"Brother!"

In Dongzhang's mansion, Zhang Ying looked at the brightly lit hall, his heart palpitated, and then he glared at Zhang Bo, who was a little lost and depressed, and lowered his voice and reprimanded: "Why are you so confused? While surrendering to the Qin State, he dared to take in Zhang Er's wife and son! Isn't this to bring disaster to the Zhang family! ”

Zhang Bo explained a little weakly: "Brother clan, no matter what the Huang clan says, there are two generations of friendship with my family, Zhang Er is also a hero of Wei Dong, and he has always been respectful to my family, whether it is a wedding or a funeral, he will send someone to pay tribute." I have been with him for many years, often referred to as uncle and nephew, when Wai Huang fell, he entrusted his wife to me to take care of, how could I care? ”

"Therefore, my clan surrendered to Qin to know the situation, and to shelter Zhang Er's wife and son is to keep righteousness......"

"You have kept your faith, and now that this matter has been exposed, where will you put the Zhang family? Why didn't you consult with me beforehand? ”

Zhang Cheng was so angry that he stomped his feet, originally the Zhang family had Zhang Cang as an official in Xianyang, and their brothers successively became husbands and three elders because of their dedication to sincerity. At the time of the fall of the old Wei and the establishment of the new rule of the Qin State, it was a good opportunity for the family to develop and grow, but now, all these efforts have been ruined by Zhang Bo's "righteousness" move.

Zhang Er is now a fugitive arrested by the Qin army, and even his family members are on the wanted warrant. Sheltering his wife and son, does it mean that the Zhang family has become Zhang Er's comrade, and he still remembers the rebellion against the Qin State?

But he is also helpless, keeping small righteousness and ignoring the overall situation, this is the temperament of his brother. Zhang Er may have seen through him, so he entrusted him with his wife in times of crisis. The most dangerous place is often the safest, Zhang Bo surrendered to Qin early, and became an official of Qin, so the Qin officials did not expect that Zhang Er's wife and children were still hidden in his home.

Zhang Bo was also interesting enough, he hid the two of them at home for two months, and they still seemed to be nothing on the surface, if it weren't for Dongzhang, a slave who betrayed his master, and reported it to Qin officials, even Zhang Cheng would have been kept in the dark.

Zhang Bo still said stubbornly: "Their mother and son are just staying here temporarily, Chen Yu will soon send someone to pick them up, change their names, and take them to Zhao Di ......."

Zhang Cheng sighed: "I don't have a chance to leave, then the black man is sitting in the hall outside, holding your two parents and sons, as well as my family Zhang Zhong." Could it be that in order to protect our wives and children, we should not be able to put our own children and clans on board? Let's think about how to explain to the Qin official first. ”

While speaking, he also said happily: "Fortunately, this black man is good at talking, and Chen Ping is also persuaded by the side, he did not listen to the slave's report, so he led the soldiers to the door to arrest people, but tied him up and sent it overnight, so that we can dispose of it ourselves......"

Fang Cai's black man went and returned, which scared Zhang Bo and Zhang Ying.

He threw the slave who was tied up in front of the two, and then kept saying something, "According to the law of Qin, the son sues the parents, the concubine sues the master, and the non-public office sues, and the officials do not listen, so they will be escorted back and disposed of by the Zhang family......"

Of course, the two don't understand, "public lawsuits" and "non-public lawsuits" are forms of litigation in Qin Law. A public complaint is a case in which a person who is accused of theft, murder, or injury by someone who is not related by blood. All cases that are reported by the public office must be accepted by the Qin officials and must not be refused.

The "non-public lawsuit" refers to the child suing the parents, the slave and the maid suing the master, etc., and all non-public cases are generally not accepted.

This special rule in Qin's law has become a good excuse for Heifu to let go of the Zhang family and not have to collapse the relationship between the two sides, he chose to salute first and then soldier, and let Zhang Bo make up for the foolish things he did before.

However, after giving Zhang enough steps, Heifu's next words were full of threats.

"Zhang Qifu, this matter is really not confidential enough, and even a little slave can know about it. It is conceivable that there are many people in the mansion who know! I'm afraid that after tomorrow, there will be an endless stream of people who report this! In Humu Township, I can still help Zhang Qifu suppress it, but if they sue Waihuang, sue Daliang. ”

Heifu sneered: "Zhang Qifu, I can't protect you!" ”

As he spoke, Heifu threw a dagger at the feet of the Zhang brothers and said coldly to them: "Between the officials of the Qin State and the Qingxia Xinyi, the two Zhang Jun still have to make a decision quickly!" ”

After that, Heifu and his two subordinates pressed their swords to detain Zhang Bo and Zhang Ying's son, and threatened that the two must dispose of Zhang Er's wife and son before dawn!

In this way, it can prevent people from continuing to sue; second, he kept the entire Zhang family, as well as the official position of Zi Gu who was far away in Xianyang, so that he did not have to be punished for sitting together; Third, I can also explain to the superiors......"

……

Now, that unlucky slave has long been killed by the Zhang brothers and buried under a tree in the backyard, but when it was his turn to "deal with" Zhang Er's wife and son, Zhang Bo hesitated.

Zhang Cheng knew that time waited for no one, and after he looked at the hour, he was rarely ruthless, and said to Zhang Bo: "The life of the Zhang family, the rise and fall of the clan, are all tied to this, my brother, you must not decide!" ”

Of course, Zhang Bo knows his current situation, the Zhang family has been tied to the Qin State, seeing that Daliang is in danger day by day, and Taoqiu and other places have also been captured by the Qin army one after another, they are just small townsmen, and it is impossible to rebel again.

Therefore, there is only one choice, that is, to kill Zhang Er's wife and son, and hand over the body to Heifu to take over!

Zhang Bo, who had been tough for half his life, suddenly became cowardly at this moment, he couldn't give the order for a long time, and even asked people to go to the hall to ask Heifu: "Can Qin pawn do it?" ”

After a while, Chen Ping replied on Heifu's order, and just said lightly: "This matter started because of Zhang Qifu, and it should be ordered by Zhang Qifu to be closed, so as to prove to You You that Zhang's heart is for the Qin State......"

"If Zhang Jun really can't do it, it's okay to hand over Zhang Er's wife and son directly to You, but in that case, You Yi can't guarantee that when Zhang Er's wife arrives in front of the officials, will she confess, and the Zhang family has taken them in and protected them......"

After saying that, Chen Ping shook his head and said goodbye and returned.

"What a ruthless Qin man!" Zhang Bo scolded: "He doesn't want to dirty his hands, am I willing?" This is to want my family to completely make a feud with Zhang Er, cut off all back roads, and can only serve Qin with all his heart! ”

scolded and scolded, but when it came to the end, Zhang Bo was helpless, between the life of his parents and his children, the future of the family and "faithfulness", he still chose the former.

Under Zhang Ying's urging, he could only weakly compare hands, let the two servants who were loyal to the Zhang family hold sharp blades, followed him to the most mysterious courtyard, and knocked on the door......

……

At this time, it was the third watch in the middle of the night, and the courtyard was dim, but after a while, the door opened, and the old woman who was arranged by Zhang Bo to take care of Zhang Er's wife and son's living and food here opened the door while cursing in a low voice.

"Who?"

"It's ...... me"

Seeing that the master had come in person in the middle of the night, the old lady hurriedly retreated and saluted, raised her head, and saw two servants with swords following closely behind, and was even more frightened.

After hearing the voice, the Huang family inside also hurriedly put on her clothes and walked out of the back room, but saw that she was in her thirties, but her charm was not reduced, her eyebrows were beautiful, and her skin was delicate, and she was worthy of being the first beauty in Waihuang. She was wearing a two-color skirt, the skirt was long and swaying, curling and tingting, her long black hair hung down behind her, because the night breeze was cool, and she was also wearing a red deep coat outside, which was particularly dazzling under the moonlight.

"It turned out to be my uncle."

After seeing that it was Zhang Bo, Huang respectfully bowed to him with a blessing salute, solemnly and slowly bent his knees and bowed his head, but when he looked up, he saw Zhang Bo's bitter face, as well as two servants with blades on the left and right.

Huang Shi understood something at once, and his face instantly became as pale as moonlight.

"Niece...... No, Mrs. Zhang, it's a leak, old and old people really can't protect your mother and son......"

Zhang Bo had no face to say anything, so he could only bow his head and sigh.

After a period of dizziness, the Huang family stood firm again, she tugged at the placket on her chest, and said with difficulty: "The concubine has followed her husband for nine years, and she often dreams of swords and swords, so she has long expected such a day......"

She raised her eyes and asked, "Dare to ask uncle, but Qin officials are chasing after the door?" ”

Zhang Bo nodded.

She wrung her hands and said, "This time, can the concubine survive?" ”

Zhang Bo shook his head.

Huang nodded silently, then turned around and looked at the hidden door, she and Zhang Er's son were less than eight years old, and they were sleeping soundly inside, not knowing that something was happening outside that would determine his fate.

Huang seemed to have made up his mind, raised his hands and eyebrows, knelt down on his knees, bowed his head to the ground, stood up for a long time, and made the heaviest bow to Zhang Bo......

Zhang Bo hurriedly avoided it, and said ashamedly: "The old man is ashamed to accept this gift." ”

"Uncle can afford it! When my uncle was in Waihuang, he remembered the old people's affection and took in my mother and daughter for two months. During this period, the supply of food and clothing was endless, and my mother and son were able to live a quiet time in this chaotic world. ”

"Now that the Qin officials are forcing the door, I think about it, my uncle must hand over my mother and son, but I am afraid that I can't help but be punished, and I say something that should not be said, implicating the Zhang family. Therefore when you deliver me up, I will be a corpse...... Is that so? ”

Zhang Bo turned his head, although he didn't want to admit it, but this was what he was going to do.

Huang once again took the head: "But Ao Er is only seven years old, he doesn't know the world, no matter how cruel Qin officials are, they will not torture him, ask for a confession from a child's mouth, and hope that Uncle Nian has been in the two families for many years, and can leave Ao Er's life!" ”

She raised her head, tears in her eyes and said: "His father has been adrift for half his life, and he is now nearly forty years old, and now it is unknown whether he is alive or dead, and even if he survives, it is unknown whether he will have an heir in the future." Zhang Ao is his only blood and bones! The Qin people arrested my mother and son in order to force him to be arrested, Zhang Ao will not die for his crimes, even if he enters Qin as a slave and a subordinate, he can still leave a ...... for his father."

"The concubine is willing to die in exchange for Zhang Ao's life, and I hope my uncle will allow me!"

What Huang said was sincere, Zhang Bo was extremely ashamed, and at this moment, his heart softened, so he nodded in a ghostly manner.

Huang was overjoyed, and then went backwards back into the house.

She lifted the thin veil and walked to the couch, stroked the child's hairline lightly, smiled softly, and left a last kiss on his cheek, on which a few tears were stained.

In the end, when Zhang Ao was in a daze, muttering to find his mother, Huang forced himself to leave.

She walked out of the door, reluctantly looked back at the figure of the child on the bed, burst into tears, but still ruthless, closed the door with both hands, but stood on the steps, and pulled out the short blade that Zhang Er gave her to defend herself.

Huang's eyes were resolute, and he slowly raised the short blade, raised it above his chest, and lifted it above his slender neck......

Looking at this scene, Zhang Bo burst into tears, this bloated old man in his fifties actually knelt down towards the Huang family.

The dagger slipped down in his hand with a clanging sound......

The corpse lay on the stairs.

The moon is pale.

Deep-clothed blood-red......

……

With the howling of children in the backyard, Heifu and his men finally waited for the results of Zhang's treatment.

Zhang Bo walked in front with a gloomy face, and his two servants, wrapped in a large roll of white silk cloth, wrapped in a blood-stained corpse, slowly walked to the hall before putting it down.

What appeared in front of the Black Husband was a female corpse with a serene face......

"Is this really Zhang Er's wife Huang?" Heifu was skeptical.

"The old thing has been done, as for whether you believe it or not, it depends on Youyou." Zhang Bo glared at Heifu, his eyes full of remorse.

Zhang Cheng hurriedly pulled the sleeve of his brother, also came over to take a look, and arched his hand: "Nine years ago, Zhang Er married the Huang family and invited my two brothers, this is indeed the Huang family, no doubt about it!" ”

"Son of Zhang Er, where is Zhang Ao?" Chen Ping took a look and saw that there was only one corpse, so he couldn't help but ask, he was very concerned about this.

Zhang Bo said coldly: "A seven-year-old child, what does he know? The old man was reluctant to start. People are in the backyard, You You can take them to the officials to give an errand, if the mother and son are dead, I am afraid it will not be able to be used to coerce Zhang Er to return to the case. ”

Although the words were ugly, but faintly, they could hear that Zhang Bo hoped that Heifu would spare the child's life.

Chen Ping shook his head disapprovingly, but in front of the Zhang brothers, he stopped talking.

Heifu laughed, he put away the sword that had been pressed in his hand, released Zhang Bo's son, and said, "Since Zhang Qifu doesn't care about the child's nonsense, then what do I care?" The second and third sons, take the corpses and young children, and go back to the camp! ”

He knows that he is playing a complete "bad guy" today.

But Heifu was also very helpless, and ordered the mother and son to be arrested, and they hid in Zhang Cang's uncle's house. Heifu could not destroy the Zhang family in order to complete the wanted warrant, not only would he not be able to complete the task of requisitioning grain, but he would also disrupt the order of his hometown, and he would also make a feud with Zhang Cang, who was far away in Xianyang, which was the only person he knew that had the potential to be a scientist in these years. Just to catch the reward of Zhang Er's wife and son? It's not worth it.

But Heifu can't let it go, because this matter can't be hidden, and if someone goes to Waihuang and Daliang to complain afterwards, not only will Zhang be responsible, but he himself will not be able to get out of it, and a crime of covering up is indispensable.

After thinking about it, he still forced Zhang to do it himself, killed Zhang Er's wife and son, and left the corpse outside, saying that it would be better for Zhang to be captured and killed together, so that he could not only end the matter, but also protect Zhang.

Although Zhang Bo killed the big and stayed small in the end, it didn't hurt.

When leaving Zhang's house, unlike Zhang Ying and Zhang's children, who smiled in front of him and thanked Heifu for "raising his noble hand", the old and bloated Zhang Bo had lost the strength to walk after tonight's blow, he was weakly carried by several servants, looked at Heifu fixedly, and suddenly said:

"Heifu, the old man will not thank you, you have done something unrighteous today, I will hold a grudge against you!"

"Stop!" Zhang Cheng hurriedly reprimanded, and then said with a smile: "You don't have to care, your difficult old man knows, the Zhang family will remember You's kindness, and I will also write to him to tell him the truth about this in Zi Gu, who is in Xianyang......

Heifu shook his head and said he didn't care.

There is no need for him to deal with this bloated old man who is straightforward but does not have the courage to resist the move, looking at it like that, Zhang Bo may not have long to live.

Heifu asked Dongmen Leopard to carry Zhang Ao, who was struggling and crying for his mother, on his shoulders, and while walking in the middle of the road, he thought: "That's right, Zhang Bo, you will hate me, for five years, ten years, and have always brought this hatred into the coffin." But the Zhang clan, as well as Zhang Cang who is far away in Xianyang, they will thank me! Thank you for my saving grace! ”