The Passionate Guns of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 892 Execution Ground (2)

"Bi'er?...Madam Bai?...Your Majesty?!" Cheng Yaojin saw these three disguised people in the crowd one after another, and his heart suddenly sank. Cheng Yaojin was gone after being paraded for a whole day yesterday. He didn't care, and he didn't care until today when he was tied to the execution rack, but seeing these three people, Cheng Yaojin's heart suddenly rose to his throat.

Cheng Yaojin was not mistaken, what he saw at this time was Yang Yong, Bai Yu and Bi'er. At this time, the three of them were all dressed in common people's attire with hidden sharp blades. Of course, Yang Yong was still disguised as a man, but the three of them Without the gorgeous clothes of brothel girls, they were very inconspicuous among the people watching the excitement, and it took Cheng Yaojin a long time to find them.

Cheng Yaojin saw these three people, and of course these three people also saw Cheng Yaojin, and they met their eyes.

Yang Yong had already made all the preparations and told him with his eyes to reassure Cheng Yaojin.However, the more this happened, the more worried Cheng Yaojin became.

At this time, the common people flashed aside, and the chief officials of the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Punishment arrived. Of course, it was the Ministry of Punishment’s job to execute the criminals. Sitting on the platform in the center of the execution ground.

Soon several familiar figures came into Yang Yong's eyes, Prince Li Jiancheng, Qi Wang Li Yuanji, Concubine Chai Shao, in fact Zuo Servant Liu Wenjing also arrived, but Yang Yong didn't know this person.

The four of them put on their official uniforms and came to the execution ground swaggeringly with their entourage.

When these four people came, it was a big deal, especially the prince Li Jiancheng, who was the number two emperor. Li Jiancheng presided over many affairs in the court now, and it was almost rare for the prince to visit with Li Yuan in person.

The common people dodged one after another, and the soldiers and officials who were guarding the execution ground had recognized them, and hurriedly saluted these four people to make way for them in panic, and reported to Changsun Wuji and the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment.

Changsun Wuji and Minister of the Ministry of Justice didn't dare to sit there and show off. These two people have high official positions, but who do they compare with? Compared with these four people, they are all much shorter.While ordering their confidants to deliver letters to Li Shimin in the Xishan Garden, the two got up, arranged their official uniforms, saluted Li Jiancheng and others, and then let Li Jiancheng and others onto the stage.

Li Jiancheng and the others were not polite, and the four sat on the stage. Li Jiancheng sat in the middle, with Li Yuanji, Chai Shao and Liu Wenjing on both sides. These four people took the positions of Changsun Wuji and Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and the two had no choice but to behave. Standing squarely.

The current Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment is surnamed Gao, called Gao Shilian. He was also a well-known figure in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. He was Changsun Wuji's uncle and adoptive father.During the reign of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, Wai Lang, a member of the Ministry of Rites, was implicated because his immediate superior surrendered to Goguryeo. , and betrothed Li Shimin, his adopted daughter and his niece, as his wife. Li Yuan knew that this person was talented, so he promoted him to be Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.Of course, this person is also one of Li Shimin's best friends.

Li Jiancheng looked at Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian, curled his lips and said, "My lords, who are you going to kill, with such a big battle?"

The two of them knew that Li Jiancheng asked the question out of the blue, but they still had to answer politely, "His Royal Highness, why don't you understand it, isn't this Cheng Yaojin, the official worships General Youwuwei."

"Oh, is that so?" Li Jiancheng pretended to look at the execution post again. They were only ten meters away from Cheng Yaojin, so they could see clearly. Cheng Yaojin was also looking at him at this time.

After Li Jiancheng read it, he put on a show and said, "It's really General Cheng, Mr. Changsun, Mr. Gao. I ask you, what law did Cheng Yaojin commit, and which one is he guilty of?"

The two knew that Li Jiancheng was looking for trouble, and they had to bow down to salute. The eldest grandson Wuji replied respectfully: "Return to His Royal Highness, the official uniform of Cheng Yaojin's court is not neat, and he is suspected of despising the king. The crime is the same as bullying the king. We had no choice but to arrest him and report him to the Ministry of Punishment for the official punishment."

"Nonsense!" Li Jiancheng slapped the table, "Master Changsun, as far as I know, Cheng Yaojin is like this every time he goes to court, why did you turn a blind eye to it in the past, but now you have to be arrested and punished? Father has no will, right? Did Cheng Yaojin offend you somewhere, you guys are out to get revenge!"

At this time Cheng Yaojin heard it really, and opened his voice and shouted: "His Royal Highness, I have been wronged, I don't know where I offended them, they are revenge, His Royal Highness must make the decision for my humble minister!" ...

Hearing this, Yang Yong smiled secretly, then gave Bai Yu and Bi'er a wink, and the two also shouted, "General Cheng Yaojin is innocent! General Cheng was wronged..." As the two of them took the lead, Lao Bai also agreed. There were still a lot of booing, and the scene was a bit chaotic.

At this time, the generals in charge of maintaining order in the execution ground and the officials in the yamen raised their knives, guns and leather whips and shouted. Seeing Cheng Yaojin shaking his head and still shouting, his voice was also loud. An servant came and stuffed a ball of rags into Cheng Yao In Jin's mouth, Cheng Yaojin stopped shouting.The scene gradually fell silent.

In front of so many people, Li Jiancheng didn't save face for the two of them by saying this. You must know that these two are also dignified third-rank officials, and what Li Jiancheng said is revenge. Therefore, The elder grandson Wuji and Gao Shilian both had fever on their faces.

But the two of them would not admit it, so they quickly knelt down and saluted, Changsun Wuji said: "I am wronged, it is the emperor's will to rectify the government and the government, and it is also the duty of the lower official. , not daring to bend the law for personal gain, please His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to investigate clearly."

"That's right, the old minister is dedicated to serving the public and dare not have any personal affair. Please His Highness the Crown Prince investigate clearly." Gao Shilian also said.

"Since that's the case, do you have your father's will to do this?"

The two shook their heads.Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji looked at each other, and shouted: "If you don't have a will, you dare to kill the officials of the court. You are too bold. Come here, let Cheng Yaojin be acquitted, and give these two bold guys to me. Grab it and wait for it to be dealt with!"

What Li Jiancheng said was similar to the imperial decree. Who dared not listen to the official servants present, and promised that some would come to untie Cheng Yaojin, and some would come and knock off the official hats of Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian, twist their arms and tie them up. .

The common people who watched the excitement saw it, it was really interesting, who is the prisoner? !
Yang Yong, Bai Yu, and Bi'er were delighted, and they even agreed with Li Jiancheng for a while, which really has the courage of a prince.

At this moment, someone outside the circle shouted: "King Qin is here! King Zhao is here—"

These few shouts caused commotion in the crowd. The names of Li Shimin and Li Yuanba were like the sun in the sky, and everyone knew everyone. Some people had never seen these two people before. After the vote was passed, some still pointed and poked, discussing in low voices.

When Yang Yong and the others heard it, they couldn't help being stunned, and quickly followed the sound.I saw an army coming from outside, the leader was Li Shimin, the king of Qin, closely followed by Li Yuanba, the king of Zhao in the Western Mansion. Behind them, there were about two to 3000 people in the team, all of whom were dressed as soldiers of the government.

Yang Yong's heart fluttered, and then he was overjoyed. These two boys also came, Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, Li Yuanji, Li Yuanba, and the four brothers were all here. It seems that today is getting more and more lively!
(End of this chapter)