Chapter 152 Mother and Son Monarch and Minister (3-2)

It was only dawn, so King Qing sent his bodyguards to invite Chen Kuilong, saying that he would wait to meet him in the middle of the mansion. Hurrying over, I saw that Prince Qing's clothes were still on, and he looked like he had just returned from court.Chen Kuilong had just paid his respects when he saw another person coming in at the door. It was his colleague, Tie Liang, a doctor from the Ministry of Industry and Zhang Jing, who was also the Prime Minister's yamen. "There is a case, I must ask the two of you for help!" King Qing said, "Ask for Zhang Qiaoye and the others, and Chong Shou made a note..."

It turned out that Chongli, the Minister of the Criminal Ministry and the commander of the infantry, was handling the case of arresting the New Party. He felt that the responsibility was too heavy and he could not bear the burden. Fold requests for aid cases.The Yi decree received was: "Send the former imperial ministers, together with the military ministers, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate for interrogation, and make a performance at a certain time." "The shift in front of the imperial court has always been ahead of the cabinet and military aircraft, so everyone recommended me to preside over it. This case is unusual, and I don't feel relieved to hand it over to others! Please work hard, both of you!"

"Yes!" Chen Kuilong felt that there was something he had to ask. "My lord, please send a scholar and a military plane to the original play. Why do you want to reassign the imperial court? There may be a deep meaning in this, I wonder if the lord has thought about it?" "If it's a scholar sent, of course Li Shaoquan will preside over it. Cisheng means that he doesn't want to embarrass him." King Qing went on to say: "The situation of the people in the same case is different. I heard that Yang Rui and Liu Guangdi are all learned. He is also a very good person, if one case is intertwined and there is unfairness, we should handle it separately. When you two arrive at the ministry, you can tell them what I mean."

Chen Kuilong thought to himself that not sending a bachelor was definitely not for understanding Li Hongzhang, and he didn't want to embarrass him, most likely because he was afraid that Li Hongzhang would show favoritism.It can be seen from this that the Empress Dowager Cixi focused on severe punishment for punishing this case.But according to King Qing's words, Yang Rui and Liu Guangdi can be relieved, and the rest may be accused of being a general or exile. So he resigned from Prince Qing's mansion and transferred to the Prime Minister's Yamen, where he first prepared a speech, informed the Ministry of Punishment, and explained the reasons for the joint trial.At that time, the copy of the palace gate had been delivered, and among them was the original text of the memorial from Chongli, and the edict specified that there were seven people on trial: Xu Zhijing, Yang Shenxiu, Yang Rui, Lin Xu, Tan Sitong, Liu Guangdi, and Kang Guangren.As for Zhang Yinhuan, "Although some people have participated in the performance and his bad deeds are notable, he is not yet Kang Youwei's party. He is temporarily under the supervision of the Ministry of Punishment and awaits the order." We will not go into the details of the connection, to show the intention of using punishment cautiously."

Officials in the Prime Minister's Yamen often deal with foreigners, and outsiders will inevitably suspect the New Party. Now even those who are "tempted" by Kang Youwei are not implicated, let alone the eyes and ears of the New Party.Therefore, after reading this encyclical, it feels like letting go of a stone in your heart. But when he saw another edict, his heart became heavy again.The emperor said, "Since April, I have been feeling unwell for a long time, and the treatment has not been effective for a long time. If there are people who are proficient in medical science outside Beijing, they will be recommended by the internal and external ministers and wait for the order. Now those from other provinces will be dispatched on the same day. Come to Beijing, don't delay."

Everyone understands that this is the harbinger of the abolition of legislation.There have been many rumors in Beijing, saying that "sooner or later the emperor will be changed", and this decree has already seen the beginning.But is the "Emperor" so easy to change?The officials in the Zongli Yamen were a little worried, fearing that it would cause the intervention of the ministers of various countries, and cause many unreasonable disputes for no reason.When they were talking to each other, they heard the sound of the horse's hooves, mixed with the brisk sound of the wheels, and they knew it was a Western "Hensmey" carriage, which was different from the rear carriage. Of course, there were foreigners coming.

It was Lu Ban, acting minister of France, who wanted to see King Qing or any of the prime ministers.Li Hongzhang was expelled, Zhang Yinhuan was arrested, King Qing and the Prime Minister who was concurrently the minister of military affairs were hard to come by. In the yamen, there was only one Xu Yongyi, who had been pushed out by Weng Tonghe and returned to the yamen on this day. . The regulations governing the handling of affairs in the Prime Minister's Yamen, all meetings with foreigners must be recorded by Zhang Jing, and Zhang Jing divides shares by country.There are nine members of Zhang Jing in the French stock market. The most capable one is Wang Daxie from Hangzhou. He is from the same hometown as Xu Yongyi, who is from Haiyan.

The translator, surnamed Wu, was brought by Lu Ban.The four guests, the host and the host, sat opposite each other on two sides of a large dining table, exchanged pleasantries, and the conversation got to the point. Wu Translator first revealed that Lu Ban came here to inquire about the emperor's condition. Upon hearing this, Xu Yongyi was startled, knowing that he had encountered a problem!He gave Wang Daxie a wink, indicating that he would also think about it carefully, and if he was struggling to deal with it, he must provide support. After Lu Ban had spoken, Wu interpreter interpreted the truth: "Today, I was quite surprised and concerned when I saw the imperial edict that the emperor was sick. The edict said that since April, I have been unwell. Why do I feel sick three or four times?" In the middle of the month, haven't you seen it?"

"Thank you, Minister, for your concern." Xu Yongyi replied slowly: "The saint has violated peace for a long time, and there are often legends. Why does your minister not know, and what is the reason? This minister is inconvenient to speculate." Translator Wu felt embarrassed when he heard his answer.Obviously, the Chinese employed by the French legation, such as Wu Translator, etc., must have never told Lu Ban about the rumors that the emperor was ill.If Xu Yongyi's answer was translated truthfully, perhaps he would be blamed, so he seemed embarrassed. However, he still talked a long story to Captain Lu, supplemented by hand gestures, as if explaining something?After listening, Lu Ban nodded and asked, "What's wrong with the emperor?"

It's inconvenient to talk nonsense, and you can't prevaricate it by asking questions and then telling me, so Xu Yongyi had to answer vaguely: "The emperor is due to hard work, lack of energy, poor appetite, and restless sleep at night." "This is a symptom that most patients have. What kind of disease is it?" Xu Yongyi was embarrassed by being forced to ask like this, so Wang Daxie quickly wrote a For the word "liver", move the piece of paper in front of Xu Yongyi. "It's probably liver disease." Xu Yongyi asked Translator Wu, "Minister Lu wanted to inquire so clearly, why?"

"I think he has a point." Translator Wu asked, "Do you want to translate Master Xu's words to him?" "No! Just listen to him." What Lu Ban said was: "People with liver disease are prone to anger. The emperor has this disease, and people around him will often be severely punished. It is really a very unfortunate thing." "Yes. But the emperor is kind by nature, and I haven't heard of any punishment." "That's very good!" Lu Ban paused and said, "The edict requires everyone to recommend doctors. There are several priests who preach in China and are proficient in medicine. I would like to recommend two to treat the emperor, so as to promote the friendship between the two countries." .” After listening to the translation, Xu Yongyi was quite surprised, and hurriedly replied: "Thank you for your care, Minister, and this minister first expresses my gratitude on behalf of our country. However, this minister must ask for an order to handle the matter of recommending a doctor. At this time, I cannot give any concrete answer." ,please forgive." Lu Ban expressed no dissatisfaction with his answer, but only asked, "When can I get an answer?" "It will take about two or three days." Xu Yongyi said, "You must be cautious about this matter. You have to consult the imperial doctor and the minister. Two or three days is the fastest." "Then, I will definitely come and hear back in three days." After speaking, Lu Ban left immediately.Xu Yongyi sees the guests out, but just after returning, he has not sat down yet, and there is another announcement: the British Minister Sir Donner is visiting. This time, Zhang Jing from the British stock market and Tang Wenzhi from Taicang, Jiangsu made the transcripts.After meeting, Embarrassed Nale first congratulated Xu Yongyi, and then took out a letter, and the accompanying Zheng translator said: "Minister Dou's letter is for Li Zhongtang, please pass it on to the Prime Minister's Office." "Since it is a letter to Li Zhongtang, why not send it directly to Xianliang Temple?" "Minister Dou means that although Li Zhongtang has withdrawn from the Prime Minister's Office, the UK is still willing to use Li Zhongtang as its opponent in negotiations, as if he is still in the Prime Minister's Office." "Oh!" Xu Yongyi was quite unhappy, but it was inconvenient to attack, so he swallowed and said: "Okay! I'll send someone to transfer it." After Zheng Translator conveyed the message, the talks should have ended, but Dou Nale had something else to say: "The letter expresses a wish of the United Kingdom, and I hope that Li Xiang can try to rescue Minister Zhang." Minister Zhang of course refers to Zhang Yinhuan.Xu Yongyi sneered in his heart, although Zhang Yinhuan was promoted by Li Hongzhang, but the friendship did not end, Li Hongzhang may not be willing to rescue Zhang Yinhuan.What's more, when Li Hongzhang was in unlucky times, he was lucky to avoid being involved in the turmoil that was just in the ascendant these days.Dona Le is arrogant and hateful, let him hit the wooden clock! Therefore, he replied coldly: "Understood! I will tell Li Zhongtang." "Not only to tell Prime Minister Li, but also hope that your minister will tell the ruler to save Minister Zhang. It will be very helpful to promote Sino-British diplomatic relations." This is another matter that makes Xu Yongyi helpless, so he can only reply: "I will transfer to King Chen Qing." As soon as Dou Nale left, Xu Yongyi immediately ordered a car to be set up, and took the two transcripts made by Wang Daxie and Tang Wenzhi, and headed straight to Prince Qing's Mansion. "My lord," Xu Yongyi said, "I really shouldn't have issued an edict to seek medical treatment! It would be very troublesome to provoke foreigners to intervene. Please read this transcript." King Qing frowned as he read it, and said after reading it : "He also has good intentions, and it seems that it is inconvenient to refuse. What good idea do you have for this matter?" "Now we all have to look at the meaning of Cisheng. No one dares to come up with random ideas. In my opinion, the prince might as well talk to Wang, Liao, and Yu Sangong." "I think so too, and I'll wait until I talk to them tomorrow." ※ ※ ※ Wang Wenshao, Liao Shouheng, and Yu Lu are all ministers of military aircraft and also prime ministers, so the easiest way for King Qing to discuss business with them is to go to the military aircraft office in person. The Military Aircraft Department is originally a forbidden area, but you are a prince, so you are an exception.King Qing pushed the door straight in, and took a seat at the top, straight to the point, explaining the purpose of his visit. The three military ministers who were also walking in the prime minister's office hadn't answered yet, but the resolute man who was not in his position was looking for his own affairs, "Isn't this a dog picking a mouse?" He said disapprovingly, "It's unreasonable!" It is even more unfair to say that the French minister recommended a doctor to meddle in his own business, and that the foreign envoy recommended a doctor to treat the emperor's illness.King Qing was displeased, so he replied sternly: "This can't be said to be meddling in other people's business. Ordinary people, relatives and friends are friendly, and it is common to recommend doctors, not to mention the king of a country, let alone the edict to seek medical treatment. I asked others to meddle in my own business. Ziliang, you have never done Westernization, so you don't know the ups and downs involved!" "I mean, if the emperor is sick, how can foreign countries intervene." Fortitude continued to argue, "Besides, foreign doctors are not worthy to treat the emperor." King Qing didn't bother to talk to him anymore, looked at Wang Wenshao, who was the oldest, and asked, "Kui Shi, what should we do about this matter?" "Of course I have to play the imperial edict. I don't think Cisheng will agree." "That's conceivable. We have to find a reason. How can we refuse people?" Wang Wenshao thought for a while, and answered slowly: "There is a saying. Once upon a time, Xihou was ill and asked a Western doctor to diagnose his pulse, but he died. There is a saying in Yu Quyuan Taishi's elegiac couplet: 'Believe in knowing that Western medicine should not be used.' Chinese and Western constitutions The difference is that the death of Marquis Zeng was not the fault of Western medicine. Today, with the honor of Wancheng, I dare not try Western medicine lightly. The kindness of the Dharma envoy is only from the heart." This statement was more tactful and decent, and everyone agreed with it, and King Qing decided to echo it.There is also the matter that the British minister wanted to rescue Zhang Yinhuan. Because of his fortitude, he didn't want to talk about it. Moreover, it was stated in the imperial edict that Zhang Yinhuan was not a member of the Kang Party. When he stopped thinking like this, he told the guards to "pass the sign" and waited to be summoned.After waiting for half an hour, there was still no news, so I couldn't help but wonder, "Who started it at this moment?" He asked, "It's been a long time, and I haven't come down yet!" "It was Rong Zhonghua's fault." Said resolutely and sourly, "Today's top celebrity is 'one-to-one' again. He only cares about his own happy speech, and doesn't think that we are all waiting here!" Summoning alone, called "independent confrontation", is the most taboo thing for military ministers, because they don't know what "independent confrontation" is? The "superior" asked suddenly, and there was no answer.However, the usual practice of summoning is that the military plane is always at the end, so that the ministers who have been summoned before have any reports, so that they can discuss with the military plane.Therefore, it took too long for Rong Lu to see him, and the Minister of Military Aircraft had to wait. Between Rong Lu and fortitude, King Qing naturally leaned towards the former, so he couldn't help but feel sorry for Rong Lu, "Don't say that! This drastic change is thanks to Rong Zhonghua's response." He paused and said, "What's more, today's one-on-one match was called by the queen mother, not Zhonghua himself. If the queen mother wanted to ask something, he had to answer it. How could he be blamed?" Gang Yi hit a nail and could only step aside and sulk.He has the narrowest mind, gritted his teeth secretly, and decided to fight Rong Lu.Therefore, when King Qing was called, and the minister of military aircraft was on sick leave due to King Li's sick leave, when he led the team to visit, he would definitely oppose Ronglu's suggestion. This day is called "Xunzheng", but in fact it is Empress Dowager Cixi who monopolizes power, because the emperor is not present at all.For what reason, the Empress Dowager didn't announce it, and the ministers didn't dare to ask. They just waited for inquiries after saluting. "How's the situation outside these two days?" "Happy cheers!" the resolute acting foreman replied without thinking. "It is said that the sage of mercy teaches the government, and the clouds and mists are cleared to see the blue sky." "Some people say that people's hearts are very disturbed. Is there such a thing?" If there is such a remark, of course it was played by Rong Lu, and the resolutely replied: "I can't see it, why is there any anxiety? It is only the new party that is afraid. As for the common people, who don't celebrate? However, what the slave said is Regarding the situation in Beijing, it is inevitable that the local people will be fluctuating because of the poor handling of the governor. The servant asked for an order, should he send a letter to the provinces, instructing the border ministers to take precautions. If there are rumors and troubles that disturb the local situation, only the The governor is asking." "There's no need to be so fussy." The Empress Dowager Cixi asked again: "Do you think the six yamen that were abolished should be restored?" "Empress Dowager Shengming." Gang Yi said, "On behalf of the officials of the six yamen, I would like to thank you for your kindness." "Actually..." Empress Dowager Cixi hesitated for a while, then said with emotion: "Hey! That yamen should be kept, that yamen should be dismissed, so let's not talk about it! Anyway, it will be restored anyway. Write an order to see!" So Gang Yi turned his face sideways and glanced at Liao Shouheng.Liao Shouheng kowtowed, stooped and left the hall, found a place where he could put his pen and ink, and wrote the imperial edict himself. "In addition, there are many major issues that should be changed, but we have to take it slowly." The Empress Dowager Cixi looked over the fortitude and fell on the faces of the people behind him, "Yu Lu, look at it, it must be changed immediately. What about those things?" "It's a good thing for the imperial court to speak out widely. However, not everyone can discuss the state's affairs. People who shouldn't be involved in the matter join in the fun. It's just messing with people's minds, and it's useless. The slaves thought that they should ask for an edict, and those who should not play the role are not allowed to hand over the seal to comply with the order." "This is what it should be!" Empress Dowager Cixi asked: "Wang Wenshao, you have experienced a lot. Looking at the so-called 'New Deal' in the past few months, which things do the common people hate the most?" Wang Wenshao was a little hard of hearing, and apart from hearing the Empress Dowager Cixi call her name, and seeing that she was asking, she didn't know anything about what the "superior" said.When encountering such a situation, he has a way to deal with it, which is to stick to the heart formula passed down in one line by the group of "Taiping Prime Ministers" since Daoguang: "Kowtow more, talk less." Kowtow at this time, expressing no opinion.The Empress Dowager Cixi asked Qian Yingpu by name again, and he made two statements: one is to ensure the stability of the government; , please decree to prohibit. The Empress Dowager Cixi never said anything about the stability of the court, and she took it very seriously to stop the establishment of schools in temples in various provinces.Next, I asked Xingge matters, but Gangyi couldn't help but want to speak again. He also stated two things: one is the original edict, starting from the lower examination, the township examination will abolish stereotyped essays, and all examination strategies will be changed.The resolute suggestion is to keep the old one and restore the stereotyped essay. "I've read the stereotyped papers too, but I don't know what they're talking about?" The Empress Dowager Cixi said as she shook her head. The bright yellow tassels on the "two heads" dangled violently. What to ask and what to answer, whoever has knowledge and who does not, can still tell whether it is good or bad." This is not advocating the restoration of stereotyped writing, and I resolutely responded: "Yes!" "Actually, the new policies are not necessarily bad. Since Tongzhi, there have been many new policies? The emperor told me at the beginning that new policies should be implemented. I said, who doesn't want the country to be rich and the people strong? As long as it is really beneficial to the country, I have nothing to disagree with. Just now Rong Lu also said that if the new party is to be established, the new policies do not necessarily have to be abolished! Those who deviate from the orthodoxy and destroy the law of the ancestors will naturally be abolished. There is some reason, so why abolish it?" Hearing that the Empress Dowager Cixi supported Ronglu's views, she was resolute and unconvinced. She was prepared to obey, but she had to fight. "In the case of the empress dowager, open a subject to obtain a scholar, using stereotyped essays is the method of the ancestors, so it is called 'making art'." He raised his voice and said, "The new policy today is different from the new policy implemented by the empress dowager. The current New Deal is all the tricks that Kang Youwei came up with. If you say that Kang Youwei wants to be strict, and the New Deal that Kang Youwei came up with doesn't have to be abolished, then I can't stand up." These words are contradictory, especially when the big hat of "ancestors make the law" is used, tit for tat, and the Empress Dowager Cixi's mouth is blocked.At the beginning of the political training, the ministers had to serve their orders, so she had no choice but to give in: "It makes sense. Then restore it!" "Zha!" Gang Yi replied loudly, and then said the second thing: "Since the liberal arts have been restored to the old chapter, the martial arts should also be treated in the same way. The horse, arrow, knife, bow and stone skills are still tested, and there is no need to test for foreign guns." Foreign cannon..." "I can't agree to this matter!" The Empress Dowager Cixi cut off his words, "The bow and arrow are no longer useful! You don't understand these military matters! Let's talk about it slowly." This hit a big nail.Resolute dared not say any more, and of course felt even more uncomfortable, because the new policy of reforming the martial arts was fully approved by Rong Lu.And what the Empress Dowager Cixi said, "You don't understand military affairs", clearly means that he is not as good as Rong Lu. This is one of the things Gang Yi finds most intolerable. The Empress Dowager Cixi also felt that the words were not speculative and very boring, and because of her age and fatigue, she ended the "Chang Dynasty" for this day. When the Military Aircraft Department will accept the edict drafted by the imperial edict, put it in a yellow box, submit it to the imperial examination, and when it is approved to be returned, a piece of Zhu Yu from the Empress Dowager Cixi is attached to the yellow box: "Writing Rong Lu to the Minister of Military Aircraft Let's go, leaving Yulu behind!" Ronglu is a bachelor, and Gang Yi is a co-organizer of the college. Although the opportunity to join the army is behind, he is catching up from behind. ※ ※ ※ The next day was the scheduled trial of the Kang Party.Chen Kuilong took a car to the Ministry of Punishments. Halfway there, Su La, who was sent by the Prime Minister's Yamen, chased after him, stopped the car, and said out of breath, "Master Chen, the Ministry of Punishment sent someone to inform you that you don't need to go, and there is no need for a joint trial." !" It turned out that Huang Guijun, a senior from Chen Kuilong's hometown, is currently the censor of Fujian Province. He is a conservative general. , causing other changes”, so it should be “quickly treated to avoid future troubles”.There is another saying that Huang Guijun is an old party rather than a queen party. He loves the emperor, not the descendants. I am afraid that once this imperial case is tried, some people will arbitrarily talk about it and make it too high, making the emperor who has been imprisoned , the situation is even more embarrassing, there is nothing wrong with his original intention. In any case, this suggestion is considered by the Empress Dowager Cixi to be a good idea to cut through the mess quickly, especially after King Qing Chen Zou, the French envoy recommending doctors, and the British envoy asked for the preservation of Zhang Yinhuan. If it is delayed, foreigners may intervene Opportunities will definitely damage the prestige of the imperial court.Therefore, when the military aircraft was summoned on this day, an imperial edict was issued: "Kang Guangren, Yang Shenxiu, Yang Rui, Lin Xu, Tan Sitong, Liu Guangdi, etc., are rebellious, and they will be executed immediately. They will be sent to monitor, and the infantry will lead the yamen and send troops to suppress them. " ※ ※ ※ Not long after Chen Kuilong returned to the car, the Minister of Supervision and Execution, Gang Yi, was accompanied by Chongli and Liao Shouheng, two ministers of the Ministry of Punishment, and arrived at the Ministry together.As soon as the seat was seated in the lobby, the host officer and the head of the prison hall were immediately summoned, the reason was announced, and the "official prisoner" in the proposal was ordered to be present. The person in charge of the prison hall is Qiao Shuzan, a native of Huayang, Sichuan, and everyone admires the "Six Gentlemen" except Kang Guangren.Kang Guangren didn't dare to be flattered, because his self-cultivation was too far behind those in the same case. From the day he was arrested and imprisoned, he made a lot of noise in the prison, banging his head on the wall from time to time, crying and shouting: "Oh my god! Why should my younger brother take the blame for what my elder brother did? How wronged!" Therefore, Qiao Shuzan received the imperial edict and took care of the "prison manager" and the forbidden son: "Except for that Mr. Kang who will definitely make trouble and has to be tied up as a last resort, the other five masters, you must be extra polite. Don't talk about those things." As usual, just say 'interview'." The so-called usual words are roughly ironic: I am clearly mourning, but I just say: "Congratulations on your old ascension to heaven!" The prison officer was ordered, and he started from the first room and notified room by room, please go to the yard and prepare for the interrogation. The first room was Tan Sitong, who had just received a poem by Lin Xu: "What's the use of Qingpu weeping? It's hard to repay the country's kindness with generosity. If you want to be a king's song, don't speak lightly." This is The allusion of He Jin in the later Han Dynasty was used. "Qianlicao" and "Benchu" cut Dong and Yuan, which means an act of remonstrance. Dong Fuxiang should be sought, and Yuan Shikai's trust would be rash. Tan Sitong was reprimanded, and he was naturally emotional, but he had a bold and optimistic disposition, and he still didn't change his normal at this point.Also using the allusion in "Book of the Later Han Dynasty", he wrote a poem on the prison wall: "Looking at the gate, thinking of Zhang Jian, enduring death and waiting for Dugan. I will smile to the sky from the sword, and go to Kunlun with my heart and gall! " The jailer waited for him to finish writing before he said, "Master Tan, I'm in court today!" "You didn't go to court until today?" Tan Sitong looked into the yard, "Is it just me?" "No! There are six in total. Master Tan will know when he turns around!" Not long after, everyone had arrived, and Kang Guangren was the last one to come to the yard. Uncharacteristically, he not only didn't cry or make trouble, but also had a hint of joy.This is because the jailer lied to him in order to seek peace for a while, and he can be convicted in court, which is no big deal, maybe only a year or so in prison.Kang Guangren believed it to be true and was relieved, so he had this abnormal expression. "Everyone," the jailer cast a wary look at all the guards present, and pointed to the door, "Please go this way!" The big prison of the Ministry of Punishment is called "Zhao Prison", and the common name is "Tianlao". It was the Zhenfu Division of Jinyiwei in the former Ming Dynasty.For more than two hundred years, the organizational system has remained the same. No matter the Fusi in the South Town or the Fusi in the North Town, there are two corner gates in the east and west.At this time, the jailer was referring to the Xijiao Gate, and others didn't take it seriously, but Liu Guangdi's expression changed, and he stood still. It turns out that according to the old regulations in the imperial prison, if they are released or just passed through the court, they all go out of the east corner gate, and only prisoners who have already established their fate can go out of the west corner gate.Liu Guangdi, who was an officer in the Ministry of Punishment, knew this rule. He was startled and astonished, and asked loudly, "How do you get out of the Xijiao Gate?" Knowing that he was negligent, the jailer quickly pointed to the east corner gate and said, "Yes, yes, we should go here!" So, Tan Sitong took the lead and walked out of the East Corner Gate boldly.Lin Xu walked behind, deliberately slowing down two steps. When Liu Guangdi came to the side, he walked beside him and asked in a low voice: "what happened?" "The sign is not good! I'm afraid I will die at this time." Hearing this, Lin Xu's legs went limp, and he almost collapsed, but after all, he straightened his back and walked out in a decent manner. When he got to the hall, he had to wait, because Wang Wenshao, Minister of Military Aircraft, rushed to the Ministry of Punishment and said that there was an extremely important matter that he had to discuss with Gang Yi immediately.