"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Zeng Hualong, the governor of Denglai, was greatly favored by the imperial court, but he did not think of repaying the favor. He teamed up with General Shang Yi of Mulingguan Qian, just for his own selfish purposes, and lied about military information in order to invite favors;
He faked his military exploits in order to gain a chance to advance. He neglected the imperial court and insulted the sacred order. The crime is truly unforgivable. I ordered the Lord to arrest him and hand him over to Dali Temple for questioning. I appreciate this."
As the eunuch delivering the edict finished reciting the imperial edict, Shang Yi only felt a buzzing sound in his head. He never imagined that he had traveled all the way from Shandong to Beijing. He thought he was getting a promotion, but he didn't know that when he waited
It turned out to be such a result. Because this change was so huge, Shang Yi was not even mentally prepared, so he was stunned all of a sudden.
In fact, not only him, but also Zhou Shaohuan, Tong Dayong, Cheng Jin, Cheng Gang, Duan Peng and others were shocked. No one had thought of this. He had obviously fought desperately to defeat the Qing army, so what happened?
It turned into lying about the military situation and fake military exploits. Although he had made great military exploits, how could he become a disgrace to the imperial court and insult the sacred mandate? Therefore, everyone felt a little resentful.
At this time, the military commander who came with the eunuch who delivered the order shouted: "Take it." Dozens of school captains and soldiers immediately rushed up, surrounded Zeng Hualong and Shang Yi, and were about to arrest them.
Zhou Shaohuan suddenly took a step forward and said, "Wait a minute." The other four people immediately rushed up and said, "No arrests are allowed."
The officer glared and said, "What are you doing? Do you want to resist arrest?"
Zeng Hualong was also startled. Although he felt quite aggrieved after hearing the imperial edict, with his Confucian education and the care he had developed over the past few decades, he would not even think of resisting arrest. Therefore,
Immediately said: "Shang Yi, don't be reckless. Although we are suffering from unjust resentment, we are fair and free, and the Sacred Heart is wise. I believe that the court will return our notarization soon. Don't act rashly."
After he finished speaking, Shang Yi also said: "Shaohuan, Dayong, you must not be reckless. I have a clear conscience, and you must believe that the court will make a just decision. You all stay here, listen to the news, and don't cause trouble."
Zhou Shaohuan and others were originally impulsive. After listening to Shang Yi's words, they felt a little discouraged, so they all retreated. At this time, Shang Yi said again: "Master, we will never resist the arrest. We only ask the superior to
Please give me a moment's grace and allow my wife and I to say goodbye."
Zeng Hualong also said: "Sir, please do me a favor. We will never forget your benefits."
The eunuch then nodded and said, "That's enough, but we have to do it quickly."
In fact, Shang Yi simply did not believe that the imperial court would really deal with him and Zeng Hualong impartially, because if it had been impartial, he would not have been arrested now. Under normal circumstances, he would not have been able to obey and be bound.
A person will definitely resist arrest and find a way to escape. But this thing happened so suddenly. Not to mention that he was not mentally prepared, and he didn't even bring a weapon. How could he resist arrest? Even if he could escape from Guanyi, it would probably be difficult to escape from Beijing.
Go to the city. So at this moment, Shang Yi had several thoughts in his mind, and finally decided that he could only submit first and then talk.
After getting the permission of the eunuch who passed the order, Shang Yi asked Zhou Shaohuan and others to get one thousand taels of silver and distribute them to the eunuch and the officers and soldiers who passed the order, allowing them to have more time. Then he returned to his room.
, at this time Ye Yaoji also knew what happened outside, and couldn't help but change her face. When she saw Shang Yi coming in, she threw herself into Shang Yi's arms and said: "Brother, how could it be like this? What should we do now?"
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Shang Yi gave a bitter smile, hugged her with both hands, and said: "I don't know what to do? It suddenly becomes like this, and I can only resign myself to fate. Just wait here for a few days. If there is no news from me, then Just go back to Qingzhou and go live with grandpa."
Ye Yaoyao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly broke away from Shang Yi's arms and said: "Brother, don't worry, give me all your precious weapons, and I will definitely find a way to save you."
Shang Yi was also startled and said: "You must not do such a stupid thing, maybe things will turn around, and I don't want to drag you and Shaohuan and the others together, let me..."
Before he finished speaking, Ye Yaoqi covered his mouth and said: "Brother, I have decided this matter. Don't try to persuade me anymore. Just remember that if you are gone, I will be alone." I will never survive alone. But don't worry, I won't act rashly until your situation is clear. Let alone Shaohuan and the others, even if I am alone, I will still save you. , even if we can’t save you, we will die together.”
Shang Yi was stunned for a while and didn't speak. Only then did he realize that he had not realized before that he was so important to Ye Yaojia's heart, and that she was so determined under her seemingly weak appearance. one side.
After Zeng Hualong and Shang Yi were taken away, people from the two families immediately sat together to discuss how to rescue their masters. Han Zhi and Xiao Wenjun had been with Zeng Hualong for a long time and knew that Zeng Hualong was in the officialdom of Beijing. Those friends all went out to run around. Others discussed it but couldn't come up with any good ideas, so they could only listen to the news from Han Zhi and Xiao Wenjun first. Akonya also said goodbye to them and said he would go on his own. Find Tang Ruowang and see if he can do something about it.
The two families dispersed. Ye Yaojiu took Zhou Shaohuan, Tong Dayong, Cheng Jin, Cheng Gang, Duan Peng and others back to their residence. He immediately ordered everyone to close the doors and windows, and sent the three soldiers to guard the door. Then discuss it secretly with them.
Ye Yaoyao first said: "Brother Shaohuan, Brother Dayong, Brother Cheng Jin, Brother Cheng Yong, and Brother Duan Peng, we have lived together in that small mountain village for several years. We used to call each other brothers and sisters. Now I I’ll still call you that.”
Several people were shocked. This was indeed the case when they were in the mountain village. They called themselves brothers and sisters. Zhou Shaohuan, Tong Dayong, Cheng Jin, and Cheng Gang were all older than Ye Yaoyao, so they all called her sister Yaoyao. Only Duan Peng called her sister. It was not until Ye Yaojia and Shang Yi got married that everyone changed her name to sometimes sister-in-law and sometimes madam. Now Ye Yaojia has picked up the old title again, which has aroused many memories of everyone.
Ye Yaoyao continued: "Although you and my husband-in-law have not known each other for a long time, I do not need to tell you how I behave and how he treats you. At least for the few years you have known him. In the past month, he has never done anything bad, on the contrary, he has saved many people."
Zhou Shaohuan said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry. I have saved so many people from the Tatars. God will bless him when he leaves. He will be fine this time."
Ye Yaoyao smiled and said: "Brother Shaohuan, I know you have good intentions, but I can't rely on God for my husband's life or death."
Cheng Jin said: "Master Han and Master Xiao under Governor Zeng are also running away. I think they will have more ideas than us."
Ye Yaoyao shook her head and said, "Even Governor Zeng has been arrested. What can the two of them do? It's probably unreliable to put all our hopes on them."
Cheng Jin scratched his head and said: "Then what should we do? We are unfamiliar with the place in Beijing and don't even know anyone. What else can we do?"
Ye Yaoyao said: "I finally have a way. Although I'm not very sure, I can give it a try."
Duan Peng said hurriedly: "Sister Yaoyao, if you have any good ideas, tell me quickly."
Ye Yaoyao glanced at everyone and said: "This is not a good idea, it is a prison robbery."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Zhou Shaohuan said hurriedly: "Sister-in-law, you must not do this. It is a capital crime. Besides, the Lord has not been convicted yet, and Master Han and Master Xiao will try their best to rescue. Maybe There is still hope for you to come out, so aren't you self-defeating?"
Ye Yaoyao smiled slightly and said: "I didn't say that I would rob the prison immediately, but when there is really no other way, I will give it a try no matter what method."
After the five people listened, everyone was thinking about what the chances of success would be if they really carried out a prison robbery.
Ye Yaoyao said again: "When I tell you my plan, I am not asking you to do this with me, because he and I are the only ones who are husband and wife. As for you, there is no need to take this risk for us. And to tell you the truth, even if I am alone, I will continue to do it. Even if I cannot save my husband, I will die with him. But before that, I only ask you to keep this secret and help I just need to make some preparations."
At this time, Shi Peng suddenly said: "Sister Yaoyao, if you want to go to prison, let me be the one. In the worst case, I will die with you. But you have to take me with you when we get to the underworld."
Ye Yaoyao smiled slightly and said: "This is certain, my husband will abandon you no matter what time."
Tong Dayong finally raised his hand and said: "There's me, I'll go too."
Ye Yaojiao smiled slightly and said: "I knew Brother Dayong would definitely support me." Then he looked at Zhou Shaohuan, Cheng Jin and Cheng Gang.
Zhou Shaohuan suddenly said: "Sister-in-law, have you ever thought about it, if you know that we successfully robbed the prison and rescued my eldest brother, we will all become prisoners of the imperial court. So what should we do in the future?"
Ye Yaojiao shook his head and said: "Brother Shaohuan, I really haven't thought about your problem, but now I just want to save my husband from prison. As for what I will do in the future if I really rescue him? Then We should let our husband worry about this, I think he will lead us to a good way out."
Zhou Shaohuan also gave a wry smile and said, "Okay, I'll join too." After he agreed, brothers Cheng Jin and Cheng Gang immediately expressed their willingness to join.
Ye Yaoyao nodded and said: "Okay, let's finalize it today, but this is just the last move we plan to make. If we can not use it, it is best not to use it. And before the final precession is decided, who will You can quit at any time if you want. After all, this is related to your wealth and life, and I will never force it. So you can all seriously consider it."