Chapter 2229 Tough
I don't know when it started, but the rain that had gradually weakened started to pour again. All the streets and alleys in Suzhou were paved with bluestone slabs, which were not stained by mud. However, the rain poured down, and it could not be drained out for a while, and the water was overflowing. Cross the road and flow freely.
Zhang Biejia and the Suzhou government officials behind him never expected that Pei Su would not take them seriously at all, and dared to shoot an arrow through Wang Jingxun's thigh in front of them. They watched Wang Jingxun not far away. Rolling and wailing, the rain around them was quickly stained red with blood, and everyone was frightened and furious!
He simply regarded the Suzhou government office as if it were nothing!
Zhang Biejia jumped off the horse, took three steps at a time and came to Pei Su. His saliva mixed with rainwater sprayed on Pei Su's face: "You are so presumptuous! Bastard! Do you still have royal decency in your eyes?" How dare you shoot people so unscrupulously in front of court officials, you are really crazy!”
His anger came not only from Pei Su's disregard for him, but also because Pei Su's toughness far exceeded his expectations, and things were developing into something uncontrollable... This was absolutely unacceptable.
How could Pei Su be afraid of his official authority?
Without even glancing at the furious Zhang Biejia standing in front of him, he waved his hand and ordered the soldiers behind him: "Take the prisoner away!"
Several soldiers suddenly stood up behind him and rushed toward Wang Jingxun, who was still rolling and wailing not far away.
Zhang Biejia was furious: "Everyone, stop it!"
The officials who followed him dismounted and gathered around Wang Jingxun to block the navy soldiers.
Pei Su snorted coldly and said in a deep voice: "The military order is like a mountain. I must take this person away today. Anyone who dares to stop him is colluding with the traitors and intending to rebel. He will be killed without mercy!"
"Kill without mercy!"
The soldiers behind them all raised their arms and shouted, and the dull shouts were heard far away in the heavy rain. The common people and merchants who were secretly opening the windows to peek in the shops on both sides of the nearby streets suddenly took a breath of cold air. They were so murderous!
With this cry of life, all the navy soldiers drew out their swords with a "clang, clang, clang, clang". The rain washed away the sharp blade, making a slight "ding, clang" sound, like a note of death from hell, frightening everyone. The officials in Suzhou looked pale.
Several soldiers rushed forward like wolves and tigers and dragged Wang Jingxun up. The officials stood quietly in the rain, not daring to move, for fear that the slightest movement would attract those sharp swords to kill him.
A warrior who has fought hundreds of battles, his military power is overwhelming!
Zhang Biejia watched helplessly as the navy soldiers took Wang Jingxun away. Wang Jingxun's cry for help could still be heard in his ears. His face was washed by the rain and turned blood red at first and then turned pale. After a long while, he suddenly stamped his feet and turned around. He mounted his horse and ran towards the government office without saying a word.
Only a group of officials were left at a loss on the street in the rain...
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Zhang Biejia rode his horse through the wind and rain all the way to the government office, dismounted from his horse, threw the reins to the onlookers, and went straight to the duty room of Mu Yuanzuo, the governor of Suzhou.
In the check-in room, Mu Yuanzuo was reviewing an official document. When he saw Zhang Biejia walking in aggressively, looking as miserable as a drowned rat, he was suddenly startled. He put down his brush and official document, got up and walked out from behind the desk and asked. Said: "Don't drive, what happened?"
Zhang Biejia wiped his face and said angrily: "The navy up and down are really arrogant and domineering, lawless!"
Mu Yuanzuo didn't know what happened, so he ordered his clerk to bring a dry handkerchief to Zhang Biejia to wipe his face, and said, "Come on, come on, sit down and have a cup of hot tea. We'll talk to you later."
Zhang Biejia had no choice but to sit down holding his breath, took a sip of tea, and then explained in detail what had just happened, which naturally included exaggerated and biased remarks.
Finally, he angrily asked: "The lower official knows that the governor has a close friendship with Fang Jun, but this navy is the emperor's eagle dog after all. Now that Fang Jun is no longer in charge of the navy, how can the governor allow these ruffians to lead Suzhou?" Is the government treating you like nothing? This is clearly stepping on your face!”
How could a veteran official like Mu Yuanzuo easily arouse his emotions and give up his stance with just a few words?
After stroking his beard and pondering for a moment, he asked in a deep voice: "Although Wang Jingxun is just a branch of the Wang family in Taiyuan, he is backed by a big tree and has a different identity. No matter how domineering the gang of navy killers are, they will not do it without reason. risk offending me The risk to everyone in the Suzhou government must be to take Wang Jingxun away, right? Please tell me carefully, what exactly did Wang Jingxun do that made the Navy have to arrest him and escort him back to the Navy for disposal?"
Zhang Biejia paused for a moment and said: "I don't know, even my subordinates... But this is not the key. This is Suzhou City. Under your rule, the governor, there are royal laws and regulations. How can we allow these gangsters to arrest people? If things continue like this, , Where does your prestige exist, Governor? I am afraid that if this news reaches Chang'an, you will become a laughing stock in the official circles and even His Majesty will be angry!"
A sneer appeared on Mu Yuanzuo's face, and he said disapprovingly: "As officials, we are asking for orders for the people. As long as the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the weather is smooth and the mountains and rivers are beautiful, how can we care about the gossip of those dirty people?"
Zhang Biejia's face turned red and he didn't know what to say.
The navy's aggressive behavior today completely disrupted his plan. He never expected that Wang Jingxun would be exposed so quickly. He thought that this matter was completely unnoticed...
He was already confused about how to deal with it now, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to come over and encourage Mu Yuanzuo to come forward.
Who in the entire city of Suzhou doesn't know that the governor is like a follower in front of Fang Er, who obeys every word and is driven by anything he wants?
Seeing that Mu Yuanzuo couldn't take the bait now, Zhang Biejia felt helpless.
Mu Yuanzuo could ignore it, but he couldn't.
Once Wang Jingxun couldn't stand the torture of the navy and poured everything out like beans from a bamboo tube, the one in the capital might be fine, but he was afraid that his career would come to an end...
"The sky is above and the earth is thick below. The princes who break the law are guilty of the same crime as the common people! As officials of the Tang Dynasty, guarding the herd on behalf of the emperor, how can we be afraid of the backers behind the lawless people? The governor Mingzhe protects himself, and the subordinate officials have nothing to say, so just Give up this robe and gauze and go to negotiate with the Navy!”
After that, without further words, he stood up and left.
We can't delay too long. Who knows how long Wang Jingxun can last...
Mu Yuanzuo seemed to be smiling but not smiling. When he walked to the door, he said quietly: "When dealing with people, you must understand the situation and know how to advance and retreat. You must die when you need to die, and stay strong when you should save your strength. If you just rush forward blindly, you can only do it. Hit the south wall and break your head! As a relative of the emperor, he is highly respected by his majesty, but he is able to keep a low profile and stay out of the government. This is why the Zhang family has a solid foundation of martial power that may not appear obvious but is actually a solid one. Think twice about everything.”
Zhang Biejia was stunned for a moment, without saying anything, he walked out of the main door and walked into the heavy rain.
But my heart is by no means peaceful.
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When Zhang Biejia left, Mu Yuanzuo picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, but his brows were furrowed and could not relax.
In the inner hall, a young official with a handsome face walked out.
Mu Yuanzuo put down the tea cup, looked at the young official, and ordered: "Something big must have happened in the Navy. Although I don't know the details, it must be a big deal to allow the Navy soldiers to act so unscrupulously. The Navy is This is the foundation of Erlang, and there is no room for error. Go and take a look at Huating Town and ask Pei Xingjian. If there is anything we need, let him speak out without any hesitation."
The young official responded quickly: "Here!"
Mu Yuanzuo added: "Tell Pei Xingjian that Zhang Cong, the father of Zhang Mingpu, is Changsun Wuji's brother-in-law and His Majesty's brother-in-law. The Wuwei Zhang family has always been in the same spirit with the Guanlong nobles. This time this man tried his best to stop him." The relationship between the Navy's arrest of Wang Jingxun is definitely not simple. Let him think carefully and don't take it lightly."
The young official had just listened to the outline in the inner hall and already knew the reason. At this moment, he naturally understood the meaning of Mu Yuanzuo's words. He nodded and said: "A descendant of the Wuwei Zhang family, a bastard of the Taiyuan Wang family... the navy forcefully entered. Suzhou City arrests people, Zhang Mingpu tries his best to stop it... Maybe this is a small private move of the Guanlong nobles, but I don't know what happened in the Navy..."
Old God Mu Yuanzuo took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "You Shao, you don't have to worry too much. Although Erlang is not in Jiangnan, Su Dingfang is old and prudent and courageous, and Pei Xingjian is not as smart as you, even if something happens Big things don’t have to be If you are too worried, just hold on to your position. Go quickly and tell Pei Xingjian to let the bright garden dry out. Don't let others lead you. If you slow down the pace, maybe the situation will be completely different..." (End of this chapter) )