Chapter 331: Uncontrollable Rage
The Second Prince was even more furious: "Don't you understand? Zhao Xiang, why do you have to pretend to be ignorant when you know the truth? I will never let this go!"
The second prince glared at Zhao Xiang hatefully and walked away.
Zhao Xiang had no expression on his face and did not comment.
Seeing this, Deputy Commander Zhang of the Jiucheng Military Division also wanted to leave, but Zhao Xiang stopped him and said calmly, "Deputy Commander Zhang, you'd better explain everything clearly before leaving. Otherwise, if the emperor asks, it will be difficult for us to answer. After all, these people are also from your Jiucheng Military Division."
The Jiucheng Bingmasi has one commander and four deputy commanders. Deputy Commander Zhang is naturally qualified to deal with the people under him.
Censor Lin also nodded quickly: "Master Zhao is right!"
In this way, they can save trouble and no longer have to go to Jiucheng Bingmasi to find the person in charge.
Deputy Commander Zhang looked depressed and annoyed, but what Zhao Xiang said made so much sense that he really didn't dare to leave.
Deputy Commander Zhang said reluctantly: "Since the two gentlemen have said so, I have no choice but to stay. I only brought people here after receiving the report. Please feel free to ask whatever you want!"
Anyway, he is not the culprit.
"Deputy Commander Zhang, please take a seat," Zhao Xiang was very polite. He had already ordered people to clear a table and bring out pen, ink, paper and inkstone. It looked like he was going to write it down in black and white.
Deputy Commander Zhang's expression suddenly turned grim. "Master Zhao, what do you mean by this?"
Zhao Xiang looked puzzled: "How can we present it to the Emperor without writing it down?"
Deputy Commander Zhang sneered angrily, "Do you still want my signature?"
Zhao Xiang nodded: "Of course!"
"you!"
"Deputy Commander Zhang, this is a presentation to the Emperor, so naturally we have to be careful and precise," Censor Lin quickly tried to smooth things over. "Deputy Commander Zhang, just tell the truth. That way, everyone will save trouble, right?"
Deputy Commander Zhang had a heart attack.
Why does this sound so wrong? Why does it feel like he's the defendant?
But he had nothing to refute, so he could only grit his teeth and say "Okay!"
The process of today's events was quickly clarified and written down. Zhao Xiang then changed the subject and asked about the so-called "rumors" about the second prince.
Deputy Commander Zhang could no longer tolerate this and sarcastically said, "This matter is all over the city. Doesn't Lord Zhao know about it?"
Zhao Xiang: "No matter how this matter was previously ignored, today we must clarify the whole story. Deputy Commander Zhang, please tell us, how exactly did the Nine Cities Military Command get involved?"
Deputy Commander Zhang's expression changed, and he warned with a hint of threat in his tone: "Master Zhao, be careful with your words!"
Zhao Xiang: "It's alright if Deputy Commander Zhang doesn't want to say anything. I will record the facts and submit them to the emperor. I will leave everything to the emperor to decide."
Deputy Commander Zhang's expression became even uglier.
I originally thought that I would be able to make a great contribution by meeting the Second Prince today, and would be valued by the Second Prince from then on. I didn't expect that I would offend him so badly after just one encounter. Now it's even worse, as I'm being harassed by Zhao Xiang!
He was indeed annoyed by Zhao Xiangwen's tricky questions, but he could do nothing about it.
Who could have known such a coincidence? The Emperor had happened to witness this very scene today. He would certainly ask about it, and it was understandable that Zhao Xiang was asking himself.
He wanted to hide, but Zhao Xiang wouldn't let him.
However, this matter was too big, and Deputy Commander Zhang didn't dare to speak about it. This was not something he could talk about.
Once he started, he had to explain the matter clearly. How should he say it? Say that everything was ordered by the Second Prince? Say that the Nine City Military Command had taken many people back to teach them a lesson?
He didn't dare say it.
Even though this is true.
Let the Emperor discover this truth himself.
Deputy Commander Zhang felt a wave of despair.
He knew very well that he had the bad luck to run into this today. If the emperor took his anger out on him, there was a high probability that the Jiucheng Bingmasi would push him out as a scapegoat.
But even though he knew it clearly, he didn't dare to resist.
Now he could only hold a little humble hope in his heart, hoping that the emperor would not ask too many questions.
As long as the emperor doesn't ask, this matter will be over and he can escape.
Seeing that he had no intention of speaking, Zhao Xiang did not force him and said calmly, "Since that's the case, I will record it truthfully."
After questioning Deputy Commander Zhang, he and Censor Lin looked over Zhao Xiang's records, and all three of them signed their names. This gave them a preliminary explanation of today's events.
But that’s not all. We also need to come up with a plan for how to deal with those people who were caught and tied up at the scene.
Censor Lin was left behind to handle the situation, and Zhao Xiang helped him tackle the toughest part. Censor Lin had no choice but to step in. Otherwise, wouldn't he appear incompetent to the Emperor? If Zhao Xiang had to take the lead in everything, what was he doing?
Censor Lin then said, "Deputy Commander Zhang, these people were captured by order of the Emperor himself. What do you think is the appropriate way to deal with them?"
Deputy Commander Zhang originally wanted to fight for the people under his yamen, at least to make everyone appreciate it and let His Royal Highness the Second Prince see his sincerity, but he didn't expect to be blocked by Censor Lin's words.
The emperor personally ordered his arrest, what could he say? What could he dare to say?
Deputy Commander Zhang didn't even dare to say a word of plea, "Ignorance is not a crime!"
Who knows how angry the emperor must be with him right now. The more he says, the more mistakes he makes. He just needs to try his best to cooperate.
Deputy Commander Zhang played Tai Chi and said, "Since the Emperor has ordered Lord Lin to handle the matter, we will obey Lord Lin."
Censor Lin cursed him inwardly, "He's not one of his men, how can he be easy to talk to?" If he did it lightly, he wouldn't be able to explain it to the emperor, and if he did it too seriously, it would inevitably lead to resentment.
The Jiucheng Bingmasi is such a huge government office, in charge of various patrol and security affairs in the capital. It is indeed a difficult place to deal with.
He didn't want to make enemies with people from this government office.
But the emperor did ask him to handle this matter, what should he do?
Censor Lin thought that at least he could have someone accompany him, so that he could share the burden. He couldn't help but look at Zhao Xiang.
Zhao Xiang wanted to avoid his gaze, but it was too late and he had already seen it.
If you see it, you can't pretend you didn't see it. Zhao Xiang coughed and had to express his position: "The emperor is a wise ruler. All matters should be handled according to the laws of the Great Qin. My two lords, let me say one more thing. As the saying goes, ignorance is not a crime. Although their attitude and behavior were arrogant and domineering at the time, they were definitely not targeting the emperor. Therefore, they cannot be treated as deceiving the emperor. But the emperor is the emperor after all, so the punishment cannot be too light. What do you think?"
Censor Lin: “.”
Deputy Commander Zhang cursed inwardly, and those who were tied up all looked pale and trembling!
What the hell is this! Arrogant attitude? Insolent and arrogant? Deceiving the emperor?
There is nothing more murderous than this!
(End of this chapter)
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