"It's up to you to do whatever you want. I want to leave now. Do you want to give way?"
Zheng Xiong was so stubborn that the Jinshi didn't expect that the handle they finally found seemed useless now, but they were really unwilling to let Zheng Xiong go like this.
"You might as well think carefully about the withdrawal. We are not in a hurry. Don't regret it."
"Then get out of the way and stay out of the way."
After saying that, he left without waiting for these Jinshi to talk to him.
A group of Jinshi were left looking at each other.
"Well, Zheng Xiong is gone, what should we do? Do we still want to report him in the morning?"
"You are so arrogant and don't take us seriously at all. Of course you have to report it. Your body, hair and skin are given to you by your parents and you don't dare to damage them. This is the beginning of filial piety. You have ruined so many people's hair, so this time it will be easier for him."
"Isn't it a bit too much? Zheng Tiling just hurt our face and did not publicize it in a big way to achieve his reputation. Besides, many of the measures taken by Huimin Pharmacy are good things that benefit the country and the people. Zheng Is it really necessary to offend the future earl, an official of the fifth rank who is also the leader?"
"If he doesn't make a mistake, of course he will be the future earl. Now he has made a mistake. If we can make good use of the clue left by destroying people's hair, it might not be an opportunity for us."
"Acting in this way really deviates from our original intention. It is no different from being possessed by a demon. I forgive you for disagreeing. Please feel free to do so. I will not participate."
Without waiting for a reply, the man had already left.
"Well, everyone is acting too extreme now. I feel really uneasy. Huimin Pharmacy has not only treated many people who were about to die, but it has also benefited us. I wonder who has not been vaccinated against cowpox. Now that I have hurt my face, I have to do it. Putting people to death is indeed excessive, so I will say goodbye to you, colleagues."
Most of the Jinshi have left, and they have not yet entered the big dye vat of society, and their consciences are still intact. Only a few people are gearing up, eager to unseat Zheng Xiong immediately and achieve their own reputation.
There are many things that benefit oneself at the expense of others. Zheng Xiong seems to be easy to control and has no circle of his own. No one will care if something goes wrong. Even if he is offended to death, he only has to face Zheng Xiong alone. The risks are low and the benefits are high. high.
The matter was indeed difficult, and Zheng Xiong, who had not thought of any good solution, decided to ignore it, lie down and do as he pleased. Lao Zhu wouldn't kill himself for such a thing. As long as he doesn't kill himself, everything will be easy.
The next day, Zheng Xiong went to work as usual.
Near noon, it was finally the turn of a group of Jinshi to speak. Most of them did not mention Zheng Xiong and were just here to look familiar. That small group of people got the chance, but they took turns brainwashing Lao Zhu.
"Your Majesty, there is something wrong with the soap produced by Huimin Pharmacy. Many people's hair has been ruined. My aunt is afraid to go out now. I hope your Majesty will take notice."
"Your Majesty, the same is true for Wei Chen's uncle. He also used soap from Huimin Pharmacy. Now he is bald and dare not see anyone. He is even more ashamed of his ancestors. Please seek justice for my uncle."
"Your Majesty, the same is true for the minister's uncle. Your Majesty knows this for sure."
All the civil and military officials looked at the Jinshi inexplicably. They came together, and they were all related to Huimin Pharmacy. Thinking of the grievances between the Jinshi group and Zheng Xiong, they felt a little relieved. Being slapped in the face by Zheng Xiong, no one could swallow this breath.
The censors at the Censorship Station showed evil looks on their faces. They said, "A dog is like a mouse, you are meddling in other people's business. Your work has been done by you. What should we do?" During this time, the Yushitai has also paid attention to this matter. I didn't expect that someone would be the first to get there. It was really frustrating.
Lao Zhu had no expression on his face, watching the performance of several people. Things should be good, and no one dared to fool him. However, it was unusual for several people's uncles to be robbed. It was obviously agreed upon.
"Where is the Yushitai?"
"Your Majesty, I am here."
"Why has no one reported this matter?"
"Your Majesty, I have just heard that I am trying to find out whether it is true or false, and collecting evidence. I did not have time to report it. Please punish me."
"Take a look at the evidence you collected."
"Yes, Your Majesty, Yushitai has visited almost everyone's homes. It is said that this soap is very effective and can wash anything clean. These people also use soap to wash their hair. They feel that it removes oil very well, so they wash it often. My hair, as a result, my hair is getting duller and I’m losing hair, I guess it’s because of this soap.”
Yushitai's answer was similar. Seeing that it was not a false accusation, Lao Zhu also spoke in time.
"You guys go down first. Someone comes and calls me Zheng Xiong."
In the Jiaofang Department, Zheng Xiong just strolled in to handle official duties. Before he had time to deepen his impression with the young lady, Lao Zhu's order arrived.
After receiving the order, Zheng Xiong followed the young eunuch who delivered the order to the palace. It was so close that he was in front of Lao Zhu in half an hour.
The court had not yet ended. When Zheng Xiong arrived, he happened to catch up with the meal and was about to eat.
Lao Zhu sat on the dragon chair and listened quietly to the accusations of several people and the report of the Yushitai. Zheng Xiong stood aside without saying a word.
"Zheng Xiong, do you have something to say?"
"Your Majesty, I don't know, but I have said so, so it should be possible."
"I heard that you hang out in Jiaofangsi every day. Now you don't even know that something happened to Huimin Pharmacy. You are very courageous. This time it was just a hair problem and no life was hurt. Next time someone is killed, you I don’t know yet.”
The civil and military people in the audience were speechless. What do you mean it's just a hair problem? It's very serious. There is a hint of favoritism, obviously Lao Zhu wants to handle it lightly.
Lao Zhu is the biggest, there is no point in reasoning, just admit your mistake, if you have to make a point, it is obviously seeking death.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty of this crime."
"What's the use of knowing your crime? Can their hair be transformed? I still want to punish you. You can tell yourself what the crime should be and what punishment should be imposed."
Lao Zhu also knows that Zheng Xiong has no circle, and it is difficult for others to say a word to him. He might as well settle the matter with one word or another to avoid embarrassment.
"Weichen did not supervise the soap well and sold it without understanding the purpose of the soap, which caused unbearable pain. Weichen is willing to be punished to thank the world."
You can also choose by yourself, which is great, Zheng Xiong is also welcome. I've long wanted to shave my long hair, but I didn't dare, so I took this opportunity to bring it up.
The civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty exploded. Zheng Xiong's matter was not big or small, and the oversight did not cause serious consequences. Coupled with Lao Zhu's intentional favoritism, it would not be a big deal.
Nowadays, we have proposed the punishment of Kun, which is a very humiliating punishment. The hair is shaved and three inches of hair is left. The name of being unfaithful, unfilial, unkind and unjust was attached to him, and he was despised by everyone in the world.
Imagine that Cao Cao cut off his hair in exchange for his life, and also had the infamous head-shaving order, even if he died, he would not shave his head. It is not only a civilization of moral etiquette, but also a shackles, deeply engraved in the bones.
Zheng Xiong came from a later generation, and was very calm without the constraints of such shackles. However, the civil and military officials in the court looked at Zheng Xiong in shock: he is ruthless.
(End of chapter)
