Chapter 125: The Ups and Downs of the Sea
Cheng Mi was tied to the flagpole and dried for a whole day, so uncomfortable that he screamed, and there was no trace of arrogance. He said all the good things in his life, prayed for everyone to sympathize with him, and then let him go, he would rather go home and stay than be a lieutenant again.
At that time, Fugu Huaien and others came over to persuade Liang Xingfa to accept it when he saw it, there was no need to offend a power traitor like Cheng Yuanzhen.
Liang Xingfa said to them: "I know that some people can't be provoked, but I have to take care of what happens under my nose." In troubled times, it is necessary to use heavy codes, and if criminals are counted so easily, then who will abide by the laws and regulations in the future. ”
The others didn't dare to say anything anymore, because Liang Xingfa lost his temper and whoever he was, he would be scolded. They were just worried about what kind of bloody storm Cheng Yuanzhen would set off after he found out.
Cheng Yuanzhen, who had eyeliner everywhere, soon learned that Liang Xingfa wanted to torture his son to death. Naturally, I was in a hurry. However, Liang Xingfa was not his subordinate, and the only one who could give orders to Liang Xingfa was the emperor. So he was so anxious that he didn't even go to the toilet, so he went directly to Tang Suzong.
Unfortunately, he couldn't see Tang Suzong, because Tang Suzong was equivalent to evaporating from the world. This is not because Tang Suzong knows how to spell, but because Tang Suzong has been fascinated by the prosperity here since he returned to Chang'an, and often wanders around the palace in micro-clothes, lingering in the fireworks venue. This also confirms the saying that house flowers are not as fragrant as wild flowers. Although Tang Suzong's harem also has three thousand beauties.
Cheng Yuanzhen had no choice, so he had to take a group of entourage and come to Liang Xingfa's military camp.
Cheng Yuanzhen came over this time to learn to be obedient, and instead of being empty-handed in the past, he pulled a few carts of gifts to Liang Xingfa, and asked Liang Xingfa to laugh.
Liang Xingfa deliberately pretended to be stupid and said to Cheng Yuanzhen: "Oh, Cheng's father-in-law, come when you are old, why do you bring so many things?" ”
Cheng Yuanzhen smiled and said to Liang Xingfa: "Brother Liang, a small meaning is not a respect, let you make fun of it, please be sure to accept my small gift." Otherwise, I won't be at ease. ”
Liang Xingfa also said to Cheng Yuanzhen with a smile: "No merit is not punished." How can I afford Cheng's father-in-law's gift. You've made me so bad. ”
Cheng Yuanzhen still smiled and said to Liang Xingfa: "Brother." You're a smart man, and you already know what I'm here for. I would like to ask you to raise your noble hand and let my son go. I'll definitely remember your kindness. Accept these gifts. After speaking, without waiting for Liang Xingfa's consent, he asked his entourage to move the gifts into Liang Xingfa's room.
Liang Xingfa has no opinion on this, anyway, Cheng Yuanzhen, a majestic eunuch, has a lot of money, and it is all people's fat and people's ointment, and if he doesn't accept it, it is equivalent to keeping it for the people. In the future, it will be used as a military expense. But for the release, Liang Xingfa insisted on disagreeing, and told Cheng Yuanzhen that he could not release the person until the punishment was passed.
Cheng Yuan was furious, and roared at Liang Xingfa: "You have accepted all the gifts, why don't you let them go, are you a bully to me, you don't know where to reincarnate when I call for wind and rain." I'm telling you, you have to let it go today and you have to let it go or not. After saying that, let his men go down to rescue Cheng Mi.
Liang Xingfa roared, "Whoever dares to move will not die." Those Cheng Yuanzhen's entourage are usually arrogant, and they even ignore Liang Xingfa. The next thing made them regret it, because the Songshan Seven Monsters led a group of soldiers to beat up the entourage, which scared Cheng Yuanzhen and trembled. In the end, Cheng Yuanzhen could only slip away, with his scarred entourage. But before leaving, he shouted: "When the emperor comes back, you won't be able to eat and go around." ”
The rest of the generals began to tremble again, it seems that Cheng Yuanzhen is going to play really this time. Everyone is always whispering to see how they can persuade Liang Xingfa to change his mind, don't keep fighting with those fierce people.
Who knew that Liang Xingfa even intensified, he ordered Cheng Mi's head to be cut off, so that he would be rescued by Cheng Yuanzhen and escape from the legal net. When the other generals saw that this was okay, they all persuaded Liang Xingfa not to go too far, that Cheng Mi did not commit a capital crime. If he is killed, Liang Xingfa will not have a good life, and what awaits him will definitely be a prison sentence.
Liang Xingfa said to everyone: "Cheng Mi's repeated crimes have already exceeded the death penalty. I think that at the beginning, when Cao Mengde imposed a curfew, someone violated it and didn't beat him to death. It's okay, it can't be shocking if you don't do it. Everyone wanted to say something, but unfortunately they were scolded by Liang Xing.
In this way, Cheng Mi, who flirts with women from good families all day long, can only go to the underworld to molest female ghosts. Liang Xingfa also handed over his head to the victim's home. The victim's family thanked Liang Xingfa for their kindness and praised him as the master of the blue sky. Not only that, Liang Xingfa also sent a sum of money to the victim's family, which should be used as medical expenses and pension.
Soon, Tang Suzong came back unsatisfied. But when he returned, all he received was a recital of impeachment against Liang Xingfa. Cheng Yuanzhen was simply sad when he learned of his son's death, and after crying, he angrily mobilized a large number of civil officials to complain to the emperor. Then the music floated into Tang Suzong's hands like snowflakes.
Those pieces were the same impeachment of Liang Xingfa for abusing his punishment. The execution of the prisoners did not even adopt a formal charter, which is a substitute for the prisoner.
Tang Suzong also felt very angry when he saw these movements, and felt that Liang Xingfa was too arbitrary. So he called Liang Xingfa over and asked him why he wanted to kill people indiscriminately?
Liang Xingfa said to Tang Suzong: "I don't have a choice. Cheng Mi committed a crime in my jurisdiction, so I have to punish him. Otherwise, how can I lead troops in the future? ”
Tang Suzong said to Liang Xingfa again: "But it is not your duty to kill people. That's a matter of the Criminal Department, and you're too lawless like this. ”
Liang Xingfa still said to Tang Suzong without humility or arrogance: "The real lawlessness is Cheng Yuanzhen's father and son. They cover the sky with one hand, and they eat the people, but does anyone dare to care about them? If I don't kill Cheng Mi now, I will definitely not have a chance to eliminate harm for the people in the future. So I've done it, and I'm responsible for it, and I have nothing to do with anyone else. ”
Tang Suzong said to Liang Xingfa: "Hey, I don't know what to say about you. Everyone should cooperate with each other and be considerate of each other when doing things in the same dynasty, but you kill each other, which really makes me not know what to do. ”
Liang Xingfa heard that Tang Suzong's meaning was nothing more than wanting to defend Cheng Yuanzhen, the old eunuch. Now for Tang Suzong, of course, Cheng Yuanzhen is more important.
So, Liang Xingfa said to Tang Suzong: "Don't worry, the emperor, I won't make the emperor too embarrassed." I will not do this official position. I'll go back to my hometown and plow the fields. I beg the emperor to show mercy and allow me to return to the field. ”
Tang Suzong still felt a little embarrassed, he was naturally reluctant to let Liang Xingfa go, after all, he was still clear about the importance of Liang Xingfa, but as soon as he thought of Cheng Yuanzhen's old face, he ruthlessly let Liang Xingfa leave. Liang Xingfa's descendants heard that Liang Xingfa was going to leave their posts, and they all fought for him, and they wanted to follow Liang Xingfa. Liang Xingfa told them to stay in the barracks, because maybe he would come back. (To be continued.) )