Chapter seven hundred and ninth manipulating people
The precious sword cuts off the flowing water, and there is no time to cut it off.
The concubine pursues the king according to her wishes, and the same is true for her lingering love.
——Excerpt from "Gifts from the Generation" by Li Bai
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While everyone was rescuing Jingzhao Yin and Liu Yan, an ordinary carriage stopped and stopped in Wannian County Xiuzheng Square.
Xiuzhengfang is located in the southeast corner of Chang'an City, adjacent to Qujiang Pool.
Compared with the crowded North City of Chang'an, the residences in Xiuzhengfang are sparse, the terraces and courtyards are far apart, and there are only a dozen or so households on one street.
The carriage came to a side alley in Xiuzhengfang and stopped at the door of a mansion.
This mansion is slightly dilapidated, with rusty door rings and no door plaque. Although the courtyard wall is long, its skin is peeling off. There are overgrown weeds between the green tiles at the top of the wall.
After the carriage stopped, the curtains were rolled up, and a slender woman walked out of the carriage. She was wearing a curtain hat and a gauze cover, and her face could not be seen clearly.
The woman lightly clicked the door knocker, three long and two short.
With a creak, the door of the mansion immediately opened a gap, and the woman flashed in.
The door of the mansion was closed immediately, the carriage started slowly, and swayed out of the alley.
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"Didn't I ask you to avoid the limelight for a while? Why did you run back to Chang'an?" A burly and stout man complained in a low voice.
The person opposite is the woman who just got off the carriage. She has taken off her gauze hat. She is seventeen or eighteen years old and has a pretty face.
The man complained to the girl: "I have always supported stealing the rich and giving to the poor. Even if you enter the palace to steal treasures, it is nothing. But why do you want to steal the emperor's pillow? Isn't it obvious that you want to embarrass the emperor?"
If you hadn't acted willfully, how could you have lured out Bai Fu, the God of Death? He is cruel and ruthless, and full of clever tricks. If you are not careful, you will fall into his hands.
I don't even know what you think?
It's all my fault, Master, for spoiling you..."
The girl smiled sweetly, her teeth were like shells, and said to the man: "I have heard about Bai Fu's name for a long time, and I want to meet him. If he is really as powerful as the rumors in the world, maybe our troubles will be solved."
The man shook his head and sighed: "He is the Duke of Wei and the future consort, so he is very different from us.
I have seen many people like them. They are aloof, full of benevolence, righteousness and morality, and they are responsible for the country, the country, and the people of the world.
But deep down in my heart, I consider myself to be of noble blood, regard the common people as stupid dogs, and never take the lives of ordinary people like us seriously.
Junior sister, it’s not the senior brothers who are attacking you. Expecting them to save us is probably harder than reaching the sky."
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In order to find Bai Yuzhen as soon as possible, Jingzhao Mansion had to interrogate Tian Bolang again. This was the only clue left.
When Tian Bulang was escorted to the court, Tian Bulang's broken leg had been wrapped with a splint, and his hands and feet were handcuffed with heavy iron shackles. Even so, the officials were still worried and used a thick iron chain to tighten the shackles to the pillars.
Bundle together.
Dozens of government officials stood on both sides, holding torture sticks as if facing a formidable enemy.
Tian Bolang sat down on the ground with a cold and arrogant expression, and did not answer anything he asked.
Su Wuming spoke from the bottom of his heart and sincerely advised: "Tian Bulang, you are extremely talented. It would be a pity if you died like this.
If you reveal the whereabouts of the White Jade Pillow and the Girl Gang Leader, I can petition His Majesty to spare your life and allow you to redeem your merits.
Living in troubled times is the time to employ people. If you can correct your evil ways and serve the court, you will achieve great success."
Tian Bulang curled his lips and sneered, noncommittal.
Seeing Tian Banglang's arrogance, Jingzhao Yin Liu Yan was furious: "Come on, we will serve you with a heavy punishment!"
The officials immediately brought in sticks, tiger benches and other torture instruments.
Tian Bolang looked calm and showed no fear.
Bai Fu stood up, came to Tian Penglang, and said, "You were captured by me, do you know who I am?"
Tian Penglang raised his head and glanced at Bai Fu, and finally spoke, spat: "As a general of the Tang Army, if you have the ability, why don't you go and annihilate Shi Siming's rebels? What kind of soldier do you think you are if you capture the rangers like us? No matter how talented you are, you still belong to the government. running dog!"
Liu Yan was furious, slapped his hands on the wall, and shouted: "How outrageous! Drag him down and beat me!"
Bai Fu smiled calmly and waved his hand, indicating that he was fine and asked Mr. Liu to be calm and calm.
The corners of Bai Fu's mouth turned up, and he smiled and said, "Since you know my identity, you should know that I keep my word and keep my word.
If you admit that you stole the white jade pillow and reveal its whereabouts, I will break up with Mr. Liu and promise not to track down your gang leader again, how about that?"
Tian Bolang's eyes flashed, but he stopped talking.
Bai Fu observed a group of young men and knew that the girl gang leader had a transcendent status and was highly respected by everyone, so he prescribed the right medicine and followed the guidance.
Liu Yan thought to himself: "General Bai, this is a very good idea. No matter whether the white jade pillow was stolen by Tian Bulang or not, as long as we can find a suitable person to hold the vat and retrieve the white jade pillow, we can give an explanation to His Majesty."
What's more, the main culprit who stole the treasure was captured by His Majesty's future consort. Even if he joins the gang in the future, he will not be blamed by Your Majesty.
As for the young gang leader, as long as she doesn’t do anything wrong in the future, I can give her some leniency. However, I have to control the tongues of my subordinates to avoid leaks and other people making irresponsible remarks..."
Thinking of this, Liu Yan's eyes were cold and he glanced at the officials. The officials looked at their noses and hearts, as if they had not heard what Bai Fu said.
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Bai Fu sighed and said: "But if you admit that you stole the white jade pillow and don't confess to your gang leader, I'm afraid you will die. Are you willing?"
"I do!" Tian Bolang blurted out decisively. As soon as he said this, he knew that Bai Fu had tricked him into saying it.
Tian Bolang cursed himself secretly. He made up his mind that no matter how eloquent Bai Fu was, he would never open his mouth.
Bai Fu smiled faintly, stretched out his thumb, and praised: "You are so wholeheartedly protecting the gang leader, I guess your gang leader must be extraordinary. Not only is he very kind to you, but he is also upright and righteous!"
When Tian Bolang saw Bai Fu praising his gang leader, he suddenly felt proud and involuntarily puffed up his chest.
Bai Fu turned around, turned his back to Tian Bulang, and stood with his hands behind his back. His words suddenly changed, and his words were cold and pointed directly at people's hearts:
"Since your gangster Bo Yuntian will definitely go through fire and water for our brothers, he will sacrifice his life for justice.
If I post your portraits next to the city gate and tell your gang leader that as long as she is willing to come to Jingzhao Mansion and surrender, I will let you go.
Otherwise, he will be killed without mercy!
Tell me, will your gang leader come?"
"You are shameless!"
Tian Bolang's eyes were split open, he was as powerful as a mad tiger, and he was about to pounce, and he almost broke the shackles that locked him.
Bai Fu laughed heartily, said nothing more, and returned to his seat.
Liu Yan, Su Wuming and others looked at each other and smiled, knowing that Bai Fuji was as sharp as a knife and had already penetrated Tian Bulang's Taoist heart.
Liu and Su thought to themselves: "Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from youth. General Bai is worthy of being a disciple of a military strategist, manipulating people's hearts like conquering a city.
A thief with such a tough mouth and teeth was manipulated by General Bai."