Chapter 160: The Final Verdict
Yang Suzhen died on a big tree in Jiangshao Mansion.
This terrorist riot that caused a sensation throughout Jiangzhou and affected Jianghang and Jiangshao finally ended, and it was also the day after Yang Suzhen's death that Jianghang lifted martial law on the whole city.
What is shown in front of people's eyes is still the previous Jianghang, the only thing that has changed is the dilapidated Jianghang and Jiangzhou two mansions, the two mansions that were originally large-scale, are now in ruins.
As soon as the war ended, everyone wanted to know who won the victory, although they all knew that this person was Zhou Ruocheng, but not many people were willing to cheer for Zhou Ruocheng.
Because the original Zhou Daren who was clever in front of the public to petition for the people has now become an out-and-out fierce god, although the information channels are strictly blocked, but many deeds can not escape the eyes of the masses, even if it is revenge, this inhumane way of revenge is unacceptable to the people.
In this battle, the number of direct casualties was as high as more than 3,000 people, the direct economic loss was more than 200,000 taels of gold, and countless enterprises in the commercial, construction and other aspects were affected.
Zhou Ruocheng became the villain of the entire Jiangzhou at this time.
The officials sent by the imperial court even came to see Zhou Ruocheng directly with an arrest warrant, and without saying a word, they directly tied up Zhou Ruocheng to Wuhuada and sent him to the prison to be beaten severely.
During this period, Zhou Ruocheng did not resist at all.
It wasn't until the next day that the beaten and dying Zhou Ruocheng was thrown into the cell by the officials, which is the most classic, the kind of prison that will appear in martial arts dramas, with straw on the ground.
Zhou Ruocheng was thrown in by the other party at random, and his face and chest were directly slapped on the ground, although it was not very painful, but the intricate straw also involved his wounds, making Zhou Ruocheng frown.
Zhou Ruocheng wanted to stretch out his hand to support himself, but such a long time of beating had already deprived him of all his physical strength, and using all his strength could only make him turn over in place, and then gasped for breath.
Zhou Ruocheng looked at the dark ceiling, and there was no trace of waves in his eyes.
"Do you know you're wrong?" An old voice rang out.
Zhou Ruocheng overlooked his head and saw an old woman sitting on this chair, and next to her, he was doing the man he was very familiar with.
Zhou Ruocheng once again supported his body and knelt on the ground, "Sinner Zhou Ruocheng, see the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor. See the Queen Mother, Niangniang Chitose Chitose. ”
"Okay, okay, I also know that it's not easy for you, it's pitiful to be beaten for a day, find a comfortable position to sit down." The Queen Mother waved her hand and said.
"Emperor Xie, Empress Dowager Xie... Zhou Ruocheng struggled to move again, and finally let his body lean against the wall, and then began to gasp.
"This beating was specially ordered by the mourning family, for six hours, how many times did you get stimulants in the middle, just to prevent you from fainting, can you realize your mistake by leaving the pain of flesh and skin for an hour?" The Queen Mother asked.
"Criminals are bold, and I knew from the beginning that what I was doing was wrong." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"If you know you're wrong, why would you do it?" The Queen Mother asked.
"For revenge, for revenge." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Ridiculous, you are still the ruling government of this Jiangzhou, and if the other party provokes you, you have to double the way you go back, and the older children will not do it
Now, you're a big man, can't you restrain yourself from this? The Queen Mother asked.
"If you go back to your mother, some resentment will wear out over time, and some resentment will only accumulate in your heart, and every time a new resentment comes in, he will get bigger and bigger, until one day it will be unbearable and explode directly." Zhou Ruocheng replied, "At that time, the killing intent has been decided, and if you don't punish this person, you will not give up." ”
Hearing this, the emperor on the side couldn't hold back a little, "Zhou Ruocheng!" You are presumptuous! You can say this kind of rebellious words! Where are you going to put the royal law?! ”
"My son, it's for my mother to ask him something, let him say, my mother has long wanted to talk to this long-rumored Lord Zhou." The Queen Mother said.
"Yes, the retainers know their mistakes." The emperor also bowed his head.
"Your name is Zhou Ruocheng, right?" The Queen Mother asked.
"If you go back to your mother, yes." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Although this is the first time we have met today, the mourning family has already heard of your deeds, and even the people under the mourning family have contacted you several times, and their evaluation here in the mourning family has always been that you are a very good guy, you are one of the more outstanding among your peers, and you are worthy of the name of the ruling government." The Queen Mother said.
"Xie Niangniang gave her lips such an evaluation... Zhou Ruocheng bowed to the Queen Mother again.
"Until now, I also think that you kid is a very clever and lively guy, but why, would you do such an outrageous thing? At this point, the mourning family is a little puzzled here. The Queen Mother asked.
"Niangniang, there are some words, I'm afraid that if you say it, you will feel ridiculous, and even unhappy, the criminal has been beaten for six hours now, the criminal minister. The sinners couldn't bear it. Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Don't be afraid, but it's okay to say it, the mourning family is here to promise that no matter what you say, no one will torture you again." The Queen Mother said.
The emperor glanced at the Queen Mother with his spare eyes, but did not say anything.
"Thank you for your kindness." Zhou Ruocheng was still kneeling on the ground, "To be honest, these sinners are just learning from each other, since I was a child, I have been around my father even more, and I am fortunate to meet a friend who can observe words and colors for me to learn more, and it is with the help of these factors that I can cope with all kinds of rivers." ”
"Learning to read words and colors is the basic of a person, and if you can do this at your age, you can also be sharp, which also shows that you have a good grasp of the scale, and you are indeed a talent." The Queen Mother said.
"But to be honest, the sinner is not from an official family, and she has been free and casual since she was a child, even if she learns to observe words and colors, to be honest, she doesn't want to keep this form all the time to meet people, but many times, she has to be like this, and over time, she will feel exhausted, extremely tired and depressed." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"It's very tiring to be a human being." The Queen Mother said.
"The criminal also knows this, fortunately I have met a group of people who can accept my purest side, a group of people who can put down the shelf of this official, who can be big or small, and know the roots." Zhou Ruocheng said.
"And what about them?" The Queen Mother asked.
"They... Many are dead, and some are in hospitals. Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"You won't say that Yang Suzhen did it, right?" The Queen Mother asked.
"If you go back to your mother, yes." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Who are they?" The Queen Mother asked.
"They are our drivers, stewards, cooks, and personal fittings
The maids are some of the most simple people. Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Zhou Ruocheng, do you know what the identity of this Yang Suzhen is?" The Queen Mother asked.
"Back to my mother's words, these are my natural ways." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Then do you know what kind of economic system Jiangzhou is behind him?" The Queen Mother asked again.
"I know that, too." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Then why did you put him to death?" The Queen Mother asked.
"Bringing down Yang Suzhen and destroying his Jiangzhou financial system was already planned by the criminal ministers at the beginning, and this matter is a matter of time before I do." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Who told you to do this?" The Queen Mother asked.
"Niangniang, you are still so young, you must know who instructed me." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"The mourning family wants you to tell me in person." The Queen Mother replied.
Hearing this, the emperor had already clenched his hands tightly, and looked at the Queen Mother with his spare eyes, and the Queen Mother still had a kind smile on her face.
"It's righteousness, mother." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Righteousness? What is righteousness? The Queen Mother was a little surprised and looked at Zhou Ruocheng.
"The world is unified, and Kyushu is unified!" Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Zhou Ruocheng, if you put your words in the Congress, you will be defined as a political prisoner now." The Queen Mother said.
"But I'm a member of the imperial court, I don't do things for other organizations, everything I do is for the benefit of the imperial court, Yang is even called the Paying Truth Illicit Chamber of Commerce, in Jiangzhou, where there is no religion, he is the only emperor here, even if it is a dictatorship, this dictatorial force should also belong to the imperial court, this is also the original intention of the criminal minister at the beginning, until the intervention of Niangniang." Zhou Ruocheng said.
"If you want to do what you mean, this matter is still not right?" The Queen Mother asked.
"Niangniang did the right thing, Niangniang is thinking about the interests of all aspects, this matter was not in a hurry from the beginning, Yang Suzhen's power is deeply rooted in Jiangzhou, and it really cannot be completely eradicated in a short period of time, but even so, the criminal still stepped into the line, and finally evolved into such a situation, the criminal minister, willing to be punished." Zhou Ruocheng bowed down again.
"For the lives of a few ordinary people, you are willing to give up your future and disobey the orders of the imperial court, if Zhou Ruocheng gives you another chance, the mourning family will ask you, will you think about it?" The Queen Mother asked.
"Thinking twice about everything is the way my father has always taught me, but sometimes, emotions will still influence my choice, I know that this time is wrong, but I will still choose the wrong option, if I say give me another chance, Yang Suzhen. I'm still going to kill him. Zhou Ruocheng replied.
The Queen Mother sighed, "Zhou Ruocheng, your words show that you are still difficult to become a person, as an outstanding person, many times you have to learn to forbear, the mourning family wants to have many people in Jiangzhou have taught you this, right?" ”
"Yes, mother, but the sinner really can't help it." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
The Queen Mother stood up, "Maybe all of this is still too heavy for you little guy, to be honest, the mourning family also has great expectations for you. ”
"It's really too tired, I'm a little out of breath when I'm tired." Zhou Ruocheng replied.
"Zhou Ruocheng! Now the mourning family will give you a good time, "The Queen Mother turned around" From now on, Zhou Ruocheng will be removed from the position of the ruling government of Jiangzhou, all the property under his name will be confiscated, and he will be demoted to a commoner! Do you have any comments?! ”
Zhou Ruocheng had a smile on his face, and once again bowed to the Queen Mother, "Xiaomin. Xie Empress Dowager Longen. ”