bookbashuk Chapter 2174 Pei Ziyu’s Bribery.
Chapter 2174 Pei Ziyu’s Bribery.
Pei Ziyu and the others had just come up with a plan, but now they heard Wang Xuance say that Prince Ji was actually going to kill everyone directly.
The two were immediately shocked.
If the execution was secret, it would be fine, but if during the beheading, these people said something else in order to save their lives,
They will be implicated then too.
This is what they fear most.
"That's what Wang said to His Royal Highness Prince Ji. It's indeed against the rules, but His Royal Highness Prince Ji is in a high position here.
It's not something we can disobey.
If we are not careful, even we ourselves will be punished by His Royal Highness Prince Ji.
It’s not that Wang is unwilling to help.”
Wang Xuance shook his head.
"Chapter Master Wang, how about we report this matter to the court and ask the court to dissuade His Royal Highness Prince Ji?" General Li suggested.
“General Li, this place is thousands of miles away from Chang’an. Even if we rush to travel 600 miles, it will take five days. The round trip, plus their discussions, will take at least ten days.
Do you think King Ji will give them another ten days?"
Wang Xuance asked back after hearing this.
"This.....what should we do, Wang Changshi, you are the Changshi of Prince Ji's mansion, and you are deeply trusted by His Royal Highness Prince Ji. You must think of a solution."
Pei Ziyu was a little anxious.
"Wang also wants to help, but this matter is really difficult to handle." Wang Xuance said this classic sentence for the third time.
The first two times, Pei Ziyu and the other person had no reaction at all, but this time was different.
After Shitou's reminder, the two immediately remembered what Shitou had said to them.
It’s not easy to do, it’s not that it can’t be done, it’s just a little difficult, but it can be done.
Thinking of this, Pei Ziyu hurriedly stepped forward and said:
"Chapter 11 Wang, just now after Chief Secretary Wang left, these criminals regretted the crimes they had committed.
They wanted to plead guilty and accept punishment, so they asked Pei to convey their message to Wang Changshi, hoping that if Wang Changshi could say a few good words in front of His Royal Highness Prince Ji, their lives could be saved.
Each of them is willing to give a gift as a thank you to Wang Changshi, and they hope Wang Changshi can help. "
He spoke in a low voice in case there were ears on the other side of the wall. He was also afraid of being caught.
"Pei Changshi, what do you mean?" Wang Xuance frowned and his face darkened.
"Pei Changshi, you and I are officials appointed by the imperial court, and we are trying their cases of corruption. How can you allow Wang to be as corrupt as they are?
Isn't this pushing Wang into the fire pit? "
"Calm down, Mr. Wang. You misunderstood. This is not corruption. This is just a gift between friends after we made friends through literature.
They are all worthless things." Pei Ziyu explained quickly.
"Really?" Wang Xuance looked suspicious.
"Yes, Pei Changshi is right, we are all friends, and this is not something valuable.
How can you go out with friends empty-handed? Wouldn't that make people laugh?"
General Li on the side nodded in agreement.
Wang Xuance looked at the two of them and thought for a moment.
"Well, since we are making friends, I will take care of my friends' affairs. However, I am afraid that my words alone will not be able to change His Royal Highness Prince Ji's mind."
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang, this is natural." The two were overjoyed when they heard that Wang Xuance had finally given in.
This first level of relationship has been opened up, and the next step is to open up the most difficult level.
But this is a good start. With Wang Xuance's delay, at least they have enough time to prepare.
"You two, I wonder if you can tell me how you plan to convince His Royal Highness Prince Ji."
Wang Xuance asked curiously.
"Haha, this is not inconvenient. We will need Wang Changshi's help when the time comes." Pei Ziyu laughed.
"We will not hide it from Mr. Wang. Just now when we were in the prison, these prisoners kept begging. Seeing their desperate expressions, Pei felt a little sad.
These people have been in Xizhou for many years and have been colleagues with Pei for many years. Unexpectedly, they made a big mistake because of a moment of confusion.
But they have indeed made great contributions over the years.
He worked diligently and conscientiously, and made great contributions to Xizhou and even the entire Anxi Protectorate.
It can be said that without them, Anxi would not be as peaceful as it is now. It’s a pity... Alas~~~"
Pei Ziyu looked sad when he said this.
"Don't be sad, Pei Changshi." Wang Xuance said appropriately to comfort him.
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Mr. Wang."
"It's okay. Pei Changshi is also a man of temperament."
After a few polite words, Pei Ziyu continued:
"Master Wang, I have indeed seen their repentance, so I am willing to help them, not for anything else, but just for the friendship between brothers.
They told Pei that they were willing to hand over the stolen money and pay double the penalty, hoping that His Royal Highness Prince Ji would show mercy and spare their lives.
Pei thinks that His Royal Highness Prince Ji might agree to spare their lives because of their hard work and great contributions."
Pei Ziyu started to observe Wang Xuance's expression after he finished speaking. Wang Xuance also cooperated very well and showed a look of shock at first:
"Double penalty?"
Then he frowned and asked:
"Pei Changshi, do you know how much this double compensation is?"
"This... Pei didn't know at the time." They really didn't know how much money their subordinates had embezzled.
They just took their share.
"More than one million strings of cash! At least more than one million strings of cash.
Pei Changshi thinks they can come up with so much money?" Wang Xuance raised a finger and asked.
"More than one million strings of cash?"
"so much?"
Pei Ziyu and the other person were both shocked; they didn't expect there was so much money.
"My lords, there are seventy-three officials in total, and they have embezzled nearly eight hundred thousand strings of cash.
The least amount was a few thousand strings of coins, and the most was tens of thousands of strings of coins.
If they had to pay double compensation, they would have to pay at least 1.5 million strings of cash. Wang did not think they had the ability to do so.
Don’t be fooled by them.”
Wang Xuance initially thought it was both of them. After hearing this, the two were shocked. One million and fifty thousand strings of cash! Even if they sold the entire Xizhou, they couldn't get one million and a half strings of cash.
What have these bastards been doing these past few years? The two kept cursing in their hearts.
But at this point, the two of them had no other options and could only bite the bullet and say:
“What Wang Changshi said is true, but since they have agreed, it shouldn’t be wrong. No one can joke about their own life.
Pei thinks they should be able to take it out.”
“Okay, since Pei Changshi said so, then Wang can give them this opportunity.
However, this can only be done after they have the money in place.
It's easy to talk to Mr. Wang, but if Prince Ji doesn't keep his promise, not only them, but also you and I, our lives will be in danger.
So we should wait until their money arrives before we go to meet His Royal Highness Prince Ji. With a large amount of money here,
Perhaps His Royal Highness Prince Ji will be happy after seeing this, and this matter will be over."
(Finally it’s one day early, come on everyone.)