Chapter 100 The Illiterate Yamen Runner
“You think you have only one path to choose from, but in the eyes of others, you have thousands of paths to choose from.”
After saying this, Zhao Huan left Zhong Xiang's cell.
Ding Yuanying's realm is too profound, and he can't understand it at all. Although he has watched the TV series "The Way of Heaven" several times, he still only understands the basics.
I wanted to draw a sentence for someone, but failed. I think my level is still not high enough.
Zhao Huan has no intention of forcibly saving people. If you don't cherish the chance I give you, then forget it.
After the officers locked the cell door and confirmed it was absolutely safe, Zhao Huan instructed Majili, "Since Prime Minister Zhong no longer wants to live, there's no need to choose an auspicious day. Send someone to ask Imperial Physician Sun for two muskets and execute him. Be careful not to get any of our officers hurt."
"Yes!" Makili responded, "We are always cautious when dealing with experts."
In the cell, Zhong Xiang's face twitched slightly. Liu Bei even visited him three times, and Cao Cao also treated his talents with respect. How can you be emperor like this? I'm being tactful and trying to save face, but you're making such a rash decision? Aren't you going to try to save me again?
I am the Pope, don’t I care about my reputation? You think you are so great just because you have a dragon on your body.
While Zhong Xiang was still struggling with whether he should die or not, Zhao Huan had already walked into another cell.
Zhang Rong, also known as Zhang Diwan, is a person who has been recorded in history. He was also a big shot in the anti-Jin war and must be rescued.
Zhao Huan had already looked up this person in his memory. It was mentioned in The Legend of Yue Fei that Zhang Rong defeated Jin Wushu twice in the Battle of Suotoutan. He was a well-known expert in naval battles. More importantly, he was loyal to the people and was acting against the imperial court.
It was all Song Huizong's fault, and Zhao Huan found it acceptable.
Zhang Rong overheard the conversation between Zhao Huan and Zhong Xiang, and thinking he might be seen too, he looked at Zhao Huan coldly, "You dog emperor, you'll be punished for mistreating the people sooner or later. Kill me if you want to, but if I frown, I'm not a good man."
“…”
Zhao Huan's face wrinkled slightly, feeling helpless in his heart, "Brothers, why are you all so outspoken? You don't even want to listen to what I want to do. If you were to replace an emperor who cared about face, you would be in trouble."
Seeing Zhang Rong about to speak again, Zhao Huan quickly interrupted: "The Jin Kingdom has withdrawn its troops. The court is now focused on recuperation. I will not collect taxes on the 800-li Liangshan Marsh. I was not the emperor before, so I do not wish to speak of the past."
"I have only one thing to say: I will release you from prison and return to your Liangshan Marsh. If one day the common people feel that life is not good and the officials are still exploiting them so severely, and they can no longer survive, you can rebel again. If that day really comes and you are caught by me again, it means that you are no longer strong enough, and I will have no say in whether to kill you or cut you into pieces."
"You want me to go out?"
Zhang Rong said in disbelief, "I committed the serious crime of gathering a crowd to rebel, and I'm still being released? Liangshan Marsh is about gathering people to revolt, not paying taxes to the court."
"Let's not talk about the past. If you can incite the people to revolt, it means the court is unpopular. If you are well fed and well clothed, and can still persuade a group of people to rebel, then that's your ability."
"Just think of this as a bet. I was originally planning to recruit a few of my men, but forget it now. Let's go. I'll give you freedom."
Zhang Rong still couldn't believe it. Was the emperor being kindhearted, or was he planning a sting operation? He wouldn't just claim to have escaped prison the moment he got out. However, it didn't seem necessary.
Zhao Huan pulled out a five-liang gold ingot from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Rong: "Here, this is for you. It's enough for your journey back home. Go and live a good life."
Zhang Rong took the gold in a daze. Today he had encountered a rare thing. In thousands of years, he had never heard of such an emperor.
The officer led Zhang Rong to the ground, and soon Zhang Rong saw the long-lost sunlight.
"Brother officer." Zhang Rong clasped his fists. "What does your majesty mean?"
The officer shook his head. "I can barely read, so how could I possibly know what His Majesty is thinking? But one thing is certain: His Majesty is a good emperor. During the war against the Jin, he personally supervised the battle from the city walls. He single-handedly killed the Third and Fourth Princes of the Jin Dynasty, causing the Second Prince to lose his temper."
"Your Majesty accepted the order in a time of crisis. The defense of Bianliang City was entirely due to your wisdom. The treacherous ministers in the court were either dismissed from office or beheaded. Even Grand Tutor Cai is now involved in charity. And General Gao, I heard, is investing a huge amount of money in organizing the first Cuju Cup of the Great Song Dynasty. The entire Great Song Dynasty is developing towards a thriving level."
"You call that ignorant? You're talking about everything from the court to the people, and you're making sense? Are you really just a messenger?"
"Hehe, I also heard this from Lord Ma. Lord Ma said that Your Majesty is a king who can restore the country. The Song Dynasty will definitely be able to achieve greater glory under Your Majesty's leadership. Not to mention recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, even if it means unifying the territory within the country like the Han Dynasty. This generation of officials is working hard to expand the territory and leave their names in history."
Zhang Rong turned around and walked into the Ministry of Justice prison.
"Hey, what are you doing? You want to break into the Ministry of Justice? You're committing a crime. Do you understand what a crime is?"
As Zhang Rong ran, he replied to the yamen runner, "I'm going to see Your Majesty. As you said, I, Zhang Rong, am a man of ideals and ambitions. The greatest heroes serve their country and their people. I also wanted to serve the court, but the court is unpopular."
"But things are different now. Your Majesty is a wise ruler. If I don't serve him, I will be struck by lightning. I must cling to his throne and work for the welfare of the people of Liangshan Marsh."
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