Basement·Small room
Pei Ziyun looked around and saw that the surroundings were paved with stone bricks. He knocked with his hands and couldn't hear any holes. The walls were all solid, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Pei Ziyun raised his head and saw the iron fence in front of him. The only air outlet was on the top of the cell. It was as big as a person, but it was surrounded by bare walls and there was no way to escape.
I couldn't help but sigh and sit down, I couldn't help but think of what happened before, and felt something was wrong.
Outside the cell, a torch was lit, illuminating the room brightly, and in the center were a wooden table and a few stools. On the table were some wine and meat, a few sauced pig's trotters, some chicken, and a jar. There were several fist-sized wine bowls stacked there.
These dishes had just been put on the table and were still steaming. Watching these senior brothers move their index fingers, a bronze monk picked up the wine, put it firmly in front of his nose, took a sip, and sighed: "It smells good." It smells really good.”
After saying that, he picked up the wine bowl, filled himself a bowl and drank it. He felt a burning sensation going straight into his throat, and he couldn't help but praise: "Good wine, really good wine."
As he said this, he divided the bowls and filled them up. A lot of the wine overflowed when he poured it, and he didn't care. For a while, the aroma of the wine filled his nostrils, and the greedy monk swallowed his saliva.
"Come and drink, everyone." After saying that, he raised the wine bowl.
"Dry" I saw these monks all raised their wine bowls and bumped them together. The wine splashed everywhere and they drank.
After the great monk finished drinking the wine, he wiped his mouth with his monk's robe, grabbed a pig's trotter, took a bite, and ate it in big mouthfuls.
"Eat, eat, eat." The rest of the senior brothers started eating like this, their mouths full of oil.
"Senior Brother, why didn't we kill these scholars after we caught them? If these scholars escape and leak the secret, we won't be able to stay in Yinlong Temple any longer."
"Yes, the monthly merit box contains a lot of money, we eat well and drink hot food, and many women come to our door to play with us. Our life is happier than the Pure Land of Paradise in the scriptures." A monk responded.
"Idiot, they are all children. It is very likely that this subject will be a scholar. If one or two die, it can be said to be an accident. If a dozen die, it will be a major crime. The city god and the police will all be on the lookout."
"Don't be too meddlesome, or no one will be able to protect you." The senior brother glanced at the subordinate coldly and stared at him: "With your rudimentary martial arts skills, even a patrol officer will defeat you!"
Seeing his senior brother looking at him so fiercely, the monk shrank in fear.
Seeing his younger brother shrinking his head, the senior brother put down the bowl in his hand and said in a gentle tone: "And these scholars are wanted by the higher-ups. Stop talking, controlling, and listening. If something happens, so will you." Know the tricks inside the door.”
After saying that, he glanced at his younger brother and smiled. The monk's hair stood up in shock when he was glanced at.
"Come, come, drink and drink." Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, a monk quickly filled up the wine and persuaded them to drink.
"Yes, yes, drink and drink." I saw these monks holding up their wine bowls, touching one, and continuing to drink.
These students did not eat or drink. They had eaten well at noon and were only slightly hungry and thirsty. But the person next door was Tang Zhen, who was still somewhat calm at this time. He leaned over the cell and said, "Master, please be polite."
The monk ignored him, and Tang Zhen had to say: "We are all scholars who are rushing to take the exam. Menggui Temple's acquaintances brought us to celebrate. We don't want to enter the door by mistake. I hope the master will make it convenient for us to go out. The students will go out. I decided to I wonder what Master’s intention is if you don’t mention a word to outsiders?”
Zhu Hao was impatient and said: "Monk, don't be like this. You are a monk, but you set up a trap in the temple to hide women. Do you know that this is a heinous crime? As long as you let us out today, we will never mention it. No, the official will punish you for serious crimes."
I thought that the monk would be scared after hearing this. Who would have thought that the monks would laugh together and say: "You shabby people, there is a road to heaven if you don't take it, hell will have no door and you will fall into it. Buddha will save you later."
Hearing this, most of the students couldn't help but change their expressions. Once this matter was revealed, these thieves would be beheaded. How could they spare themselves? His face was pale, he was so frightened that he was speechless.
Even Tang Zhen couldn't help but change his expression, but Zhang Jieyu was the only one who scolded him harshly. Seeing Zhang Jieyu's integrity, everyone couldn't help but sigh, now they have shown their strength.
The eldest brother's eyes swept over him, all kinds of expressions caught his eye, and he immediately clapped his hands.
Just hearing a squelching sound in the corridor, a small door appeared on the wall, and a group of women came over. Almost at the same time, the light red aroma seeped in from the breathing hole.
These women, wrapped in cloaks, danced in front of the monks. Inside the cloaks, they were wearing silver masks and hollow clothes, radiating brilliance.
The monks were drinking wine and eating meat. Some went out to hold women down, and some even took off their masks. These students didn't see this and stared at them.
Tang Zhen, who was next door, turned pale and whispered: "I know a few women. They are the daughters-in-law and young ladies of the famous Zhang family in the house. After seeing this, it will be difficult for us to escape."
But he was so frightened that his whole body trembled, and he knew that it would be okay if he didn't take off the mask, but if he took it off, he wouldn't let himself go.
At this time, the senior brother saw that the fire was coming and laughed loudly: "Dear Tan Yue, monks are compassionate, but the donors know about us monks, so they cannot let you go. Donors, what should I do? Woolen cloth?"
"You damn thief, let us go now, go to the government yourself, and beg the magistrate to give you a way out, otherwise no one will be able to save you."
Pei Ziyun looked over and saw Zhu Hao who was scolding the sloppy Taoist upstairs.
The elder brother's face sank, he pointed at Zhu Hao and said angrily: "Drag him out and beat him."
I saw a monk next to the senior brother, and he rushed over, opened the door with the key, and slapped him in the face.
"Bang!" Zhu Hao fell out.
Then, the monk dragged Zhu Hao with one hand and pulled him out. Zhu Hao was pulled by his hair and howled loudly in pain, but the monk ignored him and dragged him with one hand, threw it to one side, and then whipped him. stand up.
"Bah bang bang!"
Zhu Haochu was heard yelling and cursing loudly, and in a blink of an eye he was beaten to a bloody pulp. He was howling in pain and rolling on the ground.
The senior brother looked compassionate again, walked a few steps, and said solemnly: "I don't want to be your enemy, but I have an idea. These women are all the daughters of wealthy families in the county. They entered the temple by offering incense." .”
"As long as you enjoy these beauties with the monks and us, you can hand in the certificate of surrender, so that I don't have to commit more crimes, and I don't have to worry about you going out and talking nonsense and ruining our lives, okay?"
All the students were so frightened that their whole bodies were shaking and they were at a loss.
"Bah!" Zhang Jieyu was heard scolding loudly at this moment: "You thieves still want me to join you in the same crime. Let me tell you, there is no way I will comply. Beat or kill you as you please."
The saliva almost hit the eldest brother's face all at once. The eldest brother's face twitched and he smiled ferociously: "Tie this kid up, hang him up and beat him, even if he is beaten to death!"
After listening to the senior brother's words, only two monks were seen, and they pounced on them like tigers descending the mountain. At this time, Zhang Jieyu's hands trembled, and he took out a dagger and pointed it at the two monks who came in.
The monk went up and grabbed the dagger and pushed hard. He heard Zhang Jieyu wailing, and the two of them walked out. There was a torture room in the distance. Zhang Jieyu was dragged over, and he was beaten after being dragged to the torture room.
From a distance, Zhang Jieyu was tied to a cross, and two monks were beating him with whips. Only the sounds of wailing could be heard, and the figures on the cross were screaming and wailing.
These students were hungry and scared. Seeing the two people wailing, they felt chilled and frightened, and they lost all courage.
I saw the senior brother smiling again: "Everyone, you are all wealthy young upstarts, you have a father and a mother, and some have wives. You are also scholars and smart people. In this situation, it is impossible for us to keep you innocent. Get out, and if you don't join us, you will only die."
This is indeed true. The students present were not serious readers. They all understood this. They all felt sad, and some even cried.
At this time, Zhang Jieyu could only be heard wailing repeatedly: "I am willing to obey, I am willing to obey, don't fight, I am willing to obey."
With this leader, Zhu Hao from the Neo-Confucian School couldn't hold on any longer and wailed: "Stop fighting, I'm willing to obey."
The senior brother smiled with satisfaction: "I've already obeyed, so everything will be fine. Come on, give them medicine!"
One person was put down in the torture room, but the distance was too far, so only one figure could be seen, but from the voice and the clothes he was wearing, there was no doubt that it was Zhang Jieyu.
Zhu Hao was also lifted up, and a beautiful woman came forward and applied medicine to him. This medicine was very effective. After applying it, Zhu Hao's screams gradually decreased, and he just burst into tears. He didn't know if he was regretting his weakness. .
The senior brother turned around, looked at everyone in the prison with a smile, and asked with a smile: "Who else is disobeying?"
Zhu Hao and Zhang Jieyu learned from the past experience. At this moment, all the students were unwilling to speak and closed their mouths tightly. The stone room was filled with the scent of osmanthus, which was astounding to the nostrils. At this time, one student couldn't help but said: "I obey!"
The senior brother laughed: "Unlock!"
As soon as this man went out, a beauty rushed towards him. The student exclaimed: "You are my sister-in-law..."
He was kissed by her and the sound was silenced.
Where there is one person, there is another. Suddenly, the locks of these prisons were opened one after another, just like a pornographic scene. Just hearing this, the senior brother smiled and said: "It's a big deal!"
Seeing that several people in the prison were still struggling, he smiled and said to the monk: "These people can't let go even though we are here. Let's withdraw for the time being. You guys watch from the door. If you do, send them all to us." Wine, meat and beauties.”
"What if I don't obey?" a monk asked.
The senior brother smiled ferociously: "I'll give you two days. If you don't obey tomorrow night, I'll kill you."
Then he stared at the remaining people: "You are all smart people. I can't kill all of you, but now most of them have followed. With their cooperation, the remaining one or two are said to have fallen into the water and died. Although it is a bit troublesome, it is still possible." The past that can be covered up—think carefully!”
After hearing this, Tang Zhen next door sighed and smiled bitterly at Pei Ziyun: "Brother Pei, please obey the authority in urgent matters. Please forgive me for not being able to persist."
He raised his hand and said, "I agree."
(End of chapter)