Chapter 1070 Although I am stupid, I dare not obey the edict (2)
“Old man Yang, don’t toast me and you will be punished with wine!” He was so angry that his fingers were shaking so much that he was pinching the orchids.
“I’m old and don’t drink.” Yang Zui tilted his chin, glanced at the eunuch in red python robes with the corner of his eye, and replied lightly, without any threat from the eunuch in red python robes. .
"You! Since you won't eat the toast, don't blame me." The eunuch in red python robe said harshly. Although the Holy Emperor ordered him to come and ask Yang Zui if he knew his mistakes, if Yang Zui knew his mistakes and could correct them, it would be a great good. , but he has been serving Emperor Jiajing all year round, and he knows very well what Emperor Jiajing really thinks. Yang Zui had to admit his mistake. If Yang Zui didn't admit his mistake, Emperor Jiajing would always have a problem in his throat, and he would not be able to do his job well. Therefore, he must act according to the circumstances, otherwise how can he return his orders to the Holy One and repay the Holy One's trust.
"Eunuch Chen, wait a minute, let me give you some advice." Before the red python robe could finish his harsh words, Takumi, a fellow guard in Jin Yi next to him, spoke up.
Eunuch Chen?
Could this eunuch in red python robe be Chen Hong? ! Zhu Ping'an, who was in the cell next to him, heard Tuo Hai's name for the eunuch in red python robe and subconsciously guessed in his heart. After thinking about it, he realized that it was probably Chen Hong.
I heard that Chen Hong and Gao Gong have a good relationship? According to unofficial records, more than ten years later, Gao Gong served as a bachelor. When Feng Bao and Chen Hong competed for the position of eunuch of the Chief of Ceremonies, Gao Gong recommended Chen Hong to be the eunuch of the Chief of Ceremonies against all odds. For this reason, Feng Bao's hatred for Gao Gong grew day by day.
However, looking at Chen Hong’s acerbic look, he doesn’t look like a good person. How did Gao Gong fall in love with him? !
While Zhu Ping'an was thinking, Jin Yiwei's colleague Tuo Hai spoke up. He admired Yang Zui's integrity and could not bear to punish Yang Zui, so he opened his mouth to guide Yang Zui, "Master Yang, Tuo has heard of Yang Zui." In the name of loyalty and filial piety, tomorrow is July 13th, and the ancestors of the Yang family are still waiting for Yang. Master Yang is sending paper money. Master Yang cannot change his statement. As long as Master Yang follows the Holy Order and submits a letter admitting his mistake, Master Yang can leave the imperial prison and return home immediately."
Jinyi Wei Tongzhi Tuohai. Move it with emotion and reason with it, and use Yang Zui's loyalty and filial piety as a breakthrough to attack Yang Zui.
If he were an ordinary person, Jin Yiwei Takumi's words would definitely have worked, but unfortunately he met Yang Zui.
"Although I am stupid, I dare not obey the imperial edict."
As soon as Yang Zui finished speaking to Tuohai, he stiffened his neck and decisively refused, without being moved at all.
"If you don't eat the toast, you will be fined with wine!" The eunuch in red python robe had a gloomy look on his face.
"Mr. Yang, think about it carefully. Tomorrow is July 13th." Takumi, a member of Jinyiwei, couldn't bear it and tried to persuade him again.
“Don’t think about it anymore, loyalty and filial piety are two words. The word loyalty comes first and the word filial piety comes last. If I commit a sin against my will, I’m afraid my ancestors will scold me as an unworthy descendant in the future. I have nine springs under my body, I don’t have the face to pay homage to my ancestors. Master Tuo, there’s no need to persuade me. Although I’m stupid, I can’t accept the call.”
Yang Zui shook his head without hesitation and even closed his mouth. Eyes show determination.
"Master Yang" Takumi, a member of Jinyiwei, still doesn't want to give up.
However, the red python-robed eunuch on the side became impatient, "Master Tuo, don't waste your time with him anymore. The Holy Emperor is still waiting for the Zajia to return to life, but the Zajia have no time to spend it with him."
"Eunuch Chen, what you said makes sense." Jin Yiwei's colleague Takumi sighed in his heart and nodded.
"Come here, open the cell door and bring out Yang Zui." The eunuch in the red python robe raised his hand to his shoulder, waved forward vigorously, and ordered in a sharp voice.
After obtaining the consent of Jinyiwei comrade Takumi, the prison officer took the key from his waist and opened Yang Zui's cell door. Two officers walked in and lifted Yang Zui from the cell. He lifted it up by his arms.
"Old man Yang, if you don't eat the toast, don't blame the Zajia family for punishing you with the wine." The eunuch in the red python robe said sadly.
"So much nonsense." Yang Zui raised his chin and sneered.
"You!" The eunuch in the red python robe was shaking with anger. He looked at Yang Zui with a smile but not a smile, and said angrily, "Okay! Old man Yang, you are very kind! I heard that you always give direct advice. , known for his toughness, for decades Come on, there are many officials who have been defeated by you. Today, the Zajia family will have to see how straight your old man Yang can be!"
After saying this, the eunuch in red python robe turned his head. Smiling, he looked at Takumi, his fellow member of the Imperial Guard, and said, Holding his voice, he said, "Master Tuo, Zajia has always heard that the punishments in prison are cruel and inhumane. There are eighteen kinds of punishments, including finger-twisting, stick clamping, skinning, tongue-breaking, spine-breaking, finger-dropping, heart stabbing, and pipa playing. It is said that there are also There are many new gadgets, especially let People can't live, and they can't die. Hehe, it's rare for Old Man Yang to show his respect today. Please ask Mr. Tuo to try these punishments one by one, so that the Za family can also open their eyes." Not afraid, looking as usual.
Hearing this, Zhu Ping'an in the cell nearby couldn't help but worry about Mr. Yang. The instruments of torture in the imperial prison were inhumane, and the eighteen kinds of torture were the worst among them. It would take several layers to be peeled off even if you don't die. How could Mr. Yang endure the torture of skin at such an old age and in poor health? Not to mention trying all the eighteen tortures one by one, Mr. Yang might not be able to withstand any one of them.
"Mr. Yang."
Zhu Ping'an couldn't help shouting, and opened his mouth to persuade Yang Zui.
"Zhu Xiaozi, I know what you want to say, but the three armies can seize the commander, but an ordinary man cannot seize the will."
Yang Zui looked at Zhu Ping'an and shook his head firmly, Interrupted Zhu Pingan's persuasion.
"Assemble the instruments of torture."
The eunuch in the big red python robe waved his hand and ordered the prison officials to move eighteen kinds of torture instruments from the execution room, preparing to torture Yang Zui, and forced him to admit his mistake.
"Eunuch Chen, Mr. Tuo, Mr. Yang is so old. How can Mr. Yang withstand such eighteen kinds of torture?"
Zhu Ping'an saw that Yang Zui could not be persuaded. , Then he turned to the eunuch in red python robe and the imperial guard to plead for Yang Zui.
"Zhu Ping'an, you can't save yourself when you cross the river, so stop meddling in your own business and seek blessings for yourself." The eunuch in red python robe glanced at Zhu Ping'an and said sarcastically. .
"Eunuch Chen, what Zhu Ping'an said is not unreasonable. Look at Yang Zui, his beard and hair are all white, and half of his body is buried in the ground. I'm afraid he can't withstand any of our eighteen martial arts. Only I'm afraid that the torture device was put on here, and he died before you could even ask him anything. Even if he wanted to change his mind and admit his mistake, it would be too late, so why not?" Takumi, a member of the Imperial Guard, leaned close to the ear of the eunuch in red python robe and lowered his voice.
"This." The eunuch in red python robe glanced at Yang Zui and nodded, "What you said makes sense, but you can't make this old man too happy. This old man's memorial seemed to be pointing at his nose and scolding the saint for not doing his job properly. The saint was angry. He was furious. Let’s put it on the torture stick first and relax his muscles and bones.”
Jin Yiwei Tongzhi Takumi nodded.
Soon, two guards pinned Yang Zui to the ground on the spot. They swung their canes and hit Yang Zui on the buttocks. The canes penetrated his flesh and they beat him very hard.
"Old man Yang, the Holy Master asks you, do you know that you are wrong?" The eunuch in red python robe asked sharply while watching the execution.
"Although I am foolish, I dare not obey the imperial edict. Although I am foolish, I dare not obey the imperial edict." Yang Zui was very stubborn. Although his buttocks were bloody from being beaten, he did not cry out in pain, he just kept stopping. chanting this sentence.
The eunuch in the red python robe asked over and over again, but what he always heard was this sentence: "Although I am stupid, I dare not obey the imperial edict."
"Looking for death! Beat me hard, until you die!" The eunuch in the red python robe He became angry from embarrassment and said harshly.
The officials worked even harder, and Yang Zui’s buttocks were covered with blood and flesh.
"Although I am foolish, I dare not obey the imperial edict"
Yang Zui's breath became weaker and weaker, and his murmurs became weaker and weaker, until there was no more sound.
The jailer stepped forward, felt Yang Zui's breath with trembling hands, and felt Yang Zui's pulse. He swallowed, looked up at Jin Yiwei comrade Zhi Tuohai and the eunuch in red python robe and shook his head, "He is gone."
The song ended and everyone dispersed, and the cell became quiet again.
"Although I am foolish, I dare not obey the imperial edict"
Zhu Pingan sat on the ground blankly, staring blankly at the empty cell next door, with this sentence always lingering in his mind . (End of this chapter)