"Xiangong Lu is so excited. Even though he is in prison, he is still very happy and contented. He can chat with the jailer in this dark corner of the sewer. Such an opportunity is something you don't usually experience!"
A deep and deep voice came from not far away. Upon hearing the sound, Zhao Pu's figure emerged from the shadows. He was dressed very formally, with a crown and robe, and had the unique majesty of being the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty.
From his words, it was obvious that he had overheard some conversations between Lu Duoxun and the jailer. Therefore, the ridicule did not make people feel even a trace of fun.
Of course, the warden didn't know Zhao Pu, but judging from his demeanor, he knew that he was definitely a big shot. What's more, even the warden stood aside with trembling fear and respect, not to mention the few accompanying guards in gorgeous clothes. Zhao Pu is always protected by imperial guards. This is the grace given by Emperor Liu and the treatment he receives as the prime minister of the imperial court.
The jailer was a little panicked and couldn't control himself. He stood at a loss and didn't know what to do. His legs were weak, but he forgot to kneel down.
Of course, Zhao Pu obviously didn't care about such a small person. He waved his hand and asked him to leave together with the warden, leaving room for Zhao and Lu to talk.
The guards brought a high chair and spread it outside the prison, and Zhao Puti took a seat. Not long ago, these two old rivals were discussing state affairs and arguing together in Guangzheng Hall. Now, they are in this imperial palace. However, one is inside, the other is outside, and the other is wearing a majestic official robe. A prisoner's clothes were in a mess and dwarfed by him. The strong contrast made the atmosphere a bit awkward.
From the moment Zhao Pu appeared, Lu Duoxun's expression changed, from gloomy to sinister, until his cold face disappeared and returned to normal. However, there was no cowardice or shame in his eyes, and he even still held his head high and maintained a confident demeanor. This was probably a sign of reluctant respect. No matter what, he would not show timidity in front of Zhao Pu.
Seeing Zhao Pu sit down, Lu Duoxun simply pulled out some wheat straw, sat back and sat on the ground, and spoke first: "Did Prime Minister Zhao come here to see my downfall with his own eyes so that he can ridicule me?"
It can be seen from Lu Duoxun's words that he is still trapped in his personal grudges. He thinks highly of himself and underestimates Zhao Pu. Perhaps he is judging others by himself and changing places. Lu Duoxun Just do it.
Hearing what he said, Zhao Pu didn't even blink twice and said indifferently: "Even if Prime Minister Lu is reduced to this place, he is still so aggressive and his ambition will not change!"
"If I can change it, I am no longer Lu Duoxun!" Lu Duoxun smiled coldly.
"I deeply believe this statement!" Zhao Pu nodded, his tone immediately became serious, and he cupped his hands towards the north and said: "I am here to interrogate Lu Duoxun according to His Majesty's order! Originally, he should be in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice , However, thinking of my colleagues for many years, I took a few more steps to come to this prison!"
Lu Duoxun laughed twice, and there was even a bit of contentment in his emotional tone: "I was still curious before, Lu Duoxun was imprisoned, how could you, Prime Minister Zhao, not react at all? It was always Xin Zhongfu who did it before People are interrogating, but how can I, Lu Duosun, be interrogated by them? You, Prime Minister Zhao..."
Lu Duoxun didn't finish his words, but the meaning was obvious. You, Zhao Pu, are qualified to judge him, but this qualification is quite reluctant. Perhaps in Lu Duoxun's heart, the only people qualified to judge him were the emperor and the prince. Of course, Lu Duoxun looked forward to Emperor Liu even more.
For Lu Duoxun, as long as he meets Emperor Liu, there is still room for redemption. In the past, many people joined him but were resolved by him. The fundamental reason was that he could speak in front of Emperor Liu. , can appease Emperor Liu.
However, this time, he had no way to go to heaven and no way to enter the earth. Even the news from the outside world was blocked. He had no idea about the development of the situation. How could he not be upset and worried.
However, Zhao Pu still showed confidence and calmness in front of him.
Zhao Pu didn't seem to care about Lu Duoxun's arrogance and rudeness. There was almost no fluctuation in his eyes. He looked at him twice and asked: "I won't go into details about the truth. Let me ask you, do you know your guilt?"
Zhao Pu went straight to the point, while Lu Duoxun raised his eyebrows. He seemed to have fleas on his body. He squirmed and then said, "What is my crime?"
There was obviously provocation in Lu Duoxun's eyes. Zhao Pu naturally noticed it and still didn't take it seriously. He didn't accept the provocation at all and just stared at him quietly. Lu Duoxun was not interested anymore.
"Why bother with such hard work?" After pondering for a long time, Zhao Pu finally said: "With your intelligence, Lu Duoxun, couldn't you have noticed something unusual about this incident?
Not to mention the dozens of crimes that Xin Zhongfu and the others are checking, even if they find hundreds or thousands of crimes, what is the truth? Don’t you know exactly why you were sent to prison? "
"Isn't it the work of Prime Minister Zhao?" Lu Duoxun answered casually with a rare solemn look in his eyes.
Lu Duoxun responded perfunctorily, but Zhao Pu said confidently: "Prime Minister Rong made a wild statement, if I wanted to deal with you Lu Duoxun, I would have kicked you out of the court!"
"Just like Hou Zhiyu back then?" Lu Duoxun mentioned a past event disdainfully.
Zhao Pu narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly: "You have persisted until now, but I am afraid you still have a little thought in your heart, hoping to be pardoned by His Majesty! I might as well reveal some news to you, about your embarrassment, arrogance After the court, His Majesty had almost no interference and only asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to supervise the three judicial departments to deal with the matter in accordance with the law.
You don’t understand what this means! The root cause of this disease is not yet clear, but you should have figured out what taboos you have committed after these days! "
After hearing what Zhao Pu said, Lu Duoxun finally changed his face completely. His cheeks, which had become thinner in a short period of time, couldn't help but twitch a few times, and there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.
How could Lu Duoxun not understand what Zhao Pu meant? Of course he knew what he had done that was taboo. What worried him was precisely what Zhao Pu said. Emperor Liu might have given up on him, otherwise he wouldn't have had a chance to defend himself in person for so long.
However, precisely because of what Zhao Pu said, Lu Duoxun couldn't help but suspect that there was always a trace of luck and extravagant hope of resurrection in his heart.
Lu Duoxun stopped talking, and Zhao Pu also gave him a chance to think about it. After a while, he said in a calm tone: "Although I came here under the imperial edict, I have no intention of arguing with you. I just told you Your current situation, whether you admit guilt or not, is just a matter of reporting the truth.
In addition, I would like to remind you that your old father Lu Gong has already ordered two coffins to be built. It is said that one is for you and the other is for his own use..."
After saying this, Zhao Pu stood up and wanted to leave.
"You just left like that?" Lu Duoxun came back to his senses and looked at Zhao Pu in surprise.
Zhao Pu stopped and said calmly: "There is nothing to say between you and me!"
"Haha!" Lu Duoxun laughed again, stood up and grabbed the sill railing, stared at Zhao Pu's back, and said: "Even if I fall to this, I will not be defeated by you Zhao Pu. What a pity, what a pity!
However, if Lu Duoxun falls, how long can Zhao Pu hold on? I just don’t know if I will ever see the end of Mr. Zhao with my own eyes.
Hahaha......"
Lu Duoxun's words finally moved Zhao Pu, and he quickened his pace to leave. When he walked out of the prison, the gloom on his face had been deeply hidden.
He did come here with a certain intention of killing his heart, but when he came, he still let Lu Duoxun fight back. Lu Duoxun's last words really touched the sensitive part of Zhao Pu's heart.
As soon as Lu Duoxun fell, the balance of the court was immediately broken. From the large number of officials who have been implicated and arrested recently, we can see what kind of shock and change the court is experiencing. In the reconstruction of power and the establishment of a new balance Even Zhao Pu was not sure what would happen before. As the Prime Minister, could he successfully overcome the disaster?
After being the prime minister for so many years, Zhao Pu has never felt so guilty and unsure of himself like this time. Emperor Liu's cold and majestic image strongly occupied Zhao Pu's thinking.
In the prison cell, after Zhao Pu left, Lu Duoxun became completely depressed and leaned casually against the cold wall, as if he was a puddle of mud with all his energy and energy drained out.
Laughing, he couldn't laugh anymore. Various emotions emerged in his eyes, including anger and unwillingness, despair and pain, but there was no trace of regret. Only when I think about my old father who is dying and his children who have not yet grown up, do I feel a little worried.
The news brought by Zhao Pu was a huge blow to Lu Duoxun. After being abandoned by Emperor Liu, Lu Duoxun's world would no longer be bright.
Although he didn't want to believe Zhao Pu and even thought there was a conspiracy, his intuition kept reminding him that it was true.
Emperor Liu's appearance also appeared in his mind, but what Lu Duoxun felt at this time was Mohu, strangeness, indifference, and the kind of fear that made his heart beat with fear.
Perhaps Lu Dosun himself didn't realize that in the short period of time since he was imprisoned, his originally unblemished temples had gained a bit of silver. Obviously, he was not as open-minded and optimistic as he had shown before. .
