Multiple crimes

Er Zhurong didn't lie to Yuan Ziyou, and two days later he set off for Jinyang with his handsome army.The rest of the six towns are in disarray and weak, and although they do not pose any threat, it is not easy to eradicate them completely.

Er Zhurong was worried about handing over the army to his subordinates, so after much deliberation, he decided to go out in person.He had already planned to be away for a long time, so he cleaned up the list of officials before leaving, and replaced all important positions with his confidantes.Yuan Tianmu holds a heavy army to guard Luoyang on his behalf, so that even if he is far away in Jinyang, he can still take power from afar and take a look at the situation of the court.

As soon as Er Zhurong walked away from Yuan Hui, he came to the door in a hurry.

Yuan Ziyou thought this person's behavior was very ridiculous, because it was too easy for Er Zhurong to know a person's whereabouts, and he never had to do it himself.However, Yuan Hui seemed to have completely regarded himself as a spy, and his behavior became more and more sneaky, making it impossible for anyone to be suspicious.

Having said that, King Chengyang's work efficiency is quite high.

Yuan Ziyou asked him to find some reliable officials in private for the matter of the temporary deliberative court. In less than a month, Yuan Hui not only drew up the list, but also issued a notice to the world, collecting the first batch of petitions .

Yuan Ziyou looked at the list of officials in his hand with satisfaction: "Handling the case is not a big deal anyway, let them do it first and see, if they are really usable talents, they will definitely be promoted in the future."

Knowing what Yuan Ziyou meant, Yuan Hui cupped his hands and said, "I understand that I will send someone to watch them."

Yuan Ziyou rubbed the list in his hand over and over again, and suddenly found that there was a row of names on the back: "What do these people do?"

"Back to the emperor, these are the local governors who were dismissed by Er Zhurong. I think there are a few of them who are quite capable. It's a pity to waste it. It's better to keep them working in the court." Yuan Hui said and looked at the standing in Yuan Hui. Yan Shuo, who was behind Ziyou, seemed to be asking for his opinion, "The most important thing is that these people are all officials of the Yuan family, and they are resentful in their hearts after suffering such a catastrophe!"

Yuan Ziyou read them one by one according to the order on the list, "Li Shengui, Gao Daomu, Li Yu..."

"Li Yu?" Yan Shuo asked with a frown.

"That's right, the one who was the governor in Gwangju... Er Zhu Shilong was driven back after his people entered Henan. Now he is in Luoyang, and he is happy to serve the emperor." Yuan Hui had investigated Li a long time ago. Yu knew that he was the son-in-law of the Yuan family, but he didn't know how Yuan Ziyou was related to him, so he didn't dare to speak rashly.

Without saying a word, Yan Shuo put his hand on Yuan Ziyou's shoulder and found him trembling.

On the wedding night, Yuan Ziyou told Erzhu Yu'e that he was the only child, but in fact Princess Pengcheng had three sons and one daughter.The two elder brothers were taken hostage in the border town rebellion four years ago and were accidentally killed by Er Zhurong's father Er Zhu Xinxing.The elder sister Yuan Jiwang married Li Yu, the eldest son of Qinghe, and died of typhoid fever half a year later.After the old prince was killed, Li Yu was afraid of being implicated, so he moved his family far away to Guangzhou and had nothing to do with the Yuan family.

Yuan Ziyou never regarded this man as his relative, he had no feelings, not even hatred.However, after decades, I suddenly saw his name again. With all the past events, I couldn't help but feel sad.

"Just give him an official job, and you don't have to come to see me."

Standing up and stretching his feet, Yuan Ziyou glanced at the list one last time, "Speaking of Li Yu, is there another man named Yuan Yu in the palace? He seems to be a talented man. Is there any vacancy for him? Do?"

"Yuan Yu? Doesn't your majesty know that Mr. Yuan was just arrested by the imperial guards this morning?" Yuan Hui has been very unhappy since he followed Yuan Ziyou all the way to become a nobleman. The subordinate officials know that he is now It was the celebrity in front of Emperor Zhuang, who came to flatter him both openly and secretly.Luoyang City is now full of Yuan Hui's eyeliner, and he knows about something earlier than anyone else.

"The Imperial Guard? Why did the Imperial Guard arrest him?"

"I don't know what the crime is. I heard it was General Yuan Tianmu's order." Yuan Hui rubbed his hands, showing pain, "The person who was arrested in the morning may have already..."

"Where is he now?"

"what?"

"I asked you where Yuan Yu was locked up!" Yuan Ziyou's face was gloomy, and his voice changed a little.

"Yes, it should be in the sky prison. But now..."

"Director Liu!" Yuan Ziyou ignored Yuan Hui, put on his clothes and walked away, "Chuan Xihe, go to the prison!"

When Yuan Ziyou first entered the palace, Er Zhurong allocated some of his bodyguards for him, and lived in the courtyard on the west side of the palace, just in case of emergency.Yuan Ziyou didn't talk to them very much on weekdays, and he didn't let them do anything, but in name this team was the emperor's personal property and had to obey Yuan Ziyou's orders.

The captain of the guard was a well-looking young man named Xi He, he didn't talk much, but he was very respectful to Yuan Ziyou.Hearing the emperor's call at this time, he assembled a team and appeared in front of Yuan Ziyou within 5 minutes.

"Do you know where the prison is?"

"know."

"Take me there. Prepare the horse, the sooner the better!"

Yuan Hui was left hanging in the lobby with a dazed expression on his face.

Facing Yan Shuo anxiously, he asked in a low voice, "Mr. Yan, did the official say something wrong?"

"No, Master Yuan don't have to worry." Yan Shuo picked up the list of officials that fell on the ground expressionlessly, folded it up and handed it back to Yuan Hui, "Master Yuan is very reassuring in his work, you have really worked hard this time."

"Where is it! I'm relieved when Mr. Yan said that. If you need me in the future, please tell Mr. Yan." Yuan Hui saw the weight of Yan Shuo in Yuan Ziyou's heart, and was happy to lower his status in front of him. , "The lower officials are stupid, if there is something that makes the emperor angry, please also ask Mr. Yan to speak a few words for me in front of the emperor."

Yuan Hui smiled carefully, and at the same time hoped that Yan Shuo could also respond with a smile.It's a pity that Yan Shuo seemed to be born unable to laugh, and his face was still expressionless until he sent him out of the courtyard.

Surrounded by many guards, Yuan Ziyou rushed all the way to the prison.The gatekeeper didn't expect the emperor to come suddenly, and he didn't dare to stop him, hesitantly he broke in.

The new emperor enthroned and pardoned the world, and there are almost no prisoners in the prison.Yuan Ziyou called the cell boss out to lead the way, and soon saw Yuan Yu behind an iron fence.

Yuan Yu squatted in the corner shrunken, except for being a little frightened, there was nothing serious.After seeing Yuan Ziyou's face clearly, he jumped up and rushed to the prison door, grabbing the iron bars with both hands and shaking desperately: "Your Majesty? Your Majesty save me! I'm not a spy, I'm not a spy!"

"A spy?" Yuan Ziyou frowned, and turned to look at the jailer standing beside him, "What's going on?"

"Back to the emperor, I don't even know the little one, it was General Yuan who ordered him to be arrested..."

"I am wronged! I am wronged, Your Majesty!" Yuan Yu was so anxious that tears were about to flow, he reached out from behind the iron railing to grab Yuan Ziyou's sleeve, "They said I was collaborating with the enemy and treason, but I did not!"

"Small one, really, I really don't know!" Seeing Yuan Ziyou staring at him gloomily, the prison chief quickly shook his head like a rattle, "The young one is only in charge of detaining...or if you are not young, go find Yuan Ziyou right now." General ask?"

"No need, bring the key, open the door and let people go."

"Go back to the emperor, the key is outside, I'll get it now, little one!"

Because the cell boss had Yuan Tianmu's order in advance, he didn't dare to release him casually.But he didn't want to disobey Yuan Ziyou, so in desperation he resorted to a strategy of reinforcements and ordered the jailer to report to Yuan Tianmu while he was taking the key.

Here comes the key.Yuan Ziyou asked him to open the door and help Yuan Yu out.

When Yuan Yu was first arrested, he was full of energy. He cried and screamed in the prison, and tried to beat the jailer. Now that he was free, he became weak, and his legs trembled when he walked.

"Poor man..." Yuan Ziyou thought to himself, "This is really frightening."

Yuan Yu struggled and wanted to kowtow to thank him, but Yuan Ziyou grabbed him: "Let's go out first."

The two dragged their feet out of the dungeon.Yuan Yu didn't have a horse, so he had to share a ride with others.

"Can the two of you do it?" Yuan Ziyou asked Xi He.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty." Xi He helped Yuan Yu to sit behind him firmly, and the group was preparing to return.

At this moment, another escort team rushed towards him, and the leader took the lead, blocking Yuan Ziyou's way.

"Hey, Your Majesty, good afternoon!" Yuan Tianmu looked at Yuan Ziyou, then at Yuan Yu behind Xi He, "Is the Emperor going to rob prison?"

"There's no prisoner here, so where's the jailbreak?" Yuan Ziyou asked with squinted eyes, not afraid of him.

"The emperor probably doesn't know yet, but this Yuan Yu has committed the crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason."

"What kind of enemy do you deal with? What kind of country do you betray? I really don't know. Master Yuan, let me hear it?"

Yuan Tianmu only wanted to take Yuan Yu back quickly, and turned a deaf ear to Yuan Ziyou's question.

Before leaving, Er Zhurong asked him to find an excuse to get rid of Yuan Yu.Yuan Tianmu saw that this humanistic Zou Zou was full of great truths, but he was very timid, so he couldn't help feeling narrow-minded, and wanted to hold a three-court trial to toss him first, and then kill him when he had enough fun.This is great, Yuan Ziyou was attracted by an inattentiveness.

"Okay, Yuan Tianmu. I know Er Zhurong asked you to kill him, but I don't want him to die. You can let him go."

"My lord... Believe it or not, this Yuan Yu has committed a capital crime and cannot be let go casually." Yuan Tianmu turned his horse's head abruptly and rushed to Yuan Yu's side to grab his arm.

"Xi He!" Yuan Ziyou shouted in surprise.

Without waiting for Yuan Ziyou to speak, Xi He turned to block Yuan Yu, and let go of Yuan Tianmu's hand with his arm.

"Yuan Tianmu! You are so bold, dare to rob someone from me?"

Yuan Tianmu ignored Yuan Ziyou.Yin Ma took two steps back, he looked Xi He up and down: "Guard Xi? Why are you?"

"Lord Yuan." Xi He lowered his head and clasped his fists, and bowed respectfully to Yuan Tianmu, "The general's order is to protect the safety of the emperor."

"You bastard!" Yuan Tianmu laughed, "The general told you to protect the emperor, but didn't tell you to mess around with him. Hand over Yuan Yu!"

Xi He lowered his head and didn't move, as if he was in a bit of a dilemma: "Return to what your lord said, the general said, all ministers and ministers are sent by the emperor. I only obey the emperor's orders."

"Xi He, don't talk nonsense with him." Yuan Ziyou said impatiently, "Let's go!"

"Stop!" Yuan Tianmu shouted angrily, blocking Xi He's way.

Xi He immediately gave an order, and the guards gathered around one by one, with their swords out of their sheaths, protecting Yuan Yu's body.

"Xi He, it's the general's intention to arrest Yuan Yu! Are you going against the general?!" Yuan Tianmu was so angry that he was going crazy.

Xi He still lowered his head and spoke respectfully: "I only obey the emperor's orders. This is also the general's order."

"You! You stupid brain!"

Yuan Tianmu never knew anything about the affairs of the court, and he relied entirely on Er Zhurong's orders.Now that Er Zhurong is not around, he simply doesn't know what to do with Yuan Ziyou.No matter how useless the other party was, he was still the emperor. When the emperor came to snatch someone, he really didn't dare to go up and grab him.

"So the emperor is determined to cover up the traitors?"

"Whether it's a traitor or not, I'll talk about it later, anyway, I'm going to decide on Yuan Yu." Yuan Ziyou chuckled and waved at Xi He, "If Er Zhurong is not satisfied, you can come to me directly. Master Yuan, goodbye!"

Xi He responded by urging his horse to run quickly, and the group bypassed the guards blocking the way and left without looking back.

"My lord, do you want to chase?" the guard at the side asked Yuan Tianmu.

"Forget it, let them go first."

Xi He didn't know what medicine he had taken wrongly, they were all from his own family, so it would be shameful to really fight.

"Fuck Yuan Ziyou...crazy!" Yuan Tianmu thought for a while, and finally frowned in pain, "How can I explain this to the general!"