Yi Song

Chapter 86 The Prison Tyrant in the Western Prison of Kaifeng Mansion
  Liu Guozhang lived very comfortably in the Kaifeng Mansion Prison.

Li Gang, the judge in the left hall, issued a message and asked everyone in the West Prison (Note 1) to take good care of him and not to neglect him.

There were many Hualangs from Chaiba and Zhuanhou inside, and the others also knew his reputation and came to say hello one after another.

As soon as Liu Guozhang entered the gate of the Western Prison, he was called "Brother Erlang" non-stop along the way, and there were acquaintances everywhere.

He was placed in the driest cell, with a bed and clean bedding, a small table, two chairs, and sunlight and moonlight coming in from the windows.

It is thirty or forty paces long and very spacious. The rest of the cells are much smaller than this one, holding more than ten or twenty people, but Liu Guozhang enjoys single-room service.

Not long after he came in, there was an endless stream of people coming to see him.

Wave after wave of people came from Lingguang Academy, Houde Palace, Military Patrol Academy, and Shunjie Transportation Agency. Three meals a day are also prepared and delivered by Yuxianlou.

Liu Guozhang felt like he was in prison here and was busier than outside.

Outside, running around all the time, no one can find him. Now everyone knew that he was in the Western Prison of Kaifeng Mansion. As soon as they found him, they all came to visit him.

"Erlang, I've heard that the Grand Master's Mansion is looking for people everywhere to plot against you. There are too many people in this prison, and brothers can't take care of them. It's difficult to prevent poisoning, assassination, and underhanded tricks. We must No, let’s find a way to get out.”

Yang Xiaojie said softly.

"There are many of our brothers in the Western Prison, and the rest of them also know your reputation, Erlang. Choose a time when the wind is dark and the moon is high to kill you. If you cooperate internally and externally, all parties will turn a blind eye and relax." Just went out.”

"Yang Liulang, it's easy to go out, but what are you doing when you go out?"

"The sea is as wide as the fish can leap, and the sky is as high as the birds can fly. When we go out, brothers can make great achievements by following Erlang." Yang Xiaojie looked around and lowered his voice and said, "Erlang, now the emperor is mediocre and the ministers are sycophantic, and the people are boiling. Choose a geomantic treasure place, raise your arms and call out, and there will be a cloud of people who respond."

Liu Guozhang looked at Yang Xiaojie's ambitious eyes and smiled.

"Rokuro has the ambition to become a master."

"How can a man who has established himself in heaven and earth live under human beings for a long time?" Yang Xiaojie replied with emotion, "Now that the wolves in the court are in power, the people's support has long been lost. It is time for us to rise up. Princes, generals, and prime ministers would rather have the guts!"

Hearing his naked words, Liu Guozhang no longer evaded, "Yang Liulang, I understand what you mean. It's just that it's not the time to take this step yet. If I really want to fight out, then why should I surrender?" "

Yang Xiaojie was about to explain, but Liu Guozhang raised his hand to stop him.

"Yang Liulang, go ahead and make preparations. If it comes to that, I won't sit still and wait for death."

There was no excitement or disappointment on Yang Xiaojie's face, he just nodded solemnly.

"Erlang, you can't stay in the Western Prison for a long time." Di Wanren advised, he came behind Yang Xiaojie.

"There are a lot of sinister tricks here, which are hard to guard against. I think it's better to go out as soon as possible."

"Get out? I can't get out for the time being. Cai Laowu has caught this great opportunity and will definitely not let me go easily." Liu Guozhang shook his head.

"Erlang, the master of Lingguang Academy is the imperial concubine of the clan and is very powerful. Why don't you write a note and I will take it out and ask her to help mediate so that you can go out as soon as possible. You can keep the green hills without worrying about having no firewood!" "

Liu Guozhang looked into Di Wanren's sincere and anxious eyes and shook his head slowly.

"We must get out. But don't be in a hurry. Master Lingguang is our trump card and we can't show it right from the beginning."

Di Wanren nodded thoughtfully, "Erlang makes sense."

The third person who came was actually Ma Kuo, which surprised Liu Guozhang.

"Brother Erlang, I'm here to see you." Ma Kuo said with his hands in hand.

"Ma Wulang, you are a rare guest, a rare guest that I didn't expect." Liu Guozhang returned the favor.

"I don't want to be a rare guest in this Western Prison." Ma Kuo replied with a smile, "Brother Zhengdao asked me to say hello, please forgive me, he can't come here to see you."

"It would be better if he didn't come. It would be troublesome if he came." Liu Guozhang said disapprovingly.

"Brother Zhengdao knows that you will understand him. He has two things and asked me to bring them to you."

"what?"

"A copy of Sun Tzu's Art of War and a copy of the Tao Te Ching. Brother Zhengdao hopes that Erlang will take advantage of the leisure time here to read these two books."

Liu Guozhang took the two books with a wry smile, "Brother Zhengdao, alas, you have such good intentions."

"Haha, I wish Erlang could understand his good intentions. Ma's things are very simple." Ma Kuo handed over a water bag and a bulging bag of things.

"This water bag is made of Hehuang wild sheepskin and is very durable. This bag is a flatbread commonly eaten in the northwest. You can keep it for a month or two." Ma Kuo looked around and whispered: "How is Erlang's daily diet? ?”

"Originally, Yuxianlou delivered three meals a day, but I thought it was too ostentatious, so I asked them to stop. Now I eat with the prisoners in the West Prison."

"Food and water, be careful of anyone tampering with it. Erlang must be careful."

"I know," Liu Guozhang took the things and said gratefully, "Thank you Ma Wulang."

"You're welcome, I'll leave first."       "Okay."

In the afternoon, Wang Xun came and brought a food box.

"I know that Erlang stopped the food delivery at Yuxianlou. It's good, so as not to be too public and be known by those petty admonishers Qingliu, which will cause another turmoil."

Wang Xun got straight to the point and said, "I'll bring Erlang some food from Li Laizijiao's shop, just in time to make dinner."

Liu Guozhang laughed and said: "Just in time, I ate two meals of the prisoners' small stoves, and I regretted it to death. The food sent by Dalang was just right for me to beat my teeth as a sacrifice."

After that, he opened the food box in front of Wang Xun, and there happened to be a roast chicken on it. He grabbed it and ate it deliciously.

Wang Xun said with a smile: "It's a pity that Erlang is not good at wine, otherwise I would bring you a pot of good wine."

"Alcohol is not a good thing. Drinking too much can cause trouble and harm people. If you can't help it, don't drink it."

Wang Xun stood outside the cell door fence and watched quietly as Liu Erlang inside devoured a roast chicken, two biscuits, a bowl of soup, and a bowl of water.

After taking the empty food box, Wang Xun cupped his hands and said, "Erlang, so and so is leaving first."

"Okay, this is a delicious meal! Remember to bring me something to eat and drink when you have time."

"it is good."

At Chongli Xuan in Taishifang, Cai Tiao (tiao) walked in excitedly and found Cai Sui (tao) sitting inside, with Cai Wanquan standing next to him.

His expression changed, and he hesitated for a while before speaking: "Fourth brother, where is daddy?"

"Dad is busy with state affairs." Cai Sui replied.

"State affairs? Why don't Fourth Brother go help?"

"Dad asked me to help Fifth Brother deal with Liu Erlang's matter first."

Cai Ji gave Cai Sui a sharp look, then turned to look at Cai Wanquan.

"Quan Weng, tell me, what's going on?"

"I was ordered by the yamen to lobby for some time, and I have already persuaded an internal agent to help us deal with Liu Erlang."

"Inside agent? Could it be that he's the one who works as a sentry for Liu Erlang?"

"He is the most trustworthy person around him."

Cai Ji's eyes lit up: "Who?!"

Cai Wanquan hesitated for a moment, then saw Cai Sui nodding secretly, and then said a name.

"He!" Cai Wei didn't notice the exchange between the two, and was only overjoyed. "He is indeed the person Liu Erlang trusts the most. Even he abandoned the dark side and turned to the bright side. Haha, Liu Erlang is really exhausted."

"Fifth brother, how do you want to deal with Liu Erlang?" Cai Suan asked calmly.

Cai Chi confidently said: "Provoke him! Liu Erlang is fierce and brave. Provoke him and let him break out of the Western Prison and kill officials to rebel! By then, I, the King of Heaven, will not be able to save him! If you want to survive, you can only kill him obediently. Hand over the secret Fengcheng told me."

Cai Suan gently clapped his hands a few times and said, "Okay, let him be arrogant first, then hit him head-on with a stick to demoralize him, then calmly deal with him! What a great trick for fifth brother to train a tiger!"

Quanweng, how is it over there in the Western Prison? "

"Reporting to the Fourth Young Master, the old slave bribed several people. Although some people are afraid of Liu Erlang's power, there are still more people who are willing to serve the Taishi Mansion."

"Okay, Fifth Brother, I'll ask Quan Weng to add fuel to your fire and completely anger Liu Erlang, the red tiger!"

Cai Qianpi replied with a smile: "Thank you, fourth brother, for your strategizing and clever calculation."

"Easy to say, easy to say." Cai Suan bowed his hand, "Now I really have to help dad deal with trivial matters. Fifth brother, let's go first."

Looking at Cai Sui's back, Cai Ji's eyes were gloomy and he finally walked away.

Cai Wanquan sighed, followed quickly, lowered his head and said softly: "Wu Lang, why are you angry with Shi Lang?"

Cai Ji snorted and his face became colder. He walked a few steps and suddenly stopped and looked at Cai Wanquan with a sinister look: "Does the Fourth Brother have another plan?"

Cai Wanquan hesitated and replied: "There should be, but I don't know yet."

At night, the West Prison suddenly became noisy. A group of people broke in like a group of wild boars and stood in front of Liu Guozhang's prison.

The leader who was gathered at the front had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looked talented, but the smile on his face was fake even from the smell.

"You are the famous Liu Erlang!"

Note 1: The Western Prison is the prison under the jurisdiction of the Director of the Kaifeng Prefecture. Kaifeng Prefecture Si Lusi, also called Fu Si, the chief officer is Kaifeng Prefecture Si Lu and participates in the military. Under it is the Fusi Prison, which together with the left and right military patrol prisons form the three major prisons in the capital. Specially held for untried prisoners and witnesses.

(End of this chapter)