"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang is a good man. Please forgive Mr. Zhang!"

"Your Majesty, please have mercy!"

"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang's body is already weak and he cannot withstand the hardships of wind and frost. Please show mercy to your Majesty!"

"..."

More and more people gathered.

The guards guarding the city gate looked at the people kneeling beside Zhang Wangjing in shock.

Zhang Wangjing was the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, and he indeed made great contributions to the Han Dynasty.

But what are these people doing?
Shouldn't this matter be resolved by Zhang Wangjing?
The salary of the emperor is eaten by the emperor, and the sorrow of the loyal emperor is worried.

This is what officials in the court should do.

But what are these people doing?
How dare you force His Majesty outside the imperial city? Do they think their heads are too stable?
"What are you doing? Get out of here!"

The guard directly pulled out the sword from his waist, took a step forward, and looked fiercely at the people outside the imperial city.

"Do you know the possible consequences of your actions?"

"You are really willing to sacrifice your entire clan for Master Zhang."

"Go home quickly, close the door tightly, and stop worrying about other things!"

The guard at the door persuaded me earnestly.

They want these people to leave.

But after hearing what the guards said, these people became more firm in their stance.

I don’t know why Mr. Zhang was punished by His Majesty to kneel here, but they just can’t bear it. Now that the new year is approaching, if something goes wrong with Mr. Zhang, they will also have trouble sleeping and eating.

Mr. Zhang has already made great contributions in arranging Lumen and handling civil affairs.

How could they repay kindness with hatred?

The adults are their backbone.

He is also a person who sincerely considers the people.

The Han Dynasty needs such officials.

They also need such a prime minister.

They couldn't let anything happen to Zhang Wangjing.

Zhang Wangjing suddenly felt a little moved.

When he received the order and was punished by Liu Che, he didn't feel anything at all, because he had known that he would end up like today, so he accepted it calmly.

But now.

Seeing people all over the city petitioning for him, Zhang Wangjing suddenly felt uncomfortable.

He suppressed his choking voice and turned to the people to persuade him: "Everyone, please come back."

"I'm fine. It's almost the New Year, and everyone needs people at home. Don't waste time here. It's better to go home and help."

"The weather is a bit cold this year. Please prepare enough charcoal fires to avoid frostbite."

Zhang Wangjing persuaded him earnestly from the side.

The guards at the gate of the imperial city saw this move, looked at each other, and then returned to the imperial city without stopping, preparing to report the matter to Liu Che.

……

"Report!"

In Weiyang Palace.

After Liu Che got angry, he felt much better.

He is currently reviewing the memorial at the end of the year.

After today, he will also take a few days off so that he can have a good New Year with his family.

On New Year's Eve, he will host a banquet for all officials to have fun with the people.

Just when Liu Che was busy finishing his last memorial and preparing to leave Weiyang Palace, a soldier suddenly went out on the same boat.

Liu Che, who was originally in a good mood, suddenly frowned and looked at the entourage next to him.

The attendant quickly walked to the door and opened the closed door.

As soon as the door was opened, a cold wind suddenly roared in from outside, making the attendant shiver.

He rubbed his arms and said to the guards outside: "What's going on?"

"What happened? Did the city collapse?"

The guard shook his head: "No, it's Mr. Zhang..."

"Let him in."

Just when the guard said Master Zhang, Liu Che's voice suddenly came over.

The attendant couldn't help but shiver when he heard Liu Che's voice, then looked at the guard beside him and let him enter the hall.

The guard quickly entered the hall, knelt down in the center of the hall, and honestly explained to Liu Che everything that happened outside the hall.

"Bastard thing."

"Drag them all down and chop them down."

"I want to see how many heads they have."

When Liu Che heard what happened outside the imperial city, a coldness appeared in his eyes.

He has been tolerant enough to the Zhang family.

He tolerated Zhang Wei and the Zhang family again and again.

The Zhang family and Zhang Wei had indeed made great contributions to the Han Dynasty, but he had never treated the Zhang family badly.

It was Zhang Jiayang who violated the law and hid it from him, so he was punished by the Zhang family.

However, he did not kill him, he just seized 2/3 of the other party's property. For this, the Zhang family actually held a grudge, and now they are trying to win over the people. Is this a rebellion?
The followers and guards nearby put their heads on the ground.

This is what they saw outside the city.

This is how it is outside the imperial city.

Mr. Zhang is indeed very popular among the people.

It’s not just Zhang Wangjing.

Everyone in the Zhang family is respected by the people.

Because the people trained by the Zhang family are indeed very versatile.

They are very capable, each of them is doing things for the people, and they can easily satisfy the people.

From increasing food production to improving farming techniques.

These things all involve the Zhang family.

The Zhang family indeed brought great changes to Dahan.

It also allows the people of the Han Dynasty to have enough food and clothing and no worries about food and clothing.

If there were no Zhang family and no Zhang Wei, many people would still be hungry, and it would be impossible to have such a large population.

Without the population, the Han Dynasty would not be able to send troops to the Xiongnu.

But they dare not say such things.

After all, it was a big man who felt ashamed of the Zhang family.

His Majesty did not acknowledge this matter.

Your Majesty is appointing people on merit at this time.

Anyone with talent can enter the court and be used by His Majesty.

His Majesty also values ​​these people very highly, and even intends to replace the Zhang family and Zhang Wei.

They saw all this.

Of course, they don't dare to say such things.

Because this is a taboo for big men.

If they tell them, His Majesty will definitely not let them go.

Just when everyone was looking at each other, Liu Che had already stood up from the dragon case.

He said to the entourage next to him: "Why are you still here? Let Mr. Zhang go back to rest quickly, and send all the people away!"

"Let them stop making noises, and at the same time, make what Zhang Wei has done public, so that they all understand why I want to attack the Zhang family and why I want to punish Zhang Wangjing!"

Liu Che was very angry.

He smashed everything in the house.

The attendant next to him quickly went to prepare pens, inks, paper and inkstones.

Then asked Liu Che to write a notice.

And he appeared outside the imperial city non-stop with his guards and notices in hand.

"Your Majesty, please have mercy!"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me, Prime Minister."

"Your Majesty, have mercy!"

"..."

As soon as they arrived outside the imperial city, they heard the voices of the people coming out of the door.

When the follower heard the sound outside, he shivered and involuntarily quickened his pace.

Then I quickly arrived outside the imperial city.

When they appeared outside the imperial city, the sounds outside suddenly became quiet.

"It's His Majesty's entourage. Master Zhang is saved!"

"Your Majesty is here!"

"Master Zhang should be fine!"

"Master Zhang, get up quickly!"

Many people wanted to help Zhang Wangjing up.

But Zhang Wangjing was completely unreasonable, not only because of the move, but also because of the notice in his entourage's hand.

He was really touched just now.

But after calming down, he realized how outrageous this thing was. The Zhang family is already a big tree that attracts the wind.

I don’t know how many people were concerned and fearful about it.

Your Majesty is an obvious example.

Your Majesty clearly cannot live without the Zhang family, but he is also suspicious of the Zhang family.

There was no way they could escape this.

They have no choice but to rise to the challenge.

Now that so many people are petitioning for themselves, they are undoubtedly putting the Zhang family on the fire.

Your Majesty may be even more worried about the Zhang family.

Everything his brother did in Kyoto was ruined by himself.

Zhang Wangjing does have some regrets.

He knelt down straight and then shot him in the head, preparing to plead guilty.

"Master Zhang, please wake up quickly!"

When the attendants around Liu Che saw that Zhang Wangjing was still kneeling on the ground, they quickly ran over and helped him up.

At the same time, he asked the guards to help him and directly pulled Zhang Wangjing up from the ground.

"Master Zhang, please don't offend me. I'm just here to announce an order. Just stand and listen."

After speaking, the attendant made it clear what Liu Che meant to the people present.

At the same time, notices for punishing Zhang Wangjing were also posted.

The reason why Liu Che punished Zhang Wangjing.

It was because when Zhang Wei went south with his army, he killed the ministers of the DPRK and the Imperial Guards of the DPRK.

Your Majesty thought of Zhang Wei's hard work and meritorious service and his weak body, so he allowed his younger brother to take the punishment for him, which was considered as a sign of his filial piety.

After the people around them understood.

There was also a hint of shock in his eyes.

This is indeed something they did not expect.

They really did not expect that Zhang Wei would actually kill the minister.

"impossible?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhang seems to be quite kind. How could he possibly kill the ministers of the court?"

"There's nothing fishy about this, right?"

"Master Zhang, like the Prime Minister, is very tolerant. He is extremely polite to others and ministers in the court. How could he kill them?"

"..."

The surrounding discussions gradually became louder.

After hearing the comments of these people, the followers and guards around Liu Che gave them a cold look.

These people are really full and full.

What does this matter have to do with them?
It's just a punishment for a minister of the DPRK.

It's just that this courtier's rank is a bit high.

He's just the prime minister, he still has to be punished if he makes a mistake.

Your Majesty has already explained the reason to them clearly.

These people are still reluctant to let go. Are they trying to rebel?
The entourage looked at the guards outside the imperial city.

Let them disperse the people, and then find a carriage to take Zhang Wangjing back to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Although His Majesty made Zhang Wangjing kneel outside the city gate, he did not cause any substantial harm to him.

No substantial punishment was imposed on him.

It's just to make him lose face.

I really don’t know where they can be so angry.

For people like them who serve His Majesty, kneeling is just a common thing.

They didn't feel anything was wrong either.

Why are these people so pretentious?

The entourage watched Zhang Wangjing get on the carriage before returning to the imperial city.

Go back and report to Liu Che.

Liu Che was waiting for news from his entourage and guards.

Seeing his entourage returning, Liu Che quickly stood up from his seat and asked anxiously: "How is it? Do the people have any complaints?"

He is the emperor of Han Dynasty.

He is the only king of Han Dynasty.

At present, he alone has the final say over the entire Han Dynasty.

Zhang Wei is not here, so he has the final say in everything in the court.

He didn't feel like he had done anything wrong.

I don’t feel that I feel sorry for Zhang Wei and the Zhang family.

Today, he just wanted to punish Zhang Wangjing, but it was indeed unexpected that he would cause such a big trouble.

It is indeed not a situation he wants to see causing public dissatisfaction. He just wants to ask if what happened today will have any consequences.

"Your Majesty, under your guidance, the great Han people still understand some things."

"After His Majesty's notice was issued, they were all convinced. Mr. Zhang was sent back to the Prime Minister's Mansion by Lao Nu. There was no public resentment and everything was stable."

When Liu Che heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief.

But he was still a little angry.

A dignified emperor.

Not even as good as a minister.

In the eyes of the people outside, he, the emperor, was not as good as Zhang Wangjing.

When did the Zhang family have such great prestige?
It seems that his previous decision was right.

He should weaken the Zhang family's strength. If the Zhang family grows again, his throne may be in jeopardy.

Thinking of the previous notice, a different color appeared on Liu Che's face.

Of course, he was making up this nonsense. The deaths of Dong Zhongshu and the commander of the Long Wei Army were all committed by bandits. This was reported by the imperial court.

And this matter has nothing to do with Zhang Wei.

Even if he had doubts.

But there is no evidence.

All those who experienced this incident died without a burial place.

No one left alive.

He had sent people to investigate and found out that those people had indeed died under the retaliation of the Minyue regime.

It has nothing to do with the court at all.

He has no contact with Zhang Wei at all.

But he has pinned this matter on Zhang Wei, so Zhang Wei can only bear the blame.

"Inform Zhang Wei that after returning to the imperial city, he should plead guilty on his own, otherwise, the Zhang family will be questioned!"

After Liu Che finished speaking, he flicked his sleeves and left Weiyang Palace.

The attendant next to him looked at Liu Che's leaving figure and sighed silently.

He didn't know if Liu Che's doing this would be beneficial to the big man.

If the Zhang family is forced to do this, how will they respond if the Zhang family turns against them?

During this period, His Majesty's persecution of the Zhang family was indeed a bit excessive.

Zhang Wei is now terminally ill.

The life gained is supported by the medicine of tiger and wolf.

Even so, Zhang Wei still risked his life and went south for the Han Dynasty, not only solving the cholera in the Minyue regime, but also solving the rebellion among the princes and kings.

Zhang Wei takes the greatest credit.

They really have no right to make irresponsible remarks about the Zhang family and Zhang Wei.

What Liu Che did would really chill the Zhang family.

It will also chill Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei is the head of the Zhang family. If he is involved at this time, the Zhang family may no longer serve the court.

As we all know, the Zhang family is full of talented people.

They are very capable.

And all of them are outstanding.

It would be a blessing for a big man to be able to serve as an official in the court.

But if your Majesty does this, it may make the Zhang family hate the court, and even reduce the number of capable people in the Han Dynasty.

The gain outweighs the loss.

But he could not persuade His Majesty.

He could only send someone to send a letter to Zhang Wei quickly.

Let Zhang Wei come back and give Liu Che some face, so that Liu Che can step down and take advantage of this loss.

Who made Liu Che the king and Zhang Wei the minister?

If the king wants the minister to die, the minister has to die.

This is what Zhang Wei and the Zhang family should do.

But if they have rebellious intentions, it will be different.

But the problem is that the Zhang family and Zhang Wei are now extremely loyal to the Han Dynasty. What they do will really make people chill. (End of chapter)

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