Rise From the Humble

The Meridian Gate is the main entrance of the Forbidden City. It is located on the north-south axis of the Forbidden City. It faces the sun and is in the middle. It is located at Ziwu, so it is called the Meridian Gate. The three city platforms on the east, west, north and west are connected and surround a square square, just like three giant dragons embracing each other, with a magnificent momentum.

In this square square in front of the Meridian Gate, Zhu Ping'an's first tour of the imperial staff is about to begin.

Before the imperial stick was about to start, Ouyang Zishi took action.

"Ahem, this lord of hundreds of households, any trivial remarks are not disrespectful."

In an inconspicuous corner of the square, Ouyang Zishi, under the cover of Luo Longwen and others, called Zhang Baihu, the Jinyiwei Baihu who was responsible for the execution of the leader, and stuffed a 100-tael banknote into the palm of Zhang Baihu's hand. inside.

"Uh" Zhang Baihu was stunned when he looked at Ouyang Zishi.

Although Ouyang Zishi didn't know him, he knew Ouyang Zishi and Luo Longwen. He knew that they were both from the Yan family, and he also knew that Ouyang Zishi and the others seemed to have a hard time dealing with Zhu Ping'an.

It was precisely because they knew that Ouyang Zishi and the others were from the Yan Mansion, and it was precisely because they knew that Ouyang Zishi and the others were not at odds with Zhu Ping'an, that Zhang Baihu was stunned when Ouyang Zishi came over with the money.

Before Zhu Ping'an was executed, it was normal for family members and friends to give money to the Jinyi guards who were executing them, asking them to show mercy. However, before Zhu Ping'an was executed, it was not normal for Ouyang Zishi and others to give themselves money. Yes.

Yang Jisheng impeached Yan Song, and Zhu Pingan interceded for Yang Jisheng. If things were settled like this, the people in Yan's mansion should be wishing that Zhu Pingan was unlucky. Then why did Ouyang Zishi stuff himself with money for Zhu Pingan before Zhu Pingan was imprisoned? What about begging for mercy? !

Could it be that there is another hidden secret? ! Did Zhu Ping'an plead for Yang Jisheng because of Mr. Yan Ge's intention? !

However, it doesn't make sense.

Zhang Baihu was stunned, like Monk Zhang Er - confused.

"This Zhu Ping'an dog is so courageous that he dares to disobey the Holy Order. He will be blamed for death. When it comes to the court stick, please trouble Mr. Baihu and the people under your command. The harder the stick, the better." . If Zhu Ping'an is killed with a stick on the spot, I will repay Ouyang Zishi twice as much." After Ouyang Zishi stuffed the silver into Zhang Baihu's hands, he ordered through gritted teeth.

Oh I got it.

Only then did Zhang Baihu understand why Ouyang Zishi stuffed himself with money. It turned out that he wanted to kill Zhu Ping'an when he was using the imperial staff.

Zhang Baihu has been working as a court staff for more than ten years, and he is used to seeing people paying for favors. This is the first time he has paid to beg for help.

but

You only have one hundred taels of silver, that's how much you can get if you double it. Zhu Ping'an's house gave him one thousand taels of silver half an hour ago without blinking an eyelid.

Moreover.

The current celebrity in the palace, Eunuch Feng, had already explained in advance that no matter who greeted him this time, no matter how he collected the money, this time the imperial stick could only be used for "beating". .

and.

His superior, Mr. Zhang Qianhu, specially conveyed the command from his highest superior, Commander Lu, so that his subordinates should be careful this time. What does it mean to pay attention to it? I still don’t know it.

Also.

Mr. Xu Jie and Xu Ge, who had been running errands in the palace, seemed to be full and had nothing to do today. He strolled to the Jinyiwei Yamen, took a case that had been closed for who knows how many years, asked him to understand the situation, and asked himself I was so frightened that I broke into a cold sweat, because that case was handled by me, and I received a large amount of benefits from it. In the end, Mr. Xu Ge understood the situation and his back was wet. When he thought it was over, Mr. Xu Ge stopped abruptly and said lightly, saying that he had a student named Zhu Ping'an who asked him to Take care of me, and then leave. Xu Ge Lao's move made him confused for a long time. It was not until he received the order to execute Zhu Ping'an's imperial staff that he understood the purpose of Xu Ge Lao's visit.

In addition, there is one last point.

That is, Zhang Baihu has been able to hold the position of court staff for more than ten years. It is not just due to his good luck and strong connections, but also his ability to observe words and emotions. He can also understand what it means. He knew that the Holy One was only punishing Zhu Ping'an a little this time, and had no intention of punishing him severely, let alone taking Zhu Ping'an's life. Why? Because he was responsible for the imperial staffs of the three officials in the square in the morning. He could remember the thirty imperial staffs very clearly. The three of them were the first to intercede for Yang Jisheng, so the emperor ordered him to be beaten with thirty imperial sticks. After the beating, the Holy Father issued an oral order prohibiting intercession for Yang Jisheng, and stipulated that those who violated it would be severely punished. As a result, Zhu Ping'an knowingly violated the emperor's order and interceded for Yang Jisheng. As a result, the emperor only ordered Zhu Ping'an to be beaten with twenty imperial sticks.

Is this severe punishment?

This is relieved.

What does the above mean? Could it be that Zhang Baihu, who is an expert at observing words and emotions, doesn't know clearly? !

Even if Eunuch Feng, Commander Lu, and Mr. Xu Ge did not say hello, express or hint, they would not do anything to Zhu Ping'an.

Not to mention, Ouyang Zishi only spent a mere one hundred taels of silver, which was incomparable to the one thousand taels of silver from Zhu Ping'an's house.

"Mr. Ouyang, what are you doing? Isn't this a slap in my face? Mr. Ouyang, don't worry. How to hit me with the imperial stick? Zhang can save it."

Therefore, Zhang Baihu did not accept the banknote handed over by Ouyang Zishi. He stuffed the banknote back into Ouyang Zishi's sleeve, showed a smiling and flattering look on his face, and replied in a very affectionate manner.

After all, behind Ouyang Zishi is Mr. Yan Song. If the money is collected and things are not done, it will not be easy to end.

It would be much easier if you didn't collect money.

Besides, relying on my more than ten years of continuous practice of the court staff, when I hit the court staff, I guarantee that the movement of the court staff will be earth-shattering, and I will keep it so that no one like Ouyang Zishi can see any flaws. As for why Zhu Pingan was not killed with a stick in the end, it can be attributed to Zhu Pingan's good fortune and good physique. It had been a hundred years since the Ming Dynasty was founded, and so many officials had been killed with the stick. Besides, this was only twenty imperial sticks, so it was normal that no one could be killed with the stick.

Ouyang Zishi saw Zhang Baihu's flattering look and listened to Zhang Baihu's words. He was very satisfied and put the banknote into his sleeve. Ouyang Zishi was not willing to part with the one hundred taels of silver notes. The one hundred taels of silver notes were enough for him to drink flower wine several times, but he gritted his teeth and bled profusely just to get a hand on Yin Zhu Ping An.

Now you don't have to spend money and you can achieve what you want, why not? Anyway, Ouyang Zishi couldn't be more satisfied.

"Well, it's getting late. Zhang Baihu should hurry up and execute the imperial staff." Ouyang Zishi nodded with satisfaction and urged Zhang Baihu to execute the imperial staff quickly.

Zhang Baihu took the order and left.

Looking at Zhang Baihu's back, thinking that Zhu Ping'an would soon be beaten into a dead dog, Ouyang Zishi could no longer control the smile on his lips, and his back molars were almost exposed.