"Oh, a bunch of troublemaking scholars, haha, why, the young marquis is here because he is a drunkard and not interested in drinking?"
Xiao Chen always had a calm and gentle smile on his face, his eyes were slightly narrowed, and there was a kind of understanding in his eyes, but there was no intention of blaming him.
Qi Sijun looked at Xiao Chen with a smile, and quietly searched for Xiao Chen's reaction. He seemed to see a clue from Xiao Chen's attitude, and then he cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It's embarrassing to say that the drunkard's intention is not to drink. Of course it won’t happen, but I’ll come here…”
"Hey," he sighed, shook his head slightly, and said awkwardly, "I originally wanted to express my welcome to the governor in time, so I made a plan to come to visit the governor when he entered the city, but when he left, The government just happened to hear the governor’s thunderous tactics before..."
"You also know, Governor Xiao, that our Zhongyi Hou family has lived in Jiangdong for generations and has always gotten along well with our father and fellow villagers. When my father heard about this, he really couldn't bear to see this bloody incident, so... Haha, Governor Xiao, look... "
"Can we, for the sake of our Zhongyi Hou Mansion, spare these scholars for now?"
Xiao Chen smiled slightly. Since the Hou Mansion had expressed its intention to this extent, there was no reason why he should not give out this favor.
Moreover, the young Marquis spoke directly and openly, without overly hiding it. He directly showed the sincerity of the four words "House of the Marquis", so what else could he have to do?
They are just some stinking scholars. Killing them is like trampling on a group of ants. If you don't kill them, you will just let them go a little bit. No matter what, it doesn't hurt.
"Little Marquis, you are so polite." Xiao Chen said with a gentle smile, neither humble nor arrogant, "Since it is the intention of the Marquis, then I will exempt them from the death penalty immediately, which can be regarded as doing my best for the sick old Marquis. , As long as the old Marquis can feel comfortable physically and mentally, then there is nothing I think is inappropriate."
"It's just that the death penalty for offending this governor can be exempted, but it is hard for me to absolve Mr. Daotai of the living crime of causing trouble to Daotai Mansion."
"So, how about giving each of these people twenty big boards as a warning to others?"
If the old Marquis came in person today, Xiao Chen would definitely sell a full face to the Zhongyi Marquis Mansion, but since the Zhongyi Marquis Mansion only sent a young Marquis here, then it would only be half a face.
This was something that both parties knew very well, so Xiao Chen was just calm and determined. Although it seemed that he was asking for Qi Sijun's opinion, he actually had no intention of asking.
Qi Sijun is obviously also a person who is well versed in human nature. As soon as Xiao Chen said this, he naturally understood what Xiao Chen meant by neither being humble nor arrogant. He hurriedly cupped his hands and smiled, "What Governor Xiao said is absolutely true. It is the right thing to cause trouble in the government." be punished.”
Xiao Chen nodded, the two of them looked at each other and smiled, the wind and clouds merged, everything was unspoken.
The scholars on the side couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this decision.
In fact, everyone couldn't help but feel a little lucky and happy in their hearts.
After all, it would be uncivilized for them to leave in despair like this. But it is quite different to suffer a blow.
It’s just twenty boards. What does this pain mean compared to one’s own reputation and character?
"You can spank the gelding! We are not afraid of you!"
someone shouted immediately.
One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and other students also responded loudly, and the crowd was excited. Each one looked truly fearless, and his scholarly spirit was admirable.
When the people watching saw this, they all gave these scholars a thumbs up and praised them, "What a group of backbone pillars of the country!"
"Our Jiangdong talents are so talented, everyone's faces will be bright!"
"If a castrated dog runs amok, he will be punished sooner or later!"
Listening to these slanders, there was no anger on Xiao Chen's face. Instead, there was a look of tolerance and amusement, and he casually ordered Wei Zhongxian, "Pull these scholars down, and you will lead our people to execute them in person. Twenty big boards, one No less.”
As he spoke, he gave Wei Zhongxian a deep look.
Wei Zhongxian understood immediately, bowed hurriedly, and replied obediently: "Don't worry, Lord Governor, my subordinates will act impartially, no more, no less, and let them receive the punishment they deserve."
"Well, go ahead. "
Xiao Chen smiled and didn't take the instructions to heart.
The scholars were soon dragged to the backyard. Blocked by the majestic Yamen main hall, people in the front yard could not see what was going on in the backyard.
This is all within the rules. After all, beating someone will result in blood, and in front of nobles with titles such as the Marquis Mansion, seeing blood is very disrespectful to them. Xiao Chen did this properly, and there was no trace of it from top to bottom. Anyone can find fault.
Qi Sijun couldn't help but admire Xiao Chen more and more. He couldn't hide his approval when he spoke. He cupped his hands and smiled and said: "Supervisor Xiao has clear rewards and punishments. It shows that he is familiar with the laws of our great Chu. He is indeed a person highly valued by your majesty."
"If I have the opportunity to enter the capital, I must learn more from Governor Xiao."
"Little Marquis, you're welcome." Xiao Chen also smiled warmly and kindly, and returned the honorable words with his hands raised, "I have long heard that the Zhongyi Marquis Mansion has been loyal for hundreds of years and that the family is full of heroes. It turns out that it is true when I see him today."
"If I can be free someday, I will personally visit you and ask for advice from the old and young marquis."
Just the polite words, that's it. Xiao Chen knew that the Zhongyi Hou Mansion seemed to be interested in wooing him, but since Qi Sijun was the only one here today, it was also known that they were still acting like nobles, and they were disdainful. To eunuchs.
Xiao Chen looked sincere on his face, but there was a sneer in his heart.
I thought that since the founding of the country, the foundation of your Zhongyihou Mansion has been declining for four generations. Now the two sons of Zhongyihou in this generation have not received much ancestral support.
The eldest son passed the imperial examination and became the military commander of Binzhou. He was only a fourth-grade border officer.
As for the younger son Qi Sijun in front of him, his real identity now is just a scholar, and he only hopes to be in the imperial examination next year.
"The Houmen tree is bigger than the foundation, but it is also trapped in the foundation." Xiao Chen thought to himself, and continued to congenially greet Qi Sijun.
Not long after, the sounds of the scholars' cries of pain being beaten with sticks could be heard from the backyard, as well as the heroic words of speaking out with blood.
"Thief, you can beat our bodies today, but you can't destroy our hearts!"
"As long as I live for one day, I will definitely seek justice for the brothers of Jingnan Academy!"
"The law of heaven is clear, I am willing to sacrifice my blood to the righteous way!"
This continued for about half a stick of incense, and the shouts of these scholars became weaker and weaker. It seemed that they had been beaten to the point of losing their strength.
"Haha" Xiao Chen sneered unabashedly, "If this can be considered a tough guy, then Da Chu's backbone will really be broken by them."
After a while, after twenty boards were finished, Wei Zhongxian trotted all the way back to the front yard, came close to Xiao Chen, and said in a very low voice: "Back to the governor, Lin Yi and the others tampered with the boards. These people You won’t even think about standing up for the rest of your life.”
"Yes." Xiao Chen nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at the young Marquis and the people outside the door with a tolerant face, "The plan has been finished, and I will not pursue further, so I will let them go home."
