Xia do not stay

Chapter 52
Chen Xuanding who received the news ran over regardless of his leg injury, not only him, but Meiniang and others also ran over. When they heard that the crown prince was captured by Gu Yang, their scalps were numb.

However, Qin Rushuang was really calm. Even after getting the news, she still didn't come to stop her, but acquiesced to Gu Yang's behavior.

Gu Yang put the prince in prison, and then went to meet the princess.

Qin Rushuang was in the attic of her office, holding a pen in her jade hand, and the pen was flying like a snake, not knowing what she was writing.

Even Gu Yang admired her skill in nourishing qi. Ordinary people would have lost their minds when they heard the news. Fortunately, she was still in the mood to practice calligraphy here.

Gu Yang knocked on the door and entered.

"Subordinates come to plead guilty to the princess!"

Qin Rushuang raised her eyes, and said lightly: "What is the crime? You Gu Yang is so majestic that you dare to arrest even the crown prince. How dare I, a little princess, punish you?"

Gu Yang said loudly: "The princess is joking, it's not my prestige, it's our fire department's prestige, it's Song's laws and prestige!"

Qin Rushuang looked at him coldly, and the atmosphere suddenly became solemn. Gu Yang was also not afraid, and looked at her.

The two looked at each other for about ten seconds, Gu Yang couldn't help laughing first, and Qin Rushuang also showed a smile in his eyes.

She shook her head and sighed: "You, it seems that I don't need to mention it. Remember, no matter who it is, even if His Majesty asks you in person, you have to say it like you just said, and you must not show any hesitation or fear. Otherwise, I can't save you."

Gu Yang nodded and said: "I understand that only legal principles can fight against the imperial power in the open."

"It's good that you know, tell me, what do you think this time, I believe you are not an impulsive person, you must have your consideration in acting like this."

Gu Yang organized his words, and said: "Actually, if it was replaced by other dignitaries, I might not really do this, but whoever called him is the prince. Don't look at his arrogance, in fact, he is just stern, and I feel pity for him. .”

"As the prince, the most pitiful thing about him is that he has an invincible father who is almost like a fairy god. It is no exaggeration to say that even if the prince dies of old age, His Majesty is still healthy and healthy. The prince and prince, with your majesty's martial arts , the crown prince can only be a prince in this life, not a king."

Gu Yang touched his Chilong Sword, and said: "This is also the reason why the treasurer of Shenbing Pavilion would rather offend the prince than sell the sword to me, because anyone with foresight knows that he can only be the prince for the rest of his life. , is a noble reproductive machine."

Qin Rushuang rolled his eyes at him, and said: "Don't be so vulgar, continue to say, even if the prince will never ascend the throne, but if you arrest the prince, you will slap your majesty in the face. If your majesty wants to punish you, no one can stop you."

Gu Yang said with a smile: "So I have to stand on the basis of legal principles, and I will not admit that I am simply looking at him to be unhappy, especially this guy is very rude to you."

Qin Rushuang was slightly taken aback, then shook her head and smiled.

"In addition, I also sent a sentence to His Majesty. This sentence will make His Majesty never punish me."

Qin Rushuang smiled slightly, and took out the paper she had just practiced on. There was a line of characters written on it, with iron hooks and silver strokes, and the appearance was extraordinary.

"The Son of Heaven breaks the law and commits the same crime as the common people."

"Gu Yang, I didn't expect you to still have this kind of research on Legalism. This sentence is a famous saying through the ages. With this sentence, even if His Majesty is dissatisfied with you, but for the sake of your posthumous reputation, he will never touch you."

She looked at Gu Yang with deep eyes full of appreciation.

This sentence will definitely become a famous saying through the ages and will be passed down for generations. If His Majesty punishes Gu Yang because he enforces the law impartially, then when future generations mention this sentence, they will definitely regard him as a negative example.

"I like this sentence very much. Gu Yang, you are giving me more and more surprises, but I also want to remind you that even if His Majesty will not punish you, it is impossible to have a good impression of you in my heart. You If you regret it, it’s still too late.”

Gu Yang smiled and said: "Whatever, anyway, I'm not messing around with His Majesty, I'm messing around with you."

Qin Rushuang's eyes became softer, and just when she was about to speak, a person broke in, it was Mei Niang.

"Princess, it's not good. Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Doctor Yushi, Prince Taifu, and many other officials have come to the Ministry of Fire, saying they want to see the prince!"

She had never seen so many high officials in her life, the momentum was too scary.

Qin Rushuang smiled, and said: "No, trouble is coming, Gu Yang, you caused the trouble yourself, you have to settle it yourself."

"it is good!"

Gu Yang stood up, stretched his muscles and bones, and Mei Niang was terrified. This guy wouldn't even dare to beat the ministers, he probably wouldn't... right?

"Princess, why don't you go and have a look?"

Qin Rushuang shook her head and said, "Meiniang, you just say that I'm sick, so I can't see guests."

Looking at the back of Gu Yang leaving, she was suddenly curious, how would Gu Yang defuse the ministers' verbal criticism?

Gu Yang surprised her time and time again, and now, she was a little uncertain about Gu Yang's behavior.

But that's more interesting, isn't it?

……

Gu Yang stood in front of the door of the cell, and after a while a group of ministers came over filled with righteous indignation, three of them were the leader, namely Guo You, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Li Qingzhi, the official censor, and the eighty-year-old prince Taifu, and the great Confucian Meng Zhou.

When they saw Gu Yang, they thought they were just ordinary guards, so they scolded: "Rebellious officials and thieves, let the prince go!"

Gu Yang sneered and said, "A group of stupid donkeys actually want to force their way into the prison of the Ministry of Fire in broad daylight. Aren't they afraid that their heads will be lost?"

The censor Li Qingzhi has a bad temper, he is always known for being upright and admonishing, at this moment he said angrily: "Presumptuous, what about Qin Rushuang, tell her to come out!"

Mei Niang came quietly, and said softly: "My lords, the princess said that she is not feeling well and it is inconvenient to see guests. The crown prince has full authority to be dealt with by Detective Gu. This is the one in front of you. If you can persuade him, let him go immediately." people."

Upon hearing this, Doctor Yu Shi glared at Gu Yang and said, "You are the one who had the audacity to imprison the crown prince Gu Yang?"

"Why do you call your grandfather?" Gu Yang was not polite, he hated this kind of unreasonable and hot-tempered person the most.

"You... are extremely shameless!"

"Hurry up and let the prince go!"

"Crazy ministers and thieves!"

……

Gu Yang picked out his ears, these literati don't have much interest in swearing, just a few words back and forth, nothing innovative.

"Everything is quiet!"

Guo You, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, stood up and said to Gu Yang: "Since the princess said that as long as he can persuade you, he can release the crown prince, then do you dare to argue with us? Can you say that the emperor broke the law and committed the same crime as the common people?" In this case, it can be seen that he is not an illiterate person, if so, dare to talk about it?"

Gu Yang smiled and said: "Okay, what are you talking about?"

"On ceremony!"

Guo Yousu said: "Your Excellency, I have violated the above, is it in accordance with the etiquette?"

Gu Yang asked back: "The University of Rites or the University of Fa?"

"Of course, courtesy is great, and when courtesy is broken, happiness will be bad. The morals of the world are not ancient, and the country is in decline. Courtesy is the foundation of a country!"

"Does the ceremony respect the past or the present?"

Gu Yang started to take the initiative to attack.

"Naturally, it is necessary to respect the ancients, the ancient etiquette is the most important, and it is passed down from generation to generation, so it cannot be broken."

"That's strange. In ancient times, human sacrifices were held every year. However, except for the funerals of princes, human sacrifices are canceled in other places. If the ancient rituals are the most important, why should they be cancelled?"

Guo You was taken aback for a moment, but couldn't answer for a moment.

"So rituals are subject to change. There were sacrifices in ancient times, but they are rare today, and maybe they will be extinct in the future. Similarly, you think it is inappropriate for me to imprison the prince, but who knows if it will be inappropriate in the future? Maybe in the future, it can really be done." If the emperor breaks the law and commits the same crime as the common people, if there is such a day, Mr. Guo, don’t you want to see it?”

Guo You hesitated for a moment, but still said: "A gentleman has three fears, fear of fate, fear of adults, and fear of the words of saints, how dare you change your words so easily?"

Gu Yang laughed out loud, revealing his lofty arrogance, and said calmly: "The changes in the sky are not to be feared!"

Guo You's complexion changed.

"The ancestors are not lawful!"

A group of officials gritted their teeth.

"Words are not enough!"

Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, but they were also moved by the boldness and fearlessness embodied in these words.

The great Confucianist Meng Zhou sighed, thoughtfully, and he bowed to Gu Yang, saying: "Although the words are extreme, they are thought-provoking and teachable."

After saluting, Meng Zhou straightened up, his waist as straight as a sword.

"Old man Meng Zhou, please enlighten me."

……

(End of this chapter)