Get on the wrong sedan chair and marry the right wolf

Great Xia Capital

Yulong five years, Jinling spring

The thin willows are like smoke, the apricot blossoms are like dreams, and the catkins are lightly drawn from the tip of the willow buds, dancing lightly with the warm spring breeze.The scholar in plain clothes and square scarves spread out his painting silk and happily picked up his brush, but he gave up sadly, only lamenting that he couldn't paint when he was full of the city.Every corner of the Great Xia capital presents a graceful spring scene, only one place does not.That is what made the people of Kyoto terrified——

Xiatai prison department.

This dynasty emphasized that the emperor committed the same crime as the common people. Therefore, apart from the local prisons, there is only one prison in the capital city of Xiatai, the Xiatai Prison Division.This dynasty is divided into three provinces and six ministries. Since ancient times, the Ministry of War has produced heroes, the Ministry of Officials has been responsible for politics/achievements, the Ministry of Industry has made money, and the Ministry of Punishment seems to be unable to make any contribution or gain much benefit. Face off.Because no matter which dynasty or generation, as long as you commit a crime and are arrested by the Ministry of Punishment, it is basically the end.

Faint kings are afraid of officials, and corrupt officials are afraid of the Ministry of Punishment. No matter who comes inside, they will be interrogated first, and they will be given any punishment.After you are half dead, you will be charged with whatever crime you should be charged with, and you will be executed if you should be executed, without any ambiguity.

"Oh——————————!"

"Aww------!!!"

"Ah————————————————————————————————!!!"

Heart-piercing screams could not stop coming from the prison bed, and the scorching iron whip scorching the skin gave off a burnt smell, which mixed with the smell of blood and permeated every prison cell.

There is a wooden table about three feet away from the prison bed. Curls of smoke are sprayed from the golden toad incense burner on the wooden table, like an enchantment covering the people behind the wooden table, isolating all the disgusting smell.

The slender and shiny fingers tapped on the wooden table unhurriedly, and the owner of these fingers didn't care about the blood stain in front of him.The piercing sound has become the orchestra of the band, and the brows of the listeners are relaxed.

"Master Shang Shu, Master Fu has passed out." Cui Jian, the young servant of the Ministry of Punishment, checked the prisoner's injuries and quickly walked around behind Qu Quan, whispering.

His fingers temporarily stopped tapping the table, and a chuckle came from behind the wooden table.

"Master Shangshu, look, this...do you want to continue today?" Cui Jian secretly wiped his sweat away from Qu Quan's sight, waiting for Qu Quan's order.

The waiting time was long, especially waiting for Qu Quan's order, it was the longest of the long.

Just when everyone felt that the air was freezing, someone made a sound.But it wasn't Qu Quan, but Fu Xin who was bound on the prison bed with his legs spread wide.In order to force him to confess, Qu Quan specially ordered the jailer to fetch an iron whip full of barbs and heat it in a brazier, and then lashed at the most delicate skin on the inside of his legs.At this time, the skin on the inside of the legs had been bloody and bloody. If you didn't look carefully, you would think that there were two lumps of bloody meat paste on it.The feeling of his legs has long been blurred, and the unbearable dry heat between his mouth and mouth pulled him back from heaven to hell.

"Water... water..."

A warm and jade-like voice continued, "Since Mr. Fu is still alive, why don't you just admit it. Why did only 1000 taels of the 300 taels of gold used to repair the Gongcheng Mountain Resort come in handy?"

"water……"

"Water? Master Fu means that the 700 taels of gold that disappeared were all used to relieve the floods in Yanzhou?"

"Water...give me water..."

"Master Fu is really old and confused. The flood in Yanzhou happened in the first year of Yulong, and it was very peaceful for the next few years. How can we use 700 taels of gold~?"

"water…………"

"Oh, Minister Cui."

Cui Jian stepped forward immediately, "The officer is here."

"What's the crime for deceiving the court officials?"

When Cui Jian heard this, the veins in her temples twitched. Fu Xin's mouth was dry after a day of torture, and he didn't mention anything about the flood in Yanzhou at all.This, this, alas, there is no excuse for the crime.He looked up in distress, but was caught by that gentle face.

Qu Quan has an elegant face like Zhangtai bluegrass, but whenever she smiles, people can't connect her with those elegant and fresh things. On the contrary, it reminds people of the opposite—— fox.

Quiet as Lanzhi, cunning as a fox.

Only this horoscope is the most suitable description for Qu Quan.

"Cui Shilang, Cui Shilang? I'm afraid it's because you worked too hard last night and didn't rest, okay?" The voice was as soft as crisp and soft as jade, as if the wife's tactful exhortation before leaving, with a gentle wind blowing in your ears.But at this moment, it sounds like a life-threatening curse!

Cui Jian flicked his hem with a "wow" and knelt on the ground with a "plop", "No. 17 of the third volume of "Great Xia Laws", whoever deceives officials and does not report confidential events and leaks them to the enemy will have a hundred sticks Three years. Master Shangshu sympathizes with the subordinate officials, but the subordinate officials neglect their duties and must be punished themselves!"

Qu Quan smiled warmly and bowed slightly, "Cui Shilang, please get up quickly. Since Cui Shilang is not feeling well, he should take a rest at home for three days."

"This, how did this happen." Cui Jian felt ashamed.

Qu Quan shook his head, "It can be said that Cui Shilang has devoted himself to my Great Xia Dynasty, which is lamentable. Since Cui Shilang feels sorry, he will copy the "Great Xia Law" at home for [-] times. Come here. How is that?"

"It's so...very good." What a fart! !I shouldn't talk too much!Cui Jian slandered her crazily, but she still couldn't show it on her face, so she could only accept her fate with a dark face, "Thank you, Lord Shangshu, for your compassion..."

Qu Quan smiled in satisfaction, and then flicked his sleeves generously, "As a felon, Fu Xin doesn't know how to repent, but he vainly attempted to serve as an official in the imperial court. The crime is added to the crime and the crime is unforgivable! But this official has a kind heart and cannot bear Increase the punishment. According to the "Laws of the Great Xia", the Fuxin rod will be punished for one hundred, and the sentence will be executed immediately."

The four guards who were waiting responded, two hung the iron whips on the wall, and the other two took the torture sticks.When ready, the execution begins.

Qu Quan looked at Fu Xin, who was in pain and had a hideous face, and smiled softly, turned around and went back to her wooden table, took a sip from the teacup.

"The decree arrives—"

A thin, old voice with a long tail pierced through the dark prison cell and pierced Qu Quan's ears.The hand holding the teacup trembled, and then calmly knelt down on his knees, nodding his head to receive the order.

Ming Huang's imperial decree unfolded slowly, and Grand Inspector Xu Eunuch recited it himself, "Ministry of Punishment Qu Quan received the decree——"

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Yumen Pass

Yulong five years, Bian Saichun

A piece of green willow leaves falling from the capital city was carried by the warm spring breeze, and flew out of the city gate, over the Luohe River, over the rivers, lakes and seas, over the mountains and hills... until it was swept by the rough storm of the frontier fortress, and fell to the In front of Yumen Pass.When the wind blows, the dust rises, revealing the original fresh green and the dark yellow that has been somewhat withered at the edges.In the faint sound of Qiang flute, it brought the spring of the capital to the soldiers of the frontier fortress.

However, at the moment when Yumen is closed, no one is in the mood to appreciate this graceful beauty.

The dense Xia army besieged the [-] remnants of Xiliang's deserted soldiers, and the cold-glowing spears formed an impregnable wall, fearing that only broken bones could break through from here.

The outcome has been divided, and the advantages and disadvantages are already very clear.However, these Xiliang prisoners of war did not seem to be aware of their situation. They were either deaf or blind, or lame or sick, and blood was constantly oozing from their wounds. The continuous fierce fighting for three days and three nights made them almost unable to stand upright.They have completely lost the ability to fight back.But even so, they still looked like torches one by one, standing with arms crossed, looking up at the enemy facing them as much as possible, even if they were prisoners of war, they were fearless.

A bay red horse leisurely paced out from Yumen Pass, and sitting on the horse was a female general in red robe and black armor.Her black hair stood tall, and her gorgeous face was full of arrogance.It was Wei Yueyan, the general of the Twelve Guards who was ranked the third rank in the Great Xia Dynasty.

She turned sharply and rode on the high platform, her long crow-colored hair drew a neat arc, because her hair was of excellent quality, this stroke was like the waves of an ink lake, sparkling with light.Under the clear sky and scorching sun, Wei Yueyan stood with its head held high, as if it had been coated with a layer of golden light.His eyes swept across the exhausted and unyielding faces, and he said loudly: "Xiliang was defeated, you can't go back."

That's right.

Xiliang has already declared defeat, and these remnants of defeated soldiers have become their abandoned pawns. Even if they return to Xiliang, they will be reviled by all the people, abandoned by their kings, and live their remaining lives in a life that would be worse than death.But it's one thing to know these things in your heart, it's another thing to admit them verbally, it's another thing to be declared by Wei Yueyan in full view right now.

There was a commotion among the prisoners of war. Some people wriggled their chapped lips and hurriedly wanted to say something, but they were blocked by the collapsed belief.After a while of commotion, nothing happened.

Wei Yueyan shook his head slowly, his vermilion lips parted again, every word was resounding. "Xiliang doesn't dare to promise you, but I dare."

"I, Yue Yan, swear here that as long as you are willing to surrender to Daxia, I will definitely not hurt you at all."

After saying that, she looked at some prisoners who were starting to feel uneasy with satisfaction, and swept them one by one with her firm eyes.

"I can also allocate a hundred acres of fertile land for you to grow grains and raise livestock. I can also exempt you from the two countries' ban, allowing you to intermarry with women from Daxia and multiply on the land of Daxia!"

As soon as this remark came out, it really caused an uproar among the soldiers.On one side is Xiliang, which is full of betrayal and ridicule, on the other side is Daxia who embraces them with open arms, on the other side is fairyland and hell, even cats and dogs can make this choice.

But what is it that still supports them and never leaves the land that has already abandoned them?Silent as ever?

Wei Yueyan stared silently at the dying prisoners under the scorching sun who were still holding on to something.It seems to be able to hear the crackling sound of the scorching sun scorching the land...

Finally she let out a long sigh.

Facing the scorching sun of the frontier fortress, he showed a smile of unknown meaning. Standing under the stage and looking up, he felt that smile was as fierce as fire and as cold as ice.

"Don't eat a toast and eat a fine drink."

"Since you don't want to, I definitely can't let the tiger go back to the mountain. All the generals obey the order!"

"List these prisoners of war from the outer circle to the inside, and give this general—"

"Kill layer by layer!"