Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 455 Good Guys and Bad Guys

After hearing Zhou Yi's words, Han Tai looked at him in disbelief.

Han Tai didn't expect Zhou Yi to say such a thing.Because they all know that if they really plead guilty, the consequences may be very ugly, and they will definitely not be able to control the outcome, and the final result will all depend on how His Royal Highness handles the two of them.

This is a method that will only be adopted when there is no other way in the end. I didn't expect Zhou Yi to say it at this time.

Han Tai looked at Zhou Yi, as if he wanted to see if what Zhou Yi said was true.

Han Tai really wanted to see a joking expression on Zhou Yi's face, but he was disappointed, Zhou Yi's expression was very serious.

Obviously, this was not a joke, Zhou Yi meant it seriously.

After realizing this matter.Han Tai's expression instantly became very ugly.

Seeing Han Tai staring at her, Zhou Yi said expressionlessly: "Do you have any other ideas? If you have something, you might as well say it now. I want to see what you want to do."

Han Tai is indifferent, he also knows that there is no other choice now.

But Han Tai was really not reconciled to let him confess his guilt like this.

Because once you plead guilty, the end will be up to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.Even if it is the best ending, it is estimated that he will be dismissed from office and go home, and he will have to hand over all the family property he has managed over the years.

In such a situation, it is difficult to let go.In life, the most difficult thing is to give up and get, but sometimes there must be a choice.

Zhou Yi said in a deep voice: "We have no other choice. Other choices are a dead end."

After being silent for a while, Han Tai sighed, and then spoke, "Then listen to you."

Han Tai and Zhou Yi left the Zhejiang chief envoy's office together and headed for Zhu Houzhao's residence.

Along the way, Han and Tai saw many soldiers, and at the same time saw many officials arresting people.

The well-known big family in Hangzhou city on weekdays is like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered at this time.They were escorted out and driven away in groups, and their cries and howls resounded throughout the city of Hangzhou.

After seeing this scene, the two of Han and Tai could be said to be heartbroken.

His Royal Highness treats these big households like this, so how will he treat the two of them?
The two of Han and Tai didn't dare to think about it.

Han Tai looked at Zhou Yi with a bit of rejoicing, fortunately Zhou Yi made such a choice.

Residence next to the West Lake.

Zhu Houzhao drank his tea expressionlessly.

Speaking of which, drinking tea next to the West Lake is quite enjoyable, especially while drinking tea while looking at the scenery of the West Lake not far away.

Glancing at Zhang Xian, who was fidgeting next to him, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "You seem worried?"

Zhang Xian sighed helplessly, and then said: "I am really worried. The city of Hangzhou is so big, and I am worried that there will be trouble. If something really happens, then the matter will be serious."

"In addition, I am also worried that I will be implicated. Although I have just arrived in Hangzhou City, they have used many methods to pull Chen into the water. It can be said that they are intimidating and luring. They will use everything. Although I resisted everything, But I'm still worried about what tricks they use."

Zhu Houzhao smiled indifferently, waved his hands and said: "People in the world do things in the world. How can there be perfect people in this world? It's not a big deal, and you don't have to worry about it. I have seen your loyalty. Those caught outside are much stronger."

This can be regarded as a reassurance for Zhang Xian.For his peace of mind.

It's just that it's not a guarantee. If Zhang Xian really has no problem, then Zhu Houzhao's words are naturally a promise.

If Zhang Xian has a problem, then what he said is nothing.

Zhang Xian also understood in his heart, but he was still relieved.

Because he himself has no problems, he is confident that he can withstand the investigation, so he is not worried at all.

Zhang Xian stood up and saluted Zhu Houzhao and said, "I started at a young age and received the favor of the emperor. Naturally, I have loyalty. Although I can't cleanse Zhejiang, I can still do it if I don't join forces with them."

"That's the best." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao knew that Zhang Xianyan was insincere.In the past, this statement was still appropriate; but it is not appropriate now, because the Ming Dynasty now has a secret performance.

Although Zhang Xian has no ability to clean up Zhejiang, he can submit a memorial and report this matter to the imperial court, so that the court can take care of it.

If the court doesn't care, then it has nothing to do with Zhang Xian.He can be regarded as fulfilling the responsibility of a courtier.

But Zhang Xian didn't do this, which means he didn't think so in his heart.He has a lot of scruples and doesn't want to make any big things happen in Zhejiang.

Zhu Houzhao knew it very well in his heart, but he did not choose to expose Zhang Xian, because he knew that this kind of exposure was meaningless.

When the water is clear, there will be no fish. Zhu Houzhao has long understood this truth.This time, I am here to deal with important matters, and it is impossible to clean all the officials.Even after the fact.I won't move now either.

What's more, compared to other officials, Zhang Xian is really much better. Such an official is already rare.

Although it is sad to say, this is the fact, and Zhu Houzhao has no way to change it.Maybe later, but not now.

The officialdom in Zhejiang should not make big moves, because Zhu Houzhao needs them to stabilize his place.

Once all the officialdom in Zhejiang is cleaned up, who will help manage Zhejiang?

That would be really messed up.

Zhu Houzhao would never allow this to happen.So he decided to keep Zhang Xian, even if he had some innocuous things to hide from himself.

"His Royal Highness, the chief minister of Zhejiang, Han Tai, and the inspector of Zhejiang, Zhou Yi, are seeking an audience outside." Liu Jin came to Zhu Houzhao's side and said respectfully.

"The two of them are here?" Zhu Houzhao said as if he hadn't expected it.

Zhu Houzhao turned his head and saw Zhang Xian on the side, and he also looked puzzled when he saw him.

Obviously, Zhang Xian didn't know why Han Tai and the two came here at this time.

So Zhu Houzhao turned his head back and said to Liu Jin, "Then let the two of them come in."

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince." After Liu Jin agreed, she turned and walked outside.

Not long after, the two of Han Tai were brought in.

After seeing Zhu Houzhao, the two of Han and Tai knelt down on the ground without the slightest hesitation, stretched out their hands to take off their official hats, and said, "Your servant is guilty."

After seeing this scene, Zhu Houzhao smiled and asked, "What are you two doing?"

Of course, the two of Han and Tai would not think that Zhu Houzhao really didn't know what they were doing, but just wanted them to talk about it themselves.

So Han Tai and the two said: "The minister is here to plead guilty."

"Apologizing? Where did you say that? Let's talk about it." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile.

So Han Tai spoke first, after all, he was a Shangguan.

This opening was heartfelt, and I told all the things I did after I arrived in Zhejiang, how I colluded with the local gentry, how I embezzled the imperial court's farmland, how I colluded with Qiweizhai, and how much money I received in total. again.

Not only did Zhu Houzhao not expect this remark, but Zhang Xian on the side also did not expect it.

First, I didn't expect the two of them to do so many things; second, I didn't expect the two of them to be so honest, and they really talked about everything.

Aren't they afraid that His Royal Highness will cut off their heads?

Zhu Houzhao glanced at Han Tai, then turned his head to look at Zhou Yi, and asked expressionlessly, "What about you?"

Han Tai had already said it, so Zhou Yi couldn't hide anything, so he told all about himself, how he colluded with the gentry, how he helped them oppress the people, how he helped them lend usury, everything again.

Zhu Hou looked at these two people with a feeling of irony.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao had already made arrangements for these two people.

Unlike Zhang Xian, Han Tai and the others have done so many bad things, so it is impossible to spare them.

Zhu Houzhao was going to use them to scare chickens and monkeys, but he didn't expect these two people to run out by themselves.

Glancing at the two of Han and Tai, Zhu Houzhao put down the teacup in his hand, and said, "I didn't expect that. Before leaving the capital, my father told me not to act boldly. There are so many officials in the world. Even if there are a few It’s a scum, but it’s harmless. After all, officials are people who read sage books, and no matter how bad they are, they won’t be so bad.”

"But seeing the two of you now, and listening to the things you two said, I am ashamed of you. You have failed His Majesty's trust and the sage books you have read. Come here now, you What do you want to do? Do you want Bengong to spare you? Or do you want Bengong to kill you?"

Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Han Tai panicked immediately, stuttering, not knowing what to say, "Chen..."

On the other hand, Zhou Yi said directly: "I know that I have committed a serious crime, so I dare not ask His Highness the Crown Prince for forgiveness. I only ask His Highness the Crown Prince to leave the whole body for the sake of my confession. In addition, I am willing to testify against those people. , can be regarded as the last thing I did for Daming before my death, to atone for my sin."

Han Tai heard Zhou Yi's words, and a look of disbelief flashed across his face.

Han Tai really didn't expect Zhou Yi to say these words, Zhou Yi didn't tell himself before coming here.

If Zhou Yi told herself, she wouldn't say anything!But it's too late to think about it now.

Gritting his teeth, Han Tai also said, "I am also willing."

Although he said it with Zhou Yi, Han Tai scolded Zhou Yi to death in his heart, wishing he could stand up and beat him up.

The other party has already said so, if you don't say so, what will happen?
I am not afraid that I am not as good as Zhou Yi, but I am afraid of being compared.So Han Tai is also biting the bullet and reckless.

Zhu Hou looked at the two people, turned his head to look at Zhang Xian, and said with a smile: "Ai Qing, the two of them have confessed their sins. You are their boss, what do you think should be done?"

Zhang Xian looked at Zhu Houzhao, who was smiling sweetly, with a bit of embarrassment on his face, but it wasn't because there were two such people under his command.

They didn't know what they were doing, so they had nothing to be embarrassed about.Even if he is held accountable, he cannot hold himself accountable.So don't talk about embarrassment, he doesn't feel it at all.

What makes Zhang Xian uncomfortable is that His Highness the Crown Prince asked him this question. Obviously, His Highness the Crown Prince is digging a hole for him.

How does Zhang Xian answer this question?

Could it be that Han Tai and the others were spared?
Zhang Xian didn't dare to say that at all, because it was an unprincipled statement.I have nothing to do with the two of them, if I say that, then I have something to do with them.So my own statement can only be to kill them both.

But Zhang Xian also understood that His Royal Highness did not want to kill the two of them, especially after the two of them pleaded guilty here.

So this villain has to be himself, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has to be a good person.But can this villain be himself?
Certainly not, His Royal Highness did not give Lao Zhang a choice at all.

Of course, I can also deliberately intercede, and then I can directly kill Han Tai and the others.

Zhang Xian felt that as long as he pleaded for mercy, the lives of these two people would definitely be gone, but it was his end.

Han Tai and Zhou Yi looked at Zhang Xian expectantly.

Since His Highness the Crown Prince asked this question, it proves that His Highness the Crown Prince did not intend to kill the two of them, otherwise His Highness the Crown Prince would not have asked such a question at all.

You must know that the two of you have done a lot of bad things to Zhang Xianke before. At this time, no one can guarantee whether Zhang Xian will fall into trouble.

So the two of them felt uneasy.

Zhu Houzhao turned a blind eye to the eye contact of the three people, just picked up the teacup and started drinking tea again.

It didn't take too long, Zhang Xian stood up directly, and then said, "His Royal Highness, these two people have committed a lot of crimes and crimes. I think they should confiscate their property and distribute them to Liaodong. As for the two of them, I think they can stay." One of their dead bodies, just for the sake of pleading guilty to the law."

Put down the teacup in your hand.Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then said: "Although you two have committed a heinous crime, I don't think you can be blamed entirely. After all, Qi Yizhai belongs to me, so you can be regarded as being implicated by me. Right or wrong, then it is also my fault."

Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Zhang Xian's expression turned a little ugly.

Zhang Xian knew that His Highness the Crown Prince was taking revenge, or he was giving himself a warning.

As for the reason, it should be because I behaved before.

His Royal Highness really does not leave any sand in his eyes.

Zhang Xian's complexion was not very good-looking, but Han Tai and Zhou Yi's complexion became better.

The two knew that since His Royal Highness said so, their lives might be saved.

This is a big surprise for two people, how could they be unhappy?
The situation that was destined to die has now turned around. At the same time, Zhou Yi also proved that she was right in her bet.
(End of this chapter)