Zhao Haiquan said the different opinions in his heart, and Zhao Haiquan said to the other three people: "I think I can go to Liu's Mansion for a turn, and by the way, inquire, when will our reinforcements arrive, this big battle is imminent, and the soldiers in our hands are obviously insufficient, and we will assign tasks to each city from tomorrow, and we are already stretched." The newly recruited foot soldiers had absolutely no combat experience and lacked training, and they were practicing day and night for the past few days. If there is a war, these people will undoubtedly be cannon fodder. I mean, if the court hasn't sent reinforcements yet, let's rush it. ”

"It's fine. After listening to Zhao Haiquan's words, Xiao Lie agreed: "Senior Brother Yin and I also have this plan, I originally wanted to wait until Zuo Tianming and Mu Zihui's first seven queens are going, but I didn't expect to encounter such a thing today, anyway, we are going to go, it doesn't matter how many days early or late it is, so let's go?"

Hearing that these people were about to set off to see Lord Liu in the Imperial History, Chen Tai'an stopped doing it, and shouted and said to the four of them: "You guys are too much, you can't kill people too much, can you take care of me, this prisoner also needs to eat." You came to me early in the morning, and I didn't have time to eat in the morning, and I talked to you here for most of the day, and this noon is going to pass, and you can't stop me from having lunch, right? If I starve to death, and you want to clear your name, then you will have to wait for the next life. ”

The four of them looked up at the sky, and this was not it, seeing that the sun was about to go west. When they were told by Chen Tai'an, their stomachs began to 'gurgle', and Zhao Haiquan took the hares and pheasants that Chen Tai'an hit at the door, with some small wild vegetables, and simply got something to eat. The five of them quickly ate these things, Chen Tai'an wiped his mouth, and said with satisfaction: "This time, I have no regrets when I die, and it is my blessing to be able to eat such delicious food before I die." ”

Because of the iron chains tied to his body, Chen Tai'an had no way to salute these people, so he had to hug his fists at the four of them, and said: "A few adults, can you do good deeds to the end and send the Buddha to the west? ”

"You really value love and righteousness, okay, you go, we are waiting for you here. Xiao Lie said to him with a very fond expression.

Chen Tai'an didn't let them open the chains, so they tied them up like that, and it took half an hour to get them right. When he came back, Xiao Lie took out the earth spirit bead from his arms, briefly said the precautions to him, and then used the spiritual power, and the five of them arrived outside the gate of the Liu Mansion in the blink of an eye.

After standing firmly, Chen Tai'an said in surprise: "This baby is really a god, such a long way, it only takes a thought to arrive." No wonder they are all willing to be officials, the benefits of being officials are not only the convenience of accumulating money, but also such a useful baby. If I was given a chance, I would be willing to be an official, although I didn't care about it, but I could barely agree with such a baby. ”

"This treasure is not a reward from the imperial court, it was obtained by chance, and there is no more than one in the world. Xiao Lie explained.

The two guards in front of Liu's Mansion had long been surprised by the behavior of Xiao Lie and others. That is, I was surprised at the beginning, but gradually I watched more, and I just felt that this is what it is. Just chatted a few words, and then went into the house to report.

When these five people were brought to the reception hall of Liu's mansion, Lord Liu pointed to Chen Tai'an and asked, "What kind of official is he? What did you do that you caught me in?"

Nangong Junzhe told Lord Liu what happened before, and Lord Liu laughed after hearing it: "I really didn't expect it, you can still encounter such a thing, but what this little brother named Chen Tai'an said is true." When interrogating Lord Qin, the former squire of the military department, he also mentioned this matter, but at that time, I saw that you did not report it, and I thought that you had already dealt with this matter, but I didn't expect to bring him to me today to verify your identity. ”

Lord Liu smiled and said to Chen Tai'an: "Lord Qin, the former squire of the military department, has indeed used you, he wants to use your hand to disturb the minds of several of them, and then use other conspiracy methods to achieve his tricks. Chen Tai'an, you should believe it this time, right?"

Originally, after seeing Lord Liu, Chen Tai'an had been standing without kneeling, and after Lord Liu said these words, Chen Tai'an bent his legs, knelt down in front of Lord Liu, and said with self-reproach: "The grass people believe it, and it is a complete letter." Since the big mistake has been made, I have nothing to defend, and if I make a mistake, I will be punished, and if I violate the law of the land, I will be dealt with according to the law. I Chen Tai'an can die so clearly, there is nothing to regret, I will repent with my heart when I go to hell, and I must be a thorough person in the next life. I, Chen Tai'an, are here, and I will listen to the fate of all the adults. ”

When he learned the truth of the matter, Chen Tai'an was not afraid, but his face was content and satisfied, and an extremely calm aura emanated from him, which made everyone in the room admire. A person who can see life and death as such a plain mind must be a person who has no distractions and is extremely pure in heart.

Lord Liu twisted his beard and nodded, closed his eyes slightly and said to Chen Tai'an, who was kneeling below: "You killed the imperial court officials for no reason, and one kill is still two, according to the law of the Daimyo, you should be sentenced to capital punishment of beheading." But you are deceived by adulterers, and now you have the attitude of knowing that you are lost. This official is also a heroic spirit in you, and you will be sentenced to be the queen of autumn, and you can still enjoy the taste of living for a few months. You also have a chance to choose the place of beheading, the capital, Hecheng, and Xuzhou, and you can pick one of these three places at will. However, I suggest you choose Xuzhou, the first is your hometown, which allows you to return to your homeland and return to your roots. Second, to give you such advice is to take into account that the distance between the capital and Xuzhou is relatively far, and on the way back, you can also take a good look at the Ming Dynasty, which can be regarded as allowing you to enjoy it before you die. Finally, I promise you that no matter where you choose, the prison guards will not be difficult for you, but will treat you with courtesy, and serve you with good food and drink every day. That way, you can go on the road with peace of mind, what do you think?"

Chen Tai'an's face did not change and his heart did not beat, and he continued to kowtow upward, expressing his gratitude to Lord Liu: "The grass people have become murderers and criminals, and they have fallen from ordinary people to prisoners under the stairs, all of which are caused by me. Thanks to the grace of my lord, I have given so many extrajudicial benefits to the grass people, and I have no regrets, let alone any opinions. There is no way to repay the life that I have directly or indirectly killed in this life, and I can only be reincarnated as a cow and horse in the next life to atone for my sins. ”

Chen Tai'an's openness completely convinced everyone present, and regret appeared on their faces. Xiao Lie hesitated and said to Lord Liu: "Lord Liu, the lower officials have something to ask for, and I hope that the Lord will fulfill it." ”

Master Liu smiled knowingly and replied, "Say it, as long as it doesn't violate the principles, I can promise you." ”

Xiao Lie kowtowed to Lord Liu, and said with a serious expression: "It would be a pity for such a frank gentleman to die like this." I want to beg Lord Liu to increase the intensity of extrajudicial mercy and see if I can send him to our Guandong Province to fill the army, I am a rough man, I have never read any books, and I can't explain the laws of the Ming Dynasty, I only understand one truth, a good person must not die in vain. ”

"Okay, I'll sell you a favor, there is really such a rule in this Da Ming law, if the perpetrator is only an accomplice, and has a good attitude of admitting guilt, there is only one murder in his hand, and the casualties are no more than three, the death penalty can be waived, and Chen Tai'an can be sent to the Kanto Province to fill the army. But Chen Tai'an can't go to the Duwei Army, it is best to let Nangong Junzhe and their Jinyi Guard's Praetorian Guards take him in, so that he can avoid the trouble of grievances and hatred. Now, are you satisfied?" Lord Liu said to Xiao Lie.

Xiao Lie hurriedly thanked: "Lord Liu is really the parents of the people and the blessing of the court." Lord Liu's great kindness, Xiao Lie grinds his teeth unforgettable. ”

Hearing this, Chen Tai'an was stupid, he thought that he was going to die this time, but he didn't expect this thing to have such a big flip, and he knelt there for a long time without reacting. In the end, Xiao Lie slapped him with his hand, and said to him anxiously: "What are you still doing in a daze?

Chen Tai'an suddenly understood, and kowtowed to Lord Liu several times in a row, breaking the door of his head. Causing everyone to burst into laughter, Lord Liu added while laughing: "You will avoid this capital crime, but you will not escape the living crime." In addition to the fact that you will be sent to Kanto Province by the army, you will also have to do the housework of the two chief flag officers you killed on a regular basis. If you can, you should take care of the elders of both families as if they were your own relatives. Can you do that?"

"If I can't do such a small thing, won't it be a waste? As long as they are happy, they can beat me and scold me. If I am not filial at all, several adults can kill me for two crimes. Chen Tai'an replied firmly.

After this thorny matter was resolved, everyone was extremely satisfied, not only proving their innocence, but also adding another general to the Praetorian Guard, and everyone had a smile on their faces. Chen Tai'an belongs to the rebirth after the catastrophe, his mood is the most complicated, there is too much information he got today, and he couldn't digest it for a while, so he just stood there and smirked.

Zhao Haiquan saw the opportunity, hugged his fist at Lord Liu, bowed deeply, and said, "Lord Liu, we have another thing to trouble you when we come this time. ”

"What else?"

"It's this time that the reinforcements we want, when will they arrive in Hecheng, starting tomorrow, we will assign tasks here, there is a shortage of manpower, can Lord Liu tell us an accurate time?"

Lord Liu looked embarrassed, and said to Zhao Haiquan with a slightly embarrassed expression: "This matter, I'm afraid, there will be an accident." ”