Chapter 198 Final decision

The day before the results were released, it was still dark on the first day of March.

Tang Yin was sleeping hazily when he was picked up. Two guards in golden clothes took him to the court of Beizhen Fusi like a chicken, but did not take him in.

But hearing the muffled sound of sticks hitting each other and the screams of "Ahhh" coming from inside, Tang Yin knew that it was Xu Jing who was being beaten inside.

"Hiss."

Tang Yin originally thought that it had been quite cold in the past few days and wanted someone to add some blankets or something, but he had no such request at the moment.

I am also upset.

It finally started.

"Xu, it seems that you are still stubborn. I have told you everything clearly. You gave money to Cheng Min's government. How can you still carry it to your death? Let's not talk about it. , Haosheng asked.”

The person who tried the case in court was not someone from Jinyiwei, but directly Xiao Jing, the admiral of Dongchang.

Even if Xu Jing was lightly beaten, he was almost tortured to the point of losing his human shape. He hurriedly said, "I'll do it. I gave the people in Cheng Min's government gold coins. You can tell me anything else. I'll do it." That’s it.”

When Tang Yin heard this, his heart skipped a beat.

This is Xu Jing.

I promised you not to admit it. I have only been beaten a few times and I haven’t used other torture instruments yet. You are recruiting me now. This is a trick. Do you know it

Originally, there is no evidence for making a question. You said that you would pay Cheng Min the government’s money. Doesn’t this mean that you are telling the truth?

Xiao Jing said, “We are asking you to tell the truth. What do you mean? You all said that our family has wronged you. It seems that you still don’t understand. I’ll fight you again.”

“Farewell”

Xu Jing was about to cry but had no tears.

I have already said that I will confess whatever you ask me to confess, just to avoid suffering any physical pain. No matter what, I still have to tell the truth. But the question is to what extent the truth is told. Only in this way can you be satisfied

"Give him paper and pen"

As soon as Xiao Jing waved to the Jin Yiwei who were executing the execution, someone immediately placed paper, pen and a wooden plate in front of Xu Jing.

Xu Jing picked up the pen, his hands were trembling and he couldn't write anything on the paper.

Not only because of the physical torture after being beaten, but also because he was mentally tortured by being detained in Beizhen Fusi for the past few days. The son of a once wealthy family couldn't bear the suffering for even one day. When Tang Yin peeked his head slightly and saw Xu Jing's miserable appearance, he suddenly felt a little lucky.

Fortunately, I have suffered some hardships in the past few years and no longer have the pampered young master temper. Otherwise, I may not necessarily be better than Xu Jing.

"Eunuch Xiao, looking at him like this, I'm afraid he won't be able to write, so why not find someone to write it and have him sign it."

"I can't ask him to write this in his own hand." His Majesty ordered it"

When he heard the words "Your Majesty ordered", even Tang Yin outside the door couldn't help but close his eyes and his heart sank.

In the end, we had to pull Xu Jing up first and find someone to help him.Looking at him.

After he calmed down, he tremblingly wrote down what he wanted to confess on paper and signed it.

"Take him down"

After Xu Jing finished his work, he was dragged out directly. Tang Yin glanced at Xu Jing. At this time, Xu Jing's eyes were dull and he didn't even pay attention to others. thoughts, and Xu Jing's body was still slightly stained with blood.

After the others left, the Jin Yiwei brought Tang Yin to court again.

Tang Yin had an iron chain on his hand, and he was a little arrogant. He asked, "As a member of the Ming Dynasty, why should I receive such inhuman treatment?"

Change In general, Juren has become a "superior person", and most yamen would not dare to punish Juren.

But what kind of place is this?

In Beizhen Fusi, even if you are an official, let alone an official, you will be punished without mercy. Tang Yin knew this, but He said this just to save his last dignity.

Xiao Jing couldn't help but smile when he saw Tang Yin's unruly look.

For ordinary people, if you say such things at this time, you will be making yourself unhappy. Jin Yiwei will soon let you know what true "inhuman treatment" means.

Xiao Jing was also thinking that for such an ignorant guy, he didn’t know why Zhang Bingkuan wanted to protect him. It would make sense to say that he still had some basic respect for Mr. Zhang in his heart, but does this guy have it?

"Tang officials, you probably heard about the second half of our interrogation of Xu Jing. Were you involved in the matter of giving gifts to Cheng Minzheng?"

Xiao Jing asked in a calm tone.

Tang Yin tilted his head and said coldly, "I want to accuse you."

Xiao Jing nodded, "How much are you involved in the vendetta issue? Do you have any information from outsiders?" , once discussed the examination questions with Cheng Minzheng, and drafted the text, so that it was widely known."

"Who heard it and asked him to confront it?" Tang Yin said it as if he was full of tone, but in fact it was already It exposed his inner cowardice, and his voice trembled a little after he spoke.

"Yes, there is no evidence. The Jinyiwei also sent people to conduct a thorough investigation, and even inquired about the scholars who spread the most vicious rumors. But when it came to the evidence, no one could come up with it, but Xu Jing also said just now that you met Cheng Minzheng by bribing people from the Cheng family. You can't be wrong."

Xiao Jing stood up and walked slowly to Tang Yin with Xu Jing's confession. , stretched out his hand and said, "I want to take a look."

Tang Yin said, "No need."

The momentum was weak.

Because Tang Yin also learned from Xu Jing that he was able to meet Cheng Minzheng after sending money to people in the Cheng family.

When Xiao Jing saw Tang Yin like this, he sighed, "Xu Jing's confession did not involve the examination questions. There is still no evidence for the questions. However, Xu Jing's sin of seeking advancement is unavoidable. Yes, it’s because of his actions that he brought so many bad consequences.”

Tang Yin was holding his breath, waiting to hear Xiao Jing’s evaluation of himself so that he could know his future fate. .

But when Xiao Jing reached the most critical point, he stopped again.

Xiao Jing said, "The results will be released tomorrow. It seems you won't be able to go out yet, but our family can tell you in advance that you won and you will be ranked thirteenth among the tributes."

"Ah"

Tang Yin was shocked.

The rankings have not been released yet, and the future destiny is still unclear. Now I actually know that I have won the Gongshi

"Don't be too happy too early. You have won the Gongshi. Are you? There is still a chance to participate in the palace examination, or whether you will be deprived of your honor, it depends on whether you can exonerate yourself next. You are lucky and have a noble person to help you, or you can really get out of the cage, which is a blessing in disguise."

Xiao Jing said something again that Tang Yin couldn't understand.

Tang Yin was full of questions, but he didn't even dare to say anything.

I am afraid that if I say something wrong, not only will I not be a tribute, I will not have the chance to participate in the palace examination, and I will continue to be tortured.

"Our family is going to see Cheng Minzheng. I won't say much to you. Someone will come and send him back. He is taking good care of him. This will be a Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty in the future. With the help of noble people, he may have a promising career."

Xiao Jing personally took people to Cheng Min's government.

After staying inside for nearly two hours, he came out and rushed to the palace to see Zhu Youtang.

In the Qianqing Palace.

Xiao Jing presented two "confessions" from Xu Jing and Cheng Minzheng to Zhu Youtang.

Zhu Youtang took it over and looked at it carefully, and Dai Yi next to him also leaned over and took a few glances.

"Your Majesty, according to Mr. Zhang's reminder, Xu Jing bribed Xu Jing to see Cheng Minzheng, and then brought Xu Jing's confession to see Cheng Minzheng. Cheng Minzheng initially denied it, but after bringing him to the palace The servants took him there and beat him several times in public. Together with the people in his house, Cheng Minzheng learned about the consistent behavior of the people in his house."

Xiao Jing narrated the process, "Then Cheng Minzheng admitted that he was negligent. He didn’t investigate, and wrote a memorial to plead guilty.”

“Huh”

Zhu Youtang hummed, “Is he not investigating? He doesn’t know what to do as a Hanlin scholar, and he doesn’t avoid it. He just wants to provoke the scholars on suspicion, but he also sets a threshold for the scholars who pay homage, so that those who send more money can be seen, and those who don't send them will not be seen. He is bringing himself to blame. I listened to Bingkuan's suggestion earlier, and there are more It seems that I mistakenly believed in him when I gave him some advice."

Originally, the emperor was quite sympathetic to Cheng Minzheng.

But the emperor is getting more and more angry now.

Flies don’t bite seamless eggs. Cheng Minzheng’s mere act of accepting bribes from his servants is enough to get you kicked out of the court.

“Tomorrow morning , escort Xu Jing and Cheng Minzheng to the Meridian Gate, and we will discuss the matter after Tingji," Zhu Youtang said.

Dai Yidao said, "Your Majesty, the results will be released in the exam tomorrow. Do you want to wait until after the results are released?"

Zhu Youtang said coldly, "I just want to tell everything before the results are released." It is clear that I have made a preliminary plan to let Cheng Minzheng become an official and Xu Jing be returned to the local government as an official. I informed the Minister of Rites, Xu Shangshu.The two men from the Ministry of Punishment, Bai Shangshu, let them know. Say hello to Mr. Liu Ge again. "

Xiao Jing asked for instructions again, "Your Majesty, where is Tang Yin?"

"Tang Yin" Zhu Youtang thought for a while, shook his head and said, "He did not participate much in this matter. , I just followed Xu Jing to see Cheng Minzheng. Since there was nothing wrong, I didn’t ask any questions."

"Yes. "

Xiao Jing was thinking while responding.

What kind of bad luck did Tang Yin have to have Zhang Bingkuan to help him?

Don't tell me. It is not an exaggeration to be a disciple, even if it is to serve someone for the rest of their lives.

The second day of the third lunar month is the day when the results will be released.

, Li Dongyang, who had not appeared in front of others for a long time, appeared at the Meridian Gate with Liu Jian and Xie Qian. Many people came to say hello.

Li Dongyang's expression was not good

There was a recent experience. , which made him physically and mentally exhausted.

He had to review papers, re-examine, and analyze and investigate the case. After working hard for several days, he felt like he could shed a layer of skin after returning.

Li Dongyang waved his hand.

It means there are some things that cannot be said yet.

The results of the general examination have been released, but the results have not been announced yet. , there may still be variables, and Li Dongyang is too cautious to announce it in advance.

Besides, Li Dongyang didn’t understand why Xu Jing and Tang Yin were on the same team, but he only punished Xu Jing and not Tang Yinjiu. Because Tang Yin was selected as a tribute but Xu Jing was not selected

"The Holy Driver Arrives"

On the other side, people are still gathering and discussing privately, but on the other side, eunuchs have announced in advance that the emperor will arrive. < /p>

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