Although several fires in Jinling City distracted the attention of many people, the execution ground was still crowded with people.
Zhang Ren stood at the outermost edge of the crowd and looked towards the execution ground.
The people waiting to be beheaded on the execution ground formed a sharp contrast with the people watching the execution below.
Above is the sadness of facing death, below is the hustle and bustle caused by watching the excitement.
Zhang Ren particularly dislikes this kind of environment. Life and death are important matters, and life is worthy of respect. However, people in this era regard watching executions as an entertainment activity. I don’t know whether it is because there is too little entertainment in this era or because people are nervous. Too big.
Of course, this also reflects from the side that people in this era are very indifferent to life. From the princes and nobles to the ordinary people, they all lack the most basic respect for life.
Underneath the hustle and bustle, there is all the indifference of human nature.
The official who was supervising the beheading was looking at the sun, and Zhang Ren was also looking at it.
Although he knew that the Thousand-Faced Man was no match for Jiang Yu, Zhang Ren always held a glimmer of hope in his heart. He hoped that a miracle would happen.
It's just that he couldn't wait for the Thousand-Faced Man in the end.
The sun has reached its highest point, and it is already three quarters to noon, which is the time when the sun is most intense every day.
People believe that the body is a shell, a carrier for storing the soul, and that the soul will leave the body after death.
It is generally believed that souls are afraid of sunlight, especially the hottest sunlight at noon.
Perhaps out of fear that the beheaded people would turn into evil spirits and come to collect debts, executions were usually scheduled at 3:00 noon.
The official supervising the beheading didn't say much, but took out a token from the token box and threw it directly to the ground.
The execution was about to begin, and Zhang Ren knew that he could not wait any longer and he had to act immediately.
He fixed his visor and was about to use Qinggong to leap into the execution ground, but he was grabbed by the collar just as his steps left the ground.
Zhang Ren looked back angrily, only to see that it was Luo Kedi who was holding him back.
Zhang Ren looked surprised and asked quickly: "Master Luo? Why are you here?"
Luo Kedi was indifferent by nature. All he cared about in his life was wine and Han Qin's safety. He wouldn't even bother to go out to his own courtyard if it was not necessary.
According to Zhang Ren's understanding of Luo Kedi, he would never come to watch the fun.
Luo Kedi did not answer Zhang Ren's question, but looked at Zhang Ren with burning eyes and said, "Why did you come here?"
Zhang Ren wanted to make up a random excuse to excuse him, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he heard bursts of applause from the crowd.
Zhang Ren looked back and saw that the execution had already begun, and heads had already fallen to the ground on the execution platform.
Fortunately, those who are beheaded now are those who deserve it, and there are only so many executioners in Jinling City. The executions are also carried out in batches. It should take a while before those innocent people are beheaded.
However, Zhang Ren also knew that he had no time to delay, so he simply told the truth to Luo Kedi: "Master Luo, I came to rob the law field. I can't just watch so many innocent people lose their lives."
Luo Kedi seemed to have already known Zhang Ren's answer. He was not surprised, but looked at the execution ground and said: "You really don't stop, you are going to take action today, Zhu Yuanzhang will not spare you. "
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Zhang Ren looked nonchalant and said: "There are only a few masters in Jinling City. As long as these people don't take action, no one can keep me. As long as these people are rescued, the worst I can do is not return to Jinling City." That’s it.”
Luo Kedi took out a small wine jar from nowhere, took a sip, and then asked Zhang Ren, "Guess why I came?"
Zhang Ren frowned slightly and suddenly thought of a possibility. He asked Luo Kedi: "Master Luo, you are not here to supervise the beheading, are you?"
Luo Kedi glanced at Zhang Ren angrily and said coldly: "Just him, Zhu Yuanzhang? Can you also invite me to come over and supervise the beheading?"
Zhang Ren thinks about it. Master Luo has always looked down on Zhu Yuanzhang. If it weren't for protecting Han Qin Zhouquan, Master Luo would
I don't even know how to be a good scholar.
Since Master Luo is not here to supervise the beheading, it will be easier to handle.
Unexpectedly, Luo Kedi changed the subject and said, "Did you know that in order to prevent unexpected events, Zhu Yuanzhang sent Jia Yuntong and Sun Qiyue over. You think you have the strength to rob the court in front of those two old guys? "
Zhang Ren took a breath of cold air and quickly looked carefully at the prison stand, but did not see Jia Yuntong and Sun Qiyue on it. He thought they were hiding in the dark.
Zhang Ren bowed respectfully towards Luo Kedi and said, "Thank you, Master Luo, for reminding me. Even so, I still want to give it a try."
Luo Kedi suddenly took a few sips of wine and said, "I'm not here just to pour cold water on you kid."
Zhang Ren raised his head: "Master Luo, you can't just come here to watch the excitement, right?"
The wine jar in Luo Kedi's hand was very small. After taking the last sip, he threw the wine jar behind him.
Then he said: "The reason why I came here is because I don't want to see your kid die."
After saying this, before Zhang Ren could react, Luo Kedi took action.
Taking advantage of Zhang Ren's unpreparedness, he grabbed Zhang Ren by the collar and lifted Zhang Ren up. Then he rounded his arms and threw Zhang Ren directly into a courtyard behind him.
Perhaps the owner of the courtyard also went out to watch the execution. There was no one in the courtyard.
Zhang Ren had already adjusted his landing posture in the air. He turned over and landed firmly on the ground.
As soon as he raised his head, he saw Luo Kedi also leaping forward.
Zhang Ren frowned and couldn't help but ask: "Master Luo, what are you doing?"
Luo Kedi replied directly: "Didn't I tell you before? The reason why I came here is because I don't want to see you die. You can't rob this court!"
Zhang Ren frowned a little more and asked, "Then what if I have to go?"
Perhaps he was used to lying down, so Luo Kedi found a place to sit down, and then he said, "It's easy, I'll just sit here. As long as you can defeat me, you can also defeat Jia Yuntonghe." Come on, those two old guys Sun Qiyue, just let your horses come over."
Zhang Ren has a stubborn temper, so why not Luo Kedi?
Zhang Ren didn't say anything more, but directly drew out the Xiuchun Dao, slashed out a blow and went straight towards Luo Kedi.
Facing the sword energy, Luo Kedi didn't take it seriously. He turned his body to one side and dodged easily.
The momentum of the sword continued unabated, leaving a knife mark about two inches deep directly on the courtyard wall.
Fortunately, the crowd watching the execution outside was extremely lively, so they didn't notice the sound of fighting in the yard.
Luo Kedi glanced at the courtyard wall lightly and said disdainfully: "You boy, hurry up, I'll have to go back to drink after I beat you down."
Night rivers and lakes.
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