children are lost.
Conceal it and don’t report it.
Container to quench blood.
Information emerged in his mind one by one, and he vaguely noticed something, but it was difficult to think of the key points and breakthrough points.
"Brother Su, please do one thing for me after you return to Beijing."
Gu Jinnian spoke up and said this.
"Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty."
Su Huaiyu nodded and did not refuse.
"This matter has become a big deal, and the imperial court will definitely investigate all the counties in Daxia."
"Whether the same thing happens again, I think it won't be long before there will be official documents."
"When you have news, no matter what kind of force you use, you must tell me as soon as possible."
Gu Jinnian said this.
He had an idea in his mind, but he wasn't sure and needed more information.
"good."
Su Huaiyu nodded, but at the end, he took out a small bottle from his arms and handed it to Gu Jinnian.
"What's this?"
Gu Jinnian was a little curious.
"Secret soy sauce."
"The food in the prison is not delicious. Although His Royal Highness is devoted to the people, the prison chiefs dare not offend him, but after all, there are so many pairs of eyes watching, and the rice porridge is as good as it can be."
"You put two drops in every meal, and I will calculate the time. If nothing happens, His Highness will be able to come out in seven days or half a month."
"Two drops a day, just enough to finish eating."
Su Huaiyu said very seriously.
He is very experienced, after all he has been in prison.
Hearing this, Gu Jinnian was a little helpless, but he still took the secret soy sauce.
Of course, you won't be able to eat it. Who knows Su Huaiyu's secret method of making it.
"okay."
"His Royal Highness, please rest for a while. We are about to set off at nine o'clock. The prison car from the Ministry of Punishments has already arrived."
"There are many people watching outside. If His Royal Highness is interested, he may write a poem before leaving."
"Consider it a souvenir."
Su Huaiyu stopped talking, stood up and left.
Gu Jinnian was left alone in the room.
After Su Huaiyu left.
Gu Jinnian's mood gradually relaxed a lot.
About half an hour later.
Gu Jinnian walked out of the inn.
The courtyard of the inn was full of chrysanthemums, which looked a bit pleasant to the eyes. The gentle west wind blew and wrinkled my sleeves.
"His Royal Highness."
"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."
When they saw Gu Jinnian walking out, the guards outside the door spoke one after another and bowed to Gu Jinnian respectfully.
Gu Jinnian nodded as a return gift.
The west wind blew gently, and Gu Jinnian watched these chrysanthemums quietly.
It's about half an hour again.
Someone from the Criminal Department came and informed Gu Jinnian that the time had come and they were about to leave.
This was probably the most gentle way for the Criminal Department to summon a prisoner. The two Criminal Department officers were very polite and did not dare to speak too loudly.
"good."
Gu Jinnian spoke calmly.
The two of them didn't dare to talk too much, as long as Gu Jinnian cooperated.
About two quarters of an hour later.
Gu Jinnian took a deep breath.
He left with the Ministry of Justice.
Outside the inn.
The place was already full of people.
What Gu Jinnian had done spread throughout Jiangling County. The people of Bailu Mansion alone got up early to see Gu Jinnian off today.
People from some surrounding prefectural cities also came slowly after hearing about this incident.
Xu Jin and Wang Peng stood at the door of the inn, waiting for Gu Jinnian.
After Gu Jinnian appeared, Xu Jin and Wang Peng immediately stepped forward to ask how Gu Jinnian was doing.
After receiving the answer, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.
During this period, they witnessed with their own eyes how Gu Jinnian did things for the people, and what Gu Jinnian did deeply moved them both.
Although the imperial court had issued an imperial edict to allow Shan Kui's army to return and 200,000 troops to go back, the two of them stayed with their cronies and elites just to see Gu Jinnian leave Bailu Mansion.
The prison car from the Criminal Department appeared outside the inn door.
This seems very dazzling, but it also represents the two words of national law.
Gu Jinnian did the right thing.
But I also did it wrong.
Right things can be rewarded, but wrong things should also be punished.
Everyone understands this truth, but the common people do not understand it.
When Gu Jinnian appeared, many people cried. They thought that Gu Jinnian was a good man and a good official who stood up for the people, but why did he end up like this?
"His Royal Highness."
"Wait until you get out of the city and then get into the prison car."
Someone from the Criminal Department came over and said this in Gu Jinnian's ear.
According to the law, Gu Jinnian will be escorted back to Beijing, but people's hearts are full of flesh. Let's not talk about Gu Jinnian's uncle, who is the left minister of the Ministry of Punishment. What Gu Jinnian did in Bailu Mansion alone is worthy of the law.
Show mercy.
Of course this is the only thing they can do.
"It doesn't matter."
"Follow the rules."
Gu Jinnian shook his head. Since he was about to be escorted to Beijing, there was no need to make a mistake on such a small matter.
However, when Gu Jinnian stepped onto the prison car, he slowly stopped and then turned around.
"Do you have a pen and paper?"
Gu Jinnian spoke up and asked the head of the Criminal Department.
"Paper and pen?"
When the latter heard this, he couldn't help but be slightly startled.
But he immediately got paper and pen for Gu Jinnian, and he understood that Gu Jinnian was going to compose a poem.
Paper and pen appear.
The people around him couldn't help but look at him curiously, and officials of all sizes cast their gazes.
Even these soldiers were deeply curious.
Everyone knows that Gu Jinnian is talented and is known as the genius of the poetry world. After encountering such a thing today, he may have had some insights and wrote poems for the ages.
Paper and pen are delivered.
Gu Jinnian glanced at the people who couldn't reach the end, and then spoke slowly.
"Dear fellow citizens."
"Gu is leaving."
"Thank you all for sending me."
"It's just that after leaving this time, Gu will never forget what happened to Bailu Mansion. I wrote a poem today to remember this and leave it in my heart."
Gu Jinnian spoke up and informed the people.
At the same time, it was also to express my own understanding of what happened in Bailu Mansion and to make a summary.
Under the pen.
Gu Jinnian swished his pen and ink, and then slowly finished the words.
[The rustling west wind fills the courtyard with plants, and it is hard for butterflies to come when the core is cold and fragrant]
[If I were the Qing Emperor in his youth, I would be rewarded with peach blossoms blooming]
This is a chrysanthemum.
It was written by Huang Chao. Compared with the other poems, this poem is a little calmer.
Chrysanthemums are for the common people.
Not lonely, but always blooming in the cold winter.
Suffering from the cold.
If one day he could become the God of Spring, he would make chrysanthemums and peach blossoms bloom at the same time.
Let the people escape the bitter cold.
The poem is written below.
In an instant, everyone was silent.
Everyone knew that Gu Jinnian was a great talent in poetry, but they didn't expect that Gu Jinnian was so full of witty words that he could compose such poems just by mentioning them casually.
Some readers chewed this poem over and over again, gradually understood it, and then felt deep admiration for it.
This poem not only writes about the suffering of the people, but also expresses the great justice in Gu Jinnian's heart.
It is also a kind of oath.
He doesn't want something like this to happen again, so when he gains power, he will save the people from fire and water.
If I were the Qing Emperor in his youth, I would be rewarded with peach blossoms.
"The prince is a great talent."
An old scholar spoke up and bowed respectfully to Gu Jinnian.
And at this moment, the paper fluttered, blooming with wisps of warmth, driving away all the cold.
The rustling west wind also stopped at this moment.
The golden sun shines, spreading endless warmth. For a moment, the entire Bailu Mansion turns into a paradise on earth, with spring flowers blooming.
A figure appeared, shining brightly. This was the God of Spring, coming with the spring sun.
Peach blossoms bloomed next to the chrysanthemums.
Bursts of joy and laughter also sounded at this moment, it was the laughter of those children, they were like peach blossoms, blooming at this moment.
This is like a miracle.
The people were stunned, and the world was also stunned.
This is an ancient poem.
Terrifying talents poured into Gu Jinnian's body, and another star appeared in Wen Mansion.
The poem is finished.
Gu Jinnian walked into the prison car, sat down cross-legged, and said no more words.
This poem expresses his inner ambition and everything he wants to express.
The common people are like chrysanthemums, born from bitter cold.
If I were an emperor, I would bloom with the peach blossoms.
This is everything Gu Jinnian wants to say, thousands of words, all in this poem.
"Go back to Beijing."
Soon, the voice of the Ministry of Punishment sounded.
The prison van drives.
The people around looked at this scene and knelt down to worship.
Gu Jinnian defended the people's grievances and ended up as a prisoner. How could this not make the people feel guilty? How could he not win the kneeling ceremony?
Yesterday, there was a lot of crying in Bailu Mansion.
I cry because of human tragedy.
Today, Bailu Mansion was filled with crying again.
But she was crying because of Gu Jinnian.
The people left on their own initiative.
The streets on both sides were filled with people.
They watched Gu Jinnian leave.
At the same time, they also knew in their hearts that if Gu Jinnian went back this time, it would be very bad.
The prison van drove slowly.
Not far away, Fairy Yaochi, Fairy Yunrou, Su Huaiyu, Wang Fugui and others were all standing at the city gate waiting for Gu Jinnian.
They returned to Beijing with Gu Jinnian, but Wang Fugui and others still needed to recuperate for a while and needed to go to Kyoto early.
Now I'm just giving Gu Jinnian a ride.
Gu Jinnian's fifth uncle and sixth uncle were also waiting at the entrance of the city.
Wait for the prison car to arrive at the city entrance.
Uncle Liu's figure has already approached.
"Jinnian, I'll stay here with your fifth uncle. After returning to Beijing, don't worry about anything. The old man will take care of everything."
Gu Ningya spoke with just one sentence to reassure Gu Jinnian.
"Jinnian, you didn't embarrass our Gu family."
"Go back with peace of mind. Uncle Wu will take care of things here."
Gu Leng spoke, reached into the prison car, and patted Gu Jinnian on the shoulder to reassure him.
"kindness."
In the prison car, Gu Jinnian nodded towards the two of them, looked at Fairy Yaochi and others, and smiled.
Several people also smiled and responded to Gu Jinnian.
It was at this time.
Not far away, some people gathered. The leader was an old woman. She was holding a cane and a piece of clothing in her hand. She came to Gu Jinnian's prison car and spoke out.
"His Royal Highness."
"We sewed this dress for you from scraps of children's clothes."
"We have nothing to repay for today's kindness. In the next life, we must work as cows and horses to repay the prince's kindness."
The old woman opened her mouth and after speaking, she was helped to kneel down. Many people knelt in front of the prison car.
When the head of the Criminal Department saw this scene, he immediately got off the carriage, quickly helped these people up, and then took over the Baina clothes, his eyes full of shock and admiration.
Cut off a corner of the children's clothes and sew them into a new piece of clothing.
Although this dress is extremely ordinary, it has great significance.
Inside the prison van.
Gu Jinnian stood up and bowed to everyone.
Baina Yi was also taken over by Gu Jinnian.
A simple piece of clothing, but as heavy as a mountain. More than 6,000 broken pieces were sewn into one piece of clothing, which has a huge meaning.
in this way.
The prison van continued to move forward.
Slowly drove out of the city.
Then, he ran all the way towards Kyoto.
The speed of the prison car will not be too fast, mainly because I am worried that Gu Jinnian will not feel comfortable in the car.
No one dared to speed up.
Along the way, when some people saw the prison car of the Criminal Department, they subconsciously avoided it, but when they heard who the person in the car was, they couldn't help but stand in awe.
Even when passing by some prefectural cities, the people heard the sound and came over one after another.
Some people even cooked some delicious dishes and rice and sent them specially to Gu Jinnian.
Even officials from various places came to see Gu Jinnian off in person.
There were also some martial arts warriors. After hearing about this incident, they took the initiative to protect Gu Jinnian.
Things in Bailu Mansion.
In the past few days, it has spread throughout the Daxia Dynasty, and has even spread to the Xiongnu Kingdom, Fuluo Dynasty, and Jin Dynasty.
Although various countries intentionally want to suppress this kind of news, they cannot stop the people from talking about it.
Even the people of other countries couldn't help but shed tears after hearing what Gu Jinnian had done, and praised Gu Jinnian.
Putting aside his national identity, how can he not be moved by what Gu Jinnian did?
But the most intense one was naturally the Daxia Dynasty.
The entire Daxia Dynasty already knew about this matter. Officials admired Gu Jinnian's heart for the people and hated Bailu Mansion's inaction.
Some scholars even wrote poems to praise Gu Jinnian. There was no shortage of scholars of the older generation, and some celebrities also commented on this matter and praised Gu Jinnian for what he had done.
But no matter what.
There is one thing that everyone understands.
Gu Jinnian did not have much problem serving the people.
The starting point is good.
But after all, he still trampled on the country's foundation, and there has been endless controversy over this matter in the court these days.
Some people also stood up and believed that what Gu Jinnian did was for the sake of the people, so they hoped that the Ministry of Punishment would be extrajudicial and punish him, but not too harshly.
However, most officials still believe that this case involves too much and the impact is too deep.
If the country is powerless, it will have no roots.
Although Gu Jinnian did things for the common people, he trampled on the laws of the country and violated the ancient rules. This is a capital crime.
In addition, the Daxia Dynasty, all the vassal princes, and many officials, large and small, were watching.
Suddenly, the Ministry of Punishment was under the greatest pressure.
The choice before them is nothing more than to kill or not to kill.
If you don't kill, the country's foundation will be shaken. Can the vassal princes, officials of all sizes in the Great Xia Dynasty follow suit in the future? Is it true that if such a thing happens, there is no need to report to the court, as long as you are doing things for the people, you can do whatever you want.
What?
Even when the imperial court finally issued an imperial edict, you were able to ignore it and ignore it?
There is a saying that if the general is outside, the emperor will not accept your orders.
But this refers to a special situation, an extraordinary moment, and even though it is said like this, except for generals who want to rebel, in ancient and modern times, which general would really dare to do this?
If you really do it, even if you make a great contribution to the world, the end will be very ugly after you return.
And if it's killing.
Wouldn’t it chill the hearts of the people? Besides, how could the Ministry of Punishments not know who is behind Gu Jinnian?
Because of this incident, the Minister of Punishment had a headache for a long time. In the end, he had no choice but to go see His Majesty, hoping to get an answer.
After the face-to-face meeting, the Minister of Punishment left the palace with a heavy look on his face.
His Majesty only said one sentence.
Act according to law.
Your Majesty has spoken, and the Minister of Punishment will naturally have no other ideas, but whether he kills or not, this matter will have a great impact on Daxia.
Return to the study room.
The Minister of Punishment looked at the files in front of him and was silent for a long time.
Finally, he took a deep breath, took a brush, dyed it with some cinnabar ink, and left a few words on the file.
[Decision to beheaded]
This is his approval document.
Behead and make a decision.
He could only do this, there was no other way.
After the dossier was reviewed and approved, Xu Ping let out a long breath.
The file will then be handed over to the people below and sent to the palace to await His Majesty's final approval.
Walk out of the study room.
Xu Ping looked at the chrysanthemums in the courtyard, feeling a little silent. Finally, he slowly spoke.
"If I were the Qing Emperor in his youth, I would be rewarded with peach blossoms."
"His Royal Highness, you are truly unparalleled in the world."
"I am ashamed."
Xu Ping lamented that he admired Gu Jinnian from the bottom of his heart, but even from his standpoint, he still sentenced Gu Jinnian to be executed after the fall.
But what Gu Jinnian did made him admire him from the bottom of his heart.
Marquis Linyang really gave birth to a good son.
Duke Zhen Guo really has a good grandson.
The dossier was sent away.
And at this moment.
In the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Li Shan stood in the study, slowly started writing, and wrote down the poem that Gu Jinnian wrote in Bailu Mansion.
At the end, his brush fell slowly.
The eyes are extremely calm.
"Do you want to win the hearts and minds of the people through this?"
"impossible."
He murmured to himself, his eyes filled with various thoughts.
And at the same time.
Xijing Mansion.
In a huge palace, King Qilin held a jade pendant and looked at the poems presented by his servants.
His eyes were full of indifference.
And below the palace, a voice slowly sounded.
"Your Majesty."
"Gu Jinnian has once again ruined our plans. If we don't have countermeasures now, I'm afraid it will be difficult to complete our great cause."
The voice sounded. It was a man in black. He stood in the palace and said so.
"You have gone too far."
King Qilin looked at the man in black with cold eyes.
Feeling King Qilin's gaze, the latter was not afraid at all, but spoke slowly.
"Your Majesty, it's not that we have done too much, it's that we are not poisonous or husband-like."
"If we don't do this, the Great Xia Dynasty will inevitably soar into the sky, and the position of the king will be as stable as a mountain."
"My lord, please forgive me."
The latter spoke out and felt no guilt at all about what happened in Bailu Mansion, but instead thought it was harmless and unhusband-like.
"snort."
King Qilin snorted coldly, obviously he was dissatisfied.
But after a while, his voice continued to sound.
"No matter what you are doing, please stop it."
"The imperial court will definitely pay attention to this matter. When the time comes, if you follow the clues, all your plans will be in vain."
"What we have to do now is to use all our strength to kill Gu Jinnian."
"He is about to win the hearts and minds of the people."
"If he wins the hearts and minds of the people, no one will be able to deal with him or let him grow."
"I have finished what I should do. Let the people behind you do their best. If Gu Jinnian does not die this time, I will reconsider our cooperation."
King Qilin spoke.
He was involved in the affairs of Bailu Mansion, but he really didn't know the specific situation. He was just covering up many people.
If he had known that this was the case, he would not have participated.
This is the last trace of conscience in my heart.
But now that the matter has come to this, it is naturally impossible for him to give up. It is just the last step. If there is a chance, he still wants to give it a try.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
The latter nodded, then turned and left.
After he left, King Qilin also showed hesitation in his eyes.
Until the next day.
Daxia Kyoto.
It's still dark.
Many people have already gotten up early.
Today, they learned that a man named Gu Jinnian was about to be escorted back to Beijing.
The people are waiting on the road that must be passed.
I want to take a look at Gu Jinnian.
In the past few days, the affairs of Bailu Mansion have been hotly discussed in Kyoto, and everyone is fighting for justice for Gu Jinnian's experience.
It is believed that Gu Jinnian devoted himself to serving the people, but was miserably imprisoned.
But a person's slight words will not have any effect.
In this way, at Yin Shi time, the prison car slowly appeared and caught the eyes of the people.
The prison van arrives.
The people looked over one after another.
In the prison van.
Gu Jinnian sat cross-legged quietly. He seemed calm these days and rarely spoke.
He was also thinking about many reasons in his mind.
Things in Gangneung County.
Things in Bailu Mansion.
There were too many things that made him think about himself.
For some reason, Gu Jinnian gradually understood some truth, and he was thinking about whether he should make a statement.
But in the end he shook his head.
Despite suffering.
But we haven’t fully understood the truth yet, and we still need some supplements and some inner recognition.
Otherwise, if you don’t follow your heart, you won’t be able to truly speak out.
Words to establish life.
"His Royal Highness, you have arrived in Kyoto."
The voice of the head of the Criminal Department sounded, reminding Gu Jinnian.
After hearing this, Gu Jinnian gradually came back to his senses and looked at the people in Kyoto.
The common people came together, including many scholars.
These scholars looked at Gu Jinnian as if they were looking up to a saint, with admiration in their eyes.
"The prince is eternal."
In the crowd, no one knew who shouted.
The next moment, a deafening sound sounded.
"The prince is eternal."
Voices sounded one after another, and the voices gathered like a sea and shook the sky.
Whether it's common people or scholars, they have already heard about Gu Jinnian's story.
Today I just express it from my heart and say something that will last forever.
Faced with such praise, Gu Jinnian felt very calm. What he did was not just to get praise.
The prison car drove slowly, and Gu Jinnian was extremely calm.
But at this moment.
A team appeared.
The leader was Liu Yan. He took some palace guards and stopped the prison car.
Then he slowly unfolded the imperial edict and spoke aloud.
"It's up to heaven, the emperor decreed."
"The crown prince, Gu Jinnian, eliminated harm for the people and saved the people of Bailu Mansion from fire and water. This is an immortal achievement and a model for scholars all over the world."
"However, the crown prince, Gu Jinnian, resisted the imperial decree, violated the country's foundation, and acted arbitrarily. Although the circumstances are excusable, the national laws cannot be messed up, and the merits and demerits cannot be balanced. Therefore, the Ministry of Punishment decided to sentence the crown prince Gu Jinnian. Seven days later, he was sentenced to Ximen
The vegetable market will be executed."
"It cannot be changed, it cannot be pardoned, I admire this."
The voice sounded.
Liu Yan put down the imperial edict.
But the people around him couldn't help but be in an uproar.
Give death?
Who would have thought that Gu Jinnian would be sentenced to death?
They knew that although Gu Jinnian saved the people this time, he also got into big trouble.
He knew that the court would punish Gu Jinnian severely, but what he didn't expect was that he would be sentenced to death?
And he will be beheaded in seven days?
Isn't this time too fast?
"Why so fast? What His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does needs to be measured, and you make a decision so quickly? Is this what the imperial court does?"
Some scholars couldn't help but ask Liu Yan.
"Is this the Ministry of Punishment? Officials of the Bailu Mansion have committed heinous crimes, but they have to be interrogated slowly. His Royal Highness is doing harm to the people, but just for violating the rules, he is immediately sentenced to death? Is this still fair?"
"If we don't accept it, His Highness, the Crown Prince, has no fault and cannot be executed."
"Yes, you can't cut it."
Voices rang out one after another, they were some scholars. After they heard about the Seven Days Questioning and Killing again, they couldn't bear it anymore.
They opened their mouths to speak out for Gu Jinnian.
Not only them, but also the common people couldn't help but speak out one after another to defend Gu Jinnian.
Faced with the noise of the crowd, Liu Yan said nothing, but quickly stepped forward and handed the imperial edict to Gu Jinnian.
"Students accept the order."
In the prison car, Gu Jinnian received the imperial edict. After hearing the edict again, he felt no disturbance in his heart.
"His Royal Highness."
"There may be some bitterness and coldness in prison. You must endure it. Someone is watching you. Some hardships must be endured."
Liu Yan spoke and reminded Gu Jinnian.
"kindness."
Gu Jinnian nodded.
Didn't say much.
In this way, under the controversy of countless people.
The prison car headed towards the Kyoto prison
The prison of Kyoto is located in Beicheng.
The prison cell is tight.
After Gu Jinnian got off the prison car, the cell leader came in person to greet Gu Jinnian.
Don't dare to be negligent in the slightest.
Although he knew what His Majesty's will was, he did not dare to neglect it in the slightest.
He couldn't afford to offend the grandson of Duke Zhen.
Enter the prison.
dim.
An indescribable smell filled the air.
Stink, sweat, and some weird smells.
The prison was extremely dark.
At the same time, it is also extremely strict, with guards constantly patrolling, and serious criminals are detained in each cell. Some are officials, some are reckless, and some are bandit leaders.
With the appearance of Gu Jinnian, these people couldn't help but look over curiously, but it seemed that they had been reminded before, and they didn't say anything after seeing Gu Jinnian.
Otherwise, if we follow the way we have done things in the past, we might have started shouting.
Soon, follow the jailer.
Arriving outside the prison door.
The prison was only eight feet wide and four fathoms deep, and the room was short and narrow. But compared to other cells, it was at least a little better, a little clean, and obviously tampered with, so it didn't look too dull.
And there is a small window that lets in some light.
"His Royal Highness."
"The environment in the prison is not good. We have prepared this for you to the best of our ability. I hope His Highness will not dislike it."
The prison head opened his mouth, appearing to be respectful.
"Thank you very much."
Gu Jinnian walked into the prison, said thank you, and then sat down cross-legged.
A weak light cast down, and Gu Jinnian closed his eyes to meditate.
Although the place was dirty and messy, it gave Gu Jinnian enough peace and quiet.
Gu Jinnian's heart gradually calmed down.
He does need some time to calm down.
However, it is relatively quiet compared to the prison cell.
The outside world is already in chaos.
The news that Gu Jinnian was sentenced to death spread instantly, and both the people and scholars in Kyoto were deeply dissatisfied.
One is to avenge the people's grievances due to the flood in Jiangning County.
The second is to establish a stipulation for the Daxia Dynasty that no tribute will be paid if there is no reconciliation.
The third one was the common people of Jiangling County. They killed the officials and made the common people resentful.
These three things were vividly remembered by the people, but in the end they came to a decisive end.
How is this convincing?
There was a lot of discussion.
It also caused huge public resentment.
In Daxia Academy, all the students wrote articles one after another, using the power of their families to plead for Gu Jinnian's life.
Scholars in Kyoto were also affected and petitioned together, hoping that the emperor would be merciful and forgive Gu Jinnian's mistakes.
And the town government mansion.
There was also a huge commotion. Gu Jinnian's mother, Princess Ning Yue, cried to the sky and wanted to visit her son.
Inside the Imperial Palace of Daxia.
When the Queen Mother learned about this, she became furious and went to see Emperor Yongsheng personally.
There was a lot of noise.
It can be said that almost all people who know Gu Jinnian are thinking of ways for Gu Jinnian and hope that His Majesty will show mercy.
But these are not enough.
Whether it is the Duke of Zhenguo, the Queen Mother, or these scholars jointly petitioning for orders, this is not enough to show mercy outside the law.
Inside the Yangxin Hall.
Emperor Yongsheng also encountered trouble.
To be more precise, I encountered pressure.
During the Great Xia Dynasty, eight princes personally reported that they wanted to come to Kyoto to oversee the execution of Gu Jinnian.
He is ready to leave at any time, and the official schedule for going to Kyoto has been handed over to the Ministry of Rites. Now it depends on whether he agrees or not. As long as he gets approval, the Eight Kings will enter the capital immediately.
Their purpose in coming to Beijing is simple.
The purpose is to suppress public opinion and force the court to give an explanation.
An explanation that convinced everyone.
This matter is much more serious than imagined.
Emperor Yongsheng understood.
Someone.
I really want Gu Jinnian to die.
For this reason, he immediately asked Su Wenjing to be found.
Faced with the Eight Kings' entry into Beijing, Emperor Yongsheng indeed felt unprecedented pressure.
Su Wenjing entered the palace again.
Su Wenjing was also a little surprised when he learned that the Eight Kings had entered Beijing.
"His Majesty."
"This is an unprecedented challenge."
"Yu Diquan."
"In the hearts of the people."
"On Confucianism and Taoism."
"If you survive this calamity, incredible things will happen."
Su Wenjing spoke.
This is his opinion.
He believed that Gu Jinnian could survive this disaster.
But Emperor Yongsheng could understand what this entailed. Su Wenjing believed that Gu Jinnian was true, but he couldn't go on like this, otherwise, he would cause huge trouble and would never end.
Therefore, Emperor Yongsheng immediately sent someone to invite Duke Zhenguo.
But the Duke of Zhen did not come.
Suddenly, Emperor Yongsheng understood what Duke Zhen Guo meant.
This calamity.
I'm just afraid that Gu Jinnian will have to survive on his own.
Or maybe it is.
You have to make a choice yourself.
A huge choice.
If there is a critical moment, he is the only person in the Great Xia Dynasty who can help Gu Jinnian.
Whether the Duke of Zhen Guo comes or not does not mean anything.
Thinking of this, Emperor Yongsheng took a deep breath.
"Mr. Wenjing."
"Go to the Kyoto Prison."
"Tell Jinnian."
"Let him give me a chance."
Emperor Yongsheng spoke.
That's all he said.
Then he approved the memorial for the eight kings to enter the capital.
allow--
I woke up too early and was so sleepy that I doubted my life. I slept less than ten hours in the past three days combined.
I went to catch up on my sleep, and I have another update to write in the evening.
