Chapter 460: Tense atmosphere

Old Zhang Tou has been sharpening his saber every day recently.

He received a notice to prepare, as it is possible that when the sacrifice is executed by lingering death at the sacrificial ceremony, he needs to go on stage.

The above should have prepared several plans, and also prepared a batch of executioners with skills, and Old Zhang Tou is one of the candidates. Who will perform the execution on the day of the sacrificial ceremony depends on the notification. This is a means to prevent someone from being bribed and making moves during the lingering death, causing the sacrifice to die prematurely.

Chen Guanlou asked Old Zhang Tou, how much certainty does he have in taking down this task of lingering death?

Old Zhang Tou shook his head. "Hard to say. The Embroidered Uniform Guard trusts their own people more. The Emperor trusts the Embroidered Uniform Guard more. It is already rare for the Ministry of Justice to get the task of guarding the Great Ming Prince. If they still want to undertake the task of lingering death at the sacrificial ceremony, the Embroidered Uniform Guard definitely won't agree, and I guess the palace won't agree either."

Different tasks are given to different government offices, and mutual checks and balances are the safest.

The Ministry of Justice is held by a group of scholars; what thoughts they have in their hearts and what plans they have in secret is hard to say clearly.

However, the Embroidered Uniform Guard is definitely 100% loyal to imperial power and loyal to the old Emperor. This point is beyond doubt.

At the critical moment, the old Emperor definitely only uses his left and right arms, which is the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"If it is drawn to you to perform the execution..." Chen Guanlou said hesitantly: "..."

But before he could finish the remaining words, Old Zhang Tou waved his hand to signal him not to say it, "I only handle official business according to what is handed down from above, and do not participate in any planning or calculation."

Chen Guanlou laughed at himself, a bit embarrassed. "I am just a small prison guard, what planning or calculation can I have. You also think too highly of me. Such a big event, it is not bad that I can stand at the scene."

"You know it!"

Old Zhang Tou sternly refused, and Chen Guanlou was naturally sensible and did not mention this matter again.

Seeing Qi Wuxiu was persuaded by Chen Guanlou's logic and did not resign from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, deciding to continue serving. However, he learned to slack off and be lazy.

Recently, he received a task that during the sacrificial ceremony, he had to go to the scene to maintain order and ensure safety.

He wanted to find an excuse to shirk, but was flatly denied by his superior.

The superior said one sentence: even if it is raining knives, you must go.

Seeing Qi Wuxiu came to find Chen Guanlou in the middle of the night and asked him, "Should I go?"

"If you want to go, go." Chen Guanlou's attitude has always been like this; why so much entanglement.

"But I don't want to go."

"Then don't go."

"But this is a rare opportunity. If the task is completed smoothly, there will be many benefits later."

Chen Guanlou:...

"Then do you want to go or not want to go?"

"Don't know, haven't made up my mind yet."

"How about going." Chen Guanlou followed his words, "A rare big scene, go see it, gain some knowledge. Like me, I might not be able to go if I want to. It also depends on the arrangement above."

"The Great Ming Prince is locked in the Heavenly Prison, of course you can go."

"If the Embroidered Uniform Guard comes to pick up people in advance, I definitely won't have the chance to go."

"Won't. The Ministry of Justice won't agree." Seeing Qi Wuxiu was very certain, seemingly having inside information.

Chen Guanlou actually didn't care; it didn't matter if he went or not.

If he didn't go, he could find a place to watch the sacrificial ceremony himself, nothing more than putting on a layer of vest, a small matter.

If he went, he would join in the fun and gain some knowledge. Such a big scene is enough to write about.

As the holiday ended, the government office began to work, and the Ministry of Justice sent people to the Heavenly Prison to visit the Great Ming Prince every day.

After a few days, Sun Daoning also came, first personally confirming that the Great Ming Prince was still alive, and then summoned Chen Guanlou to speak.

"Can the Great Ming Prince persist until the sacrificial ceremony?"

Chen Guanlou nodded. "Definitely can persist. The physician eats and lives in the Heavenly Prison every day to prevent being called at any time, ensuring the safety of the Great Ming Prince."

"That's very good! This official does not hope for any accidents before the sacrificial ceremony."

Chen Guanlou raised his eyebrows slightly; this attitude is different from last year. Is this thinking through and changing his mind? Or is there another mystery?

He wouldn't think that Sun Daoning is a loyal minister loyal to the old Emperor, wholeheartedly planning for the old Emperor. However, from another angle, Sun Daoning is definitely a loyal minister, loyal to the imperial court, loyal to imperial power, loyal to the reading orthodoxy. Only not loyal to the person on that chair.

He has his own philosophy and persistence.

The old Emperor insisted on abolishing the Crown Prince, hurting too many people's hearts, breaking the rules, and messing up people's hearts.

Sun Daoning is definitely one of the people who messed up.

Such a good opportunity for the sacrificial ceremony, if you don't want to do something, it doesn't fit the interests of this group of people.

But he didn't say anything, just nodded and agreed. "Official, rest assured, the small one will definitely take good care of the Great Ming Prince and ensure his safety. I don't know when the Embroidered Uniform Guard will come to pick up people."

"No need. By then, the Heavenly Prison and the Six Fan Gates will be responsible for escorting the Great Ming Prince to the altar. The Heavenly Prison side is your responsibility, you don't need to worry about the Six Fan Gates side, you just need to do your own duty."

Chen Guanlou was slightly surprised. "Official, the Heavenly Prison is weak; if you encounter danger on the road, can you rely on the Six Fan Gates?"

Sun Daoning looked at him deeply. "."

Chen Guanlou:...

He wanted to scold people, but didn't know where to scold.

Blame himself for not covering his true body tightly and breaking his identity.

He pretended to wipe the sweat on his forehead. "Official thinks too highly of me. Since being injured last year, the injury has not healed. Now I am not much different from a useless person."

"You are humble. This official believes that even if you are injured, you are much stronger than ordinary martial artists."

Sun Daoning insisted on letting Chen Guanlou take on the heavy responsibility, and Chen Guanlou kept complaining that he had no money, no people, and no good body, wanting everything and lacking everything.

Sun Daoning didn't eat his set, belonging to the type who made up his mind and never relaxed.

Chen Guanlou met an opponent this time.

Could only nod helplessly. "I will try my best. If something really happens, official don't blame me."

"Rest assured, this official won't blame you. This official is not the kind of person who doesn't distinguish between right and wrong."

In the following days, the Ministry of Justice sent people to discuss the route. They also personally took the Heavenly Prison people to walk twice, and even the time had to be accurately calculated.

"Can't be early, can't be late. When it arrives on the second day of the second lunar month, follow the rehearsal. Must strictly observe the time, and cannot be slack. The safety along the way is the responsibility of the Six Fan Gates, you only need to be responsible for escorting the prisoners. Also, give the prisoners a clean body and face one day in advance, wash and rinse clean. Fast for two meals in advance, and stop water for one meal in advance."

"Is there any reason for this?" Chen Guanlou was very curious; a prisoner who is about to be executed by lingering death has so many requirements, which is truly surprising.

"The Imperial Observatory requested it, you just follow it. This matter cannot be neglected, it concerns whether the sacrificial ceremony can proceed smoothly. If it causes accidents because of your negligence, everyone will eat and walk around. Remember?"

"Please say it again, official, I will write it down with a pen. You also know that the Heavenly Prison is all big and rough, so I am afraid of making mistakes."

"Okay, I'll say it again, remember it well!" ===== CHAPTER 461 =====