Volume 1 The Wind Rises Chapter 4: Kicked
Zhao Kuangyin strode out of the house with anger.
Luo Youdu also got to meet the founder of the Song Dynasty in history, the famous Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin.
The first impression that this Song Dynasty founder gave Luo Youdu was that he was tall and strong. Zhao Kuangyin, who was of Yanzhao descent, exuded the heroic . Coupled with his square face, he looked very majestic.
But his face looked a little ugly, his eyes were wide open, and the two mustaches under his nose were sticking up.
When he got closer, Zhao Kuangyin's eyes fell on the yoke on the donkey's back behind Luo Youdu, and his originally angry expression turned into a sneer.
Someone had summoned Zhao Kuangyi before, but they were all polite and asked him to cooperate with the investigation.
Even so, he rejected the case and sought an out-of-court settlement.
Now, they are using the shackles directly, which seems to be a tough approach.
"The case has not been tried yet? The truth is not clear yet? You are arresting people with shackles? Do you think I am easy to bully?"
Zhao Kuangyin took two steps forward and came close to Luo Youdu. Relying on his height advantage, he stared down with a gaze as sharp as lightning.
The two of them were only a short distance apart, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Feeling the threat from Zhao Kuangyin, Luo Youdu said calmly, "How dare I!" Then he smiled calmly and said, "Who in the court and the public doesn't know the great reputation of Du Yuhou? Just by these three words, Zhao Kuangyin, the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty tremble. Originally, at least six yamen runners were dispatched to arrest the wanted criminal. But when they heard were going to Du Yuhou's mansion to arrest someone, no one dared to go. Only a fool like me who was forced to do this and the beast behind me had such courage. Who can compare with this majesty that transcends the law?"
A heavy breath hit his face, but Luo Youdu did not confront it, but took two small steps back.
Zhao Kuangyin's pupils shrank slightly.
Luo Youdu's retreat is obviously more difficult to deal with than his advance.
This guy came prepared!
Could it be that he has been bribed?
The more Zhao Kuangyin thought about it, the more he believed this was possible. He was from the military faction, and although Luo Youdu was just a minor official, he was also a member of the civil service lineage of Kaifeng Prefecture.
If word of his contempt for the laws of the Great Zhou got out, it would be bad. If the royal family knew about it, they would probably feel bad about it. He immediately stated his position and shouted angrily, "Don't talk nonsense! As a minister of the Great Zhou, I only respect and abide by the laws of the Great Zhou and never overstep my bounds!"
Luo Youdu took advantage of the situation and said, "Indeed, the rumors are wrong. The Du Yuhou is your majesty's favorite general and a pillar of our great Zhou. How could he break the law? I would like to trouble the Du Yuhou to hand over the deputy governor to me and take him back to Kaifeng Prefecture..."
When Zhao Kuangyin heard the word "take him back", he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, then he crossed his arms over his chest and said in a deep voice: "What if I say no!"
Luo Youdu's eyebrows lit up instantly, and he said, "That couldn't be better. I was ordered to arrest the murderer, but it was the Du Yuhou who obstructed me. If I return empty-handed, I believe the higher-ups won't blame a small pawn!"
This method of advance and retreat is completely under your control.
Zhao Kuangyin's expression became even more serious, and he was almost certain that there was someone behind Luo Youdu.
This made him so angry that his teeth itched.
Zhao Kuangyin was not afraid of competing with people of the same level. Even if he got really angry and beat the other party, he would just confirm his reputation as a tyrant. At most, he would be demoted, beaten with a military stick, and expelled from Kaifeng, leaving this place of trouble. With his martial arts and strategies, it would only be a matter of time for him to make a comeback.
Luo Youdu was just an insignificant pawn. Killing him was like killing an ant. Now he had to use his "horse and chariot" to exchange for a pawn. It was really a loss.
The more he made things difficult for Luo Youdu today, the more he was leaving his handle to the person behind him.
For a moment, Zhao Kuangyin was in a dilemma.
"Brother, I will go with this little brother!"
Just then, a person walked out of the house.
He looks somewhat similar to Zhao Kuangyin, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looks very heroic, but his body shape is very different. He is a head shorter and his figure is also very different.
Zhao Kuangyin was strong, while the visitor was fat.
Zhao Kuangyin gave people a heroic feeling, but the visitor had a simple and honest feeling.
Luo Youdu looked at the person who came. Indeed, this person was the famous Gaoliang River Chariot God in history.
"Sanlang!"
Zhao Kuangyin cried out bitterly.
Zhao Kuangyi smiled innocently, bowed and said, "Thank you for your hard work these days, brother. I really don't want to embarrass you. Everyone has their own responsibility. Brother, please don't ruin your future for me."
The more Zhao Kuangyi said this, the more uncomfortable Zhao Kuangyin felt. As the eldest brother, how could he live in this world with dignity when he couldn't even protect his own younger brother?
Zhao Kuangyin looked around and saw many passers-by looking at this place from afar. Some were pointing and talking. The longer the stalemate lasted, the more disadvantageous it would be for him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, you go to Kaifeng first. My eldest brother will be here soon..."
Luo Youdu bowed and said, "Thank you for your cooperation!"
However, Zhao Kuangyin ignored him and treated him as if he did not exist.
Luo Youdu didn't care, but turned and walked towards the donkey to get the yoke.
Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyi's expression changed slightly, and he said, "I took the initiative to go with you to Kaifeng, and I will not break my promise. There is no need to put me in the shackles!"
Zhao Kuangyin looked at Luo Youdu coldly without saying a word.
Luo Youdu said without showing any weakness: "You have committed the crime of murder, and according to the laws of the Great Zhou, this is what you should do."
"Okay!" Zhao Kuangyi agreed readily and stretched out his hands. There was not much anger on his face. Instead, he smiled at Zhao Kuangyin.
Zhao Kuangyin's expression became uglier and uglier. He stared at Luo Youdu as he put the heavy shackles on his brother. "Are you sure that it was my second brother who killed the man?"
Luo Youdu was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Zhao Kuangyin with a frosty face, then glanced at Zhao Kuangyi, and he understood in his heart.
From a personal perspective, he did not like Zhao Kuangyi, the god of cars, but there was no doubt that the two brothers of the Zhao family were not easy to deal with and were very good at winning people's hearts. Otherwise, they would not have received the support of the vast majority of officers and officials when they were crowned with the yellow robe.
Considering Zhao Kuangyi's shrewdness, even if he was drunk and causing trouble, he should have been careful in his actions. It might not be him who pushed Jiang Jilian out of the restaurant.
It was Zhao Kuangyi who initiated the party, so he could win people's hearts by taking the blame. And with Zhao Kuangyin's achievements, even if he failed to deceive people in the end, he would not lose his life. Moreover, when the critical moment came, he could expose the real culprit and gain a good reputation.
From the very beginning, the Zhao brothers have been in an undefeated position.
No wonder they are so confident.
The current passivity is just to gain the favor of the military.
Fortunately, I was able to clean up the mess, otherwise if the matter had continued, I would have definitely been punished by these two brothers.
"No matter who killed the person, the matter has been settled. It's good for everyone!"
Luo Youdu left these words, signaling Zhao Kuangyi to set off.
