Chapter 18 Chapter Eighteen
But for several days in a row, they found nothing, so it was not easy to find, because Jiang Zhitui took a group of his guests to hunt in the mountains of Lantian County, Hongnong County. After a few days, they returned to Sansuke. I don't know anything about him.They were full of prey and walked leisurely to the vicinity of Baling. The group was also tired. Jiang Zhitui ordered the car to stop, erected a guard of honor, and said with a smile, this time there are so many prey, so how about we grill some game here to celebrate? ?
The guests were clamoring, the young master was agile, and the prey he shot was the most among us.
You're right, be sure to have a swig to celebrate.another guest said.
But we almost drank all the wine we brought, where can we find wine in a short while?A guest asks a question.
Jiang Zhitui smiled and said, what's the difficulty?We have Weiyang Weiwei's ceremonial stew book, and we sent a few people to carry the Weiwei's army flag to the Baling county court to ask for dozens of shijiu.
The guests cheered, good idea, Young Master Jiang spoke up, it was to save face for them.
One of the guests hesitated and said, even so, what if the Baling County Court just refuses?After all, we are not really from the Weiwei Mansion.
Jiang Zhi said, what about Wei Wei's mansion?Isn't my brother's Shuiheng Duwei's Mansion not qualified enough to go to a small county court to ask for a few jars of wine?Although Wei Wei is a bit higher in terms of rank, he has never dared to salute his brother when he met his brother, and they are all under the command of the ground.
The son is right.Another guest said, I am not talented, and I would like to carry the Weiwei army flag, drive into the county court with a light car, and never come back to meet the young master if I don't get wine.
Well, I'll go with Mr.Some of the guests cheered again.
They set up two light carts drawn by two horses, the first one had Weiwei's White Tiger Army flag on it, two guests held spears and swords, and the guests in the other cart were also fully armed. Not far away, he ran to Baling County.
After a while, two vehicles drove into the county town, and rushed towards the county court with tall towers, without slowing down a little.Several county officials waiting in front of the gate of the county court saw them approaching rapidly, drew their swords quickly, and yelled loudly while dancing to stop.But the two cars did not intend to stop at all, they drove up the slope in front of the county court gate at a high speed, the wheels ran over the low threshold, and drove directly into the front yard before stopping suddenly.The county officials at the gate were all taken aback, and immediately jumped to the gate and beat the police drum.Only the sound of drums was heard, and the county officials who were waiting on the county court tower were also taken aback. They all raised their bows and arrows, and looked down the yard vigilantly.
Then, a large number of officials poured out from the back door of the county court.An official in the middle was wearing a black official uniform, a beamed crown on his head, and a yellow ribbon around his waist. This was undoubtedly the magistrate of Baling County.
When the county magistrates saw the county magistrate coming out, the drums stopped. The county magistrate said angrily, what happened?Why are you beating the drums all of a sudden?He was horrified, because usually the drums of the county court would not be played except for the boss's county or auspicious days.Although there are thieves, it is an old custom to beat the drums, but ordinary thieves, how dare they openly come to the office of Liubaishi to rob?
A county magistrate ran forward and said with a long bow, "My lord, these two chariots didn't listen and stopped, and even drove into the county court. The subordinate officials were at a loss, and they beat the drums to disturb the adults. It is a death penalty."
The county magistrate said angrily, there is such a thing, he immediately recruited crossbowmen, Changge guards, and followed me to the front yard.
A group of people hurried to the vestibule, and a large group of county officials surrounded Balingling's body with long swords, shields, and crossbows.As soon as Baling Ling stepped into the front yard, he shouted angrily, who is being arrogant here?As soon as he finished speaking, he looked up and saw Weiwei's white tiger army flag, his face couldn't help changing, all his anger disappeared in an instant, and he turned into a panicked expression.
Several of Jiang Zhitui's guests had already got out of the car, and the leader raised his sword and shouted, where is the county magistrate?He looked at Baling Ling and said teasingly, maybe you are the county magistrate?
Frightened by his imposing manner, Baling Ling lowered his voice an octave, and said in a low voice, the official is right.If you dare to ask where you come from, you will be disappointed.Huiran came to the county court, what advice do you have?
The guest pointed his sword at Wei Wei's flag, what is the origin of the county magistrate?Don't you even know Wei Wei's army flag?To tell you the truth, we are from the residence of Captain Shuihengjiang. We passed by on business and were hungry and thirsty all the way. Now the brigade is parked on the outskirts of Baling. I hope the county magistrate will hurry up and gather fifty shi of fine wine and fresh melons and vegetables. Reward Jiang Duwei's officials.We are all working hard for the emperor's management of witchcraft, and rewarding government officials is to assist in handling affairs and be loyal to the emperor. ——Abolishing Ge Mingzhao is no fun.
The Baling Order hesitated and asked, is there a letter issued by Da Si Nong to call up the treasury of the previous government?If not, the officials would not dare to obey orders.He thought to himself, looking at the Weiwei Army Flag, they are indeed quite powerful, but they may not really be passing by on business.What's more, it is very difficult to collect fifty shijiu all at once.And based on this guest's words, the treasury will be recruited, and it will be planned at the end of the year, how to deal with the prime minister and the imperial censor, maybe he will be dismissed from office because of this, and if it is serious, he will be punished as a prisoner. up.
The guest immediately became furious, Jiang Duwei's government officials need to hold a letter from the chief minister, and even Weiyang Weiwei is willing to lend us the banner book under the pretense, is it true that a small county magistrate is more than two thousand Shi's Jiuqing is even more airy.As he spoke, he jumped to the side of the police bandit's drum beside the gate of the county court, raised his sword and chopped it off, and the drum was immediately cut open by the sharp sword.He roared, "Are you treating me like a group of thieves and blackmailing you for your food and drink? It's extremely rude and bold. I will report to the captain immediately when I go back, and gather chariots and riders to arrest and punish you all."
He still raised his sword and continued to beat the drum. A young magistrate standing by the drum subconsciously drew his sword to block his sword. When another guest saw it, he yelled "reverse", drew his bow fully, and shot an arrow. , the county magistrate fell face up, he was shot in the right arm by an arrow, the long sword fell to the ground, covered his arm, and lay on the ground moaning.The guest with the sword wanted to add a sword to him, but two county magistrates rushed up, one raised his shield to block him, and the other helped the wounded magistrate, and pulled him back to his camp.
As a result, the faces of the county officials present all changed color with anger, and they all looked at Baling Ling and shouted, my lord, these lunatics are too rude, kill them.With their red eyes open, they waited for the county magistrate to speak, and if they got approval, they would immediately swarm up and chop these uninvited guests into minced meat.
But even though Baling Ling's expression changed drastically, he immediately begged in a low voice, "All the lords calm down, the officials dare not, the officials dare not, because they are afraid that it will be difficult to explain to the two governments because of the plan at the end of the year."
The guest snorted, what is there to explain, now the Shuiheng Duwei's mansion has nearly half of the treasury of the Dasinong's treasury, with our captain backing it, what are you afraid of?If you are sensible, prepare quickly, otherwise I will simply tell the captain to come and beg you in person.
He bit the word "begging" very hard, and Baling Ling could naturally hear the sarcasm in his words. He was silent for a while, and made up his mind to say, "Okay, please rest for a while, and the officials will prepare wine and food immediately." , Reward the officials of Duwei's mansion.He turned his head and said to a subordinate next to him, and immediately ordered the county court young man and the warehouse stingy man to pretend to be fifty shi of fine wine, a hundred catties of melon and fruit, and some meat and vegetables to meet the officials of Shuiheng Duwei's mansion.
As soon as his words came out, the eyes of the county officials were about to bleed.But Han law is the most important thing, and no one dares to disobey the orders of the chief officials.They had no choice but to hang down their swords, bows and crossbows, and squatted powerlessly on the ground.
Baling Ling also knew that the county officials were not in a good mood. He told the young county official with a wounded arm that the county was ashamed to lose to the king.The county is going to promote you as a prison historian, and you will go back to rest for a month, so you don't have to sit in Cao to manage affairs, and you will receive the prison history salary as usual.
The young county official covered his bleeding arm and said gratefully, how dare the subordinate officials blame Minggong.It was the subordinate officials who acted recklessly and offended the officials of Du Wei's mansion, so they deserve to die.He was very happy when he heard that he was promoted from the county xiaoshi to the prison shi, and his rank was increased to two ranks. He felt that it was a blessing in disguise, and he completely forgot about the pain.
Jiang Zhitui's guests looked at each other and laughed.I said that I would definitely not disgrace my life, do you believe me now?The lead guest boasted to the others.
If it wasn't for me to shoot down that vertical stick, you would be dead.Another guest said, it should be said that we have not neglected our mission.
Alright, now let's drive back and report back, don't make the young master wait too fast.As they said they got in the car, drove out of the county court, and passed by the door, one of the guests pecked a hole in the gate of the county court with a swipe, and cursed.After speaking, there was a burst of laughter.The county officials were full of anger, but they could only see their chariots and horses drifting away in vain.
They immediately drove to the outskirts of Baling to report the news.Sure enough, after a while, the Baling order personally escorted the county government's ox cart, brought wine, food, melons and fruits, and pleaded guilty to Jiang Zhitui in person.Jiang Zhi said, that's all, you are still sensible, and I will tell my brother to promote you in the performance appraisal in the future.How about you sit down now and drink with me.
Baling Ling accompanied him with a smile and said, today is not a day to rest and take a bath, and the officials dare not not sit on Cao Shoudu.Besides, the imperial court decree stipulates that officials and common people cannot live in groups and drink alcohol for no reason.In the past ten days or so, the newly appointed Jing Zhaoyin specially sent officials to the Baling County Court and issued a letter, reiterating that the county should guard against thieves and not leave the government office casually, so the officials still resigned first.
Jiang Zhi said, Jing Zhaoyin, isn't that old man Yu Jiyan?Besides, how did Jing Zhaoyin manage to come to Baling? Zhuling County has always been under the jurisdiction of Taichang.
The young master didn't know something, Baling Ling continued to laugh and said that because of the turmoil in Zhuling County, the emperor deliberately changed Zhuling to Jingzhao Yin.Yu Jiyan was just taken back by the imperial edict, and he was dismissed as weak and incompetent.The new Jingzhao Yin Shenwu, who is a Mingmin official, was promoted from the prefect of Yuzhang County, and has always been known as cruel and violent.Yuzhang County was his hometown, but he was merciless, killing 500 people a day, even when Lieutenant Wang Wenshu was the governor of Henan, he was far inferior to his thieves.I think it's better to be careful, son, it's better to live in the mansion and avoid Shen Wu's spirit for the time being.
Jiang Zhitui said disdainfully, what's so great about a little Jing Zhaoyin, the general and the prime minister dare not offend his brother, he must have grown a leopard's courage and felt that he was more noble than the general and the prime minister.Sit down, county magistrate, everything is up to me.If you really don't want to show your face, then go back to Cao, who sits in your office, and deal with your stupid things.
When he said this, Baling Ling dared to leave, so he had to bow down and say, since the young master thinks highly of the servant, why would the servant not accompany the prince to have fun.
Jiang Zhitui smiled and said, this is the refreshing county magistrate.
So the county magistrate led several officials to sit down, and a group of people continued to chew, accompanied by cheers and drunken horns.Just when I was drinking, I saw the sound of horseshoes in the distance, accompanied by the sound of cars, and it seemed that a group of people and horses were galloping here.The Baling Order seemed to realize something, his face turned pale immediately, and he said in surprise, no, a large group of people came over, I don't know if it was the Xingxian Governor Post and Death History sent by Jing Zhaoyin.
Jiang Zhitui raised his glass and said, no one dares to meddle in my affairs unless the emperor is on a tour. . . . let us drink ours and never get drunk.
But Baling Ling obviously had no interest in drinking any more. He stood up in panic, jumped onto a car, stood on tiptoe, and looked in the direction where the sound of cars and horses came.
When he saw clearly the equipment on the vehicle in front of him, he felt as if he had contracted typhoid fever. He couldn't help shaking, and the wine glass in his hand fell to the ground with a clang.Jiang Zhitui laughed and said, is the county magistrate sick?Why can't even hold the wine glass.
Balingling climbed out of the car, couldn't say a word, suddenly collapsed on the mat, and moaned, Mr... son, it's... it's Jing Zhaoyin... my dear...go to inspect the county in person, we will all be in disaster It's coming.
Jiang Zhitui snorted disdainfully, I don't care about Jing Zhaoyin or Jing Zhaoyin, whoever disturbs my interest, I will destroy his clan.
The guests also shouted loudly, the young master has the courage to make that bird Jing Zhaoyin come and go.
They continued to ignore it, commenting and mocking Jing Zhaoyin.After a while, the sound of carriages and horses had stopped, the sky was covered with dust, and a large group of carriages and horses had surrounded them.On the first carriage stood a shiny big axe, flags fluttering, and three large seal characters embroidered with black silk thread on the light blue background: Jing Zhaoyin.A young official stood in another leather cart, with a blue sash hanging around his waist, with both hands holding his sword, and leaning on the cart rug.A sturdy attendant beside him, wearing armor and holding a pair of halberds, jumped out of the chariot and shouted loudly, "Who dares to drink in groups here? It is a flagrant violation of the emperor's decree."
Jiang Zhitui glanced at him, and said slowly, "I asked your chief to come to see my son, and you are not worthy to talk to me even if you have a small history of death."
The man was furious, and the prince committed the same crime as the common people.Anyone who meets me today, even if it is a three-official and nine-official official, must let him know the dignity of the jailer.Come, arrest me all.
A large group of county officials jumped out of the car, some with swords, some with bows and crossbows, and flocked to Jiang Zhitui and his group.The leading man strode up to Jiang Zhitui's side, handed the short halberd of his right hand to his left, and grabbed Jiang Zhitui's front.Jiang Zhizhi expected to struggle, but unexpectedly the man's strength was too great and he couldn't escape.With a flick of the man's hand, Jiang Zhitui flew into the air and fell more than a foot away. Then the man quickly jumped over and stepped on Jiang Zhitui's neck. The side of Jiang Zhitui's face was pressed on the dirt, full His face was covered with blood, and he was extremely embarrassed.He howled in his mouth, thief and prisoner, how courageous, do you know that this son is the younger brother of Wei Jiangchong, the capital of Shuiheng, let me go quickly, kneel down and beg for mercy, or you will all be wiped out .
The man bent down and grabbed his front lapel, knocking his body on the ground a few times, the crown beam on his head was also knocked off, and his hair scattered.The man smiled and said, what Jiang Duwei, I only know the emperor's decree, I have never heard of Jiang Duwei.
At this time, the other guests could only watch their master being humiliated from a distance, and they themselves were surrounded by officials, so they couldn't do anything, but these people were always arrogant, and they were still swearing, Let Jiang Duwei know that you will all be punished.Hurry up and let my son go, kowtow to plead guilty.When my young master is happy, maybe he will be kind enough to leave you a whole body.
At this time, the young chief official also got out of the car, and shouted, "Let's stay here." This young man said that he is the younger brother of Captain Shuihengjiang, I don't know if it is true or not.Captain Jiang Du is a loyal minister of the emperor, and my government has always admired him. How could his younger brother act so openly?Could it be a traitor pretending to be.
Jiang Zhitui hurriedly howled, I am really Jiang Duwei's younger brother, there are so many witnesses here.The flag book I borrowed from Weiyang Weiwei can also be a testimony, it's not because of Jiang Duwei's face, how can I borrow it.Hurry up and let me go, it's still too late, otherwise...
Guo Pohu kicked him again, damn it, he dared to threaten our lord.Our lord is the emperor's new worshiper Jing Zhaoyin, who is one rank higher than Shuiheng Duwei in terms of rank, and is already a Marquis of Guannei in terms of rank.Measuring you, a thief and a prisoner, you are just a noble soldier, and you dare to make a big deal in front of our government lord.
Xiao Wu smiled and said, don't be reckless when you break the beard. If it is really Jiang Duwei's younger brother, you can't tell the captain if you break it.After all, Ben Fu and Jiang Duwei still have a good friendship.Can anyone really testify?He looked up at the white tiger military flag, and said, this military flag doesn't look like a fake.Well, the government trusts you, go back and say hello to Brother Ling on your behalf. ——Break Hu, let go of Mr. Jiang.He said this on his lips, but he cursed secretly in his heart, the damned Weiyang Palace Weiwei, who is a middle school two thousand stone and ranks among the nine ministers, is so flattering to powerful ministers.Damn it, this imperial court is really full of traitors, the big man has been ruined by them to the point of disrepute.
Guo Pohu let go of his foot, Jiang Zhitui got up and spat out a bloody front tooth. He wanted to have an attack, but seeing Xiao Wu's powerful smile, he suppressed his anger and said disheartenedly, thank you sir Forgive me, the villain will go back immediately to convey my greetings to my brother.He turned to those guests and said, let's go.
Xiao Wudao, wait a moment.For Jiang Duwei's sake, the young master can leave, but two of the young master's guests have to stay, otherwise, how can the government explain to the emperor?Those who come here will arrest the two thieves and criminals who broke into the Baling county court in a car first, and they will be imprisoned to prove their poor governance.
The guests immediately clamored, Xiao Wu sneered, whoever dares to talk too much, they will be arrested together.Jiang Zhitui saw Xiao Wu's awe-inspiring gaze, and his heart trembled. He approached the two guests and said helplessly, the two gentlemen will go with him for the time being. I will go back and tell my brother that he will send you out in person immediately.
The two guests nodded, the young master should go back first, the villain waits for the young master to come back and rescue him.Jiang Zhitui ordered, drive, let's go home quickly.Saying that, a group of people packed up the flags and tents, and drove away in a hurry.
At this time Yingqi came over and asked inexplicably, why the Fujun let them go so easily, I am worried that someone will impeach the Fujun for being weak and incompetent in the future.That day in Yuzhang County, the governor of the government was not so timid. Could it be that if the official becomes too big, he will be too timid?
Xiao Wu has a lot of trust in Ying Qi, the last time he saw him again in his hometown, it seemed like a lifetime ago, he immediately appointed Ying Qi as a secretary, and followed him into Chang'an.He smiled and said, Mr. Ying Qi, don't worry, as far as I guess, they will be back soon.Now you immediately take my letter of festival, send the county court to die, and order Qiangnu county lieutenant to send 300 crossbowmen to ambush in the woods at the gate of the county, and act according to my signal.
Yingqi said confusedly, the officials still don't quite understand?
Xiao Wu said with a smile, we are subordinates in name, but we are like brothers in reality.I might as well tell you that after my investigation, Jiang Zhitui and his gang committed crimes in Sanfu, shooting and killing five innocent people, wounding dozens of people, extorting tens of thousands of gold from the capital officials, and raped and raped dozens of women. .There were two to three hundred guests who committed the crime, but only a few dozen came out this time.I deliberately humiliated him just now, not without purpose.Generally speaking, for an arrogant and lawless son of an aristocratic family who thinks he has a backer, he would be ashamed to be humiliated suddenly in public, let alone in front of his own guests.I deliberately detained two of his guests for torture. He must be worried that I would torture him for other crimes.The humiliation and resentment combined with fear will prompt him to go back and gather all the guests, and return to the Baling County Court to usurp the guests arrested by my department.At that time, I will surround them all. Those who surrendered will abandon the market after being sentenced to death. Those who dare to arrest will be shot and killed on the spot.Hmph, how could I be weak and incompetent? I would rather lose my head than be impeached for this crime. Wouldn't it make Yan Yannian laugh?
Yingqi was shocked and said, if the Fujun does this, things will really make a big mess, aren't you afraid of Jiang Chong's revenge?What's more, Yan Yannian's recommendation of the Fujun may be because he wants you two tigers to fight each other.
Xiao Wu Dao, I strictly follow the laws of the emperor, so there is nothing to be afraid of.Besides, seeing traitors and not being able to kill them not only lacks the joy of being a human being, but also violates my original intention of being an official.Hurry up and call up the county court.
Yingqi sighed, okay.He took the talisman and galloped away.Xiao Wu summoned Tan Chongguo, said, immediately take the two thieves to the Baling County Court, and then issued a notice saying that the two thieves were captured, clearly stated where they were detained, and read it repeatedly to the people.In addition, he removed the seal and ribbon of Baling county magistrate, and went to the county court prison.
Tan Chongguo didn't say anything, but took his orders and left.Xiao Wu said nonsense to Guo Po, let's walk slowly and wait for Jiang Zhitui to come.
They settled down in the woods not far from the north gate of Baling County.Everyone was anxious, and finally waited until noon, and the sky gradually dimmed.Sure enough, from a distance, I saw a large group of chariots galloping towards the north gate of Baling.Guo broke the nonsense, the Fujun was as good as a god, and they really came.
Xiao Wu smiled slightly, arrogant people always disregard the laws of the country, who knows the truth that if they do many injustices, they will kill themselves.Let's just wait, when he usurps the two thieves and prisoners and immediately asks Yingqi to close the gate of the city, we will cooperate with the county guards to wipe them all out.
Jiang Zhitui didn't know that he had fallen into Xiaowu's trap. On the way back, the more he thought about it, the more ashamed he became, and he couldn't lift his head up in front of the guests.Some guests worriedly said, son, the new Jing Zhaoyin is really arrogant, since the emperor trusts him, let's avoid the edge.
That's right, son, the two brothers are still in his hands. If he tortures and plunders us and confesses about us, it will be troublesome.said another guest.
Jiang Zhitui's heart was bitten by insects, and he said angrily, "I'll go back and tell my brother that I want the scorpion to look good."No, I want revenge right away, he pulled the rein, and shouted an order, go back and gather all the guests, if we don't rescue them, what face do we have to hang around on the Sansuke ground?
The guests were originally rascals from all over the world, and they were all excited when they heard what the master said. Yes, they wanted to give that bird Jing Zhaoyin some color.Go back and call all the brothers. With two or three hundred of us, it should not be difficult to break through the county court.
Is it only the return of our usurpers?This time, the county court building will be burned to repay the shame of being humiliated.
Jiang Zhitui was very grateful to see the loyalty of the guests.A group of people galloped back to Shuiheng Duwei's mansion, Jiang Chong happened to be away from the mansion, the servants left behind saw the third young master coming back, and immediately conveyed Jiang Chong's order not to allow Jiang Zhi to push out.But Jiang Zhitui was full of anger, and he couldn't listen to it. He ordered all the servants and guests he had enlisted over the years to rush to Baling immediately with weapons and bows. At sunset, they just arrived.Jiang Zhi said happily, it was God's will to help me succeed, and it just happened to be dark when I arrived.
They either rode single horses or drove leather carts, galloping towards the county court.The sky was slightly dark, it was the time when the county was preparing for a curfew, and there were few pedestrians on the road.Jiang Zhitui was overjoyed, the leather cart led by him broke through the wooden fence and easily captured a county magistrate. After interrogating the newly arrived prisoner today, he easily found the two guests and rushed out of the county court.A guest was just about to set fire to the county court building, but there was a commotion inside, as if it was the disturbing voice of the county officials.Jiang Zhitui said dejectedly, it's too late, let's run.Speaking of galloping his horse, a group of hundreds of riders roared out after him.As soon as I left the city gate, I only heard the hanging gate of the county town fall.Jiang Zhitui said in surprise, such a coincidence, I'm afraid it's not a good omen.While galloping his horse, he looked around, and suddenly he saw thunderous shouts from both sides of the city gate, and a large pile of torches were lit, and the flames were still moving rapidly. It could be seen that many people surrounded them from all sides.
Jiang Zhitui said in shock, we have been fooled by that scorpion, so run away.He raised the stirrup and stabbed his own horse's buttocks hard. The horse neighed and galloped. The guests surrounded him with shields and galloped in the direction of Chang'an.But the sound of drums behind him was like thunder, the sound of bowstrings was endless, arrows were pouring down like a rainstorm, and his guests made screams from time to time, and some guests turned their heads to shoot arrows, but the bow strength seemed not strong enough, and it was obvious that the opponent Still far away.The opponent's hand is a strong crossbow, the range of which is far greater than that of the broken bows in the hands of the guests.Hearing the screams of the guests, Jiang Zhitui felt terribly distressed, but he couldn't care less, and just rode his horse and galloped silently.After running for dozens of miles, he realized that only a few dozen people were left among the hundreds of guests around him.
Son, where are we going now?A guest was covered in blood and asked in a hoarse voice.
Jiang Zhitui gasped for a few breaths, then let out a cry of grief.The guests saw the arrogant young master howling like ghosts and wolves, and they all persuaded him, don't be like this, the future will be long, and it will not be too late to take revenge after consulting Captain Jiang Du.Young Master, don't hurt your body.
Jiang Zhitui howled, it's all my fault, so many people were killed by that scorpion all at once, how can I not be sad.
The guests said, young master, it is useless to be sad now, it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge in the ninth life, and now it is time to consider where to hide.That Zhu Zi is still chasing after them, if they catch up, we will all be dead.
Jiang Zhitui sighed, "Forget it, if you keep the green hills, you don't have to worry about having no firewood... Now that it's dark and the gate of Chang'an is closed, we can't enter the city."It's better to run to Shanglinyuan, where my brother's Shuiheng Duwei's office is located.
The guests said mixedly, the young master has a good idea, Shanglin Garden is a huge place, even if they can't find us for a while, it will be easier to wait until dawn.
Dozens of riders galloped into Shanglin Garden like lightning, and disappeared into the twilight.
Behind them, Xiao Wu followed closely with a large number of tracers.Markers are specially trained soldiers who are good at capturing the clues left by fugitive thieves, such as ruts, horseshoes, footprints, etc., and they are all selected from Sansuke's strokes. They are strong and can pull away A strong bow and crossbow with more than one and a half stones, in the annual big test assessment, ordinary soldiers shoot twelve arrows, as long as they hit six arrows, they can pass.They stipulated that twenty-four arrows should be fired, and only if they hit twenty arrows would they be considered qualified.If you hit twenty-four branches, you can rest for five days, and those who don't want to rest for sixty days.Therefore, the three-assistant archers are often proud of winning this right to rest and bathe.Whenever there is a cunning and cunning thief who has been arrested by the emperor's decree and cannot be caught for a long time, the official in charge will request the recruitment of outstanding archers to arrest him.Xiao Wu expected that Jiang Zhitui and his gang might escape when they were rounded up in the dark, so he had already recruited a hundred archers to prepare for it.Just now he saw Jiang Zhitui's White Tiger Army flag fluttering from a distance, and ordered his soldiers to focus on the target and shoot at them. However, Jiang Zhitui had too many guests, and they surrounded their masters like an iron barrel, and they all held their bows and arrows and shot outwards. Shoot arrows madly.When the strong crossbowmen commanded by the county lieutenant shot and wounded most of the guests, they found that Jiang Zhitui had disappeared.Xiao Wu was furious, and immediately led the cavalry to chase him closely.
They chased to a fork in the road and stopped hesitantly.My lord, the thieves may have escaped into Shanglin Garden.Lieutenant Trace She inspected it carefully with a torch, and reported.
Xiao Wu Dao, okay, order to expel him into Shanglin Garden immediately.
Lieutenant Ji She said in a bit of embarrassment, Mr. Fujun, Shanglin Garden has an extremely vast area, and there are countless palaces and towers, many of which are still forbidden. Without the letter of Tianzi's Day, you can't just enter it casually, otherwise you will be executed.
Xiao Wu Dao, we can't enter the forbidden area, so Jiang Zhitui can do it?If he dares to enter, it is also a capital offense, but we don't need to worry about it.The immediate task is to find the trace of that Zhuzi, and not let him escape in vain.
But Shanglinyuan has the official office of Captain Shui Heng, if he escapes in, it will be troublesome.That was Captain Jiang Du's lair, and there were many guards waiting for him.Captain Jishe pulled the reins, hesitating.
Xiao Wu said displeasedly that the emperor worshiped his house as Jing Zhaoyin, and promised to do everything cheaply.Today's school Weijun is secretive and hesitant, why not?In Han law, even if there are thieves hidden in the prime minister's mansion, the Chang'an order can lead the county soldiers to rush in and arrest them. What's more, this mansion is the middle two thousand stone officials.If the lieutenant hesitates any more, the government will impeach you and cut him in half.
Lieutenant Ji She hurriedly bowed to the horse, Ming Fu appeases his anger, the minister waited just to be considerate and not to embarrass Ming Fu.Now that the emperor has given permission, the Ming government has ordered that the officials wait for An to dare not enter.As he said that, he hurriedly rode his horse forward, and shot it like an arrow. He secretly said in his heart, luckily, the new chief was so resolute, and if something went wrong, we didn't have any serious crimes.Xiao Zhuzi is still young after all.
Xiao Wudao, listen to you, thieves and robbers are now entering the Forbidden Garden and harassing the palace. This crime cannot be forgiven.All the kings should follow the government to chase and arrest them, and walk with them. Don't make noise to disturb the guards, and those who violate it will be beheaded.
A large group of soldiers followed him and rushed into the gate of Shanglin Garden.I don't know how many miles I ran, but the school captain turned around and reported to Xiao Wu, Mr. Fu, the trace of the thief disappeared suddenly, and he probably hid in the palace hall tens of feet away.
Oh, Budo, what kind of palace is ahead.
Jishe Xiaoweidao is the former Kunming Temple, which was just renamed Yuzhang Temple this year.
Xiao Wuxi said, it's really God's will, this manor is from Yuzhang, this thief entered Yuzhang temple, didn't he enter the old lair of this manor, it seems that this thief is doomed.The name of the temple was only changed this year, which is exactly in line with today's events.Gentlemen, drive me forward together.
Jiang Zhitui and his gang were indeed hiding in Yuzhang Temple, and their horses couldn't run anymore.All the guards at Yuzhang Temple knew him, and Shanglinling's seat was in Yuzhangguan, and Shanglinling himself was an official of Captain Shuiheng. When he saw Jiang Zhitui, he naturally smiled and asked his health, but it was strange that he was Why are the gorgeous clothes so dirty, and their faces are so embarrassed, and the followers around them have also changed from the arrogant appearance of the previous bright and fierce clothes.So he wondered, the young master ran into a thief and was robbed, how could it be like this?
Jiang Zhitui said angrily, what kind of thief dared to rob my son after eating the guts of a leopard.What kind of thieves and thieves can shoot and kill hundreds of my master's guests and servants to only a few dozen?He has always been used to domineering, but at this time, he was still angry before Shanglin's order, as if he was wronged by others.
Shang Linling has long been used to Jiang Chong's domineering, although he was scolded inexplicably, he did not dare to be dissatisfied.He comforted repeatedly, young master calm down, young master calm down, speak slowly if you have something to say.It's a big deal, even if the officials are helpless, can't Captain Jiangdu also be able to deal with it?In this world, it is impossible for Jiang Duwei to be stumped.Young master, please rest here for a while, take a bath and eat, and then make plans.But even though he said that, he was terrified in his heart, he dared to put this arrogant man in such a mess, this person's courage must be extraordinary.Hearing that all the guests under his command were shot to death, oh my god, who was that? Except for the emperor, he couldn't think of anyone who would have such courage.
Jiang Zhitui was still angry, and he was also secretly afraid, oh my god, that little Zhuzi named Shen Wu is really cruel, even worse than my elder brother.He said angrily, "Tomorrow I will tell my elder brother to send Shui Heng's soldiers and the guards of the Duwei's Mansion to destroy this little scorpion..." He suddenly burst into tears and said, "I have pity on my guests, they have been searching for several years." Talented people, they were almost wiped out by this little scorpion in one fell swoop.It's hard to get rid of the hatred in my heart after killing him...
Shang Linling frowned, thinking to himself, if this young master is not an idiot, he simply takes the court's political affairs too simply.It turned out that it was Jing Zhaoyin who chased and arrested him. I said, if there are no well-equipped soldiers, how dare you attack hundreds of guests who are fully armed.You cry to your brother, would he dare to recruit Shuiheng guards to attack Jing Zhaoyin?You think it's your private soldier, you can beat whoever you want.It is estimated that Jiang Chong's biggest possibility is to report to the emperor and dismiss Jing Zhaoyin from his post.He thought this way, but he still kept comforting him, the young master calmed down, and with Jiang Duwei around, the big things can be resolved.The young master has a good rest for the time being, and we will talk about it in the morning.
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of horseshoes in the distance, as if a large group of chariots were galloping in.Shang Linling's complexion changed, and he said, "Come here, let's go to the tower to have a look. There seems to be movement outside."
The subordinate agreed and ran outside.At this time, a young voice came from outside, Mr. Jiang, come out and be bound, otherwise the mansion will order the soldiers to break in.
Jiang Zhitui's complexion changed drastically, and the arrogance he had just lost completely. He jumped up from the ground, grabbed Shang Linling tightly, and said hastily, Shen Wu's Shuzi is chasing him, what should he do now?What should I do?
Shang Linling laughed secretly in his heart, he is really a nobleman who has never experienced hardships, he is usually as arrogant as a tiger, and immediately becomes a frightened bird when he encounters some setbacks.He reluctantly comforted him, young master, don't panic, and the servants will go up to the tower to have a look first.Guanjiao Tang Hall in Yuzhang is the place where the emperor used to drive, and no one is allowed to enter except the guards of the temple.If it didn't work, we hid in the Jiaotang Hall, and we didn't dare to attack him even if we tried.
Jiang Zhitui finally became humble, and thanked repeatedly, well, there is an order of labor.There is a labor order.
Shang Linling ran up the tower, but saw that the downstairs was already lit with torches, there were probably hundreds of soldiers gathered, some were holding spears, some were holding crossbows, some were holding shields, but they were all silent.Facing a leather cart, a young man stood on it, and Ping Shi looked up and shouted, please come out and speak.
Lin Lingdao, the next official is the order of Shanglinyuan. The Ming government enters Shanglinyuan late at night. Is there an edict?
Xiaowu Dao, the government is not talented, the emperor listened to others' praise, thought he was good at managing dramas, and issued an imperial edict to worship Jing Zhaoyin, promising everything to be done cheaply, and there is no other edict.
Shanglin Lingdao, without an edict, you are not allowed to enter Shanglinyuan. Please ask the Ming government to lead the chariots and ride out.In Yuzhang Temple, there is a palace for the emperor to drive, and anyone who enters it, regardless of the official or official, will be beheaded, and the Ming government likes to do it for itself.
Xiao Wu replied displeasedly that the Palace of the Son of Heaven is not a place for treachery. If a virtuous order is bent on favoritism and refuses to hand over the thieves who stole the river, the emperor's edict will be abolished, and the government will never let it go.
Shanglin Lingdao, the Ming Dynasty should not be blamed.The lower officials act according to the laws and regulations. Without other edicts, no one is allowed to enter the Forbidden Garden of Shanglin.
Hmph, Xiao Wu got impatient, and shouted, you are a six hundred shi long official, you don't know how to be honest and honest, and share the worries of the holy emperor, but you just go out of your way to welcome your superiors, recruit desperate traitors, and dare to pretend to be upright in front of the government.Come here, listen to the order of the government: Shanglin decree abolishes the emperor's decree, according to the law, he can be killed on the spot, whoever shoots this filthy official for me first.
Guo Pohu responded, let the officials come.He immediately opened his bow and set up an arrow, held it full, released his right finger, and the arrow flew up to the tower.Shanglin Ling was shocked, and hurriedly lowered his head and fell under the battlement, shouting, "It's wrong, close the door for me and guard it tightly."He stumbled and ran downstairs, someone came, who would report to Captain Jiang at the Captain's Mansion.他一边跑一边狂呼大叫，那竖子真是疯了，竟敢下令进攻。
掾属们都为难地说，夜深宵禁，长安城已经紧闭，怎么进城去都尉第宅送信呢。
江之推更是面如死灰，带着哭腔道，贤令快想想办法，要不然带我去椒唐殿罢。
上林令沉思了一会，叹道，只有如此了。他命令属下，我带江公子去椒唐殿，你们给我拼命守住，拖到天明，重重有赏。将来江公子奏上都尉，一定会提拔你们的。说着，他急急拉着江之推转过西边复道，数十个卫卒和宾客手握武器，紧紧跟随在后。
他们爬上椒唐殿阙楼的攻亭，紧闭大门，大松了一口气，个个额手称庆，觉得终于逃脱一劫。江之推惊魂稍定，嘴里喃喃地把沈武的几十代祖宗全部骂了个遍。上林令见他这么紧张，讨好地说，公子且安心，借那沈武一百个胆子，也不敢闯进椒唐殿，这可是皇上驾幸过的，有诏书，非上林令长官属，有敢阑入者全部处死。说着他用手一指殿中央的一个大鼎，公子可以自己看，那上面刻有诏书。
江之推走近那个大鼎，鼎的内侧上果然有阴刻的扁形缪篆，他对篆书不熟，问上林令道，你给我念念。上林令看了江之推一眼，手指着那几行字，依次念下去：
制诏丞相、御史：昔贾生有云，投鼠犹且忌器，况天子之所御幸乎？朕甚嘉此言，其赐椒唐殿玺书，自今以来，非有诏及上林令官属洒扫，敢阑入者，皆当以“大不敬”，弃市。
他一念完，宾客中有人惊道，我们公子并非贤令官属，岂不是也在“大不敬”之列吗？江之推也跳了起来，是啊，如果沈武那竖子奏上皇帝，我等照样死定了。
上林令叹道，现在是无可奈何了，先躲过这一劫，明天的事只有靠令兄江都尉去处理。皇上如此宠幸都尉，一定会特下诏书赦免公子的。
听到上林令这样吹捧，江之推的傲气又开始恢复在脸上，他哼了一声，的确，只要让我哥哥知道，沈武那竖子死定了……
他这句话还没说完，就听得远处脚步杂沓，弓弦频响，惨叫声不绝，大概两边发生了激斗。接着乱七八糟的脚步声向着椒唐殿方向行来，越行越近，终于在门外停住了。接着，那个讨厌的声音又在殿外响了起来，江公子还是出来受缚罢，如果老实出来受缚，系于诏狱，有幸碰上逾冬的大赦，一样可以毫发无损。令兄是皇上宠臣，说不定皇上会专门下诏书赦免你呢。
江之推怪叫一声，这竖子又追来了，贤令你说怎么办？
上林令强自镇静，道，公子放心，此处他绝对不敢进来，久闻这竖子精通律令，这个利害关系他不会不知道。
但愿，江之推大口喘着气，但愿他不会进来。
外面的声音继续传来，公子再不出来，本府就下令强攻了。公子没有诏书，妄自进入椒唐殿，罪当弃市。不过公子并非官吏，也许不知道椒唐殿的禁令。律令：断狱，有“故为”和“不知而为”的区别，知道律令所禁而故意犯之者弃市；不知而犯着，髡钳为刑徒。现在我告诉了公子，椒唐殿是禁地，公子再不出来，就是“故为”；如果及时出来，顶多是髡钳为刑徒了。孰重孰轻，公子当自有考虑。
江之推吓得面无人色，大叫起来，你说的是真的？好好，我出来，我受不了了。他现在已经吓破了胆，今天是个倒霉透顶的日子，从上午被凌辱以来，就一直逃亡，没有片刻安定过。现在他只求能够歇息一会，再也不想多考虑什么出去出否的利弊。他披散着头发，边呼边往楼上跑去，上林令紧紧跟在其后，心里暗暗叫苦，这该死的沈武当真狡猾，颇懂纵横之术，一番话说得头头是道，可是实际上怎会那么简单。如果这时出去，江之推哪里还有命在，退一步说，即便他可能真的没事，自己这颗脑袋却一定保不住，自己可没这么好命，有一个尊贵的同产哥哥护着。为今之计只有等到天亮，江充率人来救，才有希望解脱。他急忙追上江之推，拉住他的袖子，劝道，公子切莫听他的，现在出去一定会被他当场格杀，你看这竖子气势汹汹，哪还肯花时间给你讯鞫论报。
小武这时正站在椒唐殿下的车中仰视，望见江之推露了个头，一下子又不见了，接着又是长久时间的沉默，他顿时猜到了是什么原因，江之推已被自己说动，本想出来，可是被上林令拦住了。他低声对郭破胡道，等上林令再探出头来，即刻给我射死他。
上林令犹自在上面色厉内荏地叫道，明府自己清楚，椒唐殿乃是禁地，敢阑入者腰斩。我劝明府还是回去，等天明江都尉来处置罢。他也实在说不出什么更多的理由了。
小武道，既然是天子驾幸之地，那不如这样，本府就率士卒在此坐待天明，等江都尉来罢。
上林令听小武这样说，心里稍定，虽然这竖子不肯走，但只要不来攻，就谢天谢地了。他坐了一会，心里又隐隐有些不安，听得下面半天没有丝毫动静，颇为好奇，就探出小半个身子来，想窥窥虚实，突然听得弓弦嗡的一声，知道不妙，可是已经来不及了，一枝三棱箭镞的羽箭射入了他的前胸，贯背而出。他睁大了失神的眼睛，吐出一口血，惨叫一声仰面栽倒。后脑勺碰在殿柱上，发出低沉的声音。
江之推正在他身旁，见状大惊，突然狂呼一声，跳了起来，他这回真有点吓傻了。几个宾客也只好跳起来，死死拉住他。小武立即大声道，给我全部射杀。登时箭矢如雨，江之推身中数箭，可能射中的不是要害部位，他犹自挣扎着，往前张扑。扑通一声，他健壮的身躯掉下阙楼，象个米袋子一样，沉闷地摔在椒唐殿的台阶下，身体内骨头折断的声音清晰可闻。
看见江之推中箭摔下，楼上余下的宾客和卫卒们都傻了。小武挥剑道，好，诸君且停止攻击。他仰首向楼上道，诸位豫章观卫卒，乃被长吏诖误，自身无罪。现首犯已死，你们不要再顽抗了，赶快将余下贼盗逮捕，本府将视你们为将功折罪。
那些卫卒们呆了一呆，马上反应过来，立即答道，府君大人宽大，臣等遵命，请府君大人稍候。说着他们大喊道，贼盗们快快受缚，府君大人已经发令，否则我等不客气了。
未死的宾客知道抵抗下去也无济于事，再说主子已死，纵然表现勇猛也无人欣赏，现在投降，说不定还可得减死一等论，于是赶忙答应，将武器全部扔下，被卫卒们鱼贯带下楼来。
小武道，将贼首江之推的首级斩下，明日悬挂在京兆尹府门前的桓表上，现在诸君且随本府暂回灞陵县廷，等天明回长安城再议。他仰望着椒唐殿的宫门，突然想起了什么，脸上的神情有一丝黯淡……
一行车骑隆隆驶出上林苑，朝灞陵县廷方向驰去。
江充在第二天早上听到噩耗，惊得一屁股坐到了地下。你……你有没有搞错？他的声音颤抖道，真的……真的是三公子被害？
那掾史吞吞吐吐地说，这个，绝对……绝对不会错。现在三公子的首级正悬挂在尚冠里，上书：水衡都尉江充之恶弟首级在此。此事轰动了整个长安城，尚冠里的名公巨卿现在齐聚在京兆尹府第前，长安百姓也有数千人聚集观看。他差点还想说，围观的百姓们都喜笑颜开，轰然叫好，但话到嘴边，又吞了回去。
啊，江充眼一黑，差点没有晕过去。这可是他唯一的同产弟弟，当年他从赵国逃出，父母和同产兄弟几乎全被赵太子刘丹以妖言惑众罪判处弃市。当时江之推正好不在家，躲过这场祸患，后来听得江充富贵，也逃归长安。是以江充对这个唯一幸存的弟弟疼爱有加，比自己的亲生儿子还要纵容。没想到一场富贵如泡影，现今却落得悬首长安市的下场。先前他虽然对小武不买自己的帐感到恼怒，但料想他万一碰上江之推，最多也就是折辱一下，却没想到他竟然将弟弟当场格杀，而且显然是有预谋的屠杀，跟随的二百多宾客被射杀殆尽，余下的几十个也系在京兆狱，生还机会极微。现在京兆尹府第前挂上了近两百个首级，其中排在最前的两颗就是江之推和上林令。人死了还不够，还要受他折辱。江充深吸了一口气，他现在才发现自己犯了个极大错误，而且永远无法弥补。他太高看自己的权势，太低看小武的胆魄了。他就这样躺在地下好半晌，都忘记了自己在下属面前起码的体面。脑子里一时是弟弟的影子，一时是小武的面孔，悲恨交织，不知是什么滋味。
都尉君，一个掾吏觉得看不下去了，现在我们该想着处理后事了。京兆尹官署的文告，宣布首级示众三天，即可由亲属领回安葬。也就是说，后天我们可以收回三公子的遗体，现今棺槨和木炭、苇草等蒿里用物都没有任何准备，是否先安排一下？
江充两眼失神地看着他，突然尖叫了一声，预备什么？你他妈跟老子滚，我养你们这帮人，难道就是用来安排丧葬的？如果不将那竖子斩了给弟弟陪葬，老子绝不发丧。来人，招集都尉府长史、主簿，制作文书，劾奏沈武。你们赶快给我想办法搜集他的罪状，倘若今天晡时之前没有给我想出适当的可以让他死的律令，我将你们全都斩了。
掾属们脸色惨白，只有答应一声，出去召长史等人。过了一会，长史和主簿都匆匆赶到，这时江充的神志已经清醒了不少，他见了二人，怒道，事情你们也知道了，你们有什么办法，可以劾奏沈武？
其实长史一大早得到这消息时，心里极为烦恼，他知道现在得赶快替上司想出一个报复的办法，否则自己的日子不会好过。所以他匆匆起床，就邀集主簿等一些掾吏，奔赴上林苑豫章观，察看情况。他们爬上椒唐殿攻亭，只见到处都是血迹。他们在椒唐殿上来回转圈，苦苦思索，想着怎么向皇帝报告这件事。固然，可以劾奏京兆尹残贼不仁，深夜阑入上林苑。但这样的劾奏几乎没有什么杀伤力，事件的起因他们已经了解得很清楚，是因为江之推的宾客摧辱灞陵县廷，射伤县吏，勒索酒食财物。京兆尹按律令系捕为首宾客二人，而江之推罔顾国法，率宾客执甲兵武装攻击县廷，意欲篡取囚犯，乃被京兆尹率射士击灭。虽然整个事件的确可以看出小武的预谋，但是按照以往酷吏的一些做法，他这样也并不特别过分。只不过他预谋挑选江充发难，有些胆大包天罢了。如果是寻常官吏，碰上这种情况，也就睁一只眼闭一只眼，现在朝臣们巴结江充还愁没机会，哪个还会特意和他作对呢。
他们来回走了数圈，一筹莫展，正是焦躁不安的时候，突然长史一抬头，看见攻亭上的箭孔，心头一亮，我有办法了。
主簿也停住脚步，转忧为喜道，什么办法？
长史道，律令：阑入天子禁地者腰斩，不身入而敢以兵击中禁地殿门者，与同罪。
主簿茅塞顿开，是了，这椒唐殿门上血迹斑斑，箭孔密布，自然是沈武下令射中的。椒唐殿乃天子驾幸地，射中椒唐殿殿门与射中未央、长乐、建章殿门同，都是大逆不道的罪名。当年酷吏减宣率吏卒逐捕贼盗，射中上林苑蚕室门，天子下吏簿责，减宣当即自杀谢罪。现在我们就可以劾奏他大逆不道。大逆不道罪可轻可重，轻者腰斩，重者族诛。总之，沈武这条命是绝对保不住了。
长史道，正是这样。没想到沈武律令精熟，号称天下第一，今天也免不了有疏忽之处。谚语说，以什么技能谋生，常死于彼项技能。诚哉斯言！
两个人的眉头都舒展了，主簿笑道，淹死的都是会水的，这也是有天命啊。我们即刻驰奔水衡都尉府，江都尉如果宣召而我们不在，会很麻烦的。
他们刚赶到都尉府，江充果然派吏宣召，长史进见，胸有成竹地将想法一说。江充道，好，赶快将文书写好，我立刻去丞相府，叫上丞相长史和我共乘疾传奔赴云阳县，大概今天下午就可赶到甘泉宫，我要亲自面见皇上，劾奏逆贼沈武。
而在明光宫，皇太子刘据满面春光，他对少傅石德说，我已经派人去未央宫见皇后，报告这一消息。没想到果然不出少傅所料，沈武如此摧折江充，江充必定要想办法报复，暂时不会急着治理巫蛊，乱捕好人了。
石德低声道，太子所见极是，江充的奸谋拖得越迟越好，时间一长，皇上也许就看穿了他的奸谋。这最后两句有点言不由衷，实际上石德想说，皇上在甘泉宫养病，只要拖到他驾崩，江充就死定了。不过想到自己身为太子少傅，平日职责就是以圣贤之言教导太子，责任重大。如果太子有事，自己也将被劾奏为无良言嘉谋劝导太子，任少傅不称职，坐法腰斩。也正因为如此，在任何情况下，他绝不能对太子宣扬什么等待天子驾崩这类话。侍君如侍虎，治天下者不计私恩，虽说皇太子秉性仁厚，这时惶急之下赞同自己的观点，难保将来即位后想起自己这番话而不悦。为朝廷吏，任何时候都要万分谨慎。
刘据道，我们一定要尽最大努力，不让江充轻易除去沈武。皇后当年深怨沈武，认为都是因为他而使二位公主死难。我当时也劝慰她，这是汉家制度使然，不能怪罪沈武。——据说江充带着丞相长史，中午已经奔赴云阳甘泉宫，向皇上哭诉去了，少傅觉得结果会如何？
石德道，臣分析了一下，事件本身是江充不直。但是沈武的确有预谋屠杀以立威的嫌疑，如果劾奏得当，至少要被免职，性命却是无碍。只是听说江之推被杀是在上林苑豫章观椒唐殿，椒唐殿是禁区。如果吏卒射中殿门，按律令，沈武会被判大逆不道，那就一定没命了。
嗯，刘据皱了皱眉头，长吏们都只知道以杀伐立威，真是无可如何。不过皇上在甘泉宫，无法召会群臣，会不会让尚书直接下诏两府，系捕沈武呢？
石德道，臣以为沈武也不是傻瓜。他一定也早派人驰往甘泉，面奏皇上了。江之推横行不法，吏民上书告状者甚多，加上他假借卫尉军旗，阑入上林苑，勒索三辅诸陵县，射伤县吏，折辱天子长吏，这些都不是轻微的犯法。皇上一向英明，定会觉得沈武能干，敢于侵辱权臣。臣待罪毂下多年，体会皇上治天下，一向擅长平衡诸吏势力，最嫉结党营私。倘若沈武没射中殿门，这次一定是江充白白倒霉。正因为皇上心里会欣赏沈武，而又不好公然以私恩赦免他，所以依臣之见，天子这次一定是制诏御史：与丞相、御史、中二千石、侍中、诸吏议。
刘据道，有道理，既然皇上不肯自己表明意见，而推给群臣议，那一定是希望群臣轻判了。不过我们也帮不上什么忙，现在和我们亲密的大臣，官居中二千石的只有任安了，任安为人一向犹疑不断，到时未必敢参与廷议，帮沈武说话。
殿下放心，石德道，这次推荐沈武任京兆尹的是严延年，严延年和御史大夫暴胜之、侍中御史中丞靳不疑关系密切，倘若沈武得罪，按照《置吏律》，举荐人不当，将坐免职。严延年为了保住自己的职位，一定会坚定站在沈武这边。暴胜之和靳不疑等御史大夫寺的人，不想看到丞相府坐大，也会站到沈武一边。因此，臣的预测是，沈武不会有事。只要他不倒，就可以牵制江充的势力，江充想侵害我们的奸谋将会被迫推迟。
刘据仰天长叹道，少傅分析得当，看来我等可以苟延残喘了。——没想到我立为太子三十多年，今天竟如此小心翼翼地指望一个小吏来帮我保住位置。就算日后得为天子，想来岂不羞愧？儒术固如是乎？早知道，不如去学老子、申、韩。
石德也叹道，太子殿下且莫伤心。这都是命中之数，想那江充也风光不了多久了，他的所作所为，已经弄得天怒人怨。
刘据道，总之我们还是要做好准备。他低下头沉思，这时使者敲门进来，禀告道，臣刚才去未央宫报告皇后，皇后甚为喜欢，不过叮嘱太子切切不可轻举妄动，要装出对这件事置身度外的样子，绝对不能表现得支持哪一方，以免让皇上生疑。
石德道，皇后见事甚明，我们且作壁上观罢，最好他们两败俱伤。
小武此刻也正在府第里沉默不语，心中颇为焦急，他不停地喝着酒，两眼失神。刘丽都坐在他对面，关切地说，武哥哥，你当时也的确欠思量，何必那么冲动。射中殿门是重罪啊。你一向律令精熟，怎么竟然没想到这个么？
唉，小武叹道，我现在才明白，在有些时候，理智是丝毫不管用的。我何尝不知道律令，只是等做过之后，后悔已经晚了。
刘丽都低首道，如果能不离开豫章县该多好……不，在哪都一样。象武哥哥这样的脾气，到哪都不行，永远是得罪人。只不过这次格外麻烦罢了。
小武看见她蹙着眉头，眼中隐隐似有泪痕，心中一阵难过，肠中更是车轮百转，他安慰道，妹妹也别太担心。当初妹妹不也是脾气倔强的么，怎么现在这样懂得瞻前顾后了。
呵呵，刘丽都苦笑了一下，当初我还真的自以为比你倔强呢。我是不愿呆在宫里，不愿呆在广陵，那样我觉得窒息。自从母亲走了，我就愈发这样觉得，我希望能出去