During the Hongwu period, the salary for being an official was not high. In order to live a luxurious life, many officials worked hard to earn extra money. Therefore, many officials in Yingtian had something to do with the dark master. Cooperation requires neither money nor effort, but only provides some conveniences within the scope of power at certain times. This is really a trade without cost and profit.
In fact, these officials don't care what kind of business the dark master does. Although they know that the dark master has done many illegal things, who in the world has a grudge against money? As long as the money is enough, it doesn't matter if it's convenient.
Yesterday, Zhang Ren defeated the Tu Clan. At night, someone from the Underlord found these court officials and said that Zhang Ren had already eliminated two businesses of the Underlord. If things go on like this, Zhang Ren might be able to wipe out all of the Underlord's business.
These courtiers were not stupid, and they understood the key point with just a few clicks. If the secret master's business was gone, wouldn't it mean that they were using the money of these officials?
Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents, so at the court meeting this morning, the memorial to impeach Zhang Ren flew to Zhu Yuanzhang's desk like snowflakes.
There are now more than a dozen courtiers gathered at the entrance of the palace, all here to put pressure on the emperor. They have only one purpose, and that is to convict Zhang Ren.
They were also the officials who had received money from the secret master. As for those officials who followed the trend, seeing that the emperor had not expressed his position, they would certainly not choose to follow the trend blindly before the matter became clear.
Seeing Zhang Ren leaving the palace, a sharp-eyed official said loudly: "That's Zhang Ren! We can't let him run away with such a rebellious traitor!"
In an instant, no matter whether they were young or old officials, they all quickly gathered around Zhang Ren, chattering incessantly.
These people are basically civil servants, and they are not good at mounting a horse to kill the enemy. But when it comes to swearing, they will never use a single curse word. They can curse people since the beginning of Pangu, and they always use allusions.
However, Zhang Ren is a time traveler after all, and he doesn’t know much about many ancient allusions. To put it bluntly, he has no culture, so after listening for a long time, he didn’t realize that these people were scolding him, but after so many People were surrounding him, and from time to time, spit spray would be sprayed on his face, which made Zhang Ren, who was already unhappy, even more unhappy.
With a cold expression on his face, he took out the Xiuchun knife two inches from its sheath.
This single action frightened the officials present so much that they dared not speak and retreated one after another.
Zhang Ren looked around and said, "I'm very upset, please stay away from me!"
One of the courtiers had the courage to point at Zhang Ren and said, "What? You, a thief, dare to commit murder in broad daylight? Just because Your Majesty does not punish you does not mean that you are innocent. If I were you, I would have committed suicide long ago." Thank you, if you still want some face, just commit suicide as soon as possible."
"That's right!" These officials began to criticize Zhang Ren one by one.
It is impossible for an ordinary person to commit suicide after just a few words. What's more, Zhang Ren has been baptized since his last life. Except when facing the opposite sex, he is absolutely shameless at other times. How could he be said to commit suicide by these people in front of him? ?
Zhang Ren didn't talk much. He also knew that he had spoken out against these people, not to mention that he couldn't understand the allusions these people said.
Since there was no way to communicate, he might as well just use action. Zhang Ren pulled out the Xiuchun Dao and used his inner strength to slash it down.
Of course, Zhang Ren's sword did not kill anyone, but struck directly on the floor.
After a harsh sound, a knife mark about two inches deep was actually cut out of the solid bottom plate.
This time, the scene was quiet again. Zhang Ren looked around and said domineeringly: "If it doesn't stop, I will really do it! Get out of my way!"
The officials blocking Zhang Ren's front were frightened and retreated one after another, making way for him.
Zhang Ren snorted coldly, put away the embroidered spring knife, and left.
Unexpectedly, after taking only two steps, he was blocked by a carriage.
The carriage was also impartial and stopped in front of Zhang Ren.
Then, a man was seen getting out of the carriage.
When the surrounding courtiers saw the man, they all came forward to greet him, "I haven't seen the Marquis of Pingliang for a long time, but the Marquis looks younger and more powerful."
The man is none other than Fei Ju, the Marquis of Pingliang.
Zhang Ren frowned and said, "Aren't you grounded? I didn't go to find you, but you came to your door yourself?"
The Marquis of Pingliang smiled evilly and said: "You really dare to mention this matter. If it weren't for you last time, I wouldn't have been grounded. However, I heard that you were guilty of public outrage. I am trying my best to be banned by Your Majesty today." If you are punished, I will have to leave the house and read your book in person."
However, Zhang Ren snorted coldly and said softly: "Hmph, even if you walk and sit upright, you won't be grounded. It's obvious that you are at fault, but you blame all the faults on others. People like you The most disgusting thing is, and don’t think that everyone in the world knows about your dealings with the Huazimen. Human trafficking is a serious crime, and you also resell arms and occupy fertile land. If not, how could Sun Ping seek revenge from you?"
The Marquis of Pingliang looked disdainful and said: "Sun Ping is just a clown. I only give him a bite of food because I think highly of him. Who would have thought that he killed my wife and even tried to assassinate me. It's really unlucky for you. You The kid has said so much, but what evidence is there?"
Zhang Ren's anger surged, and veins popped out on his forehead. He had seen people who confuse right and wrong, but he had never seen someone who confuse right and wrong and be so confident. If Mrs. Pingliang Hou had not harmed Sun Ping's family, how could Sun Ping go? revenge? Now that Sun Ping is dead, Marquis Pingliang is still humiliating him.
Zhang Ren glared at Marquis Pingliang and said fiercely: "You should be lucky that I don't have evidence yet, otherwise I would have chopped you off with a knife! Just wait, God is watching, and Sun Ping is watching too. Sooner or later, something will happen One day, I will expose your crimes!”
Unexpectedly, Marquis Pingliang was not only not afraid, but actually laughed as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, "Hahaha, you kid is not afraid of the wind blowing your tongue!"
Later, Marquis Pingliang asked the surrounding officials: "This boy is so arrogant. He dares to openly threaten me, put the cart before the horse, and fabricate crimes to frame me. I would like to ask all your lords, how should this boy be punished?"
An official came forward, first bowed his hands towards the Marquis of Pingliang, and then said: "Return to the Marquis for falsely accusing an official of the imperial court, and according to the law, he will be punished with a cane for thirty years!"
Marquis Pingliang looked at Zhang Ren, smiled coldly, and then said to the guards around him: "Sir, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and tie this kid up! Thirty punishments with the cane! Beat me hard!"
Thirty sticks may not sound like much, but it also depends on how to hit them. If the stick is really round and strong, it is guaranteed to send the person directly to the west.
