Lu Mansion.
Back house.
Mrs. Zhang was crying, and her two sons kept comforting her.
Today, when Lu Shangshu went to court, the officials sent people to inspect the goods of Zhang's business and found saltpeter, sulfur and other contraband.
Since Emperor Tianshun ascended the throne, all materials related to gunpowder have been banned from private circulation.
Everyone got the stolen goods, Zhang's business name was unable to defend himself, and the whole family was thrown into jail awaiting trial.
Zhang choked up and said: "Master, everyone has brought word. As long as you inform Xiang Xingxing, they can be released immediately..."
"A woman's opinion, do you think it's a simple knowledge?"
Lu Shangshu scolded: "I am the leader of the Qing Dynasty. I should set an example for the scholars of the country. How can I join the castrated dog?"
Mrs. Zhang wiped her tears and said, "Am I just going to watch my parents and brothers die? Then I won't live either!"
Lu Shangshu frowned and was quite dissatisfied with the Zhang family.
At a time when the turmoil in the court was fierce, to commit such a crime was like handing a knife to the enemy.
The eldest son standing next to him asked: "Father, is it related to Tang Xiang?"
The Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty was Tang Mingyuan, the first chief minister of the cabinet in the Tianshun Dynasty, and the youngest chief minister since the founding of Daqing, which clearly demonstrated the "precedent" of Emperor Tianshun.
Lu Shangshu's eyes were filled with surprise. He never thought that his eldest son, who was usually reserved and reticent, could actually see the key to the case and nodded.
"Just talking to the castrated dog, I would sacrifice my face for Lao Taishan. However, the purpose of the castrated dog is to win over officials from the Ministry of Rites and resist the New Deal!"
The second son said: "The Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty is a minister of Conglong, and he is also the right-hand man of His Majesty. He has a great reputation in the court and among the people. How can Eunuch Yu dare to go against the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty?"
Lu Shangshu looked at his eldest son, wanting to hear his thoughts.
The eldest son pondered for a moment and then said: "The New Deal is Prime Minister Tang's New Deal, not His Majesty's New Deal."
"Yes, it's good that you can see this."
Lu Shangshu stroked his beard gently, feeling somewhat pleased that someone would succeed him: "However, the fundamental reason is that His Majesty is too soft-hearted and not decisive enough in doing things!"
The second son was full of doubts. Hearing what his father's eldest brother said, His Majesty was very dissatisfied with Prime Minister Tang and sent his godson to seize power in the Six Ministries. How could he be so soft-hearted?
The eldest son looked horrified, witnessing the cruelty of the imperial struggle.
The soft heart of Emperor Tianshun was that he did not intend to confiscate the Tang Prime Minister's family and exterminate his clan. In that case, the new policy and power would fall into the hands of his majesty.
"Father is very supportive of the New Deal?"
"As an official, you should always do something for the people."
Lu Shangshu said: "Tang Xiang's actions are quite unconstrained, but every innovation has achieved remarkable results. The country is expected to revive, and I will give my full support."
The eldest son said: "So you jointly submitted a letter to participate in Enzehou?"
"It is unprecedented for a eunuch to be granted the title of marquis."
Lu Shangshu said angrily: "In public affairs, I should participate in the performance; in private affairs, I support the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, and I should stop Jiuchang Shi from harming the court!"
The sobbing Zhang suddenly stopped sobbing and asked, "Master, will this bring trouble to our family?"
"maybe."
Lu Shangshu sighed: "Back then, I didn't dare to stand up to resist the Demon Queen, and I can't sleep well at night. This time I can't hesitate any longer."
The eldest son said: "Father, you can try to join forces with Governor Zhou and Admiral Yuan. The two of them have been through three dynasties and can completely contain Jiuchang Shi."
"snort!"
Lu Shangshu said coldly: "All castrated dogs are of the same breed. Zhou and Yuan deliberately indulged Jiuchang Shi in order to force the New Deal Party to join forces with them."
"Jiuchangshi is just a nuisance, these two people have bigger plans..."
While speaking.
There were noises outside, and a few screams from time to time.
A maid came to the back hall in a panic, her face turned pale with fright, and she trembled and said: "Master, people from the East Factory are here, saying... saying..."
When Lu Shangshu heard the word Dongchang, he stood up: "What did you say?"
puff!
The arrow shot from the sky and penetrated the maid's back, causing her to twitch a few times and become silent.
Hula la, a group of Dongchang tiqi rushed in, each holding a bloody embroidered spring knife, surrounded by Eunuch Sun, the chief of the Supervisory Department.
"Jiejiejie..."
Before speaking, there was a strange laugh. Eunuch Sun sat on Tiqi's back and said with his orchid finger.
"Our family found a dragon robe and nine pairs of armor in Lord Lu's garden. Could it be that Lord Lu is planning to imitate Taizu?"
When Emperor Taizu of Daqing launched an army, the Holy Fire Sect funded nine pairs of armors. After he ascended the throne, he made a rule that anyone who hid the nine pairs of armors would be punished by the nine tribes.
Lu Shangshu said angrily: "A castrated dog, you dare to frame me..."
"Master Lu, please talk to the Marquis in the dungeon!"
After hearing similar words too many times, Eunuch Sun waved his hand and gave the order. The Tiqi swarmed up and arrested the Lu family, stringing them together and taking them to the Dongchang dungeon.
After being subjected to eighteen kinds of torture, no matter whether he is guilty or not, he will admit it!
…
At night.
Women in blue shirts were flying around the capital.
He can fly several feet into the air, and his body lightening skills are among the best in the world.
More than a dozen Tiqi followed closely behind, all of them with strange footwork, like wandering evil spirits, throwing out a few hidden weapon darts from time to time.
The leader, the steward father-in-law, was holding the Qimen Flying Claw weapon and spoke in an uncertain voice: "This light skill of Xiao Niangpi is like the Lingyun Sect's step to ascend to the sky."
Tiqi, his subordinate, said: "Sir, we will issue cards to Lingyun Sect tomorrow."
"Whatever cards are issued, the army will immediately surround and kill them."
Another Tiqi said: "The Lu family's scholarly family, the legitimate son actually married the Jianghu sect, he must be secretly raising dead soldiers with the intention of treason!"
"That makes sense."
The father-in-law in charge praised: "You are very smart. If you work with our family from now on, you will definitely be promoted and make a fortune."
"Thank you, father-in-law."
"what is it call?"
"Godfather!"
"Jiejiejie..."
The strange laughter was like the wail of a night owl. The father-in-law in charge took in Gan'er, and he was in a very good mood. He immediately activated his Qi, and Qimen's flying claws came out to grab the woman's back.
The woman jumped into the air and avoided the flying claw attack.
But he saw a few silver threads connected to the end of the flying claw. The steward's five fingers changed, and his movements were like playing a piano, and the flying claw at the other end flew back upside down.
The flying claw changes its position flexibly, like a palm extending several feet away.
Tear!
The woman had no time to dodge in the air, and the flying claws dug into her shoulder.
"Caught!"
The steward was about to pull back the flying claw, and under the moonlight, he saw several round black balls being thrown towards him, with sparks popping out.
"This is……"
The father-in-law in charge was so frightened that his eyes were splitting, and he didn't even bother to pull back his flying claw. He waved his hand and grabbed the nearest godson and blocked it in front of him.
Boom!
There were several explosions in succession, and the Tiqi who could not dodge suffered heavy casualties. Those who survived were also seriously injured and were no longer able to pursue them.
"Ahem..."
The father-in-law in charge vomited a few mouthfuls of blood and threw his godson away, with half of his body left in the explosion. His eyes were full of resentment and anger.
"The Lu family hides artillery secretly. If we don't punish the nine tribes, it will not be enough to correct the king's law!"
He waved his hand and pulled back the flying claw weapon. Four of the five sky silk threads tied to his fingers were broken, making it very troublesome to repair.
The steward's father-in-law looked at the tips of his claws, which were stained with purple and black blood.
"With this soul-killing poison in our family, those who suffer from it will have a narrow escape from death. If they are lucky enough to survive, they will become crippled!"
The words are divided into two parts.
The woman endured serious injuries and poison, and desperately fled to Nancheng. Eventually, her vision went dark and she lost consciousness.
The popping sound woke up the old couple in the courtyard.
The old man boldly came out to take a look and found a beautiful girl. When he saw that she was covered in blood, he was so frightened that he went to report the crime to the Yamen.
The old midwife, who knew some medical skills, touched the woman's wrist.
"She's carrying a baby!"
