Zhang said that he came out of Fengchen Prison, he was so worried that he didn't even see Song Jing coming to him in the imperial history, Song Jing was strange, and took the initiative to say hello to him, Zhang said that this was like waking up from a dream, and quickly stood still and saluted Song Jing. Song Jing saw that he was in a trance, and said, "Daoji, are you not feeling well, why is your face so ugly?" ”

Zhang Shuoqiang smiled: "Thanks to Zhongcheng's question, Zhang said that he was fine, but he was ...... It's just a little uncomfortable. Zhang said that he didn't have the intention to say much, and said a few polite words to Song Jing, and then bowed his hand and left, Song Jing looked at his back and shook his head suspiciously.

Zhang Shuo was the main contributor to the compilation of the "Three Teachings of Zhuying", so he established a relatively close relationship with Erzhang, although this contact was mainly on official business. Today, Zhang Changzong personally invited, Zhang said that he was very surprised, he didn't expect that the second invitation was such a purpose.

Zhang said that he was unwilling to be this villain from the bottom of his heart, but in the face of the coercion and temptation of the powerful Erzhang, Zhang Shuo didn't know how to deal with it.

Zhang said that he did not have a strong family background, his father only served as a Hongdong County Cheng, he can have today, completely because of his outstanding talent and his own efforts, now he is only in his early thirties, he has been an official worship of Fengge, and the future can be described as very ambitious.

This is also the reason why Zhang said that he was unwilling to form a gang, and was unwilling to accept the recommendation of his friend Gao Jian and join the Taiping sect. He is cautious and does not want to be thrown into any faction in today's complex and unclear situation. As long as he does his duty well, no matter who ascends the throne, he will be reused with his good official reputation, outstanding talent and skills, and clean political background.

But the trees want to be quiet and the wind doesn't stop! This turmoil finally affected him. Zhang Yizhi promised him a lot of benefits, as long as he agreed to testify, after the matter was completed, he would be guaranteed the position of a waiter, as long as he first went to the sixth department to be a waiter with real power. He has a chance to become prime minister.

Although Zhang said that he has always been very confident in his career, but for the ultimate goal of being prime minister, he does not dare to have too many extravagant hopes, in his estimation, even if the eunuch road is smooth sailing, becoming the prime minister will be after he is sixty years old, and he will have to struggle for at least thirty years. Zhang Yizhi's commitment shortened the time by 20 years.

This condition is indeed moving, but if it is just a lure, it still can't impress Zhang Shuo. Zhang said that he didn't want to bear a stain that his life would never wash away. But Zhang Changzong also threatened him, if he refused to do so, he would be demoted to Lingnan and end up in the county.

With the current empress's doting on Erzhang, Zhang said that he believed that they could do what they said. Zhang said that he would not join any faction. It is precisely for this reason that he is detached. He doesn't have backstage backing. The second can lift him up to the sky, or step on him to hell.

It was precisely because of this threat that Zhang Shuo agreed to the two under both soft and hard measures, and was willing to testify for them. But as soon as he left Fengchen Prison, Zhang Shuo came to his senses. The Confucian education and gentleman's doctrine he received since he was a child did not allow him to do such a thing without character. And he is not optimistic about the future of Erzhang. If you tie it to a two-card chariot from now on......

However, if you don't agree to them, you won't be able to pass this hurdle now. Zhang said that he was full of sorrow, and it was really difficult to choose. No one knew about his secret discussion with Erzhang, and Zhang said that he was not willing to discuss it with anyone. He returned home with a heavy heart, and after thinking about it, he didn't close his eyes all night.

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The next day, there was no early dynasty, and Wu Zetian separately summoned the crown prince, the prime minister, the king of Liang, and the prime ministers as witnesses in the Changsheng Academy, and let the original defendant confront him in court. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty moved when they heard the wind, and although they were not edicted and could not enter the Eternal Life Courtyard, they all gathered outside the Eternal Life Courtyard, waiting for the outcome of the matter.

After going to the palace, Wei Yuanzhong and Gao Jian naturally denied Erzhang's accusations, but Erzhang was conclusive, and the two sides argued, Yao Chong came out of the crowd and said to Wu Zetian: "Bixia, what Er Xiao said, there is no evidence, no physical evidence, it is not enough to judge the prime minister guilty!" ”

This sentence should have been said by the crown prince, but as soon as Li Xian went to the palace, he stood there like a sick quail, with his eyebrows lowered and his eyes lowered, without saying a word. Wu Zetian said lightly: "But I heard that there is a key witness in this case, which is enough to prove that Yuan Zhong and Gao Jian are guilty!" ”

As soon as these words came out, all the officials in the palace, Wei Yuanzhong and Gao Jian were all shocked, and Wu Zetian raised his voice and said: "Come on, Xuanfeng Pavilion Sheren Zhang said to go to the palace!" ”

For a while, there was an uproar in the hall, Gao Jian's eyes widened even more, and he looked incredulous, until this moment, he still didn't believe that his best friend would come forward to testify against him.

Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly gave a look to the eunuch who sent the decree, the eunuch who passed the decree was Xiao Hai, as Wan'er's henchman, he immediately understood, after walking out of the Eternal Life Courtyard, Xiao Hai didn't raise his eyes or open his eyes, just pulled the long voice and preached: "The emperor has a decree, Xuanfeng Pavilion Sheren Zhang said, go to the palace to testify for Zhang Fengchen!" ”

If Xiao Hai only announced that he would go to the temple, no one would understand what it was to announce him to the temple, at least he would not understand that he was going to testify for Erzhang. But as soon as Xiaohai's words came out, who of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military forces waiting for news outside the palace still didn't understand that the emperor Xuanzhang said that the palace was going to be a testimony against Wei Yuanzhong and Gao Jian?

Zhang Shuo, who had already waited for Liyimen, was brought over by two small chamberlains, and after this night's psychological torture, Zhang Shuo looked extremely haggard, he hung his head and walked forward weakly. The civil and military exchanged ears and discussed, and Song Jing suddenly rushed forward and stopped in front of Zhang Shuo.

Zhang said that when he saw a pair of feet appear in front of him, he slowly raised his head, and when he saw that it was Song Jing, he couldn't help but be stunned, and hesitated and said, "Song Zhongcheng." ”

Song Jing's eyes were scorching, and he said with a straight face: "Dao Ji! The name festival is the heaviest, and the ghosts and gods are hard to deceive! You must not harm the righteous and ask for forgiveness! It is better to be convicted and exiled than to remain alive for eternity. If you really anger the Son of Heaven, Song is willing to fight and die with you! Dao Ji, the merits and sins of a thousand autumns, are now in your thoughts! ”

Zhang said that when he heard Song Jing's words, his face suddenly changed. Seeing this, Zhang Tingqi, the palace attendant, also raised his arms and shouted: "The way of the master must not be deviated from. Brother Daoji, one misstep will become a thousand years of hatred, you have to think about it! ”

Zuo Shi Liu Zhiji also shouted loudly: "Dao Ji, what did you learn from reading the sage books? Now is the time to sacrifice one's life for righteousness, and we must not tarnish the history and affect our children and grandchildren! ”

All the civil and military forces were impassionedly persuaded, and Zhang said that it was difficult to move, as if he had a thousand catties of weight tied to his legs. Xiao Hai saw that everyone had almost persuaded him, and he didn't dare to make it too obvious, so he put on an impatient look, and raised his voice to stop: "Zhang Sheren, please go to the palace quickly, don't let the Son of Heaven wait for a long time." ”

Zhang said that he was hesitant and indecided, unwilling to be that villain, and then he was persuaded by the civil and military forces for a while, only to hear the churning of his heart and blood, and suddenly he made up his mind, he gritted his teeth, made a circle to the civil and military regiments, and resolutely walked towards the palace.

Zhang Shuo walked into the main hall of the Eternal Life Courtyard and bowed to Wu Zetian and said, "Minister Zhang said, I have seen Bixia." ”

Before Wu Zetian could speak, Wei Yuanzhong had already taken a step forward and shouted: "Zhang said, do you want to join forces with Erxiao to frame me Wei Yuanzhong?" ”

Zhang Shuo's face changed, and he retorted in a deep voice: "Duke Wei, as the prime minister, how can you say the words of the villain in the alley!" ”

Gao Jian on the side couldn't believe it, and said in surprise: "Brother Daoji, you...... Are you really going to commit perjury for Erxiao? ”

Gao Jian knew that as long as Zhang said that he had committed perjury today, his head would be lost, and his expression was very bleak.

Zhang Changzong happily interrupted Gao Jian's words and said, "Shut up! You two are suspects now, how can you interfere with the testimony of witnesses? Zhang Sheren, you have heard Wei Yuanzhong and Gao Jian say something rebellious, although you say it in front of the saints, the kings, and the prime ministers, there are saints who will make the decisions for you! ”

Zhang Shuo glanced at Wei Yuanzhong and Gao Jian, who were angry, and bowed his hand to Wu Zetian: "Bixia, Minister Zhang said that now in front of Bixia, the kings, and the prime ministers, I dare not answer the truth without ......"

Zhang Shuo took a deep breath, turned his heart sideways, and said awe-inspiringly: "Chen Shi has never heard that Duke Wei and Gao Jian have said those rebellious words, and this is the second little man who forced me to give false testimony." ”

As soon as these words came out, the hall was in an uproar, although Wei Yuanzhong and Gao Jian were overjoyed, Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong were angry. In a panic, Zhang Changzong blurted out: "Sage, this one says...... This Zhang said that he was an accomplice with Wei Yuanzhong, and the two had conspired to rebel, so they didn't dare to report it. ”

Wu Zetian was annoyed in his heart, and secretly complained that the two little lovers were not reliable enough, and they could even find a personal certificate to retract their confessions in court, not only two at the moment, but even she was embarrassed very much, as soon as she heard Zhang Changzong's words, she hurriedly looked for the steps by herself, and asked in a deep voice: "Is there any evidence?" ”

Zhang Changzong just said it, and as soon as the emperor asked, he immediately searched his intestines and scraped his stomach, suddenly remembered something, and said excitedly: "Zhang said that he had persuaded Wei Yuanzhong to be Yiyin and Zhou Gong. As we all know, Yi Yin once exiled his king Taijia, and the Duke of Zhou once replaced his king as regent, Zhang said that this was not instigating Wei Yuanzhong to rebel against the king? ”

Wu Zetian's face sank, and he said to Zhang: "Zhang said, have you ever said this." ”

Zhang said that since he had made a choice, he quickly calmed down, he glanced at Erzhang disdainfully, and said to Wu Zetian: "Brother Yi is a villain who doesn't read, and he only knows the story of Yi and Zhou, but he doesn't know the reason. At the beginning, the Duke of Wei was promoted to the third rank (the officials above the third rank wore purple clothes and were eligible to worship the prime minister), and the ministers went to congratulate him as Lang officials.

Wei Gong said to the guests, 'I am ashamed to be favored without merit'. The minister said: "Wei Gongjuyi and Zhou Zhiren, how to be worthy of the three products." "As we all know, Yi Yin and Zhou Gong are the sages of the ancients, loyal to the ministers, and admired by the world. Bixia uses the prime minister and doesn't let them follow Yi and Zhou, so who should they learn? ”

P: It's the middle of the month, ask for a ticket!.

(To be continued......)