"Oops!" Lou Chang looked at Yu Qing, whose head was still bleeding, and hurriedly stepped forward, then asked anxiously: "Doctor Yu, why are you so careless, and you knocked your head when you came to visit."
As he spoke, he looked back and angrily said, "Why don't you call the doctor quickly!"
"Yes." The servants didn't know that their master was creating opportunities for themselves to escape. They quickly agreed and wanted to leave. As long as they could leave this place of right and wrong, there might be room for maneuver in the future.
At least that's what the boys thought.
However, they thought too highly of their master, Dr. Lou Chang. Lou Chang was never one to show sympathy to his subordinates. The reason why he found a way for his people to leave as soon as he came was not to really excuse his own family.
After all, in full public view, mere slaves beat and injured important ministers of the court. If they were not severely punished, I am afraid that all the aristocratic families would not agree - this is a matter of principle that involves the foundation of their rule, and no one can destroy it, even if King Zhao would not allow it even if he were here.
The reason why Lou Chang pretended to be ignorant to excuse his people was actually to test Yu Qing's reaction. That's right, from the servants' mouths, Lou Chang already knew that Yu Qing was here with orders to arrest him and imprison him.
But the gap between arrest and capture is huge.
The army was newly defeated, and the king was killed by an arrow. Someone must bear the responsibility. Under such circumstances, it is not unexpected to take all those responsible into prison for questioning.
If he just went through the process and found a scapegoat, Lou Chang wouldn't be afraid. After all, his words still carry weight in Zhao's court.
However, I am afraid that someone will want to make a fuss about this, and I am even more afraid that this scapegoat will be found on my head.
Therefore, Lou Chang was eager to know what Lin Shangqing and Pingyuan Jun were planning.
Yu Qing, who was in charge of the arrest, was obviously a natural weather vane. Although Yu Qing's previous actions had shown that his imprisonment would not be so easy this time, Lou Chang still retained his last glimmer of hope.
Using a mortal person to test it is obviously a cost-effective thing. It can be regarded as the last congratulation that the boy did to his master.
Knowing that he would not protect this boy, if Yu Qing just followed the rules, he would definitely give himself this face. Since it was a process, of course he would try his best to cooperate with the work. As for the servant who dared to attack Yu Qing, Lou Chang even didn't mind cutting it into pieces himself and sending it to Yu Qing.
But if Yu Qing doesn't give this face, then it means that Lin Shangqing is really going to take action against him, and then he can't obey his order. Although the military power in Handan City is now in the hands of Lord Pingyuan, almost all of this army can It is composed of healthy servants from each family.
As long as you climb high and shout, you may not be afraid of Mr. Pingyuan.
Not to mention that they will definitely be able to counterattack, at least they can form a confrontation. As long as a confrontation is formed, when the Yan army arrives, Lord Pingyuan will have to compromise, and his crisis will be relieved.
As for what happened next, it was exactly this matter that Lou Chang discussed with Lord Pingyang today. As long as the new King Zhao is still on his side, the fate of Zhao will not change.
However, Lou Chang obviously underestimated Yu Qing, and also underestimated Pingyuan Jun and Zhao Kuo.
As early as when Li Mu's plan was called and known, Zhao Kuo, who was still in Yanyu City, had already ordered Lu Buwei, Zhao Ping and an entire army of three thousand to secretly march south to Handan.
Therefore, at this time, there were not only 20,000 healthy servants in the city, but also more than 3,000 elite cavalry who followed Zhao Kuo in the north and south!
It can be said that Handan City at this time is completely in the hands of Pingyuan Jun and Lu Buwei. Of course, except for Lu Buwei who knows that he has the power to subvert Handan, others have not yet had much impression of Lu Buwei.
Lord Pingyuan, who had three thousand elite soldiers, was obviously more confident. He simply ordered 20,000 servants to guard the city tower. They were not allowed to go downstairs unless there was something important or a military order.
The defense in the city, especially the seat of the prince and important government offices, was already guarded by Zhao Kuo's 3,000 elite soldiers. Even if Lou Chang shouted until his throat broke, there would be no repetition.
Under such circumstances, Yu Qing naturally ignored Lou Chang's temptation and immediately looked at Lou Chang with a smile.
Seeing that his boss didn't say anything, the soldiers surrounding the group of boys naturally didn't move.
A group of young men wanted to leave, but they were blocked by soldiers holding sharp blades. Even Lou Chang and Ping Yangjun seemed to be surrounded.
And with Yu Qing's silence and the soldiers surrounding him, Lou Chang still didn't know that he was really trying to play with him.
Immediately, the somewhat kind-hearted face just now disappeared, and his face was almost as dark as water, and he said: "It seems that Yu Qing came well prepared today?!"
"If you are unprepared, how dare you go to the door of Doctor Lou? How about using a slave to beat an official? Do you think Doctor Lou will turn a blind eye?" Yu Qing was not used to you, so he immediately blocked the road to Lou Chang.
Now that his face has been broken, Lou Chang will naturally not give up: "I didn't see the slave beating the official, but I saw that the door of my house seemed to have been forcibly broken open. Did Yu Qing know that for no reason? Is attacking the residence of an important minister almost the same crime as rebellion?"
Lou Chang's ability to defeat him still surprised Yu Qing. At this point, he actually thought of arranging a crime for others.
Yu Qing didn't intend to follow him in circles anymore. He looked at the gates scattered beside him. He slightly curled his lips and said with a smile: "What's the point of attacking the prisoner's residence? I still want to take him into custody! I'm ordered to take over the detention building." Chang, Pingyang Jun and other criminal ministers who delayed the military aircraft."
"What?" Why don't you ask Lou Chang to react? Pingyang Jun, who had been enjoying the meal at the back, was the first to become incredibly angry. Obviously, as Uncle Wang, he never expected that someone would put his idea on his head.
Taking Uncle Wang into custody still has the title of lord. Do you know what this means?
Who gave him the courage? Who gave him the right?
And after listening to Pingyang Jun's angry words, Lou Chang's back instantly stiffened. With Uncle Wang as his companion, Lou Chang's confidence suddenly increased.
"Oh? Really? What crime do we have? We have to break down the door and take him into custody?" Lou Chang immediately yelled angrily.
"The loss of a master brings humiliation to the country. The master dies but the ministers live. Isn't it appropriate to hold this accountable?" Yu Qing couldn't help but shook his head and asked.
"How can it be that our civil servants are to blame for the defeat of our troops?" Lou Chang replied not to be outdone.
"Whether or not you are responsible for the crime, after being imprisoned, there will naturally be three sessions of trial." Yu Qing was too lazy to talk to them anymore, and immediately waved his hand to order someone to come forward and take it down.
"Huh? Who dares? I am the senior official of the Zhao Kingdom, and Lord Pingyang is the most respected monarch. Are you saying that a mere official, even Lin Shangqing, has no right to detain me?" Lou Chang stepped forward half a step forward. , glaring at the soldiers around him.
Needless to say, Lou Chang had been in a high position for a long time, and there was a sense of majesty in his words. For a moment, the soldiers around him really didn't dare to move forward.
Lou Chang knew that as long as he could force back this wave of Yu Qing's attacks, he would be able to fight back. Even Lin Xiangru, for the sake of the stability of the court and the safety of Handan, had no choice but to do anything to him.
Of course, Lou Chang knew, but Yu Qing didn't know that, as the saying goes, it will be exhausted again and again. If Lou Chang cannot be captured in this raid, it may be difficult to find Du Lou Chang after he retreats.
Immediately, Lou Chang ordered people to drive out the soldiers, and Yu Qing was about to open his mouth and order the arrest. It can be said that a fierce battle was about to break out between the two parties.
At this moment, a low and slightly old voice appeared on the scene.
"Oh? Don't I have the right to detain you?"
Everyone followed the sound and saw a figure with white hair and beard, even a little stooped, appearing at the destroyed gate.
Taking a closer look, who else could it be if he wasn’t Lin Xiangru and Lin Shangqing!
"Your Excellency!" Everyone did not dare to neglect. They stood in awe with clasped fists and bowed slightly to greet Lin Xiangru.
Lin Xiangru nodded slightly as a return gift, and then walked slowly to Lou Chang.
Although Lin Shangqing's steps were slow, they were like a big drum. Every step hit Lou Chang's heart hard, as if he was counting down to Lou Chang's future.
"Shangqing." Lou Chang and Yu Qing called again.
Lin Xiangru smiled faintly, his slightly cloudy eyes just stared at Lou Chang in front of him, and said slowly: "The king's army was defeated, and the middle road collapsed. This is the critical autumn of life and death. At this time, in the city of Handan and in the territory of Zhao Kingdom, My life is yours, sir, do you have any different opinions?"
"No, no, I don't dare." Faced with Lin Xiangru's question, even Lou Chang felt a tremor in his heart, and naturally he did not dare to violate it.
"That's good." Lin Xiangru said calmly, and then continued to say to Yu Qing on the side: "Then take him into custody."
"Slow down!" Before Yu Qing could agree, Pingyang Jun on the side spoke first.
But this opening met Lin Xiangru's sharp gaze. Even Pingyang Jun couldn't help but swallowed, but the words had been spoken and he could no longer flinch.
Immediately, Lord Pingyang spoke coldly: "At this critical moment, it is natural for the Shangqing to take power. However, I am a member of the clan, so I am afraid that even the Shangqing has no authority to deal with it."
"Does this gentleman have the right to deal with it?"
As soon as Mr. Pingyang finished speaking, another middle-aged voice appeared at the door.
Immediately afterwards, the person at the door came to Lin Xiangru's side in three steps. He slightly cupped his hands to show that he had met Shang Qing. Then he turned to Lord Pingyang and slowly said: "I am the head of the clan, and all clan members." Everyone is within the scope of my promotion, I wonder if I have the authority to deal with you, Lord Pingyang?"
"Pingyuan Jun, you?!" Pingyang Jun looked at his younger brother in surprise.
He should have guessed that since Yu Qing dared to come to the door to arrest someone so openly, he must have received the instructions from these two people behind his back! I just didn’t expect that these two people would arrive so promptly!
Some people died, but not completely...
