12dz Chapter 633 Evidence and such, that's just child's play.
Chapter 633 Evidence and such, that's just child's play.
"Ah, you mean your men are in danger beyond the Great Wall?"
"Then why not let them all enter the pass?"
Now it was Zhang the tailor's turn to be puzzled.
Liu Bang's words were easy to understand, but what he didn't understand was why he had to do it this way.
"Want to know?"
"Then let's go with Xiao Er. It just so happens that he's short of a guard for this trip."
"If everything is provided, it will look more impressive and put your mind at ease, what do you think?"
Liu Bang gestured with his lip, indicating that the waiter, who had just changed his clothes, was coming out.
Zhang the tailor: "..."
"no problem!"
After a brief moment of thought, he nodded firmly.
Although I had previously resolved to retire from the criminal life and live in anonymity.
But that was only because he was completely disappointed with the Ming Dynasty and felt that the Shun army was no better, which is why he came to this pass.
But now, at least in Liu Bang, he saw a glimmer of hope.
He was willing to assist the Qing dynasty for the achievement of blocking the Manchus outside the Great Wall, as long as it was true!
Although he was just an unknown nobody...
However, he realized what he had just agreed to.
Does Liu Bang mean that he himself will not go, but will send the waiter alone?
"You're planning to let Xiao Er go see the Marquis of Pingxi by himself? What can he possibly do?"
"Or rather, even with me by our side, what can we do?"
"Most importantly, we still don't know what your purpose is!"
Zhang the tailor was completely dumbfounded.
If he could truly fight for a glimmer of hope for the Ming Dynasty and the people of the Central Plains, he would be willing to give it his all.
But Liu Bang didn't explain anything to him, nor did he say what he was supposed to do. He simply told him to protect Xiao Er and go to see Wu Sangui.
Whether or not we can meet is another matter. Even if we do meet, what will he say, and what will the waiter say?
"Don't worry, I'll explain it to the waiter."
After saying this, Liu Bang turned his gaze to the inside of the house.
Just then, the waiter had changed his clothes.
When he looked up, the new, magnificent clothes had already dispelled the numbness in his eyes.
What followed was naiveté.
It's true that a boy his age is not without his share of naiveté.
"I'm all ready. When shall we go to see the Marquis of Pingxi?"
"Although I think it's impossible for him to betray the Ming Dynasty as you say, I still really want to see him."
“In recent years, if it weren’t for him, the border would probably have been breached by the Tartars long ago. We are able to survive until now largely thanks to his achievements!”
Although Xiao Er did not think that Wu Sangui could hold the border indefinitely, he believed that the border was so stable so far thanks to the Duke of Pingxi!
"Yes, yes, you're right. Since that's what you think, then we can go see him today."
“Tell his steward that you are from the capital.”
"You will be able to see him then."
"I won't say anything more to you. All you have to do is listen to what he has to say and what he wants you to do after you meet him."
Liu Bang rubbed his head and said with a smile.
"what?"
"If I do that, will I really not get killed?"
Xiao Er is naive, but that doesn't mean Zhang the tailor is naive too.
On the contrary, apart from the waiter, both Zhang the tailor and the old shopkeeper could clearly see that Wu Sangui's intentions were impure.
If Wu Sangui was truly a lackey of the Manchus, wouldn't they have been courting death?
"No, based on my speculation about Wu Sangui, at least for now, he hasn't really made a decision yet."
"Or perhaps he didn't think that much about it, didn't consider the consequences of the Manchus entering the pass, and only saw his own power."
"So you'll be fine this first time we meet, and neither will Xiao Er. Even if something unexpected happens, I'll protect you both."
Ultimately, Liu Bang's task for the two of them was merely to test Wu Sangui's intentions.
"...What are our reasons for doing this?"
After hesitating for a moment, Zhang the tailor finally asked.
"Reason? The outcome of this conversation will determine how I deal with him."
"To recruit, to utilize, or to annihilate."
“If it’s the first two, I will naturally go to see him. But if it’s the third, I need to be able to leave the city. That’s why I can’t show up today.”
“You can test Wu Sangui’s attitude for me, but you cannot lead the troops for me.”
After saying this, Liu Bang took out a reddish-gold token from his pocket.
"Let's use this as the gold medal bestowed by Emperor Ming. Wu Sangui shouldn't be able to tell the difference between the real and fake."
“With this fabricated identity, he won’t dare to make a move against you under any circumstances.”
Zhang the tailor was silent for a moment, then looked at him and spoke softly.
"If I'm not mistaken, the option of eliminating Wu Sangui is based on the premise that we die at his hands, right?"
"After all, only if he kills us can we truly prove that he is plotting a rebellion."
If Liu Bang's goal was to obtain evidence, then they would most likely be doomed.
Only when they are dead will it be irrefutable evidence.
"That applies to ordinary people, but I don't need evidence."
"All I need is your verbal account. Once you enter the mansion, bring me back every single word he said."
"Evidence is child's play. To me, mere suspicion is enough to sentence him to death."
Liu Bang explained with a smile.
Only in times of great prosperity, when criminals are judged, and those being judged must be those who have rendered great service, is so-called evidence necessary to convince the public.
Regarding the current state of affairs, and the situation concerning Wu Sangui,
evidence?
To put it bluntly, Liu Bang could have easily declared that his own words were the evidence!
"Got it, I'll go!"
Before Zhang the tailor could answer, the waiter nodded emphatically.
"Although I don't think you're right, Grandpa said you're a benefactor and that I should listen to you!"
……
Zhang the tailor changed his clothes, picked up a broadsword, and looked more ferocious.
The clothing didn't reveal many details, but judging from the broadsword, it was indeed a standard weapon of the Ming Dynasty.
The two walked one after the other, just like master and servant, to the Pingxi Earl's residence.
Zhang the tailor stepped forward and knocked on the door, while the waiter stood behind him, feigning composure with a stern face.
This was something Liu Bang taught him; he had never experienced such a situation before, nor had he had any experience communicating with someone like Wu Sangui.
The best way is to keep a straight face and not show any expression.
As long as this state can be maintained, no matter how cunning Wu Sangui is, he will not be able to find any flaws in it!
"Where did this beggar come from? How dare he act so presumptuously at the Pingxi Marquis's residence?"
"You guys are really alive..."
The housekeeper started cursing as usual when he opened the door.
But when he saw that person in such fine clothes, with no expression on their face, coldly staring at his waiter, he was stunned into silence.