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"Two, do you hear me? Do you understand? Do you want to look at the great seal on this decree and discern whether it is a true decree? The degree said in a deep voice.

"How dare you...... How dare you. Zheng Shibo, what the hell is going on. When did my Cui family become a traitor and commit the crime of treason? Cui Yuanping asked with cold sweat rolling on his face and trembling.

Zheng Qiushan sneered: "The old man has already told you just now that your old man reached an agreement with Wang Yuan in Yangzhou. The imperial court originally wanted your Cui family to raise soldiers, horses, grain and grass to go north, but your old man was bewitched by Wang Yuan, not only did he not obey the order, but also wanted to join hands with Wang Yuan to betray His Majesty, with bad intentions. Who is Wang Yuan? He is a rebel with obvious ambitions and is about to rebel, and your Cui family is complicit in it, isn't this a rebellion? ”

Cui Yuanping and Cui Yuanrong are weak, although they are trapped here, they are not unaware of some things at home. They have also experienced what happened in the city of Yangzhou. After the failure of assassinating Wang Yuan that night, some kind of agreement was reached between the old man and Wang Yuan, and later Wang Yuan also assisted in defending Yangzhou City, and the relationship between him and the old man was very strong, which obviously had some kind of tacit understanding. Then these things must have been known to the imperial court.

But even so, how could Cui Yuanping and Cui Yuanrong admit it, so they shouted loudly: "Wronged, this is definitely a misunderstanding." How could my old man collude with Wang Yuan to rebel? Besides, Wang Yuan is the minister of the imperial court, how does my Cui family know that he has the intention of rebellion? This must be a misunderstanding. Please take a clear look at the court. My Cui family is loyal to the imperial court, how dare they have different intentions? ”

"Two nephews, if you still deny it, that's not good. Don't think that the imperial court knows nothing. You should know that Yangzhou Taishou Shen Zifang, your eldest brother Cui Yuanbo told Shen Zifang in person, saying that an agreement was made between your old man and Wang Yuan. This agreement is a collusion against each other. even included the act of giving Cui Ruoyu to Wang Yuan as a concubine. Your Cui family is really promising, Your Majesty wants to accept your Cui family daughter as a concubine, what an honor this is, your old man is crazy and crazy, but he wants to give Wang Yuan as a concubine and befriend Wang Yuan. Everyone in the world knows that Wang Yuan's wolf ambition is ill-intentioned to coerce the Son of Heaven to respect himself in Chengdu, don't you know that the Cui family knows? Don't you two brothers know? Don't pretend to be confused anymore. Shen Zifang has already secretly told the court all about this matter, if you want to deny it or not, it won't work. ”

Cui Yuanping and Cui Yuanrong opened their mouths in astonishment and said nothing. The two scolded Cui Yuanbo for being stupid. The eldest brother had a very close relationship with that Shen Zifang, but it was too stupid to tell Shen Zifang the most secret thing in the family. Who is Shen Zifang? The man saw that the wind made the rudder unreliable at all, and the eldest brother actually regarded him as his confidant, now it's okay, and the whole family and the whole clan will be ruined.

"Two, I know that your Cui family is huge, and it is on your territory. Therefore, I have brought 500 forbidden troops to the south this time, and once the decree is announced, I will behead your Cui family on the spot with a thunderous force, including the two of you. If it weren't for the Zheng family master's strong request that I suspend for a while, saying that I would inform you two first, I am afraid that you would be two corpses at this moment. However, the two of you are still denying, this is not an attitude of admitting guilt and surrendering to the law. The degree of cold voice.

Cui Yuanping seemed to hear something from the words, could it be that Zheng Qiushan intended to save the two of them, otherwise why did he come here to tell him? At this moment, even if there is a last glimmer of hope, it is necessary to seize it quickly.

"Shibo, please save our brother. General Cheng, Zheng Shibo, you should know that this matter has nothing to do with my brother. In fact, my two brothers were ordered by the imperial court to attack Wang Yuan in Yangzhou, so that they were imprisoned here by the old man's anger. Even if my Cui family has done something wrong, my two brothers are fiercely loyal to His Majesty and the imperial court. I also hope that the court will see clearly. If my two brothers were in the same league as Wang Yuan, how could they end up like this? Zheng Shibo, General Cheng, please be discerning, the death of my two brothers is not a pity, but it is indeed very wronged. ”

"Yes, yes, Shibo, please be merciful and save our brother." Cui Yuanrong also pleaded repeatedly.

Zheng Qiushan and Du glanced at each other, and a faint smile appeared on their faces.

"Two nephews, if you didn't know that you were actually wronged, how could the old man ask General Cheng to postpone the decree and come here to see you overnight? Hey, you two are also unlucky, your old man has done something wrong, but he will hurt you. I, Zheng Qiushan, and your Cui family are also world friends, and I can't bear to see your Cui family being beheaded all over the house today, and ending up like this. I don't want to see the two nephews die unjustly. But this is the strict order of the imperial court, and the old man is afraid that he can't do anything about it. Zheng Qiushan sighed.

"Zheng Shibo, please think of a way. If you can save the lives of my two brothers, my two brothers will be driven by them in the future, and our children and grandchildren will be grateful to you. Cui Yuanping and Cui Yuanrong pleaded repeatedly.

Zheng Qiushan sighed a few times, turned his head and said, "General Cheng, my two nephews are indeed very wronged. Didn't you know about the last time Yuan Neijian came to announce the decree? The two of them did not go along with Wang Yuan, and they also designed to assassinate Wang Yuan, and the court should know about this section. You see, whether he can spare his two lives, the court can't be indiscriminate, and it seems a little unreasonable to kill the two of them in vain. ”

The degree frowned and said, "Zheng Family Master, what are you talking about?" How dare you speak out against the court. Although the two of them are not guilty, the will of the court is to behead the nine clans all over the house, which has nothing to do with guilt or innocence. According to what you say, wouldn't the rest of the Cui family's relatives who were not involved be forgiven for not dying? What if it involves the great crime of treason, even if it is innocent? ”

Cui Yuanping and Cui Yuanrong were shocked when they heard it, and the extent was indeed the truth. The crime of killing the nine clans is not a matter of guilt or innocence. Even the women, children, and children in the family are all going to be killed, and there is no reason to talk about it at all.

Zheng Qiushan frowned and said, "That's the case, but can't the imperial court consider this matter comprehensively?" Didn't the imperial court still order my Jiangnan clans to make a big move? The Cui family is the head of the wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River and has a great influence. If the entire Cui clan is killed, I am afraid that it will be detrimental to the big thing. Without the Cui family taking the lead, the rest of the clans have no appeal, even if my Zheng family and the rest of the clan come forward together, it is not as influential as the Cui clan. Considering the overall situation, can it be accommodating? ”

The degree frowned, "You mean...... Without the Cui family, it would be impossible to raise soldiers, horses, money, and food in Jiangnan to go north to aid the imperial court, right? ”

Zheng Qiushan said: "It's not impossible, but it's too laborious and time-consuming." Now the imperial court requires us to raise soldiers, horses, money and food to go north as soon as possible, and act in a short period of time, I am afraid that we will need the appeal of the Cui family. Can you give the Cui family a chance to atone for their sins? Do the biggest thing in front of you and think about the stability of the overall situation? ”

The degree frowned and said, "You mean that you want me to spare the Cui family?" I'm here to do something, do you want me to resist it? Cui Daoyuan's conspiracy against the crime is ironclad? How could the court trust him? If this person can't be brought to justice this time, after the news is revealed, my life will be in danger, in case he Cui rebels, wouldn't the overall situation be even more chaotic? At that point, who will bear this responsibility? ”

Zheng Qiushan muttered: "General Cheng, can you only punish the evil and not involve the innocent?" This crime of beheading is indeed too serious. Once this is done, the recruitment process will not be done. In this way, I can go to the court and take responsibility for this matter. At that time, if the imperial court is to blame, I, Zheng Qiushan, will bear it. ”

The degree smacked his lips and said, "Master Zheng, why are you so troubled." For the sake of the Cui family, do you want to end yourself here? The imperial court originally hoped that you would take the lead and complete the major event of recruiting troops to the north for the imperial court, but why did you have to stand up for the Cui family. ”

"General Cheng, the court's grace is also for the sake of the overall situation, without the participation of the Cui family, it is indeed difficult to complete the recruitment in a short time. Besides, I, Zheng Qiushan, don't want the Cui family to end up like this. Cui Daoyuan's crime is unforgivable, but the rest of the Cui family is innocent, I hope you can seriously consider this matter, and only punish the evil, and nothing else. Zheng Qiushan said.

The degree of hesitation was indecided, and he said for a while: "Master Zheng, you have given me a big problem." According to what you mean, Cui Daoyuan and Cui Yuanbo are the first evils, and after killing them, will his Cui family still be willing to cooperate? After Cui Daoyuan and Cui Yuanbo were killed, wouldn't the news be made public to frustrate the recruitment? Who in his Cui family came out to pick the head? How can I believe that they will continue to cooperate with the imperial court? ”

Zheng Qiushan looked at Cui Yuanping and Cui Yuanrong, and sighed: "Two virtuous nephews, the old man is doing his best to help you, you should also make a statement and let General Cheng rest assured." If the court kills your old man and your eldest brother, not only can you not hold a grudge, but you must also fully cooperate with the court's orders and donate money and food to call for recruitment. How could you two do it? ”

"Do it, do it. We swear to God that my Cui family will be loyal to the court and will never hold a grudge. Old man...... The eldest brother deserves it, second brother, don't you say? Cui Yuanrong said repeatedly.

Cui Yuanping smacked his lips and whispered, "Yes." They deserve it. ”

Zheng Qiushan nodded, turned to the degree and said, "General Cheng, you see, they have all expressed their positions, can this matter be done like this?" Only Cui Daoyuan and Cui Yuanbo were punished. The two of them spared them in one vein, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds? ”

He shook his head and said: "Master Zheng, it's not that I don't give you face, the lives of the two of them are in danger at the moment, of course they will say such things, but for me, this is not enough." ”

Zheng Qiushan frowned and said, "According to General Cheng, how can I trust them?" ”

He pondered for a moment and said in a low voice, "If I spare them, I will not be able to pronounce this holy decree in my hand." Once the decree is announced, it must be copied all over the house. If I can't announce the decree, I can't announce the big crime of Cui Daoyuan and others intending to rebel, so what reason do I have to kill Cui Daoyuan and the Cui family who participated in this matter? Is it possible that even Cui Daoyuan and Cui Yuanbo will be spared? ”

Zheng Qiushan said: "That's right, it's really a bit troublesome. ”

"I do have an idea, but I don't know if the two sons are willing or not, this method can not only kill the Cui family who participated in the rebellion, but also make me trust that these two sons will sincerely serve the court." ”

Zheng Qiushan hurriedly said: "With such a good idea, why don't General Cheng say it quickly and listen to it?" ”

The degree smacked his lips and said: "I'm afraid to say it, but the two sons won't, isn't that in vain?" ”

"If you don't say, how do you know that they won't? Let's hear it. If the two nephews were sincerely loyal to the imperial court, how could they refuse to have the best of both worlds? Two nephews, don't you say? Zheng Qiushan said.

"Yes, what Shibo said is very true, please General Cheng said that my two brothers will definitely show their loyalty to the court and will definitely cooperate." Cui Yuanping and Cui Yuanrong said continuously.

"Well, since that's the case, I'll say it directly. Not...... I believe that if the two of you can show the court the righteous act of killing your relatives, then it can prove your loyalty to the court and make me believe that what you just said is sincere. The degree said slowly.

"What?" Cui Yuanrong didn't understand, but he saw that the second brother Cui Yuanping's face turned pale, and hurriedly asked, "Second brother, what do his words mean?" ”

Cui Yuanping's body trembled, his throat rolled endlessly, and the sweat on his face was dripping down. He stammered in a dumb voice: "Third brother, he said...... Want us to ...... Righteous Destruction of Relatives...... Personally...... Kill ...... Kill ......"

"Yes, if the two of you can make a righteous move to kill your relatives, it will not only preserve the reputation of your Cui family, but also allow you to show your loyalty to the court. It's a win-win- The face was expressionless, and the face under the light was like a terrible face, terrifying.

Cui Yuanrong also understood, and sat on the ground with his buttocks, his face drenched in cold sweat, so frightened that he could barely breathe.

"How can we do such things? If you want us to kill our father and brother with our own hands, this ...... Categorically, categorically, categorically, ......," Cui Yuanping muttered with dull eyes.

The degree spread his hands and said to Zheng Qiushan: "Master Zheng, you see, it's not that I'm suspicious, I can know the hearts of the two of them after a try." They won't, and I can't help my cuteness. There's been too much delay tonight, so I think we'd better go ahead with the plan. I'll take people to Cui's house, and I'll do things. ”

Zheng Qiushan frowned and said, "General Cheng don't be impatient, wait for me to say a few words to the two nephews." ”

The degree was dissatisfied: "Master Zheng, I have given you enough face, but it is really troublesome." ”

"General Cheng, the old man is very grateful, so he will be patient for a while, and then give the old man some face, okay?"

"That's it, I'll go under the porch to breathe, and you can talk to them. I'm just giving you tea time, it's already three shifts, and I don't want to waste time. Before dawn, no matter what, the matter must be settled. The degree turned around and left, Zheng Qiushan hurriedly surrendered his hand and watched the degree out of the house. Several masked men under the degree also quietly retreated.

Zheng Qiushan turned around, looked at the two brothers of the Cui family who were sitting on the ground, sighed, slowly came to the two of them, squatted down, and said in a low voice: "Two virtuous nephews, I didn't expect him to put forward such a condition. It's a bit of a stretch. But...... This is probably the only way for the two virtuous nephews to prove themselves. Two virtuous nephews...... This thing ......"

Zheng Shibo...... This matter is categorically impossible, although I Cui Yuanping is not good, but I can't kill my father and brother with my own hands, how can I stand between heaven and earth in the future, I will have nightmares every night, frightened every day, so surviving, it is better to die. Cui Yuanping interrupted Zheng Qiushan's words.

Zheng Qiushan's face showed displeasure, and he said in a deep voice: "Yuan Pingshi's nephew, what you said is wrong. If you think about it, isn't it cost-effective to exchange the lives of a few people for the lives of most of your Cui family? I think even if you made it clear to your father and brother that they wanted your father and brother to cut themselves to save their family, they would gladly agree. You must understand that your father and brother and others cannot avoid this catastrophe, and they will die left and right, so what difference does it make in whose hands they die? If the two of you can grit your teeth and do it, although you have a guilty conscience, but the two of you are guilty in exchange for the lives of hundreds of people in the nine clans of the Cui family, it is worth it to endure humiliation and bear the burden. Of course, you can choose to refuse, but in this case, everyone will be killed together, is this the right choice? What does it mean to endure humiliation? What does it mean to be responsible? What does it mean to sacrifice yourself to save the Cui family? It is not difficult to tell which is more important. ”

"But...... Shibo, this is killing his father and killing his brother, this is ...... This is the journey of beasts. Cui Yuanping cried.

"Why didn't the old man know how difficult this move was? But what can be done about it? Now we can only ask for the best. The old man desperately begged for permission to let the degree be loosened, do you want to know how difficult it is? This is a decree issued by the imperial court. The old man vouched for the two of you, won't he also be involved in the future? In short, the old man can only help you here, hey, the old man has no other way, you two brothers can do it. Either the whole clan will be wiped out, and all the women and children will be punished, or you will have to grieve yourself and prove your brother's loyalty. Your father and brother colluded with Wang Yuan to rebel and implicate your whole clan, hey, you have to face such a choice, teach the old man to say, this is not your fault, this is your father and brother's fault. Zheng Qiushan's face was full of compassion and sighed loudly.

There was a deathly silence in the room. Although the Cui brothers are not good people, it is really difficult to make up their minds to kill their father and brother with their own hands. This is not a simple decision, once you agree to this matter, you will bear the responsibility of a lifetime, and you will be greatly tortured for the rest of your life.

Zheng Qiushan