County government.
On this day, the master of the county government said to you: "Sir, in my opinion, Feng Delin has no ability to tie a chicken. He is just a scholar, and he is not like a gangster. Since there is no real evidence except for a token. , it’s better to just let him go.”
"Sir, I know that you love talents very much and think that he is a rare talent, so you have sympathy for him," the county government official said, "but I am not telling you, you are pedantic."
"I would like to hear your great opinions."
"Since ancient times, bandits and rogues have not been terrible. The terrible scholars began to participate in it. Do you remember? At the beginning, Li Zicheng's peasant uprising never produced any results. It just circled in a small circle until the scholar When Niu Jinxing appeared, they gradually became popular, until finally, they entered Beijing and destroyed the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, you must not underestimate the role of these scholars," the county government official said, "A martial artist No matter how high the skill is, the harmful effects will only be local and limited, but a scholar may command and command thousands of troops and subvert a dynasty."
"What your lord said is true."
"Besides, these are troubled times, and troubled times should be governed by strict rules! If you let these people go easily today, then their courage will become bigger and bigger, and they will do all kinds of evil and lawlessness. There is nothing they dare not do. ," the county government official said, "In the end, I estimate that, let alone gathering in the mountains and forests, occupying the mountains and becoming kings, even if they kill officials, seize the government, and fight against the imperial court, they will be able to do it."
"So, in your opinion, how should Feng Delin be dealt with?" Master asked.
"In my opinion, after three days, he will be served in a standing cage!"
"Ah!" Master was surprised when he heard this, "Isn't the punishment of standing in a cage a bit too much?"
"It's not too much at all. I'm just being polite to him if I don't destroy his three clans. Feng Delin colluded with the bandits and deserved his death. If we don't kill him today, he will definitely cause trouble in the future and cause great harm."
The standing cage is a wooden cage, about the height of one person. This is a newly invented torture method. The prisoner's hands and feet are tied up and placed inside to stand and fixed, except for the head exposed above the cage. , except for those who could move, their limbs were fixed and unable to move at all. Then, officers and soldiers pulled them in cars and paraded them through the streets without giving them food or drink. Most people could not last more than two days before they were tortured to death. .
On the morning of this day, Feng Delin was taken out of the prison and put into the station cage. For safety reasons, the government dispatched more than 200 officers and soldiers to protect the scene and maintain order to prevent anyone from causing trouble and obstructing the government's execution.
On the street, there were many, tens of thousands of people who came to watch. Some knew Feng Delin and some did not. Most people felt it was a pity and felt that he had not made any big mistake. He just took a token. He may not die, but there are a few people who believe that he deserves his punishment for colluding with the bandits.
Feng Delin held his head high, and there was no trace of fear on his face. He stood in the standing cage and said loudly: "Fathers, fellow countrymen, young and old, I thank you all for coming to see me off. It's no big deal. My head fell off. It's a big bowl." Scar, twenty years later, I, Feng Delin, will still be a good man!"
When people saw his heroic spirit, they all praised him with their thumbs up!
"Mr. Feng, please sing a song for everyone."
"Okay, then let me sing a piece of Wen Tianxiang's "Crossing the Lingding Ocean" for everyone."
Just listen to Feng Delin clear his voice, and then sing loudly:
“Once we have experienced hardships, only the stars around us are scattered.
The mountains and rivers are broken, the wind flutters and the catkins float, and the life experience is ups and downs.
Afraid to say panic on the beach, sigh alone in the ocean.
Since ancient times, no one has died, leaving a loyal heart to illuminate history. "
After listening to this, everyone was filled with emotion, lamenting that Feng Delin's life experience was somewhat similar to that of Wen Tianxiang. In addition to sympathy, many people shed tears.
At this time, someone came up with wine to propose a toast to Feng Delin. He refused everyone who came and drank many bowls of wine.
However, in the evening, two gunshots were suddenly heard, and two officers and soldiers standing next to the cage were shot to death.
As soon as the gunfire rang out and another person died, the whole street became chaotic and the people ran in all directions.
"Don't panic, don't be chaotic, someone is robbing the execution ground." The prison officer immediately mobilized troops to protect the scene.
At this time, I don't know how many people rushed in from all directions, some on foot, some on horseback, some with swords, and some with guns. They killed soldiers when they encountered them, and chopped down when they encountered officials.
Each one looks like a wolf or a tiger, with a ferocious look.
Weeping for father and mother, shouting to heaven and earth, people shouting for horses, shouts of killing, and angry curses are endless.
"Zhao Wenyuan!" the leader shouted.
The leader was none other than the vulture Du Qingfeng.
"Here!" Zhao Wenyuan trotted up to him.
"Did you see the prison officer?" Du Qingfeng said.
"I saw it!" Zhao Wenyuan saw that this place was about three to four hundred meters away from the prison officer's position.
"Find a way to kill him!"
"Yes!" The distance was a bit far, but he wanted to give it a try.
He took out the long gun, with flat ends in both hands, left hand in front, right hand behind, holding the trigger with the index finger of his right hand, aiming at the prison officer, and heard a "pop!" gunshot, and the prison officer fell down with his head He was hit and died on the spot.
When the leader died, the whole scene immediately turned into a mess.
When the officers and soldiers at the scene saw that the prison officer was dead, they did not know how many bandits and accomplices had come, so they retreated in order to save their lives.
Du Qingfeng led the people to Feng Delin and said, "My dear friend, you are frightened! Quick, quick, use an ax to split this broken cage open."
At this time, one of his brothers came up with a big ax and split open the cage.
Feng Delin's hands and feet were all numb and he couldn't move at all. He only heard him say: "Master of the village, why are you here?"
"My benefactor, you saved my life, how could I not come to save you?" said the vulture.
"Oh, you shouldn't have come to save me. I am a disciple of Confucius and Mencius. How can a person who is a scholar go against the imperial court by committing a crime like this?" Feng Delin said.
"My benefactor, what time has it been? You are still thinking about the court. Don't say anything now. It's important to save your life." Vulture said, without any explanation, he picked him up and left. "Come back to the stronghold with us and let's talk. Bar."
Everyone rescued Feng Delin back to Qingfeng Village, but Feng Delin was depressed and said: "I was originally a scholar. I only wanted to read the books of sages in order to become a scholar. Once I have the foundation to establish myself, I can then enter officialdom and win." I have great fame and honor my ancestors, but I didn’t expect that I would end up like this today.”
"My dear friend, this is wrong. Even if you can successfully pass the examination as a scholar, it will not be a good thing to seek an official position in the future. The corruption in the court today is no longer what it was like in the heyday of Kangxi and Qianlong. As the saying goes, at this time, , that is, in other words, even if you can enter the officialdom, it is difficult for you, a commoner, to get ahead without any background!" Du Qingfeng advised, "In today's troubled times, you still have a gun in your hand that you can rely on. At this point, I am willing to give up this top position in the mountain village to my benefactor. From now on, I am willing to lead horses and stirrups for my benefactor, and serve around me. My benefactor is a talented person in this world, with a beautiful mind, and he will definitely be able to lead us and save us. The copycats will become bigger and stronger.”
It is said that a strong guest does not overwhelm the master. When Feng Delin heard this, he quickly waved his hand and said: "Master of Dazhai, this is wrong. I am a scholar. How can I shoulder such a heavy responsibility? This matter is absolutely unacceptable. Don't mention it again. "
When Du Qingfeng saw that he refused to comply, he discussed with Zhao Wenyuan and other leaders and said: "Since my benefactor does not want to take the top spot, then you must take the second top spot."
Feng Delin wanted to refuse, but everyone refused to comment and forced him to sit in the second position. He had to sit whether he was sitting or not.
Since then, Feng Delin has taken the position of deputy leader of Qingfeng Village.
