Chapter 37, convicted and rebel

With the full negotiation between Gongsun Zan's messenger and Zhang Yuan, Gongsun Du finally softened and agreed to release Zhang Gong's family. Besides, he got some gold and silver, and Gongsun Zan was supported by Zu Zhao behind his back, and he had to let him go. As for the matter of sending someone to spy on Zu Zhao's military camp, Zhang Yuan didn't mention it, and he didn't mention it himself. He knew that he wanted those two people to be caught by Zu Zhao regularly at this time. Since Zu Zhao didn't want to make a big deal, then I won't pester him, otherwise I will really start to do it, and I don't have any evidence to accuse Zu Zhao. At that time, it will be bad for both sides to lose.

Saving Zhang Gong's family, Zhang Yuan directly took them to the Dajiawan military camp. When Zhang Yuan came back, Zu Zhao ordered someone to catch Zhang Gong. Although he caught him, Zu Zhao stressed that Zhang Gong should not be injured, let alone tie him up.

And the two in prison were also brought together. Zu Zhao has sent someone to investigate the identity of the two. It is indeed the people on the other side of Gongsun Du, and the two have not been helping Gongsun Du carry out some spy work. However, the two of them can really stand it. When they were in prison, they never talked and didn't miss a word. Zhang Gong only sent someone to confirm once and never had a chance to rescue them.

When Zhang Gong was taken to the barracks hall, he saw Zu Zhao sitting upright in front of him, and when he saw the two soldiers, he immediately understood his omission and his heart thumped, but they did not show a look of cunning or begging for mercy for fear of death, but showed very calmness.

"Zhang Tongbing, sit down." Zu Zhao pointed to a plate of stool and asked Zhang Gong to sit down. Zhang Gong also knew himself and said directly, "I dare not. I'm sorry to the general. If you want to kill and scrape, I don't have a word of complaint.

Zhu Zhao said coldly, "I once said I would kill you? Why did I kill you?

Zhang Gong said, "General, my subordinates have investigated everything I have done. I dare not expect the general to save me from death, but I also ask the general not to affect my family because of me. Zhang Gong will be grateful to the general even if he dies.

Zu Zhao said, "Zhang Tongbing, you have followed me for so many years, and now you dare to admit your crimes. Do you know that betraying military intelligence is a capital crime, and you can be sentenced to death for treason."

Zhang Gong sighed sadly and said, "I know. So I stand here today and only want to die. I can't continue to follow the general. I hope I can continue to follow the general in the afterlife. I hope I won't do such a stupid thing again in the next life.

"Since you have said so, it is a death penalty to betray the military situation and collude with foreign enemies in accordance with our military law. Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think we should do with Zhang Tongbing? Zu Zhao asked the counselors and leaders at all levels here.

Zhang Yuan stepped forward and said, "General, although Zhang Gong committed the crime of death, his subordinates think that he will not die, and they hope that the general can spare his life."

"It's my army's rule to commit suicide with foreign enemies without mercy. Why do you think he won't die?" Zu Zhao asked coldly.

Zhang Yuan held his fist and said, "General, my subordinates think that Zhang Tongbing has followed the general for many years and made a lot of contributions. Even if he commits a death crime today, he can offset part of his achievements, so the crime will not lead to death."

Zu Zhao pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you have any opinions?"

"General, I also thought that although Zhang Tongbing had committed a death crime, he could not be executed so easily when he thought of his past achievements." One of the soldiers pleaded for Zhang Gong. His public plea, others also pleaded for Zhang Gong one after another. Only Feng Luoxue has been silent and has not said anything. Although Feng Luoxue is a woman, she is the descendant of Yue female sword. She has great ability and is very good at military construction and management, so it is normal for her to appear here when designing important things in the army.

"What do you think?" Zu Zhao turned his head and asked Feng Luoxue.

Feng Luoxue held his fist and said, "I think that even if you have to work hard to offset your mistakes, you should first find out why Zhang Tongbing made this big mistake this time. If it is for some interests or has the intention of surrendering to the enemy, then no amount of credit can't be resisted. If you are forced to do such a thing, then I What we have to hold him accountable is the person who forced him, and even if he commits the crime of death, he should open up.

"It makes sense." Zu Zhao nodded and asked, "Zhang Tongbing, why on earth did you do such a death penalty? You have followed me for many years and worked hard. I never thought that you would do such a thing. Is it possible that you really have something difficult to say, or are you really rebelling against the enemy? You said that if you think the enemy treats you better than me and you have to rely on him, then I will let you go directly. I can't do it myself. I will reflect on myself, because if this is the case, the enemy may dig you out today, dig out the soldiers of the Eastern Camp tomorrow, and the soldiers of the South Camp the day after tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow. I dug out the soldiers of the Western Camp, and later dug out the soldiers of the North Camp, one by one. At that time, my people are bound to leave. In this way, I can only blame you for my inability to lead you, but I really can't blame you. After saying that, Zu Zhao glanced at the people present.

When the people present heard Zu Zhao's words, they were full of panic and hurriedly reported to the center that their center could learn from the sun and the moon, and would not turn to the enemy for other interests. Yan Zuzhao had always been a good leader and ambitious. He was the follower of them who wanted to contribute to realize the value of life. How could they turn to the enemy? The words were passionate and vowed one by one, which made Zu Zhao a little moved.

However, he must be hearing the case now. He can't show that he is selfish and perjug the law. He also asks his subordinates to know that not killing Zhang Gong this time is the result of everyone's joint plea for mercy. This is indeed many benefits. On the one hand, it reflects his democracy, and on the other hand, it also makes them more united. What Zu Zhao needs is a united army, not a fragmented army. Today I look forward to your fall, and tomorrow I look forward to your dead army.

If you have merit, you must be rewarded, if you are guilty, you must be punished. This is something that Zu Zhao must let his subordinates know, otherwise how can he command them in the future?

Zhang Gong's audience pleaded with him and was very excited, but he still said that he had committed a death penalty. He was sorry for Zu Zhao's colleagues. He hoped that after his death, he could follow Zu Zhao with them in the next life to repay the kindness of this life.

Zu Zhao said harshly, "Zhang Tongbing, you are the commander of the battalion of our barracks. I don't believe that you will be sentenced to everyone for some benefit. Why did you work together with these two details and betray our military intelligence? Since you are desperate for death, you don't have to be loyal to the enemy to do such things. Why don't you tell us who wants to spy on our military intelligence, and what means does he use to force you?

Zhang Gong shook his head all the time, saying that he could not say that he had committed a death crime, only begging Zu Zhao to give him a pleasure, and for the sake of his lack of credit and hard work when he followed Zu Zhao in the past, hoping that Zu Zhao would not pursue the responsibility of his wife and child.

Zu Zhao said, "You miss your family very much. It seems that you value them very much. As long as you tell the truth, I promise that I will treat your parents like my parents. For your children, I will treat you like my own children. As proof, my ancestral minister will keep his words and will treat you kindly. The family is small. I also know that your family is in Liaodong County. I am working there now, and I can take them to live in the government office, so you can rest assured, right?

Zhang Gong looked grateful, but shook his head vigorously, saying that if he said it, he would definitelylei his family. He hoped that Zu Zhao would not force him, but only asked for a happy death.

"Well, since you are desperate for death and refuse to say who the enemy you want to spy on my military situation is, then I will fulfill you." After saying that, Zu Zhao shouted at the bodyguard, "Come on, push him out and kill him." Several guards came in and were about to drive Zhang Gong out.

He only took a few steps, but was stopped by Zhang Yuan and bowed down and said, "General, since Zhang Gong has something difficult to say, which further shows the Miscellaneousness of this matter. If you don't figure it out, kill him. This is a matter that makes relatives painful and happy for the enemy. I think it's better to investigate the matter further. Since Zhang Tongbing refused to say it, there are still two detailed works here to serve them. Aren't you afraid that they won't say it?

Others also stood up and pleaded and said, "General, what Vice Admiral Zhang said is reasonable. We can't kill Zhang Tongbing like this now. In this way, it's better to investigate the matter clearly."

Under the hard persuasion of everyone, Zu Zhao asked the guards to stop and said, "Zhang Tongbing, everyone thinks that you have an unspeakable secret, that's why you did such a stupid thing, but since you are willing to say it, I don't force you. I will slowly investigate the matter, and it will take some time. Put Zhang Tongbing into prison and retrial another day.

"Ye!" The soldiers escorted Zhang Gong and wanted to go out again. Zhang Gong seemed to suddenly figure out something and struggled to say, "General, I'm willing to say that I'm willing to tell the beginning and end of the matter. I'm not asking the general to spare me. I just hope the general can understand who is peeping at our army. In fact, it was Sun Du, a minor official of Liaodong County, who let me betray our military intelligence.

Hearing what he said, except Zhang Yuan, Feng Luoxue and Zu Zhao, everyone else was very surprised and talked about it. And the two details also threatened Zhang Gong: "Are you ignoring your family's life or death?"

"I can't control so much now. Life and death have life and wealth. If they can't escape this, that's also God's will. But I can't betray the general again and again. Zhang Gong said loudly to the two. Liang Xi looked at him viciously and stopped talking.

"Gongsundu?" Zu Zhao pretended to be surprised and said, "Gongsun Du is actually not ambitious. I can't figure out why you betrayed me to help him. From what I know about you, you won't be so confused that you can't see people clearly.

Zhang Gong said sadly, "I told the general that I didn't dare to have a second heart for the general, but when the general went to Luoyang, Gongsun Du knew that I was working for the general and was a military position, so he arrested my family and threatened me to put two details in to spy on our military affairs here. If I don't agree, I will kill my family. General, my family has several generations living in the same room, with dozens of people, and there are 80-year-olds and children in the next two or three months. How can I abandon them? So I could only agree to let them in and quietly give them a map to let them enter through the secret path to avoid our army's patrols and sentries. General, I'm confused. I only want to die today, but the general is very capable and has a wide range of friends. Although Gongsun Du is a local powerhouse, someone can suppress him. I hope that the general can help me save me after my death, and this subordinate is also relieved.