Let's not mention Li Jinglong's merits and demerits for the time being. Just talk about his transformation from the handsome young man to the rickety middle-aged appearance now, which is already embarrassing.
Regardless of Li Jinglong's past temper, he would inevitably say harsh words when he saw Zhang Ren, but all the arrogance that filled his bones seemed to have been worn away.
When the words reached his lips, they turned into a helpless sigh.
Although Zhang Ren couldn't stand Li Jinglong's character, when he saw Li Jinglong's appearance today, he still said hello politely: "Brother Jiujiang, long time no see."
Li Jinglong took a deep breath, nodded slightly, and then said softly: "Since you left, why are you coming back?"
I don’t know whether it’s because he still has kind thoughts in his bones or because he met an old friend. Li Jinglong’s words are not only a helplessness for himself, but also a reminder of Zhang Ren’s kindness.
He is a dignified prince, the prince's tutor, and the governor of the Zuojun Governor's Mansion. He ranks first among the ministers. Now he has only ended up being reduced to a rank and imprisoned. He is constantly watched by the royal guards. Although he does not have to worry about food and clothing, he still Both physically and mentally, they were devastated.
Jinling City is a arena for power. How many people who are trapped in it can escape unscathed?
Zhang Ren felt the kindness in Li Jinglong's words. He nodded slightly and was about to express his gratitude when he saw a group of people walking towards the entrance of the alley.
The leader was none other than Ji Gang.
Ji Gang first smiled evilly at Zhang Ren, and then yelled at Li Jinglong: "Li Jinglong! His Majesty did not kill you, but the emperor's grace is so great. If you don't think about your mistakes and repent in the palace, how can you still dare to come out and walk around?"
Hearing this scolding, Li Jinglong's hands and feet trembled unconsciously, and his face became extremely ugly. He didn't want to lose his dignity in front of Zhang Ren, but he had been tortured by Jin Yiwei for a long time. Although he gritted his teeth, his body Still trembling instinctively.
Seeing that Li Jinglong didn't reply, Ji Gang's face became even more gloomy. He asked in a low voice: "Li Jinglong? You didn't even reply? But why are you dissatisfied with His Majesty?"
He was dissatisfied with His Majesty and wanted to behead him. Li Jinglong could no longer hold back. In the face of life and death, he could only abandon his dignity.
"The common people don't dare! The common people don't dare! Your Majesty spared my life, and the common people are extremely grateful. How can I have any dissatisfaction?"
Seeing how knowledgeable Li Jinglong was, the corners of Ji Gang's mouth turned up unconsciously, and he said, "If you don't dare, why are you still walking around at will?"
Li Jinglong cried sadly, pointed to where he was, and hurriedly explained: "I'm telling Mr. Ji, the common people only bask in the sun at the door and don't dare to go down the stairs at the door. Logically speaking, the common people should not be walking around at will."
Li Jinglong's current position was indeed at the gate. Ji Gang's face was filled with gloom. He took a few steps forward and directly raised his hand to grab Li Jinglong's collar.
Although Li Jinglong was a nobleman, he had spent several years in the military and was somewhat skilled.
But how could he dare to do so when facing Ji Gang? He just watched helplessly as Ji Gang grabbed his collar and dragged him to the street.
Li Jinglong panicked and said quickly: "Sir, what are you doing..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ji Gang smiled evilly at him and said, "Li Jinglong, you are out of the house now. How dare you walk around in private without His Majesty's permission! Right and left! Beat me!"
Ji Gang gave the order, and four or five guards in uniform immediately came out. Without saying a word, they directly raised their fists and greeted Li Jinglong.
Li Jinglong's voice begging for mercy was immediately drowned out by the "bang bang" sound of fists and kicks.
Ji Gang only glanced at Li Jinglong briefly, then looked at Zhang Ren, jokingly saying: "Li Jinglong was the most noble nobleman in Jinling City and even in the world. After your Majesty ascended the throne, he became the head of the ministers. , At that time, Li Jinglong would not even look at me. Even if I was in charge of the Royal Guards, in his eyes, I was just a piece of shit. How long has it been since then? Li Jinglong, who is so high above me, can only beg for mercy at my feet like a bereaved dog. , this feeling is really good.”
Zhang Ren frowned slightly and spat softly: "My brain is sick!"
Ji Gang didn't feel dissatisfied and continued as if he hadn't heard anything: "In the past, I only dared to be submissive.
Nuo called you "Sir" behind you, and now I can also call you "Zhang Ren". Haha, Zhang Ren, actually I should thank you. You took me to see different scenery from high places. The feeling of power is intoxicating. Even if I was high up in the past, there was no guarantee when I would fall down. People should have self-awareness. It’s time to be aware of current affairs, isn’t it? "
Ji Gang came here today to use Li Jinglong to suppress Zhang Ren. Zhang Ren was in his heart. As long as Zhang Ren was around, he felt that his position as the commander of the Imperial Guards and the secret master was not stable enough.
So if he wants to completely crush Zhang Ren's back, just like he crushed Li Jinglong, it doesn't seem to be a difficult task.
It's just that things were somewhat beyond Ji Gang's expectations. Apart from scolding Ji Gang with "sick brain", Zhang Ren ignored Ji Gang again.
Zhang Ren jumped up and came directly in front of Li Jinglong. With just a little movement, strong internal energy rushed out, and all the royal guards were knocked to the ground.
Since Zhu Di came to the throne, the masters in the Jinyiwei have either died or left. There are almost no masters in the Jinyiwei today. In Zhang Ren's eyes, they are no different from rookies.
Although Li Jinglong didn't have much dealing with him, and even though hundreds of thousands of troops died because of Li Jinglong's stupidity, in the final analysis, it was not all Li Jinglong's fault. Without Ji Gang and Li Zhenjun standing in the way, he, Li Jinglong, would not have lost the battle even if he was a pig. service.
Seeing Li Jinglong who had been beaten into a pig's head, Zhang Ren couldn't help but feel a bit sad.
He reached out and pulled Li Jinglong up. Li Jinglong wanted to say something, but his swollen lips wriggled a few times, but he didn't say anything. He just looked at Ji Gang again with extremely frightened eyes.
Seeing that his men fell to the ground, Ji Gang was also angry. He shouted sharply: "Zhang Ren! Do you know what the crime of attacking Jin Yiwei is?"
Zhang Ren snorted coldly: "Jin Yiwei? Are you worthy? Ji Gang, you can't assign any blame to me. Even if I poke a hole in the sky, who can stop me in Jinling City today?"
Ji Gang looked disdainful, "Zhang Ren, I know that your martial arts are good, but so what if you are good at martial arts? You can do whatever you want in this world, but can your martial arts be able to protect everyone?"
Ji Gang said, pointing to the still trembling Li Jinglong, and said: "When you leave, Li Jinglong still won't let me control you? How long can you protect him? And Zhang Fu, despite his high position and power, but Doesn't he have to be careful in front of Jin Yiwei? Even if he doesn't make any mistakes, wouldn't Jin Yiwei still be able to list several crimes for beheading for him? "
At this moment, Zhang Ren's veins were already popping out. He was a person with a bottom line, but when his family was threatened, he didn't mind relaxing his bottom line.
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