serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 239

Tixing Sizhao Prison is known as the best prison in the world, but in fact the safest is the prison of the Ministry of War, not only because of the strict guards.

The prison was built underground, one zhang deep from the ground, with stone walls on all four sides, all paved with the same color of granite, and there was no sunlight all year round, even in the dog days, the ground was also damp.

In the dark and damp corridor of the cell, only the oil lamp on the stone wall gave off a dim light.

Jia Yucun's hair and face were covered with sweat, and his eyes couldn't be opened. He squinted slightly, and could only see faint lights.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of the door opening, and then heard the light steps of several people walking towards this side.

"Let him down first to catch his breath." Jia Hu's voice came from next to his ear.

"Yes." The voice knew it was the jailer, and then Jia Yucun felt relieved, and was hugged and put on the bed.

Jia Yucun felt that his breathing was much easier.

At this time, a footstep came in, Jia Yucun didn't open his eyes, but he could already feel that person standing in front of him, Jia Hu?

Jia Hu looked at Jia Yucun with a smile. He was going to see Yizhong County King, but he was stunned as soon as he reached the gate of the prison. Why did he want to see him?
This kid has been trying to get close to the Qin family recently, always thinking that if the Qin family recognizes him, he can influence the Jia family and himself through the Qin family, he is too self-righteous.

Jia Hu paced back and forth in front of the bed with his hands behind his back.

After a while, Jia Hu kicked the edge of the bed, "Aren't you willing to say?"

Jia Yucun closed his eyes.

Jia Hu: "Think about it again."

Jia Yucun still ignored him.

Jia Hu laughed angrily: "Don't give me shame, okay. Come here, hang him up again!"

Only then did Jia Yucun open his eyes, and glanced at Jia Hu who had a smirk all over his face, and let Jia Hu's own soldiers hang himself on the cell door without saying a word.

Lin San couldn't help it: "Marshal, let him be punished!"

Jia Hu waved his hands, walked around Jia Yucun twice, and said to him, "Bring a chair here."

Lin San: "Yes." He walked out quickly.

After a while, Lin San came back with several jailers, and not only brought a chair, but also a table, a pot of tea, and a teacup.

Jia Hu: "Let it go on the road, you all go outside and watch."

Lin San: "Yes." Poured a bowl of hot tea, and retreated with the soldiers and jailers.

Jia Hu sat down on the chair, picked up the tea bowl and drank slowly.

War room
King Yizhong walked back and forth anxiously in the room, stopped by the window, raised his head, and looked at the snowflakes falling outside the window.

Through the window, he saw an official from the Ministry of War coming in through the moon gate of the yard.

The military official came in through the opened curtain.

King Yizhong looked at him: "What? Duke Ning didn't come out?"

Official of the Ministry of War: "Mr. Ning Guo asked Beizhi to send a message to the county king. He is currently busy interrogating Jia Yucun and has no time to see the county king."

Prince Yizhong's expression changed: "Duke Ning really said that?"

Official of the Ministry of War: "Yes. Just now, Duke Ning sent his own soldiers back to the manor to pick up some young masters to watch the punishment."

The King of Yizhong County was startled for a moment, then hurried forward and asked, "What did you say?"

The officer of the Ministry of War was stunned for a moment, and replied: "Ning Guogong wants to use Jia Yucun to warn the children of the clan."

The king of Yizhong County hesitated for a while, and then asked: "Did Ningguo torture Jia Yucun?"

Official of the Ministry of War: "Mr. Ning Guo did not enter the prison with instruments of torture."

Hearing this, the Yizhong County King felt relieved, as long as there is no punishment, Jia Yucun will never speak, and he still has a chance.

Thinking of this, King Yizhong took out a bank note from his sleeve, and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry to bother you to tell Duke Ning that I have something very urgent! Go quickly." The ticket was stuffed into his hand.

The military officer hesitated for a moment, then walked out again.

King Yizhong watched him go out, pinched his fingers until he went to the window, took a deep breath, and looked out the window worriedly.

On the other side, Jia Hu leaned back against the chair, swinging his legs leisurely on the wooden table.

Jia Hu looked at Jia Yucun and saw that he was drooping his head, apparently unable to take it anymore.

Standing up and walking in front of Jia Yucun, Jia Hu grabbed his leg and shook it.

Jia Yucun opened his eyes with difficulty.

Jia Hu: "How about it, have you thought about it yet?"

Jia Yucun opened his mouth, but still didn't speak.

With a snort, Jia Hu grabbed his leg and pulled it hard, and the effect was immediate. Jia Yucun didn't even hum, and passed out directly.

Jia Hu then pulled hard again, Jia Yucun trembled all over, and woke up again.

Jia Hu smiled: "I didn't expect you to be a hero! In this way, I won't make it difficult for you. If you answer my three questions, I will let you down and promise not to press you again. How about it?"

Jia Yucun didn't even have the strength to nod, but just blinked his eyes.

Jia Hu nodded in satisfaction: "I'm right when I ask you next, just blink."

As soon as the words fell, Jia Yucun blinked vigorously.

Jia Hu: "Are there any cronies of Yizhong County King in the yamen of the infantry commander?"

Jia Yucun blinked.

Jia Hu: "Be honest. Those who go to serve as military attaches outside the customs are all cronies of Yizhong County King?"

Jia Yucun blinked vigorously.

Jia Hu then asked: "Are the Supreme Emperor, King Zhongshun and King Yizhong planning to take advantage of the Liaodong War to plot rebellion?"

Jia Yucun hesitated, and Jia Hu put his hand on his lap: "That's the last question, answer it, and I'll let you down. Think again." After speaking, he pulled gently.

"Yes! Yes!" Jia Yucun shouted hastily.

Jia Hu just laughed, turned his head and shouted loudly: "Come on!"

Hearing this, Lin San ran in with four personal soldiers.

Jia Hu waved his hand: "Untie Master Jia quickly."

Lin San waved his hands, and a soldier stepped forward to hug Jia Yucun's legs. With the help of another soldier, one soldier untied the rope, and then put Jia Yucun on the bed.

Jia Hu pointed to the kettle: "Feed him some water."

At this moment, Lin San leaned over to his side: "Second Master, the king of Yizhong County is still waiting on duty."

Jia Hu: "Oh?" After thinking for a while, he said to Lin San, "Move this table and chair in." After speaking, he walked out.

Inside the prison of the Ministry of War

Here Yizhong County Wang Xian became a little impatient, walking back and forth by the window irritably, while stopping to look out the window.

Jia Hu's voice came from far away: "This is the prison of the Ministry of War, who allowed you to come in? Pull it down, and each will beat twenty army sticks!"

Through the window, King Yizhong watched his entourage being dragged out by the guards of the Ministry of War.

Jia Hu walked in through the opened curtain, dragged the chair, and sat down by the brazier.

King Yizhong slowly turned around and stared at Jia Hu: "For the sake of friendship in the past, tell the truth, why did you arrest Jia Yucun?"

Jia Hu: "What do you mean by that?"

King Yizhong gritted his teeth: "Did the emperor tell you to do something secretly?"

Jia Hu smiled, glanced at King Yizhong, and added some charcoal to the brazier.

The King of Yizhong County hesitated for a moment, took out a bank note from his sleeve and handed it over: "That day you were promoted to first-class Ningguo Duke, and the Ningguo Mansion held a big banquet to celebrate it. I wanted to go in person, but I was afraid of giving it to you trouble"

Jia Hu took a closer look, and saw that it was a 5 taels silver bill. He took the silver bill with a smile, but said in his mouth, "This is really."

King Yizhong said with a smile, "This is a little thought."

Jia Hu slowly stuffed the banknote into his sleeve, and said in a low voice, "I'll tell you one thing, you must hold on."

King Yizhong was shocked: "What's the matter!"

Jia Hu sighed: "Jia Yucun said it."

The King of Yizhong County was startled, and hurriedly asked: "Did you say that? What did he say?"

Jia Hu looked deeply at Yizhong County King: "He said that you threatened him to slander the Jia family and pour dirty water on Yongwei Ying. He also said a lot of things. By the way, he also said The matter between you and the Manchus, it is said that you secretly delivered food, weapons and ammunition to the Manchus.”

The king of Yizhong County was so frightened that his face changed: "Fart! This bastard in Jia Yucun, how dare you spout blood like this!"

Jia Hu looked at Yizhong County King, but his heart was overturned.

There are spies from the Jia family on board the ships of the Chamber of Commerce. A news came after they docked in Tianjin Port a while ago. In the past few months, they can always see merchant ships turning to the deep sea when they approach Tianjin, and they have never seen them at Tianjin Port. Passing these ships, they suspected that someone was delivering supplies to the Manchus.

I didn't expect it was really him.

Jia Hu smiled, and teasingly said to King Yizhong: "I'm just joking, what is the king doing so seriously? It can't be true!"

The King of Yizhong County never expected that Jia Hu would deceive himself with words. At this time, he was shocked, hated and guilty, and he came back to his senses after a while, and said with a smile: "You also know my situation. If such rumors spread into the After entering the palace, the consequences are unimaginable. So."

Jia Hu smiled at King Yizhong and said, "I understand, I understand. To tell you the truth, Jia Yucun's mouth is quite rigid, and he doesn't say a word."

King Yizhong: "Did you torture Jia Yucun?"

Jia Hu shook his head.

At this time, a report from the soldiers came from outside the door: "Second Master, Second Master Lian and the others are here."

Jia Hu stood up, looked at King Yizhong, "Let's go together." After speaking, he went straight out.

King Yizhong was taken aback for a moment, gritted his teeth, and hurriedly followed out.

There was heavy snow, and there was a vast expanse of white everywhere, and the two black lacquered gates of the military prison became even darker.

Jia Hu led Jia Lan, who was wearing a fur cloak, and walked over. Behind him were Jia Lian, Baoyu, Jia Huan, and Jia Cong, and the King of Yizhong County followed closely.

Patting on the door, Jia Hu said, "Open the door!"

A small door in the great door on the right opened, and two jailers came out with swords.

Jia Hu led Jia Lan into the small door, followed by Jia Lian, Baoyu, Jia Huan, and Jia Cong. The King of Yizhong hesitated for a moment before walking in too.

The jailer stretched his arms sideways, stretched out the lantern on the right side in front of Jia Hu, and kept chanting: "Master, please step carefully."

Jia Hu and the others were led down the stone steps. There were no oil lamps installed on this section of the road, and the deep stone path was eerie. Jia Hu felt that Jia Lan's warm little hand had turned cold all of a sudden, and immediately squeezed him: "Don't be afraid!"

Jalan: "Yes."

After turning a stone path, the lights on the stone wall were glowing yellow, and then turned to another stone path, walked forward and turned a corner, and suddenly saw a huge cell in front of them, and soon, everyone Came outside the cell where Jia Yucun was located.

Looking at Jia Yucun, who was sitting at the wooden table and drinking tea slowly, a hint of doubt flashed in the eyes of Yizhong County King.
Jia Yucun was also surprised when he saw Yizhong County King. He wanted to get up, but he still sat still.

Jia Hu first glanced at Yizhong County King, and then said to Jia Yucun: "Since you choose to betray the family, you must think about the consequences. I will give you one last chance to tell in front of the big guys who is behind your back Slandering the Jia family, plotting against the Yongwei camp. I don’t want to lynch you.”

Jia Yucun was taken aback for a moment, then subconsciously glanced at King Yizhong, shook his head, and did not answer.

Jia Hu groaned for a while on purpose, and then said: "Since you want to be a hero, I will make it possible for you. Come!"

Lin San walked over with a long black whip, followed by a group of soldiers.

Jia Hu waved his hand: "Take off his clothes!"

Several wolves-like soldiers rushed up, two of them held down Jia Yucun's hands and feet, and the rest of them hurriedly untied and tore them apart, stripping Jia Yucun down to nothing but his clothes in an instant.

Jia Hu took the long whip and waved it towards the sky.

The whip made a loud "pop".

Two soldiers pressed Jia Yucun on the wooden table.

Jia Hu walked in, swung his whip, and lashed Jia Yucun's back and butt.

Jia Yucun was able to bear it at first, after more than a dozen whips, his face was flushed with pain, and then he yelled.

Soon, Jia Yucun's back and buttocks were criss-crossed with whip marks and bloodstained.

Jia Yucun also passed out, and Jia Hu nodded in satisfaction: "Spray him to wake him up."

A soldier poured over the bowl of Jia Yucun's unfinished tea.

Jia Yucun slowly opened his eyes.

Jia Hu held the blood-stained whip, and glanced at the faces of Jia Lian, Baoyu, Jia Huan, and Jia Cong: "He betrayed the family for his own benefit. If he was not a criminal, I would cut off his head with a single knife." You remember, if anyone dares to betray the family, I will also cut off his head with my own hands. Do you understand?"

Jia Lian replied loudly, "Understood!"

Jia Baoyu, Jia Huan, Jia Cong and Jia Lan followed suit and said, "Understood."

Jia Hu nodded with a satisfied smile, and then said to Lin San: "Arrange a team of personal soldiers to guard here, and give him medicine first. Tomorrow, the beating will continue until 29, with twenty lashes every morning and evening."

Lin San: "Yes." He answered, took the whip from Jia Hu's hand, and called the soldiers to apply the prepared plaster on Jia Yucun.

After taking the handkerchief handed over by the jailer and wiping his hands, Jia Hu asked Jia Lan, "Are you afraid?"

Jia Lan held his head high and replied, "I'm not afraid!"

"it is good!"

Jia Hu saw Yizhong Junwang standing there in a daze, so he greeted: "Junwang, please."

Only then did King Yizhong come to his senses, and said, "Then let's go." After speaking, he couldn't help but cast a glance at Jia Yucun.

Jia Yucun, who was lying on the wooden table, caught the eyes of Yizhong County King!
King Yizhong hurriedly turned his head away.

Jia Hu saw it and smiled: "Let's go." After speaking, he led Jia Lan out.

The crowd quickly followed.

Jia Yucun was lying there, because the lights were dim, and his expression could not be seen clearly.
It was getting dark in the twelfth lunar month, and the two lanterns above the gate reflecting "Bingbu Prison" had already been lit, dimly shining snowflakes falling from the night sky.

Staring blankly at the prison of the Ministry of War, Duke Yizhong sighed deeply, turned around and walked forward, shouting, "Duke Ning."

Jia Hu, who was walking in front, stopped, handed Jia Lan to Jia Lian, and said, "Go and wait for me in the carriage first."

Jia Lian understood, and took a few people to the gate of the Ministry of War.

King Yizhong County looked around and said to Jia Hu: "You must know, don't tell lies in front of real people, I will tell you the truth. Jia Yucun was forced by me It was not my intention to go to the Yongwei Camp, and there was nothing I could do about it.

As for the reason behind it, I can't say, it would be unfilial to tell the reason.Because of this incident, Jia Yucun has always held a grudge."

Jia Hu waved his hand: "I understand, you mean not to believe Jia Yucun's nonsense, right?"

King Yizhong looked deeply at Jia Hu, then nodded: "That's right! I'm willing to make up for the damage caused to Jia's family and the Yongwei camp." After speaking, he took out another bank note from his pocket and handed it to To Jia Hu.

Jia Hu took it and glanced at it. Another 5 taels of bank note was stuffed directly into his sleeve.

Seeing this, the king of Yizhong County felt relieved, and then said: "Look, can Jia Yucun be sent back to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment? I know, you want to vent your anger. There are many more instruments of torture in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment than in the prison of the Ministry of Justice. There are many ways to not leave any scars. You can vent your anger without getting into trouble."

Jia Hu looked at him with a smile: "After midnight on the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, you come to the prison of the Ministry of War to arrest someone." After speaking, he ignored him and strode out.

Hearing what Jia Hu said, King Yizhong had no choice but to grit his teeth and followed him out.

(End of this chapter)