Domineering Daming

Cao Wenzhao agreed and left in a hurry.

Xiong Tingbi is now a maelstrom, and anyone who gets close will be unlucky.Cao Wenzhao's identity was sensitive, and he pretended to be Xiong Guangyuan's follower, coming and going in a hurry.

"General Cao, I leave my father's affairs to you." After walking a long way, Xiong Guangyuan bowed deeply to Cao Wenzhao.

Cao Wenzhao hurriedly helped him up, and said with hesitation: "Young General, I have to let me take a look at this matter." Cao Wenzhao didn't know what to do. It's good to be able to stay until now, but if I really want to save it, I'm afraid it will be extremely difficult.

Xiong Guangyuan's expression changed, and he still bowed: "No matter what the result is, my nephew is here to thank the general!"

Cao Wenzhao helped him up, and confessed again with serious eyes, and then tidied up and went straight back to the palace.

He is incapable of doing such a thing, and it depends on His Royal Highness Hui's attitude.

After Cao Wenzhao returned to the palace, he came to Zhu Xu's study, organizing his words as he walked.No matter what Xiong Tingbi said, he was a sinner. He was the most responsible for the defeat of Guangning. Although he did not cause the current situation in Liaodong, he should bear a large part of the responsibility.

"Will Your Highness save His Majesty?" Cao Wenzhao was drumming in his heart. Xiong Tingbi was his old boss, and he was very kind to him, so he couldn't just leave him dead.

Cao Wenzhao entered the study room and saw Zhu Xu sitting on a chair, reading a book without any image, so he stepped forward and called softly, "Your Highness."

Zhu Xu raised his head and said, "What's wrong?"

Cao Wenzhao realized that he had been thinking about it for a long time and it was useless, so he said straightforwardly: "Your Highness, this subordinate has just gone to Mr. Xiong."

"Lord Xiong?" Zhu Xu looked puzzled, there were quite a few people surnamed Xiong in the hall, and he couldn't tell who they were all at once.

When Cao Wenzhao saw it, he hurriedly said, "Xiong Tingbi, Lord Xiong."

Zhu Xu's face moved slightly, and he sat down slowly.Anyone who has a little knowledge of the history of the Ming Dynasty knows this name, and Zhu Xu naturally knows it better, and he also knows the relationship between Cao Wenzhao and him.

After pondering, Zhu Xu said, "You want to save him?"

Cao Wenzhao knelt down with a thud, and said, "I hope His Highness will help you. Even if Mr. Xiong made mistakes, his merits outweigh his demerits. He really deserves to die!"

Zhu Xu's face remained unchanged, thinking in his heart.

Xiong Tingbi's case is not in the case itself.

But partisanship.

Xiong Tingbi himself belongs to the Chu Party, but he is very close to the Donglin Party.However, in order to renew Xiong Tingbi's life, the Donglin Party bribed the servants to give him a suspended sentence.When it comes to servants, Wei Zhongxian has to be involved.

So, in the end, it was a matter between the Donglin Party and the Eunuch Party.

Chapter 132

Xiong Tingbi has become the focus of the party struggle, so if you want to save him, you must start with the party struggle.

Zhu Xu pondered for a while, then looked up at Cao Wenzhao, who had an earnest expression on his face, and said, "Get up first."

Cao Wenzhao also saw Zhu Xu's embarrassment, and stood up tremblingly, still looking expectant and apprehensive.

Zhu Xu tapped his fingers on the table, and the crisp and small sound of horseshoes sounded on the table. He said slowly: "Xiong Ting Bi Gen's Festival is not about the defeat of Guangning, but about the party struggle in the court. If you want to save him, we on Wei Zhongxian's side You can contribute, but for the Donglin Party, Mr. Xiong has to figure out a way for himself."

When Cao Wenzhao heard this, he hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please advise."

Zhu Xu pondered in his heart, cleared his thoughts a little bit, and said: "I will deal with the servants. Although the defeat of Guangning is not a root cause, it can't be bypassed. It needs a reasonable explanation from the Donglin Party in the court. Block the mouths of other people and the emperor."

Cao Wenzhao thought about it seriously, and said: "Your Highness, Lord Xiong and Lord Wang are close friends, and there must be a way."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, turned around and shouted, "Xiao Cao!"

Cao Wenzhao walked in quickly, bowed and said, "What orders does Your Highness have?"

Zhu Xu said: "Go to the cashier to pay 4 taels of silver, send it to Wei Zhongxian, and tell him that the first person the king wants to protect: Xiong Tingbi!"

Cao Huachun doesn't know the specific situation yet, but if he wants to protect Xiong Tingbi, then Wang Huazhen who is tied to him must also be rescued together, right?

He looked up at Zhu Xu, but still asked, "Your Highness, what about Wang Huazhen?"

Wang Huazhen's death is not a pity, and Zhu Xu also knew that he and Wei Zhongxian were in collusion, with a flash of disgust on his face, he said: "Let Wei Zhongxian deal with it."

Cao Huachun agreed and withdrew.

Zhu Xu said to Cao Wenzhao again: "You go to the sky prison again and tell Xiong Tingbi that you have already dealt with the servants' side, and the Donglin party is the only one left."

Cao Wenzhao was overjoyed, and said: "My subordinate thanked Your Highness, and my subordinate will arrange it now."

Zhu Xu nodded, watched Cao Wenzhao's back, narrowed his eyes, and unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth.

He almost forgot about Xiong Tingbi, this is a very good way to get into Liaodong!

"I just don't know how the Donglin Party plans to save Xiong Tingbi..." Zhu Xu said to himself, Xiong Tingbi caused the defeat of Liaodong and lost six cities, making the situation in Liaodong rotten and out of control.This kind of crime, without sufficient reasonable reasons, cannot stop the eyes of the world.

Not long after, Cao Wenzhao followed Xiong Guangyuan into the dungeon, dressed as a servant.

As soon as Cao Wenzhao told the story, Xiong Tingbi said excitedly, "Wenzhao, are your words really believable?"

Cao Wenzhao also knew that what he said was too cryptic, but he really couldn't reveal too much, so he said, "Don't worry, my lord. Since His Highness has agreed to help, Wei Zhongxian must give His Highness this kindness."

Even in prison, Xiong Tingbi had heard of the name of His Royal Highness King Hui, and knew that he was favored by the emperor and the empress. Hearing this, he felt confident, and said, "Okay, then I will contact Brother Wang and the others immediately. If the party doesn’t get in the way, I might be able to get away with it.”

Cao Wenzhao thought about Zhu Xu's words, and seriously warned: "My lord, the defeat of Guangning needs a sufficient reason to stop everyone's mouths. My lord must not be careless."

When Xiong Tingbi heard this, his expression became resentful, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I know, but when I go out, I will never let that villain Wang Huazhen go!"

Cao Wenzhao naturally understood that when the two were arrested, they had to meet to pass the blame, and he didn't dare to wait too long. He said solemnly: "My lord, the subordinates have done what should be done. Next, it's up to your lord."

Xiong Tingbi grabbed the railing with both hands, and said with a moved face, "Okay, Wen Zhao, if Xiong is released, you will be my savior. I will never forget such kindness. Thank you very much!"

Cao Wenzhao hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, don't misunderstand, the idea is from His Highness King Hui, and the money is also from His Highness. This subordinate is just running errands."

Xiong Tingbi looked clear, and said: "Okay, don't worry, after I go out, I will definitely meet His Royal Highness Hui Wang, and thank you for saving my life."

Cao Wenzhao heaved a sigh of relief, confessed a few more words, and left in a hurry.

Xiong Guangyuan didn't leave, he approached and looked at Xiong Tingbi suspiciously and said, "Father, is what General Cao said really credible?"

Xiong Tingbi had been imprisoned for a long time, he was a bit unfamiliar with the outside world, his expression was dignified and thoughtful, and he said decisively for a long time: "This man Wen Zhao has followed me for many years, he values ​​love and righteousness, I can trust him!"

Xiong Guangyuan took a deep breath, puffed his chest and said, "Yes, father, what should the child do?"

Xiong Tingbi had already finished the draft, and said: "You go to see Mr. Wang, and just say that I have settled the case with the servant, and ask him to find a sufficient reason in the court, and just shut the mouth of the court."

In Xiong Tingbi's view, the emperor is still too young, far behind the Wanli emperor, and he is not their opponent. As long as the court is unanimous, he can only agree.

Listening to Xiong Tingbi's words, Xiong Guangyuan said, "It's father, I'm going to find Mr. Wang right now."

Wei Zhongxian, who was in the East Factory, also received the news soon.