Liang Xing turned his head and saw that the middle-aged man who had entered was no ordinary person, but his' trusted aide ', Finance Minister Zhang Xin.
"It's you?" Seeing who it was, Liang Xing immediately frowned. Tang Yin was the King, and had changed generations, all the old officials and officials were affected, but only Zhang Xin was safe and sound, the reason was obvious, without needing to ask, Zhang Xin would definitely take the initiative to go over to Tang Yin's side.
"General Cheng!" Zhang Xin first cupped his hands towards Cheng Jin, then nodded towards the Hidden Arrow Crew onstage. From the looks of it, it was clear that they frequently came to the dungeon, and were very familiar with the personnel of the hidden archers. After greeting each other, Zhang Xin walked up to Liang Xing, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply as he smiled: "Prime Minister Liang, it's been a while since we last met.
Looking at Zhang Xin's hypocritical face, Liang Xing felt so much hatred that the roots of his teeth started to itch. He forcefully suppressed his anger and coldly asked: "What is Master Zhang doing here?"
Zhang Xin smiled and replied straightforwardly: "I am here to advise you, Prime Minister Liang."
"Persuade me? "What do you mean?"
Zhang Xin took the confessions from Cheng Jin's hands, and casually flipped through a few, and said: "Prime Minister Liang, you have seen it too, all the ministers' confessions are directed at you, the evidence can be said to be conclusive. If we were to investigate it personally, not only would Prime Minister Liang be unable to escape, I think that not even ten heads would be able to protect you, and you might even be able to implicate your family."
Liang Xing's face became ugly, and instinctively shouted: "These are all frame-up …"
"Some of the confessions are indeed exaggerated, but most of them are the truth right? Prime Minister Liang and this official are well aware of this point, why try to argue against it?" Zhang Xin gently said with a smile.
"You little thing!" Liang Xing was so angry that he lost his mind. He reached out and grabbed Zhang Xin's neck. Without waiting for Zhang Xin to struggle free, the Hidden Arrow Crew beside him stepped forward and used a heavy punch to hit Liang Xing's abdomen, at the same time shouting: "Impudent!"
Liang Xing had never learned the Spirit Martial Realm before, and he was already old, so how could he defend against the heavy fists of the Hidden Arrow Crew? The old man was beaten until he bent his waist. His body was like a cooked prawn, quickly curling up into a ball. His old face was stifled to a deep purple, and his teeth were chattering noisily.
Zhang Xin's smile did not falter, he rubbed the neck that Liang Xing had pinched before, and adjusted his clothes, and laughed: Prime Minister Liang, the King has already said, those who know what's good for themselves, why are you asking for trouble? As he spoke, he even walked forward and helped Liang Xing to sit on the wooden chair, and continued: Prime Minister Liang, you are already an old man, even if you don't think for your own life, you should at least think of your own wife and children, right? If you are truly convicted and sentenced to death, your son Liang Qi will definitely be affected by you, and not only will he lose his future, he might even lose his life.
No matter how much Liang Xing hated Zhang Xin, he had no choice but to admit that what he said was the truth. Wasn't Tang Yin just letting him die? He would fulfill his end of the deal! Liang Xing steeled his heart, and suddenly grabbed the confession, and said while clenching his teeth: "I can admit to all of these crimes, if Tang Yin has the ability then come at me. If he dares to hurt my family, I will not let him go even as a ghost."
"Hehe, Prime Minister Liang is too serious." Zhang Xin smiled amiably: "The King remembers that Prime Minister Liang is this old subject, and also remembers the brotherly relationship she had with General Liang Qi, so he tried to suppress this matter and not punish Prime Minister Liang's crimes."
How could Tang Yin be so kind? Hearing this, Liang Xing almost couldn't believe his own ears. He looked at Zhang Xin in shock and didn't say anything.
Zhang Xin continued to speak, "However, even though the King is able to avoid all of the crimes committed by the Prime Minister Liang, it does not mean that there is no grudge in the King's heart. Prime Minister Liang, the King means that you should take the initiative to leave. This way, everyone's face will be better off, what do you think? "
Ah, so that's how it is! The reason why Tang Yin did not kill him was not because he wanted Liang Qi to continue working for him, but because he wanted Tang Yin to continue working for him. That was why he had no choice but to let him go. Liang Xing laughed bitterly in his heart, bowed his head and did not speak for a long time.
At this moment, Cheng Jin coldly spoke up from the side: "Prime Minister Liang can say no, but Prime Minister Liang doesn't even need to go anywhere today, this dungeon is your final destination. I can also guarantee that none of your family will be able to escape."
Hearing that, Liang Xing's face changed. He shook his head and said: "Aiya, General Cheng is too smart, even if you want to go against the King, you would not do so yourself and your family!"
Cheng Jin and Zhang Xin, one was playing the role of the hero, the other was playing the role of the villain, singing the same tune. The silent Liang Xing suddenly laughed out loud. After laughing for a long time, he stopped laughing and spoke with a hoarse voice: "Scram, Scram, Scram! Wasn't Tang Yin only trying to force the old me to abdicate? I'll help him! You two don't have to continue acting in front of me. Go back and tell Tang Yin, I will become his heart, and if he wishes to, I will do so on my own accord! "
With that, Liang Xing stood up, he glared at Cheng Jin and Zhang Xin and asked: Can this old man leave now?
"About this …" Zhang Xin laughed as he took out a pen and paper from the table and placed it in front of Liang Xing. He then laughed dryly: If Prime Minister Liang wants to leave, of course you can, but Prime Minister Liang should write down his resignation letter first. This official can also report back to the King! "
"How much more do you want to force this old man to?" Liang Xing was so angry that he could not even stand, his entire body shivering uncontrollably.
Zhang Xin maintained his mischievous smile, and said helplessly: "Prime Minister Liang, don't get angry at this official, this is all the King's will, this official can't do anything either!"
Liang Xing looked at the 'innocent looking' Zhang Xin for a long time. Then, he angrily smiled and without saying another word, he raised his pen and quickly wrote down his resignation letter. After he finished writing, he picked up his resignation letter and threw it at Zhang Xin, saying, "Are you all satisfied now?"
Zhang Xin read through the resignation letter in detail, nodded his head, and then extended his hand while laughing.
"What else do you want?"
"Imprint!" Since Prime Minister Liang has already resigned, it's naturally good to hand over the seal. " Zhang Xin laughed.
"I didn't bring the photo imprint with me." Liang Xing said.
"This official can accompany Prime Minister Liang back to the manor to retrieve it." Zhang Xin said in all seriousness.
Liang Xing almost vomited a mouthful of blood. He was really blind back then, and even treated this ingrate Zhang Xin as his trusted aide. He could not help but laugh towards the sky. Good, good, good! Zhang Xin, you really did well … "
As if he did not hear Liang Xing's sarcasm, Zhang Xin calmly accepted it, bowed and said: "Prime Minister Liang is flattering me."
Zhang Xin and Cheng Jin brought about a dozen or so Hidden Arrow Crew and followed Liang Xing back to the Prime Minister's Palace to collect their official seals. After obtaining the official seals of the Minister of the Left, Zhang Xin did not forget to add another sentence: "In the future, Brother Liang is not the Minister of the Left. Brother Liang, as you have chosen a new residence as soon as possible, I will take my leave! "
With that, without waiting for Liang Xing's reaction, Zhang Xin left with a smile on his face.
After leaving the residence, Zhang Xin looked at the Brocade Box in his hands, and asked with a smile: "General Cheng, do you know who the King is preparing to replace the position of Minister of the Left?"
During this period, Zhang Xin and Cheng Jin had gotten along quite well, and they had met almost every single day. When Dark Arrow grabbed ministers from within the imperial court, it was usually Zhang Xin who came out to make a face, to even scare them, and force them to write confessions.
Cheng Jin shook his head expressionlessly and said, "I'm not sure." Cheng Jin didn't have any sort of bad impression of Zhang Xin, nor did he have a good impression of him. For example, even if he knew who the Minister of the Left was, he wouldn't say it out loud.
"Where are you planning to go, General Cheng?"
"To the estate, of course."
"Huh?" Zhang Xin shook his head and laughed: "This time, we have completed such a huge task, why should we return? Hurry up and enter the palace to meet the King and report the situation to him. If the King knew about this, she would definitely be very happy, and might even heavily reward us. "
"This …" From Cheng Jin's point of view, forcing Liang Xing to abdicate was something that was natural, it was his own duty anyway, so he did not have to contribute much. If he wanted to report to Tang Yin, he should have to wait until tomorrow morning. " The King has already rested, right? "
"Even if he has already rested, after the King knows about this, when she sees this seal again, she will not be angered by the two of us disturbing him." Zhang Xin was obviously excited, he repeatedly requested Cheng Jin to follow him into the palace to see Tang Yin.
In Cheng Jin's opinion, abdicating the throne was not a big deal, but Zhang Xin felt that it was a great merit, and could also be considered as his first meritorious service since he surrendered to Tang Yin. He naturally cherished this favor.
Cheng Jin was half dragged and half dragged towards the palace. At this time, it was already late in the night. If Zhang Xin had come alone, he basically couldn't enter the palace at all. The guards guarding the palace probably wouldn't even report to Tang Yin, but with him there, things would be different. Although Cheng Jin's rank was not high, but Tang Yin had given the Dark Arrow a huge amount of authority, including the right to enter the palace without permission. This was mainly to make it easier for the Dark Arrow to report to Tang Yin about the situation.
Seeing that it was Cheng Jin, the guards at the entrance of the palace all bowed and saluted, saying respectfully: "General Cheng!"
Cheng Jin nodded, leaving the Hidden Arrow Crew outside the palace, and only bringing Zhang Xin into the palace.
The palace was huge, it was not easy to find Tang Yin, Cheng Jin did not dare to barge in recklessly, and upon seeing a patrolling guard passing by, he hurriedly called him over, and asked him where Tang Yin was now.
The guard hurriedly said, "General Cheng, the King is still in her study."
Cheng Jin was startled, and asked: "Your Majesty, you haven't rested yet?"
The guard smiled bitterly and said in a low voice, "The King has not been to her chambers for the past few days. She has spent most of her meals and lodging in her study."
"Ah, I know." Cheng Jin patted the shoulder of the guard and then swung his head at Zhang Xin who was behind him, heading straight for the study room.
On the way, Zhang Xin saw that Cheng Jin was frowning anxiously and understood what he was worried about, so he consoled him: "General Cheng, do not worry, the King has just ascended to the throne, the matters that she has to settle will be complicated, and in a few days, everything will be fine."