C84 (1/2)

Zhang Zhou read through the evidence in his hand and asked these people to draw up a bet. Then he gathered Li Zhan, Fan Yun, and the other five deputy field officers and passed them the evidence.

”Were these confessions forced by me?”

The few of them hurriedly shook their heads.

”Did you not hear the contents of the confession?”

The few of them exchanged glances before shaking their heads!

”Then let's sign it!” There is no need for you to prove anyone's guilt, as long as you can prove that what you have seen and heard today are true! ”

When the evidence was about to reach a deputy field officer called Wan Shaogang, Zhang Zhou took back the evidence and said with a fake smile, ”No need to sign, commander Wan!”

As a direct descendant of Kong Wenwu, Wan Shaoyang could no longer suppress his fear and kneeled down.

”My lord, my lord, I am guilty, please save me, my lord, I have proof that Kong Wenwu has broken the law, and my pay is deducted!”

Zhang Zhou raised his head, looked at the sky, and lightly said, ”There's not much time left, Captain Wan!”

”I understand. I understand. The account book of Kong Wenwu's corruption is hidden under the desk in my living quarters. Master can send someone to retrieve it!”

Zhang Zhou gave Wang Sheng and Wei Da a look, and the two of them nodded and left. Not long after, he retrieved an account book. The two of them glanced at Zhang Zhou, who nodded in understanding, and said to Wan Shaogan: ”Get up! I will do my best to ensure your safety! ”

Wan Shaoyang got up fearfully and stood on the side. On the other hand, Zhang Zhou ordered someone to bring out a large chair and place it in the center of the parade ground. He then arrogantly sat down on the chair, as if he was waiting for something! Anyway, no one dared to ask! Silence filled the drill grounds that was filled with Imperial Guards.

Not long after, the cavalry general, Kong Wen Wu, led a group of his personal guards and aggressively walked in. He immediately saw that in the middle of the parade ground, there was a large chair leaning against it. His nose was facing the sky, and his legs were swaying as if he was a boat in the sun! As for his nephew, he was lying under the table, tied up in all sorts of things. There was not a single movement from him!

Kong Wenwu had just arrived at the yamen today. Before he even had the chance to drink a mouthful of water, he was met with an Imperial Guards of the ”Five” Brigade who informed him that his nephew, Kong Jie, had been publicly humiliated by the newly arrived commander-in-chief, Zhang Zhou! Kong Wenwu was infuriated upon hearing this. How could he tolerate this? He thought to himself: It's true that you, Zhang Zhou, have a bit of fame, but you don't even know how to respect your comrades in the military? This is clearly not targeting Kong Jie, but purposely slapping my, Kong Wenwu's, face!

Without another word, he led his personal guards over! Seeing this scene, there was only one thought in his mind: If I don't let you, Zhang Zhou, lose all your face in the Wuliang Brigade today, then I will not have Kong! He had shouted at the top of his lungs!

”Zhang Zhou!” ”How dare you!”

Zhang Zhou was not surprised to know that he had arrived. He smiled and slowly straightened his head. He looked at Kong Wenwu and chuckled.

”General Kong, are you here to surrender?”

”Zhang Zhou, is there something wrong with your head?” What makes you think it's reasonable for you to publicly insult my nephew? ”

”Hahaha, what do you mean by that? If you knew how deceitful this bastard is, you might kill him with your own hands! ”

After he finished speaking, he took out a few letters from his bosom and casually took out a letter! He shook his head at Kong Wenwu and said, ”I have a personal letter for you from General Hu of the Ministry of Rites. Do you want me to read it in front of everyone?”

Kong Wen Wu's mind buzzed. What was going on? A letter from my uncle? Which letter? How could it be in his hands!? This sudden situation made his originally dull brain feel that it was not enough! He didn't know how to reply! Almost every letter that his uncle had sent him had something to hide. What would happen if he could read it in front of so many people?

Zhang Zhou opened the envelope and took out the letter. It looked like he was really going to read it! Kong Wenwu immediately became anxious! He actually pulled out his blade, pointed it at Zhang Zhou, and yelled, ”Zhang Zhou, you dare?!”

Zhang Zhou saw him furiously drawing his saber and pretended to be very flustered. He held the letter in his hand, and was ready to run away!

”Give the letter back to me!”

Kong Wenwu lifted his saber and rushed towards the parade ground. He had only taken a few steps when he heard a loud and angry shout from behind him.

”Kong Wenwu, stop right now!”

Kong Wen Wu's entire body shuddered. He stopped his actions and turned around to see a few people standing outside the door: Pei Yuan Zhao from the Great Pillar, Prince Ping, Zhao Qisheng, and a few other generals from the other Imperial Guards!

No matter how stupid he was, he knew that something was wrong!

Before he could even react, Pei Yuanzhao's personal guards had already surrounded him. Zhao Qieshi angrily said, ”Kong Wenwu, the evidence is conclusive now, and you still aren't honest with me. What did Hu Xianwen write in that letter? If you don't match up at all, then your entire clan will be in trouble! ”

Kong Wenwu fell to the ground with his sabre in hand. His knees gave way and he kneeled on the ground with cold sweat pouring out. He stuttered, ”Your Highness, I … I …”

”Great!” His mouth was pretty tough! If you don't want the opportunity, then there's no need to say it anymore! Zhang Zhou, take the letter and submit it to This King! ”

Kong Wenwu repeatedly said, ”Your Highness, I admit that my uncle wants me to help him transfer the stolen money and destroy the evidence! This lowly general has been forced into a corner! ”

”Are you trying to deceive This King with these attempts? Without sufficient evidence, would this king find you? ”It seems like you won't give up until you hit the wall!”

”Your highness, your highness, it was all my uncle Hu Xian Wen's idea. He wanted me to fawn on Your highness Jing and find evidence to frame him, but I … I didn't do anything!”

”...”

Zhang Zhou looked at Kong Wenwu who was tied up and dragged away. He then casually held the letter in his hand, formed it into a ball and threw it on the ground. He then looked at Kong Jie who looked like a dead dog and laughed.