Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 212
Because Wang Yansheng was too self-confident, he just thought that he just beat up a scholar and took some property, which was nothing.

With his own achievements, it is enough to cover up this small fault.

He didn't know the seriousness of the crime of trespass, and he didn't know that his fault was not in the result, but in his behavior.

Therefore, no one was sent to ask Zhao Kuangyin for help.

When Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi got the news of Wang Yansheng, Kou Xiang had already been sent to prison, and sent people to the inspection department to investigate rumors, corruption, threats and intimidation.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the soldiers who joined forces with Wang Yansheng remembered that when Wang Yansheng was chatting and bragging, he often praised Zhao Kuangyin, the commander in front of the palace, for his superb martial arts, that he had no rival in the world, and that his righteousness was better than that of the ancient Meng Changjun.

All in all, they boasted about him and highly praised him.He also said how good the relationship is with each other.So the soldier secretly found Zhao's house, and then the news spread.

When Zhao Kuangyin heard that it was Wang Yansheng again, he suddenly felt that his head was two big.

It has only been over a month since Shi Shouxin's incident, is this going to happen again?
Zhao Kuangyi understood the reason of the incident in detail, and after learning what had happened, he gave a few instructions and asked him to lead him out of the Zhao residence.

Zhao Kuangyin wanted to find out about the situation, but Zhao Kuangyi stopped him.

Zhao Kuangyi asked: "Brother, are you going to Kaifeng Mansion?"

Zhao Kuangyin nodded and said, "Wang Yansheng has been sent to prison, so we have to find out the situation no matter what."

Zhao Kuangyi said angrily: "Wang Yansheng is a troublesome child. My brother just solved Shi Shouxin's matter for him. The scar hasn't healed yet, so he forgot about the pain... Now something happened again. This is a piece of mud that can't support the wall. Carved rotten wood, brother still wants to give him a good queen for the rest of his life?"

Zhao Kuangyin paused when he heard the words, and there was some hesitation in his heart.

Regarding Shi Shouxin's matter, the two brothers managed to minimize the loss of influence.

But no matter how small the loss is, it is still a loss.

Especially Shi Shouxin himself, the two who were originally close, have already had a small gap.

Although the two still value this friendship and maintain it carefully.

But why should a true friendship be maintained?

It's impossible to go back to how it was before.

That's the price of settling things right.

With Wang Yansheng's ability, it was indeed worth the price. Although Zhao Kuangyin regretted it in his heart, he never regretted it.

But if you really want to do it again and again like Zhao Kuangyi said, no one can stand it.

Zhao Kuangyin was also full of entanglements in his heart, and said: "If my brother is indifferent when something happens, I will feel really sorry for my brother. Besides, if I don't take action, I'm afraid my brothers will be chilled."

Zhao Kuangyi didn't have Zhao Kuangyin's scruples at all, instead he sneered.In his eyes, the so-called loyalty is just a tool, enough is enough, if you are too serious, you will suffer from it.

Wang Yansheng is a classic example.

If Wang Yansheng hadn't offended Shi Shouxin, Zhao Kuangyi would not have been willing to take Wang Yansheng's side last time.

Zhao Kuangyi said: "This time Wang Yansheng violated the national law, and it fell into the hands of the Kaifeng government. I don't know Kou Xiang, but he was promoted by Luo Youdu. Luo Youdu's ability to know people is good, and he is surrounded by many people. They are all good people. It is also because he has no roots and family, but if he has a little family background, his achievements will be even higher."

"Brother believes that with his vision, he will never promote a mediocre person. Facing Kaifeng Mansion, brother is really sure that he will be able to rescue Wang Yansheng? If he encounters Wang Jixun's situation back then, he will be ashamed."

Although Zhao Kuangyi didn't like Luo Youdu, and was even full of disgust, he had an extremely high opinion of him.

"Of course, I believe that if we use my Zhao family connections at all costs, we can keep Wang Yansheng, but can we afford the price?"

"For Wang Yansheng, is it really worth it?"

"When the incident breaks out, what will the officials think of my brother?"

Questions were asked by Zhao Kuangyi.

Zhao Kuangyin was silent.

Since Luo Youdu started the golden signboard of Kaifeng Mansion, Kaifeng Mansion has become a sacred place for the people to avenge their grievances.

Guo Rong was very satisfied with this, and emphasized the role of Kaifeng Mansion more than once.

For Wang Yansheng, causing Guo Rong's dissatisfaction, the gain outweighs the loss.

Zhao Kuangyi persuaded: "The crime Wang Yansheng committed was not simply threatening, intimidating, and greedy for money. Then let it go to the border, and make meritorious deeds, no crime is worse than death."

"My brother thought that instead of taking the risk to stand out, it would be better to use Wang Yansheng to restrain his subordinates and make them restrain themselves. This is different from the past, and the officials will not spoil them."

"Brother cares about friendship and face again and again, and spoils them. In the end, you are the only one who suffers."

Zhao Kuangyin hesitated again and again, and sighed: "Sanlang's advice is right. As a brother, I also know that some people have gone through several dynasties, and they inevitably have bad habits. They are usually advised to correct their mistakes, but they are not willing to give up heavy punishments. The current situation is really good. Made some changes."

He is not a hypocritical person, so he immediately ignored the matter, and even thought of using it to restrain the atmosphere.

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Kou house.

Dou Yi and Zhao Pu made an appointment to visit.

"Brother Xiang, Brother Zeping, please come in quickly!"

Kou Xiang greeted him warmly.

For Dou Yi, the boss of the Dou family's five dragons, Kou Xiang and Song Qi had met several times when they were in Kaifeng, and they respected him very much for his talent, learning and morality, but they didn't have the opportunity to have in-depth contacts.

During the Battle of Huainan, Dou Yi and Song Qi served as Luo Youdu's right and left hands, one helped him with the affairs of the three states, and the other helped him with military affairs, and they had a deep connection.

Back in Bianjing, under Song Qi's introduction, Dou Yi and Kou Xiang formally established a friendship.

Kou Xiangbo is fond of learning and writes good articles. Dou Yi is also knowledgeable and rigorous in his studies.

As for Zhao Pu, he just made up the numbers.

Although Dou Yi, Kou Xiang, and Song Qi all knew that Zhao Pu had a strategy in mind, the huge difference in cultural level always made Zhao Pu slightly out of place.

"Knowing that you are here, my wife specially cooked some special dishes, and we drank a few cups."

Kou Xiang invites Dou Yi and Zhao Pu into the house.

Mrs. Kou came out to greet her.

After Dou Yi and Zhao Pu returned the gift.

Dou Yi said with a smile: "I heard that Mrs. Zun is pregnant, and there is no time to congratulate her in the future!"

Kou Xiang also smiled with a serious face: "No rush, there is still half a year."

Dou Yi is a person who has been here and has a lot of experience. She suggested: "Brother Xin Jian, you can buy some old hens and raise them at home. Women's childbirth hurts the body the most, so you need to make up for it. My wife has helped several of my sisters-in-law deliver babies. , you can come and help me then."

Kou Xiang was overjoyed, and said: "The old hen is ready, and it is being raised in the backyard. It would be great if Mrs. Zun would help. Don't look at my calm face, I really don't know the bottom of my heart."

They chatted happily, Zhao Pu didn't interrupt, but looked at the backyard inexplicably.

The three of them sat down at the table.

Naturally, they chatted about Wang Yansheng's case.

However, Kou Xiang is upright and rigorous, even to his friends, he does not reveal a word about the case.

Zhao Pu didn't force it, just repeated his point of view, saying: "Wang Yansheng's matter is trivial, but Zhao Kuangyin behind him is the most trusted general of the imperial army, second only to the chief of the third division. Moreover, the Zhao family has been a general for generations, with connections all over the world." The government and the public, brother Xin Jian must not take it lightly."

Today Wang Yansheng pretended to be fainted, and Kou Xiang knew that he must be delaying time and waiting for rescue.He was mentally prepared, nodded and said: "I'm waiting, at the feet of the Emperor of Bianjing. Wang Yansheng is so arrogant, besides his violent and greedy nature, most likely he feels that there is someone behind him. Even if something happens, he is not afraid .”

"I want to let him know that before the law, no one is good. If the other party doesn't come, it's fine. If he is in the same class as him and does illegal things, no matter who he is, I will ask for justice for the benevolent old man." justice."

Rensou is Bi Shiyuan's nickname.

Dou Yi said solemnly: "Excellent! Brother Xin Jian, you should understand."

The three of them didn't talk about it any more, just chatted and drank casually, and they just dispersed at night.

The next day.

"what!!!"

A scream sounded from the backyard.

Kou Xiang was reading in the morning in the study, when he heard screams, he hurried to the backyard.

But I saw a servant girl sitting on the ground, staring in the direction of the chicken coop with a pale face.

Kou Xiang hurried to the front, but saw that the old hen he bought for his wife's health was staggered and died miserably.

Looking at the dead chickens on the ground, Kou Xiang's face suddenly changed, remembering Zhao Pu's reminder yesterday, his eyes almost burst into flames.

The servants and maidservants who heard the screams rushed to see what happened, but seeing this situation, they couldn't help talking in low voices.

Even Mrs. Kou also came after hearing the news.

Kou Xiang was afraid that his wife would be frightened, and he was also worried about affecting the fetus in his womb, so he hurriedly said, "Hurry up, help your wife into the house!"

Mrs. Kou waved her hand to stop the maid, and came to Kou Xiang's side, looking at the dead chickens on the ground, her eyes flashed with fear, but soon changed to a trace of determination, and said calmly: "This is The other party's warning?"

Kou Xiang nodded and said, "It's probably true. Ma'am, are you afraid?"

Mrs. Kou said: "I am not afraid of myself."

"Okay!" Kou Xiang smiled and said, "If my husband has an unfortunate accident, if the baby in the womb is a boy, I will name it Kou Zhun. If it is a girl, I will call it Kou Lin!"

"Guard Wu, go to the coffin shop and pick out a good coffin for the master, so that you don't have time to prepare it."

Kou Xiang calmly ordered the dead chickens to be cleaned up, and went back to his study for morning reading.

Then eat, change official clothes, go out, everything is as usual, it seems that nothing happened.

But there are so many people in Kou's family, you say something, and I spread the matter with one word.

Especially when the owner of the coffin shop delivered the good coffin to Kou's house, he confiscated the money from Kou's family when he learned what happened, and said directly: "The best result of this coffin is that it has been used for a long time, attracting moths, making it If the wood is burned, it will be a blessing if it comes in handy.”

In just one day, the news that Fa Cao joined the army and Kou Xiang prepared the coffin to solve the case spread throughout the streets and alleys of Kaifeng, and everyone knew it.

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