Chapter 283: Spare the dog officer
Tuoba Heng wore a creamy white gold-trimmed dress, which shone beautifully in his movements, making him very eye-catching when he walked.
"Who is so daring!? Criticizing the Emperor's will here? I think he must be tired of being alive, right!? Tuoba Heng was still angry in his heart that this little county order was so bold that he dared to criticize Su Cimo for not being worthy of being a fourth-grade official.
As soon as Zheng Ting heard this, he was stunned, and when he heard that the person who came was actually Tuoba's surname, he was suddenly scared in his heart, you know, Tuoba is the surname of the emperor today, and Tuoba Heng is definitely a royal family member, and he is a person he can't offend.
Suddenly, a few drops of sweat appeared on Zheng Ting's forehead, and he slowly turned around and looked over with a frightened face, only to see that the person behind him was dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe, and there were gold embroidered patterns on the clothes, and his face that looked very exquisite was definitely not what ordinary people could give birth to.
Suddenly, Zheng Ting knelt on the ground in fear, and saw Tuoba Heng's appearance, although he didn't often inquire about the news of the princes in the court, but looking at Tuoba Heng's young and handsome appearance, he also knew that he was not old, and he had already guessed that this person was probably the third prince who was famous in the capital.
"The lower officials have eyes but don't know Mount Tai, and they don't know that His Royal Highness the prince is coming, and they are far away! Please don't blame Your Highness! Zheng Ting knelt on his legs, lowered his head and lay on the ground in front of Tuoba Heng, and began to buckle his head vigorously and didn't dare to say anything more.
Suddenly, Tuoba Heng's handsome eyebrows wrinkled slightly in displeasure, and then the eagle-like eyes pursed slightly in displeasure, and then he turned around impatiently. Then he said: "The county magistrate of Yangfu County, you are so bold, you dare to criticize the four-grade officials appointed by our dynasty in the county at the foot of this imperial city!" If my ears weren't wrong just now, you said all those big rebellious words!? ”
Tuoba Heng turned around, turned to the side and no longer looked at Zheng Ting, who was kneeling on the ground and kowtowing.
As soon as Zheng Ting heard this, he was immediately so frightened that his heart almost jumped to his throat.
Zheng Ting immediately kowtowed a little more fiercely, and then he hurriedly begged for mercy: "Your Highness, forgive your sins!" The small one is a dog's eye and doesn't know Mount Tai! If you offend Master Su, it's small, don't you lose your temper with the little one! ”
Tuoba Heng frowned, still dissatisfied in his heart, only to hear that Zheng Ting suddenly sat up after speaking, and then immediately stretched out his hand and slapped himself.
I saw that at this moment, Zheng Ting no longer had the arrogance he had when he first came, and then stretched out his hand and slapped his mouth vigorously, the sound was more crisp and louder than the other, and suddenly those who watched the excitement at the door saw that the most unforgiving county lord in their county town also looked like this today, and they all happily covered the corners of their mouths and pointed to this side and said something, and some people covered their mouths and immediately laughed as if they were happy.
Su Cimo didn't want to have a bad relationship with this Zheng County Order, besides, it was a surprise that Tuoba Heng could come, she didn't want to spread such gossip, she relied on Tuoba Heng to climb to today's position, so Su Cimo looked at Zheng Ting who was fanning his mouth, and saw that his cheeks immediately began to turn purple, and he suddenly felt unbearable in his heart.
"Third Highness, forget it. I didn't want to turn against him, but he was a little bit forceful and wanted to snatch people out of my hands. Su Cimo stepped forward and said to Tuoba Heng.
Tuoba Heng heard that she didn't want to embarrass this Zheng County Order, not to mention what this Zheng County Order did in private for the time being, but he hadn't found out the truth yet, and he couldn't take people away casually.
"Okay, you don't have to keep slapping yourself! This is all Lord Su's plea for you! Tuoba Heng glanced at Na Zheng Ting with a faint face and said.
As soon as Zheng Ting heard Tuoba Heng's words, he immediately laughed happily, and there were even some tears flashing in the corners of his eyes.
He immediately turned around and then kowtowed to Su Cimo a few times, and then apologized: "Thank you, Lord Su, for interceding for me, the villain knows that he is wrong, and he will not dare to criticize the court officials next time, and I ask the three adults to forgive me for my reckless behavior today." ”
After that, he continued to kowtow again, Su Cimo could barely see his face, only saw him kowtowing like crazy.
You must know how dangerous his actions just now were, if Tuoba Heng was a decisive person, he Zheng Ting, the head of the dog today, and even the hundreds of people in his Zheng family, would be wiped out by Tuoba Heng in a word.
That's why Zheng Ting slapped himself like crazy, and then kowtowed like crazy, just to ask for forgiveness from the three adults present.
It's not that Tuoba Heng didn't have the intention of killing him, it's just that this is the first case that Su Cimo has taken over, he doesn't want to meddle too much, if someone with a heart spreads it, he will definitely say that this Su Cimo will only get mixed up because of Tuoba Heng's care.
Tuoba Heng just wanted to see what method Su Cimo would use to solve such a troublesome person, but he was very eager for Su Cimo to get experience.
Finally, Su Cimo noticed that Zheng Ting was bleeding from his forehead, so he panicked and stopped him and asked him to get up and talk well.
Zheng Ting had no choice but to stand up, standing aside and not daring to speak again.
Tuoba Heng looked at Su Cimo as if he was going to let go of Zheng Ting, and then turned his eyes to look at Su Cimo and said: "This county order was originally disrespectful to the imperial court, and he has committed a big crime, Cimo, are you going to let him go so easily!?" ”
Tuoba Heng deliberately wanted to see what decision Su Cimo would make, and secondly, he also wanted to see if he had really mistaken Su Cimo, and he might not be worth being moved by him several times or three times.
Su Cimo glared at Zheng Ting, and then said with an unkind face: "Third Highness, although this dog official has a bad reputation, but it is not to the point where I will punish him today, he just said that I am not worthy of being an official, and he just mentioned that I have some reasons for doing things recklessly, so I don't plan to punish him, saying that it is disrespectful to the imperial court, but it is just disrespectful to me, a fourth-grade official." ”
"Oh!? So what are you going to do with it!? Tuoba Heng said to Su Cimo with great interest.
Su Cimo immediately clicked and said, "Hmph, I'll spare you this time!" If there is a next time, then don't blame me for turning my face and not recognizing people. ”
Zheng Ting's panicked expression saw that Su Cimo spared him again, and he was suddenly overjoyed, so he immediately knelt down and bowed to Su Cimo again, and then said: "Master Su, you are like Zheng Ting's reborn parents!" Zheng Ting will not forget this kindness. ”
Su Cimo waved his hand helplessly and said: "Get up, today's matter, it's also the first time the official came, it's a face-to-face!" See you next time, don't be so rude! ”
Zheng Ting immediately stood up, nodding his head like a chicken pecking rice.
"Good! Okay, you are very kind, and the little ones must be remembered. Zheng Ting said.
Tuoba Heng saw Zheng Ting get up, it turned out that Su Cimo still didn't have full evidence to get hold of this Zheng Ting, so Tuoba Heng asked Zheng Ting to go back to the mansion first, and they would leave here soon.
Zheng Ting thanked Dade and went back to the mansion.
After Zheng Ting left, Su Cimo was a little strange about what happened to Tuoba Heng, why he suddenly let this Zheng Ting go, and thought that it might be that the matter was not investigated clearly, so Tuoba Heng did not plan to arrest that Zheng Ting first.
Although Zheng Ting left, Zheng Xiu did not leave. I'm still being guarded in the cubicle on the second floor.
Tuoba Hengping retreated and waited, and then took Su Cimo to a side room.
"Cimo, do you know why I let Zheng Ting leave first?" Tuoba Heng asked.
Su Cimo shook his head, indicating that he didn't know, so Tuoba Heng continued: "Now that my people haven't investigated the news back, it's just to stabilize him first, and when I have enough evidence on hand for a while, then it's time to open a court for interrogation." ”
Su Cimo nodded immediately, saying that this Zheng Ting is indeed excessive, and the household registration book she asked for has not been sent to her until now.
Tuoba Heng was very angry in his heart, and he also slightly blamed Su Cimo for being too indecisive.
"Just now, that dog official said bad things about you in front of the people, why didn't you just send him down?" Tuoba Heng asked with a very strange frown.
Su Cimo thought for a while before replying: "Well, it's also my bad luck today, even my colleague Zhang Mingchang also advised me to think twice, so I have a lot of doubts about doing things, and I didn't make a ruthless move, but I was afraid that I would be criticized!" ”
Tuoba Heng was very angry and gently patted the table next to him with his hand, and then said: "If what he did is true, then even if someone intercedes for him, it will be useless." You should not have let go of what he insulted you, but don't listen to the sycophants of the ministers of the household, according to your nature. ”
Tuoba Heng was very angry and wrinkled his brows and thought deeply, Su Cimo pursed the corners of his mouth helplessly, alas, he also blamed himself for the soft roots of his ears, as soon as she heard others say good things on the side, she began to be a little dilemma.
A person like Zheng Ting who does all kinds of evil should indeed be taught some lessons, but what Su Cimo lacks most now is evidence.
Su Cimo pursed her lips angrily, thinking that Zheng Ting said that she didn't know the law, she was really angry.
"Hmph, it's okay if you don't say it, I get angry when I say it, that Lord Zhang Mingchang has been helping that Zheng Ting to speak just now, and now I think about it, I did punish too lightly just now." Su Cimo gritted his teeth and said.
Tuoba Heng nodded with a light smile in understanding, and then said: "Alas, having such a colleague by your side will inevitably mislead your decision, this time I don't blame you, I will mention those people well." ”
A puff of water vapor rose in Su Cimo's eyes, and the more he thought about it, the more angry he became.