The Four Great Cases of Wu Zetian

Chapter 38

Sent a letter into the trap by mistake and entered the yamen and entered the prison
Speaking of Zhou Bucheng, after hearing what the police said, he said to himself: "Yesterday they were so vicious, even though they begged him again, they didn't care about it at all. Now they come back from the outside. As soon as he said the words, he turned around. It seems that this route was not because of his pleading, but because he was arrested and told Zhang Liulang's words just now. , will never be more favored than Liulang, "so Er opened the door with words, so that we can ask Zhang Liulang to intercede.

Even though we know this, if he doesn't come, then Di Renjie becomes angry from embarrassment, tries to argue with him, can't turn around for a while, and punishes us, then what should we do?Although you can't fully believe what the police say, you have to listen to it.At that time, he said: "I don't know your kindness, but all of us are detained here. Zhang Liulang only said that he was arguing in the palace, but never said that we came to intercede. No one asked about it elsewhere, and no one went to us." How could he know how to deliver the letter? If you have any ideas, please think about it for me." The policeman said: "What's the difficulty? Since you have been in his house for many years, he should recognize your handwriting. Why don't you write a letter? Someone sent it here. When he sees this letter, he will naturally know that there is no reason for him not to come. If you are afraid that he will be stubborn, write another letter and ask your confidantes to beg in front of him, and it will be over. .Do you think my idea can be used? If you think so, I will go and call someone. This matter cannot be delayed any longer. If there is any delay, it will be too late to go inside for interrogation." Zhou Bucheng didn't know what it was. Then he asked him to take the pen and inkstone, sat up in the pain, barely wrote the letter, handed it to the policeman and said: "Whoever goes, but asks the gatekeeper to ask him to help, he will definitely come." He is the most trustworthy person in front of Liu Lang." The inspector agreed, took out the letter, turned around and came to the Yamen, and reported to Duke Di.Di Gong ordered Tao Gan to send a letter. If Zhang Changzong came, he must come back first so that he could handle the business.Tao Gan took the order, put the letter in his arms, changed his clothes, and came straight to Zhang's house.

He stopped at the door and looked inside, but the audience said: "My family, Liulang, is angry for the first time today. Usually, people come to compliment him, and he has never heard a single loud word. Ever since that Di Renjie came to Beijing, it is the first time that he is angry. After entering the imperial court, many people were involved, and today he humiliated Zhou Bucheng at the door, isn't he completely heartless? Don't say that Liulang is a master, he is embarrassed on his face, and our fellow disciples are also ashamed. At this time, their brothers , When we got to the hall, the three of us still didn’t know whether to fight or not, if we can pass tonight and Liulang enters the court tomorrow morning, we can hope.” Tao Yu heard it clearly, coughed twice on purpose, put his footsteps firmly, and walked inside , I saw many people sitting in the porter, discussing there.

Tao Gan stepped forward and asked, "Master, is this Zhang Liulang's residence?" A man came out from inside, looked at him, and said, "You are not from outside, and you don't know Liulang's reputation, so you came here on purpose to ask questions." Where did you come from, what are you doing here?" Tao Gan said: "It's not that the villain is asking random questions, it's just because it's a secret, and the rumors are leaked. , was scolded by Liu Lang, those people snatched Master Zhou away, and reported to Master Di. Master Di immediately ascended to court, and wanted to behead Zhou Buxing for punishment. Fortunately, a policeman pleaded with all his strength, saying that he was used by Liu Lang. People, in a moment of urgency, did this. When Master Di saw Liulang appearing, he immediately changed his words and said, "You are not allowed to lie. Since Zhang Liulang respects both of them, he should come to our yamen to intercede. If he didn't come, it is obvious that he is prevaricating the court." .For the time being, if you don't come tonight, you will be punished tomorrow morning'. Therefore, Master Zhou wrote a letter and asked me to send it, and he ordered me to pay his respects on behalf of the family. If Liulang refuses to go, he must help by the side. Two sentences are enough to save your life. This is a crime, and the villain has so many people here that he dare not say it suddenly, so he asked first. This matter must not be delayed, and I have to wait for a reply before I can go back."

After finishing speaking, he took out the letter by his side.Seeing that it was Zhou Bucheng's handwriting, everyone knew it was not a fake, so they hurriedly ordered Tao Gan to wait in the gatehouse. Two or three people took the books and went inside.

At this time, Zhang Changzong was discussing privately with the group of playboys about this matter. He pre-borrowed this matter and took Di Gong down, so as to avoid subsequent troubles. Suddenly, he saw a letter from his family, according to which Tao Gan said it again.Zhang Changzong took it away and watched it, which was roughly the same as what the visitor said, but added a few words below: "The lives of the three villains are all in the hands of Liu Lang. If Liu Lang doesn't come, my life will die!" Zhang Changzong said after reading it. "How can this be done? Although he is the governor, my status is not inferior to him. If I went to intercede with him, wouldn't it be a shame for him! Forgive him for not daring to make a serious matter tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will only ask in person. Empress Wu, at that time the holy order came down and ordered him to be released, are you still afraid that he will violate the order?" Seeing that he would not go, they all said in unison: "Although Liu Lang is powerful, we know that he has power in his hands, and people are guarding him. I dare not deal with him at this time, I am already afraid of Liu Lang, if I don't give him some face, I will be ashamed and angry at that time, and I will execute the three of them to death, and it will be too late tomorrow. This is to save the lives of my own family members, and has nothing to do with Di Renjie It is rare to have such an opinion, why not go to visit before this time, not only saved the three of them, but also excused the previous grievances, and the subsequent incidents can also be discussed. .”

When Zhang Changzong saw what everyone said, he said: "It's not because Zhou Bucheng is someone I value. After he has been dealt with, he will naturally have the means to retaliate. But it will be easier for him to go. You should order people to report back and say that we will come immediately." Seeing that Zhang Changzong was willing to go, everyone came out and explained to Tao Gan: "I order you to go back quickly." Tao Gan agreed in his mouth, but his heart was very funny, and he secretly said: "This time I will suffer in the hall, it is not this clever plan. , are you willing to send it yourself?" At that time, he hurriedly turned back to the yamen, went to the study, and replied to Di Gong.Di Gong is also proud, and ordered people not to mention it.

Let's say that Zhang Changzong went in immediately after sending people away, and changed into brand new clothes, black yarn and jade belt, and powder-soled boots. Under the light, his face became more and more like snow-white.Originally, Empress Wu ordered him to apply incense powder all the time, but now because he was visiting Duke Di, he applied a lot of incense powder. From a distance, he was even more beautiful than that extremely beautiful woman.Many child molesters and servants followed behind, got into the big sedan chair in front of the hall, and came straight to the governor's yamen.

When I arrived at Yimen in the office, I ordered my family members to put in famous posts.Seeing Zhang Changzong's words, the No. [-] room was very surprised and said: "Our lord deliberately humiliated him today, and now three people have committed crimes, and they are still arrested in the yamen. At this moment, he came to pay a visit suddenly. Could it be that he came to argue again? I think your idea is wrong. My lord, the unusual governor, if you can't argue, it's up to you how to go back. Since you are here now, I have to report on your behalf." As he spoke, he had reached the back of the warm pavilion, After entering the governor's room, he said what the visitor had said, and handed over the name card.At this time, the patrol already knew, so he got up and went inside.When Di Gong heard that Zhang Changzong had come, he scolded: "This dog, who actually came to pay a visit, isn't he asking for shame!" Then he ordered to serve in the lobby, and all the leaders, officials, and patrolling scribes were at the entrance of the hall. stand shift.Originally, they were ready to stop and waited for him to come, but when they heard the greeting, they all came to obey the order, and in an instant, the stands were full.Di Gong changed the crown and belt, fearing that Zhang Changzong would not follow the rules, he invited the long live plaque enshrined from the back, held it out in the hall, and made a good offering in the south of the court hall, and then ordered the police to open the gate of the ceremony to see the person coming .

At this time, Zhang Changzong was sitting in the sedan chair. He saw that he had taken a name card in the numbered room, and went in for a long time, only to see him come out to invite the meeting. He was very puzzled. Go forward, take three steps forward, ask for peace, and report loudly: "Master Di is now on official business in the lobby, please Liulang to meet here." Zhang Changzong heard this and wondered that Mr. Di had something to do. When he suddenly came, please come later. When we meet in the hall, I always think that the policeman can't speak clearly. At that time, he ordered people to live in the sedan chair, walked out of the sedan chair, and looked up at the hall. The majesty and dignity were really scary.I saw Di Gonggao sitting in the hall, not moving at all, he was already suspicious, but he had already got off the sedan chair, and it was hard to go out again, so he had to move and walk towards the hall.

Around the entrance of the hall, there is a flag board, which shouts: "Your Excellency has a life, come and see you in this hall."

When Zhang Changzong heard this, he knew that there was a change of mind, so he rushed forward and said to Di Gong, "Master Di invites you, Zhang is very polite here." Di Gong didn't get up, and asked below: "Who is here?" You have to kneel up to this point, and what’s more, the tablet of Long Live is enshrined on it. Why stand there and not kneel, which violates the law of the country! Left and right, pull him down for me!” Zhang Changzong knew that he wanted to find a gap when he saw that Di Gong was using the king’s order to suppress him. Not daring to argue, he said with a smile at the time: "My lord, did you admit the wrong person? Although this place is a Dharma hall, I can't kneel down to you. Why don't we meet in the back hall?" Duke Di slapped the hall in surprise, and cursed loudly: "You This dog is so ignorant of etiquette, but he knows that there are no two days in the sky, and there are no two masters in the people. This court is a custom made by the country. No matter who comes here, you must kneel down to see it! Since you are Zhang Changzong himself, why don’t you know the laws of the country? Come here pretending to be him? If you don’t accept him from the left and right, hit the dog’s head as a warning to the next time!” Seeing his order, Zhang Changzong hurried down the hall, turned around and left, but who knew that there were four or five courtyards coming up from below? He was sent to stop him. I don't know how Zhang Changzong got off. Let's see the breakdown in the next chapter.

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