If we are serious about it, the reformulation and real perfection of the laws of the Han Dynasty began at the end of Emperor Jing and ended in the middle of Emperor Wu. Among them, there is one person who has made great contributions. That was Zhao Yu, the captain of the Han Dynasty at that time.

Zhao Yu, who was born as a subordinate official of Zhou Yafu in the Han Jing Dynasty from Taiwei to Prime Minister, was appreciated by Zhou Yafu, and gradually climbed step by step from a small official in the Prime Minister's Mansion to the position of Captain of the Han Dynasty, and finally became a doctor of imperial history. It can be said that the history of his struggle is a living inspirational legend!

This legal expert, who was born as a sword and pen official, can be said to be a very thorough figure who has studied the essence of the pre-Qin Legalists, so he was able to become the head of the Nine Qings, and boldly reclassified and formulated the unclear legal provisions of the previous imperial court. Striving to be strict and not abusive, and accurate in sentencing without being pedantic and conservative, can be said to be authoritative in this regard.

Yuan Zhao never thought that this influential figure in the court twenty years ago would have the opportunity to meet him, and it was in such an unexpected place. When the other party reported to his home and confirmed that it was correct, he couldn't help but be surprised.

Through the faint light between the wooden fences of the cell, Yuan Zhao looked at his new neighbor, his face was withered, his white hair was like a decaying weed, the long prison years had destroyed his body, and he was hunchbacked, it was hard to imagine that such a bad old man who would be a good old man would be a famous minister of the Han Empire.

Yuan Zhao didn't ask him how he knew about his reputation. Those who have survived so long in prison naturally have their unknown powers.

Zhao Yu held on to the thick gate fence that separated the two, and carefully looked Yuan Zhao up and down with a cloudy gaze, as if he wanted to see some secret from it. After a long time, he finally shook his head slightly, and said to himself in an uncertain tone.

"It's just an ordinary young man...... Could it be that my old eyes are dizzy and I can't see through the true nature of this world? Alas! ”

Yuan Zhao heard him talking to himself, and he was a little amused and surprised in his heart. This is really unexpected! People in the world have long thought that Zhao Yu has been dead for many years, but they didn't expect that he would be locked up in the edict prison, and he would be locked up for so many years. From the pinnacle of power to a prisoner all of a sudden, this huge gap, I don't know how he persevered and survived.

"The old gentleman is still alive! I've heard about your reputation for a long time, and it's a great honor to see you in person today. ”

Yuan Zhao arched his hand and said politely. Zhao Yu's brows moved slightly, and then a smile appeared on his lips, as if he was very satisfied with Yuan Zhao calling him an old gentleman.

"Oh? Hear my name early, are you sure? Yuanhou is only sixteen or seventeen years old this year...... Ha ha! Don't talk about the old man! ”

The old fellow's eyes flashed, and then quickly disappeared. However, he had already been fully seen by Yuan Zhao, and secretly smiled to remind himself, don't look at the person opposite, it seems that he is already old, but under this skin, he must have incomparably sensitive insight. These famous figures should never be underestimated.

"The old gentleman's reputation has been around in the world for a long time! There is a big man who said well, I am not in the rivers and lakes, but the rivers and lakes have my legends. I'm talking about people like the old gentleman. Hehe! ”

"I am not in the rivers and lakes, but the rivers and lakes have my legends...... Yuanhou, why have I never heard of this sentence, which big man said this? Can you tell me?"

Zhao Yu frowned and thought about it, but he really couldn't remember that there was a saying circulating in the world. He stared at Yuan Zhao suspiciously, could it be that he had been locked up here for too long and had become lonely?

"Ahh......h That legend of the rivers and lakes, of course, is the thing on the rivers and lakes. The old gentleman used to be an important minister of the imperial court and ranked as the third duke, so how could he pay attention to these things? So I haven't heard of it, and it's normal! ”

Yuan Zhao pursed his lips secretly, he didn't expect this old man to be so serious, and he had to break the casserole to ask in the end. I don't know which big man said it, but I just took it casually, where to tell him!

Zhao Yu seemed to be a little relieved when he said this, and nodded: "It turned out to be some Jianghu affairs...... Yuanhou, those rangers and the like, to be serious, the old man is not completely ignorant. I think back then, after the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms was pacified, I don't know how many rangers who had participated in the rebellion were arrested and brought to justice, the old man was in charge of the Tingwei Mansion at that time, and he never treated these guys who were forbidden by force, and he never treated these guys who were forbidden by force, and when he gave an order, he killed people with rolling heads and rivers of blood......! ”

Speaking of these, it seems to recall the majestic situation of the year, the eyes of the former important minister who has long been forgotten by the world shined, although the figure is no longer as tall as it used to be, but he still struggles to straighten up, and it seems that the awe-inspiring momentum still remains in his body.

Yuan Zhao listened calmly, without the slightest impatience. He has always had a respect for professionals who are truly capable. No matter what kind of profession the other person is engaged in, it is worth taking seriously.

Zhao Yu recalled the "glorious years" to himself, and after talking for a while, he seemed to feel a little embarrassed. He stopped, and saw that Yuan Zhao's body didn't even move, and he had been standing there listening, and he couldn't help but brush his messy beard with his hand, looking a little satisfied.

"Alas! Don't talk about that, it's not interesting. No matter how great the achievements in the world are, they will be buried by time, not to mention these! ”

Yuan Zhao saw that the old man was still a little excited just now, and immediately looked gloomy, but he seemed to be an old child, and he was a little interested in him. He thought for a moment and asked.

"Old sir, I have heard legends in the world, how could you be ...... when you later returned to the countryside and disappeared In prison? ”

With Yuan Zhao's secret guess, there must be many hidden secrets in this. When the other party heard that someone had finally asked, he had to tell it properly. However, he didn't expect that Zhao Yu showed an incomprehensible look on his face, and he smiled faintly.

"These old things, why does Yuanhou need to know too much detail? It's just eight words, and the time is also lucky, and the destiny is hard to violate! Hehe! ”

Yuan Zhao suddenly smiled, Zhao Yu on the opposite side looked at him slightly stunned, and was about to ask, but saw the young man pointing to the sky with his finger, and then to the ground with his finger, and then drew a circle out of thin air, but he didn't say a word.

The smile on Zhao Yu's face suddenly disappeared, and a strange feeling overflowed his whole body in an instant. He never thought that in this cold world, there would be an unexpected person who would understand his heart! Even though he had already seen through the world and was full of sadness and disappointment in people's hearts, at this moment, he really knew that the young man in front of him understood the rest of his life that he would endure and endure humiliation!

After a moment of silence, Zhao Yu remembered what he had said to him at the beginning, and with the friendship of his confidant just now, he decided to remind him so that he could do it for himself.

"For the sake of momentary pleasure, Yuanhou took action to teach the guards of the edict prison a lesson, although he was relieved, but do you know what he will face next?"

"Yes. It's just that they use their power and use brutal means to retaliate. ”

"If you know that's the case, you're still doing that? Is this a teenager who is reckless and ignorant? Or is it on purpose?"

"Neither. It is...... It's just an itchy hand for a while! Hehe! ”

“…… Oh well! Are you really not afraid of death? Prison methods, only you can't think of, and there is nothing they can't do. ”

"Dead? Of course I'm afraid. And live well, who wants to die! It's just that the person who wants me to die probably doesn't have that ability, so what's so terrible? ”

"Are you so sure? You know, the will of heaven is unpredictable! Young people, you have to leave a way out for yourself ...... everything. ”

"That's it! Old gentleman, thank you for your kindness, I know you are for my good, but these are not needed, Yuan Zhao understands it. If the old gentleman has the heart, just finish the things you insist on, maybe one day in the near future, the Han world will rely on the results you have made! ”

Hearing the affirmation in Yuan Zhao's tone, Zhao Yu's cloudy eyes bloomed again, and this time it was unusually bright, he stared at Yuan Zhao's eyes tightly, and asked in a slightly trembling voice.

"Yuanhou, if there really is such a day...... Will you let it go all over the world and become the standard of behavior that people all over the world abide by? ”

"I will! As long as it is within my ability, Yuan Zhao will not be negative. ”

In the Chang'an Imperial Prison of the Han Dynasty, the former minister named Zhao Yu was very moved, he once personally formulated the provisions of the law of the Han Dynasty, and also had the power to tilt towards the government and the opposition, and later was implicated in the fall of Prime Minister Zhou Yafu, and was framed by Zhang Tang, a student he trained with his own hands, and was imprisoned and imprisoned, and it has been 20 years!

Over the years, he has endured and never died, just to adhere to a belief in his heart, to complete the "Great Han Law Code", which he expects to be the most complete law in the world. In order to accomplish this goal, he was humiliated and tortured, tasted betrayal and slander, but never gave in and shed tears. However, at this moment, facing Yuan Zhao, who was nearly fifty years younger than him, he fell to the ground and burst into tears.

Yuan Zhao did not shirk his bow. He accepted this worship with peace of mind, which was to take over a responsibility heavier than Mount Tai. Although the two of them didn't say a word about this, they both knew it!

The long passage of the chief of the edict heard the sound of chaotic footsteps, the lights flickered, and a large number of people rushed to this side. Zhao Yu was about to remind him to be careful, but the corners of Yuan Zhao's mouth pursed a contemptuous smile, waved his hand, and motioned for him to sit in his prison and not say anything.

Soon after, a large group of people led by Zhu Ming, the warden of the edict, took Yuan Zhao away, and he gestured to the old man hidden in the shadows with a relaxed expression, and then disappeared at the end of the passage with everyone.

The gloomy cell was quiet again, and the white-haired old Zhao Yu fumbled around and took out the pen, ink and bamboo slips wrapped in layers of cloth from the corner, looking at the unfinished handwriting on it, stained like blood, and old tears.