For a moment, Zhang Yi was caught in a dilemma.
Zhang Hongxing is the eldest grandson of the Zhang family!
Grandpa Zhang had always held and played with her since she was a baby. He doted on her immensely.
Moreover, he is the eldest grandson of the eldest son and will inherit the family business in the future!
How could he be willing to hand over his grandson?
Moreover, his own father is over ninety years old. How could he bear the blow if he heard this news?
However, if he does not hand over his grandson, he will resign from the cabinet.
They say they're staying to observe, but it won't be easy for them to come back.
How much will be lost by withdrawing from the show for a year?
Behind power lie countless interests and the allocation of resources.
This loss is an unbearable burden for the Zhang family! They might even be forced out of the center of power!
Zhang Yi could not risk the fate of his entire family.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Excellency, this matter was my grandson's fault. Don't worry, when we get back, I will immediately tie him up and send him to the military court!"
There were naturally members of the Zhang family in the military law department, and they were trying to get leniency for their grandson, so it wasn't a big problem.
The Grand Secretary couldn't help but sneer and waved his hand, saying, "No need! This matter is far-reaching. Since you don't want to leave the cabinet, then you should avoid suspicion. I will personally oversee this matter!"
"Hua Zhen!" the Grand Secretary called out.
Hua Zhen, the commander of the Imperial Guards, approached and respectfully clasped his hands in greeting. "What are your orders, Your Excellency?"
The Grand Secretary said calmly, "You personally lead the men, arrest Zhang Hongxing, and send him to the Yandu Prefecture, ordering the Prefect to pronounce the verdict in court!"
"yes!"
Without saying a word, Hua Zhen turned and left.
"Your Excellency!!" Zhang Yi exclaimed anxiously, his face trembling violently.
Yandu Prefecture is a vital organ of the state. The prefect is personally appointed by the Grand Secretary and is impartial and incorruptible, showing no favoritism to any aristocratic family!
If the grandson is sent to the military court, there is still room for maneuver. But if he is sent to Yandu Prefecture, then it will be truly over!
The Grand Secretary flicked his sleeve and said coldly, "This is your own choice, so you must bear the consequences! Don't mention this matter again!"
After saying this, the Grand Secretary put his hands behind his back and walked out of the Grand Council without looking back.
"Grand Secretary!!" Zhang Yi hurriedly stepped forward, but still couldn't stop the Grand Secretary from walking.
In the end, he could only stand there, trembling, and close his eyes. He sat back down in his chair, utterly exhausted.
...
at the same time.
A club in Yandu.
Inside the luxurious private room.
Zhang Hongxing was unaware of what he was about to face and continued to live a life of debauchery with several aristocratic scions.
“Hongxing, I heard that Lin Yu’s army is already at the city gates. Aren’t you worried at all?” Pei Ling, the young lady of the Pei family, couldn’t help but tease her.
Zhang Hongxing snorted coldly, took a sip of red wine, and said disdainfully, "What big waves can a bastard cause? I just regret that I couldn't kill him this time!"
Pei Ling frowned slightly. "But I heard that he brought the entire Buddhist army with him this time!"
"Hey, what's wrong with that?"
At this moment, a thin-faced man spoke up. He was the second young master of the Yang family. He said with an arrogant expression, "You should have heard that my uncle has returned to Yandu to provide reinforcements. He has now arrived at Hulao Pass. My uncle's Western Border Army is known as the Tiger Army. They are not necessarily afraid of his so-called Floating Pagoda Army!"
At this moment, Lin Chuang spoke up, sneering, "That little bastard arrived at Hulao Pass a long time ago, but hasn't dared to enter! He's clearly a coward! Hmph, if you ask me, handing over the Floating Pagoda Army to him is a waste! I reckon he won't last more than a few days before slinking back home!"
Zhang Hongxing sneered, "Just wait and see. My grandfather has already sent my third uncle's brother Hongguang to negotiate. My brother Hongguang is a real captain in the Southern Camp. I reckon his aura alone could scare this little brat to death. He dares to come and attack me? He's a complete joke!"
Bang!
Just then, a member of the Zhang family suddenly pushed open the door and walked in.
"Brother Hongxing, something terrible has happened!"
Zhang Hongxing couldn't help but frown. "What's wrong?"
The young man stammered, "The negotiation results have come back. That little bastard killed Brother Hongguang on the spot!"
"What??"
Zhang Hongxing stood up abruptly, his eyes wide open.
Everyone else looked astonished, finding it unbelievable.
"Has this little bastard gone mad? He actually killed the negotiators?"
"This is a provocation against our noble families!"
"Can the elders tolerate this? This...this might really lead to a fight!"
The disciples were speechless and dumbfounded.
Lin Chuang's face burned. He had just mocked this little bastard for being spineless, but he never expected him to have such courage to kill someone on the spot!
He imagined that even if he were in that position, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant!
That was a real slap in the face!
"You scoundrel! You scoundrel!!"
Zhang Hongxing cursed and roared angrily, and then a cold smile gradually appeared on his ferocious face.
"Hehe, I didn't expect this kid to be so arrogant! He's finished now!" Zhang Hongxing's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
Everyone else nodded in agreement.
"That's right, killing a captain in public is a serious crime!"
"The cabinet will absolutely not let him off the hook!"
"When the sky is arrogant, rain is sure to follow; when a person is arrogant, disaster is sure to follow! This kid is doomed!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The crowd began to laugh wildly and unrestrainedly, as if they could already see the little bastard being brought to justice.
Da da da!
However, at that moment, a series of rapid footsteps approached from afar.
Whoosh!
Before long, a group of people dressed in neat uniforms, with yellow tassels draped over their shoulders, and looking as dashing as a guard of honor, quickly entered the private room.
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