Han Shizu

Chapter 1647 Mutual Punishment
"Lu Xianggong is really happy. Even though he is in prison, he is still contented. He can chat with the jailer in this dark corner of the sewer. Such an opportunity is something that you can't experience in ordinary times!"

A deep and deep voice came from not far away. Upon hearing the sound, Zhao Pu's figure emerged from the shadows. He was very formally dressed, wearing a robe with a crown and a majestic aura unique to the prime minister of a great man.

And judging from his words, it was obvious that he had heard some conversations between Ludoxon and the prison guards, so the teasing words just couldn't make people feel the slightest bit of fun.

Of course the jailer didn't know Zhao Pu, but judging by his demeanor, he knew that he was definitely a big man, not to mention that even the warden was standing aside respectfully and tremblingly, not to mention those gorgeously dressed guards.Around Zhao Pu, there are always guards to protect him. This is the grace bestowed by Emperor Liu, and also the treatment he receives as the prime minister of the imperial court.

The jailer was a little flustered, he couldn't control himself, he stood there at a loss, not knowing what to do, his legs were weak, but he forgot to kneel down.

Of course, Zhao Pu obviously wouldn't care about such a small person, so he waved his hand and let him and the warden leave together, leaving space for Zhao and Lu to talk.

The guard moved a high chair, opened it outside the prison, and Zhao Puti took a seat.These two old enemies, not long ago, were discussing national affairs and arguing and debating together in the Guangzheng Hall, but now they are in this prison, but one is inside, the other is outside, the one is dignified in official robes, and the other is in prison. The prison clothes were in a state of embarrassment and paled in comparison. The strong contrast made the atmosphere a little awkward.

From Zhao Pu's appearance, Lu Duoxun's expression changed, from gloomy to prey, until his cold face disappeared and returned to normal.However, there was no cowardice or shame in his eyes, and he even held his head up high and maintained a confident demeanor, which was probably an expression of reluctance to respect his dignity. No matter what, he would not show timidity in front of Zhao Pu.

Seeing Zhao Pu sitting down, Lu Duosun simply pulled out some wheat straw, stepped back and sat on the ground, and spoke first: "Did Prime Minister Zhao come here to see the old man's downfall with his own eyes, so that he can ridicule him?"

From Lu Duoxun's words, it can be seen that he is still trapped in personal grievances, he looks up to himself, and underestimates Zhao Pu. Maybe he judges others by himself and changes places. Just do it.

Hearing what he said, Zhao Pu didn't even blink his eyelids, and said calmly: "Even if Prime Minister Lu falls here, he is still so aggressive, and his ambition will not change!"

"If you can change it, the old man is not Lu Duoxun!" Lu Duoxun sneered.

"I really believe this statement!" Zhao Pu nodded, his tone immediately became serious, he cupped his hands towards the north, and said, "Here, the truth, according to His Majesty's order, to interrogate Lu Duoxun! , However, thinking of my colleagues for many years, the truth has gone a few more steps, and came to this prison!"

Lu Duoxun chuckled twice, and there was even a bit of complacency in his emotional tone: "The old man was still curious before. I, Lu Duoxun, have been imprisoned. How could you, Prime Minister Zhao, not react at all? It was Xin Zhongfu who did it all the time. People will try the case, but how can I, Lu Duoxun, be tried by them? You Zhao Xiang"

Lu Duoxun didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was obvious. You, Zhao Pu, are qualified to interrogate him, but this qualification is quite reluctant.Perhaps in Lu Duoxun's mind, only the emperor and the crown prince were qualified enough to judge him. Of course, Lu Duoxun looked forward to Emperor Liu even more.

For Lu Duoxun, as long as he met Emperor Liu, there was still room for redemption. In the past, many people participated in him, but he resolved them all. The fundamental reason was that he was able to speak in front of Emperor Liu. , can appease Emperor Liu.

However, this time, he has no way to go to the sky, no way to go to the earth, even the news from the outside world has been blocked, and he has no idea about the development of the situation at all, so how can he not be disturbed and worried.

However, in front of Zhao Pu, he was still confident and calm.

Zhao Pu didn't seem to care about Lu Duoxun's arrogance and rudeness, there was almost no fluctuation in his eyes, he looked him up and down, and asked: "I don't want to say much about the truth, let me ask you, are you guilty?"

Zhao Pu went straight to the point and went straight in, while Lu Duoxun raised his eyebrows, he seemed to have fleas on his body, twisted a bit, and said, "What's wrong with the old man?"

Lu Duoxun's eyes were obviously provocative. Zhao Pu noticed it naturally, and he still didn't care.

"Why bother to support so hard?" After pondering for a long time, Zhao Pu said: "With your intelligence, Lu Duoxun, can you not detect the unusualness of this incident?

Not to mention the dozens of crimes that Xin Zhongfu and the others are investigating, even if hundreds or thousands of crimes are found, what is the point?Why did you go to jail, don't you know in your heart? "

"Isn't it Zhao Xiang's actions?" Lu Duoxun replied casually with rare solemnity in his eyes.

Lu Duoxun replied perfunctorily, Zhao Pu said confidently: "Let the truth speak out, if I wanted to deal with you Lu Duoxun, I would have kicked you out of the court long ago!"

"Just like the Hou Zhi case back then?" Lu Duoxun dismissed a past event.

Zhao Pu narrowed his eyes slightly, and said lightly: "You have supported until now, I am afraid that you still have a little thought in your heart, hoping to get His Majesty's pardon! The truth may as well reveal a little news to you, about your case, since the Great Dynasty , His Majesty hardly asked any questions, and only asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to supervise the three courts to deal with it according to law.

You don't know what this means!Where is the root of this case, the truth is still unclear, but what taboo you have committed yourself, after these days, you should also figure it out! "

Hearing what Zhao Pu said, Lu Duoxun finally changed his face completely, his cheeks that had been thinned in a short period of time couldn't help twitching a few times, and there was a look of sadness in his eyes.

How can Lu Duoxun not understand Zhao Pu's meaning, what he has done that is taboo, he certainly knows it in his heart.What worried him was exactly what Zhao Pu said that Emperor Liu had probably given up on him, otherwise it would not have been so long without a chance to defend himself face to face.

However, because of what Zhao Pu said, Lu Duoxun couldn't help but suspect that there was always a sliver of luck in his heart, the extravagant hope of resurrection.

Lu Duoxun stopped talking, and Zhao Pu also gave him a chance to think about it. After a while, he said in a calm tone: "Although the real minister came here by order, he didn't intend to argue with you. He just told you In the current situation, whether you plead guilty or not, you should only report the facts.

In addition, I would like to remind you that your old father, Lord Lu, has ordered two coffins to be built, and it is said that one is for you and the other is for his own use."

After saying that, Zhao Pu got up and wanted to go.

"You just left?" Lu Duoxun came back to his senses and looked at Zhao Pu unexpectedly.

Zhao Pu stopped and said calmly: "There is nothing to say between you and me!"

"Hehe!" Lu Duosun laughed again, got up and grabbed the sill, stared at Zhao Pu's back, and said: "Even if the old man has fallen to this point, it is not because of you, Zhao Pu, what a pity, what a pity!

However, Lu Duosun fell, how long can you Zhao Pu hold on?I just don’t know if the old man will see the end of your Mr. Zhao with his own eyes.

Hahaha."

Lu Duoxun's words finally moved Zhao Pu, and he quickened his pace of leaving. By the time he walked out of the prison, the gloom on his face had been deeply hidden.

When he came here, he did have a certain intention to punish his heart, but at the end, Lu Duoxun still made a counterattack.Lu Duoxun's last words really touched the sensitive part of Zhao Pu's heart.

As soon as Lu Duoxun fell, the balance of the court was immediately broken. From the large number of officials who have been implicated and arrested recently, it can be seen what kind of shock and change the court is undergoing. What will happen before, even Zhao Pu has no idea, can he, the Prime Minister, successfully overcome the tribulation?

Zhao Pu has never been so guilty and unconfident like this time after being a prime minister for so many years.The indifferent and majestic image of Emperor Liu strongly occupied Zhao Pu's thinking.

In the prison cell, after Zhao Pu left, Lu Duoxun completely sank down and leaned casually against the cool wall, like a puddle of mud, and all his energy and energy were drained.

Laughing, he couldn't laugh anymore, there were various emotions in his eyes, anger and unwillingness, despair and pain, but there was no trace of regret.It was only when he thought of his dying old father, and thought that he had not yet grown into an heir, that he felt a little worried.

The news brought by Zhao Pu dealt a huge blow to Lu Duoxun. After being abandoned by Emperor Liu, there would be no light in Lu Duoxun's world.

Although he was unwilling to believe Zhao Pu, and even felt that there was a conspiracy in it, his intuition kept reminding him that it was true.

The appearance of Emperor Liu also appeared in his mind, but at this moment, what Lu Duoxun felt was vagueness, strangeness, indifference, and the kind of fear that made his heart jump.

Perhaps Lu Duoxun himself didn't realize that in the not too long time since he was imprisoned, his original temples, which had no mottled color, had grown a little silver. Obviously, he was not as open-minded and optimistic as he had shown before .

(End of this chapter)