Chapter 37 Mutation
There are only two possible reports from the border guards that can be reported to the court. One is that there is a large-scale invasion of the enemy country at the border. This is an urgent military information, and there will be reports from the border guards or local guards. Another is that the commander of the army fighting outside the pass has a very urgent military information report, which can also be directly reached to Shengting. This report is obviously the latter, because this is a memorial that the ministers are very familiar with.
The hall quieted down, and the ministers widened their eyes and watched the memorial book convey to the emperor by the eunuchs. Then, they quietly paid attention to Chongzhen's expression of reading the memorial book.
Chongzhen opened the memorial, and it turned out to be the memorial of Hong Chengchou, the head coach outside the pass, and he read it carefully.
The ministers in the palace didn't understand what was going on, but Zhuo Yin was slandering and did not pay attention to anyone, looking unpredictable and profound. Zhou Zijin didn't know what was going on. Hong Chengchou, the general of the army outside the pass, and Wu Sijian, the general of Haishan Pass, both came from the Ministry of War and worked step by step from the bottom. It should be said that they were people from their own side. They also gave generous gifts every year during festivals. Of course, it was a tacit matter for anyone who had a good deal with someone and did not sign a treaty or a document. It was a tacit matter, and it was not necessarily a matter of foregone conclusion. Therefore, when Zhou Zijin accidentally saw Zhuo Yin's expression, his heart skipped a beat and immediately had a bad premonition.
On the Jintai, Chongzhen's face was gloomy and he really didn't want to make this memorial public. However, the ministers in the audience were waiting to listen. Although the emperor was the emperor, most people thought he would do whatever he wanted, but in fact it was not that simple. You can't take care of the country alone, so the emperor could not act alone in many things, otherwise he would really become a lonely person, and he would really not be the emperor and lose his country.
After coughing lightly, Chongzhen threw the memorial to the eunuch beside him and said, "This is the memorial of Hong Chengchou, Zhou Aiqing, this is a matter under your jurisdiction. You should read it to everyone, let everyone listen."
The eunuch here quickly handed over the memorial to the right prime minister, and Zhou Zijin opened it with suspicion and took a breath, his face changed drastically.
He never expected that Hong Chengchou had submitted such a memorial. He really wanted to stuff the memorial into his sleeves and pretend that nothing had happened. However, he also knew that it was impossible.
"Master Zhou", Zhuo Yin's voice was like a needle prick at this moment, "What was said in the memorial? Everyone is waiting."
Zhou Zijin scolded Hong Chengchou a few words in his heart. Unexpectedly, this martial artist actually happened like this at a critical moment. Now, this incident really looks like a farce. The Zhuo family successfully entered the military industry, and it was extremely upright. Although we can find some balance in other aspects, this is a situation that he is very reluctant to see and is extremely unfavorable to his side. Originally, the faction led by the Zuo Prime Minister who advocates reform and reform was originally supported by many people, especially merchants and private workshop owners, were very supportive. Now that such a powerful person has entered the military industry, the situation in the future will be even more serious.
I was angry, but I had to read it. At this moment, Zhou Zijin read the memorial in its original form. It turned out that this was a memorial specially requested by Hong Chengchou to ask for merit for Zhuo Bufan. Among them, Zhuo Bufan's deeds were praised. The wording was similar to what the Four Heavenly Kings and Xing Tianhu agreed. Anyway, this son was a great talent, and he was a model of our soldiers. The emperor's blessing was for the emperor. It did not mention Zhuo Bufan's imprisonment, but he used the 600-mile emergency report to be sent overnight, and the intention was self-evident. At this time, it was only two days before Zhuo Bufan was imprisoned. In other words, Zhuo Yin immediately sent a fast horse to Haishan Pass after learning the news. Hong Chengchou also immediately wrote the memorial and sent it without delay.
Zhou Zijin was so angry that he was not Zhuo Yin Desheng or Zhuo Bufan's glory, but even more angry with Hong Chengchou's counterattack. He came to Jin every year. He always regarded him as his own person. Naturally, he also gave him a lot of convenience in his military affairs. Otherwise, he would not be so smooth when suppressing the rioters in Shaanxi. How could he have come to today's victory general Hong Chengchou? It's really not something, he is ungrateful.
In the main hall, the important officials of the country looked at each other. Feelings, we have been playing houses these two days, right? Well, there is no need to play anymore. The investigation has not yet made any actual progress. Now it is still testimony from some witnesses who are not allowed to appear. Can those gentry and local soldiers from the Ministry of Health say be compared with General Hong Chengchou?
The next thing was simple. The emperor gave the attribution. This matter was actually a false and wrong case. Zhuo Bufan was a good comrade. After being wronged, he took time to take time. The emperor, I held a special commendation meeting to commend the young man well. As for the heads of the Ministry of Justice, the Wujun Governor's Office, the Dali Temple of the Censorate, and other departments, they all admitted their mistakes, saying that the matter was a bit hasty, but we were all for the sake of the country and the country. Besides, we just doubted it, and did not ask Lord Zuo Prime Minister to avoid it. They were all for the sake of the emperor for Dahua. If we make mistakes, we would correct them. Lord Zuo Prime Minister didn't have to worry about it. Forgive me.
At present, the spirit of the enlarged meeting of the Standing Committee in the court was quickly conveyed. Zhuo Bufan was immediately acquitted and went home to wait for the emperor's reward. Other relevant people would do whatever they wanted.
Heavenly Prison, private room.
Zhuo Bufan ignored Li Crazy for several hours, but he made the other party very anxious.
"Hey, I said little brother, I'm so angry. I really can't figure it out. Don't be petty. I have something to say. I'm so stupid. I'm so anxious to say it. Li Fengzi really can't stand it anymore. This is also a side effect caused by long-term confinement. It's okay if I haven't opened the conversation, but once it is turned on, I can't hold it anymore.
"Damn, I'm a petty man? Old madman, you really treat me as a three-year-old child. In the 28th year of Wanli, I'm still in the 28th year of Wanli, it's been forty years now. Tell me, how can you look like an eighty-year-old? Humph. I've seen a lie and never saw you so unpredictable." Zhuo Bufan called out in anger.
Unexpectedly, Zhuo Bufan's words shocked Li Crazy. He sat down on the ground in depressedly. He was stunned for a while and finally sighed bitterly: "Forty years, haha, forty years, people say that heaven is on the ground for three years. Unexpectedly, I, Li Zhi, have forgotten the years in this cage without seeing the sun. However, the cycle of time has changed, what does it have to do with me? If you can get this leisurely life, it is a good ending in the place of evil. It is a fun thing."
Zhuo Bufan was attracted by the madman's natural contempt, but he was unwilling to give up his contempt for this liar and pretended not to hear it.
Li Crazyman smiled slightly and said to Zhuo Bufan: "I understand. I have been here for too long and have no idea of time. It's my negligence. This matter does sound a bit strange."
"Damn it, it's not just strange, it's impossible." Zhuo Bufan said angrily.
"Little brother, let me tell you that I was indeed in this cage in the 28th year of Wanli. It was indeed in my forty years. If forty years had passed, I would be 80 years old, and there was no falsehood." Before Zhuo Bufan could speak, Li Zhi continued: "It is because I met a master since I was a child and learned a method of fitness and strengthening my body. I have practiced it all day long for many years, so I can temporarily maintain my youth. I look much younger than those of my age. Brother, you misunderstood me."
Damn, martial arts? Zhuo Bufan was immediately excited because of Li Fengzi's words. He was so awesome. Practicing martial arts can make people become so young. He was eighty and fifty or sixty years old. Is there any martial arts that can make people live for hundreds of years? Is there really a cultivation method in this world that cultivates immortals and Taoism? For a moment, Zhuo Bufan, who had already decided that this world was just an ordinary ancient world, had a lot of thoughts. He was a time traveler with countless information and ideas in his mind. In his mind, he could travel by himself, so everything was possible, right?
"So amazing? Is it really so?" Zhuo Bufan asked.
Li Fengzi nodded with emphasis and said happily: "Of course this is the case. If you are interested, I will copy this technique to you. Although you have practiced a little late now, if you persist, you will be fine."
Zhuo Bufan didn't expect that the other party was so happy, and heard that this technique was a way to prolong life. He was unwilling to accept it and asked: "Can you only live for a long time? Can't you live for hundreds of years or immortality?"
Li Fengzi laughed and said, "How can there be a way to live forever in the world? Even the practice of Buddhism and Taoism is about cultivating the next life. Taoist health preservation is mostly about strengthening the body and seeking a long life for heaven. Those legends of immortal pills are false, and little brothers must not be obsessed with this. You must know that the truth of the law of heaven is about a cycle, with life and death, and only life can be born with death. If you really have immortality, then this great thousand will definitely be in chaos."
Zhuo Bufan nodded, knowing that he had passed some time and was so lucky in this life. He had to get a life that was destined to be wonderful and demanding that he never die. He was a little greedy.
In this way, the conflict between the two disappeared and they reconciled. Then Li Crazy said it and copied the martial arts for Zhuo Bufan. Zhuo Bufan brought back the wine and dishes. Since he didn't cheat me, let's drink and eat meat together.
While speaking, the prison door rang, and several prisoners walked in quickly, opened Zhuo Bufan's iron gate in a panic, and saluted respectfully.
"Young Master Zhuo, you have an order from the superior. I will release you immediately. Haha, Young Master, you have seen it. We have not neglected it. Keeping you closed is also the order from the superior. Don't be surprised."
Zhuo Bufan smiled and nodded. Fortunately, he only stayed for two days, but as expected, the emperor was just pretending. He still had to let him go. Damn it, it would be better to have a background and not be angry with those birds.
Li Fengzi was a little disappointed. Seeing that Zhuo Bufan was about to leave, he quickly stuffed the fried technique to him. Zhuoranli looked very lonely.
There were those prison guards on the spot, and Zhuo Bufan couldn't say anything. He thought to himself that meeting was fate. This person was quite talented and kind to give me martial arts. He must find a way to get this person out of the way.
So, the jailer here was going to take Zhuo Bufan out for the procedures for the jailer to go out, but another jailer ran over in panic and whispered to each other and bit his ears.
Chapter completed!