Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

Out of his professional instinct, Yu Xin said subconsciously: "My lord, I think this matter should be handed over to my minister for interrogation and then I will understand that Qu Yang is indeed not the murderer!"

The monarch and his ministers looked at each other and smiled.

Regardless of whether Qu Yang was the mastermind behind the plot to assassinate Prince Zhao Heng, Zhao Guo would never admit it.

If Qu Yang's identity is recognized, wouldn't there be no excuse to attack the three major families?

Someone may be about to say, is such an excuse really that important?

For leaders like Zhao Dan and Yu Xin, whether there is an excuse is actually irrelevant. After all, the elimination of Chu State has long been an established plan.

But for the civilian soldiers at the bottom of Zhao State, it was different.

Give these civilian soldiers at the bottom of Zhao State an excuse to make them feel that they are fighting for justice. In this way, they will work harder and their morale will be higher when they participate in the battle.

People are like this, they always like to lose their lives for some noble and righteous things, but in fact, from the perspective of utilitarianism, no matter whether they lose their lives for noble goals or for despicable goals, there is nothing in essence. The difference is because they are all dead words.

Zhao Dan glanced at Mao Sui who was beside him, and said to Mao Sui: "I will give you three days. You have to pry open Qu Yang's mouth within these three days. I must know for sure whether he is the one or not. The master messenger behind the scenes."

A day later, Hu Yiwei's headquarters went into a dark cell.

"That's all?" Mao Sui put down the brush in his hand and asked Qu Yang in front of him.

Qu Yang was a middle-aged man about 46 years old. He didn't have any wounds on his body at the moment, but his expression was unexpectedly sluggish, and a trace of panic could be seen in the eyes looking at Mao Sui.

For Hu Yiwei, which has been established for ten years, the interrogation methods that can torture people have long been more than just the one that beats people to pieces.

Mao Sui had at least [-] completely bloodless ways to make Qu Yang regret coming to this time, and Mao Sui only used two of them, and Qu Yang couldn't bear it anymore, so he did it.

Looking at the confession he just wrote in front of him, Mao Sui even had a feeling that this guy was planning to confess from the beginning, right?

But it's normal to think about it, after all, anyone who is used as a scapegoat will have resentment in his heart.

From this confession, it can be seen that the reason why Qu Yang would be sold by the three major families was actually because he opposed to continuing the war with Li Yuan, but advocated that the three major families and Li Yuan should join forces to resist the attack from Zhao Guo. aspects of pressure.

To be honest, this is actually a very reasonable and objective idea, but the problem is that many times in this world, it is not just because you are reasonable, objective and correct that you can get the approval of others.

Don't forget, many lives of the three major families died in the hands of Li Yuan, and the relatives of those who died are now controlling most of the power of the three major families.

It was against this background that Qu Yang was abandoned and given to the three major families as a trade item to appease Zhao Dan's anger.

Although the core leaders of the three major families are also very clear that the life of Qu Yang alone is probably impossible to satisfy Zhao Guo, but there are contingencies in everything, isn't it?For this glimmer of hope, the death of Qu Yang, who was against most people, is really not a big deal.

Besides, isn't this Qu Yang who advocates resisting Zhao?Based on his position, he would not cooperate with Zhao Guoren.

It was because of this understanding that Qu Yang was finally arrested and sent to Handan.

But what the heads of the three major families did not expect was that they had misjudged such a matter.

When Qu Yang came to Handan, he didn't show any integrity like the heads of the three major families, but he quickly chose to recruit everything he knew without reservation.

"Is what you said true?" Mao Sui glanced at Qu Yang in front of him, obviously not very sure.

Qu Yang smiled and said: "If you don't believe it, then you just need to send someone to Qi to check it out."

Mao Sui looked at the confession in front of him, feeling somewhat absurd in his heart.

It turns out that the assassination incident this time was really done by the three major families of Chu State.

Strictly speaking, it was the "Marquis" of the three major families of the Chu State united with the Qin State, and the two major forces secretly mobilized to kill Zhao Heng, the prince of Zhao State, in one fell swoop.

However, since the two major forces did not have much foundation in the Qi country, this matter was actually launched hastily, which resulted in no final success. Zhao Heng escaped from death with only some injuries.

Logically speaking, although Qu Yang is also the core of the three major families, at that time Qu Yang had already been squeezed out, and he knew nothing about this matter at all.

It's just that a member of the Qu family who was in charge of this matter just now had received great kindness from Qu Yang in the early years, so he quietly told Qu Yang about this matter, wanting to repay his family's benefactor.

It was this coincidence that the assassination case that Mao Sui had painstakingly investigated for so long finally came to light at this time.

Mao Sui took a deep breath, looked at Qu Yang in front of him and said in a deep voice: "It is easy to verify this matter, but why did you tell me the whole story?"

Qu Yang smiled and said: "My wife and children are still in Wucheng. If the army breaks through Wucheng, I hope I can use this to exchange for the lives of my wife and children?"

"That's all?" Mao Sui asked.

"That's all." Qu Yang laughed and said: "Since the family is no longer compatible with me, besides my family, are there other more important things in this world?"

Mao Sui nodded to express his understanding, and then walked out with Qu Yang's confession.

One day later, Mao Sui reappeared in the prison.

"Qu Yang, are you interested in the position of Sheriff of Kuaiji County?"

Qu Yang was stunned for a moment, and then laughed happily.

"Please tell your majesty, my minister Qu Yang will be happy to do so."

Chapter One Thousand and Thirteen

Winter has come.

Just as winter started, Zhao Dan received a very shocking news.

Zhao Sheng, who had been bedridden for several months, was critically ill again.

Without any hesitation, Zhao Dan set off immediately when he heard the news, and braved the heavy snow to come to Pingyuan Lord's mansion again.

Here, Zhao Dan met the fearful Zhao Guotai doctor Zheng.

"How is the situation?" Zhao Dan asked impatiently.

The imperial physician saluted Zhao Dan, and then said: "My lord, Mr. Pingyuan is already old, and in addition to working hard for state affairs these years, although I have tried various methods and prescriptions during these days, but" the imperial physician is He hesitated to speak.

Zhao Dan looked at the imperial physician's appearance, but he had fully understood in his heart, sighed, and said, "Tell me, how long is it?"

The imperial physician hesitated for a while, and finally said: "If the king goes in now, maybe there is still time to meet Mr. Yuan for the last time."

"The last one?" Zhao Dan nodded and walked into the room.

In the room, there were some medical officers accompanying them, but after seeing Zhao Dan's arrival, all of them retreated out very tactfully.

This movement woke up Zhao Sheng, who was lying on the couch, and saw Zhao Sheng opened his eyes. It took a long time for the cloudy eyes to focus and see Zhao Dan.

"Big, big king"

Zhao Dan stepped forward and supported Zhao Sheng who was about to get up: "Mr. Pingyuan, you are not in good health now, so don't pay attention to these vain etiquette."

After a pause, Zhao Dan looked at Zhao Sheng in front of him, and said emotionally: "Mr. Pingyuan, you are really haggard."