Hearing Changsheng's words, Datou frowned and quickly followed Changsheng, "How to apply it?"
"Just sprinkle it on for external application. Do not take more than two yuan for internal use." Changsheng said as he stuffed the two packets of medicinal powder into Datou's hand. "You can take it first, and then follow my eyes."
The two returned to the cell. At this time, the police officers in various prison cells were still interrogating the captured civilians and military officers. The police officers did not know what crimes the people being interrogated had committed, and they could not be targeted during the interrogation. Just shouting, threatening and urging.
However, it is precisely because the police did not ask about specific matters that the civil and military officials were even more frightened, because they did not know how much the Yushitai knew about what they were doing. In addition, Chang Sheng had previously said that anyone who dared to evade the important points would be punished. Among the nine implicated clans, in order to show their attitude of pleading guilty and abiding by the law, no one dared to hide anything and only talked about the important ones.
Since these arrested officials all knew that Chang Sheng's target this time was the eunuchs, most of the crimes they confessed were related to the eunuchs, and they tried their best to expose and report them.
The standing military commander was the most miserable. At this time, everyone was busy working separately, and no one paid attention to him. At this time, he was still lying on the ground, wailing and screaming.
This man's miserable situation serves as a warning to other criminals. Whoever dares to resist will suffer the consequences.
Changsheng ignored this person and bypassed him to go to the inner room. The prison at Yushitai was divided into two areas: the inner and outer areas. The inner room contained felons.
There were five generals captured. Except for the one who was branded crippled and lying outside screaming, the remaining four were confessing their crimes. Since the crimes had not been fully confessed, Changsheng was not in a hurry to take action and just entered various prisons one by one. They are limited to exposing the eunuchs in a concise and concise manner within half a stick of incense. If they are forced to submit, there is no need to blame them on themselves, and there is no need to talk about other trivial things that have nothing to do with the eunuchs.
Morality and mind are two different things. Those who are officials may not necessarily have good moral character, but those who are officials are definitely not fools. After hearing what Changsheng said, the four generals understood it and put all the crimes on the head of the eunuch. He became a poor man who was loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but was squeezed and suppressed by the eunuchs.
Since there was no one outside who could take charge alone, Chang Sheng sent Da Tou out to observe the situation and asked him to come back after half a stick of incense.
While waiting, Chang Sheng went to each prison cell one by one to read the confessions of the guilty officials recorded by Mr. Zhang. The previous killing of chickens and monkeys scared everyone to death. No one dared to conceal anything. All the confessions were made. Important crimes, most of them related to eunuchs.
Chang Sheng did not expect that killing chickens and frightening monkeys could have such a good effect. The current situation is urgent and every drop of water must be fought. The Eunuch Party may hear the wind at any time and organize a backlash. Some things must be completed before the Eunuch Party takes action, even if it cannot be completely stabilized. The situation must at least create momentum.
Facts have proved that although torture is cruel, it is very effective. If it is whipped with a whip, no one will confess even if it lasts until night.
After waiting for half a stick of incense, Datou came back. No major changes had occurred outside the house for the time being, but family members of officials had heard the news and came to try to find out the news. As time went by, the number of people who came after hearing the news would become more and more frequent. Come more and more.
At this time, the four military generals had completed their confessions and signed their signatures. Not only did they understand Chang Sheng's thoughts, but the clerks and clerks who wrote the charges also knew what Chang Sheng wanted, so they specially selected useful records. These four charges were not so much The crime is rather to say that he turned from the dark side to the bright side and exposed the eunuch party.
Although Changsheng had never practiced acupuncture, he was familiar with the acupuncture points and meridians of the human body. He knew everything about them. He easily solved the acupuncture points for the four people with every gesture, and then took the four people to a secluded secret room.
Although the four were free, they did not try to resist, because they knew that Changsheng and Datou were both martial arts masters, and even if the four of them joined forces, they would not be a match for them.
Although Changsheng was anxious, he was not in a hurry to speak. After entering the room, he looked at the four people one by one with an expressionless expression.
The four of them were originally afraid of him, but since he didn't speak, the four of them didn't know what he was thinking, and they became more and more uneasy.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Changsheng got straight to the point, "I have read all the four generals' petitions for surrender. I will ask you again this time, are the four of you really willing to make atonement for your crimes?"
Hearing Changsheng's words, the four of them were overjoyed. They must know that there is a huge difference between a declaration of surrender and a confession, but they also knew that it was too late to defect at this time. Even if they helped the court eliminate the eunuchs, the most they could do was save their lives. , if you want to consider yourself a hero, it is impossible for the official to stay in his original position.
Even so, the four of them still felt as if they had been granted amnesty, and they repeatedly expressed their opinions that they were determined to atone for their sins, and that they would only be able to live forever.
After the four people expressed their stance, Chang Sheng said seriously, "I will not only report your petitions to the Emperor, but also spread them throughout the government and the public, letting everyone know how much you hate the Eunuch Party and how thoroughly you have exposed it."
Hearing Chang Sheng's words, the four people had mixed feelings. Chang Sheng's words had two meanings. On the surface, they were trying to exonerate them and reduce their crimes. In fact, they hinted that the four people's confessions would also be seen by the eunuchs. If the eunuchs see what they said in their confessions, it will be useless for the four of them to say anything in the future, and the eunuchs will never forgive them. A confession completely cut off all options.
Even with the tangle in their hearts, the four of them could only thank Changsheng and once again stated that they would only follow his orders.
Changsheng said again, "I don't know how the emperor will deal with you in the future, but I can assure you that the four of you can escape unscathed, and your family members in the city will not be implicated."
After Chang Sheng finished speaking, the four people thanked them again. Chang Sheng's words were a double entendre, which not only ensured their safety, but also threatened them in disguise, implying that once the four people disobeyed, their families would suffer misfortune.
Changsheng said seriously, "The four of you will return to the garrison camp immediately, lead your troops and horses to the imperial city, and wait for orders outside the south gate."
"Yes!" The four of them responded in unison.
"Except for the emperor's personal presence or the presence of my own officials, the will passed down by the eunuchs and the orders of others cannot be followed." Changsheng said loudly.
"Okay, time is running out, you will return immediately..."
Before Chang Sheng could finish speaking, the one who took the blame took the initiative to stand up and said, "Sir, please go out first. I have something to say to some generals."
Hearing Da Tou's words, Chang Sheng cast a grateful look at him. Some things really require someone to offend others. He was grateful in his heart, but said, "What do you want to say?"
"I have a way to confirm whether the generals are on the same page. You go out first." Datou urged.
"Okay, I'll go out first and order people to prepare horses for the four generals." Changsheng got off the donkey and took advantage of the situation to leave.
The horses were ready, and Datou led the four people out of the prison. The four people looked depressed, as if they were mourning for their heirs. After seeing Chang Sheng, they squeezed out a smile that was uglier than crying, then led the horses out of the house and galloped away. go.
At this time, dozens of family members of the guilty ministers had gathered outside the mansion. Seeing the four generals retreating from the Yushitai, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They just thought that the Yushitai just invited everyone to come back for questioning. It won't take long. People will be released.
Changsheng had already found out the location of the residences of these generals. After the four people left, he immediately sent forty agents to their residences in the city. The name was protection, but it was actually surveillance.
Just as the two of them quickly returned to the prison, Chang Sheng suddenly heard the sound of breaking bricks, but he looked north following the sound and saw no one.
Not only Changsheng heard the strange noise, Datou also heard it. Just as the two turned to look north, the sound of stampeding came again from the north roof, and then there was the sound of breaking wind caused by the clothes fluttering while moving quickly.
Hearing the sound of breaking the wind, he was approaching quickly but no one was in sight. Datou suddenly became wary and hurriedly stood in front of Changsheng, "Who is it?"
"Lord Changsheng, it's me." The voice came from two feet away from the north, panting and quite urgent.
"You are hiding your head and showing your tail. You have ulterior motives. Show yourself quickly." Big Head scolded loudly.
As soon as this person opened his mouth, Changsheng felt that the voice sounded familiar. He hurriedly recalled the search in his mind. He heard the voice but saw no one. He instantly remembered that this person was the young man sent to invite him by the emperor secretly that night, "You But from the palace?"
"Yes, yes, yes," the visitor said eagerly, "the eunuchs rebelled and forced the palace, and a war broke out in the palace. Zhang Zhenren and the Imperial Forest Army were fighting fiercely with the Shence Army led by the eunuchs in the Daming Palace. It was Zhang Zhenren who drew the talisman to hide me. Xing, come and ask for help."
Hearing the words, Changsheng felt a sudden shock in his heart. He still underestimated the eunuchs. Although the eunuchs did not send anyone to besiege Yushitai, they had already keenly smelled the dangerous atmosphere, and immediately raised troops to force the palace.
"An invisibility talisman can hide half a stick of incense. Go back immediately, we will be there soon." As Changsheng spoke, he ran eastward quickly and quickly ran to the room where Shi Xuanming was.
Shi Xuanming had returned to the Yushitai after retrieving the generals. When Changsheng entered the room, Shi Xuanming was putting on his shoes on the ground. The room he lived in was not far from the place where Changsheng had spoken before. He must have heard the conversation between Changsheng and the visitor. .
No conversation is needed, a firm look is enough. The two of them quickly go out and meet Datou.
Changsheng immediately called out to Li Chengze, and before the other party came closer, he shouted to him, "Let's go into the palace to rescue him. You immediately send someone to Dali Temple to ask for help. You personally lead the troops to guard the Yushitai. If anyone dares to come, If you want to rob people, you must defend them to the death. If you really can’t hold on, kill all the people you captured earlier. Everyone here deserves to die.”
As soon as he heard the word "rescue", Li Chengze immediately understood that the situation was serious, and he hurriedly said "I have the order!"
There was an emergency in the palace, and Changsheng was so worried that he didn't dare to delay at all. He immediately stepped on the ground to use his strength and turned to the upper room.
Datou and Shi Xuanming followed closely behind. They didn't bother to hide their figures at the critical moment. The three of them flew over the eaves and alleys in full view of the public and rushed to the palace...
