Volume 1 Don't Use the Hidden Dragon Chapter 42 The Assassin
It was a matter of time before he was wanted, Zhang Meng had already been mentally prepared, but what surprised him was that the text of the sea fishing list would be transmitted to Hucheng Pavilion so quickly, which shows the high efficiency of the imperial court in transmitting news through Chidao.
Compared with Cao Cao's "misdeeds", the crime convicted of himself in the article of the sea fishing list is more specific, which is "an attempt to assassinate the three dukes, a great rebellion", and he also promised that those who can arrest themselves will be rewarded with 100 gold regardless of whether they live or die, and those who provide information about the escape will also be rewarded. However, what is puzzling is that Cai Yan was not written on the list of "abducted".
"Cai Yong is a famous man at home, and people respect him, if Dong Zhuo adds me to take away his daughter as a crime, not to mention others, Hedong Wei will definitely hate me to the bone, why don't you mention it now?" Zhang Meng still can't figure it out.
It stands to reason that being wanted by the imperial court is a terrible thing, but now Zhang Meng's heart is a little happy. Because in today's world, a person regardless of his background, once he or she becomes famous, he will be noticed by the world, and a good reputation can often bring a person the most lasting and lucrative returns, not only with the incomparable value of money, but even beyond the law.
Xiahoudun, a native of Peiguo County, when he was fourteen years old, someone humiliated his teacher, and he killed that person, and later not only was not punished by the imperial court, but also gained the reputation of respecting teachers and righteousness; Zang Ba, a native of Huaxian County, Taishan County, gathered more than a dozen diners to storm the government at the age of eighteen, rescued his imprisoned father, and killed Taishou, and then fled, filial piety and courage were famous all over the township, and during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he was recruited by Xuzhou Thorn Shi Taoqian, and turned into an official army, and no one felt inappropriate; Liu Ye, a native of Chengde County, Jiujiang County, followed his mother's orders at the age of thirteen and killed his father's favored waiter, and then calmly pleaded guilty to his father, and was forgiven by his father. The list goes on and on.
In other words, the imperial court arrested Zhang Meng on the charge of assassinating Dong Zhuo, and the article of the sea capture list spread all over the country, although it made him a guilty person, but it also gave him the best publicity in disguise. Since then, he is no longer an unknown person, but a well-known "assassin Zhang Chengying".
It's just that he is happy, Zhang Meng can't help but worry at the moment, after all, this sea fishing list is hanging high in the pavilion, if it is recognized, it may be a sideline, the gentleman is in righteousness, and the villain is in profit, he doesn't know what kind of person the pavilion chief of Hucheng Pavilion is.
Shi A looked back at Liu Dai, who was unconscious, and at the same time swept his eyes twice at the entrance of the hall house, and whispered to Zhang Meng: "Zhang Jun, the situation is unpredictable, and now the pavilion chief has not arrived, why don't we wait and retreat for the time being?" ”
Zhang Meng has not yet agreed, suddenly heard the front yard footsteps chaos, not long after, seven or eight pavilion guards into the hall, they each hold halberds, swords, swords and other weapons, the momentum is violent, the pavilion chief Huang Huai is surrounded in the middle, the left hand holds the two-foot board used to impeach the thief, the right hand holds the rope used to collect the thief, the face is solemn.
Seeing this posture, Liu Dai didn't know what to do, and hurriedly got up. Zhang Meng knew that something was wrong, and told Shan Zhong in a low voice: "You go to the wing room quickly, stay by Sister-in-law Cai's side, and protect her if things change." ”
Shan Zhong nodded and quietly turned to the back of the hall.
Liu Dai was in a loud voice, and asked in a trembling voice: "Huang Jun, what does this mean?" ”
Huang Huai replied: "I heard that there are thieves in the pavilion, catching thieves and catching thieves, eliminating evil and promoting good is a matter within the responsibility of the lower officials, I dare not slack off in the slightest, if it disturbs Liu Gong, please forgive me." ”
Liu Dai was shocked, looking left and right: "Where, where is there a thief?" ”
Huang Huai's eyes moved to Zhang Meng, and said firmly: "Not long ago, the imperial court quickly transferred the sea to capture Bangwen, Zhang Meng of Dunhuang County, who is guilty of assassinating today's commonplace, needs to be arrested immediately and sent to Beijing for trial!" ”
"Dunhuang County Zhang, Zhang ......"
Liu Dai, Wan Qian, and Wang Yu all looked at Zhang Meng, all of them suspicious.
The two-foot board in Huang Huai's hand pointed to Zhang Meng: "If you are not mistaken, Your Excellency is Zhang Meng, right?" ”
Zhang Meng smiled calmly and nodded, "Not bad." ”
Huang Huai said solemnly: "Then please come with me." ”
The corners of Shi A's mouth twitched, and he was about to pull out the ring head knife, Zhang Meng gave him a look, and said: "Huang Jun, I am now working for Liu Gong, if you want to take me away, first ask Liu Gong if he agrees." ”
Huang Huai looked at Liu Dai, Liu Dai was cramped and uneasy, his lips moved but he didn't squeak. Although he hates Zhang Meng, he is not completely without faith, Zhang Meng saved his concubine as promised, retrieved his luggage and promised to guard the follow-up road throughout the process, he really has no reason to turn his face and not recognize people. However, Zhang Meng's wanted was something he never expected.
Wang Yu sneered at this time and said, "Zhang Jun, you are hiding so deeply, why don't you tell the truth earlier!" ”
Zhang Meng said: "If I had told the truth earlier, do you think you would still be able to stand here safely now?" ”
Wang Yu did not relent: "Duke Liu is generous and allows you to do the work of Bing Cao, but you are a criminal in the imperial court, and I am afraid that this matter has to be said." Then he said to Liu Dai, "The lord thinks twice." The meaning of the words is clear.
Wan Qian said bluntly: "Since ancient times, there have been deaths, and the people have no faith and cannot stand." The lord is a gentleman, and he should be an example for governing the country and the people. Since he has promised Zhang Jun, how can he go back on his word? He added, "Besides, Dong Zhuo is good at government, and both the government and the opposition are resentful, and the reason why the lord accepted the appointment of Luoyang was that he did not want to be at the mercy of Dong Zhuo in the court." Have all these kings forgotten? ”
Wang Yu said: "At that time, at this time." Now that the key criminals are arrested in the pavilion, if the lord openly covers up, it will be very inappropriate! ”
Wan Qian shook his head and said: "Tian Ji knows Sun Bin in the prisoner, and the overlord is in prison, all because of his discerning eye, Dong Zhuo has no way, abolished the establishment without authorization, and plays with the dynasty, and those who have aspirations hate to sleep on his skin and eat his flesh." Zhang Langjun is willing to be the first in the world, and he is alone and stabbing Dong, not a criminal, but a righteous man! The gentleman is also in the world, there is no suitability, there is no Mo, and righteousness is compared. Liu Gong is a well-known gentleman in the world, and he should be righteous and keep his promises, how can he be afraid of violence and alienate the wise men! "The more I talk about it, the more impassioned I become.
Liu Dai bowed his head and was speechless when he heard this, and Wang Yu's face was blue and speechless.
Zhang Mengxian said to Wan Qian: "Thank you for your words." A gentleman is alive, self-cultivation, family harmony, governing the country, and leveling the world, he is not a gentleman in the world, but he admires the gentleman's fashion. Dong Zhuo's rebellion, people and gods are angry, up to the gentleman, down to Qianshu, all bitter, although it is only a husband in the bottom, but the rise and fall of the world is responsible, even if you know it, you still have to do it. Instead, he drew his sword, "Huang Jun, the husband is angry, blood is splashed in five steps, you want to talk about arresting and bringing to justice in the next place, but you will not be caught in the next place, if you can escape by chance, the anti-Dong heart will never change." Look at today's pavilion, whether it is the sword of the king or the sword of the next. "Take a deep breath and get ready to go all out.
Huang Huai said in a deep voice: "Zhang Jun has to fight to the death? ”
Zhang Meng responded indifferently: "Fighting with Dong Zhuo, it's just a matter of breaking the net." In his heart, he thought: "There are less than ten people on the other side, and I may not be able to win a bloody battle with Shi Ashu." Even if it doesn't work, Liu Dai is by his side, and he can still be used as a hostage......" was still thinking about countermeasures, but heard a hearty laugh.
"The rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of the husband!"
Looking at the past, Huang Huai actually threw the two-foot board and rope in his hand straight to the ground.