Yangling's formation was in chaos, and there was no need to set up an ambush at this time.
The people from the imperial court were recalled, and the Confucianists were targeted by the Anle Palace at the top, and could not take care of Kong Zhong and others at all.
"How's it going?" Kong Zhong asked in a low voice: "You've finished listening and watching, and you just want to tell us about the situation over there?"
"Yes, Say something!”
“We can’t go anywhere in this cemetery, and no one brings us a message. What happened outside?”
...
Everyone was in confusion for a while, waiting for Zhang Xuezhou to speak.
Not everyone is qualified to come to Yangling, and not many people are willing to come to such a place.
Zhang Xuezhou is indeed one of the few court officials who can go to Yangling.
Even though Zhang Xuezhou is just a gatekeeper, many things that happened in Yangling have nothing to do with him.
If there is any turmoil in the palace in Chang'an City, there is a high probability that the Sima Ling, who is in charge of the Palace Sima Gate, will know something about the situation.
After everyone talked about Yang Ling, they asked Zhang Xuezhou to talk quickly.
"What's there to say outside?" Zhang Xuezhou shrugged and said: "Now that the matter is over, those who deserve to be held accountable will be held accountable, those who deserve to be executed will be executed, and those who deserve to be punished will be punished!"
< br>"What do you mean?" Kong Zhong said blankly: "Are you saying that we will have our heads chopped off if we don't guard it well?"
"What should you do if someone digs a hole in the saint's tomb? "Zhang Xuezhou asked.
"Dig my ancestor's grave? Then I will definitely kill his whole family, or the kind that calls on all the Confucian scholars in the world to hunt down and kill the whole family," Kong Zhong said without thinking.
"Look, if someone digs your ancestors' graves, they will kill your whole family. Someone digs your majesty's ancestral graves. How do you think your majesty should deal with those who dig the graves, and how should you deal with those who don't guard them well? "People" Zhang Xuezhou sighed.
"So..."
"You are not officials of the imperial court at this time. Firstly, you have no jurisdiction over farmland and water conservancy, and secondly, you have not led troops to fight, let alone govern the country." Zhang Xuezhou said: "Like Whether people like you live or die will not have any impact on the court, and there is no need to consider it when executing!"
"What?"
After Zhang Xuezhou finished speaking, Kong Zhong couldn't help but show fear on his face.
"But I am a Confucian..."
"Kong Sheng is just the leader of the Confucian school. If he could still ask for your favor if he were alive, I'm afraid it would be difficult now!"< br>
When Kong Zhong was looking for reasons, Zhang Xuezhou did not hesitate to extinguish the opponent's hope.
"Based on my long-term experience as a court official, you can only rush to His Majesty to beg for your life before the imperial edict has been received." Zhang Xuezhou said: "This is the only way you can survive!"
"If we go and beg for mercy, Your Majesty will spare us?" Du Wencai said in a panic.
“You don’t understand the rules of the imperial court,” Zhang Xuezhou said: “If His Majesty has not issued the decree, and the decree is still in his hands, he can take it back, but if His Majesty’s decree is issued, all civil and military officials can Knowing that, this decree cannot be taken back. While His Majesty's decree has not yet arrived at Yangling, and while the court is still investigating Mr. Zhao and Mr. Wang, The evidence of the crime has not been dealt with at your level at this time. Hurry up and beg for mercy!”
“That’s the truth.” Kong Zhong took a deep breath and said, “We have done something bad, but we can beg for mercy, or we can make meritorious deeds. We can definitely survive this murder!"
"Brother Kong, what do you mean?" Ye Siqian said solemnly.
“It is impossible for the imperial court to investigate high-level officials like Zhao Wan and Wang Zang without evidence. I’m afraid they are doomed.” Kong Zhong said: “Since they will die, let’s report and expose Zhao Wan and Wang Zang. It’s not harmful.”
"Brother Kong is right," Li Mingrui agreed: "If they will die, we will not harm anyone. Besides, we are just trying to save our lives!"
"This Yangling incident is so dangerous, then Wang Zang arranged for me to wait for five "You don't have good intentions when you come here." Zhu Jiusi gritted his teeth and said, "How can the five of us be stationed in this kind of place?"
"At least ten great scholars must be stationed here to barely block the three demons." Du Wen Cai shouted. "They are unkind, so you can't blame us for being unjust!"
"We can be regarded as having a good reputation!"
...
The five people discussed it together and decided to beat up Zhao Wan and Wang Zang and make meritorious deeds.
"Master Dongfang, does our matter comply with the court rules?"
After the discussion, Kong Zhongcai asked Zhang Xuezhou.
"I think it's very in line with the rules, but since you don't have an official position, it may be difficult to see His Majesty," Zhang Xuezhou said, "I suggest you speak as little as possible when looking for help, so as not to reveal the news and cause trouble!"
"We are just not officials, but that doesn't mean we can't see His Majesty." Kong Zhong said: "I still have the holy order from my ancestors. As long as I adhere to the holy order, the kings of all countries must greet you with courtesy and see Your Majesty." It’s not difficult!”
“Can your ancestor’s order still be used?” Zhang Xuezhou asked curiously.
“It should still be usable!”
When asked by Zhang Xuezhou, Kong Zhong was also a little unsure.
But there’s nothing wrong with trying, after all, his life is at stake.
He touched in his sleeve pocket, and then took out a token that was as black as a stone. When he held it in both hands and bowed three times, Kong Zhong's face continued to grow more confident.
He called everyone to mount their horses and raised his hand to Zhang Xuezhou.
"Thank you, Mr. Dongfang, for reminding me. After my life is saved, we will treat you to a drink again," Kong Zhong shouted.
“That’s easy to say!”
Zhang Xuezhou stretched out his hand and waved.
He watched Kong Zhong and others riding away, and he couldn't help but reach out and point at the Dong Sima horses.
“Let’s go too!”
Knowing that no one was stationed in Yangling, Zhang Xuezhou could no longer hold his crutches at this time and trotted in the snow with Rong Tianding and Song Dongjia.
"Don't run to the mausoleum in the future, even after the imperial court fills the soil!"
There is still the possibility of Zhang Xuezhou being transferred to his official position. Song Dongjia and others have almost no hope of moving their positions in this life. , before leaving Dongsima Gate, Zhang Xuezhou also gave some instructions, telling the guards not to run around.
"Cousin, you seem to have encouraged those five dwarfs to report Mr. Zhao and Mr. Wang today. This kind of thing won't get you burned, right?"
It was already afternoon when Rong Tianding got into the carriage. There were also whispered inquiries.
“I just want them to have a quarrel with His Majesty. Your Majesty will probably summon me for verification, but I never thought they would do something like reporting.” Zhang Xuezhou said bitterly: “If they want to report, just go Just report it, no one will be reported anyway. What a good thing to do!”
“That’s right!”
“We are still doing justice. Don’t look at some people who look sanctimonious and talk about kindness and morality, but they are so dirty under their hands. There’s a lot to do…”
Zhang Xuezhou rambled on for a while.
He never expected that the boomerang hit Zhao Wan and Wang Zang.
Anytime someone is reported, it must expose the darkness. Accordingly, Zhang Xuezhou finally felt that it was nothing and felt that it was good for Kong Zhong and others to report.
Even if we have to involve others, we must involve others first.