Han Shizu

Chapter 371 The Yang Bin Case (4)

"If you are a villain, what's the use of guarding against him? Besides, brother Yang's situation here is caused by a mere villain?" Facing Yang Bin's reminder, Wang Zhang didn't seem to care.

"There is something in your words!" Yang Bin raised his finger and pointed to the outside, with infinite sarcasm in his tone: "If these words really reach the emperor's ears..."

Before Yang Bin finished speaking, Wang Zhang smiled softly: "Perhaps in this imperial prison, another cell of my king will be added!"

The two looked at each other, and after a short silence, Yang Bin broke the silence with a low tone: "Why did the emperor send you here?"

After the great changes, Yang Bin did not seem to be sinking. The decades of prison life did not rust his thinking. The moment he saw Wang Zhang, he realized something.

"Your Majesty asked the old minister to interrogate your crime!" Wang Zhang said calmly.

Hearing this, Yang Bin sat up straight, his voice was still hoarse, but his face seemed relaxed: "I have been in prison for a long time, but this dark cell is also hard, and it is time for me to be released. Wang Jingchong waited for the night, and I made a mess for the old man." What crime?"

Wang Zhang took out an album from his sleeve, handed it to Yang Bin and said, "Conspiracy and other ten unforgivable crimes."

Hearing this, Yang Bin "laughed dumbly", took the album and browsed it, his expression was calm, but slowly, his eyes couldn't help dimming, "This thief has exhausted all his cunning!"

"How did the government react when Yang was put in prison?" Yang Bin asked.

"There were waves at first, and then it became calm." Wang Zhang's answer made Yang Bin a little disappointed.

"Really?" The smile became bleak, Yang Bin threw the accusation on the ground, looked up at Wang Zhang, and said from his heart: "I expected to think about today, but as for this, I still can't help being sentimental. So eager!"

Wang Zhang also knows who the "he" in Yang Bin's mouth refers to.Looking at the old friend, the desolate appearance made people feel emotional. He sighed and said, "Why bother? Although your Majesty is young, he has a martial posture and a clear image of the Lord. Looking at his mind, it is not intolerant. If you can Let go of the grudges in your heart, why are you here?"

Yang Bin shook his head and said with a sneer: "The emperor is indeed tolerant, but it depends on who it is, he is the so-called 'talent' he personally promoted in the court in the past two years! For me and other former court officials, I am afraid that they will be regarded as "excellent talents". The thorn in my side, get rid of it and hurry up!"

Speaking of this, it was probably because he was emotional, Yang Bin's expression was finally moved, and he once again mentioned Liu Chengxun who he had regretted: "If His Royal Highness King Wei is still here, it will not be here. Unfriendly, and my next game is the proof!"

Listening to his words, Old Wang Zhang couldn't help but frowned, and after Yang Bin calmed down, he opened his mouth and said: "Brother Yang's words are biased, although His Royal Highness Wei Wang is generous and kind, but in this troubled world, it is time to rest. , surrounded by a pack of wolves, competing for supremacy in the world, no matter how pure and benevolent they are, they are not as good as machinations! Your Majesty's ability, vision, and mind are all worthy of his position, and he can be called a hero!"

"Is this why you are gradually getting closer to the emperor?" Yang Bin asked Wang Zhang suddenly.

Without any hesitation, Wang Zhang nodded in acquiescence!

Waving his hands, Yang Bin maintained the stubborn arrogance he had since he was Prime Minister, and said, "In this cell, I don't need to argue with you about this matter."

Pausing for a while, Yang Bin's tone was still mocking, and asked: "Do you know how the emperor plans to deal with me, a criminal? Since I sent you here, I must have secretly given the opportunity!"

Looking at Yang Bin, Wang Zhang said slowly: "Your Majesty has something to say, Yang Bin is a hero of the Han Dynasty, and he will not seek rebellion!"

There was such a moment of surprise, and he looked at Wang Zhang again, and nodded his head from what was in his eyes: "Understood!"

Lowering his head, he picked up the album leaf that he threw on the ground, carefully read the "crimes" on it, and said: "There is no need to embarrass brother Wang, except for treason, my department should write down the crimes listed. Yes, make a confession!"

Yang Bin's blunt reaction made Wang Zhang silent again, he was not usually a talkative person, and he didn't know what to say in this situation.

"I only hope that brother can answer my question!" Yang Bin said.

"Please speak!" Wang Zhang nodded.

"Yang is doomed! I am not afraid of death, I only miss my family in the house. If the emperor really thinks of my contribution to the founding of the country and will not be implicated, after I die, I will ask Brother Wang to take care of my three nephews. I have three sons under my knees. The eldest son has always An Fen, the third son is mediocre, I don't worry about it. Only the second son Tingwei, if he does something unscrupulous, don't need protection, so as not to harm the family!"

Yang Bin opened up the entrustment of the funeral affairs, showing reluctance for the first time, but was quickly hidden, and continued: "If the emperor wants to punish my Yang family, then brother Wang must not plead for mercy, but be kind to protect yourself! "

Hearing Yang Bin's confession, Wang Zhang felt sad, his expression moved, he opened his mouth, and only let out a few heavy coughs.After a while, it turned into a short sigh: "I agree!"

Turning around slowly, sitting cross-legged on the straw mat, Yang Bin seemed to have lost all energy and spirit, hunched his body, and said in an infinitely bleak voice: "Brother Yang, go, villains are always difficult to guard against, and I have been guilty of this crime." Minister, it's not suitable for long talks, don't let the truth lie!"

Before Wang Zhang returned to his life, Liu Chengyou had already received a small report from Wang Jingchong, and he was a little dissatisfied with his "not doing his job properly".And listening to his slanderous words to Wang Zhang, Liu Chengyou couldn't suppress his anger.

This Wang Jingchong is a good knife, but obviously, if it is not controlled, it is easy to get carried away.

Liu Chengyou changed the subject very abruptly, and asked with an indifferent expression: "When he was in Xingzhou, Yang Bin once wrote a handwritten letter to the King of Julu County to lure him into rebellion. Has he ever found out who sent the letter?"

The emperor's gaze was clearly as calm as water, but to Wang Jingchong at this moment, it was as terrifying as a thorn in his back.When Liu Chengyou mentioned the messenger, Wang Jingchong was horrified to the extreme, but his strong psychological quality allowed him to stabilize his beating heart, and his voice seemed to be squeezed out of his throat, and he replied carefully: "Return to Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Some people have been sent to investigate, Wu Desi is also searching and arresting, I think there will be results soon!"

His eyes stayed on Wang Jingchong, observing his nervous reaction. After he became more and more embarrassed, Liu Chengyou said lightly: "It's just a small person, it's irrelevant, if you can't find it, that's all!"

"Yes!" With his mind gradually stabilized, Wang Jingchong bowed to his orders.

For a moment when he buried his head, cold sweat still couldn't help seeping from his forehead. Wang Jingchong already realized that the tricks he used in Xingzhou had not deceived the emperor.Of course, he wasn't foolish enough to think that Liu Chengyou could be completely concealed. There is a word called "knowledge", but how much to conceal is a very important issue, and the emperor's current reaction made Wang Jingchong feel uncertain.

Regardless of Wang Jingchong's complicated psychological activities, Liu Chengyou continued to say in a flat tone: "In the case of Yang Bin, you worked hard back and forth and contributed a lot, and I have seen it all. If you have meritorious service, you will be rewarded!"

Liu Chengyou's words obviously have more meaning, but the effect is achieved after all the words are said.It can be seen from Wang Jingchong's action of expressing his gratitude, that he obviously understood the emperor's warning.

After the emperor's beating, when Wang Jingchong stepped out of the hall, he couldn't help but staggered. The scene in the hall made him feel like he was facing an abyss.

Wang Zhang, who happened to be entering the palace for an audience, didn't bother to go up to say hello or scold him.Leaving the palace in a hurry, he planned to return to the mansion so that the messenger Liu Chengyou mentioned would disappear completely.Judging from the attitude of the Son of Heaven, there is no need for him to use it for other purposes, and it would be a disaster to keep it.
Liu Chengyou expressed surprise when he met Wang Zhang in the palace and returned to his life.It didn't take long before the interrogation of Yang Bin came to fruition.

"Plead guilty and submit to the law! Is this Yang Bin's attitude?" Liu Chengyou pondered over Wang Zhang's report.

"Your Majesty asked Yang Bin that he confessed to the crimes listed above, and his Majesty will deal with him!" Wang Zhang replied sternly.

Raising his eyebrows slightly, he opened the confession letter submitted by Wang Zhang, thought about it for a while, and suddenly felt relieved, Liu Chengyou realized that he had underestimated Yang Bin after all.

Looking in the direction of the Imperial Prison, through the many palaces, it seems that he can see the back of the old man in the lonely cell.

"How should I deal with it?" Liu Chengyou seemed to be talking to himself, but also seemed to be asking.

Wang Zhang's mouth twitched, the words of pleading stuck in his throat, thinking about Yang Bin's entrustment, he just cupped his hands: "Your Majesty Fu Wei's order!"

Standing up, he walked around the hall with his hands behind his back, the slow pace revealed a little Liu Chengyou's hesitation.For Yang Bin, to kill or not to kill, Liu Chengyou still couldn't make up his mind at this time.

Standing in front of the palace gate, deliberating for a long time, Liu Chengyou looked at the clear blue sky outside, and said softly: "Abolish Yang Bin as a commoner, and he will flow for three thousand miles. He will not be hired again, and he will never return to court! You can announce it on my behalf. Sin, the hearts of the courtiers, this matter, stop here!"

Hearing Liu Chengyou's decision, Wang Zhang couldn't help heaving a sigh of relief. Looking at Liu Chengyou's back, he bowed and said, "Yes!"

(End of this chapter)