Chapter 151: Darkness
"The account book of King Jin's embezzlement of tax silver was actually found?"
After Zhang Ran learned the news from Yuan Da's mouth, he also looked incredulous
Although the matter of King Jin's embezzlement of tax and silver is still a mystery at this time, according to the rumors circulating among the people and his own judgment.
Zhang Ran felt that this matter was true nine times out of ten.
But now, after this account book, which everyone dreams of, appeared in such a way, Zhang Ran felt a little strange at this time.
There were dead bodies in Chang'an City, a large-scale sale of sulfur, the collapse of the library of Cangnan Academy, and the appearance of the final ledger.
Although these four things are not related on the surface, Zhang Ran vaguely feels that there is a hand behind him that is pushing everything.
The people behind it forcibly connected these four things, especially the last two.
The collapse of the library of Cangnan College has made the people panic, and rumors have flown up, but rumors are rumors after all, and in the absence of solid evidence, the people's attention to it is not as enthusiastic as before.
Today, the rumors that His Majesty had touched the wrath of the heavens have become much smaller, and they are even about to dissipate
But at this time, the ledger that has been unknown actually appeared?
Such an unexpected and timely occurrence may continue the rumors of His Majesty's offending Heavenly Wrath, and it is even likely to reach a whole new level.
Zhang Ran guessed that if this news began to circulate among the people, then the entire Chang'an City would have an undercurrent surging, and it would be even stronger than the last time.
Yuan Da and Zhang Ran's thoughts are similar, but Yuan Da thinks more comprehensively than Zhang Ran.
The chaos in Chang'an City will be a little chaotic, but what Yuan Da is worried about is whether this matter will involve the court?
If it is really involved, then Chang'an City may really usher in a great change.
The two of them were silent, bowing their heads and thinking about the possible consequences of this matter, but Fang Tang on the side didn't think so much.
Although King Jin embezzled tax and silver, Fang Tang himself was more curious about whether it was true, but at that time, it was a white-clothed self who did not have any official title.
Now that he was himself, after Fang Tang thought about Su Yu and Li Yuerong at home, he suddenly lost much interest.
"You remember this matter, don't talk nonsense, if it's really because of your negligence for a while, and you cause trouble, then this official can't help you."
Yuan Da instructed the two not to talk nonsense, after all, there are very few people who know the news now
If it is really because the two of them are quick to talk about this matter, then the two of them will also be a big trouble.
"The lower officials will keep it in mind," Fang Tang and Zhang Ran also bent down and saluted
"So Very Good"
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It is also rare for the two people who left the household department not to choose to skip work at this time, and now in the next period of time, there is very likely to be a torrent in Chang'an City
And how to not let your boat capsize in this torrent, it depends on your ability.
After the two of them came to the chengguan, Zhou Xiaoer and others, who were supposed to take turns on rest today, actually appeared at this time.
Originally, he had been listless, like a wilted Zhou Xiaoer, as soon as he saw Fang Tang and Zhang Ran, he seemed to come back to life immediately.
"Two adults, are your injuries all right?" Zhou Xiaoer also asked the two of them with concern
"It's not a big deal." Zhang Ran responded to Zhou Xiaoer, and after Zhang Ran finished speaking, he also asked Zhou Xiaoer with a curious face
"Isn't it a day off? Why did you run again? Zhou Xiaoer also touched his head with a smirk when he heard it.
"I heard from Lao Qi that the two adults came with injuries, how could I be embarrassed not to come?" Zhou Xiaoer had a sincere smile on his face at this time.
And Fang Tang and Zhang Ran faced this sycophant who didn't look like a sycophant but was a sycophant, and the two also smiled at each other.
After a slight pause, Fang Tang also said to Zhou Xiaoer and the others
"Not long ago, I promised you that after the imperial examination is over, let Master Zhang take you to have a good meal
As a result, because the two of us were injured accidentally, the matter was also delayed
It's better to choose a day than to hit the day, Lord Zhang, why don't you set it today? Fang Tang looked at Zhang Ran with a playful expression, and after Zhou Xiaoer and the others heard this, they also looked at Zhang Ran with an expression like a hungry ghost.
Zhang Ran whispered in Fang Tang's ear without smiling at this time
"You're still going to trap me."
……
Somewhere inside the Dali Temple.
Seinfeld, who was being investigated here, was tied to a pillar with a blue nose and swollen face at this time
In this room, where he could not see the sun and could only rely on candles, Seinfeld finally experienced the darkness that had been hidden in Chang'an City.
Originally, Dali Temple was only responsible for cases of crimes committed by officials and those sentenced to prison or above, and it stands to reason that Dali Temple should not be responsible for what Seinfeld committed
But because of the collapse of the Cangnan Academy Library at the time of the imperial examination, and the follow-up caused by this incident, it was too bad, so Seinfeld easily became the first person to eat crabs.
However, he didn't eat this crab very well, and the swelling and scars on his face were almost unrecognizable to others as if he were originally from Seinfeld
And during this time, Seinfeld didn't have much rest, and the mental exhaustion and physical torture had brought Seinfeld to the brink of collapse.
"Tell me, if you don't say it, I'll probably really beat you to death." After a middle-aged man dipped the leather whip in his hand with a little salt water, he also said helplessly
The helplessness on his face is not because of Seinfeld's stubbornness and lack of words, but because this kind of person is often on the verge of drenching in the end before saying everything.
Since you're going to say it, why don't you say it as soon as you come in?
"You're wasting my time by doing this."
When the middle-aged man found that Seinfeld was about to fall unconscious, he also poured a bucket of water at his feet on Seinfeld's head.
The stimulation of the cold water made Seinfeld's body shiver, and his eyes opened with difficulty.
"Little brother, say it, otherwise you will probably not be able to take my whip." The middle-aged man's tone softened a little at this time
However, after he saw that Seinfeld's eyelids had been fighting, he did not hesitate to wave the leather whip in his hand on Seinfeld's body.
The soft and tough leather whip came into contact with Seinfeld's body again at this time, and Seinfeld, who went down this whip, was so weak that he could only roar silently.
The bloodshot in his eyes also made Seinfeld even more pitiful at this time, and his body seemed to tremble uncontrollably at this time.
"I say, I say." The weak Seinfeld whispered as he pulled his head at this time.
And the middle-aged man also sighed when he heard it
"If you had said earlier, you wouldn't have suffered so much, I ask you, why are you so cheap?"
"I say, I'll say anything." Seinfeld was still repeating this passage at this time, and the middle-aged man also untied the hemp rope on Seinfeld's hand at this time
"Bang"
Seinfeld's body also fell vertically without the restraint of hemp rope
"Give him a doctor, it doesn't have to be too good, just let him talk"
"Ge Laozi, I've been tired to death these days, so I'll leave it to you here." The middle-aged man also left here after stretching comfortably at this time.
And at this time, Seinfeld, who had been lying on the ground, was also set up, although he was unconscious at this time, but he still kept saying that sentence
"I say, I'll say anything." (To be continued.) )