allendalepharm Chapter 660: General Sima of the Former Dynasty
Chapter 660: General Sima of the Former Dynasty
Although Wei Xiyuan is still the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, much of the power in his hands has been removed. He was retained because he was really not involved, and the emperor gave the Wei family some face.
"You are Wei Xiyuan's loyal servant, but did Wei Xiyuan send you to act this way? Is your Wei family colluding with the remnants of the previous dynasty?"
The Fourth Prince felt terrible when he thought that a loyal minister like Wei Xiyuan could collude with the rebels.
What would happen to the power in the court? Wei Xiyuan was a fourth-rank minister.
As the Fourth Prince spoke, he had the rag removed from Wei Zheng's mouth, but Fang Zhongyi immediately stopped him.
"Your Highness, this man is very stubborn and refuses to confess a single word. Once the cloth is removed from his mouth, he will bite his tongue to commit suicide."
Jiang Youzhen sneered at the side, "Don't worry! Biting your tongue won't kill you. If you don't believe me, you can try it."
The Fourth Prince waved his hand, and Fang Zhongyi took the rag out of the other's mouth.
However, to everyone's surprise, he actually started talking without being asked, but what he said did not satisfy everyone.
"I am indeed a remnant of the previous dynasty, but I have no relationship with Lord Wei, because my father is the younger brother of General Sima of the previous dynasty, named Sima Kang."
"Sima Kang?" The Fourth Prince was shocked. Sima Kang was a fierce general in the previous dynasty. No wonder Wei Zheng's martial arts were so powerful. It turned out to be a family inheritance.
"Whether Lord Wei is colluding with the rebels remains to be verified. Tell the truth about the mastermind behind this!"
Jiang Youzhen didn't believe that Wei Xiyuan was innocent at this moment, but Wei Zheng was indeed loyal and actually wanted to get Wei Xiyuan out.
"Yes, I will investigate. Now tell me everything you know, including who ordered you to kill Jiang Youzhen and who you contacted. Tell me everything."
The Fourth Prince walked aside and gave Zhu Cheng a few instructions before coming back.
Jiang Youzhen knew that he was sending people to monitor the Wei Mansion. If Wei Xiyuan was really a suspect, he would definitely get the news of Wei Zheng's arrest and would naturally take action.
However, Jiang Youzhen remembered the person Huang Mintao mentioned. After thinking for a long time, Huang Mintao was just guessing, and he couldn't tell whether it was that person just by the sound and action.
The other party is in a high position of power. If you act rashly without sufficient evidence, you will not only alert the enemy but also return empty-handed.
It would be better for her to investigate secretly on her own, and then report to the emperor when she has evidence!
"There's nothing much to say, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit!" Wei Zheng said with a self-deprecating smile. He boasted of his unrivaled martial arts skills, but he couldn't survive a single move from Jiang Youzhen.
He looked at Jiang Youzhen, "You are really amazing! I admire you very much, but don't try to get anything out of me."
Jiang Youzhen frowned. If he couldn't get anything out of the question, the emperor would definitely not be satisfied.
How can we just capture a small leader of Wei Zheng?
"Your Highness, let's torture him! I'll see how long he can keep his mouth shut."
Zhu Zhimin stepped forward and looked at Wei Zheng viciously.
He must get something out of Wei Zheng today. The man was captured by Jiang Youzhen, and even the Beijing Guard Command Headquarters got credit for it, but he didn't.
The emperor is already dissatisfied with him today, so naturally he has to show it.
However, Wei Zheng sneered and finally closed his eyes, looking like he was in denial.
"Let's punish him!" The Fourth Prince knew that Wei Zheng would not confess, so he agreed.
Seeing that Zhu Zhimin was about to take down the half-dead Huang Shu from the rack, Jiang Youzhen ordered the jailer beside him, "Tie this man to the bench!"
The jailer suddenly realized, "Sir, are you still going to use that kind of punishment?"
Jiang Youzhen shook his head. Wei Zheng had great internal strength and even if he held his breath, he could do it longer than the average person. Therefore, that punishment was not suitable.
The jailer didn't dare to ask any more questions and just did as Jiang Youzhen said.
The Fourth Prince was a little curious. From the sound of it, it seemed that a new punishment had been invented?
At this time, Zhu Zhimin suddenly asked curiously: "How did you come up with the punishment of using paper to cover the face? What's its name?"
He was very surprised when he heard what the jailer said yesterday, as no one had ever used it before.
Jiang Youzhen thought for a moment and said, "Let's call him Jiaguan! Don't you want to be promoted? Let's call him this."
The name was weird, but everyone thought it fit perfectly.
All the criminals who entered the Dali Temple were controlled by power and money, so this name is very appropriate. Aren't these rebels also dreaming of serving the emperor?
"Tie him up and sit him on the rack, tie his legs to the bench at the knees, and get some bricks."
Jiang Youzhen didn't know if he could pry open the man's mouth, but the flesh wounds from whips were not unbearable for martial artists. And the pain in the joints was perhaps more obvious.
Everyone was very curious, but Wei Zheng had a bad feeling.
After the jailers did as they were told, Jiang Youzhen asked them to add bricks one by one.
After adding only three pieces, Wei Zheng was sweating profusely from the pain. He was shocked, this was not a flesh wound, his knee felt like it was about to break.
"Jiang Youzhen, you are helping the tyrant. The Zhao family is the rebels now. If they hadn't seized the Ma family's kingdom, how could they have become the masters of this kingdom? I am doing this to restore order and return the kingdom to the Ma family."
Wei Zheng was in so much pain that he couldn't speak correctly, but he finally spoke out his true feelings.
Jiang Youzhen: Hmm???
The Fourth Prince had a gloomy expression on his face. He ordered, "Add more bricks! He's still so energetic, which means he's not in pain. Add two more."
The jailers did not dare to delay and hurriedly added to the action, moving much faster.
"Ah~" Wei Zheng couldn't help but scream out in pain, sweat all over his forehead, but a strong hatred burst out in his eyes.
This Wei Zheng has been brainwashed so badly! The era of the Ma family has passed. When the Great Sheng collapsed, this Wei Zheng was probably only a few years old. How strong could his emotions be?
Even Jiang Youzhen found it unbelievable.
She is a selfish person. If she were Wei Zheng, why would she find a master for herself? When the emperor asked him to get rid of his slavery, he had already agreed. He was indeed loyal enough.
"Emperor Ruming was licentious and immoral, causing the people to live in misery. The Zhao family cleared the court, appeased the people, and consolidated the country, which was in line with the will of the people.
Now the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the emperor is busy with all kinds of affairs for the prosperity of the world, and is working for the welfare of the people. Isn't he better than Ma?"
Jiang Youzhen snorted coldly, "I think these are all excuses. To restore the great prosperity, to follow the emperor, to restore the glory of your Sima family, right? Don't make up any high-sounding excuses. As you said, the winners are the kings and the losers are the bandits. Since you made the decision in the first place, you should be prepared to bear the consequences."
Wei Zheng was about to faint from the pain, but when he heard Jiang Youzhen say that, he became so angry that his mind cleared up.
"I am seeking revenge for the Sima family. My uncle was loyal to the imperial court, but the Zhao family attacked my uncle in order to seize power.
In order to wipe out the root of the problem, my entire family was wiped out. Otherwise, my father would not have to take me with him in hiding and sell me as a lowly slave."
Wei Zheng spat a mouthful of blood and looked at the Fourth Prince with eyes full of resentment.
The Zhao family's kingdom was won by stepping on the bones of countless people from the Sima family. Before his death, his father told him that he must restore Dasheng, regain the glory of their Sima family and avenge his family.